EVERETT, WA, Aug 20, 2009 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- Zumiez Inc. (NASDAQ: ZUMZ) today reported results for the second
quarter ended August 1, 2009.
Total net sales for the second quarter (13 weeks) ended August 1,
2009 decreased 7.7% to $85.2 million from $92.3 million reported in
the second quarter ended August 2, 2008 (13 weeks). The company
posted a net loss for the quarter of $3.1 million or ($0.10) per
diluted share for the fiscal 2009 second quarter. These results
include a charge of $1.3 million, or approximately $0.03 per diluted
share, associated with the settlement agreement of a previously
disclosed lawsuit. Net income in the second quarter of the prior
fiscal year was $2.7 million or $0.09 per diluted share. Comparable
store sales for the second fiscal quarter of 2009 decreased 18.8% vs.
a decrease of 1.7% for the second quarter of 2008.
Total net sales for the first six months (26 weeks) ended August 1,
2009 decreased 5.3% to $162.0 million from $171.0 million reported in
the first six months of the prior year. The company posted a net
loss of $4.7 million or ($0.16) per diluted share in the first six
months of fiscal 2009 compared to net income in the first six months
of the prior fiscal year of $4.1 million or $0.14 per diluted share.
Results for the first six months of fiscal 2009 include a charge of
$1.3 million, or approximately $0.03 per diluted share, associated
with the settlement agreement of a previously disclosed lawsuit.
Comparable store sales decreased 17.2% in the first six months of
fiscal 2009 vs. a decrease of 1.3% for the first six months of 2008.
Rick Brooks, Chief Executive Officer of Zumiez Inc., stated: "As the
second quarter progressed, we experienced improved sales trends
throughout the majority of our store base which allowed us to once
again exceed our initial projections. We have worked diligently to
provide the consumer with merchandise assortments that are both trend
right and compellingly priced while at the same time maintain our
product margins and protect the integrity of our brands. Despite the
weak and volatile market conditions, we are encouraged with our
ability to effectively manage our inventory and improve our cash
position during a time when consumer discretionary spending is down.
While comparisons do begin to moderate in the back half of the year,
we believe it is prudent to remain cautious with regard to our
near-term outlook until consumer trends stabilize and visibility
improves. That said, we are optimistic about our future growth
prospects and the long-term potential of our business."
Outlook
The Company is introducing guidance for the three months ending
October 31, 2009 of net income of approximately $0.05 to $0.07 per
diluted share. This guidance is based on an anticipated comparable
store sales decline in the mid-to-low teen range for the third
quarter of fiscal 2009.
We intend to open approximately 36 new stores in fiscal 2009 with an
opening cadence similar to fiscal 2008.
A conference call will be held today to discuss second quarter
results and will be webcast at 5:00 p.m. ET on http://ir.zumiez.com.
Participants may also dial (617)-213-4861 followed by the conference
identification code of 46689110. Telephonic participants can reduce
pre-call hold time by registering for the conference in advance via
the following link:
https://www.theconferencingservice.com/prereg/key.process?key=PQPK4GQ3H
About Zumiez Inc.
Zumiez is a leading specialty retailer of action sports related
apparel, footwear, equipment and accessories. Our stores cater to
young men and women between ages 12-24, focusing on skateboarding,
surfing, snowboarding, motocross and BMX. As of August 1, 2009 we
operate 369 stores, which are primarily located in shopping malls and
our web site address is www.zumiez.com.
Safe Harbor Statement
Certain statements in this press release and oral statements relating
thereto made from time to time by representatives of the company may
constitute forward-looking statements for purposes of the safe harbor
provisions under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of
1995. These statements include, without limitation, predictions and
guidance relating to the company's future financial performance, brand
and product category diversity, ability to adjust product mix,
integration of acquired businesses, growing customer demand for our
products and new store openings. In some cases, you can identify
forward-looking statements by terminology such as, "may," "should,"
"expects," "plans," "anticipates," "believes," "estimates,"
"predicts," "potential," "continue," or the negative of these terms
or other comparable terminology. These forward-looking statements
are based on management's current expectations but they involve a
number of risks and uncertainties. Actual results and the timing of
events could differ materially from those anticipated in the
forward-looking statements as a result of risks and uncertainties,
which include, without limitation, those described in the company's
quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended May 2, 2009 as
filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission and available at
www.sec.gov. You are urged to consider these factors carefully in
evaluating the forward-looking statements herein and are cautioned
not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements, which
are qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement. The
forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which they
are made and the company undertakes no obligation to publicly update
such forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent events or
circumstances.
ZUMIEZ INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(in thousands, except share and per share amounts)
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended
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August 1, August 2,
2009 % of Sales 2008 % of Sales
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Net sales $ 85,170 100.0% $ 92,258 100.0%
Cost of goods sold 60,526 71.1% 62,155 67.4%
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Gross profit 24,644 28.9% 30,103 32.6%
Selling, general and
administrative expenses 29,870 35.0% 26,191 28.4%
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Operating (loss) profit (5,226) (6.1%) 3,912 4.2%
Interest income, net 307 0.4% 495 0.6%
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(Loss) earnings before
income taxes (4,919) (5.7%) 4,407 4.8%
(Benefit) provision for
income taxes (1,834) (2.1%) 1,680 1.8%
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Net (loss) income $ (3,085) (3.6%) $ 2,727 3.0%
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Basic net (loss) income
per share $ (0.10) $ 0.09
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Diluted net (loss)
income per share $ (0.10) $ 0.09
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Weighted average shares
used in computation of
(loss) earnings per
share:
Basic 29,496,039 29,072,536
Diluted 29,496,039 29,378,589
ZUMIEZ INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(in thousands, except share and per share amounts)
(Unaudited)
Six Months Ended
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August 1, August 2,
2009 % of Sales 2008 % of Sales
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Net sales $ 161,977 100.0% $ 170,960 100.0%
Cost of goods sold 115,434 71.3% 116,297 68.0%
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Gross profit 46,543 28.7% 54,663 32.0%
Selling, general and
administrative expenses 55,208 34.0% 49,125 28.7%
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Operating (loss) profit (8,665) (5.3%) 5,538 3.3%
Interest income, net 664 0.4% 1,084 0.6%
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(Loss) earnings before
income taxes (8,001) (4.9%) 6,622 3.9%
(Benefit) provision for
income taxes (3,257) (2.0%) 2,533 1.5%
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Net (loss) income $ (4,744) (2.9%) $ 4,089 2.4%
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Basic net (loss) income
per share $ (0.16) $ 0.14
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Diluted net (loss)
income per share $ (0.16) $ 0.14
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Weighted average shares
used in computation of
(loss) earnings per
share:
Basic 29,252,545 29,042,861
Diluted 29,252,545 29,374,015
ZUMIEZ INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(in thousands, except share amounts)
August 1, January 31, August 2,
2009 2009 2008
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(Unaudited) (Unaudited)
Assets
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents $ 21,304 $ 33,057 $ 8,075
Marketable securities 60,748 45,525 58,516
Receivables 7,486 4,555 8,276
Income tax receivable 1,399 - -
Inventory 69,569 51,974 72,080
Prepaid expenses and other 6,381 5,614 5,655
Deferred tax assets 4,048 2,588 3,267
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Total current assets 170,935 143,313 155,869
Leasehold improvements and equipment,
net 74,367 73,932 75,994
Goodwill and other intangibles 13,211 13,236 13,154
Marketable securities - long-term 799 1,767 1,847
Deferred tax assets 2,291 1,101 1,655
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Total long-term assets 90,668 90,036 92,650
Total assets $ 261,603 $ 233,349 $ 248,519
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Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity
Current liabilities
Trade accounts payable $ 43,352 $ 15,909 $ 44,594
Book overdraft - - 2,201
Accrued payroll and payroll taxes 3,540 4,739 3,495
Income taxes payable - 238 2,730
Current portion of deferred rent and
tenant allowances 3,227 2,735 2,631
Other accrued liabilities 8,642 7,600 8,673
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Total current liabilities 58,761 31,221 64,324
Long-term deferred rent and tenant
allowances, less current portion 27,192 24,177 22,657
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Total liabilities 85,953 55,398 86,981
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Commitments and contingencies
Shareholders' equity
Preferred stock, no par value,
20,000,000 shares authorized; none
issued and outstanding - - -
Common stock, no par value,
50,000,000 shares authorized;
30,155,034 shares issued and
outstanding at August 1, 2009,
29,533,067 shares issued and
outstanding at January 31, 2009 and
29,399,608 shares issued and
outstanding at August 2, 2008 78,259 75,789 72,544
Accumulated other comprehensive income 90 117 64
Retained earnings 97,301 102,045 88,930
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Total shareholders' equity 175,650 177,951 161,538
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Total liabilities and shareholders'
equity $ 261,603 $ 233,349 $ 248,519
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SOURCE: Zumiez