BELLEVILLE, Wis., June 06, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Duluth Holdings Inc. (dba, Duluth Trading Company) (“Duluth Trading” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ:DLTH), a lifestyle brand of men’s and women’s casual wear, workwear and accessories, today announced its financial results for the fiscal first quarter ended April 30, 2017.
Highlights for the First Quarter Ended April 30, 2017
- Net sales increased 21.9% to $83.7 million compared to $68.6 million in the prior-year first quarter
- Gross margin increased 30 basis points (bps) to 58.1% compared to 57.8% in the prior-year first quarter
- Net income was $0.4 million, or $0.01 per diluted share, compared to $3.2 million, or $0.10 per diluted share in the prior-year first quarter
- Adjusted EBITDA1 was $2.7 million compared to $6.6 million in the prior-year first quarter
- During the first quarter, the Company opened four new retail stores in Noblesville, IN, Burlington, MA, Macomb, MI, and Warwick, RI
- 29th consecutive quarter of increased net sales year-over-year
1See Reconciliation of net income to EBITDA and EBITDA to Adjusted EBITDA in the accompanying financial tables.
Management Commentary
“I am pleased to report that net sales increased 22% over the prior year quarter, which marks our 29th consecutive quarter of increased sales year- over- year,” said Stephanie Pugliese, Chief Executive Officer of Duluth Trading.
“Our first quarter results were in-line with our expectations and we remain on track to deliver on our 2017 financial guidance. Both our men’s and women’s business saw positive momentum with new products such as Bullpen™ Underwear, Ballroom® Khakis and the No-Yank Tank™.
“We made several investments in the business this quarter that impacted SG&A in the short term but will benefit us long term. On the retail side of the business, we continue to make great progress in expanding our geographical footprint and omni-channel presence. This quarter we opened four new stores to serve customers in the Indianapolis, Boston, Detroit and Providence markets, and these new stores are performing exceptionally well. In fiscal 2017, we now expect to open a total of 12 retail stores and one outlet store. In addition to the expansion of retail, we invested in the growth of our women’s business through incremental spend in women’s TV advertising, continuing to grow that part of the business and bringing new brand fans to the customer base.”
Operating Results for the First Quarter Ended April 30, 2017
Net sales increased 21.9% to $83.7 million, compared to $68.6 million in the same period a year ago. The net sales increase was driven by a 5.7% growth in direct net sales and a 139.7% growth in retail net sales. Growth was achieved in virtually all product categories. The increase in retail net sales was primarily attributable to having 20 stores in the first quarter of 2017, compared to nine in the same period a year ago.
Gross profit increased 22.6% to $48.6 million, or 58.1% of net sales, compared to $39.7 million, or 57.8% of net sales, in the corresponding prior-year period. The 30 basis point increase in gross margin was primarily due to an increase in product margin as a result of product mix and strategic management of promotions, partially offset by a decline in shipping revenues.
Selling, general and administrative expenses increased 39.4% to $47.9 million, compared to $34.4 million in the same period a year ago. As a percentage of net sales, selling, general and administrative expenses increased 720 basis points to 57.2%, compared to 50.0% in the corresponding prior-year period. As a percentage of net sales, advertising and marketing costs increased 320 basis points to 25.2%, compared to 22.0% in the corresponding prior-year period, primarily attributable to launching the women’s television advertising campaign in the first quarter of this year, as compared to the second quarter of the prior year. As a percentage of net sales, selling expenses increased 80 basis points to 14.6%, compared to 13.8% in the corresponding prior-year period, primarily due to an increase in customer service expenses as a result of growth in retail stores, which was partially offset by leverage in shipping expenses from an increase in retail net sales. As a percentage of net sales, general and administrative expenses increased 320 basis points to 17.4%, compared to 14.2% in the corresponding prior-year period, primarily due to store pre-opening expenses and depreciation. The Company opened four new stores in the three months ended April 30, 2017, compared to none in the three months ended May 1, 2016.
Balance Sheet and Liquidity
The Company ended the quarter with a cash balance of approximately $13.6 million, with net working capital of $59.1 million, and no borrowings on its $40.0 million revolving line of credit.
Fiscal 2017 Outlook
The Company reaffirmed its fiscal 2017 outlook as follows:
- Net sales in the range of $455.0 million to $465.0 million
- Adjusted EBITDA1 in the range of $47.0 million to $49.5 million
- EPS in the range of $0.66 to $0.71 per diluted share
- Capital expenditures of $31.0 to $35.0 million2
The Company updated its fiscal 2017 retail store openings:
- The Company now expects to open a total of 12 new retail stores and one new outlet store, adding approximately 150,000 additional selling square feet
1See Reconciliation of forecasted net income to forecasted EBITDA and forecasted EBITDA to forecasted Adjusted EBITDA in the accompanying financial tables.
2Fiscal 2017 capital expenditures primarily include the Company’s plan to open 12 retail stores and one outlet store and information technology investments.
The table below recaps the Company’s signed new store leases and the opening timeframe.
| Location | Timing | |
| Noblesville, IN | Opened March 2, 2017 | |
| Burlington, MA | Opened March 23, 2017 | |
| Macomb, MI | Opened April 6, 2017 | |
| Warwick, RI | Opened April 27, 2017 | |
| West Chester, OH | Opened May 11, 2017 | |
| Pittsburgh, PA | Grand opening June 8, 2017 | |
| Red Wing, MN (outlet) | Q2 Fiscal 2017 | |
| St. Charles, MO | Q3 Fiscal 2017 | |
| Thornton, CO | Q3 Fiscal 2017 | |
| Avon, OH | Q3 Fiscal 2017 | |
| Louisville, KY | Q4 Fiscal 2017 | |
| Wixom, MI | Q4 Fiscal 2017 | |
| Grandville, MI | Q4 Fiscal 2017 |
Conference Call Information
A conference call and audio webcast with analysts and investors will be held on Tuesday, June 6, 2017 at 4:30 pm Eastern Time, to discuss the results and answer questions.
- Live conference call: 844-875-6915 (domestic) or 412-317-6711 (international)
- Conference call replay available through June 20, 2017: 877-344-7529 (domestic) or 412-317-0088 (international)
- Replay access code: 10107380
- Live and archived webcast: ir.duluthtrading.com
The Company is enabling investors to pre-register for the earnings conference call so that they can expedite their entry into the call and avoid the need to wait for a live operator. In order to pre-register for the call, investors can visit http://dpregister.com/10107380 and enter in their contact information. Investors will then be issued a personalized phone number and pin to dial into the live conference call. Individuals can pre-register any time prior to the start of the conference call on June 6th.
About Duluth Trading
Duluth Trading is a rapidly growing lifestyle brand for the Modern, Self-Reliant American. Based in Belleville, Wisconsin, we offer high quality, solution-based casual wear, workwear and accessories for men and women who lead a hands-on lifestyle and who value a job well-done. We provide our customers an engaging and entertaining experience. Our marketing incorporates humor and storytelling that conveys the uniqueness of our products in a distinctive, fun way, and our products are sold exclusively through our content-rich website, catalogs, and “store like no other” retail locations. We are committed to outstanding customer service backed by our “No Bull Guarantee” - if it’s not right, we’ll fix it. Visit our website at www.duluthtrading.com.
Non-GAAP Measurements
Management believes that non-GAAP financial measures may be useful in certain instances to provide additional meaningful comparisons between current results and results in prior operating periods. Within this release, including the tables attached hereto, reference is made to adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA). See attached Table “Reconciliation of Net Income to EBITDA and EBITDA to Adjusted EBITDA,” for a reconciliation of net income to EBITDA and EBITDA to Adjusted EBITDA for the three months ended April 30, 2017, versus the three months ended May 1, 2016. See also attached Table “Reconciliation of Forecasted Net Income to Forecasted EBITDA and Forecasted EBITDA to Forecasted Adjusted EBITDA,” for a reconciliation of forecasted net income to forecasted EBITDA and forecasted EBITDA to forecasted Adjusted EBITDA for the fiscal year ending January 28, 2018. Adjusted EBITDA is a metric used by management and frequently used by the financial community, which provides insight into an organization’s operating trends and facilitates comparisons between peer companies, since interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization can differ greatly between organizations as a result of differing capital structures and tax strategies. Adjusted EBITDA excludes certain items that are unusual in nature or not comparable from period to period. The Company provides this information to investors to assist in comparisons of past, present and future operating results and to assist in highlighting the results of on-going operations. While the Company’s management believes that non-GAAP measurements are useful supplemental information, such adjusted results are not intended to replace the Company’s GAAP financial results and should be read in conjunction with those GAAP results.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release includes “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements, other than statements of historical facts included in this press release, including statements concerning Duluth Trading's plans, objectives, goals, beliefs, business strategies, future events, business conditions, its results of operations, financial position and its business outlook, business trends and certain other information herein are forward-looking statements, including statements regarding Duluth Trading’s ability to execute on its growth strategies, statements under the heading “Fiscal 2017 Outlook” and the forecasted results of operations in the Table “Reconciliation of Forecasted Net Income to Forecasted EBITDA to Forecasted Adjusted EBITDA.” You can identify forward-looking statements by the use of words such as “may,” “might,” “will,” “should,” “expect,” “plan,” “anticipate,” “could,” “believe,” “estimate,” “project,” “target,” “predict,” “intend,” “future,” “budget,” “goals,” “potential,” “continue,” “design,” “objective,” “forecasted,” “would” and other similar expressions. The forward-looking statements are not historical facts, and are based upon Duluth Trading's current expectations, beliefs, estimates, and projections, and various assumptions, many of which, by their nature, are inherently uncertain and beyond Duluth Trading's control. Duluth Trading's expectations, beliefs and projections are expressed in good faith, and Duluth Trading believes there is a reasonable basis for them. However, there can be no assurance that management's expectations, beliefs, estimates, and projections will be achieved and actual results may vary materially from what is expressed in or indicated by the forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual performance or results to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements, including, among others, the risks, uncertainties, and factors set forth under Part 1, Item 1A “Risk Factors” in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on March 22, 2017, and other factors as may be periodically described in Duluth Trading’s subsequent filings with the SEC. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date the statements are made. Duluth Trading assumes no obligation to update forward-looking statements to reflect actual results, subsequent events or circumstances or other changes affecting forward-looking information except to the extent required by applicable securities laws.
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| DULUTH HOLDINGS INC. | ||||||
| Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets | ||||||
| (Unaudited) | ||||||
| (Amounts in thousands) | ||||||
| April 30, 2017 | January 29, 2017 | |||||
| ASSETS | ||||||
| Current Assets: | ||||||
| Cash | $ | 13,584 | $ | 24,042 | ||
| Accounts receivable | 31 | 45 | ||||
| Other receivables | 1,100 | 349 | ||||
| Inventory, net | 75,716 | 70,368 | ||||
| Prepaid expenses | 5,060 | 4,860 | ||||
| Deferred catalog costs | 382 | 1,582 | ||||
| Total current assets | 95,873 | 101,246 | ||||
| Property and equipment, net | 62,480 | 52,432 | ||||
| Restricted cash | 768 | 1,435 | ||||
| Goodwill | 402 | 402 | ||||
| Other assets, net | 467 | 452 | ||||
| Total assets | $ | 159,990 | $ | 155,967 | ||
| LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY | ||||||
| Current liabilities: | ||||||
| Trade accounts payable | $ | 10,662 | $ | 9,330 | ||
| Accrued expenses and other current liabilities | 19,869 | 19,822 | ||||
| Income taxes payable | 5,478 | 5,225 | ||||
| Current maturities of long-term debt | 728 | 742 | ||||
| Total current liabilities | 36,737 | 35,119 | ||||
| Finance lease obligations under build-to-suit leases | 4,772 | 3,349 | ||||
| Long-term debt, less current maturities | 34 | 35 | ||||
| Deferred rent obligations, less current maturities | 2,106 | 2,109 | ||||
| Deferred tax liabilities | 1,545 | 1,567 | ||||
| Total liabilities | 45,194 | 42,179 | ||||
| Commitments and contingencies | ||||||
| Shareholders' equity: | ||||||
| Capital stock | 86,770 | 86,446 | ||||
| Retained earnings | 25,088 | 24,733 | ||||
| Total shareholders' equity of Duluth Holdings Inc. | 111,858 | 111,179 | ||||
| Noncontrolling interest | 2,938 | 2,609 | ||||
| Total shareholders' equity | 114,796 | 113,788 | ||||
| Total liabilities and shareholders' equity | $ | 159,990 | $ | 155,967 | ||
| DULUTH HOLDING INC. | ||||||
| Consolidated Statements of Operations | ||||||
| (Unaudited) | ||||||
| (Amounts in thousands, except per share figures) | ||||||
| Three Months Ended | ||||||
| April 30, 2017 | May 1, 2016 | |||||
| Net sales | $ | 83,687 | $ | 68,632 | ||
| Cost of goods sold (excluding depreciation and amortization) | 35,044 | 28,941 | ||||
| Gross profit | 48,643 | 39,691 | ||||
| Selling, general and administrative expenses | 47,894 | 34,350 | ||||
| Operating income | 749 | 5,341 | ||||
| Interest expense | 166 | 38 | ||||
| Other income, net | 57 | 70 | ||||
| Income before income taxes | 640 | 5,373 | ||||
| Income tax expense | 225 | 2,061 | ||||
| Net income | 415 | 3,312 | ||||
| Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest | 60 | 71 | ||||
| Net income attributable to controlling interest | $ | 355 | $ | 3,241 | ||
| Basic earnings per share (Class A and Class B): | ||||||
| Weighted average shares of common stock outstanding | 31,822 | 31,520 | ||||
| Net income per share attributable to controlling interest | $ | 0.01 | $ | 0.10 | ||
| Diluted earnings per share (Class A and Class B): | ||||||
| Weighted average shares and equivalents outstanding | 32,320 | 32,253 | ||||
| Net income per share attributable to controlling interest | $ | 0.01 | $ | 0.10 | ||
| DULUTH HOLDINGS INC. | ||||||||
| Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows | ||||||||
| (Unaudited) | ||||||||
| (Amounts in thousands) | ||||||||
| Three Months Ended | ||||||||
| April 30, 2017 | May 1, 2016 | |||||||
| Cash flows from operating activities: | ||||||||
| Net income | $ | 415 | $ | 3,312 | ||||
| Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash used in operating activities: | ||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 1,552 | 869 | ||||||
| Amortization of stock-based compensation | 324 | 280 | ||||||
| Deferred income taxes | (22 | ) | (24 | ) | ||||
| Changes in operating assets and liabilities: | ||||||||
| Accounts receivable | 14 | (25 | ) | |||||
| Other receivables | (751 | ) | (398 | ) | ||||
| Inventory | (4,453 | ) | (2,786 | ) | ||||
| Prepaid expense | 189 | 151 | ||||||
| Deferred catalog costs | 1,449 | 1,781 | ||||||
| Trade accounts payable | 188 | (4,574 | ) | |||||
| Income taxes payable | 253 | 657 | ||||||
| Accrued expenses and deferred rent obligations | (2,702 | ) | (3,072 | ) | ||||
| Net cash used in operating activities | (3,544 | ) | (3,829 | ) | ||||
| Cash flows from investing activities: | ||||||||
| Purchases of property and equipment | (8,327 | ) | (3,476 | ) | ||||
| Change in restricted cash | 667 | — | ||||||
| Purchases of other assets | (27 | ) | — | |||||
| Net cash used in investing activities | (7,687 | ) | (3,476 | ) | ||||
| Cash flows from financing activities: | ||||||||
| Payments on long term debt | (10 | ) | (68 | ) | ||||
| Payments on capital lease obligations | (5 | ) | (5 | ) | ||||
| Distributions to shareholders | — | (192 | ) | |||||
| Proceeds from finance lease obligations | 512 | — | ||||||
| Capital contributions to variable interest entity | 269 | — | ||||||
| Other | 7 | — | ||||||
| Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities | 773 | (265 | ) | |||||
| Decrease in cash | (10,458 | ) | (7,570 | ) | ||||
| Cash at beginning of period | 24,042 | 37,873 | ||||||
| Cash at end of period | $ | 13,584 | $ | 30,303 | ||||
| Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information | ||||||||
| Interest paid | $ | 140 | $ | 38 | ||||
| Income taxes paid | $ | — | $ | 1,310 | ||||
| Property and equipment acquired under build-to-suit leases | $ | 903 | $ | — | ||||
| Unpaid liability to acquire property and equipment | $ | 2,350 | $ | — | ||||
| DULUTH HOLDINGS INC. | ||||||
| Reconciliation of Net Income to EBITDA and EBITDA to Adjusted EBITDA | ||||||
| (Unaudited) | ||||||
| (Amounts in thousands) | ||||||
| Three Months Ended | ||||||
| April 30, 2017 | May 1, 2016 | |||||
| Net income | $ | 415 | $ | 3,312 | ||
| Depreciation and amortization | 1,552 | 869 | ||||
| Interest expense | 166 | 38 | ||||
| Income tax expense | 225 | 2,061 | ||||
| EBITDA | $ | 2,358 | $ | 6,280 | ||
| Non-cash stock based compensation | 324 | 280 | ||||
| Adjusted EBITDA | $ | 2,682 | $ | 6,560 | ||
| DULUTH HOLDINGS INC. | |||||||
| Segment Information | |||||||
| (Unaudited) | |||||||
| (Amounts in thousands) | |||||||
| Three Months Ended | |||||||
| April 30, 2017 | May 1, 2016 | ||||||
| Net sales | |||||||
| Direct | $ | 63,775 | $ | 60,325 | |||
| Retail | 19,912 | 8,307 | |||||
| Total net sales | $ | 83,687 | $ | 68,632 | |||
| Operating income | |||||||
| Direct | $ | (157 | ) | $ | 4,191 | ||
| Retail | 906 | 1,150 | |||||
| Total operating income | 749 | 5,341 | |||||
| Interest expense | 166 | 38 | |||||
| Other income, net | 57 | 70 | |||||
| Income before income taxes | $ | 640 | $ | 5,373 | |||
| DULUTH HOLDINGS INC. | |||||||||
| Reconciliation of Forecasted Net Income to Forecasted EBITDA and Forecasted EBITDA to Forecasted Adjusted EBITDA | |||||||||
| For the Fiscal Year Ending January 28, 2018 | |||||||||
| (Unaudited) | |||||||||
| (Amounts in thousands) | |||||||||
| Low | Mid-point | High | |||||||
| Forecasted | |||||||||
| Net income | $ | 21,500 | $ | 22,400 | $ | 23,000 | |||
| Depreciation and amortization | 8,800 | 8,800 | 8,800 | ||||||
| Interest expense | 1,500 | 1,500 | 1,500 | ||||||
| Income tax expense | 13,600 | 14,200 | 14,600 | ||||||
| EBITDA | $ | 45,400 | $ | 46,900 | $ | 47,900 | |||
| Non-cash stock based compensation | 1,600 | 1,600 | 1,600 | ||||||
| Adjusted EBITDA | $ | 47,000 | $ | 48,500 | $ | 49,500 | |||