U.S. Bancorp Announces Third Quarter Earnings Conference Call Details

U.S. Bancorp Announces Third Quarter Earnings Conference Call Details

MINNEAPOLIS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
U.S. Bancorp (NYSE: USB) will release its third quarter 2023 earnings results before the market opens on Wednesday, October 18, 2023. At 7 a.m. CT, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer Andy Cecere and Senior Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer John Stern will host a conference call to review the financial results. The live conference call will be available online or by telephone.

Via internet:

To access the webcast and presentation, visit the U.S. Bancorp website at usbank.com and click on “About Us”, “Investor Relations” and “Webcasts & Presentations.”

Via telephone:

To access the conference call from locations within the United States and Canada, please dial 877-692-8955. Participants calling from outside the United States and Canada, please dial 234-720-6979. The access code for all participants is 6030554.

Replay info:

For those unable to participate during the live call, a replay will be available at approximately 10 a.m. CT on Wednesday, October 18, 2023. To access the replay, please visit the U.S. Bancorp website at usbank.com and click on “About Us”, “Investor Relations” and “Webcasts & Presentations.”

About U.S. Bank

U.S. Bancorp, with approximately 77,000 employees and $681 billion in assets as of June 30, 2023, is the parent company of U.S. Bank National Association. The Minneapolis-based company serves millions of customers locally, nationally and globally through a diversified mix of businesses: Consumer and Business Banking; Payment Services; Corporate & Commercial Banking; and Wealth Management and Investment Services. Union Bank, consisting primarily of retail banking branches on the West Coast, joined U.S. Bancorp in 2022. U.S. Bancorp has been recognized for its approach to digital innovation, social responsibility, and customer service, including being named one of the 2023 World’s Most Ethical Companies and Fortune’s most admired superregional bank. Learn more at usbank.com/about.

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Eagle Bulk Shipping Inc. to Issue Third Quarter 2023 Results and Hold Investor Conference Call

STAMFORD, Conn., Sept. 28, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Eagle Bulk Shipping Inc. (NYSE: EGLE) (“Eagle Bulk”, “Eagle”, or the “Company”), one of the world’s largest owner-operators within the midsize drybulk vessel segment, announced today that it will report its financial results for the third quarter ending September 30, 2023, after the close of stock market trading on November 2, 2023. Members of Eagle’s senior management team will host a call at 8:00 a.m. ET on Friday, November 3, 2023 in order to discuss company results and provide an update on market fundamentals.

A live webcast of the call will be available on the Investor Relations page of the Company’s website at ir.eagleships.com. To access the call by phone, please register at https://register.vevent.com/register/BIee839edd63884046b37812fb660d9ebb and you will be provided with dial-in details. A replay of the webcast will be available on the Investor Relations page of Eagle’s website.

About Eagle Bulk Shipping Inc.

Eagle Bulk Shipping Inc. (“Eagle” or the “Company”) is a US-based, fully integrated shipowner-operator providing global transportation solutions to a diverse group of customers including miners, producers, traders, and end users. Headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, with offices in Singapore and Copenhagen, Eagle focuses exclusively on the versatile midsize drybulk vessel segment and owns one of the largest fleets of Supramax / Ultramax vessels in the world. The Company performs all management services in-house (including strategic, commercial, operational, technical, and administrative) and employs an active-management approach to fleet trading with the objective of optimizing revenue performance and maximizing earnings on a risk-managed basis. For further information, please visit our website: www.eagleships.com.

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Precipio Continues to Sign New HemeScreen™ Customers

New customer orders received in Q3 exceed $1M annualized revenue

NEW HAVEN, Conn., Sept. 28, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Specialty cancer diagnostics company Precipio, Inc. (NASDAQ: PRPO) announced that new customer orders are expected to bring total Q4 HemeScreen revenues to an estimated $1.2M.

In a recent announcement, the company announced that the product revenue necessary to reach cash flow breakeven has been reduced to $6M annualized run rate, or $1.5M/quarter. As of today, Precipio forecasts product revenue in Q4 which is within $300,000 of quarterly cash flow breakeven. Adding these new customers brings the company to approximately $1.2M in product revenue, or 80% of that goal.

Company conversion rate data shows a very high close rate once the company’s sales team gets in front of the customer and presents the product and its value proposition. Ilan Danieli, CEO, said, “We are working on increased collaboration with our channel partners to open more doors, as well as help our customers shorten the decision-making timeline and adoption cycle.”

Precipio’s data shows, however, that very few customers decline the solution, or go with a different manufacturer. As the company continues to grow and improve the effectiveness of its sales and marketing efforts, management expects to capture a significant portion of this $400M TAM.

“We are seeing repeated confirmation that our HemeScreen product line stands head & shoulders above competition and alternative diagnostic products when it comes to robustness, ease of use, and economics, and this has translated into a very high close rate,” said Ilan Danieli, CEO. “Although the sales cycle is often lengthy, the good news is that the adoption rate is high. This tells us that it is not a matter of “if”, but rather a matter of “when” the laboratory becomes our customer. I am encouraged by these results which move us closer to meeting our short-term cash flow breakeven goals; as well as an indication of our ability to capture substantial market share.”

About Precipio

Precipio has built a platform designed to eradicate the problem of misdiagnosis by harnessing the intellect, expertise and technology developed within academic institutions and delivering quality diagnostic information to physicians and their patients worldwide, as well as proprietary products that serve laboratories worldwide. Through its collaborations with world-class academic institutions specializing in cancer research, diagnostics and treatment, Precipio offers a new standard of diagnostic accuracy enabling the highest level of patient care. For more information, please visit www.precipiodx.com.

Please follow us on LinkedIn, Twitter @PrecipioDx and on Facebook.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, including, among others, including other financial projections and potential market opportunity, plans and prospects. Except for historical information, statements about future volumes, sales, growth, costs, cost savings, margins, earnings, earnings per share, diluted earnings per share, cash flows, plans, objectives, expectations, growth or profitability are forward-looking statements based on management’s estimates, beliefs, assumptions and projections. Words such as “could,” “may,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “will,” “targets,” “goals,” “projects,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “seeks,” “estimates,” “predicts,” and variations on such words, and similar expressions that reflect our current views with respect to future events and operational, economic and financial performance, are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are only predictions, subject to risks and uncertainties, and actual results could differ materially from those discussed. We caution investors not to place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements contained in this press release. You are encouraged to read our filings with the SEC, available at www.sec.gov, for a discussion of these and other risks and uncertainties Important factors that could affect performance and cause results to differ materially from management’s expectations, or could affect the company’s ability to achieve its strategic goals, includes factors that are described in the sections entitled “Risk Factors” and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis” in the company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022, as updated from time to time in the company’s Securities and Exchange Commission filings. The company’s forward-looking statements in this press release are based on management’s current views, beliefs, assumptions and expectations regarding future events and speak only as of the date of this release. The company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by the federal securities laws.



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Intuit Hosts Investor Day, Reaffirms First-quarter and Fiscal 2024 Guidance

Intuit Hosts Investor Day, Reaffirms First-quarter and Fiscal 2024 Guidance

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Intuit Inc. (Nasdaq: INTU) the global financial technology platform that makes Intuit TurboTax, Credit Karma, QuickBooks, and Mailchimp, reaffirmed its financial guidance for the first quarter and full fiscal year 2024 in conjunction with its Investor Day, being held today at the company’s Mountain View, CA, headquarters. The meeting begins at 8:00 a.m. PT.

Intuit leaders will discuss the company’s plan to accelerate innovation and drive durable growth. Speakers include:

In addition, Intuit will share a platform immersion experience highlighting the company’s strategy and latest innovations.

“We are entering Intuit’s most exciting era yet. With data and AI core to fueling innovation we are transforming into a global financial technology platform where we do the hard work on behalf of our customers,” said Goodarzi. “Our strategy is to be the global AI-driven expert platform powering prosperity for consumers and small businesses, and it is driving durable growth and momentum.”

Reiterates First-Quarter And Fiscal Year 2024 Guidance

Intuit reiterated the first-quarter and full-year fiscal 2024 guidance, previously announced on Aug. 24, 2023. For the full fiscal year, the company expects:

  • Revenue of $15.890 billion to $16.105 billion, growth of approximately 11 to 12 percent.

  • GAAP operating income of $3.615 billion to $3.720 billion, growth of approximately 15 to 18 percent.

  • Non-GAAP operating income of $6.155 billion to $6.260 billion, growth of approximately 12 to 14 percent.

  • GAAP diluted earnings per share of $9.37 to $9.67, growth of approximately 11 to 15 percent.

  • Non-GAAP diluted earnings per share of $16.17 to $16.47, growth of approximately 12 to 14 percent.

The company expects the following segment revenue results for fiscal year 2024:

  • Small Business and Self-Employed Group: growth of 16 to 17 percent.

  • Consumer Group: growth of 7 to 8 percent.

  • ProTax Group: growth of 3 to 4 percent.

  • Credit Karma: decline of 3 percent to growth of 3 percent.

For the first quarter of fiscal year 2024, which ends Oct. 31, the company expects:

  • Revenue growth of approximately 10 to 11 percent.

  • GAAP earnings per share of $0.15 to $0.21.

  • Non-GAAP diluted earnings per share of $1.94 to $2.00.

Investor Day: How To Participate

The half-day event will be broadcast live via webcast available on Intuit’s website and can be heard at https://investors.intuit.com/events-and-presentations/default.aspx. A replay of the video broadcast and webcast will be available on Intuit’s website approximately two hours after the meeting ends.

About Intuit

Intuit is the global financial technology platform that powers prosperity for the people and communities we serve. With 100 million customers worldwide using TurboTax, Credit Karma, QuickBooks, and Mailchimp, we believe that everyone should have the opportunity to prosper. We never stop working to find new, innovative ways to make that possible. Please visit us at Intuit.com and find us on social for the latest information about Intuit and our products and services.

About Non-GAAP Financial Measures

This press release and the accompanying tables include non-GAAP financial measures. For a description of these non-GAAP financial measures, including the reasons management uses each measure, and reconciliations of these non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable financial measures prepared in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, please see the section of the accompanying tables titled “About Non-GAAP Financial Measures” as well as the related Table 1. A copy of the press release issued by Intuit today can be found on the investor relations page of Intuit’s website.

Cautions About Forward-looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements, including expectations regarding: forecasts and timing of growth and future financial results of Intuit and its reporting segments; our prospects for the business in fiscal 2024 and beyond; our growth outside the US; the timing and growth of revenue from current or future products and services; our corporate tax rate; and the timing and impact of our strategic decisions and initiatives on our business; as well as all of the statements under the heading “Reiterates First-quarter And Fiscal Year 2024 Guidance.”

Because these forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, there are important factors that could cause our actual results to differ materially from the expectations expressed in the forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties may be amplified by the effects of global developments and conditions or events, including macroeconomic uncertainty and geopolitical conditions, which have caused significant global economic instability and uncertainty. Given these risks and uncertainties, persons reading this communication are cautioned not to place any undue reliance on such forward-looking statements. These factors include, without limitation, the following: our ability to compete successfully; our ability to develop, deploy, and use artificial intelligence in our platform and products; our ability to adapt to technological change and to successfully extend our platform; our ability to predict consumer behavior; our reliance on intellectual property; our ability to protect our intellectual property rights; any harm to our reputation; risk associated with our ESG and DEI practices; risks associated with acquisition and divestiture activity; the issuance of equity or incurrence of debt to fund acquisitions or for general business purposes; cybersecurity incidents (including those affecting the third parties we rely on); customer concerns about privacy and cybersecurity incidents; fraudulent activities by third parties using our offerings; our failure to process transactions effectively; interruption or failure of our information technology; our ability to maintain critical third-party business relationships; our ability to attract and retain talent and the success of our hybrid work model; any deficiency in the quality or accuracy of our offerings (including the advice given by experts on our platform); any delays in product launches; difficulties in processing or filing customer tax submissions; risk associated with climate change; changes to public policy, laws or regulations affecting our businesses; legal proceedings in which we are involved; the seasonal nature of our tax business and other factors beyond our control; changes in tax rates and tax reform legislation; global economic conditions (including, without limitation, inflation); exposure to credit, counterparty and other risks in providing capital to businesses; amortization of acquired intangible assets and impairment charges; our ability to repay or otherwise comply with the terms of our outstanding debt; our ability to repurchase shares or distribute dividends; volatility of our stock price; and our ability to successfully market our offerings. More details about these and other risks that may impact our business are included in our Form 10-K for fiscal 2023 and in our other SEC filings. You can locate these reports through our website at http://investors.intuit.com. Fiscal 2024 full-year and Q1 guidance speaks only as of the date it was publicly issued by Intuit. Other forward-looking statements represent the judgment of the management of Intuit as of the date of this presentation. Except as required by law, we do not undertake any duty to update any forward-looking statement or other information in this presentation.

TABLE 1

INTUIT INC.

RECONCILIATION OF FORWARD-LOOKING GUIDANCE FOR NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES TO PROJECTED GAAP REVENUE, OPERATING INCOME, AND EPS

(In millions, except per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

 

 

Forward-Looking Guidance

 

GAAP

Range of Estimate

 

 

 

Non-GAAP

Range of Estimate

 

From

 

To

 

Adjmts

 

From

 

To

Three Months Ending October 31, 2023

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Revenue

$

2,860

 

$

2,895

 

$

 

$

2,860

 

$

2,895

Operating income

$

123

 

 

$

143

 

 

$

638

 

[a]

$

761

 

 

$

781

 

Diluted earnings per share

$

0.15

 

 

$

0.21

 

 

$

1.79

 

[b]

$

1.94

 

 

$

2.00

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Twelve Months Ending July 31, 2024

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Revenue

$

15,890

 

 

$

16,105

 

 

$

 

 

$

15,890

 

 

$

16,105

 

Operating income

$

3,615

 

 

$

3,720

 

 

$

2,540

 

[c]

$

6,155

 

 

$

6,260

 

Diluted earnings per share

$

9.37

 

 

$

9.67

 

 

$

6.80

 

[d]

$

16.17

 

 

$

16.47

 

See “About Non-GAAP Financial Measures” immediately following Table 1 for information on these measures, the items excluded from the most directly comparable GAAP measures in arriving at non-GAAP financial measures, and the reasons management uses each measure and excludes the specified amounts in arriving at each non-GAAP financial measure.

 

[a]

Reflects estimated adjustments for share-based compensation expense of approximately $480 million; amortization of acquired technology of approximately $38 million; and amortization of other acquired intangible assets of approximately $120 million.

 

[b]

Reflects estimated adjustments in item [a], income taxes related to these adjustments, and other income tax effects related to the use of the non-GAAP tax rate.

 

[c]

Reflects estimated adjustments for share-based compensation expense of approximately $1.9 billion; amortization of acquired technology of approximately $144 million; and amortization of other acquired intangibles of approximately $482 million.

 

[d]

Reflects estimated adjustments in item [c], income taxes related to these adjustments, and other income tax effects related to the use of the non-GAAP tax rate.

INTUIT INC.

ABOUT NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES

The accompanying press release dated September 28, 2023 contains non-GAAP financial measures. Table 1 reconciles the non-GAAP financial measures in that press release to the most directly comparable financial measures prepared in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). These non-GAAP financial measures include non-GAAP operating income (loss), non-GAAP net income (loss), and non-GAAP net income (loss) per share.

Non-GAAP financial measures should not be considered as a substitute for, or superior to, measures of financial performance prepared in accordance with GAAP. These non-GAAP financial measures do not reflect a comprehensive system of accounting, differ from GAAP measures with the same names, and may differ from non-GAAP financial measures with the same or similar names that are used by other companies.

We compute non-GAAP financial measures using the same consistent method from quarter to quarter and year to year. We may consider whether other significant items that arise in the future should be excluded from our non-GAAP financial measures.

We exclude the following items from all of our non-GAAP financial measures:

  • Share-based compensation expense

  • Amortization of acquired technology

  • Amortization of other acquired intangible assets

  • Goodwill and intangible asset impairment charges

  • Gains and losses on disposals of businesses and long-lived assets

  • Professional fees and transaction costs for business combinations

We also exclude the following items from non-GAAP net income (loss) and diluted net income (loss) per share:

  • Gains and losses on debt and equity securities and other investments

  • Income tax effects and adjustments

  • Discontinued operations

We believe these non-GAAP financial measures provide meaningful supplemental information regarding Intuit’s operating results primarily because they exclude amounts that we do not consider part of ongoing operating results when planning and forecasting and when assessing the performance of the organization, our individual operating segments, or our senior management. Segment managers are not held accountable for share-based compensation expense, amortization, or the other excluded items and, accordingly, we exclude these amounts from our measures of segment performance. We believe our non-GAAP financial measures also facilitate the comparison by management and investors of results for current periods and guidance for future periods with results for past periods.

The following are descriptions of the items we exclude from our non-GAAP financial measures.

Share-based compensation expenses. These consist of non-cash expenses for stock options, restricted stock units, and our Employee Stock Purchase Plan. When considering the impact of equity awards, we place greater emphasis on overall shareholder dilution rather than the accounting charges associated with those awards.

Amortization of acquired technology and amortization of other acquired intangible assets. When we acquire a business in a business combination, we are required by GAAP to record the fair values of the intangible assets of the business and amortize them over their useful lives. Amortization of acquired technology in cost of revenue includes amortization of software and other technology assets of acquired businesses. Amortization of other acquired intangible assets in operating expenses includes amortization of assets such as customer lists, covenants not to compete, and trade names.

Goodwill and intangible asset impairment charges. We exclude from our non-GAAP financial measures non-cash charges to adjust the carrying values of goodwill and other acquired intangible assets to their estimated fair values.

Gains and losses on disposals of businesses and long-lived assets. We exclude from our non-GAAP financial measures gains and losses on disposals of businesses and long-lived assets because they are unrelated to our ongoing business operating results.

Professional fees and transaction costs for business combinations. We exclude from our non-GAAP financial measures the professional fees we incur to complete business combinations. These include investment banking, legal, and accounting fees.

Gains and losses on debt securities and other investments. We exclude from our non-GAAP financial measures credit losses on available-for-sale debt securities and gains and losses on other investments.

Income tax effects and adjustments. We use a long-term non-GAAP tax rate for evaluating operating results and for planning, forecasting, and analyzing future periods. This long-term non-GAAP tax rate excludes the income tax effects of the non-GAAP pre-tax adjustments described above, and eliminates the effects of non-recurring and period specific items which can vary in size and frequency. Based on our current long-term projections, we are using a long-term non-GAAP tax rate of 24% for fiscal 2024. This long-term non-GAAP tax rate could be subject to change for various reasons including significant acquisitions, changes in our geographic earnings mix or fundamental tax law changes in major jurisdictions in which we operate. We will evaluate this long-term non-GAAP tax rate on an annual basis and whenever any significant events occur which may materially affect this rate.

Operating results and gains and losses on the sale of discontinued operations. From time to time, we sell or otherwise dispose of selected operations as we adjust our portfolio of businesses to meet our strategic goals. In accordance with GAAP, we segregate the operating results of discontinued operations as well as gains and losses on the sale of these discontinued operations from continuing operations on our GAAP statements of operations but continue to include them in GAAP net income or loss and net income or loss per share. We exclude these amounts from our non-GAAP financial measures.

The reconciliations of the forward-looking non-GAAP financial measure to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures in Table 1 include all information reasonably available to Intuit at the date of this press release. These tables include adjustments that we can reasonably predict. Events that could cause the reconciliation to change include acquisitions and divestitures of businesses, goodwill and other asset impairments, sales of available-for-sale debt securities and other investments, and disposals of business and long-lived assets.

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Bassett Announces Fiscal Third Quarter Results

BASSETT, Va., Sept. 28, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bassett Furniture Industries, Inc. (Nasdaq: BSET) announced today its results of operations for its third quarter ended August 26, 2023.


Fiscal 2023 Third Quarter Highlights



(Dollars in millions)

 

  Sales   Operating Income (Loss)
  3rd Qtr   Dollar %   3rd Qtr % of   3rd Qtr % of
  2023 2022   Change Change 2023
Sales   2022
Sales
Consolidated(1) $ 87.2 $ 118.0   $ (30.8 ) -26.1 %   $ (3.8 ) -4.4 %   $ 10.7   9.1 %
                       
Wholesale $ 56.7 $ 79.0   $ (22.3 ) -28.2 %   $ 6.3   11.1 %   $ 10.0   12.7 %
                       
Retail $ 52.3 $ 70.9   $ (18.6 ) -26.2 %   $ (3.0 ) -5.7 %   $ 3.9   5.5 %
                       
Corporate & Other(2) $ 1.8 $   $ 1.8   100.0 %   $ (7.4 ) N/A   $ (7.8 ) N/A
                       
(1) Our consolidated results include certain intercompany eliminations. See Table 4, “Segment Information” below for an illustration of the effects of these items on our consolidated sales and operating income.
                       
(2) Corporate and Other includes the operations of Noa Home Inc. for 2023 along with the shared Corporate costs that are benefiting both the Wholesale and Retail segments. This represents a change in our segment presentation from prior year periods. Previously, those shared Corporate costs had been included in the Wholesale segment and the operations of Noa Home Inc. were included in the Retail segment. Prior period results have been restated to conform to the current presentation.

Writing new business, both at wholesale and retail, proved very difficult in the twelve weeks between Memorial Day and the start of our Labor Day promotion in late August. Although we continue to see increased business around the important holiday events, day-to-day store traffic and wholesale order writing between the big events remain very challenging. We first began to see signs of a slowdown in the third quarter of 2022 and this year’s period represented another 4.6% decline in wholesale orders. Despite this softness, we continue to maintain a strong balance sheet while executing on the elements of our growth plans with the expectation of returning to profitability.

Wholesale margins of 11.2% were comparable to our second quarter margins despite an 8.5% sequential decline in wholesale revenue. Once again, we wrote down the value of certain slow-moving styles of our Club Level imported motion line, this time to the tune of $800 thousand. Recall that our Club Level inventory peaked at $22 million at the end of August 2022. At the most recent August close, our inventory was slightly over $11 million, or some 49% less than last year. Recognizing that we have some $6 million of excess and discontinued inventory, we still have several good selling styles in the Club Level line which produce good margins. Ultimately, we believe that $5 to $6 million of inventory will be sufficient to support this strategically important assortment.

A counter-balance to this situation is the steady performance of our domestic upholstery team that was able to improve margins over last year while dealing with a 31% decline in shipments. Their ability to drive efficiency and manage costs in such a demanding environment is impressive. Imported wood margins declined compared to last year but improved sequentially as compared to the second quarter on reduced shipments. The pandemic-related freight costs imbedded in our oldest import wood inventory is beginning to burn off, a trend which should accelerate and result in margin expansion in the coming months. Work schedules in our two domestic wood plants improved as the quarter wore on and continued on that path in the first weeks of the current quarter. It is hard to see the positive in a quarter where wholesale shipments declined by 28%, but we do have several trends that point to better results moving ahead.

Our retail results for the quarter constituted the primary basis for the Company’s overall operating loss. Things have changed dramatically from 2022, our best retail year ever. In short, for the period, we did not generate enough retail revenue to break even. Actually, retail gross margins were comparable to prior year amidst a 26% decline in sales, but we were unable to reduce our fixed and variable SG&A costs enough to maintain profitability with the reported level of sales. In the five weeks prior to this writing (which include the first four weeks of Q4), average weekly sales have improved markedly, but were aided by the expected Labor Day boost and by several new product introductions that coincided with the promotion. Although we cannot predict the longevity or the depth of the furniture industry’s current slump, we are once again focused on the disciplines of margin improvement, customer service, digital outreach, and store upgrades as we head toward 2024. Over the next four months, we also look forward to opening two new stores and re-opening an existing location that has been closed for remodeling.

August 10th marked the debut of our new bassettfurniture.com website. The project was three years in the making and included the complete re-architecture of our product data, which now serves as the foundation of the new platform. We believe that, over time, we will improve site traffic and enhance both e-commerce and store conversions as a result of this investment. We are already seeing that engagement has improved as consumers are spending more time on the new site with each visit compared to previous metrics with our old platform. The launch of the new website coincided with the mailing of our fall catalog and the styling of the merchandise and its corresponding imagery represents a fresh new style direction for Bassett and the sell-through of the new items is off to a good start.

We have now completed our first year of Noa Home ownership and we continue to use their perspective to provide insight for Bassett’s e-commerce journey and to build the future of the Noa brand. Advertising efficiency has been the recent focus at Noa as they have been able to reduce spending significantly while keeping their web traffic largely intact. A targeted entry into the U.S. market is imminent as is our expansion of their product offerings. Noa management is also evaluating the contributions of their global markets as they strive to further build North American penetration in Canada and the U.S.

Balancing investment in the business, returns to shareholders, and cash flow planning is particularly important in a tough sales climate. To date in 2023, the Company has returned approximately $8.5 million to shareholders in the form of dividends and share repurchases, including the 12.5% dividend increase, which was approved by our Board of Directors in July. Capital expenditures will likely come in between $17 and $19 million this year. Operating cash flow for the third quarter was $3.8 million. Our capital expenditure plan for 2024 is currently being formulated but will be significantly less than this year’s level of investment. We will continue to evaluate our capital allocation strategy closely as we better understand the implications of the current business landscape.

Robert H. Spilman, Jr., Chairman and CEO

About Bassett Furniture Industries, Inc.

Bassett Furniture Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ:BSET), is a leading manufacturer and marketer of high quality home furnishings. With 89 company- and licensee-owned stores at the time of this release, Bassett has leveraged its strong brand name in furniture into a network of corporate and licensed stores that focus on providing consumers with a friendly environment for buying furniture and accessories. Bassett’s retail strategy includes stylish, custom-built furniture that features the latest on-trend furniture styles, free in-home design visits, and coordinated decorating accessories. Bassett also has a traditional wholesale business with more than 700 accounts on the open market, across the United States and internationally and a logistics business specializing in home furnishings. For more information, visit the Company’s website at bassettfurniture.com. (BSET-E)

Certain of the statements in this release, particularly those preceded by, followed by or including the words “believes,” “plans,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “intends,” “should,” “estimates,” or similar expressions, or those relating to or anticipating financial results or changes in operations for periods beyond the end of the third fiscal quarter of 2023, constitute “forward looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. For those statements, Bassett claims the protection of the safe harbor for forward looking statements contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. In many cases, Bassett cannot predict what factors would cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements. Expectations included in the forward-looking statements are based on preliminary information as well as certain assumptions which management believes to be reasonable at this time. The following important factors affect Bassett and could cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated in the forward looking statements: the effects of national and global economic or other conditions and future events on the retail demand for home furnishings and the ability of Bassett’s customers and consumers to obtain credit; the success of marketing, logistics, retail and other initiatives; and the economic, competitive, governmental and other factors identified in Bassett’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Any forward-looking statement that Bassett makes speaks only as of the date of such statement, and Bassett undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Comparisons of results for current and any prior periods are not intended to express any future trends or indication of future performance, unless expressed as such, and should only be viewed as historical data.

Table 1
BASSETT FURNITURE INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations – unaudited
(In thousands, except for per share data)
                       
                       
  Quarter Ended   Nine Months Ended
  August 26, 2023   August 27, 2022   August 26, 2023   August 27, 2022
    Percent of     Percent of     Percent of     Percent of
  Amount Net Sales   Amount Net Sales   Amount Net Sales   Amount Net Sales
                       
Net sales of furniture and accessories $ 87,217   100.0 %   $ 118,012   100.0 %   $ 295,434   100.0 %   $ 364,582   100.0 %
Cost of furniture and accessories sold   42,173   48.4 %     57,240   48.5 %     140,360   47.5 %     180,479   49.5 %
Gross profit   45,044   51.6 %     60,772   51.5 %     155,074   52.5 %     184,103   50.5 %
                       
Selling, general and administrative expenses   48,848   56.0 %     54,695   46.3 %     154,709   52.4 %     160,536   44.0 %
Gain on sale of retail real estate     0.0 %     4,595   3.9 %       0.0 %     4,595   1.3 %
Gain on revaluation of contingent consideration     0.0 %       0.0 %     1,013   0.3 %       0.0 %
Income (loss) from operations   (3,804 ) -4.4 %     10,672   9.0 %     1,378   0.5 %     28,162   7.7 %
                       
Interest income   923   2.0 %     120   0.3 %     1,644   3.6 %     132   0.3 %
Other loss, net   (309 ) -0.4 %     (714 ) -0.6 %     (1,381 ) -0.5 %     (1,982 ) -0.5 %
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes   (3,190 ) -3.7 %     10,078   8.5 %     1,641   0.6 %     26,312   7.2 %
                       
Income tax expense (benefit)   (599 ) -0.7 %     2,305   2.0 %     711   0.2 %     6,505   1.8 %
Income (loss) from continuing operations   (2,591 ) -3.0 %     7,773   6.6 %     930   0.3 %     19,807   5.4 %
                       
Discontinued operations:                      
Income from operations of logistical services                           1,712    
Gain on disposal (less adjustments)           (193 )               53,061    
Income tax expense           (48 )               14,261    
                       
Income (loss) from discontinued operations – net of tax           (145 )               40,512    
                       
Net income (loss) $ (2,591 )     $ 7,628       $ 930       $ 60,319    
                       
Basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share:                      
Income (loss) from continuing operations $ (0.30 )     $ 0.84       $ 0.11       $ 2.08    
Income (loss) from discontinued operations           (0.02 )               4.26    
Basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share $ (0.30 )     $ 0.82       $ 0.11       $ 6.34    

Table 2
BASSETT FURNITURE INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(In thousands)
  (Unaudited)    

Assets
August 26, 2023   November 26, 2022
Current assets      
Cash and cash equivalents $ 48,012     $ 61,625
Short-term investments   17,743       17,715
Accounts receivable, net   15,339       17,838
Inventories, net   66,866       85,477
Recoverable income taxes   3,777       2,353
Other current assets   9,340       11,487
Total current assets   161,077       196,495
       
Property and equipment, net   84,247       77,001
       
Other long-term assets      
Deferred income taxes, net   5,117       5,528
Goodwill and other intangible assets   21,547       21,727
Right of use assets under operating leases   89,993       99,472
Other   7,050       6,050
Total long-term assets   123,707       132,777
Total assets $ 369,031     $ 406,273
       

Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
     
Current liabilities      
Accounts payable $ 17,117     $ 20,359
Accrued compensation and benefits   9,524       12,921
Customer deposits   23,626       35,963
Current portion of operating lease obligations   19,608       18,819
Other current liabilities and accrued expenses   12,168       12,765
Total current liabilities   82,043       100,827
       
Long-term liabilities      
Post employment benefit obligations   10,668       9,954
Long-term portion of operating lease obligations   85,875       97,477
Other long-term liabilities   1,668       2,406
Total long-term liabilities   98,211       109,837
       
       
Stockholders’ equity      
Common stock   43,800       44,759
Retained earnings   145,031       150,800
Additional paid-in-capital        
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)   (54 )     50
Total stockholders’ equity   188,777       195,609
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity $ 369,031     $ 406,273

Table 3
BASSETT FURNITURE INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows – unaudited
(In thousands)
       
  Nine Months Ended
  August 26, 2023   August 27, 2022
Operating activities:      
Net income $ 930     $ 60,319  
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used in)      
operating activities:      
Depreciation and amortization   7,502       8,732  
Gain on sale of property and equipment         (4,603 )
Gain on revaluation of contingent consideration   (1,013 )      
Deferred income taxes   473       (2,856 )
Other, net   1,781       1,425  
Changes in operating assets and liabilities      
Accounts receivable   2,499       57  
Inventories   18,611       (13,677 )
Other current and long-term assets   (289 )     2,961  
Right of use assets under operating leases   13,668       15,881  
Customer deposits   (12,337 )     (11,181 )
Accounts payable and other liabilities   (6,586 )     1,227  
Obligations under operating leases   (14,990 )     (17,519 )
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities   10,249       (12,295 )
       
Investing activities:      
Purchases of property and equipment   (14,657 )     (17,266 )
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment         8,226  
Proceeds from disposal of discontinued operations, net   1,000       84,534  
Other   (1,664 )     (1,428 )
Net cash used in investing activities   (15,321 )     74,066  
       
Financing activities:      
Cash dividends   (4,406 )     (18,734 )
Other issuance of common stock   275       340  
Repurchases of common stock   (4,056 )     (10,263 )
Taxes paid related to net share settlement of equity awards   (109 )      
Repayments of finance lease obligations   (208 )     (618 )
Net cash used in financing activities   (8,504 )     (29,275 )
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents   (37 )      
Change in cash and cash equivalents   (13,613 )     32,496  
Cash and cash equivalents – beginning of period   61,625       34,374  
       
Cash and cash equivalents – end of period $ 48,012     $ 66,870  

Table 4
BASSETT FURNITURE INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Segment Information – unaudited
(In thousands)
                               
  Quarter Ended   Nine Months Ended  
  August 26, 2023   August 27, 2022   August 26, 2023   August 27, 2022
Sales Revenue                              
Wholesale sales of furniture and accessories $ 56,660     $ 78,959     $ 188,318     $ 249,945  
Less: Sales to retail segment   (23,503 )     (31,833 )     (77,932 )     (95,976 )
Wholesale sales to external customers   33,157       47,126       110,386       153,969  
Retail sales of furniture and accessories   52,264       70,886       178,004       210,613  
Corporate & Other(1)   1,796             7,044        
Consolidated net sales of furniture and accessories $ 87,217     $ 118,012     $ 295,434     $ 364,582  
                               
                               
Income from Operations                              
Wholesale $ 6,340     $ 9,989     $ 22,339     $ 31,656  
Retail   (3,036 )     3,889       (751 )     13,804  
Net expenses – Corporate and other(1)   (7,420 )     (7,839 )     (22,140 )     (21,633 )
Inter-company elimination   312       38       917       (260 )
Gain on sale of real estate         4,595             4,595  
Gain on revaluation of contingent consideration               1,013        
Consolidated $ (3,804 )   $ 10,672     $ 1,378     $ 28,162  
                               
(1)Corporate and Other includes the operations of Noa Home Inc. for 2023 along with the shared Corporate costs that are benefiting both the Wholesale and Retail segments. This represents a change in our segment presentation from prior year periods. Previously, those shared Corporate costs had been included in the Wholesale segment and the operations of Noa Home Inc. were included in the Retail segment. Prior period results have been restated to conform to the current presentation.

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Similarweb’s New Tools for Search Marketers Track Brand Opportunities and Threats

Search Tracker monitors the entire search engine results landscape, keeping SEO and PPC teams aligned on where and when to invest

TEL AVIV, Israel & NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
Similarweb is introducing a bundle of two search marketing tools, one focused on organic search engine optimization ranking and the other on fending off competitive threats in in pay per click search, to help its customers execute a more comprehensive and effective search marketing strategy.

Similarweb’s new Search Tracker module consists of two tools – Rank Tracker and Brand Protection – which together support a holistic strategy across both organic and pay per click search marketing. SEO experts from Rank Ranger, which Similarweb acquired in 2022, contributed to the development of the Search Tracker module of Similarweb 3.0.

Search Tracker as a whole monitors the complete SERP landscape to give SEO and PPC teams a single source of truth about where to invest. Each of the Search Tracker tools offers its own benefits:

  • Rank Tracker, a daily keyword tracking tool, helps SEO teams see which keywords are working best for them, where they need to optimize further, and where competitors have an edge they need to counter. With industry-leading competitor and SERP reports, SEO teams will be impressed by the breadth and depth of insights available.
  • Brand Protection, a daily PPC tracking tool, alerts teams to threats like competitors bidding on your brand name or keywords where it is important for you to maintain an advantage. Detecting these threats and responding to them quickly helps PPC regain and maintain control of the traffic that’s rightfully theirs.

Together, these tools help search marketing teams respond to fast-moving opportunities and threats, whether from rapid changes in search algorithms and organic rankings or aggressive competitive moves by PPC rivals.

“Speed is important in search marketing, making daily data updates essential for any digital marketing team,” said Or Offer, CEO of Similarweb. “Our customers tell us that they can counter competitive threats more effectively and take advantage of opportunities before they slip away when they respond quickly, and providing more current data is one of the ways we’re responding to that requirement. In addition, SEO and PPC teams and the tools they use are too often siloed, leading to disjointed strategies. Search Tracker helps bring those teams together around a single source of truth.”

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BlackRock Expands Active ETF Suite With Equity Premium Income Strategy

BlackRock Expands Active ETF Suite With Equity Premium Income Strategy

Providing investors a differentiated income strategy which couples high income potential with long term growth

NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
BlackRock today announced the launch of the BlackRock Advantage Large Cap Income ETF (Cboe: BALI), which seeks to generate a high level of monthly income with upside market participation1 to optimize income and growth within a risk managed framework.

The actively managed ETF provides investors with greater access to the breadth of BlackRock’s active investment platform, which combines the big data-empowered insights of BlackRock’s Systematic portfolio management team alongside premium income streams.

“In the face of turbulent market conditions, we continue to see more client demand for active ETF strategies,” said Rachel Aguirre, U.S. Head of iShares Product at BlackRock. “As a powerful addition to our active ETF lineup, BALI is another testament to the firm’s ability to match our unparalleled expertise in ETFs with seasoned portfolio managers to meet our clients’ evolving needs.”

“BALI also marks the latest offering in our growing suite of options-based ETFs which includes fixed income BuyWrite strategies and buffer strategies, reflecting the growing demand for solutions that help investors achieve specific outcomes. The Fund furthers our commitment to providing choice and enhancing access to innovate solutions for our clients.”

Unique offering with high income potential and long-term market appreciation

The Fund provides investors income from two sources – a dynamic basket of U.S. dividend-paying stocks and option premiums from selling call options on the S&P 500 Index.

Managed by a portfolio team led by Raffaele Savi, Global Head of BlackRock Systematic and Co-CIO and Co-Head of Systematic Active Equity, BALI combines its income strategy while deploying a flexible process in managing market exposure, enabling investors to maintain upside market participation in market rallies, while seeking to generate option premium income. This helps investors seek high current income and potentially benefit from long-term market appreciation.

“As investors seek new solutions to achieve clearer outcomes in their portfolio, BALI offers differentiated income and returns that complement traditional asset classes through a unique and disciplined investment process,” said Raffaele Savi. “The Fund takes an innovative approach to product construction by combining the power of big data, data science and deep investor expertise to seek to deliver high current income and long-term growth opportunity.”

With over 35 years of experience, BlackRock Systematic Investing is an investment approach that emphasizes data-driven insights, scientific testing of investment ideas, and disciplined portfolio construction techniques that focuses on varied investment outcomes. Our Systematic strategies are built on the principle of leveraging data and technology to seek differentiated excess returns, robust risk management, and portfolio optimization.

BALI exemplifies BlackRock’s commitment to the fast-growing active ETF category and is reflective of the firm’s deep understanding of market trends, risk management and investor’s needs.

As demand for active ETF strategies continue to grow, BlackRock is uniquely positioned to deliver liquidity, tax efficiency, and alpha in the convenience and accessibility of the ETF wrapper. With over 1,000 ETFs and mutual funds in the U.S.2, BlackRock provides clients with a comprehensive and complementary set of portfolio tools across active and index strategies in their wrapper of choice.

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iShares unlocks opportunity across markets to meet the evolving needs of investors. With more than twenty years of experience, a global line-up of 1300+ exchange traded funds (ETFs) and $3.21 trillion in assets under management as of June 30, 2023, iShares continues to drive progress for the financial industry. iShares funds are powered by the expert portfolio and risk management of BlackRock.

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As compared to minimum volatility equity strategies; according to data from BlackRock, September 2023. Upside market participation could potentially offer market appreciation in the long run.

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Logility Extends Supply Chain Insights with InventoryAI+

Logility Extends Supply Chain Insights with InventoryAI+

Powerful New Offering Optimizes Inventory with Advanced AI and Machine Learning to Lower Costs while Improving Service

ATLANTA–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
Logility, Inc., a leader in prescriptive supply chain planning solutions, today announced the extension of its inventory planning and optimization capabilities with InventoryAI+.

Building on existing AI capabilities, InventoryAI+ improves insights with enhanced AI and a fresh user experience designed for today’s supply chain professional that empowers planners to resolve issues in real-time and achieve higher levels of supply chain performance.

Today companies suffer from overstocks, stock outs, and poor service levels as they struggle to effectively manage inventory across an exploding number of products with outdated legacy systems. Going beyond simple safety stock calculations, and fixed lead times, InventoryAI+ analyzes inventory performance against plan and provides immediate insights into more profitable inventory positions. The cloud-based solution provides planners with real-time alerts that bring immediate visibility of exceptions and proposed resolution of issues. Better yet, with intelligent scoring, InventoryAI+ applies economic prioritization that focuses attention to the most important opportunities – ultimately reducing bloated inventories while increasing service levels and avoiding deficits.

Additional new inventory planning capabilities automatically identify the best inventory policy for each SKU at every stocking location based on the most current information on demand, demand variability, supply variability, lead-time between facilities, inventory held at alternate stocking locations and the types of inventories stocked at each facility. The Automated Inventory Policies feature leverages AI to identify items with sporadic or “lumpy” demand, such as wide size ranges, spare parts or industrial equipment, and then applies a stochastic replenishment planning approach. Results have shown service level improvements ranging from 9-27% while lowering inventory levels and logistics costs.

“With all the dynamic challenges of managing today’s supply chains, having a firm grasp of inventory is critically important. InventoryAI+ provides the real-time insights needed to serve customers at the highest possible level while carefully managing cash positions. When combined with the power of DemandAI+ clients will realize a significant transformation in supply chain performance with InventoryAI+,” said Allan Dow, president of Logility.

Consumers are demanding faster fulfillment across more channels, putting the pressure on inventory management, especially with the growing complexity of global supply chains. InventoryAI+ applies machine learning and advanced analytics to optimize inventory at multiple echelons – reaching far beyond finished goods to optimize inventory across distribution, production, and sourcing locations. While traditional inventory solutions only consider finished products, InventoryAI+ factors work-in-progress, raw materials, components, and subassemblies. This multi-echelon inventory optimization (MEIO) identifies alternate inventory strategies and offers supply chain leaders far more scenarios so they can quickly respond to disruptions and market opportunities.

Built for the cloud, InventoryAI+ is part of the Logility® Digital Supply Chain Platform. Current Logility clients can quickly leverage these AI-driven insights as they upgrade to the new solution, with minimal training required. To learn more about these innovative new capabilities, visit https://www.logility.com/solutions/inventory/.

About Logility

Logility’s Digital Supply Chain Platform delivers optimized demand, inventory, manufacturing, and supply plans – helping to provide executives the confidence and control to increase margins and service levels, while delivering sustainable supply chains. Designed for speed and agility, Logility’s (SaaS) cloud-based platform provides an innovative blend of artificial intelligence (AI) and predictive analytics to help deliver integrated planning and operations across the end-to-end supply chain. Our prescriptive approach drives team alignment for over 800 customers in 80 countries with prioritized outcomes that assure demonstrable value. Logility is a wholly-owned subsidiary of American Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMSWA). Learn more at logility.com.

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TD SYNNEX Capital Introduces New Short Term Credit Program to Empower Partner Growth

TD SYNNEX Capital Introduces New Short Term Credit Program to Empower Partner Growth

New Program Amplify to Offer Convenient Extended Terms

FREMONT, Calif. & CLEARWATER, Fla.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–TD SYNNEX Capital, a financing division of TD SYNNEX (NYSE: SNX), is adding a new short-term credit program for U.S. customers with extended payment terms that is intended to provide more credit capacity to partners, giving them more flexible options and ultimately, the ability to grow their business.

The new credit program, known as Amplify, allows partners to dynamically choose their own net terms on eligible orders, significantly reducing order complexity as well as the need for outside finance companies. Amplify includes extended payment terms of 45, 60, 75 or 90 days, common due dates, and a self-service portal to help partners manage their payables.

“Through TD SYNNEX Capital, we aim to provide our partners with improved financing flexibility and better customer experiences. We believe this unique new service will streamline the buying experience and extend the overall purchasing power of our partners and their clients,” said Jay Snyder, senior vice president, Credit at TD SYNNEX.

The Amplify program will be led by Michael Hennig, who recently joined TD SYNNEX as vice president of financial solutions. Hennig has more than 20 years of experience in corporate banking and structured finance and is known for driving growth and innovation across the supply chain financing landscape.

“We created this program as a result of our strong understanding of how our customers’ businesses work and the evolution of the financial environment. Our goal is to provide a customized financing program that offers flexibility, simplification, and speed to let customers focus on growing their business,” said Hennig. “This program allows us to lean into our customer relationships and keeps our customers in control of their individual go-to-market strategies.”

“Having consistent access to the extended payment terms and simplified purchasing experience offered by this program will help to strengthen our customer offering, and ultimately support our business goals,” said Bob Tadevich, president of NetworkSolutions, a TD SYNNEX partner. “I know this program will be a gamechanger for us and our customers.”

Any U.S. based TD SYNNEX partner with an active net terms line that is in good standing with the company, or with an existing floor plan relationship, is eligible for Amplify. TD SYNNEX Capital’s other offerings include long term payment solutions ranging from 12-60 months with monthly, quarterly, or annual payments – for any IT product or service. Solutions ranging from installment payment plans to as-a-service models can be integrated effortlessly into a sale with the assistance of TD SYNNEX Capital’s financing experts. Vendors and channel partners can engage TD SYNNEX Capital on a transactional or programmatic level to drive to their desired results.

To learn more about the program, contact [email protected] or [email protected].

About TD SYNNEX

TD SYNNEX (NYSE: SNX) is a leading global distributor and solutions aggregator for the IT ecosystem. We are an innovative partner helping more than 150,000 customers in 100+ countries to maximize the value of technology investments, demonstrate business outcomes and unlock growth opportunities. Headquartered in Clearwater, Florida, and Fremont, California, TD SYNNEX’s 23,500 co-workers are dedicated to uniting compelling IT products, services, and solutions from 1,500+ best-in-class technology vendors. Our edge-to-cloud portfolio is anchored in some of the highest-growth technology segments including cloud, cybersecurity, big data/analytics, AI, IoT, mobility and everything as a service. TD SYNNEX is committed to serving customers and communities, and we believe we can have a positive impact on our people and our planet, intentionally acting as a respected corporate citizen. We aspire to be a diverse and inclusive employer of choice for talent across the IT ecosystem. For more information, visit www.TDSYNNEX.com or follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram.

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Interface Named to the 2023 TIME100 Most Influential Companies List

Interface Named to the 2023 TIME100 Most Influential Companies List

Global Flooring Manufacturer Recognized as Pioneer for Innovation and Sustainability Leadership

ATLANTA–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
Interface, Inc. (NASDAQ: TILE), the global flooring solutions company and sustainability leader, celebrates its inclusion in the TIME100 Most Influential Companies for 2023 list, which highlights 100 companies making an extraordinary impact around the world. Interface is the only flooring manufacturer recognized in the TIME100.

To assemble the list, TIME solicited nominations from its global network of contributors, correspondents, and outside experts. TIME editors then evaluated each on key factors: impact, innovation, ambition, and success. The result is a diverse group of 100 businesses helping chart an essential path forward.

The ‘Pioneer’ category featured Interface for its “climate-friendly flooring” and innovative product design approach, including carbon-storing, bio-based raw materials, recycled content, and groundbreaking manufacturing processes. The company’s premium design brand, FLOR®, is specifically highlighted for its carbon negative area rugs, available to consumers nationwide.

“We’ve established ourselves as a leader in the flooring industry and beyond, challenging the norms and pushing the limits of what is possible across design, innovation, and sustainability,” said Laurel Hurd, CEO of Interface. “We are honored to be recognized as a Pioneer by TIME alongside an incredible collection of impressive companies and individuals.”

Interface has achieved many firsts as it has worked over the last three decades to address carbon impacts across its business. The company’s sustainability journey began in 1994, setting Interface on the path to becoming a restorative enterprise. Major milestones along the way include:

  • Developing the world’s first cradle-to-gate carbon negative commercial carpet tile.

  • Expanding these offerings to FLOR in 2022.

  • Setting science-based targets to significantly reduce absolute emissions by 2030.

Interface will continue to transform its factories, products, and supply chain as it works to become a restorative and carbon negative enterprise by 2040.

For more information about the TIME100 Most Influential Companies of 2023, click here.

About Interface

Interface, Inc., (NASDAQ: TILE) is a global flooring solutions enterprise with an integrated portfolio of carpet tile and resilient flooring products. With our design approach to flooring systems, we help our customers create high-performance interior spaces that have a positive impact on people’s lives and the planet. Our range includes Interface® carpet tile and LVT, nora® by Interface rubber flooring, and FLOR® premium area rugs for commercial and residential spaces.

Interface is third-party certified as a Carbon Neutral Enterprise. We neutralized our carbon impact across our entire business, including all operations and our full value chain, marking an important milestone toward our objective to become a restorative and carbon negative enterprise by 2040.

Learn more about Interface at interface.com and blog.interface.com, nora by Interface at nora.com, FLOR at FLOR.com, and our sustainability journey at interface.com/sustainability.

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