DODGEVILLE, Wis., June 12, 2014 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lands' End, Inc. (Nasdaq:LE) today announced financial results for the first quarter ended May 2, 2014.
First Quarter Highlights:
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The Lands' End separation from Sears Holdings Corporation was completed on April 4, 2014.
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Merchandise sales and services, net increased 3.6% to $330.5 million from the first quarter last year. This was comprised of an increase in the Direct segment of 4.8% to $276.0 million and a decrease in the Retail segment of 2.3% to $54.4 million; same store sales increased 3.4%.
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Gross margin increased approximately 60 basis points to 49.0% from the first quarter last year.
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Selling and administrative expenses increased 0.9% to $138.2 million and included approximately $1.0 million of stand-alone public company related costs as compared to the first quarter last year. As a percentage of Merchandise sales and services, net, Selling and administrative expenses decreased 110 basis points to 41.8% compared to the first quarter last year.
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Operating income increased 57.1% to $18.8 million compared to $12.0 million last year.
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Net income increased 48.1% to $10.9 million compared to $7.3 million last year.
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Diluted earnings per share increased 48.1% to $0.34 from $0.23 last year.
- Adjusted EBITDA1 increased 35.2% to $23.8 million compared to $17.6 million last year.
Edgar Huber, Lands' End's President and Chief Executive Officer, stated, "We are very pleased with our first quarter results and our progress towards growing the business and building Lands' End into a global lifestyle brand. We are encouraged by the positive customer response to our merchandising and marketing strategies and remain focused on improving the contemporary relevance of the Lands' End brand. Despite a very challenging retail apparel environment, we drove strong earnings growth through an improved merchandise assortment architecture, more targeted promotions, improved inventory management and continued expense controls. In the first quarter, merchandise sales and services revenue increased 3.6% to $330.5 million while gross margin improved approximately 60 basis points to 49.0% and operating income increased 57.1% to $18.8 million. We are excited to be operating, once again, as an independent public company and believe we are well positioned to execute against our strategic initiatives to drive sales and earnings growth."
First Quarter Results
Merchandise sales and services, net increased 3.6% to $330.5 million in the first quarter of 2014 from $319.0 million in the first quarter of 2013. Merchandise sales and services, net in the Direct segment increased 4.8% to $276.0 million and was driven by growth in the U.S. consumer business. Merchandise sales and services, net in the Retail segment decreased 2.3% to $54.4 million driven by a decrease in the number of Lands' End Shops at Sears and a decrease in Shop Your Way redemption credits resulting from the commercial agreements entered into with Sears Holdings Corporation and its subsidiaries as part of the Company's separation, partially offset by an increase in same store sales. Same store sales in the Retail segment increased 3.4%, driven by higher sales in the Company's Lands' End Shops at Sears. On May 2, 2014, the Company operated 251 Lands' End Shops at Sears and 14 independent Inlet stores.
Gross margin increased 4.8% to $162.0 million and increased approximately 60 basis points to 49.0% in the first quarter of 2014 compared to the first quarter of 2013. The increase in Gross margin was driven primarily by an increase in Gross margin in the Direct segment, which improved 160 basis points to 49.6%, and was fueled by significantly higher Gross margin in the U.S. consumer business attributable to improved merchandise assortment architecture and more targeted promotions. Gross margin in the Retail segment decreased approximately 450 basis points to 46.1% driven primarily by lower gross margins associated with an increased mix of clearance units and by incremental net costs associated with the Shop Your Way program.
Selling and administrative expenses increased 0.9% to $138.2 million in the first quarter of 2014 compared to the first quarter of 2013 primarily due to approximately $1.0 million of stand-alone public company related expenses. As a percentage of Merchandise sales and services, net, Selling and administrative expenses decreased 110 basis points to 41.8%.
Depreciation and amortization expense decreased 11.5% to $5.0 million in the first quarter of 2014 from $5.7 million in the first quarter of 2013 primarily attributable to an increase in fully depreciated assets.
As a result of the above factors, Operating income in the first quarter of 2014 increased 57.1% to $18.8 million compared to $12.0 million in the first quarter of 2013.
Interest expense was $1.9 million in the first quarter and was attributable to higher debt levels and costs related to the issuance of the term loan used to pay a $500 million dividend to a subsidiary of Sears Holdings Corporation immediately prior to the separation.
Income tax expense was $6.1 million for the first quarter of 2014 compared to $4.6 million in the first quarter of 2013. The effective tax rate was 36.1% in the first quarter of 2014 compared to 38.7% in the first quarter of 2013. The change in our effective tax rate was primarily due to decreased effective state tax rates and one-time separation related items.
Net income increased 48.1% to $10.9 million, or $0.34 per diluted share, in the first quarter of 2014 compared to $7.3 million, or $0.23 per diluted share, in the first quarter of 2013.
Adjusted EBITDA1 increased 35.2% to $23.8 million in the first quarter of 2014 from $17.6 million in the first quarter of 2013.
Cash flow generated from operating activities was $31.4 million for the first quarter of 2014 compared to $19.5 million in the first of quarter of 2013. The increase was primarily attributable to more efficient inventory management and an increase in Net income.
Balance Sheet Highlights
Cash was $65.0 million on May 2, 2014 compared to $21.8 million on May 3, 2013. The increase in cash was driven by our retention of cash beginning with our separation April 4, 2014 from Sears Holdings Corporation, more efficient inventory management and an increase in Net income.
The Company had $160.2 million of availability under its asset-based senior secured credit facility and had long-term debt of $509.9 million as of May 2, 2014. Inventory decreased 5.4% to $327.0 million and Accounts receivable increased 43.1% to $39.8 million on May 2, 2014 from Inventory of $345.6 million and Accounts receivable of $27.8 million on May 3, 2013. The increase in Accounts receivable was primarily related to amounts owed from Sears Holdings Corporation following the separation, and the timing of sales in the Lands' End Business Outfitters business.
About Lands' End, Inc.
Lands' End® is a classic American lifestyle brand with a passion for quality, legendary service, real value and a simple two-word promise to stand behind everything it sells: Guaranteed. Period.® Lands' End delivers timeless style for Men, Women, Kids and the Home at landsend.com, 1-800-800-5800, Lands' End Shops at Sears, Lands' End Inlets and around the world. Lands' End is publicly traded and listed on NASDAQ under the trading symbol (LE).
Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements in this press release and oral statements made from time to time by representatives of the Company are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. In particular, statements regarding the Company's guidance, outlook, future financial and operating results and any other statements about the Company's future expectations, beliefs or prospects expressed by management are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based on management's current expectations and beliefs, but they involve a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results or events to differ materially from those indicated by such forward-looking statements. Statements preceded or followed by, or that otherwise include, the words "believes," "expects," "anticipates," "intends," "project," "estimates," "plans," "forecast," "is likely to" and similar expressions or future or conditional verbs such as "will," "may," "would," "should" and "could" are generally forward-looking in nature and not historical facts. Such statements are based upon the current beliefs and expectations of our management and are subject to significant risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially from those set forth in the forward-looking statements.
Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from expectations are disclosed under the "Risk Factors" section of the 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 31, 2014, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 25, 2014, and in the Company's Form 10 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 17, 2014. Readers are urged not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date such statements are made. While we believe that our forecasts and assumptions are reasonable, we caution that actual results may differ materially. If one or more of these or other risks or uncertainties materialize, or if our underlying assumptions prove to be incorrect, actual results may vary materially from what we projected. Consequently, actual events and results may vary significantly from those included in or contemplated or implied by our forward-looking statements. The Company does not undertake any obligation to update or alter any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
-Financial Tables Follow-
| LANDS' END, INC. | |||
| Condensed Consolidated and Combined Balance Sheets | |||
| (Unaudited) | |||
| (in thousands, except share data) |
May 2, 2014 |
May 3, 2013 |
January 31, 2014 |
| ASSETS | |||
| Current assets | |||
| Cash | $ 64,976 | $ 21,755 | $ 22,411 |
| Restricted cash | 3,300 | 3,300 | 3,300 |
| Accounts receivable, net | 39,800 | 27,819 | 33,617 |
| Inventories, net | 326,973 | 345,606 | 369,928 |
| Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 29,663 | 28,217 | 21,993 |
| Total current assets | 464,712 | 426,697 | 451,249 |
| Property and equipment | |||
| Land, buildings and improvements | 105,266 | 103,043 | 104,812 |
| Furniture, fixtures and equipment | 78,260 | 71,088 | 75,625 |
| Computer hardware and software | 64,942 | 62,724 | 65,810 |
| Leasehold improvements | 12,347 | 12,668 | 12,517 |
| Gross property and equipment | 260,815 | 249,523 | 258,764 |
| Less accumulated depreciation | 162,159 | 144,530 | 157,668 |
| Total property and equipment, net | 98,656 | 104,993 | 101,096 |
| Goodwill | 110,000 | 110,000 | 110,000 |
| Intangible assets, net | 530,683 | 533,314 | 531,342 |
| Other assets | 23,703 | 725 | 588 |
| TOTAL ASSETS | $ 1,227,754 | $ 1,175,729 | $ 1,194,275 |
| LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY | |||
| Current liabilities | |||
| Accounts payable | $ 76,091 | $ 70,967 | $ 115,387 |
| Deferred tax liabilities | 3,732 | 3,171 | 4,019 |
| Other current liabilities | 108,776 | 98,026 | 83,955 |
| Total current liabilities | 188,599 | 172,164 | 203,361 |
| Long-term debt | 509,850 | — | — |
| Long-term deferred tax liabilities | 168,349 | 195,579 | 195,534 |
| Other liabilities | 15,630 | 3,086 | 3,066 |
| TOTAL LIABILITIES | 882,428 | 370,829 | 401,961 |
| Commitments and contingencies | |||
| STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY | |||
| Common stock, par value $0.01- authorized: 480,000,000 shares; issued and outstanding: 31,956,521 | 320 | — | — |
| Additional paid-in capital | 340,176 | — | — |
| Retained earnings | 5,946 | — | — |
| Net parent company investment | — | 808,866 | 794,309 |
| Accumulated other comprehensive loss | (1,116) | (3,966) | (1,995) |
| Total stockholders' equity | 345,326 | 804,900 | 792,314 |
| TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY | $ 1,227,754 | $ 1,175,729 | $ 1,194,275 |
| LANDS' END, INC. | ||
| Condensed Consolidated and Combined Statements of Comprehensive Operations | ||
| (Unaudited) | ||
| 13 Weeks Ended | ||
| (in thousands except per share data) | May 2, 2014 | May 3, 2013 |
| REVENUES | ||
| Merchandise sales and services, net | $ 330,483 | $ 319,035 |
| COSTS AND EXPENSES | ||
| Cost of sales (excluding depreciation and amortization) | 168,461 | 164,447 |
| Selling and administrative | 138,206 | 136,976 |
| Depreciation and amortization | 5,002 | 5,652 |
| Other operating expense, net | 20 | — |
| Total costs and expenses | 311,689 | 307,075 |
| Operating income | 18,794 | 11,960 |
| Interest expense | 1,925 | — |
| Other income, net | 137 | 1 |
| Income before income taxes | 17,006 | 11,961 |
| Income tax expense | 6,138 | 4,625 |
| NET INCOME | $ 10,868 | $ 7,336 |
| Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax | ||
| Foreign currency translation adjustments | 879 | (805) |
| COMPREHENSIVE INCOME | $ 11,747 | $ 6,531 |
| NET INCOME PER COMMON SHARE ATTRIBUTABLE TO STOCKHOLDERS | ||
| Basic: | $ 0.34 | $ 0.23 |
| Diluted: | $ 0.34 | $ 0.23 |
| Basic weighted average common shares outstanding(a) | 31,957 | 31,957 |
| Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding(a) | 31,957 | 31,957 |
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(a) On April 4, 2014, Sears Holdings Corporation distributed 31,956,521 shares of Lands' End common stock. The computation of basic and diluted shares for all periods through April 4, 2014 were calculated using the shares distributed on April 4, 2014. |
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Use and Definition of Non-GAAP Financial Measures
1Adjusted EBITDA—In addition to our Net income determined in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States ("GAAP"), for purposes of evaluating operating performance, we use an Adjusted Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization ("Adjusted EBITDA"), which is adjusted to exclude certain significant items as set forth below. Our management uses Adjusted EBITDA to evaluate the operating performance of our business, as well as for executive compensation metrics, for comparable periods. Adjusted EBITDA should not be used by investors or other third parties as the sole basis for formulating investment decisions as it excludes a number of important cash and non-cash recurring items.
While Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP measurement, management believes that it is an important indicator of operating performance, and useful to investors, because:
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EBITDA excludes the effects of certain on-going financing and investing activities from earnings by eliminating the effects of interest and depreciation costs.
- Other significant items, while periodically affecting our results, may vary significantly from period to period and have a disproportionate effect in a given period, which affects comparability of results. We have adjusted our results for these items to make our statements more comparable and therefore more useful to investors as the items are not representative of our ongoing operations. For the 13 weeks ended May 2, 2014, we excluded the loss on disposal of property and equipment as management considers the gains or losses on disposal of assets to result from investing decisions rather than ongoing operations.
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| Adjusted EBITDA Reconciliation | ||||||
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| 13 Weeks Ended | ||||||
| May 2, 2014 | May 3, 2013 | |||||
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$'s |
% of Net Sales |
$'s |
% of Net Sales |
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| Net income | $ 10,868 | 3.3% | $ 7,336 | 2.3% | ||
| Income tax expense | 6,138 | 1.9% | 4,625 | 1.4% | ||
| Other income, net | (137) | —% | (1) | —% | ||
| Interest expense | 1,925 | 0.6% | — | —% | ||
| Operating income | 18,794 | 5.7% | 11,960 | 3.7% | ||
| Depreciation and amortization | 5,002 | 1.5% | 5,652 | 1.8% | ||
| Loss on disposal of property and equipment | 20 | —% | — | —% | ||
| Adjusted EBITDA | $ 23,816 | 7.2% | $ 17,612 | 5.5% | ||
| LANDS' END, INC. | ||
| Condensed Consolidated and Combined Statements of Cash Flows | ||
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| 13 Weeks Ended | ||
| (in thousands) | May 2, 2014 | May 3, 2013 |
| CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES | ||
| Net income | $ 10,868 | $ 7,336 |
| Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: | ||
| Depreciation and amortization | 5,002 | 5,652 |
| Amortization of debt issuance costs | 155 | — |
| Loss on disposal of property and equipment | 20 | — |
| Deferred income taxes | 2,774 | (204) |
| Change in operating assets and liabilities: | ||
| Inventories | 44,135 | 31,972 |
| Accounts payable | (39,543) | (36,617) |
| Other operating assets | (7,344) | (3,102) |
| Other operating liabilities | 15,310 | 14,438 |
| Net cash provided by operating activities | 31,377 | 19,475 |
| CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES | ||
| Purchases of property and equipment | (1,548) | (818) |
| Net cash used in investing activities | (1,548) | (818) |
| CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES | ||
| Contributions from / (distributions to) parent company, net | 8,784 | (24,868) |
| Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt | 515,000 | — |
| Debt issuance costs | (11,311) | — |
| Dividend paid to a subsidiary of Sears Holdings Corporation | (500,000) | — |
| Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities | 12,473 | (24,868) |
| Effects of exchange rate changes on cash | 263 | (291) |
| NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH | 42,565 | (6,502) |
| CASH, BEGINNING OF PERIOD | 22,411 | 28,257 |
| CASH, END OF PERIOD | $ 64,976 | $ 21,755 |
| SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION: | ||
| Supplemental Cash Flow Data: | ||
| Unpaid liability to acquire property and equipment | $ 391 | $ 1,196 |
| Income taxes paid | $ 2,079 | $ 1,325 |
Financial information by segment is presented in the following tables for the 13 weeks ended May 2, 2014 and May 3, 2013.
SUMMARY OF SEGMENT DATA
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| Segment Financial Information | ||||
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| (in thousands) |
Direct |
Retail |
Corporate/ Other |
Total |
| 13 Weeks Ended May 2, 2014 | ||||
| Merchandise sales and services, net | $ 276,041 | $ 54,430 | $ 12 | $ 330,483 |
| Costs and expenses: | ||||
| Cost of sales (excluding depreciation and amortization) | 139,112 | 29,349 | — | 168,461 |
| Selling and administrative | 107,666 | 22,755 | 7,785 | 138,206 |
| Depreciation and amortization | 4,015 | 644 | 343 | 5,002 |
| Other operating expense, net | — | — | 20 | 20 |
| Total costs and expenses | 250,793 | 52,748 | 8,148 | 311,689 |
| Operating income (loss) | 25,248 | 1,682 | (8,136) | 18,794 |
| Interest expense | — | — | 1,925 | 1,925 |
| Other income, net | — | — | 137 | 137 |
| Income (loss) before income taxes | 25,248 | 1,682 | (9,924) | 17,006 |
| Interest expense | — | — | 1,925 | 1,925 |
| Other income, net | — | — | 137 | 137 |
| Depreciation and amortization | 4,015 | 644 | 343 | 5,002 |
| Loss on disposal of property and equipment | — | — | 20 | 20 |
| Adjusted EBITDA | $ 29,263 | $ 2,326 | $ (7,773) | $ 23,816 |
| Total assets | $ 1,077,769 | $ 66,808 | $ 83,177 | $ 1,227,754 |
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| Segment Financial Information | ||||
| (Unaudited) | ||||
| (in thousands) |
Direct |
Retail |
Corporate/ Other |
Total |
| 13 Weeks Ended May 3, 2013 | ||||
| Merchandise sales and services, net | $ 263,322 | $ 55,700 | $ 13 | $ 319,035 |
| Costs and expenses: | ||||
| Cost of sales (excluding depreciation and amortization) | 136,901 | 27,546 | — | 164,447 |
| Selling and administrative | 105,134 | 24,968 | 6,874 | 136,976 |
| Depreciation and amortization | 4,428 | 887 | 337 | 5,652 |
| Total costs and expenses | 246,463 | 53,401 | 7,211 | 307,075 |
| Operating income (loss) | 16,859 | 2,299 | (7,198) | 11,960 |
| Other income, net | — | — | 1 | 1 |
| Income (loss) before income taxes | 16,859 | 2,299 | (7,197) | 11,961 |
| Other income, net | — | — | 1 | 1 |
| Depreciation and amortization | 4,428 | 887 | 337 | 5,652 |
| Adjusted EBITDA | $ 21,287 | $ 3,186 | $ (6,861) | $ 17,612 |
| Total assets | $ 1,065,611 | $ 69,450 | $ 40,668 | $ 1,175,729 |