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Quarterly Report (SEC Filing - 10-Q)

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ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

BASSETT FURNITURE INDUSTRIES, INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

FOR THE PERIODS ENDED AUGUST 28, 2021 AND AUGUST 29, 2020 - UNAUDITED

(In thousands except per share data)

The accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements are an integral part of the condensed consolidated financial statements.

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BASSETT FURNITURE INDUSTRIES, INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)

FOR THE PERIODS ENDED AUGUST 28, 2021 AND AUGUST 29, 2020 - UNAUDITED

(In thousands)

The accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements are an integral part of the condensed consolidated financial statements.

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ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

BASSETT FURNITURE INDUSTRIES, INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

AUGUST 28, 2021 AND NOVEMBER 28, 2020

(In thousands)

The accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements are an integral part of the condensed consolidated financial statements.

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ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

BASSETT FURNITURE INDUSTRIES, INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

FOR THE PERIODS ENDED AUGUST 28, 2021 AND AUGUST 29, 2020 - UNAUDITED

(In thousands)

The accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements are an integral part of the condensed consolidated financial statements.

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AUGUST 28, 2021

(Dollars in thousands except share and per share data)

1. Basis of Presentation

The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the instructions to Form 10-Q and do not include all of the information and footnotes required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States ("GAAP") for complete financial statements. In our opinion, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring adjustments) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included.

References to "ASC" included hereinafter refer to the Accounting Standards Codification established by the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") as the source of authoritative GAAP.

The condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Bassett Furniture Industries, Incorporated ("Bassett", "we", "our", or the "Company") and our wholly-owned subsidiaries of which we have a controlling interest. In accordance with ASC Topic 810, we have evaluated our licensees and certain other entities to determine whether they are variable interest entities ("VIEs") of which we are the primary beneficiary and thus would require consolidation in our financial statements. To date we have concluded that none of our licensees nor any other of our counterparties represent VIEs.

Revenue from the sale of furniture and accessories is reported in the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of operations net of estimates for returns and allowances.

Revenues from logistical services are generated by our wholly-owned subsidiary, Zenith Freight Lines, LLC ("Zenith"). Sales of logistical services from Zenith to our wholesale segment have been eliminated in consolidation, and Zenith's operating costs and expenses associated with sales to external customers are reported as cost of logistical services in our condensed consolidated statements of operations.

Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements

Effective as of the beginning of fiscal 2021, we have adopted Accounting Standards Update No.2016-13, Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments ("ASU 2016-13"). The guidance in ASU 2016-13 replaces the incurred loss impairment methodology under previous GAAP. The new impairment model requires immediate recognition of estimated credit losses expected to occur for most financial assets and certain other instruments. We assessed the guidance under ASU 2016-13 as applied to our trade receivables and contract assets, and determined that there was no material impact to our financial condition or results of operations as a result of the adoption.

Effective as of the beginning of fiscal 2021, we have adopted Accounting Standards Update No.2018-15 - Intangibles - Goodwill and Other - Internal-Use Software (Subtopic 350-40): Customer's Accounting for Implementation Costs Incurred in a Cloud Computing Arrangement That Is a Service Contract ("ASU 2018-15"). ASU 2018-15 was issued to help entities evaluate the accounting for fees paid by a customer in a cloud computing arrangement (hosting arrangement) by providing guidance for determining when the arrangement includes a software license. The amendments in ASU 2018-15 align the requirements for capitalizing implementation costs incurred in a hosting arrangement that is a service contract with the requirements for capitalizing implementation costs incurred to develop or obtain internal-use software (and hosting arrangements that include an internal use software license). The accounting for the service element of a hosting arrangement that is a service contract is not affected by the amendments in ASU 2018-15. We adopted ASU 2018-15 on a prospective basis and the adoption did not have a material impact upon our financial condition or results of operations.

Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic Upon our Financial Condition and Results of Operations

On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization declared the coronavirus ("COVID-19") outbreak to be a global pandemic. In response to this declaration and the rapid spread of COVID-19 within the United States, federal, state and local governments throughout the country imposed varying degrees of restrictions on social and commercial activity to promote social distancing in an effort to slow the spread of the illness. These measures had a significant adverse impact upon many sectors of the economy, including non-essential retail commerce, beginning in our second fiscal quarter of 2020.

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AUGUST 28, 2021

(Dollars in thousands except share and per share data)

In response to the restrictive measures imposed by governmental authorities and for the protection of our employees and customers, we temporarily closed our dedicated stores, our manufacturing locations and many of our warehouses for much of the second fiscal quarter of 2020. This extended period of suspended operations had a material adverse impact upon our results of operations during the second fiscal quarter of 2020 and resulted in a significant net loss for the nine months ended August 29, 2020. In addition to operating losses resulting from severely reduced sales volumes, we also recorded charges for goodwill impairment (Note 6) as well as for the impairment of certain other long-lived assets (Note 10). However, since restarting our manufacturing operations and reopening stores, we have seen a significant improvement in business conditions which allowed us to return to overall profitability for the third and fourth fiscal quarters of 2020 continuing through the firstnine months of fiscal 2021. Tempering these improvements are the continuing logistical challenges faced by the entire home furnishings industry resulting from COVID-related labor shortages and supply chain disruptions creating significant delays in order fulfillment and increasing backlogs.

Whereas the progress in mass vaccination programs in the U.S. has prompted state and local governments to substantially lift most remaining restrictions on commercial retail activity, the recent resurgence in COVID-19 cases due to the Delta variant, as well as any future variants of the coronavirus entering the U.S. could prompt a return to tighter restrictions in certain areas of the country. Furthermore, pandemic-related labor shortages and supply chain disruptions are ongoing and order cancellations could result if the present delays in order fulfillment continue. Therefore, uncertainty remains regarding the ongoing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic upon our financial condition and future results of operations, as well as upon the significant estimates and assumptions we utilize in reporting certain assets and liabilities.

2. Interim Financial Presentation

All intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in the condensed consolidated financial statements. The results of operations for the three and nine months ended August 28, 2021 are not necessarily indicative of results for the full fiscal year. These interim condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended November 28, 2020.

Income Taxes

We calculate an anticipated effective tax rate for the year based on our annual estimates of pretax income and use that effective tax rate to record our year-to-date income tax provision. Any change in annual projections of pretax income could have a significant impact on our effective tax rate for the respective quarter.

Our effective tax rates for the three and nine months ended August 28, 2021 of 27.2% and 27.3%, respectively, differ from the federal statutory rate of 21% primarily due to the effects of state income taxes and various permanent differences, including tax deficiencies of $117 during the nine months ended August 28, 2021, respectively, arising from stock-based compensation.

On March 27, 2020 the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the "CARES Act") was signed into law. A major provision of the CARES Act allowed net operating losses from the 2018,2019 and 2020 tax years to be carried back up to five years. As a result, our effective tax rates for the three and nine months ended August 29, 2020 were 36.8% and (36.5%), respectively, which differ from the federal statutory rate of 21% primarily due to the effects of carrying back our net operating loss from fiscal 2020 to tax years in which the federal statutory rate was 35%,and to the effects of state income taxes and various permanent differences.

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AUGUST 28, 2021

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3. Financial Instruments and Fair Value Measurements

Financial Instruments

Our financial instruments include cash and cash equivalents, short-term investments in certificates of deposit (CDs), accounts receivable, and accounts payable. Because of their short maturities, the carrying amounts of cash and cash equivalents, short-term investments in CDs, accounts receivable, and accounts payable approximate fair value.

Investments

Our short-term investments of $17,715 at August 28, 2021 and November 28, 2020 consisted of CDs. At August 28, 2021, the CDs had original terms averaging eightmonths, bearing interest at rates ranging from 0.01% to 0.85%. At August 28, 2021, the weighted average remaining time to maturity of the CDs was approximately fivemonths and the weighted average yield of the CDs was approximately 0.05%.Each CD is placed with a federally insured financial institution and all deposits are within federal deposit insurance limits. Due to the nature of these investments and their relatively short maturities, the carrying amount of the short-term investments at August 28, 2021 and November 28, 2020 approximates their fair value.

Fair Value Measurement

The Company accounts for items measured at fair value in accordance with ASC Topic 820,Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures. ASC 820's valuation techniques are based on observable and unobservable inputs. Observable inputs reflect readily obtainable data from independent sources, while unobservable inputs reflect our market assumptions. ASC 820 classifies these inputs into the following hierarchy:

Level 1 Inputs- Quoted prices for identical instruments in active markets.

Level 2 Inputs- Quoted prices for similar instruments in active markets; quoted prices for identical or similar instruments in markets that are not active; and model-derived valuations whose inputs are observable or whose significant value drivers are observable.

Level 3 Inputs- Instruments with primarily unobservable value drivers.

We believe that the carrying amounts of our current assets and current liabilities approximate fair value due to the short-term nature of these items. Our primary non-recurring fair value estimates typically involve business acquisitions or the impairment of long-lived assets which involve a combination of Level 2 and Level 3 inputs.

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AUGUST 28, 2021

(Dollars in thousands except share and per share data)

4. Accounts Receivable

Accounts receivable consists of the following:

		August 28, 2021			November 28, 2020
Gross accounts receivable		$	27,874			$	23,551
Allowance for doubtful accounts			(1,105	)			(1,211	)
Accounts receivable, net		$	26,769			$	22,340

We maintain an allowance for doubtful accounts for estimated losses resulting from the inability of our customers to make required payments. The allowance for doubtful accounts is based on a review of specifically identified accounts in addition to an overall aging analysis which is applied to accounts pooled on the basis of similar risk characteristics. Judgments are made with respect to the collectibility of accounts receivable within each pool based on historical experience, current payment practices and current economic trends based on our expectations over the expected life of the receivables, which is generally ninety days or less. Actual credit losses could differ from those estimates.

Activity in the allowance for doubtful accounts for the nine months ended August 28, 2021 was as follows:

Balance at November 28, 2020		$	1,211
Reductions to allowance			(106	)
Balance at August 28, 2021		$	1,105

We believe that the carrying value of our net accounts receivable approximates fair value. The inputs into these fair value estimates reflect our market assumptions and are not observable. Consequently, the inputs are considered to be Level 3 as specified in the fair value hierarchy in ASC Topic 820,Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures. See Note 3.

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5. Inventories

Domestic furniture inventories are valued at the lower of cost, which is determined using the last-in, first-out (LIFO) method, or market. Imported inventories and those applicable to our Lane Venture and Bassett Outdoor lines are valued at the lower of cost, which is determined using the first-in, first-out (FIFO) method, or net realizable value.

Inventories were comprised of the following:

		August 28, 2021			November 28, 2020
Wholesale finished goods		$	34,826			$	25,001
Work in process			699				516
Raw materials and supplies			21,276				14,836
Retail merchandise			31,501				27,946
Total inventories on first-in, first-out method			88,302				68,299
LIFO adjustment			(10,031	)			(8,891	)
Reserve for excess and obsolete inventory			(4,444	)			(4,522	)
		$	73,827			$	54,886

We estimate an inventory reserve for excess quantities and obsolete items based on specific identification and historical write-offs, taking into account future demand, market conditions and the respective valuations at LIFO. The need for these reserves is primarily driven by the normal product life cycle. As products mature and sales volumes decline, we rationalize our product offerings to respond to consumer tastes and keep our product lines fresh. If actual demand or market conditions in the future are less favorable than those estimated, additional inventory write-downs may be required. In determining reserves, we calculate separate reserves on our wholesale and retail inventories. Our wholesale inventories tend to carry the majority of the reserves for excess quantities and obsolete inventory due to the nature of our distribution model. These wholesale reserves primarily represent design and/or style obsolescence. Typically, product is not shipped to our retail warehouses until a consumer has ordered and paid a deposit for the product. We do not typically hold retail inventory for stock purposes. Consequently, floor sample inventory and inventory for delivery to customers account for the majority of our inventory at retail. Retail reserves are based on accessory and clearance floor sample inventory in our stores and any inventory that is not associated with a specific customer order in our retail warehouses.

Activity in the reserves for excess quantities and obsolete inventory by segment are as follows:

		Wholesale Segment			Retail Segment			Total
Balance at November 28, 2020		$	3,421			$	1,101			$	4,522
Additions charged to expense			1,227				748				1,975
Write-offs			(1,369	)			(684	)			(2,053	)
Balance at August 28, 2021		$	3,279			$	1,165			$	4,444

Our estimates and assumptions have been reasonably accurate in the past. We have not made any significant changes to our methodology for determining inventory reserves in 2021 and do not anticipate that our methodology is likely to change in the future.

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AUGUST 28, 2021

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6. Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets

Goodwill and other intangible assets consisted of the following:

		August 28, 2021
		Gross Carrying Amount			Accumulated Amortization			Intangible Assets, Net
Intangibles subject to amortization
Customer relationships		$	3,550			$	(1,541	)		$	2,009
Technology - customized applications			834				(784	)			50
Total intangible assets subject to amortization		$	4,384			$	(2,325	)			2,059
Intangibles not subject to amortization:
Trade names											9,338
Goodwill											12,146
Total goodwill and other intangible assets										$	23,543

		November 28, 2020
		Gross Carrying Amount			Accumulated Amortization			Intangible Assets, Net
Intangibles subject to amortization
Customer relationships		$	3,550			$	(1,346	)		$	2,204
Technology - customized applications			834				(695	)			139
Total intangible assets subject to amortization		$	4,384			$	(2,041	)			2,343
Intangibles not subject to amortization:
Trade names											9,338
Goodwill											12,146
Total goodwill and other intangible assets										$	23,827

The carrying amounts of goodwill by reportable segment at both August 28, 2021 and November 28, 2020 are as follows:

		Original			Accumulated
		Recorded			Impairment			Carrying
		Value			Losses			Amount
Wholesale		$	9,188			$	(1,971	)		$	7,217
Retail			1,926				(1,926	)			-
Logistical services			4,929				-				4,929
Total goodwill		$	16,043			$	(3,897	)		$	12,146

Due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, we performed an interim impairment assessment of our remaining goodwill as of May 30, 2020, the end of our second quarter of fiscal 2020. As a result of this test, we concluded that the carrying value of our wood reporting unit exceeded its fair value by an amount in excess of the goodwill previously allocated to the reporting unit. Therefore, we recognized a goodwill impairment charge of $1,971 for the nine months ended August 29, 2020. Our annual goodwill impairment test, conducted as of the beginning of our fourth quarter of fiscal 2020, resulted in no additional impairment.

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Amortization expense associated with intangible assets during the three and nine months ended August 28, 2021 and August 29, 2020 was as follows:

		Quarter Ended			Nine Months Ended
		August 28, 2021			August 29, 2020			August 28, 2021			August 29, 2020
Intangible asset amortization expense		$	95			$	95			$	284			$	284

Estimated future amortization expense for intangible assets that exist at August 28, 2021 is as follows:

Remainder of fiscal 2021		$	95
Fiscal 2022			279
Fiscal 2023			259
Fiscal 2024			259
Fiscal 2025			259
Fiscal 2026			259
Thereafter			649
Total		$	2,059

7. Bank Credit Facility

Our bank credit facility provides for a line of credit of up to $25,000. At August 28, 2021, we had $3,931 outstanding under standby letters of credit against our line, leaving availability under our credit line of $21,069. In addition, we have outstanding standby letters of credit with another bank totaling $325. The line bears interest at the rate of LIBOR plus 1.9%, with a fee of 0.25% charged for the unused portion of the line and is secured by a general lien on our accounts receivable and inventory. We were in compliance with all covenants under the agreement as of August 28, 2021 and expect to remain in compliance through the end of fiscal 2021. The credit facility matures on January 31, 2022.

8. Post Employment Benefit Obligations

Defined Benefit Plans

We have an unfunded Supplemental Retirement Income Plan (the "Supplemental Plan") that covers one current and certain former executives. The liability for the Supplemental Plan was $8,444 and $8,565 as of August 28, 2021 and November 28, 2020, respectively.

We also have the Bassett Furniture Industries, Incorporated Management Savings Plan (the "Management Savings Plan") which was established in the second quarter of fiscal 2017. The Management Savings Plan is an unfunded, nonqualified deferred compensation plan maintained for the benefit of certain highly compensated or management level employees. As part of the Management Savings Plan, we have made Long Term Cash Awards ("LTC Awards") totaling $2,000 to certain management employees in the amount of $400 each. The liability for the LTC Awards was $1,547 and $1,506 as of August 28, 2021 and November 28, 2020, respectively.

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The combined pension liability for the Supplemental Plan and LTC Awards is recorded as follows in the condensed consolidated balance sheets:

		August 28, 2021			November 28, 2020
Accrued compensation and benefits		$	613			$	613
Post employment benefit obligations			9,378				9,458
Total pension liability		$	9,991			$	10,071

Components of net periodic pension costs for our defined benefit plans for the three and nine months ended August 28, 2021 and August 29, 2020 are as follows:

		Quarter Ended			Nine Months Ended
		August 28, 2021			August 29, 2020			August 28, 2021			August 29, 2020
Service cost		$	31			$	43			$	91			$	130
Interest cost			48				67				146				201
Amortization of prior service costs			31				31				94				94
Amortization of loss			15				2				45				6
Net periodic pension cost		$	125			$	143			$	376			$	431

The components of net periodic pension cost other than the service cost component are included in other loss, net in our condensed consolidated statements of operations.

Deferred Compensation Plans

We have an unfunded deferred compensation plan that covers one current executive and certain former executives and provides for voluntary deferral of compensation. This plan has been frozen with no additional participants or deferrals permitted. Our liability under this plan was $1,652 and $1,677 as of August 28, 2021 and November 28, 2020, respectively.

We also have an unfunded, nonqualified deferred compensation plan maintained for the benefit of certain highly compensated or management level employees which was established under the Management Savings Plan. Our liability under this plan, including both accrued Company contributions and participant salary deferrals, was $1,720 and $1,250 as of August 28, 2021 and November 28, 2020, respectively.

Our combined liability for all deferred compensation arrangements, including Company contributions and participant deferrals under the Management Savings Plan, is recorded as follows in the condensed consolidated balance sheets:

		August 28, 2021			November 28, 2020
Accrued compensation and benefits		$	296			$	296
Post employment benefit obligations			3,076				2,631
Total deferred compensation liability		$	3,372			$	2,927

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We recognized expense under our deferred compensation arrangements during the three and nine months ended August 28, 2021 and August 29, 2020 as follows:

		Quarter Ended			Nine Months Ended
		August 28, 2021			August 29, 2020			August 28, 2021			August 29, 2020
Deferred compensation expense		$	96			$	190			$	451			$	483

9. Stock Compensation

2021 Plan

On March 10, 2021, our shareholders approved the Bassett Furniture Industries, Incorporated 2021 Stock Incentive Plan (the "2021 Plan"). All present and future non-employee directors, key employees and outside consultants for the Company are eligible to receive incentive awards under the 2021 Plan. Our Organization, Compensation and Nominating Committee (the "OCN Committee") selects eligible key employees and outside consultants to receive awards under the 2021 Plan in its discretion. Our Board of Directors or any committee designated by the Board of Directors selects eligible non-employee directors to receive awards under the 2021 Plan in its discretion. Five hundred thousand (500,000) shares of common stock are reserved for issuance under the 2021 Plan. Participants may receive the following types of incentive awards under the 2021 Plan: stock options, stock appreciation rights, payment shares, restricted stock, restricted stock units and performance shares. Stock options may be incentive stock options or non-qualified stock options. Stock appreciation rights may be granted in tandem with stock options or as a freestanding award. Non-employee directors and outside consultants are eligible to receive restricted stock and restricted stock units only. The full terms of the 2021 Plan have been filed as an exhibit to our Schedule 14A filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission on February 8, 2021.

During the nine months ended August 28, 2021, 7,105 restricted shares with an aggregate fair value of $175 were granted to our non-employee directors under the 2021 Plan. These shares will fully vest on the first anniversary of the grant.

2010 Plan

The Bassett Furniture Industries, Incorporated 2010 Stock Incentive Plan, which was approved on April 14, 2010 and amended and restated effective January 13, 2016 (the "2010 Plan"), expired in April of 2020 and no additional grants can be awarded under the plan. During the nine months ended August 28, 2021, 31,000 restricted shares previously granted under the 2010 Plan were vested and released, of which 10,850 shares were withheld to cover withholding taxes of $219. At August 28, 2021, there were 3,500 unvested restricted shares outstanding that were granted under the 2010 Plan and will vest during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2022.

During the nine months ended August 28, 2021, 5,250 stock options granted under the 2010 Plan were exercised resulting in proceeds to the Company of $42. At August 28, 2021, there were no additional stock options outstanding under the 2010 Plan.

Stock compensation expense for the three and nine months ended August 28, 2021 and August 29, 2020 was as follows:

		Quarter Ended			Nine Months Ended
		August 28, 2021			August 29, 2020			August 28, 2021			August 29, 2020
Stock compensation expense		$	48			$	120			$	110			$	335

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10. Other Operating Losses

Fiscal 2020

Asset Impairment Charges

During the nine months ended August 29, 2020, we recorded $11,114 of non-cash impairment charges on the assets of five underperforming retail stores, including $6,239 for the impairment of operating lease right-of-use assets associated with the leased locations. Our estimates of the fair value of the impaired right-of-use assets included estimates of discounted cash flows based upon current market rents and other inputs which we consider to be Level 3 inputs as specified in the fair value hierarchy in ASC Topic 820, Fair Value Measurement and Disclosure (see Note 3).

During the nine months ended August 29, 2020, we incurred $1,070 of non-cash impairment charges in our wholesale segment, primarily due to the closing of our custom upholstery manufacturing facility in Grand Prairie, Texas, in May 2020.

Litigation Expense

During the nine months ended August 29, 2020 we accrued $1,050 relating to estimated costs to resolve certain wage and hour violation claims that had been asserted against the Company.

Gain from Company-Owned Life Insurance

Other income (loss), net for the three and nine months ended August 29, 2020 includes a gain of $914 from the recognition of a death benefit from Company-owned life insurance.

11. Commitments and Contingencies

We are involved in various legal and environmental matters which arise in the normal course of business. Although the final outcome of these matters cannot be determined, based on the facts presently known, we believe that the final resolution of these matters will not have a material adverse effect on our financial position or future results of operations.

12. Lease Guarantees

We have guaranteed certain lease obligations of licensee operators. Lease guarantees range from oneto threeyears. We were contingently liable under licensee lease obligation guarantees in the amounts of $1,959 and $1,811 at August 28, 2021 and November 28, 2020, respectively.

In the event of default by an independent dealer under the guaranteed lease, we believe that the risk of loss is mitigated through a combination of options that include, but are not limited to, arranging for a replacement dealer or liquidating the collateral (primarily inventory). The proceeds of the above options are expected to cover the estimated amount of our future payments under the guarantee obligations, net of recorded reserves. The fair value of lease guarantees (an estimate of the cost to the Company to perform on these guarantees) at August 28, 2021 and November 28, 2020 was not material.

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13. Earnings (Loss) Per Share

The following reconciles basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share:

		Net Income			Weighted Average Shares			Net Income Per Share
For the quarter ended August 28, 2021:
Basic earnings per share		$	3,016				9,779,928			$	0.31
Add effect of dilutive securities:
Options and restricted shares			-				5,415				-
Diluted earnings per share		$	3,016				9,785,343			$	0.31
For the quarter ended August 29, 2020:
Basic earnings per share		$	2,178				9,955,382			$	0.22
Add effect of dilutive securities:
Options and restricted shares			-				16,263				-
Diluted earnings per share		$	2,178				9,971,645			$	0.22
For the nine months ended August 28, 2021:
Basic earnings per share		$	13,001				9,864,691			$	1.32
Add effect of dilutive securities:
Options and restricted shares			-				9,329				-
Diluted earnings per share		$	13,001				9,874,020			$	1.32
For the nine months ended August 29, 2020:
Basic loss per share		$	(16,964	)			9,979,861			$	(1.70	)
Add effect of dilutive securities:
Options and restricted shares *			-				-				-
Diluted loss per share		$	(16,964	)			9,979,861			$	(1.70	)

* Due to the net loss, potentially dilutive securities would have been anti-dilutive and are therefore excluded.

For the three and nine months ended August 28, 2021 and August 29, 2020, the following potentially dilutive shares were excluded from the computations as their effect was anti-dilutive:

		Quarter Ended			Nine Months Ended
		August 28, 2021			August 29, 2020			August 28, 2021			August 29, 2020
Stock options			-				-				-				5,250
Unvested shares			-				3,500				7,105				88,153
Total anti-dilutive securities			-				3,500				7,105				93,403

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14. Segment Information

We have strategically aligned our business into threereportable segments as defined in ASC 280,Segment Reporting, and as described below:

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Wholesale. The wholesale home furnishings segment is involved principally in the design, manufacture, sourcing, sale and distribution of furniture products to a network of Bassett stores (Company-owned and licensee-owned retail stores) and independent furniture retailers. Our wholesale segment includes our wood and upholstery operations, which include Lane Venture, as well as all corporate selling, general and administrative expenses, including those corporate expenses related to both Company- and licensee-owned stores. Our wholesale segment also includes our holdings of short-term investments and retail real estate previously leased as licensee stores. The earnings and costs associated with these assets are included in other income (loss), net, in our condensed consolidated statements of operations.

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Retail - Company-owned stores. Our retail segment consists of Company-owned stores and includes the revenues, expenses, assets and liabilities and capital expenditures directly related to these stores and the Company-owned distribution network utilized to deliver products to our retail customers.

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Logistical services. Our logistical services segment reflects the operations of Zenith. In addition to providing shipping and warehousing services for the Company, Zenith also provides similar services to other customers, primarily in the furniture industry. Revenue from the performance of these services to other customers and the associated cost is included in logistical services revenue and cost of logistical services, respectively, in our condensed consolidated statements of operations.

Inter-company net sales elimination represents the elimination of wholesale sales to our Company-owned stores and the elimination of Zenith logistics revenue from our wholesale retail segment. Inter-company income elimination includes the embedded wholesale profit in the Company-owned store inventory that has not been realized. These profits will be recorded when merchandise is delivered to the retail consumer. The inter-company income elimination also includes rent paid by our retail stores occupying Company-owned real estate, and the elimination of shipping and handling charges from Zenith for services provided to our wholesale operations.

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The following table presents our segment information:

		Quarter Ended			Nine Months Ended
		August 28, 2021			August 29, 2020			August 28, 2021			August 29, 2020
Sales Revenue
Wholesale sales of furniture and accessories		$	73,073			$	55,443			$	219,371			$	153,588
Less: Sales to retail segment			(26,779	)			(23,246	)			(84,303	)			(68,466	)
Wholesale sales to external customers			46,294				32,197				135,068				85,122
Retail sales of furniture and accessories			58,576				48,144				181,454				147,161
Consolidated net sales of furniture and accessories			104,870				80,341				316,522				232,283
Logistical services revenue			21,200				17,848				63,525				54,422
Less: Services to wholesale segment			(7,164	)			(6,630	)			(23,409	)			(19,225	)
Logistical services to external customers			14,036				11,218				40,116				35,197
Total sales revenue		$	118,906			$	91,559			$	356,638			$	267,480
Income (Loss) from Operations
Wholesale		$	4,466			$	3,324			$	14,622			$	(1,344	)
Retail - Company-owned stores			917				(1,585	)			3,663				(12,004	)
Logistical services			(486	)			1,022				1,267				15
Inter-company elimination			(407	)			(14	)			(662	)			2,266
Asset impairment charges			-				-				-				(12,184	)
Goodwill impairment charge			-				-				-				(1,971	)
Litigation expense			-				-				-				(1,050	)
Consolidated		$	4,490			$	2,747			$	18,890			$	(26,272	)
Depreciation and Amortization
Wholesale		$	835			$	747			$	2,456			$	2,338
Retail - Company-owned stores			1,528				1,516				4,625				4,958
Logistical services			1,202				747				3,377				2,953
Consolidated		$	3,565			$	3,010			$	10,458			$	10,249
Capital Expenditures
Wholesale		$	2,078			$	286			$	4,244			$	979
Retail - Company-owned stores			54				92				191				695
Logistical services			1,526				45				2,706				540
Consolidated		$	3,658			$	423			$	7,141			$	2,214

		As of			As of
Identifiable Assets		August 28, 2021			November 28, 2020
Wholesale		$	189,763			$	176,243
Retail - Company-owned stores			165,289				169,105
Logistical services			60,981				57,201
Consolidated		$	416,033			$	402,549

See Note 15, Revenue Recognition, for disaggregated revenue information regarding sales of furniture and accessories by product type for the wholesale and retail segments.

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15. Revenue Recognition

We recognize revenue when we transfer promised goods or services to our customers in an amount that reflects the consideration we expect to receive in exchange for those goods or services. For our wholesale and retail segments, revenue is recognized when the risks and rewards of ownership and title to the product have transferred to the buyer. At wholesale, transfer occurs and revenue is recognized upon the shipment of goods to independent dealers and licensee-owned BHF stores. At retail, transfer occurs and revenue is recognized upon delivery of goods to the customer. All wholesale and retail revenues are recorded net of estimated returns and allowances based on historical patterns. We typically collect a significant portion of the purchase price from our retail customers as a deposit upon order, with the balance typically collected upon delivery. These customer deposits are carried on our balance sheet as a current liability until delivery is fulfilled and amounted to $51,103 and $39,762 as of August 28, 2021 and November 28, 2020, respectively. Substantially all of the customer deposits held at November 28, 2020 related to performance obligations that were satisfied during the current year-to-date period and have therefore been recognized in revenue for the nine months ended August 28, 2021.

For our logistical services segment, line-haul freight revenue is recognized as services are performed and are billed to the customer upon the completion of delivery to the destination. Because the customer receives the benefits of these services as the freight is in transit from point of origin to destination, we recognize revenue using a percentage of completion method based on our estimate of the amount of time freight has been in transit as of the reporting date compared with our estimate of the total required time for the deliveries. The balances of assets recognized for shipping revenues earned but not billed were $962 and $783 as of August 28, 2021 and November 28, 2020, respectively. Warehousing services revenue is based upon warehouse space occupied by a customer's goods and inventory movements in and out of a warehouse and is recognized as such services are provided and billed to the customer concurrently in the same period.

Sales commissions are expensed as part of selling, general and administrative expenses at the time revenue is recognized because the amortization period would have been one year or less. Sales commissions at wholesale are accrued upon the shipment of goods. Sales commissions at retail are accrued at the time a sale is written (i.e. - when the customer's order is placed) and are carried as prepaid commissions in other current assets until the goods are delivered and revenue is recognized. At August 28, 2021 and November 28, 2020, our balance of prepaid commissions included in other current assets was $6,073 and $4,279, respectively. We do not incur sales commissions in our logistical services segment.

We exclude from revenue all amounts collected from customers for sales tax. We do not disclose amounts allocated to remaining unsatisfied performance obligations as they are expected to be satisfied within oneyear or less.

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Disaggregated revenue information for sales of furniture and accessories by product category for the three and nine months ended August 28, 2021 and August 29, 2020, excluding intercompany transactions between our segments, is as follows:

		Quarter Ended
		August 28, 2021			August 29, 2020
		Wholesale			Retail			Total			Wholesale			Retail			Total
Bassett Custom Upholstery		$	26,276			$	32,362			$	58,638			$	18,246			$	24,366			$	42,612
Bassett Leather			9,142				302				9,444				5,616				509				6,125
Bassett Custom Wood			5,745				7,674				13,419				4,623				4,542				9,165
Bassett Casegoods			5,131				10,394				15,525				3,712				11,428				15,140
Accessories, mattresses and other (1)			-				7,844				7,844				-				7,299				7,299
Consolidated net sales of furniture and accessories		$	46,294			$	58,576			$	104,870			$	32,197			$	48,144			$	80,341

		Nine Months Ended
		August 28, 2021			August 29, 2020
		Wholesale			Retail			Total			Wholesale			Retail			Total
Bassett Custom Upholstery		$	77,134			$	102,201			$	179,335			$	50,151			$	78,746			$	128,897
Bassett Leather			26,898				782				27,680				12,663				1,962				14,625
Bassett Custom Wood			17,921				20,756				38,677				12,877				12,710				25,587
Bassett Casegoods			13,115				32,175				45,290				9,431				31,379				40,810
Accessories, mattresses and other (1)			-				25,540				25,540				-				22,364				22,364
Consolidated net sales of furniture and accessories		$	135,068			$	181,454			$	316,522			$	85,122			$	147,161			$	232,283

(1)	Includes the sale of goods other than Bassett-branded products, such as accessories and bedding, and also includes the sale of furniture protection plans.

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16. Changes to Stockholders' Equity

The following changes in our stockholders' equity occurred during the three and nine months ended August 28, 2021 and August 29, 2020:

		Quarter Ended			Nine Months Ended
		August 28, 2021			August 29, 2020			August 28, 2021			August 29, 2020
Common Stock:
Beginning of period		$	49,262			$	49,977			$	49,714			$	50,581
Issuance of common stock			23				80				143				198
Forfeited shares			-				-				-				(35	)
Purchase and retirement of common stock			(506	)			(174	)			(1,078	)			(861	)
End of period		$	48,779			$	49,883			$	48,779			$	49,883
Common Shares Issued and Outstanding:
Beginning of period			9,852,359				9,995,356				9,942,787				10,116,291
Issuance of common stock			4,587				16,064				28,623				39,572
Forfeited shares			-				-				-				(7,000	)
Purchase and retirement of common stock			(101,100	)			(34,907	)			(215,564	)			(172,350	)
End of period			9,755,846				9,976,513				9,755,846				9,976,513
Additional Paid-in Capital:
Beginning of period		$	-			$	-			$	-			$	195
Issuance of common stock			71				(21	)			165				19
Forfeited shares			-				-				-				35
Purchase and retirement of common stock			(119	)			(99	)			(275	)			(563	)
Stock based compensation			48				120				110				314
End of period		$	-			$	-			$	-			$	-
Retained Earnings:
Beginning of period		$	112,325			$	103,391			$	109,710			$	129,130
Cumulative effect of a change in accounting principal			-				-				-				(3,785	)
Net income (loss) for the period			3,016				2,178				13,001				(16,964	)
Purchase and retirement of common stock			(2,017	)			(27	)			(4,432	)			(332	)
Cash dividends declared			(1,366	)			(799	)			(6,321	)			(3,306	)
End of period		$	111,958			$	104,743			$	111,958			$	104,743
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss:
Beginning of period		$	(1,325	)		$	(1,187	)		$	(1,394	)		$	(1,236	)
Amortization of pension costs, net of tax			35				25				104				74
End of period		$	(1,290	)		$	(1,162	)		$	(1,290	)		$	(1,162	)

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17. Recent Accounting Pronouncements

In December 2019, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No.2019-12 - Income Taxes (Topic 740) Simplifying the Accounting for Income Taxes, as part of its initiative to reduce complexity in the accounting standards. The amendments in ASU 2019-12 eliminate certain exceptions related to the approach for intraperiod tax allocation, the methodology for calculating income taxes in an interim period and the recognition of deferred tax liabilities for outside basis differences. ASU 2019-12 also clarifies and simplifies other aspects of the accounting for income taxes. The amendments in ASU 2019-12 will become effective for us as of the beginning of our 2022 fiscal year. Early adoption is permitted, including adoption in any interim period. We are currently evaluating the impact that this guidance will have upon our financial position and results of operations, if any.

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Item 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Safe-harbor, forward-looking statements:

This report contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 with respect to the financial condition, results of operations and business of Bassett Furniture Industries, Incorporated and subsidiaries. Such forward-looking statements are identified by use of forward-looking words such as "anticipates", "believes", "plans", "estimates", "expects", "aims" and "intends" or words or phrases of similar expression. These forward-looking statements involve certain risks and uncertainties. No assurance can be given that any such matters will be realized. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contemplated by such forward-looking statements include:

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the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and resulting supply chain disruptions upon our ability to maintain normal operations at our retail stores, manufacturing facilities and in our logistical services operations, and the resulting effects any future interruption of those operations may have upon our financial condition, results of operations and liquidity, as well as the impact of the pandemic upon general economic conditions, including consumer spending and the strength of the housing market in the United States

•	competitive conditions in the home furnishings industry

•	overall retail traffic levels and consumer demand for home furnishings

•	ability of our customers and consumers to obtain credit

•	the profitability of the Bassett stores (independent licensees and Company-owned retail stores) which may result in future store closings

•	ability to implement our Company-owned retail strategies and realize the benefits from such strategies, including our initiatives to expand and improve our digital marketing capabilities, as they are implemented

•	fluctuations in the cost and availability of raw materials, fuel, labor and sourced products, including those which may result from supply chain disruptions and the imposition of new or increased duties, tariffs, retaliatory tariffs and trade limitations with respect to foreign-sourced products

•	results of marketing and advertising campaigns

•	effectiveness and security of our information and technology systems and possible disruptions due to cybersecurity threats, including any impacts from a network security incident; and the sufficiency of our insurance coverage, including cybersecurity insurance.

•	future tax legislation, or regulatory or judicial positions

•	ability to efficiently manage the import supply chain to minimize business interruption

•	concentration of domestic manufacturing, particularly of upholstery products, and the resulting exposure to business interruption from accidents, weather and other events and circumstances beyond our control

•	general risks associated with providing freight transportation and other logistical services through our wholly owned subsidiary, Zenith Freight Lines, LLC

Additionally, other risks that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contemplated by such forward-looking statements are set forth in Part I, Item 1A. Risk Factors in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended November 28, 2020.

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You should keep in mind that any forward-looking statement made by us in this report or elsewhere speaks only as of the date on which such forward-looking statement is made. New risks and uncertainties arise from time to time, and it is impossible for us to predict these events or how they may affect us. We have no duty to, and do not intend to, update or revise the forward-looking statements in this discussion after the date hereof, except as may be required by law. In light of these risks and uncertainties, you should keep in mind that the events described in any forward-looking statement made in this report or elsewhere, might not occur.

Overview

Bassett is a leading retailer, manufacturer and marketer of branded home furnishings. Our products are sold primarily through a network of Company-owned and licensee-owned branded stores under the Bassett Home Furnishings ("BHF") name, with additional distribution through other wholesale channels including multi-line furniture stores, many of which feature Bassett galleries or design centers. We were founded in 1902 and incorporated under the laws of Virginia in 1930. Our rich 119-year history has instilled the principles of quality, value, and integrity in everything we do, while simultaneously providing us with the expertise to respond to ever-changing consumer tastes and meet the demands of a global economy.

With 97 BHF stores at August 28, 2021, we have leveraged our strong brand name in furniture into a network of Company-owned and licensed stores that focus on providing consumers with a friendly environment for buying furniture and accessories. Our store program is designed to provide a single source home furnishings retail store that provides a unique combination of stylish, quality furniture and accessories with a high level of customer service. In order to reach markets that cannot be effectively served by our retail store network, we also distribute our products through other wholesale channels including multi-line furniture stores, many of which feature Bassett galleries or design centers. We use a network of over 30 independent sales representatives who have stated geographical territories. These sales representatives are compensated based on a standard commission rate. We believe this blended strategy provides us the greatest ability to effectively distribute our products throughout the United States and ultimately gain market share.

The BHF stores feature custom order furniture, free in-home or virtual design visits ("home makeovers") and coordinated decorating accessories. Our philosophy is based on building strong long-term relationships with each customer. Salespeople are referred to as "Design Consultants" and are trained to evaluate customer needs and provide comprehensive solutions for their home decor. Until a rigorous training and design certification program is completed, Design Consultants are not authorized to perform in-home or virtual design services for our customers.

We have factories in Newton, North Carolina that manufacture custom upholstered furniture. We also have factories in Martinsville and Bassett, Virginia that assemble and finish our custom dining offerings, including our solid hardwood furniture "Bench Made" line. Our manufacturing team takes great pride in the breadth of its options, the precision of its craftsmanship, and the speed of its manufacturing process. Our logistics team then ships the product to one of our home delivery hubs or to a location specified by our licensees. In addition to the furniture that we manufacture domestically, we source most of our formal bedroom and dining room furniture (casegoods) and certain leather upholstery offerings from several foreign plants, primarily in Vietnam, Thailand and China. Over 75% of the products we currently sell are manufactured in the United States.

During fiscal 2018, we acquired Lane Venture, a manufacturer and distributor of premium outdoor furniture which is operated as a component of our wholesale segment. This acquisition marked our entry into the market for outdoor furniture and we believe that Lane Venture has provided a foundation for us to become a significant participant in this category. Our strategy is to distribute this brand outside of our BHF store network only.

With the knowledge we have gained through operating Lane Venture, we have developed the Bassett Outdoor brand that is only marketed through the BHF store network. This allows Bassett branded product to move from inside the home to outside the home to capitalize on the growing trend of outdoor living.

We also own Zenith Freight Lines, LLC ("Zenith") which provides logistical services to Bassett along with other furniture manufacturers and retailers. Zenith delivers best-of-class shipping and logistical support services that are uniquely tailored to the needs of Bassett and the furniture industry. Approximately 65% of Zenith's revenue is generated from services provided to non-Bassett customers.

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We consider our website to be the front door to our brand experience where customers can research our furniture and accessory offerings and subsequently buy online or engage with an in-store design consultant. Customer acquisition resulting from our digital outreach strategies increased our traffic to the website by 14% for the nine months ended August 28, 2021 as compared to the comparable period in 2020. The migration to digital brand research has caused us to comprehensively evaluate all of our American made custom products. While our Custom Upholstery, Custom Dining, and Bench Made product lines continue to be our most successful offerings, most of these items must be purchased in a store as they are not conducive to web transactions due to the number of options available. Consequently, we will continue to methodically re-design each one of these important lines. Our intent is to continue to offer the consumer custom options that will help them personalize their home but to do so in an edited fashion that will provide a better web experience in the research phase and will also allow the final purchase to be made either on the web or in the store. While we work to make it easier to purchase either in store or on-line, we will not compromise on our in-store experience or the quality of our in-home makeover capabilities.

We also continue to re-examine the performance of every one of our stores. Store traffic has been declining for three years and the effect on our retail model has become increasingly challenging. We believe that on a market-by-market basis, there will be fewer stores in the future. We will continue to evaluate store-by-store performance as we seek the optimal store count in the markets in which we compete at retail.

We also plan to heavily emphasize our "Made in America" story and utilize locally harvested and organic materials when possible. As part of this, we recently rebranded our premier Custom Upholstery line to be part of the Bench Made program emphasizing that those products are artisan crafted with exceptional domestic materials and are made to order. In addition, we expanded our Bench Made solid wood dining offerings to provide a sleeker more contemporary styling product to complement our initial Bench Made dining offerings.

Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic Upon Our Financial Condition and Results of Operations

On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization declared the coronavirus ("COVID-19") outbreak to be a global pandemic. In response to this declaration and the rapid spread of COVID-19 within the United States, federal, state and local governments throughout the country imposed varying degrees of restrictions on social and commercial activity to promote social distancing in an effort to slow the spread of the illness. These measures had a significant adverse impact upon many sectors of the economy, including non-essential retail commerce, beginning in our second fiscal quarter of 2020.

In response to the above and for the protection of our employees and customers, we temporarily closed our dedicated BHF stores, our manufacturing locations and many of our warehouses for several weeks primarily during the second fiscal quarter of 2020. The disruption to our operations caused by the COVID-19 pandemic resulted in a significant loss for the nine months ended August 29, 2020. By the end of the third quarter of fiscal 2020 we had reopened all stores and resumed manufacturing activity, allowing us to return to profitability beginning with the third quarter of fiscal 2020 and continuing through the first nine months of fiscal 2021.

Since restarting our manufacturing operations and reopening stores, the pace of incoming wholesale orders from both the retail stores and our independent dealers outside the BHF store network have far exceeded our post reopening forecasts. Wholesale orders for the first nine months of fiscal 2021 increased 51% as compared to the comparable period in 2020. In addition, wholesale orders for the first nine months of fiscal 2021 represented a 38% increase as compared to pre-pandemic levels of the first nine months of fiscal 2019. However, various supply chain disruptions and logistical challenges have created significant delays in order fulfillment resulting in abnormally high backlogs. In addition, inflationary pressures throughout the supply chain have resulted in us implementing multiple wholesale price increases over the last several months. We expect that wholesale gross margins will be slightly impacted during the remainder of fiscal 2021 as we cycle through the backlog.

To address our growing backlog, we have opened another upholstery manufacturing facility in Newton, NC, adjacent to our existing 500,000 square foot complex. Production from this additional 123,000 square foot facility began in early June and is dedicated to our opening price point "Everyday Value" product. The added space will also allow us to expand our Bench Made motion program, previously referred to as Magnificent Motion, that has exceeded our sales projections since its debut in early 2020.

We continue to closely monitor the COVID-19 pandemic and its lingering impact on the economy, the consumer and our business. While the rate of incoming orders at both our wholesale and retail segments remains strong, there are continuing logistical challenges faced by us and the entire home furnishings industry resulting from COVID-related labor shortages and supply chain disruptions creating significant delays in order fulfillment and increasing backlogs. Although unable to predict with certainty, we expect gradual decreases in wholesale and retail backlogs over the remainder of fiscal 2021 and into fiscal 2022 driven by an anticipated lower rate of future incoming orders coupled with increased manufacturing and shipping activity. Whereas the progress in mass vaccination programs in the U.S. has prompted state and local governments to substantially lift most remaining restrictions on commercial retail activity, it is nevertheless possible that the recent resurgence in COVID-19 cases due to the Delta variant, as well as any future variants of the coronavirus entering the U.S. could prompt a return to tighter restrictions in certain areas of the country. Furthermore, pandemic-related labor shortages and supply chain disruptions are ongoing and order cancellations could result if the present delays in order fulfillment continue. Therefore, uncertainty remains regarding the ongoing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic upon our financial condition and future results of operations.

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Results of Operations - Periods ended August 28, 2021 compared with the periods ended August 29, 2020:

Consolidated results of operations for the three and nine months ended August 28, 2021 and August 29, 2020 are as follows:

		Quarter Ended			Change			Nine Months Ended			Change
		August 28, 2021			August 29, 2020			Dollars			Percent			August 28, 2021			August 29, 2020			Dollars			Percent
Sales revenue:
Furniture and accessories		$	104,870				88.2	%		$	80,341				87.7	%		$	24,529				30.5	%		$	316,522				88.8	%		$	232,283				86.8	%		$	84,239				36.3	%
Logistical services			14,036				11.8	%			11,218				12.3	%			2,818				25.1	%			40,116				11.2	%			35,197				13.2	%			4,919				14.0	%
Total sales revenue			118,906				100.0	%			91,559				100.0	%			27,347				29.9	%			356,638				100.0	%			267,480				100.0	%			89,158				33.3	%
Cost of furniture and accessories sold			52,263				44.0	%			38,418				42.0	%			13,845				36.0	%			153,426				43.0	%			113,140				42.3	%			40,286				35.6	%
SG&A expenses			47,631				40.1	%			40,198				43.9	%			7,433				18.5	%			145,474				40.8	%			130,225				48.7	%			15,249				11.7	%
Cost of logistical services			14,522				12.2	%			10,196				11.1	%			4,326				42.4	%			38,848				10.8	%			35,182				13.2	%			3,666				10.4	%
Other charges			-				0.0	%			-				0.0	%			-				0.0	%			-				0.0	%			15,205				6.5	%			(15,205	)			-100.0	%
Income (loss) from operations		$	4,490				3.8	%		$	2,747				3.0	%		$	1,743				63.5	%		$	18,890				5.4	%		$	(26,272	)			-9.8	%		$	45,162				N/M

Total sales revenue for the three and nine months ended August 28, 2021 increased $27,347 and $89,158, respectively, from the prior year periods due primarily to the major impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on our operations during fiscal 2020, which forced a nearly total shut-down of our manufacturing and retail operations from late March through early May of last year, followed by an exceptionally strong recovery in demand for home furnishings that has continued into the first nine months of fiscal 2021.

Cost of furniture and accessories sold as a percentage of total revenue for the three and nine months ended August 28, 2021 increased over prior year periods primarily due to rising raw material and inbound freight costs, partially offset by improved leverage on fixed costs for the first nine months of fiscal 2021 versus the prior year period when our operations were temporarily shut down due to the pandemic. SG&A expenses as a percentage of sales for the three and nine months ended August 28, 2021 decreased significantly from comparable fiscal 2020 periods due to increased leverage of fixed costs due to higher sales volume coupled with the fact that we have been able to maintain various expense reductions implemented in the second and third quarters of fiscal 2020 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. This was partially offset by increased operating costs in the logistical services segment.

Other charges of $15,205 incurred during the nine months ended August 29, 2020 included $11,114 of non-cash asset impairment charges on five underperforming retail stores, including $6,239 for the impairment of operating lease right-of-use assets, and $1,070 of non-cash impairment charges in our wholesale segment, primarily due to the closure of our custom upholstery manufacturing facility in Grand Prairie, Texas in May of 2020, a non-cash charge of $1,971 for the impairment of goodwill associated with our wood reporting unit within our wholesale segment, and $1,050 of litigation costs relating to certain wage and hour violation claims that had been asserted against the Company. These claims have since been settled at no additional cost.

Because of the significant adverse impact that the COVID-19 pandemic had on our operations during the second quarter of fiscal 2020, we believe that a better understanding of the revenue growth that has resulted from our product and marketing initiatives is obtained by comparing our current year revenues to the pre-pandemic levels of fiscal 2019. For the three and nine months ended August 31, 2019, sales of furniture and accessories were $98,369 and $301,550, respectively. Sales of furniture and accessories for the three and nine months ended August 28, 2021 increased $6,501 or 6.6% and $14,972 or 5.0%, respectively, over the corresponding quarter and year-to-date periods of fiscal 2019. This growth as compared to fiscal 2019 is attributable not only to the exceptionally strong demand for home furnishings that has benefited our industry over the past fifteen months, but also due to increases in our wholesale business through growth in our Lane Venture line of outdoor furniture, the introduction of our Bassett Outdoor line of outdoor furniture sold through our BHF store network, and the expansion of our wholesale customer base of independent dealers partially offset by lower retail sales from the closure of seven Company-owned stores since the end of the second quarter of 2019.

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Segment Information

We have strategically aligned our business into three reportable segments as described below:

Wholesale. The wholesale home furnishings segment is involved principally in the design, manufacture, sourcing, sale and distribution of furniture products to a network of Bassett stores (Company-owned and licensee-owned retail stores) and independent furniture retailers. Our wholesale segment includes our wood and upholstery operations, which include Lane Venture, as well as all corporate selling, general and administrative expenses, including those corporate expenses related to both Company- and licensee-owned stores. We eliminate the sales between our wholesale and retail segments as well as the imbedded profit in the retail inventory for the consolidated presentation in our financial statements. Also included in our wholesale segment are our short-term investments and our holdings of retail real estate previously leased as licensee stores. The earnings and costs associated with these assets are included in other loss, net, in our condensed consolidated statements of operations.

Retail - Company-owned stores. Our retail segment consists of Company-owned stores and includes the revenues, expenses, assets and liabilities (including real estate) and capital expenditures directly related to these stores and the Company-owned distribution network utilized to deliver products to our retail customers.

Logistical services. Our logistical services segment reflects the operations of Zenith. In addition to providing shipping and warehousing services for the Company, Zenith also provides similar services to other customers, primarily in the furniture industry. Revenue from the performance of these services to other customers and the associated cost is included in logistical services revenue and cost of logistical services, respectively, in our condensed consolidated statements of operations.

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The following tables illustrate the effects of various intercompany eliminations on income from operations in the consolidation of our segment results:

		Quarter Ended August 28, 2021
		Wholesale			Retail			Logistics			Eliminations				Consolidated
Sales revenue:
Furniture & accessories		$	73,073			$	58,576			$	-			$	(26,779	)	(1)		$	104,870
Logistical services			-				-				21,200				(7,164	)	(2)			14,036
Total sales revenue			73,073				58,576				21,200				(33,943	)				118,906
Cost of furniture and accessories sold			50,493				27,815				-				(26,045	)	(3)			52,263
SG&A expense			18,114				29,844				-				(327	)	(4)			47,631
Cost of logistical services			-				-				21,686				(7,164	)	(5)			14,522
Income (loss) from operations		$	4,466			$	917			$	(486	)		$	(407	)			$	4,490

		Quarter Ended August 29, 2020
		Wholesale			Retail			Logistics			Eliminations				Consolidated
Sales revenue:
Furniture & accessories		$	55,443			$	48,144			$	-			$	(23,246	)	(1)		$	80,341
Logistical services			-				-				17,848				(6,630	)	(2)			11,218
Total sales revenue			55,443				48,144				17,848				(29,876	)				91,559
Cost of furniture and accessories sold			37,079				24,243				-				(22,904	)	(3)			38,418
SG&A expense			15,040				25,486				-				(328	)	(4)			40,198
Cost of logistical services			-				-				16,826				(6,630	)	(5)			10,196
Income (loss) from operations		$	3,324			$	(1,585	)		$	1,022			$	(14	)			$	2,747

		Nine Months Ended August 28, 2021
		Wholesale			Retail			Logistics			Eliminations				Consolidated
Sales revenue:
Furniture & accessories		$	219,371			$	181,454			$	-			$	(84,303	)	(1)		$	316,522
Logistical services			-				-				63,525				(23,409	)	(2)			40,116
Total sales revenue			219,371				181,454				63,525				(107,712	)				356,638
Cost of furniture and accessories sold			148,640				87,444				-				(82,658	)	(3)			153,426
SG&A expense			56,109				90,347				-				(982	)	(4)			145,474
Cost of logistical services			-				-				62,258				(23,410	)	(5)			38,848
Income from operations		$	14,622			$	3,663			$	1,267			$	(662	)			$	18,890

		Nine Months Ended August 29, 2020
		Wholesale			Retail			Logistics			Eliminations				Consolidated
Sales revenue:
Furniture & accessories		$	153,588			$	147,161			$	-			$	(68,466	)	(1)		$	232,283
Logistical services			-				-				54,422				(19,225	)	(2)			35,197
Total sales revenue			153,588				147,161				54,422				(87,691	)				267,480
Cost of furniture and accessories sold			108,256				74,638				-				(69,754	)	(3)			113,140
SG&A expense			46,676				84,527								(978	)	(4)			130,225
Cost of logistical services			-				-				54,407				(19,225	)	(5)			35,182
Income (loss) from operations before other charges (6)		$	(1,344	)		$	(12,004	)		$	15			$	2,266				$	(11,067	)

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Notes to segment consolidation table:

(1)	Represents the elimination of sales from our wholesale segment to our Company-owned BHF stores.
(2)	Represents the elimination of logistical services billed to our wholesale segment.
(3)	Represents the elimination of purchases by our Company-owned BHF stores from our wholesale segment, as well as the change for the period in the elimination of intercompany profit in ending retail inventory.
(4)	Represents the elimination of rent paid by our retail stores occupying Company-owned real estate.
(5)	Represents the elimination of the cost of logistical services provided by Zenith to our wholesale segment.
(6)	Excludes the effects of goodwill and asset impairment charges as well as litigation costs which are not allocated to our segments.
	Refer to the reconciliation to income (loss) from operations presented under Non-GAAP Financial Information below.

Non-GAAP Financial Information

To supplement the financial measures prepared in accordance with GAAP, we use certain non-GAAP financial measures, including income (loss) from operations before other charges and gross profit on wholesale sales of furniture and accessories by segment inclusive of intercompany sales. The reconciliations of these non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable financial measures calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP are shown in tables below.

Income (Loss) from Operations before Other Charges

The following table reconciles income (loss) from operations before other charges as shown above for our consolidated segment results with income (loss) from operations as reported for GAAP:

		Quarter Ended			Nine Months Ended
		August 28, 2021			August 29, 2020			August 28, 2021			August 29, 2020
Income (loss) from operations before other charges		$	4,490			$	2,747			$	18,890			$	(11,067	)
Less:
Asset impairment charges			-				-				-				12,184
Goodwill impairment charge			-				-				-				1,971
Litigation expense			-				-				-				1,050
Income (loss) from operations as reported		$	4,490			$	2,747			$	18,890			$	(26,272	)

Asset Impairment Charges

During the nine months ended August 29, 2020 we recorded $11,114 of non-cash asset impairment charges on five underperforming retail stores, including $6,239 for the impairment of operating lease right-of-use assets, and $1,070 of non-cash impairment charges in our wholesale segment, primarily due to the closure of our custom upholstery manufacturing facility in Grand Prairie, Texas.

Goodwill Impairment Charge

Due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, we performed an interim impairment assessment of our goodwill as of May 30, 2020. As a result, during the nine months ended August 29, 2020 we recognized a non-cash charge of $1,971 for the impairment of goodwill associated with our wood reporting unit within our wholesale segment (see Note 6 to our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements).

Litigation Expense

During the nine months ended August 29, 2020 we accrued $1,050 for the estimated costs to resolve certain wage and hour violation claims that had been asserted against the Company.

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Gross Profit by Segment

In the following analysis of results for our wholesale and retail segments, we present a measure of gross profit on sales which is inclusive of intercompany sales from our wholesale segment to our retail segment. We believe that this is a key metric by which to evaluate the performance of each segment and is consistent with management's view of our operating results. The following table reconciles the sales, cost of sales and gross profit presented for each of the wholesale and retail segments to the consolidated amounts for sales, cost of sales and the implied gross profit in accordance with GAAP.

		Quarter Ended August 28, 2021
		Non-GAAP Presentation								GAAP Presentation
		Wholesale			Retail			Eliminations				Consolidated
Sales revenue: furniture & accessories		$	73,073			$	58,576			$	(26,779	)	(1)		$	104,870
Cost of furniture and accessories sold			50,493				27,815				(26,045	)	(2)			52,263
Gross profit		$	22,580			$	30,761			$	(734	)	(3)		$	52,607

		Quarter Ended August 29, 2020
		Non-GAAP Presentation								GAAP Presentation
		Wholesale			Retail			Eliminations				Consolidated
Sales revenue: furniture & accessories		$	55,443			$	48,144			$	(23,246	)	(1)		$	80,341
Cost of furniture and accessories sold			37,079				24,243				(22,904	)	(2)			38,418
Gross profit		$	18,364			$	23,901			$	(342	)	(3)		$	41,923

		Nine Months Ended August 28, 2021
		Non-GAAP Presentation								GAAP Presentation
		Wholesale			Retail			Eliminations				Consolidated
Sales revenue: furniture & accessories		$	219,371			$	181,454			$	(84,303	)	(1)		$	316,522
Cost of furniture and accessories sold			148,640				87,444				(82,658	)	(2)			153,426
Gross profit		$	70,731			$	94,010			$	(1,645	)	(3)		$	163,096

		Nine Months Ended August 29, 2020
		Non-GAAP Presentation								GAAP Presentation
		Wholesale			Retail			Eliminations				Consolidated
Sales revenue: furniture & accessories		$	153,588			$	147,161			$	(68,466	)	(1)		$	232,283
Cost of furniture and accessories sold			108,256				74,638				(69,754	)	(2)			113,140
Gross profit		$	45,332			$	72,523			$	1,288		(3)		$	119,143

Notes to the gross profit by segment table:

(1)	Represents the elimination of sales from our wholesale segment to our Company-owned BHF stores.
(2)	Represents the elimination of purchases by our Company-owned BHF stores from our wholesale segment, as well as the change for the period in the elimination of intercompany profit in ending retail inventory.
(3)	Represents the change for the period in the elimination of intercompany profit in ending retail inventory.

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Wholesale Segment

Results for the wholesale segment for the periods ended August 28, 2021 and August 29, 2020 are as follows:

		Quarter Ended			Change			Nine Months Ended			Change
		August 28, 2021			August 29, 2020			Dollars			Percent			August 28, 2021			August 29, 2020			Dollars			Percent
Net sales		$	73,073				100.0	%		$	55,443				100.0	%		$	17,630				31.8	%		$	219,371				100.0	%		$	153,588				100.0	%		$	65,783				42.8	%
Gross profit*			22,580				30.9	%			18,364				33.1	%			4,216				23.0	%			70,731				32.2	%			45,332				29.5	%			25,399				56.0	%
SG&A expenses			18,114				24.8	%			15,040				27.1	%			3,074				20.4	%			56,109				25.6	%			46,676				30.4	%			9,433				20.2	%
Income (loss) from operations		$	4,466				6.1	%		$	3,324				6.0	%		$	1,142				34.4	%		$	14,622				6.7	%		$	(1,344	)			-0.9	%		$	15,966			N/M

*Gross profit at the segment level is considered a Non-GAAP financial measure due to the included effects of intercompany transactions. Refer to the reconciliation of gross profit by segment to consolidated gross profit presented under Non-GAAP Financial Information above.

Wholesale sales by major product category are as follows:

		Quarter Ended
		August 28, 2021			August 29, 2020			Total Change
		External			Intercompany			Total			External			Intercompany			Total			Dollars			Percent
Bassett Custom Upholstery		$	26,276			$	16,572			$	42,848				58.6	%		$	18,246			$	12,770			$	31,016				55.9	%		$	11,832				38.1	%
Bassett Leather			9,142				5				9,147				12.5	%			5,616				188				5,804				10.5	%			3,343				57.6	%
Bassett Custom Wood			5,745				5,440				11,185				15.3	%			4,623				4,959				9,582				17.3	%			1,603				16.7	%
Bassett Casegoods			5,131				4,762				9,893				13.5	%			3,712				5,329				9,041				16.3	%			852				9.4	%
Total		$	46,294			$	26,779			$	73,073				100.0	%		$	32,197			$	23,246			$	55,443				100.0	%		$	17,630				31.8	%

		Nine Months Ended
		August 28, 2021			August 30, 2020			Total Change
		External			Intercompany			Total			External			Intercompany			Total			Dollars			Percent
Bassett Custom Upholstery		$	77,134			$	52,102			$	129,236				58.9	%		$	50,151			$	40,132			$	90,283				58.8	%		$	38,953				43.1	%
Bassett Leather			26,898				47				26,945				12.3	%			12,663				896				13,559				8.8	%			13,386				98.7	%
Bassett Custom Wood			17,921				18,117				36,038				16.4	%			12,877				13,627				26,504				17.3	%			9,534				36.0	%
Bassett Casegoods			13,115				14,037				27,152				12.4	%			9,431				13,811				23,242				15.1	%			3,910				16.8	%
Total		$	135,068			$	84,303			$	219,371				100.0	%		$	85,122			$	68,466			$	153,588				100.0	%		$	65,783				42.8	%

Analysis of Results - Wholesale

Net sales for the three and nine months ended August 28, 2021 increased $17,630 and $65,783, respectively, from the prior year periods due primarily to the major impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on our operations during fiscal 2020, which forced a nearly total shut-down of our manufacturing and retail operations from late March through early May of last year, followed by an exceptionally strong recovery in demand for home furnishings that has continued into the first nine months of fiscal 2021. The increase in orders resulting from this surge in demand, coupled with continuing supply chain disruptions in the wake of the pandemic, has resulted in a wholesale backlog of $92,839 at August 28, 2021 as compared to $54,874 at November 28, 2020 and $37,408 at August 29, 2020. As previously discussed, Bassett and most of the home furnishings industry has been faced with continuing logistical challenges from COVID-related labor shortages and supply chain disruptions creating significant delays in order fulfillment and increasing backlogs. Gross margins for the three months ended August 28, 2021 declined 220 basis points compared to the prior year period as we have experienced significant increases in material costs primarily in the upholstery operation, partially offset by greater leverage on fixed costs due to higher sales volumes. For the nine months ended August 29, 2021, gross margins improved primarily due to improved leverage on fixed costs versus the prior year period when our operations were temporarily shut down due to the pandemic. SG&A expenses as a percentage of sales for the three and nine months ended August 28, 2021 decreased significantly from the comparable fiscal 2020 periods due to increased leverage of fixed costs due to higher sales volume coupled with various expense reductions implemented in the second and third quarters of fiscal 2020 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Because of the significant adverse impact that the COVID-19 pandemic had on our operations during the second quarter of fiscal 2020, we believe that a better understanding of the revenue growth that has resulted from our product and marketing initiatives is obtained by comparing our current year revenues to the pre-pandemic levels of fiscal 2019. For the three and nine months ended August 31, 2019, wholesale sales were $62,690 and $198,602, respectively. Wholesale sales for the three and nine months ended August 28, 2021 increased $10,383 or 16.6% and $20,769, or 10.5%, respectively, over the corresponding quarter and year-to-date periods of fiscal 2019. Shipments to the BHF store network declined 5.7% for the third quarter of fiscal 2021 as compared to the third quarter of fiscal 2019 while shipments for the first nine months of fiscal 2021 declined 4.9% from the first nine months of fiscal 2019. Growth in shipments to the BHF store network of the Bassett Outdoor line of outdoor furniture, introduced in fiscal 2020, was offset by lower retail sales from the closure of seven Company-owned stores since the end of the second quarter of 2019. Shipments to the open market (independent dealers outside of the BHF store network) increased 48% and 36% for the three and nine months ended August 28, 2021, respectively, over the comparable fiscal 2019 periods primarily due to increases from existing dealers along with an expansion of the dealer base. Shipments of our Lane Venture line of outdoor furniture increased 34% for both the three and nine months ended August 28, 2021, respectively, over the comparable fiscal 2019 periods. In addition, wholesale orders for the three and nine months ended August 28, 2021, increased 33% and 38%, respectively, over the corresponding quarter and year-to-date periods of fiscal 2019. Wholesale orders from independent dealers increased 69% and 84% for the three and nine month periods driven by increases from existing dealers along with an expansion of the dealer base. Also, orders from the Bassett Home Furnishings store network increased 13% and 11% over the quarter and year-to-date periods of 2019, respectively, in spite of having seven fewer stores in the fleet during 2021. Lane Venture orders increased by 64% and 82%, respectively, for those same periods.

Retail - Company-owned Stores Segment

Results for the retail segment for the periods ended August 28, 2021 and August 29, 2020 are as follows:

		Quarter Ended			Change			Nine Months Ended			Change
		August 28, 2021			August 29, 2020			Dollars			Percent			August 28, 2021			August 29, 2020			Dollars			Percent
Net sales		$	58,576				100.0	%		$	48,144				100.0	%		$	10,432				21.7	%		$	181,454				100.0	%		$	147,161				100.0	%		$	34,293				23.3	%
Gross profit*			30,761				52.5	%			23,901				49.6	%			6,860				28.7	%			94,010				51.8	%			72,523				49.3	%			21,487				29.6	%
SG&A expenses			29,844				50.9	%			25,486				52.9	%			4,358				17.1	%			90,347				49.8	%			84,527				57.4	%			5,820				6.9	%
Income (loss) from operations		$	917				1.6	%		$	(1,585	)			-3.3	%		$	2,502			N/M			$	3,663				2.0	%		$	(12,004	)			-8.2	%		$	15,667			N/M

*Gross profit at the segment level is considered a Non-GAAP financial measure due to the included effects of intercompany transactions. Refer to the reconciliation of gross profit by segment to consolidated gross profit presented under Non-GAAP Financial Information above.

Retail sales by major product category are as follows:

		Quarter Ended			Change			Nine Months Ended			Change
		August 28, 2021			August 29, 2020			Dollars			Percent			August 28, 2021			August 29, 2020			Dollars			Percent
Bassett Custom Upholstery		$	32,362				55.2	%		$	24,366				50.6	%		$	7,996				32.8	%		$	102,201				56.3	%		$	78,746				53.5	%		$	23,455				29.8	%
Bassett Leather			302				0.5	%			509				1.1	%			(207	)			-40.7	%			782				0.4	%			1,962				1.3	%			(1,180	)			-60.1	%
Bassett Custom Wood			7,674				13.1	%			4,542				9.4	%			3,132				69.0	%			20,756				11.4	%			12,710				8.6	%			8,046				63.3	%
Bassett Casegoods			10,394				17.7	%			11,428				23.7	%			(1,034	)			-9.0	%			32,175				17.7	%			31,379				21.3	%			796				2.5	%
Accessories, mattresses and other (1)			7,844				13.4	%			7,299				15.2	%			545				7.5	%			25,540				14.1	%			22,364				15.2	%			3,176				14.2	%
Total		$	58,576				100.0	%		$	48,144				100.0	%		$	10,432				21.7	%		$	181,454				100.0	%		$	147,161				100.0	%		$	34,293				23.3	%

(1)

Includes the sale of goods other than Bassett-branded products, such as accessories and bedding, and also includes the sale of furniture protection plans.

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(Dollars in thousands except share and per share data)

Analysis of Results - Retail

Net sales for the three and nine months ended August 28, 2021 increased $10,432 and $34,293, respectively, from the prior year periods due primarily to the major impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on our operations in fiscal 2020, which forced a nearly total shut-down of our retail operations from late March through early May of that year, followed by an exceptionally strong recovery in demand for home furnishings that has continued into the first nine months of fiscal 2021. The increase in written sales (the value of sales orders taken but not delivered) resulting from this surge in demand has resulted in a retail backlog of $80,977 at August 28, 2021 as compared to $57,041 at November 28, 2020 and $47,904 at August 29, 2020. As previously discussed, Bassett and most of the home furnishings industry has been faced with continuing logistical challenges from COVID-related labor shortages and supply chain disruptions creating significant delays in order fulfillment and increasing backlogs. Gross margins for the three and nine months ended August 28, 2021 increased by 290 and 250 basis points, respectively, primarily driven by lower levels of promotional activity coupled with improved margins on clearance activity. SG&A expenses for the three and nine months ended August 28, 2021 as a percentage of sales decreased significantly as compared to the comparable periods of 2020. This was driven by workforce reductions, overall cost containment activities and greater leverage on fixed costs from higher sales volumes. In addition, over the course of fiscal 2020 we closed seven unprofitable store locations, three of which were closed subsequent to the second quarter of 2020.

Because of the significant adverse impact that the COVID-19 pandemic had on our operations during the second quarter of fiscal 2020, we believe that a better understanding of the retail revenue trend that has resulted from our product and marketing initiatives is obtained by comparing our current year revenues to the pre-pandemic levels of fiscal 2019. For the three and nine months ended August 31, 2019, retail sales were $66,539 and $198,736, respectively. Compared to fiscal 2019, retail sales for the three and nine months ended August 28, 2021, decreased $7,963 or 12% and $17,282, or 8.7%, respectively, over the corresponding quarter and year-to-date periods of fiscal 2019. Sales increases from the introduction of the Bassett Outdoor product line were offset by sales decreases from seven fewer stores in operation. Written sales increased 2.6% and 6.7% for the three and nine months ended August 28, 2021, respectively, over the corresponding periods of fiscal 2019 in spite of having seven fewer stores in operation.

Logistical Services Segment

Results for our logistical services segment for the periods ended August 28, 2021 and August 29, 2020 are as follows:

		Quarter Ended			Change			Nine Months Ended			Change
		August 28, 2021			August 29, 2020			Dollars			Percent			August 28, 2021			August 29, 2020			Dollars			Percent
Logistical services revenue		$	21,200				100.0	%		$	17,848				100.0	%		$	3,352				18.8	%		$	63,525				100.0	%		$	54,422				100.0	%		$	9,103				16.7	%
Operating expenses			21,686				102.3	%			16,826				94.3	%			4,860				28.9	%			62,258				98.0	%			54,407				100.0	%			7,851				14.4	%
Income (loss) from operations		$	(486	)			-2.3	%		$	1,022				5.7	%		$	(1,508	)		N/M			$	1,267				2.0	%		$	15				0.0	%		$	1,252			N/M

Analysis of Operations - Logistical Services

Net revenues for the three and nine months ended August 28, 2021 increased $3,352 and $9,103, respectively, from the prior year periods due primarily to the major impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on our operations in fiscal 2020, which forced a near total shut-down of furniture retail operations throughout the country from late March through early May of last year. Zenith incurred an operating loss of $486 for the third quarter of fiscal 2021 compared to an operating profit of $1,022 the prior year period primarily due to significantly higher warehousing labor costs as Zenith has been challenged to find and retain freight-handling personnel in the warehousing operation. For the year to date, operating profit was $1,267 compared to only $15 for the prior year period, when we were forced during the second quarter of 2020 to run some of our trucks at substantially lower than optimal load levels resulting in inefficiencies and provided freight services for customers outside of the furniture industry in order to maintain some level of revenue and retain our drivers. These improvements in the efficiency of our middle mile trucking operations in fiscal 2021 were partially offset by the rising cost of labor in our warehousing operations.

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AUGUST 28, 2021

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Other Items Affecting Net Income

Other Income (Loss), Net

Other loss, net, for the three months ended August 28, 2021 was $347 compared to other income, net, of $697 for the three months ended August 29, 2020, a net change of $1,044. The net change was primarily due to a $914 gain recognized in the prior year period for a death benefit from Company-owned life insurance.

Other loss, net, for the nine months ended August 28, 2021 was $1,016 compared to $430 for the nine months ended August 29, 2020, a decrease of $586. The net change was primarily due to a $914 gain recognized in the prior year period for a death benefit from Company-owned life insurance partially offset by valuation charges associated with sublease rent receivables which had been incurred in the prior year as a result of the pandemic.

Income Taxes

We calculate an anticipated effective tax rate for the year based on our annual estimates of pretax income and use that effective tax rate to record our year-to-date income tax provision. Any change in annual projections of pretax income could have a significant impact on our effective tax rate for the respective quarter.

Our effective tax rates for the three and nine months ended August 28, 2021 of 27.2% and 27.3%, respectively, differ from the federal statutory rate of 21% primarily due to the effects of state income taxes and various permanent differences, including tax deficiencies of $117 during the nine months ended August 28, 2021, respectively, arising from stock-based compensation.

On March 27, 2020 the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the "CARES Act") was signed into law. A major provision of the CARES Act allowed net operating losses from the 2018, 2019 and 2020 tax years to be carried back up to five years. As a result, our effective tax rates for the three and nine months ended August 29, 2020 were 36.8% and (36.5%), respectively, which differ from the federal statutory rate of 21% primarily due to the effects of carrying back our net operating loss from fiscal 2020 to tax years in which the federal statutory rate was 35%, and to the effects of state income taxes and various permanent differences.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Cash Flows

Cash provided by operations for the first nine months of fiscal 2021 was $13,676 compared to $17,483 for the first nine months of fiscal 2020, representing a decrease of $3,807. This decrease in operating cash flow is primarily due to significantly increased investment in inventory as we work to fulfill our order backlog and cope with ongoing supply chain disruptions, partially offset by increased customer deposits associated with the increase in retail backlogs.

Our overall cash position decreased by $7,188 during the first nine months of fiscal 2021, compared to an overall increase of $11,342 during the first nine months of fiscal 2020, a decline of $18,530 from the prior year period. In addition to the decline in cash flows from operations, net cash used in investing activities during the first nine months of 2021 increased $7,012 to a net use of $8,213 compared to net cash used in investing activities of $1,201 for the prior year period. This increase was primarily due to increased capital expenditures in the current year while the prior year period also included proceeds from the sale of our closed Gulfport store location. Net cash used in financing activities during the first nine months of 2021 increased $7,711 to a net use of $12,651 as compared to a net use of $4,940 for the prior year period, primarily due to increased share repurchases of $5,566 during the first nine months of fiscal 2021 as compared to $1,542 repurchased during the first nine months of fiscal 2020 along with a special dividend of $2,479 declared and paid during the first nine months of 2021. As of August 28, 2021, $19,348 remains authorized under our existing share repurchase plan. With cash and cash equivalents and short-term investments totaling $56,326 on hand at August 28, 2021, expected future operating cash flows and the availability under our credit line noted below, we believe we have sufficient liquidity to fund operations for the foreseeable future.

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Debt and Other Obligations

Our bank credit facility provides for a line of credit of up to $25,000. At August 28, 2021, we had $3,931 outstanding under standby letters of credit against our line, leaving availability under our credit line of $21,069. In addition, we have outstanding standby letters of credit with another bank totaling $325. The line bears interest at the rate of LIBOR plus 1.9%, with a fee of 0.25% charged for the unused portion of the line and is secured by a general lien on our accounts receivable and inventory. We were in compliance with all covenants under the agreement as of August 28, 2021 and expect to remain in compliance through the end of fiscal 2021. The credit facility matures on January 31, 2022.

We lease land and buildings that are used in the operation of our Company-owned retail stores as well as in the operation of certain of our licensee-owned stores, and we lease land and buildings at various locations throughout the continental United States for warehousing and distribution hubs used in our logistical services segment. We also lease tractors, trailers and local delivery trucks used in our logistical services and retail segments. The present value of our obligations for leases with terms in excess of one year at August 28, 2021 is $139,056 and is included in our accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheet at August 28, 2021. We were contingently liable under licensee lease obligation guarantees in the amount of $1,959 at August 28, 2021. Remaining terms under these lease guarantees range from approximately one to three years. See Note 12 to our condensed consolidated financial statements for additional details regarding our lease guarantees.

Investment in Retail Real Estate

We have a substantial investment in real estate acquired for use as retail locations and occupied by Company-owned retail stores. Such real estate is included in property and equipment, net, in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets and consists of eight properties with an aggregate square footage of 201,096 and a net book value of $17,071 at August 28, 2021.

Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

There have been no material changes to our critical accounting policies and estimates from the information provided in Item 7, "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations", included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended November 28, 2020.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

We utilize stand-by letters of credit in the procurement of certain goods in the normal course of business. In addition, we have guaranteed certain lease obligations of licensee operators for some of their store locations. See Note 12 to our condensed consolidated financial statements for further discussion of lease guarantees, including descriptions of the terms of such commitments and methods used to mitigate risks associated with these arrangements.

Contingencies

We are involved in various legal and environmental matters which arise in the normal course of business. Although the final outcome of these matters cannot be determined, based on the facts presently known, it is our opinion that the final resolution of these matters will not have a material adverse effect on our financial position or future results of operations. See Note 11 to our condensed consolidated financial statements for further information regarding certain contingencies as of August 28, 2021.

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosure about Market Risk:

We are exposed to market risk from changes in the value of foreign currencies. Substantially all of our imports purchased outside of North America are denominated in U.S. dollars. Therefore, we believe that gains or losses resulting from changes in the value of foreign currencies relating to foreign purchases not denominated in U.S. dollars would not be material to our results from operations in fiscal 2021.

We are exposed to market risk from changes in the cost and availability of raw materials used in our manufacturing processes, principally wood, woven fabric, and foam products. The cost of foam products, which are petroleum-based, is sensitive to changes in the price of oil.

We are also exposed to commodity price risk related to diesel fuel prices for fuel used in our logistical services and retail segments. We manage our exposure to that risk primarily through the application of fuel surcharges to our customers.

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We have potential exposure to market risk related to conditions in the commercial real estate market. Our retail real estate holdings of $17,071 at August 28, 2021 for Company-owned stores could suffer significant impairment in value if we are forced to close additional stores and sell or lease the related properties during periods of weakness in certain markets. Additionally, if we are required to assume responsibility for payment under the lease obligations of $1,959 which we have guaranteed on behalf of licensees as of August 28, 2021 we may not be able to secure sufficient sub-lease income in the current market to offset the payments required under the guarantees. We are also exposed to risk related to conditions in the commercial real estate rental market with respect to the right-of-use assets we carry on our balance sheet for leased retail store locations, warehouse and distribution facilities. At August 28, 2021, the unamortized balance of such right-of-use assets totaled $103,370. Should we have to close or otherwise abandon one of these leased locations, we could incur additional impairment charges if rental market conditions do not support a fair value for the right of use asset in excess of its carrying value.

Item 4. Controls and Procedures:

The Company's principal executive officer and principal financial officer have evaluated the Company's disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rule 13a-15(e)) as of the end of the period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. Based upon their evaluation, the principal executive officer and principal financial officer concluded that the Company's disclosure controls and procedures are effective. There has been no change in the Company's internal control over financial reporting during the Company's most recent fiscal quarter that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company's internal control over financial reporting.

PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

BASSETT FURNITURE INDUSTRIES INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES

AUGUST 28, 2021

(Dollars in thousands except share and per share data)

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

None

Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities, Use of Proceeds and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities

The following table summarizes the stock repurchase activity by or on behalf of the Company or any "affiliated purchaser," as defined by Rule 10b-18(a)(3) of the Exchange Act, for the three months ended August 28, 2021 and the approximate dollar value of shares that may yet be purchased pursuant to our stock repurchase program:

		Total Shares Purchased			Average Price Paid			Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans or Programs (1)			Approximate Dollar Value of Shares that May Yet Be Purchased Under the Plans or Programs (1)
May 30 - July 3, 2021			66,000			$	27.58				66,000			$	3,685
July 4 - July 31, 2021			25,100			$	23.79				25,100			$	19,572
August 1 - August 28, 2021			10,000			$	22.31				10,000			$	19,348

(1)	The Company is authorized to repurchase Company stock under a plan which was originally announced in 1998. On July 15, 2021, the Board of Directors increased the remaining limit of the repurchase plan to $20,000. At August 28, 2021 $19,348 remains available for share repurchases under the plan.

Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities

None.

Item 6. Exhibits

a.

Exhibits:

Exhibit 3a - Articles of Incorporation as amended to date are incorporated herein by reference to the Exhibit to Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended February 28, 1994.

Exhibit 3b - By-laws as amended to date are incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3 to Form 8-K filed with the SEC on January 19, 2021.

Exhibit 4 -Registrant hereby agrees to furnish the SEC, upon request, other instruments defining the rights of holders of long-term debt of the Registrant.

Exhibit 31a - Chief Executive Officer's certification pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

Exhibit 31b - Chief Financial Officer's certification pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

Exhibit 32a - Chief Executive Officer's certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

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AUGUST 28, 2021

(Dollars in thousands except share and per share data)

Exhibit 32b - Chief Financial Officer's certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

Exhibit 101.INS Inline XBRL Instance

Exhibit 101.SCH Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema

Exhibit 101.CAL Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation

Exhibit 101.DEF Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition

Exhibit 101.LAB Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Labels

Exhibit 101.PRE Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation

Exhibit 104. Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as Inline XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101).

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.

BASSETT FURNITURE INDUSTRIES, INCORPORATED

/s/	Robert H. Spilman, Jr.
Robert H. Spilman, Jr., Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
September 30, 2021

/s/	J. Michael Daniel
J. Michael Daniel, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer September 30, 2021