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Item 1. Business

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The company competes in a business driven by fashion and product performance, and we strive to differentiate ourselves by placing a sustained focus on creativity and product innovation.

In addition, we place great emphasis on providing excellent and dependable service to our customers.

Our focused efforts to protect our financial strength have allowed us to maintain our position as a financially stable and trusted supplier of innovative fabrics to bedding and furniture manufacturers.

Our operations are classified into two operating segments — mattress fabrics and upholstery fabrics.

In addition, we place great emphasis on providing excellent and dependable service to our customers as well as a supply chain that provides customers with sourcing optionality across a variety of jurisdictions.

Our focused efforts to protect our financial strength and manufacturing flexibility have allowed us to maintain our position as a stable and trusted supplier of innovative fabrics to bedding and furniture manufacturers.

At the end of fiscal 2025, we initiated an integration effort involving the combination of our two operating divisions, Culp Upholstery Fabrics and Culp Home Fashions, into one, unified business designed to optimize operational agility and collaboration, streamline costs and processes, and increase responsiveness to customer needs and market trends.

However, for financial reporting purposes, our operations are classified into two operating segments— mattress fabrics and upholstery fabrics.

The mattress fabrics business markets primarily knitted and woven fabrics, as well as sewn covers made from those fabrics, which are used in the production of bedding products, including mattresses, foundations, and mattress sets.

The upholstery fabrics business markets a variety of fabric products that are used in the production of residential and commercial upholstered furniture, including sofas, recliners, chairs, loveseats, sectionals, sofa-beds, and seating for offices, healthcare facilities, and other institutional uses, as well as fabric products that are used in the production of upholstered furniture for the hospitality industry, including seating for restaurants, hotels, and theaters.

The upholstery fabrics business also markets window treatment products and installation services for customers in the hospitality and commercial industries.

The upholstery fabrics business also markets window treatment products and provides installation services for customers in the hospitality and commercial industries.

Culp markets a variety of fabrics and other products in different categories to a global customer base, including fabrics produced at our manufacturing facilities and fabrics produced by other suppliers.

In fiscal 2024, we had active production facilities located in North Carolina;

Quebec, Canada;

In fiscal 2025, we operated production and distribution facilities located in North Carolina;

Shanghai, China;

and Ouanaminthe, Haiti.

Culp also sources fabrics and cut and sewn kits from other manufacturers, located primarily in China, Vietnam, and Turkey, with substantially all of these products made specifically for Culp and created by Culp designers.

In May 2024, Culp announced a restructuring plan (the “Fiscal 2025 restructuring”), primarily focused on its mattress fabrics segment, in which Culp will consolidate certain of its operations.

Under this plan, Culp is engaging in a phased wind-down and closure of its manufacturing plant in Quebec, Canada, moving a portion of this plant's knitting operations to its manufacturing facility in Stokesdale, North Carolina, and transitioning this plant's weaving operations to a strategic sourcing model.

In addition, Culp is consolidating its sewn mattress cover operation in Haiti, reducing the expenses at that location.

It is also rationalizing the company’s internal upholstery fabrics finishing operation in China to align with current demand and further leverage strategic supply relationships.

and Ouanaminthe, Haiti (on the Dominican Republic border), and also operated a facility in Quebec, Canada, for a portion of the year before closing it in connection with the Fiscal 2025 restructuring referenced below.

Culp also sources fabrics and cut and sewn kits from other manufacturers, located primarily in China, Vietnam, and Turkey.

Substantially all of these products are created by Culp designers and made specifically for Culp.

In connection with the Fiscal 2025 restructuring referenced below, we transitioned the internal weaving operations in our mattress fabrics business to a strategic sourcing model primarily utilizing one of our long-standing supply partners in Turkey.

In May 2024, Culp announced a restructuring plan (the “Fiscal 2025 restructuring”) that was effectively completed during our fiscal 2025 year (the sale of our manufacturing facility in Quebec, Canada occurred on April 30, 2025, at the start of our first quarter of fiscal 2026).

The Fiscal 2025 restructuring primarily focused on the consolidation of certain operations within our mattress fabrics segment and included a phased wind-down and closure of our manufacturing plant in Quebec, Canada, and the transition of a portion of that plant's knitting operations to our manufacturing facility in Stokesdale, North Carolina, as well as the transition of that plant's weaving operations to a strategic sourcing model.

In addition, the company reduced its fixed cost structure through the consolidation of its sewn mattress cover operation in Haiti and rationalized its internal upholstery fabrics finishing operation in China to better align with demand and further leverage strategic supply relationships.

See “—Fiscal 2025 Restructuring” below for further details regarding the restructuring.

Additional information about trends and developments in each of our business segments is provided in the “Segments” discussion below, as well as in our “Management’s Discussion and Analysis” in Part II, Section 7 of this report.

General In formation

was organized as a North Carolina corporation in 1972 and made its initial public offering in 1983.

Since 1997, our stock has been listed on the New York Stock Exchange and trades under ticker symbol “CULP.” Our fiscal year is the 52- or 53-week period ending on the Sunday closest to April 30.

Since 1997, our stock has been listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and trades under ticker symbol “CULP.” Our fiscal year is the 52- or 53-week period ending on the Sunday closest to April 30.

Our executive offices are located in High Point, North Carolina.

Culp maintains a corporate website at www.culp.com.

We will make this annual report and our other annual reports on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, current reports on Form 8-K and amendments to these reports available free of charge on our website as soon as reasonably practicable after such material is electronically filed with, or furnished to, the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”).

We will make this annual report and our other Annual Reports on Form 10-K, our Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, our Current Reports on Form 8-K and amendments to these reports available free of charge on our website as soon as reasonably practicable after such material is electronically filed with, or furnished to, the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”).

Copies of any materials we file or furnish with the SEC can also be obtained free of charge through the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov.

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Fiscal 2025 Restructuring

On May 1, 2024 (the company's fiscal 2025 year), Culp announced the Fiscal 2025 restructuring, which was designed to reduce costs, improve asset utilization, and drive performance and profitable growth.

The plan, which is being implemented primarily in the company’s mattress fabrics segment and, to a lesser extent, in its upholstery fabrics segment, includes the following strategic actions:

• Consolidating the company’s North American mattress fabrics operations, including a phased wind-down and closure of the company’s manufacturing plant in Quebec, Canada, and moving knitting and finishing capacity from this plant to the company’s facility in Stokesdale, North Carolina;

• Improving efficiency and through-put by optimizing volume and equipment in the company’s mattress fabrics operation in Stokesdale, North Carolina, to reduce costs and improve quality;

• Transitioning the mattress fabrics segment’s weaving operation to a strategic sourcing model through the company’s long standing supply partners, enhancing competitiveness and value for customers;

• Consolidating the company’s Haiti sewn mattress cover operation (which is located on the Dominican Republic/Haiti border) into one building and significantly reducing operating expenses at that location;

• Restructuring the company’s upholstery fabrics finishing operation in China to align with current demand and continuing to leverage strategic supply relationships;

On May 1, 2024 (at the beginning of fiscal 2025), Culp announced the Fiscal 2025 restructuring, which was designed to reduce costs, improve asset utilization, and drive performance and profitable growth.

The plan, which was primarily focused within the company’s mattress fabrics segment and, to a lesser extent, its upholstery fabrics segment, included the following strategic actions:

• Consolidating the company’s North American mattress fabrics operations, including a phased wind-down and closure of the company’s manufacturing plant in Quebec, Canada, and the incorporation of the knitting and finishing capacity at this plant into the company’s facility in Stokesdale, North Carolina;

• Cost efficiency, through-put and quality improvements via the optimization of volume and equipment in the company’s mattress fabrics operation in Stokesdale, North Carolina;

• Transitioning the mattress fabrics segment’s internal weaving operation to a strategic sourcing model through the company’s long-standing supply partners, which enhanced competitiveness and value for customers;

• Consolidating the company’s Haiti sewn mattress cover operation (which is located on the Dominican Republic border) into one building, which significantly reduced operating expenses at that location;

• Restructuring the company’s upholstery fabrics finishing operation in China to better align with demand and continuing to leverage strategic supply relationships;

• Reducing unallocated corporate and shared services expenses with targeted annualized savings of $1.5 million.

The implementation of these restructuring actions began in May 2024.

The restructuring actions are expected to be mostly completed by the end calendar year 2024.

The company expects to incur restructuring and restructuring-related costs and charges of approximately $8.0 million, of which $2.5 million are anticipated to be incurred in the first half of fiscal 2025, and the remainder are expected to be incurred over the course of fiscal 2025.

This includes approximately $2.5 million in cash costs, the majority of which are anticipated to be incurred in the first half of fiscal 2025.

The company expects to fund these cash costs with the sale of manufacturing equipment.

The implementation of these restructuring actions began in May 2024 and were effectively completed during fiscal 2025, with the sale of the Quebec facility occurring at the start of fiscal 2026.

The company incurred total restructuring and restructuring-related costs and charges of approximately $9.4 million in fiscal 2025.

This included approximately $5.6 million in cash costs, a portion of which was funded with proceeds from the sale of excess manufacturing equipment and proceeds from a building lease termination in Haiti.

For further information about the Fiscal 2025 restructuring, see Note 10 of the consolidated financial statements.

Our operations are classified into two business segments:

Our operations are classified into two business segments for reporting purposes:

mattress fabrics and upholstery fabrics.

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Upholstery Fabrics

Non-U.S.-Produced

U.S.-Produced

Total Upholstery

Total company

Additional financial information about our operating segments can be found in Note 19 of the consolidated financial statements included in Item 8 of this report.

Mattress Fabrics.

The mattress fabrics segment, also known as Culp Home Fashions, manufactures and markets mattress fabrics and sewn mattress covers to bedding manufacturers.

The mattress fabrics segment, previously known as Culp Home Fashions prior to the recently announced integration of our mattress fabric and upholstery fabric divisions, manufactures and markets mattress fabrics and sewn mattress covers to bedding

manufacturers.

These products include woven jacquard fabrics, knitted fabrics, and some converted fabrics.

Culp Home Fashions has fabric manufacturing facilities located in Stokesdale, North Carolina, and St.

Our mattress fabric business operates a fabric manufacturing facility located in Stokesdale, North Carolina, and, prior to the Fiscal 2025 restructuring, operated a fabric manufacturing facility in St.

Jerome, Quebec, Canada.

As part of the Fiscal 2025 restructuring, Culp is relocating some of its knitting and finishing operations from its Quebec, Canada facility to Stokesdale, North Carolina, and transitioning its woven jacquard fabric operations to a strategic sourcing model.

As part of the Fiscal 2025 restructuring, Culp relocated some of its knitting and finishing operations from its Quebec, Canada, facility to Stokesdale, North Carolina, and transitioned its woven jacquard fabric operations to a strategic sourcing model utilizing outside suppliers.

See “—Manufacturing and Sourcing—Mattress Fabrics Segment,” below, for information on our mattress fabrics manufacturing.

During fiscal 2023, we completed a restructuring and rationalization of our U.S.-based cut and sewn cover platform, moving our research and development ("R&D") and prototyping capabilities from our location in High Point, North Carolina, to our owned facility in Stokesdale, North Carolina.

The result of this move was the discontinuation of our higher-cost on shore production capabilities, with the closure of two leased facilities in High Point during the third quarter of fiscal 2023.

This platform adjustment has allowed us to

generate cost savings by utilizing our lower-cost mattress cover production and sourcing capabilities in Haiti and Asia.

Also, as part of the Fiscal 2025 restructuring, we are consolidating our Haiti sewn mattress cover operation into one building and reducing operating expenses at that location.

During the past few years, we completed several multi-year capital projects for the mattress fabrics business, including consolidating certain operations, expanding capacity, improving efficiency and customer service, and maintaining our flexible approach to fabric sourcing.

In fiscal 2019, we expanded our design capabilities with the launch of a new software and a library system for cataloging our products to drive marketing and enhance innovation.

In fiscal 2020, we further enhanced our design and innovation platform by establishing a dedicated innovation team to develop and offer the latest technologies and forward-looking products, expanding our creative team to complement our innovation strategy, and releasing a new digital library, design simulations, and 3D image rendering capabilities to showcase our designs and marketing tools.

In fiscal 2021, we invested in additional knit machines and other equipment to expand fabric capacity in North America, and we also enhanced our digital project management platform, which allows us to work with customers from concept ideation and 3D mapping to product life cycle management and final merchandising.

During fiscal 2023, we completed a restructuring and rationalization of our U.S.-based cut and sewn mattress cover platform, moving our research and development ("R&D") and prototyping capabilities to our owned facility in Stokesdale, North Carolina.

This initiative also involved the discontinuation of our higher-cost on-shore production capabilities through the closure of two leased facilities in High Point, North Carolina, and allowed us to generate cost savings by utilizing our lower-cost mattress cover production and sourcing capabilities in Haiti and Asia.

Also, as part of the Fiscal 2025 restructuring, we consolidated our Haiti sewn mattress cover operation into one building and significantly reduced operating expenses at that location.

In prior fiscal years, we completed several multi-year capital projects in our mattress fabrics business, including certain operational consolidations, capacity expansions, efficiency and customer service enhancements, and other measures to maintain flexibility in our fabric sourcing strategies.

In fiscal 2021, we invested in additional knit machines and other equipment to expand our mattress fabric capacity in North America, and we also enhanced the digital project management platform that allows us to work with customers from concept ideation and 3D mapping to product life cycle management and final merchandising.

In fiscal 2022, we expanded our leading-edge technology by investing in robust hot melt lamination finishing equipment.

In fiscal 2024, we invested in knitting software to monitor machine efficiency and output, and we invested in a chemical dosing system designed to enhance our finishing capabilities and provide immediate cost saving benefits.

We believe the success of our mattress fabrics business over the longer term is due largely to a business strategy that has included a focus on creative design and product innovation;

a strong global manufacturing and sourcing platform;

solid long-term customer and vendor relationships;

and reliable service.

In fiscal 2024, we invested in knitting software to monitor machine efficiency and output and a chemical dosing system designed to enhance our finishing capabilities and provide immediate cost saving benefits.

We believe the success of our mattress fabrics business over the longer term is due largely to a strategy focusing on creative design and product innovation, a strong, multi-faceted and flexible global manufacturing and sourcing platform, solid long-term customer and vendor relationships, and reliable service.

Our business model has allowed us to provide bedding manufacturers with innovative products developed from consumer-based research and trend analysis, and we have been able to meet continually changing demand trends with the support of our flexible global platform.

Upholstery Fabrics.

The upholstery fabrics segment markets fabrics for residential, commercial, and hospitality furniture, described below.

This segment also includes window treatment products and installation services through our Read Window Products business, including roller shades, drapery, hardware, and top-of-mattress soft goods, for customers in the hospitality and commercial industries.

During fiscal 2024, the upholstery fabrics segment operated four facilities in Shanghai, China, including one manufacturing facility.

The upholstery fabrics segment, previously known as Culp Upholstery Fabrics prior to the recently announced integration of our mattress fabric and upholstery fabric divisions, markets fabrics for residential, commercial, and hospitality furniture.

This segment also includes window treatment products and installation services through our Read Window Products business, including roller and solar shades, drapery, roman shades and top treatments, hardware, and top-of-mattress soft goods, for customers in the hospitality and commercial industries.

During the first quarter of fiscal 2025, the upholstery fabrics segment reduced the number of facilities it operates in Shanghai, China, and now operates three facilities there.

From these locations, we market a variety of upholstery fabrics and cut and sewn kits sourced from third-party producers, mostly in China and Vietnam.

We utilize these facilities for design, prototyping, finishing, warehousing, quality control, and inspection operations related to these products.

As part of the Fiscal 2025 restructuring, we are rationalizing our internal upholstery fabrics finishing operation in China to align with current demand and further leverage strategic supply relationships.

We utilize these facilities for design, prototyping, warehousing, quality control, and inspection operations related to these products.

As part of the Fiscal 2025 restructuring, we rationalized our internal upholstery fabrics finishing operation in China to better align with demand and further leverage strategic supply relationships.

See “—Manufacturing and Sourcing—Upholstery Fabrics Segment,” below, for information on our upholstery fabrics manufacturing.

We continue to expand our marketing efforts to sell our upholstery fabrics products in countries other than the U.S., including the Chinese local market.

During the fourth quarter of fiscal 2024, we also established an administrative office located in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, for the purpose of enhancing our sourcing and to further diversify our supply chain in Asia.

Additionally, we market a variety of window treatments, using mostly customer-supplied fabrics and materials, fabricated at our Read Window Products facility in Knoxville, Tennessee, as well as by third-party suppliers.

Our upholstery fabrics business has moved from one that relied on a large fixed capital base that was difficult to adjust to a more flexible and scalable marketer of upholstery fabrics that meets changing levels of customer demand and tastes.

At the same time, we have maintained control or oversight of the most important “value added” aspects of our business, such as design, finishing, quality control, and logistics.

This strategic approach has allowed us to limit our investment of capital in fixed assets and control the costs of our products, while continuing to leverage our design and finishing expertise, industry knowledge, and important relationships.

We believe the success of our upholstery fabrics segment over the longer term is due largely to a business strategy that has included:

innovation in a low-cost environment, speed-to-market execution, consistent quality, reliable service and lead times, and increased recognition of and reliance on the Culp brand.

Our progress has been achieved through a unique business model that has enabled the upholstery fabrics segment to execute a strategy that we believe is clearly differentiated from our competitors.

In this way, we have maintained our ability to provide furniture manufacturers with products from nearly every category of fabric for upholstered furniture and meet continually changing demand levels and consumer preferences.

In fiscal 2024, we established an administrative office located in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, for the purpose of enhancing our sourcing capabilities and to further diversify our supply chain in Asia.

Additionally, we market a variety of window treatments, using mostly customer-supplied fabrics and materials, which are fabricated at our Read Window Products facility in Knoxville, Tennessee, and our facility in Stokesdale, North Carolina, as well as by third-party suppliers.

In recent years, our upholstery fabrics business has successfully transitioned from reliance on a large fixed capital manufacturing base to a more flexible and scalable marketing model better equipped to meet changing levels of customer demand and shifting consumer tastes.

At the same time, we have maintained control of the most important “value added” aspects of our business, such as design, finishing, quality control, and logistics.

This strategy has allowed us to reduce capital investment in fixed assets and better control production costs, while continuing to leverage our design and finishing expertise, industry knowledge, and customer and supplier relationships.

We believe the success of our upholstery fabrics business over the longer term is due largely to a strategy focusing on design and product innovation in a low-cost environment, speed-to-market execution, consistent quality, reliable service and lead times, and increased recognition of and reliance on the Culp brand.

We believe this strategy serves as a competitive differentiator in our markets

and enables us to provide furniture manufacturers with products from nearly every category of fabric for upholstered furniture and meet continually changing demand levels and consumer preferences.

Overview of Indu stry and Markets

Culp markets products primarily to manufacturers and hospitality customers in four principal markets.

The mattress fabrics segment supplies the bedding industry, which produces mattress sets (mattresses, box springs, foundations and top of bed components) and bedding accessory products.

The upholstery fabrics segment primarily supplies the residential furniture industry and, to a lesser extent, the commercial and hospitality furniture industries.

The residential furniture market includes upholstered furniture sold to consumers

for household use, including sofas, sofa-beds, chairs, recliners, and sectionals.

The commercial furniture, fabrics, and window treatments market includes fabrics and window treatment products used for upholstered office seating sold primarily for use in offices, healthcare facilities, and other institutional settings;

and window treatments for commercial application.

The hospitality furniture, fabrics, and window treatments market includes fabrics and window treatment products for use in the hospitality industry (primarily hotels and motels, restaurants, and theater seating) The principal industries into which the company sells products – the bedding industry and residential, commercial, and hospitality furniture industries – are described in more detail below.

The great majority of our products are sold to manufacturers for end use in the U.S., and thus the discussions below are focused on that market.

Culp offers products primarily to manufacturers and other customers in four principal markets – bedding, residential furnishings, commercial furnishings, and hospitality furnishings.

The mattress fabrics segment supplies the bedding market with mattress sets (mattresses, box springs, foundations and top-of-bed components) and bedding accessory products.

The upholstery fabrics segment supplies the residential furnishings market and the commercial and hospitality furnishings markets.

The residential furnishings market includes upholstered furniture sold to consumers for household use, including sofas, sofa-beds, chairs, recliners, and sectionals.

The commercial furnishings market includes fabrics used for upholstered seating sold primarily for use in offices, healthcare facilities, and other institutional settings as well as window treatment products for commercial application.

The hospitality furnishings market includes fabrics and window treatment products for use in the hospitality industry (primarily hotels, restaurants, and theater seating).

The principal markets into which the company sells products are described in more detail below.

The great majority of our products are sold to manufacturers for end use in the U.S.

and, accordingly, the discussions below are focused on that market.

Overview of Be dding Industry

The bedding industry has contracted and expanded in recent years in accordance with the general economy, although traditionally the industry has been relatively mature and stable.

This is due in part to the fact that a larger share of bedding industry sales are replacement purchases, which are generally less volatile than sales based on economic growth and new household formations.

During the second half of fiscal 2022 and throughout fiscal 2023 and fiscal 2024, the bedding industry experienced weakness in domestic mattress sales, with industry reports reflecting significant unit contraction.

We believe this industry softness was mostly driven by inflationary pressures affecting consumer spending, especially for mattress products in the low to mid-range price points, and a shift in demand from home goods to travel, leisure, and entertainment following a pulling forward of demand for home goods during the early years of the COVID-19 pandemic.

These factors are expected to continue affecting the bedding industry into fiscal 2025.

Until the last few years, the U.S.

Since the second half of fiscal 2022, the bedding industry has experienced weakness in domestic mattress sales, with industry reports reflecting significant unit contraction and historically low volume.

We believe this industry softness is mostly driven by inflationary pressures and related uncertainty affecting consumer spending, especially for mattress products in the low to mid-range price points, and a shift in demand from home goods to travel, leisure, and entertainment following a pulling forward of demand for home goods during the early years of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Industry reports indicate that these factors, along with potential price increases driven by recent tariff-related actions, are expected to continue affecting the bedding industry into fiscal 2026.

Until the last several years, the U.S.

bedding industry largely remained a North American-based business, with limited competition from imports.

This dynamic has mainly been due to short lead times demanded by mattress manufacturers and retailers, the customized nature of product lines, the relatively low direct labor content in mattresses, and strong brand recognition.

Imports of bedding into the U.S.

had been increasing gradually, but this trend accelerated significantly in recent years, especially for lower-priced and roll packed, boxed bedding.

Major importing countries in fiscal 2024 included Mexico, Vietnam, Indonesia, Taiwan, Spain, and Kosovo, among others.

This dynamic was mainly driven by the short lead times demanded by mattress manufacturers and retailers, the customized nature of product lines, the relatively low direct labor content in mattresses, and strong domestic brand recognition.

In recent years, imports of bedding into the U.S.

accelerated significantly, especially for lower-priced and roll-packed, boxed bedding.

Major importing countries in fiscal 2025 included Indonesia, Mexico, Vietnam, Poland, and China, among others.

The result of the increase in imports has been a decline in sales for the major U.S.

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While several rounds of actions by the U.S.

Department of Commerce intended to promote domestic production have yielded some benefits to domestic manufacturers, imported products have retained solid market share.

Additionally, many mattress producers have adjusted to an assembly model in the United States, still utilizing a mix of domestic and imported materials from suppliers like Culp.

Consumer acceptance of boxed beds as a delivery mechanism continues to drive growth and increase market share for this product, increasing potential demand for knitted fabrics and sewn mattress covers.

Department of Commerce intended to promote domestic production have yielded some benefits to domestic manufacturers, and recent U.S.

tariff measures may ultimately enhance the competitive positioning of domestic manufacturers, imported products continue to retain solid market share.

Additionally, many mattress producers have adjusted to an assembly-only model in the U.S., still utilizing a mix of domestic and imported materials from suppliers like Culp.

We believe that key trends in the bedding industry include increased demand for roll-packed/compressed mattresses through both online and traditional sales channels, greater awareness among consumers about the health benefits of better sleep, emphasis on the design knitted or woven into mattress fabric, consolidation resulting in larger market share for certain mattress manufacturers and marketers, and the pricing and supply chain impacts stemming from the ongoing global trade negotiations and related tariff and import control measures.

Consumer acceptance of roll-packed/compressed, or “boxed,” mattresses as a delivery mechanism continues to drive growth and increase market share for this product, increasing potential demand for knitted fabrics and sewn mattress covers.

Mattress fabric design efforts are based on current trends in home decor and fashion.

Additionally, the growth in non-traditional sources for retail mattress sales, such as online e-commerce channels and wholesale warehouse clubs, has the potential to increase overall consumption of bedding products due to convenience and high traffic volume, which may result in higher turnover of product.

Additionally, the growth in non-traditional sources for retail mattress sales, such as online e-commerce channels and wholesale warehouse clubs, may potentially increase overall consumption of bedding products due to convenience and high traffic volume, which may result in more frequent product replacement.

Among fabric types, knitted fabrics have continued to increase in popularity.

Knitted fabric was initially used primarily on premium mattresses, but these products are now being placed on more mattresses at mid-range to lower retail price points and nearly all roll-packed bedding.

Because knit fabrics are viewed as more versatile in the current market, due to their design flexibility in both style and texture and their functionality with roll-packed bedding, knit fabrics offer higher gross margin potential.

Knitted fabric was initially used primarily on premium mattresses, but these fabrics are now used in more mattresses at mid-range to lower retail price points and nearly all roll-packed bedding.

Knitted fabrics offer higher gross margin potential because they are viewed as more versatile due to their design flexibility in both style and texture and their functionality with roll-packed bedding.

Overview of Residential, C ommercial, and Hospitality Furnishing Industries

We supply upholstery fabric products to customers in the residential, commercial, and hospitality industries, and we supply window treatment products to customers in the commercial and hospitality industries.

Overall demand for our residential and commercial upholstery fabrics depends upon consumer and business demand for furniture products, which is subject to variations in the general economy, including current inflationary pressures affecting consumer spending and declines in consumer confidence.

and declines in consumer confidence.

Purchases of furniture products are discretionary purchases for most individuals and businesses, and economic downturns or periods of depressed consumer confidence reduce demand for our upholstery fabrics.

In addition, sales of residential furniture are influenced significantly by the housing industry and by trends in home sales and household formations.

Reduced home sales in recent years have adversely affected our sales.

In addition, sales of residential furniture are influenced significantly by the housing industry and by trends in home sales and household formation.

Reduced home sales in recent years have adversely affected our residential sales.

Additionally, demand for our upholstery fabrics and window treatment products for the commercial and hospitality industries generally reflects economic trends affecting businesses;

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and demand for new and refurbished commercial office space.

Increased consumer spending on travel and experiences following the COVID-19 pandemic has driven increased demand for our products in the hospitality market, while significant challenges in the commercial real estate market following the pandemic have adversely affected our commercial sales to some extent.

Increased consumer spending on travel and experiences following the COVID-19 pandemic has driven increased demand for our products in the hospitality market, while significant challenges in the commercial real estate market following the pandemic and its impact on remote work trends have adversely affected our commercial sales to some extent.

The sourcing of components and fully assembled furniture from overseas continues to play a major role in the furniture industry.

The largest source for imported upholstery fabrics continues to be China, while China and Vietnam now serve as the largest sources for fully

assembled furniture.

Imports of upholstery fabric, both in roll and in “kit” form, have also had a significant impact on the market for upholstery fabrics in recent years.

Fabrics entering the U.S.

from China and other low labor cost countries have resulted in increased price competition in the upholstery fabric and upholstered furniture markets.

In general, the residential furniture industry has been consolidating for several years.

The result of this trend is fewer, but larger, customers for marketers of upholstery fabrics.

The largest source for imported upholstery fabrics continues to be China, while China and Vietnam now serve as the largest sources for fully assembled furniture.

Imports of upholstery fabric, both in roll and in “kit” form, have significantly impacted the furniture market in recent years, with fabrics entering the U.S.

from China and other low labor-cost countries resulting in increased price competition in the upholstery fabric and upholstered furniture markets.

The supply chain and pricing impacts stemming from the ongoing trade negotiations between the U.S.

and China and other low labor-cost countries, as well as related tariff and import control measures, may ultimately impact this competitive dynamic.

In general, the residential furniture industry has been consolidating for several years, with the result of this trend being fewer, but larger, customers for marketers of upholstery fabrics.

Intense price competition continues to be an important consideration for both residential and commercial furniture.

Additionally, with the ongoing global trade dispute and other tensions between the U.S.

and China, including the U.S.

imposition of tariffs and the possibility for additional tariffs on China imports, some of our customers began altering their supply chains away from China in late fiscal 2019.

This trend has continued in recent years, including in fiscal 2024.

Additionally, with the ongoing trade discussions and other tensions between the U.S.

and China, including additional tariff and import control measures, the trend of customers transitioning some or all of their supply chains away from China beginning in late fiscal 2019 has continued and, in some cases, accelerated.

While we believe Asia remains a preferred location for sourcing of components, including fabric, we continue to diversify our sourcing strategies to develop additional geographic options to service our customers.

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These fabrics are sold in roll form and as sewn mattress covers by the mattress fabrics segment, and in roll form and as cut and sewn kits by the upholstery fabrics segment.

Our upholstery segment products also include window treatments and related products.

Our upholstery segment also provides window treatments and related products.

Mattress Fabrics Segment

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Upholstery Fabrics Segment

Upholstery fabrics segment sales totaled 48% of our sales for fiscal 2024, compared with 53% of for fiscal 2023.

Upholstery fabrics segment sales totaled 47% of our total net sales for fiscal 2025, compared with 48% for fiscal 2024.

The company has emphasized fabrics that have broad appeal at “good” and “better” prices, generally ranging from $5.00 to $15.00 per yard.

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• Woven jacquards – Various patterns and intricate designs, woven on complex looms using a variety of synthetic and natural yarns;

sourced from third parties following the Fiscal 2025 restructuring.

• Converted fabric – Suedes, pile, and embroidered fabrics, as well as other specialty type products, are sourced to offer diversity for higher-end mattresses.

• Sewn mattress covers – Covers for bedding (primarily specialty beds), sewn from mattress fabrics produced by our facilities or sourced from others.

• Sewn mattress covers – Covers for bedding (primarily specialty beds), sewn from mattress fabrics produced by our facilities or sourced from third parties.

Upholstery Fabrics

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• Suedes – Fabrics woven or knitted using microdenier polyester yarns, which are piece dyed and finished, usually by sanding.

The fabrics are typically plain or small jacquard designs, with some being printed.

These are sometimes referred to as microdenier suedes.

• Faux leathers – Sueded or knitted base cloths which are overprinted with polyurethane, and composite products consisting of a base fabric that is coated with a top layer of polyurethane, which simulates the look and feel of leather.

• Cut and sewn kits – Covers made from various types of upholstery fabrics and cut and sewn to specifications of furniture manufacturing customers for use on specific furniture frames.

The fabrics are typically plain or small jacquard designs, with some printed.

These fabrics are sometimes referred to as "microdenier suedes."

• Faux leathers – Sueded or knitted base cloths that are overprinted with polyurethane, and composite products consisting of a base fabric that is coated with a top layer of polyurethane that simulates the look and feel of leather.

• Cut and sewn kits – Covers made from various types of upholstery fabrics and cut and sewn to the specifications of furniture manufacturing customers for use on specific furniture frames.

Through our Read Window Products business, the upholstery fabrics segment also markets a variety of window treatment products and installation services for customers in the hospitality and commercial industries.

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Mattress Fabrics Segment

Our mattress fabrics segment currently operates three manufacturing plants, with one located in North Carolina (Stokesdale), one in St.

Jerome, Quebec, Canada, and one in Ouanaminthe, Haiti.

Over the past ten fiscal years, we have made capital expenditures to consolidate our production facilities and to modernize both knit and weaving equipment, enhance and provide knit and woven finishing capabilities, and expand capacity.

The result has been an increase in manufacturing efficiency and reductions in operating costs, as well as expanded product offerings and capacity.

Knitted fabrics are currently produced at both the Stokesdale and St.

Jerome facilities, while jacquard (damask) fabric is produced solely at the St.

Jerome facility.

The majority of our finishing and inspection processes for mattress fabrics is currently conducted at the Stokesdale plant, while the St.

Jerome plant provides additional capacity and a second location for these processes.

Both of these facilities offer finished goods distribution capabilities, and the Stokesdale plant houses the division offices.

Additionally, our mattress cover operation has a wholly owned manufacturing platform in Haiti for production of cut and sewn mattress covers.

This platform includes currently two leased facilities.

Following the Fiscal 2025 restructuring expected to be completed during calendar year 2025, our St.

Jerome plant will be eliminated and our Haiti production operations will be reduced to a single facility.

In connection with the St.

Jerome closure, we will relocate some of the knitting and finishing operation conducted at that facility to the Stokesdale facility, and we will also transition jacquard (damask) fabric production from the St.

Jerome facility to a strategic sourcing model through the company’s long standing supply partners.

Our mattress fabrics segment currently operates two manufacturing plants, with one located in Stokesdale, North Carolina, and one in Ouanaminthe, Haiti, on the Dominican Republic border.

In connection with the Fiscal 2025 restructuring, we closed our manufacturing plant in St.

Jerome, Quebec, Canada, and expanded the capacity of our plant in North Carolina via the relocation of knitting and finishing equipment from our Canada facility.

In addition, we consolidated our Haiti production operations from two facilities to one.

See “—Fiscal 2025 Restructuring” for further details regarding the Fiscal 2025 restructuring.

In addition to the mattress fabrics and sewn covers manufactured by Culp, we have important supply arrangements in place that allow us to source mattress fabrics and sewn covers from strategic suppliers.

Over the past eleven fiscal years, we have made capital expenditures to consolidate our production facilities and to modernize both knit and weaving equipment, enhance and provide knit and woven finishing capabilities, and expand capacity.

The result has been an increase in manufacturing efficiency and reductions in operating costs, as well as expanded product offerings.

Knitted fabrics are currently produced at our Stokesdale facility, while our jacquard (damask) fabric, which was previously produced solely at our facility in Canada, is now sourced primarily from a long-tenured, strategic supplier located in Turkey.

The majority of our finishing and inspection processes for mattress fabrics is conducted at the Stokesdale plant, which also offers finished goods distribution capabilities and houses the majority of the mattress business’s administrative offices.

Additionally, our mattress cover operation has a wholly owned manufacturing platform in Haiti for production of cut and sewn mattress covers that now consists of a single leased facility following the Fiscal 2025 restructuring.

In addition to the mattress fabrics and sewn covers manufactured internally, we have important supply arrangements that allow us to source mattress fabrics and sewn covers from strategic suppliers.

We source some knitted fabrics, certain converted fabric products, and sewn mattress covers using our Culp China platform.

We also source sewn mattress covers from a strategic supply relationship in Vietnam, and a portion of our woven jacquard fabric and knitted fabric from a supplier located in Turkey (and as part of the Fiscal 2025 restructuring, we will transition all of jacquard (damask) production to outside suppliers).

Substantially all of our outsourced mattress fabrics products are made specifically for Culp and manufactured to our design specifications.

We also source sewn mattress covers from a strategic supply relationship in Vietnam, and our woven jacquard (damask) and knitted fabrics from outside suppliers, with the majority of our woven jacquard (damask) fabrics sourced from a long-standing, strategic supplier located in Turkey.

Substantially all of our outsourced mattress fabric products are made specifically for Culp and manufactured to our design specifications.

Upholstery Fabrics Segment

During fiscal 2024, the upholstery fabrics segment operated four facilities located in an industrial park in Shanghai, China, including one manufacturing facility.

At these facilities, we inspect fabrics sourced from a limited number of suppliers, and during fiscal 2024, we also applied value-added finishing processes to sourced fabric.

As part of the Fiscal 2025 restructuring, we are rationalizing internal upholstery fabrics finishing in China to align with current demand and further leverage strategic supply relationships.

Additionally, we previously produced cut and sewn upholstery kits in Haiti, but we discontinued this production during the first quarter of fiscal 2024, based on reduced demand.

A large portion of our upholstery fabric products, as well as certain elements of our production processes, are being sourced from outside suppliers.

Our facilities in China provide a base from which to access a variety of products, including certain fabrics (such as micro denier suedes and polyurethane fabrics) that are not produced anywhere within the U.S.

During the first quarter of fiscal 2025, the upholstery fabrics segment reduced the number of facilities it operates in Shanghai, China, and now operates three facilities there.

At these facilities, we inspect fabrics sourced from a limited number of suppliers.

As part of the

Fiscal 2025 restructuring, we rationalized our internal upholstery fabrics finishing in China to align with current demand and further leverage strategic supply relationships.

Additionally, we previously produced cut and sewn upholstery kits in Haiti, but we discontinued this production during fiscal 2024 due to reduced demand.

A large portion of our upholstery fabric products, as well as certain elements of our production processes, are sourced from outside suppliers.

Our facilities in China provide a base from which to access a variety of products, including certain fabrics (such as microdenier suedes and polyurethane fabrics) that are not produced anywhere within the U.S.

We have found opportunities to develop significant relationships with key overseas suppliers in China that allow us to source products on a cost-effective basis, while limiting our investment of capital in manufacturing assets.

During fiscal 2025, we sourced unfinished and finished fabrics, as well as cut and sewn kits, from a limited number of strategic suppliers in China who are willing to commit significant capacity to meet our needs and work with our product development team located in China to meet the demands of our customers.

Beginning in late fiscal 2019, we also developed strategic supplier relationships in Vietnam for additional sourcing of our cut and sewn kits, which has allowed us to begin

adjusting our supply chains to meet customer demands.

We then established an administrative office located in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2024, for the purpose of enhancing our strategic sourcing and further diversifying our supply chain in Asia.

Beginning in late fiscal 2019, we also developed strategic supplier relationships in Vietnam for additional sourcing of our cut and sewn kits, which has allowed us to begin adjusting our supply chains to meet customer demands.

In fiscal 2024, we established an administrative office in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, for the purpose of enhancing our strategic sourcing and further diversifying our supply chain in Asia.

Additionally, beginning in fiscal 2022, we developed strategic supplier relationships in Turkey for additional sourcing of fabric products, providing further diversification in our supply chain.

We fabricate a variety of window treatment products at our Read Window Products facility in Knoxville, Tennessee, and we also use a limited number of strategic suppliers in the United States and Mexico for window treatment fabrication.

We fabricate a variety of window treatment products at our Read Window Products facility in Knoxville, Tennessee, as well as our facility in Stokesdale, North Carolina, and we also use a limited number of strategic suppliers in the U.S.

and Mexico for window treatment fabrication.

The majority of upholstery fabrics and materials used by our Read Window Products business to fabricate window treatments are customer-supplied.

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The use of new fabrics, creative designs, and special production finishes and technologies remains an important consideration for manufacturers and marketers to distinguish their products at retail and to capitalize on changes in preferred colors, patterns, textures, and performance properties.

Culp’s success is largely dependent on its ability to market fabrics and products with appealing designs and patterns, as well as performance properties such as cleanability, stain-resistance, cooling, sustainability, and health-related benefits.

The process of developing new designs and innovative finishes involves maintaining an awareness of broad fashion and color trends, as well as wellness and other consumer trends, both in the United States and internationally.

In order to enhance our design and innovation creativity and advance the synergies between our mattress fabrics and upholstery fabrics segments, we launched a new innovation campus in downtown High Point, North Carolina, during fiscal 2022.

This space combines our design, innovation, and sales teams for both businesses into a shared location to support collaboration across divisions and pull our top creative talent together to develop new products and technologies based on the latest consumer trends.

The process of developing new designs and innovative finishes involves maintaining an awareness of broad fashion and color trends, as well as wellness and other consumer trends, both in the U.S.

and internationally.

To enhance our design and innovation creativity and advance the synergies between our mattress fabrics and upholstery fabrics segments, we launched a new innovation campus in downtown High Point, North Carolina, during fiscal 2022.

This space combines our design, innovation, and sales teams for both businesses into a shared location to support collaboration and pull our top creative talent together to develop new products and technologies based on the latest consumer trends.

Mattress Fabrics Segment

Design innovation is a very important element of producing mattress fabrics.

We invest significant resources to stay ahead of current design trends, including maintaining a trained and active design and innovation staff;

Design innovation is a very important element of mattress fabric production.

We invest significant resources to stay ahead of current design trends, including maintaining a team of dedicated design and innovation professionals;

investing in research and development activities, such as participation in international design shows;

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Price point delineation for our fabrics and our customers’ finished mattress products is accomplished through fabric quality as well as variation in design.

Consumers are often drawn to the mattress that is the most visually appealing when walking into a retail showroom or viewing mattress products online, so this design variation, together with price point delineation, helps our customers merchandise different looks at various price points.

Consumers are often drawn to the mattress that is the most visually appealing when in a retail showroom or viewing mattress products online, so this design variation, together with price point delineation, helps our customers merchandise different looks at various price points.

Fiber differentiation also plays an important part in design.

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Similarly, many fabrics contain special production finishes that enhance fabric performance.

Mattress fabric designs are not routinely introduced on a scheduled season.

Designs are typically introduced upon the request of the customer as they plan introductions of new products.

Additionally, we work closely with our customers on new design offerings around the major furniture markets such as Las Vegas, Nevada, and High Point, North Carolina.

Mattress fabric designs are not routinely introduced on a scheduled seasonal cadence.

Designs are typically introduced upon the request of the customer as they plan new product introductions.

Additionally, we work closely with our customers on new design offerings around the major furniture markets such as those in Las Vegas, Nevada, and High Point, North Carolina.

Upholstery Fabrics Segment

The company has developed an upholstery fabrics design and product development team (with staff located in the U.S.

and in China) with a primary focus on value in designing body cloths, while promoting style leadership with pillow fabrics and color.

Our design staff travels regularly to international trade and design shows to maintain familiarity with current design and fashion trends.

The team searches continually for new ideas and for the best sources of raw materials, yarns, and fabrics, utilizing a supply network located mostly in China.

Using these design elements, they develop product offerings using ideas and materials that take both fashion trends and cost considerations into account to offer products designed to meet the needs of furniture manufacturers and ultimately the desires of consumers.

Upholstery fabric designs are introduced at major fabric trade conferences that occur twice a year in the United States.

In recent years we have become more assertive in registering and defending copyrights for popular fabric patterns and taking steps to discourage the illegal copying of our proprietary designs.

and in China) primarily focused on value in designing furniture body cloths, while promoting style leadership with pillow fabrics and color.

Our design staff regularly attends international trade and design shows to maintain familiarity with current design and fashion trends.

searches continually for new ideas and for the best sources of raw materials, yarns, and fabrics, utilizing a supply network located mostly in China.

Using these design elements, the team develops product offerings using ideas and materials that take both fashion trends and cost considerations into account to offer products designed to meet the needs of furniture manufacturers and, ultimately, consumer preferences.

Upholstery fabric designs are introduced at major fabric trade conferences that occur twice annually in the United States.

We prioritize the protection of our proprietary designs and are assertive in addressing any copying or infringement.

Distri bution

Mattress Fabrics Segment

Most of our mattress fabrics shipments originate from our facilities in Stokesdale, North Carolina, and we currently have additional distribution capabilities in Canada, China, Haiti, and Turkey.

Following the Fiscal 2025 restructuring, distribution from Canada will be eliminated.

Through arrangements with major customers and in accordance with industry practice, we maintain a significant inventory of mattress fabrics at our distribution facility in Stokesdale (“make to stock”), so that products may be shipped to customers with short lead times and on a “just in time” basis.

Most of our mattress fabrics shipments originate from our facility in Stokesdale, North Carolina, and we currently have additional distribution capabilities in China, Haiti, and Turkey.

Following the Fiscal 2025 restructuring, distribution from Canada was eliminated in connection with the closure of our former facility there.

Through arrangements with major customers and in accordance with industry practice, we maintain a significant inventory of “make to stock” mattress fabrics at our distribution facility in Stokesdale, North Carolina, so that products may be shipped to customers with shorter lead times and/or on a “just in time” basis.

Upholstery Fabrics Segment

A majority of our upholstery fabrics are marketed on a “make to order” basis and are shipped directly from our distribution facilities in Burlington, North Carolina, and Shanghai, China.

In fiscal 2026, we plan to consolidate our distribution operations in Burlington, North Carolina, into our Stokesdale facility for operational efficiency and cost reduction purposes in connection with the integration of our mattress fabric and upholstery fabric segments.

We also have distribution capabilities in Vietnam and Turkey.

In addition to “make to order” distribution, an inventory of select fabric patterns is held at our distribution facilities in Burlington and Shanghai from which our customers can obtain quick delivery of sourced fabrics through a program known as “Culp Express.” We also currently have distribution capabilities for our “Culp Express” program to local customers in Canada through our mattress fabrics distribution facility in Quebec, Canada.

However, following the Fiscal 2025 restructuring, distribution capabilities from Canada will be eliminated.

In addition to “make to order” distribution, an inventory of select fabric patterns is held at our distribution facilities in North Carolina and China from which our customers can obtain quick delivery of sourced fabrics through a program known as “Culp Express.” Our distribution capabilities for our “Culp Express” program to local customers in Canada through our mattress fabrics distribution facility in Quebec, Canada, were discontinued following the Fiscal 2025 restructuring.

Window treatment products sold through our Read Window Products business are done on a “job order” basis, with manufactured products shipped directly from Read's manufacturing facility in Knoxville, Tennessee, to the job installation site.

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Mattress Fabrics Segment

Raw materials account for approximately 60%-70% of mattress fabric production costs.

Raw materials account for approximately 60%-70% of our mattress fabric production costs.

The mattress fabrics segment purchases primarily synthetic yarns (polyester, polypropylene, and rayon), certain greige (unfinished) goods, glue adhesives, laminates, dyes, and other chemicals.

Most of these materials are available from several suppliers, and prices fluctuate based on supply and demand and the general rate of inflation.

The ongoing global trade negotiations, including the recent imposition of U.S.

tariffs on China imports and the possibility for additional tariffs, have also impacted the price of raw materials and may continue to do so.

Additionally, because many of our basic raw materials are produced from petrochemical products, our costs are highly sensitive to the underlying price of oil.

The mattress fabrics segment has generally not had significant difficulty in obtaining raw materials, apart from some delays experienced during the COVID-19 pandemic, which have since subsided.

However, our use of outside suppliers to source materials makes the mattress fabrics segment vulnerable to price increases, delays, or production interruptions caused by problems within businesses that we do not control.

The mattress fabrics segment has generally not had significant difficulty in obtaining raw materials, apart from some delays experienced during the COVID-19 pandemic.

However, our increasing use of outside suppliers to source materials could subject the mattress fabrics

segment to price adjustments, delays and expenses associated with expedited logistics for delays, or production interruptions from sourced partners caused by problems within businesses that we do not control.

Upholstery Fabrics Segment

The upholstery fabrics segment generally does not purchase raw materials directly, but raw materials, particularly synthetic yarns (polyester, acrylic, rayon, and polypropylene) and dyes, are important to our suppliers of finished and unfinished fabrics.

Raw materials account for approximately 60%-70% of upholstery fabric manufacturing costs for products the company manufactures.

As with our mattress fabrics, our costs fluctuate with the price of oil.

Raw materials account for approximately 60%-70% of the costs of the upholstery fabric products we manufacture.

As with our mattress fabrics, our costs fluctuate based on supply and demand, the general rate of inflation and the price of oil.

In addition, the ongoing global trade negotiations, including the recent imposition of U.S.

tariffs on China imports and the possibility for additional tariffs, have also impacted raw material costs and may continue to do so.

Increased reliance by both our U.S.

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Mattress Fabrics Segment

The mattress fabrics business and the bedding industry in general are slightly seasonal, with sales being the highest in early spring and late summer, with another peak in mid-winter.

In the U.S., customers often purchase mattresses during major U.S.

holidays, in conjunction with retail store promotional events.

The mattress fabrics business and the bedding industry in general are slightly seasonal, with sales traditionally being the highest in early spring and late summer and another peak in mid-winter.

In the U.S., customers often purchase mattresses during major holidays in conjunction with retail store promotional events.

However, these seasonality trends relate more to in-store retail sales.

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The upholstery fabrics business has some seasonality, which is tied to the timing of holidays in our manufacturing facilities.

Our manufacturing facilities in China close during Chinese National Holiday (in October) and the Chinese New Year (which occurs in January or February each year), often causing sales to be higher in advance of these Chinese holiday periods and sometimes lower during or immediately following the same periods.

Our facilities in China close during Chinese National Holiday (in October) and the Chinese New Year (which occurs in January or February each year), often causing sales to be higher in advance of these holiday periods and sometimes lower during or immediately following the same periods.

Competition for our products is high and is based primarily on price, design, quality, product performance, timing of delivery, and service.

Mattress Fabrics Segment

The mattress fabrics market is concentrated in a few relatively large suppliers, as well as some niche producers focusing mainly on knitted products.

The mattress fabrics market is concentrated within a few relatively large suppliers including Culp, as well as some niche producers focusing mainly on knitted products.

We believe our principal mattress fabric and mattress cover competitors are BekaertDeslee Textiles (fabric and mattress cover producer), Global Textile Alliance (fabric and mattress cover producer), and several smaller companies producing knitted fabrics, sewn covers, and other fabric, including companies in China supplying fabric and cover products to sub-contract manufacturers in the U.S.

In addition, our bedding customers continue to face increasing competition from imports of finished beds, which indirectly compete with our mattress fabrics as import producers generally do not purchase our fabrics.

In addition, our bedding customers continue to face increasing competition from imports of finished beds, which indirectly compete with our mattress fabrics because import producers generally do not purchase our fabrics.

Upholstery Fabrics Segment

In the upholstery fabrics market, we compete against a large number of companies, ranging from a few large manufacturers comparable in size to Culp to small producers and converters (companies who buy and re-sell fabrics, but have no manufacturing).

We believe our principal upholstery fabric competitors are Dorell Fabrics Co., Morgan Fabrics, Richloom Fabrics, Specialty Textile, Inc.

(or STI), and ZhongWang Fabrics, plus a large number of smaller competitors (both manufacturers and converters).

The trend in the upholstery fabrics industry to greater overseas competition and the entry of more converters has caused the upholstery fabrics industry to become substantially more fragmented in recent years, with lower barriers to entry.

This has resulted in a larger number of competitors selling upholstery fabrics, with an increase in competition based on price.

In the upholstery fabrics market, we compete against a large number of companies ranging from a few manufacturers comparable in size to Culp to small producers and converters (companies who buy and re-sell fabrics, but have no manufacturing).

We believe our

principal upholstery fabric competitors are Crypton, Dorell Fabrics Co., Morgan Fabrics, Richloom Fabrics, Specialty Textile, Inc., and ZhongWang Fabrics, plus a significant number of smaller competitors (both manufacturers and converters).

The trend in the upholstery fabrics industry toward greater overseas competition and the entry of more converters has caused the industry to become substantially more fragmented in recent years, with lower barriers to entry.

This has resulted in a larger number of competitors selling upholstery fabrics and an attendant increase in competition based on price.

Environmental and Other Regulations

We are subject to various federal and state laws and regulations, including the Occupational Safety and Health Act (“OSHA”) and federal and state environmental laws, as well as similar laws governing our manufacturing facilities in China, Canada, and Haiti.

We periodically review our compliance with these laws and regulations in an attempt to minimize the risk of violations.

We are subject to various federal and state laws and regulations, including the Occupational Safety and Health Act (“OSHA”) and federal and state environmental laws, as well as similar laws governing our facilities in China and Haiti and our former facility in Canada.

We monitor our compliance with these laws and regulations in an attempt to minimize the risk of violations.

Our operations involve a variety of materials and processes that are subject to environmental regulation.

Under current law, environmental liability can arise from previously owned properties, leased properties, and properties owned by third parties, as well as from properties currently owned and leased by the company.

Under current law, environmental liability can arise from previously owned properties, previously leased properties, and properties owned by third parties, as well as from properties currently owned and/or leased by the company.

Environmental liabilities can also be asserted by adjacent landowners or other third parties in toxic tort litigation.

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It is difficult to predict the extent to which any new rules or regulations would affect our business, but we would expect the effect on our operations to be similar to that for other manufacturers, particularly those in our industry.

We are periodically involved in environmental claims or litigation and requests for information from environmental regulators.

Each of these matters is carefully evaluated, and the company provides for environmental matters based on information presently available.

We have been involved from time to time, and may again be involved, in environmental claims or litigation and requests for information from environmental regulators.

Each of these matters is carefully evaluated and addressed based on information presently available.

Based on this information, we do not currently believe that environmental matters will have a material adverse effect on either the company’s financial condition or results of operations.

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Our Employees

As of the end of fiscal 2024, we employed 1,000 people, a decrease of 333 employees as compared to the end of the prior fiscal year.

The mattress fabrics segments employed 663 people at fiscal year-end, a decrease of 96 employees from the prior year, while the upholstery segment employed 305 people, a decrease of 238 employees from the prior year.

As of the end of fiscal 2025, we employed 829 people, a decrease of 171 employees compared to the end of the prior fiscal year.

The mattress fabrics segment employed 523 people at fiscal year-end, a decrease of 140 employees from the prior year, while the upholstery segment employed 277 people, a decrease of 28 employees from the prior year.

The remaining employees comprise the company’s shared services functions.

The decrease in the number of employees in the mattress fabrics segment in fiscal 2024, as compared to the prior year, was associated with rationalization within our Haiti sewn cover operation to align capacity and costs with reduced demand.

The decrease in the number of employees in the upholstery fabrics segment in fiscal 2024, as compared to the prior year, was primarily associated with the discontinuation of our Haiti cut and sew operation during the first quarter of fiscal 2024.

Approximately 486 employees work in the United States, and 514 are employed in international locations.

We employ the vast majority of our employees on a full-time basis.

The hourly employees at our manufacturing facility in Canada (approximately 14% of our workforce) are represented by a local, unaffiliated union.

The collective bargaining agreement for these employees expires on February 1, 2026.

We are not aware of any efforts to organize any more of our employees, and we believe our employee relations are very good with both our unionized and non-unionized workforce.

Our company-wide annual employee turnover rate was approximately 43.5% during the past fiscal year, compared to approximately 42% in the prior year.

The annual employee turnover in fiscal 2024 and fiscal 2023 has been higher than recent historical trends, driven mostly by the rationalization and restructuring of our upholstery fabrics cut and sew operations in China and Haiti during fiscal 2023;

The year-over-year decrease in the number of employees in the mattress fabrics segment stems primarily from headcount reductions associated with the Fiscal 2025 restructuring and the related closure of our Canada manufacturing facility and consolidation of our two manufacturing facilities in Haiti.

The decrease in the number of employees in the upholstery fabrics segment in fiscal 2025 was primarily associated with the rationalization of our internal upholstery fabrics finishing operation in China.

Approximately 475 of our employees work in the United States, and 354 are employed in international locations.

We employ the vast majority of our team on a full-time basis.

The hourly employees at our former manufacturing facility in Canada were represented by a local, unaffiliated union.

The collective bargaining agreement covering those employees was terminated in connection with our closure of that facility in fiscal 2025.

We are not aware of any ongoing efforts to organize our employees, and we believe our employee relations are very good with our workforce.

Our company-wide annual employee turnover rate was approximately 46.3% during fiscal 2025, compared to approximately 43.5% in the prior year.

Our annual employee turnover in recent fiscal years has been higher than near-term historical trends, driven mostly by the rationalization and restructuring of our upholstery fabrics cut and sew operations in China and Haiti during fiscal 2023;

the rationalization of our mattress fabrics cut and sew operation in the U.S.

during fiscal 2023 and in Haiti during fiscal 2024;

and the discontinuation of our upholstery fabrics cut and sew operation in Haiti during the first quarter of fiscal 2024.

In fiscal 2025, as part of the Fiscal 2025 restructuring, we plan to reduce the number of employees in our mattress fabrics segment by approximately 240 people, representing close to 35% of the segment's total workforce at the end of fiscal 2024.

See “—Fiscal 2025 Restructuring” for further details regarding the Fiscal 2025 restructuring.

the discontinuation of our upholstery fabrics cut and sew operation in Haiti during fiscal 2024;

and the Fiscal 2025 restructuring and associated closure of our former Canada manufacturing facility, consolidation of our two manufacturing facilities in Haiti, and rationalization of our internal upholstery fabrics finishing operation in China.

See “—Fiscal 2025 Restructuring” for further details

regarding the Fiscal 2025 restructuring.

Excluding employee layoffs associated with these events, our company-wide annual employee turnover rate was approximately 24.5% in fiscal 2025 and 17.6% in fiscal 2024.

Mission Statement and Values

Our human resources department has adopted a mission statement that embodies our values and goals in the company’s relationships with our employees.

The mission statement is as follows:

Our human resources department has adopted the following mission statement embodying our values and goals in our relationships with employees:

Culp HR Services is committed to providing outstanding employee support in a mutually respectful, safe, diverse, and collaborative environment through innovative programming that engages our associates and promotes the success of Culp, Inc.

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Employee Recruitment, Development, Engagement, and Wellness

We strive to attract, recruit, and retain employees through competitive compensation and benefit programs that are aligned with those of comparable industries and in the geographic areas where our facilities are located, and in compliance with local regulatory requirements.

We also provide development opportunities that support career growth and maintain a wide variety of programs to engage

with our employees and promote overall wellness.

We strive to attract, recruit, and retain employees through competitive compensation and benefit programs that are aligned with those of comparable industries and companies and in the geographic areas where our facilities are located, and that comply with local regulatory requirements.

We also provide development opportunities that support career growth and maintain a wide variety of programs to engage with our employees and promote overall wellness.

We believe these efforts support all of our personnel in the workplace and elsewhere in their lives, which in turn promotes employee satisfaction and retention.

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Additionally, in fiscal 2022, Culp began its first company-wide global giving initiative, with a program called “Share the Love.” The program involved employees in each of our geographic locations choosing a charitable endeavor to support, based on their knowledge of local cultural considerations and areas of need.

In fiscal 2024, our U.S.

locations held food drives for donations to local food banks, while Culp China’s facilities contributed to help a cancer patient and employees in Haiti donated toys to a local daycare facility.

In fiscal 2025, we provided each associate in our U.S.

locations with a blanket made of mattress fabric manufactured in our Stokesdale, North Carolina facility, while our China operations donated supplies to the security and custodial staffs at their industrial park and associates in our Haiti operations donated toys to a local daycare facility.

Other examples of employee engagement initiatives include:

• Interactive TeamTalk meetings, business strategy sessions, and video chat sessions with senior management

• Policy Talk Tuesdays with managers and supervisors on company HR policies and benefits

• Leadership Talk Tuesdays for managers and supervisors, with each session featuring either an external or internal guest speaker presenting various leadership development topics and also covering company human resources policies and benefits

• CULP University, an online learning platform with courses coordinating with each month’s Leadership Talk Tuesday topic

• Frontline Leadership Academy, with monthly sessions held in-person at our Stokesdale, North Carolina facility targeting associates new in leadership roles and those in need of extra leadership development

• Regularly scheduled, on-site informational and assistance visits by the company's human resources benefits team to our Stokesdale, North Carolina facility

• CULPchat program soliciting employee feedback and communication

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Mattress Fabrics Segment

Major customers for our mattress fabrics include leading bedding manufacturers such as Serta-Simmons Bedding (SSB), Tempur + Sealy International (TSI), Casper, Corsicana, Sleep Number, and Ashley Furniture.

Our largest customer in the mattress fabrics segment is Serta Simmons Holdings, LLC, accounting for approximately 13% of the company’s consolidated sales in fiscal 2024.

These sales include sales to customers who are also subcontractors for Serta Simmons Holdings, LLC.

Major customers for our mattress fabrics include leading bedding manufacturers such as Serta-Simmons Bedding (SSB), Somnigroup International (f/k/a Tempur + Sealy International (TSI) prior to its acquisition of Mattress Firm), Casper, Corsicana, Sleep Number, and Ashley Furniture.

Our largest customer in the mattress fabrics segment is Serta-Simmons Bedding (SSB), accounting for approximately 13% of the company’s consolidated sales in fiscal 2025.

These sales include sales to customers who are also subcontractors and licensees for Serta-Simmons Bedding (SSB).

Our mattress fabrics customers also include many small and medium-size bedding manufacturers.

Upholstery Fabrics Segment

Our major customers for upholstery fabrics are leading manufacturers of upholstered furniture, including Ashley Furniture, Flexsteel Home, Jonathan Louis, La-Z-Boy (La-Z-Boy Residential and England), Southern Furniture Industries (Fusion and Southern Motion), and Sudair Manufacturing.

Our major customers for upholstery fabrics are leading furniture manufacturers including Ashley Furniture, Flexsteel Home, Jonathan Louis, La-Z-Boy Incorporated (La-Z-Boy Residential and England), Southern Furniture Industries (Fusion and Southern Motion), and Sudair Manufacturing.

Major customers for the company’s fabrics for commercial furniture include Exemplis, HNI Corporation, Holiday Inn Club Vacations, and Marriott.

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(1) Of this amount, $28.8 million, $25.1 million, and $24.9 million are attributable to shipments to Mexico in fiscal 2025, 2024, and 2023, respectively.

(2) Of this amount $18.3 million, $20.0 million, and $26.9 million are attributable to shipments to China in fiscal 2024, 2023, and 2022, respectively.

(2) Of this amount $16.0 million, $18.3 million, and $20.0 million are attributable to shipments within China in fiscal 2025, 2024, and 2023, respectively.

Sales attributed to individual countries are based upon the location that the company ships its products to for delivery to customers.

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Mattress Fabrics Segment

The backlog for the mattress fabric segment is not a reliable predictor of future shipments because the majority of sales for the mattress fabrics segment are on a just in time basis.

The order backlog for our mattress fabric segment is not a reliable predictor of future shipments because the majority of sales in that segment are made on a just-in-time basis.

Upholstery Fabrics Segment

Although it is difficult to predict the amount of backlog that is “firm,” we have reported the portion of the upholstery fabric backlog from customers with confirmed shipping dates within five weeks of the end of the fiscal year.

On April 28, 2024, the portion of the upholstery fabric backlog with confirmed shipping dates prior to June 3, 2024, was $11.7 million, compared with $10.6 million as of the end of fiscal 2023 (for confirmed shipping dates prior to June 5, 2023).

Although it is difficult to predict the amount of order backlog that is “firm” in our upholstery fabrics segment, we have reported the portion of the upholstery fabric backlog from customers with confirmed shipping dates within five weeks of the end of the fiscal year.

As of April 27, 2025, the portion of the upholstery fabric segment backlog with confirmed shipping dates prior to June 2, 2025, was $6.5 million, compared with $11.7 million as of the end of fiscal 2024 (for confirmed shipping dates prior to June 3, 2024).

The decline in the order backlog for our upholstery segment for this period is primarily due to a large residential customer concentrating more of its annual ordering activity in the prior year period for delivery in the first quarter of fiscal 2025.

We currently expect this customer's ordering activity to be spread more consistently over the course of fiscal 2026.

Intellectual Property

We currently hold, or have registration applications pending for, numerous trademarks and copyrights for various product and trade names, logos, and fabric designs in the United States and certain foreign countries.

We view such intellectual property, along with any unregistered copyrights, trademarks, service marks, trade names, domain names, trade dress, trade secrets, and proprietary technologies, as an important part of our business, and we seek to diligently protect, monitor, and defend, through appropriate action, against their unauthorized use.

We view such intellectual property, along with any unregistered copyrights, trademarks, service marks, trade names, domain names, trade dress, trade secrets, and proprietary technologies, as an important part of our business and seek to diligently protect, monitor, and defend, through appropriate action, against their unauthorized use.

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In addition to the matters described above under “Cautionary Statement Concerning Forward-Looking Information,” set forth below are some of the risks and uncertainties that could cause a material adverse change in our results of operations, financial condition, or future prospects.

The risks described below should be carefully considered, together with other information provided in this report, including Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations and our financial statements, including the related notes.

The risks discussed below are not the only risks we face.

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Continued economic and industry uncertainty could negatively affect our sales and earnings.

Overall demand for our products depends upon consumer demand for furniture and bedding products, which is subject to cyclical variations in the general economy, including current inflationary pressures affecting consumer spending, declines in overall consumer confidence, recession and fears of recession, and other geopolitical events, such as the ongoing Russia/Ukraine war and the armed conflict in the Middle East.

Because purchases of furniture and bedding products may be considered discretionary purchases for most individuals and businesses, demand for these products are heavily influenced by economic trends.

Because purchases of furniture and bedding products may be considered discretionary purchases for most individuals and businesses, demand for these products is heavily influenced by economic trends.

Economic downturns, increases in unemployment rates, persistent inflation, and uncertainty about future health and economic prospects can affect consumer spending habits and demand for discretionary items, including home furnishings, which reduces the demand for our products and, therefore, can cause a decline in our sales and earnings.

In addition, the level of housing starts, sales of existing homes, declines in office occupancy rates, trends in disposable income, changes in interest rates (particularly home mortgage rates), and availability of consumer credit, can also affect our business.

While we saw an adverse impact from some of these factors due to the COVID-19 pandemic at the end of fiscal 2020 and the beginning of fiscal 2021, we experienced increased demand in our mattress fabrics segment and in the residential side of our upholstery fabrics segment for most of fiscal 2021, driven by greater consumer focus on the home environment and more discretionary spending being allocated to home furnishings in the face of travel restrictions and other pandemic-related factors.

However, this trend began to reverse during fiscal 2022, particularly during the second half of the year, as COVID-related travel and mask restrictions were lifted and consumers began to resume travel and leisure activities.

We believe the trend of increased consumer discretionary spending on travel, leisure, and entertainment, and away from home goods, continued throughout fiscal 2023 and 2024.

Inflationary pressures also began to affect consumer spending during the second half of fiscal 2022 and continued throughout fiscal 2023 and 2024.

In addition, declines in the U.S.

housing and commercial real estate markets in fiscal 2024 negatively impacted demand for furniture and bedding, reducing demand for our upholstery and mattress fabric products.

Following an increase in demand for residential upholstery fabrics during the COVID-19 pandemic, increased consumer discretionary spending on travel, leisure, and entertainment, and away from home goods has persisted in recent years.

Inflationary pressures also began to affect consumer spending during the second half of fiscal 2022 and continued through fiscal 2025.

Slowdowns in the U.S.

housing and commercial real estate markets in fiscal 2024 and 2025 also negatively impacted demand for furniture and bedding, reducing demand for our upholstery and mattress fabric products.

In addition, the recent global trade negotiations and related tariff and import control measures occurring beginning in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2025 have impacted and are expected to continue to impact industry pricing and supply chain dynamics, which may continue to pressure demand for our upholstery and mattress fabric products.

We are unable to predict how long these trends will last, or to what extent macroeconomic or other geopolitical events may affect the purchasing cycle for home furnishing products.

Demand for our products—and our results of operations—may be materially and adversely affected by macroeconomic trends that are beyond our control.

Partly in response to certain of these trends, in May 2024, we announced the implementation of a restructuring of our business pursuant to which we intend to consolidate our North American mattress fabrics operations and our sewn cover operation in Haiti in an effort to align capacity and cost structure with demand.

However, we can offer no assurance that these efforts will achieve their intended effect or that the cost savings and other benefits we anticipate will be realized on the expected timeframe or at all.

Demand for our products, along with our results of operations, has been adversely affected by macroeconomic trends that are beyond our control, and those effects may continue or worsen.

Partly in response to certain of these trends, in fiscal 2025 we initiated and ultimately completed a restructuring of our business pursuant to which we, among other actions, consolidated our North American mattress fabrics operations and our sewn cover operation in Haiti in an effort to align capacity and cost structure with demand.

Business—Fiscal 2025 Restructuring.” While some of the anticipated cost savings, efficiency and other benefits from these restructuring effort began to positively impact our financial results in fiscal 2025, we can offer no assurance that these efforts will achieve their full intended impacts or that such impacts will be realized on the expected timeframe or at all.

Loss of market share due to competition may result in declines in sales and could result in losses or decreases in earnings.

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In particular, in recent years the U.S.

bedding industry—on which the mattress fabrics segment relies—has seen significant increases in competition from low-cost foreign producers, which has adversely affected demand for our products.

As a result of increased competition, there have been deflationary pressures on the prices for many of our products, which make it more difficult to pass along increased operating costs such as raw materials, shipping, energy, foreign currency fluctuations, or labor in the form of price increases, which puts downward pressure on our profit margins.

Also, the wide range of product offerings in our business can make it more difficult to differentiate our products through design, styling, finish, and other techniques.

Our operations are subject to risks of unsettled political conditions, civil unrest or instability, public health concerns or pandemics, natural or man-made disasters, acts of war, terrorism, and the effects of climate change, any one of which could adversely affect our business and results of operations.

Our domestic and foreign operations are subject to risks of unsettled political conditions, civil unrest or instability in countries in which we operate, natural or man-made disasters, acts of war, and terrorism.

As an example, we maintain an active production facility in Ouanaminthe, Haiti.

bedding industry in which our mattress fabrics segment participates has seen significant increases in competition from low-cost foreign producers, which has adversely affected demand for our products.

or labor in the form of price increases, which can put downward pressure on our profit margins.

Also, the wide range of product offerings in our industry can make it more difficult to differentiate our products through design, styling, finish, and other techniques.

Our operations are subject to risks of unsettled political conditions, civil unrest or instability, public health concerns or pandemics, natural or man-made disasters, armed conflicts or acts of war, terrorism, and the effects of climate change, any one of which could adversely affect our business and results of operations.

As an example, we maintain an active production facility in Ouanaminthe, Haiti, on the Dominican Republic border.

Severe political instability in Haiti, along with recent natural disasters, has created a crisis in the country, subjecting our operations there to heightened risk.

While operations at our production facility have not been directly affected, ongoing political and civil unrest in Haiti could cause manufacturing disruptions at our Haiti facility.

In addition, public health concerns and pandemics have in the past, and may again disrupt our business.

In addition, public health concerns and pandemics have in the past disrupted and may again disrupt our business.

For example, during the COVID-19 pandemic, we temporarily shut down certain of our facilities, as did certain of our sourcing partners and customers, which prevented us from shipping goods in both our residential upholstery fabrics business and our sewn mattress cover business.

Moreover, the effects of climate change and actions taken to combat climate change could exacerbate these risks, including by increasing the likelihood and severity of extreme weather events.

Civil instability, public health concerns, natural disasters, acts of war, terrorism or other adverse events could cause disruption at our manufacturing or distribution facilities, or at the facilities of our suppliers and distribution channels.

Civil instability, public health concerns, natural disasters, armed conflicts or acts of war, terrorism or other adverse events could cause disruption at our manufacturing or distribution facilities, or at the facilities of our suppliers and distribution channels.

The materialization of any of these risks could result in additional expense to us, limit our supply of necessary goods and raw materials, and otherwise affect our ability to meet the needs of our customers, and our results of operations may be materially adversely affected as a result.

Our future success depends in part on our ability to successfully implement our strategic plan, including the Fiscal 2025 restructuring, and achieve our business strategies.

We continue to focus on strategic initiatives designed improve our business and our results of operations.

On May 1, 2024, we announced a significant restructuring plan designed to reduce costs, improve asset utilization, and drive performance and profitable growth.

This plan, which is being implemented primarily in the company’s mattress fabrics segment and, to a lesser extent, in its upholstery fabrics segment, includes consolidating operations, restructuring operations, and reducing expenses.

Business—Fiscal 2025 Restructuring.” There can be no assurance that these or other future strategic initiatives will be successful to the extent we expect, or at all.

Our future success depends in part on our ability to successfully implement our strategic initiatives and achieve our business plans.

We continue to focus on strategic initiatives designed to improve our business and our results of operations.

At the beginning of fiscal 2025, we announced a significant restructuring plan designed to reduce costs, improve asset utilization, and drive performance and profitable growth.

This plan, which we completed during fiscal 2025, focused primarily on the company’s mattress fabrics segment and, to a lesser extent, its upholstery fabrics segment, and included consolidating operations, restructuring operations, and reducing expenses.

Business—Fiscal 2025 Restructuring.” In addition, on April 24, 2025, we announced the strategic transformation of our operating model through the combination of our two operating divisions, Culp Upholstery Fabrics and Culp Home Fashions, into a single, integrated business designed to optimize operational agility, further streamline costs and processes, and increase responsiveness to customer needs and market trends.

This integration initiative includes, among other actions, increased centralization and collaboration among previously division-specific functions and departments, the transition of the duties and responsibilities of certain key division leadership roles to a company-wide scope, and the consolidation of upholstery fabric operations at our leased facility in Burlington, North Carolina, into a shared management model within our owned Stokesdale, North Carolina facility.

There can be no assurance that these or other future strategic initiatives will be successful to the extent we expect, or at all.

Additionally, we are investing resources in these initiatives and the costs of the initiatives may outweigh their benefits.

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trade policy related to imported products, as well as violations of existing trade policies.

Many of our products are manufactured or sourced outside of the United States.

government has imposed certain tariffs on imports from various countries, including China, where a significant amount of our products is produced.

In the future, the U.S.

Government may consider imposing additional tariffs or extending the timeline for continuation of existing tariffs.

Any tariffs that result in increased costs of imported products and materials could require us to increase prices to our domestic customers.

If we are unable to pass along these additional costs, our gross margins on products sold may be adversely affected.

As a result, the tariffs could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations.

Many of our products are manufactured or sourced outside of the U.S.

government has imposed certain tariffs on imports from various countries, including China, where a significant amount of our products is manufactured, and recently imposed significant additional tariffs on products imported from China that temporarily increased the tariff rate on certain of our products to well above 100%.

Certain of those tariff rates have since been paused and/or reduced, but remain at elevated levels.

These recent tariff actions compelled us to raise prices on our products and, as a result, our sales and gross margins on certain products are likely to be impacted.

government has announced additional tariffs that have not yet gone into effect and may consider re-imposing certain tariffs, imposing additional tariffs or extending the timeline for continuation of existing tariffs.

Any tariffs that result in increased costs of imported products and materials could require us to further increase prices to our domestic customers.

If we are unable to pass along these additional costs, our sales and gross margins may be adversely affected.

Further, while a significant portion of our products produced in China are not sold directly into the U.S., and therefore may not be directly impacted by certain U.S.

imposed tariffs, most

of our products are sold to manufacturers for end use in the U.S.

If our customers’ sales are adversely affected by tariffs, our sales may also be adversely impacted.

As discussed in “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations,” tariffs have had an adverse impact on our business in fiscal 2025, and may have a material adverse effect on our results of operations in the future.

In addition to tariffs, the U.S.

government considers other proposals for substantial changes to its trade and tax policies, which could include import restrictions, changes to or withdrawal from existing trade agreements, and border-adjustment taxes, among other possible measures.

government has considered, and is expected to continue to consider, other proposals for substantial changes to its trade and tax policies, which could include import restrictions, changes to or withdrawal from existing trade agreements, and border-adjustment taxes, among other possible measures.

Material changes in these policies could increase our tax obligations, require us to source materials from different regions, or increase prices to customers, which could adversely affect sales.

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Department of Commerce imposed punitive anti-dumping measures against China mattress imports to address violations of trade regulations.

Despite the imposition of these duties, if China producers move their production out of China, which we believe has already occurred, they may continue to engage in unfair competition in violation of trade regulations between the U.S.

and other countries, or there may be a potential risk of illegal transshipments of mattress products into the United States, which involves circumventing the imposed duties by falsely claiming that mattresses are products of a particular country of origin to avoid paying higher duties.

Despite the imposition of these duties, we believe that some China producers have moved their production out of China and continue to engage in competitive activity inconsistent with trade regulations between the U.S.

and other countries, including transshipments of mattress products into the United States that circumvent imposed duties by falsely claiming that mattresses are products of a particular country of origin.

In response to low-priced mattress imports that moved out of China to other countries in an effort to circumvent U.S.

duties, the U.S.

Department of Commerce has imposed

anti-dumping duties on mattress imports from countries other than China.

Department of Commerce has imposed anti-dumping duties on mattress imports from countries other than China.

While we believe the domestic mattress industry and, in turn, our business, began to realize some benefits from these duties starting in 2021, low-priced imports continue to adversely affect our sales.

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trade laws, and if illegal transshipments are not monitored and enforcement is not effective to limit them, these shipments could have a material adverse effect on the company’s business, financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.

Greater reliance on offshore operations and foreign sources of products or raw materials increases the likelihood of disruptions to our supply chain or our ability to deliver products to our customers on a timely basis.

Greater reliance on offshore operations and foreign sources of products or raw materials increases the likelihood of disruptions to our supply chain or our ability to timely deliver products to our customers.

We rely significantly on operations in distant locations, especially China.

In addition, we have been purchasing a significant share of our products and raw materials from offshore sources, particularly Asia and Turkey.

At the same time, our domestic manufacturing capacity for the upholstery fabrics segment continues to decline.

In addition, we source a significant share of our products and raw materials from offshore suppliers, particularly suppliers in Asia and Turkey.

At the same time, domestic manufacturing capacity for upholstery fabrics continues to decline for a variety of reasons and we have limited optionality to source and/or produce upholstery fabrics domestically.

These changes have caused us to rely on an extended supply chain and on a larger number of suppliers that we do not control, subjecting us to greater risks of delay or disruption.

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Any of the risks associated with foreign operations and sources could cause unanticipated increases in operating costs or disruptions in business, which could have a negative impact on our ultimate financial results.

Recently, a confluence of factors has caused disruptions to international shipping, increasing costs and delaying shipments.

Attacks on ships entering the Red Sea en route to the Suez Canal, an important waterway for vessels moving between Asia and the United States, by Houthi rebels in Yemen has forced ships to take longer routes.

In addition, labor disputes at major ports and railways throughout the world, along with weather-related disruptions, such as droughts in Panama reducing capacity in the Panama Canal, have further impacted the global supply chain.

These factors began to affect the availability of containers and space for shipments from our China operations beginning in the second half of fiscal 2024, and shipping costs have been rising since that time.

Additionally, the change in global routes due to the Suez and Panama Canal disruptions has caused transit times to be extended by approximately two weeks.

If any of these or other factors were to worsen, we may be unable to timely ship our products or receive the materials we need to produce our products, or our shipping costs may further increase.

In recent fiscal years, a confluence of factors has caused disruptions to international shipping, increasing costs and delaying shipments.

Attacks on ships in certain waterways in the Middle East have forced ships to take longer routes.

These factors began to affect the availability of containers and space for shipments from our China operations beginning in the second half of fiscal 2024, impacting shipping costs.

If any of these situations or similar dynamics were to worsen or replicate, we may be unable to timely ship our products or receive the materials we need to produce our products, or our shipping costs may further increase.

We may be unable to pass along such costs to our customers, or may have difficulty meeting our customers’ demands, each of which may materially and adversely affect our results of operations.

In addition, with respect to sourcing products and raw materials from third-party suppliers in China, our ability to timely or successfully import such products or those made with such raw materials may be adversely affected by changes in U.S.

For example, certain recently enacted laws and regulations impose a presumptive ban on the import of goods to the U.S.

For example, certain laws and regulations impose a presumptive ban on the import of goods to the U.S.

that are made, wholly or in part, in certain defined areas or by certain restricted persons or entities.

These laws and regulations specifically target cotton and the apparel and textile industries as high-priority sectors for enforcement.

None of our Chinese suppliers are located in the region targeted or are identified as restricted entities under these laws and regulations, and we prohibit our suppliers from doing business with or sourcing inputs from any company or entity that is in the region targeted or that restricted under U.S.

To our knowledge, none of our Chinese suppliers are identified as restricted entities under these laws and regulations, and we prohibit our suppliers from doing business with or sourcing inputs from any company or entity that is in the region targeted or that is restricted under U.S.

or other applicable law.

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could be held for inspection by U.S.

customs and border patrol based on a suspicion of noncompliance.

During fiscal 2023 and early in fiscal 2024, we were subjected to a limited number of such detentions and were successful in submitting satisfactory supply chain evidence to result in the release of all such detained goods.

These detentions did not resulted in any material impact on our business, supply chain, customer relationships, or reputation, and we did not have any further detentions in fiscal 2024.

However, future detentions could result in unexpected (i) delays or rejections of products scheduled for delivery to us, which could in turn affect the timing or our ability to deliver products to our customers;

Customs and Border Protection based on suspicion of noncompliance.

During fiscal 2023 and early in fiscal 2024, certain of our shipments were detained as a result of such inspections.

were successful in submitting satisfactory supply chain evidence to result in the release of all such detained goods, and these detentions did not result in any material impact on our business, supply chain, customer relationships, or reputation.

However, future detentions could result in unexpected:

(i) delays or rejections of products scheduled for delivery to us, which could, in turn, affect the timing or our ability to deliver products to our customers;

(ii) supply chain disruptions and increased operating costs;

(iii) damage to our customer relationships;

and/or (iv) negative publicity that harms our reputation, any of which could have a material impact on our business and negatively affect our ultimate financial results.

and/or (iv) negative publicity that harms our reputation, any of which could have a material impact on our business and negatively affect our financial results.

Our business faces several risks associated with doing business in China

We source a variety of fabrics, as well as cut and sewn upholstery kits and sewn mattress covers, from a limited number of strategic suppliers in China.

We also operate four facilities in Shanghai, China.

The Chinese economy is characterized by extensive state ownership, control, and regulation, and the political, legal, and economic climate in China is fluid and unpredictable.

We also operate three facilities in Shanghai, China.

The Chinese economy is characterized by extensive state ownership, control, and regulation, and the political, legal, and economic climates in China can be fluid and somewhat unpredictable.

Therefore, our business is continually subject to the risk of changes in Chinese laws and regulations that could have an adverse effect on our suppliers and manufacturing operations.

Any changes in policies governing tariffs, imports and exports, taxation, inflation, economic sanctions and export controls, environmental regulations, foreign currency exchange rates, the labor market, property, network security, intellectual property, and financial regulations could have an adverse effect on our business.

Further, the Chinese legal system is continuing to develop and evolve, and the enforcement of rules and regulations is not always consistent or uniform.

Moreover, any potential civil unrest, natural disasters, or other threats could disrupt or increase the costs of operating in China.

The Chinese economy poses additional risks to our business, including fluctuating rates of inflation and currency exchange rates, a declining labor force

participation rate, and rising employee wages.

In addition, changes in the political climate or trade policy of the United States, such as increased duties, tariffs, or U.S.

Any changes in policies governing tariffs, imports and exports, taxation, inflation, economic sanctions and export controls, environmental regulations, foreign currency exchange rates, the labor market, property, network security, intellectual property, or financial regulations could have an adverse effect on our business.

Further, the enforcement of applicable laws, rules and regulations in China may not always be consistent or uniform relative to other jurisdictions.

Moreover, any natural disasters, or other threats or disruptions could inhibit our operations in China or increase our costs of operating there.

The Chinese economy poses additional risks to our business, including fluctuating rates of inflation and currency exchange rates, a declining labor force participation rate, and rising employee wages.

In addition, further changes in the political climate or trade policy of the U.S., such as re-imposed or increased duties, tariffs, or U.S.

restrictions on Chinese imports, may adversely affect our business.

Our ability to operate in China has also been adversely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, and may in the future be negatively affected by additional surges in the coronavirus or other diseases.

For example, during the COVID-19 pandemic, China from time to time enforced broad lock-downs which affected our ability to timely produce and ship products and affected the ability of our third-party suppliers and their supply chain to timely deliver products and materials.

The Chinese government recently imposed certain reciprocal tariffs on products imported from the U.S.

in response to certain trade action by the U.S.

Those tariff rates have since been paused and/or reduced, but those tariffs and any additional tariffs or related measures could have a material adverse impact on our third-party suppliers and their supply chains as well as our ability to operate in China.

Our ability to operate in China was adversely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, and may in the future be negatively affected by additional instances of the coronavirus or other diseases.

Any of the risks associated with our Chinese operations and sources could cause unanticipated increases in operating costs or disruptions in business, which could negatively affect our ultimate financial results.

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Changes in the value of the U.S.

dollar versus other currencies can affect our financial results because a significant portion of our operations are located outside the United States.

dollar versus other currencies can affect our financial results because a significant portion of our operations are located outside the U.S.

We manage various operating activities at the local level, and net sales, costs, assets and liabilities are denominated in both the local currency and the U.S.

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Further, strengthening of the U.S.

dollar against other currencies could make our products less competitive on the basis of price in markets outside the United States, and strengthening of currencies in Canada and China could have a negative impact on our sales of products produced in those places.

We may have difficulty managing the outsourcing arrangements being used for products and services.

dollar against other currencies could make our products less competitive on the basis of price in markets outside the U.S., and strengthening of currency in China could have a negative impact on our sales of products produced there.

We may have challenges managing the outsourcing arrangements used for products and services.

We rely on outside sources for various products and services, including yarn and other raw materials, greige (unfinished) fabrics, finished fabrics, cut and sewn upholstery kits, sewn mattress covers, and services such as weaving and finishing.

As part of the Fiscal 2025 restructuring, we transitioned all of our internal production of jacquard (damask) fabric to strategic outside suppliers.

Increased reliance on outsourcing lowers our capital investment and fixed costs, but it decreases the amount of control that we have over certain elements of our production capacity.

Interruptions in our ability to obtain raw materials or other required products or services from our outside suppliers on a timely and cost-effective basis, especially if alternative suppliers cannot be immediately obtained, could disrupt our production and damage our financial results.

Write-offs or write-downs of assets would result in a decrease in our earnings and shareholders’ equity.

The company has assets, primarily consisting of property, plant and equipment, right of use assets, inventory, and intangible assets, that may be subject to write-offs or write-downs.

ASC Topic 360 establishes an impairment accounting model for long-lived assets, including property, plant, and equipment, right of use assets, and finite-lived intangible assets such as customer relationships and our non-compete agreement.

In addition, while we are committed to ensuring that all of our manufacturing facilities comply with our internal code of conduct and applicable laws and regulations, and we require our suppliers and independent contractors to operate their businesses in compliance with the laws and regulations that apply to them, we do not control these suppliers and independent contractors.

A violation of our policies, applicable manufacturing or employee safety standards and codes of conduct, labor laws or other laws or regulations by our suppliers or independent contractors could interrupt or otherwise disrupt our operations.

Negative publicity regarding the production or operating

methods of any of our suppliers or independent contractors or their failure to comply with our policies, applicable manufacturing or employee safety standards and codes of conduct, labor laws or other laws or regulations could adversely affect our reputation, brands, sales and partner relationships, which could adversely affect our business and results of operations.

Impairment of assets would result in a decrease in our earnings and shareholders’ equity.

The company has assets, primarily consisting of property, plant and equipment, right of use assets, inventory, and intangible assets, that may be subject to impairment.

It requires the company to assess these assets for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value of the asset may not be recovered.

In accordance with ASC Topic 330, management continuously examines inventory to determine if there are indicators that the carrying value exceeds its net realizable value.

Experience has shown that the most significant of such indicators are the age of the inventory and planned discontinuances of certain patterns.

ASC Topic 350 establishes an impairment model for indefinite-lived intangible assets, such as our tradename, which must be tested at least annually for impairment or whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value of the asset may not be recovered.

Experience has shown that the most significant of such indicators are the age of the inventory, planned discontinuances of certain patterns, and restructuring initiatives.

ASC Topic 350 establishes an impairment model for indefinite-lived intangible assets, such as our trade names, which must be tested at least annually for impairment or whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value of the asset may not be recovered.

Identifying and assessing whether impairment indicators exist, or if events or changes in circumstances have occurred, including market conditions, operating results, competition, and general economic conditions, requires significant judgment.

Any of such future actions could result in charges that could have an adverse effect on our financial condition and results of operations, and there is no assurance that future write-downs of fixed assets or other intangible assets will not occur if business conditions were to deteriorate.

As a result of inventory assessments, we incurred non-cash inventory charges during fiscal years 2024, 2023, and 2022 totaling $40,000, $5.8 million, and $1.9 million, respectively.

The $40,000 charge incurred during fiscal 2024 is related to markdowns of inventory in the upholstery fabrics segment associated with the discontinuation of production of cut and sewn upholstery kits at the company's facility in Ouanaminthe, Haiti.

The $5.8 million charge incurred in fiscal 2023 represents a $2.9 million impairment charge associated with our mattress fabrics segment;

a total of $2.8 million related to markdowns of inventory in both segments that were estimated based on our policy for aged inventory;

and $98,000 for the loss on disposal and markdowns of inventory related to the exit of our cut and sewn upholstery fabrics operation located in Shanghai, China.

The $1.9 million charge in fiscal 2022 represents inventory markdowns in both segments that were based on our policy of aged inventory.

See Notes 4, 6, and 8 of the consolidated financial statements for further details of our assessments of impairment, conclusions reached, and the performance of our quantitative tests.

As part of the Fiscal 2025 restructuring, we expect to incur a non-cash charge of approximately $2.1 million associated with write-downs and other inventory related adjustments;

a non-cash charge of approximately $650,000 associated with accelerated rent

amortization for a leased building in Haiti;

and a non-cash charge of approximately $2.3 million associated with accelerated depreciation and losses on the sale of equipment.

Actual write-downs and non-cash charges may exceed these amounts.

Write-offs and write-downs of our assets, including inventory, result in an immediate charge to our earnings, and can have a material adverse effect on our operating results and financial condition.

Any such future actions or circumstances could result in charges that could have an adverse effect on our financial condition and results of operations, and there is no assurance that future write-downs of fixed assets or other intangible assets will not occur if business conditions were to deteriorate.

As part of the Fiscal 2025 restructuring, we incurred non-cash charges of:

(i) $1.6 million related to the loss on disposal, valuation, and markdowns of inventory;

(ii) $1.3 million associated with additional depreciation for shortened useful lives of equipment;

(iii) $849,000 of accelerated lease termination costs for the reduction in periods of use for certain facilities, and (iv) an impairment charge of $540,000 related to the “Read Window” tradename.

See Notes 6 and 10 of the consolidated financial statements for further details of the above-mentioned non-cash charges.

Moreover, as a result of inventory assessments, we incurred a non-cash inventory charge during fiscal year 2023 totaling $5.8 million, which included:

(i) a $2.9 million impairment charge associated with our mattress fabrics segment;

(ii) $2.8 million related to markdowns of inventory in both segments that were estimated based on our policy for aged inventory;

and (iii) $98,000 for the loss on disposal and markdowns of inventory related to the exit of our cut and sewn upholstery fabrics operation located in Shanghai, China.

In fiscal 2026, we expect to incur non-cash charges of $425,000 associated with write-downs and other inventory related adjustments;

a non-cash charge of $223,000 associated with accelerated rent amortization for a leased building in Burlington, North Carolina;

and other non-cash charges including, but not limited to, charges associated with the integration of our two operating divisions, Culp Upholstery Fabrics and Culp Home Fashions, into one, unified business.

Actual impairment and non-cash charges may exceed these amounts.

Impairment of our assets, including inventory, results in an immediate charge to our earnings, and can have a material adverse effect on our operating results and financial condition.

Changes in the price, availability, and quality of raw materials could increase our costs or cause production delays and sales interruptions, which would result in decreased earnings.

We depend upon outside suppliers for most of our raw material needs, and we rely upon outside suppliers for component materials such as yarn, unfinished fabrics, and cut and sewn upholstery kits and mattress covers, as well as for certain services such as finishing and weaving.

We depend upon outside suppliers for most of our raw material needs and we rely upon outside suppliers for component materials such as yarn, unfinished fabrics, and cut and sewn upholstery kits and mattress covers and jacquard (damask) fabric, as well as for certain services such as finishing and weaving.

Fluctuations in the price, availability, and quality of these goods and services have had, and could continue to have, a negative effect on our production costs and ability to meet the demands of our customers, which can affect our ability to generate sales and earnings.

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During fiscal 2023 and fiscal 2024, the cost of raw materials declined due to lower oil prices and slowing global demand, but the higher costs and lower availability of labor remained challenging in both years.

While the cost of raw materials and labor costs were relatively stable during fiscal 2024, the factors listed above, among other factors, may drive future increases in raw material prices, which may harm our results of operation.

While the cost of raw materials and labor costs were relatively stable during fiscal 2024 and the early and middle portions of fiscal 2025, the recent global trade negotiations and related tariff and import control measures beginning in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2025 have impacted, and are expected to continue to impact, industry pricing and supply chain dynamics and, in turn, pressure our raw material costs.

We may be unable to pass along increases in raw material prices, and our results of operations may be harmed as a result.

Increases in energy costs increase our operating costs and could adversely affect earnings.

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Business difficulties or failures of large customers could result in a decrease in our sales and earnings.

We currently have several customers that account for a substantial portion of our sales.

In the mattress fabrics segment, several large bedding manufacturers have large market shares and comprise a significant portion of our mattress fabric sales, with Serta Simmons Holdings, LLC and its subcontractors accounting for approximately 13% of consolidated net sales in fiscal 2024.

We currently have several customers that collectively account for a substantial portion of our sales.

In the mattress fabrics segment, several bedding manufacturers have large market shares and comprise a significant portion of our mattress fabric sales, with Serta-Simmons Bedding (SSB) and its subcontractors and licensees accounting for approximately 13% of consolidated net sales in fiscal 2025.

In the upholstery fabrics segment, La-Z-Boy Incorporated accounted for approximately 11% of consolidated net sales during fiscal 2025, and several other large furniture manufacturers comprised a significant portion of sales.

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For example, during the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, some customers experienced cash flow challenges and requested extended payment terms.

While we perform credit evaluations of our customers, those evaluations may not prevent uncollectible trade accounts receivable.

Credit evaluations involve significant management diligence and judgment, especially in the current environment.

While we perform credit evaluations of our customers, those evaluations involve significant management diligence and judgment and may not prevent uncollectible trade accounts receivable, especially in the current environment.

If more customers than we anticipate experience liquidity issues, if payments are not received on a timely basis, or if a customer declares bankruptcy, we may have difficulty collecting amounts owed to us by these customers, which could adversely affect our sales, earnings, financial condition, and liquidity.

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If we fail to identify and respond to these changes, our sales of these products may decline.

In addition, incorrect projections about the demand for certain products could cause the accumulation of excess raw material or finished goods inventory, which could lead to inventory mark-downs and decreases in earnings.

In addition, inaccurate projections about the demand for certain products could cause the accumulation of excess raw material or finished goods inventory, which could lead to inventory mark-downs and decreases in earnings.

Increasing dependence on information technology systems comes with specific risks, including cybersecurity breaches and data leaks, which could have an adverse effect on our business.

We increasingly rely on technology systems and infrastructure.

Our business increasingly relies on technology systems and infrastructure.

Additionally, we rely on third-party service providers in connection with the maintenance thereof and the execution of certain business processes.

Greater dependence on technology systems heightens the risk of potential vulnerabilities from system failure and malfunction, breakdowns due to natural disasters, human error, unauthorized access, power loss, and other unforeseen events.

Data privacy breaches by employees and others with or without authorized access to our systems poses risks that sensitive data may be permanently lost or leaked to the public or other unauthorized persons.

Data privacy breaches by employees and others with or without authorized access to our systems pose risks that sensitive data may be permanently lost or leaked to the public or other unauthorized persons.

With the growing use and rapid evolution of technology, including artificial intelligence and machine learning, cloud-based computing and mobile devices, there are additional risks of unintentional data leaks.

There is also the risk of our exposure to theft of confidential information, intentional vandalism, industrial espionage, and a variety of cyber-attacks, including phishing attempts, covertly introducing malware to our computers and networks (or the computers and networks of our third-party providers), and impersonating authorized users, among other types of cyber-attacks, that could compromise our internal technology system, infrastructure, or result in data leakage in-house or at our third-party providers and business partners.

There is also the risk of our exposure to theft of confidential information, intentional vandalism, industrial espionage, and a variety of cyber-attacks, including phishing attempts, covertly introducing malware to our computers and networks (or the computers and networks of our third-party providers), and impersonating authorized users, among other types of cyber-attacks, that could compromise our internal technology systems or infrastructure, or result in data leakage in-house or at our third-party providers and business partners.

Moreover, we may face increased exposure to these threats as a result of allowing certain of our employees to work remotely from time-to-time.

Attempts to gain unauthorized access to our information technology systems have become increasingly more sophisticated over time, and while we seek to detect and investigate all security incidents and to prevent their recurrence, in some cases we might be unaware of an incident or its magnitude and effect.

Attempts to gain unauthorized access to information technology systems have become increasingly more sophisticated over time, and while we seek to detect and investigate all security incidents and to prevent their recurrence, in some cases we might be unaware of an incident or its magnitude and effect.

Failures of technology or related systems, cybersecurity incidents, or improper release of confidential information could damage our business or subject us to unexpected liabilities, expenditures, and recovery time.

Additionally, the devotion of additional resources to the security of our information technology systems in the future could significantly increase our operating costs or otherwise adversely affect our financial results.

We continue to balance the risk of an electronic security breach resulting in the unauthorized release of confidential information with the cost to protect us against such a breach, and we have taken steps to obtain insurance coverage for potential losses arising from a breach, although the costs, potential monetary damages, and operational consequences of responding to cyber incidents and implementing remediation measures may be in excess of our insurance coverage or not covered at all by our insurance.

We continue to balance the risk of an electronic security breach resulting in the unauthorized release of confidential information with the cost to protect us against such a breach, and we have

taken steps to obtain insurance coverage for certain potential losses arising from a breach, although the costs, potential monetary damages, and operational consequences of responding to cyber incidents and implementing remediation measures may be in excess of our insurance coverage or not covered at all by our insurance.

Losses in excess of our insurance coverage or outside the scope of our coverage could have a material adverse effect on our operations and financial results.

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We have been a target of cybersecurity attacks in the past, and while such attacks have not resulted in a material impact on our operations, business, customer relationships, or reputation, we can provide no assurance that cybersecurity attacks or other cybersecurity-related incidents will not have a material adverse impact on our business in the future.

Actions of activist shareholders could be disruptive and potentially costly and the possibility that activist shareholders may seek changes that conflict with our strategic direction could cause uncertainty about the strategic direction of our business.

In July 2024, we entered into an agreement with an activist investor, 22NW, LP, and various of its affiliates (collectively, “22NW”) that had filed a Schedule 13D with the SEC with respect to us, where we agreed to appoint a representative of 22NW to our board of directors and nominate that representative for election at our 2024 annual meeting in return for certain customary confidentiality and standstill provisions.

Actions of activist shareholders could be disruptive and potentially costly, and the possibility that activist shareholders may seek changes that conflict with our strategies could cause uncertainty about the direction of our business.

In July 2024, we entered into an agreement with an activist investor, 22NW, LP, and various of its affiliates (collectively, “22NW”) that filed a Schedule 13D with the SEC with respect to the company, where we agreed to appoint a representative of 22NW to our board of directors and nominate that representative for election at our 2024 annual meeting in return for certain confidentiality and standstill provisions.

In June 2025, we entered into a new multi-year agreement with 22NW pursuant to which, in return for certain confidentiality and standstill provisions, we agreed to:

(i) renominate the 22NW representative for election to our board of directors at our 2025 and 2026 annual meetings;

(ii) nominate two identified independent candidates for election to our board of directors at our 2025 and 2026 annual meetings;

(iii) establish a strategy committee of our board of directors, and (iv) limit the size of our board of directors to no more than eight as of our 2025 annual meeting and no more seven as of our 2026 annual meeting and until the agreement with 22NW terminates.

22NW remains a greater than 5% owner of Culp stock.

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We may not be able to recruit and retain key employees and skilled workers in a competitive labor market.

If we cannot successfully recruit and retain key employees and skilled workers or if we experience the unexpected loss of those employees, our operations may be negatively affected.

A shortage of qualified personnel, along with cost inflation, may require us to enhance our compensation in order to compete effectively in the hiring and retention of qualified employees.

In addition, we are and will continue to be dependent upon our senior management team and other key personnel.

Our business is dependent on attracting and retaining quality employees.

Competition for personnel is highly competitive, and there is no assurance we will be able to attract and retain a sufficient number of qualified personnel in future periods.

Our ability to meet our labor needs is subject to many factors such as prevailing wage rates, minimum wage legislation, unemployment levels, and actions by our competitors with respect to compensation levels.

Wage rates have increased significantly in the U.S.

and wage increases have also occurred in foreign countries in which we operate.

Any further significant increases in wage rates in the countries in which we operate could have a material adverse impact on our operating results.

In addition, changes in federal, state, or local laws and regulations relating to employee benefits, including, but not limited to, sick time, paid time off, leave of absence, wage-and-hour, overtime, and meal-and-break time could cause us to incur additional costs.

Competitive and regulatory pressures have already significantly increased our labor costs and we may be unable to fully pass these costs to our customers through increased selling prices, which could deteriorate our profitability.

In addition, further changes that hurt our ability to attract and retain personnel could adversely affect our results of operations in the future.

Moreover, we are and will continue to be dependent upon our senior management team and other key personnel.

Losing the services of one or more key members of our management team or other key personnel could adversely affect our operations.

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These intellectual property rights may not provide adequate protection against infringement or piracy, may not prevent competitors from developing and marketing products that are similar or competitive with our fabric designs or other products, and may be costly and time-consuming to protect and enforce.

In addition, the laws of some foreign countries may not protect our intellectual property rights and confidential information to the same extent as the laws of the United States.

If we are unable to protect and enforce our intellectual property, we may be unable to prevent other companies from using our fabric designs or trademarks in connection with competitive products, which could adversely affect our sales, profitability, cash flows and financial condition.

In addition, the laws of some foreign countries may not

protect our intellectual property rights and confidential information to the same extent as the laws of the United States.

If we are unable to protect and enforce our intellectual property rights, we may be unable to prevent other companies from using our fabric designs or trademarks in connection with competitive products, which could adversely affect our sales, profitability, cash flows and financial condition.

We may be subject to claims that our products, advertising, or trademarks infringe the intellectual property rights of others.

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Our integration activities may place substantial demand on our management, operational resources, and financial and internal control systems.

Customer dissatisfaction or performance problems with an acquired business, technology, service, or product could also have a material adverse effect on our reputation and business.

Customer dissatisfaction or performance issues with an acquired business, technology, service, or product could also have a material adverse effect on our reputation and business.

Risks Related to Financing Our Operations

We may require funding from external sources, which may not be available at the levels we require or may cost more than we expect.

We have required, and may continue to require, funding from external sources, which may not be available at the levels we require or may cost more than we expect.

As a result, our expenses and operating results could be negatively affected.

We regularly review and evaluate our liquidity and capital needs.

Our available cash, cash equivalents, and cash flow from operations have been adequate to finance our operations and capital requirements in recent years.

However, if we experience a sustained decline in revenue, there may be periods in which we may require additional external funding to support our operations.

Also, market interest rates have increased significantly since the beginning of fiscal 2023.

If we have a need to incur debt under our credit facilities, the cost of borrowing could increase substantially over debt costs that we have previously incurred.

As of April 28, 2024, we had approximately $32.5 million in combined total borrowing availability under our domestic credit facility and our China credit line.

In January 2023, we entered into a Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement with respect to our domestic credit facility, which provides for a revolving credit facility up to a maximum principal amount of $35.0 million, secured by a lien on the company's assets.

Our available cash, cash equivalents, and cash flow from operations have generally been adequate to finance our operations and capital requirements in recent years, but in fiscal 2025 we required additional external funding to support our operations and utilized both U.S.

and China credit facilities for that purpose.

Also, market interest rates increased significantly in fiscal 2023 and have impacted our cost of borrowing in subsequent periods.

If interest rates increase further, our cost of borrowing could increase substantially over debt costs that we have previously incurred.

As of April 27, 2025, we had approximately $21.4 million in total borrowing availability under our domestic credit facility.

In January 2023, we entered into a Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement with respect to our domestic credit facility, and we entered into an amendment to that agreement on June 12, 2025, which extended the term of our domestic credit facility by three years and amended it in certain other respects.

The amended Credit Agreement provides for a revolving credit facility of up to a maximum principal amount of $30.0 million, which may be increased upon mutual agreement by up to $10.0 million via an accordion feature, and is secured by a lien on the company's assets.

The amount available under this facility is limited by a borrowing base consisting of certain eligible accounts receivable and inventory of the company.

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In addition, in the event we draw on any of our credit facilities, outstanding amounts may become immediately due and payable upon certain events of default, including a failure to comply with the financial covenants or certain other affirmative and negative covenants in the credit agreements.

If we are unable to

access additional credit at the levels we require, or the cost of credit is greater than expected, it could adversely affect our operating results or financial condition.

If we are unable to access additional credit at the levels we require, or the cost of credit is greater than expected, it could adversely affect our operating results or financial condition.

Legal and Regulatory Risks

We are subject to litigation and environmental regulations that could adversely affect our sales and earnings.

We have been, and in the future may be, a party to legal proceedings and claims, including environmental matters, product liability, and employment disputes, some of which claim significant damages.

We have been, and in the future may be, a party to legal proceedings and claims, including environmental matters, product liability, and employment disputes, some of which seek significant damages.

We face the continual business risk of exposure to claims that our operations have caused personal injury or property damage, including the related risk of damage to our brand and reputation in conjunction with such claims.

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Given the inherent uncertainty of litigation, there can be no assurance that claims against the company will not have a material adverse impact on our earnings or financial condition.

We are also subject to various laws and regulations in our business, including those relating to environmental protection and the discharge of materials into the environment.

We are also subject to various laws and regulations in our business, including those relating to environmental protection and the

discharge of materials into the environment.

We could incur substantial costs as a result of noncompliance with or liability for cleanup or other costs or damages under environmental laws or other regulations.

We must comply with many governmental regulations applicable to our business, and changes in those regulations could adversely affect our business.

Our products and raw materials are and will continue to be subject to regulation in the United States by various federal, state, and local regulatory authorities.

In addition, other governments and agencies in other jurisdictions regulate the manufacture, sale, and distribution of our products and raw materials.

Our products and raw materials are and will continue to be subject to regulation in the U.S.

by various federal, state, and local regulatory authorities.

In addition, governments and agencies in other jurisdictions regulate the manufacture, sale, and distribution of our products and raw materials.

Also, rules and restrictions regarding the importation of fabrics and other materials, including custom duties, tariffs, import restrictions (including, without limitation, the recent enactment of the UFLPA), quotas, banned substances, and other regulations, are continually changing.

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Changes in the rules and regulations applicable to our business may negatively affect our sales and earnings.

Risks Related to Trading in Our Stock

The market price of our stock is affected by the illiquidity of our stock, which could lead to our stock trading at prices that are significantly lower than expected.

Public companies with relatively small market capitalizations generally have difficulty generating institutional interest, research coverage, and trading volume.

This illiquidity can translate into price discounts as compared to industry peers or to a stock’s inherent value.

We believe that the market perceives us to have a relatively small market capitalization.

This has led and could continue to lead to our stock trading at prices that are significantly lower than our estimate of its inherent value.

As of June 16, 2025, we had 12,559,129 shares of common stock outstanding and, as of that date, we estimate that:

(i) approximately 41% of our stock was beneficially owned by entities and individuals who each owned more than 5% of the outstanding shares of our common stock;

and (ii) institutional investors that each beneficially owned more than 5% of our outstanding shares collectively owned approximately 34% of the outstanding shares of our common stock.

Sales of substantial amounts of our stock in the public market by any of these large holders could adversely affect the market price of our stock, especially in light of the limited trading volumes.

The market price of our stock may be highly volatile, and the stock market in general can be highly volatile.

Fluctuations in our stock price may be influenced by, among other things, general economic and market conditions, conditions or trends in our industry, changes in the market valuations of other companies in our industry, announcements by us or our competitors of significant acquisitions, strategic partnerships or other strategic initiatives, and trading volumes.

Many of these factors are beyond our control but may cause the market price of our stock to decline, regardless of our operating performance.

In addition, our stock is listed on the NYSE, and to continue listing our stock on the NYSE we must maintain certain financial, distribution and stock price levels.

Generally, our stock must trade at a minimum average per-share price of $1.00, and for so long as our average global market capitalization is less than $50 million, we must maintain stockholders’ equity of at least $50 million.

A stock trading on the NYSE is also generally subject to delisting if it does not have at least 400 stockholders, or at least 1,200 stockholders and average monthly trading volume of at least 100,000 shares, or at least 600,000 publicly-held shares, as such terms are defined by the NYSE.

Although we currently meet the NYSE continued listing standards, we cannot assure you we will continue to do so and that our stock will continue to be listed on the NYSE in the future.

If the NYSE delists our stock from trading on its exchange and we are not able to list our stock on another national securities exchange, we expect that our stock could be quoted on an over-the-counter market.

If this were to occur, we could face material adverse consequences including, among other things:

(i) limited availability of market quotations for our stock;

(ii) reduced liquidity for our stock;

(iii) a determination that our stock is a “penny stock,” which would apply more stringent rules to the trading of our stock and possibly reduce the level of trading in our stock;

(iv) less information and analyst coverage regarding our stock;

and (v) a more limited ability to issue additional securities or obtain financing.

UNRESOLVE D STAFF COMMENTS

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It is imperative that we maintain the trust and confidence of our customers, business partners and employees.

Protecting our data and the data of our customers, business partners and employees is critical to maintaining that trust.

Protecting our data

and the data of our customers, business partners and employees is critical to maintaining that trust.

As such, the Board is actively involved in overseeing our cybersecurity risk management program.

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As part of our enterprise risk management program, we actively work to identify, prevent, and mitigate cybersecurity threats, and take steps to be prepared to effectively respond to cybersecurity incidents when they occur.

Our approach includes using select third-party resources, including external cybersecurity consultants, auditors, and technologies, along with our internal staff, to

benchmark, measure, and improve our cybersecurity risk management systems and processes, and ensure alignment with industry best practices.

Our approach includes using select third-party resources, including external cybersecurity consultants, auditors, and technologies, along with our internal staff, to benchmark, measure, and improve our cybersecurity risk management systems and processes, and ensure alignment with industry best practices.

We have established a robust cybersecurity governance framework to manage and mitigate risk.

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In addition, the Vice President of Information Technology provides updates to the Audit Committee and the Board on a regular basis and as needed in response to specific incidents.

To facilitate the success of our cybersecurity risk management program, we have assigned our Director of Technical Infrastructure and his team to monitor the prevention, detection, mitigation and remediation of cybersecurity threats and incidents in real time and provide reports to management.

To facilitate the success of our cybersecurity risk

management program, we have assigned our Director of Technical Infrastructure and his team to monitor the prevention, detection, mitigation and remediation of cybersecurity threats and incidents in real time and provide reports to management.

Our Vice President of Information Technology and Director of Technical Infrastructure have a combined 65 years of experience designing, implementing, and supporting information technology systems with a security-first mindset.

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High Point, North Carolina

Upholstery fabric division offices and corporate headquarters

Upholstery fabric division and shared service offices

High Point, North Carolina

Design and innovation campus, showrooms, and office space

Design and innovation campus, showrooms, and executive offices

● Mattress Fabrics:

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Manufacturing

Ouanaminthe, Haiti

Manufacturing

● Upholstery Fabrics:

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Shanghai, China

Manufacturing, warehouse and offices

Shanghai, China

Warehouse and offices

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Shanghai, China

Warehouse and offices

(1) Includes all options to renew, except as noted in footnote 2 below.

(2) These lease agreements have an unspecified number of renewal options available, and the year listed above is the expiration of the current lease term.

(3) As a result of the Fiscal 2025 restructuring, the company expects to reduce the square footage at this facility from 36,643 to approximately 19,000 by consolidating its corporate headquarters and executive offices into existing space within the design and innovation campus also located in High Point, North Carolina.

(4) As announced on May 1, 2024, the company's board of directors made the decision to consolidate the company's North American mattress fabrics operations including a gradual discontinuation of operations and the sale of the company's manufacturing facility located in Quebec, Canada, and to exit the leased warehouse facility also located in Quebec, Canada.

See Note 8 to the consolidated statements for additional details regarding our restructuring activities.

(5) As a result of the Fiscal 2025 restructuring, the company made the decision to consolidate this 40,000 square foot facility into the already existing 80,000 square foot facility also located in Ouanaminthe, Haiti.

See Note 8 to the consolidated statements for additional details regarding our restructuring activities.

(6) As a part of the company's plan to restructure its upholstery fabrics finishing operation in Shanghai, China, it does not expect to renew the lease for this facility beyond the expiration of the current lease term ending December 31, 2024.

(2) This lease agreement has an unspecified number of renewal options available, and the year listed above is the expiration of the current lease term.

(3) As announced on May 1, 2024, the company's board of directors made the decision to consolidate the company's North American mattress fabrics operations including the closure and sale of the company's manufacturing facility located in Quebec, Canada, and to exit the leased warehouse facility also located in Quebec, Canada.

See Note 8 to the consolidated statements for additional details regarding the sale of the owned Canadian manufacturing facility effective April 30, 2025 (first quarter fiscal 2026).

The leased warehouse in Quebec, Canada is no longer used in operations.

(4) As announced on April 24, 2025, the company will close its leased facility operated by the upholstery fabrics segment located in Burlington, North Carolina, and transition its production and distribution activities utilizing a shared management model within its owned facility located in Stokesdale, North Carolina.

The Stokesdale, North Carolina facility has historically been solely operated by the mattress fabrics segment.

We believe that our facilities are in good condition, well-maintained, suitable, and adequate for present utilization.

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This ability to source upholstery fabric is part of our long-term strategy to have a low-cost platform that is scalable, but not capital intensive.

In the mattress fabrics segment, we believe we have sufficient capacity to meet current

and expected demand trends.

We also have the ability to source additional mattress fabrics from outside suppliers to further increase our ultimate output of finished goods.

In the mattress fabrics segment, we believe we have sufficient capacity to meet current and expected demand trends, but we also source certain fabrics from outside suppliers and have the ability to source additional mattress fabrics from outside suppliers to further increase our ultimate output of finished goods.

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Item 1. Business