Exhibit 99.1
 | The Buckle, Inc. |
2407 W. 24th St. Kearney, NE 68845 | |
| P.O. Box 1480 Kearney, NE 68848-1480 | |
phone: 308-236-8491 | |
fax: 308-236-4493 | |
For Immediate Release: November 20, 2014 | web: www.buckle.com |
| Contact: | Karen B. Rhoads, Chief Financial Officer |
| The Buckle, Inc. | |
| (308) 236-8491 | |
THE BUCKLE, INC. REPORTS THIRD QUARTER NET INCOME
KEARNEY, NE -- The Buckle, Inc. (NYSE: BKE) announced today that net income for the fiscal quarter ended November 1, 2014 was $40.6 million, or $0.85 per share ($0.84 per share on a diluted basis).
Net sales for the 13-week fiscal quarter ended November 1, 2014 increased 1.9 percent to $292.2 million from net sales of $286.8 million for the prior year 13-week fiscal quarter ended November 2, 2013. Comparable store net sales for the 13-week period ended November 1, 2014 decreased 0.3 percent from comparable store net sales for the prior year 13-week period ended November 2, 2013. Online sales (which are not included in comparable store sales) increased 3.8 percent to $22.8 million for the 13-week period ended November 1, 2014, compared to net sales of $22.0 million for the 13-week period ended November 2, 2013.
Net sales for the 39-week fiscal period ended November 1, 2014 increased 1.3 percent to $799.6 million from net sales of $789.0 million for the prior year 39-week fiscal period ended November 2, 2013. Comparable store net sales for the 39-week period ended November 1, 2014 decreased 0.5 percent from comparable store net sales for the prior year 39-week period ended November 2, 2013. Online sales (which are not included in comparable store sales) increased 2.8 percent to $61.4 million for the 39-week period ended November 1, 2014, compared to net sales of $59.7 million for the 39-week period ended November 2, 2013.
Net income for the third quarter of fiscal 2014 was $40.6 million, or $0.85 per share ($0.84 per share on a diluted basis), compared with $40.6 million, or $0.85 per share ($0.85 per share on a diluted basis) for the third quarter of fiscal 2013.
Net income for the 39-week fiscal period ended November 1, 2014 was $102.4 million, or $2.14 per share ($2.13 per share on a diluted basis), compared with $103.3 million, or $2.17 per share ($2.15 per share on a diluted basis) for the 39-week period ended November 2, 2013.
Management will hold a conference call at 9:30 a.m. EST today to discuss results for the quarter. To participate in the call, please call (800) 230-1059 and reference the conference code 343649. A replay of the call will be available for a two-week period beginning today at 11:30 a.m. EST by calling (800) 475-6701 and entering the conference code 343649.
About Buckle
Offering a unique mix of high-quality, on-trend apparel, accessories, and footwear, Buckle caters to fashion-conscious young men and women. Known as a denim destination, each store carries a wide selection of fits, styles, and finishes from leading denim brands, including the Company’s exclusive brand, BKE. Headquartered in Kearney, Nebraska, Buckle currently operates 463 retail stores in 44 states. As of the end of the fiscal quarter, it operated 461 stores in 44 states compared with 452 stores in 43 states at the end of the third quarter of fiscal 2013.
SAFE HARBOR STATEMENT UNDER THE PRIVATE SECURITIES LITIGATION REFORM ACT OF 1995: All forward-looking statements made by the Company involve material risks and uncertainties and are subject to change based on factors which may be beyond the Company’s control. Accordingly, the Company’s future performance and financial results may differ materially from those expressed or implied in any such forward-looking statements. Such factors include, but are not limited to, those described in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company does not undertake to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements even if experience or future changes make it clear that any projected results expressed or implied therein will not be realized.
Note: News releases and other information on The Buckle, Inc. can be accessed at www.buckle.com on the Internet.
Financial Tables to Follow
THE BUCKLE, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(Amounts in Thousands Except Per Share Amounts)
(Unaudited)
| Thirteen Weeks Ended | Thirty-Nine Weeks Ended | ||||||||||||||
| November 1, 2014 | November 2, 2013 | November 1, 2014 | November 2, 2013 | ||||||||||||
| SALES, Net of returns and allowances | $ | 292,201 | $ | 286,761 | $ | 799,601 | $ | 789,002 | |||||||
| COST OF SALES (Including buying, distribution, and occupancy costs) | 164,409 | 160,536 | 459,684 | 451,283 | |||||||||||
| Gross profit | 127,792 | 126,225 | 339,917 | 337,719 | |||||||||||
| OPERATING EXPENSES: | |||||||||||||||
| Selling | 52,950 | 51,991 | 147,055 | 144,225 | |||||||||||
| General and administrative | 10,289 | 10,176 | 30,326 | 30,776 | |||||||||||
| 63,239 | 62,167 | 177,381 | 175,001 | ||||||||||||
| INCOME FROM OPERATIONS | 64,553 | 64,058 | 162,536 | 162,718 | |||||||||||
| OTHER INCOME, Net | 226 | 361 | 831 | 1,218 | |||||||||||
| INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES | 64,779 | 64,419 | 163,367 | 163,936 | |||||||||||
| PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES | 24,163 | 23,835 | 60,936 | 60,656 | |||||||||||
| NET INCOME | $ | 40,616 | $ | 40,584 | $ | 102,431 | $ | 103,280 | |||||||
| EARNINGS PER SHARE: | |||||||||||||||
| Basic | $ | 0.85 | $ | 0.85 | $ | 2.14 | $ | 2.17 | |||||||
| Diluted | $ | 0.84 | $ | 0.85 | $ | 2.13 | $ | 2.15 | |||||||
| Basic weighted average shares | 47,891 | 47,707 | 47,890 | 47,703 | |||||||||||
| Diluted weighted average shares | 48,079 | 47,984 | 48,064 | 47,959 | |||||||||||
THE BUCKLE, INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Amounts in Thousands Except Share and Per Share Amounts)
(Unaudited)
| ASSETS | November 1, 2014 | February 1, 2014 (1) | November 2, 2013 | ||||||||
| CURRENT ASSETS: | |||||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 182,267 | $ | 164,868 | $ | 130,841 | |||||
| Short-term investments | 25,811 | 20,197 | 25,455 | ||||||||
| Receivables | 13,052 | 4,318 | 7,866 | ||||||||
| Inventory | 147,221 | 124,141 | 146,290 | ||||||||
| Prepaid expenses and other assets | 31,667 | 28,613 | 29,017 | ||||||||
| Total current assets | 400,018 | 342,137 | 339,469 | ||||||||
| PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT | 420,868 | 393,656 | 395,272 | ||||||||
| Less accumulated depreciation and amortization | (249,556 | ) | (235,087 | ) | (230,386 | ) | |||||
| 171,312 | 158,569 | 164,886 | |||||||||
| LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS | 44,310 | 43,436 | 39,307 | ||||||||
| OTHER ASSETS | 2,013 | 2,151 | 2,121 | ||||||||
| $ | 617,653 | $ | 546,293 | $ | 545,783 | ||||||
| LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY | |||||||||||
| CURRENT LIABILITIES: | |||||||||||
| Accounts payable | $ | 53,501 | $ | 37,147 | $ | 49,079 | |||||
| Accrued employee compensation | 24,484 | 36,933 | 25,781 | ||||||||
| Accrued store operating expenses | 13,018 | 9,983 | 12,738 | ||||||||
| Gift certificates redeemable | 15,943 | 23,131 | 15,152 | ||||||||
| Income taxes payable | 7,978 | 16,187 | 10,623 | ||||||||
| Total current liabilities | 114,924 | 123,381 | 113,373 | ||||||||
| DEFERRED COMPENSATION | 14,248 | 12,797 | 12,626 | ||||||||
| DEFERRED RENT LIABILITY | 40,212 | 37,564 | 37,488 | ||||||||
| OTHER LIABILITIES | 9,618 | 10,621 | 10,432 | ||||||||
| Total liabilities | 179,002 | 184,363 | 173,919 | ||||||||
| COMMITMENTS | |||||||||||
| STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY: | |||||||||||
Common stock, authorized 100,000,000 shares of $.01 par value; issued and outstanding; 48,374,622 shares at November 1, 2014, 48,336,392 shares at February 1, 2014, and 48,329,282 shares at November 2, 2013 | 484 | 483 | 483 | ||||||||
| Additional paid-in capital | 130,266 | 124,134 | 125,158 | ||||||||
| Retained earnings | 308,654 | 238,151 | 246,995 | ||||||||
| Accumulated other comprehensive loss | (753 | ) | (838 | ) | (772 | ) | |||||
| Total stockholders’ equity | 438,651 | 361,930 | 371,864 | ||||||||
| $ | 617,653 | $ | 546,293 | $ | 545,783 | ||||||
| (1) Derived from audited financial statements. | |||||||||||