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The Buckle, Inc.
 
2407 W. 24th St. Kearney, NE  68845
   
 
P.O. Box 1480 Kearney, NE  68848-1480
   
 
phone:  308-236-8491
   
 
fax:  308-236-4493
   
For Immediate Release:   November 15, 2012
web:  www.buckle.com
 
Contact:
Karen B. Rhoads, Chief Financial Officer
The Buckle, Inc.
308/236-8491
 
THE BUCKLE, INC. REPORTS THIRD QUARTER NET INCOME

KEARNEY, NE -- The Buckle, Inc. (NYSE: BKE) announced today that net income for the fiscal quarter ended October 27, 2012 was $41.9 million, or $0.89 per share ($0.88 per share on a diluted basis).

Net sales for the 13-week fiscal quarter ended October 27, 2012 increased 3.9 percent to $284.1 million from net sales of $273.4 million for the prior year 13-week fiscal quarter ended October 29, 2011.  Comparable store net sales for the 13-week period ended October 27, 2012 increased 2.4 percent from comparable store net sales for the prior year 13-week period ended October 29, 2011.  Online sales (which are not included in comparable store sales) increased 3.8 percent to $19.6 million for the 13-week period ended October 27, 2012, compared to net sales of $18.9 million for the 13-week period ended October 29, 2011.

Net sales for the 39-week fiscal period ended October 27, 2012 increased 5.2 percent to $763.4 million from net sales of $725.9 million for the prior year 39-week fiscal period ended October 29, 2011.  Comparable store net sales year-to-date for the 39-week period ended October 27, 2012 increased 3.2 percent from comparable store net sales for the 39-week period ended October 29, 2011.  Online sales (which are not included in comparable store sales) increased 10.0 percent to $55.4 million for the 39-week period ended October 27, 2012, compared to net sales of $50.3 million for the 39-week period ended October 29, 2011.

Net income for the third quarter of fiscal 2012 was $41.9 million, or $0.89 per share ($0.88 per share on a diluted basis), compared with $38.3 million, or $0.82 per share ($0.81 per share on a diluted basis) for the third quarter of fiscal 2011.

Net income for the 39-week fiscal period ended October 27, 2012 was $102.9 million, or $2.18 per share ($2.16 per share on a diluted basis), compared with $95.4 million, or $2.04 per share ($2.02 per share on a diluted basis) for the 39-week fiscal period ended October 29, 2011.

Management will hold a conference call at 10:00 a.m. EST today to discuss results for the quarter.  To participate in the call, please call (800) 762-7308 and reference the conference code 270010.  A replay of the call will be available for a two–week period beginning November 15, 2012 at 12:00 p.m. EST by calling (800) 475–6701 and entering the conference code 270010.

 
 

 

About Buckle

Offering a unique mix of high-quality, on-trend apparel, accessories, and footwear, Buckle caters to fashion-conscious young men and women.  Known as a denim destination, each store carries a wide selection of fits, styles, and finishes from leading denim brands, including the Company’s exclusive brand, BKE.  Headquartered in Kearney, Nebraska, Buckle currently operates 441 retail stores in 43 states.   As of the end of the fiscal quarter, it operated 440 stores in 43 states compared with 429 stores in 43 states at the end of the third quarter of fiscal 2011.

SAFE HARBOR STATEMENT UNDER THE PRIVATE SECURITIES LITIGATION REFORM ACT OF 1995;  All forward-looking statements made by the Company involve material risks and uncertainties and are subject to change based on factors which may be beyond the Company's control.  Accordingly, the Company's future performance and financial results may differ materially from those expressed or implied in any such forward-looking statements.  Such factors include, but are not limited to, those described in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.   The Company does not undertake to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements even if experience or future changes make it clear that any projected results expressed or implied therein will not be realized.

Note:  News releases and other information on The Buckle, Inc. can be accessed at www.buckle.com on the Internet.

Financial Tables to Follow
 
 
 

 
 
THE BUCKLE, INC.
 
   
   
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
 
(Amounts in Thousands Except Per Share Amounts)
                   
(Unaudited)
 
                         
                         
   
Thirteen Weeks Ended
   
Thirty-nine Weeks Ended
 
   
October 27,
   
October 29,
   
October 27,
   
October 29,
 
   
2012
   
2011
   
2012
   
2011
 
                         
SALES, Net of returns and allowances
  $ 284,147     $ 273,400     $ 763,392     $ 725,870  
                                 
COST OF SALES (Including buying,
                               
  distribution, and occupancy costs)
    158,732       154,735       437,279       417,116  
                                 
           Gross profit
    125,415       118,665       326,113       308,754  
                                 
OPERATING EXPENSES:
                               
  Selling
    49,257       50,144       137,018       135,303  
  General and administrative
    9,995       8,146       28,520       24,947  
      59,252       58,290       165,538       160,250  
                                 
INCOME FROM OPERATIONS
    66,163       60,375       160,575       148,504  
                                 
OTHER INCOME, Net
    172       313       2,345       2,431  
                                 
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES
    66,335       60,688       162,920       150,935  
                                 
PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES
    24,418       22,339       59,971       55,559  
                                 
NET INCOME
  $ 41,917     $ 38,349     $ 102,949     $ 95,376  
                                 
                                 
EARNINGS PER SHARE:
                               
  Basic
  $ 0.89     $ 0.82     $ 2.18     $ 2.04  
                                 
  Diluted
  $ 0.88     $ 0.81     $ 2.16     $ 2.02  
                                 
Basic weighted average shares
    47,358       46,831       47,307       46,801  
Diluted weighted average shares
    47,689       47,342       47,650       47,306  
 
 
 

 

THE BUCKLE, INC.
                 
   
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
 
(Amounts in Thousands Except Share and Per Share Amounts)
 
(Unaudited)
 
                   
                   
   
October 27,
   
January 28,
   
October 29,
 
ASSETS
 
2012
   
2012 (1)
   
2011
 
                   
CURRENT ASSETS:
                 
  Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 213,036     $ 166,511     $ 47,956  
  Short-term investments
    31,705       29,998       30,411  
  Receivables
    7,906       4,584       8,469  
  Inventory
    134,507       104,209       140,781  
  Prepaid expenses and other assets
    18,079       14,825       15,633  
           Total current assets
    405,233       320,127       243,250  
                         
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT:
    376,527       358,866       359,612  
  Less accumulated depreciation and amortization
    (205,965 )     (189,832 )     (184,996 )
      170,562       169,034       174,616  
                         
LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS
    33,847       39,985       49,135  
OTHER ASSETS
    2,254       2,393       2,363  
                         
    $ 611,896     $ 531,539     $ 469,364  
                         
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
                       
                         
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
                       
  Accounts payable
  $ 38,249     $ 27,416     $ 41,219  
  Accrued employee compensation
    28,126       42,854       29,857  
  Accrued store operating expenses
    11,625       11,125       11,493  
  Gift certificates redeemable
    13,381       20,286       11,232  
  Income taxes payable
    12,521       8,150       9,662  
           Total current liabilities
    103,902       109,831       103,463  
                         
DEFERRED COMPENSATION
    10,065       8,581       8,330  
DEFERRED RENT LIABILITY
    37,093       36,503       37,352  
OTHER LIABILITIES
    12,351       13,477       6,904  
           Total liabilities
    163,411       168,392       156,049  
                         
COMMITMENTS
                       
                         
STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY:
                       
  Common stock, authorized 100,000,000 shares of $.01 par value;
                       
     issued and outstanding; 47,941,952 shares at October 27, 2012, 47,432,089
                       
     shares at January 28, 2012, and 47,403,165 shares at October 29, 2011
    479       474       474  
  Additional paid-in capital
    111,398       100,333       96,953  
  Retained earnings
    337,232       263,039       216,445  
  Accumulated other comprehensive loss
    (624 )     (699 )     (557 )
           Total stockholders’ equity
    448,485       363,147       313,315  
                         
    $ 611,896     $ 531,539     $ 469,364  
                         
(1) Derived from audited financial statements.