1、annual report 2018financial highlights statement of operations data 2018 2017 2016Net sales$766,784$763,385$794,202Gross profit$415,964$419,723$442,236Operating income$48,867$57,950$89,179Net income$36,371$36,194$56,637 balance sheet data Cash and securities(a)$22,363$65,031$60,479Total assets$530,4
2、33$568,222$577,409Total debt$1,680$14,339$41,838Total liabilities$146,563$167,326$185,207Shareholders equity$383,731$400,706$391,998Working capital$93,165$116,653$124,857 key metrics Return on equity 9.27 9.13 14.86Return on invested capital 9.13 8.59 12.94Current ratio 1.77 TO 1 1.92 TO 1 2.01 TO 1
3、Total debt/equity 0.44 3.58 10.67Common shares outstanding 26,529,294 27,447,215 27,746,128 cash returned to shareholders Dividends paid$29,509$20,031$16,646Dividends yield 3.10%2.29%1.88%Cost of shares repurchased$22,019$10,246$19,346Number of shares repurchased 950,484 357,363 697,799Amounts in th
4、ousands,except share data.Fiscal years end June 30.Certain reclassifications have been made to prior years to conform to current years presentation of deferred financing fees as a component of debt.(a)Includes cash and cash equivalents,marketable securities,and restricted cash and investments.1Our s
5、trategic focus continues to center on creating an omnichannel experience that“wows”the customer,and we are well positioned to grow our sales and earnings for FY 2019.talent During FY 2018,we continued to strengthen our leadership in all areas,particularly in marketing,manufacturing,logistics,and the
6、 retail network.Today,we have approximately 1,500 interior design professionals throughout our global network of 148 company-operated and 148 independently owned Design Centers.expanded offerings&marketingWe have continued to refresh our products with an attitude that is modern,but classic.In the th