Exhibit 99.1
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| Christopher & Banks Corporation |
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| COMPANY CONTACT: |
| Andrew Moller |
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| Executive Vice President and Chief |
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| Financial Officer |
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| (763) 551-5000 |
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| INVESTOR RELATIONS CONTACT: |
| Investor Relations: |
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| Joe Teklits/Jean Fontana |
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| ICR |
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| (203) 682-8200 |
CHRISTOPHER & BANKS CORPORATION REPORTS
FIRST QUARTER RESULTS
Minneapolis, MN, June 28, 2007 — Christopher & Banks Corporation (NYSE: CBK) today reported results for the first quarter ended June 2, 2007.
First Quarter Results
Total sales for the first quarter ended June 2, 2007 were $149.4 million compared to $142.5 million for the quarter ended May 27, 2006. Net income for the first quarter was $11.7 million or $0.32 per diluted share compared to $14.6 million or $0.39 per diluted share for the first quarter last year. Same-store sales for the thirteen week period ended June 2, 2007 declined 4% compared to the thirteen week period ended June 3, 2006. The Company opened 25 new stores and closed two stores in the first quarter bringing the total number of stores to 801 as of June 2, 2007, compared to 739 as of May 27, 2006.
As compared to the end of last year’s first quarter, the Company experienced a 26 percent year over year increase in inventory on a per store basis. Approximately half of this increase was due to a larger combined balance of early June receipts and in-transit inventory.
Financial Outlook
As a result of above plan inventories at the end of the first quarter and a challenging women’s specialty retail environment, the Company expects a higher level of clearance activity will be required to exit the second quarter with a current inventory position. Therefore, the Company currently anticipates second quarter earnings per diluted share to be in the range of $0.11 to $0.12, compared to $0.21 last year. Fiscal June same-store sales month-to-date through June 27, 2007 were up 2%. For the year, the Company estimates earnings per diluted share to be in the range of $0.80 to $0.83, compared to $0.89 per share last year.
Matt Dillon, President and Chief Executive Officer of Christopher & Banks Corporation, commented, “We have taken steps to better align our Fall assortment with our customers’ fashion needs. Our merchandise deliveries for the second half of the year are anticipated to be lower than last year on a per store basis. We believe lower per store receipts combined with continued merchandise improvements will allow us to deliver stronger performance in the second half of the year as compared to last year.”
Conference Call Information
The Company will discuss its first quarter results in a conference call scheduled for today, June 28, 2007 at 5:00 pm Eastern time. The conference call will be simultaneously broadcast live over the internet at http://www.christopherandbanks.com. An online archive of the broadcast will be available within one hour of the completion of the call and will be accessible at http://www.christopherandbanks.com until July 12, 2007. In addition, an audio replay of the call will be available shortly after its conclusion and archived until July 5, 2007. This call may be accessed by dialing (888) 203-1112 pass code 5455661.
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About Christopher & Banks
Christopher & Banks is a Minneapolis-based specialty retailer of women’s clothing. The Company currently operates 803 stores under the names Christopher & Banks, C.J. Banks and Acorn. The Company currently has 528 Christopher & Banks stores, 237 C.J. Banks stores and 38 Acorn stores.
This release contains forward-looking statements including statements regarding the Company’s (i) expectation of an improved inventory position at the end of the second quarter as a result of a higher level of second quarter clearance activity; (ii) anticipated second quarter fiscal 2008 earnings of $0.11 to $0.12 per diluted share; (iii) anticipated full year fiscal 2008 earnings of $0.80 to $0.83 per diluted share; and (iv) the Company’s expectation for stronger performance in the second half of fiscal 2008 as compared to last year as a result of lower per store receipts combined with continued merchandise improvements. The achievement of such results is subject to certain risk factors and uncertainties and actual results may differ materially from those projected. Such risk factors include, but are not limited to, adverse changes in economic, market and weather conditions, shifts in consumer tastes and spending habits that result in decreased sales, failure to realize expected economies gained through the use of private label and direct import merchandise, problems in managing our growth, inability to obtain acceptable lease terms for new store locations and other factors outside the Company’s control, including factors discussed from time to time in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which reflect management’s analysis only as of the date hereof. The Company undertakes no obligation to update these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances that may arise after the date hereof.
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CHRISTOPHER & BANKS CORPORATION
UNAUDITED COMPARATIVE INCOME STATEMENT
FOR THE QUARTERS ENDED
JUNE 2, 2007 AND MAY 27, 2006
(in thousands, except per share data)
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| June 2, |
| May 27, |
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Net sales |
| $ | 149,371 |
| $ | 142,530 |
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Costs and expenses: |
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Merchandise, buying and occupancy |
| 86,916 |
| 78,562 |
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Selling, general and administrative |
| 39,079 |
| 36,081 |
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Depreciation and amortization |
| 5,295 |
| 4,981 |
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Total costs and expenses |
| 131,290 |
| 119,624 |
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Operating income |
| 18,081 |
| 22,906 |
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Interest income |
| 1,059 |
| 962 |
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Income before income taxes |
| 19,140 |
| 23,868 |
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Income tax provision |
| 7,465 |
| 9,261 |
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Net income |
| $ | 11,675 |
| $ | 14,607 |
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Basic earnings per share: |
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Net income |
| $ | 0.32 |
| $ | 0.40 |
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Basic shares outstanding |
| 36,190 |
| 36,408 |
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Diluted earnings per share: |
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Net income |
| $ | 0.32 |
| $ | 0.39 |
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Diluted shares outstanding |
| 36,305 |
| 37,032 |
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Dividends per share |
| $ | 0.06 |
| $ | 0.04 |
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CHRISTOPHER & BANKS CORPORATION
UNAUDITED COMPARATIVE BALANCE SHEET
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ASSETS |
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Current assets: |
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Cash and cash equivalents |
| $ | 52,179 |
| $ | 68,067 |
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Short-term investments |
| 44,425 |
| 44,525 |
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Merchandise inventories |
| 58,830 |
| 42,937 |
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Other current assets |
| 19,749 |
| 11,309 |
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Total current assets |
| 175,183 |
| 166,838 |
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Property, equipment and improvements, net |
| 129,630 |
| 121,686 |
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Other assets: |
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Goodwill |
| 3,587 |
| 3,587 |
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Other |
| 1,973 |
| 927 |
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Total other assets |
| 5,560 |
| 4,514 |
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Total assets |
| $ | 310,373 |
| $ | 293,038 |
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY |
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Current liabilities: |
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Accounts payable |
| $ | 13,646 |
| $ | 6,447 |
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Accrued liabilities |
| 29,074 |
| 35,032 |
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Total current liabilities |
| 42,720 |
| 41,479 |
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Other liabilities: |
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Deferred lease incentives |
| 22,678 |
| 21,338 |
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Other |
| 14,770 |
| 12,509 |
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Total other liabilities |
| 37,448 |
| 33,847 |
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Stockholders' equity: |
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Common stock |
| 451 |
| 435 |
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Additional paid-in capital |
| 107,325 |
| 77,697 |
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Retained earnings |
| 223,004 |
| 200,156 |
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Common stock held in treasury |
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Total stockholders' equity |
| 230,205 |
| 217,712 |
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Total liabilities and stockholders' equity |
| $ | 310,373 |
| $ | 293,038 |
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