UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q
(Mark One)
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934  For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2020
OR
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934  For the transition period from ___ to ___

Commission file number:    1-14445

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HAVERTY FURNITURE COMPANIES, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

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

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Title of each class
Trading Symbol(s)
Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock
HVT
NYSE
Class A Common Stock
HVTA
NYSE

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.  Yes      No

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files).  Yes    No

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non‑accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

Large accelerated filer
 
Accelerated filer
 
Non-accelerated filer
Smaller reporting company
 
Emerging growth company
     

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).  Yes       No

The numbers of shares outstanding of the registrant’s two classes of $1 par value common stock as of October 29, 2020, were:  Common Stock – 16,699,704; Class A Common Stock – 1,511,955.


HAVERTY FURNITURE COMPANIES, INC.
INDEX


 
Page No.
     
PART I.
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
 
     
 
Item 1.  Financial Statements
 
     
 
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets –
September 30, 2020 (unaudited) and December 31, 2019
1
     
 
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income –
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2020 and 2019 (unaudited)
2
     
 
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows –
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2020 and 2019 (unaudited)
3
     
 
 Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)
4
     
 
Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
13
     
 
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk
18
     
 
Item 4. Controls and Procedures
18
     
PART II.
OTHER INFORMATION
 
     
 
Item 1. Legal Proceedings
19
     
 
Item 1A. Risk Factors
19
     
 
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
20
     
 
Item 6. Exhibits
21



 
PART I.  FINANCIAL INFORMATION
 
 
 
Item 1.  Financial Statements

HAVERTY FURNITURE COMPANIES, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(In thousands)
 
September 30,
2020
   
December 31,
2019
 
   
(Unaudited)
       
Assets
           
Current assets
           
Cash and cash equivalents
 
$
211,849
   
$
75,739
 
Restricted cash and cash equivalents
   
6,713
     
6,663
 
Accounts receivable, net
   
1,521
     
1,527
 
Inventories
   
90,943
     
104,817
 
Prepaid expenses
   
9,996
     
7,652
 
Other current assets
   
9,954
     
8,125
 
Total current assets
   
330,976
     
204,523
 
Accounts receivable, long-term, net
   
161
     
195
 
Property and equipment, net
   
109,663
     
156,534
 
Right-of-use lease assets
   
235,778
     
175,474
 
Deferred income taxes
   
12,523
     
13,198
 
Other assets
   
10,324
     
10,148
 
Total assets
 
$
699,425
   
$
560,072
 
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
               
Current liabilities
               
Accounts payable
 
$
27,110
   
$
27,830
 
Customer deposits
   
88,408
     
30,121
 
Accrued liabilities
   
53,866
     
39,654
 
Current lease liabilities
   
32,685
     
29,411
 
Total current liabilities
   
202,069
     
127,016
 
Noncurrent lease liabilities
   
207,780
     
149,594
 
Other liabilities
   
22,199
     
22,959
 
Total liabilities
   
432,048
     
299,569
 
                 
Stockholders’ equity
               
Capital Stock, par value $1 per share
               
Preferred Stock, Authorized – 1,000 shares; Issued:  None
   
     
 
Common Stock, Authorized – 50,000 shares; Issued: 2020 – 29,555; 2019 – 29,431
   
29,555
     
29,431
 
Convertible Class A Common Stock, Authorized – 15,000 shares; Issued: 2020 –2,037; 2019 – 2,054
   
2,037
     
2,054
 
Additional paid-in capital
   
95,901
     
93,208
 
Retained earnings
   
319,448
     
295,999
 
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
   
(1,997
)
   
(2,087
)
Less treasury stock at cost – Common Stock (2020 – 12,862 shares; 2019 – 11,850 shares) and Convertible Class A Common Stock (2020 and 2019 – 522 shares)
   
(177,567
)
   
(158,102
)
Total stockholders’ equity
   
267,377
     
260,503
 
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity
 
$
699,425
   
$
560,072
 

See notes to these condensed consolidated financial statements.
1


HAVERTY FURNITURE COMPANIES, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

 
Three Months Ended
September 30,
   
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
(In thousands, except per share data - unaudited)
 
2020
   
2019
   
2020
   
2019
 
                         
Net sales
 
$
217,513
   
$
209,320
   
$
506,913
   
$
588,455
 
Cost of goods sold
   
95,336
     
97,301
     
225,537
     
269,796
 
Gross profit
   
122,177
     
112,019
     
281,376
     
318,659
 
Credit service charges
   
15
     
19
     
53
     
60
 
Gross profit and other revenue
   
122,192
     
112,038
     
281,429
     
318,719
 
                                 
Expenses:
                               
Selling, general and administrative
   
100,097
     
104,161
     
270,281
     
298,824
 
Provision for doubtful accounts
   
20
     
42
     
56
     
66
 
Other (income) expense, net
   
(2,406
)
   
(42
)
   
(34,301
)
   
(323
)
Total expenses
   
97,711
     
104,161
     
236,036
     
298,567
 
                                 
Income before interest and income taxes
   
24,481
     
7,877
     
45,393
     
20,152
 
Interest expense (income), net
   
(51
)
   
(292
)
   
(64
)
   
(980
)
                                 
Income before income taxes
   
24,532
     
8,169
     
45,457
     
21,132
 
Income tax expense
   
6,271
     
2,072
     
11,737
     
5,367
 
Net income
 
$
18,261
   
$
6,097
   
$
33,720
   
$
15,765
 
                                 
Other comprehensive income
                               
Adjustments related to retirement plans; net of tax expense of $10 and $30 in 2020 and $3 and $9 in 2019
 
$
30
   
$
8
   
$
90
   
$
25
 
                                 
Comprehensive income
 
$
18,291
   
$
6,105
   
$
33,810
   
$
15,790
 
                                 
Basic earnings per share:
                               
Common Stock
 
$
0.98
   
$
0.31
   
$
1.80
   
$
0.79
 
Class A Common Stock
 
$
0.94
   
$
0.30
   
$
1.71
   
$
0.74
 
                                 
Diluted earnings per share:
                               
Common Stock
 
$
0.97
   
$
0.31
   
$
1.77
   
$
0.77
 
Class A Common Stock
 
$
0.93
   
$
0.30
   
$
1.70
   
$
0.73
 
                                 
Cash dividends per share:
                               
Common Stock
 
$
0.20
   
$
0.20
   
$
0.55
   
$
0.56
 
Class A Common Stock
 
$
0.19
   
$
0.19
   
$
0.52
   
$
0.53
 

See notes to these condensed consolidated financial statements.
2


HAVERTY FURNITURE COMPANIES, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(In thousands - unaudited)
 
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
   
2020
   
2019
 
Cash Flows from Operating Activities:
           
Net income
 
$
33,720
   
$
15,765
 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
               
Depreciation and amortization
   
13,959
     
15,412
 
Share-based compensation expense
   
3,362
     
2,690
 
Gain from sale of land, property and equipment
   
(34,202
)
   
(12
)
Other
   
1,259
     
(1,249
)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
               
Inventories
   
13,873
     
5,882
 
Customer deposits
   
58,287
     
10,387
 
Operating lease assets and liabilities, net
   
1,156
     
3,296
 
Other assets and liabilities
   
(4,997
)
   
(2,761
)
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
   
13,404
     
8,957
 
Net cash provided by operating activities
   
99,821
     
58,367
 
                 
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:
               
Capital expenditures
   
(7,205
)
   
(12,446
)
Proceeds from sale of land, property and equipment
   
74,399
     
2,268
 
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities
   
67,194
     
(10,178
)
                 
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:
               
Proceeds from borrowings under revolving credit facility
   
43,800
     
 
Payments of borrowings under revolving credit facility
   
(43,800
)
   
 
Net change in borrowings under revolving credit facility
   
     
 
                 
Dividends paid
   
(10,271
)
   
(11,194
)
Common stock repurchased
   
(19,708
)
   
(19,316
)
Other
   
(876
)
   
(1,328
)
Net cash used in financing activities
   
(30,855
)
   
(31,838
)
                 
Increase in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash equivalents during the period
   
136,160
     
16,351
 
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash equivalents at beginning of period
   
82,402
     
79,809
 
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash equivalents at end of period
 
$
218,562
   
$
96,160
 

See notes to these condensed consolidated financial statements.
3

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

NOTE A – Business and Basis of Presentation

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

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

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

Note B – COVID-19

In December 2019, a novel strain of coronavirus, subsequently named COVID-19, emerged from China and spread worldwide. The World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a pandemic and a national health emergency was declared by the United States beginning on March 1, 2020. In response, many states and local governments began a series of restrictions on public gatherings, stay at home orders and advisories and quarantining of people who may have been exposed to the virus. In an effort to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 and protect our team members, customers, and communities, Havertys closed all of its stores on March 19 and halted deliveries on March 21, with the expectation at that time of reopening stores on April 2. Our stores remained closed during April and we reopened 103 locations on May 1 and the remaining 17 stores were reopened by June 20. We restarted our delivery operations on May 5.

The pandemic has resulted in significant economic disruption. Although our stores and other businesses are open others remain closed or are operating on a reduced scale. There continues to be sporadic resurgences in COVID-19 cases in several of our markets. We cannot reasonably estimate the impact on Havertys should the pandemic persist or worsen. Accordingly, the estimates and assumptions management made as of September 30, 2020 could change in subsequent interim reports and upon final determination at year-end, and it is reasonably possible that such changes could be significant (although the potential effects cannot be estimated at this time). The Company has evaluated subsequent events through the date the condensed consolidated financial statements covered by this quarterly report were issued.

4

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

On March 27, 2020, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the "CARES Act") was signed into law. The CARES Act provides numerous tax provisions and other stimulus measures, including temporary suspension of certain payment requirements for the employer-paid portion of social security taxes, the creation of certain refundable employee retention credits, and technical corrections from prior tax legislation for tax depreciation of certain qualified improvement property. Havertys elected to defer the employer-paid portion of social security taxes beginning with pay dates on and after April 1, 2020. We recorded an estimate for refundable employee retention credits for eligible wages paid to employees during March 2020 affected by the cessation of our operations. Havertys recorded additional employee retention credits during the second quarter of 2020 for additional wages paid, primarily for health care benefits paid for employees furloughed in April 2020. We have also estimated a benefit from the technical correction for qualified leasehold improvements eligible for 100% tax bonus depreciation and adjusted our balances for deferred income taxes and income taxes receivable.

NOTE C – Stockholders’ Equity

The following outlines the changes in each caption of stockholders’ equity for the current and comparative periods and the dividends per share for each class of shares.

For the three months ended September 30, 2020:

(in thousands)
 
Common Stock
   
Class A Common Stock
   
Additional Paid-In Capital
   
Retained Earnings
   
Accumulated Other
Comprehensive Loss
   
Treasury Stock
   
Total
 
Balances at June 30, 2020
 
$
29,538
   
$
2,054
   
$
94,581
   
$
304,900
   
$
(2,027
)
 
$
(164,668
)
 
$
264,378
 
Net income
                           
18,261
                     
18,261
 
Dividends declared:
                                                       
Common Stock, $0.20 per share
                           
(3,423
)
                   
(3,423
)
Class A Common Stock, $0.19 per share
                           
(290
)
                   
(290
)
Class A conversion
   
17
     
(17
)
                                   
 
Acquisition of treasury stock
                                           
(12,899
)
   
(12,899
)
Amortization of restricted stock
                   
1,325
                             
1,325
 
Directors’ Compensation Plan
                   
(5
)
                           
(5
)
Other comprehensive income
                                   
30
             
30
 
Balances at September 30, 2020
 
$
29,555
   
$
2,037
   
$
95,901
   
$
319,448
   
$
(1,997
)
 
$
(177,567
)
 
$
267,377
 

5

HAVERTY FURNITURE COMPANIES, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)
For the nine months ended September 30, 2020:

(in thousands)
 
Common Stock
   
Class A Common Stock
   
Additional Paid-In Capital
   
Retained Earnings
   
Accumulated Other
Comprehensive Loss
   
Treasury Stock
   
Total
 
Balances at December 31, 2019
 
$
29,431
   
$
2,054
   
$
93,208
   
$
295,999
   
$
(2,087
)
 
$
(158,102
)
 
$
260,503
 
Net income
                           
33,720
                     
33,720
 
Dividends declared:
                                                       
Common Stock, $0.55 per share
                           
(9,475
)
                   
(9,475
)
Class A Common Stock, $0.52 per share
                           
(796
)
                   
(796
)
Acquisition of treasury stock
                                           
(19,708
)
   
(19,708
)
Restricted stock issuances
   
107
             
(983
)
                           
(876
)
Class A Conversion
   
17
     
(17
)
                                   
 
Amortization of restricted stock
                   
3,362
                             
3,362
 
Directors’ Compensation Plan
                   
314
                     
243
     
557
 
Other comprehensive income
                                   
90
             
90
 
Balances at September 30, 2020
 
$
29,555
   
$
2,037
   
$
95,901
   
$
319,448
   
$
(1,997
)
 
$
(177,567
)
 
$
267,377
 

For the three months ended September 30, 2019:

(in thousands)
 
Common Stock
   
Class A Common Stock
   
Additional Paid-In Capital
   
Retained Earnings
   
Accumulated Other
Comprehensive Loss
   
Treasury Stock
   
Total
 
Balances at June 30, 2019
 
$
29,418
   
$
2,058
   
$
91,847
   
$
291,573
   
$
(1,448
)
 
$
(146,188
)
 
$
267,260
 
Net income
                           
6,097
                     
6,097
 
Dividends declared:
                                                       
Common Stock, $0.20 per share
                           
(3,617
)
                   
(3,617
)
Class A Common Stock, $0.19 per share
                           
(292
)
                   
(292
)
Acquisition of treasury stock
                                           
(1,473
)
   
(1,473
)
Amortization of restricted stock
                   
739
                             
739
 
Directors’ Compensation Plan
                                                       
Other comprehensive income
                                   
8
             
8
 
Balances at September 30, 2019
 
$
29,418
   
$
2,058
   
$
92,586
   
$
293,761
   
$
(1,440
)
 
$
(147,661
)
 
$
268,722
 

6

HAVERTY FURNITURE COMPANIES, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)
For the nine months ended September 30, 2019:

(in thousands)
 
Common Stock
   
Class A Common Stock
   
Additional Paid-In Capital
   
Retained Earnings
   
Accumulated Other
Comprehensive Loss
   
Treasury Stock
   
Total
 
Balances at December 31, 2018
 
$
29,079
   
$
2,280
   
$
91,394
   
$
282,366
   
$
(1,465
)
 
$
(129,025
)
 
$
274,629
 
Net income
                           
15,765
                     
15,765
 
Dividends declared:
                                                       
Common Stock, $0.56 per share
                           
(10,342
)
                   
(10,342
)
Class A Common Stock, $0.53per share
                           
(852
)
                   
(852
)
Acquisition of treasury stock
                                           
(19,316
)
   
(19,316
)
Restricted stock issuances
   
117
             
(1,445
)
                           
(1,328
)
Class A conversion
   
222
     
(222
)
                                   
 
Amortization of restricted stock
                   
2,690
                             
2,690
 
Directors’ Compensation Plan
                   
(53
)
                   
680
     
627
 
Other comprehensive income
                                   
25
             
25
 
Cumulative effect adjustment
                           
6,824
                     
6,824
 
Balances at September 30, 2019
 
$
29,418
   
$
2,058
   
$
92,586
   
$
293,761
   
$
(1,440
)
 
$
(147,661
)
 
$
268,722
 

NOTE D – Interim LIFO Calculations

We calculate the LIFO index annually. Accordingly, interim LIFO calculations must necessarily be based on management’s estimates of inventory levels and inflation rates. Since these estimates may be affected by factors beyond management’s control, interim results are subject to change based upon the final year-end LIFO inventory valuations.

NOTE E – Fair Value of Financial Instruments

The fair values of our cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, accounts payable and customer deposits approximate their carrying values due to their short-term nature. The assets related to our self-directed, non-qualified deferred compensation plans for certain executives and employees are valued using quoted market prices multiplied by the number of shares held, a Level 1 valuation technique. The assets related to our deferred compensation plans totaled approximately $7.7 million at September 30, 2020 and $7.5 million at December 31, 2019 and are included in other assets. The related liabilities of the same amounts are included in other liabilities.

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

NOTE F – Credit Agreement

On May 15, 2020 we entered into the Third Amendment to Amended and Restated Credit Agreement (as amended, the “Credit Agreement”) with a bank to permit certain sale-leaseback transactions as more fully described in Note L. Our first borrowings under the facility, since its origination in 2008, were in March 2020.

The Credit Agreement is a $60.0 million revolving credit facility secured by our inventory, accounts receivable, cash, and certain other personal property, and matures on September 27, 2024. Availability fluctuates based on a borrowing base calculation reduced by outstanding letters of credit. Amounts available to borrow are based on the lesser of the borrowing base or the $60.0 million-line amount. The credit facility contains covenants that, among other things, limit our ability to incur certain types of debt or liens, enter into mergers and consolidations or use proceeds of borrowing for other than permitted uses. The covenants also limit our ability to pay dividends if unused availability is less than $12.5 million.

We borrowed $43.8 million under the Credit Agreement in March 2020 and repaid the borrowings in June 2020. The interest rates on the outstanding balance were based on the three-month Euro dollar LIBOR rate plus 1.25% and on a weighted average basis was approximately 2.37%. Total interest paid under the Credit Agreement was $0.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2020.

The borrowing base was $14.6 million at September 30, 2020, there were no outstanding letters of credit, and the net availability was $14.6 million.

Note G – Revenues

We recognize revenue at delivery. Havertys does not have a loyalty program or sell gift certificates or gift cards. We also do not offer coupons for redemption for future purchases, such as those other retailers might issue for general marketing purposes or in conjunction with prior purchases.

The following table presents our revenues disaggregated by each major product category and service (dollars in thousands, amounts and percentages may not always add due to rounding):

 
Three Months Ended September 30,
   
Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
   
2020
   
2019
   
2020
   
2019
 
(In thousands)
 
Net
Sales
   
% of
Net Sales
   
Net
Sales
   
% of
Net Sales
   
Net
Sales
   
% of
Net Sales
   
Net
Sales
   
% of
Net Sales
 
Merchandise:
                                               
Case Goods
                                               
Bedroom Furniture
 
$
29,725
     
13.7
%
 
$
33,564
     
16.0
%
 
$
76,638
     
15.1
%
 
$
95,501
     
16.2
%
Dining Room Furniture
   
22,994
     
10.6
     
22,836
     
10.9
     
54,067
     
10.7
     
62,698
     
10.7
 
Occasional
   
19,220
     
8.8
     
16,125
     
7.7
     
46,665
     
9.2
     
47,070
     
8.0
 
     
71,939
     
33.1
     
72,525
     
34.6
     
177,371
     
35.0
     
205,269
     
34.9
 
Upholstery
   
95,554
     
43.9
     
83,619
     
39.9
     
213,656
     
42.1
     
233,797
     
39.7
 
Mattresses
   
21,431
     
9.9
     
25,721
     
12.4
     
50,625
     
10.0
     
68,956
     
11.7
 
Accessories and Other (1)
   
28,590
     
13.1
     
27,455
     
13.1
     
65,261
     
12.9
     
80,433
     
13.7
 
   
$
217,513
     
100.0
%
 
$
209,320
     
100.0
%
 
$
506,913
     
100.0
%
 
$
588,455
     
100.0
%

(1)
 Includes delivery charges and product protection.

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HAVERTY FURNITURE COMPANIES, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)
NOTE H – Leases

We have operating leases for offices, warehouses, and certain equipment. Our leases have remaining lease terms of 1 year to 15 years, some of which include options to extend the leases for up to 20 years. We determine if an arrangement is or contains a lease at lease inception. Our leases do not have any residual value guarantees or any restrictions or covenants imposed by lessors. We have lease agreements for real estate with lease and non-lease components, which are accounted for separately.

Certain of our lease agreements for retail stores include variable lease payments, generally based on sales volume.  The variable portion of payments are not included in the initial measurement of the right-of-use asset or lease liability due to uncertainty of the payment amount and are recorded as lease expense in the period incurred. Certain of our equipment lease agreements include variable lease costs, generally based on usage of the underlying asset (mileage, fuel, etc.). The variable portion of payments are not included in the initial measurement of the right-of-use asset or lease liability due to uncertainty of the payment amount and are recorded in the period incurred.

As of September 30, 2020, we had entered into one lease for an additional retail location which had not yet commenced and was under construction.

Lease expense is charged to selling, general and administrative expenses. Components of lease expense were as follows (in thousands):

 
Three Months Ended September 30,
   
Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
   
2020
   
2019
   
2020
   
2019
 
Operating lease cost
 
$
11,596
   
$
10,478
   
$
33,111
   
$
31,171
 
Short-term lease cost
   
     
30
     
     
70
 
Variable lease cost
   
1,627
     
1,572
     
3,825
     
4,384
 
Total lease expense
 
$
13,223
   
$
12,080
   
$
36,936
   
$
35,625
 

Supplemental cash flow information related to leases is as follows (in thousands):

 
Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
   
2020
   
2019
 
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities:
           
Operating cash flows from operating leases
 
$
25,099
   
$
30,130
 
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for lease obligations:
               
New operating leases
 
$
83,550
   
$
25,664
 

In April 2020, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued guidance allowing entities to make a policy election to account for lease concessions related to the COVID-19 pandemic as though enforceable rights and obligations for those concessions existed. The election applies to any lessor-provided lease concession related to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, provided the concession does not result in a substantial increase in the rights of the lessor or in the obligations of the lessee. During the three months ended June 30, 2020, we received concessions from certain landlords in the form of rent deferrals and abatements. We have elected to account for these rent concessions as though enforceable rights and obligations for those concessions existed in the original lease agreements and have recorded a non-interest bearing payable for the deferred rent payments. The recognition of rent concessions did not have a material impact on our condensed consolidated financial statements as of September 30, 2020.

NOTE I – Income Taxes

Our effective tax rate for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019 was 25.8% and 25.4%, respectively. The primary difference in the effective rate and the statutory rate was due to state income taxes and additional tax expense from vested stock awards.

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HAVERTY FURNITURE COMPANIES, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)
NOTE JStock Based Compensation Plan

As more fully discussed in Note 14 of the notes to the consolidated financial statements in our 2019 Annual Report on Form 10-K, we have awards outstanding for Common Stock under stock-based employee compensation plans.

The following table summarizes our award activity during the nine months ended September 30, 2020:

 
Service-Based
Restricted Stock Awards
   
Performance-Based
Restricted Stock Awards
   
Stock-Settled
Appreciation Rights
 
   
Shares or Units (#)
   
Weighted-Average
Award Price ($)
   
Shares or Units (#)
   
Weighted-Average
Award Price ($)
   
Rights (#)
   
Weighted-Average
Award Price ($)
 
Outstanding at December 31, 2019
   
234,810
     
20.93
     
214,809
     
21.38
     
7,500
     
18.14
 
Granted/Issued
   
145,375
     
20.42
     
120,727
     
20.42
     
         
Awards vested or rights exercised(1)
   
(122,114
)
   
20.62
     
(44,875
)
   
22.12
     
(7,500
)
   
18.14
 
Forfeited
   
(7,670
)
   
20.40
     
(76,766
)
   
20.29
     
     
 
Outstanding at September 30, 2020
   
250,401
     
20.80
     
213,895
     
21.08
     
     
 
Restricted Units expected to vest
   
250,401
     
20.80
     
288,303
     
20.90
     
     
 

(1)
Includes shares repurchased from employees for employee’s tax liability.

The aggregate intrinsic value of outstanding service-based restricted stock awards was $5.2 million at September 30, 2020. The restrictions on the service-based awards generally lapse or vest annually, primarily over four-year and three-year periods.

The total fair value of performance-based restricted stock awards that vested during the nine months ended September 30, 2020 was $1.0 million. The aggregate intrinsic value of outstanding performance awards at September 30, 2020 expected to vest was $6.0 million. The performance awards are based on one-year performance periods but cliff vest in approximately three years from grant date.

The fair value for stock-settled appreciation rights were estimated at the date of grant using a Black Scholes pricing model. The total intrinsic value of stock-settled appreciation rights exercised during the nine months ended September 30, 2020 was $18,000.

The compensation for all awards is charged to selling, general and administrative expense over the respective grants’ vesting periods, primarily on a straight-line basis. The amount charged was approximately $3.4 million and $2.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively. Forfeitures are recognized as they occur. As of September 30, 2020, the total compensation cost related to unvested equity awards was approximately $7.2 million and is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 2.2 years.

NOTE K – Earnings Per Share

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

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


 
Three Months Ended
September 30,
   
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
   
2020
   
2019
   
2020
   
2019
 
Numerator:
                       
Common:
                       
Distributed earnings
 
$
3,423
   
$
3,617
   
$
9,475
   
$
10,342
 
Undistributed earnings
   
13,408
     
2,025
     
21,624
     
4,216
 
Basic
   
16,831
     
5,642
     
31,099
     
14,558
 
Class A Common earnings
   
1,430
     
455
     
2,621
     
1,207
 
Diluted
 
$
18,261
   
$
6,097
   
$
33,720
   
$
15,765
 
                                 
Class A Common:
                               
Distributed earnings
 
$
290
   
$
292
   
$
796
   
$
852
 
Undistributed earnings
   
1,140
     
163
     
1,825
     
355
 
   
$
1,430
   
$
455
   
$
2,621
   
$
1,207
 
Denominator:
                               
Common:
                               
Weighted average shares outstanding - basic
   
17,098
     
18,116
     
17,267
     
18,514
 
Assumed conversion of Class A Common Stock
   
1,526
     
1,536
     
1,530
     
1,637
 
Dilutive options, awards and common stock equivalents
   
240
     
241
     
241
     
293
 
                                 
Total weighted-average diluted Common Stock
   
18,864
     
19,893
     
19,038
     
20,444
 
                                 
Class A Common:
                               
Weighted average shares outstanding
   
1,526
     
1,536
     
1,530
     
1,637
 
                                 
Basic earnings per share:
                               
Common Stock
 
$
0.98
   
$
0.31
   
$
1.80
   
$
0.79
 
Class A Common Stock
 
$
0.94
   
$
0.30
   
$
1.71
   
$
0.74
 
                                 
Diluted earnings per share:
                               
Common Stock
 
$
0.97
   
$
0.31
   
$
1.77
   
$
0.77
 
Class A Common Stock
 
$
0.93
   
$
0.30
   
$
1.70
   
$
0.73
 

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HAVERTY FURNITURE COMPANIES, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)
NOTE L – Sale and Leaseback Transaction

On May 18, 2020, Havertys completed a sale and leaseback transaction of three properties.  The Coppell, Texas location has approximately 394,000 distribution square feet used to serve our western stores, 44,000 retail square feet, and 20,000 square feet of office space for call center and general management purposes. The Lakeland, Florida facility has approximately 335,000 distribution square feet, and the Colonial Heights, Virginia facility has approximately 129,000 distribution square feet.

The total purchase price for the three properties, excluding costs and taxes, was $70.0 million and the net book value was $37.9 million.  We recorded a gain of $31.6 million in May 2020 which is included in other income.

The three properties were leased back to Havertys under 15-year operating lease agreements with renewal options.

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

The following discussion should be read in conjunction with the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes contained herein and with the audited consolidated financial statements, accompanying notes, related information and Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019.

Forward-Looking Statements

Some statements in this quarterly report on Form 10-Q constitute forward-looking statements that are subject to the safe harbor provisions of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. All statements in the future tense and all statements accompanied by words such as “expect,” “likely,” “outlook,” “forecast,” “preliminary,” “would,” “could,” “should,” “position,” “will,” “project,” “intend,” “plan,” “on track,” “anticipate,” “to come,” “may,” “possible,” “assume,” and variations of such words and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. Senior officers may also make verbal statements to analysts, investors, the media and others that are forward-looking. These forward-looking statements include, without limitation, our expected ability to operate and protect our team members and customers during the COVID-19 pandemic, the execution and effect of our cost savings initiatives, our efforts and initiatives to help us emerge from the pandemic well-positioned, and our liquidity position to continue to operate during these highly uncertain times.

We caution that our forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, and while we believe that our expectations for the future are reasonable in view of currently available information, you are cautioned not to place undue reliance on our forward-looking statements. Actual results or events may differ materially from those indicated as a result of various important factors. Such factors may include, among other things, the extent and duration of the disruption to our business operations caused by the health crisis associated with the COVID-19 pandemic, including the effects on the financial health of our business partners and customers, on supply chains and our suppliers, and on access to capital and liquidity provided by the financial and capital markets; our ability to maintain compliance with debt covenants and amend such credit facilities as necessary; disruptions in our suppliers' operations, including due to the impact of COVID-19, including potential problems with inventory availability and the potential result of the volatility or higher cost of product and international freight due to the high demand of products and low supply for an unpredictable period of time; disruptions in our third-party producers’ operations in foreign countries; changes in national and international legislation or government regulations or policies, including COVID-19 related orders and restrictions and changes to import tariffs and the unpredictability of such changes; failure of vendors to meet our quality control standards or to react to changes in legislative or regulatory frameworks; disruptions in our distribution centers; changes in general economic conditions, including unemployment, inflation (including the impact of tariffs); labor shortages and the Company's ability to successfully attract and retain employees in the current labor market; uncertain credit markets and other macroeconomic conditions; competitive product, service and pricing pressures; failure or weakness in our disclosure controls and procedures and internal controls over financial reporting; disruptions caused by a failure or breach of the Company's information systems and information technology infrastructure, as well as other risks and uncertainties discussed herein and in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for 2019 (all of which risks may be amplified by the COVID-19 pandemic) and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q for the quarterly periods ended March 31, 2020 and June 30, 2020 and from time to time in the Company's subsequent filings with the SEC.

Forward-looking statements describe our expectations only as of the date they are made, and the Company undertakes no duty to update its forward-looking statements except as required by law. You are advised, however, to review any further disclosures we make on related subjects in our subsequent Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K and other reports filed with the SEC.

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Our Business

The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in significant economic disruption and adversely impacted our business. We closed our stores and ceased delivery operations in the second half of March 2020. Affected team members were paid during this period and most corporate personnel transitioned to working remotely. On April 1, we extended our store closure for another 30 days and furloughed 3,033 team members or approximately 87% of our workforce. During this period, we paid the cost of enrolled health benefits of those furloughed. Given the dramatic shock to the economy caused by the pandemic and uncertainty of the ongoing impact, we made a permanent reduction in our workforce of approximately 1,200 team members effective April 30 and extended the furlough of approximately 730 team members until June 1. We reopened 103 of our stores on May 1 and the remaining 17 were opened by June 20 and deliveries restarted on May 5.

Our business has been very strong since reopening.  Consumers not negatively impacted financially are spending on their homes.  Our online shopping and chat surged during the second quarter and continues to outpace our first quarter activity. Store traffic has increased as customers shop online but want to touch, see, and comfort test before purchasing. Consumers are also favoring quality over price and our average ticket has risen. We continue to work closely with local authorities and follow the guidance of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (“CDC”), implementing enhanced cleaning measures, social distancing, and the utilization of face masks for the safety of team members, customers, and communities.

Demand is outpacing product availability in certain categories. Manufacturers are challenged to ensure safe work environments and have encountered some raw material shortages. We are continuing to assess our staffing needs and have encountered difficulties in increasing our distribution and delivery capacity.
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We have taken several steps to strengtaahen our financial position and maintain financial flexibility by reviewing operating expenses, evaluating merchandise purchases, reducing capital expenditures,  temporarily borrowing $43.8 million on our credit facility (which has since been repaid), and completing a $70.0 million sale-leaseback transaction in May.

As the COVID-19 pandemic is complex and rapidly evolving, the Company's plans as described in this report may change. At this point, we cannot reasonably estimate the duration and severity of this pandemic and its impact on our business, results of operations, financial position and cash flows.

Net Sales

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

We closed our stores on March 19 and ceased delivery operations on March 21. Most stores reopened on May 1 and total written sales for the two months ended June 30, 2020 were up 13.9% and written comparable store sales were up 17.5% compared to the same two-month period in 2019.  Our written business remained strong during the third quarter of 2020.  Total written sales were up 22.8% and written comparable store sales rose 22.6% over the same period last year.

Our delivery capacity was reduced as part of our business continuity plan. Deliveries resumed on May 5 with reduced personnel and capacity and total sales from May 5 through June 30, 2020 were down 13.4% compared with the same period of 2019. We adjusted our operations during the third quarter in an effort to restore our previous delivery capacity. We are also working with our vendors to accelerate orders as demand is outpacing product availability in certain categories. Total sales for the third quarter of 2020 were up 3.9% and comparable-store sales were up 4.0% over the same period in 2019.

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

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

 
 
2020
   
2019
 
 
 
Net Sales
   
Comp-Store Sales
   
Net Sales
   
Comp-Store Sales
 
Period
 
Total Dollars
   
%
Change
   
$
Change
   
%
Change
   
$
Change
   
Total Dollars
   
%
Change
   
$
Change
   
%
Change
   
$
Change
 
Q1_
 
$
179.4
     
(4.2
)%
 
$
(7.8
)
 
NM
   
NM
   
$
187.2
     
(6.1
)%
 
$
(12.2
)
   
(4.7
)%
 
$
(9.2
)
Q2_
   
110.0
     
(42.7
)
   
(81.9
)
 
NM
   
NM
     
191.9
     
(3.5
)
   
(6.9
)
   
(2.3
)
   
(4.5
)
Q3_
   
217.5
     
3.9
     
8.2
     
4.0
%
 
$
8.4
     
209.3
     
(0.6
)
   
(1.2
)
   
(0.4
)
   
(0.8
)
Nine months ended September 30
 
$
506.9
     
(13.9
)%
 
$
(81.5
)
 
NM
   
NM
   
$
588.5
     
(3.3
)%
 
$
(20.3
)
   
(2.4
)%
 
$
(14.5
)

Comp-store sales for the periods presented are sales made on our website and from stores open throughout the period and the corresponding prior year period.  If a store expansion results in a 10% or greater increase in selling square footage, its sales are removed from the comparable store sales base until it has been open a full 12 months. Accordingly, our comp-store sales may not be comparable to similar measures presented by other companies. The computation of comp-store sales for the first and second quarters of 2020 and nine months ended September 30, 2020 is not meaningful since all stores were closed for a period of time during these periods.

Gross Profit

Gross profit for the third quarter of 2020 was 56.2%, up 270 basis points compared to the prior year period of 53.5%. The increase is primarily due to merchandise pricing and mix, and reductions in inventory markdowns and a smaller negative LIFO impact. Gross profit for the first nine months of 2020 was 55.5% compared to 54.2% for the same period of 2019.

We expect gross profit margins for the fourth quarter of 2020 as a percentage of sales will be comparable to the third quarter of 2020 level based on current estimates of product and freight costs and changes in our LIFO reserve.

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

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses

Our SG&A costs for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 reflect the impact of our stores being closed from the last half of March through April and the operational changes implemented under our business continuity plan. SG&A dollars decreased $28.5 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 compared to the same prior year period. 

During April, virtually all team members in our store and distribution operations were furloughed and warehouse and corporate office personnel were furloughed to a minimum level for necessary operations. We covered the health benefits premiums for those furloughed which totaled approximately $2.1 million. Salaries and wages for the furloughed team members was approximately $9.9 million. We reduced our workforce by approximately 35% effective April 30 and paid severance costs of approximately $1.7 million.

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

SG&A dollars decreased $4.1 million for the third quarter of 2020 compared to the same prior year period. The reduction is primarily from lower advertising spend of $2.5 million and the
impact of restrictions on travel, meetings and related expenses of $1.8 million. The reduction in workforce contributed to lower salaries, wages, payroll taxes and benefits of $5.6 million which was completely offset by higher commission expense and incentive compensation.

We classify our SG&A expenses as either variable or fixed and discretionary.  Our variable expenses include the costs in the selling and delivery categories and certain warehouse expenses as these amounts will generally move in tandem with our level of sales. The remaining categories and expenses for occupancy, advertising, and administrative costs are classified as fixed and discretionary because these costs do not fluctuate with sales. 

Our SG&A costs for the third quarter of 2020 as a percent of sales was 46.0% and 49.8% for the same period in 2019.

The following table outlines our SG&A expenses by classification:

 
 
Three Months Ended September 30,
   
Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
 
 
2020
   
2019
   
2020
   
2019
 
(In thousands)
       
% of
Net Sales
         
% of
Net Sales
         
% of
Net Sales
         
% of
Net Sales
 
Variable
 
$
37,678
     
17.3
%
 
$
38,104
     
18.2
%
 
$
93,685
     
18.5
%
 
$
108,410
     
18.4
%
Fixed and discretionary
   
62,419
     
28.7
     
66,057
     
31.6
     
176,596
     
34.8
     
190,414
     
32.4
 
 
 
$
100,097
     
46.0
%
 
$
104,161
     
49.8
%
 
$
270,281
     
53.3
%
 
$
298,824
     
50.8
%

The variable expenses in dollars were lower in the third quarter of 2020 compared to 2019 primarily due to a $1.0 million reduction in warehouse and transportation costs resulting in part from wages for positions eliminated in April that we are working to replace.

The variable expenses for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 include payment of approximately $4.3 million in wages during the last weeks of March when stores were closed and deliveries were halted and the payment of health benefits for furloughed team members. We have offset a portion of the wages and health benefits costs with an expected recovery via the CARES Act as described in Note B of the Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

Fixed and discretionary expenses were impacted in the third quarter of 2020 primarily by reductions in advertising spending and travel and meeting expenses compared to the prior year quarter. Changes in these categories were the primary drivers of the reductions in dollars for the nine months ended September 30, 2020.

Our variable type expenses within SG&A for the fourth quarter of 2020 are anticipated to be 17.8% versus 18.2% for the same period in 2019. Fixed and discretionary expenses are expected to be approximately $67.0 to $69.0 million for the fourth quarter of 2020 compared to $69.6 million for the same costs in the fourth quarter of 2019.

Liquidity and Capital Resources
 
Historically, our primary cash requirements were for working capital needs, contractual obligations, income tax liabilities, capital expenditures, payment of dividends, and share repurchases and were funded primarily through cash generated from operations.

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

As business slowed and we closed our stores in March, we proactively implemented several actions to reduce cash outlays and expenses and enhance our liquidity position and financial flexibility. We drew $43.8 million on our $60.0 million credit facility in late March as a proactive measure given the uncertain environment and repaid these borrowings in late June. Refer to Note F of the Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. We worked with our landlords on rent deferrals and we delayed non-essential capital projects and new store openings where possible.

On May 18, 2020 we entered into a sale-leaseback transaction which provided an additional $70.0 million in gross proceeds. Refer to Note L of the Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information concerning this transaction.

We believe that we have sufficient liquidity to finance our operations and expected capital requirements for at least 12 months should we need to reinstitute our business continuity plan. We will continue to monitor our liquidity closely given the volatility created by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Summary of Cash Activities

Our cash flows provided by operations was $99.8 million in the first nine months of 2020 compared to $58.4 million for the same period of 2019. This increase was primarily due to larger decreases in inventories in 2020 versus 2019 and larger increases in customer deposits in 2020 versus 2019. For additional information about the changes in our assets and liabilities refer to our Balance Sheet Changes discussion below.

Our cash flows provided by investing activities totaled $67.2 million in the first nine months of 2020 versus $10.2 million used in investing activities for the same period of 2019. This increase in 2020 was primarily due to $69.5 million in net proceeds from our sale-leaseback transaction in 2020 partly offset by higher capital expenditures in 2019 compared to 2020.

Financing activities used cash of $30.9 million in the first nine months of 2020 compared to $31.8 million for the same period of 2019.

Balance Sheet Changes for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2020

Our balance sheet as of September 30, 2020, as compared to our balance sheet as of December 31, 2019, changed as follows:

increase in cash and cash equivalents of $136.1 million, primarily due to the $69.5 million of net proceeds from the sale-leaseback transaction and the $58.3 million increase in customer deposits;
decrease in inventories of $13.9 million as sales have grown;
decrease in property and equipment, net of $46.9 million, primarily due to the sale-leaseback of three warehouse facilities;
increase in right-of-use lease assets of $60.3 million primarily due to the sale-leaseback of three warehouse facilities;
increase in customer deposits of $58.3 million due to an increase in undelivered sales; and
increase of $61.5 million of lease liabilities primarily due to the sale-leaseback transaction.

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

Store Plans and Capital Expenditures
 
Location
Opening Quarter
Actual or Planned
Category
Atlanta, GA
Q-1-20
Closure
Dallas/Ft. Worth, TX
Q-3-20
Open
Dallas, TX
Q-3-20
Closure
Myrtle Beach, SC
Q-1-21
Open-New Market

Net selling space in 2020 is expected to be slightly down compared to 2019.  Total capital expenditures are estimated to be $11.4 million in 2020 depending on the timing of spending for new projects.
 
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
 
As of September 30, 2020, we had no off-balance sheet arrangements or obligations.
 
Critical Accounting Estimates
 
Critical accounting estimates are those that we believe are both significant and that require us to make difficult, subjective or complex judgments, often because we need to estimate the effect of inherently uncertain matters. We base our estimates and judgments on historical experiences and various other factors that we believe to be appropriate under the circumstances. Actual results may differ from these estimates, and we might obtain different estimates if we used different assumptions or conditions. Our critical accounting estimates are identified and described in our annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019. We had no significant changes in those critical accounting estimates since our last annual report.

Item 3.  Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk
 
For quantitative and qualitative disclosures about market risk, see Item 7A, “Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk,” of our annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019. Our exposure to market risk has not changed materially since December 31, 2019. 

Item 4.  Controls and Procedures
 
As of the end of the period covered by this report, an evaluation was performed under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Chief Financial Officer (CFO), of the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures. Based on that evaluation, our management, including the CEO and CFO, concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of the end of the period covered by this report to provide reasonable assurance that information required to be disclosed in the reports the Company files or submits under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 is recorded, processed, summarized, and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission’s rules and forms and that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including the CEO and CFO, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding disclosure.

There have been no changes in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting identified in connection with the evaluation required by paragraph (d) of Exchange Act Rule 13a-15 that occurred during the Company’s fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2020 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting. As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, team members have shifted to a rotating work from home and office environment. We have reviewed our financial reporting process to provide reasonable assurance that we could report our financial results accurately and timely, and we will continue to evaluate the impact of any related changes to our internal control over financial reporting.

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PART II.  OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1.  Legal Proceedings

Information regarding legal proceedings is described under the subheading “Business and Basis of Presentation” in Note A of the Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements set forth in this Form 10-Q.

Item 1A.  Risk Factors

In addition to the other information set forth in this report, including the risk factors set forth below, you should carefully consider the factors discussed in Part I, “Item 1A. Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019, which could materially affect our business, financial condition or future results.

In December 2019, a novel strain of coronavirus, now labelled COVID-19 was detected in China and has now spread globally. The COVID-19 outbreak was declared a national health emergency by the United States effective March 1, 2020. Federal, state and local governments, and businesses have implemented significant actions in an effort to mitigate this public health crisis. Although the ultimate severity of the COVID-19 pandemic is uncertain at this time, the pandemic has had, and will continue to have, adverse impacts on the Company's financial condition and results of operations, including, but not limited to: 

We closed all of our 120 stores on March 19 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic with the expectation to reopen on April 1.
On April 1, we extended our store closure for another 30 days and furloughed 3,033 team members or approximately 87% of our workforce. Given the dramatic shock to the economy caused by the pandemic and uncertainty of the ongoing impact, we made a permanent reduction in our workforce of approximately 1,200 team members effective April 30 and extended the furlough of approximately 730 team members until June 1.
We reopened 103 stores on May 1 and the remaining 17 were reopened by June 20.
Health concerns, social distancing measures or changes in consumer spending behaviors due to COVID-19 may continue to impact traffic in our stores as they resume operations  and if customers do not perceive our response to be adequate or appropriate, we could suffer damage to our reputation and brand, which could adversely affect our business in the future. These items could have a material impact on our sales and profits and could lead to higher third-party financing costs and asset impairment charges, among other things. 
We may incur significant additional costs to ensure we meet the needs of our team members and customers, including additional cleanings of our stores and other facilities.
The demand by our customers is likely to be volatile due to their concerns over their actual or perceived financial condition.
We have experienced temporary or long-term disruptions in our supply chain, as the pandemic has resulted in travel disruptions and has impacted manufacturing and distribution throughout the world. The receipt of merchandise sourced from impacted areas has been slowed or disrupted and our merchandise suppliers are expected to face similar challenges in receiving materials and fulfilling our orders. Furthermore, transportation delays and cost increases, more extensive travel restrictions, closures or disruptions of businesses and facilities or social, economic, political or labor instability in the affected areas, may impact our or our suppliers' operations.
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We may be required to change our plans for inventory receipts which would place financial pressure on our merchandise suppliers. Such actions may negatively impact our relationships with our merchandise suppliers or adversely impact their financial performance and position. If this occurs, our current merchandise suppliers’ ability to meet their obligations to us may be impacted or we may also be required to establish new relationships with new merchandise suppliers. 
Our liquidity has been negatively impacted and will be subject to further negative impact if our stores are not able to sustain normal operations. We may be required to pursue additional sources of financing to meet our financial obligations. Obtaining such financing is not guaranteed and is largely dependent upon market conditions and other factors.
The extent of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on our operations and financial results depends on future developments and is highly uncertain due to the unknown duration and severity of the pandemic. The situation is changing rapidly, and future impacts may materialize that are not yet known.

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

The board of directors has authorized management, at its discretion, to purchase and retire limited amounts of our common stock and Class A common stock. A program was initially approved by the board on November 3, 1986. On February 26, 2020, the board approved an additional repurchase amount of $30.0 million to bring the total available share repurchase authorization to approximately $34.9 million. The stock repurchase program has no expiration date, but may be terminated by our board at any time. The balance of the current authorization for purchases was approximately $16.8 million at September 30, 2020.

The following table presents information with respect to our repurchase of Havertys’ common stock during the third quarter of 2020:

   
(a)
   
(b)
   
(c)
   
(d)
 
                         
               
Total Number of
   
Approximate Dollar
 
               
Shares Purchased
   
Value of Shares That
 
               
as Part of Publicly
   
May Yet be Purchased
 
   
Total Number of
   
Average Price
   
Announced Plans or
   
Under the Plans or
 
 
Shares Purchased
   
Paid Per Share
   
Programs
   
Programs
 
July 1 – July 31
   
     
     
   
$
29,712,900
 
August 1 – August 31
   
178,475
   
$
19.44
     
178,475
   
$
26,242,500
 
September 1 – September 30
   
435,579
   
$
21.64
     
435,579
   
$
16,814,700
 
Total
   
614,054
             
614,054
         

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Item 6.          Exhibits


(a)  Exhibits

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

Exhibit Number
 
Description of Exhibit (Commission File No. 1-14445)
3.1
 
Articles of Amendment and Restatement of the Charter of Haverty Furniture Companies, Inc. effective May 26, 2006 (Exhibit 3.1 to our Second Quarter 2006 Form 10-Q).
3.2
 
By-laws of Haverty Furniture Companies, Inc. as amended and restated effective May 8, 2018 (Exhibit 3.1 to our Current Report on form 8-K dated May 10, 2018).
*31.1
 
Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Rules 13a-14(a) and 15d14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
*31.2
 
Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Rules 13a-14(a) and 15d14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
**32.1
 
Certification of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350.
101
 
The following financial statements from Haverty Furniture Companies, Inc.’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2020, formatted in inline XBRL, include: (i) Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets, (ii) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income, (iii) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows and (iv) the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
104
 
Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as inline XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101).


*
Filed herewith.
**
Furnished herewith.
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SIGNATURES



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


     
HAVERTY FURNITURE COMPANIES, INC.
(Registrant)
       
       
Date: November 4, 2020
 
By:
/s/ Clarence H. Smith
     
Clarence H. Smith
     
Chairman of the Board, President
and Chief Executive Officer
     
(principal executive officer)
       
       
   
By:
/s/ Richard B. Hare
     
Richard B. Hare
     
Executive Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer
(principal financial and accounting officer)


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