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Exhibit 99.1

 

NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE          LOGO

Casey’s General Stores, Inc.

One Convenience Blvd.

Ankeny, IA 50021

     

Nasdaq Symbol CASY

CONTACT Bill Walljasper

(515) 965-6505

Casey’s Reports Record Earnings and Projects Further Growth in Fiscal 2013

Ankeny, IA, June 12, 2012—Casey’s General Stores, Inc. (Nasdaq symbol CASY) today reported $0.61 in basic earnings per share for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2012 ended April 30, 2012 compared to $0.60 for the same period a year ago. For the year, basic earnings per share were $3.07 versus $2.24. After adjusting for the $17.6 million post-tax impact of the costs associated with the hostile takeover attempt by Alimentation Couche-Tard, Inc., basic earnings per share last year would have been $2.65.

“In the fourth quarter, the gas margin was down nearly 2 cents per gallon from the same period a year ago, which reduced basic earnings per share by approximately 12 cents,” said President and CEO Robert J Myers. “We were pleased with our ability to offset this decline with strong sales and margin gains inside our stores. Inside gross profit dollars for the quarter were up nearly 19% and we are optimistic about our growth potential in fiscal 2013 with the various operational initiatives we are implementing.”

Gasoline—In the fourth quarter, same-store gallons sold rose 2.5% with an average margin of 13.7 cents per gallon. “Same store gallons improved in the fourth quarter as we experienced more favorable weather compared to a year ago.” said Myers. The Company’s annual goal was to increase same-store gasoline gallons sold 1% with an average margin of 13.5 cents per gallon. For the fiscal year, same-store gallons sold were down 1.5% with an average margin of 15.3 cents. Total gallons sold for the year were up 5.9% and gross profit dollars rose 6.8%.

Grocery & Other Merchandise—For the quarter, same-store sales rose 8.5% from the same period a year ago with an average margin of 33.0%. “We continued to benefit from major remodels and stores converted to 24-hour operations,” stated Myers. “These initiatives, along with favorable weather, helped increase same store customer count 7.4% and drove total sales for the quarter up 12.7% from a year ago.” Gross profit dollars increased 15.9% for the fourth quarter and 15.1% for the fiscal year compared to prior periods. Casey’s annual goal was to increase same-store sales 5.8% with an average margin of 32.8%. Same-store sales finished up 6.7% for fiscal 2012, with an average margin of 32.5%. Fiscal 2012 total sales were $1.4 billion, up 14.2% from a year ago.

Prepared Food & Fountain—Same-store sales for the quarter were up 16.8% from the same period a year ago. The average margin for the quarter was 60.8%, up 60 basis points from last year’s fourth quarter, primarily due to lower commodity costs. “The same-store sales lift in the quarter was impressive considering it was compared to an 11.8% increase last year,” said Myers. “Major remodels and 24-hour conversions are having a significant impact on sales in this category, as is the expansion of our pizza delivery program.” The goal for fiscal 2012 was to increase same-store sales 7.7% with an average margin of 61.8%. Same-store sales for fiscal 2012 were up 14.3% with an average margin of 60.7%. Total sales for the fiscal year were $499.7 million, up 20.3% from the previous year.

Operating Expenses—For the fiscal year, operating expenses increased 13.3% to $688.4 million. For the quarter, operating expenses were up 16.9%. After adjusting for the $16 million in expenses associated with the unsolicited offer by Couche-Tard in the prior year, expenses increased 16.4% for the fiscal year. “Approximately $61 million of the operating expense increase for the year resulted from stores newly


constructed, acquired or replaced in the past two fiscal years, along with the stores impacted by major remodels, 24-hour conversion, and pizza delivery,” stated Myers. “We are excited about the profitability of all of these initiatives and we will remain disciplined with their implementation.” Store level operating expenses for the fiscal year increased less than 5% for the remaining store base.

Expansion—The annual goal was to increase the total number of stores 4-6%. For the fiscal year, the Company achieved this goal by acquiring 35 stores and completing 30 new-store constructions, bringing the year-end store count to 1,699. In addition to this activity, the Company also replaced 10 stores during the year. “We look forward to opening our first stores in Kentucky and Tennessee in fiscal 2013 and remain optimistic about future growth opportunities as we expand our market,” said Myers.

Fiscal 2013 Goals—The corporate performance goals for fiscal 2013 are as follows:

 

   

Increase same-store gasoline gallons sold 1% with an average margin of 14 cents per gallon

 

   

Increase same-store grocery and other merchandise sales 6.2% with an average margin of 32.7%

 

   

Increase same-store prepared food and fountain sales 11% with an average margin of 61.1%

 

   

Increase the total number of stores 4-6%. In addition, replace 20 stores and complete 50-75 major remodels

Dividends—At its June meeting, the Board of Directors increased the quarterly dividend to $0.165 per share. The dividend is payable August 15, 2012 to shareholders of record on August 1, 2012.

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Casey’s General Stores, Inc.

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Earnings

(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

 

     Three months ended April 30,      Year ended April 30,  
     2012      2011      2012      2011  

Total revenue

   $ 1,752,504       $ 1,549,495       $ 6,987,804       $ 5,635,240   

Cost of goods sold (exclusive of depreciation and amortization, shown separately below)

     1,507,264         1,332,307         5,984,114         4,754,173   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Gross profit

     245,240         217,188         1,003,690         881,067   

Operating expenses

     175,952         150,473         688,431         607,628   

Depreciation and amortization

     25,609         21,982         96,552         82,355   

Interest, net

     8,751         8,867         35,192         28,497   

Loss on early retirement of debt

     —           —           —           11,350   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Earnings before income taxes

     34,928         35,866         183,515         151,237   

Federal and state income taxes

     11,859         13,096         66,724         56,614   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net earnings

   $ 23,069       $ 22,770       $ 116,791       $ 94,623   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Basic earnings per share

   $ .61       $ .60       $ 3.07       $ 2.24   

Weighted average shares outstanding

     38,120         37,956         38,068         42,285   

Diluted earnings per share

   $ .60       $ .60       $ 3.04       $ 2.22   

Weighted average shares outstanding

     38,481         38,257         38,392         42,567   


Casey’s General Stores, Inc.

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

(Dollars in thousands)

(Unaudited)

 

     April 30,      April 30,  
     2012      2011  

Assets

     

Current assets

     

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 55,919       $ 59,572   

Receivables

     21,700         20,154   

Inventories

     170,794         159,200   

Prepaid expenses

     1,298         1,180   

Deferred income taxes

     13,143         10,405   

Income taxes receivable

     16,424         43,376   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total current assets

     279,278         293,887   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Other assets, net of amortization

     12,403         11,721   

Goodwill

     104,385         88,042   

Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $860,998 at

     

April 30, 2012, and of $777,342 at April 30, 2011

     1,378,749         1,217,305   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total assets

   $ 1,774,815       $ 1,610,955   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity

     

Current liabilities

     

Notes payable to bank

   $ —         $ 600   

Current maturities of long-term debt

     10,737         1,167   

Accounts payable

     211,165         215,675   

Accrued expenses

     84,739         77,058   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total current liabilities

     306,641         294,500   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Long-term debt, net of current maturities

     667,930         678,680   

Deferred income taxes

     260,405         203,078   

Deferred compensation

     14,698         13,858   

Other long-term liabilities

     19,100         16,943   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total liabilities

     1,268,774         1,207,059   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total shareholders’ equity

     506,041         403,896   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity

   $ 1,774,815       $ 1,610,955   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 


Sales and Gross Profit by Product

(Amounts in thousands)

 

Year ended

4/30/12

   Gasoline    

Grocery & Other

Merchandise

   

Prepared Food

& Fountain

    Other     Total  

Sales

   $ 5,092,311      $ 1,364,995      $ 499,712      $ 30,786      $ 6,987,804   

Gross profit

   $ 226,559      $ 443,245      $ 303,159      $ 30,727      $ 1,003,690   

Margin

     4.4     32.5     60.7     99.8     14.4

Gasoline gallons

     1,476,154           

Year ended

4/30/11

                              

Sales

   $ 3,998,702      $ 1,195,613      $ 415,240      $ 25,685      $ 5,635,240   

Gross profit

   $ 212,038      $ 385,250      $ 258,151      $ 25,628      $ 881,067   

Margin

     5.3     32.2     62.2     99.8     15.6

Gasoline gallons

     1,394,457           

Gasoline Gallons

Same-store Sales Growth

 

                             Fiscal  
     Q1     Q2     Q3     Q4     Year  

F2012

     -2.7     -2.9     -2.4     2.5     -1.5

F2011

     1.5        3.6        3.5        -1.9        1.6   

F2010

     3.2        -0.7        -2.9        0.2        -0.1   

Gasoline Margin

(Cents per gallon, excluding credit card fees)

 

                             Fiscal  
     Q1     Q2     Q3     Q4     Year  

F2012

     17.2 ¢      16.7 ¢      13.6 ¢      13.7 ¢      15.3 ¢ 

F2011

     16.4        14.9        13.9        15.6        15.2   

F2010

     15.7        14.3        12.4        13.1        13.9   
 

Grocery & Other Merchandise

Same-store Sales Growth

 

                             Fiscal  
     Q1     Q2     Q3     Q4     Year  

F2012

     6.2     5.8     6.3     8.5     6.7

F2011

     2.0        6.9        5.8        4.8        4.6   

F2010

     6.4        1.9        1.7        3.1        3.3   

Grocery & Other Merchandise

Margin

 

                             Fiscal  
     Q1     Q2     Q3     Q4     Year  

F2012

     32.5     32.5     31.8     33.0     32.5

F2011

     32.8        32.9        30.9        32.1        32.2   

F2010

     34.3        34.1        32.7        33.1        33.6   
 

Prepared Food & Fountain

Same-store Sales Growth

 

                             Fiscal  
     Q1     Q2     Q3     Q4     Year  

F2012

     15.3     14.2     12.6     16.8     14.3

F2011

     2.4        7.2        10.5        11.8        7.7   

F2010

     6.6        3.4        1.4        5.3        4.2   

Prepared Food & Fountain

Margin

 

                             Fiscal  
     Q1     Q2     Q3     Q4     Year  

F2012

     61.2     59.5     61.2     60.8     60.7

F2011

     63.8        62.7        62.1        60.2        62.2   

F2010

     63.8        64.6        62.8        64.1        63.8   
 

 

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Corporate information is available at this Web site: http://www.caseys.com. Earnings will be reported during

a conference call on June 13, 2012. The call will be broadcast live over the Internet at 9:30 a.m. CDT via the

Investor Relations section of our Web site and will be available in an archived format.