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 22, 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):

 

o            Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

 

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Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

 

On November 22, 2010, Citi Trends, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release reporting its financial results for its third quarter ended October 30, 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, 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 November 22, 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: November 22, 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 November 22, 2010

 

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Exhibit 99.1

 

 

CITI TRENDS ANNOUNCES THIRD QUARTER 2010 RESULTS

Third quarter sales increased 10.0%; comparable store sales decreased 4.2%

Third quarter net loss of $394,000 compared with net income of $606,000 last year

Year-to-date net income increased 35.7% to $11.5 million

 

SAVANNAH, GA (November 22, 2010) — Citi Trends, Inc. (NASDAQ: CTRN) today reported results for the third quarter of fiscal 2010.

 

Financial Highlights — Third quarter ended October 30, 2010

 

Total sales in the third quarter ended October 30, 2010 increased 10.0% to $140.0 million compared with $127.4 million in the third quarter ended October 31, 2009.  Comparable store sales decreased 4.2% in the third quarter.  A net loss of $394,000 was recognized in this year’s third quarter compared with net income of $606,000 in the third quarter of 2009.  Loss per diluted share was $(0.03) in the third quarter of 2010 compared with earnings per diluted share of $0.04 in the third quarter of 2009.

 

Store activity in the third quarter of 2010 included 33 new openings and 5 relocations/expansions, resulting in a total store count of 458 at the end of the quarter.

 

Financial Highlights — First three quarters ended October 30, 2010

 

Total sales in the first three quarters of fiscal 2010 increased 17.9% to $450.5 million compared with $382.1 million in the same period of fiscal 2009.  Comparable store sales increased 2.2% in the first three quarters of this year.  Net income increased 35.7% to $11.5 million compared with $8.5 million in last year’s first three quarters.  Earnings per diluted share increased to $0.79 in the first three quarters of 2010 compared with $0.58 in the same period of 2009.

 

Fiscal 2010 Outlook

 

The Company estimates that 2010 earnings will be in a range of $1.50 to $1.60 per diluted share which includes an anticipated comparable store sales decrease of 1% to 4% in the fourth quarter of 2010.  The effective tax rate for 2010 is expected to be in a range of 34% to 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) 231-2938.  A replay of the conference call will be available until November 29, 2010, by dialing (402) 977-9140 and entering the passcode, 21463760.  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 November 29, 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 2 stores thus far in November 2010, the Company currently operates 460 stores located in 27 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.  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

 

 

 

October 30, 2010

 

October 31, 2009

 

 

 

(unaudited)

 

(unaudited)

 

Net sales

 

$

140,037

 

$

127,356

 

Cost of sales

 

88,356

 

79,720

 

Gross profit

 

51,681

 

47,636

 

Selling, general and administrative expenses

 

47,243

 

41,989

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

5,324

 

4,851

 

(Loss) income from operations

 

(886

)

796

 

Interest income

 

41

 

85

 

Interest expense

 

(8

)

(17

)

Unrealized gain on investment securities

 

 

57

 

(Loss) income before income tax (benefit) expense

 

(853

)

921

 

Income tax (benefit) expense

 

(459

)

315

 

Net (loss) income

 

$

(394

)

$

606

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic net (loss) income per common share

 

$

(0.03

)

$

0.04

 

Diluted net (loss) income per common share

 

$

(0.03

)

$

0.04

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net (loss) income attributable to common shares (1):

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

$

(394

)

$

593

 

Diluted

 

$

(394

)

$

593

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted average shares used to compute basic net (loss) income per share

 

14,519

 

14,370

 

Weighted average shares used to compute diluted net (loss) income per share

 

14,519

 

14,409

 

 

 

 

Thirty-Nine Weeks Ended

 

Thirty-Nine Weeks Ended

 

 

 

October 30, 2010

 

October 31, 2009

 

 

 

(unaudited)

 

(unaudited)

 

Net sales

 

$

450,485

 

$

382,058

 

Cost of sales

 

278,134

 

234,640

 

Gross profit

 

172,351

 

147,418

 

Selling, general and administrative expenses

 

140,119

 

121,116

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

14,843

 

13,679

 

Income from operations

 

17,389

 

12,623

 

Interest income

 

140

 

329

 

Interest expense

 

(17

)

(86

)

Income before income tax expense

 

17,512

 

12,866

 

Income tax expense

 

6,024

 

4,400

 

Net income

 

$

11,488

 

$

8,466

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic net income per common share

 

$

0.79

 

$

0.58

 

Diluted net income per common share

 

$

0.79

 

$

0.58

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income attributable to common shares (1):

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

$

11,488

 

$

8,289

 

Diluted

 

$

11,488

 

$

8,289

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted average shares used to compute basic net income per share

 

14,497

 

14,351

 

Weighted average shares used to compute diluted net income per share

 

14,518

 

14,383

 

 


(1) Net of income allocated to nonvested restricted stockholders

 

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CITI TRENDS, INC.

CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS (unaudited)

(in thousands)

 

 

 

October 30, 2010

 

October 31, 2009

 

 

 

(unaudited)

 

(unaudited)

 

Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

$

69,632

 

$

32,487

 

Short-term investment securities

 

4,752

 

42,225

 

Inventory

 

115,273

 

105,314

 

Other current assets

 

21,995

 

16,420

 

Property and equipment, net

 

76,879

 

62,422

 

Other noncurrent assets

 

4,470

 

4,282

 

Total assets

 

$

293,001

 

$

263,150

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity:

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts payable

 

$

61,355

 

$

60,762

 

Accrued liabilities

 

22,111

 

20,263

 

Other current liabilities

 

3,200

 

3,504

 

Noncurrent liabilities

 

10,422

 

9,719

 

Total liabilities

 

97,088

 

94,248

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total stockholders’ equity

 

195,913

 

168,902

 

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

 

$

293,001

 

$

263,150

 

 

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