BIG LOTS, INC. COLUMBUS, Ohio, Dec. 2, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Big Lots, Inc. (NYSE: BIG) today reported income from continuing operations of $1.4 million, or $0.03 per diluted share, for the third quarter of fiscal 2016 ended October 29, 2016. This result includes an after tax expense of $0.5 million, or $0.01 per diluted share, associated with legacy pension plans which have been terminated. Excluding this expense, adjusted income from continuing operations totaled $1.9 million, or $0.04 per diluted share (see non-GAAP table included later in this release), which compares to our guidance for continuing operations in the range of an adjusted loss of $0.04 per share (non-GAAP) to adjusted income of $0.01 per diluted share (non-GAAP). In the third quarter of fiscal 2015, the adjusted loss from continuing operations totaled $0.2 million, or $0.00 per share (non-GAAP). Comparable store sales were flat for the third quarter of fiscal 2016, compared to our guidance of flat to an increase of 2%. Net sales for the quarter decreased 1.0% to $1,105 million, a result of a lower store count year-over-year.
Commenting on today's release, David Campisi, Chief Executive Officer and President of Big Lots, stated, "We are pleased to report in a challenging retail environment the team delivered upon our financial commitments. Sales were in line with our communicated guidance while EPS was above our expectations. Jennifer continues to positively respond to our focus on ownable and winnable merchandise categories, improved merchandise presentations and more consistent in-store execution."
THIRD QUARTER HIGHLIGHTS
-- Adjusted income from continuing operations of $0.04 per diluted share
(non-GAAP), compared to an adjusted loss of $0.2 million, or $0.00 per
share (non-GAAP) last year
-- Comparable store sales were flat which was in line with guidance
Earnings per Share
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Q3 2016 Q3 2015 YTD 2016 YTD 2015
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Continuing operations $0.03 ($0.03) $1.36 $0.94
Impact of legacy pension costs (1) $0.01 $0.03 $0.05 $0.06
Impact of non-recurring expense (1) - - - $0.05
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Continuing operations - adjusted basis (1) $0.04 $0.00 $1.41 $1.05
% Change (2016 vs. 2015) +34%
(1) Non-GAAP detailed reconciliation provided below.
Inventory and Cash Management
Inventory ended the third quarter of fiscal 2016 at $1,036 million, a 1% decrease compared to $1,047 million for the third quarter of fiscal 2015 as Inventory per store was flat to last year coupled with a lower store count year-over-year.
We ended the third quarter of fiscal 2016 with $60 million of Cash and Cash Equivalents and $363 million of borrowings under our credit facility compared of $62 million of Cash and Cash Equivalents and $335 million of borrowings under our credit facility as of the end of the third quarter of fiscal 2015. Our growth in year-over-year borrowings resulted from returning a higher amount of cash to shareholders (dividends and share repurchases) while investing in capital expenditures to support our strategic plan.
Total Cash Returned To Shareholders
As announced earlier today in a separate press release, on November 30, 2016, our Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.21 per common share. This dividend payment of approximately $9 million is payable on December 30, 2016, to shareholders of record as of the close of business on December 16, 2016.
Based on today's announcement and including year-to-date activity for fiscal 2016, we will return $288 million to shareholders through our share repurchase investments ($250 million) and quarterly dividend payments ($38 million).
FISCAL Q4 2016 GUIDANCE
-- Affirms Q4 guidance for adjusted income from continuing operations in
the range of $2.18 to $2.23 per diluted share (non-GAAP), compared to
adjusted income from continuing operations of $2.01 per diluted share
(non-GAAP) for the same period last year
-- Affirms Q4 guidance for comparable store sales in the range of flattish
to +2%
For the fourth quarter of fiscal 2016, we estimate adjusted income from continuing operations will be in the range of $2.18 to $2.23 per diluted share (non-GAAP), compared to adjusted income from continuing operations of $2.01 per diluted share (non-GAAP) for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2015. This guidance is based on estimated comparable store sales in the range of flattish to +2% compared to a 0.7% comparable store sales increase in Q4 of fiscal 2015.
FISCAL 2016 GUIDANCE
-- Increases guidance for fiscal 2016 adjusted income from continuing
operations to be in the range of $3.55 to $3.60 per diluted share
(non-GAAP), representing an 18% to 20% increase compared to fiscal 2015
adjusted income from continuing operations of $3.01 per diluted share
(non-GAAP)
-- Affirms guidance for fiscal 2016 comparable store sales increase in the
range of 1% to 2%
-- Updates guidance for fiscal 2016 cash flow to $195 million
Based on operating results for the first three quarters and our expectations for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2016 noted above, we now estimate fiscal 2016 adjusted income from continuing operations to be in the range of $3.55 to $3.60 per diluted share (non-GAAP), compared to our previous guidance of $3.45 to $3.55 per diluted share. This compares to adjusted income from continuing operations of $3.01 per diluted share (non-GAAP) for fiscal 2015. This outlook is based on a comparable store sales increase in the range of +1% to +2% and total sales up slightly.
In addition, we now expect to complete the process of terminating legacy pension plans during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2016 with cash payouts totaling approximately $15 million. Including the impact of these payouts, we now estimate full year cash flow of approximately $195 million.
Full Year
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2016 Guidance (1) 2015 (2)
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Adjusted EPS from continuing operations $3.55 to $3.60 $3.01
% Change (2016 vs. 2015) +18% to +20%
(1) Non-GAAP - excludes potential impact of legacy pension costs of approximately $15 million after tax.
(2) Non-GAAP - see attached reconciliation.
Conference Call/Webcast
We will host a conference call today at 8:00 a.m. to discuss our financial results for the third quarter and provide commentary on our outlook for fiscal 2016. We invite you to listen to the webcast of the conference call through the Investor Relations section of our website http://www.biglots.com. If you are unable to join the live webcast, an archive of the call will be available through the Investor Relations section of our website after 12:00 noon today and will remain available through midnight on Friday, December 16, 2016. A replay of this call will also be available beginning today at 12:00 noon through December 16 by dialing 1.888.203.1112 (Toll Free USA and Canada) or 1.719.457.0820 (International), and entering Replay Passcode 4545762. All times are Eastern Time.
Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, Big Lots, Inc. (NYSE: BIG) is a unique, non-traditional, discount retailer operating 1,445 BIG LOTS stores in 47 states with product assortments in the merchandise categories of Food, Consumables, Furniture, Seasonal, Soft Home, Hard Home, and Electronics & Accessories. Our vision is to be recognized for providing an outstanding shopping experience for our customers, valuing and developing our associates, and creating growth for our shareholders. Big Lots supports the communities it serves through the Big Lots Foundation, a charitable organization focused on four areas of need: hunger, housing, healthcare, and education. For more information about the Company, visit www.biglots.com.
Cautionary Statement Concerning Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements in this release are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, and such statements are intended to qualify for the protection of the safe harbor provided by the Act. The words "anticipate," "estimate," "expect," "objective," "goal," "project," "intend," "plan," "believe," "will," "should," "may," "target," "forecast," "guidance," "outlook" and similar expressions generally identify forward-looking statements. Similarly, descriptions of our objectives, strategies, plans, goals or targets are also forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements relate to the expectations of management as to future occurrences and trends, including statements expressing optimism or pessimism about future operating results or events and projected sales, earnings, capital expenditures and business strategy. Forward-looking statements are based upon a number of assumptions concerning future conditions that may ultimately prove to be inaccurate. Forward-looking statements are and will be based upon management's then-current views and assumptions regarding future events and operating performance, and are applicable only as of the dates of such statements. Although we believe the expectations expressed in forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions within the bounds of our knowledge, forward-looking statements, by their nature, involve risks, uncertainties and other factors, any one or a combination of which could materially affect our business, financial condition, results of operations or liquidity.
Forward-looking statements that we make herein and in other reports and releases are not guarantees of future performance and actual results may differ materially from those discussed in such forward-looking statements as a result of various factors, including, but not limited to, current economic and credit conditions, the cost of goods, our inability to successfully execute strategic initiatives, competitive pressures, economic pressures on our customers and us, the availability of brand name closeout merchandise, trade restrictions, freight costs, the risks discussed in the Risk Factors section of our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K, and other factors discussed from time to time in our other filings with the SEC, including Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and Current Reports on Form 8-K. This release should be read in conjunction with such filings, and you should consider all of these risks, uncertainties and other factors carefully in evaluating forward-looking statements.
You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date thereof. We undertake no obligation to publicly update forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. You are advised, however, to consult any further disclosures we make on related subjects in our public announcements and SEC filings.
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BIG LOTS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In thousands)
OCTOBER 29 OCTOBER 31
2016 2015
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(Unaudited) (Recast)
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $59,743 $61,541
Inventories 1,036,337 1,047,322
Other current assets 112,251 110,184
Total current assets 1,208,331 1,219,047
Property and equipment - net 540,669 576,563
Deferred income taxes 56,102 54,478
Other assets 42,141 39,209
$1,847,243 $1,889,297
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LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable $503,625 $490,049
Property, payroll and other taxes 88,941 81,808
Accrued operating expenses 80,227 76,761
Insurance reserves 42,141 42,661
Accrued salaries and wages 50,243 36,658
Income taxes payable 1,407 862
Total current liabilities 766,584 728,799
Long-term obligations under bank credit
facility 362,900 334,900
Deferred rent 55,291 61,418
Insurance reserves 58,647 57,527
Unrecognized tax benefits 14,639 17,809
Other liabilities 44,107 51,572
Shareholders' equity 545,075 637,272
$1,847,243 $1,889,297
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BIG LOTS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(In thousands, except per share data)
13 WEEKS ENDED 13 WEEKS ENDED
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OCTOBER 29, 2016 OCTOBER 31, 2015
% %
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(Unaudited) (Unaudited)
Net sales $1,105,498 100.0 $1,116,474 100.0
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Gross margin 441,992 40.0 440,007 39.4
Selling and administrative expenses 409,753 37.1 411,994 36.9
Depreciation expense 30,294 2.7 30,171 2.7
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Operating profit (loss) 1,945 0.2 (2,158) (0.2)
Interest expense (1,665) (0.2) (1,272) (0.1)
Other income (expense) 698 0.1 (673) (0.1)
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Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes 978 0.1 (4,103) (0.4)
Income tax benefit (378) (0.0) (2,400) (0.2)
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Income (loss) from continuing operations 1,356 0.1 (1,703) (0.2)
Income from discontinued operations, net of tax
expense of $13 and $118, respectively 20 0.0 195 0.0
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Net income (loss) $1,376 0.1 ($1,508) (0.1)
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Earnings (loss) per common share - basic (a)
Continuing operations $0.03 ($0.03)
Discontinued operations 0.00 0.00
Net income (loss) $0.03 ($0.03)
Earnings (loss) per common share - diluted (a)
Continuing operations $0.03 ($0.03)
Discontinued operations 0.00 0.00
Net income (loss) $0.03 ($0.03)
Weighted average common shares outstanding
Basic 44,165 49,057
Dilutive effect of share-based awards 761 -
Diluted 44,926 49,057
Cash dividends declared per common share $0.21 $0.19
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(a) The earnings (loss) per share for Continuing Operations, Discontinued Operations and Net income
(loss) are separately calculated in accordance with accounting pronouncements; therefore, the sum of
earnings (loss) per share for Continuing Operations and Discontinued Operations may differ, due to
rounding, from the calculated earnings (loss) per share of Net income (loss).
BIG LOTS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(In thousands, except per share data)
39 WEEKS ENDED 39 WEEKS ENDED
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OCTOBER 29, 2016 OCTOBER 31, 2015
% %
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(Unaudited) (Unaudited)
Net sales $3,621,228 100.0 $3,606,615 100.0
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Gross margin 1,446,096 39.9 1,419,957 39.4
Selling and administrative expenses 1,251,905 34.6 1,246,545 34.6
Depreciation expense 90,750 2.5 92,388 2.6
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Operating profit 103,441 2.9 81,024 2.2
Interest expense (3,793) (0.1) (2,737) (0.1)
Other income (expense) 1,000 0.0 (2,387) (0.1)
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Income from continuing operations before income taxes 100,648 2.8 75,900 2.1
Income tax expense 37,942 1.0 27,584 0.8
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Income from continuing operations 62,706 1.7 48,316 1.3
Income from discontinued operations, net of tax
expense of $28 and $10, respectively 44 0.0 25 0.0
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Net income $62,750 1.7 $48,341 1.3
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Earnings per common share - basic (a)
Continuing operations $1.37 $0.95
Discontinued operations 0.00 0.00
Net income $1.37 $0.95
Earnings per common share - diluted (a)
Continuing operations $1.36 $0.94
Discontinued operations 0.00 0.00
Net income $1.36 $0.94
Weighted average common shares outstanding
Basic 45,678 50,992
Dilutive effect of share-based awards 578 540
Diluted 46,256 51,532
Cash dividends declared per common share $0.63 $0.57
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(a) The earnings per share for Continuing Operations, Discontinued Operations and Net Income are
separately calculated in accordance with accounting pronouncements; therefore, the sum of
earnings per share for Continuing Operations and Discontinued Operations may differ, due to
rounding, from the calculated earnings per share of Net Income.
BIG LOTS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(In thousands)
13 WEEKS ENDED 13 WEEKS ENDED
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OCTOBER 29, 2016 OCTOBER 31, 2015
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(Unaudited) (Unaudited)
Net cash used in operating activities ($67,964) ($64,345)
Net cash used in investing activities (26,812) (33,996)
Net cash provided by financing activities 96,150 102,519
Increase in cash and cash equivalents 1,374 4,178
Cash and cash equivalents:
Beginning of period 58,369 57,363
End of period $59,743 $61,541
BIG LOTS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(In thousands)
39 WEEKS ENDED 39 WEEKS ENDED
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OCTOBER 29, 2016 OCTOBER 31, 2015
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(Unaudited) (Unaudited)
Net cash provided by operating activities $43,536 $52,318
Net cash used in investing activities (71,842) (98,298)
Net cash provided by financing activities 33,905 55,260
Increase in cash and cash equivalents 5,599 9,280
Cash and cash equivalents:
Beginning of period 54,144 52,261
End of period $59,743 $61,541
BIG LOTS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES
(In thousands, except per share data)
(Unaudited)
The following tables reconcile: (1) selling and administrative expenses, selling and administrative expense rate, operating profit (loss), operating profit (loss) rate, income tax expense (benefit), effective income tax rate, income (loss) from continuing operations, net income (loss),
diluted earnings (loss) per share from continuing operations, and diluted earnings (loss) per share for the third quarter of 2016, the year-to-date 2016, the third quarter of 2015, the year-to-date 2015, the fourth quarter of 2015, and the full year 2015 (GAAP financial measures) to
adjusted selling and administrative expenses, adjusted selling and administrative expense rate, adjusted operating profit (loss), adjusted operating profit (loss) rate, adjusted income tax expense (benefit), adjusted effective income tax rate, adjusted income (loss) from continuing
operations, adjusted net income (loss), adjusted diluted earnings (loss) per share from continuing operations, and adjusted diluted earnings (loss) per share (non-GAAP financial measures).
Third quarter of 2016 - Thirteen weeks ended October 29, 2016
As Reported Adjustment to As Adjusted
exclude pension (non-GAAP)
costs
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Selling and administrative expenses $409,753 $(863) $408,890
Selling and administrative expense rate 37.1% (0.1%) 37.0%
Operating profit 1,945 863 2,808
Operating profit rate 0.2% 0.1% 0.3%
Income tax benefit (378) 342 (36)
Effective income tax rate -38.7% 36.7% -2.0%
Income from continuing operations 1,356 521 1,877
Net income 1,376 521 1,897
Diluted earnings per share from
continuing operations $0.03 $0.01 $0.04
Diluted earnings per share $0.03 $0.01 $0.04
The above adjusted selling and administrative expenses, adjusted selling and administrative expense rate, adjusted operating profit, adjusted operating profit rate, adjusted income tax benefit, adjusted effective income tax rate, adjusted income from continuing operations, adjusted net
income, adjusted diluted earnings per share from continuing operations, and adjusted diluted earnings per share are "non-GAAP financial measures" as that term is defined by Rule 101 of Regulation G (17 CFR Part 244) and Item 10 of Regulation S-K (17 CFR Part 229). These non-GAAP
financial measures exclude from the most directly comparable financial measures calculated and presented in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("GAAP") all costs associated with the Company's pension plans, as the Company froze
benefits and began termination activities for its pension plans in 2015 with the intentions of completing the termination and distributing all plan assets during 2016, which totaled $863 ($521, net of tax). The pension costs encompass all items associated with net periodic benefit
costs, including curtailment and settlement charges, and professional fees associated with the plan and plan termination proceedings.
Year-to-date 2016 - Thirty-nine weeks ended October 29, 2016
As Reported Adjustment to As Adjusted
exclude pension (non-GAAP)
costs
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Selling and administrative expenses $1,251,905 $(4,073) $1,247,832
Selling and administrative expense rate 34.6% (0.1%) 34.5%
Operating profit 103,441 4,073 107,514
Operating profit rate 2.9% 0.1% 3.0%
Income tax expense 37,942 1,612 39,554
Effective income tax rate 37.7% 0.1% 37.8%
Income from continuing operations 62,706 2,461 65,167
Net income 62,750 2,461 65,211
Diluted earnings per share from
continuing operations $1.36 $0.05 $1.41
Diluted earnings per share $1.36 $0.05 $1.41
The above adjusted selling and administrative expenses, adjusted selling and administrative expense rate, adjusted operating profit, adjusted operating profit rate, adjusted income tax expense, adjusted effective income tax rate, adjusted income from continuing operations, adjusted net income,
adjusted diluted earnings per share from continuing operations, and adjusted diluted earnings per share are "non-GAAP financial measures" as that term is defined by Rule 101 of Regulation G (17 CFR Part 244) and Item 10 of Regulation S-K (17 CFR Part 229). These non-GAAP financial measures
exclude from the most directly comparable financial measures calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP all costs associated with the Company's pension plans, as the Company froze benefits and began termination activities for its pension plans in 2015 with the intentions of completing the
termination and distributing all plan assets during 2016, which totaled $4,073 ($2,461, net of tax). The pension costs encompass all items associated with net periodic benefit costs, including curtailment and settlement charges, and professional fees associated with the plan and plan
termination proceedings.
Third quarter of 2015 - Thirteen weeks ended October 31, 2015
As Reported Adjustment to exclude pension costs As Adjusted (non-GAAP)
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Selling and administrative expenses $411,994 $(2,560) $409,434
Selling and administrative expense rate 36.9% (0.2%) 36.7%
Operating (loss) profit (2,158) 2,560 402
Operating (loss) profit rate (0.2%) 0.2% 0.0%
Income tax benefit (2,400) 1,012 (1,388)
Effective income tax rate 58.5% 31.5% 90.0%
Loss from continuing operations (1,703) 1,548 (155)
Net (loss) income (1,508) 1,548 40
Diluted earnings (loss) per share from
continuing operations $(0.03) $0.03 $0.00
Diluted earnings (loss) per share $(0.03) $0.03 $0.00
The above adjusted selling and administrative expenses, adjusted selling and administrative expense rate, adjusted operating (loss) profit, adjusted operating (loss) profit rate, adjusted income tax benefit, adjusted effective income tax rate, adjusted loss from continuing operations, adjusted
net (loss) income, adjusted diluted earnings (loss) per share from continuing operations, and adjusted diluted earnings (loss) per share are "non-GAAP financial measures" as that term is defined by Rule 101 of Regulation G (17 CFR Part 244) and Item 10 of Regulation S-K (17 CFR Part 229).
These non-GAAP financial measures exclude from the most directly comparable financial measures calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP all costs associated with the Company's pension plans, as the Company froze benefits and began termination activities for its pension plans in 2015
with the intentions of completing the termination and distributing all plan assets during 2016, which totaled $2,560 ($1,548, net of tax). The pension costs encompass all items associated with net periodic benefit costs, including curtailment and settlement charges, and professional fees
associated with the plan and plan termination proceedings.
Year-to-date 2015 - Thirty-nine weeks ended October 31, 2015
As Reported Adjustment to Adjustment to As Adjusted
exclude loss exclude pension (non-GAAP)
contingency costs
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Selling and administrative expenses $1,246,545 $(4,487) $(4,685) $1,237,373
Selling and administrative expense rate 34.6% (0.1%) (0.1%) 34.3%
Operating profit 81,024 4,487 4,685 90,196
Operating profit rate 2.2% 0.1% 0.1% 2.5%
Income tax expense 27,584 1,776 1,848 31,208
Effective income tax rate 36.3% 0.2% (0.6%) 36.7%
Income from continuing operations 48,316 2,711 2,837 53,864
Net income 48,341 2,711 2,837 53,889
Diluted earnings per share from
continuing operations $0.94 $0.05 $0.06 $1.05
Diluted earnings per share $0.94 $0.05 $0.06 $1.05
The above adjusted selling and
administrative expenses, adjusted
selling and administrative
expense rate, adjusted operating
profit, adjusted operating profit
rate, adjusted income tax
expense, adjusted effective
income tax rate, adjusted income
from continuing operations,
adjusted net income, adjusted
diluted earnings per share from
continuing operations, and
adjusted diluted earnings per
share are "non-GAAP financial
measures" as that term is defined
by Rule 101 of Regulation G (17
CFR Part 244) and Item 10 of
Regulation S-K (17 CFR Part
229). These non-GAAP financial
measures exclude from the most
directly comparable financial
measures calculated and presented
in accordance with GAAP: (1) a
pretax accrual of a loss
contingency associated with
merchandise-related legal
matters of $4,487 ($2,711, net of
tax); and (2) all costs
associated with the Company's
pension plans, as the Company
froze benefits and began
termination activities for its
pension plans in 2015 with the
intentions of completing the
termination and distributing all
plan assets during 2016, which
totaled $4,685 ($2,837, net of
tax). The pension costs
encompass all items associated
with net periodic benefit costs,
including curtailment and
settlement charges, and
professional fees associated with
the plan and plan termination
proceedings.
Fourth quarter of 2015 - Thirteen weeks ended January 30, 2016
As Reported Adjustment to As Adjusted
exclude pension (non-GAAP)
costs
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Selling and administrative expenses $462,172 $(8,247) $453,925
Selling and administrative expense rate 29.2% (0.5%) 28.7%
Operating profit 154,708 8,247 162,955
Operating profit rate 9.8% 0.5% 10.3%
Income tax expense 56,528 3,264 59,792
Effective income tax rate 37.3% 0.3% 37.6%
Income from continuing operations 94,692 4,983 99,675
Net income 94,532 4,983 99,515
Diluted earnings per share from
continuing operations $1.91 $0.10 $2.01
Diluted earnings per share $1.91 $0.10 $2.01
The above adjusted selling and administrative expenses, adjusted selling and administrative expense rate, adjusted operating profit, adjusted operating profit rate, adjusted income tax expense, adjusted effective income tax rate, adjusted income from continuing operations, adjusted net income,
adjusted diluted earnings per share from continuing operations, and adjusted diluted earnings per share are "non-GAAP financial measures" as that term is defined by Rule 101 of Regulation G (17 CFR Part 244) and Item 10 of Regulation S-K (17 CFR Part 229). These non-GAAP financial measures
exclude from the most directly comparable financial measures calculated and presented in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("GAAP") all costs associated with the Company's pension plans, as the Company froze benefits and began termination
activities for its pension plans in 2015 with the intentions of completing the termination and distributing all plan assets during 2016, which totaled $8,247 ($4,983, net of tax). The pension costs encompass all items associated with net periodic benefit costs, including curtailment and
settlement charges, and professional fees associated with the plan and plan termination proceedings.
Full Year 2015 - Fifty-two weeks ended January 30, 2016
As Reported Adjustment to Adjustment to As Adjusted
exclude loss exclude pension (non-GAAP)
contingency costs
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Selling and administrative expenses $1,708,717 $(4,487) $(12,932) $1,691,298
Selling and administrative expense rate 32.9% (0.1%) (0.2%) 32.6%
Operating profit 235,732 4,487 12,932 253,151
Operating profit rate 4.5% 0.1% 0.2% 4.9%
Income tax expense 83,842 1,776 5,112 90,730
Effective income tax rate 37.0% 0.0% 0.1% 37.1%
Income from continuing operations 143,008 2,711 7,820 153,539
Net income 142,873 2,711 7,820 153,404
Diluted earnings per share from
continuing operations $2.81 $0.05 $0.15 $3.01
Diluted earnings per share $2.80 $0.05 $0.15 $3.01
The above adjusted selling and administrative expenses, adjusted selling and administrative expense rate, adjusted operating profit, adjusted operating profit rate, adjusted income tax expense, adjusted effective income tax rate, adjusted income from continuing operations, adjusted net income, adjusted diluted earnings per share from continuing operations, and adjusted diluted earnings per share are "non-GAAP financial measures" as that term is defined by Rule 101 of Regulation G (17 CFR Part 244) and Item 10 of Regulation S-K (17 CFR Part 229). These non-GAAP financial measures exclude from the most directly comparable financial measures calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP: (1) a pretax accrual of a loss contingency associated with merchandise-related legal matters of $4,487 ($2,711, net of tax); and (2) all costs associated with the Company's pension plans, as the Company froze benefits and began termination activities for its pension plans in 2015 with the intentions of completing the termination and distributing all plan assets during 2016, which totaled $12,932 ($7,820, net of tax). The pension costs encompass all items associated with net periodic benefit costs, including curtailment and settlement charges, and professional fees associated with the plan and plan termination proceedings.
Our management believes that the disclosure of these non-GAAP financial measures provides useful information to investors because the non-GAAP financial measures present an alternative and more relevant method for measuring our operating performance, excluding special items included in the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures that management believes is more indicative of our on-going operating results and financial condition. Our management uses these non-GAAP financial measures, along with the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures, in evaluating our operating performance.
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