UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
 (Mark One)
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2017
OR
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934For the transition period  from  to
Commission file number:     1-14445
HAVERTY FURNITURE COMPANIES, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Maryland
 
58-0281900
(State of incorporation)
 
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
780 Johnson Ferry Road, Suite 800
Atlanta, Georgia
 
 
30342
(Address of principal executive office)
 
(Zip Code)
(404) 443-2900
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.     Yes      No
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).  Yes    No
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non‑accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of "large accelerated filer," "accelerated filer," "smaller reporting company" and "emerging growth company" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

Large accelerated filer
 
Accelerated filer
 
Non-accelerated filer
Smaller reporting company
 
Emerging Growth Company
     
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).  Yes       No
The numbers of shares outstanding of the registrant's two classes of $1 par value common stock as of July 31, 2017, were:  Common Stock – 19,421,153; Class A Common Stock – 1,797,296.


HAVERTY FURNITURE COMPANIES, INC.
INDEX




   
Page No.
     
PART I.
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
 
     
 
Item 1.   Financial Statements
 
     
 
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets –
June 30, 2017 (unaudited) and December 31, 2016
 
1
     
 
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income –
Six Months Ended June 30, 2017 and 2016 (unaudited)
 
2
     
 
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows –
Six Months Ended June 30, 2017 and 2016 (unaudited)
 
3
     
 
 Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)
4
     
 
Item 2.   Management's Discussion and Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of Operations
 
9
     
 
Item 3.  Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures
              about Market Risk
 
12
     
 
Item 4. Controls and Procedures
12
     
     
PART II.
OTHER INFORMATION
 
     
 
Item 1A.  Risk Factors
13
     
 
Item 2.    Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
13
     
 
Item 6.   Exhibits
13
     




PART I.  FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1.  Financial Statements

HAVERTY FURNITURE COMPANIES, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In thousands, except per share data)

   
June 30,
2017
   
December 31,
2016
 
   
(Unaudited)
       
Assets
           
Current assets
           
Cash and cash equivalents
 
$
65, 858
   
$
63,481
 
Restricted cash and cash equivalents
   
8,065
     
8,034
 
Accounts receivable
   
2,915
     
4,244
 
Inventories
   
103,822
     
102,020
 
Prepaid expenses
   
10,296
     
8,836
 
Other current assets
   
4,934
     
7,500
 
Total current assets
   
195,890
     
194,115
 
Accounts receivable, long-term
   
352
     
462
 
Property and equipment
   
229,221
     
233,667
 
Deferred income taxes
   
20,148
     
18,376
 
Other assets
   
8,707
     
7,885
 
Total assets
 
$
454,318
   
$
454,505
 
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
               
Current liabilities
               
Accounts payable
 
$
20,770
   
$
25,662
 
Customer deposits
   
28,481
     
24,923
 
Accrued liabilities
   
33,469
     
41,904
 
Current portion of lease obligations
   
3,624
     
3,461
 
Total current liabilities
   
86,344
     
95,950
 
Lease obligations, less current portion
   
51,151
     
52,013
 
Other liabilities
   
26,532
     
24,671
 
Total liabilities
   
164,027
     
172,634
 
                 
Stockholders' equity
               
Capital Stock, par value $1 per share
               
Preferred Stock, Authorized – 1,000 shares; Issued:  None
               
Common Stock, Authorized – 50,000 shares; Issued: 2017 – 28,916; 2016 – 28,793
   
28,916
     
28,793
 
Convertible Class A Common Stock, Authorized – 15,000 shares; Issued: 2017 – 2,323; 2016 – 2,340
   
2,323
     
2,340
 
Additional paid-in capital
   
87,352
     
86,273
 
Retained earnings
   
284,825
     
277,707
 
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
   
(1,803
)
   
(1,830
)
      Less treasury stock at cost – Common Stock (2017 – 9,498 and 2016 – 9,506) and Convertible Class A Common Stock (2017 and 2016 – 522)
   
(111,322
)
   
(111,412
)
Total stockholders' equity
   
290,291
     
281,871
 
 Total liabilities and stockholders' equity
 
$
454,318
   
$
454,505
 


See notes to these condensed consolidated financial statements.
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HAVERTY FURNITURE COMPANIES, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(In thousands, except per share data – Unaudited)

   
Three Months Ended
June 30,
   
Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
   
2017
   
2016
   
2017
   
2016
 
                         
Net sales
 
$
196,829
   
$
194,774
   
$
397,257
   
$
389,285
 
Cost of goods sold
   
89,710
     
90,614
     
180,542
     
180,706
 
Gross profit
   
107,119
     
104,160
     
216,715
     
208,579
 
Credit service charges
   
42
     
54
     
87
     
119
 
Gross profit and other revenue
   
107,161
     
104,214
     
216,802
     
208,698
 
                                 
Expenses:
                               
Selling, general and administrative
   
96,837
     
96,711
     
197,212
     
193,064
 
Provision for doubtful accounts
   
61
     
111
     
163
     
215
 
Other expense (income), net
   
4
     
(1,911
)
   
(1,155
)
   
(2,093
)
Total expenses
   
96,902
     
94,911
     
196,220
     
191,186
 
                                 
Income before interest and income taxes
   
10,259
     
9,303
     
20,582
     
17,512
 
Interest expense, net
   
565
     
541
     
1,148
     
1,163
 
                                 
Income before income taxes
   
9,694
     
8,762
     
19,434
     
16,349
 
Income tax  expense
   
3,509
     
3,388
     
7,263
     
6,306
 
Net income
 
$
6,185
   
$
5,374
   
$
12,171
   
$
10,043
 
                                 
Other comprehensive income
                               
Adjustments related to retirement plan; net of tax expense of $9 and $18 in 2017 and $11 and $22 in 2016
 
$
11
   
$
19
   
$
27
   
$
38
 
                                 
Comprehensive income
 
$
6,196
   
$
5,393
   
$
12,198
   
$
10,081
 
                                 
Basic earnings per share:
                               
Common Stock
 
$
0.29
   
$
0.25
   
$
0.58
   
$
0.46
 
Class A Common Stock
 
$
0.28
   
$
0.24
   
$
0.55
   
$
0.44
 
                                 
Diluted earnings per share:
                               
Common Stock
 
$
0.29
   
$
0.24
   
$
0.56
   
$
0.45
 
Class A Common Stock
 
$
0.27
   
$
0.23
   
$
0.54
   
$
0.43
 
                                 
Cash dividends per share:
                               
Common Stock
 
$
0.1200
   
$
0.100
   
$
0.240
   
$
0.200
 
Class A Common Stock
 
$
0.1125
   
$
0.095
   
$
0.225
   
$
0.190
 
                                 

See notes to these condensed consolidated financial statements.
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HAVERTY FURNITURE COMPANIES, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(In thousands – Unaudited)

   
Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
   
2017
   
2016
 
Cash Flows from Operating Activities:
           
Net income
 
$
12,171
   
$
10,043
 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash
provided by operating activities:
               
Depreciation and amortization
   
15,201
     
13,992
 
Share-based compensation expense
   
2,175
     
2,163
 
Deferred income taxes
   
(1,790
)
   
(1,200
)
Gain on insurance recovery
   
(1,170
)
   
(1,914
)
Proceeds from insurance recovery
   
311
     
1,041
 
Provision for doubtful accounts
   
163
     
215
 
Other
   
629
     
453
 
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
               
Accounts receivable
   
1,276
     
1,305
 
Inventories
   
(1,802
)
   
(1,046
)
Customer deposits
   
3,558
     
6,773
 
Other assets and liabilities
   
2,558
     
(10,927
)
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
   
(13,183
)
   
(10,269
)
Net cash provided by operating activities
   
20,097
     
10,629
 
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:
               
Capital expenditures
   
(10,457
)
   
(18,523
)
Maturities of investments
   
     
11,500
 
Proceeds from insurance recovery for destroyed property and equipment
   
989
     
2,297
 
Other
   
48
     
1
 
Net cash used in investing activities
   
(9,420
)
   
(4,725
)
                 
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:
               
Payments on lease obligations
   
(1,708
)
   
(1,505
)
Taxes on vested restricted shares
   
(1,539
)
   
(883
)
Dividends paid
   
(5,053
)
   
(4,368
)
Common stock purchased
   
     
(21,282
)
Net cash used in financing activities
   
(8,300
)
   
(28,038
)
                 
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents during the period
   
2,377
     
(22,134
)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
   
63,481
     
70,659
 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
 
$
65,858
   
$
48,525
 



See notes to these condensed consolidated financial statements.
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HAVERTY FURNITURE COMPANIES, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)

NOTE A – Business and Reporting Policies

Haverty Furniture Companies, Inc. ("Havertys," "the Company," "we," "our," or "us") is a retailer of a broad line of residential furniture in the middle to upper-middle price ranges. We operate all of our stores using the Havertys brand and do not franchise our concept. We operate within a single reportable segment.  The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the instructions to Form 10-Q and, therefore, do not include all information and footnotes required by United States of America generally accepted accounting principles ("U.S. GAAP") for complete financial statements. The Company believes that the disclosures made are adequate to make the information not misleading.  The financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiary.  All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. We believe all adjustments, normal and recurring in nature, considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included. We suggest that these condensed consolidated financial statements be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and accompanying footnotes included in our latest Annual Report on Form 10-K.

The preparation of interim condensed consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities, and reported amounts of revenue and expenses. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

The Company is subject to various claims and legal proceedings covering a wide range of matters that arise in the ordinary course of its business activities.  We believe that any liability that may ultimately result from the resolution of these matters will not have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.

NOTE B - Recently Issued and Adopted Accounting Pronouncements

Changes to GAAP are established by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) in the form of accounting standards updates (ASU's) to the FASB's Accounting Standards Codification (ASC). The Company considers the applicability and impact of all ASU's. Newly effective ASU's not noted herein were assessed and determined to be either not applicable or are expected to have minimal impact on our consolidated financial position or results of operations.

Share-based payments.  In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-09 which changes how companies account for certain aspects of share-based payments to employees.  Entities are now required to record all excess tax deficiencies and tax benefits as income tax expense or benefit in the income statement when the awards vest or are settled.  The change in treatment of excess tax benefits and tax deficiencies also impacts the computation of diluted earnings per share and the standard also requires excess tax benefits to be classified as an operating activity in the statement of cash flows rather than as a financing activity. The standard allows for the repurchase of a greater number of an employee's shares for tax withholding purposes without triggering liability accounting and for entities to make a policy election to account for forfeitures as they occur. This ASU became effective for the Company beginning January 1, 2017, and its adoption had no material impact on our consolidated financial statements.  We have elected to recognize forfeitures as they occur.

Leases.  In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02 which amends various aspects of existing guidance for leases. ASU 2016-02 requires an entity to recognize assets and liabilities arising from a lease for both financing and operating leases, along with additional qualitative and quantitative disclosures. The main difference between previous U.S. GAAP and the amended standard is the recognition of lease assets and lease liabilities by lessees on the balance sheet for those leases classified as operating leases under previous U.S. GAAP. As a result, we will have to recognize a liability representing our lease payments and a right-of-use asset representing our right to use the underlying asset for the lease term on the balance sheet. ASU 2016-02 is effective for Havertys beginning with the first quarter 2019 and we expect to adopt using the modified retrospective method. We are assessing the

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HAVERTY FURNITURE COMPANIES, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)


changes to processes and internal controls to meet the standard's reporting and disclosure requirements. For example, software has been evaluated that will assist in recognition of additional assets and liabilities to be included on the balance sheet related to operating leases with durations greater than twelve months, with certain allowable exceptions. We continue to evaluate the expected financial impact of this standard on our consolidated financial position and results of operations. 

Revenue Recognition.  In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-09, which supersedes previous revenue recognition guidance. The new standard requires that a company recognize revenue when it transfers promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration the company expects to receive in exchange for those goods or services. Additional disclosures will be required to help users of financial statements understand the nature, amount and timing of revenue and cash flows arising from contracts.

The FASB has recently issued several amendments to the revenue standard, including clarification on accounting for principal versus agent considerations (i.e., reporting gross versus net), licenses of intellectual property and identifying performance obligations. These amendments do not change the core principle of the standard, but provide clarity and implementation guidance.

This standard is effective for Havertys beginning January 1, 2018.  We are currently finalizing our comprehensive implementation plan, including the testing of any new controls and processes designed to comply with ASU 2014-09.  We are also evaluating guidance on practical expedients as part of the transition.  We currently plan to use the modified retrospective (or cumulative-effect) adoption method.   We sell home furnishings and recognize revenue at delivery and this will not change under the new standard. At this time, we do not believe this standard will have a material effect on Havertys' financial condition, results of operations or liquidity and expect our final assessment will be complete by September 2017.

NOTE C – Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents

Our insurance carrier requires us to collateralize a portion of our workers' compensation obligations. These escrowed funds are shown as restricted cash and cash equivalents on our consolidated balance sheets and are investments in money market funds held by an agent.  The changes in the balance are shown in investing activities on our consolidated statements of cash flows.  The annual agreement with our carrier governing these funds expires on December 31, 2017.

NOTE D – Interim LIFO Calculations

An actual valuation of inventory under the LIFO method can be made only at the end of each year based on actual inventory levels and costs at that time. Accordingly, interim LIFO calculations must necessarily be based on management's estimates of inventory levels and inflation rates. Since these estimates may be affected by factors beyond management's control, interim results are subject to change based upon the final year-end LIFO inventory valuations.

NOTE E – Fair Value of Financial Instruments

The fair values of our cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, accounts payable and customer deposits approximate their carrying values due to their short-term nature. The assets related to our self-directed, non-qualified deferred compensation plans for certain executives and employees are valued using quoted market prices multiplied by the number of shares held, a Level 1 valuation technique. The assets related to our deferred compensation plans totaled approximately $5.5 million at June 30, 2017 and $4.4 million at December 31, 2016 and are included in other assets.  The related liabilities of the same amounts are included in other liabilities.



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HAVERTY FURNITURE COMPANIES, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)


NOTE F – Credit Arrangement

We have a $60.0 million revolving credit facility secured by our inventory, accounts receivable, cash, and certain other personal property.  Availability fluctuates based on a borrowing base calculation reduced by outstanding letters of credit.  Amounts available to borrow are based on the lesser of the borrowing base or the $60.0 million line amount, reduced by $6.0 million if a fixed charge coverage ratio test for the immediately preceding 12 months are not met.  The credit facility contains covenants that, among other things, limit our ability to incur certain types of debt or liens, pay dividends, enter into mergers and consolidations or use proceeds of borrowing for other than permitted uses.

The borrowing base was $51.8 million at June 30, 2017, there were no outstanding letters of credit, and the net availability was $45.8 million.  We have not had any borrowings under the facility, which matures March 31, 2021, since its origination in 2008.  

NOTE G – Lubbock, Texas
 
Our store in Lubbock, Texas sustained significant damage on December 27, 2015 from a blizzard.  We reduced the value of the property and its contents at December 31,2015 to zero and recorded an insurance recovery receivable.  During the first quarter of 2016 we had not received any insurance recovery. In the second quarter of 2016 we opened a temporary location and began reconstruction of a new store.  We received $3.3 million in insurance proceeds during the second quarter of 2016 for the inventory destroyed and the liquidated value of the building and recorded a gain on insurance recovery of $1.9 million.  During the 2016 year, we recorded $2.3 million in gains for the insurance recovery towards the full replacement value on the building and $1.1 million for inventory, business interruption and other expenses.  During the first quarter of 2017, we recorded $1.0 million in gains for the insurance recovery on the building and $0.2 million for business interruption and other expenses.  We expect to receive minor additional amounts in 2017. 

NOTE H – Income Taxes

Our tax provision for interim periods is determined using an estimate of our annual effective tax rate, adjusted for discrete items, if any, that are taken into account in the relevant period. Each quarter we update our estimate of the annual effective tax rate, and if our estimated tax rate changes, we make a year to date adjustment.

Our effective tax rate for the six months ended June 30, 2017 and 2016 was 37.4% and 38.6%, respectively. The primary difference in the effective rate and the statutory rate is due to state income taxes and excess tax benefits of $0.2 million in 2017 from vested stock awards.


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HAVERTY FURNITURE COMPANIES, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)

NOTE IStock Based Compensation Plan
As more fully discussed in Note 12 of the notes to the consolidated financial statements in our 2016 Annual Report on Form 10-K, we have awards outstanding for Common Stock under stock-based employee compensation plans.
The following table summarizes our award activity during the six months ended June 30, 2017:
   
Restricted Stock Awards
   
Stock-Settled
Appreciation Rights
 
 
 
Shares or Units
   
Weighted-Average
Award Price
   
Rights
   
Weighted-Average
Award Price
 
Outstanding at December 31, 2016
   
397,320
   
$
21.64
     
100,875
   
$
18.14
 
Granted
   
199,382
     
22.00
     
     
 
Restrictions lapsed or exercised
   
(157,406
)
   
22.02
     
(35,875
)
   
18.14
 
Forfeited
   
(1,361
)
   
20.71
     
     
 
Outstanding at June 30, 2017
   
437,935
   
$
21.67
     
65,000
   
$
18.14
 
Exercisable at June 30, 2017
   
     
     
65,000
   
$
18.14
 
Awards expected to vest
   
416,503
   
$
21.69
     
     
 

Grants of equity awards are made to certain officers and key employees under stockholder approved long-term incentive plans. The restrictions on most of the awards generally lapse annually, primarily over four year periods. During 2017, the Company granted approximately 63,000 awards for which the shares ultimately issued will be based upon the achievement of various performance measures. The restricted units earned under most of these awards vest after three years. The remaining grants have time-based vesting of one or four years. The compensation is being charged to selling, general and administrative expense over the respective grants' vesting periods, primarily on a straight-line basis.  Stock based compensation expense was approximately $2.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2017 and June 30, 2016. The aggregate intrinsic value of outstanding restricted common stock grants was $11.0 million at June 30, 2017. The aggregate intrinsic value of vested and outstanding stock-settled appreciation rights at June 30, 2017 was approximately $0.5 million.

As of June 30, 2017, the remaining unamortized compensation cost related to unvested equity awards was approximately $6.1 million and is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 2.5 years.

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HAVERTY FURNITURE COMPANIES, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)

NOTE J – Earnings Per Share
We report our earnings per share using the two-class method.  The income per share for each class of common stock is calculated assuming 100% of our earnings are distributed as dividends to each class of common stock based on their contractual rights.

The Common Stock of the Company has a preferential dividend rate of at least 105% of the dividend paid on the Class A Common Stock. The Class A Common Stock, which has ten votes per share as opposed to one vote per share for the Common Stock (on all matters other than the election of directors), may be converted at any time on a one-for-one basis into Common Stock at the option of the holder of the Class A Common Stock.

   
Three Months Ended
June 30,
   
Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
   
2017
   
2016
   
2017
   
2016
 
Numerator:
                       
Common:
                       
Distributed earnings
 
$
2,330
   
$
1,970
   
$
4,646
   
$
3,982
 
Undistributed earnings
   
3,355
     
2,924
     
6,536
     
5,172
 
Basic
   
5,685
     
4,894
     
11,182
     
9,154
 
Class A Common earnings
   
500
     
480
     
989
     
889
 
Diluted
 
$
6,185
   
$
5,374
   
$
12,171
   
$
10,043
 
                                 
Class A Common:
                               
Distributed earnings
 
$
203
   
$
193
   
$
407
   
$
386
 
Undistributed earnings
   
297
     
287
     
582
     
503
 
   
$
500
   
$
480
   
$
989
   
$
889
 
Denominator:
                               
Common:
                               
Weighted average shares outstanding - basic
   
19,377
     
19,645
     
19,337
     
19,883
 
Assumed conversion of Class A Common Stock
   
1,801
     
2,027
     
1,807
     
2,029
 
Dilutive options, awards and common stock equivalents
   
418
     
317
     
424
     
331
 
                                 
Total weighted-average diluted Common Stock
   
21,596
     
21,989
     
21,568
     
22,243
 
                                 
Class A Common:
                               
Weighted average shares outstanding
   
1,801
     
2,027
     
1,807
     
2,029
 
                                 
Basic earnings per share:
                               
Common Stock
 
$
0.29
   
$
0.25
   
$
0.58
   
$
0.46
 
Class A Common Stock
 
$
0.28
   
$
0.24
   
$
0.55
   
$
0.44
 
                                 
Diluted earnings per share:
                               
Common Stock
 
$
0.29
   
$
0.24
   
$
0.56
   
$
0.45
 
Class A Common Stock
 
$
0.27
   
$
0.23
   
$
0.54
   
$
0.43
 

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Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

Net Sales

Our sales are generated by customer purchases of home furnishings.  Revenue is recognized upon delivery to the customer.

Comparable-store or "comp-store" sales for the periods presented are sales from stores open throughout the period and the corresponding prior year period.  If a store expansion results in a 10% or greater increase in selling square footage, its sales are removed from the comparable store sales base until it has been open a full 12 months.

The following outlines our sales and comp-store sales increases and decreases for the periods indicated (dollars in millions, amounts and percentages may not always add to totals due to rounding):

     
2017
   
2016
 
     
Net Sales
   
Comp-Store Sales
   
Net Sales
   
Comp-Store Sales
 
Period
   
Total Dollars
   
%
Change
   
$
Change
   
%
Change
   
$
Change
   
Total Dollars
   
%
Change
   
$
Change
   
%
Change
   
$
Change
 
 Q1    
$
200.4
     
3.0
%
 
$
5.9
     
1.6
%
 
$
3.0
   
$
194.5
     
1.7
%
 
$
3.2
     
0.9
%
 
$
1.6
 
 Q2      
196.8
     
1.1
     
2.1
     
(0.2
)
   
(0.4
)
   
194.8
     
3.8
     
7.1
     
3.8
     
6.9
 
First Half
   
$
397.3
     
2.1
%
 
$
8.0
     
0.7
%
 
$
2.6
   
$
389.3
     
2.7
%
 
$
10.2
     
2.3
%
 
$
8.5
 

Our average written ticket was up 3.1% and custom order upholstery sales grew 6.2% for the second quarter compared to the 2016 period.  We had increases in most product categories led by accessories, upholstery and dining.

Gross Profit

Gross profit for the second quarter of 2017 was 54.4%, up 90 basis points compared to the prior year period. Gross profit for the first half of 2017 was 54.6% compared to 53.6% for the same period of 2016.  Lower inbound freight on imported products along with our execution on pricing and product mix generated most of the improvement with additional contribution from reduced product markdowns.

Our expectation for annual gross profit margins for the full year of 2017 is approximately 54.2%. The costs for inbound freight decreased in the second half of 2016 but are anticipated to increase modestly in the second half of 2017 tempering the recently higher gross margins. Last year there was a change in the LIFO reserve that generated a positive impact in the second half of 2016 but we expect a negative impact in 2017, almost all of which will be recognized in the third and fourth quarters.  Second half gross margins are expected to be approximately 20 to 30 basis points lower than the full year average due to anticipated inbound ocean freight increases and a related negative LIFO impact.

Substantially all our occupancy and home delivery costs are included in selling, general and administrative expenses as are a portion of our warehousing expenses. Accordingly, our gross profit may not be comparable to those entities that include these costs in cost of goods sold.

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses

Selling, general and administrative ("SG&A") expenses are comprised of five categories: selling; occupancy; delivery and certain warehousing costs; advertising and marketing; and administrative.

Our SG&A costs as a percent of sales was 49.2% for the second quarter and 49.6% for the same period in 2016.  Total SG&A dollars for the second quarter of 2017 were relatively flat compared to the prior year period.  Occupancy expense rose $1.1 million primarily due to increases in depreciation and other costs associated with new stores and renovations. Advertising and marketing expenses were down $0.9 million in the second quarter of 2017 compared to the prior year period as our advertising plan shifted more spending into the third quarter.  Administrative costs were down $0.7 million primarily due to lower group medical expenses partly offset by increased technology costs.  


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Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (Continued)

Our SG&A costs as a percent of sales for the first half of the year were 49.6% for 2017 and 2016.  Total SG&A dollars increased $4.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2017 compared to the prior year period.  Our selling costs increased $1.1 million in 2017 over 2016 in step with higher sales and also for, additional staffing in our new stores, and increased bank card usage costs.  Occupancy expenses rose $1.9 million primarily due to increases in depreciation and other costs for new, relocated, and renovated stores.  Our warehouse and delivery expense rose $0.8 million in the first half of 2017 compared to the prior year period due partly to higher personnel costs and delivery truck operating expenses.  Advertising and marketing costs as planned in the first half of 2017 were flat compared to the prior year period.  Administrative costs rose $0.4 million or 0.9% for the first half of 2017 over the 2016 period due to higher compensation costs, increased insurance costs for workers' compensation, and technology expenses partly offset by lower group medical costs.

Our normal fixed and discretionary type expenses within SG&A costs are expected to be approximately $259.0 million for the full year 2017 versus the $250.0 million, for the same costs in 2016. The increase is largely due to depreciation and occupancy costs for new and relocated stores, overall compensation including staffing increases and inflation. The fixed and discretionary expenses were $124.8 million for the first half of 2017 versus $122.5 million in 2016, and the increases for the rest of the year will fluctuate with store expansion and with marketing activity which is expected to be at its highest level in the third quarter of 2017. The variable type costs within SG&A for the first half of 2017 were 18.2% of sales, compared to 18.1% for the same period in 2016, and for the full year of 2017 are anticipated to be 18.3% compared to the 18.2% rate in 2016.

Liquidity and Capital Resources
Our primary cash requirements include working capital needs, contractual obligations, income tax obligations and capital expenditures.  We have funded these requirements primarily through cash generated from operations.  We have no funded debt and our lease obligations are primarily due to arrangements that are not considered capital leases but must be recorded on our balance sheets.  We believe funds generated from our expected results of operations and available cash and cash equivalents will be sufficient for the next 12 months to fund our primary obligations, dividends, stock repurchases and complete capital projects that we have underway or currently contemplate.

We also have a $60.0 million revolving credit facility.  Refer to Note F to the Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information on our credit facility. The availability at June 30, 2017 was $45.8 million and there were no borrowed amounts outstanding.

Summary of Cash Activities
Our cash flows provided by operating activities totaled $20.1 million in the first six months of 2017 compared to $10.6 million for the same period of 2016.  This increase was primarily due to increased net income and decreases versus increases in other assets and liabilities partly offset by smaller increases in customer deposits. For additional information about the changes in our assets and liabilities refer to our Balance Sheet Changes discussion.

Our cash flows used in investing activities totaled $9.4 million in the first six months of 2017 versus $4.7 million for the same period of 2016. This difference is primarily due to the maturities of commercial paper investments in 2016 partly offset by higher capital expenditures in 2016.

Financing activities used cash of $8.3 million in the first six months of 2017 compared to $28.0 million for the same period of 2016. This difference is primarily due to the acquisition of $21.3 million of the Company's common stock in 2016.
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Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (Continued)


Balance Sheet Changes for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2017

Our balance sheet as of June 30, 2017, as compared to our balance sheet as of December 31, 2016, changed as follows:

·
decrease in other current assets of $2.6 million primarily from timing related to third party financing receivables;
·
decrease in accounts payable of $4.9 million as level of outstanding purchases is typically high at the end of the year;
·
increase in customer deposits of $3.6 million as undelivered sales increased as is generally the case compared to year end;
·
decrease in accrued liabilities of $8.4 million due to typical payments made for year-end accruals such as incentive pay and real estate tax liabilities.


Store Plans and Capital Expenditures
 
 

Location
Opening (Closing) Quarter
Actual or Planned
Category
 
Lubbock, TX
Q-1-17
Replacement
 
Columbia, SC
(Q-1-17)
Replacement
 
Greensboro, NC
Q-2-17
New Market
 
Columbia, SC
Q-4-17
Replacement
 
To be announced
(Q-4-17)
Closure
 

 
These plans combined with other changes should increase net selling space in 2017 by approximately 0.3%.  Our current plans for 2017 also include starting the expansion of our Western Distribution Center. Total capital expenditures are estimated to be $28.0 million in 2017 depending on the timing of spending for new projects.

In addition to the above, the Company's Wichita, Kansas store was closed July 14, 2017 due to a rupture of a water pipe below the foundation.  The assessment of the damage and timeline for repairs is ongoing and this leased location may remain closed until mid-November.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
As of June 30, 2017 we had no off-balance sheet arrangements or obligations.

Critical Accounting Estimates

Critical accounting estimates are those that we believe are both significant and that require us to make difficult, subjective or complex judgments, often because we need to estimate the effect of inherently uncertain matters. We base our estimates and judgments on historical experiences and various other factors that we believe to be appropriate under the circumstances. Actual results may differ from these estimates, and we might obtain different estimates if we used different assumptions or conditions. Our critical accounting estimates are identified and described in our annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016. We had no significant changes in those critical accounting estimates since our last annual report.

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Forward-Looking Information
Certain of the statements in this Form 10-Q, particularly those anticipating future performance, business prospects, growth and operating strategies and similar matters, and those that include the words "believes," "anticipates," "estimates" or similar expressions constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.  For those statements, Havertys claims the protection of the safe harbor for forward-looking statements contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. There can be no assurance that the forward-looking statements will be accurate because they are based on many assumptions, which involve risks and uncertainties.  The following important factors could cause future results to differ: changes in the economic environment; changes in the housing market; changes in industry conditions; competition; changes in consumer preferences and spending patterns; merchandise costs; energy costs; timing and level of capital expenditures; introduction of new products; rationalization of operations; and other risks identified in Havertys' SEC reports and public announcements.

Item 3.   Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

There have been no material changes with respect to our financial instruments and their related market risks since the date of the Company's most recent annual report.

Item 4.   Controls and Procedures

As of the end of the period covered by this report, an evaluation was performed under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Chief Financial Officer (CFO), of the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Company's disclosure controls and procedures. Based on that evaluation, our management, including the CEO and CFO, concluded that the Company's disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of the end of the period covered by this report to provide reasonable assurance that information required to be disclosed in the reports the Company files or submits under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 is recorded, processed, summarized, and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission's rules and forms and that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including the CEO and CFO, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding disclosure.

There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the quarter ended June 30, 2017 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

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PART II.  OTHER INFORMATION


Item 1A.  Risk Factors

In addition to the other information set forth in this report, you should carefully consider the factors discussed in Part I, "Item 1A. Risk Factors" in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016, which could materially affect our business, financial condition or future results.  The risks described in this report and in our Annual Report on Form 10-K are not the only risks facing the Company.  Additional risks and uncertainties not currently known to us or that we currently deem to be immaterial also may materially adversely affect our business, financial condition or future results.


Item 2.  Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

The board of directors has authorized management, at its discretion, to purchase and retire limited amounts of our common stock and Class A common stock. A program was initially approved by the board on November 3, 1986 with subsequent authorizations made as to the number of shares to be purchased. On August 9, 2016, the board authorized management to purchase up to $10.0 million of common and Class A common stock after the balance of an immaterial amount from a previous authorization is utilized.  No shares of common stock or Class A common stock were repurchased during the six months ended June 30, 2017.


Item 6.   Exhibits

(a)  Exhibits

The exhibits listed below are filed with or incorporated by reference into this report (those filed with this report are denoted by an asterisk). Unless otherwise indicated, the exhibit number of documents incorporated by reference corresponds to the exhibit number in the referenced documents.

Exhibit Number
 
 
Description of Exhibit (Commission File No. 1-14445)
3.1
 
Articles of Amendment and Restatement of the Charter of Haverty Furniture Companies, Inc. effective May 26, 2006 (Exhibit 3.1 to our Second Quarter 2006 Form 10-Q).
3.2
 
By-laws of Haverty Furniture Companies, Inc. as amended effective May 12, 2010 (Exhibit 3.2 to our First Quarter 2010 Form 10-Q).
*31.1
 
Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Rules 13a-14(a) and 15d-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
*31.2
 
Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Rules 13a-14(a) and 15d-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
*32.1
 
Certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350.
*101
 
The following financial information from Haverty Furniture Companies, Inc. Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2017, formatted in XBRL (eXtensible Business Reporting Language): (i) Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets at June 30, 2017, and December 31, 2016, (ii) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the six months ended June 30, 2017 and 2016, (iii)  Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the six months ended June 30, 2017 and 2016, and (iv) the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
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SIGNATURES



Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this Report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.


       
HAVERTY FURNITURE COMPANIES, INC.
(Registrant)
         
         
Date:
August 2, 2017
 
By:
/s Clarence H. Smith
       
Clarence H. Smith
       
Chairman of the Board, President
and Chief Executive Officer
       
(principal executive officer)
         
         
     
By:
/s/ Richard B. Hare
       
Richard B. Hare
       
Executive Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer
(principal financial and accounting officer)
 




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