FORM 10-Q
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
QUARTERLY REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15 (d) OF
THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended August 2, 2003
Commission File number 0-6506
NOBILITY HOMES, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Florida 59-1166102
(State or other jurisdiction (I.R.S. Employer
of incorporation or Identification No.)
organization)
3741 S.W. 7th Street
Ocala, Florida 34474
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(352) 732-5157
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports
required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the
registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such
filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes X ; No _____.
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an accelerated filer (as
defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes _____; No X .
The number of shares of the registrant's common stock, par value $0.10,
outstanding as of September 16, 2003 was 3,987,513.
NOBILITY HOMES, INC.
INDEX
Page
Number
PART I.
Financial Information
Item 1.
Financial Statements (Unaudited)
Consolidated Balance Sheets as of August 2, 2003 and
November 2, 2002 3
Consolidated Statements of Income for the three and
nine months ended August 2, 2003 and August 3, 2002 4
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the
three and nine months ended August 2, 2003 and August 3, 2002 5
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the nine months
ended August 2, 2003 and August 3, 2002 6
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 7
Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Results of
Operations and Financial Condition 12
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk 15
Item 4. Controls and Procedures 15
PART II. Other Information
Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K 16
Signatures 16
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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
NOBILITY HOMES, INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
August 2, 2003 November 2, 2002
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SSETS (Unaudited)
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Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 9,507,366 $ 12,481,711
Marketable securities 3,696,128 -
Accounts receivable - trade 1,722,744 1,074,481
Inventories 7,466,789 6,589,076
Deferred income taxes 549,322 608,700
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 608,872 368,129
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Total current assets 23,551,221 21,122,097
Property, plant and equipment, net 3,136,660 2,948,096
Investment in joint venture - Majestic 21 1,178,778 1,020,056
Deferred income taxes - noncurrent 22,700 22,700
Other assets 2,428,425 2,383,425
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Total assets $ 30,317,784 $ 27,496,374
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LIABILITIES & STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable $ 914,916 $ 1,178,395
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities 3,124,975 1,834,965
Accrued compensation 363,968 704,122
Income taxes payable 345,101 -
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Total current liabilities 4,748,960 3,717,482
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Commitments and contingencies liabilities
Stockholders' equity:
Preferred stock, $.10 par value, 500,000
shares authorized, none issued - -
Common stock, $.10 par value, 10,000,000
shares authorized; 5,364,907 shares issued 536,491 536,491
Additional paid in capital 8,629,144 8,629,144
Retained earnings 24,333,424 22,421,883
Accumulated other comprehensive income 138,549 -
Less treasury stock at cost, 1,377,394 and
1,347,694 shares, respectively, in 2003 and 2002 (8,068,784) (7,808,626)
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Total stockholders' equity 25,568,824 23,778,892
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Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $ 30,317,784 $ 27,496,374
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements
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NOBILITY HOMES, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
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August 2, August 3, August 2, August 3,
2003 2002 2003 2002
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Net sales $ 9,441,504 $ 8,335,919 $ 26,278,681 $ 25,525,801
Net sales - related parties 23,675 - 23,675 44,325
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Total net sales 9,465,179 8,335,919 26,302,356 25,570,126
Cost of goods sold (7,167,499) (6,092,161) (19,553,721) (18,861,419)
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Gross profit 2,297,680 2,243,758 6,748,635 6,708,707
Selling, general and administrative expenses (1,489,516) (1,393,557) (4,206,113) (4,135,196)
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Operating income 808,164 850,201 2,542,522 2,573,511
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Other income:
Interest income 49,276 50,222 132,811 151,145
Undistributed earnings in joint venture -
Majestic 21 48,160 47,421 158,723 191,927
Gain on recovery of TLT, Inc. note receivable - 100,000 - 200,000
Miscellaneous 52,130 63,971 69,485 75,000
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149,566 261,614 361,019 618,072
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Income before provision for income taxes 957,730 1,111,815 2,903,541 3,191,583
Provision for income taxes (324,000) (383,000) (992,000) (1,099,000)
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Net income $ 633,730 $ 728,815 $ 1,911,541 $ 2,092,583
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Weighted average shares outstanding
Basic 3,987,513 4,120,651 3,999,311 4,125,766
Diluted 4,015,417 4,145,308 4,020,333 4,149,601
Earnings per share
Basic $ .16 $ .18 $ .48 $ .51
Diluted $ .16 $ .18 $ .48 $ .50
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements
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NOBILITY HOMES, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
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August 2, August 3, August 2, August 3,
2003 2002 2003 2002
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Net income $ 633,730 $ 728,815 $ 1,911,541 $ 2,092,583
Fair value adjustment for marketable securities 11,460 - 138,549 -
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Comprehensive income $ 645,190 $ 728,815 $ 2,050,090 $ 2,092,583
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NOBILITY HOMES, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)
Nine Months Ended
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August 2, August 3,
2003 2002
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Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income $ 1,911,541 $ 2,092,583
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash
provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization 148,518 153,375
Deferred income taxes 59,378 -
Undistributed earnings in joint venture - Majestic 21 (158,722) (191,927)
Increase in cash surrender value of life insurance (45,000) (45,000)
Gain on recovery of TLT, Inc. note receivable - (200,000)
Decrease (increase) in:
Accounts receivable - trade (648,263) (772,068)
Inventories (877,713) (59,404)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets (240,743) (210,058)
(Decrease) increase in:
Accounts payable (263,479) (199,766)
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities 1,290,010 326,174
Accrued compensation (340,154) (96,352)
Income taxes payable 345,101 (186,328)
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Net cash provided by operating activities 1,180,474 611,229
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Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchase of property, plant and equipment (337,082) (502,413)
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Net cash used in investing activities (337,082) (502,413)
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Cash flows from financing activities:
Purchase of marketable securities (3,557,579) -
Purchase of treasury stock (260,158) (619,967)
Collection of TLT, Inc. note receivable - 200,000
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Net cash used in financing activities (3,817,737) (419,967)
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Decrease in cash and cash equivalents (2,974,345) (311,151)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year 12,481,711 11,005,012
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Cash and cash equivalents at end of quarter $ 9,507,366 $ 10,693,861
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Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
Interest paid $ - $ -
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Income taxes paid $ 620,000 $ 1,596,000
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NOBILITY HOMES, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)
1. Basis of Presentation
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The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements for the three
and nine months ended August 2, 2003 and August 3, 2002 have been prepared
in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United
States of America for interim financial information and pursuant to the
rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission for Form
10-Q. Accordingly, they do not include all the information and footnotes
required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States
of America for complete financial statements.
The unaudited financial information included in this report includes all
adjustments which are, in the opinion of management, necessary to reflect a
fair statement of the results for the interim periods. The operations for
the three and nine months ended August 2, 2003 are not necessarily
indicative of the results of the full fiscal year.
The condensed consolidated financial statements included in this report
should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and notes
thereto included in the Registrant's November 2, 2002 Annual Report on Form
10-K
2. Inventories
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Inventories are carried at the lower of cost or market. Cost of finished
home inventories is determined on the specific identification method. Other
inventory costs are determined on a first-in, first-out basis. Inventories
at August 2, 2003 and November 2, 2002 are summarized as follows:
August 2, November 2,
2003 2002
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(Unaudited)
Raw materials $ 572,171 $ 555,231
Work-in-process 113,214 113,375
Finished homes 6,309,511 5,525,607
Pre-owned manufactured homes 369,466 320,564
Model home furniture and other 102,427 74,299
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$ 7,466,789 $ 6,589,076
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3. Accounting for Stock Based Compensation
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At August 2, 2003, the Company had a stock incentive plan (the "Plan"),
which authorizes the issuance of options to purchase common stock. The
Company has adopted the disclosure-only provisions of FAS 123, Accounting
for Stock-Based Compensation, as amended by FAS 148, Accounting for Stock
Based Compensation-Transition and Disclosure, an amendment of FASB
Statement No. 123, but accounts for the plan under the recognition and
measurements principle of Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 25 and
related interpretations. No stock-based employee compensation cost is
reflected in net income, as all options granted under those plans had an
exercise price equal to the market value of the underlying common stock on
the date of grant. If the Company had elected to recognize compensation
expense for stock options based on the fair value at grant date, consistent
with the method prescribed by FAS 123, net income and earnings per share
would have been reduced to the pro forma amounts as follows:
Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
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August 2, August 3 August 2 August 3,
2003 2002 2003 2002
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Net Income, as reported $ 633,730 $ 728,815 $ 1,911,541 $ 2,092,583
Deduct: Total stock-based
employee compensation
determined under fair value
based method for all awards, net
of related tax effects (3,837) (6,885) (10,207) (20,655)
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Pro forma net income $ 629,893 $ 721,930 $ 1,901,334 $ 2,071,928
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Earnings per share
Basic - as reported $ 0.16 $ 0.18 $ 0.48 $ 0.51
Basic - pro forma $ 0.16 $ 0.18 $ 0.47 $ 0.50
Earnings per share
Diluted - as reported $ 0.16 $ 0.18 $ 0.48 $ 0.50
Diluted - pro forma $ 0.16 $ 0.17 $ 0.47 $ 0.50
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NOBILITY HOMES, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)
4. Earnings Per Share
Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
August 2, August 3, August 2, August 3,
2003 2002 2003 2002
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Net income $ 633,730 $ 728,815 $ 1,911,541 $ 2,092,583
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Weighted average shares outstanding:
Basic 3,987,513 4,120,651 3,999,311 4,125,766
Add: common stock equivalents 27,904 24,657 21,022 23,835
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Diluted 4,015,417 4,145,308 4,020,333 4,149,601
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Earnings per share:
Basic $ 0.16 $ 0.18 $ 0.48 $ 0.51
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Diluted $ 0.16 $ 0.18 $ 0.48 $ 0.50
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5. Affiliated Entities
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The amounts previously paid by TLT, Inc. to the Company have been recorded
as a gain on recovery of the fully reserved TLT, Inc. note receivable in
the consolidated financial statements. The balance of the fully reserved
advances at August 2, 2003 was approximately $232,000.
6. Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
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The Company applies judgment and estimates, which may have a material
effect in the eventual outcome of assets, liabilities, revenues and
expenses, accounts receivable, inventory and goodwill. The following
explains the basis and the procedure for each asset account where judgment
and material estimates are applied.
Revenue Recognition
The Company recognizes revenue for the majority of retail sales upon the
occurrence of the following:
o its receipt of a down payment,
o completion of the home,
o title having passed to the retail home buyer,
o funds having been deposited into the Company's account,
o the home having been delivered and set up at the retail home
buyer's site, and
o completion of any other significant obligations.
The Company recognizes sales to independent dealers upon receiving
wholesale floor plan financing or establishing retail credit approval for
terms, shipping of the home, and transferring title and risk of loss to the
independent dealer.
Goodwill
Between 1995 and 1998 the Company acquired retail sales centers using the
purchase method of accounting. As a result, goodwill is reflected on the
consolidated balance sheets. A valuation based on the cash flow method was
performed and it was determined that the value of the goodwill and the net
assets in the accounts exceeded the estimated cash flow valuation. There is
no assurance that the value of the acquired sales centers will not decrease
in the future due to changing business conditions.
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NOBILITY HOMES, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)
Vendor Rebates
The Company receives volume rebates from its vendors based upon reaching a
certain level of purchased materials during a specified period of time.
Volume rebates are estimated based upon annual purchases, and are adjusted
quarterly if the accrued volume rebate is applicable.
Dealer Volume Rebates
The Company pays a volume rebate to independent dealers based upon the
dollar volume of homes purchased and paid for by the dealer in excess of a
certain specific dollar amount during a specific time period. Dealer volume
rebates are accrued when sales are recognized.
Comprehensive Income
Comprehensive income includes net income and the fair value adjustments for
marketable securities that are classified as available-for-sale. Total
comprehensive income for the quarter ended August 2, 2003 was approximately
$645,000, which included the unrealized gains from the fair value
adjustments on marketable securities of approximately $16,000, net of tax
of approximately $5,000. Total comprehensive income for the first nine
months of 2003 was approximately $2,050,000, which included the unrealized
gains from the fair value adjustments on marketable securities of
approximately $198,000, net of tax of approximately $59,000.
Short Term Investments
The Company's short-term investments, consisting primarily of high-grade
debt securities, are classified as held-to-maturity because the Company has
the positive intent and ability to hold the securities to maturity.
Held-to-maturity securities are stated at amortized cost, adjusted for
amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts to maturity, which
approximates fair value at August 2, 2003. The Company also owns
investments that are considered to be available-for-sale. The Company
records any adjustments to the fair market value of these
available-for-sale securities to other comprehensive income. At August 2,
2003, all held-to-maturity and available-for-sale securities were
classified as current assets.
7. Recent Accounting Pronouncements
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FASB Statement No. 142 (FAS 142)
In June 2001, the FASB issued Statement No. 142 (FAS 142), "Goodwill and
Other Intangible Assets". FAS 142 primarily addresses the accounting for
goodwill and intangible assets subsequent to their acquisition (i.e., the
post-acquisition accounting) and supercedes APB 17, Intangible Assets.
Under FAS 142, goodwill and indefinite lived intangible assets will no
longer be amortized and will be tested for impairment at least annually at
a reporting unit level. Additionally, the amortization period of intangible
assets with finite lives is no longer limited to forty years. The Company
implemented FAS 142, effective November 3, 2002, the beginning of its
fiscal year. In connection with the adoption of FAS 142, the Company
completed the transitional impairment testing of goodwill during the nine
months ended August 2, 2003. The transitional impairment testing resulted
in no initial goodwill impairment charge for the nine-month period ended
August 2, 2003.
FASB Statement No. 144 (FAS 144)
In August 2001, the FASB issued Statement No. 144 (FAS 144), "Accounting
for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets". FAS 144 supersedes
FAS 121 and applies to all long-lived assets (including discontinued
operations) and consequently amends Accounting Principles Board opinion No.
30 (APB 30), Reporting Results of Operations Reporting the Effects of
Disposal of a Segment of a Business. FAS 144 requires that long-lived
assets that are to be disposed of by sale be measured at the lower of book
value or fair value less cost to sell. The Company implemented FAS 144,
effective November 3, 2002, the beginning of its fiscal year. The adoption
of FAS 144 had no material impact on the Company's reported results of
operations, financial position or cash flows.
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NOBILITY HOMES, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)
FASB Interpretation No. 45 (FIN 45)
In November 2002, the FASB issued Interpretation No. 45 ("FIN 45"),
Guarantor's Accounting and Disclosure Requirements for Guarantees,
Including Indirect of Indebtedness of Others." FIN 45 requires that upon
the issuance of a guarantee, the guarantor must recognize the liability for
the fair value of the obligation it assumes under the guarantee. FIN 45
provides that initial recognition and measurement should be applied on a
prospective basis to guarantees issued or modified after December 31, 2002,
irrespective of the guarantor's fiscal year end. The disclosure
requirements are effective for financial statements of both interim and
annual periods that end after December 15, 2002. The Company did not
guarantee the indebtedness of others during the nine months ended August 2,
2003. Adoption of FIN 45 has not had an affect on the Company's financial
statements.
FASB Statement No 148 (FAS 148)
In December 2002, the FASB issued Statement No. 148 (FAS 148), "Accounting
for Stock-Based Compensation-Transition and Disclosure". FAS 148 amends FAS
123, "Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation", to provide alternative
methods of transition for a voluntary change to the fair value based method
of accounting for stock-based employee compensation. In addition, this
Statement amends the disclosure requirements of FAS 123 to require
prominent disclosures in both annual and interim financial statements about
the method of accounting for stock-based employee compensation and the
effect of the method used on reported results. The Company implemented FAS
148, effective November 3, 2002, the beginning of its fiscal year.
FASB Interpretation No. 46 (FIN 46)
In January 2003, the FASB issued FASB Interpretation 46 ("FIN 46"),
"Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities." This interpretation of
Accounting Research Bulletin 51, "Consolidated Financial Statements,"
addresses consolidation by business enterprises of variable interest
entities which possess certain characteristics. The interpretation requires
that if a business enterprise has a controlling financial interest in a
variable interest entity, the assets, liabilities, and results of the
activities of the variable interest entity must be included in the
consolidated financial statements with those of the business enterprise.
This interpretation applies immediately to variable interest entities
created after January 31, 2003 and to variable interest entities in which
an enterprise obtains an interest after that date. There were no variable
interest entities created or in which the Company obtained an interest in
the nine months ended August 2, 2003. The Company is in the process of
determining the impact, if any, of adopting the provision of FIN 46.
FASB Statement No. 149 (FAS 149)
In April 2003, the FASB issued Statement No. 149 (FAS 149), "Amendment of
Statement 133 on Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities". FAS 149
amends and clarifies financial accounting and reporting for derivative
instruments, including certain derivative instruments embedded in other
contracts (collectively referred to as derivatives) and for hedging
activities under FASB Statement No. 133, "Accounting for Derivative
Instruments and Hedging Activities". This Statement is effective for
contracts entered into or modified after June 30, 2003 and for hedging
relationships designated after June 30, 2003. The Company did not have any
derivative instruments or hedging activities during the nine months ended
August 2, 2003. Adoption of FAS 149 is not expected to materially affect
the Company's financial statements.
FASB Statement No. 150 (FAS 150)
In May 2003, the FASB issued Statement No. 150 (FAS 150), "Accounting for
Certain Financial Instruments with Characteristics of both Liabilities and
Equity". FAS 150 establishes standards for how an issuer classifies and
measures in its statement of financial position certain financial
instruments with characteristics of both liabilities and equity. It
requires that an issuer classify a financial instrument that is within its
scope as a liability (or an asset in some circumstances) because that
financial instrument embodies an obligation of the issuer. This Statement
is effective for financial instruments entered into or modified after May
31, 2003, and otherwise is effective at the beginning of the first interim
period beginning after June 15, 2003. Adoption of FAS 150 is not expected
to materially affect the Company's financial statements.
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NOBILITY HOMES, INC.
MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF RESULTS OF
OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION
Results of Operations
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The three and nine month period ended August 2, 2003 compared to the three and
nine month period ended August 3, 2002 are as follows. The sales for the third
quarter of fiscal 2003 increased approximately 13.55% to $9,465,179 from
$8,335,919 for the third quarter 2002. Sales for the first nine months of 2003
increased approximately 2.86% to $26,302,356 compared to $25,570,126 for the
first nine months of 2002. The increase in sales was a result of approximately
$800,000 more sales by Prestige, our company-owned retail sales centers, and
approximately $300,000 more sales to our outside independent dealers.
Gross profit as a percentage of net sales was 24.28% in third quarter 2003
compared to 26.92% in third quarter 2002 and was 25.66% for the first nine
months of 2003 compared to 26.24% for the same period last year. The decrease in
gross profit as a percentage of net sales was primarily due to slightly higher
material costs, primarily in lumber and oriented strand board (OSB), used in
manufacturing.
Selling, general and administrative expenses as a percent of net sales were
15.74% in third quarter 2003 compared to 16.72% in third quarter 2002 and was
15.99% for the first nine months of 2003 compared to 16.17% for the first nine
months of 2002. The decrease in selling, general and administrative as a
percentage of net sales was primarily due to the fixed costs associated with the
increased sales volume.
The Company earned $49,276 for the third quarter of 2003 for interest on cash
equivalents and marketable securities as compared to $50,222 for the same
quarter last year. During the first nine months of 2003 the Company earned
$132,811 compared to $151,145 in the first nine months of 2002. The decrease in
interest income was a result of lower interest rates.
Majestic 21 is a financing joint venture accounted for under the equity method
of accounting. The Company earned from Majestic 21 $48,160 in third quarter 2003
compared to $47,421 in third quarter 2002. The slight increase in income was
primarily due to a lower cost of funds. Majestic 21 earned $158,723 for the
first nine months of 2003 as compared to $191,927 first nine months of 2002. The
decrease in income for the nine month period was primarily due to a larger
provision for loan losses in first quarter 2003. Income reported for Majestic 21
results from the Company's 50% share of the equity in the earnings of this joint
venture. Income for the joint venture fluctuates due to loan origination volume,
foreclosure/repossession frequency and the severity of loss on the re-sale of
the foreclosed units. The Company believes that its historical loss experience
has been favorably affected by its ability to resell foreclosed/repossessed
units through its network of retail sales centers.
The Company had received a $100,000 payment during third quarter 2002 and for
the first nine months 2002 had received $200,000 in payments on a fully reserved
note receivable from TLT, Inc. No such payments have been received during fiscal
2003.
As a result of the factors discussed above, earnings for second quarter 2003
were $633,730 or $.16 per basic and diluted share compared to $728,815 or $.18
per basic and diluted share for third quarter 2002. For the first nine months of
2003 the earnings were $1,911,541 or $.48 per basic and diluted share as
compared to $2,092,583 or $.51 per basic and $.50 per diluted share for the
first nine months of 2002.
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NOBILITY HOMES, INC.
MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF RESULTS OF
OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION
Liquidity and Capital Resources
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Cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities were $13,203,494 at August 2,
2003 compared to $12,481,711 at November 2, 2002. Working capital was
$18,802,261 at August 2, 2003 compared to $17,404,615 at November 2, 2002.
Nobility owns the entire inventory for the Prestige retail sales centers and
does not incur any third party floor plan financing expenses. The inventories
were $7,466,789 at August 2, 2003, compared to $6,589,076 at November 2, 2002,
primarily due to retail sales centers model home inventory being increased and
more retail sale of homes in various stages of completion prior to final
funding.
Nobility repurchased in the open market a total of 29,700 shares of it's common
stock for $260,158 during the first nine months of 2003.
Nobility maintains a revolving credit agreement with a major bank providing for
borrowings of up to $2,500,000 with an option to increase the line to
$4,000,000. At August 2, 2003 and November 2, 2002, there were no amounts
outstanding under this revolving credit agreement.
Consistent with normal practice, Nobility's operations are not expected to
require significant capital expenditures during fiscal 2003. Working capital
requirements for the home inventory for existing and any new retail sales
centers will be met with internal sources.
Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
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The Company applies judgment and estimates, which may have a material effect in
the eventual outcome of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses, accounts
receivable, inventory and goodwill. The following explains the basis and the
procedure for each asset account where judgment and estimates are applied.
Revenue Recognition
The Company recognizes revenue for the majority of retail sales upon the
occurrence of the following: o its receipt of a down payment, o completion of
the home, o title having passed to the retail home buyer, o funds having been
deposited into the Company's account, o the home having been delivered and set
up at the retail home buyer's site, and o completion of any other significant
obligations.
The Company recognizes sales to independent dealers upon receiving wholesale
floor plan financing or establishing retail credit approval for terms, shipping
of the home, and transferring title and risk of loss to the independent dealer.
Goodwill
Between 1995 and 1998 the Company acquired retail sales centers using the
purchase method of accounting. As a result, goodwill is reflected on the
consolidated balance sheets. A valuation based on the cash flow method was
performed and it was determined that the value of the goodwill and the net
assets in the accounts exceeded the estimated cash flow valuation. There is no
assurance that the value of the acquired sales centers will not decrease in the
future due to changing business conditions.
Vendor Rebates
The Company receives volume rebates from its vendors based upon reaching a
certain level of purchased materials during a specified period of time. Volume
rebates are estimated based upon annual purchases, and are adjusted quarterly if
the accrued volume rebate is applicable.
Dealer Volume Rebates
The Company pays a volume rebate to independent dealers based upon the dollar
volume of homes purchased and paid for by the dealer in excess of a certain
specific dollar amount during a specific time period. Dealer volume rebates are
accrued when sales are recognized.
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Comprehensive Income
Comprehensive income includes net income and the fair value adjustments for
marketable securities that are classified as available-for-sale. Total
comprehensive income for the quarter ended August 2, 2003 was approximately
$645,000, which included the unrealized gains from the fair value adjustments on
marketable securities of approximately $16,000, net of tax of approximately
$5,000. Total comprehensive income for the first nine months of 2003 was
approximately $2,050,000, which included the unrealized gains from the fair
value adjustments on marketable securities of approximately $198,000, net of tax
of approximately $59,000.
Short Term Investments
The Company's short term investments, consisting primarily of high grade debt
securities, are classified as held-to-maturity because the Company has the
positive intent and ability to hold the securities to maturity. Held-to-maturity
securities are stated at amortized cost, adjusted for amortization of premiums
and accretion of discounts to maturity, which approximates fair value at August
2, 2003. The Company also owns investments that are considered to be
available-for-sale. The Company records any adjustments to the fair market value
of these available-for-sale securities to other comprehensive income. At August
2, 2003, all held-to-maturity and available-for-sale securities were classified
as current assets.
Forward-Looking Statements
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Certain statements in this report are forward-looking statements within the
meaning of the federal securities laws. Although Nobility believes that the
expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are based on
reasonable assumptions, there are risks and uncertainties that may cause actual
results to differ materially from expectations. These risks and uncertainties
include, but are not limited to, competitive pricing pressures at both the
wholesale and retail levels, continued excess retail inventory, increase in
repossessions, changes in market demand, increased material cost, changes in
interest rates, availability of financing for retail and wholesale purchasers,
realization of deferred tax assets, consumer confidence, adverse weather
conditions that reduce sales at retail centers, the risk of manufacturing plant
shutdowns due to storms or other factors, and the impact of marketing and
cost-management programs.
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NOBILITY HOMES, INC.
MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF RESULTS OF
OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk
We do not engage in investing in or trading market risk sensitive
instruments. We also do not purchase, for investing, hedging, or for
purposes "other than trading", instruments that are likely to expose us to
market risk, whether interest rate, foreign currency exchange, commodity
price or equity price risk. We have not entered into any forward or futures
contracts, purchased any options or entered into any interest rate swaps.
We do not currently have any indebtedness as of August 2, 2003. If we were
to borrow from our revolving line of credit facility, we would be exposed
to changes in interest rates. Under our current policies, we do not use
interest rate derivative instruments to manage exposure to interest rate
changes.
Item 4. Controls and Procedures
a. Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures. The Company's Chief
Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have evaluated the
effectiveness of the Company's disclosure controls and procedures (as
such term is defined in Rules 13a - 14(c) and 15d-14(c) under the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act") as of
August 2, 2003 (the "Evaluation Date"). Based on such evaluation, such
officers have concluded that, as of the Evaluation Date, the Company's
disclosure controls and procedures are effective in alerting them on a
timely basis to material information relating to the Company (including
its consolidated subsidiaries) required to be included in the Company's
reports filed or submitted under the Exchange Act.
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Part II. OTHER INFORMATION
There were no reportable events for Item 1 through 5
Item 6. Exhibits and Reports of Form 8-K
(a) Exhibits
32.1 Written Statement of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C.
ss.1350
32.2 Written Statement of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C.
ss.1350
(b) The following reports on Form 8-K were filed or furnished as follows:
(1) Report on Form 8-K dated and furnished June 10, 2003. - Disclosed
the issuance of a Press Release relating to the Company's earnings
for the quarter for the quarter ending May 3, 2003.
(2) Report on Form 8-K dated and filed July 22, 2003 as amended on
July 31, 2003. - Disclosed the dismissal of auditors,
PricewaterhouseCoopers, and the appointment of Tedder, James,
Worden & Associates, P.A. as the Company's new independent
auditors effective July 15, 2003.
Signatures
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
NOBILITY HOMES, INC.
DATE: September 16, 2003 By: /s/ Terry E. Trexler
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Terry E. Trexler, Chairman,
President and Chief Executive Officer
DATE: September 16, 2003 By: /s/ Thomas W. Trexler
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Thomas W. Trexler, Executive Vice
President, and Chief Executive Officer
DATE: September 16, 2003 By: /s/ Lynn J. Cramer, Jr.
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Lynn J. Cramer, Jr., Treasurer
and Principal Accounting Officer
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