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EXHIBIT 99.1

AMERICAN EAGLE OUTFITTERS

REPORT SECOND QUARTER RESULTS, COMP SALES INCREASED 2%

SALES AND EPS ABOVE EXPECTATIONS

PITTSBURGH–August 23, 2017 - American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (NYSE:AEO) today reported EPS of $0.12 for the second quarter ended July 29, 2017. Excluding restructuring and related charges of $0.07 per diluted share, the company’s adjusted EPS was $0.19 for the second quarter.

Jay Schottenstein, Chief Executive Officer commented, “In the second quarter, we achieved sales and earnings above our expectations in a challenging retail environment. Sales trends improved and I’m proud of the continued growth in jeans, bottoms, women’s apparel and Aerie, with encouraging signs in men’s tops beginning to emerge. Our brands are strong and we have significant opportunity for further growth. I’m optimistic as we enter the second half of the year, and we remain focused on delivering product innovation, strengthening customer engagement and improving profit flow-through.”

Second Quarter 2017 Results

 

    Total net revenue increased 3% to $845 million from $823 million last year.

 

    Consolidated comparable sales were up 2%, following a 3% increase last year.

 

    Gross profit* of $294 million compared to $307 million last year with a gross margin rate of 34.9% to revenue compared to 37.3% last year, a 240 basis point decline. The margin declined primarily due to increased promotional activity. Additionally, shipping costs and rent deleveraged.

 

    Selling, general and administrative expense rose 2% to $204 million compared to $200 million last year, and leveraged 20 basis points to a rate of 24.1% to revenue. Higher advertising expense was offset by lower compensation expense.

 

    Operating income of $39 million, which includes $11 million of restructuring charges, compared to $69 million last year. Adjusted operating income* of $50 million compared to $69 million last year with a rate of 6.0% to revenue compared to 8.3% last year.

 

    Other expense of $6.7 million includes $9.3 million of pre-tax charges related to the planned exit of a joint business venture. This was partially offset by $2.6 million of other income, compared to other expense of $3.1 million last year.

 

    The effective tax rate decreased to 34.7% compared to 36.5% last year.

 

    EPS of $0.12 compared to EPS of $0.23 last year. Adjusted EPS* of $0.19 compared to EPS of $0.23 last year.

 

* Adjusted amounts are based on Non-GAAP results, as presented in the accompanying GAAP to Non-GAAP reconciliation.


Restructuring and Related Charges

In the second quarter, the company had charges totaling $21 million, approximately $0.07 per share. This consisted of restructuring charges corresponding to the previously announced initiative to explore the closure or conversion of company owned and operated stores in the United Kingdom, Hong Kong and China to licensed partnerships. Additionally, the company incurred charges related to the planned exit of a joint business venture.

Shareholder Returns, Cash

The company ended the quarter with total cash of $193 million compared to $248 million last year. Over the past 12 months, we returned $88 million in share buybacks, $90 million in dividends and invested $187 million in capital expenditures, resulting in a lower cash balance.

Inventory

Total ending inventories at cost increased 3% to $433 million. Ending units were flat compared to last year, while the average unit cost was up 2% to last year.

Capital Expenditures

In the second quarter, capital expenditures totaled $46 million. We continue to expect fiscal year 2017 capital expenditures in the range of $160 million to $170 million, with roughly half of the spend related to store remodeling projects and new openings, and the balance to support the e-commerce business, omni-channel tools and general corporate maintenance.

Store Information

Consistent with our strategy, this quarter we opened 9 new Aerie locations, of which 7 were in new markets. Additionally, we opened 6 new AE stores, with 2 in Mexico and 4 in the U.S. to better position our brand in select markets. The company also opened 9 international licensed stores and closed 3. For the remainder of the year, the company plans to open another 5 AE stores and 5 Aerie stores in the U.S., Canada and Mexico, as well as 32 international licensed stores to support the company’s global growth strategy. The company is on track to close a total of 25 to 40 stores this year. For additional store information, see the accompanying table.

Third Quarter Outlook

Based on anticipated comparable store sales in the range of flat to up low single digit, management expects third quarter 2017 EPS to be approximately $0.36 to $0.38. This guidance excludes potential asset impairment and restructuring charges, and compares to EPS of $0.41 last year.

Conference Call and Supplemental Financial Information

Today, management will host a conference call and real time webcast at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time. To listen to the call, dial 1-877-407-0789 or internationally dial 1-201-689-8562 or go to http://investors.ae.com to access the webcast and audio replay. Also, a financial results presentation is posted on the company’s website.


Non-GAAP Measures

This press release includes information on non-GAAP financial measures (“non-GAAP” or “adjusted”), including earnings per share information and the consolidated results of operations excluding non-GAAP items. These financial measures are not based on any standardized methodology prescribed by U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) and are not necessarily comparable to similar measures presented by other companies. The company believes that this non-GAAP information is useful as an additional means for investors to evaluate the company’s operating performance, when reviewed in conjunction with the company’s GAAP financial statements. These amounts are not determined in accordance with GAAP and therefore, should not be used exclusively in evaluating the company’s business and operations.

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About American Eagle Outfitters, Inc.

American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (NYSE: AEO) is a leading global specialty retailer offering high-quality, on-trend clothing, accessories and personal care products at affordable prices under its American Eagle Outfitters® and Aerie® brands. The company operates more than 1,000 stores in the United States, Canada, Mexico, China and Hong Kong, and ships to 82 countries worldwide through its websites. American Eagle Outfitters and Aerie merchandise also is available at more than 190 international locations operated by licensees. For more information, please visit www.ae.com.

“Safe Harbor” Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: This release contains forward-looking statements, which represent our expectations or beliefs concerning future events, including third quarter 2017 results. All forward-looking statements made by the company involve material risks and uncertainties and are subject to change based on factors beyond the company’s control. Such factors include, but are not limited to the risk that the company’s operating, financial and capital plans may not be achieved and the risks described in the Risk Factor Section of the company’s Form 10-K and Form 10-Q filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Accordingly, the company’s future performance and financial results may differ materially from those expressed or implied in any such forward-looking statements. The company does not undertake to publicly update or revise its forward-looking statements even if future changes make it clear that projected results expressed or implied will not be realized.

CONTACT:      American Eagle Outfitters, Inc.

Olivia Messina, 412-432-3300


AMERICAN EAGLE OUTFITTERS, INC.

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(Dollars in thousands)

 

     July 29,
2017
    January 28,
2017
    July 30,
2016
 
     (unaudited)           (unaudited)  

ASSETS

      

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 192,558     $ 378,613     $ 247,934  

Merchandise inventory

     433,458       358,446       422,151  

Accounts receivable

     80,673       86,634       65,282  

Prepaid expenses and other

     110,496       77,536       90,852  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total current assets

     817,185       901,229       826,219  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Property and equipment, net

     719,127       707,797       700,270  

Intangible assets, net

     47,520       49,373       50,761  

Goodwill

     15,069       14,887       17,399  

Non-current deferred income taxes

     28,761       49,250       44,370  

Other assets

     58,661       60,124       54,169  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Assets

   $ 1,686,323     $ 1,782,660     $ 1,693,188  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

      

Accounts payable

   $ 275,479     $ 246,204     $ 286,691  

Accrued compensation and payroll taxes

     22,708       54,184       35,908  

Accrued rent

     78,697       78,619       78,621  

Accrued income and other taxes

     13,289       12,220       10,250  

Unredeemed gift cards and gift certificates

     32,573       52,966       31,532  

Current portion of deferred lease credits

     12,838       12,780       12,810  

Other current liabilities and accrued expenses

     36,398       36,810       42,719  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total current liabilities

     471,982       493,783       498,531  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Deferred lease credits

     53,620       45,114       51,100  

Non-current accrued income taxes

     4,786       4,537       4,795  

Other non-current liabilities

     31,636       34,657       38,365  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total non-current liabilities

     90,042       84,308       94,260  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Commitments and contingencies

     —         —         —    

Preferred stock

     —         —         —    

Common stock

     2,496       2,496       2,496  

Contributed capital

     586,844       603,890       591,532  

Accumulated other comprehensive income

     (30,121     (36,462     (29,356

Retained earnings

     1,772,233       1,775,775       1,693,371  

Treasury stock

     (1,207,153     (1,141,130     (1,157,646
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total stockholders’ equity

     1,124,299       1,204,569       1,100,397  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity

   $ 1,686,323     $ 1,782,660     $ 1,693,188  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Current Ratio

     1.73       1.83       1.66  


AMERICAN EAGLE OUTFITTERS, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(Dollars and shares in thousands, except per share amounts)

(unaudited)

 

     GAAP Basis
13 Weeks Ended
 
     July 29,
2017
    % of
Revenue
    July 30,
2016
    % of
Revenue
 

Total net revenue

   $ 844,557       100.0   $ 822,594       100.0

Cost of sales, including certain buying, occupancy and warehousing expenses

     551,908       65.3     515,499       62.7
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Gross profit

     292,649       34.7     307,095       37.3

Selling, general and administrative expenses

     203,717       24.1     199,536       24.3

Restructuring charges

     9,746       1.2     —         0.0

Depreciation and amortization

     40,283       4.8     38,900       4.7
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Operating income

     38,903       4.6     68,659       8.3

Other expense, net

     (6,734     -0.8     (3,134     -0.3
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income before income taxes

     32,169       3.8     65,525       8.0

Provision for income taxes

     10,933       1.3     23,933       2.9
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income

   $ 21,236       2.5   $ 41,592       5.1
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income per basic share

   $ 0.12       $ 0.23    

Net income per diluted share

   $ 0.12       $ 0.23    

Weighted average common shares outstanding—basic

     177,228         181,048    

Weighted average common shares outstanding—diluted

     178,788         183,413    

 

     26 Weeks Ended  
     July 29,
2017
    % of
Revenue
    July 30,
2016
     % of
Revenue
 

Total net revenue

   $ 1,606,393       100.0   $ 1,572,010        100.0

Cost of sales, including certain buying, occupancy and warehousing expenses

     1,035,922       64.5     971,463        61.8
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Gross profit

     570,471       35.5     600,547        38.2

Selling, general and administrative expenses

     398,696       24.8     395,529        25.2

Restructuring charges

     15,193       1.0     

Depreciation and amortization

     80,730       5.0     77,683        4.9
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Operating income

     75,852       4.7     127,335        8.1

Other (expense) income, net

     (6,330     -0.4     1,801        0.1
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Income before income taxes

     69,522       4.3     129,136        8.2

Provision for income taxes

     23,050       1.4     47,068        3.0
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net income

   $ 46,472       2.9   $ 82,068        5.2
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net income per basic share

   $ 0.26       $ 0.45     

Net income per diluted share

   $ 0.26       $ 0.45     

Weighted average common shares outstanding—basic

     178,475         180,872     

Weighted average common shares outstanding—diluted

     180,473         182,922     


AMERICAN EAGLE OUTFITTERS, INC.

GAAP TO NON-GAAP RECONCILIATION

(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)

(unaudited)

 

     13 Weeks Ended
July 29, 2017
 
     Gross profit     Operating
income
    Other
(expense)
income
    Net income     Diluted income
per common
share
 

GAAP Basis

   $ 292,649     $ 38,903     $ (6,734   $ 21,236     $ 0.12  

% of Revenue

     34.7     4.6     -0.8     2.5  

Add: Restructuring Related Charges(1):

     1,669       11,415       —         7,340       0.04  

Add: Joint Business Venture Charges(2):

     —         —         9,311       5,988       0.03  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
     1,669       11,415       9,311       13,328    

Non-GAAP Basis

   $ 294,318     $ 50,318     $ 2,577     $ 34,564     $ 0.19  

% of Revenue

     34.9     6.0     0.3     4.1  

 

(1) - $11.4 million pre-tax restructuring related charges, consisting of:

 

    Inventory charges related to the restructuring of the United Kingdom, Hong Kong, and China ($1.7M), recorded as a reduction of Gross Profit

 

    Lease buyouts, store closure charges and severance and related charges ($9.7M), which includes charges for the United Kingdom, Hong Kong, and China and corporate overhead reductions, recorded within Restructuring Charges.

 

(2) - $9.3 million pre-tax charges for the charges related to the planned exit of a joint business venture, recorded within Other (expense) income, net.


AMERICAN EAGLE OUTFITTERS, INC.

GAAP TO NON-GAAP RECONCILIATION

(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)

(unaudited)

 

     26 Weeks Ended
July 29, 2017
 
     Gross profit     Operating
income
    Other
(expense)
income
    Net income     Diluted income
per common
share
 

GAAP Basis

   $ 570,471     $ 75,852     $ (6,330   $ 46,472     $ 0.26  

% of Revenue

     35.5     4.7     -0.4     2.9  

Add: Restructuring Related Charges(1):

     1,669       16,862       —         10,801       0.06  

Add: Joint Business Venture Charges(2):

     —         —         9,311       5,964       0.03  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
     1,669       16,862       9,311       16,765    

Non-GAAP Basis

   $ 572,140     $ 92,714     $ 2,981     $ 63,237     $ 0.35  

% of Revenue

     35.6     5.8     0.2     3.9  

 

(1) - $16.9 million pre-tax restructuring related charges, consisting of:

 

    Inventory charges related to the restructuring of the United Kingdom, Hong Kong, and China ($1.7M), recorded as a reduction of Gross Profit

 

    Lease buyouts, store closure charges and severance and related charges ($15.2M), which includes charges for the United Kingdom, Hong Kong, and China and corporate overhead reductions, recorded within Restructuring Charges.

 

(2) - $9.3 million pre-tax charges for the charges related to the planned exit of a joint business venture, recorded within Other (expense) income, net.


AMERICAN EAGLE OUTFITTERS, INC.

COMPARABLE SALES RESULTS BY BRAND

(unaudited)

 

     Second Quarter
Comparable Sales
 
     2017     2016  

American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (1)

     2     3

AE Total Brand (1)

     0     1

aerie Total Brand (1)

     26     24
     YTD Second Quarter
Comparable Sales
 
     2017     2016  

American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (1)

     2     5

AE Total Brand (1)

     -1     3

aerie Total Brand (1)

     26     28

 

(1) AEO Direct is included in consolidated and total brand comparable sales.


AMERICAN EAGLE OUTFITTERS, INC.

STORE INFORMATION

(unaudited)

 

     Second Quarter
2017
     YTD Second Quarter
2017
     Fiscal 2017
Guidance
 

Consolidated stores at beginning of period

     1,053        1,050        1,050  

Consolidated stores opened during the period

        

AE Brand

     6        9        15-20  

aerie

     9        11        15  

Tailgate Clothing Co.

     0        0        1  

Todd Snyder

     0        1        1  

Consolidated stores closed during the period

        

AE Brand

     (8      (10      (20) - (30)  

aerie

     (3      (4      (5) - (10)  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total consolidated stores at end of period

     1,057        1,057        1,042 - 1,062  

Stores remodeled and refurbished during the period

     15        29        50  

Total gross square footage at end of period

     6,642,276        6,642,276        Not Provided  

International license locations at end of period (1)

     195        195        227  

 

(1) International license locations are not included in the consolidated store data or the total gross square footage calculation.