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 a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, or a non-accelerated file. See definition of accelerated filer and large accelerated filer in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one): |
| Large accelerated filer [_] Accelerated filer [_] Non-accelerated filer [X] |
| Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes [_]; No [X]. |
| Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date. |
| Title of Class | Shares Outstanding March 18, 2008 | ||
| Common Stock | 4,087,789 | ||
NOBILITY HOMES, INC.
INDEX
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| PART I. | Financial Information | ||||
Item 1. | Financial Statements (Unaudited) | ||||
Consolidated Balance Sheets as of February 2, 2008 and | 3 | ||||
| November 3, 2007 | |||||
Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income for the | 4 | ||||
| three months ended February 2, 2008 and February 3, 2007 | |||||
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the three months ended | 5 | ||||
| February 2, 2008 and February 3, 2007 | |||||
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements | 6 | ||||
Item 2. | Management's Discussion and Analysis of Results of Operations and | ||||
| Financial Condition | 9 | ||||
Item 3. | Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk | 14 | |||
Item 4. | Controls and Procedures | 14 | |||
PART II. | Other Information | ||||
Item 1A. | Risk Factors | 15 | |||
Item 2. | Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds | 15 | |||
Item 4. | Submission of Matter to a Vote of Security Holders | 15 | |||
Item 6. | Exhibits | 16 | |||
Signatures | 17 | ||||
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NOBILITY HOMES, INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Unaudited)
| February 2, 2008 |
November 3, 2007 | |||||||
| Assets | ||||||||
| Current Assets: | ||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 3,027,415 | $ | 13,696,990 | ||||
| Short-term investments | 478,221 | 544,271 | ||||||
| Accounts receivable | 1,512,116 | 846,868 | ||||||
| Inventories | 12,600,012 | 12,696,388 | ||||||
| Prepaid income taxes | -- | 13,232 | ||||||
| Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 1,168,415 | 468,739 | ||||||
| Deferred income taxes | 277,133 | 404,776 | ||||||
Total current assets | 19,063,312 | 28,671,264 | ||||||
Property, plant and equipment, net | 4,551,147 | 3,867,279 | ||||||
| Long-term investments | 10,640,132 | 10,666,321 | ||||||
| Other investments | 8,316,781 | 1,917,661 | ||||||
| Deferred income taxes | 267,050 | 49,364 | ||||||
| Other assets | 2,306,680 | 2,280,010 | ||||||
| Total assets | $ | 45,145,102 | $ | 47,451,899 | ||||
| Liabilities and stockholders' equity | ||||||||
| Current liabilities: | ||||||||
| Accounts payable | $ | 628,592 | $ | 642,484 | ||||
| Accrued compensation | 282,976 | 544,970 | ||||||
| Accrued expenses and other current liabilities | 333,486 | 738,950 | ||||||
| Income taxes payable | 30,532 | 134,500 | ||||||
| Customer deposits | 1,250,798 | 1,466,037 | ||||||
| Total current liabilities | 2,526,384 | 3,526,941 | ||||||
Deferred income taxes | 53,048 | -- | ||||||
| Uncertain tax liabilities | 275,000 | -- | ||||||
| Total liabilities | 2,854,432 | 3,526,941 | ||||||
| Commitments and contingent liabilities | ||||||||
| Stockholders' equity: | ||||||||
| Preferred stock, $.10 par value, 500,000 shares | -- | -- | ||||||
| authorized; none issued and outstanding | ||||||||
| Common stock, $.10 par value, 10,000,000 shares | ||||||||
| authorized; 5,364,907 shares issued | 536,491 | 536,491 | ||||||
| Additional paid in capital | 10,048,113 | 9,999,799 | ||||||
| Retained earnings | 40,767,252 | 42,389,839 | ||||||
| Accumulated other comprehensive income | 193,529 | 234,724 | ||||||
| Less treasury stock at cost, 1,277,118 and | ||||||||
| 1,277,763 shares, respectively, in 2008 and 2007 | (9,254,715 | ) | (9,235,895 | ) | ||||
| Total stockholders' equity | 42,290,670 | 43,924,958 | ||||||
| Total liabilities and stockholders' equity | $ | 45,145,102 | $ | 47,451,899 | ||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements
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NOBILITY HOMES, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(Unaudited)
| Three Months Ended | ||||||||
| February 2, 2008 |
February 3, 2007 | |||||||
Net sales |
$ | 8,168,552 | $ | 8,803,033 | ||||
Cost of goods sold | (5,952,355 | ) | (6,423,824 | ) | ||||
Gross profit | 2,216,197 | 2,379,209 | ||||||
Selling, general and administrative expenses | (1,691,422 | ) | (1,732,189 | ) | ||||
Operating income | 524,775 | 647,020 | ||||||
Other income (expense): | ||||||||
| Interest income | 172,261 | 205,011 | ||||||
| Undistributed earnings in joint venture - Majestic 21 | 84,120 | 69,692 | ||||||
| Earnings from finance revenue sharing agreement | 150,200 | 132,600 | ||||||
| Miscellaneous | (3,747 | ) | 23,318 | |||||
| Total other income | 402,834 | 430,621 | ||||||
Income before provision for income taxes | 927,609 | 1,077,641 | ||||||
Provision for income taxes | (306,624 | ) | (346,246 | ) | ||||
Net income | 620,985 | 731,395 | ||||||
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax: | ||||||||
| Unrealized investment gain (loss) | (41,195 | ) | 41,335 | |||||
Comprehensive income | $ | 579,790 | $ | 772,730 | ||||
Weighted average number of shares outstanding | ||||||||
| Basic | 4,086,897 | 4,082,842 | ||||||
| Diluted | 4,092,431 | 4,097,615 | ||||||
Earnings per share | ||||||||
| Basic | $ | 0.15 | $ | 0.18 | ||||
| Diluted | $ | 0.15 | $ | 0.18 | ||||
Cash dividends paid per common share | $ | 0.50 | $ | 0.50 | ||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements
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NOBILITY HOMES, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)
| Three Months Ended | ||||||||
| February 2, 2008 |
February 3, 2007 | |||||||
| Cash flows from operating activities: | ||||||||
| Net income | $ | 620,985 | $ | 731,395 | ||||
| Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash | ||||||||
| used in operating activities: | ||||||||
| Depreciation | 81,531 | 79,776 | ||||||
| Amortization of bond premium/discount | 26,189 | 32,113 | ||||||
| Deferred income taxes | 62,860 | -- | ||||||
| Undistributed earnings in joint venture - Majestic 21 | (84,120 | ) | (69,692 | ) | ||||
| Distributions from joint venture - Majestic 21 | 75,000 | -- | ||||||
| Undistributed earnings from finance revenue sharing agreement | (150,200 | ) | 132,600 | |||||
| Distributions from finance revenue sharing agreement | 150,200 | (132,600 | ) | |||||
| Increase in cash surrender value of life insurance | (26,670 | ) | (25,200 | ) | ||||
| Stock options issued to employees | 41,331 | 14,807 | ||||||
| Decrease (increase) in: | ||||||||
| Accounts receivable - trade | (665,248 | ) | 130,962 | |||||
| Inventories | 96,376 | (762,467 | ) | |||||
| Prepaid incomes taxes | 13,232 | 306,246 | ||||||
| Prepaid expenses and other current assets | (699,676 | ) | (403,420 | ) | ||||
| (Decrease) increase in: | ||||||||
| Accounts payable | (13,892 | ) | (181,050 | ) | ||||
| Accrued compensation | (261,994 | ) | (672,055 | ) | ||||
| Accrued expenses and other current liabilities | (405,464 | ) | (144,146 | ) | ||||
| Income taxes payable | (103,968 | ) | -- | |||||
| Customer deposits | (215,239 | ) | (978,668 | ) | ||||
| Net cash used in operating activities | (1,458,767 | ) | (1,941,399 | ) | ||||
| Cash flows from investing activities: | ||||||||
| Equity investment in limited partnerships | (6,390,000 | ) | -- | |||||
| Purchase of property, plant and equipment | (765,399 | ) | (57,149 | ) | ||||
| Net cash used in investing activities | (7,155,399 | ) | (57,149 | ) | ||||
| Cash flows from financing activities: | ||||||||
| Payment of cash dividends | (2,043,572 | ) | (2,041,071 | ) | ||||
| Proceeds from exercise of employee stock options | 23,938 | 21,995 | ||||||
| Purchase of treasury stock | (35,775 | ) | -- | |||||
| Net cash used in financing activities | (2,055,409 | ) | (2,019,076 | ) | ||||
| Decrease in cash and cash equivalents | (10,669,575 | ) | (4,017,624 | ) | ||||
| Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year | 13,696,990 | 12,380,874 | ||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents at end of quarter | $ | 3,027,415 | $ | 8,363,250 | ||||
| Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information | ||||||||
| Income taxes paid | $ | 334,500 | $ | 40,000 | ||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements
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Nobility Homes, Inc.
Notes to Consolidated
Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
| 1. | Basis of Presentation |
The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements for the three months ended February 2, 2008 and February 3, 2007 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 months ended February 2, 2008 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 3, 2007 Annual Report on Form 10-K.
| 2. | Inventories |
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 February 2, 2008 and November 3, 2007 are summarized as follows:
| February 2, 2008 |
November 3, 2007 | |||||||
Raw materials |
$ | 916,426 | $ | 863,179 | ||||
| Work-in-process | 153,382 | 151,859 | ||||||
| Finished homes | 10,706,510 | 10,952,741 | ||||||
| Pre-owned manufactured homes | 530,818 | 461,371 | ||||||
| Model home furniture and other | 292,876 | 267,238 | ||||||
| $ | 12,600,012 | $ | 12,696,388 | |||||
| 3. | Investment In Manufactured Home Communities |
The Company formed a limited liability company called Nobility Parks I, LLC to invest in a new Florida retirement manufactured home community, Walden Woods, III Ltd. (Walden Woods) located in Homosassa, Florida. The investment was $2,360,000 and will provide the Company with 49% of the earnings/losses of the 236 residential lots. The investment amount is equivalent to $10,000 per residential lot. Nobility Parks I, LLC has the right to assign some of its ownership to partners other than Nobility Homes. Nobility Parks I, LLC is the process of assigning approximately $750,000 of its ownership which will reduce the Company’s investment by the same amount.
The Company formed a limited liability company called Nobility Parks II, LLC to invest in a new Florida retirement manufactured home community, CRF III, Ltd. (Cypress Creek) located in Winter Haven, Florida. The investment was $4,030,000 and will provide the Company with 49% of the earnings/losses of the 403 residential lots. The investment amount is equivalent to $10,000 per residential lot. Nobility Parks II, LLC has the right to assign some of its ownership to partners other than Nobility Homes.
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| 4. | Product Warranties |
The Company provides the retail home buyer a one-year limited warranty covering defects in material or workmanship in home structure, plumbing and electrical systems. For estimated future warranty costs relating to homes sold, based upon management’s assessment of historical experience factors and current industry trends, the activity in the liability for product warranty are as follows:
| Three Months Ended | ||||||||
| February 2, 2008 |
February 3, 2007 | |||||||
Beginning accrued warranty expense |
$ | 215,000 | $ | 215,000 | ||||
| Less: reduction for payments | (186,442 | ) | (253,410 | ) | ||||
| Plus: additions to accrual | 186,442 | 253,410 | ||||||
| Ending accrued warranty expense | $ | 215,000 | $ | 215,000 | ||||
| 5. | Income Taxes |
Effective November 4, 2007, the Company adopted the provisions of FASB Interpretation No. 48, Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes (“FIN 48”), which prescribes a recognition threshold and measurement attribute for the financial statement recognition and measurement of a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. FIN 48 also provides guidance on derecognizing, classification, interest and penalties, accounting in interim periods, disclosure, and transition. The evaluation of a tax position in accordance with FIN 48 is a two-step process. Under FIN 48, an entity may only recognize or continue to recognize tax positions that meet a “more likely than not” threshold. Upon adoption of FIN 48, we have elected an accounting policy to classify accrued penalties and interest expense on underpayment of income taxes in our income tax provision. Upon adoption of FIN 48, the Company accrued a liability of $275,000 to offset the uncertainty of $75,000 in certain deferred tax assets and $200,000 in other permanent items, for which the Company recorded a charge against beginning retained earnings of $200,000, (including $13,000 of interest expense) representing the cumulative effect of the change in accounting principle. Our U.S. federal income tax returns for tax years 2003 and subsequent years remain subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service.
| 6. | Stock Option Plan |
On December 26, 2007, the Company issued 26,900 options to employees with a grant date fair value of $4.01 and life of six years.
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| 7. | Earnings Per Share |
| Three Months Ended | ||||||||
| February 2, 2008 |
February 3, 2007 | |||||||
Net income |
$ | 620,985 | $ | 731,395 | ||||
Weighted average shares outstanding: | ||||||||
| Basic | 4,086,897 | 4,082,842 | ||||||
| Add: common stock equivalents | 5,534 | 14,773 | ||||||
Diluted | 4,092,431 | 4,097,615 | ||||||
Earnings per share: | ||||||||
| Basic | $ | 0.15 | $ | 0.18 | ||||
| Diluted | $ | 0.15 | $ | 0.18 | ||||
| 8. | Recent Accounting Pronouncements |
In September 2006, the FASB issued SFAS No. 157, “Fair Value Measurements.” SFAS No. 157 defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value in generally accepted accounting principles and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. SFAS No. 157 applies under other accounting pronouncements that require or permit fair value measurements. The Company is required to adopt SFAS No. 157 effective at the beginning of fiscal year 2009. In February 2008, the FSAB granted a one year deferral for non-financial assets and liabilities that are recognized or disclosed at fair value in the financial statements on a recurring basis, at least annually, to comply with SFAS No. 157. However, the effective date for financial assets and liabilities remains intact. The Company is evaluating the impact this statement will have on its consolidated financial statements.
In February 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 159, “The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities.” SFAS No. 159 provides all entities with an option to report selected financial assets and liabilities at fair value. The Statement’s effective as of the beginning of an entity’s first fiscal year beginning after November 15, 2007, with early adoption available in certain circumstances. The Company is evaluating the impact this statement will have on its consolidated financial statements.
In December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 141 (revised 2007) (“SFAS 141R”), “Business Combinations” and SFAS No. 160 (“SFAS 160”), “Non controlling Interests in Consolidated Financial Statements, an amendment of Accounting Research Bulletin No. 51". SFAS 141R will change how business acquisitions are accounted for and will impact financial statements both on the acquisition date and in subsequent periods. SFAS 160 will change the accounting and reporting for minority interests, which will be recharacterized as non controlling interests and classified as a component of equity. SFAS 141R and SFAS 160 are effective for us beginning in the first quarter of fiscal 2010. Early adoption is not permitted. The Company is evaluating the impact these statements will have on its consolidated financial statements.
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| 9. | Commitments and Contingent Liabilities |
The Company is contingently liable under terms of repurchase agreements with financial institutions providing dealer floor plan financing arrangements for independent dealers of its manufactured homes. These arrangements, which are customary in the industry, provide for the repurchase of homes sold to independent dealers in the event of default by the independent dealer. The price the Company is obligated to pay declines over the period of the repurchase agreement (generally 18-24 months) and the risk of loss is further reduced by the sales value of any homes which may be required to be repurchased. The contingent liability under these repurchase agreements is on an individual unit basis and amounted to approximately $305,000 and $539,000 at February 2, 2008 and November 3, 2007, respectively. The Company applies FASB Interpretation (“FIN”) No. 45, Guarantor’s Accounting and Disclosure Requirements for Guarantees, Including Indirect Guarantees of Indebtedness to Others, an interpretation of FASB Statements No. 5, 57 and 107 and a rescission of FASB Interpretation No. 3 and SFAS No. 5, Accounting for Contingencies to account for its liability for repurchase commitments. Under the provisions of FIN 45, during the period in which a home is sold (inception of a repurchase commitment), the Company records the greater of the estimated fair value of the non-contingent obligation or a contingent liability under the provisions of SFAS No. 5, based on historical information available at the time, as a reduction to revenue. Additionally, subsequent to the inception of the repurchase commitment, the Company evaluates the likelihood that it will be called on to perform under the inventory repurchase commitments. If it becomes probable that a dealer will default and a SFAS No. 5 loss reserve should be recorded, then such contingent liability is recorded equal to the estimated loss on repurchase. Based on identified changes in dealers’ financial conditions, the Company evaluates the probability of default for the group of dealers who are identified at an elevated risk of default and applies a probability of default to the group, based on historical default rates. Changes in the reserve, if any, are recorded as an adjustment to revenue. Following the inception of the commitment, the recorded reserve, if any, is reduced over the repurchase period and is eliminated once the dealer sells the home. Based upon management’s analysis, the fair value of the guarantee related to the Company’s repurchase agreements is not material and no amounts have been recorded related to the fair value of the guarantee in the accompanying consolidated financial statements. In addition, there were no homes repurchased under any of the Company’s repurchase agreements in the three months ended February 2, 2008 or the comparable period of 2007.
Certain claims and suits arising in the ordinary course of business have been filed or are pending against the Company. In the opinion of management, the ultimate outcome of these matters will not have a material adverse effect on the Company’s consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
The Company does not maintain casualty insurance on some of our property, including the inventory at our retail centers, our plant machinery and plant equipment and is at risk for those types of losses.
| Item 2. | Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations |
Results of Operations
The following table summarizes certain key sales statistics and percent of gross profit as of and for three months ended February 2, 2008 and February 3, 2007.
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| Three Months Ended | ||||||||
| February 2, 2008 |
February 3, 2007 | |||||||
Homes sold through Company owned |
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| sales centers | 84 | 98 | ||||||
| Homes sold to independent dealers | 27 | 14 | ||||||
| Total new factory built homes produced | 96 | 106 | ||||||
| Less: intercompany | 69 | 92 | ||||||
| Average new manufactured home price - retail | $ | 76,546 | $ | 78,432 | ||||
| Average new manufactured home price - wholesale | $ | 37,049 | $ | 37,840 | ||||
As a percent of net sales: | ||||||||
| Gross profit from the Company owned retail | ||||||||
| sales centers | 21.7 | % | 20.5 | % | ||||
| Gross profit from the manufacturing facilities - | 15.9 | % | 15.3 | % | ||||
| including intercompany sales | ||||||||
For the three month period ended February 2, 2008 and February 3, 2007, results of operations are as follows. Total net sales in first quarter 2008 were $8,168,552 compared to $8,803,033 in the first quarter 2007. First quarter sales and operations for fiscal 2008 were adversely impacted by the reduced manufactured housing shipments in Florida plus the overall decline in Florida and the nation’s housing market. Industry shipments in Florida for 2007 were down approximately 44% from the same period last year. Although the current overall housing market has declined significantly this year, the long-term demographic trends still favor strong growth in the Florida market area we serve. Management remains convinced that our specific geographic market is one of the best long-term growth areas in the country and because of the strong operating leverage inherent in the Company, we expect to continue out-performing the industry. Assuming a strong and stable economy, improved sales in the existing home market, stable unemployment and low interest rates in 2008, management expects the demand for our homes to improve. Fiscal year 2008 is Nobility’s 41st year of operating in our market area and we plan to increase the level of consumer awareness and confidence in Nobility and Prestige, our retail organization, with the introduction and special promotion of more special edition homes. The Company invested as a limited partner in two new Florida retirement manufactured home communities. Management’s belief is that new attractive and affordable manufactured home communities for senior citizens will be a significant growth area for Florida in the future.
Cost of goods sold at our manufacturing facilities include: materials, direct and indirect labor, and manufacturing expenses (which consists of factory occupancy, salary and salary related delivery costs, mobile home service costs and other manufacturing expenses). Cost of goods sold at our retail sales centers include: appliances, air conditioners, electrical and plumbing hook-ups, furniture, insurance, impact and permit fees, land and home fees, manufactured home, service warranty, setup contractor, interior drywall finish, setup display, skirting, steps, well and septic tank and other expenses.
Gross profit as a percentage of net sales was 27.1% in first quarter of 2008 compared to 27.0% in first quarter of 2007.
Selling, general and administrative expenses as a percent of net sales was 20.7% in first quarter of 2008 compared to 19.7% in the first quarter of 2007. The increase in selling, general and administrative expenses as a percent of net sales resulted from fixed expenses at the Company’s manufacturing facilities and retail sales centers, which directly relates to the decrease in sales. Selling, general and administrative expenses at our manufacturing facility includes salaries, professional services, advertising and promotions, corporate expense, employee benefits, office equipment and supplies and utilities. Selling, general and administrative expenses at our retail sales center includes: advertising, retail sales centers expenses, salary and salary related, professional fees, corporate expense, employee benefit, office equipment and supplies, utilities and travel. Selling, general and administrative expenses at the insurance company include: advertising, professional fees and office supplies.
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Insurance revenues in the first quarter of 2008 were $81,851 compared to $75,803 in the first quarter of 2007. The increase resulted from the increase in new policies generated and renewal of existing policies. Prestige’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Mountain Financial, Inc., is an independent insurance agent, licensed mortgage lender and mortgage broker. Its principal activity is the performance of retail insurance services, which involves placing various types of insurance, including property and casualty, automobile and extended home warranty coverage, with insurance underwriters on behalf of its Prestige customers in connection with their purchase and financing of manufactured homes. As agent, Mountain Financial solely assists our Prestige customers in obtaining various insurance and extended warranty coverage with insurance underwriters. As such, we have no agreements with homeowners and/or third party insurance companies other than agency agreements with various insurance carriers and therefore, we have no material commitments or contingencies related to Mountain Financial, Inc. The Company provides appropriate reserves for policy cancellations based on numerous factors, including past transaction history with customers, historical experience and other information, which is periodically evaluated and adjusted as deemed necessary. In the opinion of management, no reserve is deemed necessary for policy cancellations at February 2, 2008 and February 3, 2007.
The construction lending operation provides financing to buyers who are purchasing a home through the Company’s retail sales centers. The loan provides the homeowner with enough money to pay for the land, land improvements, construction and installation of the home, impact fees and permits. The loan is disbursed in draws as construction progresses and is secured by a first mortgage on the land, home and all of the improvements. The term is typically for one year, with interest only payable monthly. There is also a finance charge which is added to the loan at closing. The construction loan is paid off when the homeowner closes on the permanent financing, typically a 30 year fixed mortgage. The prepaid finance charge was $37,145 and construction interest was $20,136 in first quarter 2008. There was no construction lending in first quarter 2007.
The Company earned $84,120 from its joint venture, Majestic 21, in the first quarter of 2008 compared to $69,692 for the first quarter of 2007. The earnings from Majestic 21 represent the allocation of the Company’s share of net income on a 50/50 basis. The Majestic 21 portfolio of loans is not being increased and the portfolio continues to runoff. The earning increased in first quarter of 2008 due to the increase in unearned revenue from the additional loans that were paid off. The Company reported earnings from the finance revenue sharing agreement between 21st Mortgage Corporation, Prestige Home Centers, Inc. and Majestic Homes Inc. in the amount of $150,200 in the first quarter of 2008 compared to $132,600 in the first quarter of 2007.
The Company earned interest on cash equivalents and investments in the amount of $172,261 for the first quarter of 2008 compared to $205,011 for the first quarter of 2007. The decreased interest income was primarily due to a decrease in the variable rate portion of our cash equivalents and investment balances.
As a result of the factors discussed above, earnings for the first quarter of 2008 were $620,985 or $0.15 per diluted share compared to $731,395 or $0.18 per diluted share for the first quarter of 2007.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Cash and cash equivalents were $3,027,415 at February 2, 2008 compared to $13,696,990 at November 3, 2007. The decrease in cash and cash equivalents was primarily due to investments into two retirement communities, land purchase and the payment of cash dividends. Short and long-term investments were $11,118,353 at February 2, 2008 compared to $11,210,592 at November 3, 2007. Working capital was $16,536,928 at February 2, 2008 as compared to $25,144,323 at November 3, 2007. Nobility owns the entire inventory for its Prestige retail sales centers and does not incur any third party floor plan financing expenses. Customer deposits continued to decrease to a normal historic level.
The Company invested $6,390,000 to obtain 49% limited partner interests in two new Florida retirement manufactured home communities in first quarter 2008.
In November 2007, the Company purchased the land for one existing retail sales center for $739,000.
Nobility paid an annual cash dividend of $0.50 per common share for fiscal year 2007 on January 11, 2008 in the amount of $2,043,572. On January 12, 2007, the Company paid an annual cash dividend of $0.50 per common share for fiscal year 2006 in the amount of $2,041,071.
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Nobility maintains a revolving credit agreement with a major bank providing for borrowing up to $4,000,000. At February 2, 2008 and November 3, 2007, there were no amounts outstanding under this agreement.
Nobility’s operations may require significant capital expenditures during fiscal 2008 compared to fiscal 2007, as the Company considers increasing manufacturing plant capacity through plant expansion and purchasing some of our current retail sales centers locations that are currently leased and opening new retail sales centers in Florida. Nobility may also require additional funds for capital expenditures relating to its finance revenue sharing agreement and to underwrite its own construction and mortgage loans. Working capital requirements will be met with internal sources.
Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
The Company applies judgment and estimates, which may have a material effect in the eventual outcome of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses, for accounts receivable, inventory and goodwill. The following explains the basis and the procedure for each account where judgment and estimates are applied.
Revenue Recognition
The Company recognizes revenue from its retail sales upon the occurrence of the following:
| • | its receipt of a down payment, |
| • | construction of the home is complete, |
| • | home has been delivered and set up at the retail home buyer's site and title has been transferred to the retail home buyer, |
| • | remaining funds have been released by the finance company (financed sales transaction), remaining funds have been committed by the finance company by an agreement with respect to financing obtained by the customer, usually in the form of a written approval for permanent home financing received from a lending institution, (financed construction sales transaction) or cash has been received from the home buyer (cash sales transaction), and |
| • | completion of any other significant obligations. |
The Company recognizes revenues from its 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. For wholesale shipments to independent dealers, the Company has no obligation to setup the home or to complete any other significant obligations.
The Company recognizes revenues from its wholly-owned subsidiary, Mountain Financial, Inc., as follows: commission income (and fees in lieu of commissions) is recorded as of the effective date of insurance coverage or the billing date, whichever is later. Commissions on premiums billed and collected directly by insurance companies are recorded as revenue when received which, in many cases, is the Company’s first notification of amounts earned due to the lack of policy and renewal information. Contingent commissions are recorded as revenue when received. Contingent commissions are commissions paid by insurance underwriters and are based on the estimated profit and/or overall volume of business placed with the underwriter. The data necessary for the calculation of contingent commissions cannot be reasonably obtained prior to the receipt of the commission which, in many cases, is the Company’s first notification of amounts earned. The Company provides appropriate reserves for policy cancellations based on numerous factors, including past transaction history with customers, historical experience and other information, which is periodically evaluated and adjusted as deemed necessary. In the opinion of management, no reserve is deemed necessary for policy cancellations at February 2, 2008 or February 3, 2007.
Investment In Manufactured Home Communities
See disclosure of investment in manufactured home communities in note 3 of the consolidated financial statements included in Item 1.
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Investment in Majestic 21
Majestic 21 was formed in 1997 as a joint venture with our joint venture partner, an unrelated entity (21st Mortgage Corporation (“21st Mortgage”)). We have been allocated our share of net income and distributions on a 50/50 basis since Majestic 21‘s formation. While Majestic 21 has been deemed to be a variable interest entity, the Company only holds a 50% interest in this entity and all allocations of profit and loss are on a 50/50 basis. Since all allocations are to be made on a 50/50 basis and the Company’s maximum exposure is limited to it’s investment in Majestic 21, management has concluded that the Company would not absorb a majority of Majestic 21‘s expected losses nor receive a majority of Majestic 21‘s expected residual returns; therefore, the Company is not required to consolidate Majestic 21 with the accounts of Nobility Homes in accordance with FIN 46R. Management believes that the Company’s maximum exposure to loss as a result of its involvement with Majestic 21 is its investment in the joint venture recorded in the accounts of Nobility Homes of $1,676,781 as of February 2, 2008 and $1,667,661 as of November 3, 2007. However, based on management’s evaluation, there was no impairment of this investment at February 2, 2008 or November 3, 2007.
The Company is not obligated to repurchase any foreclosed/repossessed units of Majestic 21 as it does not have a repurchase agreement or any other guarantees with Majestic 21. The Company resells foreclosed/repossessed units of Majestic 21 through the Company’s network of retail centers as we believe it benefits the historical loss experience of the joint venture. We earn commissions from reselling such foreclosed/repossessed units and have historically not recorded any material losses in connection with this activity.
Finance Revenue Sharing Agreement
The finance revenue sharing agreement is between 21st Mortgage Corporation, Prestige Home Centers, Inc. and Majestic Homes, Inc. and no separate entity has been formed. As a condition to the finance revenue sharing agreement, the Company has agreed to repurchase homes from defaulted loans which were financed under the agreement. However, the Company has no risk of loss. All expenses related to the repossession, foreclosure and liquidation are reimbursed by 21st Mortgage Corporation. No losses have been incurred in connection with the finance revenue sharing agreement.
Warranty Costs
The warranty reserve is established at the time of revenue recognition based on management’s best estimate of costs that may be incurred under the Company’s warranty policies.
Vendor Volume 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 Rebate
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.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
As part of our ongoing business, we do not participate in transactions that generate relationships with unconsolidated entities of financial partnerships, such as entities often referred to as structured finance or variable interest entities (“VIE’s”), which would have been established for the purpose of facilitating off-balance sheet arrangements or other contractually narrow or limited purposes where the Company is the primary beneficiary.
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Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements in this report are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws, including our statement that working capital requirements will be met with internal sources. 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, increasing material costs, continued excess retail inventory, increase in repossessions, changes in market demand, changes in interest rates, availability of financing for retail and wholesale purchasers, consumer confidence, adverse weather conditions that reduce sales at retail centers, the risk of manufacturing plant shutdowns due to storms or other factors, the impact of marketing and cost-management programs, reliance on the Florida economy, impact of labor shortage, impact of materials shortage, increasing labor cost, cyclical nature of the manufactured housing industry, impact of rising fuel costs, catastrophic events impacting insurance costs, availability of insurance coverage for various risks to Nobility, market demographics, management’s ability to attract and retain executive officers and key personnel, increased global tensions, market disruptions resulting from terrorist or other attack and any armed conflict involving the United States and the impact of inflation.
| Item 3. | Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk |
Certain of the Company’s financial instruments are subject to market risk, including interest rate and equity price risks; however, due to the makeup of our investment portfolio this market risk is considered minimal. The Company manages its exposure to these risks through its regular operating and financing activities.
We do not engage in investing in or trading market risk sensitive financial instruments. We also do not purchase for investing, hedging, or for purposes “other than trading” financial instruments that are likely to expose us to significant market risk, whether interest rate, foreign currency, commodity price, or equity price risk. The Company’s financial instruments are not currently subject to foreign currency or commodity risk. The Company has no financial instrument held for trading purposes.
We do not have any indebtedness as of February 2, 2008. If we were to borrow from our revolving credit agreement, 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 |
Based on their evaluation as of the end of the fiscal period covered by this report, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended) were effective to ensure that the information required to be disclosed by us in this report was recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission’s rules and forms and that the information required to be disclosed in this report was accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. There have been no changes in the Company’s internal controls over financial reporting identified in connection with this evaluation that occurred during the period covered by this report and that have materially affected, or are reasonable likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal controls over financial reporting.
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There were no reportable events for Item 1, Item 3 and Item 5.
| Item 1a. | Risk Factors |
There have been no material changes in the Company’s risk factors since November 3, 2007. See risk factors at November 3, 2007 within the Company’s Form 10-K.
| Item 2. | Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds |
The following table reflects stock repurchases made by the Company during the quarter ended February 2, 2008:
Issuer Repurchases of Securities
| Period |
Total Number of Shares Purchased |
Average Price Paid Per Share |
Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans or Programs |
Maximum Number (or Approximate $ Value) of Shares that May Yet Be Purchased Under the Plans or Programs(1) | ||||||||||
November 4, 2007 - |
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| December 1, 2007 | -- | -- | -- | 200,000 | ||||||||||
| December 2, 2007 - | ||||||||||||||
| December 28, 2007 | 2,000 | $ | 17.89 | 2,000 | 200,000 | |||||||||
| December 29, 2007 - | ||||||||||||||
| February 2, 2008 | -- | -- | -- | 200,000 | ||||||||||
(1) Since June 2007, the Company’s board of directors has authorized a share repurchase program that permits the Company to repurchase 200,000 shares of its common stock, subject to compliance with applicable legal restrictions and so long as the repurchases would not have the effect of causing the Company’s common stock to be delisted from trading. Until revoked, the share repurchase limit is automatically reset at 200,000 shares after any repurchases are made under the share repurchase program.
| Item 4. | Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders |
| a. | The annual Meeting of the Shareholders was held on February 29, 2008. The only matter to come before the meeting was the election of directors. |
| b. | The vote to elect a board of five directors was as follows: |
| For |
Against |
Abstain |
Not Voted | |
| Terry E. Trexler | 3,804,426 | 0 | 23,692 | 259,586 |
| Richard C. Barberie | 3,804,426 | 0 | 23,092 | 259,586 |
| Robert P. Holliday | 3,805,131 | 0 | 22,987 | 259,586 |
| Robert P. Saltsman | 3,805,126 | 0 | 22,992 | 259,586 |
| Thomas W. Trexler | 3,804,426 | 0 | 23,692 | 259,586 |
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| Item 6. | Exhibits |
31 |
(a) | Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act and Rule 13a-14(a) or |
| 15d-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 | ||
(b) |
Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act and Rule 13a-14(a) or | |
| 15d-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 | ||
32 |
(a) | Written Statement of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C.ss.1350 |
(b) |
Written Statement of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C.ss.1350 |
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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: March 18, 2008 |
By: /s/ Terry E. Trexler |
| Terry E. Trexler, Chairman, | |
| President and Chief Executive Officer | |
DATE: March 18, 2008 |
By: /s/ Thomas W. Trexler |
| Thomas W. Trexler, Executive Vice President, | |
| and Chief Financial Officer | |
DATE: March 18, 2008 |
By: /s/ Lynn J. Cramer, Jr. |
| Lynn J. Cramer, Jr., Treasurer | |
| and Principal Accounting Officer |
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