Herman Miller reported a decrease in net sales and new orders compared to the same quarter last fiscal year. The company reported a net loss per share, but adjusted earnings per share were positive. The company took decisive actions to adjust spending and maintain strong liquidity.
Net sales decreased by 29.1% compared to the same quarter last fiscal year.
New orders were 19.4% below the prior year level.
Net loss per share was $2.95 compared to diluted earnings per share of $0.78 in the same quarter last fiscal year.
Adjusted earnings per share totaled $0.11 compared to $0.88 in the same quarter last fiscal year.
Due to the uncertainty created by the COVID-19 outbreak, the company is withholding providing guidance for the upcoming quarter.
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