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MARTINSVILLE, Va. - Hooker Furnishings Corporation (NASDAQ-GS: HOFT), a prominent home furnishings designer and marketer currently valued at $122 million in market capitalization, has announced plans to exit its Savannah, Georgia distribution center and consolidate operations within its existing facilities. According to InvestingPro data, the company maintains a strong liquidity position with a current ratio of 3.16, despite facing recent operational challenges. The decision comes after the company faced significant challenges due to a dramatic increase in post-COVID container freight rates, which undermined the competitiveness of its Accentrics Home brand.
CEO Jeremy R. Hoff expressed appreciation for the support received from Georgia authorities but noted that the heightened freight rates had rendered the business model for their Accentrics Home brand unsustainable. As a result, the brand’s inventory was liquidated, and the business closed in 2024.
The company began scaling down its Savannah operations through sub-leases and lease amendments and continued to use the space for other brands. This strategic move comes as the company’s stock trades near its 52-week low of $11.61, down significantly from its high of $24.18, though analysis suggests the stock may be undervalued at current levels. Hoff emphasized the importance of a smooth transition for the distribution center, the local community, and the employees affected by the closure. Hooker Furnishings is collaborating with stakeholders to facilitate employee transitions to new positions, offering exit benefits to ease the change.
Financial implications of the distribution center exit are being assessed, with preliminary estimates indicating net charges of $1.6 to $2.0 million in fiscal 2025 and $3.0 to $4.0 million in fiscal 2026. The company anticipates savings of $750,000 to $1.0 million in net operating expenses in fiscal 2026 and annualized savings of $4.0 to $4.5 million starting in fiscal 2027. These projections are subject to change based on the timing of the facility’s closure.
Hooker Furnishings, celebrating its 101st year, offers a diverse range of furniture and home décor products for residential, hospitality, and contract markets. The company manufactures premium custom furniture in the United States and operates distribution centers in Virginia, Georgia, and Vietnam. While facing a 16.67% revenue decline in the last twelve months, the company maintains an attractive 7.92% dividend yield. Additional financial details are expected to be shared in the upcoming earnings release on April 17, 2025, and in the Annual Report on Form 10-K to be filed on April 18, 2025. For deeper insights into HOFT’s financial health and future prospects, investors can access comprehensive analysis through InvestingPro’s detailed research reports, which cover over 1,400 US stocks with expert analysis and actionable intelligence.
This article is based on a press release statement from Hooker Furnishings Corporation.
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