Washington, D.C.  20549

Form 10-K

x Annual Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

For the fiscal year ended June 30, 2010

or

o Transition Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

For the transition period from                             to

Commission file number 0-5151

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FLEXSTEEL INDUSTRIES, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:

None

(Title of Class)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act.

Yes o    No x

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Act.    

Yes o    No x

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.  Yes x    No o

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Website, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).  Yes o    No o

Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of registrant’s knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K. o

Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company.  See definitions of “large accelerated filer”, “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act (check one).

Large accelerated filer o    Accelerated filer o    Non-accelerated filer o    Smaller reporting company x

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Act).  Yes o    No x

The aggregate market value of the voting stock held by non-affiliates, computed by reference to the last sales price on December 31, 2009 (which was the last business day of the registrant’s most recently completed second quarter) was $42,346,870.

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the registrant’s classes of Common Stock, as of the latest practicable date.  6,645,532 Common Shares ($1 par value) as of August 18, 2010.

DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
In Part III, portions of the registrant’s 2010 Proxy Statement to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission within 120 days of the Registrant’s fiscal year end.

PART I

Cautionary Statement Relevant to Forward-Looking Information for the Purpose of “Safe Harbor” Provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995

The Company and its representatives may from time to time make written or oral forward-looking statements with respect to long-term goals or anticipated results of the Company, including statements contained in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission and in its reports to stockholders.

Statements, including those in this Annual Report on Form 10-K, which are not historical or current facts, are “forward-looking statements” made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.  There are certain important factors that could cause our results to differ materially from those anticipated by some of the statements made herein.  Investors are cautioned that all forward-looking statements involve risk and uncertainty.  Some of the factors that could affect results are the cyclical nature of the furniture industry, the effectiveness of new product introductions and distribution channels, the product mix of sales, pricing pressures, the cost of raw materials and fuel, foreign currency valuations, actions by governments including laws, regulations, taxes and tariffs, inflation, the amount of sales generated and the profit margins thereon, competition (both foreign and domestic), changes in interest rates, credit exposure with customers and general economic conditions.  For further information regarding these risks and uncertainties, see the “Risk Factors” section in Item 1A of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

The Company specifically declines to undertake any obligation to publicly revise any forward-looking statements that have been made to reflect events or circumstances after the date of such statements or to reflect the occurrence of anticipated or unanticipated events.

Item 1.           Business

General

Flexsteel Industries, Inc. and Subsidiaries (the “Company”) was incorporated in 1929 and is one of the oldest and largest manufacturers, importers and marketers of residential and commercial upholstered and wooden furniture products in the country.  Product offerings include a wide variety of upholstered and wood furniture such as sofas, loveseats, chairs, reclining and rocker-reclining chairs, swivel rockers, sofa beds, convertible bedding units, occasional tables, desks, dining tables and chairs and bedroom furniture.  The Company’s products are intended for use in home, office, hotel and other commercial applications.  Featured as a basic component in most of the upholstered furniture is a unique steel drop-in seat spring from which our name “Flexsteel” is derived.  The Company distributes its products throughout the United States through the Company’s sales force and various independent representatives.  The Company’s products are also sold to several national and regional chains, some of which sell on a private label basis. No single customer accounted for more than 10% of net sales.

The Company has one active wholly-owned subsidiary: DMI Furniture, Inc. (“DMI”), which is a Louisville, Kentucky-based, manufacturer, importer and marketer of residential and commercial office furniture with manufacturing and warehouses in Indiana and manufacturing sources in Asia; DMI’s divisions are WYNWOOD, Homestyles and DMI Commercial Office Furniture. 

The Company operates in one reportable operating segment, furniture products.  Our furniture products business involves the distribution of manufactured and imported products consisting of a broad line of upholstered and wooden furniture for residential and commercial markets.  Set forth below is information for the past three fiscal years showing the Company’s net sales attributable to each of the areas of application (in thousands):

Manufacturing and Offshore Sourcing

We integrate our manufactured products with finished products acquired from offshore suppliers who can meet our quality specification and scheduling requirements.  We will continue to pursue and refine this blended strategy, offering customers manufactured goods, products manufactured utilizing imported component parts, and ready-to-deliver imported products.  The Company believes that it best serves customers by offering products from each of these categories to assist customers in reaching specific consumers with varied price points, styles and product categories.  This blended focus on products allows the Company to provide a wide range of options to satisfy customer requirements.

We operate manufacturing facilities that are located in Arkansas, California, Georgia, Indiana, Iowa, Mississippi and Juarez, Mexico.  These manufacturing operations are integral to our product offerings and distribution strategy by offering smaller and more frequent product runs of a wider product selection.  We identify and eliminate manufacturing inefficiencies and adjust manufacturing schedules on a daily basis to meet customer requirements.  We have established relationships with key suppliers to ensure prompt delivery of quality component parts.  Our production includes the use of selected offshore component parts to enhance our product quality and value in the marketplace.

Competition

The furniture industry is highly competitive and includes a large number of domestic and foreign manufacturers and distributors, none of which dominates the market.  Our competition includes foreign manufacturers, in countries such as China, which have lower production costs, and through direct importing by certain large retailers.  The markets in which we compete include a large number of relatively small manufacturers; however, certain competitors have substantially greater sales volumes and financial resources than we have.  Our products compete based on style, quality, price, delivery, service and durability.  We believe that our manufacturing capabilities, facility locations, commitment to customers, product quality and value and experienced production, marketing and management teams, aided by offshore sourced components and finished product, are our competitive advantages.    

Seasonality

The Company’s business is not considered seasonal. 

Foreign Operations

The Company makes minimal export sales.  At June 30, 2010, the Company had approximately 80 employees located in Asia to inspect and coordinate the delivery of purchased products. 

Customer Backlog

The approximate backlog of customer orders believed to be firm as of the end of the current fiscal year and the prior two fiscal years were as follows (in thousands):

Raw Materials

The Company utilizes various types of wood, fabrics, leathers, upholstered filling material, high carbon spring steel, bar and wire stock, polyurethane and other raw materials in manufacturing furniture.  While the Company purchases these materials from numerous outside suppliers, both domestic and offshore, it is not dependent upon any single source of supply.  The costs of certain raw materials fluctuate, but all continue to be readily available.

Working Capital Practices

For a discussion of the Company’s working capital practices, see “Liquidity and Capital Resources” in Item 7 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K. 

Industry Factors

The Company has exposure to actions by governments, including tariffs, see “Risk Factors” in Item 1A of this Annual Report on Form 10-K. 

Government Regulations

The Company is subject to various local, state, and federal laws, regulations and agencies that affect businesses generally, see “Risk Factors” in Item 1A of this Annual Report on Form 10-K. 

Environmental Matters

The Company is subject to environmental laws and regulations with respect to product content and industrial waste, see “Risk Factors” in Item 1A of this Annual Report on Form 10-K. 

Trademarks and Patents

The Company owns the American and Canadian improvement patents to its Flexsteel seat spring, as well as patents on convertible beds.  The Company has patents and owns certain trademarks in connection with its furniture products, which are due to expire on dates ranging from 2011 to 2028.  The Company does not consider its trademarks and patents material to its business.

It is not common in the furniture industry to obtain a patent for a furniture design.  If a particular design of a furniture manufacturer is well accepted in the marketplace, it is common for other manufacturers to imitate the same design without recourse by the furniture manufacturer who initially introduced the design.  Furniture products are designed by the Company’s own design staff and through the services of independent designers.  New models and designs of furniture, as well as new fabrics, are introduced continuously.  In the last three fiscal years, these design activities involved the following expenditures (in thousands):

Employees

The Company had 1,400 employees as of June 30, 2010 including 300 employees that are covered by collective bargaining agreements.  Management believes it has good relations with employees.

Website and Available Information

Our website is located at www.flexsteel.com.  Information on the website does not constitute part of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

A copy of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), other SEC reports filed or furnished and our Guidelines for Business Conduct are available, without charge, on the Company’s website at www.flexsteel.com or by writing to the Office of the Secretary, Flexsteel Industries, Inc., P. O. Box 877, Dubuque, IA  52004-0877.

Item 1A.        Risk Factors

Our business is subject to a variety of risks.  You should carefully consider the risk factors detailed below in conjunction with the other information contained in this Annual Report on Form 10-K.  Should any of these risks actually materialize, our business, financial condition, and future prospects could be negatively impacted.  These risks are not the only ones we face.  There may be additional factors that are presently unknown to us or that we currently believe to be immaterial that could affect our business.

We may lose market share due to competition, which would decrease our future sales and earnings.

The furniture industry is very competitive and fragmented.  We compete with many domestic and foreign manufacturers and distributors.  Some competitors have greater financial resources than we have and some often offer extensively advertised, well-recognized, branded products.  Foreign producers typically have lower selling prices due to their lower operating costs.  As a result, we may not be able to maintain or raise the prices of our products in response to such competitive pressures or increasing costs.  Also, due to the large number of competitors and their wide range of product offerings, we may not be able to differentiate our products (through styling, finish and other construction techniques) from those of our competitors.  Large retail furniture dealers have the ability to obtain offshore sourcing on their own.  As a result, we are continually subject to the risk of losing market share, which may lower our sales and earnings.

Our offshore capabilities provide flexibility in product offerings and pricing to meet competitive pressures, but this approach may adversely affect our ability to service customers, which could lower future sales and earnings.

We acquire a portion of our finished goods and components used in our manufacturing operations from foreign vendors. These vendors are located primarily in Southeast Asia. The delivery of goods from these vendors may be delayed for reasons not typically encountered with U.S. suppliers including shipment delays caused by customs, labor issues, changes in political, economic and social conditions, laws and regulations. This could make it more difficult to service our customers resulting in lower sales and earnings.

If we experience the loss of large customers through business failures (or for other reasons) or any extended business interruptions at our manufacturing facilities, this could decrease our future sales and earnings.

Although we have no customers that individually represent 10% or more of our net sales, the possibility of business failures by, or the loss of, large customers could decrease our future sales and earnings.  Lost sales may be difficult to replace and any amounts owed to us may become uncollectible.  Our inability to fill customer orders during an extended business interruption could negatively impact existing customer relationships resulting in market share decreases.

At times it is necessary we discontinue certain relationships with customers who do not meet our growth, credit or profitability standards.  Until realignment is established, there can be a decrease in near-term sales and earnings.  We continually review relationships with our customers and future realignments are possible based upon such ongoing reviews.

Our failure to anticipate or respond to changes in consumer tastes and fashions in a timely manner could adversely affect our business and decrease our sales and earnings.

Furniture is a styled product and is subject to rapidly changing consumer trends and tastes and is highly fashion oriented, and if we are not able to acquire sufficient fabric variety, or if we are unable to predict or respond to changes in fashion trends, we may lose sales and have to sell excess inventory at reduced prices.

If we experience fluctuations in the price, availability and quality of raw materials, this could cause manufacturing delays, adversely affect our ability to provide goods to our customers and increase our costs, any of which could decrease our sales and earnings.

We use various types of wood, fabrics, leathers, upholstered filling material, high carbon spring steel, bar and wire stock and other raw materials in manufacturing furniture.  Because we are dependent on outside suppliers for all of our raw material needs, we must obtain sufficient quantities of quality raw materials from our suppliers at acceptable prices and in a timely manner.  We do not utilize long-term supply contracts with our suppliers.  Unfavorable fluctuations in the price, quality and availability of these raw materials could negatively affect our ability to meet demands of our customers and have a negative impact on product margin.  The inability to meet our customers’ demands could result in the loss of future sales, and we may not always be able to pass along price increases to our customers due to competitive and marketing pressures.

Future costs of complying with various laws and regulations may adversely impact future operating results.

Our business is subject to various laws and regulations, such as the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010, the Pension Protection Act of 2006, the Lacey Act, as amended in 2008 to cover plants and trees, the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008, the Security and Accountability for Every (SAFE) Port Act of 2006, the Maritime Transportation Security Act of 2002, the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act as well as many others. Partially in response to the financial markets crises and the global economic recession, regulatory initiatives have accelerated in the United States and abroad. These initiatives could have a significant impact on our operations and the cost to comply with such laws and regulations could adversely impact our financial position, results of operations and cash flows. In addition, failure to comply with such laws and regulations, even inadvertently, could produce negative consequences which could adversely impact our operations.

Terms of collective bargaining agreements and labor disruptions could adversely impact our results of operations.

We employ approximately 1,400 people, 20% of whom are covered by union contracts.  Where a significant portion of our workers are unionized, our ability to implement productivity improvements and effect savings with respect to health care, pension and other retirement costs is more restricted than in many nonunion operations as a result of various restrictions specified in our collective bargaining agreements.  Terms of collective bargaining agreements that prevent us from competing effectively could adversely affect our financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.  We are committed to working with those groups to resolve conflicts as they arise.  However, there can be no assurance that these efforts will be successful.

Due to our participation in three multi-employer pension plans, we may have exposures under those plans that could extend beyond what our obligations would be with respect to our employees.

We participate in, and make periodic contributions to, three multi-employer pension plans that cover 60% of our union employees.  Multi-employer pension plans are managed by trustee boards comprised of participating employer and labor union representatives, and the employers participating in a multi-employer pension plan are jointly responsible for maintaining the plan’s funding requirements. Based on the most recent information available to us, we believe that the present value of actuarially accrued liabilities in the multi-employer pension plans substantially exceeds the value of the assets held in trust to pay benefits.  As a result of our participation, we could experience greater volatility in our overall pension funding obligations.  Our obligations may be impacted by the funded status of the plans, the plans investment performance, changes in the participant demographics, financial stability of contributing employers and changes in actuarial assumptions.  Proposed changes in generally accepted accounting principles could result in a requirement to record a portion of the multi-employer plan’s funded status as a liability in our financial statements.

We are, and may in the future be, a party to legal proceedings and claims, including those involving product liability or environmental matters, some of which claim significant damages and could adversely affect our business, operating results and financial condition.

We face the business risk of exposure to product liability claims in the event that the use of any of our products results in personal injury or property damage.  In the event any of our products prove to be defective, we may be required to recall or redesign such products.  We maintain insurance against product liability claims, but there can be no assurance such coverage will continue to be available on terms acceptable to us or that such coverage will be adequate for liabilities actually incurred.

Given the inherent uncertainty of litigation, we can offer no assurance future litigation will not have a material adverse impact on our business, operating results or financial condition.  We are also subject to various laws and regulations relating to environmental protection and the discharge of materials into the environment and we could incur substantial costs as a result of the noncompliance with, or liability for cleanup or other costs or damages under, environmental laws.

Item 1B.        Unresolved Staff Comments

None.

Item 2.           Properties

The Company owns the following facilities as of June 30, 2010:

The Company leases the following facilities as of June 30, 2010:

The Company’s operating plants are well suited for their manufacturing purposes and have been updated and expanded from time to time as conditions warrant.  Management believes there is adequate production and distribution capacity at the Company’s facilities to meet present market demands.

The Company leases showrooms for displaying its products in the furniture markets in High Point, North Carolina and Las Vegas, Nevada.

Item 3.           Legal Proceedings

From time to time, the Company is subject to various legal proceedings, including lawsuits, which arise out of, and are incidental to, the conduct of the Company’s business.  The Company does not consider any of such proceedings that are currently pending, individually or in the aggregate, to be material to its business or likely to result in a material adverse effect on its consolidated operating results, financial condition, or cash flows.

Item 4.           Reserved

PART II

Item 5.           Market for the Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities

Share Investment Performance

The following graph is based upon the SIC Code #251 Household Furniture Index as a peer group.  It shows changes over the past five-year period in the value of $100 invested in: (1) Flexsteel’s common stock; (2) The NASDAQ Global Market; and (3) an industry peer group of the following: Bassett Furniture Ind., Chromcraft Revington Inc., Ethan Allen Interiors, Furniture Brands Intl., Hooker Furniture Corp., Kimball International, La-Z-Boy Inc., Natuzzi S.P.A., and Stanley Furniture Inc.

The NASDAQ Global Market is the principal market on which the Company’s common stock is traded. 

* Reflects the market price as reported on The NASDAQ Global Market.

The Company estimates there were approximately 1,450 holders of common stock of the Company as of June 30, 2010. 

There were no repurchases of the Company’s common stock during the quarter ended June 30, 2010.

Item 6.           Selected Financial Data

The selected financial data presented below should be read in conjunction with the Company’s consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K and with “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” included in Item 7 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.  The selected consolidated statement of operations data of the Company is derived from the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

Five-Year Review

(Amounts in thousands, except certain ratios and per share data)

Item 7.           Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

General

The following analysis of the results of operations and financial condition of the Company should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and related notes included elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Critical Accounting Policies

The discussion and analysis of the Company’s consolidated financial statements and results of operations are based on consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.  Preparation of these consolidated financial statements requires the use of estimates and judgments that affect the reported results.  The Company uses estimates based on the best information available in recording transactions and balances resulting from business operations.  Estimates are used for such items as collectibility of trade accounts receivable and inventory valuation.  Ultimate results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions.

Allowance for doubtful accounts – the Company establishes an allowance for doubtful accounts through review of open accounts, and historical collection and allowances amounts.  The allowance for doubtful accounts is intended to reduce trade accounts receivable to the amount that reasonably approximates their net realizable fair value due to their short-term nature.  The amount ultimately realized from trade accounts receivable may differ from the amount estimated in the consolidated financial statements based on collection experience and actual returns and allowances.

Inventories – the Company values inventory at the lower of cost or market.  A portion of our finished goods inventory is made to order and many of our raw material parts are interchangeable between products. Management assesses the inventory on hand and if necessary writes down the obsolete or excess inventory to market. 

Revenue recognition – is upon delivery of product to our customer and when collectibility is reasonably assured.  Delivery of product to our customer is evidenced through the shipping terms indicating when title and risk of loss is transferred.  Our ordering process creates persuasive evidence of the sale arrangement and the sales amount is determined.  The delivery of the goods to our customer completes the earnings process.  Net sales consist of product sales and related delivery charge revenue, net of adjustments for returns and allowances.  Shipping and handling costs are included in cost of goods sold.

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements

See Item 8. Note 1 to the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements.

Results of Operations

The following table has been prepared as an aid in understanding the Company’s results of operations on a comparative basis for the fiscal years ended June 30, 2010, 2009 and 2008.  Amounts presented are percentages of the Company’s net sales.

Fiscal 2010 Compared to Fiscal 2009

Net sales for fiscal 2010 were $326.5 million compared to $324.2 million in the prior fiscal year, an increase of 1%.   Residential net sales were $246.0 million compared to $230.7 million in fiscal 2009, an increase of 7%.  Commercial net sales were $80.5 million for fiscal 2010, a decrease of 14% from net sales of $93.5 million for fiscal 2009.  

The Company’s operating income improved by $19.8 million in fiscal year 2010 in comparison to the prior year.  The Company benefited from strategies implemented and actions taken during fiscal year 2009 including consolidation of manufacturing operations and workforce reductions that brought production capacity and fixed overhead more in line with current product demand.  During the prior fiscal year, the Company recorded pre-tax charges of approximately $2.6 million related to facility consolidation and employee separation costs.  Company-wide employment was reduced approximately 30% through plant closures and workforce reductions and remains at these reduced levels.  These factors contributed significantly to gross margin improvements and selling, general and administrative expense reductions.

Gross margin for fiscal year 2010 was 22.8% compared to 18.8% for the prior year period. The gross margin improvements for the year were greatly impacted by the operational changes discussed above. In addition, gross margin improved due to stability in material and product costs and lower ocean freight costs. 

For the fiscal years ended 2010 and 2009, selling, general and administrative expenses were 17.5% and 18.8% of net sales, respectively.  These percentage improvements are due to the operational changes discussed above, as well as, lower bad debt and advertising costs.

Interest expense decreased $0.6 million to $0.4 million for fiscal year 2010 due to lower borrowings.

The effective tax rate for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2010 was 38.1%. The effective income tax benefit rate was 41.5% for fiscal year 2009 due to losses or low level of earnings in various tax jurisdictions.

The above factors resulted in net income for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2010 of $10.8 million or $1.61 per share compared to a net loss of $1.5 million or $0.23 per share in fiscal 2009. 

All earnings per share amounts are on a diluted basis.

Fiscal 2009 Compared to Fiscal 2008

Net sales for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2009 were $324.2 million compared to $405.7 million in the prior fiscal year, a decrease of 20.1%.   Residential net sales were $230.7 million compared to $258.1 million in the fiscal year ended June 30, 2008, a decrease of 10.6%.  Commercial net sales were $93.5 million for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2009, a decrease of 36.9% from net sales of $147.6 million for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2008.  

We believe that our residential product category has performed reasonably well in relation to our competition.  However, residential furniture remains a deferrable purchase item and is adversely impacted by tighter consumer credit, higher unemployment and low levels of consumer confidence. Within commercial sales, the recreational vehicle industry was the hardest hit product category with the initial impact of high fuel costs compounded by credit tightening and lack of consumer confidence in the economy as a whole.  Commercial office and hospitality sales held up well early in our fiscal year, but fell considerably as the U.S. economy contracted and credit tightened. 

Gross margin for the fiscal years ended June 30, 2009 and 2008 was 18.8% and 19.3%, respectively.  The decrease in gross margin percentage for the year is primarily due to an approximate $2.0 million adjustment to realizable value on inventory and to a lesser extent to under-utilization of capacity on significantly lower sales volume. These factors were partially offset by a LIFO benefit increase of approximately $0.6 million.

Selling, general and administrative expenses were 18.8% and 17.5% of net sales for the fiscal years ended June 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively.  The percentage increase in selling, general and administrative costs is primarily due to under-absorption of fixed costs on the lower sales volume and the lag time in reducing advertising and other sales support costs to the lower volume.

The Company recorded $2.6 million in facility consolidation and employee separation costs during fiscal year 2009. These costs related to consolidating manufacturing operations and workforce reductions to bring production capacity in line with current and expected demand for the Company’s products.

Interest expense decreased $0.5 million to $1.0 million for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2009 due to lower borrowings and interest rates.

Although the Company’s full year tax rate is typically in the 35% - 39% range, fiscal year ended June 30, 2009 reflects an effective income tax benefit rate of 41.5% due to losses or low level of earnings in various tax jurisdictions. The effective income tax expense rate was 35.8% for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2008.

The above factors resulted in net loss for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2009 of $­­­1.5 million or $0.23 per share compared to net income of $4.2 million or $0.64 per share for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2008. 

All earnings per share amounts are on a diluted basis.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Working capital (current assets less current liabilities) at June 30, 2010 was $90.8 million as compared to $78.4 million at June 30, 2009.  Significant changes in working capital from June 30, 2009 to June 30, 2010 included increased cash of $6.6 million and increased accounts receivable of $4.5 million.  The increase in receivables is primarily related to higher shipment volume in the fourth quarter. 

Net cash provided by operating activities was $19.1 million for fiscal year 2010 reflecting net income of $10.8 million, working capital changes of $4.4 million and non-cash charges of $3.9 million.  The change in net cash provided by operating activities of $17.3 million in fiscal year 2009 was comprised primarily of reductions in inventory of $11.9 million and accounts receivable of $12.5 million partially offset by reductions in accounts payable of $4.8 million.  The Company expects that due to the nature of our operations that there will be continuing fluctuations in accounts receivable, inventory, accounts payable, and cash flows from operations due to the following: (i) we purchase inventory from overseas suppliers with long lead times and depending on the timing of the delivery of those orders, inventory levels can be greatly impacted, and (ii) we have various customers that purchase large quantities of inventory periodically and the timing of those purchases can significantly impact inventory levels, accounts receivable, accounts payable and short-term borrowings.  As discussed below the Company believes it has adequate financing arrangements and access to capital to absorb these fluctuations in operating cash flow.

Net cash used in investing activities was $1.6 million in fiscal year 2010 compared to cash provided by investing activities of $0.4 million in fiscal year 2009.  Net purchases of investments were $0.7 million. Capital expenditures were $1.3 million for the fiscal year ended 2010.  Depreciation expense was $3.0 million and $3.7 million for the fiscal years ended June 30, 2010 and 2009, respectively. The Company expects that capital expenditures will be approximately $4.0 million in fiscal year 2011.

Net cash used in financing activities was $11.0 million in fiscal year 2010 compared to $18.8 million in fiscal year 2009. Cash from operating activities was used to reduce borrowings by $10.0 million and pay dividends of $1.3 million.

Management believes that the Company has adequate cash and credit arrangements to meet its operating and capital requirements for fiscal year 2011.  In the opinion of management, the Company’s liquidity and credit resources provide it with the ability to react to opportunities as they arise, to pay quarterly dividends to its shareholders, and to purchase productive capital assets that enhance safety and improve operations.

At June 30, 2010, the Company has no long-term debt obligations and therefore, no contractual interest payments are included in the table below.  The following table summarizes the Company’s contractual obligations at June 30, 2010 and the effect these obligations are expected to have on the Company’s liquidity and cash flow in the future (in thousands):

Contractual obligations associated with the Company’s deferred compensation plans were excluded from the table above as the Company cannot predict when the events that trigger payment will occur.  Total accumulated deferred compensation liabilities were $5.1 million at June 30, 2010.  At June 30, 2010 the Company had no capital lease obligations, and no purchase obligations for raw materials or finished goods.  The purchase price on all open purchase orders was fixed and denominated in U.S. dollars. Additionally, the Company has excluded the tax contingency reserve from the above table, as the timing of payments, if any, cannot be reasonably estimated.

Financing Arrangements

See Note 6 to the Consolidated Financial Statements of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Outlook

We enter the 2011 fiscal year with a strong balance sheet reflecting working capital in excess of $90.0 million and no bank borrowings.  We had an increase in sales volume for the current quarter over the prior year quarter, and anticipate modest improvement in sales volume will continue in fiscal 2011.  We believe that we have the necessary manufacturing capacity, importing capability and fixed cost controls in place to meet current and expected demand for our products.  However, we are experiencing selected cost increases on various manufacturing component materials and increases on ocean freight rates in comparison to prior year rates.

Our residential product category has performed well in relation to our competition, and we anticipate continued improvement in the residential sales category.  However, residential furniture remains a highly deferrable item and can be adversely impacted by factors, such as, low levels of consumer confidence, a depressed market for housing, limited consumer credit and high unemployment.  Demand for our commercial product shipments fell considerably as the U.S. economy contracted and credit tightened.  While we believe that commercial product sales are at or near the bottom of the downward cycle and should level off, we do not anticipate significant improvements in commercial markets before the second half of fiscal year 2011. 

We remain committed to our core strategies, which include a wide range of quality product offerings and price points to the residential and commercial markets, combined with a conservative approach to business.  We will maintain our focus on a strong balance sheet through emphasis on cash flow and improving profitability.  We believe these core strategies will be in the best interest of our shareholders in the longer term. 

Item 7A.        Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

General – Market risk represents the risk of changes in the value of a financial instrument, derivative or non-derivative, caused by fluctuations in interest rates, foreign exchange rates and equity prices.  As discussed below, management of the Company does not believe that changes in these factors could cause material fluctuations in the Company’s results of operations or cash flows.  The ability to import furniture products can be adversely affected by political issues in the countries where suppliers are located, disruptions associated with shipping distances and negotiations with port employees.  Other risks related to furniture product importation include government imposition of regulations and/or quotas; duties and taxes on imports; and significant fluctuation in the value of the U.S. dollar against foreign currencies.  Any of these factors could interrupt supply, increase costs and decrease earnings.

Foreign Currency Risk – During fiscal years 2010, 2009 and 2008, the Company did not have sales, purchases, or other expenses denominated in foreign currencies.  As such, the Company is not exposed to market risk associated with currency exchange rates and prices.

Interest Rate Risk – The Company’s primary market risk exposure with regard to financial instruments is changes in interest rates.  At June 30, 2010, the Company does not have any debt outstanding.

Tariffs – The Company has exposure to actions by governments, including tariffs.  Tariffs are a possibility on any imported or exported products. 

Inflation – Increased operating costs are reflected in product or services pricing with any limitations on price increases determined by the marketplace.  Inflation or other pricing pressures could impact raw material costs, labor costs and interest rates which are important components of costs for the Company and could have an adverse effect on our profitability, especially where increases in these costs exceed price increases on finished products. 

Item 8.           Financial Statements and Supplementary Data

REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

To the Board of Directors and Stockholders of Flexsteel Industries, Inc.

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Flexsteel Industries, Inc. and subsidiaries (the “Company”) as of June 30, 2010 and 2009, and the related consolidated statements of income, stockholders’ equity, and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended June 30, 2010. Our audits also included the financial statement schedule listed in the Index at Item 15. We also have audited the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of June 30, 2010, based on criteria established in Internal Control — Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission. The Company’s management is responsible for these financial statements and financial statement schedule, for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting, and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, included in the accompanying Management’s Annual Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements and financial statement schedule and an opinion on the Company’s internal control over financial reporting based on our audits.

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement and whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects. Our audits of the financial statements included examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. Our audit of internal control over financial reporting included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk. Our audits also included performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinions.

A company’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed by, or under the supervision of, the company’s principal executive and principal financial officers, or persons performing similar functions, and effected by the company’s board of directors, management, and other personnel to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. A company’s internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (1) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and (3) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the company’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.

Because of the inherent limitations of internal control over financial reporting, including the possibility of collusion or improper management override of controls, material misstatements due to error or fraud may not be prevented or detected on a timely basis. Also, projections of any evaluation of the effectiveness of the internal control over financial reporting to future periods are subject to the risk that the controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Flexsteel Industries, Inc. and subsidiaries as of June 30, 2010 and 2009, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended June 30, 2010, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Also, in our opinion, such financial statement schedule, when considered in relation to the basic consolidated financial statements taken as a whole, presents fairly, in all material respects, the information set forth therein. Also, in our opinion, the Company maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of June 30, 2010, based on the criteria established in Internal Control — Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission.

DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP

Minneapolis, Minnesota

August 25, 2010

FLEXSTEEL INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Consolidated Balance Sheets

(Amounts in thousands, except share and per share data)

See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

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Consolidated Statements of Operations

(Amounts in thousands, except per share data)

See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

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Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity

(Amounts in thousands)

See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

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