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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:   March 10, 2011
web:  www.buckle.com
 
 
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Karen B. Rhoads, Chief Financial Officer
 
The Buckle, Inc.
 
(308) 236-8491
 

THE BUCKLE, INC. REPORTS FOURTH QUARTER
AND FISCAL YEAR 2010 NET INCOME

KEARNEY, NE -- The Buckle, Inc. (NYSE: BKE) announced today that net income for the fiscal quarter ended January 29, 2011 was $49.5 million, or $1.06 per share ($1.05 per share on a diluted basis).  Net income for the fiscal year ended January 29, 2011 was $134.7 million, or $2.92 per share ($2.86 per share on a diluted basis).

Net sales for the 13-week fiscal quarter ended January 29, 2011 increased 10.4 percent to $303.1 million from net sales of $274.4 million for the prior year 13-week fiscal quarter ended January 30, 2010. Comparable store net sales for the 13-week period ended January 29, 2011 increased 6.3 percent from comparable store net sales for the prior year 13-week period ended January 30, 2010.  Online sales (which are not included in comparable store sales) increased 17.3 percent to $21.1 million for the 13-week period ended January 29, 2011, compared to the 13-week period ended January 30, 2010.
 
Net sales for the 52-week fiscal year ended January 29, 2011 increased 5.7 percent to $949.8 million from net sales of $898.3 million for the 52-week fiscal year ended January 30, 2010.  Comparable store net sales for the 52-week period ended January 29, 2011 increased 1.2 percent from comparable store net sales for the prior year 52-week period ended January 30, 2010.  Online sales (which are not included in comparable store sales) increased 19.3 percent to $62.4 million for the 52-week period ended January 29, 2011, compared to the 52-week period ended January 30, 2010.

Net income for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2010 was $49.5 million, or $1.06 per share ($1.05 per share on a diluted basis), compared with $42.1 million, or $0.92 per share ($0.90 per share on a diluted basis) for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2009.

Net income for the fiscal year ended January 29, 2011 was $134.7 million, or $2.92 per share ($2.86 per share on a diluted basis), compared with $127.3 million, or $2.79 per share ($2.73 per share on a diluted basis) for the fiscal year ended January 30, 2010.

Management will hold a conference call at 10:00 a.m. EST today to discuss fourth quarter results.  To participate in the call, please call (800) 230-1085 and reference the conference code 194716.  A replay of the call will be available for a two-week period beginning March 10, 2011 at 12:00 p.m. EST by calling (800) 475-6701 and entering the conference code 194716.
 
 
 
 

 
 
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 420 retail stores in 41 states.  As of the end of the fiscal year, it operated 420 stores in 41 states compared with 401 stores in 41 states at the end of fiscal 2009.

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.
                       
                         
                         
STATEMENTS OF INCOME
                       
(Amounts in Thousands Except Per Share Amounts)
                       
(Unaudited)
                       
                         
                         
   
Thirteen Weeks Ended
   
Fifty-two Weeks Ended
 
   
January 29,
   
January 30,
   
January 29,
   
January 30,
 
   
2011
   
2010
   
2011
   
2010
 
                         
SALES, Net of returns and allowances
  $ 303,056     $ 274,446     $ 949,838     $ 898,287  
                                 
COST OF SALES (Including buying,
                               
  distribution, and occupancy costs)
    158,708       144,925       530,709       497,668  
                                 
           Gross profit
    144,348       129,521       419,129       400,619  
                                 
OPERATING EXPENSES:
                               
  Selling
    57,060       50,620       177,610       168,741  
  General and administrative
    9,583       10,964       30,752       32,416  
      66,643       61,584       208,362       201,157  
                                 
INCOME FROM OPERATIONS
    77,705       67,937       210,767       199,462  
                                 
OTHER INCOME, Net
    1,042       1,402       3,911       3,674  
GAIN (LOSS) - IMPAIRMENT OF SECURITIES
    -       (388 )     -       991  
                                 
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES
    78,747       68,951       214,678       204,127  
                                 
PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES
    29,293       26,809       79,996       76,824  
                                 
NET INCOME
  $ 49,454     $ 42,142     $ 134,682     $ 127,303  
                                 
                                 
EARNINGS PER SHARE:
                               
  Basic
  $ 1.06     $ 0.92     $ 2.92     $ 2.79  
                                 
  Diluted
  $ 1.05     $ 0.90     $ 2.86     $ 2.73  
                                 
Basic weighted average shares
    46,446       45,919       46,183       45,699  
Diluted weighted average shares
    47,133       46,903       47,025       46,692  
 
 
 
 

 
 
THE BUCKLE, INC.
             
               
BALANCE SHEETS
             
(Amounts in Thousands Except Share and Per Share Amounts)
             
(Unaudited)
             
               
   
January 29,
     
January 30,
 
ASSETS
 
2011
     
2010 (1)
 
               
CURRENT ASSETS:
             
  Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 116,470       $ 135,340  
  Short-term investments
    22,892         22,687  
  Receivables
    14,363         6,911  
  Inventory
    88,593         88,187  
  Prepaid expenses and other assets
    14,718         11,684  
           Total current assets
    257,036         264,809  
                   
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT:
    342,413         305,974  
  Less accumulated depreciation and amortization
    (173,179 )       (159,392 )
      169,234         146,582  
                   
LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS
    66,162         72,770  
OTHER ASSETS
    2,412         4,742  
                   
    $ 494,844       $ 488,903  
                   
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
                 
                   
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
                 
  Accounts payable
  $ 33,489       $ 24,364  
  Accrued employee compensation
    36,018         41,463  
  Accrued store operating expenses
    9,653         8,866  
  Gift certificates redeemable
    17,213         13,507  
  Income taxes payable
    -         3,830  
           Total current liabilities
    96,373         92,030  
                   
DEFERRED COMPENSATION
    7,727         5,957  
DEFERRED RENT LIABILITY
    37,430         36,657  
OTHER LIABILITIES
    7,649         -  
           Total liabilities
    149,179         134,644  
                   
COMMITMENTS
                 
                   
STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY:
                 
  Common stock, authorized 100,000,000 shares of $.01 par value;
                 
     47,127,926 and 46,381,263 shares issued and outstanding
                 
     at January 29, 2011 and January 30, 2010, respectively
    471         464  
  Additional paid-in capital
    89,719         78,837  
  Retained earnings
    256,146         275,751  
  Accumulated other comprehensive loss
    (671 )       (793 )
           Total stockholders’ equity
    345,665         354,259  
                   
    $ 494,844       $ 488,903  
                   
(1) Derived from audited financial statements.