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) |
Registrants 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)
o Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
o Pre- commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
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 |
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 |
|
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 years second quarter compared with a net loss of $69,000 in the second quarter of 2009. Last years 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 years first half. Earnings per diluted share were $0.82 in the first half of 2010 compared with $0.54 in 2009s 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 Companys
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 Companys 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.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 Companys 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 |
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
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 |
|