IRVING, Texas, May 23, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Michaels Stores, Inc. (the "Company") today reported unaudited financial results for the first quarter ended May 4, 2013.
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Same-store sales decreased 0.7% due to a 3.0% decrease in transactions, partly offset by a positive 1.7% impact from a higher average ticket and a positive 0.6% impact in deferred custom framing revenue. The Company experienced its strongest sales increases for the quarter in custom framing and yarn.
First Quarter Financial Highlights
- Net sales increased 1.5% to $993 million from $978 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2012.
- Gross profit for the quarter decreased 1.2% to $407 million; gross margin decreased 110 basis points to 41.0%.
- Operating income for the quarter decreased 12.2% to $130 million, and as a percent of net sales decreased 200 basis points to 13.1%.
- Net income for the quarter decreased 11.3% to $47 million, and as a percent of net sales decreased 60 basis points to 4.8%.
- The Company ended the first quarter with $55 million in cash, $3.09 billion in debt and approximately $406 million in availability under its asset-based revolving credit facility.
- Inventory at the end of the quarter was $842 million. Average Michaels store inventory, inclusive of distribution centers, was $723,000, a decrease of 8.0% from last year's balance of $786,000.
- The Company operated 51 new Michaels stores at the end of the first quarter of fiscal 2013 as compared to the same period in fiscal 2012. In the first quarter of fiscal 2013, the Company opened fifteen Michaels stores, relocated four, and closed one. In addition, Aaron Brothers closed three stores.
The Company will host a conference call to discuss first quarter financial results at 8:00 a.m. Central time today. Those who wish to participate in the call may do so by dialing 866-425-6198, conference ID# 36224707. Due to the quiet period associated with our S-1 filing, there will not be a question and answer session at the end of the call. The conference call will also be webcast at www.michaels.com. To listen to the live call, please go to the website at least 15 minutes early to register and download any necessary audio software. The webcast will be accessible for 30 days after the call.
Irving, Texas-based Michaels Stores, Inc. is North America's largest specialty retailer of arts, crafts, framing, floral, wall décor and seasonal merchandise for the hobbyist and do-it-yourself home decorator. As of May 23, 2013, the Company owns and operates more than 1,113 Michaels stores in 49 states and Canada and 123 Aaron Brothers stores, and produces 11 exclusive private brands including Recollections®, Studio Decor®, Bead Landing®, Creatology®, Ashland®, Celebrate It®, Art Minds®, Artist's Loft®, Craft Smart®, Loops & Threads® and Imagin8®. For more information visit www.michaels.com or www.facebook.com/Michaels or follow Michaels on Twitter and Pinterest @MichaelsStores.
This news release may contain forward-looking statements that reflect our plans, estimates and beliefs. Any statements contained herein (including, but not limited to, statements to the effect that the Company or its management "plans," "estimates," "believes" and other similar expressions) that are not statements of historical fact should be considered forward-looking statements. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from our expectations are more fully described in our other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Specific examples of forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, forecasts of same-store sales growth, operating income, planned capital expenditures, new store openings and other financial performance. These forward-looking statements rely on a number of assumptions concerning future events and are subject to a number of risks, uncertainties and other factors, many of which are outside of our control, that could cause actual results to materially differ from such statements. Such risks, uncertainties and other factors include, but are not necessarily limited to: risks related to general economic conditions; risks related to our substantial indebtedness; our growth depends on our ability to open new stores; our reliance on foreign suppliers; damage to the reputation of the Michaels brand or our private and exclusive brands; significant increases in inflation or commodity prices such as petroleum, natural gas, electricity, steel and paper may adversely affect our costs, including cost of merchandise; our suppliers may fail us; risks associated with the vendors from whom our products are sourced could materially adversely affect our revenue and gross profit; product recalls and/or product liability, as well as changes in product safety and other consumer protection laws; unexpected or unfavorable consumer responses to our promotional or merchandising programs could materially adversely affect our sales, operating results and cash flow; improvements to our supply chain may not be fully successful; changes in customer demand; our success will depend on how well we manage our business; competition, including internet-based competition, could negatively impact our business; failure to adequately maintain security and prevent unauthorized access to our electronic and other confidential information and data breaches could materially adversely affect our financial condition and operating results; we may be subject to information technology system failures or network disruptions, or our information systems may prove inadequate, resulting in damage to our reputation, business operations, and financial conditions; failure to attract or retain senior management could adversely affect our performance; a weak fourth quarter would materially adversely affect our operating results; changes in newspaper subscription rates may result in reduced exposure to our circular advertisements; changes in regulations or enforcement may adversely impact our business; our debt agreements contain restrictions that limit our flexibility in operating our business; disruptions in the capital markets could increase our costs of doing business; our real estate leases generally obligate us for long periods, which subjects us to various financial risks; we have co-sourced certain of our information technology, accounts payable, payroll, accounting and human resources functions and may co-source other administrative functions, which make us more dependent upon third parties; we are exposed to fluctuations in exchange rates between the U.S. and Canadian dollar, which is the functional currency of our Canadian subsidiary; failure to attract and retain quality sales, distribution center or experienced buying and management personnel could adversely affect our performance; catastrophic events, including geo-political events and weather, may adversely impact our results; the interests of our controlling stockholders may conflict with the interests of our creditors; and other factors as set forth in our prior filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. We intend these forward-looking statements to speak only as of the time of this release and do not undertake to update or revise them as more information becomes available.
This press release is also available on the Michaels Stores, Inc. website (www.michaels.com).
Michaels Stores, Inc.
Supplemental Disclosures Regarding Non-GAAP Financial Information
The following table sets forth the Company's Earnings before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, Amortization and losses on early extinguishment of debt. ("EBITDA (excluding refinancing costs and losses on early extinguishment of debt)"). The Company defines EBITDA (excluding refinancing costs and losses on early extinguishment of debt) as net income before interest, income taxes, depreciation, amortization and refinancing costs and losses on early extinguishment of debt. Additionally, the table presents Adjusted Earnings before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization ("Adjusted EBITDA"). The Company defines Adjusted EBITDA as EBITDA (excluding refinancing costs and losses on early extinguishment of debt) adjusted for certain defined amounts that are added to, or subtracted from, EBITDA (excluding refinancing costs and losses on early extinguishment of debt) (collectively, the "Adjustments") in accordance with the Company's $1.6 billion Senior secured term loan and $650 million Asset-based revolving credit facility. The Adjustments are described in further detail in the footnotes to the table below.
The Company has presented EBITDA (excluding refinancing costs and losses on early extinguishment of debt) and Adjusted EBITDA in this press release to provide investors with additional information to evaluate our operating performance and our ability to service our debt. The Company uses EBITDA (excluding refinancing costs and losses on early extinguishment of debt), among other metrics, to evaluate operating performance, to plan and forecast future periods' operating performance and as an element of its incentive compensation targets for certain management personnel. Adjusted EBITDA is a required calculation under the Company's Senior secured term loan and its Asset-based revolving credit facility. As it relates to the Senior secured term loan, Adjusted EBITDA is used in the calculation of the fixed charge coverage ratio, which, under certain circumstances, may result in limitations on the Company's ability to make restricted payments as well as the determination of mandatory repayments of the loans. Under the Asset-based revolving facility, Adjusted EBITDA is used in the calculation of fixed charge coverage ratios, which, under certain circumstances, may restrict the Company's ability to make certain payments (characterized as restricted payments), investments (including acquisitions) and debt repayments.
As EBITDA (excluding refinancing costs and losses on early extinguishment of debt) and Adjusted EBITDA are not measures of operating performance or liquidity calculated in accordance with U.S. GAAP, these measures should not be considered in isolation of, or as a substitute for, net income, as an indicator of operating performance, or net cash provided by operating activities as an indicator of liquidity. Our computation of EBITDA (excluding refinancing costs and losses on early extinguishment of debt) and Adjusted EBITDA may differ from similarly titled measures used by other companies. As EBITDA (excluding refinancing costs and losses on early extinguishment of debt) and Adjusted EBITDA exclude certain financial information compared with net income and net cash provided by operating activities, the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures, users of this financial information should consider the types of events and transactions which are excluded. The table below shows a reconciliation of EBITDA (excluding refinancing costs and losses on early extinguishment of debt) and Adjusted EBITDA to net income and net cash provided by operating activities.
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Michaels Stores, Inc Consolidated Balance Sheets (In millions, except share and per share amounts) (Unaudited) May 4, February 2, April 28, 2013 2013 2012 ASSETS Current assets: Cash and equivalents $ 55 $ 56 $ 385 Merchandise inventories 842 865 874 Prepaid expenses and other 85 86 77 Deferred income taxes 37 37 42 Income tax receivable 8 3 5 Total current assets 1,027 1,047 1,383 Property and equipment, at cost 1,527 1,502 1,405 Less accumulated depreciation and amortization (1,186) (1,164) (1,095) Property and equipment, net 341 338 310 Goodwill 94 94 95 Debt issuance costs, net of accumulated amortization of $53, $54, and $78, respectively 41 46 55 Deferred income taxes 13 13 18 Other assets 3 3 4 Total non-current assets 151 156 172 Total assets $ 1,519 $ 1,541 $ 1,865 LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIT Current liabilities: Accounts payable $ 232 $ 263 $ 280 Accrued liabilities and other 300 367 388 Current portion of long-term debt 198 150 127 Deferred income taxes 4 4 1 Income taxes payable 31 40 28 Total current liabilities 765 824 824 Long-term debt 2,887 2,891 3,363 Deferred income taxes 2 2 11 Other long-term liabilities 79 83 85 Total long-term liabilities 2,968 2,976 3,459 Total liabilities 3,733 3,800 4,283 Commitments and contingencies Stockholders' deficit: Common Stock, $0.10 par value, 220,000,000 shares authorized; 118,417,069 shares issued and outstanding at May 4, 2013; 118,414,727 shares issued and outstanding at February 2, 2013; 118,420,253 shares issued and outstanding at April 28, 2012 12 12 12 Additional paid-in capital 48 49 49 Accumulated deficit (2,279) (2,326) (2,487) Accumulated other comprehensive income 5 6 8 Total stockholders' deficit (2,214) (2,259) (2,418) Total liabilities and stockholders' deficit 1,519 1,541 $ 1,865
Michaels Stores, Inc Consolidated Statements of Operations (In millions) (Unaudited) Quarter Ended May 4, April 28, 2013 2012 Net sales $ 993 $ 978 Cost of sales and occupancy expense 586 566 Gross profit 407 412 Selling, general, and administrative expense 271 260 Related party expenses 4 3 Store pre-opening costs 2 1 Operating income 130 148 Interest expense 47 66 Refinancing costs and losses on early extinguishment of debt 7 - Other (income) and expense, net - (1) Income before income taxes 76 83 Provision for income taxes 29 30 Net income $ 47 $ 53
Michaels Stores, Inc Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (In millions) (Unaudited) Year Ended May 4, April 28, 2013 2012 Operating activities: Net income $ 47 $ 53 Adjustments: Depreciation and amortization 25 24 Share-based compensation (1) 1 Debt issuance costs amortization 2 4 Refinancing costs expensed and losses on early extinguishment of debt 7 - Changes in assets and liabilities: Merchandise inventories 23 (34) Prepaid expenses and other 1 3 Accounts payable (14) (15) Accrued interest (30) 37 Accrued liabilities and other (39) (37) Income taxes (15) 5 Other long-term liabilities (4) - Net cash provided by operating activities 2 41 Investing activities: Additions to property and equipment (22) (18) Net cash used in investing activities (22) (18) Financing activities: Redemption of senior subordinated notes due 2016 (142) - Borrowings on asset-based revolving credit facility 306 - Payments on asset-based revolving credit facility (125) - Repurchase of common stock - (2) Proceeds from stock options exercised - 2 Payment of capital leases (1) - Change in cash overdraft (19) (9) Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities 19 (9) Net (decrease) increase in cash and equivalents (1) 14 Cash and equivalents at beginning of period 56 371 Cash and equivalents at end of period $ 55 $ 385 Supplemental Cash Flow Information: Cash paid for interest $ 75 $ 25 Cash paid for income taxes $ 44 $ 24
Michaels Stores, Inc Summary of Operating Data (Unaudited) The following table sets forth the percentage relationship to net sales of each line item of our unaudited consolidated statements of operations: (Schedule may not foot due to rounding) Quarter Ended May 4, April 28, 2013 2012 Net sales 100.0 % 100.0 % Cost of sales and occupancy expense 59.0 57.9 Gross profit 41.0 42.1 Selling, general, and administrative expense 27.3 26.6 Related party expenses 0.4 0.3 Store pre-opening costs 0.2 0.1 Operating income 13.1 15.1 Interest expense 4.7 6.7 Refinancing costs and losses on early extinguishment of debt 0.7 - Other (income) and expense, net - (0.1) Income before income taxes 7.7 8.5 Provision for income taxes 2.9 3.1 Net income 4.8 % 5.4 % The following table sets forth certain of our unaudited operating data: Quarter Ended May 4, April 28, 2013 2012 Michaels stores: Retail stores open at beginning of period 1,099 1,064 Retail stores opened during the period 15 2 Retail stores opened (relocations) during the period 4 6 Retail stores closed during the period (1) - Retail stores closed (relocations) during the period (4) (6) Retail stores open at end of period 1,113 1,066 Aaron Brothers stores: Retail stores open at beginning of period 126 134 Retail stores closed during the period (3) (4) Retail stores open at end of period 123 130 Total store count at end of period 1,236 1,196 Other operating data: Average inventory per Michaels store (in thousands) (1) $ 723 $ 786 Comparable store sales (decrease) increase (2) (0.7)% 1.5%
(1) Average inventory per Michaels store calculation excludes Aaron Brothers. (2) Comparable store sales increase represents the increase in Net sales for Michaels and Aaron Brothers stores open the same number of months in the indicated period and the comparable period of the previous year, including stores that were relocated or expanded during either period. A store is deemed to become comparable in its 14th month of operation in order to eliminate grand opening sales distortions. A store temporarily closed more than two weeks is not considered comparable during the month it closed. If a store is closed longer than two weeks but less than two months, it becomes comparable in the month in which it reopens, subject to a mid-month convention. A store closed longer than two months becomes comparable in its 14th month of operation after its reopening. The calculation of comparable store sales excludes the 53rd week of fiscal 2012.
Michaels Stores, Inc. Reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA (In millions) Quarter Ended May 4, April 28, 2013 2012 (in millions) Net cash provided by operating activities $ 2 $ 41 Depreciation and amortization (25) (24) Share-based compensation 1 (1) Debt issuance costs amortization (2) (4) Refinancing costs and losses on early extinguishments of debt (7) - Changes in assets and liabilities 78 41 Net income 47 53 Interest expense 47 66 Refinancing costs and losses on early extinguishment of debt 7 - Provision for income taxes 29 30 Depreciation and amortization 25 24 EBITDA (excluding refinancing costs and losses on early extinguishment of debt) 155 173 Adjustments: Share-based compensation (1) 1 Sponsor fees 4 3 Store pre-opening costs 2 1 Foreign currency transaction losses (gains) - (1) Other (1) 2 - Adjusted EBITDA $ 162 $ 177 (1) Other adjustments relate to items such as the moving & relocation expenses, franchise taxes, signing bonuses, and legal settlements.
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