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Exhibit 99.01

Golfsmith Announces Second Quarter 2011 Earnings Results

AUSTIN, July 28, 2011 — Golfsmith International Holdings, Inc., (NASDAQ: GOLF) today announced financial results for the second quarter of fiscal 2011.

Second Quarter Highlights:

 

   

Net revenues increased 10.3 % to $130.2 million as compared to net revenues of $118.0 million for the second quarter of fiscal 2010. Net revenues reflect a 7.0 percent increase in comparable store sales and a 9.0 percent increase in net revenues from the direct-to-consumer channel. The Company has opened four new stores and closed three stores since the second quarter of last year.

 

   

Operating income for the second quarter increased 32.2% to $9.7 million as compared to operating income of $7.3 million for the same period last year. Second quarter of fiscal 2011 operating income included $0.2 million in lease termination charges. Excluding these charges, operating income totaled $9.9 million.

 

   

Net income for the second quarter of fiscal 2011 totaled $8.3 million, or $0.49 per diluted share, as compared to net income of $6.2 million, or $0.36 per diluted share for the same period last year. Excluding lease termination charges net income for the second quarter of fiscal 2011 was $8.5 million, or $0.50 per share.

 

   

As of July 2, 2011, the Company had $31.2 million of outstanding borrowings under its credit facility and borrowing availability of $45.4 million. This compares to $27.6 million of outstanding borrowings under its credit facility and borrowing availability of $44.5 million at July 3, 2010.

 

   

As of July 2, 2011, total inventory was slightly higher than last year at $95.5 million compared to $95.3 million as of the second quarter of fiscal 2010. Comparable average store inventory decreased approximately 3%.

Martin Hanaka, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Golfsmith, commented, “The strong momentum in our business carried through to the second quarter as we continue to benefit from our key strategic initiatives focused on our merchandising assortment, selling culture and operational excellence. Our comp growth was driven primarily by higher conversion rates and AOV demonstrating the strength of our product assortment. In addition, we continue to achieve market share gains as we benefit from ongoing industry consolidation. Longer term we believe that we are well positioned to deliver strong sales and profitability growth as we maintain focus on delivering the most innovative product assortment in an exciting shopping environment while providing excellent customer service.”

Year-to-Date Results

 

   

Net revenues were $211.7 million for the six-month period ended July 2, 2011 as compared to net revenues of $185.7 million for the same period last year. Net revenues reflect a 9.3 percent increase in comparable store sales and a 13.5 percent increase in net revenues from its direct-to-consumer channel. The Company has opened four new stores and closed three stores since the second quarter of last year.


   

Operating income increased 218.0% to $6.4 million for the six-month period ended July 2, 2011 as compared to operating income of $2.0 million for the same period last year. Results for 2011 include $0.2 million in lease termination charges.

 

   

Net income for the six months ended July, 2, 2011 totaled $5.2 million, or $0.31 per diluted share compared to net income of $1.4 million, or $0.08 per diluted share for the six-month period ended July 3, 2010. Excluding lease termination charges, the Company’s net income year to date as of July 2, 2011 was $5.4 million, or $0.32 per share.


Conference Call Information:

The company will host a conference call today, July 28th at 9:00 a.m. (eastern time) to discuss the second quarter of fiscal 2011 financial results. The call will be simulcast over the Internet at https://investors.golfsmith.com. A replay will be available for 30 days after the call at the aforementioned website. Telephone replays can be accessed for one month following the call by dialing 877-870-5176 (U.S.) or 858-384-5517 (international) and entering pass code 7222556.

About Golfsmith

Golfsmith International Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: GOLF), has been in business for over 40 years and is a specialty retailer of golf and tennis equipment, apparel and accessories. The company operates as an integrated multi-channel retailer, offering its customers the convenience of shopping in more than 70 stores across the United States, through its Internet site and from its assortment of catalogs. Golfsmith offers an extensive product selection that features premier branded merchandise, as well as its proprietary products, clubmaking components and pre-owned clubs.

Cautionary Language

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws. Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about the company’s beliefs and expectations, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements include statements preceded by, followed by or that include the words “may,” “could,” “would,” “should,” “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “plan,” “estimate,” “target,” “project,” “intend,” or similar expressions. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of performance. These statements are based on management’s beliefs and assumptions, which in turn are based in part on currently available information and in part on management’s estimates and projections of future events and conditions. Important assumptions relating to the forward-looking statements include, among others, assumptions regarding demand for the products, the introduction of new product offerings, store opening costs, the ability to lease new sites on a timely basis, expected pricing levels, the timing and cost of planned capital expenditures, competitive conditions and general economic conditions. These assumptions could prove inaccurate. Forward-looking statements also involve risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement. Many of these factors are beyond the company’s ability to control or predict. The company believes its forward-looking statements are reasonable; however, undue reliance should not be placed on any forward-looking statements, which are based on current expectations. Further, forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, and the company undertakes no obligation to update publicly any of them in light of new information or future events.

Investor Relations inquiries:

ICR, Inc.

Jean Fontana/Joseph Teklits

203-682-8200

www.icrinc.com

Media inquiries:

Matt Corey

Chief Marketing Officer

Matt.Corey@Golfsmith.com

512-821-4883

Lynn Luczkowski

Media Relations

Lynn@L2comm.biz

860-313-1426


Golfsmith International Holdings, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Operations

 

     Three Months Ended     Six Months Ended  
     July 2,
2011
    July 3,
2010
    July 2,
2011
    July 3,
2010
 
     (unaudited)     (unaudited)  

Net revenues

   $ 130,219,882      $ 118,046,216      $ 211,734,919      $ 185,694,755   

Cost of products sold

     84,554,299        76,787,906        138,651,580        121,778,512   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Gross profit

     45,665,583        41,258,310        73,083,339        63,916,243   

Selling, general and administrative

     35,554,119        33,712,350        66,005,629        61,458,725   

Store pre-opening expenses

     228,567        207,928        536,038        457,666   

Lease termination charges

     182,914        —          182,914        —     
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total operating expenses

     35,965,600        33,920,278        66,724,581        61,916,391   

Operating income

     9,699,983        7,338,032        6,358,758        1,999,852   

Interest expense

     361,727        281,374        806,695        449,305   

Other income (expense), net

     27,510        (2,294     70,775        24,546   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income before income taxes

     9,365,766        7,054,364        5,622,838        1,575,093   

Income tax expense

     (1,051,449     (858,833     (421,687     (208,544
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income

   $ 8,314,317      $ 6,195,531      $ 5,201,151      $ 1,366,549   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income per common share:

        

Basic

   $ 0.51      $ 0.38      $ 0.32      $ 0.08   

Diluted

   $ 0.49      $ 0.36      $ 0.31      $ 0.08   

Weighted average number of common shares outstanding:

        

Basic

     16,286,651        16,190,670        16,273,842        16,140,885   

Diluted

     16,983,191        17,151,010        16,871,445        16,887,495   


Golfsmith International Holdings, Inc.

Consolidated Balance Sheets

 

     July 2,      July 3,  
     2011      2010  
     (unaudited)  

ASSETS

     

Current assets:

     

Cash

   $ 581,950       $ 2,751,813   

Receivables, net of allowances

     3,386,903         2,419,267   

Inventories

     95,475,245         95,266,285   

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

     7,846,414         6,863,893   
                 

Total current assets

     107,290,512         107,301,258   

Property and equipment, net

     61,632,286         59,314,113   

Intangible assets, net

     25,385,173         25,748,557   

Other long-term assets

     2,687,010         1,178,731   
                 

Total assets

   $ 196,994,981       $ 193,542,659   
                 

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

     

Current liabilities:

     

Accounts payable

   $ 58,633,161       $ 64,439,294   

Accrued expenses and other current liabilities

     20,901,169         18,069,391   
                 

Total current liabilities

     79,534,330         82,508,685   

Deferred rent liabilities

     16,936,598         13,981,037   

Long-term debt

     31,234,989         27,576,000   
                 

Total liabilities

     127,705,917         124,065,722   

Total stockholders’ equity

     69,289,064         69,476,937   
                 

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

   $ 196,994,981       $ 193,542,659