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 25, 2014
Citi Trends, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware |
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000-51315 |
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52-2150697 |
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(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) |
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(Commission File Number) |
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(IRS Employer Identification No.) |
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104 Coleman Boulevard, Savannah, Georgia |
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31408 |
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(Address of principal executive offices) |
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(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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Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On November 25, 2014, Citi Trends, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release reporting its financial results for its third quarter ended November 1, 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
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Exhibit No. |
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Description |
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99.1 |
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Earnings Release dated November 25, 2014 |
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.
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CITI TRENDS, INC. | ||
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Date: November 25, 2014 |
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By: |
/s/ Bruce D. Smith |
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Name: |
Bruce D. Smith |
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Title: |
Chief Financial Officer |
Exhibit 99.1
CITI TRENDS ANNOUNCES THIRD QUARTER 2014 RESULTS
Comparable store sales increased 6.7% in third quarter
Results include $1.7 million legal settlement expense in this year’s third quarter; $1.5 million gain on sale of distribution center in last year’s third quarter
Third quarter 2014 loss per share of $(0.15) compared with $(0.11) last year
Year-to-date income per share of $0.29 compared with a loss of $(0.07) last year
SAVANNAH, GA (November 25, 2014) — Citi Trends, Inc. (NASDAQ: CTRN) today reported results for the third quarter of fiscal 2014.
Financial Highlights — Third quarter ended November 1, 2014
Total sales in the third quarter ended November 1, 2014 increased 7.8% to $156.7 million compared with $145.4 million in the third quarter ended November 2, 2013. Comparable store sales increased 6.7% in the quarter.
Net loss was $(2.2) million, or $(0.15) per diluted share, in the third quarter of 2014 compared with a net loss of $(1.7) million, or $(0.11) per diluted share, in last year’s third quarter. Selling, general and administrative expenses in this year’s third quarter included $1.7 million in expense related to a legal settlement, which had a negative impact on loss per diluted share of $0.07 in the third quarter of 2014. Last year’s third quarter benefited from a pretax gain of $1.5 million on the sale of the Company’s former distribution center, which had a positive impact on loss per diluted share of $0.06.
Financial Highlights — First three quarters ended November 1, 2014
Total sales in the first three quarters of fiscal 2014 increased 5.3% to $489.7 million compared with $465.0 million in the same period of fiscal 2013. Comparable store sales increased 5.3% in the first three quarters of this year. Net income was $4.3 million, or $0.29 per diluted share, in the first three quarters of this year, compared with a net loss of $(1.0) million, or $(0.07) 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) 231-2908. A replay of the conference call will be available until December 2, 2014, by dialing (402) 977-9140 and entering the passcode, 21705728.
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 511 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.
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Contact: |
Bruce Smith |
Ed Anderson |
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Chief Financial Officer |
Chairman & Chief Executive Officer |
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(912) 443-2075 |
(912) 443-3705 |
CITI TRENDS, INC.
CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (unaudited)
(in thousands, except per share data)
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Thirteen Weeks Ended |
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Thirteen Weeks Ended |
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November 1, 2014 |
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November 2, 2013 |
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(unaudited) |
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(unaudited) |
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Net sales |
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$ |
156,694 |
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$ |
145,362 |
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Cost of sales (exclusive of depreciation shown separately below) |
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(98,542 |
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(92,074 |
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Selling, general and administrative expenses |
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(56,354 |
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(52,148 |
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Depreciation |
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(5,038 |
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(5,454 |
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Asset impairment |
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— |
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(556 |
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Gain on sale of former distribution center |
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— |
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1,526 |
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Loss from operations |
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(3,240 |
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(3,344 |
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Interest income |
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43 |
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78 |
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Interest expense |
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(48 |
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(49 |
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Loss before income tax benefit |
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(3,245 |
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(3,315 |
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Income tax benefit |
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1,038 |
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1,643 |
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Net loss |
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$ |
(2,207 |
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(1,672 |
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Basic net loss per common share |
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$ |
(0.15 |
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$ |
(0.11 |
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Diluted net loss per common share |
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$ |
(0.15 |
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$ |
(0.11 |
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Weighted average shares used to compute basic net loss per share |
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14,982 |
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14,815 |
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Weighted average shares used to compute diluted net loss per share |
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14,982 |
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14,815 |
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Thirty-Nine Weeks Ended |
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Thirty-Nine Weeks Ended |
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November 1, 2014 |
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November 2, 2013 |
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(unaudited) |
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(unaudited) |
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Net sales |
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$ |
489,697 |
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$ |
465,011 |
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Cost of sales (exclusive of depreciation shown separately below) |
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(304,849 |
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(294,878 |
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Selling, general and administrative expenses |
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(163,526 |
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(155,976 |
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Depreciation |
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(15,306 |
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(16,716 |
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Asset impairment |
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(83 |
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(1,237 |
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Gain on sale of former distribution center |
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1,526 |
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Income (loss) from operations |
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5,933 |
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(2,270 |
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Interest income |
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135 |
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213 |
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Interest expense |
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(152 |
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(145 |
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Income (loss) before income tax expense (benefit) |
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5,916 |
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(2,202 |
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Income tax (expense) benefit |
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(1,623 |
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1,201 |
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Net income (loss) |
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$ |
4,293 |
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$ |
(1,001 |
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Basic net income (loss) per common share |
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$ |
0.29 |
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(0.07 |
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Diluted net income (loss) per common share |
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$ |
0.29 |
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(0.07 |
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Weighted average shares used to compute basic net income (loss) per share |
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14,952 |
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14,789 |
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Weighted average shares used to compute diluted net income (loss) per share |
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14,985 |
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14,789 |
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CITI TRENDS, INC.
CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS (unaudited)
(in thousands)
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November 1, 2014 |
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November 2, 2013 |
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Assets: |
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Cash and cash equivalents |
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$ |
65,991 |
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$ |
47,585 |
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Short-term investment securities |
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13,988 |
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18,218 |
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Inventory |
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128,516 |
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123,203 |
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Prepaid and other current assets |
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18,658 |
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18,882 |
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Property and equipment, net |
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49,756 |
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60,979 |
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Long-term investment securities |
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24,038 |
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20,052 |
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Other noncurrent assets |
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7,005 |
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6,950 |
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Total assets |
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$ |
307,952 |
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$ |
295,869 |
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Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity: |
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Accounts payable |
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$ |
63,478 |
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$ |
58,929 |
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Accrued liabilities |
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30,847 |
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29,488 |
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Other current liabilities |
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2,359 |
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2,397 |
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Noncurrent liabilities |
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6,247 |
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8,416 |
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Total liabilities |
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102,931 |
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99,230 |
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Total stockholders’ equity |
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205,021 |
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196,639 |
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Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity |
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$ |
307,952 |
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$ |
295,869 |
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