CULP INC

(Unaudited)

1. Basis of Presentation

The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements of Culp, Inc. and its majority-owned subsidiaries (the “company”) include all adjustments that are, in the opinion of management, necessary for fair presentation of the results of operations and financial position. All these adjustments are of a normal recurring nature. Results of operations for interim periods may not be indicative of future results. The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements that are included in the company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on July 11, 2025, for the fiscal year ended April 27, 2025.

The company's six months ended November 2, 2025, and October 27, 2024, represent 27-week and 26-week periods, respectively.

2. Significant Accounting Policies

As of November 2, 2025, there were no changes in the nature of our significant accounting policies or the application of those policies from those reported in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year then ended April 27, 2025. However, during the first quarter of fiscal 2026, we renamed our business segments to better reflect our product offerings: the mattress fabrics segment is now referred to as the bedding segment and the upholstery fabrics segment is now referred to as the upholstery segment. See Note 14 of the consolidated financial statements for further details regarding our business segments.

Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements

There were no recently adopted accounting pronouncements during the first half of fiscal 2026.

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements

Effective December 14, 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-09 Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures("ASU 2023-09"), which is an update to Topic 740, Income Taxes. The amendments in this update relate to improvements regarding the transparency of income tax disclosures by requiring consistent categories and greater disaggregation by jurisdiction of information included in the effective income tax rate reconciliation and for income taxes paid. Also, the amendments allow investors to better assess an entity's: (i) capital allocation decisions, (ii) worldwide operations, and (iii) related tax risks, tax planning, and operational opportunities that affect the effective income tax rate and prospects for future cash flows. The other amendments in this update improve the effectiveness and comparability of disclosures relating to pretax income (or loss) and income tax expense (or benefit) and remove disclosures that are no longer considered cost beneficial or relevant. ASU 2023-09 is effective for public entities starting in annual periods beginning after December 15, 2024 (i.e., our fiscal 2026 annual report). Early adoption is permitted. The company expects that the adoption of ASU 2023-09 will not have an impact on our results of operations and financial condition, but will have a material impact on the disclosures required in the notes to the consolidated financial statements, which are disclosed in Note 15.

In November 2024, the FASB issued ASU 2024-03 Income Statement - Reporting Comprehensive Income - Expense Disaggregation Disclosures(“ASU 2024-03”) which is an update to Topic 220, Income Statement - Reporting Comprehensive Income. ASU 2024-03 enhances transparency and decision-usefulness of expense disclosures in response to investors' requests for more detailed, disaggregated expense information, enabling a clearer understanding of a public business entity's performance and cost structure. The amendments improve disclosure requirements in the notes to the financial statements for specific expense categories including: (a) purchases of inventory, (b) employee compensation, (c) depreciation, (d) intangible asset amortization, (e) certain amounts that are already required to be disclosed under current generally accepted accounting principles in the same disclosure as other disaggregation requirements, (f) qualitative description of amounts remaining in relevant expense captions that are not necessarily disaggregated quantitatively, as well as (g) the total amount of selling expenses, and in annual reporting periods, the entity's definition of selling expense. ASU 2024-03 is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2026, (i.e., our fiscal 2028 annual report) and interim reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2027 (i.e., first quarter of our fiscal 2029 interim report). Early adoption is permitted. The company is currently evaluating ASU 2024-03 to determine the impact it will have on its consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.

Except as disclosed above, there are currently no new accounting pronouncements that are expected to have a material effect on our consolidated financial statements.

3. Allowance for Doubtful Accounts

A summary of the activity in the allowance for doubtful accounts follows:

As of November 2, 2025, and October 27, 2024, we assessed the credit risk of our customers within our accounts receivable portfolio. Our risk assessment includes the respective customers’: (i) financial position; (ii) past payment history; (iii) management’s general ability; and (iv) historical loss experience; as well as (v) any other ongoing economic conditions. After our risk assessment was completed, we assigned credit grades to our customers, which in turn were used to determine our allowance for doubtful accounts totaling $522,000 and $518,000 as of November 2, 2025, and October 27, 2024, respectively.

4. Revenue from Contracts with Customers

Nature of Performance Obligations

Our operations are classified intotwo business segments: bedding (formerly known as mattress fabrics) and upholstery (formerly known as upholstery fabrics). The bedding segment manufactures, sources, and sells fabrics and mattress covers primarily to bedding manufacturers. The upholstery segment develops, sources, manufactures, and sells fabrics primarily to residential, commercial, and hospitality furniture manufacturers.

In addition, the upholstery segment includes Read Window Products LLC (“Read”), a wholly owned subsidiary that provides window treatments and sourcing of upholstery fabrics and other products, as well as related measuring and installation services to customers in the hospitality and commercial markets. Read also supplies soft goods such as decorative top sheets, coverlets, duvet covers, bed skirts, bolsters, and pillows. On April 24, 2025 (fourth quarter of fiscal 2025), the company announced a strategic transformation of its operating model that will combine certain activities within the bedding and upholstery business segments and create one integrated Culp-branded business. As part of this strategic transformation, we are closing our leased facilities operated by our upholstery segment located in Burlington, North Carolina and Knoxville, Tennessee and are currently transitioning their production and distribution activities utilizing a shared management model within our owned facility located in Stokesdale, North Carolina. See note 10 of the consolidated financial statements for further details regarding this strategic transformation initiative.

Our primary performance obligations include the sale of bedding and upholstery products, as well as the performance of customized fabrication and installation services associated with window treatments.

Contract Assets & Liabilities

Certain contracts relating to customized fabrication and installation services associated with Read require upfront customer deposits that result in a contract liability which is recorded in the Consolidated Balance Sheets as deferred revenue. Revenue on contract liabilities associated with customized fabrication and installation services is generally recognized within one year, as the satisfaction of performance obligations are generally one year or less. If upfront deposits or prepayments are not required, customers may be granted terms that generally range from 15 to 60 days. Our terms are customary within the industries in which we operate and are not considered financing arrangements.

There wereno contract assets recognized as of November 2, 2025, October 27, 2024, or April 27, 2025.

A summary of the activity associated with deferred revenue follows:

As of November 2, 2025, deferred revenue of $889,000 pertained to: (i) upfront customer deposits associated with customized fabrication and installation services related to Read totaling $847,000, and (ii) an upfront license fee paid to us for the licensing of a certain trademark to be used by an upholstery customer totaling $42,000. As of October 27, 2024, deferred revenue of $1.1 million pertained to: (i) upfront customer deposits associated with customized fabrication and installation services relating to Read totaling $1.0 million, and (ii) an upfront license fee paid to us for the licensing of a certain trademark to be used by an upholstery customer totaling $125,000. As of April 27, 2025, deferred revenue of $422,000 pertained to: (i) upfront customer deposits associated with customized fabrication and installation services relating to Read totaling $339,000, and (ii) an upfront license fee paid to us for the licensing of a certain trademark to be used by an upholstery customer totaling $83,000.

Revenue recognized during the six-month periods ended November 2, 2025 and October 27, 2024, that was included in the deferred revenue balance at the beginning of each period was $380,000 and $1.3 million, respectively.

Disaggregation of Revenue

The following table presents our disaggregated revenue by segment, timing of revenue recognition, and product sales versus services rendered for the three-month period ended November 2, 2025:

The following table presents our disaggregated revenue by segment, timing of revenue recognition, and product sales versus services rendered for the six-month period ended November 2, 2025:

The following table presents our disaggregated revenue by segment, timing of revenue recognition, and product sales versus services rendered for the three-month period ended October 27, 2024:

The following table presents our disaggregated revenue by segment, timing of revenue recognition, and product sales versus services rendered for the six-month period ended October 27, 2024:

5. Inventories

Inventories are carried at the lower of cost or net realizable value. Cost is determined using the FIFO (first-in, first-out) method.

A summary of inventories follows:

6. Intangible Assets

A summary of intangible assets follows:

Tradename

Our tradename pertains to Read, a separate reporting unit within the upholstery segment. This tradename was determined to have an indefinite useful life at the time of its acquisition, and therefore was not amortized.

We were required to assess our tradename for impairment annually or between annual tests if we believed indicators of impairment existed. Accordingly, we performed our annual impairment assessment of Read's tradename as of April 27, 2025. Initially, we performed a qualitative assessment in which we concluded it was more-likely-than-not the fair value of Read's tradename was less than its carrying amount. This conclusion was based on management's decision, announced on April 24, 2025, to strategically transform the company's operating model by combining certain activities within the bedding and upholstery business segments and creating one integrated and Culp-branded business. Since the company is transforming to a single Culp-branded business, Read's tradename will be phased out during fiscal 2026, and will no longer be used to market upholstery fabric products to customers associated with the hospitality industry. Consequently, we recorded an asset impairment charge totaling $540,000 during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2025, which represents the entire carrying value of our Read tradename. This charge was classified as restructuring expense within our Consolidated Statement of Net Loss for the twelve-month period ended April 27, 2025.

Customer Relationships

A summary of the change in the carrying amount of our customer relationships follows:

Our customer relationships are amortized on a straight-line basis over useful lives ranging from nine toseventeen years.

The gross carrying amount of our customer relationships was $3.1 million as of November 2, 2025, October 27, 2024, and April 27, 2025. Accumulated amortization for these customer relationships was $2.5 million, $2.2 million, and $2.4 million as of November 2, 2025, October 27, 2024, and April 27, 2025, respectively.

The remaining amortization expense for each of the next five fiscal years is as follows: FY 2026 - $150,000; FY 2027 - $280,000; FY 2028 - $51,000; FY 2029 - $51,000; and FY 2030 - $51,000.

The weighted average amortization period for our customer relationships was 2.6 years as of November 2, 2025.

Non-Compete Agreement

A summary of the change in the carrying amount of our non-compete agreement follows:

Our non-compete agreement is associated with a prior acquisition by our bedding segment and is amortized on a straight-line basis over thefifteen-year life of the agreement.

The gross carrying amount of our non-compete agreement was $2.0 million as of November 2, 2025, October 27, 2024, and April 27, 2025, respectively. Accumulated amortization for our non-compete agreement was $1.9 million, $1.8 million, and $1.8 million as of November 2, 2025, October 27, 2024, and April 27, 2025, respectively.

The remaining amortization expense for each of the next three fiscal years is as follows: FY 2026 - $38,000; FY 2027 - $76,000; and FY 2028 - $74,000.

The weighted average amortization period for the non-compete agreement was 2.5 years as of November 2, 2025.

Impairment of Definite Lived Assets - Bedding Segment

As of November 2, 2025, management reviewed the long-lived assets associated with our bedding segment, which consisted of property, plant, and equipment and definite-lived intangible assets (collectively known as the "Bedding Asset Group"), for impairment, as events and changes in circumstances occurred that indicated the carrying amount of the Bedding Asset Group may not be recoverable. The bedding segment has experienced significant cumulative operating losses commencing in the second quarter of fiscal 2023, and continuing through the second quarter of fiscal 2026. We believe the significant cumulative operating losses started from a decline in consumer discretionary spending on bedding products, which we believe stemmed from the following factors: (i) inflationary effects of commodities such as gas, food, and other necessities; (ii) a significant increase in interest rates; (iii) the pulling forward of demand for home goods products during the early years of the COVID-19 pandemic, with such demand subsequently shifting to travel, leisure, and other services; and (iv) excess inventory held by customers due to the decline in consumer demand.

Based on the above evidence, we were required to determine the recoverability of the Bedding Asset Group, which is classified as held and used, by comparing the carrying amount of the Bedding Asset Group to the sum of the future undiscounted cash flows expected to result from its use and eventual disposition. If the carrying amount of an asset group exceeds its estimated future cash flows, an impairment charge is recognized for the excess of the carrying amount over the fair value of the asset group. The carrying amount of the Bedding Asset Group totaled $21.5 million, which represents property, plant, and equipment of $21.1 million, customer relationships of $230,000, and a non-compete agreement of $188,000. The total carrying amount of the Bedding Asset Group did not exceed the sum of its future undiscounted cash flows from its use and disposition. As a result, we determined there wasno impairment associated with the Bedding Asset Group as of November 2, 2025.

7. Notes Receivable

Rayonese Textile, Inc.

In connection with the sale of the company's manufacturing facility and related land (collectively referred to as the "Property") located in Quebec, Canada, we entered into an amended agreement, effective April 2, 2025, which incorporated an original agreement and prior amendment (collectively referred to as the "Sales Agreement"), to sell our Property to a third party (the "Seller") with a closing date of April 30, 2025. Pursuant to the Sales Agreement, the total sales price for the Property was $8.6 million CAD ($6.2 million USD as of April 30, 2025), with $2.0 million CAD ($1.4 million USD as of April 30, 2025) paid prior to and at closing, and the remaining balance of $6.6 million CAD ($4.8 million USD as of April 30, 2025) due by April 30, 2026. Interest is earned on the note receivable at rates ranging from 6% to 10% and collected monthly as specified in the Sales Agreement. Refer to Notes 8 and 10 of the consolidated financial statements for further details of the sale of the Property and a description of our restructuring activities.

As of November 2, 2025, the outstanding balance of this note receivable was $6.6 million CAD ($4.7 million USD) which represents its fair value due to the relative short maturity of this note receivable as specified in the Sales Agreement. As of November 2, 2025, we believe there is no expected credit loss related to the collectibility of this note receivable, as the Seller has made all the required interest payments as specified in the Sales Agreement. We will continue to evaluate the facts and circumstances at the end of each reporting period to determine if an expected credit loss is deemed necessary.

Culp Upholstery Fabrics - Haiti, Ltd. ("CUF Haiti")

Effective January 24, 2023, CUF Haiti entered into an agreement to terminate a lease ("CUF Termination Agreement") of a facility located in Ouanaminthe, Haiti. Pursuant to the terms of the CUF Termination Agreement, the original lease agreement (the "Original Lease") was formally terminated when CUF Haiti vacated and returned possession of the leased facility to the lessor. Subsequently, a third party (the "Lessee") took possession of this facility and agreed to pay CUF Haiti $2.4 million in the form of a note receivable over a period commencing on April 1, 2023 and ending on December 31, 2029, based on the terms stated in the CUF Termination Agreement. In addition, as described in the CUF Termination Agreement, an affiliate of the Lessee guaranteed payment in full of all amounts due and payable to CUF Haiti by the Lessee, and CUF Haiti was fully and unconditionally discharged from all of its remaining obligations under the Original Lease.

The initial gross carrying amount of this note receivable was $2.4 million and was recorded at its fair value of $2.0 million, which represented the present value of future discounted cash flows based on the payment amounts and timing of such payments due from the Lessee as stated in the CUF Termination Agreement. We used an interest rate of 6% to determine the present value of the future discounted cash flows, based on significant unobservable inputs and assumptions determined by management such as: (i) the credit characteristics of the Lessee and guarantor of the CUF Termination Agreement; (ii) the length of the payment terms as defined in the CUF Termination Agreement; (iii) the payment terms as defined in the CUF Termination Agreement are denominated in USD; and (iv) the fact that the facility is located in, and the Lessee and guarantor conduct business in, Haiti, a foreign country. Since management used significant unobservable inputs and assumptions to determine the fair value of this note receivable, this note receivable was classified as Level 3 within the fair value hierarchy (see Note 12 of the consolidated financial statements for further explanation of the fair value hierarchy).

Effective May 1, 2023, CUF Haiti formally assigned this note receivable to Culp, Inc. (its U.S. parent).

As of November 2, 2025, October 27, 2024, and April 27, 2025, the outstanding balance under this agreement was $1.3 million, $1.6 million, and $1.5 million, respectively. As of November 2, 2025, we believe there is no expected credit loss related to the collectability of this note receivable, as the Lessee has made all of the required principal payments stated in the CUF Termination Agreement. We will continue to evaluate the facts and circumstances at the end of each reporting period to determine if an expected credit loss is deemed necessary.

Culp Home Fashions - Haiti, Ltd. ("CHF Haiti")

Effective August 2, 2024, CHF Haiti entered into an agreement to terminate a lease of a facility ("CHF Termination Agreement"). Pursuant to the terms of the CHF Termination Agreement, CHF Haiti was entitled to a payment of $250,000 from the lessor at the earlier of February 18, 2025 or 15 days after a new lease with a third party lessee is signed. In connection with the CHF Termination Agreement, CHF Haiti has been unconditionally discharged from all its remaining obligations under this lease.

During the fourth quarter of fiscal 2025, CHF Haiti received the full payment of $250,000.

Other

The following table represents the remaining future principal payments for the notes receivable referenced above as of November 2, 2025:

As of November 2, 2025, notes receivable totaled $6.0 million, of which $5.0 million and $1.0 million were classified as short-term notes receivable and long-term notes receivable, respectively. As of October 27, 2024, notes receivable totaled $1.6 million, of which $522,000 and $1.3 million were classified as short-term notes receivable and long-term notes receivable, respectively. As of April 27, 2025, notes receivable totaled $1.5 million, of which $280,000 and $1.2 million were classified as short-term notes receivable and long-term notes receivable, respectively.

We classified amortization of unearned interest income totaling $42,000 and $50,000 within interest income in our consolidated statements of net loss during the six-month periods ended November 2, 2025, and October 27, 2024, respectively.

8. Assets Held for Sale

A summary of assets held for sale follows:

(1) In connection with our restructuring activities announced on April 24, 2025 (see Note 10 of the consolidated financial statements for further details), equipment with a fair value totaling $124,000 was classified as held for sale as of November 2, 2025. We determined that the carrying value of $380,000 was higher than its fair value of $124,000, and accordingly, we recorded an impairment charge of $256,000 during the first half of fiscal 2026. This impairment charge was classified within restructuring credit in the Consolidated Statement of Net Loss for the six-month period ended November 2, 2025. The fair value of this equipment was based on quoted market prices from dealers of this type of equipment, which such prices are either directly or indirectly observable, and therefore we believe this information is classified as level 2 within the fair value hierarchy.

(2) In connection with our restructuring activities announced on May 1, 2024 (see Note 10 of the consolidated financial statements for further details), equipment with a carrying value totaling $358,000 wasclassified as held for sale as of October 27, 2024. We determined that the fair value of this equipment exceeded its carrying value, and therefore, no impairment charge was recorded during the first half of fiscal 2025. The fair value of this equipment was based on quoted market prices from dealers ofthis type of equipment, which such prices are either directly or indirectly observable, and therefore we believe this information is classified as level 2 within the fair value hierarchy.

(3) In connection with the closure of our manufacturing facility located in Quebec, Canada, we classified Property of $2.1 million and certain equipment totaling $832,000 as held for sale as of October 27, 2024. We determined that the fair value of these assets held for sale exceeded its carrying value, and therefore no impairment charge was recorded during the second quarter of fiscal 2025. The fair value of the equipment was based on quoted market prices from dealers of this type of equipment, which such prices are either directly or indirectly observable, and therefore we believe this information is classified as level 2 within the fair value hierarchy. See note 4 below and notes 7 and 10 of the consolidated financial statements for further details regarding the Sales Agreement associated with the sale of the Property and description of the restructuring activity announced on May 1, 2024.

(4) In connection with the closure of our manufacturing facility located in Quebec, Canada, we classified Property of $2.1 million and certain equipment totaling $75,000 as held for sale as of April 27, 2025. We determined that the fair value of these assets held for sale exceeded its carrying value, and therefore no impairment charge was recorded during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2025. The fair value of the Property and equipment was based on quoted market prices from third party sales offers, which we believe are significant observable inputs, and therefore we believe this information was classified as Level 2 within the fair value hierarchy. During the first quarter of fiscal 2026, we sold the Property and equipment, and recognized a gain from this sale totaling $4.0 million that was classified within restructuring credit in the Consolidated Statement of Net Loss for the six-month period ended November 2, 2025. See notes 7 and 10 of the consolidated financial statements for further details regarding the Sales Agreement associated with the sale of the Property and description of the restructuring activity announced on May 1, 2024.

See note 12 of the consolidated financial statements for further explanation of the fair value hierarchy.

9. Accrued Expenses

A summary of accrued expenses follows:

10. Restructuring Activities

Restructuring Activities Announced May 1, 2024

On April 29, 2024 (first quarter of fiscal 2025), our board of directors made a decision to: (i) consolidate the company's North American bedding operations, including the closure and sale of the Property located in Quebec, Canada; (ii) move a portion of the knitting and finishing capacity from the company's manufacturing facility located in Quebec, Canada, to the company's manufacturing facility located in Stokesdale, North Carolina; (iii) transition the bedding segment's weaving operation to a strategic sourcing model through the company's long-standing supply partners; (iv) consolidate the company's sewn mattress cover operation located in Ouanaminthe, Haiti, from two leased facilities into one building and reduce other operating expenses at this location; as well as (v) reduce unallocated corporate and shared service expenses.

The above restructuring activities related to the May 1, 2024 announcement were mostly completed by the end of the second quarter of fiscal 2026, including the sale of the Property and certain equipment located in Quebec, Canada. Accordingly, we recorded a gain from the sale of this Property and equipment totaling $4.0 million that was classified within restructuring credit in the Consolidated Statement of Net Loss for six-month period ended November 2, 2025. See notes 7 and 8 of the consolidated financial statements for further details regarding the Sales Agreement associated with the sale of the Property and determination of fair value regarding the Property and equipment.

Since inception of this restructuring initiative, we incurred cumulative restructuring and restructuring related charges totaling $5.3 million, most of which related to the bedding segment.

Restructuring Activities Announced April 24, 2025

On April 24, 2025 (fourth quarter of fiscal 2025), the company announced a strategic transformation of its operating model that will combine certain activities within the bedding and upholstery segments and create one integrated Culp-branded business. As part of this strategic transformation, we are closing our leased facilities operated by our upholstery segment located in Burlington, North Carolina, and Knoxville, Tennessee, and are currently transitioning their production and distribution activities to a shared management model within our owned facility located in Stokesdale, North Carolina, which has historically been solely operated by our bedding segment.

The estimated cumulative restructuring and restructuring related charges for this initiative are expected to be $2.6 million, of which $1.1 million is expected to be cash expenditures. The $2.6 million of estimated cumulative restructuring and restructuring related charges associated with this initiative represents: (i) a non-cash charge for impairment of Read's tradename totaling $540,000 (see Note 6 located in the notes to the consolidated financial statements for further details); (ii) a non-cash charge of $393,000 associated with the disposal and markdowns of inventory; (iii) non-cash lease termination costs of $116,000; (iv) non-cash accelerated depreciation expense, along with impairments and losses on disposal of fixed assets totaling $399,000; (v) cash charges for employee termination benefits of $386,000; (vi) cash charges for facility consolidation and relocation expenses of $655,000; and (vii) cash charges for other associated costs of $69,000. We expect the initiatives associated with this strategic transformation to be substantially completed by the end of the third quarter of fiscal 2026.

The following summarizes restructuring expense (credit) and restructuring related charges associated with the above announcements for the three-month and six-month periods ended November 2, 2025:

(1)Of the total $1.4 million restructuring expense and restructuring related charge, $499,000 and $931,000 were classified within restructuring expense and cost of sales, respectively, in the Consolidated Statement of Net Loss for the three-month period ended November 2, 2025. Of the total $1.4 million restructuring expense and restructuring related charge, $976,000 and $454,000 related to the upholstery and bedding segments, respectively.

(2)Of the total $(2.1) million net restructuring credit and restructuring related charge, a $(3.0) million credit and $931,000 charge were classified within restructuring credit and cost of sales, respectively, in the Consolidated Statement of Net Loss for the six-month period ended November 2, 2025. Of the total ($2.1) million net restructuring credit and restructuring related charge, a credit of ($3.2) million and a charge of $1.1 million related to the bedding and upholstery segments, respectively.

(3)Of the total $1.4 million restructuring expense and restructuring related charge for the three months ended on November 2, 2025, $975,000 and $455,000 related to the restructuring activities announced on April 24, 2025 and May 1, 2024, respectively. Of the total $(2.1) million net restructuring credit and restructuring related charge for the six months ended November 2, 2025, a credit of $(3.4) million and a charge of $1.3 million related to the restructuring activities announced on May 1, 2024, and April 24, 2025, respectively.

The following summarizes restructuring expense and restructuring related charges associated with the May 1, 2024 announcement described above for the three-month and six-month periods ended October 27, 2024:

(1)Of the total $2.8 million restructuring expense and restructuring related charge, $2.0 million and $769,000 were classified within restructuring expense and cost of sales, respectively, in the Consolidated Statement of Net Loss for the three-month period ended October 27, 2024. Of the total $2.8 million, $2.8 million and $29,000 related to the bedding and upholstery segments, respectively.

(2)Of the total $5.5 million restructuring expense and restructuring related charge, $4.7 million and $885,000 were classified within restructuring expense and cost of sales, respectively, in the Consolidated Statement of Net Loss for the six-month period ended October 27, 2024. Of the total $5.5 million restructuring expense and restructuring related charge, $5.4 million and $147,000 related to the bedding and upholstery segments, respectively.

The following summarizes accrued restructuring costs for the six-month period ended November 2, 2025:

The following summarizes accrued restructuring costs for the six-month period ended October 27, 2024:

(1)Accrued restructuring costs of $3,000 were reported within accrued expenses in the Consolidated Balance Sheet for the period ended April 28, 2024.

11. Lines of Credit

The summary of outstanding borrowings under our lines of credit follows:

(1) Of the total $18.3 million, $11.3 million and $7.0 million were recorded within lines of credit - current and line of credit - long-term, respectively, within the Consolidated Balance Sheet as of November 2, 2025. The total $4.1 million was recorded within lines of credit - current within the Consolidated Balance Sheet as of October 27, 2024. Of the total $12.7 million, $8.1 million and $4.6 million were recorded within lines of credit - current and line of credit - long-term, respectively, within the Consolidated Balance Sheet as of April 27, 2025.

Revolving Credit Agreement – United States

On June 12, 2025, Culp, Inc., as borrower (the “Company”), and Read and Culp Fabrics Global, LLC, each a wholly owned domestic subsidiary of the Company, as guarantors (collectively, the “Guarantors”), entered into a Third Amendment to the Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement (the “Third Amendment”), by and among the Company, the Guarantors and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as lender (the “Lender”). The Third Amendment amends the Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement dated as of January 19, 2023, (as amended, restated, supplemented, or otherwise modified from time to time, the “Credit Agreement”), an asset-based revolving credit facility (the “ABL Facility”). Proceeds from the ABL Facility may be used to pay fees and expenses related to the ABL Facility and to provide funding for ongoing working capital and general corporate purposes. The Credit Agreement amended, restated, and superseded, and served as a replacement for, the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement dated as of June 24, 2022, as amended, by and between the Company and the Lender.

Pursuant to the Third Amendment, the term of the ABL Facility was extended forthree years and now matures on June 12, 2028.

Pursuant to the Credit Agreement, the ABL Facility contains the following terms:

The ABL Facility may be used for revolving credit loans and letters of credit from time to time up to a maximum principal amount of $30.0 million, which may be increased upon mutual agreement by up to $10.0 million via an accordion feature, subject to the limitations described below.

As of November 2, 2025, the Company could issue letters of credit under a sub-facility within the ABL Facility in an aggregate amount not to exceed $2.0 million. On November 4, 2025 (third quarter of fiscal 2026), the Company entered intoa Fourth Amendment to the Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement which increased the aggregate amount of letters of credit that could be issued by the Company from $2.0 million to $3.0 million.

The amount available under the ABL Facility is limited by a borrowing base consisting of certain eligible accounts receivable and inventory, reduced by specified reserves, as follows:

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85% of eligible accounts receivable, plus

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the least of:

i) the sum of:

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lesser of (i)65% of eligible inventory valued at cost based on a first-in first-out basis (net of intercompany profits) and (ii)85% of the net-orderly-liquidation value percentage of eligible inventory, plus

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the least of (i)65% of eligible in-transit inventory valued at cost based on a first-in first-out basis (net of intercompany profits), (ii)85% of the net-orderly-liquidation value percentage of eligible in-transit inventory, and (iii) $4.0 million, plus

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the lesser of (i)65% of eligible raw material inventory valued at cost based on a first-in first-out basis (net of intercompany profits) and (ii)85% of the net-orderly-liquidation value percentage of eligible raw material inventory

In each case, the net-orderly-liquidation value is calculated based on the lower of (i) a first-in first-out basis and (ii) market value, and is (A) net of intercompany profits, (B) net of write-ups and write-downs in value with respect to foreign currency exchange rates and (C) consistent with most recent appraisals received and acceptable to Lender.

ii) $20.0 million; and

iii) An amount equal to 200% of eligible accounts receivable,

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minus applicable reserves.

The ABL Facility permits both base rate borrowings and borrowings that bear interest at annual rate equal to daily simple SOFR (the secured overnight financing rate administered by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York (or its successor)), in each case, plus an Applicable Margin equal to: (i)75 basis points for base rate borrowings and 175 basis points for SOFR-based borrowings (if the average monthly excess availability under the ABL Facility is greater than 66 2/3%), (ii)100 basis points for base rate borrowings and 200 basis points for SOFR-based borrowings (if the average monthly excess availability under the ABL Facility is less than or equal to 66 2/3% and greater than 33 1/3%), or (iii)125 basis points for base rate borrowings and 225 basis points for SOFR-based borrowings (if the average monthly excess availability under the ABL Facility is less than or equal to 33 1/3%), as applicable, with a fee on unutilized commitments at an annual rate of 37.5 basis points (if usage is equal to or greater than 50% of the maximum credit available under the ABL Facility) or 50 basis points (if usage is less than 50% of the maximum credit available under the ABL Facility).

Outstanding balances associated with the ABL Facility may be prepaid from time to time, in whole or in part, without a prepayment penalty or premium. In addition, customary mandatory prepayments of the loans under the ABL Facility are required upon the occurrence of certain events including, without limitation, outstanding borrowing exposures exceeding the borrowing base and certain dispositions of assets outside of the ordinary course of business. Accrued interest is payable monthly in arrears.

The Company’s obligations under the ABL Facility (and certain related obligations) are: (a) guaranteed by the Guarantors and each of the company’s future domestic subsidiaries is required to guarantee the ABL Facility on a senior secured basis (such guarantors and the company, the “Loan Parties”) and (b) secured by all assets of the Loan Parties on a first priority basis, subject to certain exceptions.

Cash Dominion. Under the terms of the ABL Facility, if: (i) an event of default has occurred or (ii) excess borrowing availability under the ABL Facility (based on the lesser of $30.0 million and the borrowing base) (the "Excess Availability") falls below 6.0 million at such time, the Loan Parties will become subject to cash dominion, which will require prepayment of loans under the ABL Facility with the cash deposited in certain deposit accounts of the Loan Parties, including a concentration account, and will restrict the Loan Parties' ability to transfer cash from their concentration account. Such cash dominion period (a "Dominion Period") shall end when Excess Availability shall be equal to or greater than $6.0 million for a period of 60 consecutive days and no event of default is continuing.

Financial Covenants. The ABL Facility contains a springing covenant requiring that the Company's fixed charge coverage ratio be no less than 1.10 to 1.00 during any period that: (i) an event of default has occurred or (ii) Excess Availability under the ABL

Facility falls below $4.5 million at such time. Such compliance period shall end when Excess Availability shall be equal to or greater than $4.5 million for a period of 60 consecutive days and no event of default is continuing.

Affirmative and Restrictive Covenants. The Credit Agreement governing the ABL Facility contains customary representations and warranties, affirmative and negative covenants (subject, in each case, to exceptions and qualifications) and events of default, including covenants that limit the company's ability to, among other things:

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incur additional indebtedness;

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make investments;

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pay dividends and make other restricted payments;

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sell certain assets;

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create liens;

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consolidate, merge, sell or otherwise dispose of all or substantially all of the company's assets; and

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enter into transactions with affiliates

The applicable interest rate under the ABL Facility was 6.02%,6.33%, and 5.78% as of November 2, 2025, October 27, 2024, and April 27, 2025, respectively.

There were $925,000, $535,000, and $925,000 of outstanding letters of credit provided by the ABL Facility as of November 2, 2025, October 27, 2024, and April 27, 2025, respectively. As of November 2, 2025, we had $1.1 million remaining for the issuance of additional letters of credit based on an aggregate letters of credit amount not to exceed $2.0 million as stated in the Credit Agreement.

As of November 2, 2025, our available borrowings calculated under the provisions of the Credit Agreement totaled $17.4 million.

Credit Agreements - China Operations

Agricultural Bank of China - Unsecured Credit Agreement

Effective March 5, 2025, we entered into an unsecured credit agreement that provides for a line of credit up to 29.0 million RMB ($4.1 million USD as of November 2, 2025) that expires on March 4, 2026. Interest charged under this agreement is based on a rate determined by the Agricultural Bank of China (applicable interest rate of 2.6% as of November 2, 2025). The outstanding balance associated with this agreement was $4.1 million USD, $4.1 million USD, and $4.0 million USD, as of November 2, 2025, October 27, 2024, and April 27, 2025, respectively, and was classified as lines of credit-current in the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Agricultural Bank of China - Supplier Financing Arrangements

Based on the company's request, certain suppliers entered into supply chain financing arrangements, which such arrangements totaled 20.0 million RMB ($2.8 million USD as of November 2, 2025), and are set to expire on dates ranging from April 2, 2026, through April 23, 2026. As a result of these expiration dates, we were able to extend our payment terms beyond those that are normal and customary. The suppliers that entered into these supply chain financing arrangements assigned their receivables due from the company to the Agricultural Bank of China, under a reverse factoring agreement with no recourse, and, in turn, received payments from the Agricultural Bank of China under terms that are normal and customary. Interest was charged under these agreements at a fixed rate of 2.72% and was paid in full at the time these agreements were effective. The outstanding balance associated with this agreement was $2.8 million USD and was classified as lines of credit-current in the Consolidated Balance Sheets as of November 2, 2025, and April 27, 2025, respectively. There wereno supplier financing arrangements as of October 27, 2024.

The following summarizes the activity associated with our supply chain financing arrangements for the six-month periods ended November 2, 2025 and October 27, 2024:

Agricultural Bank of China - Working Capital Loans

During the first quarter of fiscal 2026, we entered into unsecured loan agreements totaling 21.0 million RMB ($3.0 million USD as of November 2, 2025), which such agreements are set to expire on dates ranging from May 7, 2026 through May 28, 2026. Interest charged under these agreements is based on rates determined by the Agricultural Bank of China (applicable interest rates ranged from 2.5% to 2.6% as of November 2, 2025). The outstanding balance associated with this agreement was $3.0 million USD and was classified as lines of credit-current in the Consolidated Balance Sheet as of November 2, 2025.

Bank of China - Credit Agreement

Effective November 5, 2024, we entered into a credit agreement that provided for a 10.0 million RMB ($1.4 million USD as of November 2, 2025) unsecured working capital loan and 25.0 million RMB ($3.5 million USD as of November 2, 2025) for letters of credit, guarantees, and other financing arrangements secured by trade accounts receivable associated with the company’s operations located in China. The working capital loan and letters of credit expired on November 6, 2025. Interest charged under this agreement was based on a rate determined by the Bank of China (applicable interest rate of 2.6% as of November 2, 2025). The outstanding balance under this Agreement was $1.4 million USD and was classified as lines of credit-current in the Consolidated Balance Sheets as of November 2, 2025, and April 27, 2025. In addition, as of November 2, 2025 and April 27, 2025, there wereno outstanding letters of credit under this agreement.

On November 6, 2025 (third quarter of fiscal 2026), we paid in full the outstanding balance of 10.0 million RMB ($1.4 million USD) regarding the above unsecured working capital loan. On November 7, 2025, we entered into a new credit agreement that providesfor a 10.0 million RMB ($1.4 million USD as of November 7, 2025) unsecured working capital loan and 25.0 million RMB ($3.5 million USD as of November 7, 2025) for letters of credit, guarantees, and other financing arrangements secured by trade accounts receivable associated with the company’s operations located in China. The working capital loan and letters of credit expire on November 11, 2026. Interest is charged based on a fixed rate of 2.5%.

Other

Our loan agreements require, among other things, that we maintain compliance with certain financial covenants. As of November 2, 2025, we were in compliance with our financial covenants.

Interest payments totaled $326,000 during the six-month period ended November 2, 2025. There wereno interest payments during the six-month period ended October 27, 2024.

12. Fair Value

ASC Topic 820 establishes a fair value hierarchy that distinguishes between assumptions based on market data (observable inputs) and the company’s assumptions (unobservable inputs). Determining where an asset or liability falls within that hierarchy depends on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement as a whole. An adjustment to the pricing method used within either Level 1 or Level 2 inputs could generate a fair value measurement that effectively falls to a lower level in the hierarchy.

The hierarchy consists of three broad levels as follows:

Level 1 – Quoted market prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities;

Level 2 – Inputs other than Level 1 inputs that are either directly or indirectly observable; and

Level 3 – Unobservable inputs developed using the company’s estimates and assumptions, which reflect those that market participants would use.

The determination of where an asset or liability falls in the hierarchy requires significant judgment. We evaluate our hierarchy disclosures each quarter based on various factors, and it is possible that an asset or liability may be classified differently from quarter to quarter. However, we expect that changes in classifications between different levels will be rare.

Recurring Basis

The following tables present information about assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis:

Investments - Rabbi Trust

We have a rabbi trust (the “Trust”) for the participants in our deferred compensation plan (the “Plan”) that enables participants to direct their contributions to various investment options under the Plan. The investments associated with the Trust consist of a money market fund and various mutual funds that are classified as available-for-sale.

As of November 2, 2025, our investments associated with the Trust totaled $7.1 million, of which $1.4 million, and $5.7 million were classified as short-term and long-term, respectively. As of October 27, 2024, our investments associated with the Trust totaled $8.0 million, of which $919,000 and $7.1 million were classified as short-term and long-term, respectively. As of April 27, 2025, our investments associated with the Trust totaled $7.0 million, of which $1.3 million and $5.7 million were classified as short-term and long-term, respectively. Theinvestments associated with the Trust had an accumulated unrealized gain totaling $377,000, $221,000, and $150,000 as of November 2, 2025, October 27, 2024, and April 27, 2025, respectively.

The fair value of our investments associated with the Trust approximates their cost basis.

Other

The carrying amount of our cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, other current assets, lines of credit - current, accounts payable, and accrued expenses approximates their fair value because of the short maturity of these financial instruments. The carrying amount of our line of credit - long-term approximates its fair value as the variable rates of interest associated with the respective line of credit are comparable with the market rate of interest.

13. 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-based compensation calculated using the treasury stock method.

Weighted average shares used in the computation of basic and diluted net loss per share were 12,629,000 and 12,513,000 for the three months ended November 2, 2025 and October 27, 2024, respectively.

Shares of unvested common stock that were not included in the computation of diluted net loss per share consist of the following:

Weighted average shares used in the computation of basic and diluted net loss per share were 12,598,000 and 12,491,000 for the six months ended November 2, 2025 and October 27, 2024, respectively.

14. Segment Information

During the first quarter of fiscal 2026, we renamed ourtwo reportable business segments to better reflect our product offerings. Our former mattress fabrics segment is now known as the bedding segment and our former upholstery fabrics segment is now known as the upholstery segment. The bedding segment manufactures, sources, and sells fabrics and mattress covers primarily to bedding manufacturers. The upholstery segment develops, sources, manufactures, and sells fabrics primarily to residential, commercial, and hospitality furniture manufacturers.

In addition, the upholstery segment includes Read, a wholly owned subsidiary that provides window treatments and sourcing of upholstery fabrics and other products, as well as related measuring and installation services to customers in the hospitality and commercial markets. Read also supplies soft goods such as decorative top sheets, coverlets, duvet covers, bed skirts, bolsters, and pillows. On April 24, 2025 (the fourth quarter of fiscal 2025), the company announced a strategic transformation of its operating model that will combine certain activities within the bedding and upholstery business segments and create one integrated Culp-branded business. As part of this strategic transformation, we are closing our leased facilities operated by our upholstery segment located in Burlington, North Carolina and Knoxville, Tennessee, and are currently transitioning their production and distribution activities to a shared management model within our owned facility located in Stokesdale, North Carolina. See note 10 of the consolidated financial statements for further details regarding this strategic transformation initiative.

Our Chief Operating Decision Maker ("CODM") is our Chief Executive Officer ("CEO"), who regularly reviews the financial results of the company on a consolidated and business segment basis for the purpose of evaluating financial and operating performance and allocation of resources to the individual segments noted above. Beginning in the first quarter of fiscal 2026, the CODM decided to use net sales and gross profit, excluding items that are not expected to occur on a regular basis (e.g. restructuring activities), as the primary measure of segment profit or loss. Previously, segment performance was primarily evaluated based on net sales and income (loss) from operations before unallocated corporate expenses and other items that are not expected to occur on a regular basis (e.g. restructuring activities). This change was made to align with internal management reporting and the decision-making processes affected by the strategic transformation of the company's operating model announced on April 24, 2025, which combined certain activities within the bedding and upholstery business segments and created one integrated Culp-branded business. The CODM evaluates segment performance based on: (i) net sales, (ii) cost of sales, (iii) gross profit excluding items that are not expected to occur on a regular basis (i.e. restructuring related charges and credits), (iv) assets used in operations, which generally include accounts receivable, inventory, property, plant, and equipment, right of use assets, and assets held for sale; and (v) capital spending.

Cost of sales for each segment includes costs to develop, manufacture, or source our products, including costs such as raw material and finished goods purchases, direct and indirect labor, overhead, and incoming freight charges. Intangible assets are not included in segment assets, as these assets are not used by the CODM to evaluate the respective segment’s operating performance and allocate resources to the individual segments.

Statements of operations for our operating segments are as follows:

(1)During the three-month period ended November 2, 2025, cost of sales and gross profit included a restructuring related charge totaling $931,000 for losses on the disposal, valuation, and markdowns of inventory related to the consolidation of our North American bedding operations and the consolidation of certain facilities related to transforming our operating model to one integrated Culp-branded business to reduce fixed costs. See Note 10 to the consolidated financial statements for further details and a description of our restructuring activities.

(2)During the three-month period ended October 27, 2024, cost of sales and gross profit included a restructuring related charge totaling $769,000 for losses on the disposal, valuation, and markdowns of inventory mostly related to the closure of the bedding manufacturing facility located in Quebec, Canada. See Note 10 to the consolidated financial statements for further details and a description of our restructuring activities.

(3)During the three-month period ended November 2, 2025, restructuring expense totaling $499,000 represented charges related to transforming our operating model and the consolidation of certain facilities to reduce fixed costs. See Note 10 to the consolidated financial statements for further details and a description of our restructuring activities.

(4)During the three-month period ended October 27, 2024, restructuring expense totaling $2.0 million mostly represented charges related to the consolidation of our North American bedding platform and the closure of the bedding manufacturing facility located in Quebec, Canada. See Note 10 to the consolidated financial statements for further details and a description of our restructuring activities.

(1)During the six-month period ended November 2, 2025, cost of sales and gross profit included a restructuring related charge totaling $931,000 for losses on the disposal, valuation, and markdowns of inventory related to the consolidation of our North American bedding operations and the consolidation of certain facilities related to transforming our operating model to one integrated Culp-branded business to reduce fixed costs. See Note 10 to the consolidated financial statements for further details and a description of our restructuring activities.

(2)During the six-month period ended October 27, 2024, cost of sales and gross profit included a restructuring related charge totaling $885,000 for losses on the disposal, valuation, and markdowns of inventory mostly related to the closure of the bedding manufacturing facility located in Quebec, Canada. See Note 10 to the consolidated financial statements for further details and a description of our restructuring activities.

(3)During the six-month period ended November 2, 2025, restructuring credit totaling $3.0 million mostly represented a gain from the sale of the manufacturing facility located in Quebec, Canada totaling $4.0 million, partially offset by charges related to transforming our operating model and the consolidation of certain facilities to reduce fixed costs. See Note 10 to the consolidated financial statements for further details and a description of our restructuring activities.

(4)During the six-month period ended October 27, 2024, restructuring expense totaling $4.7 million mostly represented charges related to the consolidation of our North American bedding platform and the closure of the bedding manufacturing facility located in Quebec, Canada. See Note 10 to the consolidated financial statements for further details and a description of our restructuring activities.

Balance sheet information for our operating segments follows:

(1)

The $21.1 million as of November 2, 2025, represents property, plant, and equipment of $20.2 million and $842,000 located in the U.S. and Haiti, respectively. The $24.7 million as of October 27, 2024, represents property, plant, and equipment of $22.2 million, $1.6 million, and $889,000 located in the U.S., Canada, and Haiti, respectively. The $23.3 million as of April 27, 2025, represents property, plant, and equipment of $22.3 million and $955,000 located in the U.S. and Haiti, respectively.

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As of November 2, 2025, the bedding segment didnot have any right of use assets due to the closure of their leased facilities located in Ouanaminthe, Haiti and Quebec, Canada. The $275,000 and $125,000 as of October 27, 2024, and April 27, 2025, respectively, represents a right of use asset located in Haiti.

(3)

The $124,000 as of November 2, 2025, represents assets held for sale located in the U.S. The $3.3 million as of October 27, 2024, represents assets held for sale of $2.9 million and $358,000 located in Canada and the U.S.,respectively. The $2.2 million as of April 27, 2025, represents assets held for sale located in Canada.

(4)

The $785,000 as of November 2, 2025, represents property, plant, and equipment of $737,000 and $48,000 located in the U.S. and China, respectively. The $1.2 million as of October 27, 2024, represents property, plant, and equipment of $1.1 million and $95,000 located in the U.S. and China, respectively. The $1.0 million as of April 27, 2025, represents property, plant, and equipment of $940,000 and $70,000 located in the U.S. and China, respectively.

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The $1.2 million as of November 2, 2025, represents right of use assets of $725,000 and $499,000 located in China and the U.S., respectively. The $1.1 million as of October 27, 2024, represents right of use assets of $925,000 and $195,000 located in the U.S. and China, respectively. The $2.7 million as of April 27, 2025, represents right of use assets of $1.7 million and $1.0 million located in China and the U.S., respectively.

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The $515,000, $620,000, and $567,000 as of November 2, 2025, October 27, 2024, and April 27, 2025, respectively, represents property, plant, and equipment located in the U.S.

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The $2.8 million, $2.8 million, and $3.1 million as of November 2, 2025, October 27, 2024, and April 27, 2025, respectively, represent right of use assets located in the U.S.

Information about capital expenditures and depreciation expense for our operating segments follows:

(1)

Capital expenditures are stated on an accrual basis. See Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for capital expenditures on a cash basis.

(2)

During the six-month period ended November 2, 2025, accelerated depreciation expense totaling $109,000 related to the upholstery segment and was classified within restructuring credit in the Consolidated Statement of Net Loss. The accelerated depreciation expense pertained to the shortening of useful lives of equipment related to the consolidation of distribution activities from our Burlington, North Carolina facility to the manufacturing and distribution center located in Stokesdale, North Carolina.

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During the six-month period ended October 27, 2024, accelerated depreciation expense totaling $1.3 million related to the bedding segment and was classified within restructuring expense in the Consolidated Statement of Net Loss. The accelerated depreciation expense related to the shortening of useful lives of equipment associated with the closure of our bedding operation located in Quebec, Canada.

15. Income Taxes

Effective Income Tax Rate

We recorded income tax expense of $1.6 million, or (53.2)% of loss before income taxes, for the six-month period ended November 2, 2025, compared with income tax expense of $190,000, or (1.5)% of loss before income taxes, for the six-month period ended October 27, 2024.

Our consolidated effective income tax rates for the six-month periods ended November 2, 2025, and October 27, 2024, were based upon the estimated effective income tax rate applicable for the full year after giving effect to any significant items related specifically to interim periods. When calculating the annual estimated effective income tax rates for the six-month periods ended November 2, 2025, and October 27, 2024, we were subject to loss limitation rules. These loss limitation rules require any pre-tax loss associated with our U.S. or foreign operations to be excluded from the annual estimated effective income tax rate calculation if it was determined that no income tax benefit could be recognized during the current fiscal year. The effective income tax rate can be affected over the fiscal year by the mix and timing of actual earnings from our U.S. operations and foreign subsidiaries located in China, Canada, Haiti, and Vietnam versus annual projections, as well as changes in foreign currency exchange rates in relation to the U.S. dollar.

The following schedule summarizes the principal differences between income tax expense at the U.S. federal income tax rate and the effective income tax rate reflected in the consolidated financial statements for the six-month periods ended November 2, 2025, and October 27, 2024:

(1)

"Other" for all periods presented represents miscellaneous adjustments that pertain to U.S. permanent differences such as meals and entertainment, income tax provision to return adjustments, and other miscellaneous items.

(2)

Our consolidated effective income tax rates were adversely affected by the mix of earnings between our U.S. operations and foreign subsidiaries, as our taxable income stemmed from our operations located in China and a gain from the sale of Property located in Canada during the first quarter of fiscal 2026 (see Notes 8 and 10 of the consolidated financial statements for further details), which such jurisdictions have higher income tax rates than the U.S. In addition, we applied a full valuation allowance against our U.S. net deferred income tax assets during the first half of fiscal 2026 and 2025. Consequently, an income tax benefit was not recognized for pre-tax losses associated with our U.S. operations totaling $(8.1) million and $(12.4) million that were incurred during the first half of fiscal 2026 and 2025, respectively. Lastly, our consolidated effective income tax rates were also adversely affected by pre-tax losses associated with our Haitian operations, which are not subject to income tax. Our Haitian operations are located in an economic zone that permits a 0% income tax rate for thefirst fifteen years of operations, for which we have seven years remaining. As a result of the 0% income tax rate, an income tax benefit was not recognized for the pre-tax losses associated with our Haitian operations totaling $(565,000) and $(727,000) that were incurred during the first half of fiscal 2026 and 2025, respectively.

(3)

During the first half of fiscal 2026, we incurred a consolidated pre-tax loss of $(3.0) million, compared with a significantly higher consolidated pre-tax loss of $(12.7) million during the first half of fiscal 2025. As a result, the principal differences between income tax expense at the U.S. federal income tax rate and the effective income tax rate reflected in the consolidated financial statements were more pronounced during the first half of fiscal 2026, as compared with the first half period of fiscal 2025.

One Big Beautiful Bill Act ("OBBBA")

On July 4, 2025, OBBBA was signed into law, making several provisions of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act ("TCJA") permanent. Such provisions include: (i) no change to the standard corporate tax rate of 21.0%; (ii) increased depreciation allowances for certain property acquired after January 19, 2025; (iii) deduction of certain U.S. research and development expenditures; (iv) limitations on the deductibility of business interest expense; and (v) modifications to GILTI and foreign-derived intangible income. Topic 740 Income Taxes, requires the income tax effects of changes in tax laws or rates to be recognized at the date of enactment. Accordingly, we evaluated the provisions of OBBBA and determined OBBBA did not have an impact on our consolidated effective income tax rate, income tax expense, or our U.S. net deferred income tax assets during the six-months ended November 2, 2025, due to the application of a full valuation allowance applied against our U.S. net deferred income tax assets described in the below section titled -U.S. Valuation Allowance.

U.S. Valuation Allowance

We evaluate the realizability of our U.S. net deferred income tax assets to determine if a valuation allowance is required. We assess whether a valuation allowance should be established based on the consideration of all available evidence using a

“more-likely-than-not” standard, with significant weight being given to evidence that can be objectively verified. Since the company operates in multiple jurisdictions, we assess the need for a valuation allowance on a jurisdiction-by-jurisdiction basis, considering the effects of local tax law.

As of November 2, 2025, we evaluated the realizability of our U.S. net deferred income tax assets to determine if a full valuation allowance was required. Based on our assessment, we determined we still have a recent history of significant cumulative U.S. pre-tax losses in that we experienced U.S. pre-tax losses during each of the last three fiscal years from 2023 through 2025, and we currently expect significant U.S. pre-tax losses to continue during fiscal 2026. As a result of the significant weight of this negative evidence, we believe it is more-likely-than-not that our U.S. net deferred income tax assets will not be fully realizable, and therefore we provided for a full valuation allowance against our U.S. net deferred income tax assets.

Based on our assessments as of November 2, 2025, October 27, 2024, and April 27, 2025, valuation allowances against our net deferred income tax assets pertain to the following:

Undistributed Earnings

We assess whether the undistributed earnings from our foreign subsidiaries will be reinvested indefinitely or eventually distributed to our U.S. parent company and whether we are required to record a deferred income tax liability for those undistributed earnings from foreign subsidiaries that will not be reinvested indefinitely. As of November 2, 2025, we assessed the liquidity requirements of our U.S. parent company and determined that our undistributed earnings and profits from our foreign subsidiaries would not be reinvested indefinitely and would eventually be distributed to our U.S. parent company. The conclusion reached from this assessment was consistent with prior reporting periods.

A U.S. corporation is allowed a 100% dividend-received deduction for earnings and profits received from a 10% or more owned foreign corporation. Therefore, a deferred income tax liability will be required only for unremitted withholding taxes associated with earnings and profits generated by our foreign subsidiaries that will ultimately be repatriated to the U.S. parent company. As a result, as of November 2, 2025, October 27, 2024, and April 27, 2025, we recorded a deferred income tax liability of $5.4 million, $5.0 million, and $5.2 million, respectively.

Uncertain Income Tax Positions

An unrecognized income tax benefit for an uncertain income tax position can be recognized in the first interim period if the more-likely-than-not recognition threshold is met by the end of the reporting period, or is effectively settled through examination, negotiation, or litigation, or if the statute of limitations for the relevant taxing authority to examine and challenge the tax position has expired. If it is determined that any of the above conditions occur regarding our uncertain income tax positions, an adjustment to our unrecognized income tax benefit will be recorded at that time.

As of November 2, 2025, October 27, 2024, and April 27, 2025, we had $845,000, $1.4 million, and $790,000 of total gross unrecognized income tax benefits, of which the entire amount was classified as income taxes payable – long-term in the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets. These unrecognized income tax benefits would favorably affect income tax expense in future periods by $845,000, $1.4 million, and $790,000 as of November 2, 2025, October 27, 2024, and April 27, 2025, respectively.

Our gross unrecognized income tax benefit of $845,000 as of November 2, 2025, relates to an income tax position for which significant change is currently not expected within the next year.

Income Taxes Paid

The following table sets forth income taxes paid by jurisdiction:

16. Stock-Based Compensation

Equity Incentive Plan Description

On September 16, 2015, our shareholders approved an equity incentive plan titled the Culp, Inc. 2015 Equity Incentive Plan (the “2015 Plan”). The 2015 Plan authorizes the grant of stock options intended to qualify as incentive stock options, nonqualified stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock, time-based restricted stock units, performance-based restricted stock units, and other equity and cash related awards as determined by the Compensation Committee of our board of directors. An aggregate of 1,200,000 shares of common stock were authorized for issuance under the 2015 Plan, with certain sub-limits that would apply with respect to specific types of awards that may be issued as defined in the 2015 Plan. Effective September 27, 2023, our shareholders approved an amendment and restatement of the 2015 Plan (the "Amended and Restated Plan"). The Amended and Restated Plan authorizes the issuance of an additional 960,000 shares of common stock in addition to the shares of common stock still available for issuance under the 2015 Plan. The Amended and Restated Plan also removed certain sub-limits that previously applied with respect to specific types of awards that may be issued under the 2015 plan.

As of November 2, 2025, there were 407,964 shares available for future equity-based grants under the Amended and Restated Plan.

Performance-Based Restricted Stock Units

On August 7, 2025, we granted performance-based restricted stock units to senior executives which could earn up to a certain number of shares of common stock if performance targets related to adjusted EBITDA were met over the performance period defined in the related restricted stock unit award agreements. The number of shares of common stock that are earned based on performance targets that have been achieved are not adjusted based on a market-based total shareholder return component. Accordingly, fair market value was measured based on the closing price of our common stock on the date of grant.

On August 8, 2024, January 8, 2024, and September 28, 2023, we granted performance-based restricted stock units to senior executives which could earn up to a certain number of shares of common stock if performance targets related to operating income were met over performance periods defined in the related restricted stock unit award agreements. The number of shares of common stock that are earned based on performance targets that have been achieved may be adjusted based on a market-based total shareholder return component as defined in the related restricted stock unit award agreements. Accordingly, fair market value was measured using the Monte Carlo simulation model for the market-based total shareholder return component and the closing price of our common stock for the performance-based component on the date of grant.

The following table provides assumptions used to determine the fair market value of the market-based total shareholder return component using the Monte Carlo simulation model on our outstanding performance-based restricted stock units granted to senior executives on August 8, 2024, January 8, 2024, and September 28, 2023:

The following table summarizes information related to our grants of performance-based restricted stock units associated with senior executives that were unvested as of November 2, 2025:

(1)

Amounts represent the maximum number of common stock shares that could be earned if certain performance targets are met as defined in the related restricted stock unit agreements as of the date of grant.

(2)

Compensation cost is based on an assessment each reporting period to determine the probability of whether or not certain performance targets will be met and how many shares are expected to be earned as of the end of the vesting period. These amounts represent the number of shares that are expected to vest as of November 2, 2025.

(3)

Price per share represents the closing price of our common stock on the date the respective award was granted.

(4)

Price per share represents the fair market value per share ($1.15 per $1, or an increase of $0.70 to the closing price of our common stock on the date of grant) determined using the Monte Carlo simulation model for the market-based total shareholder return component and the closing price of our common stock ($4.65) for the performance-based component of the performance-based restricted stock units granted to senior executives on August 8, 2024.

(5)

Price per share represents the fair market value per share ($1.11 per $1, or an increase of $0.62 to the closing price of our common stock on the date of grant) determined using the Monte Carlo simulation model for the market-based total shareholder return component and the closing price of our common stock ($5.61) for the performance-based component of the performance-based restricted stock units granted to a senior executive on January 8, 2024.

(6)

Price per share represents the fair market value per share ($1.15 per $1, or an increase of $0.84 to the closing price of our common stock on the date of grant) determined using the Monte Carlo simulation model for the market-based total shareholder return component and the closing price of our common stock ($5.59) for the performance-based component of the performance-based restricted stock units granted to senior executives on September 28, 2023.

There wereno performance-based restricted stock units that vested during the six-month periods ended November 2, 2025, and October 27, 2024, respectively.

We recorded compensation expense of $29,000 and $33,000 within selling, general, and administrative expenses associated with our performance-based restricted stock unit awards for the six-month periods ended November 2, 2025, and October 27, 2024, respectively. Compensation expense is recorded based on an assessment each reporting period to determine the probability of whether or not certain performance targets will be met and how many shares are expected to be earned as of the end of the vesting period. If certain performance goals are not expected to be achieved, compensation expense would not be recorded, and any previously recognized compensation expense would be reversed.

As of November 2, 2025, the remaining unrecognized compensation expense related to our performance-based restricted stock units was $261,000, which is expected to be recognized over a weighted average vesting period of 2.6 years. As of November 2, 2025, performance-based restricted stock units that are expected to vest had a fair value of $279,000.

Time-Based Restricted Stock Units

The following table summarizes information related to our grants of time-based restricted stock unit awards associated with senior executives, key employees, and outside directors that were unvested as of November 2, 2025:

(1)

Price per share represents closing price of our common stock on the date the respective award was granted.

(2)

Time-based restricted stock units awarded to outside directors.

(3)

Time-based restricted stock units awarded to senior executives and key employees.

During the six-month period ended November 2, 2025, time-based restricted stock units totaling 119,931 vested at a fair value of $531,000, or $4.43 per share. During the six-month period ended October 27, 2024, time-based restricted stock units totaling 103,320 vested at a fair value of $581,000, or $5.63 per share.

We recorded compensation expense of $304,000 and $332,000 within selling, general, and administrative expenses associated with our time-based restricted stock unit awards for the six-month periods ended November 2, 2025, and October 27, 2024, respectively.

As of November 2, 2025, the remaining unrecognized compensation expense related to our time-based restricted stock units was $651,000, which is expected to be recognized over a weighted average vesting period of 1.3 years. As of November 2, 2025, the time-based restricted stock units that are expected to vest had a fair value totaling $953,000.

17. Leases

Overview

We lease manufacturing facilities, showroom and office space, distribution centers, and equipment under operating lease arrangements. Our operating leases have remaining lease terms ofone tosix years, with renewal options for additional periods ranging up to twelve years.

Balance Sheet

The right of use assets and lease liabilities associated with our operating leases as of November 2, 2025, October 27, 2024, and April 27, 2025, are as follows:

Supplemental Cash Flow Information

Operating lease expense for the three-month periods ended November 2, 2025 and October 27, 2024 was $666,000 and$643,000, respectively. Operating lease expense for each of the six-month periods ended November 2, 2025 and October 27, 2024, was$1.4 million. Short-term lease and variable lease expenses were immaterial for the three-month and six-month periods ended November 2, 2025 and October 27, 2024.

Other Information

Maturity of our operating lease liabilities for the remainder of fiscal 2026 and the subsequent five fiscal years follows:

As of November 2, 2025, the weighted average remaining lease term and discount rate for our operating leases follows:

18. Commitments and Contingencies

Litigation

The company is involved in legal proceedings and claims which arise in the ordinary course of business. Management has determined that these actions, when ultimately concluded or settled, will not have a material adverse effect on the company's financial position, results of operations, or cash flows.

19. Statutory Reserves

Our subsidiary located in China was required to transfer 10% of its net income, as determined in accordance with the People’s Republic of China (PRC) accounting rules and regulations, to a statutory surplus reserve fund until such reserve balance reached 50% of the company’s registered capital. As of November 2, 2025, the statutory surplus reserve fund represents the 50% registered capital requirement, and therefore, our subsidiary located in China is no longer required to transfer 10% of its net income in accordance with PRC accounting rules and regulations.

The transfer to this reserve fund must be made before distributions of any dividend to shareholders. As of November 2, 2025, the company’s statutory surplus reserve was $4.1 million. The statutory surplus reserve fund is non-distributable other than during liquidation and can be used to fund previous years’ losses, if any. The statutory surplus reserve fund may be utilized for business expansion or converted into share capital by issuing new shares to existing shareholders in proportion to their shareholding or by increasing the par value of the shares currently held by them provided that the remaining reserve balance after such issue is not less than 25% of the registered capital.

The company’s subsidiary located in China can transfer funds to the parent company, except for the statutory surplus reserve of $4.1 million, to assist with debt repayment, capital expenditures, and other expenses of the company’s business.

20. Common Stock Repurchase Program

In March 2020, our board of directors approved an authorization for us to acquire up to $5.0 million of our common stock. Under this common stock repurchase program, shares may be purchased from time to time in open market transactions, block trades, through plans established under the Securities Exchange Act Rule 10b5-1, or otherwise. The number of shares purchased and the timing of such purchases are based on working capital requirements, market and general business conditions, and other factors.

We didnot repurchase any shares of common stock during the six-month periods ended November 2, 2025, and October 27, 2024, respectively. As of November 2, 2025, $3.2 million is available for additional repurchases of our common stock.