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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): May 24, 2022

 

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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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

 

Title of each class Trading Symbol(s) Name of each exchange on which registered
Common stock, $0.01 par value CTRN Nasdaq Stock Market

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

 

Emerging growth company                 ¨

 

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.             ¨

 

 

 

 

 

Item 2.02.Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

 

On May 24, 2022, the Company issued a press release reporting its financial results for the first quarter ended April 30, 2022 (the “Press Release”). A copy of the Press Release is attached to this Current Report on Form 8-K (the “Current Report”) as Exhibit 99.1, the contents of which are incorporated herein solely for purposes of this Item 2.02 disclosure by this reference.

 

The information contained in this Item 2.02, including the Press 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 Press Release, shall not be incorporated by reference into any filings under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), 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   Press Release dated May 24, 2022.
104   Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document).

 

 

 

 

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: May 24, 2022 By: /s/ Jason B. Moschner
  Name: Jason B. Moschner
  Title: Vice President, Finance

 

 

 

 

Exhibit 99.1

 

CITI TRENDS ANNOUNCES FIRST QUARTER 2022 RESULTS

 

Total sales of $208 million

 

Comparable store sales decreased 29% vs. a 35% increase in Q1 2021 vs. Q1 2019

 

Gross margin of 39.0%

 

Diluted EPS of $3.59; adjusted diluted EPS* of $0.42 exceeding high end of guidance

 

Company completes sale-leaseback transaction for $46 million

 

SAVANNAH, GA (May 24, 2022) — Citi Trends, Inc. (NASDAQ: CTRN), a growing specialty value retailer of apparel, accessories and home trends for way less spend primarily for African American and Latinx families in the United States, today reported results for the first quarter ended April 30, 2022.

 

The Company is reporting select operating results for the first quarter 2022 relative to the same period of 2019 due to the unique operating environment resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic and related government stimulus in 2020 and 2021.

 

Financial Highlights – First Quarter 2022

 

Total sales decreased 27.0% vs. Q1 2021; increased 1.6% vs. Q1 2019

 

Comparable store sales decreased 29.2% compared to Q1 2021 on top of a 35% increase in Q1 2021 vs. Q1 2019, representing a positive stack of 5.8% (computed as the sum of Q1 2022 comp vs. Q1 2021 plus Q1 2021 comp vs. Q1 2019)

 

Gross margin of 39.0% vs. 42.6% in Q1 2021; increased 150 bps vs. Q1 2019 of 37.5%

 

Operating income of $39.7 million, or $4.7 million as adjusted* for the gain on the sale of a distribution center, compared to $39.0 million in Q1 2021 and $8.7 million in Q1 2019, or $9.8 million as adjusted*

 

Diluted earnings per share of $3.59, or adjusted diluted earnings per share* of $0.42 vs. $3.23 in Q1 2021 and $0.65 in Q1 2019, or $0.72 as adjusted*

 

Quarter-end total inventory compared to Q1 2019 decreased 1.2% (or a decrease of 13.9% excluding packaway inventory); average in-store inventory decreased 32.5% vs. Q1 2019

 

Cash of $61.7 million at the end of the quarter, with no debt and a $75 million credit facility

 

Chief Executive Officer Comments

 

David Makuen, Chief Executive Officer, commented, “Our first quarter topline results were in line with expectations and our bottom line performance exceeded our guidance. Despite a very difficult inflationary environment, our team hunkered down and rigorously managed inventory and rationalized expenses to deliver solid operational metrics. Our core customers and associates are doing their best to get through these tough times and continue to remain loyal to Citi Trends, as evidenced by our continued strong in-store conversion and basket size. Our team is more nimble than ever and in particular, our BUY team is chasing ample trends available in the marketplace that we intend to scoop up and offer at prices that don’t break the bank.”

 

Makuen continued, “As we look to the remainder of 2022, we expect the macro factors will continue to impact our customer and the broader discretionary shopping landscape. Therefore, we believe it is prudent to revise our guidance for the rest of the year compared to the pre-pandemic 2019 baseline. Lastly, we’re making progress on our incremental product initiatives and upgrading our in-store experience via the rollout of our CTx store format.”

 

 

 

 

Capital Return Program Update

 

In the first quarter of 2022, the Company repurchased approximately 170,000 shares of its common stock at an aggregate cost of $5.3 million. At the end of the first quarter of 2022, $54.7 million remained available under the Company’s share repurchase program.

 

Sale-Leaseback Update

 

As previously announced, the Company underwent a comprehensive evaluation of its owned real estate. As a result, the Company completed the sale-leaseback of its distribution center located in Darlington, South Carolina for $46 million. The Company has extended the deadline to decide on the potential sale of its distribution center in Roland, Oklahoma.

 

Guidance

 

The Company is providing the following updated guidance:

 

Fiscal 2022 total sales of $860 to $880 million, with a comparable store sales decrease of 14% to 16% on top of a 22% increase in fiscal 2021 vs. fiscal 2019; this guidance implies a stack of 6% to 8% for the periods noted

 

Fiscal 2022 operating income of $58.8 to $65.3 million, and adjusted operating income of $23.8 to $30.6 million (adjusted for the sale of the distribution center); at the midpoint of the adjusted range, this implies a 32% increase compared to fiscal 2019

 

Fiscal 2022 diluted earnings per share of $5.59 to $6.09, and adjusted diluted earnings per share of $2.25 to $2.75 (adjusted for the sale of the distribution center); at the midpoint of the adjusted range, this implies a 60% increase compared to fiscal 2019

 

Fiscal 2022 guidance includes $2.3 million of incremental non-cash SG&A expense related to the conversion of certain cash settled awards to restricted stock, which negatively impacts diluted earnings per share by approximately $0.22

 

The Company now expects to open approximately 20 new stores during fiscal 2022

 

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 (303) 223-0118. A replay of the conference call will be available until May 31, 2022, by dialing (402) 977-9140 and entering the passcode, 22017999.

 

The live broadcast of Citi Trends' conference call will be available online at the Company's website, cititrends.com, under the Investor Relations section, 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 that have occurred after quarter-end. The Company’s responses to questions, as well as other matters discussed during the call, may contain or constitute information that has not been disclosed previously.

 

About Citi Trends

 

Citi Trends, Inc. is a growing specialty value retailer of apparel, accessories and home trends for way less spend primarily for African American and Latinx families in the United States. The Company operates 613 stores located in 33 states. For more information, visit cititrends.com or your local store.

 

 

 

 

*Non-GAAP Financial Measures

 

The historical non-GAAP financial measures discussed herein are reconciled to their corresponding GAAP measures at the end of this press release.

 

Forward-Looking Statements

 

All statements other than historical facts contained in this news release, including statements regarding the Company’s future financial results and position, business policy and plans, objectives and expectations of management for future operations and capital allocation expectations, are forward-looking statements that are subject to material risks and uncertainties. The words "believe," "may," "could," "plans," "estimate," “expects,” "continue," "anticipate," "intend," "expect," “upcoming,” “trend” and similar expressions, as they relate to the Company, are intended to identify forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements contain such language. Statements with respect to earnings, sales or new store guidance are forward-looking statements. Investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements are subject to the finalization of the Company’s quarter-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 our Annual Reports and Quarterly Reports on Forms 10-K and 10-Q, respectively, and any amendments thereto, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, uncertainties relating to general economic conditions, including inflation, energy and fuel costs, unemployment levels, and any deterioration whether caused by acts of war, terrorism, political or social unrest (including any resulting store closures, damage or loss of inventory) or other factors; changes in market interest rates and market levels of wages; natural disasters such as hurricanes; public health emergencies such as the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and associated containment and remediation efforts, the potential negative impacts of COVID-19 on the global economy and foreign sourcing; the impacts of COVID-19 on the Company's financial condition, business operations and liquidity, including the re-closure of any or all of the Company’s retail stores and distribution centers; transportation and distribution delays or interruptions; changes in freight rates; the Company’s ability to attract and retain workers; the Company’s ability to negotiate effectively the cost and purchase of merchandise inventory risks due to shifts in market demand; the Company’s ability to gauge fashion trends and changing consumer preferences; consumer confidence and changes in consumer spending patterns; competition within the industry; competition in our markets; the duration and extent of any economic stimulus programs; changes in product mix; interruptions in suppliers’ businesses; temporary changes in demand due to weather patterns; seasonality of the Company’s business; changes in market interest rates and market levels of wages; the results of pending or threatened litigation; delays associated with building, remodeling, opening and operating new stores; and delays associated with building and opening or expanding new or existing distribution centers. Any forward-looking statements by the Company, with respect to guidance, the repurchase of shares pursuant to a share repurchase program, 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, the Company 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:

Tom Filandro/Rachel Schacter

ICR, Inc.

CitiTrendsIR@icrinc.com

 

 

 

 

 

CITI TRENDS, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (unaudited)
(in thousands, except per share data)
             
    First Quarter 
    2022    2021    2019 
Net sales  $208,215   $285,381   $205,032 
                
Cost of sales (exclusive of depreciation shown separately below)   (127,011)   (163,791)   (128,238)
Selling, general and administrative expenses   (71,026)   (77,892)   (63,447)
Depreciation   (5,445)   (4,697)   (4,614)
Gain on sale of building   34,920         
Income from operations   39,653    39,001    8,733 
Interest income       4    379 
Interest expense   (76)   (47)   (38)
Income before income taxes   39,577    38,958    9,074 
Income tax expense   (9,374)   (8,061)   (1,286)
Net income  $30,203   $30,897   $7,788 
                
Basic net income per common share  $3.59   $3.27   $0.65 
Diluted net income per common share  $3.59   $3.23   $0.65 
                
Weighted average number of shares outstanding               
Basic   8,407    9,450    11,976 
Diluted   8,407    9,571    12,006 

 

CITI TRENDS, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (unaudited)
(in thousands)
         
    April 30, 2022    May 1, 2021 
    (unaudited)    (unaudited) 
Assets:          
Cash and cash equivalents  $61,657   $131,276 
Inventory   129,715    101,803 
Prepaid and other current assets   16,354    19,290 
Property and equipment, net   68,213    65,532 
Operating lease right of use assets   241,686    184,694 
Deferred tax assets   4,316    5,141 
Other noncurrent assets   1,287    1,441 
Total assets  $523,228   $509,177 
           
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity:          
Accounts payable  $87,857   $109,723 
Accrued liabilities   33,614    39,314 
Current operating lease liabilities   46,910    48,908 
Other current liabilities   7,657    12,410 
Noncurrent operating lease liabilities   203,856    148,596 
Other noncurrent liabilities   2,155    2,233 
Total liabilities   382,049    361,184 
           
Total stockholders' equity   141,179    147,993 
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity  $523,228   $509,177 

 

 

 

 

CITI TRENDS, INC.
RECONCILIATION OF GAAP BASIS OPERATING RESULTS TO
ADJUSTED NON-GAAP OPERATING RESULTS
(unaudited)
(in thousands, except per share data)
 
The Company makes reference in this release to adjusted earnings per diluted share and adjusted operating income. The Company believes these supplemental measures reflect operating results that are more indicative of the Company's ongoing operating performance while improving comparability to prior and future periods, and as such, may provide investors with an enhanced understanding of the Company's past financial performance and prospects for the future. This information is not intended to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for net income or earnings per diluted share prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).

 

   First Quarter 2022 
   As Reported   Adjustment (1)   As Adjusted 
Net sales  $208,215   $   $208,215 
                
Cost of sales (exclusive of depreciation shown separately below)   (127,011)       (127,011)
Selling, general and administrative expenses   (71,026)       (71,026)
Depreciation   (5,445)       (5,445)
Gain on sale of building   34,920    (34,920)    
Income from operations   39,653    (34,920)   4,733 
Interest expense   (76)       (76)
Income before income taxes   39,577    (34,920)   4,657 
Income tax expense   (9,374)   8,271    (1,103)
Net income  $30,203   $(26,649)  $3,554 
                
Basic net income per common share  $3.59        $0.42 
Diluted net income per common share  $3.59        $0.42 
                
Weighted average number of shares outstanding               
Basic   8,407         8,407 
Diluted   8,407         8,407 

 

   First Quarter 2019 
   As Reported   Adjustment (2)   As Adjusted 
Net sales  $205,032   $   $205,032 
                
Cost of sales (exclusive of depreciation shown separately below)   (128,238)       (128,238)
Selling, general and administrative expenses   (63,447)   1,042    (62,405)
Depreciation   (4,614)       (4,614)
Income from operations   8,733    1,042    9,775 
Interest expense   (38)       (38)
Income before income taxes   9,074    1,042    10,116 
Income tax expense   (1,286)   (148)   (1,434)
Net income  $7,788   $894   $8,682 
                
Basic net income per common share  $0.65        $0.72 
Diluted net income per common share  $0.65        $0.72 
                
Weighted average number of shares outstanding               
Basic   11,976         11,976 
Diluted   12,006         12,006 

 

(1)  Gain on sale of distribution center in Darlington, South Carolina and related tax effects  

(2)  Proxy contest expenses and related tax effects