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Exhibit 99.1

 

LOGO

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

LUMBER LIQUIDATORS ANNOUNCES THIRD QUARTER 2012

FINANCIAL RESULTS AND RAISES FULL YEAR OUTLOOK

~ Net Sales Increased 18.8% to $204.3 Million ~

~ Comparable Store Net Sales Increased 12.0% ~

~ Operating Margin of 10.2% ~

~ Net Income Increased 91.3% to $12.9 Million, or $0.46 per Diluted Share ~

~ Company Raises Full Year Revenue and EPS Guidance ~

TOANO, Va, October 24, 2012 – Lumber Liquidators (NYSE: LL), the largest specialty retailer of hardwood flooring in the U.S., today announced financial results for the third quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2012, and raised its outlook for 2012.

Third Quarter Results

Net sales increased $32.3 million, or 18.8%, to $204.3 million in the third quarter of 2012 from $172.0 million in the third quarter of 2011. Comparable store net sales increased 12.0% for the quarter, driven by an 11.7% increase in the number of customers invoiced at these stores and a slight increase in the average sale. Non-comparable store net sales increased $11.7 million. The Company opened seven new stores during the third quarter.

Gross margin was 38.1% in the third quarter of 2012 compared to 35.6% in the third quarter of 2011. The increase in gross margin reflects generally lower costs of product due to both sourcing initiatives and sales mix, partially offset by higher net transportation costs.

Selling, general and administrative (SG&A) expenses decreased as a percentage of net sales to 28.0% for the third quarter of 2012 compared to 29.3% for the third quarter of 2011. Operating margin increased 380 basis points to 10.2% in the third quarter of 2012, from 6.4% in the third quarter of 2011.

Net income increased 91.3% to $12.9 million, or $0.46 per diluted share, in the third quarter of 2012 from $6.7 million, or $0.24 per diluted share, in the third quarter of the prior year.

Cash and cash equivalents at September 30, 2012 totaled $40.1 million, compared with $37.8 million at September 30, 2011 and $61.7 million at December 31, 2011.

Robert M. Lynch, President and Chief Executive Officer, commented, “Our team continued to generate consistent strength in our top line by broadening our advertising reach and frequency, expanding our merchandise assortment and driving effective store execution. As a result, we delivered record operating margin and EPS in the quarter. Our value proposition, combining price, selection, quality and availability with the expertise and service provided by our people, resonated with customers during the quarter as we continued to capture share in our fragmented market.”

First Nine Months Results

Net sales increased 18.8% to $602.7 million in the first nine months of 2012 from $507.1 million in the first nine months of 2011. Comparable store net sales increased 10.7% for the first nine months of 2012, compared to a decrease of 3.3% for the first nine months of the prior year. Non-comparable store net sales increased $41.4 million over the prior year. The Company opened 21 new stores during the first nine months of 2012 and as of September 30, 2012, operated 284 stores in 46 states and Canada.


Gross margin increased to 37.6% for the first nine months of 2012 from 35.3% in the same period of 2011. SG&A expenses decreased as a percentage of net sales to 28.7% for the first nine months of 2012, compared to 29.5% for the first nine months of 2011. Operating margin increased to 8.9% in the first nine months of 2012, from 5.7% in the first nine months of 2011.

Net income increased 86.9% to $33.3 million, or $1.18 per diluted share, in the first nine months of 2012 compared to $17.8 million, or $0.63 per diluted share, in the first nine months of the prior year.

During the nine months ended September 30, 2012, pursuant to its previously announced stock repurchase program, the Company repurchased approximately 1.5 million shares of its common stock for $40.1 million, including approximately 175,000 shares in the third quarter of 2012. At September 30, 2012, approximately $9.9 million remained available under the Company’s $50 million stock repurchase program.

Company Outlook

Based on year-to-date results and current trends, the Company now expects to achieve the following in 2012:

 

   

Net sales for the full year in the range of $791 million to $799 million, up from the previous range of $750 million to $775 million.

 

   

Comparable store net sales for the full year increasing in the mid to high single digits.

 

   

The opening of a total of 23 to 25 new store locations.

 

   

Full year earnings per diluted share in the range of $1.53 to $1.59, based on a diluted share count of approximately 28.0 million shares, which is exclusive of any future impact of the share repurchase program. The Company previously expected a range of $1.30 to $1.42, based on a diluted share count of 28.0 million shares.

Mr. Lynch concluded, “Our team remains unified in its vision and motivated to continue taking market share through our powerful value proposition and uniquely profitable store model. Even with record results through the third quarter, we are more excited than ever by the long-term opportunities that lie ahead. While our economy is facing a number of uncertainties in the coming months, our focus remains on continuous improvement in everything we do so that we can deliver value to our customers and shareholders.”

Conference Call and Webcast Information

The Company plans to host a conference call and audio webcast today, October 24, 2012, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time. The conference may be accessed by dialing (877) 407-9039 or (201) 689-8470. A replay will be available approximately two hours after the call through October 31, 2012 and may be accessed by dialing (877) 870-5176 or (858) 384-5517 and entering conference ID number 401437. The live conference call and replay can also be accessed via audio webcast at the Investor Relations section of the Company’s website, www.lumberliquidators.com.


About Lumber Liquidators

With over 285 locations, Lumber Liquidators is North America’s largest specialty retailer of hardwood flooring. The Company features more than 340 first quality flooring varieties, including solid and engineered hardwood, bamboo, cork, laminate and resilient vinyl. Every location is staffed with flooring experts who can provide advice and useful information about Lumber Liquidators’ low priced product, much of which is in-stock and ready for delivery.

With quality brands including Bellawood Prefinished Hardwood and Morning Star Bamboo, Lumber Liquidators’ flooring is often featured on popular television shows, such as Extreme Makeover: Home Edition and HGTV’s Dream Home.

For more information, please visit www.lumberliquidators.com or call 1.800.HARDWOOD. You can also follow the Company on Facebook and Twitter.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release and accompanying financial tables may contain “forward-looking statements” as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act. These statements are based on currently available information as of the date of such statements and are subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ. The Company specifically disclaims any obligation to update these statements which speak only as of their respective dates, except as may be required under the federal securities laws. Information regarding these additional risks and uncertainties is contained in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

For further information contact:

Lumber Liquidators Investor Relations

Ashleigh McDermott

Tel: 757.566.7512

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Lumber Liquidators Holdings, Inc.

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

(in thousands, except share data)

 

     September 30,
2012
    December 31,
2011
 
     (unaudited)        

Assets

    

Current Assets:

    

Cash and Cash Equivalents

   $ 40,065      $ 61,675   

Merchandise Inventories

     194,954        164,139   

Prepaid Expenses

     6,352        4,292   

Other Current Assets

     8,017        7,863   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Current Assets

     249,388        237,969   

Property and Equipment, net

     46,391        44,147   

Goodwill

     9,693        9,693   

Other Assets

     1,907        3,045   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Assets

   $ 307,379      $ 294,854   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity

    

Current Liabilities:

    

Accounts Payable

   $ 29,973      $ 38,161   

Customer Deposits and Store Credits

     24,074        18,120   

Accrued Compensation

     6,831        2,509   

Sales and Income Tax Liabilities

     4,388        5,092   

Other Current Liabilities

     9,765        6,839   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Current Liabilities

     75,031        70,721   

Deferred Rent

     3,605        3,328   

Deferred Tax Liability

     6,153        5,721   

Stockholders’ Equity:

    

Common Stock ($0.001 par value; 35,000,000 authorized; 27,141,423 and 27,894,543 outstanding, respectively)

     29        28   

Treasury Stock, at cost (1,539,971 and 53,085 shares, respectively)

     (41,465     (1,116

Additional Capital

     124,346        110,163   

Retained Earnings

     139,459        106,203   

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)

     221        (194
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Stockholders’ Equity

     222,590        215,084   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity

   $ 307,379      $ 294,854   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 


Lumber Liquidators Holdings, Inc.

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income

(in thousands, except share data and per share amounts)

(unaudited)

 

     Three Months  Ended
September 30,
    Nine Months  Ended
September 30,
 
     2012     2011     2012     2011  

Net Sales

   $ 204,291      $ 171,993      $ 602,672      $ 507,133   

Cost of Sales

     126,405        110,745        376,169        328,368   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Gross Profit

     77,886        61,248        226,503        178,765   

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses

     57,135        50,327        172,638        149,832   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Operating Income

     20,751        10,921        53,865        28,933   

Other (Income) Expense

     (26     (148     (99     (303
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income Before Income Taxes

     20,777        11,069        53,964        29,236   

Provision for Income Taxes

     7,895        4,334        20,708        11,438   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Income

   $ 12,882      $ 6,735      $ 33,256      $ 17,798   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Income per Common Share—Basic

   $ 0.47      $ 0.24      $ 1.21      $ 0.64   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Income per Common Share—Diluted

   $ 0.46      $ 0.24      $ 1.18      $ 0.63   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Weighted Average Common Shares Outstanding:

        

Basic

     27,125,855        27,759,306        27,518,206        27,673,741   

Diluted

     27,744,564        28,327,375        28,094,040        28,379,234   


Lumber Liquidators Holdings, Inc.

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(in thousands)

(unaudited)

 

     Nine Months  Ended
September 30,
 
     2012     2011  

Cash Flows from Operating Activities:

    

Net Income

   $ 33,256      $ 17,798   

Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income to Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities:

    

Depreciation and Amortization

     7,323        6,129   

Stock-Based Compensation Expense

     3,019        3,002   

Changes in Operating Assets and Liabilities:

    

Merchandise Inventories

     (30,962     (5,789

Accounts Payable

     (8,212     (14,184

Customer Deposits and Store Credits

     5,966        6,967   

Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets

     (2,427     (2,866

Other Assets and Liabilities

     8,973        4,960   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities

     16,936        16,017   

Cash Flows from Investing Activities:

    

Purchases of Property and Equipment

     (9,570     (11,637

Cash Paid for Acquisition

     —          (4,725
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Cash Used in Investing Activities

     (9,570     (16,362

Cash Flows from Financing Activities:

    

Payments for Share Repurchases

     (40,349     (151

Proceeds from the Exercise of Stock Options

     8,031        2,116   

Excess Tax Benefits on Stock Option Exercises

     3,141        1,421   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Cash (Used in) Provided by Financing Activities

     (29,177     3,386   

Effect of Exchange Rates on Cash and Cash Equivalents

     201        (54
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net (Decrease) Increase in Cash and Cash Equivalents

     (21,610     2,987   

Cash and Cash Equivalents, Beginning of Period

     61,675        34,830   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash and Cash Equivalents, End of Period

   $ 40,065      $ 37,817