Dixie Group Increases Earnings on Flat Revenue in Q3 2015

Chattanooga, TN, October 29, 2015—For the third quarter 2015, Dixie Group, Inc. has reported sales of $108,908,000 and income from continuing operations of $84,000, or $0.01 per diluted share, compared with sales of $109,006,000 and a loss from continuing operations of $8,000, or $0.00 per diluted share for the third quarter of 2014. The third quarter ended September 26, 2015.

Commenting on the results, Daniel K. Frierson, chairman and chief executive officer, said, "Sales in the third quarter started off strong, but moderated throughout the period, similar to what we experienced in the second quarter of this year. Our sales of $108.9 million were flat with the same quarter last year. Sales for residential products declined 1.5% versus the same period a year ago while the industry, we believe, declined in the low single digits. Sales of residential products started stronger in July, but slowed down during the quarter relative to our performance a year ago. We anticipate the residential remodeling market to have modest growth for the remainder of the year. The increase in commercial product sales was 4.5% comparative to the same period last year, as compared to industry growth, we estimate, in the very low single digits. Both our Masland Contract and Atlas Carpet Mills commercial brands had sales increases during the quarter. We continue to see a healthy commercial market throughout 2015.”

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