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HNI Corporation Reports Earnings for Second Quarter Fiscal Year 2020

July 22, 2020 4:30 PM

MUSCATINE, Iowa--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- HNI Corporation (NYSE: HNI) today announced sales for the second quarter ended June 27, 2020 of $417.5 million and net income of $12.6 million. GAAP net income per diluted share was $0.29, compared to $0.36 in the prior year. Non-GAAP net income per diluted share was $0.20, compared to $0.38 in the prior year. GAAP to non-GAAP reconciliations follow the financial statements in this release.

Second Quarter Highlights

“Our members did a great job of managing through challenging second quarter conditions. We aggressively managed costs and drove productivity—offsetting much of the impact from lower volumes. Our teams stayed focused on our customers—generating and seizing market opportunities. The strength of our strategy, including our diverse revenue streams, price point breadth, channel reach, and lean operating model, along with the dedication of our members, helped demonstrate again what makes HNI unique,” stated Jeff Lorenger, Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer.

Salary adjustments

Compensation for HNI members and Board of Directors are being restored to levels existing prior to the reductions announced on April 22, 2020.

“Our members responded in an outstanding manner to this environment, and I am pleased we are able to take this action 60-90 days earlier than we originally anticipated,” continued Mr. Lorenger.

Debt Level Update

As of June 27, 2020, the Corporation’s net debt totaled $157 million (as defined as gross debt of $183 million less cash and cash equivalents of $26 million). At the end of the quarter, the Corporation had $366 million of borrowing capacity under its existing $450 million credit facility. On a gross leverage basis, the quarter-ending level of 0.8x remains well below the Corporation’s debt covenant of 3.5x.

“We generated strong free cash flow in the quarter and further enhanced our already strong balance sheet. We have the financial strength and cost structure to successfully weather this crisis for a prolonged period,” said Mr. Lorenger.

HNI Corporation – Financial Performance

(Dollars in millions, except per share data)

Three Months Ended

June 27,
2020

June 29,
2019

Change

GAAP

Net Sales

$

417.5

$

526.0

(20.6

%)

Gross Profit %

36.1

%

36.6

%

-50 bps

SG&A %

32.6

%

32.0

%

60 bps

Restructuring Charges %

%

0.2

%

Operating Income

$

14.8

$

23.2

(36.2

%)

Operating Income %

3.6

%

4.4

%

-80 bps

Effective Tax Rate

2.7

%

23.9

%

Net Income %

3.0

%

3.0

%

— bps

EPS – diluted

$

0.29

$

0.36

(19.4

%)

Non-GAAP

Gross Profit %

36.1

%

36.6

%

-50 bps

Operating Income

$

14.8

$

24.2

(38.6

%)

Operating Income %

3.6

%

4.6

%

-100 bps

EPS – diluted

$

0.20

$

0.38

(47.4

%)

Second Quarter Summary Comments

Workplace Furnishings – Financial Performance

(Dollars in millions)

Three Months Ended

June 27,
2020

June 29,
2019

Change

GAAP

Net Sales

$

308.1

$

409.5

(24.8

%)

Operating Income

$

7.8

$

18.7

(58.5

%)

Operating Income %

2.5

%

4.6

%

-210 bps

Non-GAAP

Operating Profit

$

7.8

$

19.7

(60.4

%)

Operating Profit %

2.5

%

4.8

%

-230 bps

Residential Building Products – Financial Performance

(Dollars in millions)

Three Months Ended

June 27,
2020

June 29,
2019

Change

GAAP

Net Sales

$

109.4

$

116.5

(6.1

%)

Operating Profit

$

14.4

$

13.4

7.5

%

Operating Profit %

13.1

%

11.5

%

160 bps

Non-GAAP

Operating Profit

$

14.4

$

13.4

7.5

%

Operating Profit %

13.1

%

11.5

%

160 bps

Concluding Remarks

“The HNI culture remains the foundation for our success. Together, our members, dealers, suppliers, and communities will continue to overcome the challenges presented by this crisis.

Pandemic-related uncertainty continues to limit visibility and our ability to provide guidance. However, we are seeing a seasonal uptick in sales and do expect third quarter sales and profit to track ahead of second quarter 2020 levels. We have demonstrated we can adapt our cost structure quickly, and our balance sheet is strong. More importantly, we have developed new and better ways to operate our businesses that will serve us well in the future,” Mr. Lorenger concluded.

Conference Call

HNI Corporation will host a conference call on Thursday, July 23, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. (Central) to discuss second quarter fiscal year 2020 results. To participate, call 1-877-512-9166 – conference ID number 6232199. A live webcast of the call will be available on HNI Corporation’s website at http://www.hnicorp.com (under Investors – News Releases & Events). A replay of the webcast will also be made available at that website address. An audio replay of the call will be available until Thursday, July 30, 2020, 10:59 p.m. (Central) by dialing 1-855-859-2056 or 1-404-537-3406 – Conference ID number 6232199.

About HNI Corporation

HNI Corporation (NYSE: HNI) is a manufacturer of workplace furnishings and building products, operating under two segments. The Workplace Furnishings segment is a leading global designer and provider of commercial furnishings, going to market under multiple unique brands. The Residential Building Products segment is the nation's leading manufacturer and marketer of hearth products, which include a full array of gas, electric, wood, and pellet-burning fireplaces, inserts, stoves, facings, and accessories. More information can be found on the Corporation's website at www.hnicorp.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

This release contains "forward-looking" statements based on current expectations regarding future plans, events, outlook, objectives, financial performance, expectations for sales growth, and earnings per diluted share (GAAP and non-GAAP), including statements regarding the expected effects on our business, financial condition and results of operations from the COVID-19 pandemic. Forward-looking statements can be identified by words including “expect,” “believe,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “may,” “will,” “would,” “could,” “confident,” or other similar words, phrases, or expressions. Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties, which may cause the Corporation's actual future results and performance to differ materially from expected results. These risks include but are not limited to: the duration and scope of the COVID-19 pandemic, and its effect on people and the economy; the levels of office furniture needs and housing starts; overall demand for the Corporation's products; general economic and market conditions in the United States and internationally; industry and competitive conditions; the consolidation and concentration of the Corporation's customers; the Corporation's reliance on its network of independent dealers; change in trade policy; changes in raw material, component, or commodity pricing; market acceptance and demand for the Corporation's new products; changing legal, regulatory, environmental, and healthcare conditions; the risks associated with international operations; the potential impact of product defects; the various restrictions on the Corporation's financing activities; an inability to protect the Corporation's intellectual property; impacts of tax legislation; and force majeure events outside the Corporation’s control. A description of these risks and additional risks can be found in the Corporation's annual and quarterly reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on Forms 10-K and 10-Q. The Corporation assumes no obligation to update, amend, or clarify forward-looking statements, except as required by applicable law.

HNI Corporation and Subsidiaries

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income

(In thousands, except per share data)

(Unaudited)

Three Months Ended

Six Months Ended

June 27,
2020

June 29,
2019

June 27,
2020

June 29,
2019

Net sales

$

417,456

$

526,026

$

886,161

$

1,005,482

Cost of sales

266,551

333,437

559,238

643,279

Gross profit

150,905

192,589

326,923

362,203

Selling and administrative expenses

136,063

168,411

303,148

334,348

Impairment and restructuring charges

930

32,661

930

Operating income (loss)

14,842

23,248

(8,886

)

26,925

Interest expense, net

1,943

2,480

3,754

4,591

Income (loss) before income taxes

12,899

20,768

(12,640

)

22,334

Income taxes

345

4,957

(1,299

)

5,503

Net income (loss)

12,554

15,811

(11,341

)

16,831

Less: Net income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interest

(2

)

1

(2

)

(1

)

Net income (loss) attributable to HNI Corporation

$

12,556

$

15,810

$

(11,339

)

$

16,832

Average number of common shares outstanding – basic

42,640

43,218

42,634

43,376

Net income (loss) attributable to HNI Corporation per common share – basic

$

0.29

$

0.37

$

(0.27

)

$

0.39

Average number of common shares outstanding – diluted

42,929

43,634

42,634

43,860

Net income (loss) attributable to HNI Corporation per common share – diluted

$

0.29

$

0.36

$

(0.27

)

$

0.38

Foreign currency translation adjustments

$

45

$

(333

)

$

(555

)

$

630

Change in unrealized gains (losses) on marketable securities, net of tax

244

126

302

216

Change in pension and post-retirement liability, net of tax

(1,185

)

Change in derivative financial instruments, net of tax

(283

)

(1,327

)

(2,499

)

(1,636

)

Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax

6

(1,534

)

(2,752

)

(1,975

)

Comprehensive income (loss)

12,560

14,277

(14,093

)

14,856

Less: Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interest

(2

)

1

(2

)

(1

)

Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to HNI Corporation

$

12,562

$

14,276

$

(14,091

)

$

14,857

HNI Corporation and Subsidiaries

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

(In thousands)

(Unaudited)

June 27,
2020

December 28,
2019

Assets

Current Assets:

Cash and cash equivalents

$

26,204

$

52,073

Short-term investments

2,310

1,096

Receivables

208,795

278,124

Allowance for doubtful accounts

(5,778

)

(3,559

)

Inventories

156,647

163,465

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

42,816

37,635

Total Current Assets

430,994

528,834

Property, Plant, and Equipment:

Land and land improvements

29,750

29,394

Buildings

294,238

295,517

Machinery and equipment

568,265

581,225

Construction in progress

22,630

20,881

914,883

927,017

Less accumulated depreciation

546,036

545,510

Net Property, Plant, and Equipment

368,847

381,507

Right-of-use Finance Leases

2,282

2,129

Right-of-use Operating Leases

76,614

72,883

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets

416,317

445,709

Other Assets

20,309

21,450

Total Assets

$

1,315,363

$

1,452,512

Liabilities and Equity

Current Liabilities:

Accounts payable and accrued expenses

$

334,719

$

453,202

Current maturities of long-term debt

790

Current maturities of other long-term obligations

2,953

1,931

Current lease obligations - Finance

654

564

Current lease obligations - Operating

23,266

22,218

Total Current Liabilities

361,592

478,705

Long-Term Debt

183,481

174,439

Long-Term Lease Obligations - Finance

1,639

1,581

Long-Term Lease Obligations - Operating

60,761

58,233

Other Long-Term Liabilities

67,337

67,990

Deferred Income Taxes

87,484

87,196

Equity:

HNI Corporation shareholders' equity

552,747

584,044

Non-controlling interest

322

324

Total Equity

553,069

584,368

Total Liabilities and Equity

$

1,315,363

$

1,452,512

HNI Corporation and Subsidiaries

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(In thousands)

(Unaudited)

Six Months Ended

June 27,
2020

June 29,
2019

Net Cash Flows From (To) Operating Activities:

Net income (loss)

$

(11,341

)

$

16,831

Non-cash items included in net income:

Depreciation and amortization

38,605

38,450

Other post-retirement and post-employment benefits

736

738

Stock-based compensation

5,659

4,072

Reduction in carrying amount of right-of-use assets

11,342

11,617

Deferred income taxes

1,092

1,360

Impairment of goodwill and intangible assets

32,661

Other – net

(284

)

3,856

Net increase (decrease) in operating assets and liabilities, net of divestitures

(49,631

)

(56,281

)

Increase (decrease) in other liabilities

(1,019

)

(7,876

)

Net cash flows from (to) operating activities

27,820

12,767

Net Cash Flows From (To) Investing Activities:

Capital expenditures

(15,739

)

(34,659

)

Proceeds from sale of property, plant, and equipment

69

159

Acquisition spending, net of cash acquired

(10,857

)

Capitalized software

(5,037

)

(2,948

)

Purchase of investments

(1,631

)

(2,459

)

Sales or maturities of investments

1,043

1,802

Other – net

2,025

Net cash flows from (to) investing activities

(32,152

)

(36,080

)

Net Cash Flows From (To) Financing Activities:

Payments of long-term debt

(73,828

)

(40,272

)

Proceeds from long-term debt

82,129

76,677

Dividends paid

(26,040

)

(26,075

)

Purchase of HNI Corporation common stock

(6,764

)

(57,357

)

Proceeds from sales of HNI Corporation common stock

1,294

18,906

Other – net

1,672

3,397

Net cash flows from (to) financing activities

(21,537

)

(24,724

)

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

(25,869

)

(48,037

)

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

52,073

76,819

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

$

26,204

$

28,782

HNI Corporation and Subsidiaries

Reportable Segment Data

(In thousands)

(Unaudited)

Three Months Ended

Six Months Ended

June 27,
2020

June 29,
2019

June 27,
2020

June 29,
2019

Net Sales:

Workplace furnishings

$

308,081

$

409,512

$

646,467

$

763,023

Residential building products

109,375

116,514

239,694

242,459

Total

$

417,456

$

526,026

$

886,161

$

1,005,482

Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes:

Workplace furnishings

$

7,785

$

18,749

$

(25,446

)

$

17,018

Residential building products

14,365

13,362

35,036

30,970

General corporate

(7,308

)

(8,863

)

(18,476

)

(21,063

)

Operating Income (Loss)

14,842

23,248

(8,886

)

26,925

Interest expense, net

1,943

2,480

3,754

4,591

Total

$

12,899

$

20,768

$

(12,640

)

$

22,334

Depreciation and Amortization Expense:

Workplace furnishings

$

10,782

$

11,247

$

22,113

$

22,307

Residential building products

2,318

2,174

4,624

4,230

General corporate

6,019

5,989

11,868

11,913

Total

$

19,119

$

19,410

$

38,605

$

38,450

Capital Expenditures (including capitalized software):

Workplace furnishings

$

4,293

$

12,347

$

11,394

$

22,666

Residential building products

206

2,577

3,179

7,575

General corporate

3,118

3,587

6,203

7,366

Total

$

7,617

$

18,511

$

20,776

$

37,607

As of
June 27,
2020

As of
December 28,
2019

Identifiable Assets:

Workplace furnishings

$

741,876

$

874,913

Residential building products

383,642

364,653

General corporate

189,845

212,946

Total

$

1,315,363

$

1,452,512

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

This earnings release includes certain non-GAAP financial information as defined by Securities and Exchange Commission Regulation G. Pursuant to the requirements of this regulation, reconciliations of this non-GAAP financial information to HNI’s financial statements as prepared in accordance with GAAP are included below and throughout this earnings release. This information gives investors additional insights into HNI’s financial performance and operations. While HNI’s management believes the non-GAAP financial measures are useful in evaluating HNI’s operations, this information should be considered supplemental and not in isolation or as a substitute for, or superior to, financial information prepared and presented in accordance with GAAP. In addition, these measures may be different from non-GAAP financial measures used by other companies, limiting their usefulness for comparison purposes.

To supplement condensed consolidated financial statements, which are prepared and presented in accordance with GAAP, this earnings release uses the following non-GAAP financial measures: organic sales, gross profit, operating income (loss), operating profit (loss), income taxes, net income (loss), and net income (loss) per diluted share (i.e., EPS). These measures are adjusted from the comparable GAAP measures to exclude the impacts of the selected items as summarized in the table below. In the current period, the effective tax rate used to calculate non-GAAP EPS differs from the GAAP effective tax rate due to the timing of the tax impact of one-time charges recorded in first quarter 2020. Generally, non-GAAP EPS is calculated using HNI’s overall effective tax rate for the period, as this rate is reflective of the tax applicable to most non-GAAP adjustments.

The sales adjustments to arrive at the non-GAAP organic sales information included in this earnings release excludes the impact of acquiring residential building products distributors. Restructuring charges incurred in the prior year period are primarily comprised of severance costs related to a structural realignment in the Workplace Furnishings segment.

HNI Corporation Reconciliation

(Dollars in millions)

Three Months Ended

June 27, 2020

June 29, 2019

Workplace
Furnishings

Residential
Building
Products

Total

Workplace
Furnishings

Residential
Building
Products

Total

Sales as reported (GAAP)

$

308.1

$

109.4

$

417.5

$

409.5

$

116.5

$

526.0

% change from PY

(24.8

%)

(6.1

%)

(20.6

%)

Less: Acquisitions

2.9

2.9

Organic Sales (non-GAAP)

$

308.1

$

106.5

$

414.6

$

409.5

$

116.5

$

526.0

% change from PY

(24.8

%)

(8.6

%)

(21.2

%)

HNI Corporation Reconciliation

(Dollars in millions, except per share data)

Three Months Ended
June 27, 2020

Gross Profit

Operating
Income

Tax

Net Income

EPS

As reported (GAAP)

$

150.9

$

14.8

$

0.3

$

12.6

$

0.29

% of net sales

36.1

%

3.6

%

3.0

%

Tax %

2.7

%

Income tax adjustment

3.8

(3.8

)

(0.09

)

Results (non-GAAP)

$

150.9

$

14.8

$

4.2

$

8.7

$

0.20

% of net sales

36.1

%

3.6

%

2.1

%

Tax %

32.5

%

HNI Corporation Reconciliation

(Dollars in millions, except per share data)

Three Months Ended
June 29, 2019

Gross Profit

Operating
Income

Tax

Net Income

EPS

As reported (GAAP)

$

192.6

$

23.2

$

5.0

$

15.8

$

0.36

% of net sales

36.6

%

4.4

%

3.0

%

Tax %

23.9

%

Restructuring charges

0.9

0.2

0.7

0.02

Results (non-GAAP)

$

192.6

$

24.2

$

5.2

$

16.5

$

0.38

% of net sales

36.6

%

4.6

%

3.1

%

Tax %

23.9

%

Workplace Furnishings Reconciliation

(Dollars in millions)

Three Months Ended

June 27,
2020

June 29,
2019

Percent
Change

Operating profit as reported (GAAP)

$

7.8

$

18.7

(58.5

%)

% of net sales

2.5

%

4.6

%

Restructuring charges

0.9

Operating profit (non-GAAP)

$

7.8

$

19.7

(60.4

%)

% of net sales

2.5

%

4.8

%

Marshall H. Bridges, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (563) 272-7400

Matthew S. McCall, Vice President, Investor Relations and Corporate Development (563) 275-8898

Source: HNI Corporation

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