Genesco Reports Second Quarter Fiscal 2010 Results
Adjusted for the listed items in both periods, the loss from continuing operations was
Net sales for the second quarter of Fiscal 2010 were
"Looking ahead, while visibility with regard to the economic climate is still quite limited, we remain cautiously optimistic about the second half of Fiscal 2010. Sales comparisons continue to moderate throughout the period, and we expect positive comps in the fourth quarter. We are buying accordingly.
"Based on our sales expectations, we believe that we should be able to achieve our previously announced baseline scenario of earnings per share in the
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This release contains forward-looking statements, including those regarding the performance outlook for the Company and its individual businesses, 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, continuing weakness in the consumer economy, inability of customers to obtain credit, fashion trends that affect the sales or product margins of the Company's retail product offerings, changes in buying patterns by significant wholesale customers, bankruptcies or deterioration in financial condition of significant wholesale customers, disruptions in product supply or distribution, unfavorable trends in fuel costs, foreign exchange rates, foreign labor and materials costs, and other factors affecting the cost of products, competition in the Company's markets and changes in the timing of holidays or in the onset of seasonal weather affecting periodtoperiod sales comparisons. 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 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 our shares, variations from expected pension-related charges caused by conditions in the financial markets, and the 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
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GENESCO INC. Consolidated Earnings Summary Three Months Ended Six Months Ended Restated * Restated * In Thousands August 1, August 2, August 1, August 2, 2009 2008 2009 2008 Net sales $334,658 $353,138 $705,024 $710,073 Cost of sales 164,713 171,814 345,857 347,354 Selling and administrative expenses 168,598 173,420 349,967 353,466 Restructuring and other, net 3,320 3,261 8,293 (198,577) (Loss) earnings from operations (1,973) 4,643 907 207,830 Loss on early retirement of debt - - 5,119 - Interest expense, net 1,862 2,873 4,945 5,818 (Loss) earnings before income taxes from continuing operations (3,835) 1,770 (9,157) 202,012 Income tax (benefit) expense (1,172) 7,161 (891) 77,963 (Loss) earnings from Continuing operations (2,663) (5,391) (8,266) 124,049 Provision for discontinued operations (59) (5,361) (218) (5,454) Net (Loss) Earnings $(2,722) $(10,752) $(8,484) $118,595 * Fiscal 2009 results restated as a result of retroactive application of FSP APB 14-1. Earnings Per Share Information Three Months Ended Six Months Ended In Thousands Restated Restated (except per August 1, August 2, August 1, August 2, share amounts) 2009 2008 2009 2008 Preferred dividend requirements $49 $50 $99 $99 Average common shares - Basic EPS 21,798 18,513 20,326 19,782 Basic earnings (loss) per share: Before discontinued operations ($0.12) ($0.29) ($0.41) $6.27 Net (loss) earnings ($0.13) ($0.58) ($0.42) $5.99 Average common and common equivalent shares - Diluted EPS 21,798 18,513 20,326 24,508 Diluted earnings (loss) per share: Before discontinued operations ($0.12) ($0.29) ($0.41) $5.15 Net (loss) earnings ($0.13) ($0.58) ($0.42) $4.93 GENESCO INC. Consolidated Earnings Summary Three Months Ended Six Months Ended Restated Restated August 1, August 2, August 1, August 2, In Thousands 2009 2008 2009 2008 Sales: Journeys Group $148,592 $160,960 $325,439 $329,722 Underground Station Group 18,561 23,597 45,289 52,601 Hat World Group 108,830 102,169 207,634 189,906 Johnston & Murphy Group 39,054 44,014 78,384 90,585 Licensed Brands 19,402 22,145 47,953 46,893 Corporate and Other 219 253 325 366 Net Sales $334,658 $353,138 $705,024 $710,073 Operating Income (Loss): Journeys Group $(3,159) $2,388 $2,354 $7,686 Underground Station Group (3,789) (3,038) (4,239) (4,019) Hat World Group 10,526 11,454 17,050 15,179 Johnston & Murphy Group (459) 2,994 (302) 6,677 Licensed Brands 1,987 2,091 5,604 5,646 Corporate and Other* (7,079) (11,246) (19,560) 176,661 (Loss) earnings from operations (1,973) 4,643 907 207,830 Loss on early retirement of debt - - 5,119 - Interest, net 1,862 2,873 4,945 5,818 (Loss) earnings before income taxes from continuing operations (3,835) 1,770 (9,157) 202,012 Income tax (benefit) expense (1,172) 7,161 (891) 77,963 (Loss) earnings from continuing operations (2,663) (5,391) (8,266) 124,049 Provision for discontinued operations (59) (5,361) (218) (5,454) Net (Loss) Earnings $(2,722) $(10,752) $(8,484) $118,595 *Includes$3.3 million of other charges in the second quarter of Fiscal 2010 which includes$3.4 million in asset impairments offset by a$0.1 million gain from other legal matters and includes$8.3 million of other charges in the first six months of Fiscal 2010 which includes$7.9 million in asset impairments,$0.3 million in other legal matters and$0.1 million for lease terminations. Includes$3.3 million of other charges in the second quarter of Fiscal 2009 which includes$2.4 million in asset impairments,$0.6 million for lease terminations and$0.3 million for other legal matters and includes$198.6 million credit in the first six months of Fiscal 2009 of which$204.1 million were proceeds as a result of the settlement of merger-related litigation with TheFinish Line and its investment bankers offset by$3.6 million in asset impairments,$1.1 million for other legal matters and$0.8 million for lease terminations. The second quarter and six months of Fiscal 2009 also included$0.3 million and$7.6 million , respectively, of merger-related expenses. GENESCO INC. Consolidated Balance Sheet Restated August 1, August 2, In Thousands 2009 2008 Assets Cash and cash equivalents $21,457 $24,283 Accounts receivable 28,251 23,015 Inventories 332,917 327,986 Other current assets 59,986 41,199 Total current assets 442,611 416,483 Property and equipment 228,712 249,067 Other non-current assets 182,678 170,056 Total Assets $854,001 $835,606 Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity Accounts payable $119,891 $133,806 Other current liabilities 60,156 85,995 Total current liabilities 180,047 219,801 Long-term debt 53,042 99,820 Other long-term liabilities 111,981 86,977 Shareholders' equity 508,931 429,008 Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity $854,001 $835,606 GENESCO INC. Retail Units Operated - Six Months EndedAugust 1, 2009 Balance Balance Balance 02/02/08 Open Close 01/31/09 Open Close 08/01/09 Journeys Group 967 50 5 1,012 14 5 1,021 Journeys 805 16 5 816 7 5 818 Journeys Kidz 115 26 0 141 7 0 148 Shi by Journeys 47 8 0 55 0 0 55 Underground Station Group 192 0 12 180 0 4 176 Hat World Group 862 43 20 885 13 15 883 Johnston & Murphy Group 154 9 6 157 4 0 161 Shops 113 6 5 114 3 0 117 Factory Outlets 41 3 1 43 1 0 44 Total Retail Units 2,175 102 43 2,234 31 24 2,241 Retail Units Operated - Three Months EndedAugust 1, 2009 Balance Balance 05/02/09 Open Close 08/01/09 Journeys Group 1,018 6 3 1,021 Journeys 818 3 3 818 Journeys Kidz 145 3 0 148 Shi by Journeys 55 0 0 55 Underground Station Group 177 0 1 176 Hat World Group 880 8 5 883 Johnston & Murphy Group 161 0 0 161 Shops 117 0 0 117 Factory Outlets 44 0 0 44 Total Retail Units 2,236 14 9 2,241 Constant Store Sales Three Months Ended Six Months Ended August 1, August 2, August 1, August 2, 2009 2008 2009 2008 Journeys Group -9% 2% -3% 1% Underground Station Group -19% 9% -11% 9% Hat World Group -2% 7% 3% 5% Johnston & Murphy Group -16% -4% -17% -3% Total Constant Store Sales -8% 4% -3% 3% Schedule B Genesco Inc. Adjustments to Reported (Loss) Earnings from Continuing Operations Three Months Ended August 1, 2009 and August 2, 2008 In Thousands 3 mos Impact 3 mos Impact (except per share amounts) Aug 2009 on EPS Aug 2008 on EPS (Loss) earnings from continuing operations, as reported (2,663) $(0.12) (5,391) $(0.29) Adjustments: (1) Merger-related expenses - - 202 0.01 Impairment & lease termination charges 2,114 0.09 1,780 0.07 Other legal matters (32) - 190 0.01 Convertible debt interest restatement (APB 14-1) 172 0.01 462 0.02 Higher effective tax rate (2) 7 - 6,366 0.27 Effect of change in share count from going to a profit from a loss - - - 0.09 Adjusted (loss) earnings from continuing operations (3) $(402) $(0.02) $3,609 $0.18 (1) All adjustments are net of tax. The tax rate for the second quarter of Fiscal 2010 is 37.29% excluding FIN 48 discrete items of$258,000 . The tax rate for the second quarter of Fiscal 2009 before the impact of the settlement of merger-related litigation and deductibility of prior year merger-related expenses is 40.2% excluding a FIN 48 discrete item of$74,000 . (2) Includes added tax onFinish Line share appreciation and impact on EPS calculation from additional tax in Fiscal 2009. (3) Reflects 21.8 million share count for Fiscal 2010 and 23.3 million share count for Fiscal 2009 which includes convertible shares and common stock equivalents in Fiscal 2009. The Company believes that disclosure of earnings and earnings per share from continuing operations on a pro forma basis adjusted for the items not reflected in the previously announced expectations will be meaningful to investors, in light of the impact of changes in effective tax rates and other items not reflected in those expectations. Schedule B Genesco Inc. Adjustments to Forecasted Earnings from Continuing Operations Fiscal Year Ending January 30, 2010 Baseline Scenario High Guidance Low Guidance In Thousands Fiscal 2010 Fiscal 2010 (except per share amounts) Forecasted earnings from continuing operations $25,426 $1.17 $23,067 $1.07 Adjustments: (1) Convertible debt interest restatement (APB 14-1) 1,014 - 1,014 - Impairment, other legal matters and lease termination charges 9,063 0.39 9,063 0.39 Loss on early retirement of debt 3,117 0.13 3,117 0.13 Higher effective tax rate 2,540 0.11 2,540 0.11 Adjusted forecasted earnings from continuing operations (2) $41,160 $1.80 $38,801 $1.70 (1) All adjustments are net of tax. The forecasted tax rate for Fiscal 2010 for the baseline scenario is 39.1%. (2) Reflects 23.6 million share count for Fiscal 2010 which includes convertible shares and 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.
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Financial, James S. Gulmi, +1-615-367-8325, or Media, Claire S. McCall, +1-615-367-8283, both of Genesco Inc.