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 21, 2008

 

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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o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

 

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Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

 

On May 21, 2008, the Company issued a press release reporting its financial results for its first quarter ended May 3, 2008 (the “Earnings Announcement”). A copy of the Earnings Announcement is attached to this Current Report on Form 8-K (“Current Report”) as Exhibit 99.1 and 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 Announcement 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 Announcement, 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 May 21, 2008

 

 

 

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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: May 21, 2008

 

 

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 May 21, 2008

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Exhibit 99.1

 

 

CITI TRENDS ANNOUNCES FIRST QUARTER 2008 RESULTS

First quarter net income of $5.2 million compared with $5.7 million last year

First quarter sales increased 13.5%; comparable store sales increased 0.3%

 

 

SAVANNAH, GA (May 21, 2008) — Citi Trends, Inc. (NASDAQ: CTRN) today reported results for the first quarter ended May 3, 2008.

 

Financial Highlights — First quarter ended May 3, 2008

Total sales in the first quarter ended May 3, 2008 increased 13.5% to $121.0 million compared with $106.6 million in the first quarter ended May 5, 2007.  Comparable store sales increased 0.3% in the first quarter.  Net income was $5.2 million compared with $5.7 million in last year’s first quarter.  Earnings per diluted share was $0.36 in the first quarter of 2008 compared with $0.40 in 2007.

 

The Company opened 12 stores and relocated or expanded 4 others in the first quarter of 2008, reaching a total store count of 331 at the end of the quarter.

 

Fiscal 2008 Outlook

The Company is maintaining its estimate of 2008 earnings in a range of $1.10 to $1.15 per diluted share.  This guidance is based upon an anticipated 2008 comparable store sales increase of 2% to 3%.  For the year, the Company expects to increase selling square footage by at least 15%.  The effective tax rate for 2008 is estimated to be 32%.

 

The Company reminds investors of the complexity of accurately assessing future results given the difficulty in predicting fashion trends, consumer preferences and general economic conditions and the impact of other business variables.  See “Forward-Looking Statements” below for more information regarding these uncertainties.

 

Investor Conference Call and Webcast

Citi Trends will host a conference call today at 5:00 p.m. ET.  The number to call for the live interactive teleconference is (303) 262-2143.  A replay of the conference call will be available until May 28, 2008, by dialing (303) 590-3000 and entering the passcode, 11113298#.  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/medialist.cfm, beginning today at 5:00 p.m. ET.  The online replay will follow shortly after the call and continue through May 28, 2008.

 

During the conference call, the Company may discuss and answer questions concerning business and financial developments and trends.  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.

 

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102 Fahm St. Savannah, Ga 31401 · (912) 236-1561 · Fax (912) 443-3674

 



 

 

About Citi Trends

Citi Trends, Inc. is a value-priced retailer of urban fashion apparel and accessories for the entire family.  The Company currently operates 331 stores located in 20 states in the Southeast, Mid-Atlantic and Midwest regions and the state of Texas.  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.  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

 

Ed Anderson

 

 

Chief Financial Officer

 

Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

 

 

(912) 443-2075

 

(912) 443-3705

 

 

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CITI TRENDS, INC.

CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

(unaudited)

(in thousands, except per share data)

 

 

 

Thirteen Weeks Ended

 

Thirteen Weeks Ended

 

 

 

May 3, 2008

 

May 5, 2007

 

 

 

(unaudited)

 

(unaudited)

 

Net sales

 

$

120,996

 

$

106,576

 

Cost of sales

 

74,233

 

64,878

 

Gross profit

 

46,763

 

41,698

 

Selling, general and administrative expenses

 

36,241

 

30,575

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

3,703

 

2,821

 

Income from operations

 

6,819

 

8,302

 

Interest income

 

868

 

645

 

Interest expense

 

(87

)

(144

)

Income before income tax expense

 

7,600

 

8,803

 

Income tax expense

 

2,432

 

3,081

 

Net income

 

$

5,168

 

$

5,722

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income per share, basic

 

$

0.37

 

$

0.41

 

Net income per share, diluted

 

$

0.36

 

$

0.40

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted average shares used to compute net income per share, basic

 

14,048

 

13,807

 

Weighted average shares used to compute net income per share, diluted

 

14,217

 

14,219

 

 

CITI TRENDS, INC.

CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS

(unaudited)

(in thousands)

 

 

 

May 3, 2008

 

May 5, 2007

 

 

 

(unaudited)

 

(unaudited)

 

Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

$

4,697

 

$

3,724

 

Investment securities - current

 

 

61,599

 

Inventory

 

83,258

 

85,397

 

Other current assets

 

10,434

 

7,086

 

Property and equipment, net

 

55,555

 

36,040

 

Investment securities - noncurrent

 

53,720

 

 

Other noncurrent assets

 

5,898

 

3,780

 

Total assets

 

$

213,562

 

$

197,626

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity:

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts payable

 

$

42,221

 

$

46,219

 

Accrued liabilities

 

14,249

 

11,833

 

Other current liabilities

 

6,279

 

5,830

 

Noncurrent liabilities

 

8,156

 

8,821

 

Total liabilities

 

70,905

 

72,703

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total stockholders’ equity

 

142,657

 

124,923

 

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

 

$

213,562

 

$

197,626

 

 

 

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