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Exhibit 99.1

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CONTACT:   David Dick
  Chief Financial Officer
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  Jean Fontana
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dELiA*s, INC. ANNOUNCES

FOURTH QUARTER AND YEAR END FISCAL 2012 RESULTS

RETENTION OF A STRATEGIC ADVISOR WITH AN INITIAL FOCUS ON ALLOY

UPDATE TO SENIOR LEADERSHIP TRANSITIONS

New York, NY – March 28, 2013 – dELiA*s, Inc. (NASDAQ: DLIA), a multi-channel retail company comprised of two lifestyle brands primarily marketing to teenage girls and young women, today announced the results for its fourth quarter of fiscal 2012 (the fourth quarter of fiscal 2012 consisted of fourteen weeks compared to the fourth quarter of 2011, which consisted of thirteen weeks) and fiscal year 2012 (fiscal year 2012 consisted of fifty-three weeks compared to fiscal year 2011, which consisted of fifty-two weeks).

Fourth Quarter Fiscal 2012 Highlights:

 

   

Total revenue increased 1.0% to $66.2 million from $65.6 million in the prior year quarter. Revenue from the retail segment decreased 2.4% to $32.8 million, due to a reduction in store count and a comparable store sales decrease of 0.3%. Revenue from the direct segment increased 4.4% to $33.4 million on a catalog circulation increase of 1.0%.

 

   

Consolidated gross margin decreased to 31.4% compared to 32.3% in the prior year quarter.

 

   

Net loss was $10.7 million, or $0.34 per diluted share, compared to $4.2 million, or $0.13 per diluted share, in the prior year quarter. Included in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2012 were CEO transition costs of $0.6 million, or $0.02 per diluted share, and a goodwill impairment charge of $4.5 million, or $0.14 per diluted share.

Walter Killough, Chief Executive Officer, commented, “For the year, the dELiA*s brand had improved performance, driven primarily by the retail segment which recorded a comparable sales increase of over 5% and reduced its operating loss by almost $8 million. However, the fourth quarter proved disappointing, as a slowdown in mall and web traffic during January caused a negative change in trends in both segments. As we move through a senior management transition, I am focusing on improving the business, including implementing plans to reduce expenses by approximately $7 million and limit capital expenditures, managing inventory levels to improve turns, and partnering with our strategic advisor on a potential sale of the Alloy business.”


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Results by Segment

Retail Segment Results

Total revenue for the retail segment for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2012 decreased 2.4% to $32.8 million from $33.6 million for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2011 due primarily to a reduction in store count. Fiscal 2012 includes a fifty-third week and therefore the fourth quarter comparable sales are compared to the fourteen-week period ended February 4, 2012 for the prior year. Comparable store sales decreased 0.3% compared to the comparable period of the prior year.

Gross margin for the retail segment, which includes distribution, occupancy and merchandising costs, was 20.9% for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2012 compared to 20.5% in the prior year period. The increase in gross margin resulted primarily from the leveraging of reduced occupancy costs partially offset by increased inventory reserves.

Selling, general and administrative (SG&A) expenses for the retail segment were $12.4 million, or 37.7% of sales, in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2012 compared to $12.8 million, or 38.0% of sales, in the prior year period. The decrease in SG&A expenses, in dollars and as a percent of revenues, resulted from reduced selling and depreciation expenses. Included in SG&A expenses for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2012 were approximately $0.3 million of costs related to the Company’s CEO transition.

In the fourth quarter of fiscal 2012, the Company recorded a pre-tax non-cash store impairment charge of $0.2 million related to an underperforming store location. In the fourth quarter of fiscal 2011, the Company recorded a pre-tax non-cash store impairment charge of $0.5 million related to certain underperforming store locations.

The operating loss for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2012 for the retail segment decreased to $5.6 million compared to $6.2 million in the prior year period.

The Company closed three stores during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2012, ending the period with 104 stores.


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Direct Segment Results

Total revenue for the direct segment for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2012 increased 4.4% to $33.4 million from $32.0 million in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2011. Catalog circulation increased by 1.0% compared to the fourth quarter of fiscal 2011. Fiscal 2012 includes a fifty-third week and therefore fourth quarter revenues consisted of a fourteen week period. The extra week in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2012 added $1.7 million in revenues.

Gross margin for the direct segment was 41.4% for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2012 compared to 44.6% in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2011. The decrease in gross margin resulted primarily from higher shipping and handling costs.

SG&A expenses for the direct segment were $15.4 million, or 46.2% of sales, in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2012 compared to $13.5 million, or 42.4% of sales, in the prior year period. The increase in SG&A expenses, in dollars and as a percent of sales, reflects increased selling, overhead and depreciation expenses. Included in SG&A expenses for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2012 were approximately $0.3 million of costs related to the Company’s CEO transition.

In the fourth quarter of fiscal 2012, the Company recorded a pre-tax non-cash goodwill impairment charge of $4.5 million primarily as a result of the performance of the Alloy business. The Company also recognized $1.2 million of gift card breakage income in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2012 compared to $1.6 million in the prior year period.

Operating loss for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2012 for the direct segment was $4.8 million compared to an operating income of $2.3 million in the prior year period. Included in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2012 was the aforementioned goodwill impairment charge of $4.5 million, $0.3 million of costs related to the Company’s CEO transition and the gift card breakage benefit of $1.2 million. Included in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2011 was a $1.6 million gift card breakage benefit.

Balance Sheet Highlights

At the end of the fourth quarter of fiscal 2012, cash and cash equivalents were $16.8 million compared with $28.4 million at the end of the fourth quarter of fiscal 2011.

Total net inventories at the end of the fourth quarter of fiscal 2012 were $30.5 million compared with $30.9 million at the end of the fourth quarter of fiscal 2011. Inventory per average retail store was up 7.7% compared to the prior year period, and inventory for the direct segment was up 0.8% compared to the prior year.


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Fiscal Year 2012 Results

For the fiscal year ended February 2, 2013, total revenue increased 2.6% to $222.7 million from $217.2 million for the prior year period. Fiscal 2012 includes a fifty-third week and therefore the fiscal 2012 comparable sales are compared to the fifty-three week period ended February 4, 2012 for the prior year. Comparable store sales increased 5.2% compared to the comparable fifty-three week period of the prior year. Revenues in the direct segment increased 3.4% over the prior year.

Total gross margin was 32.8% compared to 31.5% for the prior year period. SG&A expenses were $93.4 million, or 42.0% of sales, for fiscal 2012, compared to $92.7 million, or 42.7% of sales, for the prior year period.

The operating loss for fiscal 2012 decreased to $20.8 million, compared to $22.9 million for fiscal 2011. Included in fiscal 2012 were the pre-tax non-cash store impairment charge of $0.2 million, $0.6 million of costs related to the Company’s CEO transition, $4.5 million of a pre-tax non-cash goodwill impairment charge, store and customer contact center closing costs of $1.1 million, and a gift card breakage benefit of $4.2 million. Included in fiscal 2011 were pre-tax non-cash store impairment charges of $0.5 million and a gift card breakage benefit of $2.0 million.

Net loss for fiscal 2012 decreased to $21.6 million, or $0.69 per diluted share, compared to a net loss of $22.7 million, or $0.73 per diluted share, for fiscal 2011. Included in fiscal 2012 were the aforementioned store impairment charge of $0.2 million, or $0.01 per diluted share, CEO transition costs of $0.6 million, or $0.02 per diluted share, goodwill impairment charge of $4.5 million, or $0.14 per diluted share, store and customer contact center closing costs of $1.1 million, or $0.04 per diluted share, and gift card breakage benefit of $4.2 million, or $0.13 per diluted share. Included in fiscal 2011 were the aforementioned store impairment charge of $0.5 million, or $0.02 per diluted share, and a gift card breakage benefit of $2.0 million, or $0.06 per diluted share.

The provision for income taxes for fiscal 2012 was $0.1 million, or $0.00 per diluted share, compared to an income tax benefit of $0.8 million, or $0.03 per diluted share, for fiscal 2011.


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Retention of a Strategic Advisor

The Company has retained Janney Montgomery Scott LLC as strategic advisor to the Board of Directors. The initial focus will be on the potential disposition of the Company’s Alloy brand. The Board of Directors has not set a definitive timetable for any transaction, and there can be no assurance that Janney’s retention will result in any specific action or transaction. The Company does not intend to disclose or comment on developments until such time as the Board takes action, if any, or otherwise deems disclosure appropriate or required.

Update to Senior Leadership Transitions

Walter Killough has agreed to continue to serve as CEO of dELiA*s on a month-to-month basis as the search for a permanent CEO continues.

Dyan Jozwick, President, dELiA*s Brand, has resigned from the Company effective March 27, 2013. The Company has retained a senior merchandise consultant with relevant experience to oversee the merchandising functions on an interim basis.

Carter Evans, Chairman of the Board, stated, “After much consideration, the board and Company management have decided to make a series of strategic moves, including engaging Janney, in order to focus our efforts to strengthen the balance sheet and better position the dELiA*s brand for long-term success. As we enter the final stages of our CEO search, we are pleased to have Walter’s continuing support in executing initiatives that we believe will drive improved performance in the business and lead to a smooth transition process. The Board would also like to thank Dyan for her dedicated service.”

Conference Call and Webcast Information

A conference call to discuss fourth quarter and year end fiscal 2012 results is scheduled for Thursday, March 28, 2013 at 10:00 A.M. Eastern Time. The conference call will be webcast live at www.deliasinc.com. A replay of the call will be available until April 28, 2013 and can be accessed by dialing (877) 870-5176 and providing the pass code number 1253048.

During the conference call, the Company may discuss and answer questions concerning business and financial developments and trends. The Company’s responses to questions, as well as other matters discussed during the conference call, may contain or constitute information that has not been disclosed previously.


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About dELiA*s, Inc.

dELiA*s, Inc. is a multi-channel retail company comprised of two lifestyle brands primarily marketing to teenage girls and young women. Its brands – dELiA*s and Alloy – generate revenue by selling apparel, accessories and footwear to consumers through direct mail catalogs, websites, and dELiA*s mall-based retail stores.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release may contain forward-looking statements made in reliance upon the safe harbor provisions of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, including statements regarding our expectations and beliefs regarding our future results or performance. Because these statements apply to future events, they are subject to risks and uncertainties. When used in this announcement, the words “anticipate”, “believe”, “estimate”, “expect”, “expectation”, “should”, “would”, “project”, “plan”, “predict”, “intend” and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. Our actual results could differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements. Additionally, you should not consider past results to be an indication of our future performance. For a discussion of risk factors that may affect our results, see the “Risk Factors That May Affect Future Results” section of our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including our annual report on Form 10-K and quarterly reports on Form 10-Q. We do not intend to update any of the forward-looking statements after the date of this announcement to conform these statements to actual results, to changes in management’s expectations or otherwise, except as may be required by law.


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dELiA*s, Inc.

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(in thousands, except par value and share data)

(unaudited)

 

     February 2, 2013     January 28, 2012  

ASSETS

    

CURRENT ASSETS:

    

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 16,812      $ 28,426   

Inventories, net

     30,544        30,937   

Prepaid catalog costs

     1,702        2,111   

Other current assets

     5,297        3,556   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS

     54,355        65,030   

PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET

     36,797        42,588   

GOODWILL

     —           4,462   

INTANGIBLE ASSETS, NET

     2,419        2,419   

OTHER ASSETS

     921        837   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

TOTAL ASSETS

   $ 94,492      $ 115,336   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

    

CURRENT LIABILITIES:

    

Accounts payable

   $ 31,018      $ 24,199   

Accrued expenses and other current liabilities

     12,098        16,747   

Income taxes payable

     623        736   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES

     43,739        41,682   

DEFERRED CREDITS AND OTHER LONG-TERM LIABILITIES

     9,500        11,545   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

TOTAL LIABILITIES

     53,239        53,227   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

    

STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY:

    

Preferred Stock, $.001 par value; 25,000,000 shares authorized, none issued

     —           —      

Common Stock, $.001 par value; 100,000,000 shares authorized; 31,919,615 and 31,726,645 shares issued and outstanding, respectively

     32        32   

Additional paid-in capital

     99,942        99,244   

Accumulated deficit

     (58,721     (37,167
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

     41,253        62,109   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

   $ 94,492      $ 115,336   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 


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dELiA*s, Inc.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(in thousands, except share and per share data)

(unaudited)

 

     For the Fiscal Quarters Ended        
     February 2, 2013           January 28, 2012        

NET REVENUES

   $ 66,222        100.0   $ 65,592        100.0

Cost of goods sold

     45,554        68.8     44,436        67.7
  

 

 

     

 

 

   

GROSS PROFIT

     20,668        31.2     21,156        32.3
  

 

 

     

 

 

   

Selling, general and administrative expenses

     27,793        42.0     26,333        40.1

Impairment of goodwill

     4,462        6.7     —           0.0

Impairment of long-lived assets

     181        0.3     495        0.8

Other operating income

     (1,332     -2.0     (1,763     -2.7
  

 

 

     

 

 

   

TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES

     31,104        47.0     25,065        38.2
  

 

 

     

 

 

   

OPERATING LOSS

     (10,436     -15.8     (3,909     -6.0

Interest expense

     248        0.4     183        0.3
  

 

 

     

 

 

   

LOSS BEFORE INCOME TAXES

     (10,684     -16.1     (4,092     -6.2

(Benefit) provision for income taxes

     (14     0.0     72        0.1
  

 

 

     

 

 

   

NET LOSS

   $ (10,670     -16.1   $ (4,164     -6.3
  

 

 

     

 

 

   

BASIC AND DILUTED LOSS PER SHARE:

        

NET LOSS PER SHARE

   $ (0.34     $ (0.13  
  

 

 

     

 

 

   

WEIGHTED AVERAGE BASIC AND DILUTED COMMON SHARES OUTSTANDING

     31,397,294          31,239,527     
  

 

 

     

 

 

   


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dELiA*s, Inc.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(in thousands, except share and per share data)

(unaudited)

 

     For the Fiscal Years Ended        
     February 2, 2013           January 28, 2012        

NET REVENUES

   $ 222,699        100.0   $ 217,152        100.0

Cost of goods sold

     149,546        67.2     148,816        68.5
  

 

 

     

 

 

   

GROSS PROFIT

     73,153        32.8     68,336        31.5
  

 

 

     

 

 

   

Selling, general and administrative expenses

     93,433        42.0     92,740        42.7

Impairment of goodwill

     4,462        2.0     —          0.0

Impairment of long-lived assets

     181        0.1     495        0.2

Other operating income

     (4,169     -1.9     (1,957     -0.9
  

 

 

     

 

 

   

TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES

     93,907        42.2     91,278        42.0
  

 

 

     

 

 

   

OPERATING LOSS

     (20,754     -9.3     (22,942     -10.6

Interest expense, net

     726        0.3     577        0.3
  

 

 

     

 

 

   

LOSS BEFORE INCOME TAXES

     (21,480     -9.6     (23,519     -10.8

Provision (benefit) for income taxes

     74        0.0     (849     -0.4
  

 

 

     

 

 

   

NET LOSS

   $ (21,554     -9.7   $ (22,670     -10.4
  

 

 

     

 

 

   

BASIC AND DILUTED LOSS PER SHARE:

        

NET LOSS PER SHARE

   $ (0.69     $ (0.73  
  

 

 

     

 

 

   

WEIGHTED AVERAGE BASIC AND DILUTED COMMON SHARES OUTSTANDING

     31,350,931          31,217,185     
  

 

 

     

 

 

   


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dELiA*s Inc.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(in thousands)

(unaudited)

 

     For the Fiscal Years Ended  
     February 2,
2013
    January 28,
2012
 

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:

    

Net loss

   $ (21,554   $ (22,670
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash (used in) provided by operating activities:

    

Depreciation and amortization

     8,908        11,446   

Amortization of deferred financing fees

     180        140   

Accelerated depreciation on early lease terminations

     694        —      

Impairment of goodwill

     4,462        —      

Impairment of long-lived assets

     181        495   

Stock-based compensation

     698        734   

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:

    

Inventories

     393        1,088   

Prepaid catalog costs and other assets

     (1,597     8,742   

Restricted cash

     —           8,268   

Income taxes payable

     (113     (6

Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities

     675        (2,951
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total adjustments

     14,481        27,956   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET CASH (USED IN) PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES

     (7,073     5,286   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:

    

Capital expenditures

     (4,541     (4,015
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET CASH USED IN INVESTING ACTIVITIES

     (4,541     (4,015
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:

    

Payments for deferred financing costs

     —          (919
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET CASH USED IN FINANCING ACTIVITIES

     —          (919
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET (DECREASE) INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

     (11,614     352   

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, beginning of period

     28,426        28,074   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, end of period

   $ 16,812      $ 28,426   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 


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dELiA*s, Inc.

SELECTED OPERATING DATA

(in thousands, except number of stores)

(unaudited)

 

     For The Fiscal Quarters Ended     For The Fiscal Years Ended  
     February 2,
2013
    January 28,
2012
    February 2,
2013
    January 28,
2012
 

Channel net revenues:

        

Retail

   $ 32,842      $ 33,634      $ 125,595      $ 123,223   

Direct

     33,380        31,958        97,104        93,929   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total net revenues

   $ 66,222      $ 65,592      $ 222,699      $ 217,152   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Comparable store sales

     (0.3 %)      (3.6 %)      5.2     0.1
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Catalogs mailed

     12,948        12,817        36,534        38,758   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Inventory - retail

   $ 15,633      $ 16,149      $ 15,633      $ 16,149   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Inventory - direct

   $ 14,911      $ 14,788      $ 14,911      $ 14,788   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Number of stores:

        

Beginning of period

     107        114        113        114   

Opened

     —           1        1     4 ** 

Closed

     3        2        10     5 ** 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

End of period

     104        113        104        113   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total gross sq. ft @ end of period

     399.4        434.4        399.4        434.4   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

* Totals include one store that was closed and relocated to an alternative site in the same mall during fiscal 2012.
** Totals include two stores that were closed, remodeled and reopened during fiscal 2011, and one store that was closed and relocated to an alternative site in the same mall during fiscal 2011.