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Exhibit 99.1
PRESS RELEASE
 
 
 
 
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
 
 
Contact: Andrew D. Regrut
 
 
 
 
Director, Investor Relations
 
 
 
 
614-278-6622
 
 
 
 
 
 


BIG LOTS REPORTS FIRST QUARTER ADJUSTED CONSOLIDATED INCOME
FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS OF $0.61 PER DILUTED SHARE

COMPANY PROVIDES Q2 GUIDANCE AND OUTLOOK FOR FISCAL 2013

Columbus, Ohio - May 30, 2013 - Big Lots, Inc. (NYSE: BIG) today reported consolidated income from continuing operations of $32.3 million, or $0.56 per diluted share, for the first quarter of fiscal 2013 ended May 4, 2013. This result includes a non-recurring, after-tax charge of $3.2 million, or $0.06 per diluted share, associated with store-related legal activity. Excluding this non-recurring charge, adjusted consolidated income from continuing operations totaled $35.5 million, or $0.61 per diluted share (non-GAAP), consistent with our guidance of $0.53 to $0.65 per diluted share issued on March 6, 2013. This result compares to adjusted consolidated income from continuing operations of $44.2 million, or $0.68 per diluted share (non-GAAP), for the first quarter of fiscal 2012. Consolidated net sales for the first quarter of fiscal 2013 increased 1.3% to $1,311.3 million, compared to $1,294.5 million for the same period of fiscal 2012. Consolidated comparable store sales decreased 2.5% for the quarter, consistent with our guidance of negative low single digits.

FIRST QUARTER HIGHLIGHTS

• Adjusted consolidated income from continuing operations of $0.61 per diluted share (non-GAAP), compared to adjusted consolidated income from continuing operations of $0.68 per diluted share (non-GAAP) last year
• Consolidated net sales of $1.3 billion, an increase of 1.3% compared to last year
• Opened 14 stores in the U.S. and the first Big Lots branded store in Canada

 
EPS From Continuing Operations (1)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Q1 2013
 
Q1 2012
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
U.S. Operations
 
$0.64
 
$0.72
 
Add back non-recurring charges
 
$0.06
 
$0.05
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
U.S. Operations - adjusted basis
 
$0.69
 
$0.77
 
Canadian Operations
 
($0.08)
 
($0.09)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Consolidated Operations - adjusted basis
 
$0.61
 
$0.69
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(1) Non-GAAP. See detailed segment reporting below.
 
 
 
 
 


Shareholder Relations Department
 
300 Phillipi Road
 
Columbus, OH 43228-5311
 
Phone: (614) 278-6622 Fax: (614) 278-6666
 
E-mail: aschmidt@biglots.com
 




First Quarter Results

U.S. Operations

Net sales for U.S. operations for the first quarter of fiscal 2013 increased 1.0% to $1,274.7 million, compared to $1,262.2 million for the same period of fiscal 2012. Comparable store sales for U.S. stores open at least fifteen months decreased 2.9% for the quarter. Adjusted income from continuing U.S. operations totaled $40.0 million, or $0.69 per diluted share (non-GAAP), compared to adjusted income from continuing U.S. operations of $50.3 million, or $0.77 per diluted share (non-GAAP), for the same period of fiscal 2012. Results for our U.S. operations were consistent with our communicated guidance.

Canadian Operations

Net sales for Canadian operations for the first quarter of fiscal 2013 increased 13.5% to $36.6 million, while comparable stores sales increased 13.2%. For the first quarter of fiscal 2013, we incurred a net loss of $4.4 million, or $0.08 per diluted share (non-GAAP), compared to a net loss of $6.1 million, or $0.09 per diluted share (non-GAAP) for the same period of fiscal 2012. Results for our Canadian operations were consistent with our communicated guidance.

 
 
Comparable Store Sales
 
Store Count
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Q1 2013
 
Q1 2012
 
Q1 2013
 
Q1 2012
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
U.S. Operations
 
-2.9%
 
-0.8%
 
1,505
 
1,454
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Canadian Operations (1)
 
+13.2%
 
na
 
80
 
82
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Consolidated Operations
 
-2.5%
 
-0.8%
 
1,585
 
1,536
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(1) Comparable store sales for Canada for fiscal 2012 do not qualify under our calculation due to an acquisition date of July 2011.

Inventory and Cash Management

On a consolidated basis, Inventory ended the first quarter of fiscal 2013 at $885 million, compared to $848 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2012. The growth in inventory was driven by an increase in U.S. store count, as inventory per store in our U.S. stores was essentially flat to last year.

We ended the first quarter of fiscal 2013 with $72 million of Cash and Cash Equivalents and $137 million of borrowings under our credit facility compared to $83 million of Cash and Cash Equivalents and no borrowings under our credit facility as of the end of the first quarter of fiscal 2012. Our use of cash generated by our U.S. operations and debt incurred during the last 12 months was focused on share repurchase activity and funding our Canadian operations.

As part of our ongoing focus on capital structure, we have extended our current $700 million, 5-year unsecured credit facility. The strength of our credit profile, operations, balance sheet and cash flow generation, enabled us to work collaboratively with our existing banking group to extend the term of our current credit facility by nearly two years. The credit facility now covers a five year period (expiration May 2018), provides us lower rates and fees, and maintains the same structure, bank participants, and financial covenants as our previous facility.



Shareholder Relations Department
 
300 Phillipi Road
 
Columbus, OH 43228-5311
 
Phone: (614) 278-6622 Fax: (614) 278-6666
 
E-mail: aschmidt@biglots.com
 




FISCAL Q2 2013 GUIDANCE

• Provides initial Q2 guidance for consolidated income from continuing operations of $0.17 to $0.27 per diluted share, compared to consolidated income from continuing operations of $0.36 per diluted share for the same period last year
• Provides initial Q2 guidance for consolidated net sales in the range of +1% to -1%, with consolidated comparable stores sales in the range of -2% to -4%

For the second quarter of fiscal 2013, we estimate consolidated income from continuing operations will be in the range of $0.17 to $0.27 per diluted share, compared to consolidated income from continuing operations of $0.36 per diluted share for the second quarter of fiscal 2012. This guidance is based on estimated consolidated net sales in the range of +1% to -1% for the second quarter of fiscal 2013 and consolidated comparable store sales in the range of -2% to -4% (see table below).

We estimate income from U.S. operations in a range of $0.27 to $0.32 per diluted share (non-GAAP, see reconciliation below), compared to $0.42 per diluted share (non-GAAP) for the same period last year. This guidance is based on estimated net sales for U.S. operations in the range of +1% to -1% for the second quarter of fiscal 2013 and comparable store sales in the range of -2% to -4%.

We estimate a loss from our Canadian operations in the range of $3 to $6 million, or $0.05 to $0.10 per diluted share (non-GAAP), compared to a loss of $3.3 million, or $0.05 per diluted share (non-GAAP), for the second quarter of fiscal 2012. This guidance is based on estimated net sales of $37 to $41 million and a comparable store sales increase in the range of 4% to 14%.

2013 OUTLOOK

• Fiscal 2013 adjusted consolidated income from continuing operations projected to be $2.87 to $3.12 per diluted share (non-GAAP), compared to fiscal 2012 adjusted consolidated income from continuing operations of $2.99 per diluted share (non-GAAP)
• Cash Flow estimated to be approximately $175 million (defined as operating activities less investing activities)
• Fiscal 2013 consolidated net sales increase of 1% to 2%, with consolidated comparable store sales in the range of 0% to -1%

Based on the actual results for the first quarter and the guidance provided above for the second quarter, we are updating our full year fiscal 2013 outlook. We estimate fiscal 2013 adjusted consolidated income from continuing operations will be in the range of $2.87 to $3.12 per diluted share (non-GAAP, see reconciliation below) compared to adjusted consolidated income from continuing operations of $2.99 per diluted share for fiscal 2012 (non-GAAP). This outlook excludes the previously mentioned non-recurring charge associated with store-related legal activity and is based on an estimated consolidated net sales increase in the range of 1% to 2% for fiscal 2013 and consolidated comparable store sales in the range of 0% to -1% (see table below). We estimate this financial performance will result in cash flow of approximately $175 million in fiscal 2013. As a reminder, we are operating under a 52-week retail calendar compared to 53-weeks in fiscal 2012.



Shareholder Relations Department
 
300 Phillipi Road
 
Columbus, OH 43228-5311
 
Phone: (614) 278-6622 Fax: (614) 278-6666
 
E-mail: aschmidt@biglots.com
 




U.S. Operations

We are forecasting adjusted income from continuing U.S. operations to be in the range of $3.00 to $3.20 per diluted share (non-GAAP), compared to fiscal 2012 adjusted income from continuing U.S. operations of $3.21 per diluted share (non-GAAP). This outlook excludes the previously mentioned non-recurring charge associated with store-related legal activity and is based on an estimated net sales increase for U.S. operations in the range of 1% to 2% and comparable store sales for U.S. operations in the range of 0% to -1%.

Canadian Operations

Canadian net sales are expected to be in the range of $175 to $185 million for fiscal 2013, resulting in a net loss in the range of $5 to $8 million, or $0.08 to $0.13 per diluted share (non-GAAP). This compares to a net loss for fiscal 2012 of $13.5 million, or $0.22 per diluted share (non-GAAP). Our outlook for fiscal 2013 is based on a Canadian net sales increase in the range of 13% to 20% and a comparable store sales increase in the range of 12% to 19%. From a real estate perspective, we expect to open 2 new stores in Canada under the Big Lots banner.

EPS from Continuing Operations (non-GAAP)
 
Q2
 
Full Year
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
2013 Guidance
 
2012
 
2013 Guidance
 
2012
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
U.S. Operations
 
$0.27 - $0.32
 
$0.42
 
$2.95 - $3.15
 
$3.15
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Add back non-recurring charge
 
 
 
$0.05
 
$0.06
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
U.S. Operations - adjusted basis
 
$0.27 - $0.32
 
$0.42
 
$3.00 - $3.20
 
$3.21
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Canadian Operations
 
($0.10) - ($0.05)
 
($0.05)
 
($0.13) - ($0.08)
 
($0.22)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Consolidated Operations - adjusted basis
 
$0.17 - $0.27
 
$0.36
 
$2.87 - $3.12
 
$2.99
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Sales Guidance
 
Q2 2013
 
Full Year 2013
 
 
Total Sales
 
Comp
 
Total Sales
 
Comp
U.S. Operations
 
+1% to -1%
 
-2% to -4%
 
+1% to +2%
 
0% to -1%
Canadian Operations
 
+6% to +17%
 
+4% to +14%
 
+13% to +20%
 
+12% to +19%
Consolidated Operations
 
+1% to -1%
 
-2% to -4%
 
+1% to +2%
 
0% to -1%




Shareholder Relations Department
 
300 Phillipi Road
 
Columbus, OH 43228-5311
 
Phone: (614) 278-6622 Fax: (614) 278-6666
 
E-mail: aschmidt@biglots.com
 



Conference Call/Webcast

We will host a conference call today at 8:00 a.m. to discuss our financial results for the first quarter and provide commentary on our outlook for fiscal 2013. We invite you to listen to the webcast of the conference call through the Investor Relations section of our website (www.biglots.com).

If you are unable to join the live webcast, an archive of the call will be available through the Investor Relations section of our website (www.biglots.com) beginning two hours after the call ends and will remain available through midnight on Thursday, June 20. A replay of the call will be available beginning today at 12:00 noon through June 20 at midnight by dialing: 1.888.203.1112 (United States and Canada) or 1.719.457.0820 (International). The Replay Confirmation Code is 6565635. All times are Eastern Time.

Big Lots is North America's largest broadline closeout retailer. As of the end of the first quarter of fiscal 2013, we operated 1,505 BIG LOTS stores in the 48 contiguous United States, 1 BIG LOTS store in Canada, and 79 LIQUIDATION WORLD and LW stores in Canada. Wholesale operations are conducted through BIG LOTS WHOLESALE, CONSOLIDATED INTERNATIONAL, and WISCONSIN TOY and with online sales at www.biglotswholesale.com.


Cautionary Statement Concerning Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements in this release are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, and such statements are intended to qualify for the protection of the safe harbor provided by the Act. The words “anticipate,” “estimate,” “expect,” “objective,” “goal,” “project,” “intend,” “plan,” “believe,” “will,” “should,” “may,” “target,” “forecast,” “guidance,” “outlook” and similar expressions generally identify forward-looking statements. Similarly, descriptions of our objectives, strategies, plans, goals or targets are also forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements relate to the expectations of management as to future occurrences and trends, including statements expressing optimism or pessimism about future operating results or events and projected sales, earnings, capital expenditures and business strategy. Forward-looking statements are based upon a number of assumptions concerning future conditions that may ultimately prove to be inaccurate. Forward-looking statements are and will be based upon management's then-current views and assumptions regarding future events and operating performance, and are applicable only as of the dates of such statements. Although we believe the expectations expressed in forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions within the bounds of our knowledge, forward-looking statements, by their nature, involve risks, uncertainties and other factors, any one or a combination of which could materially affect our business, financial condition, results of operations or liquidity.

Forward-looking statements that we make herein and in other reports and releases are not guarantees of future performance and actual results may differ materially from those discussed in such forward-looking statements as a result of various factors, including, but not limited to, the current economic and credit crisis, the cost of goods, our inability to successfully execute strategic initiatives, competitive pressures, economic pressures on our customers and us, the availability of brand name closeout merchandise, trade restrictions, freight costs, the risks discussed in the Risk Factors section of our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K, and other factors discussed from time to time in our other filings with the SEC, including Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and Current Reports on Form 8-K. This release should be read in conjunction with such filings, and you should consider all of these risks, uncertainties and other factors carefully in evaluating forward-looking statements.

You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date thereof. We undertake no obligation to publicly update forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. You are advised, however, to consult any further disclosures we make on related subjects in our public announcements and SEC filings.




Shareholder Relations Department
 
300 Phillipi Road
 
Columbus, OH 43228-5311
 
Phone: (614) 278-6622 Fax: (614) 278-6666
 
E-mail: aschmidt@biglots.com
 



 
 
 
 
 
 
 
BIG LOTS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In thousands)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
MAY 4
 
APRIL 28
 
 
 
 
2013
 
2012
 
 
 
 
(Unaudited)
 
(Unaudited)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
ASSETS
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Current assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
 

$71,669

 

$82,571

 
 
Inventories
 
884,846

 
847,655

 
 
Deferred income taxes
 
43,148

 
45,997

 
 
Other current assets
 
75,078

 
68,646

 
 
   Total current assets
 
1,074,741

 
1,044,869

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Property and equipment - net
 
583,496

 
569,146

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Deferred income taxes
 
8,716

 
3,402

 
Goodwill
 
13,385

 
15,030

 
Other assets
 
56,425

 
44,358

 
 
 
 

$1,736,763

 

$1,676,805

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Current liabilities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Accounts payable
 

$362,421

 

$433,505

 
 
Property, payroll and other taxes
 
74,937

 
79,106

 
 
Accrued operating expenses
 
67,309

 
100,327

 
 
Insurance reserves
 
36,414

 
35,441

 
 
KB bankruptcy lease obligation
 
3,069

 
3,069

 
 
Accrued salaries and wages
 
27,194

 
25,307

 
 
Income taxes payable
 
36,129

 
19,303

 
 
   Total current liabilities
 
607,473

 
696,058

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Long-term obligations under bank credit facility
137,200

 
0

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Deferred rent
 
76,400

 
62,016

 
Insurance reserves
 
63,447

 
50,811

 
Unrecognized tax benefits
 
16,845

 
17,274

 
Other liabilities
 
39,485

 
41,219

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Shareholders' equity
 
795,913

 
809,427

 
 
 
 

$1,736,763

 

$1,676,805

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 






 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
BIG LOTS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(In thousands, except per share data)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
13 WEEKS ENDED
 
13 WEEKS ENDED
 
 
 
 
MAY 4, 2013
 
APRIL 28, 2012
 
 
 
 
 
%
 
 
%
 
 
 
 
(Unaudited)
 
(Unaudited)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net sales
 

$1,311,338

100.0

 

$1,294,481

100.0

 
 
Gross margin
 
516,629

39.4

 
512,449

39.6

 
 
Selling and administrative expenses
 
432,467

33.0

 
418,319

32.3

 
 
Depreciation expense
 
27,470

2.1

 
25,288

2.0

 
Operating profit
 
56,692

4.3

 
68,842

5.3

 
 
Interest expense
 
(726
)
(0.1
)
 
(336
)
(0.0
)
 
 
Other (expense) income
 
(146
)
(0.0
)
 
37

0.0

 
Income from continuing operations before income taxes
 
55,820

4.3

 
68,543

5.3

 
 
Income tax expense
 
23,487

1.8

 
27,763

2.1

 
Income from continuing operations
 
32,333

2.5

 
40,780

3.2

 
 
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax benefit of $0 and $22, respectively
 
0

0.0

 
(34
)
(0.0
)
 
Net income
 

$32,333

2.5

 

$40,746

3.1

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Earnings per common share - basic (a)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Continuing operations
 

$0.56

 
 

$0.64

 
 
 
Discontinued operations
 
0.00

 
 
0.00

 
 
 
Net income
 

$0.56

 
 

$0.64

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Earnings per common share - diluted (a)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Continuing operations
 

$0.56

 
 

$0.63

 
 
 
Discontinued operations
 
0.00

 
 
0.00

 
 
 
Net income
 

$0.56

 
 

$0.63

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Weighted average common shares outstanding
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic
 
57,305

 
 
64,119

 
 
 
Dilutive effect of share-based awards
 
538

 
 
1,046

 
 
 
Diluted
 
57,843

 
 
65,165

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(a)
The earnings per share for Continuing Operations, Discontinued Operations and Net Income are separately calculated in accordance with accounting pronouncements; therefore, the sum of earnings per share for Continuing Operations and Discontinued Operations may differ, due to rounding, from the calculated earnings per share of Net Income.
 








 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
BIG LOTS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
SEGMENT OPERATING PERFORMANCE
(In thousands, except per share data)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
13 WEEKS ENDED
 
 
 
 
MAY 4, 2013
 
APRIL 28, 2012
 
MAY 4, 2013
 
APRIL 28, 2012
 
 
 
 
U.S.
 
U.S.
 
Canada
 
Canada
 
 
 
 
(Unaudited)
 
(Unaudited)
 
(Unaudited)
 
(Unaudited)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net sales
 

$1,274,744

 

$1,262,235

 

$36,594

 

$32,246

 
 
Gross margin
 
503,090

 
500,945

 
13,539

 
11,504

 
 
Selling and administrative expenses
 
415,219

 
401,526

 
17,248

 
16,793

 
 
Depreciation expense
 
26,880

 
24,424

 
590

 
864

 
Operating profit (loss)
 
60,991

 
74,995

 
(4,299
)
 
(6,153
)
 
 
Interest expense
 
(726
)
 
(336
)
 
0

 
0

 
 
Other income (expense)
 
0

 
0

 
(146
)
 
37

 
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes
 
60,265

 
74,659

 
(4,445
)
 
(6,116
)
 
 
Income tax expense
 
23,487

 
27,763

 
0

 
0

 
Income (loss) from continuing operations
 

$36,778

 

$46,896

 

($4,445
)
 

($6,116
)
 
Diluted earnings (loss) per common share from continuing operations (a)
 

$0.64

 

$0.72

 

($0.08
)
 

($0.09
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(a)
The diluted earnings (loss) per share from continuing operations by segment are separately calculated; therefore, the sum of diluted earnings (loss) per share from continuing operations by segment may differ, due to rounding, from the calculated consolidated diluted (loss) earnings per share from continuing operations. Diluted earnings (loss) per share from continuing operations by segment is a “non-GAAP financial measure,” as that term is defined by Rule 101 of Regulation G (17 CFR Part 244) and Item 10 of Regulation S-K (17 CFR Part 229), which our management believes is useful information to investors.
 







 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
BIG LOTS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(In thousands)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
13 WEEKS ENDED
 
13 WEEKS ENDED
 
 
 
 
MAY 4, 2013
 
APRIL 28, 2012
 
 
 
 
 (Unaudited)
 
 (Unaudited)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  Net cash provided by operating activities
 

$60,183

 

$125,582

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  Net cash used in investing activities
 
(15,823
)
 
(17,989
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  Net cash used in financing activities
 
(33,164
)
 
(93,648
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
    Impact of foreign currency on cash
 
(108
)
 
79

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Increase in cash and cash equivalents
 
11,088

 
14,024

 
 
Cash and cash equivalents:
 
 
 
 
 
 
  Beginning of period
 
60,581

 
68,547

 
 
  End of period
 

$71,669

 

$82,571

 







BIG LOTS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES
(In thousands, except per share data)
(Unaudited)

The following tables reconcile: (1) selling and administrative expenses, selling and administrative expense rate, operating profit, operating profit rate, income tax expense, effective income tax rate, income from continuing operations, net income, diluted earnings per share from continuing operations, and diluted earnings per share for the first quarter of 2013 (GAAP financial measures) to adjusted selling and administrative expenses, adjusted selling and administrative expense rate, adjusted operating profit, adjusted operating profit rate, adjusted income tax expense, adjusted effective income tax rate, adjusted income from continuing operations, adjusted net income, adjusted diluted earnings per share from continuing operations, and adjusted diluted earnings per share (non-GAAP financial measures); and (2) gross margin, gross margin rate, operating profit, operating profit rate, income tax expense, effective income tax rate, income from continuing operations, net income, diluted earnings per share from continuing operations, and diluted earnings per share for the first quarter of 2012 (GAAP financial measures) to adjusted gross margin, adjusted gross margin rate, adjusted operating profit, adjusted operating profit rate, adjusted income tax expense, adjusted effective income tax rate, adjusted income from continuing operations, adjusted net income, adjusted diluted earnings per share from continuing operations, and adjusted diluted earnings per share (non-GAAP financial measures).

First quarter of 2013 - Thirteen weeks ended May 4, 2013
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Consolidated Results
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 As reported
 
 Adjustment to exclude loss contingency
 
 As Adjusted (non-GAAP)
 Selling and administrative expenses
 
$
432,467

 
$
(5,052
)
 
$
427,415

 Selling and administrative expense rate
 
33.0
%
 
(0.4
%)
 
32.6
%
 Operating profit
 
56,692

 
5,052

 
61,744

 Operating profit rate
 
4.3
%
 
0.4
 %
 
4.7
%
 Income tax expense
 
23,487

 
1,862

 
25,349

 Effective income tax rate
 
42.1
%
 
0.5
 %
 
41.6
%
 Income from continuing operations
 
32,333

 
3,190

 
35,523

 Net income
 
32,333

 
3,190

 
35,523

 Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations
 
$
0.56

 
$
0.06

 
$
0.61

 Diluted earnings per share
 
$
0.56

 
$
0.06

 
$
0.61

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 U.S. Segment Results
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 As reported
 
 Adjustment to exclude loss contingency
 
 As Adjusted (non-GAAP)
 Selling and administrative expenses
 
$
415,219

 
$
(5,052
)
 
$
410,167

 Selling and administrative expense rate
 
32.6
%
 
(0.4
%)
 
32.2
%
 Operating profit
 
60,991

 
5,052

 
66,043

 Operating profit rate
 
4.8
%
 
0.4
 %
 
5.2
%
 Income tax expense
 
23,487

 
1,862

 
25,349

 Effective income tax rate
 
39.0
%
 
(0.2
%)
 
38.8
%
 Income from continuing operations
 
36,778

 
3,190

 
39,968

 Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations
 
$
0.64

 
$
0.06

 
$
0.69


The above adjusted selling and administrative expenses, adjusted selling and administrative expense rate, adjusted operating profit, adjusted operating profit rate, adjusted income tax expense, adjusted effective income tax rate, adjusted income from continuing operations, adjusted net income, adjusted diluted earnings per share from continuing operations, and adjusted diluted earnings per share are “non-GAAP financial measures” as that term is defined by Rule 101 of Regulation G (17 CFR Part 244) and Item 10 of Regulation S-K (17 CFR Part 229). These non-GAAP financial measures exclude from the most directly comparable financial measures calculated and presented in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) a pretax accrual of a loss contingency related to legal matters of $5,052 ($3,190, net of tax).






First quarter of 2012 - Thirteen weeks ended April 28, 2012
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Consolidated Results
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 As reported
 
 Adjustment to exclude change in inventory accounting principle
 
 As Adjusted (non-GAAP)
 Gross margin
 
$
512,449

 
$
5,574

 
$
518,023

 Gross margin rate
 
39.6
%
 
0.4
 %
 
40.0
%
 Operating profit
 
68,842

 
5,574

 
74,416

 Operating profit rate
 
5.3
%
 
0.4
 %
 
5.7
%
 Income tax expense
 
27,763

 
2,186

 
29,949

 Effective income tax rate
 
40.5
%
 
(0.1
%)
 
40.4
%
 Income from continuing operations
 
40,780

 
3,388

 
44,168

 Net income
 
40,746

 
3,388

 
44,134

 Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations
 
$
0.63

 
$
0.05

 
$
0.68

 Diluted earnings per share
 
$
0.63

 
$
0.05

 
$
0.68

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 U.S. Segment Results
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 As reported
 
 Adjustment to exclude change in inventory accounting principle
 
 As Adjusted (non-GAAP)
 Gross margin
 
$
500,945

 
$
5,574

 
$
506,519

 Gross margin rate
 
39.7
%
 
0.4
 %
 
40.1
%
 Operating profit
 
74,995

 
5,574

 
80,569

 Operating profit rate
 
5.9
%
 
0.5
 %
 
6.4
%
 Income tax expense
 
27,763

 
2,186

 
29,949

 Effective income tax rate
 
37.2
%
 
0.1
 %
 
37.3
%
 Income from continuing operations
 
46,896

 
3,388

 
50,284

 Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations
 
$
0.72

 
$
0.05

 
$
0.77


The above adjusted gross margin, adjusted gross margin rate, adjusted operating profit, adjusted operating profit rate, adjusted income tax expense, adjusted effective income tax rate, adjusted income from continuing operations, adjusted net income, adjusted diluted earnings per share from continuing operations, and adjusted diluted earnings per share are “non-GAAP financial measures” as that term is defined by Rule 101 of Regulation G (17 CFR Part 244) and Item 10 of Regulation S-K (17 CFR Part 229). These non-GAAP financial measures exclude from the most directly comparable financial measures calculated and presented in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) a pretax charge for a change in an accounting principle associated with our implementation of new inventory management information systems of $5,574 ($3,388, net of tax).

Our management believes that the disclosure of these non-GAAP financial measures provides useful information to investors because the non-GAAP financial measures present an alternative and more relevant method for measuring our operating performance, excluding special items included in the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures, that management believes is more indicative of our on-going operating results and financial condition. Our management uses these non-GAAP financial measures, along with the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures, in evaluating our operating performance.