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EXHIBIT 99.1
 
Havertys Reports Earnings for Second Quarter 2015


ATLANTA, GEORGIA, July 29, 2015 -- HAVERTYS (NYSE: HVT and HVT.A) reports earnings per share of $0.21 for the second quarter and $0.48 for the first half of 2015 which are the same earnings per share results as the comparable periods in 2014.

Clarence H. Smith, chairman, president and chief executive officer, said, "We are encouraged by the improvements in the macro environment in both housing and wages, key drivers of our business. We have strengthened our brand in existing markets and have expanded into new communities. Our team is executing plans to ensure we have the best value and quality product of any furniture retailer. We are having consistent success in our custom upholstery business which has increased by double-digits for eight of the last ten quarters. Our free in-home designers' consultations are generating business in the near term and establishing relationships for future sales. As we further separate ourselves from the promotional furniture stores, we believe the on trend customer will continue to identify Havertys as their preferred store."


Financial Highlights

Second Quarter 2015 Compared to Second Quarter 2014

·
As previously announced, net sales increased 7.2% to $187.7 million.  Comparable store sales were up 4.8%.
 
·
Total written sales were up 5.0% and written comparable store sales were up 2.4%.
 
·
Average written ticket was up 3.3% and sales of custom upholstery increased 10.2%.
 
·
Gross profit margins were 53.4% versus 53.8% of sales, slightly better than our expectations.
 
·
SG&A costs as a percent of sales rose slightly to 49.4% compared to 49.3%. Total SG&A dollars increased $6.5 million largely due to increases in selling costs of $3.0 million, occupancy expense of $1.1 million, administrative costs of $1.1 million, and $0.6 million in advertising. We have the overhead in place for four additional stores versus last year and have increased our in-home design staff.
 
·
Other income includes $0.8 million from the settlement of credit card antitrust litigation.
 
·
We purchased 92,577 shares of common stock at an average price of $20.98.


Six Months ended June 30, 2015 Compared to Same Period of 2014

·
Net sales increased 6.2% to $379.1 million. Comparable store sales were up 4.3%.
 
·
Average ticket was up 4.1% and custom upholstery orders increased 10.7%.
 
·
Gross profit margins decreased 30 basis points to 53.5% compared to 53.8% as a percent of sales.
 
·
SG&A costs as a percent of sales rose slightly to 48.8% compared to 48.7%. Total SG&A dollars increased $11.1 million driven by increases in selling costs of $5.5 million, occupancy expense of $2.2 million primarily for depreciation, and administrative costs of $2.2 million.
 
·
We opened two stores in the new markets of Rogers, Arkansas and Waco, Texas and strengthened our position in Southeast Florida with a new store in Coconut Creek, Florida during the first six months of 2015. Our store count was 122 at June 30, 2015 versus 118 at June 30, 2014.
 




NEWS RELEASE – JULY 29, 2015       Page 2
 
 
 
 
Expectations and Other
 
·
Total delivered sales for the third quarter to date of 2015 are up approximately 8.9% over the same period last year and comparable store sales are up 7.0%. Total written sales for the third quarter to date of 2015 are up approximately 4.4% over the same period last year and written comparable store sales are up approximately 2.1%.
 
·
Our previous guidance on gross profit margins for the full year 2015 is unchanged at 53.3%.
 
·
The estimate for fixed and discretionary type expenses for 2015 remains $239 to $241 million versus the $231 million for these same costs in 2014. The variable type costs within SG&A for the full year of 2015 are anticipated to be at the high end of the 17.5% to 17.7% percent of sales range in our previous guidance.
 
·
We expect to increase selling square footage approximately 3.2% in 2015 based on increasing our store count by a net three locations. Total capital expenditures are estimated to be in the $32 to $33 million range in 2015 depending on the timing of spending for new projects.
 
·
Total delivered sales for the third quarter to date of 2015 are up approximately 8.9% over the same period last year and comparable store sales are up 7.0%. Total written sales for the third quarter to date of 2015 are up approximately 4.4% over the same period last year and written comparable store sales are up approximately 2.1%.
 
 
 

NEWS RELEASE – JULY 29, 2015       Page 3


HAVERTY FURNITURE COMPANIES, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(In Thousands, except per share data – Unaudited)


   
Three Months Ended
June 30,
   
Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
   
2015
   
2014
   
2015
   
2014
 
                 
Net sales
 
$
187,732
   
$
175,132
   
$
379,063
   
$
356,869
 
Cost of goods sold
   
87,550
     
80,988
     
176,234
     
164,863
 
Gross profit
   
100,182
     
94,144
     
202,829
     
192,006
 
Credit service charges
   
69
     
71
     
142
     
151
 
Gross profit and other revenue
   
100,251
     
94,215
     
202,971
     
192,157
 
 
                               
Expenses:
                               
Selling, general and administrative
   
92,744
     
86,266
     
185,048
     
173,940
 
Provision for doubtful accounts
   
61
     
85
     
84
     
133
 
Other income, net
   
(921
)
   
(166
)
   
(947
)
   
(174
)
            Total expenses
   
91,884
     
86,185
     
184,185
     
173,899
 
 
                               
Income before interest and income taxes
   
8,367
     
8,030
     
18,786
     
18,258
 
Interest expense, net
   
528
     
218
     
1,019
     
490
 
                                 
Income before income taxes
   
7,839
     
7,812
     
17,767
     
17,768
 
Income tax expense
   
3,006
     
2,983
     
6,815
     
6,810
 
Net income
 
$
4,833
   
$
4,829
   
$
10,952
   
$
10,958
 
 
                               
Other comprehensive income
                               
Adjustments related to retirement plans; net of tax expense of $42 and $73 in 2015 and $51 and $100 in 2014.
 
$
66
   
$
80
   
$
116
   
$
162
 
                                 
Comprehensive income
 
$
4,899
   
$
4,909
   
$
11,068
   
$
11,120
 
                                 
Basic earnings per share:
                               
Common Stock
 
$
0.21
   
$
0.21
   
$
0.49
   
$
0.49
 
Class A Common Stock
 
$
0.20
   
$
0.20
   
$
0.46
   
$
0.46
 
 
                               
Diluted earnings per share:
                               
Common Stock
 
$
0.21
   
$
0.21
   
$
0.48
   
$
0.48
 
Class A Common Stock
 
$
0.20
   
$
0.20
   
$
0.46
   
$
0.46
 
 
                               
Cash dividends per share:
                               
Common Stock
 
$
0.080
   
$
0.080
   
$
0.160
   
$
0.160
 
Class A Common Stock
 
$
0.075
   
$
0.075
   
$
0.150
   
$
0.150
 




NEWS RELEASE – JULY 29, 2015       Page 4


HAVERTY FURNITURE COMPANIES, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In Thousands - Unaudited)


 
 
June 30,
2015
   
December 31,
2014
   
June 30,
2014
 
    
 
(Unaudited)
       
(Unaudited)
 
ASSETS
           
Current assets
           
Cash and cash equivalents
 
$
66,701
   
$
65,481
   
$
87,843
 
Investments
   
6,500
     
7,250
     
-
 
Restricted cash and cash equivalents
   
8,002
     
8,017
     
8,017
 
Accounts receivable
   
6,107
     
7,146
     
6,730
 
Inventories
   
112,345
     
107,139
     
94,799
 
Prepaid expenses
   
9,434
     
6,418
     
7,983
 
Other current assets
   
6,761
     
8,010
     
2,299
 
Total current assets
   
215,850
     
209,461
     
207,671
 
 
                       
Accounts receivable, long-term
   
678
     
731
     
709
 
Property and equipment
   
231,486
     
225,162
     
203,643
 
Deferred income taxes
   
17,897
     
17,610
     
13,153
 
Other assets
   
7,082
     
8,023
     
15,116
 
Total assets
 
$
472,993
   
$
460,987
   
$
440,292
 
 
                       
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
                       
Current liabilities
                       
Accounts payable
 
$
23,769
   
$
24,152
   
$
19,385
 
Customer deposits
   
30,038
     
23,687
     
27,277
 
Accrued liabilities
   
34,504
     
39,960
     
30,746
 
Deferred income taxes
   
5,689
     
5,689
     
-
 
Current portion of lease obligations
   
2,928
     
2,387
     
1,537
 
Total current liabilities
   
96,928
     
95,875
     
78,945
 
 
                       
Lease obligations, less current portion
   
50,712
     
46,678
     
29,353
 
Other liabilities
   
26,129
     
26,351
     
26,072
 
Total liabilities
   
173,769
     
168,904
     
134,370
 
 
                       
Stockholders' equity
   
299,224
     
292,083
     
305,922
 
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity
 
$
472,993
   
$
460,987
   
$
440,292
 





NEWS RELEASE – JULY 29, 2015       Page 5


HAVERTY FURNITURE COMPANIES, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(In Thousands – Unaudited)


   
Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
   
2015
   
2014
 
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
       
Net  income
 
$
10,952
   
$
10,958
 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net
  cash provided by operating activities:
               
Depreciation and amortization
   
12,503
     
10,960
 
Share-based compensation expense
   
2,160
     
1,767
 
Provision for doubtful accounts
   
84
     
133
 
Other
   
621
     
553
 
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
               
Accounts receivable
   
1,008
     
1,432
 
Inventories
   
(5,206
)
   
(3,316
)
Customer deposits
   
6,351
     
8,269
 
Other assets and liabilities
   
(3,022
)
   
328
 
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
   
(7,350
)
   
(8,017
)
Net cash provided by operating activities
   
18,101
     
23,067
 
 
               
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
               
Capital expenditures
   
(14,521
)
   
(11,699
)
Maturities of certificates of deposit
   
2,250
     
-
 
Restricted cash and cash equivalents
   
15
     
(1,001
)
Other
   
18
     
406
 
Net cash used in investing activities
   
(12,238
)
   
(12,294
)
 
               
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
               
Construction allowance receipts
   
3,286
     
-
 
Payments on lease obligations
   
(1,226
)
   
(462
)
Taxes on vested restricted shares
   
(1,152
)
   
(2,060
)
Dividends paid
   
(3,609
)
   
(3,593
)
Common stock purchased
   
(1,942
)
   
-
 
Net cash used in financing activities
   
(4,643
)
   
(6,115
)
Increase in cash and cash equivalents during the period
   
1,220
     
4,658
 
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
   
65,481
     
83,185
 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
 
$
66,701
   
$
87,843
 





NEWS RELEASE – JULY 29, 2015       Page 6

 
 
About Havertys

Havertys (NYSE: HVT and HVT.A), established in 1885, is a full-service home furnishings retailer with 122 showrooms in 16 states in the Southern and Midwestern regions providing its customers with a wide selection of quality merchandise in middle to upper-middle price ranges. Additional information is available on the company's website, havertys.com.

News releases include forward-looking statements, which are subject to risks and uncertainties. Factors that might cause actual results to differ materially from future results expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, general economic conditions, the consumer spending environment for large ticket items, competition in the retail furniture industry and other uncertainties detailed from time to time in the company's reports filed with the SEC.

Conference Call Information

The company invites interested parties to listen to the live audiocast of the conference call on Thursday, July 30, 2015 at its website, havertys.com under the investor relations section. If you can not listen live, a replay will be available on the day of the conference call at the website or via telephone at approximately 12:00 p.m. ET through Thursday, August 6, 2015. The number to access the telephone playback is 1(888)-203-1112 (replay passcode:  5988371#).


Contact:
Haverty Furniture Companies, Inc., 404-443-2900
Dennis L. Fink
EVP & CFO
Jenny Hill Parker
SVP, Finance, Secretary and Treasurer

SOURCE:  Havertys