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Exhibit 99.1
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 21, 2014
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 August 2, 2014 was $24.5 million, or $0.51 per share ($0.51 per share on a diluted basis).

Net sales for the 13-week fiscal quarter ended August 2, 2014 increased 1.4 percent to $235.7 million from net sales of $232.5 million for the prior year 13-week fiscal quarter ended August 3, 2013. Comparable store net sales for the 13-week period ended August 2, 2014 decreased 0.5 percent from comparable store net sales for the prior year 13-week period ended August 3, 2013. Online sales (which are not included in comparable store sales) increased 1.7 percent to $17.1 million for the 13-week period ended August 2, 2014, compared to net sales of $16.8 million for the 13-week period ended August 3, 2013.

Net sales for the 26-week fiscal period ended August 2, 2014 increased 1.0 percent to $507.4 million from net sales of $502.2 million for the prior year 26-week fiscal period ended August 3, 2013. Comparable store net sales for the 26-week period ended August 2, 2014 decreased 0.7 percent from comparable store net sales for the prior year 26-week period ended August 3, 2013. Online sales (which are not included in comparable store sales) increased 2.1 percent to $38.6 million for the 26-week period ended August 2, 2014, compared to net sales of $37.7 million for the 26-week period ended August 3, 2013.

Net income for the second quarter of fiscal 2014 was $24.5 million, or $0.51 per share ($0.51 per share on a diluted basis), compared with $25.1 million, or $0.53 per share ($0.52 per share on a diluted basis) for the second quarter of fiscal 2013.

Net income for the 26-week fiscal period ended August 2, 2014 was $61.8 million, or $1.29 per share ($1.29 per share on a diluted basis), compared with $62.7 million, or $1.31 per share ($1.31 per share on a diluted basis) for the 26-week period ended August 3, 2013.

Management will hold a conference call at 10:30 a.m. EDT today to discuss results for the quarter. To participate in the call, please call (800) 230-1059 and reference the conference code 333780. A replay of the call will be available for a two-week period beginning today at 12:30 p.m. EDT by calling (800) 475-6701 and entering the conference code 333780.

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 456 retail stores in 44 states. As of the end of the fiscal quarter, it operated 456 stores in 44 states compared with 452 stores in 43 states at the end of the second quarter of fiscal 2013.
  




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.

Financial Tables to Follow 




THE BUCKLE, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(Amounts in Thousands Except Per Share Amounts)
(Unaudited)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Thirteen Weeks Ended
 
Twenty-Six Weeks Ended
 
August 2,
2014
 
August 3,
2013
 
August 2,
2014
 
August 3,
2013
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
SALES, Net of returns and allowances
$
235,725

 
$
232,529

 
$
507,400

 
$
502,241

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
COST OF SALES (Including buying, distribution, and occupancy costs)
140,800

 
138,042

 
295,275

 
290,747

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Gross profit
94,925

 
94,487

 
212,125

 
211,494

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
OPERATING EXPENSES:
 
 
 
 
 

 
 

Selling
46,311

 
44,944

 
94,105

 
92,234

General and administrative
9,843

 
10,140

 
20,037

 
20,600

 
56,154

 
55,084

 
114,142

 
112,834

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
INCOME FROM OPERATIONS
38,771

 
39,403

 
97,983

 
98,660

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
OTHER INCOME, Net
260

 
507

 
605

 
857

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES
39,031

 
39,910

 
98,588

 
99,517

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES
14,558

 
14,766

 
36,773

 
36,821

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
NET INCOME
$
24,473

 
$
25,144

 
$
61,815

 
$
62,696

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
EARNINGS PER SHARE:
 

 
 

 
 
 
 
Basic
$
0.51

 
$
0.53

 
$
1.29

 
$
1.31

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Diluted
$
0.51

 
$
0.52

 
$
1.29

 
$
1.31

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic weighted average shares
47,891

 
47,705

 
47,889

 
47,701

Diluted weighted average shares
48,066

 
47,961

 
48,057

 
47,947








THE BUCKLE, INC.

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Amounts in Thousands Except Share and Per Share Amounts)
(Unaudited)
 
 
 
 
 
 
ASSETS
August 2,
2014
 
February 1,
2014 (1)
 
August 3,
2013
 
 
 
 
 
 
CURRENT ASSETS:
 
 
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
$
169,460

 
$
164,868

 
$
103,054

Short-term investments
17,158

 
20,197

 
25,711

Receivables
12,355

 
4,318

 
6,885

Inventory
128,184

 
124,141

 
133,550

Prepaid expenses and other assets
30,761

 
28,613

 
27,623

Total current assets
357,918

 
342,137

 
296,823

 
 
 
 
 
 
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT
411,969

 
393,656

 
389,945

Less accumulated depreciation and amortization
(245,945
)
 
(235,087
)
 
(223,095
)
 
166,024

 
158,569

 
166,850

 


 


 
 
LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS
43,903

 
43,436

 
39,501

OTHER ASSETS
2,082

 
2,151

 
2,194

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
$
569,927

 
$
546,293

 
$
505,368

 
 
 
 
 
 
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
 

 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
 

 
 

 
 
Accounts payable
$
51,631

 
$
37,147

 
$
56,522

Accrued employee compensation
20,082

 
36,933

 
20,688

Accrued store operating expenses
11,078

 
9,983

 
10,980

Gift certificates redeemable
16,910

 
23,131

 
15,968

Income taxes payable

 
16,187

 
1,433

Total current liabilities
99,701

 
123,381

 
105,591

 
 
 
 
 


DEFERRED COMPENSATION
13,916

 
12,797

 
12,303

DEFERRED RENT LIABILITY
39,597

 
37,564

 
38,096

OTHER LIABILITIES
9,969

 
10,621

 
10,926

Total liabilities
163,183

 
184,363

 
166,916

 
 
 
 
 
 
COMMITMENTS
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY:
 

 
 

 
 
Common stock, authorized 100,000,000 shares of $.01 par value;
  issued and outstanding; 48,374,622 shares at August 2, 2014, 48,336,392
  shares at February 1, 2014, and 48,326,124 shares at August 3, 2013
484

 
483

 
483

Additional paid-in capital
128,333

 
124,134

 
122,664

Retained earnings
278,680

 
238,151

 
216,077

Accumulated other comprehensive loss
(753
)
 
(838
)
 
(772
)
Total stockholders’ equity
406,744

 
361,930

 
338,452

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
$
569,927

 
$
546,293

 
$
505,368

 
 
 
 
 
 
(1) Derived from audited financial statements.