LEONS FURNITURE LTD ORD - LEFUF STOCK NEWS

Leon's Furniture (TSX: LEFUF) reported strong Q2 2024 results with system-wide sales up 3.4% to $742.1 million and revenue increasing 4.0% to $617.7 million. The company maintained a gross profit margin of 43.9% despite challenging market conditions. Same-store sales rose 3.6%, driven by furniture and appliance categories. Adjusted net income grew 6.8% to $29.9 million, with adjusted diluted EPS up 7.3% to $0.44. The company announced an 11.1% increase in quarterly dividend to $0.20 per share. Leon's maintains a strong financial position with $346.0 million in unrestricted liquidity as of June 30, 2024.

Leon's Furniture (TSX: LNF), a prominent Canadian furniture retailer, has announced the scheduled release of its 2024 second quarter financial results. The company plans to disclose these results on Thursday, August 8, 2024, after 12:00 p.m. ET. This announcement pertains to the financial period ending June 30, 2024. As a key player in the furniture retail sector, LFL's quarterly results are likely to provide valuable insights into the company's performance and the overall state of the Canadian retail furniture market.

Leon's Furniture (TSX: LNF) announced the immediate retirement of Mark Joseph Leon from his role as Director. Mark has held various key roles over several decades, including President, CEO, Vice Chairman, Chairman, and most recently Chairman Emeritus since early 2024. He has been a Board member for 30 years.

Replacing him is Lewis Mark Leon, who has been with the company full-time since 2005. Lewis has served as Marketing Manager and Associate VP of Marketing for the Leon's Division before being promoted to President of the Leon's Division in May 2023.

Leon's Furniture (TSX: LNF) has appointed Victor Diab as Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective June 11, 2024. Diab had been serving as Interim CFO since April 26, 2024, following the departure of Constantine Pefanis. CEO Mike Walsh highlighted Diab's exceptional financial and strategic leadership during his interim tenure and his previous roles at the company. Diab's expertise is expected to be important in advancing the core retail business, generating operational efficiencies, and leveraging the company's extensive real estate portfolio. Diab expressed his commitment to growth, profitability, and enhancing retail operations to benefit shareholders and the company's overall success.

Leon's Furniture (TSX: LNF) announced the election of all nominee directors listed in the Management Information Circular at their Annual Meeting of Common Shareholders on May 8, 2024, in Toronto. The results of the vote were overwhelmingly in favor of the directors, as detailed in the press release.

Leon's Furniture (LFL) reported strong financial results for Q1-2024, with system-wide sales up by 8.3% and revenue increasing by 9.6%. Same-store sales saw a significant 9.0% growth, gross profit margin increased to 43.87%, and adjusted net income rose by 27.1%. The company's strategic decisions over the past year have paid off, positioning them for continued success in a value-focused environment.