SAVANNAH, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Citi Trends, Inc. (NASDAQ: CTRN) today reported results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended February 1, 2014.

The Company's 2013 fiscal year contained 52 weeks, while the 2012 fiscal year contained 53 weeks. Accordingly, comparisons of results for the fourth quarter and full year of fiscal 2013 to the same periods in 2012 are affected by an extra week in 2012.

Financial Highlights - 13-week fourth quarter ended February 1, 2014

Total sales in the 13 weeks ended February 1, 2014 decreased 10.5% to $157.2 million compared with $175.7 million in the 14 weeks ended February 2, 2013, with the extra week at the beginning of fiscal 2012's fourth quarter contributing approximately $12 million to total sales. For comparable store sales, the Company is reporting on a comparable weeks basis (i.e. the 13 weeks ended February 1, 2014 compared to the 13 weeks ended February 2, 2013). Comparable store sales on a comparable weeks basis decreased 3.5% for the quarter.

The Company had net income of $1.5 million, or $0.10 per diluted share, in the fourth quarter of 2013 compared with a net loss of $0.7 million, or $0.05 per diluted share, in last year's fourth quarter.

Financial Highlights - 52-week fiscal year ended February 1, 2014

Total sales in the 52 weeks ended February 1, 2014 decreased 5.0% to $622.2 million compared with $654.7 million in the 53 weeks ended February 2, 2013, with the extra week at the beginning of last year contributing approximately $21 million. For comparable store sales, the Company is reporting on a comparable weeks basis (i.e. the 52 weeks ended February 1, 2014 compared to the 52 weeks ended February 2, 2013). Comparable store sales on a comparable weeks basis decreased 1.6% for the year.

The Company had net income of $0.5 million, or $0.03 per diluted share, in fiscal 2013 compared with a net loss of $2.2 million, or $0.15 per diluted share, in fiscal 2012.

The Company opened one store, relocated or expanded six others, and closed nine stores in 2013.

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) 231-2908. A replay of the conference call will be available until March 21, 2014, by dialing (402) 977-9140 and entering the passcode, 21705725.

The live broadcast of Citi Trends' 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 that have occurred after year-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 year-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 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.

CITI TRENDS, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (unaudited)
(in thousands, except per share data)
		Thirteen Weeks Ended				Fourteen Weeks Ended
		February 1, 2014				February 2, 2013
		(unaudited)				(unaudited)
Net sales		$	157,193			$	175,656
Cost of sales (exclusive of depreciation shown separately below)			(99,567	)			(118,165	)
Selling, general and administrative expenses			(50,170	)			(52,678	)
Depreciation			(5,258	)			(5,797	)
Asset impairment			(305	)			(517	)
Income (loss) from operations			1,893				(1,501	)
Interest income			68				66
Interest expense			(49	)			(49	)
Income (loss) before income taxes			1,912				(1,484	)
Income tax expense (benefit)			447				(780	)
Net income (loss)		$	1,465			$	(704	)
Basic net income (loss) per common share		$	0.10			$	(0.05	)
Diluted net income (loss) per common share		$	0.10			$	(0.05	)
Weighted average shares used to compute basic net income (loss) per share			14,825				14,699
Weighted average shares used to compute diluted net income (loss) per share			14,882				14,699
		Fifty-Two Weeks Ended				Fifty-Three Weeks Ended
		February 1, 2014				February 2, 2013
		(unaudited)				(unaudited)
Net sales		$	622,204			$	654,653
Cost of sales (exclusive of depreciation shown separately below)			(394,445	)			(426,904	)
Selling, general and administrative expenses			(206,146	)			(207,411	)
Depreciation			(21,974	)			(23,950	)
Asset impairment			(1,542	)			(1,177	)
Gain on sale of former distribution center			1,526				-
Loss from operations			(377	)			(4,789	)
Interest income			281				260
Interest expense			(194	)			(212	)
Loss before income taxes			(290	)			(4,741	)
Income tax benefit			(754	)			(2,516	)
Net income (loss)		$	464			$	(2,225	)
Basic net income (loss) per common share		$	0.03			$	(0.15	)
Diluted net income (loss) per common share		$	0.03			$	(0.15	)
Weighted average shares used to compute basic net income (loss) per share			14,798				14,672
Weighted average shares used to compute diluted net income (loss) per share			14,813				14,672

CITI TRENDS, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (unaudited)
(in thousands)
		February 1, 2014			February 2, 2013
		(unaudited)			(unaudited)
Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents		$	58,928		$	37,263
Short-term investment securities			6,004			12,771
Inventory			126,501			141,473
Other current assets			16,326			19,285
Property and equipment, net			56,154			70,995
Long-term investment securities			19,777			5,754
Other noncurrent assets			7,618			4,604
Total assets		$	291,308		$	292,145
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity:
Accounts payable		$	60,037		$	62,690
Accrued liabilities			24,199			22,564
Other current liabilities			515			660
Noncurrent liabilities			7,686			10,260
Total liabilities			92,437			96,174
Total stockholders' equity			198,871			195,971
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity		$	291,308		$	292,145

Citi Trends, Inc.
Bruce Smith, 912-443-2075
Chief Financial Officer
or
Ed Anderson, 912-443-3705
Chairman & Chief Executive Officer

Source: Citi Trends, Inc.

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