HNI Corporation Predicts Return to PrePandemic Earnings Seasonality

8 May, 2023

As of May 8, 2023, HNI Corporation, a prominent furniture manufacturer, has projected a return to pre-pandemic earnings seasonality. The company anticipates that 80-85% of its annual profit will be generated in the second half of the year, which is more in-line with historical trends.

Duality Advisers LP Increases Holdings in MillerKnoll, Inc. by 15.8% in Q4 2023

06 May, 2023

May 6, 2023 – Duality Advisers LP, a prominent institutional investor, has revealed that it has acquired an additional 7,319 shares in MillerKnoll, Inc. (NASDAQ: MLKN), effectively raising its holdings by 15.8% in the fourth quarter. According to its most recent report filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Duality Advisers now owns approximately 0.07% of MillerKnoll worth $1,126,000 at the end of the quarter.

Janney Montgomery Scott LLC raises stock holdings in La-Z-Boy Incorporated as furniture manufacturer reports impressive earnings

5 May, 2023

Janney Montgomery Scott LLC, a reputable financial services firm, has recently raised its stock holdings in La-Z-Boy Incorporated (NYSE:LZB) by an impressive 37.8% in the fourth quarter. The company now owns 20,538 shares of the furniture manufacturer’s stock, worth $469,000 according to its latest filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission.

Steelcase approves plans for workforce reductions in France

4 May, 2023

Steelcase (NYSE:SCS) disclosed:

On May 3, 2023, in response to persisting inflationary pressures and decreasing plant utilization in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (“EMEA”), the Board of Directors of Steelcase Inc . (the “Company”) approved plans for workforce reductions in France. These plans involve the reduction of approximately 40 to 50 salaried roles. The Company expects to incur approximately $10 million to $13 million in pre-tax restructuring charges in connection with these actions, consisting of cash severance payments and payment of other separation-related benefits. The Company has initiated procedures with the French central works council and will work closely with the French Labor Administration for approval of these actions. Depending on the timing of such approval, the actions are expected to be completed by the end of the Company’s fiscal year 2024, with most of the departures expected to be completed by the end of the third quarter of the Company’s fiscal year 2024. The Company anticipates annualized savings from these actions will be approximately $4 million to $5 million when fully implemented.

STEELCASE INC : Costs Associated with Exit or Disposal Activities, Regulation FD Disclosure (form 8-K)

4 May, 2023

Item 2.05. Costs Associated with Exit or Disposal Activities.

On May 3, 2023, in response to persisting inflationary pressures and decreasing plant utilization in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (“EMEA”), the Board of Directors of Steelcase Inc. (the “Company”) approved plans for workforce reductions in France. These plans involve the reduction of approximately 40 to 50 salaried roles. The Company expects to incur approximately $10 million to $13 million in pre-tax restructuring charges in connection with these actions, consisting of cash severance payments and payment of other separation-related benefits. The Company has initiated procedures with the French central works council and will work closely with the French Labor Administration for approval of these actions. Depending on the timing of such approval, the actions are expected to be completed by the end of the Company’s fiscal year 2024, with most of the departures expected to be completed by the end of the third quarter of the Company’s fiscal year 2024. The Company anticipates annualized savings from these actions will be approximately $4 million to $5 million when fully implemented.

Bankrupt Office Interiors of Virginia fielding suitors, shows nearly $4M in debt

3 May, 2023

A clearer picture of the financial state of the recently bankrupt Office Interiors of Virginia is coming into focus.

New filings in the Henrico-based company’s Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization proceedings, which began April 16, show the 35-year-old office furnishings firm has assets of $1.8 million and $3.84 million in liabilities, $2 million of which is owed to secured creditors.

La-Z-Boy Declares Quarterly Dividend

2 May, 2023

MONROE, Mich., May 02, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Directors of La-Z-Boy Incorporated (NYSE: LZB), a global leader in residential furniture, declared a quarterly cash dividend on the company’s common stock of $0.1815 per share. The dividend is payable June 15, 2023 to shareholders of record as of June 2, 2023.

PTI Office Furniture Is Offering High Quality Home and Office Furniture In NJ

2 May, 2023

PTI Office Furniture is offering a range of new and used furniture for both residential and commercial purposes in New Jersey.

The company boasts a showroom spread out over 25000 sq feet with a constantly updated and refreshed inventory to meet the demands of home offices and commercial establishments in New Jersey and surrounding areas. The fully stocked facility helps customers explore the company’s furniture offerings and make informed decisions at their leisure. In fact, the New Jersey furniture store’s motto “You Have To See It To Believe It” perfectly encapsulates its philosophy of giving customers a hands-on experience to make the right choice for themselves.

Flexsteel quarterly net sales decrease by 29.5%

2 May, 2023

DUBUQUE, Iowa — Flexsteel says it faced and continues to face “many consumer and macroeconomic headwinds” that led to a decrease in third quarter fiscal year 2023 financial results ended March 31, 2023.

Flexsteel ranked #28 in the FDMC 300 list of top woodworking companies in North American with $544.3 million in sales. Net sales for the quarter decreased 29.5% to $99.1 million compared to $140.4 million in the prior-year quarter.

La-Z-Boy Declares Quarterly Dividend

02 May, 2023

MONROE, Mich., May 02, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Directors of La-Z-Boy Incorporated (NYSE: LZB), a global leader in residential furniture, declared a quarterly cash dividend on the company’s common stock of $0.1815 per share. The dividend is payable June 15, 2023 to shareholders of record as of June 2, 2023.