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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): December 2, 2016 (December 2, 2016)
GENESCO INC.
 
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Tennessee
 
 
    
1-3083
 
 
 
62-0211340
(State or Other
Jurisdiction of
Incorporation)
 
 
    
(Commission
File Number)
 
 
 
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
1415 Murfreesboro Road
Nashville, Tennessee
 
 
 
37217-2895
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
 
 
 
(Zip Code)
(615) 367-7000
 
(Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)
Not Applicable
 
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
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ITEM 2.02.  RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION.
On December 2, 2016, Genesco Inc. issued a press release announcing results of operations for the fiscal third quarter ended October 29, 2016. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.
On December 2, 2016, Genesco Inc. also posted on its website, www.genesco.com, commentary by its chief financial officer on the quarterly results. A copy of the commentary is furnished as Exhibit 99.2 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.
In addition to disclosing financial results calculated in accordance with United States generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), the press release and commentary furnished herewith contain non-GAAP financial measures, including adjusted selling, general and administrative expense, operating earnings, pretax earnings, earnings from continuing operations and earnings per share from continuing operations, as discussed in the text of the release and commentary and as detailed on the reconciliation schedule attached to the press release and commentary. For consistency and ease of comparison with Fiscal 2017’s previously announced earnings expectations and the adjusted results for the prior period announced last year, the Company believes that disclosure of the non-GAAP measures will be useful to investors.
ITEM 9.01.  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.
(d)       Exhibits
The following exhibits are furnished herewith:
 
 
 
 
Exhibit Number
    
Description
 
 
99.1
    
Press Release dated December 2, 2016, issued by Genesco Inc.
 
 
99.2
    
Genesco Inc. Third Fiscal Quarter Ended October 29, 2016
Chief Financial Officer’s Commentary






SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
GENESCO INC.
 
 
 
Date: December 2, 2016
 
By:
 
/s/ Roger G. Sisson
 
 
Name:
 
Roger G. Sisson
 
 
Title:
 
Senior Vice President, Secretary
and General Counsel








EXHIBIT INDEX
 
 
 
 
 
 
No.
  
 
  
Exhibit
 
 
 
99.1
  
 
  
Press Release dated December 2, 2016
 
 
 
99.2
  
 
  
Genesco Inc. Third Fiscal Quarter Ended October 29, 2016
Chief Financial Officer’s Commentary




Exhibit
Exhibit 99.1

Financial Contact:     Mimi E. Vaughn (615) 367-7386
Media Contact:    Claire S. McCall (615) 367-8283


GENESCO REPORTS THIRD QUARTER FISCAL 2017 RESULTS

NASHVILLE, Tenn., Dec. 2, 2016 --- Genesco Inc. (NYSE:GCO) today reported earnings from continuing operations for the third quarter ended October 29, 2016, of $25.9 million, or $1.30 per diluted share, compared to earnings from continuing operations of $32.9 million, or $1.43 per diluted share, for the third quarter ended October 31, 2015. Fiscal 2017 third quarter results reflect pretax items of $0.6 million, or $0.02 per diluted share after tax, for asset impairment charges, offset by $0.8 million, or $0.04 per diluted share, from a lower than normal tax rate due to the release of tax reserves and other items. Fiscal 2016 third quarter results reflect pretax items of $0.2 million, or $0.00 per diluted share after tax, for network intrusion expenses and asset impairment charges, offset by $0.7 million, or $0.03 per diluted share, from a lower than normal tax rate due to the release of valuation allowances.

Adjusted for the items described above in both periods, earnings from continuing operations were $25.5 million, or $1.28 per diluted share, for the third quarter of Fiscal 2017, compared to earnings from continuing operations of $32.2 million, or $1.40 per diluted share, for the third quarter of Fiscal 2016. For consistency with Fiscal 2017's previously announced earnings expectations and with previously reported adjusted results for the prior year period, the Company believes that the disclosure of the results from continuing operations adjusted for these items will be useful to investors. A reconciliation of earnings and earnings per share from continuing operations in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles with the adjusted earnings and earnings per share numbers presented in this paragraph is set forth on Schedule B to this press release.

Net sales for the third quarter of Fiscal 2017 decreased 8% to $711 million from $774 million in the third quarter of Fiscal 2016, reflecting the sale of the Lids Team Sports business in the fourth quarter of last year and a decrease of approximately 3% in sales from businesses operated during both periods. Consolidated third quarter 2017 comparable sales, including same store sales and comparable e-commerce and catalog sales, decreased 3%, with an 8% decrease in the Journeys Group, a 2% increase in the Lids Sports Group, flat comparable sales in the Schuh Group, and a 1% increase in the Johnston & Murphy Group. Comparable sales for the Company reflected a 4% decrease in same store sales and a 7% increase in e-commerce sales.

Robert J. Dennis, chairman, president and chief executive officer of Genesco, said, “Consolidated comparable sales for the third quarter came in ahead of our expectations, thanks to better than expected sales at the Lids Sports Group and Schuh Group. Our top-line performance, effective management of selling costs, and share repurchases made during the quarter allowed us to deliver earnings per share ahead of expectations. We were able to offset some of the bottom line pressure caused by negative expense leverage on lower sales versus last year through gross margin expansion, primarily a significant increase in the Lids Sports Group.

“Fourth quarter consolidated comparable sales were -2% through November 29, 2016. The strong positive impact of the World Series on the Lids Sports Group’s sales has offset weaker comps in the rest of our businesses so far during the quarter. While we expect the Cubs’ victory to continue to drive sales through the balance of the quarter, it will have less impact than the gains immediately following the Series.




Exhibit 99.1

“Our outlook going forward takes into account the better than expected third quarter performance and positive effect of the World Series win. This is offset, primarily by expectations for a more challenging fourth quarter at Journeys due to unseasonably warmer weather that has hurt sales and the continued impact of the fashion shift that began to affect Journeys’ sales in the second quarter. Thus, we are reiterating expectations for adjusted diluted earnings per share for the fiscal year ending January 28, 2017, in the range of $3.80 to $4.00.” Consistent with previous guidance, these expectations do not include expected non-cash asset impairments and other charges, net of the gain on a litigation settlement and gain on the sale of Lids Team Sports, estimated in the range of a $1.8 million pretax gain to a $0.8 million pretax charge, or $(0.06) to $0.03 per share after tax, for the full fiscal year. This guidance assumes a comparable sales decrease in the 2% to 3% range for the full year. A reconciliation of the adjusted financial measures cited in the guidance to their corresponding measures as reported pursuant to U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles is included in Schedule B to this press release.

Dennis concluded, “While the headwinds for Journeys are likely to continue in the near term, we have made purchase commitments for spring product that reflect the shift in fashion, which we believe should reverse the negative trend. Beyond that, we remain confident in the strategic positioning of all our retail businesses and believe that the Company’s long-term competitive advantages will drive improved profitability and greater shareholder value.”

Conference Call and Management Commentary

The Company has posted detailed financial commentary in writing on its website, www.genesco.com, in the investor relations section. The Company's live conference call on December 2, 2016 at 7:30 a.m. (Central time), may be accessed through the Company's internet website, www.genesco.com. To listen live, please go to the website at least 15 minutes early to register, download and install any necessary software.

Cautionary Note Concerning Forward-Looking Statements

This release contains forward-looking statements, including those regarding the performance outlook for the Company and its individual businesses (including, without limitation, sales, expenses, margins and earnings) and all other statements not addressing solely historical facts or present conditions. Actual results could vary materially from the expectations reflected in these statements. A number of factors could cause differences. These include adjustments to estimates reflected in forward-looking statements, including the level and timing of promotional activity necessary to maintain inventories at appropriate levels; the timing and amount of non-cash asset impairments related to retail store fixed assets and intangible assets of acquired businesses; the effectiveness of the Company's omnichannel initiatives; costs associated with changes in minimum wage and overtime requirements; the level of chargebacks from credit card users for fraudulent purchases or other reasons; weakness in the consumer economy and retail industry; competition in the Company's markets; fashion trends that affect the sales or product margins of the Company's retail product offerings; weakness in shopping mall traffic and challenges to the viability of malls where the Company operates stores, related to planned closings of department stores or other factors; changes in buying patterns by significant wholesale customers; bankruptcies or deterioration in financial condition of significant wholesale customers or the inability of wholesale customers or consumers to obtain credit; disruptions in product supply or distribution; unfavorable trends in fuel costs, foreign exchange rates, foreign labor and material costs, and other factors affecting the cost of products; the effects of the British decision to exit the European Union, including potential effects on consumer demand, currency exchange rates, and the supply chain; the Company's ability to continue to complete and integrate acquisitions, expand its business and diversify its product base; changes in the timing of holidays or in the onset of seasonal weather affecting period-to-period sales comparisons; and the



Exhibit 99.1

performance of athletic teams, the participants in major sporting events such as the Super Bowl and World Series, developments with respect to certain individual athletes, and other sports-related events or changes that may affect period-to-period comparisons in the Company's Lids Sports Group retail businesses. Additional factors that could affect the Company's prospects and cause differences from expectations include the ability to build, open, staff and support additional retail stores and to renew leases in existing stores and control occupancy costs, and to conduct required remodeling or refurbishment on schedule and at expected expense levels; deterioration in the performance of individual businesses or of the Company's market value relative to its book value, resulting in impairments of fixed assets or intangible assets or other adverse financial consequences; unexpected changes to the market for the Company's shares; variations from expected pension-related charges caused by conditions in the financial markets; disruptions in the Company’s information technology systems either by security breaches and incidents or by potential problems associated with the implementation of new or upgraded systems; and the cost and outcome of litigation, investigations and environmental matters involving the Company. Additional factors are cited in the "Risk Factors," "Legal Proceedings" and "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" sections of, and elsewhere in, our SEC filings, copies of which may be obtained from the SEC website, www.sec.gov, or by contacting the investor relations department of Genesco via our website, www.genesco.com. Many of the factors that will determine the outcome of the subject matter of this release are beyond Genesco's ability to control or predict. Genesco undertakes no obligation to release publicly the results of any revisions to these forward-looking statements that may be made to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events. Forward-looking statements reflect the expectations of the Company at the time they are made. The Company disclaims any obligation to update such statements.

About Genesco Inc.

Genesco Inc., a Nashville-based specialty retailer, sells footwear, headwear, sports apparel and accessories in more than 2,800 retail stores and leased departments throughout the U.S., Canada, the United Kingdom, the Republic of Ireland and Germany, principally under the names Journeys, Journeys Kidz, Shi by Journeys, Schuh, Schuh Kids, Little Burgundy, Lids, Locker Room by Lids, Lids Clubhouse, Johnston & Murphy, and on internet websites www.journeys.com, www.journeyskidz.com, www.shibyjourneys.com, www.schuh.co.uk, www.littleburgundyshoes.com, www.johnstonmurphy.com, www.lids.com, www.lids.ca, www.lidslockerroom.com, www.lidsclubhouse.com, http://shop.neweracap.com, www.trask.com, www.suregripfootwear.com and www.dockersshoes.com.  The Company's Lids Sports Group division operates the Lids headwear stores, the Locker Room by Lids and other team sports fan shops and single team clubhouse stores.   In addition, Genesco sells wholesale footwear under its Johnston & Murphy brand, the Trask brand, the licensed Dockers brand, G.H. Bass & Co., SureGrip, and other brands. For more information on Genesco and its operating divisions, please visit www.genesco.com.




Exhibit 99.1

GENESCO INC.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Consolidated Earnings Summary
 
 
Three Months Ended
 
Nine Months Ended
 
 
 
October 29,

 
October 31,

October 29,

 
October 31,

In Thousands
 
2016

 
2015

2016

 
2015

Net sales
 
$
710,822

 
$
773,898

$
1,985,172

 
$
2,090,020

Cost of sales
 
355,187

 
400,012

985,103

 
1,069,710

Selling and administrative expenses*
 
314,698

 
321,685

925,603

 
935,540

Asset impairments and other, net
 
589

 
151

(3,799
)
 
3,970

Earnings from operations
 
40,348

 
52,050

78,265

 
80,800

Gain on sale of Lids Team Sports
 

 

(2,485
)
 

Interest expense, net
 
1,488

 
1,330

3,931

 
2,903

Earnings from continuing operations
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
    before income taxes
 
38,860

 
50,720

76,819

 
77,897

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Income tax expense
 
12,912

 
17,865

25,803

 
27,504

Earnings from continuing operations
 
25,948

 
32,855

51,016

 
50,393

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Provision for discontinued operations
 
(53
)
 
(348
)
(133
)
 
(488
)
Net Earnings
 
$
25,895

 
$
32,507

$
50,883

 
$
49,905


*Includes $1.5 million in deferred payments related to the Schuh acquisition in the first nine months ended October 31, 2015.

Earnings Per Share Information
 
 
Three Months Ended
 
Nine Months Ended
 
 
 
October 29,

 
October 31,

October 29,

 
October 31,

In Thousands (except per share amounts)
 
2016

 
2015

2016

 
2015

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Average common shares - Basic EPS
 
19,912

 
22,834

20,307

 
23,308

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic earnings per share:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
     From continuing operations
 
$
1.30

 
$
1.44

$
2.51

 
$
2.16

     Net earnings
 
$
1.30

 
$
1.42

$
2.51

 
$
2.14

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Average common and common
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
    equivalent shares - Diluted EPS
 
19,962

 
22,917

20,399

 
23,436

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Diluted earnings per share:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
     From continuing operations
 
$
1.30

 
$
1.43

$
2.50

 
$
2.15

     Net earnings
 
$
1.30

 
$
1.42

$
2.49

 
$
2.13





Exhibit 99.1

GENESCO INC.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Consolidated Earnings Summary
 
 
Three Months Ended
 
Nine Months Ended
 
 
 
October 29,

 
October 31,

October 29,

 
October 31,

In Thousands
 
2016

 
2015

2016

 
2015

Sales:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
    Journeys Group
 
$
314,159

 
$
321,996

$
860,514

 
$
847,805

    Schuh Group
 
90,087

 
101,644

262,717

 
283,410

    Lids Sports Group
 
200,279

 
246,967

568,567

 
675,514

    Johnston & Murphy Group
 
72,115

 
70,416

207,241

 
197,600

    Licensed Brands
 
34,058

 
32,599

85,624

 
85,118

    Corporate and Other
 
124

 
276

509

 
573

    Net Sales
 
$
710,822

 
$
773,898

$
1,985,172

 
$
2,090,020

Operating Income (Loss):
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
    Journeys Group
 
$
25,656

 
$
38,944

$
49,757

 
$
72,594

    Schuh Group (1)
 
6,615

 
8,649

9,647

 
10,880

    Lids Sports Group
 
8,173

 
4,704

21,342

 
6,900

    Johnston & Murphy Group
 
4,922

 
4,637

12,019

 
9,460

    Licensed Brands
 
2,689

 
3,345

4,776

 
7,526

    Corporate and Other (2)
 
(7,707
)
 
(8,229
)
(19,276
)
 
(26,560
)
   Earnings from operations
 
40,348

 
52,050

78,265

 
80,800

   Gain on sale of Lids Team Sports
 

 

(2,485
)
 

   Interest, net
 
1,488

 
1,330

3,931

 
2,903

Earnings from continuing operations
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
    before income taxes
 
38,860

 
50,720

76,819

 
77,897

Income tax expense
 
12,912

 
17,865

25,803

 
27,504

Earnings from continuing operations
 
25,948

 
32,855

51,016

 
50,393

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Provision for discontinued operations
 
(53
)
 
(348
)
(133
)
 
(488
)
Net Earnings
 
$
25,895

 
$
32,507

$
50,883

 
$
49,905


(1)Includes $1.5 million in deferred payments related to the Schuh acquisition in the first nine months ended October 31, 2015.

(2)Includes a $0.6 million charge in the third quarter of Fiscal 2017 for asset impairments. Includes a $3.8 million gain for the first nine months of Fiscal 2017 which includes an $8.9 million gain for network intrusion expenses as a result of a litigation settlement, partially offset by $5.0 million for asset impairments and $0.1 million for other legal matters.

Includes a $0.2 million charge in the third quarter of Fiscal 2016 which includes $0.1 million for asset impairments and $0.1 million for network intrusion expenses. Includes a $4.0 million charge for the first nine months of Fiscal 2016 which includes $2.1 million for network intrusion expenses, $1.8 million for asset impairments and $0.1 million for other legal matters.




Exhibit 99.1

GENESCO INC.
 
 
 
 
Consolidated Balance Sheet
 
October 29,

 
October 31,

In Thousands
2016

 
2015

Assets
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
$
30,520

 
$
28,148

Accounts receivable
55,109

 
82,136

Inventories
719,975

 
779,895

Other current assets
88,969

 
96,912

Total current assets
894,573

 
987,091

Property and equipment
321,780

 
322,069

Goodwill and other intangibles
355,512

 
390,733

Other non-current assets
24,559

 
43,447

Total Assets
$
1,596,424

 
$
1,743,340

Liabilities and Equity
 
 
 
Accounts payable
$
247,282

 
$
270,951

Current portion long-term debt
12,172

 
15,437

Other current liabilities
112,826

 
148,220

Total current liabilities
372,280

 
434,608

Long-term debt
214,076

 
199,327

Pension liability
9,283

 
21,441

Deferred rent and other long-term liabilities
135,052

 
157,601

Equity
865,733

 
930,363

Total Liabilities and Equity
$
1,596,424

 
$
1,743,340






Exhibit 99.1


GENESCO INC.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Retail Units Operated - Nine Months Ended October 29, 2016
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Balance

 
Acqui-

 
 
 
 
 
Balance

 
 
 
 
 
 
Balance

 
1/31/2015

 
sitions

 
Open

 
Close

 
1/30/2016

 
 
Open

 
Close

 
10/29/2016

Journeys Group
1,182

 
37

 
29

 
26

 
1,222

 
 
32

 
17

 
1,237

    Journeys
834

 

 
13

 
5

 
842

 
 
13

 
8

 
847

    Underground by Journeys
110

 

 

 
12

 
98

 
 

 
2

 
96

    Journeys Kidz
189

 

 
16

 
5

 
200

 
 
19

 
1

 
218

    Shi by Journeys
49

 

 

 
3

 
46

 
 

 
6

 
40

    Little Burgundy

 
37

 

 
1

 
36

 
 

 

 
36

Schuh Group
108

 

 
17

 

 
125

 
 
5

 
4

 
126

Lids Sports Group*
1,364

 

 
27

 
59

 
1,332

 
 
13

 
78

 
1,267

Johnston & Murphy Group
170

 

 
8

 
5

 
173

 
 
6

 
3

 
176

    Shops
105

 

 
3

 
5

 
103

 
 
4

 
2

 
105

    Factory Outlets
65

 

 
5

 

 
70

 
 
2

 
1

 
71

Total Retail Units
2,824

 
37

 
81

 
90

 
2,852

 
 
56

 
102

 
2,806


Retail Units Operated - Three Months Ended October 29, 2016
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Balance

 
 
Acqui-
 
 
 
 
 
Balance

 
7/30/2016

 
 
sitions

 
Open

 
Close

 
10/29/2016

Journeys Group
1,230

 
 

 
15

 
8

 
1,237

    Journeys
846

 
 

 
4

 
3

 
847

    Underground by Journeys
96

 
 

 

 

 
96

    Journeys Kidz
208

 
 

 
11

 
1

 
218

    Shi by Journeys
44

 
 

 

 
4

 
40

    Little Burgundy
36

 
 

 

 

 
36

Schuh Group
126

 
 

 
1

 
1

 
126

Lids Sports Group*
1,275

 
 

 
6

 
14

 
1,267

Johnston & Murphy Group
174

 
 

 
2

 

 
176

    Shops
104

 
 

 
1

 

 
105

    Factory Outlets
70

 
 

 
1

 

 
71

Total Retail Units
2,805

 
 

 
24

 
23

 
2,806


*Includes 151 Locker Room by Lids in Macy's stores as of October 29, 2016.
Comparable Sales (including same store and comparable direct sales)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Three Months Ended
 
Nine Months Ended
 
 
 
October 29,

 
October 31,

October 29,

 
October 31,

 
 
2016

 
2015

2016

 
2015

Journeys Group
 
(8
)%
 
6
%
(4
)%
 
5
%
Schuh Group
 
 %
 
2
%
(2
)%
 
5
%
Lids Sports Group
 
2
 %
 
12
%
1
 %
 
8
%
Johnston & Murphy Group
 
1
 %
 
5
%
3
 %
 
6
%
Total Comparable Sales
 
(3
)%
 
7
%
(1
)%
 
6
%




Exhibit 99.1

Schedule B
Genesco Inc.
Adjustments to Reported Earnings from Continuing Operations
Three Months Ended October 29, 2016 and October 31, 2015
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Three Months Ended
 
October 29, 2016
October 31, 2015
 
 
Net of
Per Share
 
Net of
Per share
In Thousands (except per share amounts)
Pretax
Tax
Amounts
Pretax
Tax
Amounts
Earnings from continuing operations, as reported
 
$
25,948

$
1.30

 
$
32,855

$
1.43

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Pretax adjustments:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Impairment charges
$
579

383

0.02

$
82

48


Network intrusion expenses
10

6


69

39


Total adjustments
$
589

389

0.02

$
151

87


Resolution of income tax matters and other items
 
(789
)
(0.04
)
 
(749
)
(0.03
)
Adjusted earnings from continuing operations (1) & (2)

$
25,548

$
1.28


$
32,193

$
1.40

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

(1) The adjusted tax rate for the third quarter of Fiscal 2017 is 35.2% excluding a FIN 48 discrete item of less than $0.1 million. The adjusted tax rate for the third quarter of Fiscal 2016 is 36.7% excluding a FIN 48 discrete item of less than $0.1 million.

(2) EPS reflects 20.0 and 22.9 million share count for Fiscal 2017 and 2016, which includes common stock equivalents in both years.

The Company believes that disclosure of earnings and earnings per share from continuing operations adjusted for the items not reflected in the previously announced expectations will be meaningful to investors, especially in light of the impact of such items on the results.












Exhibit 99.1

Schedule B

Genesco Inc.
Adjustments to Reported Operating Income
Three Months Ended October 29, 2016 and October 31, 2015
 
 
 
 
 
Three Months Ended October 29, 2016
 
Operating
 
Adj Operating
In Thousands
Income
 Other Adj
Income
Journeys Group
$
25,656

$

$
25,656

Schuh Group
6,615


6,615

Lids Sports Group
8,173


8,173

Johnston & Murphy Group
4,922


4,922

Licensed Brands
2,689


2,689

Corporate and Other
(7,707
)
589

(7,118
)
 
 
 
 
Total Operating Income
$
40,348

$
589

$
40,937


 
 
 
 
 
Three Months Ended October 31, 2015
 
Operating
 
Adj Operating
In Thousands
Income
Other Adj
Income
Journeys Group
$
38,944

$

$
38,944

Schuh Group
8,649


8,649

Lids Sports Group
4,704


4,704

Johnston & Murphy Group
4,637


4,637

Licensed Brands
3,345


3,345

Corporate and Other
(8,229
)
151

(8,078
)
 
 
 
 
Total Operating Income
$
52,050

$
151

$
52,201


 






















Exhibit 99.1

Schedule B

Genesco Inc.
Adjustments to Reported Earnings from Continuing Operations
Nine Months Ended October 29, 2016 and October 31, 2015
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Nine Months Ended
 
October 29, 2016
October 31, 2015
 
 
Net of
Per Share
 
Net of
Per share
In Thousands (except per share amounts)
Pretax
Tax
Amounts
Pretax
Tax
Amounts
Earnings from continuing operations, as reported
 
$
51,016

$
2.50

 
$
50,393

$
2.15

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Pretax adjustments:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Impairment charges
$
5,032

3,253

0.16

$
1,779

1,129

0.05

Deferred payment - Schuh acquisition



1,490

1,490

0.06

Sale of Lids Team Sports
(2,485
)
(1,602
)
(0.08
)



Other legal matters
90

57


118

75


Network intrusion expenses
(8,921
)
(5,750
)
(0.28
)
2,073

1,316

0.06

Total adjustments
$
(6,284
)
(4,042
)
(0.20
)
$
5,460

4,010

0.17

Resolution of income tax matters and other items
 
(1,555
)
(0.07
)
 
(1,561
)
(0.07
)
Adjusted earnings from continuing operations (1) & (2)

$
45,419

$
2.23


$
52,842

$
2.25

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

(1) The adjusted tax rate for the first nine months of Fiscal 2017 is 35.4% excluding a FIN 48 discrete item of $0.2 million. The adjusted tax rate for the first nine months of Fiscal 2016 is 36.5% excluding a FIN 48 discrete item of less than $0.1 million.

(2) EPS reflects 20.4 and 23.4 million share count for Fiscal 2017 and 2016, which includes common stock equivalents in both years.

The Company believes that disclosure of earnings and earnings per share from continuing operations adjusted for the items not reflected in the previously announced expectations will be meaningful to investors, especially in light of the impact of such items on the results.




Exhibit 99.1

Schedule B

Genesco Inc.
Adjustments to Reported Operating Income
Nine Months Ended October 29, 2016 and October 31, 2015
 
 
 
 
 
Nine Months Ended October 29, 2016
 
Operating
 
Adj Operating
In Thousands
Income
Other Adj
Income
Journeys Group
$
49,757

$

$
49,757

Schuh Group
9,647


9,647

Lids Sports Group
21,342


21,342

Johnston & Murphy Group
12,019


12,019

Licensed Brands
4,776


4,776

Corporate and Other
(19,276
)
(3,799
)
(23,075
)
 
 
 
 
Total Operating Income
$
78,265

$
(3,799
)
$
74,466



 
 
 
 
 
Nine Months Ended October 31, 2015
 
Operating
 
Adj Operating
In Thousands
Income
Other Adj
Income
Journeys Group
$
72,594

$

$
72,594

Schuh Group*
10,880

1,490

12,370

Lids Sports Group
6,900


6,900

Johnston & Murphy Group
9,460


9,460

Licensed Brands
7,526


7,526

Corporate and Other
(26,560
)
3,970

(22,590
)
 
 
 
 
Total Operating Income
$
80,800

$
5,460

$
86,260


*Schuh Group adjustments include $1.5 million in deferred purchase price payments.






Exhibit 99.1

Schedule B

Genesco Inc.
Adjustments to Forecasted Earnings from Continuing Operations
Fiscal Year Ending January 28, 2017
 
 
 
 
 
In Thousands (except per share amounts)
High Guidance
Low Guidance
 
Fiscal 2017
Fiscal 2017
Forecasted earnings from continuing operations
$
81,747

$
4.06

$
75,998

$
3.77

 
 
 
 
 
Adjustments: (1)
 
 
 
 
Gain on sale of Lids Team Sports
(1,593
)
(0.08
)
(1,593
)
(0.08
)
Pension settlement
962

0.05

1,923

0.10

Asset impairment and other charges*
(553
)
(0.03
)
169

0.01

 
 
 
 
 
Adjusted forecasted earnings from continuing operations (2)
$
80,563

$
4.00

$
76,497

$
3.80


*Includes a $9.0 million litigation settlement gain in the second quarter this year.

(1) All adjustments are net of tax where applicable. The forecasted tax rate for Fiscal 2017 is approximately 35.9%.

(2) EPS reflects 20.2 million share count for Fiscal 2017 which includes common stock equivalents.

This reconciliation reflects estimates and current expectations of future results. Actual results may vary materially from these expectations and estimates, for reasons including those included in the discussion of forward-looking statements elsewhere in this release. The Company disclaims any obligation to update such expectations and estimates.




Exhibit
Exhibit 99.2




GENESCO INC.
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER’S COMMENTARY
FISCAL YEAR 2017
THIRD QUARTER ENDED OCTOBER 29, 2016

Consolidated Results

Third Quarter

Sales

Third quarter net sales decreased 8.2% to $711 million in Fiscal 2017 from $774 million in Fiscal 2016 reflecting the sale of the Lids Team Sports business in the fourth quarter of last year and a decrease of approximately 3% in sales from businesses operated during both periods. Comparable sales for Genesco and each of its business segments, including both same store sales and comparable sales from the Company’s direct (e-commerce and catalog) businesses for the quarter, were as follows:

Comparable Sales
 
3rd Qtr
3rd Qtr
Same Store and Comparable Direct Sales:
FY17
FY16
Journeys Group
(8)%
6%
Schuh Group
0%
2%
Lids Sports Group
2%
12%
Johnston & Murphy Group
1%
5%
Total Genesco
(3)%
7%
 
 
 

The Company’s same store sales decreased 4% and comparable direct sales increased 7% for the third quarter of Fiscal 2017 compared to a 6% increase and 25% increase, respectively, in the same period last year.

Combined comparable sales for the fourth quarter through November 29, 2016 decreased 2%.

Gross Margin

Third quarter gross margin was 50.0% this year compared with 48.3% last year, primarily due to higher gross margin in Lids Sports Group, reflecting the sale of Lids Team Sports and a lower level of promotions in the retail business, and to a lesser extent, higher gross margin in Johnston & Murphy Group, partially offset by decreased gross margin in the other businesses.

SG&A

Selling and administrative expense for the third quarter this year was 44.3% compared to 41.6% of sales last year. The increase in expenses as a percentage of sales reflects increased expenses in all of the Company’s business segments. In addition, last year’s third quarter expenses included Lids Team Sports which operated at a lower level of expense than the retail businesses.



Exhibit 99.2


Asset Impairment and Other Items

The asset impairment and other charge of $0.6 million for the third quarter of Fiscal 2017 included only asset impairments. The previous year’s third quarter asset impairment and other charge of $0.2 million included asset impairments of $0.1 million and network intrusion expenses of $0.1 million. The asset impairment and other charge are referred to as “Excluded Items” in the discussion below.

Operating Income

Genesco’s operating income for the third quarter was $40.3 million this year compared with $52.1 million last year. Adjusted for the Excluded Items in both periods, operating income for the third quarter was $40.9 million this year compared with $52.2 million last year. Adjusted operating margin was 5.8% of sales in the third quarter of Fiscal 2017 and 6.7% last year. A reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable GAAP measure is posted on the company’s website in conjunction with this document.

Interest Expense

Net interest expense for the quarter was $1.5 million, compared with $1.3 million for the same period last year. Net interest expense increased in the third quarter of Fiscal 2017 primarily because of increased revolver borrowings compared to the previous year as a result of the Little Burgundy acquisition in the fourth quarter of Fiscal 2016.

Pretax Earnings

Pretax earnings for the quarter were $38.9 million in Fiscal 2017 and $50.7 million last year. Adjusted for the Excluded Items in both years, pretax earnings for the quarter were $39.4 million in Fiscal 2017 compared to $50.9 million last year. A reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable GAAP measure is posted on the company’s website in conjunction with this document.

Taxes

The effective tax rate for the quarter was 33.2% in Fiscal 2017 compared to 35.2% last year. The adjusted tax rate, reflecting the exclusion of the Excluded Items, was 35.2% in Fiscal 2017 compared to 36.7% last year. The lower adjusted tax rate for this year was due to the work opportunity tax credit in Fiscal 2017 which was in place earlier this year than it was in Fiscal 2016 and changes in the U.K. tax rate.

Earnings From Continuing Operations After Taxes

Earnings from continuing operations were $25.9 million, or $1.30 per diluted share, in the third quarter of Fiscal 2017, compared to earnings of $32.9 million, or $1.43 per diluted share, in the third quarter last year. Adjusted for the Excluded Items in both periods, third quarter earnings from continuing operations were $25.5 million, or $1.28 per diluted share in Fiscal 2017, compared with $32.2 million, or $1.40 per diluted share, last year. A reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable GAAP measure is posted on the company’s website in conjunction with this document.




Exhibit 99.2

Segment Results

Lids Sports Group

Lids Sports Group’s sales for the third quarter decreased 18.9% to $200 million from $247 million last year. Almost all of the decline in sales is due to the sale of the Lids Team Sports business, which was sold in the fourth quarter last year. The rest is due to closed stores.

Comparable sales, including both same store and comparable direct sales, increased 2% this year compared to a 12% increase last year. Combined comparable sales for the fourth quarter through November 29, 2016 increased 15%.

The Group’s gross margin as a percent of sales increased 790 basis points with about one-half of the improvement due to the sale of Lids Team Sports which had lower margins. The remaining improvement in retail was driven mostly by decreased promotional activity but also by decreased shipping and warehouse expense.

SG&A expense as a percent of sales increased 570 basis points, due to the sale of Lids Team Sports which had lower SG&A expense. SG&A expense in the remaining retail businesses was not able to leverage due to increased store-related expenses, primarily credit card expenses and freight from the stores to customers, and increased bonus expense in non-store related expenses.

The Group’s third quarter operating earnings for Fiscal 2017 were $8.2 million, or 4.1% of sales, up from earnings of $4.7 million, or 1.9% of sales, last year.

Journeys Group

Journeys Group’s sales for the quarter decreased 2.4% to $314 million from $322 million last year, including the acquisition of Little Burgundy in the fourth quarter of Fiscal 2016.

Combined comparable sales decreased 8% for the third quarter of Fiscal 2017 compared with a 6% increase last year. Combined comparable sales for the fourth quarter through November 29, 2016 decreased 12%.

Gross margin for the Journeys Group decreased 120 basis points in the quarter due primarily to higher markdowns.
    
The Journeys Group’s SG&A expense increased 270 basis points as a percent of sales for the third quarter, reflecting increased store related expenses, primarily increased occupancy and advertising expenses and credit card expenses.
 
The Journeys Group’s operating income for the third quarter of Fiscal 2017 was $25.7 million, or 8.2% of sales, compared to $38.9 million, or 12.1% of sales, last year.

Schuh Group

Schuh Group’s sales in the third quarter were $90 million, compared to $102 million last year, a decrease of 11.4%. Schuh Group’s sales were impacted by declines in exchange rates which decreased sales $16.0 million in the third quarter this year compared to the same period last year. Total comparable sales were flat compared to a 2% increase last year. Combined comparable sales for the fourth quarter through November 29, 2016 decreased 6%.



Exhibit 99.2


Schuh Group’s gross margin decreased 110 basis points in the quarter due primarily to changes in sales mix and more promotional activity. Schuh Group’s SG&A expense increased 20 basis points reflecting increased store related expenses, primarily increased occupancy, and bonus expenses, mostly offset by foreign exchange gains.

Schuh Group’s operating income for the third quarter of Fiscal 2017 was $6.6 million, or 7.3% of sales compared with $8.6 million, or 8.5% of sales last year. Schuh Group’s operating income was negatively impacted by $1.5 million due to the decline in foreign exchange rates.

Johnston & Murphy Group

Johnston & Murphy Group’s third quarter sales increased 2.4%, to $72 million, compared to $70 million in the third quarter last year.

Johnston & Murphy Group’s wholesale sales increased 3% for the quarter. Combined comparable sales increased 1% for the third quarter of Fiscal 2017 compared to 5% last year. Combined comparable sales for the fourth quarter through November 29, 2016 were flat.

Johnston & Murphy’s gross margin for the Group increased 100 basis points in the quarter primarily due to lower markdowns and lower expense to deliver product. SG&A expense as a percent of sales increased 80 basis points, due to increased store-related expenses, primarily occupancy and advertising expenses.

The Group’s operating income for the third quarter of Fiscal 2017 was $4.9 million or 6.8% of sales, compared to $4.6 million, or 6.6% of sales last year.

Licensed Brands

Licensed Brands’ sales increased 4.5% to $34 million in the third quarter of Fiscal 2017, compared to $33 million in the third quarter last year. Gross margin was down 150 basis points reflecting lower initial margins.

SG&A expense as a percent of sales was up 80 basis points primarily due to increased freight expenses and shipping and warehouse expenses.

Operating income for the third quarter of Fiscal 2017 was $2.7 million or 7.9% of sales, compared with $3.3 million, or 10.3% of sales, last year.

Corporate

Corporate expense was $7.7 million or 1.1% of sales for the third quarter of Fiscal 2017, compared with $8.2 million or 1.1% of sales, last year. Adjusted for the applicable Excluded Items, corporate expenses were $7.1 million this year compared to $8.1 million last year, primarily due to decreased bonus accruals and decreased foreign exchange losses. A reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable GAAP measures is posted on the Company’s website in conjunction with this document.

Balance Sheet
Cash

Cash at the end of the third quarter was $31 million compared with $28 million last year. We ended the quarter with $40 million in U.K. debt, compared with $66 million in U.K. debt last year. Domestic



Exhibit 99.2

revolver borrowings were $186 million at the end of the third quarter this year compared to $149 million for the third quarter last year. The domestic revolver borrowings included $19 million related to Genesco (UK) Limited, $36 million related to GCO Canada and $131 million in U.S. dollar borrowings at the end of the third quarter of Fiscal 2017.

We repurchased 747,000 shares in the third quarter of Fiscal 2017 for a cost of $39.8 million at an average price of $53.34. We repurchased 1,708,000 shares in the third quarter of Fiscal 2016 at a cost of $101.5 million at an average price of $59.45. We currently have $40 million remaining under the most recent buyback authorization.

Inventory

Inventories decreased 8% in the third quarter of Fiscal 2017 on a year-over-year basis. Retail inventory per square foot decreased 6%.

Capital Expenditures and Store Count

For the third quarter, capital expenditures were $25 million and depreciation and amortization was $19 million. During the quarter, we opened 24 new stores and closed 23 stores. Excluding Locker Room by Lids in Macy’s stores, we ended the quarter with 2,655 stores compared with 2,630 stores at the end of the third quarter last year, or an increase of 1%. Square footage increased 2% on a year-over-year basis, including the Macy’s locations and increased 3% excluding them. The store count as of October 29, 2016 included:

Lids stores (including 112 stores in Canada)
898
Lids Locker Room Stores (including 36 stores in Canada)
191
Lids Clubhouse stores
27
Journeys stores (including 42 stores in Canada)
847
Little Burgundy
36
Journeys Kidz stores
218
Shï by Journeys stores
40
Underground by Journeys stores
96
Schuh Stores
126
Johnston & Murphy Stores and Factory stores (including 7 stores in Canada)
176
 
 
Total Stores
2,655
 
 
Locker Room by Lids in Macy’s stores
151
Total Stores and Macy’s Locations
2,806




Exhibit 99.2

For Fiscal 2017, we are forecasting capital expenditures in the range of $110 to $120 million and depreciation and amortization of about $76 million. Projected square footage growth is expected to be flat for Fiscal 2017. Our current store openings and closing plans by chain are as follows:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Actual Jan 2016
Projected New
Projected Closings
Projected Jan 2017
 
 
 
 
 
Journeys Group
     1,222
59
(22)
    1,259
  Journeys stores (U.S.)
        803
15
(10)
       808
  Journeys stores (Canada)
          39
6
0
         45
  Little Burgundy
36
0
0
36
  Journeys Kidz stores
        200
38
(2)
       236
  Shï by Journeys
          46
0
(6)
         40
  Underground by Journeys
        98
0
(4)
       94
 
 
 
 
 
Johnston & Murphy Group
        173
9
(3)
       179
 
 
 
 
 
Schuh Group
125
7
(4)
128
 
 
 
 
 
Lids Sports Group
     1,332
16
(99)
    1,249
  Lids hat stores (U.S.)
        806
6
(36)
       776
  Lids hat stores (Canada)
        113
4
(5)
       112
  Locker Room stores (U.S.)
161
2
(14)
149
  Locker Room stores (Canada)
38
0
(3)
35
  Clubhouse stores
29
1
(4)
26
  Locker Room by Lids (Macy’s)
185
3
(37)
151
 
 
 
 
 
Total Stores
2,852
91
(128)
2,815
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Comparable Sales Assumptions in Fiscal 2017 Guidance
Our guidance for Fiscal 2017 assumes comparable sales (including both same store sales and comparable direct sales) for each retail segment by quarter as follows:

 
Actual
Actual
Actual
Guidance
 
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
FY17
Journeys Group
1%
(4)%
(8)%
(9) - (8)%
(5) - (4)%
Lids Sports Group
2%
0%
2%
4 - 5%
2 - 3%
Schuh Group
(5)%
(1)%
0%
(1) - 0%
(2) - (1)%
Johnston & Murphy Group
6%
3%
1%
(1) - 0%
1 - 2%
Total Genesco
1%
 (1)%
(3)%
(3) - (2)%
(3) - (2)%





Exhibit 99.2

Cautionary Note Concerning Forward-Looking Statements

This presentation contains forward-looking statements, including those regarding the performance outlook for the Company and its individual businesses (including, without limitation, sales, expenses, margins and earnings) and all other statements not addressing solely historical facts or present conditions. Actual results could vary materially from the expectations reflected in these statements. A number of factors could cause differences. These include adjustments to estimates reflected in forward-looking statements, including the level and timing of promotional activity necessary to maintain inventories at appropriate levels; the timing and amount of non-cash asset impairments related to retail store fixed assets and intangible assets of acquired businesses; the effectiveness of the Company’s omnichannel initiatives; costs associated with changes in minimum wage and overtime requirements; the level of chargebacks from credit card issuers for fraudulent purchases or other reasons; weakness in the consumer economy and retail industry; competition in the Company's markets; fashion trends that affect the sales or product margins of the Company's retail product offerings; weakness in shopping mall traffic and challenges to the viability of malls where the Company operates stores, related to planned closings of department stores or other factors; changes in buying patterns by significant wholesale customers; bankruptcies or deterioration in financial condition of significant wholesale customers or the inability of wholesale customers or consumers to obtain credit; disruptions in product supply or distribution; unfavorable trends in fuel costs, foreign exchange rates, foreign labor and material costs, and other factors affecting the cost of products; the effects of the British decision to exit the European Union, including potential effects on consumer demand, currency exchange rates and the supply chain; the Company's ability to continue to complete and integrate acquisitions, expand its business and diversify its product base; changes in the timing of holidays or in the onset of seasonal weather affecting period-to-period sales comparisons; and the performance of athletic teams, the participants in major sporting events such as the Super Bowl and World Series, developments with respect to certain individual athletes, and other sports-related events or changes that may affect period-to-period comparisons in the Company’s Lids Sports Group retail businesses. Additional factors that could affect the Company's prospects and cause differences from expectations include the ability to build, open, staff and support additional retail stores and to renew leases in existing stores and control occupancy costs, and to conduct required remodeling or refurbishment on schedule and at expected expense levels; deterioration in the performance of individual businesses or of the Company's market value relative to its book value, resulting in impairments of fixed assets or intangible assets or other adverse financial consequences; unexpected changes to the market for the Company's shares; variations from expected pension-related charges caused by conditions in the financial markets; disruptions in the Company’s information technology systems either by security breaches and incidents or by potential problems associated with the implementation of new or upgraded systems; and the cost and outcome of litigation, investigations and environmental matters involving the Company. Additional factors are cited in the "Risk Factors," "Legal Proceedings" and "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" sections of, and elsewhere in, our SEC filings, copies of which may be obtained from the SEC website, www.sec.gov, or by contacting the investor relations department of Genesco via our website, www.genesco.com. Many of the factors that will determine the outcome of the subject matter of this presentation are beyond Genesco's ability to control or predict. Genesco undertakes no obligation to release publicly the results of any revisions to these forward-looking statements that may be made to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events. Forward-looking statements reflect the expectations of the Company at the time they are made. The Company disclaims any obligation to update such statements.