UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 


 

FORM 8-K

 

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934

 

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): November 26, 2013

 

Citi Trends, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Delaware

 

000-51315

 

52-2150697

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)

 

(Commission File Number)

 

(IRS Employer Identification No.)

 

104 Coleman Boulevard, Savannah, Georgia

 

31408

(Address of principal executive offices)

 

(Zip Code)

 

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (912) 236-1561

 

Former name or former address, if changed since last report: Not applicable

 

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (See General Instruction A.2 below):

 

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o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

 

o Pre- commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

 

 

 



 

Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

 

On November 26, 2013, Citi Trends, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release reporting its financial results for its third quarter ended November 2, 2013 (the “Earnings Release”). A copy of the Earnings Release is attached to this Current Report on Form 8-K (“Current Report”) as Exhibit 99.1 and the contents of which are incorporated herein solely for purposes of this Item 2.02 disclosure.

 

The information in this Item 2.02, including the Earnings Release attached to this Current Report, is being furnished and shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of such section. The information in this Item 2.02, including the Earnings Release, shall not be incorporated by reference into any filings under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in any such filing.

 

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

 

(d) Exhibits

 

Exhibit No.

 

Description

 

 

 

99.1

 

Earnings Release dated November 26, 2013

 

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SIGNATURE

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

 

 

 

CITI TRENDS, INC.

 

 

 

 

Date: November 26, 2013

 

 

 

By:

/s/ Bruce D. Smith

 

Name:

Bruce D. Smith

 

Title:

Chief Financial Officer

 

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Exhibit Index

 

Exhibit No.

 

Description

 

 

 

99.1

 

Earnings Release dated November 26, 2013

 

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Exhibit 99.1

 

CITI TRENDS ANNOUNCES THIRD QUARTER 2013 RESULTS

 

Third quarter sales decreased 2.4%; comparable store sales increased 0.6%

 

Third quarter 2013 loss per share of $0.11 compared with $0.25 loss last year

 

SAVANNAH, GA (November 26, 2013) — Citi Trends, Inc. (NASDAQ: CTRN) today reported results for the third quarter of fiscal 2013.

 

Financial Highlights — Third quarter ended November 2, 2013

 

Total sales in the third quarter ended November 2, 2013 decreased 2.4% to $145.4 million compared with $149.0 million in the third quarter ended October 27, 2012.  Comparable store sales increased 0.6% in the third quarter on a comparable weeks basis.

 

Net loss was $1.7 million, or $0.11 per diluted share, in the third quarter of fiscal 2013, compared with a net loss of $3.7 million, or $0.25 per diluted share, in the third quarter of fiscal 2012.  This year’s third quarter benefited by a pretax gain of $1.5 million on the sale of the Company’s former distribution center.  The gain had a positive impact on loss per diluted share of $0.06 in the third quarter of fiscal 2013.

 

The Company closed one store and relocated or expanded three stores in the third quarter of 2013, resulting in a total store count of 505 at the end of the quarter.

 

Financial Highlights — First three quarters ended November 2, 2013

 

Total sales in the first three quarters of fiscal 2013 decreased 2.9% to $465.0 million compared with $479.0 million in the same period of fiscal 2012.  Comparable store sales decreased 1.0% on a comparable weeks basis.  Net loss was $1.0 million, or $0.07 per diluted share, in the first three quarters of this year, compared with a net loss of $1.5 million, or $0.10 per diluted share, in last year’s first three quarters.

 

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) 231-2921.  A replay of the conference call will be available until December 3, 2013, by dialing (402) 977-9140 and entering the passcode, 21645980.  The live broadcast of the quarterly conference call will be available online at the Company’s website, www.cititrends.com, as well as http://ir.cititrends.com/events.cfm, 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 and financial developments and trends occurring after quarter-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 505 stores located in 29 states.  Citi Trends’ website address is www.cititrends.com.  CTRN-E

 

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.  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 quarterly 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

Ed Anderson

 

Chief Financial Officer

Chairman & Chief Executive Officer

 

(912) 443-2075

(912) 443-3705

 



 

CITI TRENDS, INC.

CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (unaudited)

(in thousands, except per share data)

 

 

 

Thirteen Weeks Ended

 

Thirteen Weeks Ended

 

 

 

November 2, 2013

 

October 27, 2012

 

 

 

(unaudited)

 

(unaudited)

 

Net sales

 

$

145,362

 

$

148,985

 

Cost of sales

 

92,074

 

97,808

 

Gross profit

 

53,288

 

51,177

 

Selling, general and administrative expenses

 

(52,148

)

(51,132

)

Depreciation and amortization

 

(5,454

)

(5,970

)

Asset impairment

 

(556

)

(660

)

Gain on sale of former distribution center

 

1,526

 

 

Loss from operations

 

(3,344

)

(6,585

)

Interest income

 

78

 

66

 

Interest expense

 

(49

)

(50

)

Loss before income tax benefit

 

(3,315

)

(6,569

)

Income tax benefit

 

(1,643

)

(2,869

)

Net loss

 

$

(1,672

)

$

(3,700

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic net loss per common share

 

$

(0.11

)

$

(0.25

)

Diluted net loss per common share

 

$

(0.11

)

$

(0.25

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted average shares used to compute basic net loss per share

 

14,815

 

14,677

 

Weighted average shares used to compute diluted net loss per share

 

14,815

 

14,677

 

 

 

 

Thirty-Nine Weeks Ended

 

Thirty-Nine Weeks Ended

 

 

 

November 2, 2013

 

October 27, 2012

 

 

 

(unaudited)

 

(unaudited)

 

Net sales

 

$

465,011

 

$

478,997

 

Cost of sales

 

294,878

 

308,739

 

Gross profit

 

170,133

 

170,258

 

Selling, general and administrative expenses

 

(155,976

)

(154,733

)

Depreciation and amortization

 

(16,716

)

(18,153

)

Asset impairment

 

(1,237

)

(660

)

Gain on sale of former distribution center

 

1,526

 

 

Loss from operations

 

(2,270

)

(3,288

)

Interest income

 

213

 

194

 

Interest expense

 

(145

)

(163

)

Loss before income tax benefit

 

(2,202

)

(3,257

)

Income tax benefit

 

(1,201

)

(1,736

)

Net loss

 

$

(1,001

)

$

(1,521

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic net loss per common share

 

$

(0.07

)

$

(0.10

)

Diluted net loss per common share

 

$

(0.07

)

$

(0.10

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted average shares used to compute basic net loss per share

 

14,789

 

14,662

 

Weighted average shares used to compute diluted net loss per share

 

14,789

 

14,662

 

 

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CITI TRENDS, INC.

CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS (unaudited)

(in thousands)

 

 

 

November 2, 2013

 

October 27, 2012

 

 

 

(unaudited)

 

(unaudited)

 

Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

$

47,585

 

$

36,195

 

Short-term investment securities

 

18,218

 

4,734

 

Inventory

 

123,203

 

146,700

 

Prepaid and other current assets

 

18,882

 

20,023

 

Assets held for sale

 

 

1,415

 

Property and equipment, net

 

60,979

 

76,197

 

Long-term investment securities

 

20,052

 

14,957

 

Other noncurrent assets

 

6,950

 

2,268

 

Total assets

 

$

295,869

 

$

302,489

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity:

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts payable

 

$

58,929

 

$

67,098

 

Accrued liabilities

 

29,488

 

25,691

 

Other current liabilities

 

2,397

 

2,544

 

Noncurrent liabilities

 

8,416

 

11,126

 

Total liabilities

 

99,230

 

106,459

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total stockholders’ equity

 

196,639

 

196,030

 

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

 

$

295,869

 

$

302,489

 

 

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