UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
[X] QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended April 30, 2005
OR
[ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from __________ to __________
Commission file number 0-20052
STEIN MART, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Florida 64-0466198
(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) Identification Number)
1200 Riverplace Blvd., Jacksonville, Florida 32207
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (904) 346-1500
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required
to be filed by Section 13 or 15 (d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant
was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing
requirements for the past 90 days.
Yes [X] No [ ]
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an accelerated filer (as
defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).
Yes [X] No [ ]
At May 27, 2005, the latest practicable date, the Registrant had issued and
outstanding an aggregate of 43,311,961 shares of its common stock.
STEIN MART, INC.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Consolidated Financial Statements:
Consolidated Balance Sheets at April 30, 2005, January 29, 2005
and May 1, 2004 3
Consolidated Statements of Operations for the 13 Weeks Ended
April 30, 2005 and May 1, 2004 4
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the 13 Weeks Ended
April 30, 2005 and May 1, 2004 5
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 6
Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and
Results of Operations 10
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk 14
Item 4. Controls and Procedures 14
PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds 15
Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K 15
SIGNATURES 16
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Consolidated Balance Sheets
(In thousands)
April 30, January 29, May 1,
2005 2005 2004
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ASSETS (Unaudited) (Unaudited)
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 25,147 $ 20,250 $ 29,954
Short-term investments 62,000 72,475 13,950
Trade and other receivables 4,157 5,852 4,230
Inventories 302,892 277,164 288,176
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 13,798 13,010 14,037
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Total current assets 407,994 388,751 350,347
Property and equipment, net 75,678 71,048 70,426
Other assets 14,777 14,781 14,162
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Total assets $498,449 $474,580 $434,935
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable $107,030 $ 99,163 $103,525
Accrued liabilities 66,446 73,257 63,680
Income taxes payable 6,842 5,089 7,587
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Total current liabilities 180,318 177,509 174,792
Other liabilities 21,755 20,561 19,655
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Total liabilities 202,073 198,070 194,447
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
Stockholders' equity:
Preferred stock - $.01 par value; 1,000,000 shares
authorized; no shares outstanding
Common stock - $.01 par value; 100,000,000 shares
authorized; 43,222,966; 42,880,031 and 42,059,262
shares issued and outstanding, respectively 432 429 421
Paid-in capital 19,016 14,340 4,461
Unearned compensation (2,210) (603) (280)
Retained earnings 279,138 262,344 235,886
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Total stockholders' equity 296,376 276,510 240,488
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Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $498,449 $474,580 $434,935
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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Consolidated Statements of Operations
(Unaudited)
(In thousands except per share amounts)
For The 13 Weeks Ended
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April 30, May 1,
2005 2004
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Net sales $380,654 $363,608
Cost of merchandise sold 268,959 264,870
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Gross profit 111,695 98,738
Selling, general and administrative expenses 88,968 83,537
Other income, net 3,966 3,634
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Income from operations 26,693 18,835
Interest income 394 -
Interest expense - 39
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Income from continuing operations before income taxes 27,087 18,796
Provision for income taxes 10,293 7,142
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Income from continuing operations 16,794 11,654
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax benefit - (139)
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Net income $ 16,794 $ 11,515
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Basic income per share:
Continuing operations $0.39 $0.27
Discontinued operations - -
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Total $0.39 $0.27
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Diluted income per share:
Continuing operations $0.38 $0.27
Discontinued operations - -
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Total $0.38 $0.27
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Weighted-average shares outstanding - Basic 42,905 42,000
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Weighted-average shares outstanding -Diluted 44,202 42,461
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(Unaudited)
(In thousands)
For The 13 Weeks Ended
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April 30, May 1,
2005 2004
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Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income $16,794 $11,515
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash
provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization 4,510 4,342
Store closing charges 498 180
Deferred income taxes 501 (159)
Restricted stock compensation 137 10
Tax benefit from exercise of stock options 1,710 199
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Trade and other receivables 1,695 (3)
Inventories (25,728) (4,797)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets (873) (113)
Other assets (110) 915
Accounts payable 7,867 38,407
Accrued liabilities (7,269) 3,039
Income taxes payable 1,753 7,587
Other liabilities 580 (1,603)
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Net cash provided by operating activities 2,065 59,519
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Cash flows from investing activities:
Capital expenditures (8,868) (3,704)
Purchases of short-term investments (550,800) (61,950)
Sales of short-term investments 561,275 48,000
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Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities 1,607 (17,654)
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Cash flows from financing activities:
Net payments under notes payable to banks - (24,962)
Proceeds from exercise of stock options 5,381 1,086
Purchase of common stock (4,156) -
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Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities 1,225 (23,876)
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Net increase in cash and cash equivalents 4,897 17,989
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year 20,250 11,965
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Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $25,147 $29,954
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Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:
Income taxes paid $ 6,452 $ 281
Interest paid - 65
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
April 30, 2005
(Unaudited)
(Dollars in tables in thousands, except per share amounts)
1. Basis of Presentation
The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements have been prepared
in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles for interim
financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q. Accordingly, they
do not include all of the information and footnotes required by generally
accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements. In the opinion
of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals)
considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included. Operating
results for the 13-week periods are not necessarily indicative of the results
that may be expected for the entire year. For further information, refer to the
consolidated financial statements and footnotes thereto included in the Stein
Mart, Inc. annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended January 29, 2005.
The Company has reclassified its auction rate securities of $14.0 million,
previously classified in "Cash and cash equivalents," as "Short-term
investments" on the Consolidated Balance Sheet as of May 1, 2004 to be
consistent with the classification in the consolidated financial statements for
the year ended January 29, 2005. Corresponding adjustments have been made to the
prior period's Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows to reflect purchases and
sales of auction rate securities as investing, rather than as a component of
cash and cash equivalents. Certain other reclassifications have also been made
to the 2004 consolidated financial statements to conform to the 2005
presentation.
2. Stock-Based Compensation
The Company currently follows the disclosure-only provisions of Statement of
Financial Accounting Standards ("SFAS") No. 123, "Accounting for Stock-Based
Compensation", as amended by SFAS No. 148. Accordingly, no compensation cost has
been recognized for the Company's stock option plans. Restricted stock awards
issued by the Company are accounted for in accordance with Accounting Principles
Board ("APB") Opinion No. 25, "Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees". The
employee compensation cost is included in net income, as reported, throughout
the vesting period. Had compensation cost of the Company's stock-based plans
been recorded consistent with the provisions of SFAS No. 123, the Company's net
income and earnings per share would have been changed to the following pro forma
amounts:
13 Weeks Ended
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April 30, May 1,
2005 2004
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Net income - as reported $16,794 $11,515
Add: Restricted stock-based employee
compensation expense included in reported
net income, net of related tax effects 85 6
Deduct: Total stock-based employee
compensation expense determined under the
fair value based method for all awards, net of
related tax effects (382) (276)
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Net income - pro forma $16,497 $11,245
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Basic earnings per share - as reported $0.39 $0.27
Diluted earnings per share - as reported $0.38 $0.27
Basic earnings per share - pro forma $0.38 $0.27
Diluted earnings per share - pro forma $0.37 $0.26
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
In December 2004, the FASB issued SFAS No. 123R, "Share-Based Payment", which
revises SFAS No. 123 and supersedes APB Opinion No. 25. This Statement focuses
primarily on accounting for transactions in which an entity obtains employee
services in share-based payment transactions. This Statement requires an entity
to recognize the cost of employee services received in share-based payment
transactions and measure the cost on a grant-date fair value of the award. That
cost will be recognized over the period during which an employee is required to
provide service in exchange for the award. As amended by the Securities Exchange
Commission in April 2005, the provisions of SFAS No. 123R are effective no later
than the beginning of the first fiscal year that begins after June 15, 2005.
Accordingly, the Company will adopt SFAS No. 123R in the first quarter of 2006.
The Company is evaluating the requirements of SFAS No. 123R and has not yet
determined the effect of adopting SFAS No. 123R, nor has the Company determined
whether the adoption will result in amounts that are similar to the current pro
forma disclosures under SFAS No. 123.
3. Discontinued Operations
One store that closed during 2004 resulted in the exit from a market. SFAS No.
144 requires closed stores to be classified as discontinued operations when the
operations and cash flows of the stores have been eliminated from ongoing
operations. To determine if cash flows have been eliminated from ongoing
operations, management evaluated a number of factors, including: proximity to a
remaining store, physical location within a metropolitan or non-metropolitan
area and transferability of sales between open and closed locations. Based on
these criteria, management determined that this store should be accounted for as
discontinued operations.
There are no discontinued operations included in operating results for the first
quarter of 2005. Discontinued operations generated sales of $0.9 million, loss
from operations of $0.2 million, income tax benefit of $0.1 million and loss
from discontinued operations, net of tax benefit of $0.1 million during the
first quarter of 2004. See Note 4 for a description of store closing costs
included in loss from discontinued operations for the first quarter of 2004.
4. Store Closing Charges
The Company closed five stores during the first quarter of 2005 incurring $0.8
million of lease termination and severance costs. Two more stores are planned to
close during 2005. Lease termination fees of $0.5 million were also incurred
during the first quarter of 2005 related to future store closings.
The Company closed seven stores during 2004, four of which were closed during
the first quarter of 2004. All store closing charges are included in selling,
general and administrative expenses in the Consolidated Statements of Operations
for the first quarter of 2005 and 2004, except for $154,000 in 2004 which is
included in loss from discontinued operations.
The following tables show the activity in the store closing reserve for the
first quarter of 2005 and 2004:
Jan. 29, April 30,
2005 Charges Payments 2005
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Continuing operations:
Lease termination costs $6,898 $ 954 $1,569 $6,283
Severance 131 371 457 45
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Total store closing reserve $7,029 $1,325 $2,026 $6,328
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Jan. 31, May 1,
2004 Charges Payments 2004
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Continuing operations:
Lease termination costs $8,780 $ - $ 819 $7,961
Severance 131 343 347 127
Other 105 - - 105
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9,016 343 1,166 8,193
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Discontinued operations:
Lease termination costs 159 77 190 46
Severance 19 77 96 -
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178 154 286 46
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Total store closing reserve $9,194 $ 497 $1,452 $8,239
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The store closing reserve at April 30, 2005, January 29, 2005 and May 1, 2004
includes a current portion (in accrued liabilities) of $2.5 million, $3.0
million and $3.3 million, respectively, and a long-term portion (in other
liabilities) of $3.8 million, $4.0 million and $4.9 million, respectively.
The table below sets forth the components of loss from operations for all stores
closed during 2005 and 2004. The 2005 table presents the losses from the five
stores that closed during the first quarter of 2005. The 2004 table presents the
sum of the losses from the five stores closed during the first quarter of 2005
and the seven stores closed during fiscal year 2004.
Operating Results Of Closed Stores Included In:
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Continuing Discontinued Total Closed
Quarter ended April 30, 2005: Operations Operations Stores
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Sales $ 4,634 - $ 4,634
Cost of sales 3,737 - 3,737
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Gross profit 897 - 897
Selling, general and administrative expenses 1,986 - 1,986
Other income, net 20 - 20
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Loss from operations $(1,069) - $(1,069)
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# of stores closed in 2005 5 - 5
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Continuing Discontinued Total Closed
Quarter ended May 1, 2004: Operations Operations Stores
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Sales $ 9,218 $ 942 $10,160
Cost of sales 8,035 748 8,783
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Gross profit 1,183 194 1,377
Selling, general and administrative expenses 2,922 418 3,340
Other income, net 86 - 86
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Loss from operations $(1,653) $(224) $(1,877)
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# of stores closed in 2005 and 2004 11 1 12
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5. Revolving Credit Facility
The Company has a three-year $150 million senior revolving credit agreement (the
"Agreement") with a group of lenders, with an initial term ending July 2006.
Under the terms of the Agreement, the Company has the option to increase the
facility by an additional $25 million and to extend the terms for an additional
year. The Company had stand-by letters of credit of $7.0 million at April 30,
2005. At April 30, 2005 there were no direct borrowings under the credit
facility and no Event of Default existed under the terms of the Agreement.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
6. Stockholders' Equity and Earnings Per Share
During the first quarter of 2005, the Company repurchased 196,550 shares of its
common stock in the open market at a total cost of $4.2 million. As of April 30,
2005, there are 1,797,650 shares which can be repurchased pursuant to the Board
of Directors' current authorization.
Basic earnings per share is computed by dividing net income by the
weighted-average number of common shares outstanding for the period. Diluted
earnings per share is computed by dividing net income by the weighted-average
number of common shares outstanding plus common stock equivalents related to
stock options and restricted stock for each period.
A reconciliation of weighted-average number of common shares to weighted-average
number of common shares plus common stock equivalents is as follows (000's):
13 Weeks Ended
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April 30, May 1,
2005 2004
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Weighted-average number of common shares 42,905 42,000
Stock options 1,297 461
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Weighted-average number of common shares plus
common stock equivalents 44,202 42,461
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7. Subsequent Event
In May 2005, the Company announced an annual cash dividend of $0.25 per share,
to be paid quarterly. The first dividend payment of $0.0625 per share will be
payable on June 24, 2005 to shareholders of record at the close of business on
June 10, 2005.
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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
This document includes a number of forward-looking statements which reflect the
Company's current views with respect to future events and financial performance.
Wherever used, the words "plan", "expect", "anticipate", "believe", "estimate"
and similar expressions identify forward looking statements.
Any such forward-looking statements contained in this document are subject to
risks and uncertainties that could cause the Company's actual results of
operations to differ materially from historical results or current expectations.
These risks include, without limitation, ongoing competition from other
retailers many of whom are larger and have greater financial and marketing
resources, the availability of suitable new store sites at acceptable lease
terms, ability to successfully implement strategies to exit or improve
under-performing stores, changing preferences in apparel, changes in consumer
spending due to current events and/or general economic conditions, the
effectiveness of advertising, marketing and promotional strategies, adequate
sources of merchandise at acceptable prices, and the Company's ability to
attract and retain qualified employees to support planned growth.
The Company does not undertake to publicly update or revise its forward-looking
statements even if experience or future changes make clear that any projected
results expressed or implied therein will not be realized.
Overview
Stein Mart's 258 stores offer the fashion merchandise, service and presentation
of a better department or specialty store, at prices competitive with off-price
retail chains. Currently with locations from California to New York, Stein
Mart's focused assortment of merchandise features moderate to designer
brand-name apparel for women, men and children, as well as accessories, gifts,
linens and shoes. Management believes that Stein Mart differentiates itself from
typical off-price retailers by offering: (i) current-season merchandise carried
by better department and specialty stores at value prices, (ii) a stronger
merchandising "statement," with more depth of color and size, and (iii)
merchandise presentation more comparable to other upscale retailers.
The Company faces competition for customers and for access to quality
merchandise from better department stores, fine specialty stores and, to a
lesser degree, from off-price retail chains. Many of these competitors are units
of large national or regional chains that have substantially greater resources
than the Company. The retail apparel industry is highly fragmented and
competitive, and the off-price retail business may become even more competitive
in the future.
During the first quarter of 2005, sales were driven by continued strength in
ladies' apparel and accessories, and menswear, and by higher-than-expected
full-price selling. In addition, improved productivity resulted in greater
profit on a more normalized sales increase. First quarter 2005 earnings
improvement was also attributable to:
o A 3.2% increase in comparable store sales
o Improvement in the gross margin rate due to higher initial mark-up and
decreased markdowns, and
o The closure of seven under-performing stores during 2004 and five
stores in the first quarter of 2005. These stores had operating losses
of $1.9 million in the first quarter of 2004 and operating losses of
$1.1 million during the first quarter of 2005.
Outlook
During the second quarter of 2005, the Company will continue to focus on the
following:
o Increase comparable store sales at a more modest rate, yet producing
profit growth due to better inventory productivity,
o Improve gross margin as a result of fewer markdowns on a larger
percentage of current merchandise, and
o Maintain strong cash position with no debt, expected annual capital
expenditures of approximately $30 million and continued repurchasing
of Company stock.
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Stores
There were 258 stores open as of April 30, 2005 and May 1, 2004. A total of 8-9
new stores, including one relocation, will open in 2005 and a total of seven
stores will close in 2005.
13 Weeks Ended
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April 30, May 1,
2005 2004
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Stores at beginning of period 261 261
Stores opened during the period 2 1
Stores closed during the period (5) (4)
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Stores at the end of period 258 258
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Results of Operations
The following table sets forth each line item of the Consolidated Statements of
Operations expressed as a percentage of the Company's net sales (numbers may not
add due to rounding):
13 Weeks Ended
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April 30, May 1,
2005 2004
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Net sales 100.0% 100.0%
Cost of merchandise sold 70.7 72.8
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Gross profit 29.3 27.2
Selling, general and administrative expenses 23.4 23.0
Other income, net 1.0 1.0
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Income from operations 7.0 5.2
Interest income 0.1 -
Interest expense - -
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Income from continuing operations before income taxes 7.1 5.2
Provision for income taxes 2.7 2.0
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Income from continuing operations 4.4 3.2
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax benefit - -
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Net income 4.4% 3.2%
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Store Closings
The Company closed five stores during the first quarter of 2005 and plans to
close two more stores during 2005. Seven stores were closed during 2004, four of
which were closed during the first quarter of 2004. One store that closed during
2004 resulted in the exit from a market and, in accordance with SFAS No. 144, is
classified as discontinued operations as cash flows from this store have been
eliminated from ongoing operations.
Sales and operating losses for the five stores closed in 2005 and the seven
stores closed during fiscal year 2004 are shown below for the 13 weeks ended
April 30, 2005 and May 1, 2004. Included in the 2004 column are operating
results of the seven stores closed in 2004, in addition to five stores closed in
2005.
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13 Weeks Ended
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April 30, May 1,
2005 2004
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Sales from closed stores:
Included in continuing operations $ 4,634 $ 9,218
Included in discontinued operations - 942
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$ 4,634 $10,160
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Operating losses from closed stores:
Included in continuing operations $(1,069) $(1,653)
Included in discontinued operations - (224)
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$(1,069) $(1,877)
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Operating losses from closed stores include the following store closing and
asset impairment expenses:
April 30, May 1,
Continuing operations: 2005 2004
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Lease termination costs $429 $ -
Severance 371 343
Other - 59
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800 402
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Discontinued operations:
Lease termination costs - 77
Severance - 77
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- 154
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Total $800 $556
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Continuing Operations
For the 13 weeks ended April 30, 2005 compared to the 13 weeks ended May 1, 2004
The 4.7% total sales increase for the 13 weeks ended April 30, 2005 from the
same 2004 period reflects a 3.2% increase in sales from comparable stores, the
opening of two new stores and the closing of five stores.
Gross profit for the 13 weeks ended April 30, 2005 was $111.7 million or 29.3
percent of net sales, a 2.1 percentage point increase over gross profit of $98.7
million or 27.2 percent of net sales for the first quarter of 2004. Mark-up
improved 0.9 percentage point, markdowns decreased 0.9 percentage point,
shrinkage expense decreased 0.2 percentage point and occupancy costs decreased
0.1 percentage point.
Selling, general and administrative expenses ("SG&A") were $89.0 million or 23.4
percent of net sales for the 13 weeks ended April 30, 2005, as compared to $83.5
million or 23.0 percent of net sales for the same 2004 quarter. The 0.4
percentage point increase in SG&A expenses as a percent of sales is primarily
due to higher store closing charges and slightly higher advertising and
pre-opening expenses in the first quarter of 2005 compared to the first quarter
of 2004. Included in SG&A expenses for the first quarter of 2005 are store
closing charges of $1.3 million, including $0.5 million in lease termination
fees related to future store closings. Store closing charges were $0.4 million
for the first quarter of 2004.
The Company earned interest income of $394,000 on its cash and short-term
investments during the first quarter of 2005 compared to interest expense of
$39,000 on borrowings during the first quarter of 2004. The Company has not
borrowed on its revolving credit agreement since the first quarter of 2004.
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Liquidity and Capital Resources
The Company's primary source of liquidity is the sale of its merchandise
inventories. Capital requirements and working capital needs are funded through a
combination of internally generated funds, a revolving credit facility and
credit terms from vendors. Working capital is needed to support store
inventories and capital investments for new store openings and to maintain
existing stores. Historically, the Company's working capital needs are lowest in
the first quarter and highest in either the third or fourth quarter in
anticipation of the fourth quarter peak selling season. As of April 30, 2005,
the Company had $25.1 million in cash and cash equivalents and $62.0 million in
short-term investments.
Net cash provided by operating activities was $2.1 million for the first quarter
of 2005 compared to $59.5 million for the first quarter of 2004. More cash was
used by operating activities during the first quarter of 2005 compared to the
first quarter of 2004 primarily due to an increase in total inventories and
income taxes paid offset by a smaller increase in accounts payable during the
first quarter of 2005 compared to 2004. Although inventory turnover has improved
over last year, inventories were slightly higher at April 30, 2005 due to
certain planned buys, as well as some opportunistic purchases.
Net cash provided by investing activities was $1.6 million for the first quarter
of 2005 compared to net cash used in investing activities of $17.7 million for
the first quarter of 2004. Cash provided by operations during the first quarter
of 2004 enabled the Company to start investing in short-term investments.
Capital expenditures, primarily for the acquisition of store fixtures, equipment
and leasehold improvements and information system enhancements, were $8.9
million and $3.7 million for the first quarter of 2005 and 2004, respectively.
Capital expenditures were higher in the first quarter of 2005 compared to the
first quarter of 2004 due primarily to enhancements to the point of sale system
and remodeling costs for existing stores. Total 2005 capital expenditures, which
include ongoing enhancements to the point of sale system and inventory
management system developments, are anticipated to be approximately $30 million.
Net cash provided by financing activities was $1.2 million during first quarter
of 2005 compared to net cash used in financing activities of $23.9 million
during the first quarter of 2004. More cash was used in financing activities
during the first quarter of 2004 as a result of the Company eliminating
borrowings on its revolving credit agreement.
The Company has a $150 million senior revolving credit agreement with a group of
lenders, with an initial term ending July 2006. Borrowings are based on and
secured by eligible inventory and certain other assets. At April 30, 2005 there
were no direct borrowings under the credit facility and no Event of Default
existed under terms of the Agreement.
In May 2005, the Company announced an annual cash dividend of $0.25 per share,
to be paid quarterly. The first dividend payment of $0.0625 per share will be
payable on June 24, 2005 to shareholders of record at the close of business on
June 10, 2005.
The Company believes that expected net cash provided by operating activities and
unused borrowing capacity under the revolving credit agreement will be
sufficient to fund anticipated current and long-term capital expenditures,
working capital requirements and dividend payments. Should current operating
conditions deteriorate, management can borrow on the revolving credit agreement
or adjust operating plans, including new store rollout.
Contractual Obligations
To facilitate an understanding of the Company's contractual obligations, the
following payments due by period data is provided:
Less than 1 - 2 3 - 5 After 5
Total 1 Year Years Years Years
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Operating leases $384,836 $64,520 $60,592 $144,665 $115,059
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At April 30, 2005, the Company had no direct borrowings on its credit facility.
Other long-term liabilities on the balance sheet include deferred income taxes,
deferred compensation and other long-term liabilities that do not have specific
due dates, so are excluded from the preceding table. Other long-term liabilities
also include long-term store closing reserves, a component of which is future
minimum payments under non-cancelable leases for closed stores. These future
minimum lease payments total $16.9 million and are included in the above table.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
The Company has outstanding standby letters of credit totaling $7.0 million
securing certain insurance programs at April 30, 2005. If certain conditions
occurred under these arrangements, the Company would be required to satisfy the
obligations in cash. Due to the nature of these arrangements and based on
historical experience, the Company does not expect to make any payments;
therefore, the letters of credit are excluded from the preceding table. There
are no other off-balance sheet arrangements that could affect the financial
condition of the Company.
Seasonality
The Company's business is seasonal in nature with a higher percentage of the
Company's merchandise sales and earnings generated in the fall and holiday
selling seasons. Accordingly, selling, general and administrative expenses are
typically higher as a percent of net sales during the first three quarters of
each year.
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk
The Company is exposed to interest rate risk primarily through borrowings under
its revolving credit facility. The Company eliminated borrowings under its
credit facility during the first quarter of 2004 and, at April 30, 2005, had no
direct borrowings on its credit facility.
Item 4. Controls and Procedures
The Company's management, including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief
Financial Officer, have evaluated the effectiveness of the Company's disclosure
controls and procedures, as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, (the "Exchange Act"). Based upon
this evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have
concluded that the Company's disclosure controls and procedures were effective
as of April 30, 2005 in alerting them to material information relating to the
Company required to be included in the Company's Exchange Act filings in a
timely manner. There have been no changes in the Company's internal controls
over financial reporting identified in connection with this evaluation that
occurred during the quarter ended April 30, 2005 that have affected, or are
reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company's internal controls over
financial reporting.
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Stein Mart, Inc.
PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
The following table provides information regarding repurchases by the Company of
its common stock during the 13-week period ended April 30, 2005:
ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES
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Maximum
Total Number of Number of Shares
Total Average Shares Purchased that May Yet Be
Number Price as Part of Publicly Purchased Under
of Shares Paid per Announced Plans the Plans or
Period (1) Purchased Share or Programs (2) Programs (2)
- --------------------------------------------------- ------------- ----------- ------------------- ------------------
January 30, 2005 - February 28, 2005 22,600 $20.69 22,600 1,971,600
March 1, 2005 - April 2, 2005 72,400 $21.36 72,400 1,899,200
April 3, 2005 - April 30, 2005 101,550 $21.09 101,550 1,797,650
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Total 196,550 $21.15 196,550
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(1) Monthly information is presented by reference to the Company's fiscal
months during the period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.
(2) The Company's Open Market Repurchase Program is conducted pursuant to
authorizations made from time to time by the Company's Board of
Directors. The shares reported in the table are covered by a Board
authorization to repurchase 2.5 million shares of common stock
announced on March 5, 2001 which does not have an expiration date.
Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K
(a) Exhibits:
31.1 Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) or
15d-14(a)
31.2 Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) or
15d-14(a)
32.1 Certification of the Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C.
Section 1350
32.2 Certification of the Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C.
Section 1350
(b) Reports on Form 8-K:
A press release dated May 5, 2005 was filed in a Form 8-K on May 10, 2005
to report April and first quarter 2005 sales.
A press release dated May 19, 2005 was filed in a Form 8-K on May 24, 2005
to report first quarter 2005 financial results.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
Stein Mart, Inc.
Date: June 8, 2005 By: /s/ Michael D. Fisher
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Michael D. Fisher
President and Chief Executive Officer
/s/ James G. Delfs
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James G. Delfs
Senior Vice President and Chief
Financial Officer
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