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Exhibit 99.1

 

CITI TRENDS ANNOUNCES FOURTH QUARTER AND FISCAL 2014 RESULTS

 

Fourth quarter 2014 net income per share of $0.31 compared with $0.10 last year

 

Full year net income per share of $0.60 compared with $0.03 last year

 

SAVANNAH, GA (March 13, 2015) — Citi Trends, Inc. (NASDAQ: CTRN) today reported results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended January 31, 2015.

 

Financial Highlights — 13-week fourth quarter ended January 31, 2015

 

Total sales in the 13 weeks ended January 31, 2015 increased 15.2% to $181.1 million compared with $157.2 million in the 13 weeks ended February 1, 2014.  Comparable store sales increased 13.9% in the fourth quarter.

 

The Company had net income of $4.7 million, or $0.31 per diluted share, in the fourth quarter of 2014 compared with $1.5 million, or $0.10 per diluted share, in last year’s fourth quarter.

 

Financial Highlights — 52-week fiscal year ended January 31, 2015

 

Total sales in the 52 weeks ended January 31, 2015 increased 7.8% to $670.8 million compared with $622.2 million in the 52 weeks ended February 1, 2014.  Comparable store sales increased 7.5% for the full year.

 

The Company had net income of $9.0 million, or $0.60 per diluted share, in fiscal 2014 compared with $0.5 million, or $0.03 per diluted share, in fiscal 2013.

 

The Company opened eight stores, relocated or expanded six others, and closed two stores in fiscal 2014.

 

Investor Conference Call and Webcast

 

Citi Trends will host a conference call today at 9:00 a.m. ET.  The number to call for the live interactive teleconference is (212) 231-2937.  A replay of the conference call will be available until March 20, 2015, by dialing (402) 977-9140 and entering the passcode, 21761232.

 

The live broadcast of Citi Trends’ conference call will be available online at the Company’s website, www.cititrends.com, as well as www.cititrends.com/http/ircititrendscom, beginning today at 9:00 a.m. ET.  The online replay will follow shortly after the call and will be available for replay for one year.

 

 



 

During the conference call, the Company may discuss and answer questions concerning business, financial developments and trends that have occurred after year-end.  The Company’s responses to questions, as well as other matters discussed during the conference call, may contain or constitute information that has not been disclosed previously.

 

About Citi Trends

 

Citi Trends, Inc. is a value-priced retailer of urban fashion apparel and accessories for the entire family.  The Company operates 513 stores located in 29 states.  Citi Trends’ website address is www.cititrends.com.  CTRN-G

 

Forward-Looking Statements

 

All statements other than historical facts contained in this news release, including statements regarding our future financial results and position, business policy and plans and objectives of management for future operations, are forward-looking statements that are subject to material risks and uncertainties.  The words “believe,” “may,” “could,” “plans,” “estimate,” “continue,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “expect” and similar expressions, as they relate to Citi Trends, are intended to identify forward-looking statements.  Any statements with respect to earnings guidance are forward-looking statements.  Investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements are subject to the finalization of the Company’s year-end financial and accounting procedures, are not guarantees of future performance or results and are inherently subject to risks and uncertainties, some of which cannot be predicted or quantified. Actual results or developments may differ materially from those included in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors which are discussed in Citi Trends, Inc. filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.  These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, uncertainties relating to economic conditions, growth risks, consumer spending patterns, competition within the industry, competition in our markets and the ability to anticipate and respond to fashion trends.  Any forward-looking statements by the Company, with respect to earnings guidance or otherwise, are intended to speak only as of the date such statements are made.  Except as required by applicable law, including the securities laws of the United States and the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission, Citi Trends does not undertake to publicly update any forward-looking statements in this news release or with respect to matters described herein, whether as a result of any new information, future events or otherwise.

 

Contact:

Bruce Smith

Chief Financial Officer

(912) 443-2075

Ed Anderson

Chairman & Chief Executive Officer

(912) 443-3705

 

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CITI TRENDS, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (unaudited)

(in thousands, except per share data)

 

 

 

Thirteen Weeks Ended

 

Thirteen Weeks Ended

 

 

 

January 31, 2015

 

February 1, 2014

 

 

 

(unaudited)

 

(unaudited)

 

Net sales

 

$

181,143

 

$

157,193

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cost of sales (exclusive of depreciation shown separately below)

 

(113,567

)

(99,567

)

Selling, general and administrative expenses

 

(57,515

)

(50,170

)

Depreciation

 

(4,871

)

(5,258

)

Asset impairment

 

 

(305

)

Income from operations

 

5,190

 

1,893

 

Interest income

 

52

 

68

 

Interest expense

 

(48

)

(49

)

Income before income taxes

 

5,194

 

1,912

 

Income tax expense

 

(521

)

(447

)

Net income

 

$

4,673

 

$

1,465

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic net income per common share

 

$

0.31

 

$

0.10

 

Diluted net income per common share

 

$

0.31

 

$

0.10

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted average shares used to compute basic net income per share

 

14,989

 

14,825

 

Weighted average shares used to compute diluted net income per share

 

15,128

 

14,882

 

 

 

 

Fifty-Two Weeks Ended

 

Fifty-Two Weeks Ended

 

 

 

January 31, 2015

 

February 1, 2014

 

 

 

(unaudited)

 

(unaudited)

 

Net sales

 

$

670,840

 

$

622,204

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cost of sales (exclusive of depreciation shown separately below)

 

(418,416

)

(394,445

)

Selling, general and administrative expenses

 

(221,041

)

(206,146

)

Depreciation

 

(20,177

)

(21,974

)

Asset impairment

 

(83

)

(1,542

)

Gain on sale of former distribution center

 

 

1,526

 

Income (loss) from operations

 

11,123

 

(377

)

Interest income

 

187

 

281

 

Interest expense

 

(200

)

(194

)

Income (loss) before income taxes

 

11,110

 

(290

)

Income tax (expense) benefit

 

(2,144

)

754

 

Net income

 

$

8,966

 

$

464

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic net income per common share

 

$

0.60

 

$

0.03

 

Diluted net income per common share

 

$

0.60

 

$

0.03

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted average shares used to compute basic net income per share

 

14,961

 

14,798

 

Weighted average shares used to compute diluted net income per share

 

15,020

 

14,813

 

 

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CITI TRENDS, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (unaudited)

(in thousands)

 

 

 

January 31, 2015

 

February 1, 2014

 

 

 

(unaudited)

 

(unaudited)

 

Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

$

74,514

 

$

58,928

 

Short-term investment securities

 

15,850

 

6,004

 

Inventory

 

131,057

 

126,501

 

Other current assets

 

19,936

 

16,326

 

Property and equipment, net

 

47,603

 

56,154

 

Long-term investment securities

 

22,447

 

19,777

 

Other noncurrent assets

 

6,966

 

7,618

 

Total assets

 

$

318,373

 

$

291,308

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity:

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts payable

 

$

72,245

 

$

60,037

 

Accrued liabilities

 

29,172

 

24,199

 

Other current liabilities

 

585

 

515

 

Noncurrent liabilities

 

5,749

 

7,686

 

Total liabilities

 

107,751

 

92,437

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total stockholders’ equity

 

210,622

 

198,871

 

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

 

$

318,373

 

$

291,308

 

 

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