SAVANNAH, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Citi Trends, Inc. (NASDAQ: CTRN) today reported results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended January 28, 2012.
Financial Highlights – Fourth quarter ended January 28, 2012
Total sales in the fourth quarter ended January 28, 2012 increased 3.7% to $178.4 million compared with $172.0 million in the quarter ended January 29, 2011. Comparable store sales decreased 6.2% in the fourth quarter.
A net loss of $5.3 million, or $0.36 per diluted share, was recognized in the fourth quarter of 2011 compared with net income of $9.4 million, or $0.64 per diluted share, in last year’s fourth quarter. The loss in the fourth quarter of 2011 includes non-cash asset impairment expense totaling $0.18 per diluted share.
The Company opened 5 stores and closed 1 store in the fourth quarter of 2011, reaching a total store count of 511 at the end of the year.
Financial Highlights – Fiscal year ended January 28, 2012
Total sales in the fiscal year ended January 28, 2012 increased 2.9% to $640.8 million compared with $622.5 million in the fiscal year ended January 29, 2011. Comparable store sales decreased 8.3% for the full year.
A net loss of $10.0 million, or $0.69 per diluted share, was recognized in fiscal 2011 compared with net income of $20.9 million, or $1.44 per diluted share, in fiscal 2010. The net loss in 2011 includes non-cash asset impairment expense totaling $0.27 per diluted share.
The Company opened 55 stores, relocated or expanded 14 others, and closed 5 stores in 2011.
Investor Conference Call and Webcast
Citi Trends will host a conference call today at 9:00 a.m. ET. The number to call for the live interactive teleconference is (212) 231-2906. A replay of the conference call will be available until March 16, 2012, by dialing (402) 977-9140 and entering the passcode, 21575847. The live broadcast of Citi Trends’ conference call will be available online at the Company’s website, www.cititrends.com, as well as http://ir.cititrends.com/events.cfm, beginning today at 9:00 a.m. ET. The online replay will follow shortly after the call and continue through March 16, 2012.
During the conference call, the Company may discuss and answer questions concerning business and financial developments and trends in fiscal 2012. The Company’s responses to questions, as well as other matters discussed during the conference call, may contain or constitute information that has not been disclosed previously.
About Citi Trends
Citi Trends, Inc. is a value-priced retailer of urban fashion apparel and accessories for the entire family. The Company operates 511 stores located in 29 states. Citi Trends’ website address is www.cititrends.com. CTRN-E
Forward-Looking Statements
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| CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (unaudited) | ||||||||||
| (in thousands, except per share data) | ||||||||||
| Thirteen Weeks Ended | Thirteen Weeks Ended | |||||||||
| January 28, 2012 | January 29, 2011 | |||||||||
| (unaudited) | (unaudited) | |||||||||
| Net sales | $ | 178,356 | $ | 172,043 | ||||||
| Cost of sales | 124,532 | 105,184 | ||||||||
| Gross profit | 53,824 | 66,859 | ||||||||
| Selling, general and administrative expenses | 52,206 | 47,112 | ||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 6,569 | 5,671 | ||||||||
| Asset impairment | 4,209 | 21 | ||||||||
| (Loss) income from operations | (9,160 | ) | 14,055 | |||||||
| Interest income | 63 | 34 | ||||||||
| Interest expense | (52 | ) | (7 | ) | ||||||
| (Loss) income before income taxes | (9,149 | ) | 14,082 | |||||||
| Income tax (benefit) expense | (3,834 | ) | 4,718 | |||||||
| Net (loss) income | $ | (5,315 | ) | $ | 9,364 | |||||
| Basic net (loss) income per common share | $ | (0.36 | ) | $ | 0.64 | |||||
| Diluted net (loss) income per common share | $ | (0.36 | ) | $ | 0.64 | |||||
| Weighted average shares used to compute basic net (loss) income per share | 14,606 | 14,523 | ||||||||
| Weighted average shares used to compute diluted net (loss) income per share | 14,606 | 14,537 | ||||||||
| Fifty-Two Weeks Ended | Fifty-Two Weeks Ended | |||||||||
| January 28, 2012 | January 29, 2011 | |||||||||
| (unaudited) | (unaudited) | |||||||||
| Net sales | $ | 640,824 | $ | 622,528 | ||||||
| Cost of sales | 420,321 | 383,318 | ||||||||
| Gross profit | 220,503 | 239,210 | ||||||||
| Selling, general and administrative expenses | 207,025 | 187,231 | ||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 24,958 | 20,324 | ||||||||
| Asset impairment | 6,514 | 211 | ||||||||
| (Loss) income from operations | (17,994 | ) | 31,444 | |||||||
| Interest income | 243 | 174 | ||||||||
| Interest expense | (79 | ) | (24 | ) | ||||||
| (Loss) income before income taxes | (17,830 | ) | 31,594 | |||||||
| Income tax (benefit) expense | (7,816 | ) | 10,742 | |||||||
| Net (loss) income | $ | (10,014 | ) | $ | 20,852 | |||||
| Basic net (loss) income per common share | $ | (0.69 | ) | $ | 1.44 | |||||
| Diluted net (loss) income per common share | $ | (0.69 | ) | $ | 1.44 | |||||
| Weighted average shares used to compute basic net (loss) income per share | 14,589 | 14,503 | ||||||||
| Weighted average shares used to compute diluted net (loss) income per share | 14,589 | 14,523 | ||||||||
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| CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS (unaudited) | ||||||||
| (in thousands) | ||||||||
| January 28, 2012 | January 29, 2011 | |||||||
| (unaudited) | (unaudited) | |||||||
| Assets: | ||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 41,986 | $ | 69,231 | ||||
| Short-term investment securities | 902 | 586 | ||||||
| Inventory | 131,526 | 121,432 | ||||||
| Other current assets | 28,961 | 16,669 | ||||||
| Property and equipment, net | 90,541 | 85,299 | ||||||
| Long-term investment securities | 18,840 | 9,205 | ||||||
| Other noncurrent assets | 2,021 | 3,980 | ||||||
| Total assets | $ | 314,777 | $ | 306,402 | ||||
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Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity: |
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| Accounts payable | $ | 78,941 | $ | 67,934 | ||||
| Accrued liabilities | 26,074 | 23,184 | ||||||
| Other current liabilities | 603 | 444 | ||||||
| Noncurrent liabilities | 12,756 | 10,036 | ||||||
| Total liabilities | 118,374 | 101,598 | ||||||
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Total stockholders’ equity |
196,403 | 204,804 | ||||||
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Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity |
$ | 314,777 | $ | 306,402 | ||||