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Exhibit 99.1

American Eagle Outfitters

Reports Second Quarter 2014 Results

PITTSBURGH – August 20, 2014 – American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (NYSE:AEO) today reported earnings of $0.03 per diluted share for the second quarter ended August 2, 2014, compared to earnings of $0.10 per diluted share for the comparable quarter last year.

Jay Schottenstein, Interim CEO commented, “Although the second quarter results were slightly ahead of our expectations, they do not reflect our potential. We did, however make significant progress on our priorities to build a sustainable path to higher profitability. We successfully cleared through spring and summer merchandise and entered the second half of the year in a better inventory position. We made progress on merchandise improvements, which will ramp up through the holiday season. The teams also continued to implement omni-channel initiatives and strengthen the customer experience. We remain vigilant on expense management, while pursuing strategic initiatives crucial to our future success. We are confident that these efforts will position AEO to achieve stronger operating results and deliver increasing shareholder value.”

Second Quarter 2014 Results

    Total net revenue decreased 2% to $711 million from $727 million last year. Revenue from new store growth nearly offset the decline in comparable sales.
    Consolidated comparable sales decreased 7%, following a 7% decrease last year.
    Gross profit decreased 3% to $238 million and declined 40 basis points to 33.4% as a rate to revenue. Gross margin reflected the de-leverage of buying, occupancy and warehousing costs on negative comparable sales, which was largely offset by favorability in merchandise and design costs and a slight improvement in the markdown rate.
    Selling, general and administrative expense of $190 million increased 2% or $3.7 million. As a rate to revenue, SG&A increased 110 basis points to 26.7%. Investments in advertising, international growth, factory stores and omni-channel initiatives drove the increase, and were partially offset by reductions in overhead and variable expenses.
    Operating income decreased 59% to $12 million. The operating margin decreased 240 basis points to 1.7%.
    EPS of $0.03 compares to EPS of $0.10 last year.

Inventory

Total merchandise inventories at the end of the second quarter declined 15% to $393 million compared to $461 million last year. At cost per foot, inventory decreased 18%. Inventories reflect a change to ownership terms completed late last year, as we began taking ownership of inventory at the receiving port rather than the port of departure. Excluding the change in terms, inventory at cost per foot decreased in the mid single-digits. Clearance units were well below last year. Third quarter 2014 ending inventory at cost per foot is expected to decline in the low double-digits, or mid single-digits excluding the change in ownership terms.


Capital Expenditures

In the second quarter, capital expenditures totaled $74 million. For fiscal 2014, the company continues to expect capital expenditures of approximately $230 million, primarily related to new and remodeled stores, the Hazleton distribution center and information technology. In 2015, capital spending is expected to be approximately $150 million.

Real Estate

In the quarter, the company opened 20 new stores consisting of the following:

    5 new North American mainline stores opened in underpenetrated markets,
    10 Factory stores, and
    3 stores in Mexico and 2 stores in China.

The company closed 5 locations, including 2 aerie stores. Additionally, the company added 7 international licensed stores and ended the quarter with 84 licensed stores in 13 countries. For 2014, the company is planning to close approximately 50 AE and 25 aerie stores in North America. For additional second quarter 2014 actual and fiscal 2014 projected real estate information, see the accompanying table.

Cash and Investments

The company ended the quarter with total cash and investments of $263 million compared to $405 million last year.

Third Quarter Outlook

Based on a mid single-digit decline in comparable sales, management expects third quarter EPS to be approximately $0.17 to $0.19 compared to adjusted earnings of $0.19 per diluted share last year. The guidance excludes potential asset impairment and restructuring charges.

Conference Call and Supplemental Financial Information

Today, management will host a conference call and real time webcast at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time. To listen to the call, dial 1-877-407-0789 or internationally dial 1-201-689-8562 or go to http://investors.ae.com to access the webcast and audio replay. Also, a financial results presentation is posted on the company’s website.

Non-GAAP Measures

This press release includes information on non-GAAP financial measures (“non-GAAP” or “adjusted”), including earnings per share information and the consolidated results of operations excluding non-GAAP items. These financial measures are not based on any standardized methodology prescribed by U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) and are not necessarily comparable to similar measures presented by other companies. The company believes that this non-GAAP information is useful as an additional means for investors to evaluate the company’s operating performance, when reviewed in


conjunction with the company’s GAAP financial statements. These amounts are not determined in accordance with GAAP and therefore, should not be used exclusively in evaluating the company’s business and operations.

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About American Eagle Outfitters, Inc.

American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (NYSE: AEO) is a leading global specialty retailer offering high-quality, on-trend clothing, accessories and personal care products at affordable prices under its American Eagle Outfitters® and Aerie® brands. The company operates more than 1,000 stores in the United States, Canada, Mexico, China, and Hong Kong, and ships to 81 countries worldwide through its websites. American Eagle Outfitters and Aerie merchandise also is available at 86 licensed international franchise stores in 13 countries. For more information, please visit www.ae.com.

“Safe Harbor” Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: This release contains forward-looking statements, which represent our expectations or beliefs concerning future events, including regarding third quarter 2014 results. All forward-looking statements made by the company involve material risks and uncertainties and are subject to change based on factors beyond the company’s control. Such factors include, but are not limited to the risk that the company’s operating, financial and capital plans may not be achieved and the risks described in the Risk Factor Section of the company’s Form 10-K and Form 10-Q filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Accordingly, the company’s future performance and financial results may differ materially from those expressed or implied in any such forward-looking statements. The company does not undertake to publicly update or revise its forward-looking statements even if future changes make it clear that projected results expressed or implied will not be realized.

 

CONTACT:   American Eagle Outfitters, Inc.
  Kristen Zaccagnini, 412-432-3300


AMERICAN EAGLE OUTFITTERS, INC.

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(Dollars in thousands)

 

     August 2,
2014
    February 1,
2014
    August 3,
2013
 
     (unaudited)           (unaudited)  

ASSETS

      

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 262,628      $ 418,933      $ 345,188   

Short-term investments

     —          10,002        59,678   

Merchandise inventory

     393,316        291,541        461,080   

Accounts receivable

     47,028        73,882        45,965   

Prepaid expenses and other

     86,055        83,724        115,595   

Deferred income taxes

     41,646        45,478        41,807   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total current assets

     830,673        923,560        1,069,313   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Property and equipment, net

     732,834        637,417        598,548   

Intangible assets, net

     48,510        49,271        44,658   

Goodwill

     13,616        13,530        13,814   

Non-current deferred income taxes

     13,534        24,835        25,441   

Other assets

     40,894        45,551        28,311   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Assets

   $ 1,680,061      $ 1,694,164      $ 1,780,085   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

      

Accounts payable

   $ 254,802      $ 203,872      $ 292,120   

Accrued compensation and payroll taxes

     25,917        23,560        20,496   

Accrued rent

     75,649        76,397        74,052   

Accrued income and other taxes

     6,225        5,778        9,614   

Unredeemed gift cards and gift certificates

     29,092        47,194        26,389   

Current portion of deferred lease credits

     13,635        13,293        14,104   

Other current liabilities and accrued expenses

     34,469        45,384        28,024   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total current liabilities

     439,789        415,478        464,799   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Deferred lease credits

     62,779        59,510        67,461   

Non-current accrued income taxes

     11,089        16,543        19,722   

Other non-current liabilities

     32,557        36,455        24,430   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total non-current liabilities

     106,425        112,508        111,613   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Commitments and contingencies

     —          —          —     

Preferred stock

     —          —          —     

Common stock

     2,496        2,496        2,496   

Contributed capital

     559,694        573,008        587,905   

Accumulated other comprehensive income

     15,949        12,157        24,397   

Retained earnings

     1,522,856        1,569,851        1,588,094   

Treasury stock

     (967,148     (991,334     (999,219
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total stockholders’ equity

     1,133,847        1,166,178        1,203,673   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity

   $ 1,680,061      $ 1,694,164      $ 1,780,085   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Current Ratio

     1.89        2.22        2.30   


AMERICAN EAGLE OUTFITTERS, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(Dollars and shares in thousands, except per share amounts)

(unaudited)

 

     13 Weeks Ended  
     August 2,
2014
     % of
Revenue
    August 3,
2013
     % of
Revenue
 

Total net revenue

   $ 710,595         100.0   $ 727,313         100.0

Cost of sales, including certain buying, occupancy and warehousing expenses

     473,048         66.6     481,818         66.2
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Gross profit

     237,547         33.4     245,495         33.8

Selling, general and administrative expenses

     190,078         26.7     186,336         25.6

Depreciation and amortization

     35,422         5.0     29,734         4.1
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Operating income

     12,047         1.7     29,425         4.1

Other income, net

     850         0.1     1,149         0.1
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Income before income taxes

     12,897         1.8     30,574         4.2

Provision for income taxes

     7,084         1.0     10,980         1.5
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net income

   $ 5,813         0.8   $ 19,594         2.7
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net income per basic share

   $ 0.03         $ 0.10      

Net income per diluted share

   $ 0.03         $ 0.10      

Weighted average common shares outstanding – basic

     194,511           192,731      

Weighted average common shares outstanding – diluted

     194,747           195,951      
     26 Weeks Ended  
     August 2,
2014
     % of
Revenue
    August 3,
2013
     % of
Revenue
 

Total net revenue

   $ 1,356,724         100.0   $ 1,406,790         100.0

Cost of sales, including certain buying, occupancy and warehousing expenses

     893,332         65.8     897,686         63.8
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Gross profit

     463,392         34.2     509,104         36.2

Selling, general and administrative expenses

     375,136         27.7     368,589         26.2

Depreciation and amortization

     67,784         5.0     65,273         4.6
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Operating income

     20,472         1.5     75,242         5.4

Other income, net

     1,536         0.1     467         0.0
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Income before income taxes

     22,008         1.6     75,709         5.4

Provision for income taxes

     12,329         0.9     28,139         2.0
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net income

     9,679         0.7     47,570         3.4
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net income per basic share

   $ 0.05         $ 0.25      

Net income per diluted share

   $ 0.05         $ 0.24      

Weighted average common shares outstanding – basic

     194,285           192,720      

Weighted average common shares outstanding – diluted

     194,751           196,451      


AMERICAN EAGLE OUTFITTERS, INC.

GAAP to Non-GAAP EPS reconciliation

(unaudited)

 

     13 Weeks Ended
November 2, 2013
 

GAAP Diluted EPS

   $ 0.13   

Add back: Non-cash asset impairment charges, net of tax (1)

     0.06   
  

 

 

 

Non-GAAP Diluted EPS

   $ 0.19   
  

 

 

 

 

  (1) Non-GAAP adjustments consist of $19.3 million of pre-tax asset impairments ($11.9 million after-tax) related to the Warrendale Distribution Center.

AMERICAN EAGLE OUTFITTERS, INC.

COMPARABLE SALES RESULTS BY BRAND

(unaudited)

 

     Second Quarter
Comparable Sales
 
     2014     2013  

American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (1)

     -7     -7

AE Total Brand (1)

     -8     -8

aerie Total Brand (1)

     9     -2
     YTD Second Quarter
Comparable Store Sales
 
     2014     2013  

American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (1)

     -9     -6

AE Total Brand (1)

     -9     -7

aerie Total Brand (1)

     2     1

 

  (1) AEO Direct is included in consolidated and total brand comparable sales.


AMERICAN EAGLE OUTFITTERS, INC.

REAL ESTATE INFORMATION

(unaudited)

 

     Second Quarter
Fiscal 2014
    YTD
Second Quarter
Fiscal 2014
    Fiscal 2014
Guidance
 

Consolidated stores at beginning of period

     1,057        1,066        1,066   

Consolidated stores opened during the period

      

AE Brand

     20        31        50 – 60   

Consolidated stores closed during the period

      

AE Brand

     (3     (9     (50

aerie

     (2     (16     (25
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total consolidated stores at end of period

     1,072        1,072        1,041 – 1,051   

Stores remodeled and refurbished during the period

     13        35        45   

Total gross square footage at end of period

     6,632,056        6,632,056        Not Provided   

International franchise stores at end of period (1)

     84        84        106   

 

(1) International franchise stores are not included in the consolidated store data or the total gross square footage calculation.