Exhibit 99.2

 

Logo Positioning for the Future Culp Restructuring Plan – September 2024

 

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Also, our success in diversifying our supply chain with reliable partners to effectively service our global platform could affect our operations and adversely affect our financial results. Finally, the future performance of our business also depends on our ability to successfully restructure our mattress fabric operations and return the segment to profitability. Further information about these factors, as well as other factors that could affect our future operations or financial results and the matters discussed in forward-looking statements, is included in Item 1A “Risk Factors” in our most recent Form 10-K and Form 10-Q reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Many of these factors are macroeconomic in nature and are, therefore, beyond our control. 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Financial and Business Implications of Restructuring Plan RESTRUCTURING ACTIONS 1. Consolidate CHF North American Fabric Operations Wind Down and Close Operations in Quebec, Canada Move Knitting and Finish Capacity to Stokesdale, NC Optimize Capacity and Overhead in North America in One Facility (NC) 2. Transition Mattress Fabric Damask Weaving Operation to Sourcing Model 3. Consolidate Haiti Cut & Sew Operations into One Facility 4. Reduce CHF workforce by approximately 240 people (35% of segment total workforce) 5. Restructure Upholstery Fabrics (CUF) Finishing Operation in China 6. Reduce Unallocated Corporate and Shared Service Expenses RESTRUCTURING OUTCOMES Projected Cost Savings 1. $10-11 million in annualized cost and productivity savings, primarily via mattress segment COGS $5.1 million total restructuring & related charges with $3.0 million cash charges primarily from: • Severance • Restructuring • Relocation of Equipment • Wind-Down of Canadian Operation Close to $1.0 million reduction in annualized unallocated corporate/shared services savings Projected Proceeds from Asset Sales & Other 1. Anticipate $9-10 million of after-tax proceeds from sale of owned Canadian Faciality 2. Anticipate approximately $2.0 million from sale of excess equipment and termination of Haiti building lease § Offset against cash restructuring expense 3 CULP

 

Steps and Timing of Restructuring: Measuring Success FISCAL Q1 25 (MAY – JULY 2024) FISCAL Q2 25 (AUGUST – OCTOBER 2024) SECOND HALF FISCAL 25 (NOVEMBER 2024 – APRIL 2025) Major restructuring actions announced in early May Communicated phased closure of Canadian mattress fabrics facility to affected employees, customers, vendors, and Canadian regulatory authorities Initiated and completed negotiation of severance and stay bonus agreements Engaged broker to sell Canadian real estate Worked with supply partners on transition of damask SKUs Preliminary moving and optimizing Stokesdale facility floor space for relocation of Canadian knitting and finishing equipment Completed consolidation of Haiti operations into one building Completed restructuring of upholstery fabric(CUF) finishing operation in China Negotiated termination of Haiti building lease in early Q2 (expected to generate $250,000 cash during FY25 Q4) Market and show Canadian real estate during Q2 Discontinue production at Canadian mattress fabrics facility by end of Q2 Complete transition of Damask SKUs with supply partners by end of Q2 Make continued progress with relocation of knitting and finishing equipment to Stokesdale Early stages of operational improvements for plant and equipment consolidation Complete relocation of equipment to Stokesdale Complete sale of excess equipment Estimated completion for sale of Canadian real estate (timing dependent upon buyer interest / market conditions) Further progress on operational improvements from plant and equipment consolidation

 

Liquidity, Access to Capital are Strengthened Total Liquidity As of 7/28/2024 (in millions) Cash $13.5 ABL Availability 19.2 China Credit Line Availability 0.0 Total Liquidity $32.7 Estimated Proceeds from Canadian Real Estate Sale $10.0 Total Liquidity Including Future Real Estate Sale Proceeds* $42.7 *Hypothetical pro forma assuming sale of Canadian real estate based on estimated net proceeds of $10 million (current estimates are approximately $9.0 to $10.0 million, net of all taxes and commissions). Timing and amount of actual proceeds currently unknown and may differ from hypothetical. BALANCE SHEET IMPACT § Cash and access to liquidity remains solid § Expect to utilize some borrowing during fiscal 2025 to fund restructuring activity and worldwide working capital to grow business ($4.0 million in borrowings outstanding under China credit line as of 7/28/20024) § Expect to maintain positive net cash position and fund approximately $2.0 million of cash restructuring costs with proceeds from the sale of excess manufacturing equipment and proceeds from a building lease termination in Haiti § Eventual proceeds from sale of Canadian facility enhances balance sheet § Cost actions to dramatically lower expected operating and cash burn at current low sales levels to ride out industry softness § Restructuring and balance sheet actions allow for continued investment in the business to benefit consolidated company in market recovery 5 CULP

 

Restructuring Puts CHF on Path to Segment Breakeven Hypothetical pro forma model of projected annualized savings on CHF profitability post-restructuring, assuming the same level of sales from fiscal 2024 (model is before any corporate allocation at segment level) Projected annualized cost and productivity savings of approximately $9.5 million (CHF only) Post restructuring, mattress fabrics segment expected to return to positive operating income sometime in the third quarter of fiscal 2025 CHF 2017 2021 2022 2023 2024 Pro Forma* Revenue $ 190.8 $ 157.7 $ 152.2 $ 111.0 $ 116.4 Gross Profit $ $ 43.1 $ 23.9 $ 16.5 $ (6.7) $ 6.3 Revenue Gross Profit $ $ 116.4 $ 6.3 Gross Profit % 23% 15% 11% -6% 5% Restructuring Savings New Gross Profit $ New Gross Profit % $ 9.5 $ 15.8 13.6% * Reflects FY 2024 CHF results restated as a hypothetical pro forma with estimated cost and productivity savings from CHF restructuring actions included. This is a hypothetical model only – it is not intended as guidance/projections. Also, this model does not include any allocation of corporate costs at segment level. ** Estimated restructuring savings for CHF segment only.

 

Mattress Fabrics: Current Industry Demand Near Previous Recession (2009) Bottom Levels Current level of domestic unit production of 18 million units near 2009 recession levels Unique factors affecting current cycle Post Covid stimulus, at home demand pull forward Supply chain challenges and cost pressures in addition to labor shortage Pressures on lower end consumer discretionary spending due to inflation Figure 6 Annual U.S. Produced mattress Unit volume trends – Below Pre-Pandemic Levels 26 24 22 20 18 16 14 21 21 22 22 24 23 22 20 18 19 19 20 20 21 22 24 23 24 23 24 25 20 19 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 note: Annual unit volume date is composed of reported and projected U.S. Produced mattress shipments and does not include imported mattress shipments or U.S.-Produced of imported stationary foundations. 2022 annual unit volume data, for U.S.-produced mattresses, may not equal the summed total of quarterly unit volume data, for 2022, due to ISPA`s quarterly data restatement. 2021 annual unit volume data, for U.S.-Produced mattresses, may not equal the summed total of quarterly unit volume data, for 2021, due to ISPA`s annual data restatements. Source: International Sleep Products Association, KeyBanc Capital Markets Inc.

 

Restructuring of Mattress Fabrics Segment Strengthened leadership team focused on profitable growth Leverage long history of success within the bedding industry Drive operating efficiencies: Optimize manufacturing and sourcing capabilities for customer reactivity and improved cost advantage Phased wind down and closure of fabric formation facility in Canada and consolidation of manufacturing and sourcing capabilities to USA, Turkey and Asia Consolidate cut and sew operations on Haiti / Dominican Republic border to one facility Diligent focus on production scheduling and quality management Invest in high ROI, quick payback capital projects to drive cost savings New commercial approach including: Strong focus on winning new market position as customer innovation cycle increases New product introductions priced in line with current costs to improve profit Restructured and energized sales team Customer, product, and design segmentation including a focused selling strategy and significant SKU rationalization, especially in damask weaving Establishment of an open line to balance custom design work with curated fabric offerings where volumes warrant Continued focus on new product placements and growing market position CHF Manufacturing & Sourcing Locations Post-Restructuring USA Turkey China Vietnam Haiti

 

Solidly Profitable Upholstery Fabrics Segment With Key Initiatives Underway to Accelerate Performance Leading position in a fragmented market Asset light model to maintain flexibility and product profit performance Growing innovative performance products LiveSmart® performance brand LiveSmart Evolve®, performance plus recycled fibers Nanobionic® wellness-focused technology Growing Hospitality segment Targeting >25% of normalized sales with higher margin Expanding capacity of roller shades within Read Window Products Drive operating efficiencies Cut & Sew platform restructuring completed in both Haiti and Asia Improved Read Window operations Lower inventory markdown expense Accelerating Segment Performance

 

What Gives CULP Confidence in Restructuring Plan / Recovery? Key Success Factors Experienced leadership team focused on profitable growth Successfully navigated significant restructuring of CUF beginning in early 2000’s Solid balance sheet and available liquidity Strong relationships with key customers and long-term suppliers Emphasis on design creativity and product innovation Strategic and optimized manufacturing and global sourcing platform Market position improving with solid placements priced in line with current costs Year-over-year sales growth (FY24) in CHF, as well as solid sequential sales growth in Q1 FY25, in very difficult demand environment