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Exhibit 99.1
NORDSTROM
For release: November 13, 2008 at 1:05 p.m. PT
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NORDSTROM REPORTS 2008 THIRD QUARTER EARNINGS
SEATTLE, Wash. - November 13, 2008 - Nordstrom, Inc. (NYSE: JWN) today
reported net earnings of $71 million, or $0.33 per diluted share, for the
third quarter ended November 1, 2008. For the same quarter last year,
Nordstrom reported net earnings of $166 million and earnings per diluted share
of $0.68.
Total sales in the third quarter were $1.81 billion, a decrease of 8.4
percent compared with sales of $1.97 billion during the same period in fiscal
2007. Third quarter same-store sales decreased 11.1 percent.
Results for the third quarter ended November 3, 2007, included a $20.9
million gain, net of tax, or $0.09 per diluted share, from the sale of the
Faconnable business, which closed during the third quarter of fiscal 2007.
THIRD QUARTER HIGHLIGHTS
-Third quarter results include two non-comparable items that had a
benefit to earnings per share of approximately $0.03. The company's third
quarter earnings outlook did not include these items because they were not
part of our view of ongoing operations.
-Nordstrom, Inc. same-store sales decreased 11.1 percent for the quarter.
Results in full-line stores continued to be challenging, as same-store sales
decreased 15.6 percent in the quarter. Nordstrom Rack outperformed its off-
price competition with a same-store sales increase of 3.6 percent. Sales for
the Direct segment, which is nordstrom.com, increased 8.5 percent. Sales in
all of our businesses were significantly impacted after the financial markets
began to experience severe stress in mid-September.
-Gross profit, as a percentage of sales, decreased 332 basis points
compared with last year's third quarter as we responded to slower sales trends
and the competitive environment with increased markdowns. Quarter-end
inventory per square foot was down 3 percent from the prior year.
-Selling, general and administrative expenses increased 2.6 percent, or
$14 million, compared with last year's third quarter. The company's continued
focus on expense control resulted in expense growth well below annual square
footage growth of 5.7%.
-In the third quarter of 2008, Nordstrom repurchased 0.8 million shares
of stock totaling $26 million, with an average price of $30.82. The company
suspended its share repurchase program in September. The company may resume
the program in the future when economic conditions improve. Third quarter
share repurchases had a minimal impact on third quarter earnings per diluted
share.
CAPITAL INVESTMENT AND EXPANSION UPDATE
The company's capital expenditures are expected to total approximately
$350 million in fiscal year 2009, compared to approximately $510 million in
fiscal year 2008. Given current economic conditions and delays in real estate
development, the company now expects to relocate one full-line store and open
3 new full-line stores in 2009 and 4-5 new full-line stores in 2010.
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On November 6, 2008 Nordstrom opened a new Rack store at Liberty Tree
Mall in Danvers, Mass., on November 7, 2008 it opened a 77,000-square-foot
full-line store at Waterside Shops in Naples, Fla. and today it opened a new
Rack store at The Rim in San Antonio, Tex.
FISCAL YEAR 2008 OUTLOOK
For the fiscal year ending January 31, 2009, the company anticipates
earnings per diluted share in the range of $1.87 to $1.97. Outlined in the
table below are the company's expectations for fiscal year 2008:
Fiscal 2008
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Same-store Sales 9% to 10% decrease
Gross Profit (%) 250 to 280 basis point decrease
Selling, General and Admin. Expense (%) 160 to 190 basis point increase
Interest Expense, net $65 to $70 million increase
Finance Charges and Other, net $30 to $40 million increase
Effective Tax Rate 37.2% to 37.7%
Earnings per Diluted Share $1.87 to $1.97
Diluted Shares Outstanding 220 million
FOURTH QUARTER 2008 OUTLOOK
For the fourth quarter of 2008, the company anticipates earnings per
diluted share in the range of $0.35 to $0.45. When compared to the planned
same-store sales rate of negative 13 to negative 16 percent for the fourth
quarter of fiscal 2008, the monthly same-store sales rates in November are
expected to be below the anticipated quarterly rate. In December, the monthly
same-store sales rate is expected to be above the anticipated quarterly rate.
CONFERENCE CALL INFORMATION:
The company's senior management will host a conference call to discuss third
quarter results at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time today. To listen, please dial 800-
779-8419 or 312-470-7356 (passcode: NORD). A telephone replay will be
available beginning approximately one hour after the conclusion of the call by
dialing 800-294-6358 or 402-220-9789 until the close of business on November
20, 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 in the Webcasts section until the close of business on February 13,
2009.
Nordstrom, Inc. is one of the nation's leading fashion specialty retailers,
with 169 stores located in 28 states. Founded in 1901 as a shoe store in
Seattle, today Nordstrom operates 109 full-line stores, 56 Nordstrom Racks,
two Jeffrey boutiques, and two clearance stores. Nordstrom also 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 financial results for
the fiscal year ending January 31, 2009 and its fourth quarter, anticipated
quarterly and annual same-store sales rate, capital investments, 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 extend credit to its customers, the company's
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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, and weather conditions and hazards of nature
that affect consumer traffic and consumers' purchasing patterns. 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 Brooke White
Nordstrom, Inc. Nordstrom, Inc.
(206) 303-3290 (206) 373-3030
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NORDSTROM, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS - 3rd 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
11/1/08 indicated) 11/3/07 indicated)
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Net sales $ 1,805 100.0% $ 1,970 100.0%
Cost of sales and related buying
& occupancy costs (1,185) (65.7%) (1,228) (62.3%)
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Gross profit 620 34.3% 742 37.7%
Selling, general and administrative
expenses (567) (31.4%) (553) (28.0%)
Finance charges and other, net 74 4.1% 69 3.5%
Gain on sale of Faconnable - 0.0% 34 1.7%
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Earnings before interest and income
taxes 127 7.1% 292 14.8%
Interest expense, net (33) (1.9%) (20) (1.0%)
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Earnings before income taxes 94 5.2% 272 13.8%
Income tax expense (23) (24.3%)(2) (106) (39.0%)(2)
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Net earnings $ 71 3.9% $ 166 8.4%
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Earnings per share
Basic $ 0.33 $ 0.69
Diluted $ 0.33 $ 0.68
ADDITIONAL DATA
Weighted average shares outstanding
Basic 215.6 241.5
Diluted 218.1 245.3
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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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Nine Months % of sales(1) Nine Months % of sales(1)
ended (except as ended (except as
11/1/08 indicated) 11/3/07 indicated)
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Net sales $ 5,971 100.0% $ 6,314 100.0%
Cost of sales and related buying
& occupancy costs (3,852) (64.5%) (3,957) (62.7%)
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Gross profit 2,119 35.5% 2,357 37.3%
Selling, general and administrative
expenses (1,716) (28.7%) (1,723) (27.3%)
Finance charges and other, net 220 3.7% 195 3.1%
Gain on sale of Faconnable - 0.0% 34 0.5%
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Earnings before interest and income
taxes 623 10.4% 863 13.7%
Interest expense, net (98) (1.6%) (44) (0.7%)
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Earnings before income taxes 525 8.8% 819 13.0%
Income tax expense (192) (36.6%)(2) (316) (38.5%)(2)
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Net earnings $ 333 5.6% $ 503 8.0%
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Earnings per share
Basic $ 1.54 $ 2.01
Diluted $ 1.52 $ 1.98
ADDITIONAL DATA
Weighted average shares outstanding
Basic 216.9 250.2
Diluted 219.8 254.5
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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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11/1/08 2/2/08 11/3/07
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Assets
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 68 $ 358 $ 108
Accounts receivable, net 1,918 1,788 1,734
Merchandise inventories 1,278 956 1,242
Income taxes receivable 33 - -
Current deferred tax assets, net 196 181 190
Prepaid expenses and other 67 78 69
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Total current assets 3,560 3,361 3,343
Land, buildings and equipment, net 2,215 1,983 1,910
Goodwill 53 53 53
Other assets 236 203 181
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Total assets $ 6,064 $ 5,600 $ 5,487
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Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity
Current liabilities:
Commercial paper $ 102 $ - $ 91
Accounts payable 805 556 738
Accrued salaries, wages and related
benefits 202 268 266
Other current liabilities 503 492 438
Income taxes payable - 58 42
Current portion of long-term debt 425 261 209
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Total current liabilities 2,037 1,635 1,784
Long-term debt, net 2,215 2,236 1,791
Deferred property incentives, net 417 369 355
Other liabilities 233 245 249
Shareholders' equity:
Common stock, no par value: 1,000 shares
authorized; 215.4, 220.9, and 232.0
shares issued and outstanding 990 936 927
Retained earnings 192 201 408
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (20) (22) (27)
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Total shareholders' equity 1,162 1,115 1,308
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Total liabilities and shareholders' equity $ 6,064 $ 5,600 $ 5,487
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NORDSTROM, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
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(unaudited; amounts in millions)
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Nine Months Nine Months
ended ended
11/1/08 11/3/07
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Operating Activities
Net earnings $ 333 $ 503
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net
cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization of buildings
and equipment 222 203
Gain on sale of Faconnable - (34)
Amortization of deferred property incentives
and other, net (30) (30)
Stock-based compensation expense 21 21
Deferred income taxes, net (59) (33)
Tax benefit from stock-based payments 4 27
Excess tax benefit from stock-based payments (4) (25)
Provision for bad debt expense 106 71
Change in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable (62) (1,041)
Investment in asset backed securities - 420
Merchandise inventories (301) (283)
Prepaid expenses 9 (10)
Other assets 9 (28)
Accounts payable 280 131
Accrued salaries, wages and related benefits (66) (67)
Other current liabilities 8 -
Income taxes payable/receivable (91) (22)
Deferred property incentives 87 42
Other liabilities (12) 2
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Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities 454 (153)
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Investing Activities
Capital expenditures (439) (358)
Change in accounts receivable originated at third
parties (171) (102)
Proceeds from sale of Faconnable - 216
Proceeds from sale of assets 1 12
Other, net 1 3
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Net cash used in investing activities (608) (229)
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Financing Activities
Proceeds from commercial paper 102 91
Proceeds from long-term borrowings 150 1,522
Principal payments on long-term borrowings (8) (177)
(Decrease) increase in cash book overdrafts (45) 23
Proceeds from exercise of stock options 13 32
Proceeds from employee stock purchase plan 16 17
Excess tax benefit from stock-based payments 4 25
Cash dividends paid (104) (103)
Repurchase of common stock (264) (1,340)
Other, net - (3)
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Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities (136) 87
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Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents (290) (295)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 358 403
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Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $ 68 $ 108
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