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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

     
For the quarterly period ended: May 1, 2004
  Commission file number: 000-49885

KIRKLAND’S, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
     
Tennessee
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
  62-1287151
(IRS Employer Identification No.)
     
805 North Parkway
Jackson, Tennessee

(Address of principal executive offices)
  38305
(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (731) 668-2444

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 [ü] NO [   ]

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an accelerated filer (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934).
YES [ü] NO [   ]

As of June 4, 2004, 19,206,888 shares of the Registrant’s Common Stock, no par value, were outstanding.



 


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PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION:
       
Item 1. Financial Statements
       
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 EX-10.1 AMENDMENT TO EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT/CK
 EX-10.2 AMENDMENT TO EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT/RA
 EX-10.3 AMENDMENT TO EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT/RF
 EX-10.4 AMENDMENT TO EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT/CL
 EX-10.5 AMENDMENT TO EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT/EW
 EX-31.1 SECTION 302 CEO CERTIFICATION
 EX-31.2 SECTION 302 CFO CERTIFICATION
 EX-32.1 SECTION 906 CEO CERTIFICATION
 EX-32.2 SECTION 906 CFO CERTIFICATION

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KIRKLAND’S, INC.

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (UNAUDITED)
(in thousands, except share data)
                 
    May 1, 2004
  January 31, 2004
ASSETS
               
Current assets:
               
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 2,084     $ 17,423  
Inventories, net
    51,945       41,574  
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
    7,364       9,383  
 
   
 
     
 
 
Total current assets
    61,393       68,380  
Property and equipment, net
    36,854       33,087  
Other assets
    1,610       1,662  
 
   
 
     
 
 
Total assets
  $ 99,857     $ 103,129  
 
   
 
     
 
 
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
               
Current liabilities:
               
Accounts payable
  $ 22,329     $ 19,995  
Income taxes payable
    79       6,487  
Accrued expenses
    13,697       14,085  
 
   
 
     
 
 
Total current liabilities
    36,105       40,567  
Other liabilities
    3,580       3,332  
 
   
 
     
 
 
Total liabilities
    39,685       43,899  
 
   
 
     
 
 
Commitments and contingencies
               
Shareholders’ equity:
               
Common stock, no par value; 100,000,000 shares authorized; 19,197,266 and 19,166,022 shares issued and outstanding at May 1, 2004, and January 31, 2004, respectively
  $ 138,247     $ 138,149  
Loan to shareholder
    (626 )     (620 )
Accumulated deficit
    (77,449 )     (78,299 )
 
   
 
     
 
 
Total shareholders’ equity
    60,172       59,230  
 
   
 
     
 
 
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity
  $ 99,857     $ 103,129  
 
   
 
     
 
 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

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KIRKLAND’S, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (UNAUDITED)
(in thousands, except per share data)
                 
    13 Week Period Ended
    May 1,   May 3,
    2004
  2003
Net sales
  $ 82,611     $ 73,437  
Cost of sales
    56,660       49,886  
 
   
 
     
 
 
Gross profit
    25,951       23,551  
Operating expenses:
               
Other operating expenses
    22,347       19,765  
Depreciation and amortization
    2,078       1,733  
Non-cash stock compensation charge
    67       67  
 
   
 
     
 
 
Total operating expenses
    24,492       21,565  
Operating income
    1,459       1,986  
Interest expense:
               
Revolving line of credit
    63       92  
Amortization of debt issue costs
    52       53  
 
   
 
     
 
 
Total interest expense
    115       145  
Interest income
    (26 )     (4 )
Other income
    (35 )     (36 )
 
   
 
     
 
 
Income before income taxes
    1,405       1,881  
Income tax provision
    555       743  
 
   
 
     
 
 
Net income
  $ 850     $ 1,138  
 
   
 
     
 
 
Earnings per share:
               
Basic
  $ 0.04     $ 0.06  
 
   
 
     
 
 
Diluted
  $ 0.04     $ 0.06  
 
   
 
     
 
 
Weighted average number of shares outstanding:
               
Basic
    19,181       18,926  
 
   
 
     
 
 
Diluted
    19,529       19,517  
 
   
 
     
 
 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

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KIRKLAND’S, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY (UNAUDITED)
(in thousands, except share data)
                                         
    Common Stock
  Loan to   Accumulated   Total
    Shares
  Amount
  Shareholder
  Deficit
  Equity
Balance at January 31, 2004
    19,166,022     $ 138,149     $ (620 )   $ (78,299 )   $ 59,230  
Exercise of employee stock options
    31,244       59                       59  
Tax benefit from exercise of stock options
            39                       39  
Accrued interest on shareholder loan
                    (6 )             (6 )
Net income
                            850       850  
 
   
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
 
Balance at May 1, 2004
    19,197,266     $ 138,247     $ (626 )   $ (77,449 )   $ 60,172  
 
   
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

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KIRKLAND’S, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED)
(in thousands)
                 
    13 Week Period Ended
    May 1,   May 3,
    2004
  2003
Cash flows from operating activities:
               
Net income
  $ 850     $ 1,138  
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash used in operating activities:
               
Depreciation of property and equipment
    2,078       1,733  
Amortization of debt issue costs
    52       53  
Non-cash stock compensation charge
    67       67  
Loss on disposal of property and equipment
    15       216  
Changes in assets and liabilities:
               
Inventories
    (10,371 )     (1,369 )
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
    2,019       514  
Accounts payable
    2,334       (3,205 )
Income taxes payable
    (6,369 )     (5,988 )
Accrued expenses and other noncurrent liabilities
    (207 )     (525 )
 
   
 
     
 
 
Net cash used in operating activities
    (9,532 )     (7,366 )
 
   
 
     
 
 
Cash flows from investing activities:
               
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment
          17  
Capital expenditures
    (5,860 )     (3,423 )
 
   
 
     
 
 
Net cash used in investing activities
    (5,860 )     (3,406 )
 
   
 
     
 
 
Cash flows from financing activities:
               
Net borrowings on revolving line of credit
          11,076  
Exercise of stock options and employee stock purchases
    59       65  
Advance on shareholder loan and net interest accrued
    (6 )     (385 )
 
   
 
     
 
 
Net cash provided by financing activities
    53       10,756  
 
   
 
     
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents:
               
Net decrease
  $ (15,339 )   $ (16 )
Beginning of the period
    17,423       4,244  
 
   
 
     
 
 
End of the period
  $ 2,084     $ 4,228  
 
   
 
     
 
 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

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KIRKLAND’S, INC.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)

Note 1 – Basis of Presentation

     We are a leading specialty retailer of home décor in the United States, operating 278 stores in 35 states as of May 1, 2004. Our consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Kirkland’s, Inc. and our wholly owned subsidiaries. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated.

     The accompanying consolidated financial statements, except for the January 31, 2004 consolidated balance sheet, have been prepared without audit. In our opinion, the financial statements contain all adjustments, consisting only of normal recurring accruals, which are necessary to present fairly and in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) our financial position as of May 1, 2004, and January 31, 2004; the results of our operations for the 13-week periods ended May 1, 2004, and May 3, 2003; and our cash flows for the 13-week periods ended May 1, 2004, and May 3, 2003. It should be understood that accounting measurements at interim dates inherently involve greater reliance on estimates than those at fiscal year-end. In addition, because of seasonality factors, the results of our operations for the 13-week period ended May 1, 2004 are not indicative of the results to be expected for the entire fiscal year. Our fiscal year ends on the Saturday closest to January 31, resulting in years of either 52 or 53 weeks. All references to a fiscal year refer to the fiscal year ending on the Saturday closest to January 31 of the following year.

     The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the requirements for Form 10-Q and do not include all the disclosures normally required in annual financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP; however, we believe that the disclosures are adequate to make the information presented not misleading. These financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited financial statements included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 15, 2004.

Note 2 – Recent Accounting Standards

     In January 2003, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Interpretation No. 46 (“FIN 46”), Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities – an interpretation of Accounting Research Bulletin No. 51, Consolidated Financial Statements to improve financial reporting of special purpose and other entities. In accordance with the interpretation, business enterprises that represent the primary beneficiary of another entity by retaining a controlling financial interest in that entity’s assets, liabilities, and results of operating activities must consolidate the entity in their financial statements. Prior to the issuance of FIN 46, consolidation generally occurred when an enterprise controlled another entity through voting interests. Certain variable interest entities (“VIEs”) that are qualifying special purpose entities (“QSPEs”) subject to the reporting requirements of Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (“SFAS”) No. 140, Accounting for Transfer and Servicing of Financial Assets and Extinguishment of Liabilities, will not be required to be consolidated under the provisions of FIN 46. The consolidation provisions of FIN 46 apply to all VIEs created or entered into after January 31, 2003. Originally, the provisions of FIN 46 applied to all pre-existing VIEs in the first reporting period beginning after June 15, 2003. In December of 2003, the FASB issued Interpretation No. 46 — revised 2003 (FIN 46R). This deferred the effective date of the interpretation until the first reporting period ending after December 15, 2003 for special purpose entities and until the first reporting period ending after March 15, 2004 for all other entities. If applicable, transition rules allow the restatement of financial statements or prospective application with a cumulative effect adjustment. In addition, FIN 46 expands the disclosure requirements for the beneficiary of a significant or a majority of the variable interests to provide information regarding the nature, purpose and financial characteristics of the entities. The adoption of FIN 46 did not have any impact on our financial statements.

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Note 3 – Earnings Per Share

     Basic earnings per share are based upon the weighted average number of shares outstanding. Diluted earnings per share are based upon the weighted average number of shares outstanding plus the shares that would be outstanding assuming exercise of dilutive stock options and warrants.

     The computations for basic and diluted earnings per share are as follows (in thousands, except for per share amounts):

                 
    13 Weeks Ended
    May 1,   May 3,
    2004
  2003
Numerator:
               
Net income (loss) allocable to common shareholders
  $ 850     $ 1,138  
 
   
 
     
 
 
Denominator:
               
Denominator for basic earnings (loss) per share - weighted average number of common shares outstanding
    19,181       18,926  
Effect of dilutive securities
    348       591  
 
   
 
     
 
 
Denominator for diluted earnings (loss) per share
    19,529       19,517  
 
   
 
     
 
 
Earnings (loss) per common share:
               
Basic
  $ 0.04     $ 0.06  
 
   
 
     
 
 
Diluted
    0.04       0.06  
 
   
 
     
 
 

     The calculations of diluted earnings per share for the 13-week periods ended May 1, 2004, and May 3, 2003, exclude stock options of 127,275 and 25,000, respectively, as the effect of their inclusion would be anti-dilutive.

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Note 4 – Stock Compensation

     We apply Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 25, Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees, and related Interpretations, in accounting for our stock compensation plans. Compensation cost on stock options is measured as the excess, if any, of the fair value of our common stock at the date of the grant over the exercise price. Pursuant to SFAS No. 148, Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation—Transition and Disclosure—an Amendment of FASB Statement No. 123, the following table illustrates the effect on net income and earnings per share had we applied the fair value recognition provisions of SFAS No. 123, Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation.

                 
    13 Weeks Ended
    May 1,   May 3,
    2004
  2003
    ($ in thousands, except per share amounts)
Net income, as reported
  $ 850     $ 1,138  
Add: Stock-based compensation cost, net of taxes, included in determination of net income
    67       67  
Deduct: Stock-based compensation cost, net of taxes, determined under the fair value based method for all awards
    (142 )     (77 )
 
   
 
     
 
 
Pro forma net income
  $ 775     $ 1,128  
 
   
 
     
 
 
Earnings per share:
               
Basic, as reported
  $ 0.04     $ 0.06  
 
   
 
     
 
 
Basic, pro forma
  $ 0.04     $ 0.06  
 
   
 
     
 
 
Diluted, as reported
  $ 0.04     $ 0.06  
 
   
 
     
 
 
Diluted, pro forma
  $ 0.04     $ 0.06  
 
   
 
     
 
 

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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

General

     We are a leading specialty retailer of home décor in the United States, operating 278 stores in 35 states as of May 1, 2004. Our stores present a broad selection of distinctive merchandise, including framed art, mirrors, candles, lamps, picture frames, accent rugs, garden accessories and artificial floral products. Our stores also offer an extensive assortment of holiday merchandise, as well as items carried throughout the year suitable for giving as gifts.

     Our stores offer a unique combination of style and value that has led to our emergence as a leader in home décor and has enabled us to develop a strong customer franchise. As a result, we have achieved substantial growth over the last six fiscal years. During this period, we have more than doubled our store base, principally through new store openings. We intend to continue opening new stores both in existing and new markets. We anticipate our growth will include mall and non-mall locations in major metropolitan markets, middle markets and selected smaller communities. We believe there are currently more than 750 additional locations in the United States that could support a Kirkland’s store. We opened three new stores in the first quarter of fiscal 2004 and closed five stores. We plan on opening 50-55 new stores and estimate closing 10-15 stores in fiscal 2004, which would represent a 14% increase in the store base over the prior year.

     The following table summarizes our stores and square footage under lease in mall and non-mall locations:

                                                 
    Stores
  Square Footage
  Average Store Size (sq. ft.)
    5/1/04
  5/3/03
  5/1/04
  5/3/03
  5/1/04
  5/3/03
Mall
    241       231       1,101,501       1,044,425       4,571       4,521  
Non-Mall
    37       20       175,607       95,726       4,746       4,786  
 
   
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
 
Total
    278       251       1,277,108       1,140,151       4,594       4,542  
 
   
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
 

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13 Weeks Ended May 1, 2004 Compared to the 13 Weeks Ended May 3, 2003

     Results of operations. The table below sets forth selected results of our operations in dollars and expressed as a percentage of net sales for the periods indicated (dollars in thousands):

                                                 
    13 Week Period Ended
   
    May 1, 2004
  May 3, 2003
  Change
    $
  %
  $
  %
  $
  %
Net sales
  $ 82,611       100.0 %   $ 73,437       100.0 %   $ 9,174       12.5 %
Cost of sales
    56,660       68.6 %     49,886       67.9 %     6,774       13.6 %
 
   
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
 
Gross profit
    25,951       31.4 %     23,551       32.1 %     2,400       10.2 %
Operating expenses:
                                               
Other operating expenses
    22,347       27.1 %     19,765       26.9 %     2,582       13.1 %
Depreciation and amortization
    2,078       2.5 %     1,733       2.4 %     345       19.9 %
Non-cash stock compensation charge
    67       0.1 %     67       0.1 %           0.0 %
 
   
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
 
Operating income
    1,459       1.8 %     1,986       2.7 %     (527 )     (26.5 %)
Interest expense, net
    89       0.1 %     141       0.2 %     (52 )     (36.9 %)
Other income
    (35 )     0.0 %     (36 )     0.0 %     1       (2.8 %)
 
   
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
 
Income before income taxes
    1,405       1.7 %     1,881       2.6 %     (476 )     (25.3 %)
Income tax provision
    555       0.7 %     743       1.0 %     (188 )     (25.3 %)
 
   
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
 
Net income
  $ 850       1.0 %   $ 1,138       1.5 %     ($288 )     (25.3 %)
 
   
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
 

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     Net sales. Net sales increased by 12.5% to $82.6 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2004 from $73.4 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2003. The net sales increase resulted primarily from the growth in our store base. We opened three new stores during the first quarter of fiscal 2004 and 42 stores in fiscal 2003, and we closed five stores during the first quarter of fiscal 2004 and 11 stores in fiscal 2003. We ended the quarter with 278 stores in operation compared to 251 stores as of the end of the first quarter of fiscal 2003, representing an 11% increase in the store base. Comparable store net sales increased 1.5% for the quarter against a 5.1% increase in comparable store net sales for the first quarter of fiscal 2003. The increase in comparable store net sales accounted for approximately $1.0 million of the total net sales increase, or 11%, and the net increase in the store base along with sales increases from expanded, remodeled or relocated stores accounted for approximately $8.2 million, or 89% of the total net sales increase. The net sales increase for the first quarter of fiscal 2004 was driven by an increase in the average retail price per item offset by declines in the number of transactions and in the number of items per transaction. Key categories contributing to the net sales increase were wall décor, furniture and gifts.

     Gross profit. Gross profit increased $2.4 million, or 10.2%, to $26.0 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2004 from $23.6 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2003. Gross profit expressed as a percentage of net sales decreased to 31.4% from 32.1% for the first quarter of fiscal 2003. The decrease in gross profit as a percentage of net sales was primarily the result of an increase in occupancy costs as a percentage of net sales due to the lack of expense leverage from the relatively modest comparable store net sales increase. Product cost of sales, including freight expenses, increased slightly as a percentage of net sales as rising fuel costs led to an increase in freight expenses. Central distribution costs were flat as a percentage of sales as compared to the prior year quarter. We expect to experience cost increases in central distribution as we plan to move into a new facility during the second quarter of 2004 and begin to process a greater portion of total merchandise purchases through the new central distribution facility.

     Other operating expenses. Other operating expenses, including both store and corporate costs, were $22.3 million, or 27.1% of net sales, for the first quarter of fiscal 2004 compared with $19.8 million, or 26.9% of net sales, for the first quarter of fiscal 2003. The increase in these operating expenses as a percentage of net sales was primarily the result of the lack of expense leverage due to the modest comparable store net sales increase. Despite the increase as a percentage of sales, these operating expenses were below our internal plan due in part to smaller incentive bonus accruals as a result of our overall sales and earnings performance for the quarter. In addition, corporate payroll and certain other corporate expenses were below plan for the quarter.

     Depreciation and amortization. Depreciation and amortization expense was $2.1 million, or 2.5% of net sales, for the first quarter of fiscal 2004 compared to $1.7 million, or 2.4% of net sales, for the first quarter of fiscal 2003. This increase was the result of the growth in the store base and a higher level of capital spending during fiscal 2003 and the first quarter of fiscal 2004 as compared to prior years.

     Non-cash stock compensation charge. During the first quarters of fiscal 2004 and fiscal 2003, we incurred a non-cash stock compensation charge of $67,000, or 0.1% of net sales in each period, related to certain stock options granted to employees in November 2001 that had an exercise price that was less than the fair value of the underlying common stock on the date of the grant. This charge will continue through the third quarter of this year, at which time the related options will be fully-vested.

     Interest expense, net. Net interest expense was $89,000, or 0.1% of net sales, for the first quarter of fiscal 2004 as compared to $141,000, or 0.2% of net sales, for the first quarter of fiscal 2003. The decrease was the result of lower borrowings under our revolving line of credit this year as compared to the prior year.

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     Income taxes. Income tax provision was $0.6 million, or 39.5% of income before income taxes, for the first quarter of fiscal 2004 as compared to $0.7 million, or 39.5% of income before income taxes, for the first quarter of fiscal 2003.

     Net income and diluted earnings per share. As a result of the foregoing, net income was $0.9 million, or $0.04 per diluted share, for the first quarter of fiscal 2004 as compared to $1.1 million, or $0.06 per diluted share, for the first quarter of fiscal 2003.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

     Our principal capital requirements are for working capital and capital expenditures. Working capital consists mainly of merchandise inventories, which typically reach their peak by the end of the third quarter of each fiscal year. Capital expenditures primarily relate to new store openings; existing store expansions, remodels or relocations; and purchases of equipment or information technology assets for our stores, distribution facilities or corporate headquarters. Historically, we have funded our working capital and capital expenditure requirements with internally generated cash, borrowings under our credit facilities and proceeds from the sale of equity securities.

     Cash flows from operating activities. Net cash used in operating activities for the first quarter of fiscal 2004 was $9.5 million compared to $7.4 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2003. The increase in the amount of cash used in operations as compared to the prior year quarter is primarily the result of an increase in our inventory balances and the payment of income taxes, offset by an increase in accounts payable. Inventories increased $10.4 million during the first quarter of fiscal 2004 as compared to an increase of $1.4 million during the prior year quarter. The increase in inventory levels was the result of the early arrival of certain product that was targeted for second quarter business as well as the impact on inventory levels of the softer overall sales trends. The increase in inventory was accompanied by a $2.3 million increase in accounts payable during the quarter. This increase in accounts payable compared to a decrease of $3.2 million in the prior year quarter. Our April income tax payments increased as compared to the prior year due to higher taxable income levels in fiscal 2003 versus fiscal 2002, further contributing to the overall increase in cash used in operations.

     Net cash used in investing activities for the first quarter of fiscal 2004 consisted of $5.9 million in capital expenditures. These expenditures primarily related to purchases of materials handling equipment and information technology assets associated with our anticipated move to a new distribution center in the second quarter of fiscal 2004. These expenditures also included the costs of construction of new stores and selected store remodeling projects. During the first quarter of fiscal 2004, we opened three new stores and remodeled two stores. We expect that capital expenditures for fiscal 2004 will range from $20 million to $22 million, primarily to fund the construction of 50 to 55 new stores, complete our move to the new distribution center and finalize several ongoing information technology projects. We anticipate that capital expenditures, including leasehold improvements and furniture and fixtures, for new stores in fiscal 2004 will average approximately $165,000 to $175,000 per store (net of landlord allowances).

     Net cash provided by financing activities for the first quarter of fiscal 2004 was $0.1 million compared to $10.8 million in the prior year quarter. The decline in cash provided by financing activities was due to the absence of borrowing under our revolving line of credit during the first quarter of fiscal 2004. In the prior year, we had borrowed $11 million by the end of the first quarter.

     Revolving credit facility. We maintain a revolving credit facility with a bank that provides for up to $45 million in borrowings ($30 million during the first six months of the year). Amounts borrowed under the facility bear interest at a floating rate equal to the prime rate or LIBOR plus 2.25%, at our election. The

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maximum availability under the credit facility is limited by a borrowing base which consists of a percentage of eligible inventory less reserves. Our credit lender may from time to time reduce the lending formula with respect to the eligible inventory to the extent our lender determines that the liquidation value of the eligible inventory has decreased. Our lender also from time to time may decrease the borrowing base by adding reserves with respect to matters such as inventory shrinkage. The facility also contains provisions that could result in changes in the presented terms of the facility or the acceleration of maturity. Circumstances that could lead to such changes in terms or acceleration include, but are not limited to, a material adverse change in our business or an event of default under the credit agreement. The facility has two financial covenants, both of which are tested quarterly on a latest-twelve-months basis. The first covenant establishes a minimum level of earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization excluding certain non-recurring items, or EBITDA, less capital expenditures, and the second covenant establishes a maximum senior debt to EBITDA ratio. As of May 1, 2004, we were in compliance with all financial covenants under the facility. The facility terminates in May 2005. As of May 1, 2004, we had no borrowings outstanding under the facility.

     At May 1, 2004, our balance of cash and cash equivalents was $2.1 million and the borrowing availability under our revolving credit facility was approximately $29.8 million. We believe that these sources of cash, together with cash provided by our operations, will be adequate to carry out our fiscal 2004 growth plans in full and fund our planned capital expenditures, interest payments and working capital requirements for at least the next twelve months.

Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

      The discussion and analysis of our financial condition and the results of our operations are based upon our consolidated financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. The preparation of these financial statements requires us to make estimates that affect the reported amounts contained in the financial statements and related disclosures. We based our estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions which are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. Actual results may differ from these estimates. Our critical accounting policies are discussed in the notes to our consolidated financial statements included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 15, 2004. Certain judgments and estimates utilized in implementing these accounting policies are likewise discussed in each of the notes to our consolidated financial statements. The following discussion aggregates the various critical accounting policies addressed throughout the financial statements, the judgments and uncertainties affecting the application of these policies and the likelihood that materially different amounts would be reported under varying conditions and assumptions.

      Cost of sales and inventory valuation - Our inventory is stated at the lower of cost or market net of allowances with cost determined using the average cost method with average cost approximating current cost. We estimate net of allowances the amount of shrinkage that has occurred through theft or damage and adjust that to actual at the time of our physical inventory counts which occur near our fiscal year-end. We also evaluate the cost of our inventory in relation to the estimated sales price. This evaluation is performed to ensure that we do not carry inventory at a value in excess of the amount we expect to realize upon the sale of the merchandise. We believe we have the appropriate merchandise valuation and pricing controls in place to minimize the risk that our inventory values would be materially misstated.

      Depreciation and recoverability of long-lived assets - Approximately 37% of our assets at May 1, 2004, represent investments in property and equipment. Determining appropriate depreciable lives and reasonable assumptions in evaluating the carrying value of capital assets requires judgments and estimates.

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       We utilize the straight-line method of depreciation and a variety of depreciable lives. Land is not depreciated. Buildings are depreciated over 40 years. Furniture, fixtures and equipment are generally depreciated over 5 years. Leasehold improvements are amortized over the shorter of the useful lives of the asset or the lease term. Our lease terms typically range from 5 to 10 years.
 
       To the extent we replace or dispose of fixtures or equipment prior to the end of their assigned depreciable lives, we could realize a loss or gain on the disposition. To the extent our assets are used beyond their assigned depreciable lives, no depreciation expense is being realized. We reassess the depreciable lives in an effort to reduce the risk of significant losses or gains arising from either the disposition of our assets or the utilization of assets with no depreciation charges.
 
       Recoverability of the carrying value of store assets is assessed annually and upon the occurrence of certain events or changes in circumstances such as store closings or upcoming lease renewals. The assessment requires judgment and estimates for future store-generated cash flows. The review includes a comparison of the carrying value of the store assets to the future cash flows expected to be generated by the store. The underlying estimates for cash flows include estimates for future net sales, gross profit and store expense increases and decreases. To the extent our estimates for net sales, gross profit and store expenses are not realized, future assessments of recoverability could result in additional impairment charges.

      Goodwill – We account for our goodwill in accordance with SFAS No. 142, “Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets.” Accordingly, goodwill is not amortized but reviewed for impairment on an annual basis or more frequently when events and circumstances indicate that an impairment may have occurred. We have not recorded an impairment to our goodwill since adopting SFAS No. 142.

      Insurance reserves – Workers’ compensation, general liability and employee medical insurance programs are partially self-insured. It is our policy to record a self-insurance liability using estimates of claims incurred but not yet reported or paid, based on historical claims experience and trends. Actual results can vary from estimates for many reasons, including, among others, inflation rates, claim settlement patterns, litigation trends and legal interpretations. We monitor our claims experience in light of these factors and revise our estimates of insurance reserves accordingly. The level of our insurance reserves may increase or decrease as a result of these changing circumstances or trends.

      Stock options and warrants – Certain of our stock options require us to record a non-cash stock compensation charge in our financial statements. The amount of the charge is determined based upon the excess of the fair value of our common stock at the date of grant over the exercise price of the stock options. Other options have been granted to employees or directors with an exercise price that is equal to or greater than the fair value of our common stock on the date of grant. Stock options which have been granted to persons other than employees or directors in exchange for services are valued using an option-pricing model. The fair value of our common stock is a significant element of determining the value of the stock option or the amount of the non-cash stock compensation charge to be recorded for our stock option awards or for non-employee stock option grants. Prior to our initial public offering in July 2002, our common stock was not traded on a stock exchange. To determine the value of our common stock prior to the initial public offering we first considered the amount paid to us for our common stock in recent transactions. Absent a recent sale of our common stock, we obtained a valuation from an independent appraiser. In each case, the determination of the fair value of our common stock requires judgment and the valuation has a direct impact on our financial statements. We believe that reasonable methods and assumptions have been used for determining the fair value of our common stock.

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Recent Accounting Pronouncements

     In January 2003, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Interpretation No. 46 (“FIN 46”), Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities – an interpretation of Accounting Research Bulletin No. 51, Consolidated Financial Statements to improve financial reporting of special purpose and other entities. In accordance with the interpretation, business enterprises that represent the primary beneficiary of another entity by retaining a controlling financial interest in that entity’s assets, liabilities, and results of operating activities must consolidate the entity in their financial statements. Prior to the issuance of FIN 46, consolidation generally occurred when an enterprise controlled another entity through voting interests. Certain variable interest entities (“VIEs”) that are qualifying special purpose entities (“QSPEs”) subject to the reporting requirements of SFAS No. 140, Accounting for Transfer and Servicing of Financial Assets and Extinguishment of Liabilities, will not be required to be consolidated under the provisions of FIN 46. The consolidation provisions of FIN 46 apply to all VIEs created or entered into after January 31, 2003. Originally, the provisions of FIN 46 applied to all pre-existing VIEs in the first reporting period beginning after June 15, 2003. In December of 2003, the FASB issued Interpretation No. 46 - revised 2003 (FIN 46R). This deferred the effective date of the interpretation until the first reporting period ending after December 15, 2003 for special purpose entities and until the first reporting period ending after March 15, 2004 for all other entities. If applicable, transition rules allow the restatement of financial statements or prospective application with a cumulative effect adjustment. In addition, FIN 46 expands the disclosure requirements for the beneficiary of a significant or a majority of the variable interests to provide information regarding the nature, purpose and financial characteristics of the entities. The adoption of FIN 46 did not have any impact on our financial statements.

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Cautionary Statement for Purposes of the “Safe Harbor” Provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995

The following information is provided pursuant to the “Safe Harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Certain statements under the heading “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” in this Form 10-Q are “forward-looking statements” made pursuant to these provisions. Forward-looking statements provide current expectations of future events based on certain assumptions and include any statement that does not directly relate to any historical or current fact. Words such as “should,” “likely to,” “forecasts,” “strategy,” “goal,” “anticipates,” “believes,” “expects,” “estimates,” “intends,” “plans,” “projects,” and similar expressions, may identify such forward-looking statements. Such statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties which could cause actual results to differ materially from the results projected in such statements. Readers 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 republish revised forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.

We caution readers that the following important factors, among others, have in the past, in some cases, affected and could in the future affect our actual results of operations and cause our actual results to differ materially from the results expressed in any forward-looking statements made by us or on our behalf.

  If we are unable to profitably open and operate new stores and maintain the profitability of our existing stores, we may not be able to adequately implement our growth strategy, resulting in a decrease in net sales and net income.
 
  A prolonged economic downturn could result in reduced net sales and profitability.
 
  Reduced consumer spending in the southeastern part of the United States where a majority of our stores are concentrated could reduce our net sales.
 
  We may not be able to successfully anticipate consumer trends, and our failure to do so may lead to loss of consumer acceptance of our products, resulting in reduced net sales.
 
  We depend on a number of vendors to supply our merchandise, and any delay in merchandise deliveries from certain vendors may lead to a decline in inventory, which could result in a loss of net sales.
 
  We are dependent on foreign imports for a significant portion of our merchandise, and any changes in the trading relations and conditions between the United States and the relevant foreign countries may lead to a decline in inventory resulting in a decline in net sales, or an increase in the cost of sales, resulting in reduced gross profit.
 
  Our success is highly dependent on our planning and control processes and our supply chain, and any disruption in or failure to continue to improve these processes may result in a loss of net sales and net income.
 
  We face an extremely competitive specialty retail business market, and such competition could result in a reduction of our prices and/or a loss of our market share.
 
  Our business is highly seasonal and our fourth quarter contributes a disproportionate amount of our operating income and net income, and any factors negatively impacting us during our fourth quarter

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    could reduce our net sales, net income and cash flow, leaving us with excess inventory and making it more difficult for us to finance our capital requirements.
 
  We may experience significant variations in our quarterly results.
 
  The agreement covering our debt places certain reporting and consent requirements on us which may affect our ability to operate our business in accord with our business and growth strategy.
 
  We are highly dependent on customer traffic in malls, and any reduction in the overall level of mall traffic could reduce our net sales and increase our sales and marketing expenses.
 
  Our hardware and software systems are vulnerable to damage that could harm our business.
 
  We depend on key personnel, and if we lose the services of any of our principal executive officers, including Carl Kirkland, our Chairman, and Robert E. Alderson, our President and Chief Executive Officer, we may not be able to run our business effectively.

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ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

     Market risks related to our operations result primarily from changes in the prime lending rate and short-term London Interbank Offered Rates, or LIBOR, as our revolving credit facility utilizes both rates in determining interest. Adverse changes in such short-term term interest rates could affect our overall borrowing rate during the term of the credit facility.

     As of May 1, 2004, there were no outstanding borrowings under our revolving credit facility, which is based upon a 60-day LIBOR rate or the prime rate, at our discretion.

     We did not have any foreign exchange contracts, hedges, interest rate swaps, derivatives or other significant market risk as of May 1, 2004.

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ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

      (a) Evaluation of disclosure controls and procedures. Our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, after evaluating the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) or 15(d)-(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”) as of the end of the period covered by this report, have concluded, based on the evaluation of these controls and procedures required by paragraph (b) of Exchange Act Rules 13a-15 or 15d-15, that our disclosure controls and procedures were adequate and designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to our management on a timely basis to allow decisions regarding required disclosure.

      (b) Change in internal controls over financial reporting. There have been no changes in internal controls over financial reporting identified in connection with the foregoing evaluation that occurred during our last fiscal quarter that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

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Part II. OTHER INFORMATION

Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K.

(a)   Exhibits.

     
Exhibit No.
  Description of Document
10.1
  Amendment to Employment Agreement by and between Kirkland’s, Inc. and Carl Kirkland dated March 31, 2004
 
   
10.2
  Amendment to Employment Agreement by and between Kirkland’s, Inc. and Robert E. Alderson dated March 31, 2004
 
   
10.3
  Amendment to Employment Agreement by and between Kirkland’s, Inc. and Reynolds C. Faulkner dated March 31, 2004
 
   
10.4
  Amendment to Employment Agreement by and between Kirkland’s, Inc. and Chris LaFont dated March 31, 2004
 
   
10.5
  Amendment to Employment Agreement by and between Kirkland’s, Inc. and Ed Wise dated April 12, 2004
 
   
31.1
  Certification of the President and Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
 
   
31.2
  Certification of the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
 
   
32.1
  Certification of the President and Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
 
   
32.2
  Certification of the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

(b)   Reports on Form 8-K.
 
    We did not file any Current Reports on Form 8-K during the first quarter of fiscal 2004. The following is a list of Current Reports on Form 8-K furnished by us during the first quarter of fiscal 2004:

  We furnished a Form 8-K on February 9, 2004 announcing that we had issued a press release on February 5, 2004 reporting sales results for the 13-week and 52-week periods ended January 31, 2004; and
 
  We furnished a Form 8-K on March 22, 2004 announcing that we had issued a press release on March 17, 2004 reporting sales and earnings results for the 13-week and 52-week periods ended January 31, 2004.

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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 hereunto duly authorized.

     
  KIRKLAND’S, INC.
 
   
Date: June 10, 2004
  /s/ Robert E. Alderson
 
  Robert E. Alderson
  President and Chief Executive
  Officer
 
   
  /s/ Reynolds C. Faulkner
  Reynolds C. Faulkner
  Executive Vice President and
  Chief Financial Officer

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