EXHIBIT 99.1
Tuesday Morning Corporation Announces Third Quarter 2012 Results
DALLAS, April 23, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Tuesday Morning Corporation (Nasdaq:TUES) today reported that, as previously announced, net sales for the third quarter of fiscal 2012 were $172.7 million compared to $174.3 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2011, a decrease of 0.9%. Comparable store sales decreased 3.2% for the third quarter of fiscal 2012 as compared to the same period last year. The decrease in comparable store sales was comprised of a 1.8% decrease in traffic and a 1.4% decrease in average ticket. Net loss for the third fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2012 was $4.2 million, or $0.10 per share, compared to net loss of $3.6 million, or $0.08 per share, for the same period last year.
For the nine months ended March 31, 2012, net sales were $616.4 million compared to $626.4 million for the same period last year, a decrease of 1.6%. Comparable store sales decreased 4.1% for the nine month period ended March 31, 2012 as compared to the same period last year. The decrease in comparable store sales was comprised of a 3.5% decrease in traffic and a 0.6% decrease in average ticket. For the nine months ended March 31, 2012, the Company had earnings per diluted share of $0.14 versus $0.25 for the same period in fiscal 2011.
Kathleen Mason, President and Chief Executive Officer, stated, "We are on track with the implementation of our initiatives to drive sales. Our new online platform will be launched this quarter and we expect our revamped site to be considerably more robust, resulting in improved functionality and customer shopping experience. In addition, our marketing efforts will be strengthened by the fourth quarter implementation of new POS software. We expect these initiatives, in combination with our consistent real estate optimization strategy, to begin to positively impact our business during our fourth fiscal quarter and increasingly in fiscal 2013. Our balance sheet remains strong with a $33 million increase in cash over last year and no outstanding borrowings under our revolving credit facility at quarter end."
Financial Results for the Third Quarter Ended March 31, 2012
Gross Profit - Gross profit decreased $1.1 million, or 1.6%, to $65.6 million for the third quarter ended March 31, 2012 as compared to $66.7 million in the same quarter last year. As a percentage of net sales, gross profit was 38.0% for the quarter ended March 31, 2012 compared to 38.3% for the same quarter in fiscal 2011. This decrease of 0.3% in gross profit percentage was due to a minor shift in product mix and slightly higher markdowns.
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses ("SG&A") - SG&A for the quarter ended March 31, 2012 was $71.7 million versus $71.9 million in the same quarter last year. As a percentage of net sales, SG&A increased by 0.2% to 41.5% in the third quarter of fiscal 2012 from 41.3% in the same quarter last year, primarily due to lower sales volume during the recently completed quarter. On a per store basis, SG&A decreased 1.8% year over year.
Financial Results for the Nine Months Ended March 31, 2012
Gross Profit - Gross profit decreased $5.3 million, or 2.2%, to $235.4 million for the nine months ended March 31, 2012 compared to $240.7 million in the same nine-month period last year. As a percentage of net sales, gross profit decreased to 38.2% for the nine-month period ended March 31, 2012 compared to 38.4% for the same period last year. This decrease of 0.2% in gross profit percentage was primarily due to slightly higher markdowns and freight costs.
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses - SG&A for the nine months ended March 31, 2012 was $224.5 million versus $221.0 million for the same period last year. As a percentage of net sales, SG&A increased by 1.1% to 36.4% in the nine month period ended March 31, 2012 from 35.3% in the same period last year. This increase was primarily due to the loss of expense leverage on lower sales volume in addition to higher rent expense from having more stores this year. An increase in square footage in certain new and relocated stores during the trailing 12 months also contributed to the higher rent expense.
Balance Sheet
Inventory was $261.7 million at March 31, 2012 compared to $286.0 million at March 31, 2011, a decrease of $24.3 million, or 8.5%. This decrease was largely attributable to opportunistic buys made in the prior year. Net property and equipment was $75.1 million at March 31, 2012, a decrease of $2.2 million compared to March 31, 2011. This decrease resulted from fewer capital expenditures in the most recently completed period versus the same period last year.
Accounts payable was higher at March 31, 2012 by $18.0 million versus the same period last year primarily due to the timing of receipts in the recent fiscal quarter versus the same period last year. There were no significant changes to our vendor payment policy. At March 31, 2012, we had no amounts outstanding under our revolving credit facility compared to $13.8 million outstanding at March 31, 2011. Outstanding letters of credit, primarily for insurance programs, were $8.3 million at March 31, 2012 compared to $7.8 million at the same time last year. At March 31, 2012, we had availability of $120.9 million and we were in compliance with the terms of our credit facility.
Store Activity
We operated 852 stores in 43 states as of March 31, 2012. During the third quarter of fiscal 2012, we opened 5 stores, relocated 14 stores and closed 14 stores. During the nine months ended March 31, 2012, we opened 20 stores, closed 29 stores and relocated 37 stores.
Fiscal Year 2012 Guidance:
The Company is maintaining its most recent guidance for the full fiscal year ending on June 30, 2012. Net sales for fiscal 2012 are expected to be in the range of $815 million to $820 million. Comparable store sales are expected to decrease by 3.0% to 3.75% and earnings per diluted share are expected to be in the range of $0.13 to $0.16. For fiscal 2012 capital expenditures are expected to be $15 million, and we expect to increase total square footage by approximately 2%.
Conference Call Information
As previously announced, Tuesday Morning Corporation's management will hold a conference call to review third quarter fiscal 2012 financial results today, April 23, 2012 at 4:00 p.m. Central Time. A real-time webcast of the call will be available in the Investor Relations section of the Company's website at http://www.tuesdaymorning.com, or you may dial into the conference at 1-877-312-5376 (no access code required). A replay of the webcast will also be accessible through the Company's website or by dialing (855) 859-2056, conference ID number 61407820, until May 6, 2012.
About Tuesday Morning
Tuesday Morning is a leading closeout retailer of upscale, decorative home accessories, housewares and famous-maker gifts in the United States. The Company opened its first store in 1974 and currently operates 852 stores in 43 states. Tuesday Morning is nationally known for bringing its more than 9.0 million loyal customers a unique treasure hunt of high-end, first quality, brand name merchandise...never seconds or irregulars...at prices well below those of department and specialty stores and catalogues.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws and the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, which are based on management's current expectations, estimates and projections. Forward-looking statements typically are identified by the use of terms such as "may," "will," "should," "expect," "anticipate," "believe," "estimate," "intend" and similar words, although some forward-looking statements are expressed differently. You should carefully consider statements that contain these words because they describe our expectations, plans, strategies and goals and our beliefs concerning future business conditions, our future results of operations, our future financial position, and our business outlook or state other "forward-looking" information.
Reference is hereby made to "Item 1A. Risk Factors" of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended June 30, 2011 for examples of risks, uncertainties and events that could cause our actual results to differ materially from the expectations expressed in our forward-looking statements. These risks, uncertainties and events also include, but are not limited to, the following: uncertainties regarding our ability to open stores in new and existing markets and operate these stores on a profitable basis; conditions affecting consumer spending and the impact, depth and duration of current economic conditions; inclement weather; changes in our merchandise mix; timing and type of sales events, promotional activities and other advertising; increased or new competition; loss or departure of one or more members of our senior management or experienced buying and management personnel; an increase in the cost or a disruption in the flow of our products; seasonal and quarterly fluctuations; fluctuations in our comparable store results; our ability to operate in highly competitive markets and to compete effectively; our ability to operate information systems and implement new technologies effectively; our ability to generate strong cash flows from our operations; our ability to anticipate and respond in a timely manner to changing consumer demands and preferences; and our ability to generate strong holiday season sales. The forward-looking statements made in this press release relate only to events as of the date on which the statements were made. Except as may be required by law, we undertake no obligations to update our forward-looking statements to reflect events and circumstances after the date on which the statements were made or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.
| Tuesday Morning Corporation | ||||
| Consolidated Statement of Income | ||||
| (In thousands, except per share data) | ||||
| Three Months Ended Mar. 31, | Nine Months Ended Mar. 31, | |||
| 2012 | 2011 | 2012 | 2011 | |
| (unaudited) | (unaudited) | |||
| Net sales | $ 172,699 | $ 174,316 | $ 616,406 | $ 626,384 |
| Cost of sales | 107,135 | 107,620 | 381,054 | 385,711 |
| Gross profit | 65,564 | 66,696 | 235,352 | 240,673 |
| Selling, general and administrative expenses | 71,661 | 71,941 | 224,463 | 221,031 |
| Operating income | (6,097) | (5,245) | 10,889 | 19,642 |
| Other income (expense): | ||||
| Interest expense | (395) | (791) | (1,842) | (2,313) |
| Interest income | -- | -- | -- | 2 |
| Other income (expense), net | (13) | 89 | 136 | 476 |
| Other income (expense) | (408) | (702) | (1,706) | (1,835) |
| Income before income taxes | (6,505) | (5,947) | 9,183 | 17,807 |
| Income tax expense | (2,260) | (2,312) | 3,262 | 6,826 |
| Net income | $ (4,245) | $ (3,635) | $ 5,921 | $ 10,981 |
| Earnings Per Share: | ||||
| Net income per common share: | ||||
| Basic | $ (0.10) | $ (0.08) | $ 0.14 | $ 0.26 |
| Diluted | $ (0.10) | $ (0.08) | $ 0.14 | $ 0.25 |
| Weighted average number of common shares: | ||||
| Basic | 41,622 | 42,660 | 42,156 | 42,419 |
| Diluted | 41,622 | 42,660 | 42,702 | 43,004 |
| Tuesday Morning Corporation (continued) | |||
| Consolidated Balance Sheets | |||
| (in thousands) | Mar. 31, | Mar. 31, | June 30, |
| 2012 | 2011 | 2011 | |
| (unaudited) | (unaudited) | ||
| Assets | |||
| Current assets: | |||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ 38,984 | $ 6,358 | $ 19,400 |
| Inventories | 261,722 | 285,998 | 264,361 |
| Prepaid expenses and other assets | 11,113 | 9,759 | 13,684 |
| Deferred income taxes | 79 | 2,112 | 447 |
| Total current assets | 311,898 | 304,227 | 297,892 |
| Property and equipment, net | 75,093 | 77,286 | 76,982 |
| Other long-term assets: | |||
| Deferred financing costs | 2,752 | 2,758 | 2,504 |
| Other assets | 1,636 | 2,012 | 1,778 |
| Total Assets | $ 391,379 | $ 386,283 | $ 379,156 |
| Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity | |||
| Current liabilities: | |||
| Accounts payable | $ 91,580 | $ 73,625 | $ 81,047 |
| Accrued liabilities | 29,017 | 30,174 | 28,760 |
| Income taxes payable | 366 | 364 | 65 |
| Total current liabilities | 120,963 | 104,163 | 109,872 |
| Revolving credit facility | -- | 13,800 | -- |
| Deferred rent | 3,339 | 3,152 | 3,198 |
| Income tax payable - non-current | 575 | 655 | 655 |
| Deferred income taxes | 4,943 | 3,596 | 5,297 |
| Total Liabilities | 129,820 | 125,366 | 119,022 |
| Stockholders' equity | 261,559 | 260,917 | 260,134 |
| Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity | $ 391,379 | $ 386,283 | $ 379,156 |
| Tuesday Morning Corporation (continued) | ||
| Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows | ||
| (in thousands) | ||
| Nine Months Ended Mar. 31, | ||
| 2012 | 2011 | |
| (unaudited) | ||
| Net cash flows from operating activities: | ||
| Net income | $ 5,921 | $ 10,981 |
| Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: | ||
| Depreciation and amortization | 11,061 | 12,327 |
| Amortization of financing fees | 611 | 764 |
| Deferred income taxes | 14 | 412 |
| Loss on disposal of fixed assets | 375 | 194 |
| Stock compensation expense | 1,472 | 1,305 |
| Other non-cash charges | 53 | (246) |
| Net change in operating assets and liabilities | 30,569 | (37,054) |
| Net cash provided by operating activities | 50,076 | (11,317) |
| Net cash flows from investing activities: | ||
| Proceeds from sale of assets | -- | 50 |
| Capital expenditures | (9,548) | (17,034) |
| Net cash used in investing activities | (9,548) | (16,984) |
| Net cash flows from financing activities: | ||
| Repayments-revolving credit facility | (92,338) | (89,380) |
| Borrowings-revolving credit facility | 92,338 | 103,180 |
| Change in cash overdraft | (14,466) | (3,269) |
| Payment of financing fees | (859) | -- |
| Excess tax benefit related to exercise of stock options | 217 | 557 |
| Proceeds from exercise of common stock options and stock purchase plan purchases and other | 28 | 49 |
| Purchase of treasury shares | (5,864) | -- |
| Net cash used in financing activities | (20,944) | 11,137 |
| Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents | 19,584 | (17,164) |
| Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period | 19,400 | 23,522 |
| Cash and cash equivalents, end of period | $ 38,984 | $ 6,358 |
CONTACT: Stephanie Bowman
Chief Financial Officer
TUESDAY MORNING CORPORATION
972-934-7251
Farah Soi
ICR, LLC
203-682-8200