SEC Form 10-Q filed by Bassett Furniture Industries Incorporated
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
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At October 2, 2025
BASSETT FURNITURE INDUSTRIES, INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements as of August 30, 2025 (unaudited) and November 30, 2024 and for the three and nine months ended August 30, 2025 (unaudited) and August 31, 2024 (unaudited) |
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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations |
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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) |
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Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets |
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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows |
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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements |
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Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations |
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Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk |
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Controls and Procedures |
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| PART II - OTHER INFORMATION | ||
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Legal Proceedings |
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Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities, Use of Proceeds and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities |
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Defaults Upon Senior Securities |
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Other Information |
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Exhibits |
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PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
BASSETT FURNITURE INDUSTRIES, INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
FOR THE PERIODS ENDED AUGUST 30, 2025 AND AUGUST 31, 2024 – UNAUDITED
(In thousands except per share data)
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Regular dividends per share |
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The accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements are an integral part of the condensed consolidated financial statements.
PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION – CONTINUED
ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
BASSETT FURNITURE INDUSTRIES, INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
FOR THE PERIODS ENDED AUGUST 30, 2025 AND AUGUST 31, 2024 – UNAUDITED
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The accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements are an integral part of the condensed consolidated financial statements.
PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION – CONTINUED
ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
BASSETT FURNITURE INDUSTRIES, INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
AUGUST 30, 2025 AND NOVEMBER 30, 2024
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Other current assets |
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Total current assets |
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Property and equipment, net |
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Deferred income taxes |
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Goodwill |
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Current liabilities |
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The accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements are an integral part of the condensed consolidated financial statements.
PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION – CONTINUED
ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
BASSETT FURNITURE INDUSTRIES, INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE PERIODS ENDED AUGUST 30, 2025 AND AUGUST 31, 2024 – UNAUDITED
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The accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements are an integral part of the condensed consolidated financial statements.
1. Basis of Presentation
The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the instructions to Form 10-Q and do not include all of the information and footnotes required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“GAAP”) for complete financial statements. In our opinion, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring adjustments) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included.
References to “ASC” included hereinafter refer to the Accounting Standards Codification established by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) as the source of authoritative GAAP.
The condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Bassett Furniture Industries, Incorporated (“Bassett”, “we”, “our”, or the “Company”) and our wholly-owned subsidiaries of which we have a controlling interest. In accordance with ASC Topic 810, we have evaluated our licensees and certain other entities to determine whether they are variable interest entities (“VIEs”) of which we are the primary beneficiary and thus would require consolidation in our financial statements. As of and for the periods ended August 30, 2025 and August 31, 2024 and as of November 30, 2024 we have concluded that none of the evaluated entities represent VIEs.
Revenue from the sale of furniture and accessories is reported in the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of operations net of estimates for returns and allowances. We exclude from revenues amounts collected from customers for sales tax.
Our fiscal year, which ends on the last Saturday of November, periodically results in a 53-week year instead of the normal 52 weeks. The prior fiscal year ended November 30, 2024 was a 53-week year, with the additional week being included in the first fiscal quarter. Accordingly, the information presented below includes 39 weeks of operations for the nine months ended August 30, 2025 as compared with 40 weeks included in the nine months ended August 31, 2024.
2. Interim Financial Presentation and Other Information
All intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in the condensed consolidated financial statements. The results of operations for the three and nine months ended August 30, 2025 are not necessarily indicative of results for the full fiscal year. These interim condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended November 30, 2024. Certain prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform to current period presentation.
Income Taxes
We calculate an anticipated effective tax rate for the year based on our annual estimates of pretax income or loss and use that effective tax rate to record our year-to-date income tax provision. Any change in annual projections of pretax income or loss could have a significant impact on our effective tax rate for the respective quarter.
Our effective tax rate was
Our effective tax rate was
In July of 2025, new tax legislation was enacted under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (the “Act”). While the Act includes a wide range of provisions that could impact our financial results in future periods, we do not expect the passage of the Act to have a material impact on our results of operations or financial condition in the current fiscal year.
Supplemental Cash Flow Information
During the nine months ended August 30, 2025 and August 31, 2024, $
Taxes paid net of refunds received during the nine months ended August 30, 2025 and August 31, 2024 was $
Interest paid during the nine months ended August 30, 2025 and August 31, 2024 was $
Lessor Income
We receive lease income as the lessor on a small number of leased premises which we have subleased to other tenants. Sublease income for closed stores and warehouses is included in selling general and administrative expense in the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of operations and was $
3. Financial Instruments and Investments
Financial Instruments
Our financial instruments include cash and cash equivalents, short-term investments in certificates of deposit (CDs), accounts receivable, and accounts payable. Because of their short maturities, the carrying amounts of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, and accounts payable approximate fair value.
Investments
Our short-term investments of $
Our investment in CDs at August 30, 2025 and November 30, 2024 includes one CD in the amount of $
4. Accounts Receivable
Accounts receivable consists of the following:
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We maintain an allowance for credit losses for estimated losses resulting from the inability of our customers to make required payments. The allowance for credit losses is based on a review of specifically identified accounts in addition to an overall aging analysis which is applied to accounts pooled on the basis of similar risk characteristics. Judgments are made with respect to the collectability of accounts receivable within each pool based on historical experience, current payment practices and current economic conditions. Actual credit losses could differ from those estimates. We have elected to use the practical expedient under ASC Topic 326 which allows us to assume that current conditions as of the balance sheet date do not change over the expected life of the receivables, which is generally ninety days or less (see Note 16 regarding the early adoption of ASU 2025-05).
Activity in the allowance for credit losses for the nine months ended August 30, 2025 was as follows:
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Substantially all of the accounts receivable written off against the reserve during the three and nine months ended August 30, 2025 originated during fiscal 2024.
We believe that the carrying value of our net accounts receivable approximates fair value. The inputs into these fair value estimates reflect our market assumptions and are not observable. Consequently, the inputs are considered to be Level 3 as specified in the fair value hierarchy in ASC Topic 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures.
5. Inventories
Domestic furniture inventories are valued at the lower of cost, which is determined using the last-in, first-out (LIFO) method, or market. Imported inventories and those applicable to our Lane Venture and Bassett Outdoor lines are valued at the lower of cost, which is determined using the first-in, first-out (FIFO) method, or net realizable value.
Inventories were comprised of the following:
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We estimate an inventory reserve for excess quantities and obsolete items based on specific identification and historical write-offs, taking into account future demand, market conditions and the respective valuations at LIFO. The need for these reserves is primarily driven by the normal product life cycle. As products mature and sales volumes decline, we rationalize our product offerings to respond to consumer tastes and keep our product lines fresh. If actual demand or market conditions in the future are less favorable than those estimated, additional inventory write-downs may be required. In determining reserves, we calculate separate reserves on our wholesale and retail inventories. Our wholesale inventories tend to carry the majority of the reserves for excess quantities and obsolete inventory due to the nature of our distribution model. These wholesale reserves primarily represent design and/or style obsolescence. Typically, product is not shipped to our retail warehouses until a consumer has ordered and paid a deposit for the product. We do not typically hold retail inventory for stock purposes. Consequently, floor sample inventory and inventory for delivery to customers account for the majority of our inventory at retail. Retail reserves are based on accessory and clearance floor sample inventory in our stores and any inventory that is not associated with a specific customer order in our retail warehouses.
Activity in the reserves for excess quantities and obsolete inventory by segment are as follows:
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Our estimates and assumptions have been reasonably accurate in the past. We have not made any significant changes to our methodology for determining inventory reserves in 2025 and do not anticipate that our methodology is likely to change in the future.
6. Goodwill
The carrying amounts of goodwill by reportable segment, including accumulated impairment losses, at both August 30, 2025 and November 30, 2024 were as follows:
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7. Intangible Assets
Intangible assets at August 30, 2025 and November 30, 2024 consisted of the following:
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Amortization expense associated with intangible assets during the three and nine months ended August 30, 2025 and August 31, 2024 was as follows:
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Estimated future amortization expense for intangible assets that exist at August 30, 2025 is as follows:
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8. Bank Credit Facility
On May 15, 2024, we entered into the Eighth Amended and Restated Credit Agreement with our bank (the “Credit Facility”). This Credit Facility provides for a line of credit of up to $
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Since our used commitment was less than $
9. Post Employment Benefit Obligations
Defined Benefit Plans
We have an unfunded Supplemental Retirement Income Plan (the “Supplemental Plan”) that covers one current and certain former executives. The liability for the Supplemental Plan was $
We also have the Bassett Furniture Industries, Incorporated Management Savings Plan (the “Management Savings Plan”) which was established in the second quarter of fiscal 2017. The Management Savings Plan is an unfunded, nonqualified deferred compensation plan maintained for the benefit of certain highly compensated or management level employees. As part of the Management Savings Plan, we have made Long Term Cash Awards (“LTC Awards”) totaling $
The combined pension liability for the Supplemental Plan and LTC Awards is recorded as follows in the condensed consolidated balance sheets:
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Components of net periodic pension costs for our defined benefit plans for the three and nine months ended August 30, 2025 and August 31, 2024 are as follows:
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The components of net periodic pension cost other than the service cost component, which is included in selling, general and administrative expenses, are included in other loss, net in our condensed consolidated statements of operations.
Deferred Compensation Plans
We have an unfunded deferred compensation plan that covers one current executive and certain former executives and provides for voluntary deferral of compensation. This plan has been frozen with no additional participants or deferrals permitted. Our liability under this plan was $
We also have an unfunded, nonqualified deferred compensation plan maintained for the benefit of certain highly compensated or management level employees which was established under the Management Savings Plan. Our liability under this plan, including both accrued Company contributions and participant salary deferrals, was $
Our combined liability for all deferred compensation arrangements, including Company contributions and participant deferrals under the Management Savings Plan, is recorded as follows in the condensed consolidated balance sheets:
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We recognized expense under our deferred compensation arrangements during the three and nine months ended August 30, 2025 and August 31, 2024 as follows:
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10. Other Gains and Losses
Fiscal 2025
For the nine months ended August 30, 2025, selling, general and administrative expenses include a gain of $
Fiscal 2024
During the three and nine months ended August 31, 2024, we recognized a charge of $
During the nine months ended August 31, 2024, we recognized non-cash charges for asset impairments totaling $
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Our estimates of the fair value of the impaired right-of-use assets included estimates of discounted cash flows based upon current market rents and other inputs which we consider to be Level 3 inputs as specified in the fair value hierarchy in ASC Topic 820, Fair Value Measurement and Disclosure.
Restructuring Reserve
In the fourth quarter of fiscal 2024 we recognized a restructuring charge of $
11. Commitments and Contingencies
We are involved in various legal and environmental matters which arise in the normal course of business. Although the final outcome of these matters cannot be determined, based on the facts presently known, we believe that the final resolution of these matters will not have a material adverse effect on our financial position or future results of operations.
Lease Guarantees
We were contingently liable under licensee lease obligation guarantees in the amounts of $
In the event of default by the licensee, we believe that the risk of loss is mitigated through a combination of options that include, but are not limited to, arranging for a replacement licensee or liquidating the collateral (primarily inventory). The proceeds of the above options are expected to cover the estimated amount of our future payments under the guarantee obligation, net of recorded reserves. The fair value of these lease guarantees (an estimate of the cost to the Company to perform on the guarantee) at August 30, 2025 and November 30, 2024 was not material.
Lease Commitments
At August 30, 2025, we had commitments for leases of real property which are expected to commence by the end of fiscal 2025. Together, these leases call for total annual rents averaging approximately $
12. Earnings (Loss) Per Share
Basic earnings (loss) per common share is computed by dividing net income (loss) allocable to common shares by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding, adjusted for participating securities, if any. The following reconciles basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share:
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13. Segment Information
We have strategically aligned our business into reportable segments as defined in ASC 280, Segment Reporting, and as described below:
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Wholesale. The wholesale home furnishings segment is involved principally in the design, manufacture, sourcing, sale and distribution of furniture products to a network of Bassett stores (Company-owned and licensee-owned retail stores) and independent furniture retailers. Our wholesale segment includes our wood and upholstery operations, which includes Lane Venture. |
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Retail – Company-owned stores. Our retail segment consists of Company-owned stores and includes the revenues, expenses, assets and liabilities and capital expenditures directly related to these stores and the Company-owned distribution network utilized to deliver products to our retail customers. |
In addition to the two reportable segments described above, we include our remaining business activities and assets in a reconciling category known as Corporate and other. This category includes the shared costs of corporate functions such as treasury and finance, information technology, accounting, human resources, legal and others, including certain product development and marketing functions benefitting both wholesale and retail operations. In addition to property and equipment and various other assets associated with the shared corporate functions, the identifiable assets of Corporate and other include substantially all of our cash and our investments in CDs. We consider our corporate functions to be other business activities and have aggregated them with any of our operating segments that do not meet the requirements to be reportable segments. As of and for the three and nine months ended August 31, 2024, the only such operating segment included in Corporate and other is Noa Home, which was acquired on September 2, 2022, subsequently closed during fiscal 2024 and substantially liquidated as of November 30, 2024. All sales reported in our Corporate and other category during fiscal 2024 were attributable to Noa Home, which generated substantially all of its sales outside of the United States.
Inter-company net sales elimination represents the elimination of wholesale sales to our Company-owned stores. Inter-company income elimination includes the embedded wholesale profit in the Company-owned store inventory that has not been realized. These profits will be recorded when merchandise is delivered to the retail consumer. The inter-company income elimination also includes rent paid by our retail stores occupying Company-owned real estate.
The following table presents our segment information:
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August 31, 2024 |
August 30, 2025 |
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Income (Loss) before Income Taxes: |
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Income (loss) from operations: |
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Retail - Company-owned stores |
( |
) | ( |
) | ( |
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) | ( |
) | ( |
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Inter-company elimination |
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Asset impairment charges (see Note 10) |
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) | ||||||||||||||
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Capital Expenditures |
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November 30, 2024 |
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| Identifiable Assets | ||||||||
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$ | $ | ||||||
See Note 14, Revenue Recognition, for disaggregated revenue information regarding sales of furniture and accessories by product type for the wholesale and retail segments.
14. Revenue Recognition
We recognize revenue when we transfer promised goods or services to our customers in an amount that reflects the consideration we expect to receive in exchange for those goods or services. For our wholesale and retail segments, revenue is recognized when the risks and rewards of ownership and title to the product have transferred to the buyer. At wholesale, transfer occurs and revenue is recognized upon the shipment of goods to independent dealers and licensee-owned BHF stores. At retail, transfer occurs and revenue is recognized upon delivery of goods to the customer. All wholesale and retail revenues are recorded net of estimated returns and allowances based on historical patterns. Our accounts receivable, net, which are associated with our wholesale segment, were $
Sales commissions are expensed as part of selling, general and administrative expenses at the time revenue is recognized because the amortization period would have been one year or less. Sales commissions at wholesale are accrued upon the shipment of goods. Sales commissions at retail are accrued at the time a sale is written (i.e. – when the customer’s order is placed) and are carried as prepaid commissions in other current assets until the goods are delivered and revenue is recognized. At August 30, 2025 and November 30, 2024, our balance of prepaid commissions included in other current assets was $
We exclude from revenue all amounts collected from customers for sales tax. We do not disclose amounts allocated to remaining unsatisfied performance obligations as they are expected to be satisfied within one year or less.
Disaggregated revenue information for sales of furniture and accessories by product category for the three and nine months ended August 30, 2025 and August 31, 2024, excluding intercompany transactions between our segments, is a follows:
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Retail |
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Bassett Custom Upholstery |
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Retail |
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Retail |
Corporate & Other (2) |
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Bassett Custom Upholstery |
$ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Bassett Leather |
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Bassett Custom Wood |
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Bassett Casegoods |
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$ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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15. Changes to Stockholders’ Equity
The following changes in our stockholders’ equity occurred during the three and nine months ended August 30, 2025 and August 31, 2024:
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Common Shares Issued and Outstanding: |
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Retained Earnings: |
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Net income (loss) for the period |
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) | ( |
) | ( |
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Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss): |
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$ | $ | ( |
) | $ | $ | ||||||||||
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Cumulative translation adjustments, net of tax |
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The balance of cumulative translation adjustments, net of tax, was at both August 30, 2025 and November 30, 2024.
16. Recent Accounting Pronouncements
In November 2023, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update 2023-07 – Segment Reporting (Topic ASC 740) Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures. The ASU improves reportable segment disclosure requirements, primarily through enhanced disclosures about significant segment expenses. The amendments in this update require: that a public entity disclose, on an annual and interim basis, significant segment expenses that are regularly provided to the chief operating decision maker (CODM) and included within each reported measure of segment profit or loss (collectively referred to as the “significant expense principle”); and that a public entity disclose, on an annual and interim basis, an amount for other segment items by reportable segment and a description of its composition. The other segment items category is the difference between segment revenue less the segment expenses disclosed under the significant expense principle and each reported measure of segment profit or loss. The amendments in ASU 2023-07 will become effective for us for our 2025 fiscal year and for interim periods beginning with our 2026 fiscal year. While we do not expect that this guidance will have a material impact upon our financial position and results of operations, it will result in a significant change to our segment disclosures for the year ending November 29, 2025.
In December 2023, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update 2023-09 – Income Taxes (Topic ASC 740) Income Taxes. The ASU improves the transparency of income tax disclosures by requiring (1) consistent categories and greater disaggregation of information in the rate reconciliation and (2) income taxes paid disaggregated by jurisdiction. It also includes certain other amendments to improve the effectiveness of income tax disclosures. The amendments in ASU 2023-09 will become effective for us as of the beginning of our 2026 fiscal year. Early adoption is permitted for annual financial statements that have not yet been issued or made available for issuance. We do not expect that this guidance will have a material impact upon our financial position and results of operations.
In November 2024, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update 2024-03 – Income Statement – Reporting Comprehensive Income – Expense Disaggregation Disclosures (Subtopic ASC 220-40) Disaggregation of Income Statement Expenses. The amendments in this ASU require a public business entity to disclose specific information about certain costs and expenses in the notes to its financial statements for interim and annual reporting periods. The objective of the disclosure requirements is to provided disaggregated information about a public business entity's expenses to help investors (a) better understand the entity's performance, (b) better assess the entity's prospects for future cash flows, and (c) compare an entity's performance over time and with that of other entities. The amendments in ASU 2024-03 will become effective for us for our 2028 fiscal year and for interim periods beginning with our 2029 fiscal year. Early adoption is permitted. We do not expect that this guidance will have a material impact upon our financial position and results of operations.
In July 2025, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update 2025-05 – Financial Instruments – Credit Losses (Topic ASC 326) Measurement of Credit Losses for Accounts Receivable and Contract Assets. The amendments in this ASU provide entities with a practical expedient they may elect to use when developing an estimate of expected credit losses on current accounts receivable and current contract asset balances arising from transactions accounted for under Topic ASC 606 – Revenue from Contracts with Customers. Under this practical expedient, entities may elect to assume that current conditions as of the balance sheet date do not change for the remaining life of the asset. The amendments in ASU 2025-05 become effective for fiscal years and for interim periods beginning after December 15, 2025, and early adoption is permitted. We have elected to adopt ASU 2025-05 beginning with the third quarter of fiscal 2025 and have elected to utilize the practical expedient provided therein. The adoption of this ASU did not have a material impact on our financial position or results of operations.
Item 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Safe-harbor, forward-looking statements:
This report contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 with respect to the financial condition, results of operations and business of Bassett Furniture Industries, Incorporated and subsidiaries. Such forward-looking statements are identified by use of forward-looking words such as “anticipates”, “believes”, “plans”, “estimates”, “expects”, “aims” and “intends” or words or phrases of similar expression. These forward-looking statements involve certain risks and uncertainties. No assurance can be given that any such matters will be realized. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contemplated by such forward-looking statements include:
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fluctuations in the cost and availability of raw materials, fuel, labor, delivery costs and sourced products, including those which may result from supply chain disruptions and shortages and the imposition of new or increased tariffs, retaliatory tariffs, duties and trade limitations with respect to foreign-sourced products |
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competitive conditions in the home furnishings industry |
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overall retail traffic levels in stores and on the web and consumer demand for home furnishings |
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ability of our customers and consumers to obtain affordable credit due to increased interest rates |
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the profitability of the stores (independent licensees and Company-owned retail stores) which may result in future store closings |
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the risk of additional asset impairment charges arising from the ongoing efforts to consolidate our retail warehouses. |
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ability to implement our Company-owned retail strategies and realize the benefits from such strategies |
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effectiveness and security of our information technology systems and possible disruptions due to cybersecurity threats, including any impacts from a network security incident; and the sufficiency of our insurance coverage, including cybersecurity insurance |
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future tax legislation, or regulatory or judicial positions |
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ability to efficiently manage the import supply chain to minimize business interruption |
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concentration of domestic manufacturing, particularly of upholstery products, and the resulting exposure to business interruption from accidents, weather and other events and circumstances beyond our control |
Additionally, other risks that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contemplated by such forward-looking statements are set forth in Part I, Item 1A. Risk Factors in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended November 30, 2024.
You should keep in mind that any forward-looking statement made by us in this report or elsewhere speaks only as of the date on which such forward-looking statement is made. New risks and uncertainties arise from time to time, and it is impossible for us to predict these events or how they may affect us. We have no duty to, and do not intend to, update or revise the forward-looking statements in this discussion after the date hereof, except as may be required by law. In light of these risks and uncertainties, you should keep in mind that the events described in any forward-looking statement made in this report or elsewhere might not occur.
Our fiscal year, which ends on the last Saturday of November, periodically results in a 53-week year instead of the normal 52 weeks. The prior fiscal year ending November 30, 2024 was a 53-week year, with the additional week being included in the first fiscal quarter. Accordingly, the information presented below includes 39 weeks of operations for the nine months ended August 30, 2025 as compared to 40 weeks included in the nine months ended August 31, 2024.
Overview
Bassett is a leading retailer, manufacturer and marketer of branded home furnishings. We were founded in 1902 and incorporated under the laws of Virginia in 1930. Our rich 123-year history has instilled the principles of quality, value, and integrity in everything we do, while simultaneously providing us with the expertise to respond to ever-changing consumer tastes and meet the demands of a global economy.
Approximately 60% of our wholesale sales arise from our network of 87 Company-owned and licensee-owned Bassett Home Furnishings (“BHF”) stores. Our store program is designed to provide a single source home furnishings retail store with a unique combination of stylish, quality furniture and accessories with a high level of customer service. The stores highlight our custom furniture design and manufacturing capabilities, free in-home or virtual design visits (“home makeovers”) and coordinated decorating accessories. Our philosophy is based on building strong long-term relationships with each customer. Salespeople are referred to as “Design Consultants” and are trained to evaluate customer needs and provide comprehensive solutions for their home decor. Until a rigorous training and design certification program is completed, Design Consultants are not authorized to perform in-home or virtual design services for our customers.
Bassett also has a significant traditional wholesale business with more than 1,000 open market accounts. Most of the open market sales are through Bassett Design Centers and Bassett Custom Studios which function as a store within a multi-line store featuring the Company’s custom furniture capabilities. The wholesale business, including the Lane Venture outdoor brand, also services general furniture stores and a growing number of interior design firms through a network of over 30 independent sales representatives who have stated geographical territories. These sales representatives are compensated based on a standard commission rate.
We consider our website to be the front door to our brand experience where customers can research our furniture and accessory offerings and subsequently buy online or engage with an in-store design consultant. We introduced a new web platform late in 2023 that leverages world class features including enhanced customer research capabilities and streamlined navigation. We know that we are driving a significant percentage of the retail foot traffic to our store network and our open market customers through engagement with www.bassettfurniture.com. Although e-commerce sales continue to be small in relation to in-store sales, we are pleased that we have seen a greater than 30% e-commerce sales increase for the nine months ended August 30, 2025 as compared to the same period of 2024. We will continue to invest in ongoing improvements to the aesthetics and user experience that we provide on our website.
During the fourth quarter of fiscal 2022 we acquired Noa Home Inc. (“Noa Home”). A mid-priced e-commerce furniture retailer headquartered in Montreal, Canada, Noa Home had operations in Canada, Australia, Singapore and the United Kingdom. After nearly two years of operating losses, we concluded during the second quarter of 2024 that Noa Home was not likely to achieve profitability at any time in the foreseeable future and decided to cease operations by selling the inventory in an orderly fashion. As of November 30, 2024, we had substantially completed the liquidation of Noa Home’s assets and liabilities.
We have factories in Newton, North Carolina that manufacture both stationary and motion upholstered furniture for inside the home along with our outdoor furniture offerings. We have a factory in Martinsville, Virginia that assembles and finishes our custom bedroom and dining offerings. We also own a facility in Haleyville, Alabama where we manufacture aluminum frames for our outdoor furniture.
In addition to the furniture that we manufacture domestically, we source most of our formal bedroom and dining room furniture (casegoods) and certain leather upholstery offerings from several foreign plants, primarily in Vietnam. Approximately 80% of our wholesale revenues are derived from products that are manufactured in the United States using a mix of domestic and globally sourced components and raw materials.
Results of Operations – Periods ended August 30, 2025 compared with the periods ended August 31, 2024:
Consolidated results of operations for the three and nine months ended August 30, 2025 and August 31, 2024 are as follows:
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Change |
Nine Months Ended* |
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August 30, 2025 |
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Net sales of furniture and accessories |
$ | 80,103 | 100.0 | % | $ | 75,619 | 100.0 | % | $ | 4,484 | 5.9 | % | $ | 246,613 | 100.0 | % | $ | 245,583 | 100.0 | % | $ | 1,030 | 0.4 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Cost of furniture and accessories sold |
35,109 | 43.8 | % | 35,526 | 47.0 | % | (417 | ) | -1.2 | % | 107,880 | 43.7 | % | 113,863 | 46.4 | % | (5,983 | ) | -5.3 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Gross profit |
44,994 | 56.2 | % | 40,093 | 53.0 | % | 4,901 | 12.2 | % | 138,733 | 56.3 | % | 131,720 | 53.6 | % | 7,013 | 5.3 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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SG&A expenses |
44,401 | 55.4 | % | 45,210 | 59.8 | % | (809 | ) | -1.8 | % | 133,188 | 54.0 | % | 142,141 | 57.9 | % | (8,953 | ) | -6.3 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Loss on contract abandonment |
- | 0.0 | % | 1,240 | 1.6 | % | (1,240 | ) | 100.0 | % | - | 0.0 | % | 1,240 | 0.5 | % | (1,240 | ) | 100.0 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Asset impairment charges |
- | 0.0 | % | - | 0.0 | % | - | 100.0 | % | - | 0.0 | % | 5,515 | 2.2 | % | (5,515 | ) | 100.0 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Income (loss) from operations |
$ | 593 | 0.7 | % | $ | (6,357 | ) | -8.4 | % | $ | 6,950 |
N/M |
$ | 5,545 | 2.3 | % | $ | (17,176 | ) | -7.0 | % | $ | 22,721 |
N/M |
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*39 weeks for fiscal 2025 as compared with 40 weeks for fiscal 2024.
Analysis of Quarterly Results:
Total sales revenue for the three months ended August 30, 2025 increased $4,484 or 5.9% over the prior year period. This consisted of a $4,635 or 9.8% increase in retail sales from our Company-owned stores and an $837 or 3.1% increase in sales to external wholesale customers, partially offset by a $988 decline in sales by Noa Home, which was closed during the second half of fiscal 2024.
Gross margins for the three months ended August 30, 2025 increased 320 basis points over the prior year period primarily due to margin improvements at wholesale partially offset by a slight decrease in retail margins from our Company-owned stores. In addition, the wholesale gross margin in the prior year period was negatively impacted by $609 of unproductive labor costs incurred during the temporary shutdown resulting from the cybersecurity incident that occurred during the third quarter of fiscal 2024.
Selling, general and administrative (“SG&A”) expenses as a percentage of sales for the three months ended August 30, 2025 decreased 440 basis points from 2024 primarily due to the benefit of cost reductions implemented during the second half of fiscal 2024, on-going cost containment activities and greater leverage of fixed costs due to higher sales levels.
Analysis of Year-to-Date Results:
Total sales revenue for the nine months ended August 30, 2025 increased $1,030 or 0.4% over the prior year period. Normalizing for the additional week in the first nine months of 2024, consolidated sales increased 3.0% which included a 7.9% increase in retail sales, partially offset by a 0.8% decrease in sales to external wholesale customers and a $3,934 decline due to the closure of Noa Home during the second half of 2024.
Gross margins for the nine months ended August 30, 2025 increased 270 basis points over the prior year period. Gross margins in the prior year were adversely impacted by increased inventory valuation charges of $1,729 in the wholesale segment, $472 in the retail segment and $500 in the Noa Home operation, as well as $609 of unproductive labor costs incurred during the temporary shutdown resulting from the cybersecurity incident. Excluding the above-mentioned additional inventory valuation charges and unproductive labor costs in 2024, gross margins would have increased 130 basis points primarily due to improved margins in the wholesale segment.
Selling, general and administrative (“SG&A”) expenses as a percentage of sales for the nine months ended August 30, 2025 decreased 390 basis points from 2024 primarily due to the benefit of cost reductions implemented during the second half of fiscal 2024 coupled with on-going cost containment activities.
Segment Information
We have strategically aligned our business into two reportable segments as defined in ASC 280, Segment Reporting, and as described below:
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Wholesale. The wholesale home furnishings segment is involved principally in the design, manufacture, sourcing, sale and distribution of furniture products to a network of Bassett stores (Company-owned and licensee-owned retail stores) and independent furniture retailers. Our wholesale segment includes our wood and upholstery operations, which includes Lane Venture. |
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Retail – Company-owned stores. Our retail segment consists of Company-owned stores and includes the revenues, expenses, assets and liabilities and capital expenditures directly related to these stores and the Company-owned distribution network utilized to deliver products to our retail customers. |
In addition to the two reportable segments described above, we include our remaining business activities and assets in a reconciling category known as Corporate and other. This category includes the shared costs of corporate functions such as treasury and finance, information technology, accounting, human resources, legal and others, including certain product development and marketing functions benefitting both wholesale and retail operations. In addition to property and equipment and various other assets associated with the shared corporate functions, the identifiable assets of Corporate and other include substantially all of our cash and our investments in CDs. We consider our corporate functions to be other business activities and have aggregated them with any of our operating segments that do not meet the requirements to be reportable segments. As of and for the three and nine months ended August 31, 2024, the only such operating segment included in Corporate and other is Noa Home, which was acquired on September 2, 2022, subsequently closed during fiscal 2024 and substantially liquidated as of November 30, 2024. All sales reported in our Corporate and other category during fiscal 2024 were attributable to Noa Home, which generated substantially all of its sales outside of the United States.
Inter-company net sales elimination represents the elimination of wholesale sales to our Company-owned stores. Inter-company income elimination includes the embedded wholesale profit in the Company-owned store inventory that has not been realized. These profits will be recorded when merchandise is delivered to the retail consumer. The inter-company income elimination also includes rent paid by our retail stores occupying Company-owned real estate.
Reconciliation of Segment Results to Consolidated Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes
To supplement the financial measures prepared in accordance with GAAP, we present gross profit by segment inclusive of the effects of intercompany sales by our wholesale segment to our retail segment. Because these intercompany transactions are not eliminated from our segment presentations and because we do not present gross profit as a measure of segment profitability in the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements, the presentation of gross profit by segment is considered to be a non-GAAP financial measure. In addition, certain special gains or charges as well as non-operating income and expenses are included in consolidated income (loss) before income taxes are not included in the measures of segment profitability. The reconciliation of this non-GAAP financial measure to the most directly comparable financial measure calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP is presented below along with the effects of various other intercompany eliminations on our consolidated results of operations.
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Quarter Ended August 30, 2025 |
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Wholesale |
Retail |
Corporate & Other |
Eliminations |
Special Items |
Non-Operating |
Consolidated |
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Net sales of furniture and accessories |
$ | 50,787 | $ | 51,891 | $ | - | $ | (22,575 | ) (1) | $ | - | $ | - | $ | 80,103 | |||||||||||||
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Cost of furniture and accessories sold |
32,950 | 24,710 | - | (22,551 | ) (2) | - | - | 35,109 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Gross profit |
17,837 | 27,181 | - | (24 | ) | - | - | 44,994 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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SG&A expense |
9,782 | 27,514 | 7,419 | (314 | ) (3) | - | - | 44,401 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Income (loss) from operations |
8,055 | (333 | ) | (7,419 | ) | 290 | - | - | 593 | |||||||||||||||||||
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Interest income |
- | - | - | - | - | 472 | 472 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Other loss, net |
- | - | - | - | - | 30 | 30 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Income (loss) before income taxes |
$ | 8,055 | $ | (333 | ) | $ | (7,419 | ) | $ | 290 | $ | - | $ | 502 | $ | 1,095 | ||||||||||||
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Quarter Ended August 31, 2024 |
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Wholesale |
Retail |
Corporate & Other |
Eliminations |
Special Items |
Non-Operating |
Consolidated |
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Net sales of furniture and accessories |
$ | 47,828 | $ | 47,256 | $ | 988 | $ | (20,453 | ) (1) | $ | - | $ | - | $ | 75,619 | |||||||||||||
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Cost of furniture and accessories sold |
33,147 | 22,285 | 504 | (20,410 | ) (2) | - | - | 35,526 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Gross profit |
14,681 | 24,971 | 484 | (43 | ) | - | - | 40,093 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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SG&A expense |
10,241 | 27,811 | 7,447 | (289 | ) (3) | - | - | 45,210 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Loss on contract abandonment |
- | - | - | - | 1,240 | (4) | 1,240 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Income (loss) from operations |
4,440 | (2,840 | ) | (6,963 | ) | 246 | (1,240 | ) | - | (6,357 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
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Interest income |
- | - | - | - | - | 692 | 692 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Other loss, net |
- | - | - | - | - | (109 | ) | (109 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
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Income (loss) before income taxes |
$ | 4,440 | $ | (2,840 | ) | $ | (6,963 | ) | $ | 246 | $ | (1,240 | ) | $ | 583 | $ | (5,774 | ) | ||||||||||
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Nine Months Ended August 30, 2025* |
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Wholesale |
Retail |
Corporate & Other |
Eliminations |
Special Items |
Non-Operating |
Consolidated |
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Net sales of furniture and accessories |
$ | 157,943 | $ | 159,417 | $ | - | $ | (70,747 | ) (1) | $ | - | $ | - | $ | 246,613 | |||||||||||||
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Cost of furniture and accessories sold |
102,789 | 75,485 | - | (70,394 | ) (2) | - | - | 107,880 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Gross profit |
55,154 | 83,932 | - | (353 | ) | - | - | 138,733 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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SG&A expense |
30,124 | 83,831 | 20,166 | (933 | ) (3) | - | - | 133,188 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Income (loss) from operations |
25,030 | 101 | (20,166 | ) | 580 | - | - | 5,545 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Interest income |
- | - | - | - | - | 1,552 | 1,552 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Other loss, net |
- | - | - | - | - | (851 | ) | (851 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
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Income (loss) before income taxes |
$ | 25,030 | $ | 101 | $ | (20,166 | ) | $ | 580 | $ | - | $ | 701 | $ | 6,246 | |||||||||||||
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Nine Months Ended August 31, 2024* |
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Wholesale |
Retail |
Corporate & Other |
Eliminations |
Special Items |
Non-Operating |
Consolidated |
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Net sales of furniture and accessories |
$ | 155,138 | $ | 151,478 | $ | 3,934 | $ | (64,967 | ) (1) | $ | - | $ | 245,583 | |||||||||||||||
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Cost of furniture and accessories sold |
105,763 | 70,805 | 2,239 | (64,944 | ) (2) | - | 113,863 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Gross profit |
49,375 | 80,673 | 1,695 | (23 | ) | - | 131,720 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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SG&A expense |
32,489 | 87,347 | 23,195 | (890 | ) (3) | - | 142,141 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Loss on contract abandonment |
- | - | - | - | 1,240 | (4) | 1,240 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Asset impairment charges |
- | - | - | - | 5,515 | (5) | 5,515 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Income (loss) from operations |
16,886 | (6,674 | ) | (21,500 | ) | 867 | (6,755 | ) | - | (17,176 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
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Interest income |
- | - | - | - | - | 2,075 | 2,075 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Other loss, net |
- | - | - | - | - | (489 | ) | (489 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
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Income (loss) before income taxes |
$ | 16,886 | $ | (6,674 | ) | $ | (21,500 | ) | $ | 867 | $ | (6,755 | ) | $ | 1,586 | $ | (15,590 | ) | ||||||||||
*39 weeks for fiscal 2025 as compared with 40 weeks for fiscal 2024.
Notes to segment consolidation table:
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(1) |
Represents the elimination of sales from our wholesale segment to our Company-owned BHF stores. |
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(2) |
Represents the elimination of purchases by our Company-owned BHF stores from our wholesale segment, as well as the change for the period in the elimination of intercompany profit in ending retail inventory. |
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Represents the elimination of rent paid by our retail stores occupying Company-owned real estate. |
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Represents the charge for accruing the remaining minimum payments under a contract for logistical services in Riverside, CA which we no longer utilize. |
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Represents asset impairment charges of $2,887 and $727 in our retail and wholesale segments, respectively, a $1,827 charge for the impairment of the Noa Home trade name intangible asset, and a $74 charge for the impairment of Noa Home customized software. |
Wholesale Segment
Results for the wholesale segment for the three and nine months ended August 30, 2025 and August 31, 2024 are as follows:
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Change |
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Change |
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August 31, 2024 |
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August 30, 2025 |
August 31, 2024 |
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Net sales |
$ | 50,787 | 100.0 | % | $ | 47,828 | 100.0 | % | $ | 2,959 | 6.2 | % | $ | 157,943 | 100.0 | % | $ | 155,138 | 100.0 | % | $ | 2,805 | 1.8 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Gross profit (1) |
17,837 | 35.1 | % | 14,681 | 30.7 | % | 3,156 | 21.5 | % | 55,154 | 34.9 | % | 49,375 | 31.8 | % | 5,779 | 11.7 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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SG&A expenses |
9,782 | 19.3 | % | 10,241 | 21.4 | % | (459 | ) | -4.5 | % | 30,124 | 19.1 | % | 32,489 | 20.9 | % | (2,365 | ) | -7.3 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Income from operations |
$ | 8,055 | 15.9 | % | $ | 4,440 | 9.3 | % | $ | 3,615 | 81.4 | % | $ | 25,030 | 15.8 | % | $ | 16,886 | 10.9 | % | $ | 8,144 | 48.2 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Gross profit at the segment level is considered a Non-GAAP financial measure due to the included effects of intercompany transactions. Refer to the reconciliation of gross profit by segment to consolidated gross profit presented under the Reconciliation of Segment Results to Consolidated Results of Operations above. |
*39 weeks for fiscal 2025 as compared with 40 weeks for fiscal 2024.
Wholesale sales by major product category are as follows:
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August 31, 2024 |
Total Change |
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Bassett Custom Upholstery |
$ | 18,704 | $ | 14,208 | $ | 32,912 | 64.8 | % | $ | 17,511 | $ | 13,069 | $ | 30,580 | 63.9 | % | $ | 2,332 | 7.6 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Bassett Leather |
3,865 | 743 | 4,608 | 9.1 | % | 3,730 | 535 | 4,265 | 8.9 | % | 343 | 8.0 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Bassett Custom Wood |
2,669 | 3,604 | 6,273 | 12.4 | % | 2,959 | 3,432 | 6,391 | 13.4 | % | (118 | ) | -1.8 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Bassett Casegoods |
2,974 | 4,020 | 6,994 | 13.8 | % | 3,175 | 3,417 | 6,592 | 13.8 | % | 402 | 6.1 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Total |
$ | 28,212 | $ | 22,575 | $ | 50,787 | 100.0 | % | $ | 27,375 | $ | 20,453 | $ | 47,828 | 100.0 | % | $ | 2,959 | 6.2 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Nine Months Ended* |
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August 31, 2024 |
Total Change |
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Intercompany |
Total |
External |
Intercompany |
Total |
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Percent |
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Bassett Custom Upholstery |
$ | 57,555 | $ | 44,285 | $ | 101,840 | 64.5 | % | $ | 59,169 | $ | 40,845 | $ | 100,014 | 64.5 | % | $ | 1,826 | 1.8 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Bassett Leather |
11,894 | 2,164 | 14,058 | 8.9 | % | 11,254 | 1,462 | 12,716 | 8.2 | % | 1,342 | 10.6 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Bassett Custom Wood |
9,016 | 12,015 | 21,031 | 13.3 | % | 10,510 | 12,062 | 22,572 | 14.5 | % | (1,541 | ) | -6.8 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Bassett Casegoods |
8,731 | 12,283 | 21,014 | 13.3 | % | 9,238 | 10,598 | 19,836 | 12.8 | % | 1,178 | 5.9 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Total |
$ | 87,196 | $ | 70,747 | $ | 157,943 | 100.0 | % | $ | 90,171 | $ | 64,967 | $ | 155,138 | 100.0 | % | $ | 2,805 | 1.8 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||
*39 weeks for fiscal 2025 as compared with 40 weeks for fiscal 2024.
Analysis of Quarterly Results – Wholesale
Net sales for the three months ended August 30, 2025 increased $2,959 or 6.2% over the prior year, consisting of a 9.2% increase in shipments to our retail store network, a 0.8% increase in shipments to the open market, and a 9.6% increase in Lane Venture shipments. Gross margins for the three months ended August 30, 2025 increased 440 basis points over the prior year period. Excluding the $609 of unproductive labor costs incurred during the temporary shutdown resulting from the cybersecurity incident in the prior year period, gross margins would have increased by 310 basis points. This margin increase was driven by improved pricing strategies in both the upholstery and wood operations coupled with greater leverage of fixed costs from higher sales levels. SG&A expenses as a percentage of sales decreased 210 basis points primarily due to the benefit of cost reductions implemented during the second half of fiscal 2024 coupled with greater leverage of fixed costs from higher sales levels.
Analysis of Year-to-Date Results – Wholesale
Net sales for the nine months ended August 30, 2025 increased $2,805 or 1.8% over the prior year. Normalizing for the additional week in the first nine months of 2024, net sales increased 4.4%, consisting of a 9.1% increase in shipments to our retail store network, partially offset by a 1.5% decrease in shipments to the open market and a 3.4% decrease in Lane Venture shipments. Gross margins for the nine months ended August 30, 2025 increased 310 basis points over the prior year. Excluding the $1,729 of increased inventory valuation charges in 2024 and $609 of unproductive labor costs incurred during the temporary shutdown resulting from the cybersecurity incident in 2024, gross margins would have increased by 160 basis points due primarily to improved margins in our Bassett Custom Upholstery business from manufacturing efficiency gains, increased margins in our Lane Venture operations due to improved customer mix and improved margins in the Bassett Leather business, and improved pricing strategies in the remaining wood and upholstery operations, partially offset by the prior year including a reduction in the warranty and returns reserve from improved experience in warranty and returns claims and improved administration of those claims. SG&A expenses as a percentage of sales decreased 180 basis points primarily due to lower bad debt costs coupled with the benefit of cost reductions implemented during the second half of fiscal 2024.
Wholesale Backlog
Wholesale backlog at August 30, 2025 was $16,596 as compared to $21,750 at November 30, 2024 and $18,481 at August 31, 2024.
Retail – Company-owned Stores Segment
Results for the retail segment for the periods ended August 30, 2025 and August 31, 2024 are as follows:
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Nine Months Ended* |
Change |
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August 31, 2024 |
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August 30, 2025 |
August 31, 2024 |
Dollars |
Percent |
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Net sales |
$ | 51,891 | 100.0 | % | $ | 47,256 | 100.0 | % | $ | 4,635 | 9.8 | % | $ | 159,417 | 100.0 | % | $ | 151,478 | 100.0 | % | $ | 7,939 | 5.2 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Gross profit (1) |
27,181 | 52.4 | % | 24,971 | 52.8 | % | 2,210 | 8.9 | % | 83,932 | 52.6 | % | 80,673 | 53.3 | % | 3,259 | 4.0 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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SG&A expenses |
27,514 | 53.0 | % | 27,811 | 58.9 | % | (297 | ) | -1.1 | % | 83,831 | 52.6 | % | 87,347 | 57.7 | % | (3,516 | ) | -4.0 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Loss from operations |
$ | (333 | ) | -0.6 | % | $ | (2,840 | ) | -6.0 | % | $ | 2,507 | -88.3 | % | $ | 101 | 0.1 | % | $ | (6,674 | ) | -4.4 | % | $ | 6,775 | -101.5 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Gross profit at the segment level is considered a Non-GAAP financial measure due to the included effects of intercompany transactions. Refer to the reconciliation of gross profit by segment to consolidated gross profit presented under the Reconciliation of Segment Results to Consolidated Results of Operations above. |
*39 weeks for fiscal 2025 as compared with 40 weeks for fiscal 2024.
Retail sales by major product category are as follows:
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Change |
Nine Months Ended* |
Change |
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August 30, 2025 |
August 31, 2024 |
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August 30, 2025 |
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Percent |
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Bassett Custom Upholstery |
$ | 28,606 | 55.1 | % | $ | 25,631 | 54.2 | % | $ | 2,975 | 11.6 | % | $ | 87,641 | 55.0 | % | $ | 82,690 | 54.6 | % | $ | 4,951 | 6.0 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Bassett Leather |
2,271 | 4.4 | % | 1,229 | 2.6 | % | 1,042 | 84.8 | % | 5,990 | 3.8 | % | 3,173 | 2.1 | % | 2,817 | 88.8 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Bassett Custom Wood |
6,783 | 13.1 | % | 7,617 | 16.1 | % | (834 | ) | -10.9 | % | 22,957 | 14.4 | % | 24,336 | 16.1 | % | (1,379 | ) | -5.7 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Bassett Casegoods |
7,307 | 14.1 | % | 5,909 | 12.5 | % | 1,398 | 23.7 | % | 21,031 | 13.2 | % | 19,684 | 13.0 | % | 1,347 | 6.8 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Accessories, mattresses and other (1) |
6,924 | 13.3 | % | 6,870 | 14.5 | % | 54 | 0.8 | % | 21,798 | 13.7 | % | 21,595 | 14.3 | % | 203 | 0.9 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Total |
$ | 51,891 | 100.0 | % | $ | 47,256 | 100.0 | % | $ | 4,635 | 9.8 | % | $ | 159,417 | 100.0 | % | $ | 151,478 | 100.0 | % | $ | 7,939 | 5.2 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Includes the sale of goods other than Bassett-branded products, such as accessories and bedding, and also includes the sale of furniture protection plans. |
*39 weeks for fiscal 2025 as compared with 40 weeks for fiscal 2024.
Analysis of Quarterly Results - Retail
Net sales for the three months ended August 30, 2025 increased $4,635 or 9.8% over the prior year period. Written sales (the value of sales orders taken but not delivered) increased 2.4% from the third quarter of 2024. Gross margin for the three months ended August 30, 2025 declined 40 basis points from the prior period due to lower margins for both in-line and clearance goods as we have become more aggressive in cycling through unproductive inventory coupled with increased promotional activity. SG&A expenses as a percentage of sales for the three months ended August 30, 2025 decreased 590 basis points primarily due to the benefit of cost reductions implemented during the second half of fiscal 2024, lower advertising and marketing costs, efficiency gains in our warehouse and delivery operation along with greater leverage of fixed costs due to higher sales levels.
Analysis of Year-to-Date Results – Retail
Net sales for the nine months ended August 30, 2025 increased $7,939 or 5.2% over the prior year period. Normalizing for the additional week in the first nine months of 2024, net sales increased by 7.9%. Written sales (the value of sales orders taken but not delivered) declined 0.2% from the prior year period. Normalizing for the additional week in the first nine months of 2024, written sales increased 2.3%. Gross margin for the nine months ended August 30, 2025 declined 70 basis points over the prior period. Excluding the $471 of additional inventory valuation charges in the prior year period, gross margins would have decreased by 100 basis points due to lower margins for both in-line and clearance goods as we have become more aggressive in cycling through unproductive inventory coupled with increased promotional activity. SG&A expenses as a percentage of sales for the nine months ended August 30, 2025 decreased 510 basis points primarily due to the benefit of cost reductions implemented during the second half of fiscal 2024, lower advertising and marketing costs, efficiency gains in our warehouse and delivery operation along with greater leverage of fixed costs due to higher sales levels.
Retail Backlog
Retail backlog at August 30, 2025 was $32,206 compared to $37,053 at November 30, 2024 and $33,251 at August 31, 2024.
Corporate and Other
In addition to the two reportable segments discussed above, we include our remaining business activities and assets in a reconciling category known as Corporate and other, which includes the shared costs of various corporate functions along with any operating segments that do not meet the requirements to be reportable segments. Therefore, prior to fiscal 2025, Noa Home was included within the Corporate and other reconciling category and accounted for all of the sales and gross profit within this reconciling category. Revenues, costs and expenses of Corporate and other for the periods ended August 30, 2025 and August 31, 2024 are as follows:
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Change |
Nine Months Ended* |
Change |
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August 30, 2025 |
August 31, 2024 |
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Percent |
August 30, 2025 |
August 31, 2024 |
Dollars |
Percent |
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Net sales |
$ | - | $ | 988 | $ | (988 | ) | -100.0 | % | $ | - | $ | 3,934 | $ | (3,934 | ) | -100.0 | % | ||||||||||||||
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Gross profit |
- | 484 | (484 | ) | -100.0 | % | - | 1,695 | (1,695 | ) | -100.0 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||
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SG&A expenses |
7,419 | 7,447 | (28 | ) | -0.4 | % | 20,166 | 23,195 | (3,029 | ) | -13.1 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Net expenses |
$ | (7,419 | ) | $ | (6,963 | ) | $ | (456 | ) | 6.5 | % | $ | (20,166 | ) | $ | (21,500 | ) | $ | 1,334 | -6.2 | % | |||||||||||
*39 weeks for fiscal 2025 as compared with 40 weeks for fiscal 2024.
Analysis of Results – Corporate and Other
Sales and gross profit declined from the prior year period due to the closure and liquidation of Noa Home during fiscal 2024. The $28 and $3,029 decrease in SG&A expenses for the three and nine months ended August 30, 2025, respectively, was primarily due to closure of Noa Home and decreased corporate overhead spending from better expense management, including the benefit of cost reductions implemented during the second half of fiscal 2024, partially offset by increased incentive compensation.
Other Items Affecting Net Income (Loss)
Interest Income
Interest income for the three and nine months ended August 30, 2025 was $472 and $1,552, respectively, compared to $692 and $2,075, respectively, for the three and nine months ended August 31, 2024. The decline from the prior year period is primarily due to lower balances of interest-bearing cash and cash equivalents, as well as lower average rates earned on our cash and cash equivalents and investments in CDs compared to the preceding year.
Other Income (Loss), Net
Other income (loss), net, for the three and nine months ended August 30, 2025 was $30 and $(851), respectively, compared to $(109) and $(489), respectively, for the three and nine months ended August 31, 2024. The net change from the prior year quarter and year to date was primarily due to changes in the net costs associated with Company-owned life insurance compared to the prior year periods.
Income Taxes
We calculate an anticipated effective tax rate for the year based on our annual estimates of pretax income or loss and use that effective tax rate to record our year-to-date income tax provision. Any change in annual projections of pretax income or loss could have a significant impact on our effective tax rate for the respective quarter.
Our effective tax rate was 26.8% and 26.8% for the three and nine months ended August 30, 2025, respectively. The effective rates for the three and nine months ended August 30, 2025 differ from the federal statutory rate of 21% primarily due to the effects of state income taxes and various permanent differences.
Our effective tax rate was 22.0% and 17.3% for the three and nine months ended August 31, 2024, respectively. The effective rates for the three and nine months ended August 31, 2024 differ from the federal statutory rate of 21% primarily due to increases in the valuation allowance placed on deferred tax assets associated with Noa Home, the effects of state income taxes and various permanent differences.
In July of 2025, new tax legislation was enacted under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (the “Act”). While the Act includes a wide range of provisions that could impact our financial results in future periods, we do not expect the passage of the Act to have a material impact on our results of operations or financial condition in the current fiscal year.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Cash Flows
Cash provided by operating activities for the first nine months of fiscal 2025 was $5,726 compared to cash used in operations of $2,323 for the first nine months of fiscal 2024, representing an improvement of $8,049 in cash flows from operations. This increase was primarily the result of improved operating income and changes in working capital due to the timing impact of expenditures as a result of an additional week in the first nine months of 2024, partially offset by a planned increase in inventory levels.
Our overall cash position declined $5,138 during the first nine months of 2025. During the first nine months of fiscal 2025, we spent $3,737 on purchases of property and equipment. We also paid $5,210 in dividends during the first nine months of 2025. We repurchased $1,522 of shares under our stock repurchase program during the first nine months of 2025 compared to repurchases of $1,127 in the prior year period. We expect capital expenditures for the full year to range from $5 million to $7 million. As of August 30, 2025, $18,882 remains available for future purchases under our stock repurchase plan. With cash and cash equivalents and short-term investments totaling $54,634 on hand at August 30, 2025, expected future operating cash flows and the availability under our credit line noted below, we believe we have sufficient liquidity to fund operations for the foreseeable future.
Debt and Other Obligations
On May 15, 2024, we entered into the Credit Facility with our bank. This Credit Facility provides for a line of credit of up to $25,000. At August 30, 2025, we had $8,182 outstanding under standby letters of credit against our line. The line bears interest at the One-Month Term Secured Overnight Financing Rate (“One-Month Term SOFR”) plus 1.75% and is secured by our accounts receivable and inventory. Our bank charges a fee of 0.25% on the daily unused balance of the line, payable quarterly. Under the terms of the Credit Facility, Consolidated Minimum Tangible Net Worth shall at no time be less than $120,000. In addition, we must maintain the following financial covenants, measured quarterly on a rolling twelve-month basis and commencing as of the end of the first fiscal quarter after the first date that the used commitment (the sum of any outstanding advances plus standby letters of credit) equals or exceeds $8,250:
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Consolidated Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio of not less than 1.2 times and |
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Consolidated Lease Adjusted Leverage to EBITDAR Ratio not to exceed 3.35 times. |
Since our used commitment was less than $8,250 at August 30, 2025, we were not required to test the Consolidated Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio or the Consolidated Lease Adjusted Leverage to EBITDAR Ratio. However, had we been required to test those ratios, we would have been in full compliance. Our availability under the Credit Facility is currently $16,818.
We lease land and buildings that are used in the operation of our Company-owned retail stores as well as in the operation of one of our licensee-owned stores, and we lease land and buildings used in our wholesale manufacturing operations. We also lease certain personal property such as lift trucks, office equipment and local delivery trucks. The present value of our obligations for leases with terms in excess of one year at August 30, 2025 is $93,300 and is included in our accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheet at August 30, 2025. We were contingently liable under licensee lease obligation guarantees in the amount of $4,393 at August 30, 2025. The remaining terms under these lease guarantees extend for six years. See Note 11 to our condensed consolidated financial statements for additional details regarding our lease guarantees.
Investment in Retail Real Estate
We have a substantial investment in real estate acquired for use as retail locations and occupied by Company-owned retail stores. Such real estate is included in property and equipment, net, in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheet and consists of eight properties with an aggregate square footage of 203,465 and a net book value of $23,680 at August 30, 2025.
Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
There have been no material changes to our critical accounting policies and estimates from the information provided in Item 7, “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations”, included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended November 30, 2024.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
We utilize stand-by letters of credit in the procurement of certain goods in the normal course of business. In addition, we have guaranteed certain lease obligations of licensee operators for some of their store locations. See Note 11 to our condensed consolidated financial statements for further discussion of lease guarantees, including descriptions of the terms of such commitments and methods used to mitigate risks associated with these arrangements.
Contingencies
We are involved in various legal and environmental matters which arise in the normal course of business. Although the final outcome of these matters cannot be determined, based on the facts presently known, it is our opinion that the final resolution of these matters will not have a material adverse effect on our financial position or future results of operations. See Note 11 to our condensed consolidated financial statements for further information regarding certain contingencies as of August 30, 2025.
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosure about Market Risk:
We are exposed to market risk from changes in the value of foreign currencies. Substantially all of our imports purchased outside of North America are denominated in U.S. dollars. Therefore, we believe that gains or losses resulting from changes in the value of foreign currencies relating to foreign purchases not denominated in U.S. dollars would not be material to our results from operations in fiscal 2025.
We are exposed to market risk from changes in the cost and availability of raw materials used in our manufacturing processes, principally wood, woven fabric, and foam products. The cost of foam products, which are petroleum-based, is sensitive to changes in the price of oil.
We are also exposed to commodity price risk related to diesel fuel prices for fuel used in our retail segment for home delivery as well as through amounts we are charged for logistical services by our service providers. We manage our exposure to that risk primarily through the application of fuel surcharges to our customers.
We have potential exposure to market risk related to conditions in the commercial real estate market. Our retail real estate holdings of $23,680 at August 30, 2025 for Company-owned stores could suffer significant impairment in value if we are forced to close additional stores and sell or lease the related properties during periods of weakness in certain markets. Additionally, if we are required to assume responsibility for payment under the lease obligations of $4,393 which we have guaranteed on behalf of certain licensees as of August 30, 2025 we may not be able to secure sufficient sub-lease income in the current market to offset the payments required under the guarantees. We are also exposed to risk related to conditions in the commercial real estate rental market with respect to the right-of-use assets we carry on our balance sheet for leased retail store locations, manufacturing and warehouse facilities. At August 30, 2025, the unamortized balance of such right-of-use assets used in continuing operations totaled $80,532. Should we have to close or otherwise abandon one of these leased locations, we could incur additional impairment charges if rental market conditions do not support a fair value for the right of use asset in excess of its carrying value.
Item 4. Controls and Procedures:
The Company’s principal executive officer and principal financial officer have evaluated the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rule 13a-15(e)) as of the end of the period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. Based upon their evaluation, the principal executive officer and principal financial officer concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures are effective. There has been no change in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting during the Company’s most recent fiscal quarter that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.
PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
BASSETT FURNITURE INDUSTRIES INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES
AUGUST 30, 2025
(Dollars in thousands except share and per share data)
Item 1. Legal Proceedings
None
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities, Use of Proceeds and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities
The following table summarizes the stock repurchase activity by or on behalf of the Company or any “affiliated purchaser,” as defined by Rule 10b-18(a)(3) of the Exchange Act, for the three months ended August 30, 2025 and the approximate dollar value of shares that may yet be purchased pursuant to our stock repurchase program:
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Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans or Programs (1) |
Approximate Dollar Value of Shares that May Yet Be Purchased Under the Plans or Programs (1) |
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23,000 | $ | 15.59 | 23,000 | $ | 18,887 | ||||||||||
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311 | $ | 16.02 | 311 | $ | 18,882 | ||||||||||
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The Company is authorized to repurchase Company stock under a plan which was originally announced in 1998. On March 9, 2022, the Board of Directors increased the remaining limit of the repurchase plan to $40,000. At August 30, 2025, $18,882 remained available for share repurchases under the plan. |
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities
None.
Item 5. Other Information
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During the fiscal quarter ended August 30, 2025, |
Item 6. Exhibits
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Exhibits: |
Exhibit 3a – Articles of Incorporation as amended to date are incorporated herein by reference to the Exhibit to Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended February 28, 1994.
Exhibit 3b – By-laws as amended to date are incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to Form 8-K filed with the SEC on July 22, 2025.
Exhibit 10 – Eighth Amended and Restated Credit Agreement with Truist Bank dated May 15, 2024 is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10 to Form 10-Q filed with the SEC on July 11, 2024. Registrant hereby agrees to furnish the SEC, upon request, other instruments defining the rights of holders of long-term debt of the Registrant.
Exhibit 31a – Chief Executive Officer’s certification pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
PART II - OTHER INFORMATION-CONTINUED
BASSETT FURNITURE INDUSTRIES INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES
AUGUST 30, 2025
(Dollars in thousands except share and per share data)
Exhibit 31b – Chief Financial Officer’s certification pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
Exhibit 101.INS Inline XBRL Instance
Exhibit 101.SCH Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema
Exhibit 101.CAL Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation
Exhibit 101.DEF Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition
Exhibit 101.LAB Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Labels
Exhibit 101.PRE Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation
Exhibit 104. Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as Inline XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101).
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.
BASSETT FURNITURE INDUSTRIES, INCORPORATED
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Robert H. Spilman, Jr. |
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Robert H. Spilman, Jr., Chairman and Chief Executive Officer |
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October 8, 2025 |
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J. Michael Daniel |
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J. Michael Daniel, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer |
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