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): August 20, 2014

 

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):

 

o            Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

 

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Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

 

On August 20, 2014, Citi Trends, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release reporting its financial results for its second quarter ended August 2, 2014 (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, 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 August 20, 2014

 

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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: August 20, 2014

 

 

 

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 August 20, 2014

 

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Exhibit 99.1

 

CITI TRENDS ANNOUNCES SECOND QUARTER 2014 RESULTS

 

Second quarter 2014 loss per share of $(0.17) compared with $(0.37) last year

 

First half 2014 income per share of $0.43 compared with $0.05 last year

 

Comparable store sales increased 5.3% in second quarter

 

SAVANNAH, GA (August 20, 2014) — Citi Trends, Inc. (NASDAQ: CTRN) today reported results for the second quarter of fiscal 2014.

 

Financial Highlights — Second quarter ended August 2, 2014

 

Total sales in the second quarter ended August 2, 2014 increased 5.2% to $145.0 million compared with $137.8 million in the second quarter ended August 3, 2013.  Comparable store sales increased 5.3% in the quarter.

 

Net loss was $(2.6) million, or $(0.17) per diluted share, in the second quarter of 2014 compared with a net loss of $(5.5) million, or $(0.37) per diluted share, in last year’s second quarter.

 

Financial Highlights — First half ended August 2, 2014

 

Total sales in the first half of fiscal 2014 increased 4.2% to $333.0 million compared with $319.6 million in the first half of fiscal 2013.  Comparable store sales increased 4.7% in the first half of this year.  Net income increased to $6.5 million compared with $0.7 million in last year’s first half.  Earnings per diluted share were $0.43 in the first half of 2014 compared with $0.05 in the first half of 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 August 27, 2014, by dialing (402) 977-9140 and entering the passcode, 21705727.

 

The live broadcast of Citi Trends’ conference call will be available online at the Company’s website, www.cititrends.com, as well as www.cititrends.com/http/ircititrendscom, beginning today at 9 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 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 509 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

Chief Financial Officer

(912) 443-2075

 

Ed Anderson

Chairman & Chief Executive Officer

(912) 443-3705

 

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CITI TRENDS, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (unaudited)

(in thousands, except per share data)

 

 

 

Thirteen Weeks Ended

 

Thirteen Weeks Ended

 

 

 

August 2, 2014

 

August 3, 2013

 

 

 

(unaudited)

 

(unaudited)

 

Net sales

 

$

144,987

 

$

137,821

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cost of sales (exclusive of depreciation shown separately below)

 

(91,540

)

(88,299

)

Selling, general and administrative expenses

 

(53,197

)

(51,920

)

Depreciation

 

(5,108

)

(5,667

)

Asset impairment

 

(83

)

(654

)

Loss from operations

 

(4,941

)

(8,719

)

Interest income

 

39

 

67

 

Interest expense

 

(56

)

(49

)

Loss before income tax benefit

 

(4,958

)

(8,701

)

Income tax benefit

 

(2,379

)

(3,208

)

Net loss

 

$

(2,579

)

$

(5,493

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic net loss per common share

 

$

(0.17

)

$

(0.37

)

Diluted net loss per common share

 

$

(0.17

)

$

(0.37

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted average shares used to compute basic net loss per share

 

14,972

 

14,801

 

Weighted average shares used to compute diluted net loss per share

 

14,972

 

14,801

 

 

 

 

Twenty-Six Weeks Ended

 

Twenty-Six Weeks Ended

 

 

 

August 2, 2014

 

August 3, 2013

 

 

 

(unaudited)

 

(unaudited)

 

Net sales

 

$

333,003

 

$

319,649

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cost of sales (exclusive of depreciation shown separately below)

 

(206,307

)

(202,804

)

Selling, general and administrative expenses

 

(107,172

)

(103,828

)

Depreciation

 

(10,268

)

(11,262

)

Asset impairment

 

(83

)

(681

)

Income from operations

 

9,173

 

1,074

 

Interest income

 

92

 

135

 

Interest expense

 

(104

)

(96

)

Income before income tax expense

 

9,161

 

1,113

 

Income tax expense

 

2,661

 

442

 

Net income

 

$

6,500

 

$

671

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic net income per common share

 

$

0.44

 

$

0.05

 

Diluted net income per common share

 

$

0.43

 

$

0.05

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted average shares used to compute basic net income per share

 

14,937

 

14,776

 

Weighted average shares used to compute diluted net income per share

 

14,946

 

14,778

 

 

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CITI TRENDS, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (unaudited)

(in thousands)

 

 

 

August 2, 2014

 

August 3, 2013

 

 

 

(unaudited)

 

(unaudited)

 

Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

$

70,707

 

$

61,242

 

Short-term investment securities

 

13,033

 

15,847

 

Inventory

 

120,456

 

120,402

 

Prepaid and other current assets

 

19,145

 

20,046

 

Property and equipment, net

 

51,746

 

65,213

 

Long-term investment securities

 

18,135

 

8,353

 

Other noncurrent assets

 

7,830

 

6,302

 

Total assets

 

$

301,052

 

$

297,405

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity:

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts payable

 

$

58,845

 

$

64,292

 

Accrued liabilities

 

25,886

 

24,992

 

Other current liabilities

 

3,324

 

1,903

 

Noncurrent liabilities

 

6,588

 

8,743

 

Total liabilities

 

94,643

 

99,930

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total stockholders’ equity

 

206,409

 

197,475

 

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

 

$

301,052

 

$

297,405

 

 

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