Exhibit 99.1
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![LOGO](https://capedge.com/proxy/8-K/0001193125-20-042666/g796349g0212121833886.jpg) | | For Immediate Release | | Contact: Tim McIntyre, Executive Vice President, Communication, Investor Relations and Legislative Affairs (734)930-3563 |
Domino’s Pizza® Announces Fourth Quarter and Fiscal 2019 Financial Results
Global retail sales growth (excluding foreign currency impact) of 7.6% for the fourth quarter; 8.0% for fiscal 2019
U.S. same store sales growth of 3.4% for the fourth quarter; 3.2% for fiscal 2019
International same store sales growth of 1.7% for the fourth quarter; 1.9% for fiscal 2019
Global net store growth of 492 for the fourth quarter; 1,106 for fiscal 2019
Diluted EPS up 19.1% to $3.12 for the fourth quarter; up 14.5% to $9.56 for fiscal 2019
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, February 20, 2020: Domino’s Pizza, Inc. (NYSE: DPZ), the largest pizza company in the world based on global retail sales, announced results for the fourth quarter and fiscal 2019, comprised of growth in global retail sales, same store sales and earnings per share. Global retail sales increased 6.9% in the fourth quarter, or 7.6% excluding foreign currency impact. Global retail sales increased 5.7% in fiscal 2019, or 8.0% excluding foreign currency impact. U.S. same store sales grew 3.4% during the quarter, and 3.2% for the full year, continuing the positive sales momentum in the Company’s U.S. stores business. The international business also posted positive results, with same store sales growth of 1.7% during the quarter and 1.9% for the full year. The fourth quarter marked the 104th consecutive quarter of international same store sales growth and the 35th consecutive quarter of U.S. same store sales growth.
The Company had fourth quarter global net store growth of 492 stores, comprised of 141 net new U.S. stores and 351 net new international stores. In fiscal 2019, the Company opened 1,106 net new stores, comprised of 250 net new U.S. stores and 856 net new international stores.
Fourth quarter diluted EPS was $3.12, up 19.1% over the prior year quarter. Fourth quarter diluted EPS, as adjusted, was $3.13, up 19.5% over the prior year quarter. Fiscal 2019 diluted EPS was $9.56, up 14.5% over the prior year. Fiscal 2019 diluted EPS, as adjusted, was $9.57, up 13.7% over the prior year diluted EPS, as adjusted, of $8.42. (See theFinancial Results Comparability section on page four and theComments on Regulation G section on page five.)
In connection with the Company’s November 2019 recapitalization transaction discussed below, certain of the Company’s subsidiaries borrowed $675.0 million and used a portion of the proceeds topre-fund a portion of the principal and interest payable on the 2019 Notes, pay transaction fees and expenses and repurchase and retire shares of the Company’s common stock. During the fourth quarter of 2019, the Company repurchased and retired 2,063,378 shares of its common stock in open market repurchases under its Board of Directors-approved share repurchase program for approximately $593.9 million.
On February 19, 2020, the Board of Directors declared a $0.78 per share quarterly dividend for shareholders of record as of March 13, 2020 to be paid on March 30, 2020. This represents an increase of 20.0% over the previous quarterly dividend amount.
“I am extremely proud of the accomplishments of our franchisees and our team members from around the world, not just in the fourth quarter, but throughout all of 2019,” said Ritch Allison, Domino’s Chief Executive Officer. “Our relentless focus on our customers, our franchisees and the long-term growth and profitability of the Domino’s business model helped us deliver a solid 2019 in the face of unique competitive headwinds.”
Fourth Quarter and Fiscal 2019 Highlights:
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(dollars in millions, except per share data) | | Fourth Quarter of 2019 | | | Fourth Quarter of 2018 | | | Fiscal 2019 | | | Fiscal 2018 | |
Net income | | $ | 129.3 | | | $ | 111.6 | | | $ | 400.7 | | | $ | 362.0 | |
Weighted average diluted shares | | | 41,422,831 | | | | 42,591,025 | | | | 41,923,062 | | | | 43,331,278 | |
Diluted EPS | | $ | 3.12 | | | $ | 2.62 | | | $ | 9.56 | | | $ | 8.35 | |
Items affecting comparability (1) | | | 0.01 | | | | — | | | | 0.01 | | | | 0.07 | |
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Diluted EPS, as adjusted (1) | | $ | 3.13 | | | $ | 2.62 | | | $ | 9.57 | | | $ | 8.42 | |
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(1) | Refer to theFinancial Results Comparability section on page four for additional details. See also theComments on Regulation G section on page five. |
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