La-Z-Boy Inc Continues Expansion with Multiple Store Acquisitions and U.K. Manufacturing Business Growth

La-Z-Boy Inc (ticker: LZB), a leading global furniture manufacturer and retailer, has been growing its retail presence through recent acquisitions of independently owned La-Z-Boy Furniture Galleries® stores and an expanded manufacturing operation in the United Kingdom. In addition to these strategic moves, the company has invested in various domestically and internationally located businesses.

In the fiscal year 2023, La-Z-Boy completed multiple significant acquisitions that expanded its retail store presence across the United States and enhanced its manufacturing capabilities in the United Kingdom. Some notable recent acquisitions include:

1. Spokane, Washington acquisition: On September 26, 2022, the company acquired a business operating one independently owned La-Z-Boy Furniture Galleries® store and one distribution center in Spokane, Washington, for $4.7 million. The acquisition resulted in a recorded indefinite-lived intangible asset of $1.2 million related to reacquired rights and $3.0 million of goodwill in the Retail segment.

2. Denver, Colorado acquisition: On July 18, 2022, La-Z-Boy acquired a business operating five independently owned La-Z-Boy Furniture Galleries® stores and one distribution center in Denver, Colorado, for $10.1 million. The resulting indefinite-lived intangible asset was valued at $4.3 million, with $7.6 million of goodwill in the Retail segment.

3. Furnico (La-Z-Boy United Kingdom Manufacturing) acquisition: On October 25, 2021, the company completed a $13.3 million acquisition of Furnico Furniture Ltd, an upholstery manufacturing business in the United Kingdom. Furnico produces La-Z-Boy branded products for the La-Z-Boy U.K. business and operates a wholesale unit selling white label products to key U.K. retailers. The investment is expected to realize production synergies, cost savings through materials procurement, and increased production capacity to support growth in the La-Z-Boy U.K. business, with recognized goodwill of $9.2 million in the Wholesale segment.

These acquisitions are part of La-Z-Boy’s ongoing growth strategy, which focuses on expanding both its retail presence and manufacturing operations. The company has successfully integrated multiple La-Z-Boy Furniture Galleries® stores into its retail segment, resulting in increased market share and overall presence in the furniture industry.

In addition to store acquisitions, La-Z-Boy is also investing in specific locations to enhance its manufacturing capabilities. Most notably, in the United Kingdom, the Furnico acquisition allows the company to strengthen its presence in the region and benefit from production synergies and cost savings.

La-Z-Boy’s expansion through strategic acquisitions and investments demonstrates the company’s commitment to long-term growth both domestically and internationally. These moves have further solidified its position as a leading global furniture manufacturer and retailer, increasing its operational efficiency and enhancing shareholder value.

The continued growth and investment in the La-Z-Boy brand exemplify the company’s focus on providing high-quality furniture with exceptional customer experience. As the retail environment continues to evolve, La-Z-Boy’s dedication to expanding its presence and improving its manufacturing capabilities ensures that it remains a top player in the competitive furniture industry.

Income Statement

Financials in millions USD. Fiscal year is May – April. source

Year 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 – 1997
0 Revenue 2349.43 2356.81 1734.24 1703.98 1745.4 1583.95 1520.06 1525.4 1425.4 1357.32 Upgrade
1 Revenue Growth (YoY) -0.31% 35.90% 1.78% -2.37% 10.19% 4.20% -0.35% 7.02% 5.02% 6.55% Upgrade
2 Cost of Revenue 1340.73 1440.84 993.98 982.54 1042.83 961.2 910.76 940.42 920.9 892.86 Upgrade
3 Gross Profit 1008.7 915.97 740.26 721.45 702.57 622.75 609.3 584.98 504.49 464.45 Upgrade
4 Selling, General & Admin 797.26 709.21 603.52 575.82 572.9 493.38 475.96 459.65 401.33 375.16 Upgrade
5 Other Operating Expenses 0 0 0 26.86 0 0 2.51 0 0 0 Upgrade
6 Operating Expenses 797.26 709.21 603.52 602.68 572.9 493.38 478.47 459.65 401.33 375.16 Upgrade
7 Operating Income 211.44 206.76 136.74 118.76 129.67 129.37 130.83 125.33 103.17 89.3 Upgrade
8 Interest Expense / Income 0.54 0.9 1.39 1.29 1.54 0.54 1.07 0.49 0.52 0.55 Upgrade
9 Other Expense / Income 6.39 2.68 -9.5 3.81 34.37 0.67 0.08 1.51 -5.09 2.31 Upgrade
10 Pretax Income 204.51 203.18 144.85 113.66 93.76 128.16 129.68 123.33 107.73 86.44 Upgrade
11 Income Tax 53.85 53.16 38.38 36.19 25.19 47.3 43.76 44.08 36.95 31.38 Upgrade
12 Net Income 150.66 150.02 106.46 77.47 68.57 80.87 85.92 79.25 70.77 55.06 Upgrade
13 Net Income Growth 0.43% 40.91% 37.42% 12.97% -15.20% -5.88% 8.42% 11.98% 28.55% 18.68% Upgrade
14 Shares Outstanding (Basic) 43 44 46 46 47 48 49 50 52 52 Upgrade
15 Shares Outstanding (Diluted) 43 44 46 47 47 48 49 51 52 54 Upgrade
16 Shares Change -2.38% -4.47% -0.79% -1.26% -1.67% -2.70% -2.55% -3.02% -2.76% 0.27% Upgrade
17 EPS (Basic) 3.49 3.41 2.31 1.67 1.46 1.69 1.75 1.57 1.36 1.04 Upgrade
18 EPS (Diluted) 3.48 3.39 2.30 1.66 1.44 1.67 1.73 1.55 1.34 1.02 Upgrade
19 EPS Growth 2.65% 47.39% 38.55% 15.28% -13.77% -3.47% 11.61% 15.67% 31.37% 20.00% Upgrade
20 Free Cash Flow Per Share 3.16 0.06 5.91 2.55 2.19 1.67 2.61 1.79 0.32 1.09 Upgrade
21 Dividend Per Share 0.693 0.630 0.360 0.540 0.500 0.460 0.420 0.360 0.280 0.200 Upgrade
22 Dividend Growth 10.00% 75.00% -33.33% 8.00% 8.70% 9.52% 16.67% 28.57% 40.00% 150.00% Upgrade
23 Gross Margin 42.93% 38.86% 42.68% 42.34% 40.25% 39.32% 40.08% 38.35% 35.39% 34.22% Upgrade
24 Operating Margin 9.00% 8.77% 7.88% 6.97% 7.43% 8.17% 8.61% 8.22% 7.24% 6.58% Upgrade
25 Profit Margin 6.41% 6.37% 6.14% 4.55% 3.93% 5.11% 5.65% 5.20% 4.97% 4.06% Upgrade
26 Free Cash Flow Margin 5.80% 0.10% 15.68% 6.94% 5.86% 5.01% 8.40% 5.89% 1.15% 4.21% Upgrade
27 Effective Tax Rate 26.33% 26.17% 26.50% 31.84% 26.86% 36.90% 33.74% 35.74% 34.30% 36.31% Upgrade
28 EBITDA 321.75 316.79 244.83 213.81 126.45 160.47 159.88 150.34 130.53 110.17 Upgrade
29 EBITDA Margin 13.69% 13.44% 14.12% 12.55% 7.24% 10.13% 10.52% 9.86% 9.16% 8.12% Upgrade
30 Depreciation & Amortization 116.7 112.71 98.59 98.87 31.15 31.77 29.13 26.52 22.28 23.18 Upgrade
31 EBIT 205.05 204.08 146.24 114.95 95.3 128.7 130.75 123.82 108.25 86.99 Upgrade
32 EBIT Margin 8.73% 8.66% 8.43% 6.75% 5.46% 8.13% 8.60% 8.12% 7.59% 6.41% Upgrade

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