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Exhibit 99.1

Finish Line Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Fiscal Year 2012 Results

Q4 comp store sales increased 10.8%; Q4 Non-GAAP EPS up 24.6% to $0.81

INDIANAPOLIS, March 30, 2012 – The Finish Line, Inc. (NASDAQ: FINL) today reported results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year, representing the 14-week and 53-week periods ended March 3, 2012.

For the fourth quarter ended March 3, 2012:

 

   

Consolidated net sales, inclusive of Finish Line and The Running Company, increased 18.6% to $456.3 million.

 

   

Finish Line comparable store sales increased 10.8%.

 

   

Digital sales, which are included in the comparable store sales results, were up 38.3%.

 

   

Non-GAAP diluted earnings per share, which excludes the impact of impairment charges, increased 24.6% to $0.81.

 

   

On a GAAP basis, diluted earnings per share increased 27.0% to $0.80.

For the fiscal year ended March 3, 2012:

 

   

Consolidated net sales, inclusive of Finish Line and The Running Company, increased 11.4% to $1.37 billion.

 

   

Finish Line comparable store sales increased 9.2%.

 

   

Digital sales, which are included in the comparable store sales result, were up 49.5%.

 

   

Non-GAAP diluted earnings per share, which excludes the impact of impairment charges, increased 25.0% to $1.60.

 

   

On a GAAP basis, diluted earnings per share increased 26.2% to $1.59.

The 53rd week of fiscal 2012 contributed $30.5 million of consolidated net sales and approximately $0.07 per diluted share to the fourth quarter and fiscal year.

“We ended the fiscal year with another strong quarter and positive momentum across our business,” said Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Glenn Lyon. “Our fourth quarter and full year results are a positive indication that the sales and merchandising strategies we are deploying across our multiple channels are resonating with consumers and influencing how they shop. As the retail landscape continues to rapidly evolve, we are committed to further distinguishing the Finish Line brand from the competition and building a sustainable multi-division, omni-channel business for the future. In the near-term, this will involve additional investments in technology, personnel, marketing and store upgrades that we believe will drive increased productivity and greater efficiency through our supply chain and lead to greater earnings power in the years ahead. We are confident we have the right strategic plan in place and we look forward to building on our consistent track record of creating value for our shareholders over the long term.”

Balance Sheet

As of March 3, 2012, consolidated merchandise inventories increased 13.9% to $220.4 million compared to $193.5 million as of February 26, 2011. For Finish Line, merchandise inventories increased by 11.9%.

The company repurchased 300,000 shares of its outstanding common stock in the fourth quarter, totaling $5.9 million. For the full year, Finish Line repurchased 2.9 million shares totaling $60.4 million. The company has 3.8 million shares remaining on its 5-million-share authorization.

At fiscal year-end, the company had no interest-bearing debt and $307.5 million in cash and cash equivalents, compared to $299.3 million at the end of fiscal 2011.

March Sales Update

Finish Line comparable store sales on a month-to-date basis for the period of March 4, 2012 through March 25, 2012 increased 10.0% on top of an 8.0% increase for the same period a year ago.

Outlook

The company is introducing guidance for the fiscal year ending March 2, 2013. Based on strategic investments in technology, stores and digital capabilities required to execute its omni-channel strategy, management expects to generate earnings per share growth in the mid-single digits in fiscal 2013 with comparable store sales expected in the mid-single digits as well. As the investments begin to drive returns, management expects earnings per share growth to accelerate into the low- to mid-teens beginning in fiscal 2014.


For the first quarter, the company expects comparable store sales to be up in the mid-single digit range. Based on the planned level of strategic investments, combined with lower product margins due to a shift in the promotional calendar, and occupancy cost deleverage, the company expects first quarter earnings per share to be down approximately 30%.

Q4 Fiscal 2012 Conference Call Today, March 30, 2012 at 8:30 a.m.

The company will host a conference call for investors today, March 30, 2012, at 8:30 a.m. Eastern. To participate in the live conference call, dial 866-923-8645 (U.S. and Canada) or 660-422-4970 (International), conference ID #59815545. The live conference call will also be accessible online at www.finishline.com. A replay of the conference call can be accessed approximately two hours following the completion of the call by dialing 855-859-2056, conference ID #59815545. This recording will be made available through Sunday, April 1, 2012. The replay will also be accessible online at www.finishline.com.

Annual Meeting July 19, 2012

The company’s Board of Directors has established July 19, 2012 as the date of the 2012 annual meeting of shareholders, with May 18, 2012 as the record date for this meeting.

About Finish Line

The Finish Line, Inc. is a premium retailer of athletic shoes, apparel and accessories. Headquartered in Indianapolis, the company has two retail divisions — Finish Line, which operates 635 Finish Line brand stores in malls across the U.S., and The Running Specialty Group, which operates 19 specialty running shops in seven states and the District of Columbia under The Running Company banner. Finish Line stores employ more than 11,000 sneakerologists who help customers every day connect with their sport, their life and their style. Online shopping is available at www.finishline.com and mobile shopping is available at m.finishline.com. Follow Finish Line on Twitter at Twitter.com/FinishLine and “like” Finish Line on Facebook at Facebook.com/FinishLineUSA. The Running Company stores carry a deep assortment of performance running shoes, apparel and accessories. Their trained experts advise everyone from beginner to advanced runners and provide free gait analysis to ensure the proper fit for each customer. The Running Company is tightly connected to its communities, hosting regular neighborhood group runs and sponsoring local races. More information on The Running Company can be found at www.therunningcompany.net.

Forward-Looking Statements

This news release includes statements that are or may be considered “forward-looking” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. These forward-looking statements generally can be identified by the use of words or phrases such as, but not limited to, “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “plan,” “foresee,” “build”, “may,” “should,” “will,” “estimates,” “indication”, “potential,” “optimistic,” “confidence,” “momentum”, “continue,” “lead to”, “evolve,” “expand,” “growth” or words and phrases of similar meaning. Statements that describe objectives, plans or goals also are forward-looking statements.

All of these forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contemplated by the relevant forward-looking statements. The principal risk factors that could cause actual performance and future actions to differ materially from the forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, the company’s reliance on a few key vendors for a majority of its merchandise purchases (including a significant portion from one key vendor); the availability and timely receipt of products; the ability to timely fulfill and ship products to customers; fluctuations in oil prices causing changes in gasoline and energy prices, resulting in changes in consumer spending as well as increases in utility, freight and product costs; product demand and market acceptance risks; deterioration of macro-economic and business conditions; the inability to locate and obtain or retain acceptable lease terms for the company’s stores; the effect of competitive products and pricing; loss of key employees; execution of strategic growth initiatives (including actual and potential mergers and acquisitions and other components of the company’s capital allocation strategy); and the other risks detailed in the company’s Securities and Exchange Commission filings. Readers are urged to consider these factors carefully in evaluating the forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements included herein are made only as of the date of this report and Finish Line undertakes no obligation to publicly update these forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances.


The Finish Line, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Income

(In thousands, except per share and store data)

 

     Fourteen
Weeks Ended
March 3,

2012
    Thirteen
Weeks Ended
February 26,

2011
    Fifty-Three
Weeks Ended
March 3,

2012
    Fifty-Two
Weeks Ended
February 26,
2011
 
     (Unaudited)     (Unaudited)     (Unaudited)        

Net sales

   $ 456,260      $ 384,599      $ 1,369,259      $ 1,229,002   

Cost of sales (including occupancy costs)

     286,737        246,288        889,130        815,073   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Gross profit

     169,523        138,311        480,129        413,929   

Selling, general and administrative expenses

     101,811        82,883        343,629        302,718   

Store closing costs

     226        263        1,191        350   

Impairment charges

     974        1,228        974        1,228   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Operating income

     66,512        53,937        134,335        109,633   

Interest income, net

     57        138        447        508   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income from continuing operations before income taxes

     66,569        54,075        134,782        110,141   

Income tax expense

     24,649        19,818        49,978        41,277   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income from continuing operations

     41,920        34,257        84,804        68,864   

Loss from discontinued operations, net of income taxes

     —          (5     —          (30
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income

   $ 41,920      $ 34,252      $ 84,804      $ 68,834   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income per diluted share:

        

Income from continuing operations

   $ 0.80      $ 0.63      $ 1.59      $ 1.26   

Loss from discontinued operations

     —          —          —          —     
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income

   $ 0.80      $ 0.63      $ 1.59      $ 1.26   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Diluted weighted average shares outstanding

     52,041        53,467        52,818        53,775   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Dividends declared per share

   $ 0.06      $ 0.05      $ 0.21      $ 0.17   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Finish Line Store activity for the period:

        

Beginning of period

     648        669        664        666   

Opened

     —          —          4        11   

Closed

     (11     (5     (31     (13
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

End of period

     637        664        637        664   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Square feet at end of period

         3,440,788        3,564,277   

Average square feet per store

         5,402        5,368   

Running Company Store activity for the period:

        

Beginning of period

     19        —          —          —     

Acquired

     —          —          18        —     

Opened

     —          —          1        —     

Closed

     —          —          —          —     
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

End of period

     19        —          19        —     
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Square feet at end of period

         57,302     

Average square feet per store

         3,016     

 

     Fourteen
Weeks
Ended

March 3,
2012
    Thirteen Weeks
Ended
February 26,
2011
    Fifty-Three
Weeks Ended
March 3,
2012
    Fifty-Two
Weeks Ended
February 26,
2011
 

Net sales

     100.0     100.0     100.0     100.0

Cost of sales (including occupancy costs)

     62.8        64.0        64.9        66.3   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Gross profit

     37.2        36.0        35.1        33.7   

Selling, general and administrative expenses

     22.3        21.6        25.1        24.6   

Store closing costs

     0.1        0.1        0.1        —     

Impairment charges

     0.2        0.3        0.1        0.1   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Operating income

     14.6        14.0        9.8        9.0   

Interest income, net

     —          —          —          —     
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income from continuing operations before income taxes

     14.6        14.0        9.8        9.0   

Income tax expense

     5.4        5.1        3.6        3.4   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income from continuing operations

     9.2        8.9        6.2        5.6   

Loss from discontinued operations, net of income taxes

     —          —          —          —     
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income

     9.2     8.9     6.2     5.6
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

     Condensed Consolidated
Balance Sheet
 
     March 3,
2012
    February 26,
2011
 
     (Unaudited  

ASSETS

    

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 307,494      $ 299,323   

Merchandise inventories, net

     220,405        193,505   

Other current assets

     24,849        16,856   

Property and equipment, net

     126,997        126,510   

Other assets

     31,751        28,651   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total assets

   $ 711,496      $ 664,845   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

    

Current liabilities

   $ 138,683      $ 126,420   

Deferred credits from landlords

     30,080        34,653   

Other long-term liabilities

     13,196        13,527   

Shareholders' equity

     529,537        490,245   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total liabilities and shareholders' equity

   $ 711,496      $ 664,845   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 


The Finish Line, Inc.

Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Consolidated Statements of Income (Unaudited)

Fourteen Weeks Ended March 3, 2012 and Thirteen Weeks Ended February 26, 2011

(In thousands, except per share data)

 

0000000 0000000 0000000 0000000 0000000 0000000
      Fourteen Weeks Ended
March 3, 2012
    Thirteen Weeks Ended
February 26, 2011
 
      GAAP     Adjustments     Non-GAAP     GAAP     Adjustments     Non-GAAP  

Net sales

   $ 456,260      $ —        $ 456,260      $ 384,599      $ —        $ 384,599   

Cost of sales (including occupancy costs)

     286,737        —          286,737        246,288        —          246,288   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Gross profit

     169,523        —          169,523        138,311        —          138,311   

Selling, general and administrative expenses

     101,811        —          101,811        82,883        —          82,883   

Store closing costs

     226        —          226        263        —          263   

Impairment charges (1)

     974        (974     —          1,228        (1,228     —     
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Operating income

     66,512        974        67,486        53,937        1,228        55,165   

Interest income, net

     57        —          57        138        —          138   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income from continuing operations before income taxes

     66,569        974        67,543        54,075        1,228        55,303   

Income tax expense (2)

     24,649        371        25,020        19,818        463        20,281   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income from continuing operations

     41,920        603        42,523        34,257        765        35,022   

Loss from discontinued operations, net of income taxes

     —          —          —          (5     —          (5
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income

   $ 41,920      $ 603      $ 42,523      $ 34,252      $ 765      $ 35,017   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income per diluted share:

            

Income from continuing operations

   $ 0.80      $ 0.01      $ 0.81      $ 0.63      $ 0.02      $ 0.65   

Loss from discontinued operations

     —          —          —          —          —          —     
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income

   $ 0.80      $ 0.01      $ 0.81      $ 0.63      $ 0.02      $ 0.65   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Diluted weighted average shares outstanding

     52,041        —          52,041        53,467        —          53,467   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
      Fourteen Weeks Ended
March 3, 2012
    Thirteen Weeks Ended
February 26, 2011
 
      GAAP     Adjustments     Non-GAAP     GAAP     Adjustments     Non-GAAP  

Net sales

     100.0     —       100.0     100.0     —       100.0

Cost of sales (including occupancy costs)

     62.8        —          62.8        64.0        —          64.0   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Gross profit

     37.2        —          37.2        36.0        —          36.0   

Selling, general and administrative expenses

     22.3        —          22.3        21.6        —          21.6   

Store closing costs

     0.1        —          0.1        0.1        —          0.1   

Impairment charges (1)

     0.2        (0.2     —          0.3        (0.3     —     
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Operating income

     14.6        0.2        14.8        14.0        0.3        14.3   

Interest income, net

     —          —          —          —          —          —     
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income from continuing operations before income taxes

     14.6        0.2        14.8        14.0        0.3        14.3   

Income tax expense (2)

     5.4        0.1        5.5        5.1        0.1        5.2   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income from continuing operations

     9.2        0.1        9.3        8.9        0.2        9.1   

Loss from discontinued operations, net of income taxes

     —          —          —          —          —          —     
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income

     9.2     0.1     9.3     8.9     0.2     9.1
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Footnotes to explain adjustments

(1) Fiscal 2012 and 2011 amounts reflect charges to write down long-lived assets of the Company.
(2) Fiscal 2012 and 2011 amounts reflect the income tax effect of the pre-tax adjustments noted above.


The Finish Line, Inc.

Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Consolidated Statements of Income (Unaudited)

Fifty-Three Weeks Ended March 3, 2012 and Fifty-Two Weeks Ended February 26, 2011

(In thousands, except per share data)

 

     Fifty-Three Weeks Ended
March 3, 2012
    Fifty-Two Weeks Ended
February 26, 2011
 
     GAAP     Adjustments     Non-GAAP     GAAP     Adjustments     Non-GAAP  

Net sales

   $ 1,369,259      $ —        $ 1,369,259      $ 1,229,002      $ —        $ 1,229,002   

Cost of sales (including occupancy costs)

     889,130        —          889,130        815,073        —          815,073   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Gross profit

     480,129        —          480,129        413,929        —          413,929   

Selling, general and administrative expenses

     343,629        —          343,629        302,718        —          302,718   

Store closing costs

     1,191        —          1,191        350        —          350   

Impairment charges (1)

     974        (974     —          1,228        (1,228     —     
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Operating income

     134,335        974        135,309        109,633        1,228        110,861   

Interest income, net

     447        —          447        508        —          508   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income from continuing operations before income taxes

     134,782        974        135,756        110,141        1,228        111,369   

Income tax expense (2)

     49,978        371        50,349        41,277        463        41,740   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income from continuing operations

     84,804        603        85,407        68,864        765        69,629   

Loss from discontinued operations, net of income taxes

     —          —          —          (30     —          (30
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income

   $ 84,804      $ 603      $ 85,407      $ 68,834      $ 765      $ 69,599   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income per diluted share:

            

Income from continuing operations

   $ 1.59      $ 0.01      $ 1.60      $ 1.26      $ 0.02      $ 1.28   

Loss from discontinued operations

     —          —          —          —          —          —     
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income

   $ 1.59      $ 0.01      $ 1.60      $ 1.26      $ 0.02      $ 1.28   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Diluted weighted average shares outstanding

     52,818        —          52,818        53,775        —          53,775   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
     Fifty-Three Weeks Ended
March 3, 2012
    Fifty-Two Weeks Ended
February 26, 2011
 
     GAAP     Adjustments     Non-GAAP     GAAP     Adjustments     Non-GAAP  

Net sales

     100.0     —       100.0     100.0     —       100.0

Cost of sales (including occupancy costs)

     64.9        —          64.9        66.3        —          66.3   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Gross profit

     35.1        —          35.1        33.7        —          33.7   

Selling, general and administrative expenses

     25.1        —          25.1        24.6        —          24.6   

Store closing costs

     0.1        —          0.1        —          —          —     

Impairment charges (1)

     0.1        (0.1     —          0.1        (0.1     —     
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Operating income

     9.8        0.1        9.9        9.0        0.1        9.1   

Interest income, net

     —          —          —          —          —          —     
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income from continuing operations before income taxes

     9.8        0.1        9.9        9.0        0.1        9.1   

Income tax expense (2)

     3.6        0.1        3.7        3.4        —          3.4   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income from continuing operations

     6.2        —          6.2        5.6        0.1        5.7   

Loss from discontinued operations, net of income taxes

     —          —          —          —          —          —     
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income

     6.2     —       6.2     5.6     0.1     5.7
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Footnotes to explain adjustments

(1) Fiscal 2012 and 2011 amounts reflect charges to write down long-lived assets of the Company.
(2) Fiscal 2012 and 2011 amounts reflect the income tax effect of the pre-tax adjustments noted above.