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 20, 2015
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 May 20, 2015, Citi Trends, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release reporting its financial results for its first quarter ended May 2, 2015 (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 May 20, 2015 |
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.
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Date: May 20, 2015 |
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By: |
/s/ Bruce D. Smith |
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Name: |
Bruce D. Smith |
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Title: |
Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer |
Exhibit 99.1
CITI TRENDS ANNOUNCES FIRST QUARTER 2015 RESULTS
First quarter 2015 diluted earnings per share of $0.74 compared with $0.61 last year
Comparable store sales increased 1.8% in first quarter
SAVANNAH, GA (May 20, 2015) — Citi Trends, Inc. (NASDAQ: CTRN) today reported results for the first quarter of fiscal 2015.
Financial Highlights — First quarter ended May 2, 2015
Total sales in the first quarter ended May 2, 2015 increased 3.7% to $194.9 million compared with $188.0 million in the first quarter ended May 3, 2014. Comparable store sales increased 1.8% in the quarter.
The Company had net income of $11.3 million, or $0.74 per diluted share, in the first quarter of 2015 compared with $9.1 million, or $0.61 per diluted share, in last year’s first quarter.
During the first quarter, the Company opened four new stores and relocated or expanded three other stores.
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) 231-2937. A replay of the conference call will be available until May 27, 2015, by dialing (402) 977-9140 and entering the passcode, 21761233.
The live broadcast of Citi Trends’ conference call will be available online at the Company’s website, www.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 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 515 stores located in 31 states. Citi Trends’ website address is www.cititrends.com. CTRN-G
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 |
Jason Mazzola |
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Chief Operating Officer and |
President and Chief Executive Officer |
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Chief Financial Officer |
(912) 443-3990 |
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(912) 443-2075 |
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CITI TRENDS, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(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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May 2, 2015 |
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May 3, 2014 |
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(unaudited) |
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(unaudited) |
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Net sales |
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$ |
194,913 |
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$ |
188,016 |
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Cost of sales (exclusive of depreciation shown separately below) |
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(117,509 |
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(114,767 |
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Selling, general and administrative expenses |
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(55,812 |
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(53,975 |
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Depreciation |
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(4,813 |
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(5,160 |
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Income from operations |
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16,779 |
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14,114 |
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Interest income |
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56 |
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53 |
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Interest expense |
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(47 |
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(48 |
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Income before income taxes |
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16,788 |
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14,119 |
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Income tax expense |
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(5,509 |
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(5,040 |
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Net income |
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$ |
11,279 |
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$ |
9,079 |
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Basic net income per common share |
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$ |
0.75 |
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$ |
0.61 |
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Diluted net income per common share |
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$ |
0.74 |
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$ |
0.61 |
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Weighted average shares used to compute basic net income per share |
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15,096 |
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14,901 |
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Weighted average shares used to compute diluted net income per share |
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15,181 |
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14,902 |
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CITI TRENDS, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(unaudited)
(in thousands)
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May 2, 2015 |
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May 3, 2014 |
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(unaudited) |
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(unaudited) |
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Assets: |
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Cash and cash equivalents |
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$ |
86,808 |
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$ |
81,433 |
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Short-term investment securities |
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20,707 |
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7,345 |
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Inventory |
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116,152 |
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112,720 |
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Prepaid and other current assets |
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17,965 |
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16,885 |
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Property and equipment, net |
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44,945 |
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52,960 |
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Long-term investment securities |
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21,328 |
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19,096 |
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Other noncurrent assets |
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6,016 |
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7,483 |
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Total assets |
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$ |
313,921 |
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$ |
297,922 |
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Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity: |
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Accounts payable |
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$ |
56,954 |
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$ |
51,603 |
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Accrued liabilities |
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25,744 |
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26,210 |
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Other current liabilities |
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3,522 |
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5,158 |
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Noncurrent liabilities |
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5,554 |
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6,814 |
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Total liabilities |
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91,774 |
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89,785 |
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Total stockholders’ equity |
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222,147 |
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208,137 |
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Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity |
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$ |
313,921 |
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$ |
297,922 |
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