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 18, 2010

 

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):

 

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Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

 

On August 18, 2010, Citi Trends, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release reporting its financial results for its second quarter ended July 31, 2010 (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

 

Press Release dated August 18, 2010

 

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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 18, 2010

 

 

 

By:

/s/ Bruce D. Smith

 

Name:

Bruce D. Smith

 

Title:

Chief Financial Officer

 

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Exhibit Index

 

Exhibit No.

 

Description

 

 

 

99.1

 

Press Release dated August 18, 2010

 

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Exhibit 99.1

 

 

CITI TRENDS ANNOUNCES SECOND QUARTER 2010 RESULTS

Second quarter net loss of $567,000 compared with net loss of $69,000 last year

Second quarter sales increased 15.6%; comparable store sales decreased 0.6%

Net income in the first half of 2010 increased 51.2% to $11.9 million

 

SAVANNAH, GA (August 18, 2010) — Citi Trends, Inc. (NASDAQ: CTRN) today reported results for the second quarter of fiscal 2010.

 

Financial Highlights — Second quarter ended July 31, 2010

 

Total sales in the second quarter ended July 31, 2010 increased 15.6% to $129.0 million compared with $111.6 million in the second quarter ended August 1, 2009.  Comparable store sales decreased 0.6% in the second quarter.  A net loss of $567,000 was recognized in this year’s second quarter compared with a net loss of $69,000 in the second quarter of 2009.  Last year’s second quarter included an unrealized pretax gain of $671,000 related to auction rate securities held at that time.  Loss per diluted share was $(0.04) in the second quarter of 2010 compared with loss per diluted share of $(0.00) in the second quarter of 2009.

 

Store activity in the second quarter of 2010 included five new openings and two expansions, resulting in a total store count of 425 at the end of the quarter.

 

Financial Highlights — First half ended July 31, 2010

 

Total sales in the first half of fiscal 2010 increased 21.9% to $310.4 million compared with $254.7 million in the first half of fiscal 2009.  Comparable store sales increased 5.1% in the first half of this year.  Net income increased 51.2% to $11.9 million compared with $7.9 million in last year’s first half.  Earnings per diluted share were $0.82 in the first half of 2010 compared with $0.54 in 2009’s first half.

 

Fiscal 2010 Outlook

 

The Company estimates that 2010 earnings will be in a range of $1.60 to $1.70 per diluted share which includes an anticipated comparable store sales increase of flat to 2% in the last half of 2010.  For the full year, the Company expects to increase selling square footage by at least 15%.  The effective tax rate for 2010 is estimated to approximate 35%.

 

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 9:00 a.m. ET.  The number to call for the live interactive teleconference is (212) 231-2900.  A replay of the conference call will be available until August 25, 2010, by dialing (402) 977-9140 and entering the passcode, 21463754.  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 continue through August 25, 2010.

 

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.

 

About Citi Trends

 

Citi Trends, Inc. is a value-priced retailer of urban fashion apparel and accessories for the entire family.  After opening 4 stores thus far in August 2010, the Company currently operates 429 stores located in 25 states in the Southeast, Mid-Atlantic and Midwest regions and the states of Texas and California.  Citi Trends’ website address is www.cititrends.comCTRN-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

 

David Alexander

 

 

Chief Financial Officer

 

President and Chief Executive Officer

 

 

(912) 443-2075

 

(912) 443-3924

 

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CITI TRENDS, INC.

CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (unaudited)

(in thousands, except per share data)

 

 

 

Thirteen Weeks Ended

 

Thirteen Weeks Ended

 

 

 

July 31, 2010

 

August 1, 2009

 

 

 

(unaudited)

 

(unaudited)

 

Net sales

 

$

129,042

 

$

111,605

 

Cost of sales

 

80,762

 

69,011

 

Gross profit

 

48,280

 

42,594

 

Selling, general and administrative expenses

 

44,426

 

38,994

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

4,769

 

4,455

 

Loss from operations

 

(915

)

(855

)

Interest income

 

44

 

105

 

Interest expense

 

(5

)

(28

)

Unrealized gain on investment securities

 

 

671

 

Loss before income tax benefit

 

(876

)

(107

)

Income tax benefit

 

(309

)

(38

)

Net loss

 

$

(567

)

$

(69

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic net loss per common share

 

$

(0.04

)

$

(0.00

)

Diluted net loss per common share

 

$

(0.04

)

$

(0.00

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net loss attributable to common shares (1):

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

$

(567

)

$

(69

)

Diluted

 

$

(567

)

$

(69

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted average shares used to compute basic net loss per share

 

14,515

 

14,365

 

Weighted average shares used to compute diluted net loss per share

 

14,515

 

14,365

 

 

 

 

Twenty-Six Weeks Ended

 

Twenty-Six Weeks Ended

 

 

 

July 31, 2010

 

August 1, 2009

 

 

 

(unaudited)

 

(unaudited)

 

Net sales

 

$

310,448

 

$

254,702

 

Cost of sales

 

189,778

 

154,920

 

Gross profit

 

120,670

 

99,782

 

Selling, general and administrative expenses

 

92,876

 

79,127

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

9,519

 

8,828

 

Income from operations

 

18,275

 

11,827

 

Interest income

 

99

 

244

 

Interest expense

 

(9

)

(69

)

Unrealized loss on investment securities

 

 

(57

)

Income before income tax expense

 

18,365

 

11,945

 

Income tax expense

 

6,483

 

4,085

 

Net income

 

$

11,882

 

$

7,860

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic net income per common share

 

$

0.82

 

$

0.54

 

Diluted net income per common share

 

$

0.82

 

$

0.54

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income attributable to common shares (1):

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

$

11,882

 

$

7,700

 

Diluted

 

$

11,882

 

$

7,700

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted average shares used to compute basic net income per share

 

14,486

 

14,342

 

Weighted average shares used to compute diluted net income per share

 

14,510

 

14,370

 

 


(1) Net of income allocated to nonvested restricted stockholders

 

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CITI TRENDS, INC.

CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS (unaudited)

(in thousands)

 

 

 

July 31, 2010

 

August 1, 2009

 

 

 

(unaudited)

 

(unaudited)

 

Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

$

84,636

 

$

36,361

 

Short-term investment securities

 

3,148

 

42,468

 

Inventory

 

107,556

 

88,829

 

Other current assets

 

16,742

 

13,199

 

Property and equipment, net

 

73,434

 

59,741

 

Other noncurrent assets

 

4,849

 

4,744

 

Total assets

 

$

290,365

 

$

245,342

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity:

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts payable

 

$

58,942

 

$

46,129

 

Accrued liabilities

 

24,685

 

20,336

 

Other current liabilities

 

1,909

 

2,370

 

Noncurrent liabilities

 

9,253

 

8,836

 

Total liabilities

 

94,789

 

77,671

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total stockholders’ equity

 

195,576

 

167,671

 

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

 

$

290,365

 

$

245,342

 

 

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