Ethan Allen Interiors Inc. reported that net sales for the third quarter ended March 31, 2012 increased by 8.0% to 175.9 million and excluding special items, diluted earnings per share increased to $0.14 compared to $0.07 in the previous year quarter.
Farooq Kathwari, Chairman and CEO commented, "During our third quarter ended March 31st with an 8% increase in sales, our adjusted net income per share doubled reflecting continued operating leverage from our vertically integrated structure. Our dividend was increased to $0.09, an increase of 29%.
“Our Retail division's written (booked) orders during the quarter increased 11% including comparable design center growth of 8%. Our written (booked) orders for our Retail Division were $30 million greater than our shipments during the quarter."
Mr. Kathwari further stated, "The recession has further accelerated our focus on major initiatives in all areas of our enterprise including a 60% change in our product offerings in less than one year. In addition, we continue to invest in acquiring talented interior design associates and management in our Retail division.
“While increasing our expenses, this investment provides an opportunity to grow our sales by enhancing our competitive advantage of providing complimentary interior design services."
Net sales for the quarter ended March 31, 2012 increased 8.0% over the prior year to $175.9 million. The Company's Retail division net sales increased 12.3% to $131.4 million including comparable design center net sales growth of 9.4%. Net income for the quarter ended March 31, 2012 was $27.5 million or $0.94 per diluted share compared with the prior year of $3.5 million or $0.12 per diluted share.
During the quarter the Company reversed deferred tax asset valuation allowances and certain other tax reserves resulting in $23.9 million in non-cash tax benefits in the quarter. Excluding these benefits and other special items in both periods, net income for the quarter ended March 31, 2012 was $4.0 million or $0.14 per diluted share compared with $2.0 million or $0.07 per diluted share in the prior year period.
Net sales for the nine months ended March 31, 2012 increased 8.6% over the prior year to $544.1 million. The Company's Retail division net sales increased 12.6% to $415.7 million including comparable design center net sales growth of 10.2%. Written orders booked during the nine month period by the Retail division were 11.5% greater than the prior year quarter including comparable design center order growth of 8.7%.
Net income for the nine months ended March 31, 2012 was $42.4 million or $1.46 per diluted share compared with the prior year of $22.1 million or $0.76 per diluted share. Excluding the non-cash tax benefits and other special items in both periods, net income for the nine months ended March 31, 2012 was $19.7 million or $0.68 per diluted share compared with $10.8 million or $0.37 per diluted share in the prior year period.
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