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Exhibit 99.1
NORDSTROM
For release: August 14, 2008 at 1:05 p.m. PT
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NORDSTROM REPORTS 2008 SECOND QUARTER EARNINGS PER SHARE OF 65 CENTS
SEATTLE - August 14, 2008 - Nordstrom, Inc. (NYSE: JWN) today reported
net earnings of $143 million, or $0.65 per diluted share, for the second
quarter ended August 2, 2008. For the same quarter last year, Nordstrom
reported net earnings of $180 million and earnings per diluted share of $0.71.
Total sales in the second quarter were $2.29 billion, a decrease of 4.3
percent compared to sales of $2.39 billion during the same period in fiscal
2007. Second quarter same-store sales decreased 6.0 percent.
SECOND QUARTER HIGHLIGHTS
The recently ended quarter is the second largest of the year for
Nordstrom, with three of the company's five annual sales events held during
the second quarter. Second quarter earnings per share decreased 8.5 percent,
mainly due to lower sales and higher levels of discounts in the quarter.
Second quarter highlights include:
-Nordstrom Inc. same-store sales decreased 6.0 percent for the quarter,
within the company's planned 5 to 7 percent same-store sales decline. Results
in full-line stores continued to be challenging, as same-store sales decreased
9.0 percent in the quarter. Nordstrom Rack continued its multi-year run of
strong sales growth, with same-store sales increasing 6.3 percent for the
quarter. Sales for Nordstrom Direct were also strong, increasing 14.6 percent
in the quarter.
-Gross profit, as a percent of sales, decreased 168 basis points compared
to last year's second quarter. Although inventories remained in line with
plan, the overall operating environment was challenging and highly
promotional. Quarter-end inventory per square foot was down 12.8 percent from
the prior year. Approximately 3 percent of the decline was due to the
company's sale of Faconnable in the third quarter of 2007.
-Selling, general and administrative expenses decreased 5 percent, or $32
million, compared to last year's second quarter, as we continue to execute
against the revised expense plan we shared in the first quarter. The decrease
in expense from last year was driven by this continued focus on controlling
expenses and reduced incentives tied to company performance.
-In the second quarter of 2008, Nordstrom repurchased 1.5 million shares
of stock totaling $50 million, with an average price of $32.42. Second quarter
share repurchases had a minimal impact on second quarter earnings per diluted
share.
EXPANSION UPDATE
In the third quarter of 2008, Nordstrom plans to open three full-line
stores:
-On September 5, 2008, a 138,000-square-foot store at The Oaks Shopping
Center in Thousand Oaks, Calif.;
-On September 19, 2008, a 131,000-square-foot store at Fashion Mall at
Keystone in Indianapolis, Ind.;
-On October 24, 2008, a 138,000-square-foot store at Ross Park Mall in
Pittsburgh, Pa.
On October 3, 2008, Nordstrom plans to relocate and open a new full-line
store at the Tacoma Mall in Tacoma, Wash. In the third quarter of 2008,
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Nordstrom also plans to open four new Rack stores at City Center Shopping
Center in White Plains, N.Y., the Laguna Hills Mall in Laguna Hills, Calif.,
the Springbrook Prairie Pavilion in Naperville, Ill., and Legacy Village
Shopping Center in Lyndhurst, Ohio.
FISCAL YEAR 2008 OUTLOOK
Based on the current operating environment, the company has reviewed its
outlook for the second half of the year. For the full year, gross profit
margin is expected to be 110 to 140 basis points lower than fiscal 2007, down
from the previously announced 60 to 90 basis point decrease. As a result, the
company anticipates earnings per diluted share for the fiscal year ending
January 31, 2009, to be in the range of $2.55 to $2.65, decreased from the
previously announced range of $2.65 to $2.80. All other assumptions remain
unchanged from the outlook shared at the end of the first quarter. The
company's expectations for fiscal year 2008 are as follows:
Fiscal 2008
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Same-store Sales 4% to 6% decrease
Gross Profit (%) 110 to 140 basis point decrease
Selling, General and Admin. Expense (%) 25 to 60 basis point increase
Interest Expense, net $55 to $60 million increase
Finance Charges and Other, net $30 to $40 million increase
Effective Tax Rate 39.0%
Earnings per Diluted Share $2.55 to $2.65
Diluted Shares Outstanding 220 million
THIRD QUARTER 2008 OUTLOOK
For the third quarter of 2008, earnings per diluted share are expected in
the range of $0.49 to $0.54, based on the company's plan of 4 to 6 percent
same-store sales decline.
CONFERENCE CALL INFORMATION:
The company's senior management will host a conference call to discuss second
quarter results at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time today. To listen, please dial 888-
820-8951 or 210-234-0001 (passcode: NORD). A telephone replay will be
available beginning approximately one hour after the conclusion of the call by
dialing 866-463-4105 or 203-369-1381 until the close of business on August 21,
2008. Interested parties may also listen to the live call over the Internet
by visiting the Investor Relations section of the company's corporate Web site
at http://investor.nordstrom.com. An archived webcast will be available at
this location in the Webcasts section until the close of business on November
13, 2008.
Nordstrom, Inc. is one of the nation's leading fashion specialty retailers,
with 159 U.S. stores located in 28 states. Founded in 1901 as a shoe store in
Seattle, today Nordstrom operates 105 full-line stores, 50 Nordstrom Racks,
two Jeffrey boutiques, and two clearance stores. In addition, Nordstrom serves
customers through its online presence at http://www.nordstrom.com and through
its catalogs. Nordstrom, Inc. is publicly traded on the NYSE under the symbol
JWN.
Certain statements in this news release contain "forward-looking" information
(as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995) that
involve risks and uncertainties, including anticipated results for the fiscal
year ending January 31, 2009 and its third quarter, anticipated quarterly and
annual same-store sales rate, anticipated store openings and trends in company
operations. Actual future results and trends may differ materially from
historical results or current expectations depending upon factors including,
but not limited to the impact of economic and market conditions and the
resultant impact on consumer spending patterns, the company's ability to
respond to the business environment and fashion trends, the competitive
pricing environment within the retail sector, effective inventory management,
successful execution of the company's store growth strategy including the
timely completion of construction associated with newly planned stores,
relocations, and remodels, the effectiveness of planned advertising,
marketing, and promotional campaigns, the company's compliance with applicable
banking and related laws and regulations impacting the company's ability to
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extend credit to its customers, the company's compliance with information
security and privacy laws and regulations, employment laws and regulations and
other laws and regulations applicable to the company, successful execution of
the company's multi-channel strategy, the company's ability to safeguard its
brand and reputation, efficient and proper allocation of the company's capital
resources, successful execution of the company's technology strategy, trends
in personal bankruptcies and bad debt write-offs, changes in interest rates,
the company's ability to maintain its relationships with company employees and
to effectively train and develop its future leaders, the company's ability to
control costs, risks related to fluctuations in world currencies, weather
conditions and hazards of nature that affect consumer traffic and consumers'
purchasing patterns, and the timing and amounts of share repurchases by the
company. Our SEC reports, including our Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended
February 2, 2008, contain other information on these and other factors that
could affect our financial results and cause actual results to differ
materially from any forward-looking information we may provide. The company
undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements to
reflect subsequent events, new information or future circumstances.
Investor Contact: Media Contact:
Chris Holloway Michael Boyd
(206) 303-3290 (206) 373-3038
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NORDSTROM, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS - 2nd Quarter
(unaudited; amounts in millions,
except per share data and percentages)
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Quarter % of sales(1) Quarter % of sales(1)
ended (except as ended (except as
8/2/08 indicated) 8/4/07 indicated)
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Net sales $ 2,287 100.0% $ 2,390 100.0%
Cost of sales and related buying
& occupancy costs (1,488) (65.0%) (1,514) (63.4%)
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Gross profit 799 35.0% 876 36.6%
Selling, general and administrative
expenses (604) (26.4%) (636) (26.6%)
Finance charges and other, net 74 3.2% 70 2.9%
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Earnings before interest and income
taxes 269 11.8% 310 13.0%
Interest expense, net (34) (1.5%) (17) (0.7%)
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Earnings before income taxes 235 10.3% 293 12.3%
Income tax expense (92) (39.2%)(2) (113) (38.4%)(2)
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Net earnings $ 143 6.3% $ 180 7.6%
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Earnings per share
Basic $ 0.66 $ 0.72
Diluted $ 0.65 $ 0.71
ADDITIONAL DATA
Weighted average shares outstanding
Basic 216.5 251.0
Diluted 219.5 255.4
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(1) Subtotals and totals may not foot due to rounding.
(2) Percent of earnings before income taxes.
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NORDSTROM, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS - Year-to-Date
(unaudited; amounts in millions,
except per share data and percentages)
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Six Months % of sales(1) Six Months % of sales(1)
ended (except as ended (except as
8/2/08 indicated) 8/4/07 indicated)
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Net sales $ 4,166 100.0% $ 4,344 100.0%
Cost of sales and related buying
& occupancy costs (2,667) (64.0%) (2,729) (62.8%)
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Gross profit 1,499 36.0% 1,615 37.2%
Selling, general and administrative
expenses (1,149) (27.6%) (1,170) (26.9%)
Finance charges and other, net 146 3.5% 126 2.9%
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Earnings before interest and income
taxes 496 11.9% 571 13.1%
Interest expense, net (65) (1.6%) (24) (0.6%)
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Earnings before income taxes 431 10.4% 547 12.6%
Income tax expense (169) (39.2%)(2) (210) (38.3%)(2)
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Net earnings $ 262 6.3% $ 337 7.8%
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Earnings per share
Basic $ 1.21 $ 1.33
Diluted $ 1.19 $ 1.30
ADDITIONAL DATA
Weighted average shares outstanding
Basic 217.6 254.5
Diluted 220.6 259.1
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(1) Subtotals and totals may not foot due to rounding.
(2) Percent of earnings before income taxes.
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NORDSTROM, INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
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(unaudited; amounts in millions)
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8/2/08 2/2/08 8/4/07
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Assets
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 92 $ 358 $ 179
Accounts receivable, net 2,045 1,788 1,803
Merchandise inventories 1,000 956 1,053
Current deferred tax assets, net 196 181 178
Prepaid expenses and other 65 78 66
Assets held for sale - - 229
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Total current assets 3,398 3,361 3,508
Land, buildings and equipment, net 2,139 1,983 1,823
Goodwill 53 53 53
Other assets 219 203 182
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Total assets $ 5,809 $ 5,600 $ 5,566
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Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity
Current liabilities:
Commercial paper $ 79 $ - $ -
Accounts payable 724 556 777
Accrued salaries, wages and related
benefits 226 268 217
Other current liabilities 492 492 439
Income taxes payable 22 58 80
Current portion of long-term debt 260 261 8
Liabilities related to assets held
for sale - - 40
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Total current liabilities 1,803 1,635 1,561
Long-term debt, net 2,234 2,236 1,492
Deferred property incentives, net 399 369 357
Other liabilities 244 245 250
Shareholders' equity:
Common stock, no par value: 1,000 shares
authorized; 215.6, 220.9, and 247.5
shares issued and outstanding 969 936 892
Retained earnings 181 201 1,025
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (21) (22) (11)
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Total shareholders' equity 1,129 1,115 1,906
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Total liabilities and shareholders' equity $ 5,809 $ 5,600 $ 5,566
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NORDSTROM, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
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(unaudited; amounts in millions)
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Six Months Six Months
ended ended
8/2/08 8/4/07
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Operating Activities
Net earnings $ 262 $ 337
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net
cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization of buildings
and equipment 146 137
Amortization of deferred property incentives
and other, net (20) (21)
Stock-based compensation expense 15 14
Deferred income taxes, net (30) (27)
Tax benefit of stock-based payments 2 18
Excess tax benefit from stock-based payments (2) (17)
Provision for bad debt expense 56 42
Change in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable (138) (1,073)
Investment in asset backed securities - 420
Merchandise inventories (67) (115)
Prepaid expenses 12 (9)
Other assets (4) (25)
Accounts payable 161 136
Accrued salaries, wages and related benefits (42) (114)
Other current liabilities - 8
Income taxes payable (35) 16
Deferred property incentives 57 26
Other liabilities (2) (1)
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Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities 371 (248)
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Investing Activities
Capital expenditures (295) (222)
Change in accounts receivable originated at third
parties (174) (105)
Proceeds from sale of assets - 12
Other, net 1 4
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Net cash used in investing activities (468) (311)
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Financing Activities
Proceeds from commercial paper 79 -
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt - 1,000
Principal payments on long-term debt (3) (152)
Increase in cash book overdrafts 44 102
Proceeds from exercise of stock options 7 22
Proceeds from employee stock purchase plan 9 9
Excess tax benefit from stock-based payments 2 17
Cash dividends paid (70) (70)
Repurchase of common stock (238) (590)
Other, net 1 (3)
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Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities (169) 335
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Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents (266) (224)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 358 403
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Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $ 92 $ 179
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