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8-K - CURRENT REPORT - SHOE CARNIVAL INCshoecarnival_8k.htm

7500 East Columbia Street
Evansville, IN 47715
www.shoecarnival.com
(812) 867-6471
Contact Mark L. Lemond
President and Chief Executive Officer
or W. Kerry Jackson
Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer
and Treasurer
 
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
 
 
SHOE CARNIVAL REPORTS FOURTH QUARTER
AND FULL YEAR 2010 RESULTS
 
Highest Annual Comparable Store Sales Increase in the
Company’s History of 8.2%
 
Highest Annual Earnings Per Diluted Share in the Company's History of $2.05
 
     Evansville, Indiana, March 17, 2011 - Shoe Carnival, Inc. (NASDAQ: SCVL) a leading retailer of value-priced footwear and accessories, today reported sales and earnings for the 13-week fourth quarter and 52-week fiscal year ended January 29, 2011.
 
Fourth Quarter Results
 
     Net sales for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2010 increased 5.3 percent to $179.9 million from $170.8 million in the fourth quarter of 2009. Comparable store sales increased 4.6 percent.
 
     Net earnings for the fourth quarter increased 70 percent to $4.4 million, or $0.33 per diluted share, from net earnings of $2.6 million, or $0.20 per diluted share in the fourth quarter of last year.
 
     The gross profit margin for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2010 increased to 30.0 percent compared to 28.7 percent for the fourth quarter of 2009. The merchandise margin increased 1.3 percent, while buying, distribution and occupancy costs remained unchanged as a percentage of sales.
 
     Selling, general and administrative expenses for the fourth quarter increased $2.5 million to $47.0 million. As a percentage of sales, these expenses were unchanged from the fourth quarter of fiscal 2009.
 

 

Fiscal 2010 Results
 
     Net sales increased 8.3 percent to $739.2 million for fiscal 2010 from $682.4 million in fiscal 2009. Comparable store sales increased 8.2 percent for the 52-week period.
 
     Net earnings for fiscal 2010 increased 77 percent to $26.8 million, or $2.05 per diluted share, from net earnings of $15.2 million, or $1.20 per diluted share, for fiscal 2009.
 
     Speaking on the results, Mark Lemond, chief executive officer and president said, "We are extremely pleased to report that our 4.6 percent increase in comparable store sales for the quarter, combined with higher gross profit margins and controlled expenses, produced the second highest fourth quarter earnings in the Company’s history. Following record results in the first three quarters, our fourth quarter performance enabled us to generate record comparable store sales and earnings for the full fiscal year.”
 
     Mr. Lemond continued, "In fiscal 2010, we were able to take advantage of increased consumer demand for footwear, particularly in sandals, boots and toning footwear. Our consistent financial performance gives us the confidence to remain optimistic about our fiscal 2011 outlook, despite the fact that we are up against difficult comparisons. We believe our business model of providing the right product assortment for the entire family, at a compelling value, is especially effective in this current economic environment. Combined with increased store growth and our management team’s consistent focus on managing the controllable aspects of our business, we are confident that this business model will continue to generate long-term profitable growth and free cash flow."
 
First Quarter Fiscal 2011 EPS Outlook
 
     Earnings per diluted share in the first quarter of fiscal 2011 are expected to be in the range of $0.72 to $0.75. This increase assumes net sales in the range of $198 to $201 million and a comparable store sales increase of 3 to 5 percent.
 
Store Growth
 
     During fiscal 2010, the Company opened ten new stores and closed seven stores to end the year at 314 stores. No stores were opened in the fourth quarter and two were closed. Total retail selling space remains at 3.4 million square feet.
 
     Store openings and closings by quarter and for the fiscal year are as follows:
 
        New Stores       Stores Closed
1st Quarter 2010   3   3
2nd Quarter 2010   3   1
3rd Quarter 2010   4   1
4th Quarter 2010   0   2
Fiscal 2010   10   7


 

     In fiscal 2011, the Company expects to open approximately 20 new stores, four of which are expected to open in the first quarter. We currently plan to close five stores during the fiscal year.
 
Conference Call
 
     Today, at 4:30 p.m. Eastern time, the Company will host a conference call to discuss the fourth quarter results. The public can listen to the live webcast of the call by visiting Shoe Carnival's Investor Relations page at www.shoecarnival.com. While the question-and-answer session will be available to all listeners, questions from the audience will be limited to institutional analysts and investors. A replay of the webcast will be available on our website beginning approximately two hours after the conclusion of the conference call and will be archived for one year.
 
About Shoe Carnival
 
     Shoe Carnival is a chain of 316 footwear stores located in the Midwest, South and Southeast. Combining value pricing with an entertaining store format, Shoe Carnival is a leading retailer of name brand and private label footwear for the entire family. Headquartered in Evansville, IN, Shoe Carnival trades on The NASDAQ Stock Market LLC under the symbol SCVL. Shoe Carnival's press releases and annual report are available on the Company's website at www.shoecarnival.com.
 
Record Date and Date of Annual Shareholder Meeting
 
     The Company also announced that April 15, 2011 has been set as the shareholder of record date and the Annual Meeting of Shareholders will be held on June 16, 2011.
 

 

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Information
 
     This press release contains forward-looking statements, within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, that involve a number of risks and uncertainties. A number of factors could cause our actual results, performance, achievements or industry results to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. These factors include, but are not limited to: general economic conditions in the areas of the United States in which our stores are located; the effects and duration of economic downturns and unemployment rates; changes in the overall retail environment and more specifically in the apparel and footwear retail sectors; our ability to generate increased sales at our stores; the potential impact of national and international security concerns on the retail environment; changes in our relationships with key suppliers; the impact of competition and pricing; changes in weather patterns, consumer buying trends and our ability to identify and respond to emerging fashion trends; the impact of disruptions in our distribution or information technology operations; the effectiveness of our inventory management; the impact of hurricanes or other natural disasters on our stores, as well as on consumer confidence and purchasing in general; risks associated with the seasonality of the retail industry; our ability to successfully execute our growth strategy, including the availability of desirable store locations at acceptable lease terms, our ability to open new stores in a timely and profitable manner and the availability of sufficient funds to implement our growth plans; higher than anticipated costs associated with the closing of underperforming stores; the inability of manufacturers to deliver products in a timely manner; changes in the political and economic environments in the People’s Republic of China, Brazil, Spain and East Asia, where the primary manufacturers of footwear are located; the impact of regulatory changes in the United States and the countries where our manufacturers are located; and the continued favorable trade relations between the United States and China and the other countries which are the major manufacturers of footwear.
 
     In addition, these forward-looking statements necessarily depend upon assumptions, estimates and dates that may be incorrect or imprecise and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors. Accordingly, any forward-looking statements included in this press release do not purport to be predictions of future events or circumstances and may not be realized. Forward-looking statements can be identified by, among other things, the use of forward-looking terms such as "believes," "expects," "may," "will," "should," "seeks," "pro forma," "anticipates," "intends" or the negative of any of these terms, or comparable terminology, or by discussions of strategy or intentions. Given these uncertainties, we caution investors not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof. We disclaim any obligation to update any of these factors or to publicly announce any revisions to the forward-looking statements contained in this press release to reflect future events or developments.
 
Financial Tables Follow
 

 

SHOE CARNIVAL, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(In thousands, except per share)
 
    Thirteen   Thirteen   Fifty-two   Fifty-two
    Weeks Ended   Weeks Ended   Weeks Ended   Weeks Ended
    January 29,   January 30,   January 29,   January 30,
        2011       2010       2011       2010
Net sales   $         179,895     $         170,790     $         739,189     $         682,422  
Cost of sales (including buying,                                
       distribution and occupancy costs)     125,885       121,847       517,650       488,816  
                                 
Gross profit     54,010       48,943       221,539       193,606  
                                 
Selling, general and administrative                                
       expenses     47,019       44,520       179,154       168,476  
                                 
Operating income     6,991       4,423       42,385       25,130  
Interest income     (86 )     (22 )     (165 )     (39 )
Interest expense     62       48       258       174  
                                 
Income before income taxes     7,015       4,397       42,292       24,995  
Income tax expense     2,655       1,843       15,471       9,829  
                                 
Net income   $ 4,360     $ 2,554     $ 26,821     $ 15,166  
                                 
Net income per share:                                
       Basic   $ 0.34     $ 0.20     $ 2.11     $ 1.21  
       Diluted   $ 0.33     $ 0.20     $ 2.05     $ 1.20  
                                 
Average shares outstanding:                                
       Basic     12,761       12,584       12,724       12,513  
       Diluted     13,169       12,789       13,060       12,660  


 

SHOE CARNIVAL, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In thousands)
 
    January 29,   January 30,
        2011       2010
ASSETS            
Current Assets:            
       Cash and cash equivalents   $ 60,193   $ 44,168
       Accounts receivable     1,550     746
       Merchandise inventories     212,929     197,452
       Deferred income tax benefit     4,275     3,255
       Other     2,407     2,480
Total Current Assets     281,354     248,101
Property and equipment-net     62,391     62,162
Other     1,400     1,378
Total Assets   $ 345,145   $ 311,641
             
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY            
Current Liabilities:            
       Accounts payable   $ 55,219   $ 57,235
       Accrued and other liabilities     15,457     14,353
Total Current Liabilities     70,676     71,588
Deferred lease incentives     8,211     6,501
Accrued rent     5,082     5,115
Deferred income taxes     669     1,052
Deferred compensation     4,907     3,548
Other     1,257     2,008
Total Liabilities     90,802     89,812
Total Shareholders' Equity     254,343     221,829
Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity   $ 345,145   $ 311,641


 

SHOE CARNIVAL, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(In thousands)
 
    Fifty-two   Fifty-two
    Weeks Ended   Weeks Ended
        January 29, 2011       January 30, 2010
Cash flows from operating activities:                
       Net income   $              26,821     $                15,166  
       Adjustments to reconcile net income to net                
              cash provided by operating activities:                
              Depreciation and amortization     13,735       14,982  
              Stock-based compensation     5,468       1,648  
              Loss on retirement and impairment of assets     1,995       228  
              Deferred income taxes     (1,403 )     (1,042 )
              Lease incentives     2,974       2,211  
              Other
    (827 )     (661 )
              Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
               
                     Accounts receivable     (804 )     961  
                     Merchandise inventories     (15,477 )     (7,958 )
                     Accounts payable and accrued liabilities     (2,669 )     40  
                     Other     (390 )     2,322  
                 
Net cash provided by operating activities     29,423       27,897  
                 
Cash flows from investing activities:                
       Purchases of property and equipment     (14,412 )     (9,794 )
       Proceeds from sale of property and equipment     312       9  
       Proceeds from note receivable     100       100  
                 
Net cash used in investing activities     (14,000 )     (9,685 )
                 
Cash flows from financing activities:                
       Borrowings under line of credit     0       0  
       Payments on line of credit     0       0  
       Proceeds from issuance of stock     738       1,148  
       Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation     520       385  
       Common stock repurchased     (656 )     (394 )
                 
Net cash provided by financing activities     602       1,139  
                 
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents     16,025       19,351  
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year     44,168       24,817  
                 
Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Year   $ 60,193     $ 44,168