EXHIBIT 99.1
| | Investor Relations contact: |
| | Jeffrey P. Harris |
| | Tel: 415-278-7933 |
| | investor_relations@gymboree.com |
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| | Media Relations contact: |
| | Jamie Falkowski |
| | Tel: 415-278-7942 |
| | media_relations@gymboree.com |
The Gymboree Corporation Reports Third Quarter 2007 Results
San Francisco, Calif., November 20, 2007 - The Gymboree Corporation (NASDAQ: GYMB) today reported earnings for the third fiscal quarter ended November 3, 2007, of $26.9 million or $0.91 per diluted share. This compares to earnings from continuing operations of $24.6 million or $0.75 per diluted share for the same period of the prior year.
“Our markdown and promotional strategies allowed us to exceed our original gross margin dollar plan for the quarter despite a more promotional retail environment in the mall,” said Matthew McCauley, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. “Additionally, our ongoing strategy of being prepared through tight controls on expenses allowed us to leverage SG&A expenses while investing in our new Crazy 8 concept and incremental marketing.”
Net sales from retail operations for the fiscal quarter ended November 3, 2007, totaled $247.6 million, an 18% increase over the $210.0 million in net sales for the third quarter of the prior year. As previously reported, comparable store sales for the third fiscal quarter increased 8% over the same period last year. Total net sales for the third fiscal quarter were $250.7 million, an increase of 18% compared to total net sales of $212.7 million for the third quarter last year.
Business Outlook
For the fourth fiscal quarter, the Company expects a low single digit comparable store sales increase over the same period of the prior year. The Company expects earnings for the fourth fiscal quarter in the range of $0.78 to $0.80 per diluted share. For the full fiscal year 2007, the Company now expects net income to be in the range of $2.54 to $2.56 per diluted share.
Management Presentations
The live broadcast of the discussion of third quarter 2007 financial results will be available to interested parties at 1:30 p.m. PT (4:30 p.m. ET) on Tuesday, November 20, 2007. To listen to the live broadcast over the internet, please log on to www.gymboree.com, click on “Our Company” at the bottom of the page, go to “Investor and Media Relations” and then “Conference Calls, Webcasts & Presentations.” A replay of the call will be available two hours after the broadcast through midnight ET, Tuesday, November 27, 2007, at 800-642-1687, Passcode 8088424.
Gymboree reports same store sales results on a quarterly basis and provides a business update at the end of each month. The next monthly business updates will be available on Thursday, December 6, 2007, January 10, 2008, and February 7, 2008, respectively. Please listen to our monthly business update by calling the Company’s Investor Relations Hotline at 415-278-7933. Each monthly recording will be available through Wednesday of the following week after initial release.
About The Gymboree Corporation
The Gymboree Corporation’s specialty retail brands offer unique, high-quality products delivered with personalized customer service. As of November 3, 2007, the Company operated a total of 773 retail stores: 592 Gymboree® stores (562 in the United States and 30 in Canada), 80 Gymboree Outlet stores, 88 Janie and Jack® shops and 13 Crazy 8™ stores in the United States.
The Company also operates online stores at www.gymboree.com, www.janieandjack.com and www.crazy8.com, and offers directed parent-child developmental play programs at 540 franchised and Company-operated centers in the United States and 29 other countries.
Forward-Looking Statements
The foregoing financial information for the third fiscal quarter ended November 3, 2007, is un-audited and subject to quarter-end and year-end adjustment, and could differ materially from the financial information indicated. The foregoing paragraphs contain forward-looking statements relating to anticipated sales growth and future financial performance. These are forward-looking statements for purposes of the safe harbor provisions under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Actual results could differ materially as a result of a number of factors, including customer reactions to new merchandise, service levels and new concepts, success in meeting our delivery targets, the level of our promotional activity, our gross margin achievement, our ability to appropriately manage inventory, general economic conditions, effects of future embargos from countries used to source product, and competitive market conditions. Other factors that may cause actual results to differ materially include those set forth in the reports that we file from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including our annual report on Form 10-K for the year-ended February 3, 2007. These forward-looking statements reflect The Gymboree Corporation’s expectations as of November 20, 2007. The Gymboree Corporation undertakes no obligation to update the information provided herein.
Gymboree and Janie and Jack are registered trademarks of The Gymboree Corporation. Crazy 8 is a trademark of The Gymboree Corporation.
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THE GYMBOREE CORPORATION |
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME |
(In thousands, except per share and operating data) |
(Unaudited) |
| | | 13 Weeks Ended | | 13 Weeks Ended | | 39 Weeks Ended | | 39 Weeks Ended | |
| | November 3, | | October 28, | | November 3, | | October 28, | |
| | 2007 | | 2006 | | 2007 | | 2006 | |
| Net sales: | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Retail | | $ | 247,569 | | $ | 209,987 | | $ | 634,145 | | $ | 542,666 | |
Play & Music | | | 3,163 | | | 2,708 | | | 8,242 | | | 7,956 | |
Total net sales | | | 250,732 | | | 212,695 | | | 642,387 | | | 550,622 | |
| Cost of goods sold, including | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
buying and occupancy expenses | | | (126,020 | ) | | (104,037 | ) | | (333,661 | ) | | (286,404 | ) |
Gross profit | | | 124,712 | | | 108,658 | | | 308,726 | | | 264,218 | |
| Selling, general and administrative expenses | | | (80,314 | ) | | (68,796 | ) | | (222,244 | ) | | (196,064 | ) |
Operating income | | | 44,398 | | | 39,862 | | | 86,482 | | | 68,154 | |
| Other income | | | 691 | | | 1,043 | | | 2,446 | | | 4,029 | |
| Income from continuing operations, before income taxes | | | 45,089 | | | 40,905 | | | 88,928 | | | 72,183 | |
| Income tax expense | | | (18,194 | ) | | (16,303 | ) | | (35,376 | ) | | (27,809 | ) |
| Income from continuing operations, net of tax | | | 26,895 | | | 24,602 | | | 53,552 | | | 44,374 | |
| Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax | | | - | | | (7,185 | ) | | - | | | (8,530 | ) |
Net income | | $ | 26,895 | | $ | 17,417 | | $ | 53,552 | | $ | 35,844 | |
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| Basic per share amounts: | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Income from continuing operations, net of tax | | $ | 0.94 | | $ | 0.79 | | $ | 1.83 | | $ | 1.40 | |
| Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax | | | - | | | (0.23 | ) | | - | | | (0.27 | ) |
| Net income | | $ | 0.94 | | $ | 0.56 | | $ | 1.83 | | $ | 1.13 | |
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| Diluted per share amounts: | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Income from continuing operations, net of tax | | $ | 0.91 | | $ | 0.75 | | $ | 1.76 | | $ | 1.34 | |
| Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax | | | - | | | (0.22 | ) | | - | | | (0.26 | ) |
| Net income | | $ | 0.91 | | $ | 0.53 | | $ | 1.76 | | $ | 1.08 | |
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| Weighted average shares outstanding: | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Basic | | | 28,565 | | | 31,332 | | | 29,294 | | | 31,798 | |
Diluted | | | 29,621 | | | 32,735 | | | 30,438 | | | 33,206 | |
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Operating Data: | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Stores Open at the Beginning of the Period | | | 739 | | | 667 | | | 698 | | | 642 | |
| New Stores | | | 34 | | | 26 | | | 79 | | | 51 | |
| Closed Stores | | | - | | | (1 | ) | | (4 | ) | | (1 | ) |
| Stores Open at the End of the Period | | | 773 | | | 692 | | | 773 | | | 692 | |
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| Gross Store Square Footage | | | 1,489,000 | | | 1,298,000 | | | 1,489,000 | | | 1,298,000 | |
| Merchandise Inventories per Square foot | | $ | 88 | | $ | 79 | | $ | 88 | | $ | 79 | |
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS |
(In thousands) |
(Unaudited) |
| | | November 3, | | February 3, | | October 28, | |
| | 2007 | | 2007 | | 2006 | |
Current Assets | | | | | | | |
Cash and cash equivalents | | $ | 24,096 | | $ | 27,493 | | $ | 25,549 | |
Marketable securities | | | - | | | 129,325 | | | 97,600 | |
Accounts receivable | | | 19,403 | | | 12,988 | | | 14,112 | |
Merchandise inventories | | | 130,520 | | | 104,293 | | | 102,784 | |
Prepaid income taxes | | | - | | | - | | | 11,471 | |
Prepaid expenses and deferred taxes | | | 21,993 | | | 19,621 | | | 6,912 | |
Current assets of discontinued operations | | | - | | | 126 | | | 2,143 | |
Total current assets | | | 196,012 | | | 293,846 | | | 260,571 | |
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Property and Equipment, net | | | 186,680 | | | 150,251 | | | 145,521 | |
Lease Rights, Deferred Taxes and Other Assets | | | 14,750 | | | 10,111 | | | 4,716 | |
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Total Assets | | $ | 397,442 | | $ | 454,208 | | $ | 410,808 | |
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Current Liabilities | | | | | | | | | | |
Accounts payable | | $ | 62,974 | | $ | 55,872 | | $ | 52,835 | |
Accrued liabilities | | | 75,078 | | | 66,334 | | | 63,452 | |
Income tax payable | | | 1,641 | | | 8,002 | | | - | |
Current liabilities of discontinued operations | | | - | | | 1,928 | | | 3,350 | |
Total current liabilities | | | 139,693 | | | 132,136 | | | 119,637 | |
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Long Term Liabilities | | | | | | | | | | |
Deferred rent and other liabilities | | | 61,242 | | | 46,345 | | | 46,628 | |
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Stockholders' Equity | | | 196,507 | | | 275,727 | | | 244,543 | |
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Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity | | $ | 397,442 | | $ | 454,208 | | $ | 410,808 | |
