-----BEGIN PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE----- Proc-Type: 2001,MIC-CLEAR Originator-Name: webmaster@www.sec.gov Originator-Key-Asymmetric: MFgwCgYEVQgBAQICAf8DSgAwRwJAW2sNKK9AVtBzYZmr6aGjlWyK3XmZv3dTINen TWSM7vrzLADbmYQaionwg5sDW3P6oaM5D3tdezXMm7z1T+B+twIDAQAB MIC-Info: RSA-MD5,RSA, D96kyp1xTtg1Mg3YawSYUnXJZ1GeiMv46I5zecMJ4gC6Ee5AbLkZWgMhkagZUB2F ed+xgDctclodH8JYqMQxcg== 0001157523-05-008034.txt : 20050909 0001157523-05-008034.hdr.sgml : 20050909 20050909114131 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001157523-05-008034 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 10-Q PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 5 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20050731 FILED AS OF DATE: 20050909 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20050909 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: CULP INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000723603 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: BROADWOVEN FABRIC MILLS, COTTON [2211] IRS NUMBER: 561001967 STATE OF INCORPORATION: NC FISCAL YEAR END: 0430 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 10-Q SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-12597 FILM NUMBER: 051076879 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 101 S MAIN ST CITY: HIGH POINT STATE: NC ZIP: 27260 BUSINESS PHONE: 3368895161 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: P O BOX 2686 STREET 2: 101 S MAIN ST CITY: HIGH POINT STATE: NC ZIP: 27261 10-Q 1 a4968413.txt CULP INC. 10-Q - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D. C. 20549 FORM 10-Q QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended July 31, 2005 Commission File No. 0-12781 CULP, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) NORTH CAROLINA 56-1001967 (State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) incorporation or other organization) 101 S. Main St., High Point, North Carolina 27261-2686 (Address of principal executive offices) (zip code) (336) 889-5161 (Registrant's telephone number, including area code) Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months and (2) has been subject to the filing requirements for at least the past 90 days. YES [X] NO [_] Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an accelerated filer (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). YES [X] NO [_] Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each issuer's classes of common stock, as of the latest practical date: Common shares outstanding at July 31, 2005: 11,551,509 Par Value: $.05 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- INDEX TO FORM 10-Q For the period ended July 31, 2005 Part I - Financial Statements. Page - ------------------------------ ---- Item 1. Unaudited Interim Consolidated Financial Statements: Consolidated Statements of Net Loss--Three Months Ended July 31, 2005 and August 1, 2004 I-1 Consolidated Balance Sheets--July 31, 2005, August 1, 2004 and May 1, 2005 I-2 Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows--Three Months Ended I-3 July 31, 2005 and August 1, 2004 Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity I-4 Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements I-5 Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations I-16 Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk I-26 Item 4. Controls and Procedures I-26 Part II - Other Information - --------------------------- Item 6. Exhibits II-1 Signatures II-2 Item 1: Financial Statements
CULP, INC. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF NET LOSS FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED JULY 31, 2005 AND AUGUST 1, 2004 UNAUDITED (Amounts in Thousands, Except for Per Share Data) THREE MONTHS ENDED -------------------------------------------------------------------- Amounts Percent of Sales -------------------------- -------------------------- July 31, August 1, % Over July 31, August 1, 2005 2004 (Under) 2005 2004 ------------ ------------ ----------- ----------- ------------- Net sales $ 62,340 67,849 (8.1)% 100.0 % 100.0 % Cost of sales 55,785 59,174 (5.7)% 89.5 % 87.2 % ------------ ------------ ----------- ----------- ------------- Gross profit 6,555 8,675 (24.4)% 10.5 % 12.8 % Selling, general and administrative expenses 9,856 9,280 6.2 % 15.8 % 13.7 % Restructuring expense (credit) 1,826 (138) (1,423.2)% 2.9 % (0.2)% ------------ ------------ ----------- ----------- ------------- Loss from operations (5,127) (467) (997.9)% (8.2)% (0.7)% Interest expense 948 940 0.9 % 1.5 % 1.4 % Interest income (16) (27) (40.7)% (0.0)% (0.0)% Other expense 133 214 (37.9)% 0.2 % 0.3 % ------------ ------------ ----------- ----------- ------------- Loss before income taxes (6,192) (1,594) (288.5)% (9.9)% (2.3)% Income taxes * (2,251) (542) 315.3 % 36.4 % 34.0 % ------------ ------------ ----------- ----------- ------------- Net loss $ (3,941) (1,052) (274.6)% (6.3)% (1.6)% ============ ============ =========== ----------- ------------- Net loss per share, basic $ (0.34) (0.09) (277.8)% Net loss per share, diluted $ (0.34) (0.09) (277.8)% Average shares outstanding, basic 11,551 11,547 0.0 % Average shares outstanding, diluted 11,551 11,547 0.0 %
* Percent of sales column is calculated as a % of loss before income taxes. See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements. I-1 CULP, INC. CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS JULY 31, 2005, AUGUST 1, 2004 AND MAY 1, 2005 UNAUDITED (Amounts in Thousands)
Amounts Increase ----------------------------------- (Decrease) July 31, August 1, ------------------------------- * May 1, 2005 2004 Dollars Percent 2005 ------------------- -------------- --------------- ------------ ----------- Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 5,238 11,946 (6,708) (56.2)% 5,107 Accounts receivable 23,019 24,242 (1,223) (5.0)% 28,824 Inventories 52,125 52,083 42 0.1 % 50,499 Deferred income taxes 7,054 9,256 (2,202) (23.8)% 7,054 Other current assets 1,660 1,645 15 0.9 % 2,691 ------------------- -------------- --------------- ------------ ----------- Total current assets 89,096 99,172 (10,076) (10.2)% 94,175 Property, plant & equipment, net 60,190 78,880 (18,690) (23.7)% 66,032 Goodwill 4,114 9,240 (5,126) (55.5)% 4,114 Deferred income taxes 12,268 0 12,268 100.0 % 10,086 Other assets 1,519 1,307 212 16.2 % 1,716 ------------------- -------------- --------------- ------------ ----------- Total assets $ 167,187 188,599 (21,412) (11.4)% 176,123 =================== ============== =============== ============ =========== Current liabilities: Current maturities of long-term debt $ 8,126 545 7,581 1,391.0 % 8,110 Accounts payable 18,524 14,857 3,667 24.7 % 22,852 Accrued expenses 10,178 10,880 (702) (6.5)% 9,556 Accrued restructuring costs 4,855 4,656 199 4.3 % 5,850 Income taxes payable 1,179 606 573 94.6 % 1,544 ------------------- -------------- --------------- ------------ ----------- Total current liabilities 42,862 31,544 11,318 35.9 % 47,912 Long-term debt, less current maturities 42,440 50,519 (8,079) (16.0)% 42,440 Deferred income taxes 0 4,138 (4,138) (100.0)% 0 ------------------- -------------- --------------- ------------ ----------- Total liabilities 85,302 86,201 (899) (1.0)% 90,352 Shareholders' equity 81,885 102,398 (20,513) (20.0)% 85,771 ------------------- -------------- --------------- ------------ ----------- Total liabilities and shareholders' equity $ 167,187 188,599 (21,412) (11.4)% 176,123 =================== ============== =============== ============ =========== Shares outstanding 11,552 11,548 4 0.0 % 11,551 =================== ============== =============== ============ ===========
* Derived from audited financial statements. See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements. I-2 CULP, INC. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED JULY 31, 2005 AND AUGUST 1, 2004 UNAUDITED (Amounts in Thousands)
THREE MONTHS ENDED --------------------------------- Amounts --------------------------------- July 31, August 1, 2005 2004 --------------- --------------- Cash flows from operating activities: Net loss $ (3,941) (1,052) Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by operating activities: Depreciation 6,172 3,362 Amortization of other assets 31 37 Stock-based compensation 53 52 Deferred income taxes (2,182) 0 Restructuring expense (credit) 1,826 (138) Changes in assets and liabilities: Accounts receivable 5,805 6,477 Inventories (1,626) (3,038) Other current assets 1,031 (11) Other assets 166 206 Accounts payable (4,413) 112 Accrued expenses 622 (2,148) Accrued restructuring (1,968) (228) Income taxes payable (365) (1,244) --------------- --------------- Net cash provided by operating activities 1,211 2,387 --------------- --------------- Cash flows from investing activities: Capital expenditures (3,840) (4,375) Proceeds from the sale of buildings 2,850 0 --------------- --------------- Net cash used in investing activities (990) (4,375) --------------- --------------- Cash flows from financing activities: Payments on vendor-financed capital expenditures (108) (675) Proceeds from the issuance of long-term debt 16 34 Proceeds from common stock issued 2 7 --------------- --------------- Net cash used in financing activities (90) (634) --------------- --------------- Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 131 (2,622) Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 5,107 14,568 --------------- --------------- Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $ 5,238 11,946 =============== ===============
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements. I-3 CULP, INC. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY UNAUDITED (Dollars in thousands, except share data)
Capital Common Stock Contributed Total ----------------------------- in Excess Unearned Retained Shareholders' Shares Amount of Par Value Compensation Earnings Equity - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Balance, May 2, 2004 11,546,634 $ 578 39,943 (349) 63,219 $ 103,391 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Net loss (17,852) (17,852) Stock-based compensation 210 210 Common stock issued in connection with stock option plans 4,125 1 21 22 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Balance, May 1, 2005 11,550,759 $ 579 39,964 (139) 45,367 $ 85,771 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Net loss (3,941) (3,941) Stock-based compensation 53 53 Common stock issued in connection with stock option plans 750 0 2 2 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Balance, July 31, 2005 11,551,509 $ 579 39,966 (86) 41,426 $ 81,885 ========================================================================================================================
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements. I-4 Culp, Inc. NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (unaudited) 1. Basis of Presentation The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements of Culp, Inc. and subsidiaries (the "company") include all adjustments, which are, in the opinion of management, necessary for fair presentation of the results of operations and financial position. All of these adjustments are of a normal recurring nature except as disclosed in note 9 to the consolidated financial statements. Results of operations for interim periods may not be indicative of future results. The unaudited consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements, which are included in the company's annual report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on July 12, 2005 for the fiscal year ended May 1, 2005. The company's three months ended July 31, 2005 and August 1, 2004 represent 13 week periods. ================================================================================ 2. Stock-Based Compensation Compensation costs related to employee stock option plans are recognized utilizing the intrinsic value-based method prescribed by APB No. 25, Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees, and related Interpretations. The company has adopted the disclosure requirements of SFAS No. 123, Accounting for Stock- Based Compensation, as amended by SFAS No. 148. Accordingly, compensation cost is recorded over the vesting period of the options based upon the difference in option price and fair market price at the date of grant, if any. The following table illustrates the effect on net loss and net loss per share if the company had applied the fair value recognition provisions of SFAS No. 123, as amended by SFAS No. 148, for the three months ended July 31, 2005 and August 1, 2004.
(dollars in thousands, except per share data) July 31, 2005 August 1, 2004 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net loss, as reported $ (3,941) $ (1,052) Add: Total stock-based employee compensation expense included in net income, net of tax 33 35 Deduct: Total stock-based employee compensation expense determined under fair value-based method for all awards, net of tax (107) (122) - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Pro forma net loss $ (4,015) $ (1,139) - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net loss per share: Basic - as reported $ (0.34) $ (0.09) Basic - pro forma (0.35) (0.10) Diluted - as reported (0.34) (0.09) Diluted - pro forma (0.35) (0.10) - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
I-5 Culp, Inc. NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (unaudited)
================================================================================================== 3. Accounts Receivable A summary of accounts receivable follows: - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (dollars in thousands) July 31, 2005 May 1, 2005 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Customers $ 24,980 $ 30,803 Allowance for doubtful accounts (1,120) (1,142) Reserve for returns and allowances and discounts (841) (837) - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- $ 23,019 $ 28,824 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A summary of the activity in the allowance for doubtful accounts follows: Three months ended - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (dollars in thousands) July 31, 2005 August 1, 2004 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Beginning balance $ (1,142) $ (1,442) Recovery of bad debt expense 0 199 Net write-offs (recoveries) 22 (23) - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ending balance $ (1,120) $ (1,266) - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ================================================================================================== 4. Inventories Inventories are carried at the lower of cost or market. Cost is determined using the FIFO (first-in, first-out) method. A summary of inventories follows: - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (dollars in thousands) July 31, 2005 May 1, 2005 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Raw materials $ 22,350 $ 23,204 Work-in-process 2,455 3,000 Finished goods 27,320 24,295 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- $ 52,125 $ 50,499 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ==================================================================================================
I-6 Culp, Inc. NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (unaudited)
5. Accounts Payable - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A summary of accounts payable follows: - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (dollars in thousands) July 31, 2005 May 1, 2005 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Accounts payable-trade $ 15,275 $ 19,688 Accounts payable-capital expenditures 3,249 3,164 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- $ 18,524 $ 22,852 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ================================================================================================== 6. Accrued Expenses A summary of accrued expenses follows: - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (dollars in thousands) July 31, 2005 May 1, 2005 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Compensation, commissions and related benefits $ 4,693 $ 5,483 Interest 1,417 448 Accrued rebates 1,781 1,444 Other 2,287 2,181 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- $ 10,178 $ 9,556 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ================================================================================================== 7. Long-Term Debt A summary of long-term debt follows: - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (dollars in thousands) July 31, 2005 May 1, 2005 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Unsecured term notes $ 49,975 $ 49,975 Canadian government loan 591 575 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 50,566 50,550 Less current maturities (8,126) (8,110) - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- $ 42,440 $ 42,440 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
The Company's long-term debt of $50.6 million is unsecured and is comprised of $50.0 million in outstanding senior notes, with a fixed interest rate of 7.76% (payable semi-annually in March and September) and a $591,000, non-interest bearing term loan with the Canadian government. The unsecured senior notes are payable over an average remaining term of four years beginning March 2006 through March 2010. The final payment on the Canadian government loan is due during the company's third quarter of fiscal 2006. I-7 Culp, Inc. NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (unaudited) At July 31, 2005 the company had a $10.0 million revolving credit line with its bank (Wachovia). Borrowings under the credit facility carried interest at the London Interbank Offered Rate plus an adjustable margin based upon the company's debt/EBITDA ratio, as defined by the agreement. As of July 31, 2005, there were no borrowings outstanding under the agreement and $457,000 in outstanding letters of credit in support of inventory purchases. Additionally, the company had $2.9 million in outstanding letters of credit in support of workers' compensation reserves, which did not count against the $10.0 million loan commitment, pursuant to the terms of the agreement. Since entering into this credit agreement in August 2002, the company has not had any borrowings outstanding under the revolving credit line. In August of 2005, the company amended this agreement with its bank (Wachovia), to provide for a revolving loan commitment of $8.0 million to be used for working capital, including letters of credit up to $5.5 million (which includes the $2.9 million workers' compensation letters of credit), of which $3.2 million in letters of credit were outstanding on September 9, 2005. Borrowings under the amended facility bear interest at the London Interbank Offered Rate plus an adjustable margin based on the company's debt/EBITDA ratio, as defined in the agreement. The amended credit facility expires on August 31, 2006. The amended agreement also requires the company to maintain collected deposit balances of $7.5 million with its bank from the period October 31, 2005 to March 15, 2006, which is the due date for the first principal payment ($7.5 million) on the company's senior notes, and maintain certain other financial covenants, as defined in the agreement. The $7.5 million deposit requirement is contingent upon the company's successful completion of a real estate loan, which is described below. The company executed a real estate loan commitment letter in August 2005 with its bank (Wachovia), providing that the bank would commit until October 31, 2005 to make a five year term loan to the company in an amount expected to be approximately $4.0 million, to be secured by a lien on the company's headquarters building located in High Point, North Carolina. This loan will bear interest at the London Interbank Offered Rate plus an adjustable margin based on the company's debt/EBITDA ratio, as defined in the agreement, and is payable monthly on a fifteen year amortization schedule with a final balloon payment five years from the closing date of the loan. The commitment contains other terms and is subject to certain conditions and contingencies, as set forth in the letter. The company anticipates that the real estate term loan will be closed during October 2005. The first scheduled principal payment on the $50.0 million senior notes is due March 2006 in the amount of $7.5 million. The final payment on the Canadian government loan is due during the company's third quarter of fiscal 2006. The company was in compliance with all financial covenants in its loan agreements as of July 31, 2005. The principal payment requirements of long-term debt during the next five fiscal years are: 2006 - $8,126,000; 2007 - $7,535,000; 2008 - $19,835,000; 2009 - - $7,535,000; and 2010 - $7,535,000. 8. Cash Flow Information Payments for interest and income taxes follows:
Three months ended - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (dollars in thousands) July 31, 2005 August 1, 2004 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Interest $ 5 $ 23 Income tax payments (refunds) 366 701 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The non-cash portion of capital expenditures representing vendor financing totaled $1,670,000 and $5,000 for the three months ended July 31, 2005 and August 1, 2004, respectively. ==================================================================================================
I-8 Culp, Inc. NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (unaudited) 9. Restructuring and Asset Impairment Charges A summary of accrued restructuring follows:
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (dollars in thousands) July 31, 2005 May 1, 2005 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- April 2005 Upholstery Fabrics $ 1,292 $ 1,944 October 2004 Upholstery Fabrics 190 309 Fiscal 2003 Culp Decorative Fabrics 3,360 3,587 Fiscal 2001 Culp Decorative Fabrics 13 10 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- $ 4,855 $ 5,850 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
April 2005 Upholstery Fabrics During the first quarter of fiscal 2006, the total restructuring and related charges incurred were $3.6 million of which approximately $3.5 million related to accelerated depreciation associated with plant and equipment, $164,000 related to the dismantling, moving, and relocation of equipment, $47,000 related to lease termination costs, $46,000 related to write-downs of equipment, offset by a restructuring credit of $142,000 for the reversal of accrued termination and benefit expenses. Of the total charge, $116,000 was recorded in restructuring expense; $495,000 related to accelerated depreciation was recorded in cost of sales; and $3.0 million related to accelerated depreciation was recorded in selling, general, and administrative expenses in the 2006 Consolidated Statements of Loss. The following summarizes the fiscal 2006 activity in the restructuring accrual (dollars in thousands): - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Employee Lease Termination Termination and Benefits Other Exit Costs Total - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Balance, May 1, 2005 $ 1,897 47 1,944 Adjustments in fiscal 2006 (142) 47 (95) Paid in fiscal 2006 (539) (18) (557) - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Balance, July 31, 2005 $ 1,216 76 1,292 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- As of July 31, 2005, assets classified as held for sale consisted of machinery and equipment with a value of $197,500 and are included in other assets. The company expects additional restructuring activities to result in charges of approximately $600,000 for the remainder of fiscal 2006. The $600,000 in charges is expected to consist of $500,000 in contract (lease) termination costs and $100,000 in dismantling, moving, and relocation of equipment to other company facilities. I-9 Culp, Inc. NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (unaudited) October 2004 Upholstery Fabrics During the first quarter of fiscal 2006, the total restructuring charges incurred were $1.7 million of which approximately $1.0 million related to the dismantling, moving, and relocation of equipment, $707,000 related to write-downs of equipment, and $25,000 to reflect current estimates of future health care claims. The $1.7 million charge was recorded in restructuring expense in the 2006 Consolidated Statements of Loss. The following summarizes the fiscal 2006 activity in the restructuring accrual (dollars in thousands): - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Employee Lease Termination Termination and Benefits Other Exit Costs Total - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Balance, May 1, 2005 $ 309 0 309 Adjustments in fiscal 2006 25 0 25 Paid in fiscal 2006 (144) 0 (144) - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Balance, July 31, 2005 $ 190 0 190 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- As of July 31, 2005, there were no assets classified as held for sale. The company expects additional restructuring activities to result in charges of approximately $150,000 for the remainder of fiscal 2006. The $150,000 in charges is expected to consist of dismantling, moving, and relocation of equipment to other company facilities. Fiscal 2003 Culp Decorative Fabrics Restructuring During the first quarter of fiscal 2006, as a result of management's continual evaluation of the restructuring accrual, the reserve was decreased by approximately $45,000 to reflect current estimates of future health care claims. The following summarizes the fiscal 2006 activity in the restructuring accrual (dollars in thousands): - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Employee Lease Termination Termination and Benefits Other Exit Costs Total - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Balance, May 1, 2005 $ 200 3,387 3,587 Adjustments in fiscal 2006 (45) 0 (45) Paid in fiscal 2006 (11) (171) (182) - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Balance, July 31, 2005 $ 144 3,216 3,360 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- As of July 31, 2005 and May 1, 2005, there were no assets classified as held for sale. Fiscal 2001 Culp Decorative Fabrics Restructuring During the first quarter of fiscal 2006, as a result of management's continual evaluation of the restructuring accrual, the reserve was increased by approximately $20,000 to reflect current estimates of future health care claims. I-10 Culp, Inc. NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (unaudited) The following summarizes the fiscal 2006 activity in the restructuring accrual (dollars in thousands): - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Employee Lease Termination Termination and Benefits Other Exit Costs Total - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Balance, May 1, 2005 $ 10 0 10 Adjustments in fiscal 2006 20 0 20 Paid in fiscal 2006 (17) 0 (17) - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Balance, July 31, 2005 $ 13 0 13 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ================================================================================ As of July 31, 2005 and May 1, 2005, there were no assets classified as held for sale. 10. Net Loss Per Share Basic net loss per share is computed using the weighted-average number of shares outstanding during the period. Diluted net loss per share uses the weighted-average number of shares outstanding during the period plus the dilutive effect of stock options calculated using the treasury stock method. Weighted average shares used in the computation of basic and diluted net loss per share follows:
Three months ended - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (amounts in thousands) July 31, 2005 August 1, 2004 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Weighted average common shares outstanding, basic 11,551 11,547 Effect of dilutive stock options 0 0 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Weighted average common shares outstanding, diluted 11,551 11,547 - -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Options to purchase 515,375 and 437,125 shares of common stock were not included in the computation of diluted net loss per share for the three months ended July 31, 2005 and August 1, 2004, respectively, because the exercise price of the options was greater than the average market price of the common shares. Options to purchase 36,138 and 180,286 shares of common stock were not included in the computation of diluted net loss per share for the three months ended July 31, 2005 and August 1, 2004 because the company incurred a net loss for the period. ================================================================================ 11. Segment Information The company's operations are classified into two segments: mattress fabrics and upholstery fabrics. The mattress fabrics segment principally manufactures and sells fabrics to bedding manufacturers. The upholstery fabrics segment principally manufactures and sells fabrics primarily to residential and commercial (contract) furniture manufacturers. I-11 Culp, Inc. NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (unaudited) Financial information for the company's operating segments as follows:
Three months ended - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ (dollars in thousands) July 31, 2005 August 1, 2004 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Net sales: Mattress Fabrics $ 22,915 $ 25,953 Upholstery Fabrics 39,425 41,896 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ $ 62,340 $ 67,849 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Gross profit: Mattress Fabrics $ 3,095 $ 4,794 Upholstery Fabrics 3,955 3,956 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Total segment gross profit 7,050 8,750 Restructuring related charges (495)(1) (75)(2) - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ $ 6,555 $ 8,675 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Income (loss) from operations: Mattress Fabrics $ 1,358 $ 2,899 Upholstery Fabrics (380) (2,619) - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Total segment income from operations 978 280 Unallocated corporate expenses (762) (810) Restructuring and related charges (5,343)(3) 63(4) - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ $ (5,127) $ (467) - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(1) The $495,000 represents restructuring related charges for accelerated depreciation on equipment associated with the consolidation of the Burlington, NC and Anderson, SC manufacturing facilities. These charges are included in the cost of sales line item in the 2006 Consolidated Statements of Loss and relate to the Upholstery Fabrics segment. (2) The $75,000 represents restructuring related charges for equipment dismantling charges for the closing of the Lumberton, NC manufacturing facility and is included in the cost of sales line item in the 2006 Consolidated Statements of Loss. These charges relate to the Upholstery Fabrics segment. (3) The $5.3 million represents $3.5 million for accelerated depreciation associated with the design and distribution centers sold in June of 2005 and equipment associated with the consolidation of the Burlington, NC and Anderson, SC manufacturing facilities; $1.2 million for asset movement costs, $754,000 for write-downs of equipment, $47,000 for lease termination costs, and a restructuring credit of $142,000 for the reversal of accrued termination and benefit expenses. Of the total charge, $1.8 million was recorded in the restructuring expense (credit) line item in the 2006 Consolidated Statements of Loss; $495,000 related to accelerated depreciation and was recorded in the cost of sales line item in the 2006 Consolidated Statements of Loss; $3.0 million related to accelerated depreciation and was recorded in the selling, general, and administrative expenses line item in the 2006 Consolidated Statements of Loss. These charges primarily related to the Upholstery Fabrics segment. (4) The $63,000 restructuring credit represents a $138,000 reversal of certain accrued expenses, offset by a $75,000 charge for equipment dismantling costs for the closing of the Lumberton, NC manufacturing facility. The restructuring credits of $138,000 are located in the restructuring expense (credit) line item in the 2006 Consolidated Statements of Loss. These restructuring related charges and credits relate to the Upholstery Fabrics segment. I-12 Culp, Inc. NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (unaudited) Balance sheet information for the company's operating segments follow:
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (dollars in thousands) July 31, 2005 May 1, 2005 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Segment assets: Mattress Fabrics Current assets $ 21,871 $ 24,951 Property, plant and equipment (5) 27,799 26,658 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total mattress fabrics assets 49,670 51,609 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Upholstery Fabrics - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Current assets 53,273 54,372 Property, plant and equipment (6) 32,310 39,273 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total upholstery fabrics assets 85,583 93,645 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total segment assets 135,253 145,254 Non-segment assets: Cash and cash equivalents 5,238 5,107 Deferred income taxes 19,322 17,140 Other current assets 1,660 2,691 Property, plant & equipment 81 101 Goodwill 4,114 4,114 Other assets 1,519 1,716 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total assets $ 167,187 $ 176,123 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Three months ended - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (dollars in thousands) July 31, 2005 August 1, 2004 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Capital expenditures: Mattress Fabrics $ 2,870 $ 430 Upholstery Fabrics 1,174 237 Unallocated corporate 0 3,875(7) - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- $ 4,044 $ 4,542 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Depreciation expense: Mattress Fabrics $ 857 $ 916 Upholstery Fabrics 1,798 2,446 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total segment depreciation expense 2,655 3,362 Accelerated depreciation 3,517 0 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- $ 6,172 $ 3,362 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(5) Included in property, plant, and equipment are assets located in the U.S. totaling $13.7 million and $12.2 million at July 31, 2005 and May 1, 2005, respectively. (6) Included in property, plant, and equipment are assets located in the U.S. totaling $28.3 million and $36.2 million at July 31, 2005 and May 1, 2005, respectively. Included in this U.S. property, plant, and equipment are assets relating to the company's extrusion operations of $3.0 million and various other corporate allocations totaling $4.2 million at July 31, 2005. At May 1, 2005 allocations totaled $5.3 million for the distribution facility and design center that were sold in June 2005 and various other corporate allocations totaling $4.2 million. (7) Unallocated corporate capital expenditures for fiscal 2005 primarily represent capital spending for the new corporate office building. I-13 Culp, Inc. NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (unaudited) 12. Subsequent Events In August 2005, the company's board of directors approved a restructuring plan within the upholstery fabrics segment designed to reduce the company's U.S. yarn manufacturing operations. The company sold its polypropylene yarn extrusion equipment (with a net book value of $2.3 million) located in Graham, NC to American Fibers and Yarns Company, the company's supplier for polypropylene yarn, for $1.1 million payable in cash. As a result, the company will close this operation during the second quarter of fiscal 2006, as American Fibers and Yarns Company relocates production to its own facilities. Pursuant to terms of the sale agreement, the company has a long-term supply contract with American Fibers and Yarns Company to continue to provide the company with polypropylene yarn at prices tied to a published index. The company's board of directors also approved further reductions in the company's yarn operations by closing the company's facility in Shelby, NC and consolidating the chenille yarn operations into the Lincolnton, NC facility. The company will now outsource the open-end yarns previously produced at the Shelby, NC facility. As a result, the company will have one yarn plant in Lincolnton, NC for producing chenille and wrap-spun yarns and a small texturizing yarn operation in Graham, NC. Overall, these actions will reduce the number of associates by approximately 100 people. The company expects total pre-tax charges of approximately $5.9 million, of which $5.1 million is expected to be non-cash items. These charges are expected to be recorded in the second quarter of fiscal 2006. ================================================================================ 13. Recent Accounting Pronouncements In November 2004, the FASB issued SFAS No.151, "Inventory Costs, an amendment of ARB No.43, Chapter 4," which clarifies the types of costs that should be expensed rather than capitalized as inventory. This statement also clarifies the circumstances under which fixed overhead costs associated with operating facilities involved in inventory processing should be capitalized. The provisions of SFAS No.151 are effective for fiscal years beginning after June 15, 2005 and the company will adopt this standard in fiscal 2007. Management has not determined the impact, if any, that this statement will have on our consolidated financial position or results of operations. SFAS No. 123 (Revised 2004), "Share-Based Payment," issued in December 2004, is a revision of FASB Statement No. 123, "Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation" and supercedes APB Opinion No. 25," Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees," and its related implementation guidance. The Statement focuses primarily on accounting for transactions in which an entity obtains employee services in share-based payment transactions. SFAS No. 123 (Revised 2004) requires a public entity to measure the cost of employee services received in exchange for an award of equity instruments based on the grant-date fair value of the award (with limited exceptions). That cost will be recognized over the period during which an employee is required to provide service in exchange for the award. The provisions of SFAS No. 123 (Revised 2004) are effective for fiscal years beginning after June 15, 2005 and the company will adopt this standard in fiscal 2007. Management has not determined the impact, if any, that this statement will have on our consolidated financial position or results of operations. ================================================================================ I-14 CAUTIONARY STATEMENT CONCERNING FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION ITEM 2. This report and the exhibits attached hereto contain statements that may be deemed "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the federal securities laws, including the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 27A of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934). Such statements are inherently subject to risks and uncertainties. Further, forward looking statements are intended to speak only as of the date on which they are made. Forward-looking statements are statements that include projections, expectations or beliefs about future events or results or otherwise are not statements of historical fact. Such statements are often but not always characterized by qualifying words such as "expect," "believe," "estimate," "plan" and "project" and their derivatives, and include but are not limited to statements about expectations for the company's future operations or success, sales, gross profit margins, operating income, SG&A or other expenses, and earnings, as well as any statements regarding future economic or industry trends or future developments. Factors that could influence the matters discussed in such statements include but are not limited to, the following: o Decreases in economic indicators such as the level of housing starts and sales of existing homes, consumer confidence, trends in disposable income, and general economic conditions, could have a negative effect on the company's business and prospects; o Increases in interest rates, particularly home mortgage rates; and increases in consumer debt or the general rate of inflation could affect the company adversely; o Economic and political instability in international areas could affect the company's operations or sources of goods in those areas, as well as demand for the company's products in international markets; o Changes in consumer tastes or preferences toward products not produced by the company could erode demand for the company's products; o Growth in competition from imported fabrics and home furnishings could increase overall competition, especially price competition, for the company's products; o Unanticipated delays or costs in executing restructuring actions could cause the cumulative effect of restructuring actions to fail to meet the objectives set forth by management; and o Other factors discussed elsewhere in this report or in the company's other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. I-15 MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS Results of Operations The following analysis of financial condition and results of operations should be read in conjunction with the Financial Statements and Notes and other exhibits included elsewhere in this report. Overview Culp, Inc., which we sometimes refer to as the company, manufactures and markets mattress fabrics (known as mattress ticking and used for covering mattresses and box springs) and upholstery fabrics primarily for use in furniture manufacturing (residential and commercial). The company's executive offices are located in High Point, North Carolina. The company was organized as a North Carolina corporation in 1972 and made its initial public offering in 1983. Since 1997, the company has been listed on the New York Stock Exchange and traded under the symbol "CFI." Management believes that Culp is one of the two largest producers of mattress fabrics in North America, as measured by total sales, and one of the three largest marketers of upholstery fabrics for furniture in North America, again measured by total sales. The company's fabrics are used primarily in the production of bedding products and residential and commercial upholstered furniture, including sofas, recliners, chairs, loveseats, sectionals, sofa-beds, office seating and mattress sets. Although Culp markets fabrics at most price levels, the company emphasizes fabrics that have broad appeal in the "good" and "better" priced categories of bedding and furniture. The company's fiscal year is the 52 or 53 week period ending on the Sunday closest to April 30. The first quarter of fiscal 2006 and 2005 included 13 weeks. The company's operating segments are mattress fabrics and upholstery fabrics. In mattress fabrics, the company markets a broad array of fabrics used by bedding manufacturers. In upholstery fabrics, the company markets jacquard woven fabrics for residential and commercial furniture and velvet printed fabrics and microdenier suedes used primarily for residential furniture. The following tables set forth the company's net sales, gross profit, selling, general and administrative expenses and operating income (loss) by segment for the three months ended July 31, 2005 and August 1, 2004. I-16 CULP, INC. SALES, GROSS PROFIT AND OPERATING INCOME (LOSS) BY SEGMENT FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED JULY 31, 2005 AND AUGUST 1, 2004 (Amounts in thousands)
THREE MONTHS ENDED (UNAUDITED) ------------------------------------------------------------------- Amounts Percent of Total Sales ------------------------- --------------------------- July 31, August 1, % Over July 31, August 1, Net Sales by Segment 2005 2004 (Under) 2005 2004 - ------------------------------------------ ----------- ----------- ---------- ------------ ------------- Mattress Fabrics $ 22,915 25,953 (11.7)% 36.8 % 38.3 % Upholstery Fabrics 39,425 41,896 (5.9)% 63.2 % 61.7 % ----------- ----------- ---------- ------------ ------------- Net Sales $ 62,340 67,849 (8.1)% 100.0 % 100.0 % =========== =========== ========== ============ ============= Gross Profit by Segment Gross Profit Margin - ------------------------------------------ --------------------------- Mattress Fabrics $ 3,095 4,794 (35.4)% 13.5 % 18.5 % Upholstery Fabrics 3,955 3,956 (0.0)% 10.0 % 9.4 % ----------- ----------- ---------- ---------- ----------- Subtotal 7,050 8,750 (19.4)% 11.3% % 12.9 % Restructuring related charges (495)(1) (75)(2) 560.0 % -0.8% % (0.0)% ----------- ----------- ---------- ------------ ------------- Gross Profit $ 6,555 8,675 (24.4)% 10.5 % 12.8 % =========== =========== ========== ============ ============= Sales, General and Administrative expenses by Segment Percent of Sales - --------------------------------------------- --------------------------- Mattress Fabrics $ 1,737 1,895 (8.3)% 7.6 % 7.3 % Upholstery Fabrics 4,335 6,575 (34.1)% 11.0 % 15.7 % Unallocated Corporate expenses 762 810 (5.9)% 1.2 % 1.2 % ----------- ----------- ---------- ------------ ------------- Subtotal 6,834 9,280 (26.4)% 11.0 % 13.7 % Restructuring related charges 3,022(3) 0 100.0 % 4.8 % 0.0 % ----------- ----------- ---------- ------------ ------------- Selling, General and Administrative expenses $ 9,856 9,280 6.2 % 15.8 % 13.7 % =========== =========== ========== ============ ============= Operating income (loss) by Segment Operating Income (Loss) Margin - ------------------------------------------ ------------------------------ Mattress Fabrics $ 1,358 2,899 (53.2)% 5.9 % 11.2 % Upholstery Fabrics (380) (2,619) 85.5 % (1.0)% (6.3)% Unallocated corporate expenses (762) (810) 5.9 % (1.2)% (1.2)% ----------- ----------- ---------- ------------ ------------- Subtotal 216 (530) 140.8 % 0.3 % (0.8)% Restructuring (expense) and credits (1,826)(4) 138(2) 1,423.2% (2.9)% 0.2 % Restructuring related charges (3,517)(5) (75)(2) N/A % (5.6)% (0.1)% ----------- ----------- ---------- ------------ ------------- Operating loss $ (5,127) (467) (997.9)% (8.2)% (0.7)% =========== =========== ========== ============ ============= Depreciation by Segment - ------------------------------------------ Mattress Fabrics $ 857 916 (6.4)% Upholstery Fabrics 1,798 2,446 (26.5)% ----------- ----------- ---------- Subtotal 2,655 3,362 (21.0)% Accelerated depreciation (Restructuring related) 3,517(5) 0 100.0 % ----------- ----------- ---------- Total Depreciation $ 6,172 3,362 83.6 % =========== =========== ==========
(1) The $495,000 represents restructuring related charges for accelerated depreciation on equipment associated with the consolidation of the the Burlington, NC and Anderson, SC manufacturing facilities. (2) The $75,000 represents equipment dismantling charges related to the closing of the Lumberton, NC manufacturing facility. The $138,000 restructuring credit represents the reversal of certain accrued expenses associated with termination benefits. (3) The $3.0 million represents restructuring related charges for accelerated depreciation associated with the design and distribution centers sold in June 2005. (4) The $1.8 million restructuring expense includes $1.2 million in asset movement costs; $754,000 in write-downs of equipment; $47,000 in lease termination expense; and $142,000 in a restructuring credit for the reversal of accrued termination benefit expenses. (5) See note (1) and (3). I-17 Three Months ended July 31, 2005 compared with Three Months ended August 1, 2004 The first quarter of the fiscal year is typically the slowest period for the company and the furniture industry due to scheduled plant vacation shutdowns. Continued weak demand for domestically produced upholstery fabrics and the weak demand industry-wide for mattress ticking accounted for the decrease in net sales. For the first quarter of fiscal 2006, net sales decreased 8.1% to $62.3 million compared to $67.8 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2005. The company reported a net loss of $3.9 million or $0.34 per share diluted in the first quarter of fiscal 2006, which included restructuring and related pre-tax charges of $5.3 million. The company reported a net loss of $1.1 million or $0.09 per share diluted in the first quarter of fiscal 2005, which included a net restructuring and related pre-tax credit of $63,000. Restructuring and Related Charges During the first quarter of fiscal 2006, total restructuring and related charges incurred were $5.3 million, of which approximately $3.5 million related to accelerated depreciation associated with the design and distribution centers sold in June of 2005 and equipment associated with consolidation of the Burlington, NC and Anderson, SC manufacturing facilities; $1.2 million related to the dismantling, moving, and relocation of equipment; $754,000 related to write-downs of equipment; $47,000 related to lease termination costs; and $142,000 was recorded in restructuring credits related to the reversal of accrued termination and benefit expenses. Of the total charge, $1.8 million was recorded in the restructuring expense (credit) line item; $495,000 related to accelerated depreciation and was recorded in the cost of sales line item; and $3.0 million related to the accelerated depreciation and was recorded in the selling, general, and administrative expenses line item in the 2006 Consolidated Statements of Loss. Mattress Fabrics Segment Net Sales -- Mattress fabric sales (known as mattress ticking) for the first quarter of fiscal 2006 decreased 11.7% to $22.9 million compared to $26.0 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2005, reflecting soft demand industry-wide. Mattress ticking yards sold during the first quarter of fiscal 2006 were 10.1 million compared to 10.9 million yards in the first quarter of last year, a decline of 7.5%. However, excluding the less popular prints category, total yards sold were only down 1.0% compared with the prior year's quarter. The company's customers are selecting more woven damasks and knits instead of the printed ticking. The average selling price was $2.28 per yard for the first quarter 2006, compared to $2.38 per yard in the first quarter of fiscal 2005, a decrease of 4.2%. The decline in the average selling price reflects the ongoing product mix shift as mattress manufacturers are buying less expensive fabric for the mattress and foundation borders and purchasing higher priced fabrics for the panels only. Operating income -- For the first quarter of fiscal 2006, the mattress fabrics segment reported operating income of $1.4 million, or 5.9% of net sales, compared to $2.9 million, or 11.2% of net sales, for the first quarter of fiscal 2005. Operating margins in this segment were affected by reduced sales, costs related to the start-up of the company's capital project, and lower average selling prices principally related to the damask product line. The $7.0 million capital project (announced in October 2004), which is designed to improve the company's globally competitive cost structure, is in its final implementation stage. During the first quarter, the company completed its building expansion and weaving machine installation at the Stokesdale, NC plant, as well as the installation and full operation of the new weaving machines at the Quebec, Canada facility. Production at the Stokesdale facility is expected to significantly increase in the second quarter. By the end of October 2005, management expects to have completed the transition of a significant portion of the ticking production from a higher cost upholstery fabric weaving plant to the Stokesdale and Quebec facilities. While these changes have affected the company's financial results during the last three fiscal quarters, management believes that as the capital project is fully implemented, the company will achieve higher operating margins in this segment. I-18 Segment assets -- Segment assets consist of accounts receivable, inventory, and property, plant, and equipment. As of July 31, 2005, accounts receivable and inventory totaled $21.9 million compared to $25.0 million at May 1, 2005. Also as of July 31, 2005, property, plant and equipment totaled $27.8 million compared to $26.7 million at May 1, 2005. Included in property, plant, and equipment are assets located in the U.S. totaling $13.7 million and $12.2 million at July 31, 2005 and May 1, 2005, respectively. Upholstery Fabrics Segment Net Sales -- Upholstery fabric sales for the first quarter of fiscal 2006 decreased 5.9% to $39.4 million compared with $41.9 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2005. Upholstery fabric yards sold during the first quarter were 9.1 million compared to 9.8 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2005, a decline of 7.1%. The average selling price was $4.31 per yard for the first quarter of fiscal 2006 compared with $4.26 for the first quarter of fiscal 2005, an increase of 1.4%. Sales for the quarter continued to reflect lower demand industry-wide for U.S. produced upholstery fabrics. The current consumer preference for leather and suede furniture and customer selection of other imported fabrics, including cut and sewn kits, are driving this trend. Operating loss -- Operating loss for the first quarter of fiscal 2006 was $380,000 or 1.0% of net sales, compared with an operating loss of $2.6 million, or 6.3% of net sales, for the first quarter of fiscal 2005. These results reflect higher gross profit in the offshore produced business and substantially lower selling, general and administrative expenses (SG&A). For the quarter, segment SG&A declined by 34.1%, representing 11% of upholstery sales compared with 15.7% for the same period a year ago. Non-U.S. Produced Sales -- As a result of the company's offshore sourcing efforts, including the China platform, the company continues to experience higher sales of upholstery fabric products produced outside of the company's U.S. manufacturing plants. For the first quarter of fiscal 2006, these sales increased 112.6% over the first quarter of fiscal 2005 and accounted for approximately $11.6 million or 29.5% of upholstery fabric sales in the first quarter of 2006. Fabric produced offshore of $5.5 million accounted for approximately 13.1% of upholstery fabric sales for the first quarter of fiscal 2005. The growth in offshore produced fabrics is a trend that is expected to continue. Management believes that the development of its China platform represents a continuing opportunity for the company. As the company's U.S. customers have continued to move an increasing amount of their fabric purchases to Asia, the company has moved with them and responded with an operation designed to meet their needs. A key component of this platform is the fabric finishing and inspection facility located near Shanghai. The company's strategy is to control the value-added finishing and inspection process, thereby assuring customers that the company's fabrics will meet or exceed U.S. quality standards. U.S .Produced Sales -- Management has continued to take very aggressive actions over the past year to bring U.S. manufacturing costs and capacity in line with current demand trends. During the first quarter of fiscal 2006 the company finalized the consolidation of its velvet fabrics production facilities into the Anderson, SC facility. Additionally, the company consolidated a finished goods distribution operation and a design center into other Culp facilities, resulting in lower operating costs and the sale of these buildings for approximately $2.9 million. Also, management has combined the sales, design, and customer service activities for Culp Decorative Fabrics and Culp Velvet Prints, the two divisions within the upholstery fabrics segment. With these actions and others, the company has reduced selling, general, and administrative expenses in this segment by 34.1 percent when compared with the first quarter last year. I-19 In August 2005, the company's board of directors approved a restructuring plan within the upholstery fabrics segment designed to reduce the company's yarn manufacturing operations. The company sold its polypropylene yarn extrusion equipment located in Graham, NC to American Fibers and Yarns Company, the company's supplier for polypropylene yarn, for $1.1 million payable in cash. As a result, the company will close this operation during the second quarter of fiscal 2006, as American Fibers and Yarns Company relocates production to its own facilities. Pursuant to the terms of the sale agreement, the company has a long-term supply contract with American Fibers and Yarns Company to continue to provide the company with polypropylene yarn at prices tied to a published index. The company's board of directors also approved further reductions in the company's yarn operations by closing the company's facility in Shelby, NC and consolidating the chenille yarn operations into the Lincolnton, NC facility. The result of this action will lower costs and facilitate more yarn innovation by strategically aligning with key suppliers. Further, the company will outsource the open-end yarns previously produced at the Shelby, NC facility. As a result, the company will have one yarn plant in Lincolnton, NC for producing chenille and wrap-spun yarns and a small texturizing yarn operation in Graham, NC. Overall, these actions will reduce the number of associates by approximately 100 people and are expected to result in total pre-tax charges of approximately $5.9 million, of which $5.1 million is expected to be non-cash items. These charges are expected to be recorded in the second quarter of fiscal 2006. As a result of these consolidations and earlier restructuring actions, the book value of the company's U.S. based upholstery fabrics fixed assets is projected to be $17 million (excluding corporate allocations) by the end of the second quarter of fiscal 2006, compared with approximately $52 million in book value at the end of fiscal 2004, just 18 months earlier. While management believes it is important to produce some level of upholstery fabric in the U.S. to support the company's customers' domestic fabric requirements, management remains committed to take whatever additional steps necessary to achieve profitable U.S. upholstery fabric operations. The company could experience additional write-downs of its property, plant, and equipment in this business if further restructuring actions or consolidations of assets take place. Segment assets -- Segment assets consist of accounts receivable, inventory, and property, plant, and equipment. As of July 31, 2005 accounts receivable and inventory totaled $53.3 million compared to $54.4 million at May 1, 2005. As of July 31, 2005 property, plant, and equipment totaled $32.3 million compared to $39.3 million at May 1, 2005. Included in property, plant, and equipment are assets located in the U.S. totaling $28.3 million and $36.2 million at July 31, 2005 and May 1, 2005, respectively. Included in property, plant, and equipment are assets relating to the company's extrusion operations of $3.0 million and various other corporate allocations totaling $4.2 million at July 31, 2005. At May 1, 2005, allocations totaled $5.3 million for the distribution facility and design center that were sold in June 2005 and various other corporate allocations totaling $4.2 million. Other Corporate Expenses Selling, General and Administrative Expenses -- SG&A expenses of $9.9 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2006 increased approximately $576,000 or 6.2%, from $9.3 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2005. Included in the $9.9 million was $3.0 million in accelerated depreciation associated with the company's design and distribution centers sold in June 2005. The 26.4% decrease to the remaining $6.9 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2006 from the $9.3 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2005 was due to the significant cost reductions as part of the company's restructuring initiatives in the upholstery segment. I-20 Interest Expense (Income) -- Interest expense for the first quarter 2006 was $948,000 compared to $940,000 for the first quarter of fiscal 2005. Interest income was $16,000 compared to $27,000 for the first quarter of fiscal 2005, reflecting lower invested balances. Income Taxes -- The effective tax rate (taxes as a percentage of loss before income taxes) for the first quarter of fiscal 2006 was 36.4% compared with 34.0% for the first quarter of fiscal 2005. Liquidity and Capital Resources Liquidity --The company's sources of liquidity include cash and cash equivalents, cash flow from operations and amounts available under its revolving credit line. These sources have been adequate for day-to-day operations and capital expenditures. Cash and cash equivalents as of July 31, 2005 increased to $5.2 million from $5.1 million as of May 1, 2005, primarily reflecting cash flow from operations of $1.2 million and proceeds from the sale of buildings as part of the April 2005-Upholstery Fabrics restructuring plan of $2.9 million, which were largely offset by capital expenditures and payments on vendor financed capital expenditures of $3.9 million. Working Capital -- Accounts receivable as of July 31, 2005 decreased 5.0% in comparison to August 1, 2004. Days sales outstanding totaled 31 days at July 31, 2005 compared with 30 days a year ago. Inventories at the close of the first quarter increased 0.1% from a year ago. Inventory turns for the first quarter were 4.3 versus 4.7 for the year-earlier period. Operating working capital (comprised of accounts receivable and inventories, less trade accounts payable) was $56.6 million at July 31, 2005, down from $61.5 million a year ago. Financing Arrangements -- The company's long-term debt of $50.6 million is unsecured and is comprised of $50.0 million in outstanding senior notes, with a fixed interest rate of 7.76% (payable semi-annually in March and September) and a $591,000, non-interest bearing term loan with the Canadian government. At July 31, 2005 the company had a $10.0 million revolving credit line with its bank (Wachovia). Borrowings under the credit facility generally carried interest at the London Interbank Offered Rate plus an adjustable margin based on the company's debt/EBITDA ratio, as defined in the agreement. As of July 31, 2005, there were no borrowings outstanding under the agreement and $457,000 in outstanding letters of credit in support of inventory purchases. Additionally, the company had $2.9 million in outstanding letters of credit in support of workers' compensation reserves, which did not count against the $10.0 million loan commitment, pursuant to the terms of the agreement. Since entering into this credit agreement in August 2002, the company has not had any borrowings outstanding under the revolving credit line. In August of 2005, the company amended this agreement with its bank (Wachovia) to provide for a revolving loan commitment of $8.0 million to be used for working capital, including letters of credit up to $5.5 million (which includes the $2.9 million workers' compensation letters of credit), of which $3.2 million in letters of credit were outstanding on September 9, 2005. Borrowings under the amended facility bear interest at the London Interbank Offered Rate plus an adjustable margin based on the company's debt/EBITDA ratio, as defined in the agreement. The amended credit facility expires August 31, 2006. The amended agreement also requires the company to maintain collected deposit balances of $7.5 million with its bank from the period October 31, 2005 to March 15, 2006, which is the due date for the first principal payment ($7.5 million) on the company's senior notes, and maintain certain other financial covenants, as defined in the agreement. The $7.5 million deposit requirement is contingent upon the company's successful completion of a real estate loan, as described below. I-21 The company executed a real estate loan commitment letter in August 2005 with its bank (Wachovia), providing that the bank would commit until October 31, 2005 to make a five year term loan to the company in an amount expected to be approximately $4.0 million, to be secured by a lien on the company's headquarters building located in High Point, North Carolina. This loan will bear interest at the London Interbank Offered Rate plus an adjustable margin based on the company's debt/EBITDA ratio, as defined in the agreement, and is payable monthly on a fifteen year amortization schedule with a final balloon payment five years from the closing date of the loan. The commitment contains other terms and is subject to certain conditions and contingencies, as set forth in the letter. The company anticipates that the real estate term loan will be closed during October 2005. The first scheduled principal payment on the $50.0 million senior notes is due March 2006 in the amount of $7.5 million. The final payment on the Canadian government loan is due during the company's third quarter of fiscal 2006. The company was in compliance with all financial covenants in its loan agreements as of July 31, 2005. Commitments The following table summarizes the company's contractual payment obligations and commitments (in thousands):
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 Thereafter Total ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---------- ----- Capital expenditure Commitments $ 345 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 345 Accounts payable- expenditures 1,249 1,000 1,000 - - - 3,249 Operating leases (1) 2,916 2,997 1,672 390 99 5 8,079 Long-term debt 8,126 7,535 19,835 7,535 7,535 - 50,566 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total $12,636 $11,532 $22,507 $ 7,925 $ 7,634 $ 5 $62,239 - -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Note: Payment Obligations by Fiscal Year Ending April (1) Includes accrued restructuring expenses for the company's inactive Chattanooga manufacturing facility of $652 for fiscal 2006 and $869 for fiscal years 2007, and 2008, respectively. Capital Expenditures -- Capital spending for the first quarter of fiscal 2006 was $4.0 million, including $1.7 million that is the non-cash portion of capital expenditures representing vendor financing. The company's capital budget for fiscal 2006 is $4.5 million, including approximately $2.0 million budgeted for the non-cash portion of expenditures representing vendor financing, which relates to the mattress fabrics capital project. Depreciation for the first quarter of fiscal 2006 was $6.2 million, of which approximately $3.5 million related to accelerated depreciation of equipment that has been disposed of. The company expects that the availability of funds under the revolving credit line and cash flow from operations will be sufficient to fund its planned capital needs. Liquidity Requirements -- As indicated earlier, the company's sources of liquidity include cash and cash equivalents, cash flow from operations and amounts available under its revolving credit line. With the amended bank agreement, the company's overall liquidity has been somewhat lowered. The company believes its sources of liquidity continue to be adequate to meet its current operating needs. In addition, the company is taking further steps to support its liquidity, including ongoing efforts to reduce inventories and operating expenses. However, the company's cash position may be adversely affected by factors beyond its control, such as weakening industry demand, delays in receipt of payment on accounts receivable and the availability of trade credit. I-22 Critical Accounting Policies and Recent Accounting Developments U.S. generally accepted accounting principles require the company to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts in the consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes. Some of these estimates require difficult, subjective and/or complex judgments about matters that are inherently uncertain, and as a result actual results could differ significantly from those estimates. Due to the estimation processes involved, management considers the following summarized accounting policies and their application to be critical to understanding the company's business operations, financial condition and results of operations. Accounts Receivable - Allowance for Doubtful Accounts. Substantially all of the company's accounts receivable are due from residential and commercial furniture and bedding manufacturers. Ownership of these manufacturers is increasingly concentrated and certain bedding manufacturers have a high degree of leverage. As of July 31, 2005, accounts receivable from furniture manufacturers totaled approximately $14.4 million, and from bedding manufacturers approximately $8.6 million. Additionally, as of July 31, 2005, the aggregate accounts receivable balance of the company's ten largest customers was $8.0 million, or 34.9% of trade accounts receivable. The company continuously performs credit evaluations of its customers, considering numerous inputs including customers' financial position, past payment history, cash flows and management capability; historical loss experience; and economic conditions and prospects. Once evaluated, each customer is assigned a credit grade. Credit grades are adjusted as warranted. Significant management judgment and estimates must be used in connection with establishing the reserve for allowance for doubtful accounts. While management believes that adequate allowances for doubtful accounts have been provided in the consolidated financial statements, it is possible that the company could experience additional unexpected credit losses. Inventory Valuation. The company operates as a "make-to-order" and "make-to-stock" business. Although management closely monitors demand in each product area to decide which patterns and styles to hold in inventory, the increasing availability of low cost imports and the gradual shifts in consumer preferences expose the company to write-downs of inventory. Management continually examines inventory to determine if there are indicators that the carrying value exceeds its net realizable value. Experience has shown that the most significant indicator of the need for inventory write-downs is the age of the inventory. As a result, the company provides inventory valuation write-downs based upon set percentages for inventory aging categories, generally using six, nine, twelve and fifteen month categories. While management believes that adequate write-downs for excess and obsolete inventory have been made in the consolidated financial statements, significant unanticipated changes in demand or changes in consumer tastes and preferences could result in additional excess and obsolete inventory in the future. Long-lived Assets. The company follows the provisions of SFAS No. 144, Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets. SFAS No. 144 establishes an impairment accounting model for long-lived assets to be held and used, disposed of by sale, or disposed of by abandonment or other means. Management reviews long-lived assets, which consists of property, plant and equipment, for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value of the asset may not be recovered. During the first quarter of fiscal 2006, no events or changes in circumstances occurred that would require the company to test for impairment. Unforeseen events and changes in circumstances and market conditions could negatively affect the value of assets and result in an impairment charge. I-23 The determination of future operating cash flows involves considerable estimation and judgment about future market conditions, future sales and profitability, and future asset utilization. Although the company believes it bases its impairment testing as required by SFAS No. 144 on reasonable estimates and assumptions, the use of different estimates and assumptions, or a decision to dispose of substantial portions of these assets, could result in materially different results. Goodwill. As of July 31, 2005, the company's remaining $4.1 million of goodwill relates to the Culp Home Fashions division. The determination of fair value involves considerable estimation and judgment. In particular, determining the fair value of a business unit involves, among other things, developing forecasts of future cash flows and appropriate discount rates. During the first quarter of fiscal 2006, no events or changes in circumstances occurred that would require the company to test for impairment. Restructuring Charges. In June 2002, the FASB issued SFAS No. 146, "Accounting for Costs Associated with Exit or Disposal Activities." This Statement addresses financial accounting and reporting for costs associated with exit or disposal activities and supersedes Emerging Issues Task Force (EITF) Issue No. 94-3, "Liability Recognition for Certain Employee Termination Benefits and Other Costs to Exit an Activity (including Certain Costs Incurred in a Restructuring)." Under SFAS 146, a liability for a cost associated with an exit or disposal activity shall be recognized and measured initially at its fair value in the period in which the liability is incurred, except for certain employee termination benefits that qualify under SFAS No. 112, "Employers' Accounting for Postemployment Benefits." The upholstery fabric industry continues to be under significant pressure from a variety of external forces, such as the current consumer preference for leather and suede furniture and the growing competition from imported fabrics and cut and sewn kits, primarily from China. In an effort to reduce operating expenses and scale U.S. productive capacity in line with demand, the company has undertaken restructuring initiatives during the past several years. These restructuring initiatives have resulted in restructuring charges related to the remaining lease costs of the closed facilities, the write-down of property, plant and equipment, workforce reduction and elimination of facilities. Severance and related charges are accrued at the date the restructuring was approved by the board of directors based on an estimate of amounts that will be paid to affected employees, in accordance with SFAS 112. Under SFAS 144, asset impairment charges related to the consolidation or closure of manufacturing facilities are based on an estimate of expected sales prices for the real estate and equipment. Other exit costs, which principally consist of charges for lease termination and losses from termination of existing contracts, equipment relocation costs and inventory markdowns that are related to the restructuring are accounted for in accordance with SFAS 146. The company reassesses the individual accrual requirements at the end of each reporting period. If circumstances change, causing current estimates to differ from original estimates, adjustments are recorded in the period of change. Restructuring charges, and adjustments of those charges, are summarized in note 9 to the consolidated financial statements. Income Taxes. The company is required to estimate its actual current tax exposure and to assess temporary differences resulting from differing treatment of items for tax and accounting purposes. At May 1, 2005, the company had deferred tax assets of $25,249,000 (all of which relate to U.S. operations) and U.S. deferred tax liabilities of $5,709,000 (all of which reverse in the carryforward period), resulting in net U.S. deferred tax assets of $19,540,000. Total deferred tax liabilities at May 1, 2005 were $8,109,000, resulting in total net deferred tax assets of $17,140,000. As of July 31, 2005, the company's net deferred tax assets total $19,322,000, an increase of $2,182,000 from the end of fiscal 2005, primarily reflecting the federal and state tax benefits recorded for the loss from U.S. operations during the first quarter of fiscal 2006. No valuation allowance has been recorded to reduce the company's deferred tax assets. Management has concluded that it is more likely than not that the company will be able to realize the benefit of the deferred tax assets. I-24 In making the judgment about the realization of the deferred tax assets, management has considered both negative and positive evidence, and concluded that sufficient positive evidence exists to overcome the cumulative losses experienced in recent years. Specifically, management considered the following, among other factors: nature of the company's products; history of positive earnings in the mattress fabrics segment; capital projects in progress to further enhance the company's globally competitive cost structure in the mattress fabrics segment; recent significant restructuring actions in the domestic upholstery fabrics business to adjust the domestic cost structure and bring U.S. manufacturing capacity in line with demand; and development of offshore manufacturing and sourcing programs to meet changing demands of upholstery fabric customers in the U.S. Management's analysis of taxable income also included the following considerations: none of the company's net operating loss carryforwards has previously expired unused; the U.S. federal carryforward period is 20 years; and the company's current losses principally expire in 16-20 years, fiscal 2022 through 2026. Considerable judgment is involved in this process as ultimate realization of benefits is dependent on the generation of income from future operations. Recently Issued Accounting Standards In November 2004, the FASB issued SFAS No. 151, "Inventory Costs, an amendment of ARB No.43, Chapter 4," which clarifies the types of costs that should be expensed rather than capitalized as inventory. This statement also clarifies the circumstances under which fixed overhead costs associated with operating facilities involved in inventory processing should be capitalized. The provisions of SFAS No. 151 are effective for fiscal years beginning after June 15, 2005 and the company will adopt this standard in fiscal 2007. Management has not determined the impact, if any, that this statement will have on our consolidated financial position or results of operations. SFAS No. 123 (Revised 2004),"Share-Based Payment,' issued in December 2004 is a revision of FASB Statement No. 123, "Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation" and supercedes APB Opinion No. 25,"Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees," and its related implementation guidance. The statement focuses primarily on accounting for transaction in which an entity obtains employee services in share-based payment transactions. SFAS No. 123 (Revised 2004) requires a public entity to measure the cost of employee services received in exchange for an award of equity instruments based on the grant-date fair value of the award (with limited exceptions). The cost will be recognized over the period during which an employee is required to provide service in exchange for the award. The provisions of SFAS No. 123 (Revised 2004) are effective for fiscal years beginning after June 15, 2005 and the company will adopt this standard in fiscal 2007. Management has not determined the impact, if any, that this statement will have on our consolidated financial position or results of operations. Inflation The cost of certain of the company's raw materials, principally fibers from petroleum derivatives, and utility/energy costs, increased during the first quarter of fiscal 2006 as oil and energy prices increased and had an impact on the company's financial results. These increases, however, are often not directly related to general economic inflation, which has not been a material factor in the company's recent financial results. Any significant increase in the company's raw material costs, utility/energy costs and general economic inflation could have a material adverse impact on the company, because competitive conditions have limited the company's ability to pass significant operating cost increases on to its customers. I-25 ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK The company is exposed to market risk from changes in interest rates on debt and foreign currency exchange rates. The company's market risk sensitive instruments are not entered into for trading purposes. The company's exposure to interest rate risk consists of floating rate debt based on the London Interbank Offered Rate plus an adjustable margin under the company's revolving credit agreement. As of July 31, 2005 there were no borrowings outstanding under the company's revolving credit agreement. Additionally, the company's unsecured term notes have a fixed interest rate of 7.76% and the Canadian government loan is non-interest bearing. Thus, any foreseeable change in interest rates would have minimal material effect on the company's interest expense. The company's exposure to fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates is due primarily to foreign subsidiary domiciled in Canada and firmly committed and anticipated purchases of certain machinery, equipment and raw materials in foreign currencies. The company's Canadian subsidiary uses the United States dollar as its functional currency. The company generally does not use financial derivative instruments to hedge foreign currency exchange rate risks associated with the Canadian subsidiary. However, the company generally enters into foreign exchange forward and option contracts as a hedge against its exposure to currency fluctuations on firmly committed and anticipated purchases of certain machinery, equipment and raw materials. The amount of Canadian-denominated sales and manufacturing costs is not material to the company's consolidated results of operations; therefore, a 10% change in the exchange rate at July 31, 2005 would not have a significant impact on the company's results of operations or financial position. Additionally, as the company utilizes foreign currency instruments for hedging anticipated and firmly committed transactions, a loss in fair value for those instruments is generally offset by increases in the value of the underlying exposure. Also, the company has exposure to fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates with a foreign subsidiary domiciled in China. Currently, this risk cannot be hedged. The amount of sales and manufacturing costs denominated in Chinese currency is not material to the company's consolidated results of operations; therefore a 10% change in the exchange rate of July 31, 2005 would not have a significant impact on the company's results of operations or financial position. ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES The company conducted a review and evaluation of its disclosure controls and procedures, under the supervision and with the participation of the company's principal executive officer and principal financial officer as of July 31, 2005, and the principal executive officer and principal financial officer have concluded that the company's disclosure controls and procedures are adequate and effective. In addition, no change in the company's internal control over financial reporting has occurred during, or subsequent to, the period covered by this report that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the company's internal control over financial reporting. I-26 Part II - Other Information - --------------------------- Item 6. Exhibits (a) The following exhibits are filed as part of this report. 3(i) Articles of Incorporation of the company, as amended, were filed as Exhibit 3(i) to the company's Form 10-Q for the quarter ended July 28, 2002, filed September 11, 2002, and are incorporated herein by reference. 3(ii) Restated and Amended Bylaws of the company, as amended June 12, 2001, were filed as Exhibit 3(ii) to the company's Form 10-Q for the quarter ended July 29, 2001, filed September 12, 2001, and are incorporated herein by reference. 10(a) Sixth Amendment to Amended and Restated Credit Agreement dated as of August 30, 2005 among Culp, Inc. and Wachovia Bank, National Association, as Agent and as Bank, filed as Exhibit 99(c) to Current Report on Form 8-K dated August 31, 2005, and incorporated herein by reference. 10(b) Real Estate Loan Commitment Letter dated as of August 30, 2005 among Culp, Inc. and Wachovia Bank, National Association, as Agent and as Bank, filed as Exhibit 99(d) to the company's Current Report on Form 8-K dated August 31, 2005, and incorporated herein by reference. 31.1 Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. 31.2 Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. 32.1 Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Section 906 of Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. 32.2 Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 906 of Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. II-1 SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized. CULP, INC. (Registrant) Date: September 9, 2005 By: /s/ Franklin N. Saxon ----------------- Franklin N. Saxon President and Chief Operating Officer (Authorized to sign on behalf of the registrant and also signing as principal financial officer) By: /s/ Kenneth R. Bowling ------------------ Kenneth R. Bowling Vice President-Finance, Treasurer (Authorized to sign on behalf of the registrant and also signing as principal accounting officer) II-2 EX-31.1 2 a4968413ex31-1.txt EXHIBIT 31.1 Exhibit 31.1 CERTIFICATIONS I, Robert G. Culp, III, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (principal executive officer) of Culp, Inc., certify that: 1. I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Culp, Inc.; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state any material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report; 3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this quarterly report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report; 4. The registrant's other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have: (a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared; (b) Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles; (c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and (d) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant's most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant's fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant's internal control over financial reporting; and 5. The registrant's other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of the registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions): (a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and (b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting. /s/ Robert G. Culp, III ------------------------------------ Robert G. Culp, III Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (principal executive officer) Date: September 9, 2005 EX-31.2 3 a4968413ex31-2.txt EXHIBIT 31.2 Exhibit 31.2 CERTIFICATIONS I, Franklin N. Saxon, President and Chief Operating Officer (principal financial officer) of Culp, Inc., certify that: 1. I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Culp, Inc.; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state any material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report; 3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this quarterly report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report; 4. The registrant's other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have: (a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared; (b) Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles; (c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and (d) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant's most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant's fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant's internal control over financial reporting; and 5. The registrant's other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of the registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions): (a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and (b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting. /s/ Franklin N. Saxon ------------------------------------- Franklin N. Saxon President and Chief Operating Officer (principal financial officer) Date: September 9, 2005 EX-32.1 4 a4968413ex32-1.txt EXHIBIT 32.1 Exhibit 32.1 Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 In connection with this quarterly report of Culp, Inc. (the "Company") on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended July 31, 2005 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the "Report"), I, Robert G. Culp,III, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of the Company, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that, to my knowledge: (1) The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and (2) The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and result of operations of the Company. /s/ Robert G. Culp, III Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer September 9, 2005 A signed original of this written statement required by Section 906, or other document authenticating, acknowledging, or otherwise adopting the signature that appears in typed form within the electronic version of this written statement required by Section 906 has been provided to Culp, Inc. and will be retained by Culp, Inc. and furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff upon request. EX-32.2 5 a4968413ex32-2.txt EXHIBIT 32.2 Exhibit 32.2 Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 In connection with this quarterly report of Culp, Inc. (the "Company") on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended July 31, 2005 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the "Report"), I, Franklin N. Saxon, President and Chief Operating Officer of the Company, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that, to my knowledge: (1) The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and (2) The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and result of operations of the Company. /s/ Franklin N. Saxon President and Chief Operating Officer September 9, 2005 A signed original of this written statement required by Section 906, or other document authenticating, acknowledging, or otherwise adopting the signature that appears in typed form within the electronic version of this written statement required by Section 906 has been provided to Culp, Inc. and will be retained by Culp, Inc. and furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff upon request. -----END PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE-----