Form 8-K
8-K — FLEXSTEEL INDUSTRIES INC
Accession: 0000037472-26-000028
Filed: 2026-04-28
Period: 2026-04-26
CIK: 0000037472
SIC: 2510 (HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE)
Item: Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement
Item: Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers: Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers
Item: Regulation FD Disclosure
Item: Financial Statements and Exhibits
Documents
8-K — flxs-20260426.htm (Primary)
EX-10.1 (flxs-ex10_1.htm)
EX-99.1 (flxs-ex99_1.htm)
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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): April 26, 2026
Flexsteel Industries Inc
(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
Minnesota
0-5151
42-0442319
(State or Other Jurisdiction
of Incorporation)
(Commission File Number)
(IRS Employer
Identification No.)
385 Bell Street
Dubuque, Iowa
52001-7004
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
(Zip Code)
Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code: (563) 556-7730
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
☐Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
☐Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
☐Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
☐Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each class
Trading
Symbol(s)
Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock
FLXS
The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§ 230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§ 240.12b-2 of this chapter).
Emerging growth company ☐
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐
Item 1.01 Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement.
On April 26, 2026, Flexsteel Industries, Inc. (the “Company”) entered into a stock repurchase agreement (the “Stock Repurchase Agreement”) with F. Brooks Bertsch, a director of the Company, and certain family related entities listed on Schedule 1 thereto (the “Stockholders”) for the purchase by the Company of 1,279,870 shares of the Company’s common stock, $1.00 par value per share (the “Common Stock”) from the Stockholders in a privately-negotiated transaction at a purchase price of $47.00 per share and for a total purchase price of approximately $60.2 million. The purchase price represents a 2.5% discount to the closing price for the Common Stock on April 24, 2026. The Stockholders have informed the Company that they are entering into the Stock Repurchase Agreement in order to diversify their investment portfolios for financial planning purposes. The Stock Repurchase Agreement contains customary representations and warranties and covenants, and the transaction closed on April 28, 2026.
A Special Committee of the Board of Directors (the “Board”) comprised solely of independent directors recommended to the Board the approval of the Stock Repurchase Agreement and the Board, with F. Brooks Bertsch recusing himself, approved the Stock Repurchase Agreement. The purchase was funded through cash and available borrowings under the Company’s revolving credit facility. The shares purchased by the Company represent approximately 24% of the issued and outstanding shares of Common Stock of the Company immediately prior to the transaction. The transactions under the Stock Repurchase Agreement are supplemental to the Company’s previously announced stock repurchase program and do not impact the amount of permitted repurchases thereunder.
The foregoing description of the Stock Repurchase Agreement does not purport to be complete and is qualified in its entirety by the full text of the Stock Repurchase Agreement, which is filed as Exhibit 10.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and incorporated by reference herein.
Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.
Resignation of F. Brooks Bertsch as a Director
F. Brooks Bertsch resigned from the Board pursuant to the terms of the Stock Repurchase Agreement. The resignation was effective as of April 28, 2026. Mr. Bertsch has confirmed to the Company’s Board that his resignation is not the result of any disagreement on any matter relating to the Company’s operations, policies or practices.
Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.
On April 27, 2026, the Company issued a press release announcing the matters set forth in Items 1.01 and 5.02 of this Current Report on Form 8-K. A copy of the Company’s press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) List of Exhibits
Exhibit No.
Description
10.1
Stock Repurchase Agreement by and among the Company, F. Brooks Bertsch and the other entities on Schedule 1 thereto, dated April 26, 2026
99.1
Press Release by Flexsteel Industries, Inc. dated April 27, 2026
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
FLEXSTEEL INDUSTRIES, INC.
Date:
April 28, 2026
By:
/s/ Michael J. Ressler
Michael J. Ressler
Chief Financial Officer
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STOCK REPURCHASE AGREEMENT
THIS STOCK REPURCHASE AGREEMENT (this “Agreement”) is made and entered into as of the 26th day of April 2026, by and among Flexsteel Industries, Inc., a Minnesota corporation (the “Company”), F. Brooks Bertsch (“Brooks Bertsch”) and the entities set forth on Schedule 1 hereto (each a “Seller” and together the “Sellers”).
PRELIMINARY STATEMENTS
A. Sellers currently hold shares of the Company’s common stock, $1.00 par value per share (the “Common Stock”), as set forth on Schedule 1 hereto.
B. A special committee (the “Special Committee”) of the Board of Directors of the Company (the “Board”) comprised solely of independent directors of the Company, and excluding Brooks Bertsch, has, at a duly convened and held meeting and based on, among other things, a fairness opinion issued by the financial advisor to the Special Committee, unanimously determined that this Agreement and the transactions contemplated hereby are advisable, fair to and in the best interests of the Company and its shareholders (other than the Sellers) and recommended that the Board approve the entry by the Company into this Agreement and the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby (the “Special Committee Recommendation”).
C. The Board (with Brooks Bertsch having recused himself from any consideration, discussion or voting with respect thereto, and having previously disclosed to the Board his relationship to each of the Sellers) has, at a duly convened and held meeting, acting on the Special Committee Recommendation, unanimously determined that this Agreement and the transactions contemplated hereby are advisable, fair to and in the best interests of the Company and its shareholders (other than the Sellers) and approved the entry into this Agreement by the Company and the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby.
D. Each of the Sellers is willing to sell the Shares owned by such Seller to the Company in a privately negotiated transaction as set forth in this Agreement.
AGREEMENT
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing and the covenants and mutual promises contained herein and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and legal sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, each Sellers, severally (only with respect to itself) and not jointly, Brooks Bertsch and the Company agree as follows:
1.
Stock Repurchase. Subject to the terms of this Agreement, at the Closing (as defined below), the Company shall purchase from each Seller, and each Seller shall sell to the Company, for the purchase price of $47.00 per share, the number of shares of Common Stock held by such Seller set forth opposite such Seller’s name on Schedule 1 hereto (such shares, with respect to each Seller, the “Shares”) for the aggregate purchase price set forth opposite such Seller’s name on Schedule 1 hereto (the “Repurchase Consideration”), free and clear of all
liens, claims, security interests and rights of third parties. Upon payment of the Repurchase Consideration: (a) the Shares shall cease to be outstanding for any and all purposes, and (b) the Sellers shall no longer have any rights as a holder of the Shares, other than any rights arising with respect to such Shares on or prior to the Closing Date, including, without limitation, any declared but unpaid dividends in respect of such Shares.
2.
Closing.
2.1
Closing. The purchase and sale of the Shares (the “Closing”) shall take place remotely via the exchange of documents and signatures (or their electronic counterparts) on the second business day immediately following the date of this Agreement, or at such other time and at such place as the Company and the Sellers agree in writing (the date on which the Closing occurs, the “Closing Date”). At the Closing:
(a)
the Company and each Seller (by instructions to their applicable securities account institutions through which they hold their Shares) shall instruct The Depository Trust Company and Computershare Trust Company, N.A. to transfer the Shares held by such Seller and set forth opposite such Seller’s name on Schedule 1 hereto to the Company in electronic form; and
(b)
the Company shall pay to each Seller the Repurchase Consideration set forth opposite such Seller’s name on Schedule 1 hereto by wire transfer of immediately available funds in accordance with the instructions set across from such Seller’s name on Schedule 1 hereto, without any deductions or withholding.
2.2
Simultaneous Deliveries. The delivery of all documents or instruments required to be delivered at the Closing pursuant to this Agreement shall be deemed to occur simultaneously. No delivery by any party of any such document or instrument at or prior to the Closing shall be effective until such party has received or waived receipt of all the documents that such party is entitled to receive at the Closing under this Agreement.
2.3
Board Resignation. Effective as of the Closing, Brooks Bertsch shall submit his resignation from the Board and all committees thereof.
3.
Representations and Warranties of Each Seller. Each Seller, severally (only with respect to itself) and not jointly, hereby represents and warrants to the Company as follows:
3.1
Ownership of Shares; Title; Holding Period.
(a)
Such Seller is the sole record owner or has direct beneficial ownership of the Shares set forth opposite such Seller’s name on Schedule 1 hereto, free and clear of all liens, claims, security interests, options, purchase rights, charges and restrictions (other than restrictions on transfer imposed by applicable securities laws), and is not a party to or bound by any agreement, obligation, commitment, order, judgment or decree which prohibits the execution of this Agreement by such Seller, or which would prohibit or restrict in any
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material respect the transfer of the Shares in the manner contemplated hereby. Except for the Excluded Shares (as defined below), the Shares represent all of the shares of Common Stock presently held or owned, of record or beneficially, by such Seller or that such Seller has the right to acquire. At the Closing, such Seller shall convey and deliver to the Company good and valid title to all of such Seller’s Shares (excluding, for the avoidance of doubt, the Excluded Shares), free and clear of all liens, claims, security interests and rights of third parties.
(b)
Such Seller has beneficially owned such Seller’s Shares (within the meaning of and calculated in accordance with Section 302A.553, Subd. 3, of the Minnesota Statues) for a period of at least two years as of the date of this Agreement. For the avoidance of doubt, the Shares being sold by the F. Brooks Bertsch Declaration of Trust dtd 10/21/2019 do not include 3,020 shares of Common Stock (the “Excluded Shares”) that it has beneficially owned for less than two years prior to the date of this Agreement.
3.2
Authority. Such Seller has full power and authority to execute, deliver and perform such Seller’s obligations under this Agreement. This Agreement has been duly and validly executed and delivered by such Seller and constitutes a legal, valid and binding obligation of such Seller, enforceable against such Seller in accordance with its terms, except as the enforceability of such obligation may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium, and other similar laws now or hereafter in effect relating to or limiting creditors’ rights generally and general principles of equity relating to the availability of specific performance and injunctive and other forms of equitable relief. The execution and delivery by such Seller of, and the performance by such Seller of its obligations under this Agreement do not contravene any provision of applicable law, or any agreement or other instrument binding upon such Seller or to which such Seller’s Shares are subject, or any judgment, order or decree of any governmental body, agency or court having jurisdiction over such Seller, and no consent, approval, authorization or order of, or qualification with, any foreign, federal, state or local governmental body or agency is required for the performance by such Seller of its obligations under this Agreement.
3.3
Litigation. There is no action, suit, proceeding or investigation pending or, to such Seller’s knowledge, currently threatened, that questions the validity of this Agreement, or the right of such Seller to enter into this Agreement or to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby.
3.4
Trustee Status. The person set forth across from such Seller’s name on Schedule 1 hereto is the sole trustee of such Seller.
3.5
Information. Such Seller’s trustee is, or has consulted with, a financially sophisticated person familiar with the purchase and sale of publicly traded securities. Such Seller has received all the information such Seller considers necessary or appropriate for making an informed decision whether to enter into this Agreement and perform the obligations set forth herein. Such Seller hereby represents that it has had an opportunity to ask questions and receive answers from the Company regarding the
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business, properties, prospects and financial condition of the Company. Such Seller is capable of evaluating the value of the Shares and hereby confirms that the Company has made no recommendation as to the advisability of the sale of the Shares by such Seller and, in particular, such Seller acknowledges that none of the Company, any affiliate of the Company or any agent or other representative of the Company or any broker or any other person representing or purporting to represent the Company (a) is acting as a fiduciary or financial or investment advisor to such Seller or (b) has given such Seller any investment advice, opinion or other information regarding whether the sale of the Shares is prudent or advisable. Such Seller hereby acknowledges that, in full understanding of the foregoing, including the possibility that, at the present time or in the future, the Shares could be worth substantially more or less than the Repurchase Consideration, Seller has voluntarily entered into this Agreement and determined to sell the Shares hereunder. Such Seller understands that the Company will rely on the accuracy and truth of the foregoing representations, and such Seller hereby consents to such reliance.
3.6
Independent Counsel and Advisors. Such Seller hereby acknowledges that it has had sufficient time and opportunity in which to consider the terms of this Agreement and to consult with an attorney and tax and financial advisors of such Seller’s own choosing concerning the terms hereof and any tax consequences of the transactions contemplated hereby. Such Seller has either consulted with such Seller’s own tax advisor regarding such tax consequences or has determined voluntarily not to do so. Further, such Seller agrees that such Seller, and not the Company, shall be responsible for such Seller’s own tax liability that may arise as a result of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, including all foreign, federal, state and local income, capital gain, transfer and other taxes.
3.7
No Brokers or Finders. Such Seller hereby confirms that such Seller has not retained or engaged any broker, finder or other agent who may become entitled to any fee, commission or similar charges in connection with the execution and performance of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement with respect to such Seller.
3.8
Potential Nonpublic Information. Without limiting the representations and warranties made by the Company in this Agreement, such Seller acknowledges and understands that the Company may possess material nonpublic information that is not known to such Seller that may impact the value of the Shares and that the Company is not disclosing to such Seller. Such Seller understands, based on its experience, the disadvantage to which it is subject due to the disparity of information between the Company and such Seller but nevertheless desires to enter into this transaction as a means to sell the Shares in a single transaction rather than engage in sales in the open market over an extended period of time. Such Seller agrees that the Company and its directors, officers, employees and agents shall have no liability to such Seller, its affiliates, principals, shareholders, partners, employees, agents, grantors or beneficiaries, whatsoever due to or in connection with the Company’s use or non‑disclosure of any such information or otherwise as a result of the transaction contemplated by this Agreement, and the Sellers hereby irrevocably waive any claim that they might have based on the failure of the Company to disclose such information.
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4.
Representations and Warranties of the Company. The Company represents and warrants to each Seller as follows:
4.1
Existence; Authority; Enforceability. The Company is duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of Minnesota. The Company has all requisite corporate power and authority to execute, deliver and perform its obligations under this Agreement and has taken all necessary corporate action to authorize the execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement. This Agreement has been duly and validly executed and delivered by the Company and constitutes a legal, valid and binding obligation of the Company, enforceable against the Company in accordance with its terms, except as the enforceability of such obligation may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium, and other similar laws now or hereafter in effect relating to or limiting creditors’ rights generally and general principles of equity relating to the availability of specific performance and injunctive and other forms of equitable relief. The execution and delivery by the Company of, and the performance by the Company of its obligations under, this Agreement will not result in a violation of, or default under, its Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws, applicable law, or any judgment, order or decree of any governmental body, agency or court having jurisdiction over the Company. The disposition of the Shares to the Company has been approved by the Special Committee, which consists solely of two or more non-employee directors.
4.2
Litigation. There is no action, suit, proceeding or investigation pending or, to the Company’s knowledge, currently threatened, that questions the validity of this Agreement, or the right of the Company to enter into this Agreement or to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby.
4.3
Brokers or Finders. The Company is not, as of the date hereof, and will not become, a party to any agreement, arrangement or understanding that could result in Brooks Bertsch or any Seller having any obligation or liability for any brokerage fees, commissions, underwriting discounts or other similar fees or expenses relating to this Agreement or the transactions contemplated hereby.
4.4
Earnings Release; Investor Call. The press release issued by the Company on April 20, 2026, and the statements made by the Company in its earnings conference call on April 21, 2026, did not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary in order to make the statements made, in the light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading.
4.5
No Other Representations or Warranties. Except for the representations and warranties contained in this Section 4, neither the Company nor any other person on behalf of the Company has made any other express or implied representation or warranty, either written or oral, including, but not limited to, whether the Repurchase Consideration represents the fair market value of the Shares.
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5.
Miscellaneous.
5.1
D&O Matters.
(a)
On the next regularly scheduled quarterly installment payment date under the Company’s director compensation program, the Company shall pay Brooks Bertsch the cash amount determined under such program, representing his final payment as a non-employee director of the Company.
(b)
The Company shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless, and advance expenses to, Brooks Bertsch in connection with any proceeding to which he is made or threatened to be made a party in connection with this Agreement or his service as a director of the Company, in each case to the maximum extent permissible under applicable law and the Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws of the Company.
5.2
Expenses. All costs and expenses incurred in connection with the negotiation, execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement (including attorneys’ fees) and the transactions contemplated hereby shall be paid by the party incurring the expenses. In furtherance of the foregoing, the Company shall pay all fees and expenses of the Special Committee’s financial and legal advisors.
5.3
Assignment. Neither this Agreement nor any rights or duties of a party hereto may be assigned by such party, in whole or in part, without (a) the prior written consent of the Company in the case of any assignment by Brooks Bertsch or any Seller; or (b) the prior written consent of Brooks Bertsch and each Seller in the case of an assignment by the Company.
5.4
Successors and Assigns. The terms and conditions of this Agreement shall inure to the benefit of and be binding upon the respective executors, administrators, heirs, permitted successors and permitted assigns of the parties. Except as expressly provided herein, nothing in this Agreement, express or implied, is intended to confer upon any party, other than the parties hereto, any rights, remedies, obligations or liabilities under or by reason of this Agreement.
5.5
Governing Law. This Agreement shall be construed and enforced in accordance with, and all questions concerning the construction, validity, interpretation and performance of this Agreement shall be governed by, the internal laws of the State of Minnesota, without giving effect to any choice of law or conflict of law provision or rule (whether of the State of Minnesota or any other jurisdictions) that would cause the application of the laws of any jurisdictions other than the State of Minnesota. Each of the Company and each Seller hereby irrevocably submits to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts governing Hennepin County, Minnesota, for the adjudication of any dispute hereunder or in connection herewith or with any transaction contemplated hereby or discussed herein, and hereby irrevocably waives, and agrees not to assert in any suit, action or proceeding, any claim that it is not personally subject to the jurisdiction of any such court, that such suit, action or proceeding is brought in an inconvenient forum
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or that the venue of such suit, action or proceeding is improper. Nothing contained herein shall be deemed to limit in any way any right to serve process in any manner permitted by law. EACH OF THE COMPANY, BROOKS BERTSCH AND EACH SELLER HEREBY IRREVOCABLY WAIVES ANY RIGHT IT MAY HAVE TO, AND AGREES NOT TO REQUEST, A JURY TRIAL FOR THE ADJUDICATION OF ANY DISPUTE HEREUNDER OR IN CONNECTION WITH OR ARISING OUT OF THIS AGREEMENT OR ANY TRANSACTION CONTEMPLATED HEREBY.
5.6
Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in two or more counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument. A signed copy of this Agreement delivered by email or other means of electronic transmission (including DocuSign) shall be deemed to have the same legal effect as delivery of an original signed copy of this Agreement.
5.7
Headings. The headings of the sections of this Agreement are for convenience only and shall not by themselves determine the interpretation of this Agreement.
5.8
Notices. All notices, instructions and other communications hereunder or in connection herewith shall be in writing, and shall be sent to the parties at the following addresses:
To Brooks Bertsch, at the address set across from the name of the F. Brooks Bertsch Declaration of Trust dtd 10/21/2019 on Schedule 1 hereto, with a copy (which shall not constitute notice) to:
Barack Ferrazzano
200 W Madison St, Suite 3900
Chicago, IL 60606
Attention: Bill Fay
Email: bill.fay@bfkn.com
To each of Sellers, at the addresses set forth across from such Seller’s name on Schedule 1 hereto; and
To the Company at:
385 Bell Street
Dubuque, IA 52001-7004
Attn: Derek Schmidt
Email: dschmidt@flexsteel.com
With a copy (which shall not constitute notice) to:
Lathrop GPM LLP
80 South 8th Street
3100 IDS Center
7
Minneapolis, MN 55402
Attn: J.C. Anderson
Email: jc.anderson@lathropgpm.com
All such notices, instructions and communications shall be (a) delivered personally, (b) sent by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, postage prepaid, (c) sent via a reputable nationwide overnight courier service or (d) sent by electronic mail. Any such notice, instruction or communication shall be deemed to have been delivered upon receipt if delivered by hand, three business days after it is sent by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, postage prepaid, one business day after it is sent via a reputable nationwide overnight courier service, or when transmitted by electronic mail (if such transmission is made during regular business hours of the recipient on a business day; or otherwise, on the next business day following such transmission) without receipt of any notice of non-delivery. Any party may change its address by giving notice to the other parties in the manner provided above.
5.9
Amendment or Waiver of Agreement. The provisions of this Agreement may not be amended except by a written instrument signed by each party, nor may any party waive or be deemed to have waived his or its rights hereunder unless such party shall have delivered written notice of such waiver to each other party hereto.
5.10
Entire Agreement. The terms of this Agreement and other documents and instruments referenced herein are intended by the parties as a final expression of their agreement with respect to the subject matter hereof and thereof and may not be contradicted by evidence of any prior or contemporaneous agreement. The parties further intend that this Agreement supersedes any prior agreements and understandings, written or oral, with respect to the Shares (which prior agreements if still in effect as of the date hereof shall be deemed terminated as of the Closing).
5.11
Representation by Legal Counsel. Each party is a sophisticated person or entity that was advised by experienced legal counsel and other advisors in the negotiation and preparation of this Agreement. As a result, neither this Agreement or any provision herein shall be interpreted in favor of or against a party because such party or its legal counsel drafted this Agreement or such provision.
5.12
Survival. The representations and warranties herein shall survive the Closing.
5.13
Disclosure. Other than as required by the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 or the rules and regulations thereunder, including, without limitation, Regulation 13D‑G, or as required by the rules of any stock exchange on which the Common Stock is traded, no party shall make or issue any securities filing, press release or public statement regarding this Agreement or any of the transactions contemplated herein without the consent of the other parties hereto. In addition to the foregoing restrictions, (a) following the initial press release and related Form 8-K, which were previously approved by Brooks Bertsch and the Sellers, the Company shall provide Brooks Bertsch and each Seller with an opportunity to review and comment upon any securities filing, press release or other
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public statement (other than any such filing, release or statement that merely incorporates information previously disclosed in compliance with this Section 5.13) with respect to this Agreement or the transactions contemplated herein, including, without limitation, any press release and Form 8-K regarding this Agreement and the transactions contemplated herein, at least two business days prior to making or issuing such securities filing, press release or public statement, and shall consider any comments in good faith, and (b) except for any amendments to Schedule 13G reporting only the disposition of shares pursuant to this Agreement, each Seller shall provide the Company with an opportunity to review and comment upon any securities filing, press release or other public statement with respect to this Agreement or the transactions contemplated herein at least two business days prior to making or issuing such securities filing, press release or public statement, and shall consider any comments in good faith.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement effective as of the date first set forth above.
FLEXSTEEL INDUSTRIES, INC.,
a Minnesota corporation
By: /s/ Derek Schmidt
Name: Derek Schmidt
Title: CEO/President
[Signature Page to Stock Repurchase Agreement]
/s/ F. Brooks Bertsch
F. Brooks Bertsch
Carolyn T. Bleile Declaration of Trust dtd 8/8/2001
By: /s/ Carolyn T. Bleile
Name: Carolyn T. Bleile
Title: Trustee
Steven H. Bertsch Declaration of Trust dtd 11/6/2020
By: /s/ Steven H. Bertsch
Name: Steven H. Bertsch
Title: Trustee
Jeffrey T. Bertsch Amended & Restated Trust dtd 12/26/1987
By: /s/ Jeffrey T Bertsch
Name: Jeffrey T. Bertsch
Title: Trustee
Brandon H. Bertsch Declaration of Trust dtd 10/2/2019
By: /s/ Brandon H. Bertsch
Name: Brandon H. Bertsch
Title: Trustee
[Signature Page to Stock Repurchase Agreement]
Blaine C. Bertsch Declaration of Trust dtd 9/27/2019
By: /s/ Blaine C. Bertsch
Name: Blaine C. Bertsch
Title: Trustee
F. Brooks Bertsch Declaration of Trust dtd 10/21/2019
By: /s/ F. Brooks Bertsch
Name: F. Brooks Bertsch
Title: Trustee
[Signature Page to Stock Repurchase Agreement]
Schedule 1
Sellers
Name
Trustee
Address
Number of Shares to be Sold
Repurchase Consideration
Wire instructions
Carolyn T. Bleile Declaration of Trust dtd 8/8/2001
Carolyn T. Bleile
*
*
*
*
Steven H. Bertsch Declaration of Trust dtd 11/6/2020
Steven H. Bertsch
*
*
*
*
Jeffrey T. Bertsch Amended & Restated Trust dtd 12/26/1987
Jeffrey T. Bertsch
*
*
*
*
Brandon H. Bertsch Declaration of Trust dtd 10/2/2019
Brandon H. Bertsch
*
*
*
*
Blaine C. Bertsch Declaration of Trust dtd 9/27/2019
Blaine C. Bertsch
*
*
*
*
F. Brooks Bertsch Declaration of Trust dtd 10/21/2019
F. Brooks Bertsch
*
*
*
*
Total:
1,279,870
$60,153,890.00
* On file with the Company
Sched. 1 - 1
EX-99.1
EX-99.1
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EX-99.1
Flexsteel Industries, Inc. Announces Share Repurchase Transaction
Dubuque, Iowa – April 27, 2026 – Flexsteel Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ: FLXS) (“Flexsteel” or the “Company”), one of the largest manufacturers, importers, and marketers of residential furniture products in the United States, today announced that it has entered into an agreement to repurchase approximately 1.28 million shares of its common stock at $47.00 per share from certain members of the Bertsch family, one of the Company’s founding families, in a privately negotiated transaction.
The shares to be repurchased represent approximately 24% of the Company’s outstanding common stock for an aggregate purchase price of approximately $60.2 million. The purchase price represents a 2.5% discount to the closing share price on April 24, 2026.
“This transaction aligns with our balanced capital allocation strategy and commitment to enhancing long-term shareholder value,” said Derek Schmidt, President and CEO. “We will continue to maintain a strong balance sheet and resilient operating model, and we believe Flexsteel is well positioned to execute our strategy, invest in organic growth initiatives and drive long-term shareholder value.”
Schmidt added, “Flexsteel is grateful for the support of the Bertsch family over multiple generations, and we deeply appreciate their many contributions to our success.”
“As our family has grown and expanded over multiple generations, we have decided to diversify our holdings for financial planning purposes,” said Brooks Bertsch, Flexsteel director and representative of the Bertsch family. “We are confident that Flexsteel is in a strong position and will continue to build on its success well into the future. It is an honor for our family to have grown as part of Flexsteel for over 130 years and the company will always hold a special place in our family’s heart.”
The transaction will be funded through a combination of existing cash and borrowings under the Company’s revolving credit facility and is scheduled to close on April 28, 2026. Following the transaction, the Company expects to maintain a strong balance sheet and liquidity position.
The transaction was reviewed, negotiated and approved by a special committee of independent directors (the “Special Committee”), and subsequently approved by the full Board of Directors, excluding Brooks Bertsch. The Special Committee was advised by independent legal and financial advisors.
Brooks Bertsch will resign from Flexsteel’s Board of Directors upon the close of the transaction.
Advisors
Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP served as legal advisor to the Special Committee and KeyBanc Capital Markets served as financial advisor to the Special Committee.
About Flexsteel
Flexsteel is one of the largest residential furniture manufacturers, importers, and marketers in the U.S., known for crafting comfortable, durable seating and timeless designs for rooms throughout
the home. For more than 130 years, Flexsteel has built furniture with care, highlighted by its patented Blue Steel Spring technology that delivers lasting comfort and support. Today, Flexsteel products are available nationwide through retail partners and online channels, helping people create inviting, livable spaces they can enjoy for years to come.
Forward-Looking Statements
Statements, including those in this release, 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 the Company’s 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, supply chain disruptions, litigation, the effectiveness of new product introductions and distribution channels, the product mix of sales, pricing pressures, the cost of raw materials and fuel, changes in foreign currency values, retention and recruitment of key employees, actions by governments including laws, regulations, taxes and tariffs, the amount of sales generated and the profit margins thereon, competition (both U.S. and foreign), credit exposure with customers, participation in multi-employer pension plans, disruptions or security breaches to business information systems, the impact of any future pandemic, and general economic conditions. For further information regarding these risks and uncertainties, see the “Risk Factors” section in Item 1A of our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K.
For more information, visit our website at http://www.flexsteel.com.
INVESTOR CONTACT:
Michael Ressler, Flexsteel Industries, Inc.
563-585-8116
investors@flexsteel.com
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