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Herman Miller, Inc. (NASDAQ: MLHR) today announced results for its second quarter ended November\u00a030, 2019. Net sales in the quarter totaled $674.2 million, an increase of 3.3% from the same quarter last fiscal year. New orders in the second quarter of $674.9 million were 4.2% below the prior year level.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Herman Miller reported net earnings of $1.32 per share on a diluted basis in the second quarter compared to diluted earnings per share of $0.66 in the same quarter last fiscal year. Other income in the current quarter reflected a pre-tax gain of $30.5 million related to the purchase accounting treatment of the initial equity-method investment in U.K.-based naughtone. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

> Herman Miller acquired remaining shares of naughtone<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n

The Company acquired the remaining shares of naughtone during the second quarter, and as a result was required to mark the value of the initial investment to fair value, resulting in a non-taxable gain. Excluding restructuring expenses, other special charges, and the naughtone investment gain, adjusted earnings per share in the second quarter totaled $0.88 compared to adjusted earnings per share of $0.75 in the second quarter of last fiscal year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Uneven demand patterns across the broader industry” <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Andi Owen, President and Chief Executive Officer, stated, “In the face of an uncertain global economic and geopolitical environment, we delivered adjusted earnings per share at the upper end of the guidance range that we established at the start of the quarter. Second quarter sales were impacted by lower than anticipated order levels, which reflected the uneven demand patterns we’re seeing across the broader industry and the natural variability in a project-driven business. Order rate declines during the quarter were amplified by a particularly challenging growth comparison in our prior year second quarter, which reflected consolidated organic order growth of 10%. While these factors also impact our organic sales growth guidance for the upcoming quarter, we are seeing positive signs as we look further ahead, both in our own project activity levels and in broader demand indicators such as job growth, unemployment levels, and consumer spending.<\/em> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

> Herman Miller agrees to acquire a majority interest in HAY<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n

“Going forward, we are also excited about our additional investments in HAY and naughtone that give us majority ownership of these fast-growing design brands. With our collection of leading brands, a global multi-channel distribution capability and a clear set of strategic priorities, we remain well-positioned to drive sustainable long-term growth.<\/em>\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Refund in tariffs improves gross margin by 15 basis point<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Consolidated gross margin in the second quarter of fiscal 2020 totaled 37.9%, representing a 180 basis point increase from the level reported in the same quarter of last fiscal year. Gross margin reflected 15 basis points of improvement this quarter due to a favorable exclusion by the Office of the United States Trade Representative, which resulted in a refund of tariffs paid over the past 12 months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Operating expenses in the second quarter were $188.9 million compared to $182.2 million in the same quarter a year ago. Operating expenses included certain special charges totaling $1.2 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2020 and $5.7 million in the same quarter last year. These items in the current quarter related primarily to transaction costs associated with the HAY and naughtone investments. Excluding these items, operating expenses increased by $11.2 million compared to the same quarter last year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Optimize Nemschoff manufacturing<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The Company recognized pre-tax restructuring expense totaling $4.2 million in the second quarter. These items related primarily to restructuring actions associated with profit improvement initiatives, including plans initiated in the quarter to optimize our Nemschoff manufacturing operations and targeted workforce reductions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Herman Miller\u2019s effective income tax rate in the second quarter was 14.3%, compared to 22.6% in the same quarter last fiscal year. Excluding the impact of the non-taxable gain this quarter related to naughtone, the adjusted effective income tax rate in the period was 21.6%.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Encouraged to see improved order levels in the last month<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jeff Stutz, Chief Financial Officer, noted, “Despite the uneven demand environment this quarter, we leveraged gross margin expansion and well-managed operating expenses to deliver 100 basis points of adjusted operating margin improvement. Gross margin expansion was primarily driven by net price realization, favorable steel costs, and continued savings from our profit improvement initiatives. We\u2019re also pleased with the commitment of our Herman Miller team members to continually balance the investments required for future growth with prudent control over spending. These factors combined to drive a 17% year-over-year increase in adjusted earnings per share and robust operating cash flow generation. While ongoing global uncertainty remains an outlook risk, we were encouraged to see improved order levels in the last month of the quarter and, to date, through the early part of the third quarter.”<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Company ended the second quarter with total cash and cash equivalents of $177.0 million. Cash flow generated from operations was $89.6 million in the current quarter compared to $58.6 million in the same quarter last fiscal year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Third Quarter Fiscal 2020 Guidance<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n


<\/strong>Looking forward, Herman Miller expects net sales in the third quarter of fiscal 2020 to be in the range of $672 million to $692 million. On an organic basis, adjusted for foreign currency translation and the impact of consolidating HAY and naughtone, this forecast implies sales growth of 3% compared to the third quarter of last year at the mid-point of the range. The Company expects diluted earnings per share to range between $0.68 to $0.72.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

> Herman Miller company profile<\/a><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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Herman Miller, Inc. (NASDAQ: MLHR) today announced results for its second quarter ended November\u00a030, 2019. Net sales in the quarter totaled $674.2 million, an increase of 3.3% from the same quarter last fiscal year. New orders in the second quarter of $674.9 million were 4.2% below the prior year level.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Herman Miller reported net earnings of $1.32 per share on a diluted basis in the second quarter compared to diluted earnings per share of $0.66 in the same quarter last fiscal year. Other income in the current quarter reflected a pre-tax gain of $30.5 million related to the purchase accounting treatment of the initial equity-method investment in U.K.-based naughtone.<\/p>\n

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