JACKSON, Tenn. (August 28, 2008) — Kirkland’s, Inc. (NASDAQ: KIRK) today reported financial results for the 13-week and 26-week periods ended August 2, 2008.
Net sales for the 13-week period ended August 2, 2008, were $87.7 million compared with $87.4 million for the 13-week period ended August 4, 2007. Comparable store sales for the second quarter of fiscal 2008 increased 2.8% compared with a 10.5% comparable stores sales decrease in the second quarter of fiscal 2007. Comparable store sales in mall stores increased 7.2% for the second quarter, and comparable store sales in off-mall stores increased 0.7%. The Company opened one store and closed two stores during the quarter to end the period with 324 stores, as compared to 347 stores at the end of the prior year quarter.
Net sales for the 26-week period ended August 2, 2008, increased 1.2% to $171.8 million compared with $169.7 million for the 26-week period ended August 4, 2007. Comparable store sales for the 26 weeks ended August 2, 2008, increased 3.5% compared with a 14.7% decrease in the prior-year period. Comparable store sales in mall stores increased 8.2% while comparable store sales in off-mall stores increased 1.3%. The Company opened 3 stores and closed 14 stores during the 26-week period.
The Company reported a net loss of $1.7 million, or $0.09 per diluted share, for the 13-week period ended August 2, 2008, compared with a net loss of $9.2 million, or $0.47 per diluted share, in the 13-week period ended August 4, 2007. The prior-year period also included a net tax benefit in the amount of $0.7 million, or $0.04 per share, a pre-tax impairment charge of $540,000, or $0.02 per share, related to the write down of assets in underperforming stores, and a pre-tax charge of approximately $552,000, or $0.02 per share, related to the opening of the Company’s sales support office in Nashville, Tennessee.
Robert Alderson, Kirkland’s President and Chief Executive Officer, said, “We are pleased with the positive momentum in comparable store sales, the significant year-over-year improvement in margin, and the success of our Big Sale in July. We experienced the highest merchandise margin for the second quarter in over five years. Although traffic remains flat from a year ago, the customer is responding to our merchandise, which is reflected in more items per ticket, higher conversions and better sell-through.
“Our plan for fiscal 2008 is to produce year-over-year improvement in financial performance each quarter and leverage our lower cost structure. We remain solidly on track with that plan. Inventories are on plan and exceptionally clean as we head into the third quarter. Our liquidity position is very strong as we continue to fund our inventory purchases from operations and have yet to borrow from our credit line.”
Investor Conference Call and Web Simulcast Kirkland’s will host a conference call on August 28, 2008, at 11:00 a.m. ET to discuss its results of operations for the second quarter of fiscal 2008. The number to call for this interactive teleconference is (303) 262-2130. A replay of the conference call will be available through September 5, 2008, by dialing (303) 590-3000 and entering the confirmation number, 11117855#.
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KIRK Reports Second Quarter Results Page 2 August 28, 2008
The live broadcast of Kirkland’s quarterly conference call will be available online at the Company’s website,www.kirklands.com, or athttp://www.videonewswire.com/event.asp?id=50491 on August 28, 2008, beginning at 11:00 a.m. ET. The online replay will follow shortly after the call and continue for one year.
Kirkland’s, Inc. was founded in 1966 and is a specialty retailer of home décor in the United States. Although originally focused in the Southeast, the Company has grown beyond that region and currently operates 323 stores in 34 states. The Company’s stores present a broad selection of distinctive merchandise, including framed art, mirrors, candles, lamps, picture frames, accent rugs, garden accessories and artificial floral products. The Company’s stores also offer an extensive assortment of gifts, as well as seasonal merchandise. More information can be found atwww.kirklands.com.
Except for historical information contained herein, the statements in this release are forward-looking and made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties, which may cause Kirkland’s actual results to differ materially from forecasted results. Those risks and uncertainties include, among other things, the competitive environment in the home décor industry in general and in Kirkland’s specific market areas, inflation, product availability and growth opportunities, seasonal fluctuations, and economic conditions in general. Those and other risks are more fully described in Kirkland’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the Company’s Annual Report onForm 10-K filed on May 1, 2008. Kirkland’s disclaims any obligation to update any such factors or to publicly announce results of any revisions to any of the forward-looking statements contained herein to reflect future events or developments.
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KIRK Reports Second Quarter Results Page 3 August 28, 2008
KIRKLAND’S, INC. UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)
13 Week Period Ended
August 2,
August 4,
2008
2007
Net sales
$
87,684
$
87,359
Cost of sales
59,815
63,548
Gross profit
27,869
23,811
Operating expenses:
Other operating expenses
25,132
27,653
Depreciation and amortization
4,473
4,865
Nashville relocation expenses
—
552
Store impairment charge
—
540
Operating loss
(1,736
)
(9,799
)
Interest expense
29
157
Interest income
(16
)
(1
)
Other expense (income)
(64
)
27
Loss before income taxes
(1,685
)
(9,982
)
Income tax expense (benefit)
9
(3,517
)
Valuation allowance
—
2,781
Net loss
$
(1,694
)
$
(9,246
)
Earnings per share:
Basic
$
(0.09
)
$
(0.47
)
Diluted
$
(0.09
)
$
(0.47
)
Shares used to calculate earnings per share:
Basic
19,623
19,501
Diluted
19,623
19,501
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KIRK Reports Second Quarter Results Page 4 August 28, 2008
KIRKLAND’S, INC. UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)
26 Week Period Ended
August 2,
August 4,
2008
2007
Net sales
$
171,761
$
169,673
Cost of sales
116,984
123,630
Gross profit
54,777
46,043
Operating expenses:
Other operating expenses
49,830
57,082
Depreciation and amortization
9,156
9,882
Nashville relocation expenses
—
762
Store impairment charge
352
813
Operating loss
(4,561
)
(22,496
)
Interest expense
59
185
Interest income
(47
)
(180
)
Other income
(336
)
(31
)
Loss before income taxes
(4,237
)
(22,470
)
Income tax expense (benefit)
9
(8,506
)
Valuation allowance
—
2,781
Net loss
$
(4,246
)
$
(16,745
)
Earnings per share:
Basic
$
(0.22
)
$
(0.86
)
Diluted
$
(0.22
)
$
(0.86
)
Shares used to calculate earnings per share:
Basic
19,614
19,492
Diluted
19,614
19,492
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KIRK Reports Second Quarter Results Page 5 August 28, 2008
KIRKLAND’S, INC. UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS (dollars in thousands)
August 2, 2008
February 2, 2008
August 4, 2007
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents
$
4,699
$
5,820
$
2,465
Inventories, net
42,718
41,246
47,372
Other current assets
6,646
10,868
15,936
Total current assets
54,063
57,934
65,773
Property and equipment, net
54,188
63,002
68,101
Other long-term assets
1,162
1,196
2,075
Total assets
$
109,413
$
122,132
$
135,949
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Revolving line of credit
$
—
$
—
$
12,911
Accounts payable
13,834
15,786
11,934
Other current liabilities
22,393
25,566
23,475
Total current liabilities
36,227
41,352
48,320
Deferred rent and other long-term liabilities
34,678
38,210
35,912
Total liabilities
70,905
79,562
84,232
Net shareholders’ equity
38,508
42,570
51,717
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity
$
109,413
$
122,132
$
135,949
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KIRK Reports Second Quarter Results Page 6 August 28, 2008
KIRKLAND’S, INC. UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (dollars in thousands)
26 Week Period Ended
August 2, 2008
August 4, 2007
Net cash provided by (used in):
Operating activities
$
(155
)
$
(28,283
)
Investing activities
(1,013
)
(7,643
)
Financing activities
47
13,033
Cash and cash equivalents:
Net decrease
$
(1,121
)
$
(22,893
)
Beginning of period
5,820
25,358
End of period
$
4,699
$
2,465
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