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FLEXSTEEL INDUSTRIES INC

For the period ended Sep 30, 2026. Filed Oct 28, 2026.

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A company's report for each of its first three quarters. The financial statements are not audited. It shows how the business has moved since the last annual report, and what management says changed.

Sep 30, 2026 · Filed Oct 28, 2026

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Previous report: 10-Q

Period ended 2026-03-31; filed 2026-04-22.

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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

Current report: 10-Q

Period ended 2026-09-30; filed 2026-10-28.

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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

The baseline is this issuer’s latest earlier reporting period of the same form that was filed before the current report. A previous 10-Q is a different quarter, not a year-over-year comparison. Amendments are excluded.

Compared 41 previous paragraphs and 33 current paragraphs.

14 unchanged; 13 reworded; 5 added; 13 removed; 1 previous and 1 current paragraphs rearranged.

Tables are not compared: 2 previous and 3 current tables excluded. Dates, whitespace, punctuation and numbering changes are ignored; changes to financial figures remain significant.

A changed paragraph is not evidence that risk increased or decreased. An unchanged paragraph does not establish that risk stayed the same.

Added paragraphs (5)

Current report

Gross margin as a percent of net sales for the quarter ended September 30, 2026, was 22.0%, compared to 23.5% for the prior year quarter, a decrease of 150 basis points (“bps”). The 150-bps decrease was primarily driven by a 130-bps unfavorable foreign currency translation of our peso denominated assets in Mexico in the current quarter and inflation driven by elevated energy and fuel costs.

Current report

For the three months ended September 30, 2026, net cash used in operating activities was ($1.5) million. Net income of $5.4 million was adjusted for non-cash items including non-cash lease expense of $1.6 million, stock-based compensation of $1.1 million and depreciation expense of $1.1 million. These amounts were more than offset by a $10.6 million net use of cash from changes in operating assets and liabilities, partially due to a decrease of $7.8 million in accrued liabilities, mainly related to payroll and related expenses, and a $2.2 million increase in inventories due to timing of new product introductions. These uses of cash were partially offset by a $1.1 million decrease in trade receivables due to timing of shipments.

Current report

For the three months ended September 30, 2026, net cash used in investing activities was $1.0 million primarily due to capital expenditures.

Current report

On August 18, 2026, the Company, as borrower, entered into a Credit Agreement (the “New Credit Agreement”) with Wells Fargo Bank, National Association (the “Lender”), providing for a secured revolving credit facility in an aggregate principal amount of up to $30.0 million (the “Credit Facility”). Proceeds of borrowings under the Credit Facility are used for working capital and other general corporate purposes. The Credit Facility has a three-year term. The Company may prepay outstanding borrowings under the Credit Facility, in whole or in part, at any time without premium or penalty, subject to the terms of the New Credit Agreement. The New Credit Agreement contains customary affirmative and negative covenants, including covenants that, among other things, limit or restrict the Company’s ability to incur indebtedness, grant liens, make investments, loans and advances, provide guarantees, pay dividends, repurchase stock, engage in mergers, consolidations and other fundamental changes, and enter into certain transactions. The obligations of the Company under the Credit Facility are secured pursuant to a Security Agreement (the “Security Agreement”) entered into with the Lender, pursuant to which the Company granted the Lender a security interest in substantially all of the Company’s personal property assets, whether now owned or hereafter acquired, including accounts receivable, deposit accounts, inventory, equipment, general intangibles, software, licenses, payment rights and related proceeds thereof, but excluding the Company’s real property. In addition, the New Credit Agreement requires the Company to maintain (i) an Asset Coverage Ratio of not less than 2.00 to 1.00, measured as of the last day of each fiscal quarter, and (ii) EBITDA of not less than $15.0 million, measured on a rolling four-quarter basis as of the end of each fiscal quarter. As of September 30, 2026, management believes the Company was in compliance with all covenants.

Current report

Amounts outstanding under the Credit Facility bear interest at a rate per annum equal to Daily Simple SOFR plus a margin of 1.25%, or an effective interest rate of 5.15%, on September 30, 2026. Interest is payable monthly in arrears on the first business day of each month. In connection with the New Credit Agreement, the Company is required to pay a commitment fee equal to 0.30% per annum on the average daily unused portion of the Credit Facility and letter of credit fees at a rate equal to the then-effective applicable margin for advances under the New Credit Agreement multiplied by the aggregate amount of letters of credit outstanding. The New Credit Agreement contains customary events of default, including, among others, the failure to pay principal, interest or other amounts when due, breaches of covenants, certain bankruptcy or insolvency events, material judgment defaults and certain change of control events. Upon the occurrence and continuation of an event of default, the Lender may terminate its commitments under the Credit Facility and declare all outstanding obligations immediately due and payable.
Removed paragraphs (13)

Previous report

Gross margin as a percent of net sales for the quarter ended March 31, 2026, was 22.6%, compared to 22.2% for the prior year quarter, an increase of 40 basis points (“bps”). The 40-bps increase was primarily driven by favorable sales composition of higher margin products.

Previous report

Results of Operations for the nine months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025

Previous report

Net sales were $343.8 million for the nine months ended March 31, 2026, compared to net sales of $326.5 million in the prior-year nine-month period, an increase of 5.3%. The increase in sales of $17.3 million was driven by higher unit volume of sourced soft seating products and pricing from tariff surcharges, partially offset by lower unit volume in our made-to-order soft seating products and homestyles branded ready-to-assemble products.

Previous report

Gross margin as a percent of net sales for the nine months ended March 31, 2026, was 22.9%, compared to 21.6% for the prior-year nine-month period, an increase of 130 bps. The 130-bps increase was primarily driven by favorable sales composition of higher margin products, partially offset by the dilutive impact of tariffs.

Previous report

Selling, general and administrative expenses increased $3.1 million in the nine months ended March 31, 2026, compared to the prior-year nine-month period. SG&A as a percentage of sales was 15.3% in the nine months ended March 31, 2026, compared to the prior-year nine-month period of 15.2%. The 10-bps increase was mainly due to investments in growth initiatives.

Previous report

Income tax expense was $6.9 million, or an effective rate of 25.2%, during the nine months ended March 31, 2026, compared to income tax expense of $3.3 million in the prior-year nine-month period, or an effective tax rate of 25.6%. The effective tax rate for the nine months ended March 31, 2026, was primarily impacted by state taxes, the impact of foreign operations and nondeductible compensation, offset by credits for research and development.

Previous report

Net income was $20.4 million, or $3.63 per diluted share for the nine months ended March 31, 2026, compared to net income of $9.5 million, or $1.70 per diluted share in the prior-year nine-month period. During the nine-month period ended March 31, 2025, the Company recorded a right-of-use asset impairment on the manufacturing facility in Mexicali, Mexico. In addition the Company recorded pre-tax gains related to the sale of its Dublin, Georgia facility and an ancillary building, formerly part of its Huntingburg, IN distribution center.

Previous report

For the nine months ended March 31, 2025, net cash provided by operating activities was $21.4 million, primarily due to net income of $9.5 million, adjustments for non-cash items including a right-of-use asset impairment of $14.1 million, a pre-tax gain on sale of assets of $5.8 million, deferred income tax of $3.5 million, stock-based compensation of $3.0 million, and depreciation of $2.8 million, as well as changes in operating assets and liabilities including, a decrease in inventory of $9.4 million, and a decrease in trade receivables of $5.8 million, offset by an increase in other assets of $5.6 million, a decrease in accounts payable of $3.7 million, a decrease in accrued liabilities of $3.5 million, an increase in other current assets of $1.3 and a decrease in other long-term liabilities of $0.2 million.

Previous report

For the nine months ended March 31, 2025, net cash provided by investing activities was $6.0 million due to proceeds from the sales of property, plant and equipment of $7.5 million, and corporate owned life insurance proceeds of $1.2 million, offset by capital expenditures of $2.7 million.

Previous report

On September 8, 2021, the Company, as the borrower, entered into a credit agreement (the “Credit Agreement”) with Wells Fargo Bank, National Association (the “Lender”), and the other lenders thereto. The Credit Agreement has a five-year term and provided for up to an $85 million revolving line of credit. Subject to certain conditions, the Credit Agreement also provides for the issuance of letters of credit in an aggregate amount up to $5 million which, upon issuance, would be deemed advances under the revolving line of credit. Proceeds of borrowings were used to refinance all indebtedness owed to a prior lender and for working capital purposes. The Company’s obligations under the Credit Agreement are secured by substantially all its assets, excluding real property. The Credit Agreement contains customary representations, warranties, and covenants, including a financial covenant to maintain a fixed coverage ratio of not less than 1.00 to 1.00. In addition, the Loan Agreement places restrictions on the Company’s ability to incur additional indebtedness, to create liens or other encumbrances, to sell or otherwise dispose of assets, and to merge or consolidate with other entities. As of March 31, 2026, management believes the Company was in compliance with all covenants.

Previous report

On April 18, 2022, the Company entered into a first amendment to the Credit Agreement (“First Amendment to the Credit Agreement”), with the Lender, and the lenders thereto. The amendment to the Credit Agreement changed the definition of the term "Payment Conditions" and further defined default or event of default and the calculation of the Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio.

Previous report

Subject to certain conditions, borrowings under the Credit Agreement initially bore interest at LIBOR plus 1.25% or 1.50% per annum. On May 24, 2023, the Company entered into a second amendment to the Credit Agreement (“Second Amendment to the Credit Agreement”) with the Lender to transition the applicable interest rate from LIBOR to Secured Overnight Financing Rate (“SOFR”). Effective as of the date of the Second Amendment to the Credit Agreement, borrowings under the amended Credit Agreement bear interest at SOFR plus 1.36% to 1.61%, or an effective interest rate of 4.99%, on March 31, 2026.

Previous report

On June 3, 2025, the Company entered into a third amendment to its Credit Agreement ("Third Amendment to the Credit Agreement") with Wells Fargo Bank, NA. The amendment reduced the maximum revolving line of credit amount to $55 million and modified certain definitions in the Credit Agreement which include dollar figures derived from the maximum revolver amount. The reduction in the maximum revolving line of credit amount was initiated by the Company to better align with current and projected borrowing availability under the terms of the Credit Agreement.
Reworded paragraphs (13)

Previous wording

The following table has been prepared as an aid in understanding the Company’s results of operations on a comparative basis for the three and nine months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025. The amounts presented are percentages of the Company’s net sales.

Current wording

The following table has been prepared as an aid in understanding the Company’s results of operations on a comparative basis for the three months ended September 30, 2026 and 2025. The amounts presented are percentages of the Company’s net sales.

Previous wording

Net sales were $115.1 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2026, compared to net sales of $114.0 million in the prior year quarter, an increase of 1.0%. The increase was driven by higher pricing from tariff surcharges, offset by lower unit volume, particularly in our made-to-order, ready-to-assemble and case goods categories.

Current wording

Net sales were $114.0 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2026, compared to net sales of $110.4 million in the prior year quarter, an increase of 3.2%. The increase was driven by growth in soft seating products of $5.5 million offset by lower sales of homestyles ready-to-assemble product of $1.9 million. Sales of Flexsteel branded casegood products were relatively flat compared to the prior year period.

Previous wording

Sales order backlog, inclusive of estimated tariff surcharges, was $79.5 million as of the quarter ended March 31, 2026, an increase of 1.5% compared to $78.3 million in the prior year quarter.

Current wording

Sales order backlog was $77.7 million as of the quarter ended September 30, 2026, an increase of 8.2% compared to $71.8 million in the prior year quarter.

Previous wording

Selling, general and administrative (“SG&A”) expenses increased $0.7 million to $17.8 million in the quarter ended March 31, 2026, as compared to $17.1 million in the prior year quarter. As a percentage of net sales, SG&A was 15.5% in the quarter ended March 31, 2026 compared to 15.0% of net sales in the prior year quarter. The 50-bps increase was mainly due to investments in consumer insights, innovation, demand generation, and customer experience.

Current wording

Selling, general and administrative (“SG&A”) expenses increased $1.2 million to $18.2 million in the quarter ended September 30, 2026, as compared to $17.0 million in the prior year quarter. As a percentage of net sales, SG&A was 16.0% in the quarter ended September 30, 2026 compared to 15.4% of net sales in the prior year quarter. The 60-bps increase was mainly due to investments in demand generation and consumer insights.

Previous wording

Income tax expense was $2.1 million, or an effective rate of 24.9% for the quarter ended March 31, 2026, compared to income tax benefit of ($1.2) million, or an effective rate of 24.5% for the quarter ended March 31, 2025. For the quarter ended March 31, 2026, the effective tax rate differs from the statutory tax rate of 21% primarily due to state taxes, the impact of foreign operations, and non-deductible compensation offset by credits for research and development.

Current wording

Income tax expense was $1.5 million, or an effective rate of 21.8% for the quarter ended September 30, 2026, compared to income tax expense of $2.1 million, or an effective rate of 21.9% for the quarter ended September 30, 2025. For the quarter ended September 30, 2026, the effective tax rate differs from the statutory tax rate of 21% due to state taxes, section 162(m) limitation, stock compensation, and the R&D credit.

Previous wording

Net income was $6.4 million, or $1.14 per diluted share for the quarter ended March 31, 2026, compared to net loss of ($3.7) million, or $(0.71) per diluted share in the prior year quarter. During the quarter ended March 31, 2025, the Company recorded a right-of-use asset impairment on the manufacturing facility in Mexicali, Mexico.

Current wording

Net income was $5.4 million, or $1.24 per diluted share for the quarter ended September 30, 2026, compared to net income of $7.3 million, or $1.31 per diluted share in the prior year quarter.

Previous wording

Working capital (current assets less current liabilities) on March 31, 2026, was $142.2 million compared to $110.4 million on June 30, 2025. The $31.8 million increase in working capital was primarily due to an increase in cash of $17.3 million, other current assets of $13.2 million, an increase in trade receivables of $6.2 million, and a decrease in accounts payable of $1.7 million, a decrease in other current liabilities of $1.6 million, a decrease in other current liabilities of $0.8 million partially offset by a decrease in inventories of $8.6 million and an increase in operating lease of $0.4. Refer to discussion of working capital changes below, under Net cash provided by operating activities. Capital expenditures were $3.5 million during the nine months ended March 31, 2026.

Current wording

Working capital (current assets less current liabilities) on September 30, 2026, was $80.5 million compared to $82.7 million on June 30, 2026. The $2.2 million decrease in working capital was primarily due to a decrease in cash of $12.3 million and trade receivables of $1.1 million, partially offset by an increase in inventories of $2.2 million and other current assets of $1.3 million. Changes in current liabilities of $7.8 million related primarily to payroll related expenses of $7.5 million. Refer to discussion of working capital changes below, under Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities. Capital expenditures were $1.0 million during the three months ended September 30, 2026.

Previous wording

For the nine months ended March 31, 2026, net cash provided by operating activities was $27.2 million, primarily due to net income of $20.4 million, a decrease in inventories of $8.6 million and adjustments for non-cash items including stock-based compensation of $3.4 million, deferred income taxes $3.3 million, depreciation of $2.8 million, provision for credit losses of $0.3 million, partially offset by an increase in trade receivables of $6.5 million, a decrease in accrued liabilities of $3.7 million, a decrease in accounts payable of $1.3 million and an increase in other current assets of $0.1 million.

Current wording

For the three months ended September 30, 2025, net cash provided by operating activities was $4.1 million, primarily due to net income of $7.3 million, adjustments for non-cash items including deferred income tax expense of $3.4 million, non-cash lease expense of $1.2 million, stock-based compensation of $1.1 million and depreciation of $0.8 million, as well as changes in operating assets and liabilities including an increase in accounts payable of $3.3 million, and a decrease in inventory of $2.2 million, offset by a decrease in accrued liabilities of $8.2 million, and a decrease in other current assets of $6.6 million.

Previous wording

For the nine months ended March 31, 2026, net cash used in investing activities was $3.5 million due to capital expenditures.

Current wording

For the three months ended September 30, 2025, net cash used in investing activities was $1.4 million due to capital expenditures.

Previous wording

For the nine months ended March 31, 2026, net cash used in financing activities was $6.4 million, primarily due to dividends paid of $3.3 million, shares withheld for tax payments on vested shares and options exercised of $2.0 million and treasury stock purchases of $1.1 million.

Current wording

For the three months ended September 30, 2026, net cash used in financing activities was $9.9 million, primarily due to shares withheld for tax payments on vested shares and options exercised of $6.5 million, treasury stock purchases of $2.2 million and dividends paid of $1.1 million.

Previous wording

For the nine months ended March 31, 2025, net cash used in financing activities was $9.5 million, due to payments on the line of credit of $207.3 million, dividends paid of $2.7 million, and shares withheld for tax payments on vested shares and options exercised of $2.1 million, partially offset by proceeds from the line of credit of $202.3 million and proceeds from issuance of common stock of $0.1 million.

Current wording

For the three months ended September 30, 2025, net cash used in financing activities was $4.2 million, primarily due to shares withheld for tax payments on vested shares and options exercised of $1.9 million, dividends paid of $1.1 million and treasury stock purchases of $1.1 million.

Previous wording

As of March 31, 2026, there were no outstanding borrowings under the Credit Agreement, exclusive of fees and letters of credit.

Current wording

As of September 30, 2026, there were no outstanding borrowings under the New Credit Agreement, exclusive of fees and letters of credit.
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Current report — wording carried from elsewhere

Net cash (used in) investing activities
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Previous report — wording carried elsewhere

Net cash provided by operating activities