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Kohl's Corporation Reports Second Quarter Financial Results

MENOMONEE FALLS, Wis.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--August 15, 2013-- Kohl’s Corporation (NYSE:KSS). Kohl’s Corporation today reported results for the quarter and year-to-date period ended August 3, 2013.
 
Quarter
 
Year to Date
($ in millions)
2013
 
2012
 
Change
 
2013
 
2012
 
Change
Sales
$
4,289

 
$
4,205

 
2.0%
 
$
8,488

 
$
8,447

 
0.5%
Comparable store sales
0.9
%
 
(2.7
)%
 
-
 
(0.5
)%
 
(1.3
)%
 
-
Net income
$
231

 
$
240

 
(4)%
 
$
378

 
$
394

 
(4)%
Diluted earnings per share
$
1.04

 
$
1.00

 
4%
 
$
1.70

 
$
1.63

 
4%

Kevin Mansell, Kohl's chairman, president and chief executive officer, said, “We are pleased with our progress in the second quarter.  Sales improved significantly over the first quarter and our gross margin improved over last year. Expenses were well-managed and we ended the quarter with inventory per store up mid-single digits while funding our E-Commerce growth. I would like to thank each of our associates for their contribution to our results."

Dividend
On August 13, 2013, Kohl's Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend on the Company's common stock of $0.35 per share. The dividend is payable September 25, 2013 to shareholders of record at the close of business on September 11, 2013.

Store Update
Kohl’s ended the quarter with 1,155 stores in 49 states, compared with 1,134 stores at the same time last year. The Company opened nine new stores during the first quarter of 2013 and expects to open three new stores and remodel 30 stores in the Fall.

Earnings Guidance
The Company provided initial guidance for the fiscal quarter ending November 2, 2013 of $0.83 to $0.92 per diluted share. The guidance is based on total sales growth of 1 to 3 percent and comparable store sales growth of 0 to 2 percent. The Company also updated its annual earnings per share guidance from $4.15 - $4.45 to $4.15 to $4.35.

Second Quarter 2013 Earnings Conference Call
Kohl's will host a second quarter earnings conference call at 8:30 am ET on August 15, 2013. The phone number for the conference call is (706) 902-0486. Replays of the call will be available for 30 days by dialing (855) 859-2056 or (404) 537-3406.  The conference ID for both the live call and the replay is 94952764. The conference call and replays are also accessible via the Company's web site at http://www.kohlscorporation.com/InvestorRelations/event-calendar.htm.

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Information
This press release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including guidance on the Company's targeted sales and earnings. Kohl's intends forward-looking terminology such as “believes,” “expects,” “may,” “will,” “should,” “anticipates,” “plans,” or similar expressions to identify forward-looking statements. Such statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties, which could cause Kohl's actual results to differ materially from those anticipated by the forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not





limited to, those described in Item 1A in Kohl's Annual Report on Form 10-K, which is expressly incorporated herein by reference, and other factors as may periodically be described in Kohl's filings with the SEC.

About Kohl's
Based in Menomonee Falls, Wis., Kohl’s (NYSE: KSS) is a family-focused, value-oriented specialty department store offering moderately priced, exclusive and national brand apparel, shoes, accessories, beauty and home products in an exciting shopping environment. With a commitment to environmental leadership, Kohl’s operates 1,155 stores in 49 states. In support of the communities it serves, Kohl’s has raised more than $231 million for children’s initiatives nationwide through its Kohl’s Cares® cause merchandise program, which operates under Kohl's Cares, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Kohl's Department Stores, Inc. For a list of store locations and information, or for the added convenience of shopping online, visit www.Kohls.com, join the discussion on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/kohls) or Twitter (http://twitter.com/Kohls) or get inspired on Pinterest (http://pinterest.com/kohls/) and Instagram (http://instagram.com/kohls).

Contacts
Investor Relations:
Wes McDonald, Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, (262) 703-1893
Joanne Crevoiserat, Executive Vice President - Finance, (262) 703-2945

Media:
Jen Johnson, Director - Public Relations, (262) 703-5241






KOHL'S CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(In Millions, except per share data)
(Unaudited)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Three Months Ended
 
Six Months Ended
 
August 3,
2013
 
July 28,
2012
 
August 3,
2013
 
July 28, 2012
Net sales
$
4,289

 
$
4,205

 
$
8,488

 
$
8,447

Cost of merchandise sold
2,613

 
2,563

 
5,284

 
5,281

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Gross margin
1,676

 
1,642

 
3,204

 
3,166

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Operating expenses:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Selling, general, and administrative
1,000

 
975

 
1,997

 
1,977

Depreciation and amortization
225

 
210

 
439

 
411

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Operating income
451

 
457

 
768

 
778

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest expense, net
84

 
80

 
167

 
162

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Income before income taxes
367

 
377

 
601

 
616

Provision for income taxes
136

 
137

 
223

 
222

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net income
$
231

 
$
240

 
$
378

 
$
394

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic net income per share
$
1.05

 
$
1.01

 
$
1.71

 
$
1.64

Average number of shares
220

 
238

 
221

 
240

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Diluted net income per share
$
1.04

 
$
1.00

 
$
1.70

 
$
1.63

Average number of shares
222

 
239

 
222

 
242

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
As a percent of net sales:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Gross margin
39.1
%
 
39.0
%
 
37.7
%
 
37.5
%
Selling, general and
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
administrative expenses
23.3
%
 
23.2
%
 
23.5
%
 
23.4
%
Operating income
10.5
%
 
10.9
%
 
9.0
%
 
9.2
%
Net income
5.4
%
 
5.7
%
 
4.5
%
 
4.7
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 






KOHL'S CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In Millions)
(Unaudited)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
August 3,
2013
 
July 28,
2012
Assets
 
 
 
 
Current assets:
 
 
 
 
  Cash and cash equivalents
 
$
592

 
$
600

  Merchandise inventories
 
3,856

 
3,521

  Deferred income taxes
 
150

 
109

  Other
 
284

 
260

 
 
 
 
 
  Total current assets
 
4,882

 
4,490

 
 
 
 
 
Property and equipment, net
 
8,891

 
9,010

Long-term investments
 
58

 
102

Other assets
 
266

 
254

 
 
 
 
 
  Total assets
 
$
14,097

 
$
13,856

 
 
 
 
 
Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity
 
 
 
 
Current liabilities:
 
 
 
 
Accounts payable
 
$
1,396

 
$
1,531

Accrued liabilities
 
1,065

 
1,001

Income taxes payable
 
75

 
24

Current portion of capital lease
 
 
 
 
  and financing obligations
 
147

 
94

 
 
 
 
 
  Total current liabilities
 
2,683

 
2,650

 
 
 
 
 
Long-term debt
 
2,492

 
2,141

Capital lease and financing obligations
 
1,948

 
1,997

Deferred income taxes
 
381

 
411

Other long-term liabilities
 
540

 
469

Shareholders' equity
 
6,053

 
6,188

 
 
 
 
 
  Total liabilities and shareholders' equity
 
$
14,097

 
$
13,856

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 













KOHL'S CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(In Millions)
(Unaudited)
 
 
Six Months Ended
 
August 3,
2013
 
July 28,
2012
Operating activities
 
 
 
Net income
$
378

 
$
394

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash
 
 
 
provided by operating activities:
 
 
 
Depreciation and amortization
439

 
411

Share-based compensation
27

 
24

Excess tax benefits from share-based compensation
(2
)
 
(3
)
Deferred income taxes
(12
)
 
(13
)
Other non-cash revenues and expenses
18

 
8

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
 
 
 
Merchandise inventories
(103
)
 
(300
)
Other current and long-term assets
22

 
40

Accounts payable
89

 
298

Accrued and other long-term liabilities
(20
)
 
(166
)
Income taxes
(74
)
 
(111
)
 
 
 
 
Net cash provided by operating activities
762

 
582

 
 
 
 
Investing activities
 
 
 
Acquisition of property and equipment
(284
)
 
(429
)
Sales of investments in auction rate securities
1

 
51

Other
13

 
2

 
 
 
 
Net cash used in investing activities
(270
)
 
(376
)
 
 
 
 
Financing activities
 
 
 
Treasury stock purchases
(279
)
 
(623
)
Dividends paid
(153
)
 
(153
)
Proceeds from financing obligations

 
4

Capital lease and financing obligation payments
(52
)
 
(61
)
Proceeds from stock option exercises
46

 
19

Excess tax benefits from share-based compensation
2

 
3

Deferred financing costs
(1
)
 

 
 
 
 
Net cash used in financing activities
(437
)
 
(811
)
 
 
 
 
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
55

 
(605
)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
537

 
1,205

 
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
$
592

 
$
600