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EXHIBIT 99.1
 
Havertys Reports Earnings for First Quarter 2016


Atlanta, Georgia, May 2, 2016 – HAVERTYS  (NYSE: HVT and HVT.A) reports earnings per share for the first quarter ended March 31, 2016 was $0.21 compared to $0.27 for the same period of 2015.

Clarence H. Smith, chairman, president and CEO, said, "Our earnings results reflect the previously announced modest sales increase.  Our expansion and remodeling strategy has yielded nine new locations and two significantly remodeled and expanded stores over the past 21 months.  The sales results for these locations, including those in new markets, combined with the overall slower growth in some of our existing markets has not yet allowed us to outpace the additional fixed costs.  We are pleased that our mobile friendly website has seen strong increases in traffic and sales.  We will continue to use our website to stimulate interest in Havertys via email marketing, search engine campaigns, display ads, and social media. Operationally, we are nearing the completion of the migration to a new supply chain import network system, expansion of our Florida distribution infrastructure, and conversion to more collaborative cloud based systems for our management teams.

With the continued uncertain economic and political climate, we are pleased that our top line growth has improved thus far in the seasonally weaker second quarter.   We are in a strong financial position and remain committed to increasing shareholder value."


Financial Highlights

First Quarter 2016 Compared to First Quarter 2015
 
·
As previously reported, total net sales increased 1.7% to $194.5 million.  Comparable store sales increased 0.9% over the same period last year.
·
Total written sales were down 1.3% and written comparable store sales decreased 2.2%. Havertys' stores are closed for Easter and the negative impact from the holiday occurring in March this year versus April last year is estimated at 1.4%.
·
Average written ticket was up 1.1% and sales of custom order upholstery grew 4.0%.
·
Gross profit margins of 53.7% were flat and slightly better than our estimates.
·
SG&A costs as a percent of sales were 49.5% in 2016 and 48.2% in 2015.  Total SG&A dollars increased $4.1 million due to increases in advertising of $1.2 million, selling costs of $0.8 million, occupancy expense of $0.8 million, and administrative costs of $0.6 million.
·
Investments  of $3.1  million were made in new computer equipment and the related multi-year maintenance agreements increased prepaid expenses $3.0 million.
·
In March we amended our credit facility to increase commitments from $50.0 million to $60.0 million, lower the unused fees, reduce the rate on borrowings, and extend the maturity date to March 2021 from September 2016. We have not borrowed under our revolving credit facility since its origination in 2008.
·
We purchased 11,497 shares of our common stock during the quarter at an average price of $20.49.
 
 

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Expectations and Other
 
·
Total delivered sales for the second quarter to date of 2016 are up approximately 4.7% over the same period last year and comparable store sales are up 4.5%.
·
Total written sales for the second quarter to date of 2016 are up approximately 8.8% and written comparable store sales are up 8.9%. Havertys' stores are closed for Easter and the positive impact from the holiday occurring in March this year versus April last year is estimated at 4.8%.
·
Our previous guidance on gross profit margins for the full year 2016 remains unchanged at 53.5% as we expect a negative impact from closeout inventory.
·
Our estimate for fixed and discretionary type expenses for 2016 remains $251 million versus the $240.9 million for these same costs in 2015.  The variable type costs within SG&A for the full year of 2016 are anticipated to be approximately 17.9% percent of sales.
·
In April we opened a temporary location in Lubbock, Texas to serve that market while we rebuild our store that was destroyed at the end of December.
·
We expect to increase selling square footage approximately 1.4% in 2016. Total capital expenditures are estimated to be in the $33 million range in 2016 depending on the timing of spending for new projects.
 
 

 
NEWS RELEASE - MAY 2, 2016
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HAVERTY FURNITURE COMPANIES, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(In Thousands, except per share data – Unaudited)


     
 
Three Months Ended
March 31,
 
   
2016
   
2015
 
         
Net sales
 
$
194,511
   
$
191,331
 
Cost of goods sold
   
90,092
     
88,684
 
Gross profit
   
104,419
     
102,647
 
Credit service charges
   
65
     
72
 
    Gross profit and other revenue
   
104,484
     
102,719
 
 
               
Expenses:
               
Selling, general and administrative
   
96,353
     
92,303
 
Provision for doubtful accounts
   
104
     
23
 
Other income, net
   
(182
)
   
(27
)
    Total expenses
   
96,275
     
92,299
 
                 
Income before interest and income taxes
   
8,209
     
10,420
 
Interest expense, net
   
622
     
492
 
                 
Income before income taxes
   
7,587
     
9,928
 
Income tax expense
   
2,918
     
3,809
 
    Net income
 
$
4,669
   
$
6,119
 
 
               
Other comprehensive income
               
Adjustments related to retirement plans; net of tax expense
 of $11 and $31
 
$
19
   
$
50
 
                 
Comprehensive income
 
$
4,688
   
$
6,169
 
                 
Basic earnings per share:
               
Common Stock
 
$
0.21
   
$
0.27
 
Class A Common Stock
 
$
0.20
   
$
0.26
 
 
               
Diluted earnings per share:
               
Common Stock
 
$
0.21
   
$
0.27
 
Class A Common Stock
 
$
0.20
   
$
0.25
 
 
               
Basic weighted average shares outstanding:
               
Common Stock
   
20,021
     
20,569
 
Class A Common Stock
   
2,031
     
2,081
 
                 
Diluted weighted average shares outstanding:
               
Common Stock
   
22,496
     
22,977
 
Class A Common Stock
   
2,031
     
2,081
 
                 
Cash Dividends per share:
               
Common Stock
 
$
0.100
   
$
0.080
 
Class A Common Stock
 
$
0.095
   
$
0.075
 



NEWS RELEASE - MAY 2, 2016
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HAVERTY FURNITURE COMPANIES, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In Thousands – Unaudited)


   
 
March 31,
2016
   
December 31,
2015
   
March 31,
2015
 
    
 
(Unaudited)
       
(Unaudited)
 
ASSETS
           
Current assets
           
Cash and cash equivalents
 
$
53,733
   
$
70,659
   
$
74,146
 
Investments
   
12,740
     
12,725
     
6,250
 
Restricted cash and cash equivalents
   
8,010
     
8,005
     
8,000
 
Accounts receivable
   
4,857
     
5,948
     
6,393
 
Inventories
   
110,200
     
108,896
     
107,348
 
Prepaid expenses
   
10,411
     
6,137
     
7,271
 
Other current assets
   
5,317
     
6,341
     
4,073
 
Total current assets
   
205,268
     
218,711
     
213,481
 
 
                       
Accounts receivable, long-term
   
546
     
655
     
695
 
Property and equipment
   
236,587
     
229,283
     
228,952
 
Deferred income taxes
   
17,234
     
17,245
     
17,939
 
Other assets
   
6,038
     
5,357
     
8,559
 
Total assets
 
$
465,673
   
$
471,251
   
$
469,626
 
 
                       
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
                       
Current liabilities
                       
Accounts payable
 
$
24,172
   
$
27,815
   
$
23,055
 
Customer deposits
   
23,782
     
21,036
     
29,583
 
Accrued liabilities
   
30,541
     
42,060
     
35,632
 
Deferred income taxes
   
-
     
-
     
5,689
 
Current portion of lease obligations
   
3,239
     
3,051
     
2,788
 
Total current liabilities
   
81,734
     
93,962
     
96,747
 
 
                       
Lease obligations, less current portion
   
53,038
     
50,074
     
48,861
 
Other liabilities
   
25,864
     
25,476
     
26,557
 
Total liabilities
   
160,636
     
169,512
     
172,165
 
 
                       
Stockholders' equity
   
305,037
     
301,739
     
297,461
 
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity
 
$
465,673
   
$
471,251
   
$
469,626
 

 
 
 

 

 
NEWS RELEASE - MAY 2, 2016
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HAVERTY FURNITURE COMPANIES, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(In Thousands – Unaudited)


    
 
Three Months Ended
March 31,
 
 
 
2016
   
2015
 
 
       
CASH FLOW FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
       
Net income
 
$
4,669
   
$
6,119
 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash  
  (used in) provided by operating activities:
               
Depreciation and amortization
   
6,792
     
6,098
 
Share-based compensation expense
   
1,050
     
1,113
 
Provision for doubtful accounts
   
104
     
23
 
Other
   
(24
)
   
(6
)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
               
Accounts receivable
   
1,096
     
766
 
Inventories
   
(1,304
)
   
(209
)
Customer deposits
   
2,746
     
5,896
 
Other assets and liabilities
   
(3,512
)
   
(451
)
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
   
(16,380
)
   
(5,785
)
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities
   
(4,763
)
   
13,564
 
                 
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
               
Capital expenditures
   
(8,979
)
   
(6,711
)
Maturities of certificates of deposit
   
-
     
1,000
 
Other
   
4
     
23
 
Net cash used in investing activities
   
(8,975
)
   
(5,688
)
                 
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
               
Payments on lease obligations
   
(748
)
   
(593
)
Dividends paid
   
(2,205
)
   
(1,802
)
Common stock purchased
   
(235
)
   
-
 
Construction allowance receipts
   
-
     
3,286
 
Other
   
-
     
(102
)
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities
   
(3,188
)
   
789
 
 
               
(Decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents during the period
   
(16,926
)
   
8,665
 
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
   
70,659
     
65,481
 
 
               
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
 
$
53,733
   
$
74,146
 



 
 


NEWS RELEASE - MAY 2, 2016
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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 Tuesday, May 3, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. ET 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 1:00 p.m. ET through Tuesday, May 10, 2016. The number to access the telephone playback is 1-888-203-1112 (access code:  2990845).

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

SOURCE:  Havertys