EX-99.1 2 dex991.htm EARNINGS RELEASE Earnings Release

Exhibit 99.1

NOBILITY HOMES, INC. ANNOUNCES SALES AND EARNINGS FOR ITS SECOND QUARTER 2009

Ocala, FL…June 19, 2009— Today Nobility Homes, Inc. (NASDAQ: NOBH) announced sales and earnings results for its second quarter ended May 2, 2009. Sales for the second quarter of 2009 were $2,388,817 as compared to $8,700,899 recorded in second quarter of 2008. Loss from operations for the second quarter of 2009 was $884,242 versus income of $748,463 in the same period a year ago. The loss in the second quarter was increased by the closing of the retail sales center, the write-off of the goodwill and leasehold improvements plus the expenses associated with the temporary closing of the Belleview manufacturing facility. Net loss after taxes was $506,440 as compared to income of $587,738 for the same period last year. The net loss after taxes of $506,440 for the second quarter of 2009 came after deducting $121,126 in non-cash losses for our investment in two retirement community limited partnerships. Loss for the second quarter of 2009 was ($0.12) per share compared to diluted earnings of $0.14 per share last year.

For the first six months of fiscal 2009, sales were $5,950,299 as compared to sales of $16,869,451 in the first six months of 2008. Loss from operations for the first six months of 2009 was $1,404,065 versus income of $1,273,238 in the first six months of 2008. Net loss after taxes was $629,588 compared to income of $1,208,723 for the same six month period last year. The net loss after taxes of $629,588 for the first six months of 2009 came after deducting $188,037 in non-cash losses for our investment in two retirement community limited partnerships. Loss for the first six months of 2009 was ($0.15) per share compared to diluted earnings of $0.30 per share last year.

Nobility’s financial position during fiscal year 2009 remains strong with cash and cash equivalents, short and long-term investments of $11,340,018 and no outstanding debt. Working capital is $20,002,913 and our ratio of current assets to current liabilities is 31.4:1. Stockholders’ equity is $41,553,556 and the book value per share of common stock is $10.24. The Company repurchased in the open market 32,390 shares of its common stock during first six months of 2009. The Company’s Board of Directors has authorized the purchase of up to 200,000 shares of the Company’s stock in the open market.

Terry Trexler, President stated, “Sales and operations for the second quarter of 2009, were adversely impacted by our country’s severe economic uncertainty and the reduced manufactured housing shipments in Florida, plus the overall decline in Florida and the nation’s housing market. Industry shipments in Florida for the period of November 2008 through April 2009 were down approximately 61% from the same period last year. Fiscal year 2009 is Nobility’s 42nd year of operating in our market area and is proving to be our most challenging. Lack of retail and wholesale financing, increasing unemployment and home foreclosures, slow sales of existing site-built homes, very low consumer confidence and a poor economic outlook for the U.S. economy are just a few of the challenges facing our country, our industry, and Nobility.

Management understands that during these very challenging economic times, maintaining the Company’s strong financial position is vital for future growth and success. Because of deteriorating business conditions and the lack of any clarity that today’s economic challenges will improve significantly, the Company has closed the second under-performing retail model center in Florida and has temporarily closed our Belleview, Florida manufacturing plant. The Company has consolidated the Belleview product line into the Ocala manufacturing plant and continues to offer a full price range of homes to our customers. Management will continue to evaluate Prestige’s other fifteen retail model centers in Florida, along with all expenses within the Company and react in a manner consistent with maintaining our strong balance sheet.

Although the overall housing picture, financial market and economy have declined significantly this past year and the immediate outlook for the manufactured housing industry in Florida and the nation is uncertain, the long-term demographic trends still favor future growth in the Florida market area we serve. Job formation, immigration growth and migration trends, plus consumers returning to more affordable housing should favor Florida. Management remains convinced that our specific geographic market is one of the best long-term growth areas in the country and, because of the strong operating leverage inherent in the Company, we expect to out-perform the industry. For the remainder of fiscal 2009, the country must experience a better economy with less uncertainty, improved sales in the existing home market, declining unemployment, continued low interest rates, improving credit markets, increased consumer confidence and more retail financing for the demand of Nobility’s affordable homes to improve.

The Company invested as a limited partner in two new Florida retirement manufactured home communities in fiscal year 2008. Although these investments will report non-cash losses in the initial fill-up stage, management believes that the new attractive and affordable manufactured home communities for senior citizens will be a significant growth area for Florida in the future.”

Nobility Homes, Inc. has specialized for 42 years in the design and production of quality, affordable manufactured homes at its one plant located in central Florida. With fifteen Company retail sales centers, a finance company joint venture, an insurance subsidiary, and an investment in two new affordable retirement manufactured home communities, Nobility is the only vertically integrated manufactured home company headquartered in Florida.

MANAGEMENT WILL HOLD A CONFERENCE CALL ON FRIDAY, JUNE 19, 2009 AT 4:30 PM EASTERN TIME. TO PARTICIPATE, PLEASE DIAL 877-874-1569. THE PASSCODE FOR THE CALL IS 9223324. YOU MAY ALSO ACCESS THE CALL AT www.nobilityhomes.com OR http://www.videonewswire.com/event.asp?id=59825

Certain statements in this report are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws, including our statement that working capital requirements will be met with internal sources. Although Nobility believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, there are risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially from expectations. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, competitive pricing pressures at both the wholesale and retail levels, increasing material costs, continued excess retail inventory, increase in repossessions, changes in market demand, changes in interest rates, availability of financing for retail and wholesale purchasers, consumer confidence, adverse weather conditions that reduce sales at retail centers, the risk of manufacturing plant shutdowns due to storms or other factors, the impact of marketing and cost-management programs, reliance on the Florida economy, impact of labor shortage, impact of materials shortage, increasing labor cost, cyclical nature of the manufactured housing industry, impact of rising fuel costs, catastrophic events impacting insurance costs, availability of insurance coverage for various risks to Nobility, market demographics, management’s ability to attract and retain executive officers and key personnel, increased global tensions, market disruptions resulting from terrorist or other attack and any armed conflict involving the United States and the impact of inflation.


NOBILITY HOMES, INC.

Consolidated Balance Sheets

(Unaudited)

 

     May 2,
2009
    November 1,
2008
 

Assets

    

Current assets:

    

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 3,387,184      $ 8,649,724   

Short-term investments

     158,005        168,210   

Accounts receivable

     440,648        654,529   

Inventories

     15,047,854        12,051,361   

Prepaid income taxes

     901,731        438,398   

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

     465,782        433,166   

Deferred income taxes

     259,804        298,408   
                

Total current assets

     20,661,008        22,693,796   
                

Property, plant and equipment, net

     4,223,920        4,342,401   

Long-term investments

     7,794,829        8,140,226   

Other investments

     7,002,472        7,222,276   

Deferred income taxes

     436,389        334,424   

Other assets

     2,368,033        2,397,939   
                

Total assets

   $ 42,486,651      $ 45,131,062   
                

Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity

    

Current liabilities:

    

Accounts payable

   $ 41,530      $ 186,477   

Accrued compensation

     73,659        201,155   

Accrued expenses and other current liabilities

     282,581        355,218   

Customer deposits

     260,325        717,951   
                

Total current liabilities

     658,095        1,460,801   
                

Uncertain tax liabilities

     275,000        275,000   
                

Total liabilities

     933,095        1,735,801   
                

Commitments and contingent liabilities

    

Stockholders’ equity:

    

Preferred stock, $.10 par value, 500,000 shares authorized; none issued and outstanding

     —          —     

Common stock, $.10 par value, 10,000,000 shares authorized; 5,364,907 shares issued

     536,491        536,491   

Additional paid in capital

     10,254,782        10,178,398   

Retained earnings

     40,320,166        41,968,423   

Accumulated other comprehensive income

     (6,190     175   

Less treasury stock at cost, 1,308,763 and 1,276,373 shares, respectively, in 2009 and 2008

     (9,551,693     (9,288,226
                

Total stockholders’ equity

     41,553,556        43,395,261   
                

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

   $ 42,486,651      $ 45,131,062   
                


NOBILITY HOMES, INC.

Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss)

(Unaudited)

 

     Three Months Ended     Six Months Ended  
     May 2,
2009
    May 3,
2008
    May 2,
2009
    May 3,
2008
 

Net sales

   $ 2,388,817      $ 8,700,899      $ 5,950,299      $ 16,869,451   

Cost of goods sold

     (1,985,735     (6,241,140     (4,725,040     (12,193,495
                                

Gross profit

     403,082        2,459,759        1,225,259        4,675,956   

Selling, general and administrative expenses

     (1,287,324     (1,711,296     (2,629,324     (3,402,718
                                

Operating income (loss)

     (884,242     748,463        (1,404,065     1,273,238   
                                

Other income (expense):

        

Interest income

     91,043        98,669        214,838        270,930   

Undistributed earnings in joint venture— Majestic 21

     46,433        84,575        91,733        168,695   

Earnings from finance revenue sharing agreement

     —          194,900        157,700        345,100   

Undistributed losses from investments in retirement community limited partnership

     (121,126     (178,842     (188,037     (178,842

Miscellaneous

     13,685        7,989        13,685        4,242   
                                

Total other income

     30,035        207,291        289,919        610,125   
                                

Income (loss) before income tax benefit (expense)

     (854,207     955,754        (1,114,146     1,883,363   

Income tax benefit (expense)

     347,767        (368,016     484,558        (674,640
                                

Net income (loss)

     (506,440     587,738        (629,588     1,208,723   

Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax: Unrealized investment gain (loss)

     8,498        (26,648     (6,365     (67,843
                                

Comprehensive income (loss)

   $ (497,942   $ 561,090      $ (635,953   $ 1,140,880   
                                

Weighed average number of shares outstanding

        

Basic

     4,065,708        4,087,789        4,072,228        4,087,343   

Diluted

     4,065,708        4,092,759        4,072,228        4,092,605   

Earnings (loss) per share

        

Basic

   $ (0.12   $ 0.14      $ (0.15   $ 0.30   

Diluted

   $ (0.12   $ 0.14      $ (0.15   $ 0.30   

Cash dividends paid per common share

   $ —        $ —        $ 0.25      $ 0.50