The information in this Form 8-K and the Exhibit attached hereto shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Act of 1934, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing. On December 1, 2005, bebe stores, inc. issued a press release announcing its November 2005 sales.
The press release relating to the November 2005 sales is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
Exhibit 99.1
Contact: Walter Parks
Chief Financial Officer
bebe stores, inc.
(415) 715-3900
bebe stores, inc. Announces November 2005 Sales;
Sales Increase 13.2%;
Same Store Sales Increase 4.2%
BRISBANE, CALIF. – December 1, 2005 – bebe stores, inc. (Nasdaq: BEBE) today reported retail sales of $46.3 million for the four-week period ended November 26, 2005, an increase of 13.2% compared to sales of $40.9 million for the four-week period ended November 27, 2004.
Same store sales for the four-week period ended November 26, 2005 increased 4.2% compared to an increase of 23.2% for November 2004.
Retail sales for the year-to-date period ending November 26, 2005 were $210.5 million compared to $178.7 million for the year-to-date period ending November 27, 2004, an increase of 17.8%. Same store sales for the year-to-date period ending November 26, 2005 increased 11.2% compared to an increase of 18.0% for the year-to-date period ending November 27, 2004.
As of November 26, 2005, finished goods inventory per square foot was approximately 5% higher as compared to the prior year.
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bebe stores, inc. designs, develops and produces a distinctive line of contemporary women’s apparel and accessories, which it markets under the bebe, BEBE SPORT and bebe O brand names. bebe currently operates 227 stores, of which 172 are bebe stores, 20 are bebe outlet stores and 35 are BEBE SPORT stores. These stores are located in the United States, Puerto Rico and Canada. In addition, we have an online store at www.bebe.com.
The statements in this news release, other than the historical financial information, contain forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ from anticipated results. Wherever used, the words “expect,” “plan,” “anticipate,” “believe” and similar expressions identify forward-looking statements. Any such forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties and the company’s future results of operations could differ materially from historical results or current expectations. Some of these risks include, without limitation, miscalculation of the demand for our products, effective management of our growth, decline in comparable store sales performance, ongoing competitive pressures in the apparel industry, changes in the level of consumer spending or preferences in apparel, and/or other factors that may be described in the company’s annual report on Form 10-K and/or other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Future economic and industry trends that could potentially impact revenues and profitability are difficult to predict.
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