Family Dollar Reports Record Sales and Earnings Results

  • Reported fourth quarter earnings per diluted share increased 27.5% to $0.88 and adjusted diluted EPS increased 14.7% to $0.86; comparable store sales were flat
  • Reported full year earnings per diluted share increased 7.0% to $3.83 and adjusted diluted EPS increased 4.4% to $3.80; comparable store sales increased 3.0%
  • Company opened 500 new stores in FY13 and plans to open 525 new stores in FY14
  • Company introduces diluted EPS guidance for fiscal 2014 of $3.80 to $4.15

MATTHEWS, N.C.--()--Family Dollar Stores, Inc. (NYSE: FDO) today reported record earnings results for the fourth quarter and year ended August 31, 2013.

Net income per diluted share in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2013 increased 27.5% to $0.88. Included in the results for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2013 was a one-time $5.0 million favorable adjustment related to a change in accounting for certain vendor allowances. Excluding this adjustment and the litigation charge of $11.5 million in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2012, earnings per diluted share in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2013 would have increased 14.7% to $0.86 as compared to $0.75 in fiscal 2012.

Net income per diluted share in fiscal 2013 increased 7.0% to $3.83. Excluding the accounting adjustment in fiscal 2013 and the litigation charge in fiscal 2012, earnings per diluted share would have increased 4.4% to $3.80 as compared to $3.64 in fiscal 2012. Consistent with the National Retail Federation Calendar, the Company’s fiscal 2013 included 53 weeks as compared to 52 weeks in fiscal 2012. The Company estimates this extra week contributed approximately $189 million in sales and $0.07 of earnings per diluted share.

“This morning we reported record sales and earnings results for the fourth quarter and fiscal 2013,” said Howard R. Levine, Chairman and CEO. “While the environment was more challenging than expected, I am pleased with our progress. We have increased our market share, we have stabilized margins and we are increasing profitability. Our strategy is working, and we remain on course with our long-term goal to drive continued profitable growth and increase shareholder returns.”

Fourth Quarter Results

Total net sales for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2013 increased 5.8% to $2.5 billion compared with total net sales of $2.4 billion in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2012. Comparable store sales in the quarter were flat. Customer traffic and the average customer transaction value were flat during the quarter. Sales were strongest in the Consumables category, which increased 8.3% during the quarter, driven primarily by strong growth in refrigerated and frozen food, health aids, and tobacco.

Gross profit in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2013 increased 8.6% to $868.4 million, or 34.7% of net sales, compared with $799.7 million, or 33.8% of net sales, in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2012. Included in gross profit for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2013 was a one-time $5.0 million favorable adjustment related to a change in accounting for certain vendor allowances. Excluding this adjustment, gross profit for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2013 increased 8.0% to $863.5 million, or 34.5%. As a percentage of net sales, higher markups and lower freight expense were partially offset by the impact of stronger sales of lower-margin consumables, higher markdowns and increased inventory shrinkage.

Selling, general and administrative (SG&A) expenses in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2013 increased 7.6% to $712.9 million as compared to $662.6 million in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2012. SG&A expense was approximately flat on an average per-square-foot basis. As a percentage of net sales, SG&A expenses were 28.5% in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2013 compared with 28.0% in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2012. The expense de-leverage during the quarter was primarily driven by the flat comparable store sales. As a percentage of net sales, higher store occupancy costs and store payroll were partially offset by lower advertising and insurance costs.

Operating profit in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2013 increased 23.9% to $155.6 million, or 6.2% of net sales, compared with $125.6 million, or 5.3% of net sales, in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2012. Adjusted operating profit in the fourth quarter of 2013 was $150.6 million compared with adjusted operating profit of $137.1 million in fiscal 2012, excluding the favorable $5.0 million accounting adjustment in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2013 and the litigation charge of $11.5 million in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2012. As a percentage of net sales, adjusted operating profit was 6.0% in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2013 as compared to adjusted operating profit of 5.8% in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2012.

The effective income tax rate in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2013 was 34.9% as compared to 36.0% in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2012. The decrease in the effective tax rate in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2013, as compared to the fourth quarter of fiscal 2012, was due primarily to a decrease in the reserve for state taxes partially offset by increases in U.S. tax of foreign operations and the reserves for uncertain tax positions.

Net income in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2013 increased 26.3% to $102.2 million compared with $80.9 million in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2012. Adjusted net income for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2013 increased 12.5% to $99.0 million as compared to adjusted net income of $88.1 million in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2012, excluding the favorable $5.0 million accounting adjustment in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2013 and the litigation charge of $11.5 million in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2012.

Fiscal 2013 Results

Total net sales for fiscal 2013 increased 11.4% to $10.4 billion compared with total net sales of $9.3 billion in fiscal 2012. Consistent with the National Retail Federation Calendar, the Company’s fiscal 2013 included 53 weeks as compared to 52 weeks in fiscal 2012. The Company estimates this extra week contributed approximately $189 million in sales. Comparable store sales increased 3.0%. This increase was a result of increased customer traffic and an increase in the average customer transaction value. Sales were strongest in the Consumables category, which increased 16.9% during the year, driven primarily by strong growth in food, health and beauty aids, and tobacco.

Gross profit in fiscal 2013 increased 9.0% to $3.6 billion, or 34.2% of net sales, compared with $3.3 billion, or 34.9% of net sales, in fiscal 2012. Included in gross profit for fiscal 2013 was a one-time $5.0 million favorable adjustment related to a change in accounting for certain vendor allowances. Excluding this adjustment, gross profit for fiscal 2013 increased 8.9% to $3.5 billion, or 34.2% of net sales. As a percentage of net sales, the impact of stronger sales of lower-margin consumables, increased inventory shrinkage and higher markdowns were partially offset by higher markups and lower freight expense.

Selling, general and administrative expenses increased 10.9% to $2.9 billion. As a percentage of net sales, SG&A expenses were 27.6% in fiscal 2013 compared with 27.7% in fiscal 2012. As a percentage of net sales, lower incentive-compensation expense was partially offset by higher store occupancy costs.

Operating profit in fiscal 2013 was $688.0 million compared with $664.2 million in fiscal 2012. As a percentage of net sales, operating profit was 6.6% in fiscal 2013 as compared to 7.1% in fiscal 2012. Adjusted operating profit in fiscal 2013 was $683.0 million compared with $675.7 million in fiscal 2012, excluding the favorable $5.0 million accounting adjustment in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2013 and the litigation charge of $11.5 million in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2012. As a percentage of net sales, adjusted operating profit was 6.6% in fiscal 2013 as compared to adjusted operating profit of 7.2% in fiscal 2012.

The effective income tax rate in fiscal 2013 was 35.8% as compared to 36.4% in fiscal 2012. The decrease in the effective tax rate in fiscal 2013, as compared to fiscal 2012, was due primarily to a decrease in the reserve for state taxes and an increase in the benefit of federal tax credits partially offset by an increase in the reserves for uncertain tax positions.

Net income in fiscal 2013 increased 5.1% to $443.6 million compared with $422.2 million in fiscal 2012. Adjusted net income in fiscal 2013 increased 2.6% to $440.4 million as compared to adjusted net income of $429.4 million in fiscal 2012, excluding the favorable $5.0 million accounting adjustment in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2013 and the litigation charge of $11.5 million in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2012.

The Company’s merchandise inventories at August 31, 2013, increased 2.9% to $1.5 billion compared with $1.4 billion at August 25, 2012. Average inventory per store at the end of fiscal 2013 was approximately 3.3% lower than the average inventory per store at the end of fiscal 2012.

Capital expenditures were $744.4 million in fiscal 2013 compared to $603.3 million in fiscal 2012. The growth in capital expenditures was primarily due to increased investments in new stores. During fiscal 2013, the Company spent $292.5 million related to its Fee Development Program, compared to $122.6 million in fiscal 2012. In fiscal 2013, the Company completed sale-leaseback transactions related to store locations for net proceeds, after transaction costs, of $345.2 million.

During fiscal 2013, the Company opened 500 new stores, closed 26 stores, and renovated, relocated or expanded 830 stores.

In fiscal 2013, the Company paid $108.3 million in dividends and repurchased approximately 1.2 million shares of its common stock for a total cost of $75.0 million. As of August 31, 2013, the Company had the authorization to purchase up to an additional $370.8 million of its common stock.

Outlook

Commenting on expectations for fiscal 2014, Levine said, “Given the uncertainty of the operating environment and the near-term challenges our customer continues to face, we have taken a cautious approach to fiscal 2014. Building on the progress we've made to increase market share, stabilize gross margin and improve inventory productivity, we will continue to invest in fiscal 2014 to increase our relevancy, provide customers with more value, and drive more trips. While the first quarter will be our most difficult sales comparison, as we cycle a 6.6% increase in comparable store sales, these comparisons will ease as we move through the year. An improving sales trend, combined with continued gross margin expansion and tight expense control, should result in higher profitability as we move through fiscal 2014.”

For the 52-week year ending August 30, 2014, the Company expects that earnings per diluted share will be between $3.80 and $4.15, compared with $3.83 in fiscal 2013. As a reminder, fiscal 2013 included an extra week, which the Company estimates contributed $0.07 of earnings per diluted share.

The Company's outlook for fiscal 2014 is based on the following assumptions which may or may not prove valid:

  • A mid-single-digit increase in total net sales;
  • A low-single-digit increase in comparable store sales;
  • Approximately 525 new store openings and 80 store closings;
  • Gross margin expansion;
  • SG&A expense de-leverage based on our comparable store sales outlook;
  • An effective income tax rate between 36.0% and 36.5%;
  • Capital expenditures of between $550 million and $600 million; and
  • Approximately $100 million of share repurchases.

For the first quarter of fiscal 2014, the Company expects that comparable store sales will decline in the low-single-digit range and that diluted earnings per share will be between $0.65 and $0.75 per share compared to $0.69 per share in the first quarter of fiscal 2013.

Cautionary Statements

Certain statements contained in this press release are “forward-looking statements” that are subject to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements address certain plans, activities or events which the Company expects will or may occur in the future and relate to, among other things, the state of the economy, the Company’s investment and financing plans, net sales, comparable store sales, store openings and closings, income tax rates, capital expenditures, cost of sales, SG&A expenses, earnings per diluted share, dividends and share repurchases. Various risks, uncertainties and other factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statement. Consequently, all of the forward-looking statements made by the Company in this and in other documents or statements are qualified by factors, risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to, those set forth under the headings titled “Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements” and “Risk Factors” in the Company’s most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission up to the date of this release.

Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this press release. The Company does not undertake to update or revise these forward-looking statements even if experience or future changes make it clear that projected results expressed or implied in such statements will not be realized, except as may be required by law.

Earnings Conference Call Information

The Company plans to host a conference call with investors today, October 9, 2013, at 10:00 a.m. ET to discuss the results. The Company will also provide an update on various business initiatives and discuss plans and expectations for fiscal 2014. After some prepared remarks by management, participants will have an opportunity to ask questions. The Company’s responses to questions, as well as other matters discussed during the conference call, may include information that has not been disclosed previously.

If you wish to participate, please call (800) 890-0881 for domestic US calls and (719) 325-2295 for international calls at least 10 minutes before the call is scheduled to begin. The passcode for the conference call is 3827795 or “FAMILY DOLLAR.”

A live webcast of the conference call with accompanying slides can be accessed at the following link.

http://investor.familydollar.com/investors-relations/default.aspx

A replay of the webcast will be available at the address noted above after 11:00 a.m. ET, October 9, 2013.

About Family Dollar

For more than 53 years, Family Dollar has been providing value and convenience to customers in easy-to-shop neighborhood locations. Family Dollar’s mix of name brands and quality, private brand merchandise appeals to shoppers in more than 7,900 stores in rural and urban settings across 46 states. Helping families save on the items they need with everyday low prices creates a strong bond with customers, who often refer to their neighborhood store as “my Family Dollar.” Headquartered in Matthews, North Carolina, just outside of Charlotte, Family Dollar is a Fortune 300, publicly held company with common stock traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol FDO. For more information, please visit www.familydollar.com.

 
FAMILY DOLLAR STORES, INC., AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(Unaudited)
       
 
For the Fourth Quarter Ended*
(in thousands, except per share amounts)

August 31,
2013

 

% of Net
Sales

August 25,
2012

 

% of Net
Sales

 
Net sales $ 2,502,266 100.00 % $ 2,364,125 100.00 %
 
Cost of sales   1,633,823   65.29 %   1,564,422   66.17 %
 
Gross profit 868,443 34.71 % 799,703 33.83 %
 
Selling, general and administrative expenses 712,852 28.49 % 662,583 28.03 %
 
Litigation charge   -   0.00 %   11,500   0.49 %
 
Operating profit 155,591 6.22 % 125,620 5.31 %
 
Investment income 147 0.01 % 211 0.01 %

 

Interest expense 5,920 0.24 % 6,318 0.27 %
 
Other income   7,222   0.29 %   7,037   0.30 %
 
Income before income taxes 157,040 6.28 % 126,550 5.35 %
 
Income taxes   54,827   2.19 %   45,619   1.93 %
 
Net income $ 102,213 4.08 % $ 80,931 3.42 %
 
Net income per common share - basic $ 0.89 $ 0.70
Weighted average shares - basic 115,040 116,396
 
Net income per common share - diluted $ 0.88 $ 0.69
Weighted average shares - diluted 115,610 117,267
 
Dividends declared per common share $ 0.26
 
*Certain reclassifications of the amounts for fiscal 2012 have been made to conform to the presentation for fiscal 2013.

 
FAMILY DOLLAR STORES, INC., AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(Unaudited)
       
 
For the Year Ended*
(in thousands, except per share amounts)

August 31,
2013
(53 Weeks)

 

% of Net
Sales

August 25,
2012
(52 Weeks)

 

% of Net
Sales

 
Net sales $ 10,391,457 100.00 % $ 9,331,005 100.00 %
 
Cost of sales   6,836,712   65.79 %   6,071,058   65.06 %
 
Gross profit 3,554,745 34.21 % 3,259,947 34.94 %
 
Selling, general and administrative expenses 2,866,788 27.59 % 2,584,234 27.70 %
 
Litigation charge   -   0.00 %   11,500   0.12 %
 
Operating profit 687,957 6.62 % 664,213 7.12 %
 
Investment income 422 0.00 % 927 0.01 %
 
Interest expense 25,888 0.25 % 25,090 0.27 %
 
Other income   28,206   0.27 %   23,888   0.26 %
 
Income before income taxes 690,697 6.65 % 663,938 7.12 %
 
Income taxes   247,122   2.38 %   241,698   2.59 %
 
Net income $ 443,575 4.27 % $ 422,240 4.53 %
 
Net income per common share - basic $ 3.85 $ 3.61
Weighted average shares - basic 115,252 117,097
 
Net income per common share - diluted $ 3.83 $ 3.58
Weighted average shares - diluted 115,805 118,058
 
Dividends declared per common share $ 0.94 $ 0.60
 
*Certain reclassifications of the amounts for fiscal 2012 have been made to conform to the presentation for fiscal 2013.

 
FAMILY DOLLAR STORES, INC., AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Unaudited)
   
As of
(in thousands, except per share and share amounts) August 31, 2013 August 25, 2012

Assets

Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 140,999 $ 92,333
Short-term investment securities 4,000 6,271
Restricted cash and investments 35,443 126,281
Merchandise inventories 1,467,016 1,426,163
Deferred income taxes 34,510 69,518
Income tax refund receivable 13,485
Prepayments and other current assets   161,552     47,604  
Total current assets 1,857,005 1,768,170
 
Property and equipment, net 1,732,544 1,496,360
Investment securities 22,977 23,720
Other assets   97,335     84,815  
 
Total assets $ 3,709,861   $ 3,373,065  
 

Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity

Current liabilities:
Short-term borrowings $ $ 15,000
Current portion of long-term debt 16,200 16,200
Accounts payable 723,200 674,202
Accrued liabilities 335,854 328,398
Income taxes   4,968     31,857  

Total current liabilities

1,080,222 1,065,657
 
Long-term debt 500,275 516,320
Other liabilities 289,195 268,341
Deferred gain 218,088 156,866
Deferred income taxes 23,027 68,254
Commitments and contingencies
 
Shareholders' Equity:

Preferred stock, $1 par; authorized and unissued 500,000 shares

Common stock, $.10 par; authorized 600,000,000 shares

12,009 11,913
Capital in excess of par 299,865 259,189
Retained earnings 1,569,624 1,234,384
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (2,195 ) (1,841 )
Common stock held in treasury, at cost   (280,249 )   (206,018 )
Total shareholders' equity   1,599,054     1,297,627  
 
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity $ 3,709,861   $ 3,373,065  
 

 
FAMILY DOLLAR STORES, INC., AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)
   
For the Year Ended*
(in thousands)

August 31,
2013
(53 Weeks)

August 25,
2012
(52 Weeks)

Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income $ 443,575 $ 422,240
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization 239,485 213,835
Amortization of deferred gain (15,123 ) (3,087 )
Deferred income taxes 3,693 (24,321 )
Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation (13,231 ) (12,345 )
Stock-based compensation 16,258 15,902

Loss on disposition of property and equipment, including impairment

5,826 11,429
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Merchandise inventories (40,853 ) (271,503 )
Prepayments and other current assets (113,920 ) 23,838
Other assets (449 ) (2,506 )
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities (32,656 ) (36,497 )
Income taxes (40,374 ) 37,209
Other liabilities 19,742 (4,823 )
   
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities   471,973     369,371  
 
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchases of investment securities (44,278 ) (211,142 )
Sales of investment securities 45,728 334,915
Net change in restricted cash 79,924 (80,389 )
Capital expenditures (744,428 ) (603,313 )
Net proceeds from sale-leaseback 345,249 359,663
Proceeds from dispositions of property and equipment 3,214 1,955
   
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities   (314,591 )   (198,311 )
 
Cash flows from financing activities:
Short-term borrowings 2,060,000 362,300
Repayment of short-term borrowings (2,075,000 ) (347,300 )
Repayment of long-term debt (16,200 ) (16,200 )
Repurchases of common stock (74,954 ) (191,573 )
Change in cash overdrafts 71,745 26,786
Proceeds from exercise of employee stock options 20,796 24,900
Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation 13,231 12,345
Payment of dividends (108,334 ) (91,390 )
     
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities   (108,716 )     (220,132 )
 
Net change in cash and cash equivalents 48,666 (49,072 )
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period   92,333     141,405  
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $ 140,999   $ 92,333  
 
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:

Purchases of property and equipment awaiting processing for payment, included in accounts payable

$ 57,379 $ 54,609
Cash paid during the period for:
Interest, net of amounts capitalized 21,895 24,001
Income taxes, net of refunds 272,748 234,740
 
*Certain reclassifications of the amounts for fiscal 2012 have been made to conform to the presentation for fiscal 2013.
 

 
FAMILY DOLLAR STORES, INC., AND SUBSIDIARIES
Selected Additional Information
         
 
RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP DISCLOSURES
(in thousands, except per share amounts)
 
For the Fourth Quarter Ended August 31, 2013
  GAAP  

% of Net
Sales

Adjustment Adjusted  

% of Net
Sales

 
Gross profit $ 868,443 34.71 % 4,953 $ 863,490 34.51 %
Operating profit 155,591 6.22 % 4,953 150,638 6.02 %
Income before income taxes 157,040 6.28 % 4,953 152,087 6.08 %
Income taxes   54,827   2.19 %   1,778     53,049   2.12 %
Net income $ 102,213 4.08 % $ 3,175 $ 99,038 3.96 %
 
Net income per common share - diluted $ 0.88 $ 0.86
Weighted average shares - diluted 115,610 115,610
 
 
For the Year Ended August 31, 2013
  GAAP  

% of Net
Sales

Adjustment Adjusted  

% of Net
Sales

 
Gross profit $ 3,554,745 34.21 % 4,953 $ 3,549,792 34.16 %
Operating profit 687,957 6.62 % 4,953 683,004 6.57 %
Income before income taxes 690,697 6.65 % 4,953 685,744 6.60 %
Income taxes   247,122   2.38 %   1,778     245,344   2.36 %
Net income $ 443,575 4.27 % $ 3,175 $ 440,400 4.24 %
 
Net income per common share - diluted $ 3.83 $ 3.80
Weighted average shares - diluted 115,805 115,805
 
 
For the Fourth Quarter Ended August 25, 2012
  GAAP  

% of Net
Sales

Adjustment Adjusted  

% of Net
Sales

 
Litigation charge $ 11,500 0.49 % (11,500 ) $ - 0.00 %
Operating profit 125,620 5.31 % 11,500 137,120 5.80 %
Income before income taxes 126,550 5.35 % 11,500 138,050 5.84 %
Income taxes   45,619   1.93 %   4,360     49,979   2.11 %
Net income $ 80,931 3.42 % $ 7,140 $ 88,071 3.73 %
 
Net income per common share - diluted $ 0.69 $ 0.75
Weighted average shares - diluted 117,267 117,267
 
 
For the Year Ended August 25, 2012
  GAAP  

% of Net
Sales

Adjustment Adjusted  

% of Net
Sales

 
Litigation charge $ 11,500 0.12 % (11,500 ) $ - 0.00 %
Operating profit 664,213 7.12 % 11,500 675,713 7.24 %
Income before income taxes 663,938 7.12 % 11,500 675,438 7.24 %
Income taxes   241,698   2.59 %   4,360     246,058   2.64 %
Net income $ 422,240 4.53 % $ 7,140 $ 429,380 4.60 %
 
Net income per common share - diluted $ 3.58 $ 3.64
Weighted average shares - diluted 118,058 118,058
 

 
FAMILY DOLLAR STORES, INC., AND SUBSIDIARIES
Selected Additional Information
     
 
NET SALES BY CATEGORY:

For the Fourth Quarter Ended

August 31, August 25,
(in thousands) 2013 2012 % Change
Consumables $ 1,855,789 $ 1,712,936 8.3 %
Home products 224,837 224,642 0.1 %
Apparel and accessories 193,946 203,909 -4.9 %
Seasonal and electronics   227,694     222,638   2.3 %
TOTAL $ 2,502,266 $ 2,364,125 5.8 %
 

For the Year Ended

August 31, August 25,
(in thousands)

2013
(53 Weeks)

2012
(52 Weeks)

% Change
Consumables $ 7,523,289 $ 6,436,719 16.9 %
Home products 1,053,670 1,067,541 -1.3 %
Apparel and accessories 785,384 822,839 -4.6 %
Seasonal and electronics   1,029,114     1,003,906   2.5 %
TOTAL $ 10,391,457 $ 9,331,005 11.4 %
 
 
STORES IN OPERATION:

For the Year Ended

August 31, August 25,

2013
(53 Weeks)

2012
(52 Weeks)

% Change
Beginning Store Count 7,442 7,023 6.0 %
New Store Openings 500 475 5.3 %
Store Closings   (26 )   (56 ) -53.6 %
Ending Store Count 7,916 7,442 6.4 %
Total Square Footage (000s) 68,023 63,779 6.7 %
Total Selling Square Footage (000s) 56,846 53,206 6.8 %
 

Contacts

Family Dollar Stores, Inc.
Investor Contact:
Kiley F. Rawlins, CFA, 704-708-2858
krawlins@familydollar.com
or
Media Contact:
Josh Braverman, 704-814-5237
jbraverman@familydollar.com

Release Summary

Family Dollar reports fourth quarter and full year fiscal 2013 financial results

Contacts

Family Dollar Stores, Inc.
Investor Contact:
Kiley F. Rawlins, CFA, 704-708-2858
krawlins@familydollar.com
or
Media Contact:
Josh Braverman, 704-814-5237
jbraverman@familydollar.com