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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 THIRD QUARTER RESULTS

COMPANY ANNOUNCES PLAN TO CLOSE CANADIAN OPERATIONS

COMPANY UPDATES FISCAL 2013 GUIDANCE

COLUMBUS, Ohio, December 5, 2013 -- Big Lots, Inc. (NYSE: BIG) today reported a consolidated loss from continuing operations of $9.5 million, or $0.17 per diluted share, for the third quarter of fiscal 2013 ended November 2, 2013, which compares to a consolidated loss from continuing operations of $6.0 million, or $0.10 per diluted share, for the third quarter of fiscal 2012. This year’s result includes an after tax gain on the sale of real estate of $2.2 million, or $0.04 per diluted share, and an after tax loss for our wholesale operations of $2.6 million, or $0.05 per diluted share. Consolidated net sales for the third quarter of fiscal 2013 increased 1.6% to $1,152.4 million, compared to consolidated net sales of $1,134.2 million for the same period of fiscal 2012. Consolidated comparable store sales decreased 2.5%.

As a reminder, we recently announced our intention to close our wholesale operations in the fourth quarter of this fiscal year, at which time it will be treated as discontinued operations. Excluding the real estate gain and wholesale loss, our third quarter adjusted consolidated loss from continuing operations totaled $9.1 million, or $0.16 per diluted share (non-GAAP), which compares to last year’s third quarter adjusted consolidated loss from continuing operations of $6.2 million, or $0.11 per diluted share (non-GAAP). Adjusted consolidated net sales for the third quarter of fiscal 2013 increased 1.6% to $1,143.2 million (non-GAAP), compared to adjusted consolidated net sales of $1,124.9 million (non-GAAP) for the same period of fiscal 2012. A reconciliation of all non-GAAP amounts to the most comparable GAAP amounts is provided later in this release.

For the year-to-date period ended November 2, 2013, income from continuing operations totaled $40.9 million, or $0.71 per diluted share, compared to income from continuing operations of $56.9 million, or $0.93 per diluted share, for the same period last year. Excluding the after tax gain on the sale of real estate noted above, the after tax year-to-date loss for our wholesale operations of $2.8 million, or $0.05 per diluted share, and the after tax non-recurring store-related legal settlement activity of $2.8 million, or $0.05 per diluted share, incurred in the second quarter of fiscal 2013, adjusted consolidated income from continuing operations for the year-to-date period ended November 2, 2013 totaled $44.4 million, or $0.77 per diluted share (non-GAAP). This result compared to adjusted consolidated income from continuing operations of $60.2 million, or $0.98 per diluted share (non-GAAP), for the same period in fiscal 2012.
 
 
EPS From Continuing Operations (1)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Q3 2013
 
Q3 2012
 
YTD 2013
 
YTD 2012
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
U.S. Operations
 
($0.08)
 
($0.03)
 
$0.94
 
$1.15
Impact of wholesale operations
 
$0.05
 
($0.00)
 
$0.05
 
($0.00)
Impact of real estate sale
 
($0.04)
 
 
($0.04)
 
Impact of other non-recurring charges
 
 
 
$0.05
 
$0.06
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
U.S. Operations - adjusted basis
 
($0.07)
 
($0.03)
 
$0.99
 
$1.20
Canadian Operations
 
($0.09)
 
($0.07)
 
($0.23)
 
($0.22)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Consolidated Operations - adjusted basis
 
($0.16)
 
($0.11)
 
$0.77
 
$0.98
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(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
 



THIRD QUARTER HIGHLIGHTS

Adjusted consolidated loss from continuing operations of $0.16 per diluted share (non-GAAP), compared to adjusted consolidated loss from continuing operations of $0.11 per diluted share (non-GAAP) last year
Adjusted consolidated net sales of $1.143 billion (non-GAAP), an increase of 1.6% compared to last year
Opened 25 stores in the U.S.

Third Quarter Results

U.S. Operations

Adjusted net sales for U.S. operations for the third quarter of fiscal 2013, which excludes our wholesale operations, increased 1.8% to $1,104.9 million (non-GAAP), compared to adjusted net sales of $1,085.9 million (non-GAAP) for the same period of fiscal 2012. Comparable store sales for U.S. stores open at least fifteen months decreased 2.5% for the quarter. Adjusted loss from continuing U.S. operations totaled $4.1 million, or $0.07 per diluted share (non-GAAP), compared to an adjusted loss from continuing U.S. operations of $1.9 million, or $0.03 per diluted share (non-GAAP), for the same period of fiscal 2012.

Canadian Operations

Net sales for Canadian operations for the third quarter of fiscal 2013 decreased 1.9% to $38.3 million, and comparable stores sales decreased 0.9%. For the third quarter of fiscal 2013, we incurred a net loss of $5.0 million, or $0.09 per diluted share (non-GAAP), compared to a net loss of $4.3 million, or $0.07 per diluted share (non-GAAP) for the same period of fiscal 2012.

 
 
Comparable Store Sales
 
Store Count
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Q3 2013
 
Q3 2012
 
Q3 2013
 
Q3 2012
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
U.S. Operations
 
-2.5%
 
-4.6%
 
1,525
 
1,482
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Canadian Operations (1)
 
-0.9%
 
na
 
78
 
79
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Consolidated Operations
 
-2.5%
 
-4.6%
 
1,603
 
1,561
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(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 third quarter of fiscal 2013 at $1,238 million, compared to $1,191 million for the third quarter of fiscal 2012. The growth in inventory was driven by an increase in U.S. store count, and a 2% increase in inventory per store in our U.S. stores.

We ended the third quarter of fiscal 2013 with $68 million of cash and cash equivalents and $324 million of borrowings under our credit facility, compared to $66 million of cash and cash equivalents and $463 million of borrowings under our credit facility as of the end of the third quarter of fiscal 2012. Our use of cash generated by our U.S. operations during the last 12 months was focused on repaying debt and funding our Canadian operations.



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



PLAN TO CLOSE CANADIAN OPERATIONS

As our new management team develops a comprehensive, long-range strategic plan, we have been conducting a detailed evaluation of our current operations and business prospects. As part of this evaluation and after careful exploration of available options, we have decided to exit the unprofitable Canadian market, where we currently operate 73 stores under the Liquidation World or LW brand names, 5 stores under the Big Lots brand name, 2 distribution centers, and an office. We intend to begin an orderly wind-down process immediately and expect that principal operations will cease during the first quarter of fiscal 2014.
 
We acquired a struggling Canadian business in July 2011 with the intention of revitalizing it and using it as the base for bringing extreme value merchandising and the Big Lots brand to customers in Canada. Over the last two years, we have invested in this business and our team in Canada has worked diligently to turn it around. However, we have not been able to gain the necessary traction in the Canadian marketplace that had originally been anticipated and believe that the significant further capital investments and execution risk associated with continuing to pursue a turnaround would not be in the best interests of our company and shareholders. While the strategic and financial rationale supporting this decision is clear, we regret the impact that the closings will have on our associates, our customers and the communities in Canada where our stores, distribution centers, and office are located. We are committed to exiting our operations in a thoughtful and deliberate manner in order to minimize disruption for our associates and customers.

Our new management team remains focused on identifying the best opportunities in the U.S. to serve our target customer in a manner that brings value to our customers, shareholders and associates. The strategic decision to exit Canada will enable us to focus our resources on introducing e-commerce and omnichannel capabilities, rolling out coolers and freezers to our chain of stores, launching a furniture financing program, significantly realigning our merchandising organization, and moving swiftly to implement our “edit to amplify” merchandising strategy. These bold steps forward all possess the singularly focused goal of strengthening the Big Lots brand and reinvigorating our U.S. business.

Looking forward, we expect to cease operations of our distribution centers in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2013, and we expect to cease operations of our stores in the first quarter of fiscal 2014.

For the fourth quarter of fiscal 2013, we anticipate a loss from Canadian operations in the range of $38 to $43 million, or $0.65 to $0.75 per diluted share. This estimate includes a charge in the range of $32 to $34 million, related to severance, lease liabilities, and asset impairment (inventory, fixed assets, and goodwill). For the full year of fiscal 2013, we anticipate a loss from operations in the range of $52 to $57 million, or $0.90 to $0.98 per diluted share.

Given we expect to close all store locations during the first quarter of fiscal 2014, we plan to begin reporting our Canadian business as discontinued operations beginning at that time. For the first quarter of fiscal 2014, we anticipate a loss from discontinued operations in the range of $44 to $47 million, or $0.75 to $0.80 per diluted share.

Our estimates for our Canadian business performance exclude any potential income tax effect, and have been factored into our revised company outlook for fiscal 2013.




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



2013 OUTLOOK

Updates Q4 guidance for adjusted income from continuing U.S. operations of $1.40 to $1.55 per diluted share (non-GAAP) versus adjusted income from continuing U.S. operations of $2.08 per diluted share (non-GAAP) for fiscal 2012
Updates fiscal 2013 annual guidance for adjusted income from continuing U.S. operations to $2.40 to $2.55 per diluted share (non-GAAP) versus adjusted income from continuing U.S. operations of $3.21 per diluted share (non-GAAP) for fiscal 2012
Updates cash flow guidance to $120 million

We update our guidance for fourth quarter fiscal 2013 adjusted income from continuing U.S. operations to be in the range of $1.40 to $1.55 per diluted share (non-GAAP). This guidance assumes U.S. comparable store sales decline in the range of low to mid single digits and total U.S. sales decrease in the range of 6 to 8%. As a reminder, fourth quarter of fiscal 2013 includes 13 weeks of operations, compared to 14 weeks in last year’s fourth quarter results.

Based on operating results for the first three quarters and our expectations for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2013, we update our guidance for fiscal 2013 adjusted income from continuing U.S. operations to be in the range of $2.40 to $2.55 per diluted share (non-GAAP). This guidance assumes U.S. comparable store sales decline 2% to 3% and a total U.S. sales decrease in the range of 1% to 2%. In addition, we update our cash flow guidance to approximately $120 million. As a reminder, fiscal 2013 includes 52 weeks of operations, compared to 53 weeks last year.

EPS from Continuing Operations (non-GAAP)
 
Q4
 
Full Year
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
2013 Guidance
 
2012
 
2013 Guidance
 
2012
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
U.S. Operations
 
$1.40 - $1.55
 
$2.08
 
$2.35 - $2.50
 
$3.15
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Add back: Wholesale Operations
 
 
 
$0.05
 
$0.00
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Add back: Legal settlement charge
 
 
 
$0.05
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Less: Impact of Real Estate Gain
 
 
 
($0.04)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Add back: Inventory charge
 
 
 
 
$0.06
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
U.S. Operations - adjusted basis
 
$1.40 - $1.55
 
$2.08
 
$2.40 - $2.55
 
$3.21
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Canada Operations
 
($0.75) - ($0.65)
 
$0.00
 
($0.98) - ($0.90)
 
($0.22)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Consolidated - adjusted basis
 
$0.65 - $0.90
 
$2.08
 
$1.42 - $1.65
 
$2.98
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 





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 tomorrow December 6, 2013 at 8:00 a.m. to discuss our financial results for the third 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 http://www.biglots.com.

If you are unable to join the live webcast, an archive of the call will be available at www.biglots.com in the Investor Relations section of our website after 12:00 noon Eastern Time and will remain available through midnight Friday, December 20, 2013. A replay of this call will also be available beginning December 6 at 12:00 noon Eastern Time through December 20 by dialing 1.888.203.1112 (Toll Free USA and Canada) or 1.719.457.0820 (International), and entering Replay Passcode 2138376.

Big Lots is North America’s largest broadline closeout retailer. We currently operate 1,526 BIG LOTS stores in the 48 contiguous United States, 5 BIG LOTS stores in Canada, and 73 LIQUIDATION WORLD and LW stores in Canada. For more information, visit www.biglots.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, current economic and credit conditions, 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)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
NOVEMBER 2
 
OCTOBER 27
 
 
 
 
2013
 
2012
 
 
 
 
(Unaudited)
 
(Unaudited)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
ASSETS
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Current assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
 

$67,726

 

$66,257

 
 
Inventories
 
1,238,140

 
1,190,749

 
 
Deferred income taxes
 
48,816

 
45,598

 
 
Other current assets
 
111,232

 
102,907

 
 
   Total current assets
 
1,465,914

 
1,405,511

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Property and equipment - net
 
591,314

 
601,943

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Deferred income taxes
 
7,341

 
3,845

 
Goodwill
 
12,944

 
13,513

 
Other assets
 
57,233

 
40,090

 
 
 
 

$2,134,746

 

$2,064,902

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Current liabilities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Accounts payable
 

$583,235

 

$574,183

 
 
Property, payroll and other taxes
 
81,633

 
81,275

 
 
Accrued operating expenses
 
64,593

 
68,628

 
 
Insurance reserves
 
36,660

 
36,784

 
 
KB bankruptcy lease obligation
 
3,069

 
3,069

 
 
Accrued salaries and wages
 
27,435

 
27,155

 
 
Income taxes payable
 
1,519

 
372

 
 
   Total current liabilities
 
798,144

 
791,466

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Long-term obligations under bank credit facility
324,000

 
463,100

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Deferred rent
 
78,598

 
72,491

 
Insurance reserves
 
62,906

 
50,702

 
Unrecognized tax benefits
 
16,678

 
15,799

 
Other liabilities
 
41,125

 
38,553

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Shareholders' equity
 
813,295

 
632,791

 
 
 
 

$2,134,746

 

$2,064,902

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 






 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
BIG LOTS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(In thousands, except per share data)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
13 WEEKS ENDED
 
13 WEEKS ENDED
 
 
 
 
NOVEMBER 2, 2013
 
OCTOBER 27, 2012
 
 
 
 
 
%
 
 
%
 
 
 
 
(Unaudited)
 
(Unaudited)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net sales
 

$1,152,444

100.0

 

$1,134,205

100.0

 
 
Gross margin
 
443,459

38.5

 
432,590

38.1

 
 
Selling and administrative expenses
 
425,985

37.0

 
412,692

36.4

 
 
Depreciation expense
 
29,459

2.6

 
26,590

2.3

 
Operating loss
 
(11,985
)
(1.0
)
 
(6,692
)
(0.6
)
 
 
Interest expense
 
(1,039
)
(0.1
)
 
(1,491
)
(0.1
)
 
 
Other income (expense)
 
(147
)
(0.0
)
 
46

0.0

 
Loss from continuing operations before income taxes
 
(13,171
)
(1.1
)
 
(8,137
)
(0.7
)
 
 
Income tax benefit
 
(3,655
)
(0.3
)
 
(2,149
)
(0.2
)
 
Loss from continuing operations
 
(9,516
)
(0.8
)
 
(5,988
)
(0.5
)
 
 
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax expense of $0 and $0, respectively
 
(1
)
(0.0
)
 
1

0.0

 
Net loss
 

($9,517
)
(0.8
)
 

($5,987
)
(0.5
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Earnings (loss) per common share - basic (a)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Continuing operations
 

($0.17
)
 
 

($0.10
)
 
 
 
Discontinued operations
 
0.00

 
 
0.00

 
 
 
Net loss
 

($0.17
)
 
 

($0.10
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Earnings (loss) per common share - diluted (a)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Continuing operations
 

($0.17
)
 
 

($0.10
)
 
 
 
Discontinued operations
 
0.00

 
 
0.00

 
 
 
Net loss
 

($0.17
)
 
 

($0.10
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Weighted average common shares outstanding
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic
 
57,461

 
 
57,756

 
 
 
Dilutive effect of share-based awards
 

 
 

 
 
 
Diluted
 
57,461

 
 
57,756

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








 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
BIG LOTS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(In thousands, except per share data)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
39 WEEKS ENDED
 
39 WEEKS ENDED
 
 
 
 
NOVEMBER 2, 2013
 
OCTOBER 27, 2012
 
 
 
 
 
%
 
 
%
 
 
 
 
(Unaudited)
 
(Unaudited)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net sales
 

$3,689,354

100.0

 

$3,646,723

100.0

 
 
Gross margin
 
1,439,543

39.0

 
1,422,873

39.0

 
 
Selling and administrative expenses
 
1,276,947

34.6

 
1,243,230

34.1

 
 
Depreciation expense
 
85,078

2.3

 
78,149

2.1

 
Operating profit
 
77,518

2.1

 
101,494

2.8

 
 
Interest expense
 
(2,498
)
(0.1
)
 
(2,722
)
(0.1
)
 
 
Other income (expense)
 
(411
)
(0.0
)
 
45

0.0

 
Income from continuing operations before income taxes
 
74,609

2.0

 
98,817

2.7

 
 
Income tax expense
 
33,667

0.9

 
41,935

1.1

 
Income from continuing operations
 
40,942

1.1

 
56,882

1.6

 
 
Income (Loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax expense (benefit) of $0 and ($32), respectively
 
0

0.0

 
(48
)
(0.0
)
 
Net income
 

$40,942

1.1

 

$56,834

1.6

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Earnings per common share - basic (a)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Continuing operations
 

$0.71

 
 

$0.94

 
 
 
Discontinued operations
 
0.00

 
 
0.00

 
 
 
Net income
 

$0.71

 
 

$0.94

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Earnings per common share - diluted (a)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Continuing operations
 

$0.71

 
 

$0.93

 
 
 
Discontinued operations
 
0.00

 
 
0.00

 
 
 
Net income
 

$0.71

 
 

$0.92

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Weighted average common shares outstanding
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic
 
57,383

 
 
60,780

 
 
 
Dilutive effect of share-based awards
 
550

 
 
698

 
 
 
Diluted
 
57,933

 
 
61,478

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(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
 
 
 
NOVEMBER 2, 2013
 
OCTOBER 27, 2012
 
NOVEMBER 2, 2013
 
OCTOBER 27, 2013
 
 
 
U.S.
 
U.S.
 
Canada
 
Canada
 
 
 
(Unaudited)
 
(Unaudited)
 
(Unaudited)
 
(Unaudited)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net sales
 

$1,114,142

 

$1,095,180

 

$38,802

 

$39,025

 
Gross margin
 
429,260

 
417,759

 
14,199

 
14,831

 
Selling and administrative expenses
 
407,357

 
394,136

 
18,628

 
18,556

 
Depreciation expense
 
29,051

 
26,006

 
408

 
584

Operating loss
 
(7,148
)
 
(2,383
)
 
(4,837
)
 
(4,309
)
 
Interest expense
 
(1,034
)
 
(1,490
)
 
(5
)
 
(1
)
 
Other income (expense)
 
0

 
2

 
(147
)
 
44

Loss from continuing operations before income taxes
 
(8,182
)
 
(3,871
)
 
(4,989
)
 
(4,266
)
 
Income tax benefit
 
(3,655
)
 
(2,149
)
 
0

 
0

Loss from continuing operations
 
(4,527
)
 
(1,722
)
 
(4,989
)
 
(4,266
)
Diluted earnings (loss) per common share from continuing operations (a)
 

($0.08
)
 

($0.03
)
 

($0.09
)
 

($0.07
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
39 WEEKS ENDED
 
 
 
NOVEMBER 2, 2013
 
OCTOBER 27, 2012
 
NOVEMBER 2, 2013
 
OCTOBER 27, 2013
 
 
 
U.S.
 
U.S.
 
Canada
 
Canada
 
 
 
(Unaudited)
 
(Unaudited)
 
(Unaudited)
 
(Unaudited)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net sales
 

$3,576,563

 

$3,540,438

 

$112,791

 

$106,285

 
Gross margin
 
1,397,637

 
1,384,125

 
41,906

 
38,748

 
Selling and administrative expenses
 
1,223,750

 
1,192,988

 
53,197

 
50,242

 
Depreciation expense
 
83,501

 
75,898

 
1,577

 
2,251

Operating profit (loss)
 
90,386

 
115,239

 
(12,868
)
 
(13,745
)
 
Interest expense
 
(2,489
)
 
(2,721
)
 
(9
)
 
(1
)
 
Other income (expense)
 
(12
)
 
2

 
(399
)
 
43

Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes
 
87,885

 
112,520

 
(13,276
)
 
(13,703
)
 
Income tax expense
 
33,667

 
41,935

 
0

 
0

Income (loss) from continuing operations
 
54,218

 
70,585

 
(13,276
)
 
(13,703
)
Diluted earnings (loss) per common share from continuing operations (a)
 

$0.94

 

$1.15

 

($0.23
)
 

($0.22
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(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 earnings (loss) 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
 
 
 
 
NOVEMBER 2, 2013
 
OCTOBER 27, 2012
 
 
 
 
 (Unaudited)
 
 (Unaudited)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  Net cash used in operating activities
 

($153,116
)
 

($124,654
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  Net cash used in investing activities
 
(26,507
)
 
(39,341
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  Net cash provided by financing activities
 
183,545

 
168,913

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
    Impact of foreign currency on cash
 
(6
)
 
(340
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Increase in cash and cash equivalents
 
3,916

 
4,578

 
 
Cash and cash equivalents:
 
 
 
 
 
 
  Beginning of period
 
63,810

 
61,679

 
 
  End of period
 

$67,726

 

$66,257

 








 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
BIG LOTS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(In thousands)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
39 WEEKS ENDED
 
39 WEEKS ENDED
 
 
 
 
NOVEMBER 2, 2013
 
OCTOBER 27, 2012
 
 
 
 
 (Unaudited)
 
 (Unaudited)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  Net cash used in operating activities
 

($71,098
)
 

($35,905
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  Net cash used in investing activities
 
(76,608
)
 
(99,614
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  Net cash provided by financing activities
 
155,183

 
133,718

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
    Impact of foreign currency on cash
 
(332
)
 
(489
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
 

$7,145

 

($2,290
)
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents:
 
 
 
 
 
 
  Beginning of period
 
60,581

 
68,547

 
 
  End of period
 

$67,726

 

$66,257

 








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

The following tables reconcile net sales, gross margin, selling and administrative expenses, depreciation expense, operating (loss) profit, income tax (benefit) expense, (loss) income from continuing operations, net (loss) income, diluted earnings (loss) per share from continuing operations, diluted earnings (loss) per share, and effective income tax rate for each of the third quarter of 2013, the third quarter of 2012, the year-to-date 2013, and the year-to-date 2012 (GAAP financial measures) to adjusted net sales, adjusted gross margin, adjusted selling and administrative expenses, adjusted depreciation expense, adjusted operating (loss) profit, adjusted income tax (benefit) expense, adjusted (loss) income from continuing operations, adjusted net (loss) income, adjusted diluted earnings (loss) per share from continuing operations, adjusted diluted earnings (loss) per share, and adjusted effective income tax rate (non-GAAP financial measures).

 Third quarter of 2013 - Thirteen weeks ended November 2, 2013
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Consolidated Results
 
 As reported
 
 Gain on sale of real estate
 Wind down of Wholesale operations
 
 As Adjusted (non-GAAP)
 Net sales
 
 
$
1,152,444

100.0

%
 
$

$
(9,224
)
 
$
1,143,220

100.0

%
 Gross margin
 
443,459

38.5

 
 

2,167

 
445,626

39.0

 
 Selling and administrative expenses
425,985

37.0

 
 
3,579

(2,127
)
 
427,437

37.4

 
 Depreciation expense
29,459

2.6

 
 


 
29,459

2.6

 
 Operating (loss) profit
(11,985
)
(1.0
)
 
 
(3,579
)
4,294

 
(11,270
)
(1.0
)
 
 Income tax (benefit) expense
(3,655
)
(0.3
)
 
 
(1,400
)
1,707

 
(3,348
)
(0.3
)
 
 (Loss) Income from continuing operations
(9,516
)
(0.8
)
 
 
(2,179
)
2,587

 
(9,108
)
(0.8
)
 
 Income (loss) from discontinued operations
(1
)
(0.0
)
 
 


 
(1
)
(0.0
)
 
 Net (loss) income
 
$
(9,517
)
(0.8
)
%
 
$
(2,179
)
$
2,587

 
$
(9,109
)
(0.8
)
%
 Diluted earnings (loss) per share from
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
      continuing operations
$
(0.17
)
 
 
 
$
(0.04
)
$
0.05

 
$
(0.16
)
 
 
 Diluted earnings (loss) per share
$
(0.17
)
 
 
 
$
(0.04
)
$
0.05

 
$
(0.16
)
 
 
 Effective income tax rate
27.8
%
 
 
 
39.1
%
39.8
%
 
26.9
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 U.S. Segment Results
 
 As reported
 
 Gain on sale of real estate
 Wind down of Wholesale operations
 
 As Adjusted (non-GAAP)
 Net sales
 
 
$
1,114,142

100.0

%
 
$

$
(9,224
)
 
$
1,104,918

100.0

%
 Gross margin
 
429,260

38.5

 
 

2,167

 
431,427

39.0

 
 Selling and administrative expenses
407,357

36.6

 
 
3,579

(2,127
)
 
408,809

37.0

 
 Depreciation expense
29,051

2.6

 
 


 
29,051

2.6

 
 Operating (loss) profit
(7,148
)
(0.6
)
 
 
(3,579
)
4,294

 
(6,433
)
(0.6
)
 
 Income tax (benefit) expense
(3,655
)
(0.3
)
 
 
(1,400
)
1,707

 
(3,348
)
(0.3
)
 
 (Loss) Income from continuing operations
$
(4,527
)
(0.4
)
%
 
$
(2,179
)
$
2,587

 
$
(4,119
)
(0.4
)
%
 Diluted earnings (loss) per share from
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
      continuing operations
$
(0.08
)
 
 
 
$
(0.04
)
$
0.05

 
$
(0.07
)
 
 
 Effective income tax rate
44.7
%
 
 
 
39.1
%
39.8
%
 
44.8
%
 
 

The above adjusted net sales, adjusted gross margin, adjusted selling and administrative expenses, adjusted depreciation expense, adjusted operating (loss) profit, adjusted income tax (benefit) expense, adjusted (loss) income from continuing operations, adjusted net (loss) income, adjusted diluted earnings (loss) per share from continuing operations, adjusted diluted earnings (loss) per share, and adjusted effective income tax rate 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”): (1) a pretax adjustment for the gain on the sale of real estate of $3,579 ($2,179, net of tax); and (2) the impact of the exclusion of the results of our wholesale business related to the announced wind down of its operations.









 Third quarter of 2012 - Thirteen weeks ended October 27, 2012
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Consolidated Results
 
 As reported
 
 Wind down of Wholesale operations
 
 As Adjusted (non-GAAP)
 Net sales
 
 
$
1,134,205

100.0

%
 
$
(9,298
)
 
$
1,124,907

100.0

%
 Gross margin
 
432,590

38.1

 
 
(1,655
)
 
430,935

38.3

 
 Selling and administrative expenses
412,692

36.4

 
 
(1,337
)
 
411,355

36.6

 
 Depreciation expense
26,590

2.3

 
 

 
26,590

2.4

 
 Operating (loss) profit
(6,692
)
(0.6
)
 
 
(318
)
 
(7,010
)
(0.6
)
 
 Income tax (benefit) expense
(2,149
)
(0.2
)
 
 
(126
)
 
(2,275
)
(0.2
)
 
 (Loss) Income from continuing operations
(5,988
)
(0.5
)
 
 
(192
)
 
(6,180
)
(0.5
)
 
 Income (loss) from discontinued operations
1

0.0

 
 

 
1

0.0

 
 Net (loss) income
 
$
(5,987
)
(0.5
)
%
 
$
(192
)
 
$
(6,179
)
(0.5
)
%
 Diluted earnings (loss) per share from
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
      continuing operations
$
(0.10
)
 
 
 
$
(0.00
)
 
$
(0.11
)
 
 
 Diluted earnings (loss) per share
$
(0.10
)
 
 
 
$
(0.00
)
 
$
(0.11
)
 
 
 Effective income tax rate
26.4
%
 
 
 
39.6
%
 
26.9
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 U.S. Segment Results
 
 As reported
 
 Wind down of Wholesale operations
 
 As Adjusted (non-GAAP)
 Net sales
 
 
$
1,095,180

100.0

%
 
$
(9,298
)
 
$
1,085,882

100.0

%
 Gross margin
 
417,759

38.1

 
 
(1,655
)
 
416,104

38.3

 
 Selling and administrative expenses
394,136

36.0

 
 
(1,337
)
 
392,799

36.2

 
 Depreciation expense
26,006

2.4

 
 

 
26,006

2.4

 
 Operating (loss) profit
(2,383
)
(0.2
)
 
 
(318
)
 
(2,701
)
(0.2
)
 
 Income tax (benefit) expense
(2,149
)
(0.2
)
 
 
(126
)
 
(2,275
)
(0.2
)
 
 (Loss) Income from continuing operations
$
(1,722
)
(0.2
)
%
 
$
(192
)
 
$
(1,914
)
(0.2
)
%
 Diluted earnings (loss) per share from
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
      continuing operations
$
(0.03
)
 
 
 
$
(0.00
)
 
$
(0.03
)
 
 
 Effective income tax rate
55.5
%
 
 
 
39.6
%
 
54.3
%
 
 

The above adjusted net sales, adjusted gross margin, adjusted selling and administrative expenses, adjusted depreciation expense, adjusted operating (loss) profit, adjusted income tax (benefit) expense, adjusted (loss) income from continuing operations, adjusted net (loss) income, adjusted diluted earnings (loss) per share from continuing operations, adjusted diluted earnings (loss) per share, and adjusted effective income tax rate 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”) the impact of the exclusion of the results of our wholesale business related to the announced wind down of its operations.








 Year-to-date 2013 - Thirty-nine weeks ended November 2, 2013
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Consolidated Results
 
 As reported
 
 Adjustment to loss contingency accrual
 Gain on sale of real estate
 Wind down of Wholesale operations
 
 As Adjusted (non-GAAP)
 Net sales
 
 
$
3,689,354

100.0

%
 
$

$

$
(23,720
)
 
$
3,665,634

100.0

%
 Gross margin
 
1,439,543

39.0

 
 


99

 
1,439,642

39.3

 
 Selling and administrative expenses
1,276,947

34.6

 
 
(4,375
)
3,579

(4,595
)
 
1,271,556

34.7

 
 Depreciation expense
85,078

2.3

 
 



 
85,078

2.3

 
 Operating (loss) profit
77,518

2.1

 
 
4,375

(3,579
)
4,694

 
83,008

2.3

 
 Income tax (benefit) expense
33,667

0.9

 
 
1,615

(1,400
)
1,866

 
35,748

1.0

 
 (Loss) Income from continuing operations
40,942

1.1

 
 
2,760

(2,179
)
2,828

 
44,351

1.2

 
 Income (loss) from discontinued operations


 
 



 


 
 Net (loss) income
 
$
40,942

1.1

%
 
$
2,760

$
(2,179
)
$
2,828

 
$
44,351

1.2

%
 Diluted earnings (loss) per share from
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
      continuing operations
$
0.71

 
 
 
$
0.05

$
(0.04
)
$
0.05

 
$
0.77

 
 
 Diluted earnings (loss) per share
$
0.71

 
 
 
$
0.05

$
(0.04
)
$
0.05

 
$
0.77

 
 
 Effective income tax rate
45.1
%
 
 
 
36.9
%
39.1
%
39.8
%
 
44.6
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 U.S. Segment Results
 
 As reported
 
 Adjustment to loss contingency accrual
 Gain on sale of real estate
 Wind down of Wholesale operations
 
 As Adjusted (non-GAAP)
 Net sales
 
 
$
3,576,563

100.0

%
 
$

$

$
(23,720
)
 
$
3,552,843

100.0

%
 Gross margin
 
1,397,637

39.1

 
 


99

 
1,397,736

39.3

 
 Selling and administrative expenses
1,223,750

34.2

 
 
(4,375
)
3,579

(4,595
)
 
1,218,359

34.3

 
 Depreciation expense
83,501

2.3

 
 



 
83,501

2.4

 
 Operating (loss) profit
90,386

2.5

 
 
4,375

(3,579
)
4,694

 
95,876

2.7

 
 Income tax (benefit) expense
33,667

0.9

 
 
1,615

(1,400
)
1,866

 
35,748

1.0

 
 (Loss) Income from continuing operations
$
54,218

1.5

%
 
$
2,760

$
(2,179
)
$
2,828

 
$
57,627

1.6

%
 Diluted earnings (loss) per share from
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
      continuing operations
$
0.94

 
 
 
$
0.05

$
(0.04
)
$
0.05

 
$
0.99

 
 
 Effective income tax rate
38.3
%
 
 
 
36.9
%
39.1
%
39.8
%
 
38.3
%
 
 

The above adjusted net sales, adjusted gross margin, adjusted selling and administrative expenses, adjusted depreciation expense, adjusted operating (loss) profit, adjusted income tax (benefit) expense, adjusted (loss) income from continuing operations, adjusted net (loss) income, adjusted diluted earnings (loss) per share from continuing operations, adjusted diluted earnings (loss) per share, and adjusted effective income tax rate 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”): (1) a pretax charge related to the settlement of a legal matter of $4,375 ($2,760, net of tax); (2) a pretax adjustment for the gain on the sale of real estate of $3,579 ($2,179, net of tax); and (3) the impact of the exclusion of the results of our wholesale business related to the announced wind down of its operations.







 Year-to-date 2012 - Thirty-nine weeks ended October 27, 2012
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Consolidated Results
 
 As reported
 
 Adjustment to exclude change in inventory accounting principle
 Wind down of Wholesale operations
 
 As Adjusted (non-GAAP)
 Net sales
 
 
$
3,646,723

100.0

%
 
$

$
(24,141
)
 
$
3,622,582

100.0

%
 Gross margin
 
1,422,873

39.0

 
 
5,574

(3,861
)
 
1,424,586

39.3

 
 Selling and administrative expenses
1,243,230

34.1

 
 

(3,744
)
 
1,239,486

34.2

 
 Depreciation expense
78,149

2.1

 
 


 
78,149

2.2

 
 Operating (loss) profit
101,494

2.8

 
 
5,574

(117
)
 
106,951

3.0

 
 Income tax (benefit) expense
41,935

1.1

 
 
2,186

(47
)
 
44,074

1.2

 
 (Loss) Income from continuing operations
56,882

1.6

 
 
3,388

(70
)
 
60,200

1.7

 
 Income (loss) from discontinued operations
(48
)
(0.0
)
 
 


 
(48
)
(0.0
)
 
 Net (loss) income
 
$
56,834

1.6

%
 
$
3,388

$
(70
)
 
$
60,152

1.7

%
 Diluted earnings per share from
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
      continuing operations
$
0.93

 
 
 
$
0.06

$
(0.00
)
 
$
0.98

 
 
 Diluted earnings per share
$
0.92

 
 
 
$
0.06

$
(0.00
)
 
$
0.98

 
 
 Effective income tax rate
42.4
%
 
 
 
39.2
%
40.2
%
 
42.3
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 U.S. Segment Results
 
 As reported
 
 Adjustment to exclude change in inventory accounting principle
 Wind down of Wholesale operations
 
 As Adjusted (non-GAAP)
 Net sales
 
 
$
3,540,438

100.0

%
 
$

$
(24,141
)
 
$
3,516,297

100.0

%
 Gross margin
 
1,384,125

39.1

 
 
5,574

(3,861
)
 
1,385,838

39.4

 
 Selling and administrative expenses
1,192,988

33.7

 
 

(3,744
)
 
1,189,244

33.8

 
 Depreciation expense
75,898

2.1

 
 


 
75,898

2.2

 
 Operating (loss) profit
115,239

3.3

 
 
5,574

(117
)
 
120,696

3.4

 
 Income tax (benefit) expense
41,935

1.2

 
 
2,186

(47
)
 
44,074

1.3

 
 (Loss) Income from continuing operations
$
70,585

2.0

%
 
$
3,388

$
(70
)
 
$
73,903

2.1

%
 Diluted earnings per share from
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
      continuing operations
$
1.15

 
 
 
$
0.06

$
(0.00
)
 
$
1.20

 
 
 Effective income tax rate
37.3
%
 
 
 
39.2
%
40.2
%
 
37.4
%
 
 

The above adjusted net sales, adjusted gross margin, adjusted selling and administrative expenses, adjusted depreciation expense, adjusted operating (loss) profit, adjusted income tax (benefit) expense, adjusted (loss) income from continuing operations, adjusted net (loss) income, adjusted diluted earnings (loss) per share from continuing operations, adjusted diluted earnings (loss) per share, and adjusted effective income tax rate 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”): (1) 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); and (2) the impact of the exclusion of the results of our wholesale business related to the announced wind down of its operations.

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.