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Note 15 - Segment Information

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Note 15 - Segment Information
 6 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2011
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]
(15)     Segment Information

Our operations are classified into two operating segments: wholesale and retail. These operating segments represent strategic business areas which, although they operate separately and provide their own distinctive services, enable us to more effectively offer our complete line of home furnishings and accessories.

The wholesale segment is principally involved in the development of the Ethan Allen brand, which encompasses the design, manufacture, domestic and offshore sourcing, sale and distribution of a full range of home furnishings and accessories to a network of independently operated and Ethan Allen operated design centers as well as related marketing and brand awareness efforts. Wholesale revenue is generated upon the wholesale sale and shipment of our product to all retail design centers, including those operated by Ethan Allen. Wholesale profitability includes (i) the wholesale gross margin, which represents the difference between the wholesale sales price and the cost associated with manufacturing and/or sourcing the related product, and (ii) other operating costs associated with wholesale segment activities.

The retail segment sells home furnishings and accessories to consumers through a network of Company operated design centers. Retail revenue is generated upon the retail sale and delivery of our product to our customers. Retail profitability includes (i) the retail gross margin, which represents the difference between the retail sales price and the cost of goods purchased from the wholesale segment, and (ii) other operating costs associated with retail segment activities.

Inter-segment eliminations result, primarily, from the wholesale sale of inventory to the retail segment, including the related profit margin.

We evaluate performance of the respective segments based upon revenues and operating income. While the manner in which our home furnishings and accessories are marketed and sold is consistent, the nature of the underlying recorded sales (i.e. wholesale versus retail) and the specific services that each operating segment provides (i.e. wholesale manufacturing, sourcing, and distribution versus retail selling) are different. Within the wholesale segment, we maintain revenue information according to each respective product line (i.e. case goods, upholstery, or home accessories and other). The allocation of retail sales by product line is reasonably similar to that of the wholesale segment. A breakdown of wholesale sales by these product lines for the three and six months ended December 31, 2011 and 2010 is provided as follows:

   
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Case Goods
    39 %     40 %     39 %     38 %
Upholstered Products
    44 %     46 %     45 %     47 %
Home Accessories and Other
    17 %     14 %     16 %     15 %
      100 %     100 %     100 %     100 %

Segment information for the three and six months ended December 31, 2011 and 2010 is provided below (in thousands):

   
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Net sales:
                       
Wholesale segment
  $ 106,631     $ 100,793     $ 223,025     $ 208,348  
Retail segment
    143,104       131,014       284,285       252,037  
Elimination of inter-company sales
    (66,460 )     (58,462 )     (139,114 )     (122,199 )
Consolidated Total
  $ 183,275     $ 173,345     $ 368,196     $ 338,186  
                                 
Operating income (loss):
                               
Wholesale segment
  $ 15,702     $ 9,884     $ 31,393     $ 21,823  
Retail segment (1)(2)
    (2,532 )     (1,206 )     (4,029 )     (5,496 )
Adjustment of inter-company profit (3)
    768       1,797       212       (466 )
Consolidated Total
  $ 13,938     $ 10,475     $ 27,576     $ 15,861  
                                 
Depreciation & Amortization:
                               
Wholesale segment
  $ 1,780     $ 2,394     $ 3,984     $ 4,963  
Retail segment
    2,813       2,928       5,598       5,966  
Consolidated Total
  $ 4,593     $ 5,322     $ 9,582     $ 10,929  
                                 
Capital expenditures:
                               
Wholesale segment
  $ 6,598     $ 1,595     $ 8,403     $ 2,686  
Retail segment
    1,419       1,058       2,989       1,471  
Consolidated Total
  $ 8,017     $ 2,653     $ 11,392     $ 4,157  
                             
   
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      2011       2011                  
Total Assets:
                               
Wholesale segment
  $ 297,169     $ 309,081                  
Retail segment
    332,545       347,044                  
Inventory profit elimination (4)
    (27,343 )     (27,800 )                
Consolidated Total
  $ 602,371     $ 628,325                  

(1)
Operating income (loss) for the retail segment for the three months ended December 31, 2010 includes pre-tax restructuring and impairment charges of $0.1 million.
(2)
Operating income (loss) for the retail segment for the six months ended December 31, 2010 includes pre-tax restructuring and impairment charges of  $0.3 million.
(3)
Represents the change in wholesale profit contained in Ethan Allen operated design center inventory at the end of the period.
(4)
Represents the wholesale profit contained in Ethan Allen operated design center inventory that has not yet been realized. These profits are realized when the related inventory is sold.

At December 31, 2011, there were 84 independent retail design centers located outside the United States compared with 61 at December 31, 2010. Approximately 5.6% of our net sales during the current six months were derived from sales to these retail design centers compared with 6.2% in the prior year.