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Aeropostale Reports Results For Second Quarter Of Fiscal 2014
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NEW YORK, Aug. 21, 2014
NEW YORK, Aug. 21, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Aeropostale, Inc. (NYSE: ARO), a mall-based specialty retailer of casual apparel for young women and men, today reported results for the second quarter of fiscal 2014, and provided guidance for the third quarter of fiscal 2014.
Second Quarter Performance
For the second quarter of fiscal 2014, net sales decreased 13% to $396.2 million, from $454.0 million in the year ago period. Comparable sales, including the e-commerce channel, for the second quarter of fiscal 2014 decreased 13%, compared to a decrease of 15% for the corresponding 13-week period ended August 3, 2013.
The Company reported a net loss for the second quarter of fiscal 2014 of $63.8 million, or $0.81 per diluted share, which included:
- an after-tax charge of approximately $18.5 million, or $0.23 per diluted share, resulting from store asset impairment charges;
- an after-tax charge of $3.4 million, or $0.04 per diluted share, which was driven primarily by the establishment of reserves against net deferred tax assets;
- after-tax expenses of approximately $3.0 million, or $0.04 per diluted share, primarily related to consulting fees associated with the Company's operational initiatives and investment banking fees;
- after-tax restructuring charges of approximately $2.9 million, or $0.04 per diluted share, related to the Company's previously announced strategic initiatives involving its P.S. from Aeropostale business, as well as the Company's cost savings plan; and
Excluding the aforementioned charges, the Company reported an adjusted net loss of $36.0 million, or $0.46 per diluted share in the second quarter of fiscal 2014 (see Exhibit D).
Julian R. Geiger, Chief Executive Officer, commented, "I am encouraged that the company was able to achieve higher average unit retails and margins, as well as better expense control during the second quarter, which allowed us to exceed guidance. I feel very fortunate to be joining the organization at this time. I believe that, in principle, we are moving in the right direction."
The Company ended the quarter with cash and cash equivalents of $152.3 million and $133.6 million in long-term debt.
The Company opened four Aeropostale stores and one Aeropostale and P.S. from Aeropostale combination store, and closed 11 Aeropostale stores and three P.S. from Aeropostale stores during the quarter. For the second quarter, the Company invested $7.2 million in planned capital expenditures.
Third Quarter Guidance
For the third quarter of fiscal 2014, the Company expects operating losses in the range of $33.0 to $37.0 million, which translates to a net loss in the range of $0.44 to $0.48 per diluted share. The effective tax rate for the third quarter is projected to be approximately 4.0%. This outlook does not include the impact of any store impairments or accelerated store closure costs which may be identified, consulting fees, and severance costs related to the Company's previous Chief Executive Officer.
Use of Non-GAAP Measures
The Company believes that the disclosure of adjusted net loss and adjusted loss, which are non-GAAP financial measures, provides investors with useful information to help them better understand the Company's results (see Exhibit D).
Conference Call Information
The Company will be holding a conference call today at 4:15 P.M. ET to review its second quarter results. The broadcast will be available through the 'Investor Relations' link at www.aeropostale.com or by dialing 877-407-9039 approximately 10 minutes prior to the scheduled time with the passcode "Aeropostale." A replay will be available approximately one hour after the recording through Thursday, August 28, 2014 and can be accessed by dialing 877-870-5176, using the required passcode 13587270. An archive will also be available at the Aeropostale website for 12 months.
About Aeropostale, Inc.
Aeropostale®, Inc. is a primarily mall-based, specialty retailer of casual apparel and accessories, principally targeting 14 to 17 year-old young women and men through its Aeropostale® stores and 4 to 12 year-old kids through its P.S. from Aeropostale® stores. The Company provides customers with a focused selection of high quality fashion and fashion basics at compelling values in an innovative and exciting store environment. Aeropostale® maintains control over its proprietary brands by designing, sourcing, marketing and selling all of its own merchandise. Aeropostale® products can only be purchased in Aeropostale® stores and online at www.aeropostale.com. P.S. from Aeropostale® products can be purchased in P.S. from Aeropostale® stores and online at www.ps4u.com and www.aeropostale.com. The Company currently operates 848 Aeropostale® stores in 50 states and Puerto Rico, 75 Aeropostale stores in Canada and 147 P.S. from Aeropostale® stores in 31 states and Puerto Rico. In addition, pursuant to various licensing agreements, our licensees currently operate 162 Aeropostale® and P.S. from Aeropostale stores in the Middle East, Asia, Europe, and Latin America. Since November 2012, Aeropostale, Inc. has operated GoJane.com, Inc., an online women's fashion footwear and apparel retailer.
SPECIAL NOTE: THIS PRESS RELEASE AND ORAL STATEMENTS MADE FROM TIME TO TIME BY REPRESENTATIVES OF THE COMPANY CONTAIN CERTAIN "FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS" MADE IN RELIANCE UPON THE SAFE HARBOR PROVISIONS OF SECTION 27A OF THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED, AND SECTION 21E OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934, AS AMENDED, CONCERNING EXPECTATIONS FOR SALES, STORE OPENINGS, GROSS MARGINS, EXPENSES, COST SAVINGS, STRATEGIC DIRECTION AND EARNINGS. ACTUAL RESULTS MIGHT DIFFER MATERIALLY FROM THOSE PROJECTED IN THE FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS. AMONG THE FACTORS THAT COULD CAUSE ACTUAL RESULTS TO MATERIALLY DIFFER INCLUDE, CHANGES IN THE COMPETITIVE MARKETPLACE, INCLUDING THE INTRODUCTION OF NEW PRODUCTS OR PRICING CHANGES BY OUR COMPETITORS; CHANGES IN THE ECONOMY AND OTHER EVENTS LEADING TO A REDUCTION IN DISCRETIONARY CONSUMER SPENDING; SEASONALITY; RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH CHANGES IN SOCIAL, POLITICAL, ECONOMIC AND OTHER CONDITIONS AND THE POSSIBLE ADVERSE IMPACT OF CHANGES IN IMPORT RESTRICTIONS; RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH THE COMPANY'S ABILITY TO IMPLEMENT AND REALIZE THE ANTICIPATED BENEFITS OF THE COMPANY'S STRATEGIC INITIATIVES AND COST REDUCTION PROGRAM, AS WELL AS THE OTHER RISK FACTORS SET FORTH IN THE COMPANY'S FORM 10-K AND QUARTERLY REPORTS ON FORM 10-Q, FILED WITH THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION. THE COMPANY UNDERTAKES NO OBLIGATION TO UPDATE OR REVISE ANY FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS TO REFLECT SUBSEQUENT EVENTS OR CIRCUMSTANCES.
Company Contact:
Susan Lewis/VP, Investor & Media Relations
(646) 364-0215 or
slewis@aeropostale.com
Media Contact:
Leigh Parrish, FTI Consulting
(212) 850-5651
| EXHIBIT A | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | |
| AEROPOSTALE, INC. | ||||||||
| CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS | ||||||||
| (In thousands) | ||||||||
| (Unaudited) | ||||||||
| | | | | | | | | |
| | | August 2, 2014 | | | February 1, 2014 | | | August 3, 2013 |
| ASSETS | | | | | | | | |
| Current Assets: | | | | | | | | |
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 152,274 | | $ | 106,517 | | $ | 100,291 |
| Merchandise inventory | | 213,016 | | | 172,311 | | | 249,618 |
| Other current assets | | 59,971 | | | 97,793 | | | 89,244 |
| Total current assets | | 425,261 | | | 376,621 | | | 439,153 |
| | | | | | | | | |
| Fixtures, equipment and improvements, net | | 170,504 | | | 235,401 | | | 269,510 |
| Goodwill and intangible assets | | 28,204 | | | 28,580 | | | 28,956 |
| Other assets | | 10,813 | | | 7,039 | | | 6,037 |
| | | | | | | | | |
| TOTAL ASSETS | $ | 634,782 | | $ | 647,641 | | $ | 743,656 |
| | | | | | | | | |
| LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY | | | | | | | | |
| Current Liabilities: | | | | | | | | |
| Accounts payable | $ | 137,307 | | $ | 138,245 | | $ | 150,930 |
| Accrued expenses | | 108,916 | | | 102,116 | | | 94,364 |
| Total current liabilities | | 246,223 | | | 240,361 | | | 245,294 |
| | | | | | | | | |
| Long-term debt | | 133,590 | | | - | | | - |
| | | | | | | | | |
| Other non-current liabilities | | 102,468 | | | 126,588 | | | 130,033 |
| | | | | | | | | |
| Stockholders' equity | | 152,501 | | | 280,692 | | | 368,329 |
| | | | | | | | | |
| TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY Werbung Mehr Nachrichten zur Aeropostale Aktie kostenlos abonnieren
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