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Exhibit 99.1


KOHL'S CORPORATION REPORTS

FIRST QUARTER FINANCIAL RESULTS


MENOMONEE FALLS, WI … May 10/BUSINESS WIRE/Kohl’s Corporation (NYSE:KSS). Kohl’s Corporation today reported results for the quarter ended April 28, 2012.


First Quarter Results

Kohl’s Corporation reported first quarter net income of $154 million ($0.63 per diluted share) compared to $201 million ($0.69 per diluted share) a year ago.  Net sales were $4.2 billion, an increase of 1.9 percent for the quarter.  Comparable store sales for the quarter increased 0.2 percent.


Kevin Mansell, Kohl’s chairman, president and chief executive officer, said, “Our first quarter results reflect the implementation of our strategy to initiate lower pricing in order to provide greater value to our customers.  This planned action led to significantly lower gross margins for the quarter.  Strong management of expenses allowed us to achieve our earnings goal for the quarter.  We have accelerated new receipts into second quarter to ensure we are well-positioned from an inventory perspective for the Back-to-School season.  The combination of these two actions should allow us to greatly improve our sales for the fall season.”


Quarterly Dividend Declared

On May 9, 2012, Kohl's Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend on the Company's common stock of $0.32 per share.  The dividend is payable June 27, 2012 to shareholders of record at the close of business on June 6, 2012.  


Store Update

The Company ended the quarter with 1,134 stores in 49 states, compared with 1,097 stores at the same time last year.  The Company opened nine new stores, including one relocated store, and closed one store during the quarter and plans to open approximately 10 more stores in the fall season.  The Company plans to remodel approximately 50 stores in 2012.


Earnings Guidance – Second Quarter

The Company provided initial guidance for the fiscal quarter ending July 28, 2012 of $0.96 to $1.02 per diluted share.  The guidance is based on total sales growth of 2 to 3 percent and comparable store sales growth of flat to 1 percent and includes expected second quarter share repurchases of $250 million.  The Company maintains its previously announced fiscal 2012 guidance of $4.75 per diluted share.


First Quarter 2012 Earnings Conference Call

Kohl’s will host a first quarter earnings conference call at 8:30 am ET on May 10, 2012.  The phone number for the conference call is (706) 902-0486 and the conference ID is 69195646.  Replays of the call will be available for 30 days by dialing (855) 859-2056 or (404) 537-3406 and referencing Conference ID 69195646.  The conference call is also accessible via the Company's web site at http://www.kohlscorporation.com/InvestorRelations/event-calendar.htm.



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, including guidance on the Company’s targeted earnings.  Kohl's intends forward-looking terminology such as “believes,” “expects,” “may,” “will,” “should,” “anticipates,” “plans,” or similar expressions to identify forward-looking statements.  Such statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties, which could cause Kohl's actual results to differ materially from those anticipated by the forward-looking statements.  These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, those described in Item 1A in Kohl’s Annual Report on Form 10-K, which is expressly incorporated herein by reference, and other factors as may periodically be described in Kohl's filings with the SEC.


About Kohl’s

Based in Menomonee Falls, Wis., Kohl’s (NYSE: KSS) is a family-focused, value-oriented specialty department store offering moderately priced, exclusive and national brand apparel, shoes, accessories, beauty and home products in an exciting shopping environment. With a commitment to environmental leadership, Kohl’s operates 1,134 stores in 49 states. In support of the communities it serves, Kohl’s has raised more than $208 million for children’s initiatives nationwide through its Kohl’s Cares® cause merchandise program, which operates under Kohl's Cares, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Kohl's Department Stores, Inc. For a list of store locations and information, or for the added convenience of shopping online, visit www.Kohls.com, or join the discussion on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/kohls or Twitter http://twitter.com/Kohls.


Investor Relations:  

Wes McDonald, Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, (262) 703-1893


Media:

Vicki Shamion, Senior Vice President – Public Relations, (262) 703-1464




KOHL'S CORPORATION

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

(In Millions, except per share data)

(Unaudited)

Subject to Reclassification



 

 

Three Months Ended

 

 

April 28,

 

April 30,

 

 

2012

 

2011

 

 

 

 

 

Net sales

 $  4,243

 

 $  4,162

Cost of merchandise sold

      2,719

 

      2,576

 

 

 

 

 

Gross margin

      1,524

 

      1,586

 

 

 

 

 

Operating expenses:

 

 

 

 

Selling, general and administrative

      1,002

 

      1,004

 

Depreciation and amortization

         201

 

         191

 

 

 

 

 

Operating income

         321

 

         391

 

 

 

 

 

Interest expense, net

           82

 

           76

 

 

 

 

 

Income before income taxes

         239

 

         315

Provision for income taxes

           85

 

         114

 

 

 

 

 

Net income

 $      154

 

 $      201

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic net income per share

 $     0.63

 

 $     0.70

Average number of  shares

         243

 

         288

 

 

 

 

 

Diluted net income per share

 $     0.63

 

 $     0.69

Average number of  shares

         245

 

         290

 

 

 

 

 

As a percent of net sales:

 

 

 

 

Gross margin

35.9%

 

38.1%

 

Selling, general and

 

 

 

 

administrative expenses

23.6%

 

24.1%

 

Operating income

7.6%

 

9.4%

 

Net income

3.6%

 

4.8%

 

 

 

 

 




KOHL'S CORPORATION

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(In Millions)

(Unaudited)

Subject to Reclassification



 

 

 

April 28,

 

April 30,

 

 

 

2012

 

2011

Assets

 

 

 

Current assets:

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 $     1,029

 

 $     1,668

 

Merchandise inventories

         3,424

 

        3,193

 

Deferred income taxes

            119

 

           113

 

Other

            277

 

           253

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total current assets

         4,849

 

        5,227

 

 

 

 

 

 

Property and equipment, net

         8,961

 

        8,718

Long-term investments

            156

 

           250

Other assets

            266

 

           258

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total assets

 $   14,232

 

 $  14,453

 

 

 

 

 

 

Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current liabilities:

 

 

 

 

Accounts payable

 $     1,609

 

 $     1,397

 

Accrued liabilities

         1,102

 

           970

 

Income taxes payable

              80

 

             85

 

Current portion of long-term debt

               -   

 

           100

 

Current portion of capital lease

 

 

 

 

 

and financing obligations

              98

 

             84

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total current liabilities

         2,889

 

        2,636

 

 

 

 

 

 

Long-term debt

         2,141

 

        1,494

Capital lease and financing obligations

         2,008

 

        1,996

Deferred income taxes

            421

 

           309

Other long-term liabilities

            473

 

           456

Shareholders' equity

         6,300

 

        7,562

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total liabilities and shareholders' equity

 $   14,232

 

 $  14,453

 

 

 

 

 

 




KOHL'S CORPORATION

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(In Millions)

(Unaudited)

Subject to Reclassification


 

 

 

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

 

April 28,

 

April 30,

 

 

2012

 

2011

Operating activities

 

 

 

Net income

 $      154

 

 $      201

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash

 

 

 

   provided by operating activities:

 

 

 

 

Depreciation and amortization

         201

 

         191

 

Share-based compensation

           12

 

           15

 

Excess tax benefits from share-based compensation

            (1)

 

            (1)

 

Deferred income taxes

         (14)

 

           13

 

Other non-cash revenues and expenses

            (1)

 

              6

 

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:

 

 

 

 

Merchandise inventories

       (223)

 

       (156)

 

Other current and long-term assets

           17

 

         (21)

 

Accounts payable

         376

 

         260

 

Accrued and other long-term liabilities

         (50)

 

         (95)

 

Income taxes

         (54)

 

         (46)

 

 

 

 

 

Net cash provided by operating activities

         417

 

         367

 

 

 

 

 

Investing activities

 

 

 

Acquisition of property and equipment

       (177)

 

       (221)

Sales of investments in auction rate securities

              1

 

           41

 

 

 

 

 

Net cash used in investing activities

       (176)

 

       (180)

 

 

 

 

 

Financing activities

 

 

 

Treasury stock purchases

       (325)

 

       (416)

Dividends paid

         (77)

 

         (72)

Long-term debt payments

            -   

 

       (300)

Proceeds from financing obligations

              3

 

            -   

Capital lease and financing obligation payments

         (27)

 

         (22)

Proceeds from stock option exercises

              8

 

           13

Excess tax benefits from share-based compensation

              1

 

              1

 

 

 

 

 

Net cash used in financing activities

       (417)

 

       (796)

 

 

 

 

 

Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents

       (176)

 

       (609)

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

      1,205

 

      2,277

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

 $   1,029

 

 $   1,668