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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:   August 16, 2012
web:  www.buckle.com
 
 Contact:    Karen B. Rhoads, Chief Financial Officer
  The Buckle, Inc.
  308/236-8491
 
THE BUCKLE, INC. REPORTS SECOND QUARTER NET INCOME

KEARNEY, NE -- The Buckle, Inc. (NYSE: BKE) announced today that net income for the fiscal quarter ended July 28, 2012 was $23.2 million, or $0.49 per share ($0.49 per share on a diluted basis).

Net sales for the 13-week fiscal quarter ended July 28, 2012 increased 1.5 percent to $215.5 million from net sales of $212.4 million for the prior year 13-week fiscal quarter ended July 30, 2011.  Comparable store net sales for the 13-week period ended July 28, 2012 decreased 0.8 percent from comparable store net sales for the prior year 13-week period ended July 30, 2011.  Online sales (which are not included in comparable store sales) increased 12.1 percent to $16.0 million for the 13-week period ended July 28, 2012, compared to net sales of $14.3 million for the 13-week period ended July 30, 2011.

Net sales for the 26-week fiscal period ended July 28, 2012 increased 5.9 percent to $479.2 million from net sales of $452.5 million for the prior year 26-week fiscal period ended July 30, 2011.  Comparable store net sales year-to-date for the 26-week period ended July 28, 2012 increased 3.6 percent from comparable store net sales for the 26-week period ended July 30, 2011.  Online sales (which are not included in comparable store sales) increased 13.7 percent to $35.7 million for the 26-week period ended July 28, 2012, compared to net sales of $31.4 million for the 26-week period ended July 30, 2011.

Net income for the second quarter of fiscal 2012 was $23.2 million, or $0.49 per share ($0.49 per share on a diluted basis), compared with $23.6 million, or $0.50 per share ($0.50 per share on a diluted basis) for the second quarter of fiscal 2011.

Net income for the 26-week fiscal period ended July 28, 2012 was $61.0 million, or $1.29 per share ($1.28 per share on a diluted basis), compared with $57.0 million, or $1.22 per share ($1.21 per share on a diluted basis) for the 26-week fiscal period ended July 30, 2011.

Management will hold a conference call at 10:00 a.m. EDT today to discuss results for the quarter.  To participate in the call, please call (800) 398-9402 and reference the conference code 256390.  A replay of the call will be available for a two–week period beginning August 16, 2012 at 12:00 p.m. EDT by calling (800) 475–6701 and entering the conference code 256390.

 
 

 

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 439 retail stores in 43 states.   As of the end of the fiscal quarter, it operated 439 stores in 43 states compared with 427 stores in 41 states at the end of the second quarter of fiscal 2011.

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.
 
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THE BUCKLE, INC.
                       
                         
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
                       
(Amounts in Thousands Except Per Share Amounts)
                   
(Unaudited)
 
                         
                         
   
Thirteen Weeks Ended
   
Twenty-six Weeks Ended
 
   
July 28,
   
July 30,
   
July 28,
   
July 30,
 
   
2012
   
2011
   
2012
   
2011
 
                         
SALES, Net of returns and allowances
  $ 215,483     $ 212,378     $ 479,245     $ 452,470  
                                 
COST OF SALES (Including buying,
                               
  distribution, and occupancy costs)
    128,980       125,233       278,547       262,381  
                                 
           Gross profit
    86,503       87,145       200,698       190,089  
                                 
OPERATING EXPENSES:
                               
  Selling
    41,491       42,428       87,761       85,159  
  General and administrative
    8,622       7,942       18,525       16,801  
      50,113       50,370       106,286       101,960  
                                 
INCOME FROM OPERATIONS
    36,390       36,775       94,412       88,129  
                                 
OTHER INCOME, Net
    361       506       2,173       2,118  
                                 
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES
    36,751       37,281       96,585       90,247  
                                 
PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES
    13,528       13,723       35,553       33,220  
                                 
NET INCOME
  $ 23,223     $ 23,558     $ 61,032     $ 57,027  
                                 
                                 
EARNINGS PER SHARE:
                               
  Basic
  $ 0.49     $ 0.50     $ 1.29     $ 1.22  
                                 
  Diluted
  $ 0.49     $ 0.50     $ 1.28     $ 1.21  
                                 
Basic weighted average shares
    47,343       46,824       47,281       46,786  
Diluted weighted average shares
    47,662       47,314       47,630       47,289  
 
 
 
 

 
 
THE BUCKLE, INC.
                 
                   
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
                 
(Amounts in Thousands Except Share and Per Share Amounts)
                 
(Unaudited)
                 
                   
                   
   
July 28,
   
January 28,
   
July 30,
 
ASSETS
 
2012
   
2012 (1)
   
2011
 
                   
CURRENT ASSETS:
                 
  Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 166,020     $ 166,511     $ 114,903  
  Short-term investments
    31,720       29,998       24,628  
  Receivables
    7,724       4,584       9,388  
  Inventory
    124,506       104,209       126,842  
  Prepaid expenses and other assets
    17,177       14,825       15,074  
           Total current assets
    347,147       320,127       290,835  
                         
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT:
    374,076       358,866       355,525  
  Less accumulated depreciation and amortization
    (200,802 )     (189,832 )     (180,361 )
      173,274       169,034       175,164  
                         
LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS
    35,663       39,985       58,563  
OTHER ASSETS
    2,323       2,393       2,416  
                         
    $ 558,407     $ 531,539     $ 526,978  
                         
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
                       
                         
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
                       
  Accounts payable
  $ 44,648     $ 27,416     $ 46,469  
  Accrued employee compensation
    16,963       42,854       17,225  
  Accrued store operating expenses
    9,067       11,125       9,346  
  Gift certificates redeemable
    13,877       20,286       11,514  
  Income taxes payable
    -       8,150       -  
           Total current liabilities
    84,555       109,831       84,554  
                         
DEFERRED COMPENSATION
    9,823       8,581       8,547  
DEFERRED RENT LIABILITY
    37,707       36,503       37,736  
OTHER LIABILITIES
    12,681       13,477       7,187  
           Total liabilities
    144,766       168,392       138,024  
                         
COMMITMENTS
                       
                         
STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY:
                       
  Common stock, authorized 100,000,000 shares of $.01 par value;
                       
     issued and outstanding; 47,921,197 shares at July 28, 2012, 47,432,089
                       
     shares at January 28, 2012, and 47,361,905 shares at July 30, 2011
    479       474       474  
  Additional paid-in capital
    108,947       100,333       94,804  
  Retained earnings
    304,903       263,039       294,235  
  Accumulated other comprehensive loss
    (688 )     (699 )     (559 )
           Total stockholders’ equity
    413,641       363,147       388,954  
                         
    $ 558,407     $ 531,539     $ 526,978  
                         
(1) Derived from audited financial statements.