Chico's Fas (CHS) 8-K Chico’s FAS, Inc. Reports 39% Increase in Third Quarter

Exhibit 99.1

Chico’s FAS, Inc. • 11215 Metro Parkway • Fort Myers, Florida 33966 • (239) 277-6200

Chico’s FAS, Inc. Reports 39% Increase in Third Quarter

Earnings Per Share to $0.25

• 9.9% increase in third quarter comparable sales

• 15^th consecutive quarter of double digit earnings per share growth

• 31% increase in year-to-date earnings per share to a record $0.89

Fort Myers, FL – November 20, 2012 –Chico’s FAS, Inc. (NYSE: CHS) today announced its financial results for the fiscal 2012 third quarter and thirty-nine weeks ended October 27, 2012.

For the third quarter, the Company reported net income of $41.7 million, an increase of 57.4% compared to net income of $26.5 million in last year’s third quarter, and earnings per diluted share of $0.25, an increase of 56.3% compared to $0.16 per diluted share in last year’s third quarter. Excluding non-recurring acquisition and integration costs related to the Boston Proper acquisition, the Company’s third quarter earnings per diluted share were $0.25, an increase of 38.9% compared to $0.18 per diluted share in last year’s third quarter. These results represent the highest third-quarter earnings per share since 2005.

For the thirty-nine weeks ended October 27, 2012, the Company reported net income of $148.7 million, an increase of 28.4% compared to net income of $115.8 million in the same period last year, and record earnings per diluted share of $0.89, an increase of 34.8% compared to $0.66 per diluted share in the same period last year. Excluding non-recurring acquisition and integration costs related to the Boston Proper acquisition, the Company’s earnings per diluted share for the thirty-nine weeks ended October 27, 2012 were a record $0.89, an increase of 30.9% compared to $0.68 per diluted share for the same period last year.

Net Sales

For the third quarter, net sales were $636.7 million, an increase of 18.2% compared to $538.5 million in last year’s third quarter, reflecting comparable sales growth of 9.9%, square footage increase of 8.2%, and Boston Proper sales for seven incremental weeks of $16.7 million. The 9.9% increase in comparable sales for the third quarter was on top of a 3.7% increase in last year’s third quarter, for a two-year stack of 13.6%, and reflected increases in both average dollar sale and transaction count. The comparable sales growth primarily reflected a positive customer response to the fall fashion assortments and the effectiveness of the Company’s innovative marketing plans.

The Chico’s/Soma Intimates brands’ comparable sales increased 11.6% following a 0.6% increase in last year’s third quarter for a two-year stack of 12.2%, and the White House | Black Market (“WH|BM”) brand’s comparable sales increased 6.4% on top of an 11.0% increase in last year’s third quarter for a two-year stack of 17.4%.

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Gross Margin

For the third quarter, gross margin was $364.3 million, an increase of 20.8% compared to $301.5 million in last year’s third quarter. As a percentage of net sales, gross margin was 57.2%, a 120 basis point improvement from last year’s third quarter, primarily reflecting a higher level of full-price selling and effective promotional activities, partially offset by incentive compensation.

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses

For the third quarter, selling, general and administrative expenses (“SG&A”) were $297.2 million, an increase of 16.8% compared to $254.5 million in last year’s third quarter. As a percentage of net sales, SG&A was 46.7%, a 60 basis point improvement from last year’s third quarter, primarily reflecting the sales leverage impact on store expenses, partially offset by higher marketing expenses and incentive compensation.

Inventories

At the end of the third quarter, total inventories were $234.2 million compared to $247.5 million at the end of the third quarter last year. Inventories decreased by $13.3 million, or 5.4%, primarily reflecting planned inventory reductions.

Share Repurchase Program

During the third quarter of fiscal 2012, the Company repurchased 0.6 million shares for $11.7 million under its $200 million share repurchase program announced in November 2011. During the thirty-nine weeks ended October 27, 2012, the Company repurchased a total of 2.5 million shares for $37.4 million, with $137.7 million remaining under the program at the end of the third quarter.

Outlook

The Company’s planning assumptions for fiscal 2012 are:

• Net sales of approximately $2.55 to $2.6 billion, which includes comparable sales growth at a mid-single digit percent;

• Gross margin rate up approximately 25 to 50 basis points to 2011;

• SG&A expense, as a percentage of net sales, down approximately 50 basis points to 2011;

• One-time acquisition and integration costs for Boston Proper of approximately $4 million pre-tax;

• Effective tax rate of approximately 38%;

• Weighted average diluted shares of approximately 165 million, excluding the impact of any future share repurchases;

• Inventories increasing in-line with sales growth; and,

• Capital expenditures of approximately $155 million.

A conference call to review the third quarter is scheduled for today at 8:30 a.m. EST. A live webcast of the call can be accessed at the Events Calendar page of the Chico’s FAS, Inc. corporate website atwww.chicosfas.com.

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ABOUT CHICO’S FAS, INC.

The Company, through its brands – Chico’s, White House | Black Market, Soma Intimates, and Boston Proper, is a women’s specialty retailer of private branded, sophisticated, casual-to-dressy clothing, intimates, complementary accessories, and other non-clothing items.

The Chico’s brand offers women a combination of great style, one-of-a-kind details and warm personal service. Chico’s currently operates 614 boutiques and 99 outlets throughout the U.S., mails a catalog and offers round-the-clock shopping atwww.chicos.com.

White House | Black Market strives to make women feel beautiful with apparel and accessories in the honest simplicity of black and white and the individuality of styles built from it. White House | Black Market currently operates 401 boutiques and 45 outlets, mails a catalog highlighting its latest fashions and connects with customers atwww.whbm.com.

Soma Intimates offers beautiful and sensual lingerie, loungewear and beauty. Soma Intimates currently operates 194 boutiques and 16 outlets, mails a catalog coinciding with key shopping periods and sells direct-to-consumer atwww.soma.com.

Boston Proper is a leading direct-to-consumer retailer of women’s high-end apparel and accessories. Boston Proper provides unique, distinctive fashion designed for today’s independent, confident and active woman. The merchandise focus is about creating a daring, modern style with a sensual feel and is available exclusively through the Boston Proper catalog and website atwww.bostonproper.com.

SAFE HARBOR STATEMENT UNDER THE PRIVATE SECURITIES LITIGATION REFORM ACT OF 1995 Certain statements contained herein, including without limitation, statements addressing the beliefs, plans, objectives, estimates or expectations of the Company or future results or events constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as amended. Such forward-looking statements involve known or unknown risks, including, but not limited to, general economic and business conditions, and conditions in the specialty retail industry. There can be no assurance that the actual future results, performance, or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements will occur. Users of forward-looking statements are encouraged to review the Company’s latest annual report on Form 10-K, its filings on Form 10-Q, management’s discussion and analysis in the Company’s latest annual report to stockholders, the Company’s filings on Form 8-K, and other federal securities law filings for a description of other important factors that may affect the Company’s business, results of operations and financial condition. The Company does not undertake to publicly update or revise its forward-looking statements even if experience or future changes make it clear that projected results expressed or implied in such statements will not be realized.

For more detailed information on Chico’s FAS, Inc., please go to our corporate website atwww.chicosfas.com.

(Financial Tables Follow)

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Chico’s FAS, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Income

(Unaudited)

(in thousands, except per share amounts)

	Thirty-Nine Weeks Ended								Thirteen Weeks Ended
	October 27, 2012				October 29, 2011				October 27, 2012				October 29, 2011
	Amount		% of Sales		Amount		% of Sales		Amount		% of Sales		Amount		% of Sales
Net sales:
Chico’s/Soma Intimates	$	1,251,632		64.9	$	1,106,466		68.0	$	411,671		64.6	$	357,208		66.3
White House | Black Market		583,473		30.2		509,677		31.3		197,248		31.0		170,328		31.6
Boston Proper		94,099		4.9		11,010		0.7		27,746		4.4		11,010		2.1
Total net sales		1,929,204		100.0		1,627,153		100.0		636,665		100.0		538,546		100.0
Cost of goods sold		824,132		42.7		698,655		42.9		272,369		42.8		237,038		44.0
Gross margin		1,105,072		57.3		928,498		57.1		364,296		57.2		301,508		56.0
Selling, general and administrative expenses		864,987		44.8		739,723		45.5		297,190		46.7		254,522		47.3
Acquisition and integration costs		1,321		0.1		4,985		0.3		480		0.0		4,985		0.9
Income from operations		238,764		12.4		183,790		11.3		66,626		10.5		42,001		7.8
Interest income, net		633		0.0		1,386		0.1		231		0.0		566		0.1
Income before income taxes		239,397		12.4		185,176		11.4		66,857		10.5		42,567		7.9
Income tax provision		90,700		4.7		69,400		4.3		25,200		4.0		16,100		3.0
Net income	$	148,697		7.7	$	115,776		7.1	$	41,657		6.5	$	26,467		4.9
Per share data:
Net income per common share-basic	$	0.89			$	0.67			$	0.25			$	0.16
Net income per common and common equivalent share–diluted	$	0.89			$	0.66			$	0.25			$	0.16
Weighted average common shares outstanding–basic		163,683				170,912				163,253				166,519
Weighted average common and common equivalent shares outstanding–diluted		164,754				172,092				164,411				167,575
Dividends declared per share	$	0.1575			$	0.15			$	—			$	—

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Chico’s FAS, Inc.

Consolidated Balance Sheets

(in thousands)

	October 27, 2012		January 28, 2012		October 29, 2011
	(Unaudited)				(Unaudited)
ASSETS
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	79,102	$	58,919	$	49,485
Marketable securities, at fair value		292,393		188,934		190,328
Inventories		234,199		194,469		247,530
Prepaid expenses and other current assets		57,436		55,104		56,224
Total Current Assets		663,130		497,426		543,567
Property and Equipment, net		591,346		550,230		542,362
Other Assets:
Goodwill		238,693		238,693		238,952
Other intangible assets, net		128,844		132,112		133,201
Other assets, net		6,787		6,691		6,660
Total Other Assets		374,324		377,496		378,813
	$	1,628,800	$	1,425,152	$	1,464,742
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current Liabilities:
Accounts payable	$	137,600	$	100,395	$	144,196
Other current liabilities		178,685		137,714		135,259
Total Current Liabilities		316,285		238,109		279,455
Noncurrent Liabilities:
Deferred liabilities		132,574		125,690		126,486
Deferred taxes		49,626		52,125		46,611
Total Noncurrent Liabilities		182,200		177,815		173,097
Stockholders’ Equity:
Preferred stock		—		—		—
Common stock		1,663		1,657		1,676
Additional paid-in capital		338,703		302,612		297,480
Retained earnings		789,743		704,631		712,766
Accumulated other comprehensive income		206		328		268
Total Stockholders’ Equity		1,130,315		1,009,228		1,012,190
	$	1,628,800	$	1,425,152	$	1,464,742

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Chico’s FAS, Inc.

Consolidated Cash Flow Statements

(Unaudited)

(in thousands)

	Thirty-Nine Weeks Ended
	October 27, 2012			October 29, 2011
Cash Flows From Operating Activities:
Net income	$	148,697		$	115,776
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities —
Depreciation and amortization		80,085			72,952
Deferred tax (benefit) expense		(7,809	)		11,399
Stock-based compensation expense		18,931			11,051
Excess tax benefit from stock-based compensation		(6,757	)		(1,758	)
Deferred rent and lease credits		(12,130	)		(14,106	)
Loss on disposal and impairment of property and equipment		2,045			2,603
Changes in assets and liabilities, net of effects of acquisition —
Inventories		(39,730	)		(73,485	)
Prepaid expenses and other assets		2,419			(1,359	)
Accounts payable		37,205			29,131
Accrued and other liabilities		66,993			28,805
Net cash provided by operating activities		289,949			181,009
Cash Flows From Investing Activities:
(Increase) decrease in marketable securities		(103,582	)		343,570
Acquisition of Boston Proper, Inc., net of cash acquired		—			(212,733	)
Purchases of property and equipment, net		(119,922	)		(98,174	)
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities		(223,504	)		32,663
Cash Flows From Financing Activities:
Proceeds from issuance of common stock		14,277			3,567
Excess tax benefit from stock-based compensation		6,757			1,758
Dividends paid		(26,266	)		(25,888	)
Repurchase of common stock		(41,030	)		(157,905	)
Cash paid for deferred financing costs		—			(414	)
Net cash used in financing activities		(46,262	)		(178,882	)
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents		20,183			34,790
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Beginning of period		58,919			14,695
Cash and Cash Equivalents, End of period	$	79,102		$	49,485

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Supplemental Detail on Earnings Per Share Calculation

In accordance with accounting guidance, unvested share-based payment awards that include non-forfeitable rights to dividends, whether paid or unpaid, are considered participating securities. As a result, such awards are required to be included in the calculation of basic earnings per share pursuant to the “two-class” method. For the Company, participating securities are comprised of unvested restricted stock awards.

Earnings per share is determined using the two-class method, as it is more dilutive than the treasury stock method. Basic earnings per share is computed by dividing net income available to common stockholders by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per share reflects the dilutive effect of potential common shares from securities such as stock options and performance-based restricted stock units.

The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share shown on the face of the accompanying consolidated statements of income (in thousands, except per share amounts):

	Thirty-Nine Weeks Ended						Thirteen Weeks Ended
	October 27, 2012			October 29, 2011			October 27, 2012			October 29, 2011
Numerator
Net income	$	148,697		$	115,776		$	41,657		$	26,467
Net income and dividends declared allocated to unvested restricted stock		(2,730	)		(1,462	)		(789	)		(362	)
Net income available to common stockholders	$	145,967		$	114,314		$	40,868		$	26,105
Denominator
Weighted average common shares outstanding – basic		163,682,768			170,912,046			163,253,220			166,518,711
Dilutive effect of outstanding awards		1,070,757			1,179,739			1,157,510			1,056,062
Weighted average common and common equivalent shares outstanding – diluted		164,753,525			172,091,785			164,410,730			167,574,773
Net income per common share
Basic	$	0.89		$	0.67		$	0.25		$	0.16
Diluted	$	0.89		$	0.66		$	0.25		$	0.16

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SEC Regulation G - The Company reports its consolidated financial results in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). However, to supplement these consolidated financial results, management believes that certain non-GAAP operating results, which exclude certain non-recurring charges including acquisition and integration costs, may provide a more meaningful measure on which to compare the Company’s results of operations between periods. The Company believes these non-GAAP results provide useful information to both management and investors by excluding certain expenses that impact the comparability of the results. A reconciliation of net income and earnings per diluted share on a GAAP basis to net income and earnings per diluted share on a non-GAAP basis is presented in the table below:

Chico’s FAS, Inc.

Non-GAAP to GAAP Reconciliation of Net Income and Diluted EPS

(in thousands, except per share amounts)

	Thirty-Nine Weeks Ended				Thirteen Weeks Ended
	October 27, 2012		October 29, 2011		October 27, 2012		October 29, 2011
Net income:
GAAP basis	$	148,697	$	115,776	$	41,657	$	26,467
Add: Impact of acquisition and integration costs, net of tax		820		3,533		299		3,533
Non-GAAP adjusted basis	$	149,517	$	119,309	$	41,956	$	30,000
Net income per diluted share:
GAAP basis	$	0.89	$	0.66	$	0.25	$	0.16
Add: Impact of acquisition and integration costs, net of tax		0.00		0.02		0.00		0.02
Non-GAAP adjusted basis	$	0.89	$	0.68	$	0.25	$	0.18

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Chico’s FAS, Inc.

Boutique Count and Square Footage

As of October 27, 2012

	As of		New					As of
	7/28/2012		Stores		Closures			10/27/2012
Store count:
Chico’s frontline boutiques		606		5		—			611
Chico’s outlets		89		6		—			95
WH|BM frontline boutiques		383		17		(1	)		399
WH|BM outlets		37		6		—			43
Soma frontline boutiques		185		7		(1	)		191
Soma outlets		15		1		—			16
Total Chico’s FAS, Inc.		1,315		42		(2	)		1,355

	As of 7/28/2012		New Stores		Closures			Other changes in SSF			As of 10/27/2012
Net selling square footage (SSF):
Chico’s frontline boutiques		1,645,443		13,685		—			1,096			1,660,224
Chico’s outlets		227,388		14,553		—			—			241,941
WH|BM frontline boutiques		825,746		41,823		(1,836	)		2,555			868,288
WH|BM outlets		74,202		13,111		—			—			87,313
Soma frontline boutiques		357,798		14,102		(1,810	)		(4,620	)		365,470
Soma outlets		29,057		1,716		—			—			30,773
Total Chico’s FAS, Inc.		3,159,634		98,990		(3,646	)		(969	)		3,254,009

Executive Contact:

Todd Vogensen

Vice President-Investor Relations

Chico’s FAS, Inc.

(239) 346-4199

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