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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
 
Dennard-Lascar Associates
 
 
Rick Black / Ken Dennard
 
 
Investor Relations
 
 
713-529-6600

Luby’s Reports First Quarter Fiscal 2020 Results


HOUSTON, TX - February 3, 2020 - Luby’s, Inc. (NYSE: LUB) (“Luby’s”) today announced unaudited financial results for its sixteen-week first quarter fiscal 2020 referred to as “first quarter.” Comparisons in this earnings release are for the first quarter compared to the sixteen-week first quarter fiscal 2019.

Same-Store Sales Year-Over-Year Comparison

 
Q1
2020
Q1
2019
Luby's Cafeterias
1.7%
(3.0
)%
Fuddruckers
0.1%
(11.2
)%
Combo locations (1)
6.6%
(11.1
)%
Cheeseburger in Paradise
(1.0)%
(0.6
)%
Total same-store sales (2)
1.7%
(5.5
)%

(1)
Combo locations consist of a side-by-side Luby’s Cafeteria and Fuddruckers Restaurant at one property location.
(2)
Luby’s includes a restaurant’s sales results into the same-store sales calculation in the quarter after that store has been open for six complete consecutive quarters. In the first quarter, there were 72 Luby’s Cafeterias locations, 34 Fuddruckers locations, all six Combo locations, and one Cheeseburger in Paradise location that met the definition of same-stores.

First Quarter Restaurant Sales:
($ thousands)

Restaurant Brand
Q1
2020
Q1
2019
Change
($)
Change
(%)
   Luby’s Cafeterias
$
60,785

$
62,643

$
(1,858
)
(3.0
)%
   Combo locations
6,359

5,964

395

6.6
 %
Luby's cafeteria segment
67,144

68,607

(1,463
)
(2.1
)%
Fuddruckers restaurants segment
15,569

21,533

(5,964
)
(27.7
)%
Cheeseburger in Paradise segment
845

959

(114
)
(11.9
)%
Total Restaurant Sales
$
83,558

$
91,099

$
(7,541
)
(8.3
)%

Note: Luby's Cafeterias store count reduced from 78 at Q1 2019 start to 72 at Q1 2020 end; Fuddruckers store count reduced from 54 at Q1 2019
start to 34 at Q1 2020 end; Combo location count at six (12 restaurants) at Q1 2019 start and at Q1 2020 end; Cheeseburger in Paradise store count reduced from two at Q1 2019 start to one at Q1 2020 end.


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Restaurant Counts:
 
August 28, 2019
 
FY20 Q1
Openings
 
FY20 Q1
Closings
 
December 18,
2019
Luby’s Cafeterias(1)
79

 

 
(1
)
 
78

Fuddruckers Restaurants(1)
44

 

 
(4
)
 
40

Cheeseburger in Paradise
1

 

 

 
1

Total
124

 

 
(5
)
 
119


(1)
Includes 6 restaurants that are part of Combo locations

Conference Call

Luby’s will host a conference call on February 3, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. Central Time to discuss further its first quarter fiscal 2020 results. To access the call live, dial (412) 902-0030 and use the access code 13697984#
at least 10 minutes prior to the start time, or listen live over the Internet by visiting the events page in the investor relations section of www.lubysinc.com. For those who cannot listen to the live call, a telephonic replay will be available through February 10, 2020 and may be accessed by calling (201) 612-7415 and using the access code 13697984#. Also, an archive of the webcast will be available after the call for a period of 90 days on the "Investors" section of the Company's website.



About Luby’s

Luby’s, Inc. (NYSE: LUB) operates 119 restaurants nationally as of December 18, 2019: 78 Luby’s Cafeterias, 40 Fuddruckers, one Cheeseburger in Paradise restaurants. Luby's is the franchisor for 97 Fuddruckers franchise locations across the United States (including Puerto Rico), Canada, Mexico, Colombia, and Panama. Luby's Culinary Contract Services provides food service management to 33 sites consisting of healthcare, corporate dining locations, sports stadiums, and sales through retail grocery stores.

This press release contains statements that are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. All statements contained in this press release, other than statements of historical fact, are “forward-looking statements” for purposes of these provisions, including the statements under the caption “Outlook” and any other statements regarding scheduled openings of units, scheduled closures of units, sales of assets, expected proceeds from the sale of assets, expected levels of capital expenditures, effects of food commodity costs, anticipated financial results in future periods and expectations of industry conditions.

Luby’s cautions readers that various factors could cause its actual financial and operational results to differ materially from those indicated by forward-looking statements made from time-to-time in news releases, reports, proxy statements, registration statements, and other written communications, as well as oral statements made from time to time by representatives of Luby’s. The following factors, as well as any other cautionary language included in this press release, provide examples of risks, uncertainties and events that may cause Luby’s actual results to differ materially from the expectations Luby’s describes in such forward-looking statements: general business and economic conditions; the impact of competition; our operating initiatives; fluctuations in the costs of commodities, including beef, poultry, seafood, dairy, cheese and produce; increases in utility costs, including the costs of natural gas and other energy supplies; changes in the availability and cost of labor; the seasonality of Luby’s business; changes in governmental regulations, including changes in minimum wages; the effects of inflation; the availability of credit; unfavorable publicity relating to operations, including publicity concerning food quality, illness or other health concerns or labor relations; the continued service of key management personnel; and other risks and uncertainties disclosed in Luby’s annual reports on Form 10-K and quarterly reports on Form 10-Q.

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Luby’s, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Operations (unaudited)
(In thousands, except per share data)
 
Quarter Ended
 
December 18,
2019
 
December 19,
2018
 
(16 weeks)
 
(16 weeks)
SALES:
 
 
 
Restaurant sales
$
83,558

 
$
91,099

Culinary contract services
9,774

 
9,496

Franchise revenue
1,707

 
2,224

Vending revenue
110

 
99

TOTAL SALES
95,149

 
102,918

COSTS AND EXPENSES:
 
 
 
Cost of food
23,942

 
25,083

Payroll and related costs
32,134

 
34,513

Other operating expenses
14,794

 
16,502

Occupancy costs
4,990

 
5,875

Opening costs
12

 
33

Cost of culinary contract services
8,948

 
8,815

Cost of franchise operations
565

 
273

Depreciation and amortization
3,762

 
4,903

Selling, general and administrative expenses
10,158

 
10,010

Other charges
1,238

 
1,214

Provision for asset impairments and restaurant closings
1,110

 
1,227

Net loss on disposition of property and equipment
30

 
149

Total costs and expenses
101,683

 
108,597

LOSS FROM OPERATIONS
(6,534
)
 
(5,679
)
Interest income
23

 

Interest expense
(1,962
)
 
(1,713
)
Other income, net
240

 
30

Loss before income taxes and discontinued operations
(8,233
)
 
(7,362
)
Provision for income taxes
94

 
121

Loss from continuing operations
(8,327
)
 
(7,483
)
Loss from discontinued operations, net of income taxes
(11
)
 
(6
)
NET LOSS
$
(8,338
)
 
$
(7,489
)
Loss per share from continuing operations:
 
 
 
Basic
$
(0.28
)
 
$
(0.25
)
Assuming dilution
$
(0.28
)
 
$
(0.25
)
Loss per share from discontinued operations:
 
 
 
Basic
$
(0.00
)
 
$
(0.00
)
Assuming dilution
$
(0.00
)
 
$
(0.00
)
Net loss per share:
 
 
 
Basic
$
(0.28
)
 
$
(0.25
)
Assuming dilution
$
(0.28
)
 
$
(0.25
)
Weighted average shares outstanding:
 
 
 
Basic
30,054

 
30,059

Assuming dilution
30,054

 
30,059


 


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The following table contains information derived from the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Operations expressed as a percentage of sales. Percentages may not total due to rounding.

 
Quarter Ended
 
December 18,
2019
 
December 19,
2018
 
(16 weeks)
 
(16 weeks)
 
 
 
 
Restaurant sales
87.8
 %
 
88.5
 %
Culinary contract services
10.3
 %
 
9.2
 %
Franchise revenue
1.8
 %
 
2.2
 %
Vending revenue
0.1
 %
 
0.1
 %
TOTAL SALES
100.0
 %
 
100.0
 %
 
 
 
 
COSTS AND EXPENSES:
 
 
 
(As a percentage of restaurant sales)
 
 
 
Cost of food
28.7
 %
 
27.5
 %
Payroll and related costs
38.5
 %
 
37.9
 %
Other operating expenses
17.7
 %
 
18.1
 %
Occupancy costs
6.0
 %
 
6.4
 %
Vending revenue
(0.1
)%
 
(0.1
)%
Store level profit
9.3
 %
 
10.1
 %
 
 
 
 
(As a percentage of total sales)
 
 
 
General and administrative expenses
9.0
 %
 
8.8
 %
Marketing and advertising expenses
1.7
 %
 
0.9
 %
Selling, general and administrative expenses
10.7
 %
 
9.7
 %




 



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Luby’s, Inc.
Consolidated Balance Sheets
(In thousands, except per share data)

 
December 18,
2019
 
August 28,
2019
 
 (Unaudited)
 
 
 
 
 
 
ASSETS
 
 
 
Current Assets:
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
$
3,734

 
$
3,640

Restricted cash and cash equivalents
9,646

 
9,116

Trade accounts and other receivables, net
10,471

 
8,852

Food and supply inventories
2,556

 
3,432

Prepaid expenses
1,350

 
2,355

Total current assets
27,757

 
27,395

Property held for sale
16,488

 
16,488

Assets related to discontinued operations
1,813

 
1,813

Property and equipment, net
119,202

 
121,743

Intangible assets, net
16,349

 
16,781

Goodwill
514

 
514

Operating lease right-of-use assets
24,781

 

Other assets
1,002

 
1,266

Total assets
$
207,906

 
$
186,000

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
 
 
 
Current Liabilities:
 
 
 
Accounts payable
$
7,553

 
$
8,465

Liabilities related to discontinued operations
25

 
14

Current portion of credit facility debt
3,399

 

Operating lease liabilities-current
5,921

 

Accrued expenses and other liabilities
26,251

 
24,475

Total current liabilities
43,149

 
32,954

Credit facility debt
45,629

 
45,439

Operating lease liabilities-noncurrent
24,235

 

Other liabilities
844

 
6,577

Total liabilities
$
113,857

 
$
84,970

Commitments and Contingencies
 
 
 
SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
 
 
 
Common stock, $0.32 par value; 100,000,000 shares authorized; shares issued were 30,646,588 and 30,478,972, respectively; shares outstanding were 30,146,588 and 29,978,972, at December 18, 2019 and August 28, 2019 respectively
9,807

 
9,753

Paid-in capital
35,146

 
34,870

Retained earnings
53,871

 
61,182

Less cost of treasury stock, 500,000 shares
(4,775
)
 
(4,775
)
Total shareholders’ equity
94,049

 
101,030

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity
$
207,906

 
$
186,000

 
 

 

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Luby’s, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (unaudited)
(In thousands)
 
 
Quarter Ended
 
December 18,
2019
 
December 19,
2018
 
(16 weeks)
 
(16 weeks)
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
 
 
 
Net loss
$
(8,338
)
 
$
(7,489
)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:
 
 
 
Provision for asset impairments and net losses on property sales
1,140

 
1,376

Depreciation and amortization
3,762

8.126

4,903

Amortization of debt issuance cost
339

 
449

Share-based compensation expense
366

 
439

Cash used in operating activities before changes in operating assets and liabilities
(2,731
)
 
(322
)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
 
 
 
Decrease (increase) in trade accounts and other receivables
(1,549
)
 
733

Decrease (increase) in food and supply inventories
369

 
(123
)
Decrease in prepaid expenses and other assets
804

 
1,881

Decrease in operating lease assets
1,922

 

Decrease in operating lease liabilities
(2,313
)
 

Increase (decrease) in accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities
1,367

 
(912
)
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
(2,131
)
 
1,257

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
 
 
 
Proceeds from disposal of assets and property held for sale
149

 
171

Purchases of property and equipment
(694
)
 
(1,119
)
Net cash used in investing activities
(545
)
 
(948
)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
 
 
 
Revolver borrowings
3,300

 
18,506

Revolver repayments

 
(38,500
)
Proceeds from term loan

 
58,400

Term loan repayments

 
(19,506
)
Debt issuance costs

 
(3,155
)
Taxes paid on equity withheld

 
(8
)
Net cash provided by financing activities
3,300

 
15,737

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash
624

 
16,046

Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period
12,756

 
3,722

Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period
$
13,380

 
$
19,768

Cash paid for:
 
 
 
Income taxes, net of (refunds)
$
(17
)
 
$
29

Interest
1,302

 
1,637


 

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Store Level Profit

Although store level profit, defined as restaurant sales plus vending revenue, less cost of food, payroll and related costs, other operating expenses, and occupancy costs, is a non-GAAP measure, we believe its presentation is useful because it explicitly shows the results of our most significant reportable segments.   The following table reconciles between store level profit, a non-GAAP measure to loss from continuing operations, a GAAP measure:

($ thousands)
Quarter Ended
 
December 18,
2019
 
December 19,
2018
 
(16 weeks)
 
(16 weeks)
 
 
 
 
Store level profit
$
7,808

 
$
9,225

 
 
 
 
Plus:
 
 
 
Sales from culinary contract services
9,774

 
9,496

Sales from franchise operations
1,707

 
2,224

 
 
 
 
Less:
 
 
 
Opening costs
12

 
33

Cost of culinary contract services
8,948

 
8,815

Cost of franchise operations
565

 
273

Depreciation and amortization
3,762

 
4,903

Selling, general and administrative expenses
10,158

 
10,010

Other charges
1,238

 
1,214

Provision for asset impairments and restaurant closings
1,110

 
1,227

Net loss on disposition of property and equipment
30

 
149

Interest income
(23
)
 

Interest expense
1,962

 
1,713

Other income, net
(240
)
 
(30
)
Provision for income taxes
94

 
121

Loss from continuing operations
$
(8,327
)
 
$
(7,483
)




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Adjusted EBITDA
Adjusted EBITDA is defined as income (loss) from continuing operations before interest, provision (benefit) for income taxes, and depreciation and amortization, and excluding net loss (gain) on disposing of property and equipment, provision for asset impairments and restaurant closings, other charges, non-cash compensation expense, franchise taxes, and decrease / (increase) in fair value of derivatives.
Adjusted EBITDA is intended as a supplemental measure of our performance that is not required by, or presented in accordance with GAAP. We believe Adjusted EBITDA provides useful information to management and investors in valuing the Company and evaluating ongoing operating results and trends and in comparing our results to other competitors. Our management uses Adjusted EBITDA in evaluating management's performance when determining incentive compensation.
Adjusted EBITDA, as defined, may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures as computed by other companies. These measures should be considered supplemental and not a substitute or superior to other GAAP performance measures.


($ thousands)
 
Quarter Ended
 
 
December 18,
2019
 
December 19,
2018
 
 
(16 weeks)
 
(16 weeks)
Loss from continuing operations
 
$
(8,327
)
 
$
(7,483
)
Depreciation and amortization
 
3,762

 
4,903

Provision for income taxes
 
94

 
121

Interest expense
 
1,962

 
1,713

Interest income
 
(23
)
 

Other charges
 
1,238

 
1,214

Net loss on disposition of property and equipment
 
30

 
149

Provision for asset impairments and restaurant closings
 
1,110

 
1,227

Non-cash compensation expense
 
366

 
425

Franchise taxes
 
55

 
67

Increase in fair value of derivative
 

 
88

Adjusted EBITDA
 
$
267

 
$
2,424






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