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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): November 29, 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 November 29, 2022, the Company issued a press release reporting its financial results for the third quarter ended October 29, 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 November 29, 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: November 29, 2022 By: /s/ Heather Plutino
  Name: Heather Plutino
  Title: Chief Financial Officer

 

 

 

Exhibit 99.1

 

CITI TRENDS ANNOUNCES THIRD QUARTER 2022 RESULTS

 

Total third quarter sales of $192.3 million with gross margin of 39.8%

 

Comparable sales decreased 18.3% vs. 19.7% increase in Q3 2021 vs. Q3 2019; 3 year stack of 1.4%

 

Net income of $24.6 million; adjusted operating income* of $2.4 million

 

Diluted EPS of $3.02; adjusted diluted EPS* of $0.24 vs. diluted loss per share of ($0.09) in 2019

 

Completes second sale-leaseback transaction for $36 million; Q3 cash balance of $77.8 million

 

Reiterates Second Half 2022 guidance

 

SAVANNAH, GA (November 29, 2022) — Citi Trends, Inc. (NASDAQ: CTRN), a leading 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 third quarter ended October 29, 2022.

 

The Company is reporting select operating results for the third quarter and the nine months ending October 29, 2022 relative to the same periods of 2019 due to the unique operating environment resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic and related government stimulus in 2020 and 2021.

 

Financial Highlights – Third Quarter 2022

 

Total sales of $192.3 million decreased 15.6% vs. Q3 2021 and increased 5.1% vs. Q3 2019; comparable sales decreased 18.3% compared to Q3 2021 on top of a 19.7% increase in Q3 2021 vs. Q3 2019; 3 year stack of 1.4%
Comparable store transactions vs. prior year sequentially improved 760 bps from Q2 2022 to Q3 2022, an improvement of 1,270 bps from Q1 2022
Gross margin of 39.8% vs. 40.3% in Q3 2021 and 37.4% in Q3 2019
SG&A expense dollars declined 7.6% vs. Q3 2021; SG&A expenses deleveraged 310 bps vs. Q3 2021 to 35.9% of total sales on lower sales base and deleveraged 10 bps vs. Q3 2019
Operating income of $31.6 million, or $2.4 million as adjusted* for the gain on the sale of a distribution center, compared to $11.6 million in Q3 2021 and compared to operating loss of ($1.6) million in Q3 2019
Net income of $24.6 million vs. net loss of ($1.1) million in 2019
Adjusted EBITDA* of $7.5 million compared to $17.1 million in Q3 2021 and $2.9 million in Q3 2019
Diluted EPS of $3.02, or $0.24 as adjusted*, vs. diluted EPS of $1.03 in Q3 2021 and diluted loss per share of ($0.09) in Q3 2019
Quarter-end total dollar inventory increased 1.3% vs. Q3 2021 vs. an increase of 25.5% at end of Q2 2022; decreased 5.1% compared to Q3 2019
Cash of $77.8 million at the end of the quarter, with no debt and no borrowings under a $75 million credit facility

 

Financial Highlights – 39 weeks ended October 29, 2022

 

Total sales of $585.6 million decreased 22.0% vs. 2021 and increased 2.6% vs. 2019; comparable sales decreased 24.5% compared to 2021 on top of a 26.9% increase in 2021 vs. 2019; 3 year stack of 2.4%
Gross margin of 39.0% vs. 41.3% in 2021 and 37.4% in 2019
Operating income of $67.9 million, or $3.8 million as adjusted* for the gain on the sale of two distribution centers, vs. $66.9 million in 2021 and $7.3 million in 2019, or $8.3 million as adjusted*

 

 

 

Net income of $52.3 million, or $2.9 million as adjusted*, vs. $52.4 million in 2021 and $7.1 million in 2019, or $8.0 million as adjusted*
Adjusted EBITDA* of $19.6 million vs. $82.2 million in 2021 and $22.6 million in 2019
Diluted EPS of $6.34, or $0.35 as adjusted*, vs. diluted EPS of $5.71 in 2021 and $0.60 in 2019, or $0.67 as adjusted*

 

Chief Executive Officer Comments

 

David Makuen, Chief Executive Officer, said, “Despite a challenging inflationary climate, we delivered on our third quarter internal expectations, demonstrating the resiliency of our agile operating model and the continued loyalty of our customers. We generated a healthy gross margin rate of 39.8% and adjusted operating income of $2.4 million, ending the quarter with only 1.3% more inventory than last year. We remain committed to controlling expenses while maintaining a strong cash position as we maximize the impact our Buy, Move, Sell and Support teams can have on improving our operating capabilities.”

 

Mr. Makuen continued, “As we look to the final quarter of the year, our stores are ready for the holiday season and are excited to help our customers Gift Big and Spend Less. With a successful Black Friday weekend in our rearview mirror, we look forward to many big selling days ahead as we close out this dynamic year. We are knee deep in planning for an exciting 2023 anchored by reimagined processes, revved up leadership and meaningful technology and infrastructure solutions positioning us to achieve our long-term vision for growth.”

 

Capital Return Program Update

 

In the third quarter, the Company did not repurchase any shares of its common stock. During the 39 weeks ending October 29, 2022, the Company repurchased approximately 331,000 shares of its common stock at an aggregate cost of $10.0 million. At the end of the third quarter of 2022, $50.0 million remained available under the Company’s share repurchase program.

 

Sale-Leaseback Update

 

As previously announced, the Company underwent a comprehensive review of its owned real estate. As a result, in September, the Company completed the sale-leaseback transaction with an affiliate of Oak Street Real Estate Capital, LLC, a division of Blue Owl, for its distribution center located in Roland, Oklahoma for $36 million.

 

Guidance

 

The Company is reiterating its guidance for the second half of 2022, as set forth in the second quarter 2022 earnings release. That guidance, which included the impact of the sale-leaseback of the Roland distribution center, is as follows:

 

Expects low single digit increase in second half total sales compared to first half total sales
Expects gross margin to remain in the high 30s to low 40s range for the second half
Expects significantly less SG&A expense deleverage in the second half vs. the same period in the prior year as a result of swift expense reduction actions net of incremental lease expense from the sale-leaseback transactions
Expects second half operating income to be approximately in line with the second half of 2019
Expects year-end cash balance of approximately $85 million to $100 million

 

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 (312) 281-1210. A replay of the conference call will be available until December 6, 2022, by dialing (402) 977-9140 and entering the passcode, 22021130.

 

 

 

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 leading 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 615 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)

 

   Thirteen Weeks Ended 
   October 29, 2022   October 30, 2021   November 2, 2019 
Net sales  $192,323   $227,959   $183,050 
                
Cost of sales (exclusive of depreciation shown separately below)   (115,741)   (136,071)   (114,579)
Selling, general and administrative expenses   (69,092)   (74,784)   (65,539)
Depreciation   (5,076)   (5,527)   (4,520)
Gain on sale-leaseback   29,168         
Income (loss) from operations   31,582    11,577    (1,588)
Interest income   202    18    421 
Interest expense   (76)   (76)   (39)
Income (loss) before income taxes   31,708    11,519    (1,206)
Income tax (expense) benefit   (7,120)   (2,505)   122 
Net income (loss)  $24,588   $9,014   $(1,084)
                
Basic net income (loss) per common share  $3.02   $1.04   $(0.09)
Diluted net income (loss) per common share  $3.02   $1.03   $(0.09)
                
Weighted average number of shares outstanding               
Basic   8,145    8,706    11,636 
Diluted   8,145    8,787    11,636 

 

   Thirty-Nine Weeks Ended 
   October 29, 2022   October 30, 2021   November 2, 2019 
   (unaudited)   (unaudited)   (unaudited) 
Net sales  $585,550   $750,621   $570,912 
                
Cost of sales (exclusive of depreciation shown separately below)   (357,341)   (440,404)   (357,429)
Selling, general and administrative expenses   (208,599)   (228,059)   (191,975)
Depreciation   (15,793)   (15,218)   (13,741)
Asset impairment           (472)
Gain on sale-leasebacks   64,088         
Income from operations   67,905    66,940    7,295 
Interest income   204    24    1,214 
Interest expense   (230)   (200)   (117)
Income before income taxes   67,879    66,764    8,392 
Income tax expense   (15,624)   (14,363)   (1,311)
Net income  $52,255   $52,401   $7,081 
                
Basic net income per common share  $6.34   $5.77   $0.60 
Diluted net income per common share  $6.34   $5.71   $0.60 
                
Weighted average number of shares outstanding               
Basic   8,237    9,081    11,831 
Diluted   8,237    9,179    11,842 

 

 

 

 

CITI TRENDS, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (unaudited)

(in thousands)

 

   October 29, 2022   October 30, 2021 
   (unaudited)   (unaudited) 
Assets:          
Cash and cash equivalents  $77,771   $12,023 
Short-term investment securities       35,462 
Inventory   128,511    126,899 
Prepaid and other current assets   12,903    19,392 
Property and equipment, net   60,912    71,945 
Operating lease right of use assets   264,667    196,529 
Deferred tax assets   873     
Other noncurrent assets   1,218    5,319 
Total assets  $546,855   $467,569 
           
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity:          
Accounts payable  $83,451   $102,599 
Accrued liabilities   30,528    41,306 
Current operating lease liabilities   48,294    47,141 
Other current liabilities   1,486    1,870 
Noncurrent operating lease liabilities   222,430    163,390 
Other noncurrent liabilities   2,204    2,003 
Total liabilities   388,393    358,309 
           
Total stockholders' equity   158,462    109,260 
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity  $546,855   $467,569 

 

 

 

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 net income, adjusted earnings per diluted share, adjusted operating income, EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA. 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).

 

   Thirteen Weeks Ended October 29, 2022 
   As Reported   Adjustment (1)   As Adjusted 
Net sales  $192,323   $   $192,323 
                
Cost of sales (exclusive of depreciation shown separately below)   (115,741)       (115,741)
Selling, general and administrative expenses   (69,092)       (69,092)
Depreciation   (5,076)       (5,076)
Gain on sale-leaseback   29,168    (29,168)    
Income from operations   31,582    (29,168)   2,414 
Interest income   202        202 
Interest expense   (76)       (76)
Income before income taxes   31,708    (29,168)   2,540 
Income tax expense   (7,120)   6,550    (570)
Net income  $24,588   $(22,618)  $1,970 
                
Basic net income per common share  $3.02        $0.24 
Diluted net income per common share  $3.02        $0.24 
                
Weighted average number of shares outstanding               
Basic   8,145         8,145 
Diluted   8,145         8,145 

 

   Thirty-Nine Weeks Ended October 29, 2022 
   As Reported   Adjustment (1)   As Adjusted 
Net sales  $585,550   $   $585,550 
                
Cost of sales (exclusive of depreciation shown separately below)   (357,341)       (357,341)
Selling, general and administrative expenses   (208,599)       (208,599)
Depreciation   (15,793)       (15,793)
Gain on sale-leasebacks   64,088    (64,088)    
Income from operations   67,905    (64,088)   3,817 
Interest income   204        204 
Interest expense   (230)       (230)
Income before income taxes   67,879    (64,088)   3,791 
Income tax expense   (15,624)   14,751    (873)
Net income  $52,255   $(49,337)  $2,918 
                
Basic net income per common share  $6.34        $0.35 
Diluted net income per common share  $6.34        $0.35 
                
Weighted average number of shares outstanding               
Basic   8,237         8,237 
Diluted   8,237         8,237 
                

 

   Thirty-Nine Weeks Ended November 2, 2019 
   As Reported   Adjustment (2)   As Adjusted 
Net sales  $570,912   $   $570,912 
                
Cost of sales (exclusive of depreciation shown separately below)   (357,429)       (357,429)
Selling, general and administrative expenses   (191,975)   1,042    (190,933)
Depreciation   (13,741)       (13,741)
Asset impairment   (472)       (472)
Income from operations   7,295    1,042    8,337 
Interest income   1,214        1,214 
Interest expense   (117)       (117)
Income before income taxes   8,392    1,042    9,434 
Income tax expense   (1,311)   (163)   (1,474)
Net income  $7,081   $879   $7,960 
                
Basic net income per common share  $0.60        $0.67 
Diluted net income per common share  $0.60        $0.67 
                
Weighted average number of shares outstanding               
Basic   11,831         11,831 
Diluted   11,842         11,842 

 

(1)  Gain on sale of building(s) and related tax effects

(2)  Proxy contest expenses and related tax effects                        

 

 

 

CITI TRENDS, INC.

RECONCILIATION OF GAAP BASIS OPERATING RESULTS TO

ADJUSTED NON-GAAP OPERATING RESULTS

(unaudited)

(in thousands)

             

   Thirteen Weeks Ended 
   October 29, 2022   October 30, 2021   November 2, 2019 
Net income (loss)  $24,588   $9,014   $(1,084)
Interest income   (202)   (18)   (421)
Interest expense   76    76    39 
Income tax expense (benefit)   7,120    2,505    (122)
Depreciation   5,076    5,527    4,520 
EBITDA  $36,658   $17,104   $2,932 
Gain on sale-leaseback   (29,168)        
Adjusted EBITDA  $7,490   $17,104   $2,932 

 

   Thirty-Nine Weeks Ended 
   October 29, 2022   October 30, 2021   November 2, 2019 
Net income  $52,255   $52,401   $7,081 
Interest income   (204)   (24)   (1,214)
Interest expense   230    200    117 
Income tax expense   15,624    14,363    1,311 
Depreciation   15,793    15,218    13,741 
EBITDA  $83,698   $82,158   $21,036 
Gain on sale-leasebacks   (64,088)        
Asset impairment           472 
Proxy contest expenses           1,042 
Adjusted EBITDA  $19,610   $82,158   $22,550