EX-99.1 2 d106899dex991.htm EARNINGS RELEASE Earnings Release

Exhibit 99.1

 

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NOBILITY HOMES, INC. ANNOUNCES INCREASED SALES AND EARNINGS FOR ITS FISCAL YEAR 2015

Ocala, FL…December 17, 2015 - Today Nobility Homes, Inc. (OTCQX: NOBH) announced increased sales and earnings results for its fiscal year ended October 31, 2015. Sales for fiscal year 2015 were up 32% to $27,836,804 as compared to $21,152,259 recorded in fiscal year 2014. Income from operations for fiscal year 2015 was $2,941,452 versus $1,311,030 in the same period a year ago. Net income after taxes was $2,915,395 as compared to $1,257,898 for the same period last year. The net income after taxes for fiscal year 2015 included a $146,403 non-cash loss from our investment in one retirement community limited partnership. Diluted earnings per share for fiscal year 2015 were $0.72 per share compared to $0.31 per share last year.

For the fourth quarter of fiscal 2015, sales increased 37% to $8,494,623 as compared to sales of $6,183,165 in the fourth quarter of last fiscal year. Income from operations for the fourth quarter of 2015 was $1,068,641 versus $632,090 in the same period last year. Net income after taxes was $1,008,284 versus last year’s results of $617,328. Diluted earnings per share for the fourth quarter were $0.25 per share versus earnings of $0.15 per share last year.

Nobility’s financial position during fiscal year 2015 remains very strong with cash and cash equivalents and short term investments of $17,231,870 and no outstanding debt. Working capital is $25,702,925 and our ratio of current assets to current liabilities is 8.7:1. Stockholders’ equity is $39,095,752 and the book value per share of common stock increased to $9.70.

Terry Trexler, President, stated, “The demand for affordable manufactured housing in Florida and the U.S. is improving. According to the Florida Manufactured Housing Association, shipments in Florida for the period from November 2014 through October 2015 were up approximately 29% from the same period last year. Our sales and earnings continue to be affected by the challenging housing environment, the uncertainty of the U.S. and world economy, employment levels, consumer confidence and, in particular, the lack of available retail and wholesale financing. Constrained consumer credit and the lack of lenders in the industry, partly as a result of an increase in government regulations, have limited many affordable manufactured housing buyers from purchasing homes.

We understand that during this uncertain economic environment, maintaining our strong financial position is vital for future growth and success. Because of the recent years of very challenging business conditions in our market area, management will continue to evaluate all expenses and react in a manner consistent with maintaining our strong financial position.

Our 48 years of experience in the Florida market, combined with home buyers’ increased need for more affordable housing, should serve the Company well in the coming years. Management remains convinced that our specific geographic market is one of the best long-term growth areas in the country.”

The Company has specialized for 48 years in the design and production of quality, affordable manufactured homes at its plant located in central Florida. With multiple retail sales centers, an insurance subsidiary, and investments in retirement manufactured home communities, the Company is the only vertically integrated manufactured home company headquartered in Florida.

MANAGEMENT WILL NOT HOLD A CONFERENCE CALL. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CALL TERRY OR TOM TREXLER @ 800-476-6624 EXT 221 OR TERRY@NOBILITYHOMES.COM OR TOM@NOBILITYHOMES.COM

Certain statements in this report are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws. 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

 

     October 31,
2015
    November 1,
2014
 

Assets

    

Current assets:

    

Cash and cash equivalents

   $  16,769,292      $ 14,116,412   

Short-term investments

     462,578        496,444   

Accounts receivable - trade

     2,937,922        2,141,468   

Mortgage notes receivable, current

     9,851        7,126   

Income tax receivable

     335        5,964   

Inventories

     6,019,705        5,516,540   

Pre-owned homes, current

     1,366,974        2,839,203   

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

     826,180        286,990   

Deferred income taxes

     655,193        508,633   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total current assets

     29,048,030        25,918,780   

Property, plant and equipment, net

     3,964,878        3,957,071   

Pre-owned homes

     2,724,190        1,711,000   

Mortgage notes receivable, long term

     177,644        180,800   

Other investments

     2,243,729        2,751,663   

Deferred income taxes

     1,210,630        1,487,367   

Cash surrender value of life insurance

     2,915,469        2,765,137   

Other assets

     156,287        156,287   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total assets

   $  42,440,857      $ 38,928,105   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity

    

Current liabilities:

    

Accounts payable

   $ 704,467      $ 502,259   

Accrued compensation

     390,573        320,502   

Accrued expenses and other current liabilities

     926,204        526,296   

Customer deposits

     1,323,861        1,029,088   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total current liabilities

     3,345,105        2,378,145   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Commitments and contingent liabilities

    

Stockholders’ equity:

    

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

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

     536,491        536,491   

Additional paid in capital

     10,650,723        10,643,866   

Retained earnings

     37,493,077        34,577,682   

Accumulated other comprehensive income

     247,724        281,590   

Less treasury stock at cost, 1,333,338 shares in 2015 and 1,301,038 shares in 2014

     (9,832,263     (9,489,669
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total stockholders’ equity

     39,095,752        36,549,960   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

   $  42,440,857      $ 38,928,105   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 


NOBILITY HOMES, INC.

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income

 

     Three Months Ended     Twelve Months Ended  
     October 31,
2015
    November 1,
2014
    October 31,
2015
    November 1,
2014
 

Net sales

   $  8,494,623      $ 6,183,165      $ 27,836,804      $ 21,152,259   

Cost of goods sold

     (6,634,387     (4,721,615     (21,701,429     (16,780,713
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Gross profit

     1,860,23        1,461,550        6 ,135,375        4,371,546   

Selling, general and administrative expenses

     (791,595     (829,460     (3,193,923     (3,060,516
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Operating income

     1,068,641        632,090        2,941,452        1,311,030   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Other income (loss):

        

Interest income

     19,576        24,024        59,985        63,137   

Undistributed earnings in joint venture - Majestic 21

     32,442        29,008        138,469        134,921   

Losses from investments in retirement community limited partnerships

     —          (90,176     (146,403     (321,531

Miscellaneous

     17,802        25,560        57,698        74,377   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total other income (loss)

     69,820        (11,584     109,749        (49,096
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income before provision for income taxes

     1,138,461        620,506        3,051,201        1,261,934   

Income tax expense

     (130,177     (3,178     (135,806     (4,036
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income

     1,008,284        617,328        2,915,395        1,257,898   

Other comprehensive income (loss)

        

Unrealized investment gain (loss)

     (32,857     15,083        (33,866     41,212   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Comprehensive income

   $ 975,427      $ 632,411      $ 2,881,529      $ 1,299,110   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Weighed average number of shares outstanding:

        

Basic

     4,037,140        4,062,640        4,052,865        4,059,668   

Diluted

     4,037,928        4,063,700        4,053,362        4,060,654   

Net income per share:

        

Basic

   $ 0.25      $ 0.15      $ 0.72      $ 0.31   

Diluted

   $ 0.25      $ 0.15      $ 0.72      $ 0.31