The Children's Place Reports 2005 Second Quarter Financial Results; Loss Per Share of $0.66, in Line with Recent $0.67 to $0.68 Guidance; Company Increases Fiscal 2005 Guidance to $2.20 to $2.30
SECAUCUS, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 18, 2005--The Children's Place Retail Stores, Inc. (Nasdaq: PLCE) today reported financial results for the second quarter and six months ended July 30, 2005.
Second Quarter
- Net sales for the second quarter increased 68% to $318.7 million, compared with $189.2 million a year earlier. Second quarter sales were comprised of $215.3 million from The Children's Place, a 14% increase over last year, and $103.4 million in sales from Disney Store.
- Comparable store sales increased 4% in the quarter, versus a 10% increase for the same period last year.
- Net loss was $18.3 million, compared to a net loss of $9.9 million last year.
- Loss per share was $0.66 compared to a loss per share of $0.37 in the fiscal 2004 period.
- The Company opened 16 Children's Place stores and closed one store during the second quarter. In addition, the Company opened one Disney Store during the second quarter.
- Net sales for the six-month period increased 66% to $688.0 million, from $414.9 million for the same period in 2004. Sales for the six-month period were comprised of $496.0 million from The Children's Place, a 20% increase over last year, and $192.0 million in sales from the Company's Disney Store business.
- Comparable store sales increased 9% for the period, compared to a 13% increase for the same period last year.
- Net loss was $8.1 million, compared to net income of $1.6 million in the year-ago period.
- Loss per share was $0.29 compared to earnings of $0.06 in the 2004 period. Six-month loss per share results reflected the remaining $1.2 million, or $0.03 per share, charge related to acquired Disney Store inventory.
- The Company opened 20 Children's Place stores during the six-month period, and closed two. In addition, the Company opened two Disney Stores and closed one.
Six-Month Period
"Our second quarter financial results reflect improved performance at The Children's Place and better than expected operating results at Disney Store," said Ezra Dabah, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of The Children's Place. "The Children's Place is positioned for continued growth and success, while at the Disney Store, our strategic initiatives are gaining traction, giving us further confidence in the profitable growth potential of this brand."
The Company stated that it now anticipates consolidated fiscal 2005 earnings in the range of $2.20 to $2.30 per share, compared to previously issued guidance of $2.15 to $2.25 per share. While the Company typically does not provide quarterly guidance, it stated that third quarter consolidated earnings per share are anticipated in the range of $0.86 to $0.91, and fourth quarter consolidated earnings are anticipated to be in the range of $1.61 to $1.66, reflecting a redistribution of the Disney Store's anticipated first year contribution to earnings. The Company continues to believe that Disney Store's fiscal 2005 contribution to earnings will be approximately $0.30 per share.
The Children's Place will host a webcast of its second quarter conference call today at 9:00 a.m., Eastern Time. Interested parties are invited to listen to the call at the Company's web site, www.childrensplace.com. An archive of the webcast will be available on the site through Thursday, August 25, 2005.
The Children's Place Retail Stores, Inc., is a leading specialty retailer of children's merchandise. The Company designs, contracts to manufacture and sells high-quality, value-priced merchandise under the proprietary "The Children's Place" and licensed "Disney Store" brand names. As of July 30, 2005, the Company owned and operated 768 The Children's Place stores and 307 Disney Stores in North America and its online store, www.childrensplace.com.
This press release and above referenced call may contain certain forward-looking statements regarding future circumstances. These forward-looking statements are based upon the Company's current expectations and assumptions and are subject to various risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contemplated in such forward-looking statements including, in particular, the risks and uncertainties described in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Actual results, events, and performance may differ. Readers or listeners (on the call) are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof. We undertake no obligation to release publicly any revisions to these forward-looking statements that may be made to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events. The inclusion of any statement in this release does not constitute an admission by The Children's Place or any other person that the events or circumstances described in such statement are material.
THE CHILDREN'S PLACE RETAIL STORES, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
(Unaudited)
13 Weeks Ended: 26 Weeks Ended:
July 30, July 31, July 30, July 31,
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2005 2004 2005 2004
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(Restated) (Restated)
Net sales $318,750 $ 189,165 $ 687,967 $ 414,944
Cost of sales 219,675 128,426 447,362 260,022
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Gross profit 99,075 60,739 240,605 154,922
Selling, general and
administrative expenses 115,867 64,238 227,888 126,918
Asset impairment charges 229 0 229 0
Depreciation and
amortization 13,271 12,830 26,146 25,452
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Operating (loss) income (30,292) (16,329) (13,658) 2,552
Interest (expense) income,
net 335 81 430 106
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(Loss) income before
income taxes (29,957) (16,248) (13,228) 2,658
(Benefit) provision for
income taxes (11,683) (6,337) (5,159) 1,036
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Net (loss) income $(18,274) $ (9,911) $ (8,069) $ 1,622
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Basic (loss) income per
share $ (0.66) $ (0.37) $ (0.29) $ 0.06
Basic weighted average
number of shares
outstanding 27,683 26,860 27,533 26,837
Diluted (loss) income per
share $ (0.66) $ (0.37) $ (0.29) $ 0.06
Diluted weighted average
number of shares
outstanding 27,683 26,860 27,533 27,516
THE CHILDREN'S PLACE RETAIL STORES, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
July 30, 2005 January 29, 2005 July 31, 2004
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(Restated)
Current assets:
Cash and investments $ 121,958 $ 165,196 $ 31,333
Accounts receivable 22,162 23,987 12,974
Inventories 180,708 161,969 136,563
Other current assets 60,551 41,007 26,631
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Total current assets 385,379 392,159 207,501
Property and equipment,
net 228,918 222,722 212,297
Other assets, net 12,730 12,507 16,206
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Total assets $ 627,027 $ 627,388 $ 436,004
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Current liabilities:
Revolving credit facility $ 23,090 $ 37,268 $ 0
Accounts payable 82,065 78,106 46,401
Accrued expenses and
other current
liabilities 89,330 99,575 42,431
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Total current liabilities 194,485 214,949 88,832
Other liabilities 113,640 100,776 87,460
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Total liabilities 308,125 315,725 176,292
Stockholders' equity 318,902 311,663 259,712
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Total liabilities and
stockholders' equity $ 627,027 $ 627,388 $ 436,004
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CONTACT: The Children's Place
Hiten Patel, 201-902-2177
or
Heather Anthony, 201-558-2865
SOURCE: The Children's Place Retail Stores, Inc.