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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:   May 19, 2011
web:  www.buckle.com
 
 
Contact:
Karen B. Rhoads, Chief Financial Officer
 
The Buckle, Inc.
 
(308) 236-8491

 
THE BUCKLE, INC. REPORTS FIRST QUARTER NET INCOME

KEARNEY, NE -- The Buckle, Inc. (NYSE: BKE) announced today that net income for the fiscal quarter ended April 30, 2011 was $33.5 million, or $0.72 per share ($0.71 per share on a diluted basis).

Net sales for the 13-week fiscal quarter ended April 30, 2011 increased 11.8 percent to $240.1 million from net sales of $214.8 million for the prior year 13-week fiscal quarter ended May 1, 2010.  Comparable store net sales for the 13-week period ended April 30, 2011 increased 8.1 percent from comparable store net sales for the prior year 13-week period ended May 1, 2010.  Online sales (which are not included in comparable store sales) increased 18.6 percent to $17.1 million for the 13-week period ended April 30, 2011, compared to net sales of $14.4 million for the 13-week period ended May 1, 2010.

Net income for the first quarter of fiscal 2011 was $33.5 million, or $0.72 per share ($0.71 per share on a diluted basis), compared with $30.1 million, or $0.65 per share ($0.64 per share on a diluted basis), for the first quarter of fiscal 2010.

Management will hold a conference call at 10:30 a.m. EDT today to discuss first quarter results.  To participate in the call, please call (800) 230-1092 and reference the conference code 203397.  A replay of the call will be available for a two-week period beginning May 19, 2011 at 12:30 p.m. EDT by calling (800) 475-6701 and entering the conference code 203397.

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 423 retail stores in 41 states. As of the end of the first quarter, it operated 422 stores in 41 states compared with 412 stores in 41 states at the end of the first quarter of fiscal 2010.

 
 

 
 
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
 
   
April 30,
   
May 1,
 
   
2011
   
2010
 
             
SALES, Net of returns and allowances
  $ 240,092     $ 214,797  
                 
COST OF SALES (Including buying,
               
distribution, and occupancy costs)
    137,148       121,346  
                 
Gross profit
    102,944       93,451  
                 
OPERATING EXPENSES:
               
Selling
    42,731       39,843  
General and administrative
    8,859       7,421  
      51,590       47,264  
                 
INCOME FROM OPERATIONS
    51,354       46,187  
                 
OTHER INCOME, Net
    1,612       1,833  
                 
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES
    52,966       48,020  
                 
PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES
    19,497       17,910  
                 
NET INCOME
  $ 33,469     $ 30,110  
                 
                 
EARNINGS PER SHARE:
               
Basic
  $ 0.72     $ 0.65  
                 
Diluted
  $ 0.71     $ 0.64  
                 
Basic weighted average shares
    46,748       46,053  
Diluted weighted average shares
    47,264       46,993  
 
 
 

 
 
THE BUCKLE, INC.
 
   
BALANCE SHEETS
 
(Amounts in Thousands Except Share and Per Share Amounts)
 
(Unaudited)
 
                   
   
April 30,
   
January 29,
   
May 1,
 
ASSETS
 
2011
   
2011 (1)
   
2010
 
                   
CURRENT ASSETS:
                 
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 139,292     $ 116,470     $ 131,417  
Short-term investments
    21,497       22,892       22,887  
Receivables
    4,051       14,363       4,942  
Inventory
    89,866       88,593       84,741  
Prepaid expenses and other assets
    22,876       14,718       19,313  
Total current assets
    277,582       257,036       263,300  
                         
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT:
    347,959       342,413       323,086  
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization
    (178,103 )     (173,179 )     (164,553 )
      169,856       169,234       158,533  
                         
LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS
    65,179       66,162       81,776  
OTHER ASSETS
    2,416       2,412       4,985  
                         
    $ 515,033     $ 494,844     $ 508,594  
                         
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
                       
                         
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
                       
Accounts payable
  $ 41,076     $ 33,489     $ 33,307  
Accrued employee compensation
    15,278       36,018       16,698  
Accrued store operating expenses
    9,323       9,653       8,392  
Gift certificates redeemable
    12,914       17,213       10,241  
Income taxes payable
    9,796       -       17,940  
Total current liabilities
    88,387       96,373       86,578  
                         
DEFERRED COMPENSATION
    8,734       7,727       7,223  
DEFERRED RENT LIABILITY
    37,617       37,430       36,529  
OTHER LIABILITIES
    7,421       7,649       -  
Total liabilities
    142,159       149,179       130,330  
                         
COMMITMENTS
                       
                         
STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY:
                       
Common stock, authorized 100,000,000 shares of $.01 par value;
                       
issued and outstanding; 47,342,895 shares at April 30, 2011, 47,127,296
                       
shares at January 29, 2011, and 46,726,491 shares at May 1, 2010
    474       471       467  
Additional paid-in capital
    92,900       89,719       82,032  
Retained earnings
    280,150       256,146       296,524  
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
    (650 )     (671 )     (759 )
Total stockholders’ equity
    372,874       345,665       378,264  
                         
    $ 515,033     $ 494,844     $ 508,594  
 
(1) Derived from audited financial statements.