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Kohl's Corporation Reports Fourth Quarter Financial Results

MENOMONEE FALLS, Wis.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--February 27, 2014-- Kohl’s Corporation (NYSE:KSS). Kohl’s Corporation today reported results for the quarter and fiscal year ended February 1, 2014.

 
Quarter
 
Year
($ in millions, except per share amounts)
2013
 
2012
 
Change
 
2013
 
2012
 
Change
Increase (decrease) in
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
comparable sales (1)
(2.0
)%
 
1.9
%
 
-

 
(1.2
)%
 
0.3
%
 
-
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total sales(2)
$
6,099

 
$
6,342

 
(3.8
)%
 
$
19,031

 
$
19,279

 
(1.3
)%
Net income
$
334

 
$
378

 
(12)%
 
$
889

 
$
986

 
(10)%
Diluted earnings per share
$
1.56

 
$
1.66

 
(6)%
 
$
4.05

 
$
4.17

 
(3)%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(1) Compares the periods ended February 1, 2014 to the periods ended January 26, 2013
(2) Compares the periods ended February 1, 2014 to the periods ended February 2, 2013

Kevin Mansell, Kohl’s chairman, president and chief executive officer, said, "We were pleased with our sales during the November and December holiday season as the customer responded favorably to our merchandise and values.  Despite increased shipping costs related to our E-Commerce business, we were able to achieve our gross margin guidance for the quarter.  We believe our inventory levels and assortment are well-positioned as we transition into the spring season."

Impact of 53rd Week in Fiscal 2012
The retail calendar for fiscal January 2013 included a fifth week, resulting in a 14-week fiscal fourth quarter and a 53-week year. During this 53rd week, total sales were $169 million; selling, general and administrative expenses were $30 million; interest was $2 million; net income was $15 million and diluted earnings per share was $0.06.

Dividend
On February 26, 2014 Kohl's Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend on the Company's common stock of $0.39 per share, an increase of 11 percent over its previous dividend. The dividend is payable March 26, 2014 to shareholders of record at the close of business on March 12, 2014.

Store Update
Kohl’s ended the quarter with 1,158 stores in 49 states, compared with 1,146 stores at the same time last year. During 2013, the Company opened 12 new stores and completed 30 remodels.

Earnings Guidance
The Company issued its initial guidance for fiscal 2014. Based on assumptions of total sales increases of 0.5 percent to 2.5 percent and comparable sales increases of 0 to 2 percent, the Company expects earnings per diluted share of $4.05 to $4.45 for the year.

Fourth Quarter 2013 Earnings Conference Call
Kohl’s will host its quarterly earnings conference call at 8:30 am ET on February 27, 2014. The phone number for the conference call is (706) 902-0486 and the conference ID is 24984977. Replays of the call will be available for 30 days by dialing (855) 859-2056 or (404) 537-3406. 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 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 1,158 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).

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
 
Twelve Months
 
Feb 1,
2014
 
Feb 2,
2013
 
Feb 1,
2014
 
Feb 2,
2013
 
(13 Weeks)
 
(14 Weeks)
 
(52 Weeks)
 
(53 Weeks)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net sales
$
6,099

 
$
6,342

 
$
19,031

 
$
19,279

Cost of merchandise sold
4,024

 
4,230

 
12,087

 
12,289

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Gross margin
2,075

 
2,112

 
6,944

 
6,990

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Operating expenses:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Selling, general, and administrative
1,242

 
1,212

 
4,313

 
4,267

Depreciation and amortization
224

 
214

 
889

 
833

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Operating income
609

 
686

 
1,742

 
1,890

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest expense, net
87

 
85

 
338

 
329

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Income before income taxes
522

 
601

 
1,404

 
1,561

Provision for income taxes
188

 
223

 
515

 
575

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net income
$
334

 
$
378

 
$
889

 
$
986

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic net income per share
$
1.57

 
$
1.66

 
$
4.08

 
$
4.19

Average number of shares
213

 
227

 
218

 
235

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Diluted net income per share
$
1.56

 
$
1.66

 
$
4.05

 
$
4.17

Average number of shares
215

 
228

 
220

 
237

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
As a percent of net sales:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Gross margin
34.0
%
 
33.3
%
 
36.5
%
 
36.3
%
Selling, general and
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
administrative expenses
20.4
%
 
19.1
%
 
22.7
%
 
22.1
%
Operating income
10.0
%
 
10.8
%
 
9.2
%
 
9.8
%
Net income
5.5
%
 
6.0
%
 
4.7
%
 
5.1
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 






KOHL'S CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In Millions)
(Unaudited)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Feb 1,
2014
 
Feb 2,
2013
Assets
 
 
 
 
Current assets:
 
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
 
$
971

 
$
537

Merchandise inventories
 
3,874

 
3,748

Deferred income taxes
 
142

 
122

Other
 
305

 
312

 
 
 
 
 
Total current assets
 
5,292

 
4,719

 
 
 
 
 
Property and equipment, net
 
8,745

 
8,872

Long-term investments
 
64

 
53

Other assets
 
277

 
261

 
 
 
 
 
Total assets
 
$
14,378

 
$
13,905

 
 
 
 
 
Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity
 
 
 
 
Current liabilities:
 
 
 
 
Accounts payable
 
$
1,365

 
$
1,307

Accrued liabilities
 
1,138

 
986

Income taxes payable
 
94

 
137

Current portion of capital lease
 
 
 
 
and financing obligations
 
139

 
105

 
 
 
 
 
Total current liabilities
 
2,736

 
2,535

 
 
 
 
 
Long-term debt
 
2,792

 
2,492

Capital lease and financing obligations
 
1,930

 
1,956

Deferred income taxes
 
382

 
362

Other long-term liabilities
 
560

 
512

Shareholders' equity
 
5,978

 
6,048

 
 
 
 
 
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity
 
$
14,378

 
$
13,905

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 













KOHL'S CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(In Millions)
(Unaudited)
 
 
Feb 1,
2014
 
Feb 2,
2013
 
(52 Weeks)
 
(53 Weeks)
Operating activities
 
 
 
Net income
$
889

 
$
986

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash
 
 
 
provided by operating activities:
 
 
 
Depreciation and amortization
889

 
833

Share-based compensation
55

 
50

Excess tax benefits from share-based compensation
(3
)
 
(4
)
Deferred income taxes
(7
)
 
(79
)
Other non-cash revenues and expenses
43

 
29

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
 
 
 
Merchandise inventories
(116
)
 
(523
)
Other current and long-term assets
(11
)
 
(37
)
Accounts payable
58

 
74

Accrued and other long-term liabilities
149

 
(60
)
Income taxes
(62
)
 
(4
)
 
 
 
 
Net cash provided by operating activities
1,884

 
1,265

 
 
 
 
Investing activities
 
 
 
Acquisition of property and equipment
(643
)
 
(785
)
Sales of investments in auction rate securities
1

 
109

Other
19

 
16

 
 
 
 
Net cash used in investing activities
(623
)
 
(660
)
 
 
 
 
Financing activities
 
 
 
Treasury stock purchases
(799
)
 
(1,284
)
Shares withheld for restricted shares
(13
)
 
(9
)
Dividends paid
(302
)
 
(300
)
Proceeds from issuance of debt
300

 
350

Deferred financing costs
(4
)
 
(3
)
Proceeds from financing obligations
1

 
12

Capital lease and financing obligation payments
(115
)
 
(111
)
Proceeds from stock option exercises
102

 
68

Excess tax benefits from share-based compensation
3

 
4

 
 
 
 
Net cash used in financing activities
(827
)
 
(1,273
)
 
 
 
 
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
434

 
(668
)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
537

 
1,205

 
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
$
971

 
$
537