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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
 
web:  www.buckle.com
 
For Immediate Release:  May 23, 2012
 
Contact:
Karen B. Rhoads, Chief Financial Officer
 
The Buckle, Inc.
 
(308) 236-8491

THE BUCKLE, INC. REPORTS FIRST QUARTER NET INCOME

KEARNEY, NE -- The Buckle, Inc. (NYSE: BKE) announced today that net income for the fiscal quarter ended May 4, 2013 was $37.6 million, or $0.79 per share ($0.78 per share on a diluted basis).

Net sales for the 13-week fiscal quarter ended May 4, 2013 increased 2.3 percent to $269.7 million from net sales of $263.8 million for the prior year 13-week fiscal quarter ended April 28, 2012.  Comparable store net sales for the 13-week period ended May 4, 2013 increased 1.2 percent from comparable store net sales for the prior year 13-week period ended May 5, 2012.  Online sales (which are not included in comparable store sales) increased 6.0 percent to $20.9 million for the 13-week period ended May 4, 2013, compared to net sales of $19.7 million for the prior year 13-week period ended April 28, 2012.

Due to the 53rd week in fiscal 2012, comparable store net sales for the quarter are compared to the 13-week period ended May 5, 2012.

Net income for the first quarter of fiscal 2013 was $37.6 million, or $0.79 per share ($0.78 per share on a diluted basis), compared with $37.8 million, or $0.80 per share ($0.79 per share on a diluted basis) for the first quarter of fiscal 2012.

Management will hold a conference call at 11:30 a.m. EDT today to discuss results for the quarter.  To participate in the call, please call (800) 230-1085 and reference the conference code 293207.  A replay of the call will be available for a two-week period beginning May 23, 2013 at 1:30 p.m. EDT by calling (800) 475-6701 and entering the conference code 293207.

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 444 retail stores in 43 states, which includes the opening of a new store last week in Gurnee, Illinois.  As of the end of the first quarter, it operated 443 stores in 43 states compared with 431 stores in 43 states at the end of the first quarter of fiscal 2012.

 
 

 
 
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
 
   
May 4,
   
April 28,
 
   
2013
   
2012
 
             
SALES, Net of returns and allowances
  $ 269,712     $ 263,762  
                 
COST OF SALES (Including buying,
               
  distribution, and occupancy costs)
    152,705       149,567  
                 
           Gross profit
    117,007       114,195  
                 
OPERATING EXPENSES:
               
  Selling
    47,290       46,270  
  General and administrative
    10,460       9,903  
      57,750       56,173  
                 
INCOME FROM OPERATIONS
    59,257       58,022  
                 
OTHER INCOME, Net
    350       1,812  
                 
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES
    59,607       59,834  
                 
PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES
    22,055       22,025  
                 
NET INCOME
  $ 37,552     $ 37,809  
                 
                 
EARNINGS PER SHARE:
               
  Basic
  $ 0.79     $ 0.80  
                 
  Diluted
  $ 0.78     $ 0.79  
                 
Basic weighted average shares
    47,698       47,219  
Diluted weighted average shares
    47,933       47,597  
 
 
 

 
 
THE BUCKLE, INC.
                 
                   
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
                 
(Amounts in Thousands Except Share and Per Share Amounts)
                 
(Unaudited)
                 
                   
   
May 4,
   
February 2,
   
April 28,
 
ASSETS
 
2013
   
2013 (1)
   
2012
 
                   
CURRENT ASSETS:
                 
  Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 116,601     $ 117,608     $ 186,693  
  Short-term investments
    27,566       26,414       33,421  
  Receivables
    4,176       3,470       3,953  
  Inventory
    105,894       103,853       97,040  
  Prepaid expenses and other assets
    26,506       25,528       15,762  
           Total current assets
    280,743       276,873       336,869  
                         
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT:
    383,901       373,286       367,237  
  Less accumulated depreciation and amortization
    (217,396 )     (210,183 )     (196,368 )
      166,505       163,103       170,869  
                         
LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS
    36,094       35,735       39,810  
OTHER ASSETS
    2,265       2,263       2,393  
                         
    $ 485,607     $ 477,974     $ 549,941  
                         
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
                       
                         
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
                       
  Accounts payable
  $ 40,746     $ 34,124     $ 33,162  
  Accrued employee compensation
    13,435       42,183       16,429  
  Accrued store operating expenses
    10,703       10,121       9,295  
  Gift certificates redeemable
    17,674       22,221       15,361  
  Income taxes payable
    21,062       20,307       17,117  
           Total current liabilities
    103,620       128,956       91,364  
                         
DEFERRED COMPENSATION
    11,890       10,600       9,858  
DEFERRED RENT LIABILITY
    38,441       36,947       37,648  
OTHER LIABILITIES
    11,331       11,822       13,081  
           Total liabilities
    165,282       188,325       151,951  
                         
COMMITMENTS
                       
                         
STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY:
                       
  Common stock, authorized 100,000,000 shares of $.01 par value;
                       
     issued and outstanding; 48,322,955 shares at May 4, 2013, 48,059,269
                       
     shares at February 2, 2013, and 47,921,437 shares at April 28, 2012
    483       481       479  
  Additional paid-in capital
    120,170       117,391       106,948  
  Retained earnings
    200,598       172,711       291,264  
  Accumulated other comprehensive loss
    (926 )     (934 )     (701 )
           Total stockholders’ equity
    320,325       289,649       397,990  
                         
    $ 485,607     $ 477,974     $ 549,941  
                         
(1) Derived from audited financial statements.