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EXHIBIT 99.1

AMERICAN EAGLE OUTFITTERS

REPORTS FOURTH QUARTER AND FISCAL 2014 RESULTS

PROVIDES FIRST QUARTER GUIDANCE

PITTSBURGH–March 4, 2015 - American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (NYSE:AEO) today reported EPS from continuing operations of $0.36 for the fourth quarter ended January 31, 2015, compared to adjusted EPS of $0.27 for the comparable quarter last year, an increase of 33%.

The company also announced adjusted EPS from continuing operations of $0.63 for the year ended January 31, 2015, compared to adjusted EPS of $0.74 for the year ended February 1, 2014, a 15% decrease. GAAP EPS of $0.46 includes restructuring and asset impairment charges of ($0.17) per share, which are outlined in the accompanying GAAP to Non-GAAP reconciliations. This represents 7% growth from GAAP EPS of $0.43 last year. The EPS figures refer to diluted earnings per share.

Jay Schottenstein, Interim CEO commented, “After a tough start to fiscal 2014, I’m pleased to see our initiatives and business priorities begin to deliver results. We achieved a solid fourth quarter, exceeding our expectations. The team executed well through an incredibly challenging macro environment. Improved merchandise assortments, combined with a better customer experience, drove strengthened sales trends and we successfully reduced promotions.”

The company provided first quarter EPS guidance of $0.09 to $0.12 compared to EPS of $0.02 last year.

Jay Schottenstein continued, “We’re encouraged to see momentum continue into the spring season. We have significant opportunity for earnings recovery. While we fully recognize the volatility within our sector, I believe we are very well positioned, with a top notch leadership team focused on the right priorities to strengthen our business and deliver profitable growth and returns to shareholders.”

Fourth Quarter 2014 Results

The following discussion is based on Non-GAAP results, as presented in the accompanying GAAP to Non-GAAP reconciliation.

 

    Total net revenue increased 3% to $1.07 billion from $1.04 billion last year.

 

    Consolidated comparable sales were flat.

 

    Gross profit increased 13% to $376 million and rose 320 basis points to 35.1% as a rate to revenue. The margin improvement was driven primarily by reduced markdowns and was partially offset by 90 basis points of rent deleverage, combined with higher delivery costs related to an increase in direct orders, including orders fulfilled through our buy online ship from store program.

 

    Selling, general and administrative expense of $227 million increased 5% from last year and deleveraged 50 basis points to 21.2% as a rate to revenue. Planned investments in marketing and incentive compensation led to the increase and were partially offset by reductions in overhead and miscellaneous expenses.

 

    Operating income increased 31% to $112 million. The operating margin expanded 230 basis points to 10.5% as a rate to revenue.

 

    EPS from continuing operations of $0.36 compares to adjusted EPS of $0.27 last year, a 33% increase.

Fiscal Year 2014 Results

The following discussion is based on Non-GAAP results, as presented in the accompanying GAAP to Non-GAAP reconciliation.

 

    Total net revenue decreased 1% to $3.28 billion from $3.31 billion last year. Consolidated comparable sales decreased 5% over the same period last year.


    Gross profit increased 1% to $1.15 billion and increased 60 basis points to 35.2% as a rate to revenue, primarily as a result of lower markdowns, which were offset by the deleverage of rent on negative comparable sales.

 

    Selling, general and administrative expense of $806 million increased 2%, and deleveraged 70 basis points to 24.6% as a rate to revenue. The increase resulted primarily from investments in marketing and incentive costs, which were partially offset by reductions in corporate overhead and variable expenses.

 

    Operating income decreased 11% to $207 million. The operating margin decreased 80 basis points to 6.3%.

 

    Adjusted EPS from continuing operations of $0.63 compares to adjusted EPS of $0.74 last year, a 15% decrease.

Discontinued Operations

In connection with the exit of the 77kids business in Fiscal 2012, the Company became secondarily liable for obligations under the lease agreements for 21 store leases assumed by the third party purchaser. In Fiscal 2014, the third party purchaser did not fulfill its obligations under the leases. As a result, the Company has incurred an after-tax charge of $8.5 million, net of letter of credit proceeds provided by the purchaser, to terminate the remaining store leases. The cash outflow for the termination costs are expected to be paid in the first quarter of fiscal 2015, ending the Company’s obligation under the agreement.

Inventory

Total merchandise inventories at the end of the fourth quarter declined 4% to $279 million compared to $292 million last year. At cost per foot, inventory decreased 5%. First quarter 2015 ending inventory at cost per foot is expected to be down in the low single-digits.

Capital Expenditures

In 2014, capital expenditures totaled $245 million, which was above earlier expectations due in part to incremental strategic omni-channel investments, including retail fulfillment in the Hazleton distribution center, as well as the pilot of the Oracle point of sale system. The company expects capital expenditures to be approximately $150 million in 2015. This includes the chain-wide roll-out of the point of sale system, supporting technologies and the completion of our new fulfillment center, as well as new and remodeled store investments.

Real Estate

In the quarter, the company opened 6 new stores consisting of the following:

 

    3 stores in the United Kingdom,

 

    2 stores in Mexico, and

 

    1 store in Asia.

The company closed 42 locations, including 39 AE and 3 aerie stores. Five international licensed stores opened during the quarter, including the first stores in Indonesia and Thailand, and the company ended the year with 99 licensed stores in 16 countries. For additional fourth quarter 2014 actual and fiscal 2015 projected real estate information, see the accompanying table.

Cash and Investments

The company ended the quarter with total cash and investments of $411 million compared to $429 million last year.

First Quarter Outlook

Based on a mid single digit increase in comparable sales, management expects first quarter 2015 EPS to be approximately $0.09 to $0.12, which includes the expected negative impact of $0.02 per share due to the West Coast port slowdown. This guidance excludes potential asset impairment and restructuring charges, and compares to EPS of $0.02 last year.

Conference Call and Supplemental Financial Information

Today, management will host a conference call and real time webcast at 10:30 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, Hong Kong and the United Kingdom, and ships to 81 countries worldwide through its websites. American Eagle Outfitters and Aerie merchandise also is available at 101 international stores operated by licensees in 17 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 first quarter 2015 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)

 

     January 31,
2015
    February 1,
2014
 
     (unaudited)        

ASSETS

    

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 410,697      $ 418,933   

Short-term investments

     —          10,002   

Merchandise inventory

     278,972        291,541   

Accounts receivable

     67,894        73,882   

Prepaid expenses and other

     73,848        83,724   

Deferred income taxes

     53,894        45,478   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total current assets

  885,305      923,560   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Property and equipment, net

  694,856      637,417   

Intangible assets, net

  47,206      49,271   

Goodwill

  13,096      13,530   

Non-current deferred income taxes

  14,035      24,835   

Other assets

  37,202      45,551   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Assets

$ 1,691,700    $ 1,694,164   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

Accounts payable

$ 191,146    $ 203,872   

Accrued compensation and payroll taxes

  44,884      23,560   

Accrued rent

  78,567      76,397   

Accrued income and other taxes

  27,902      5,778   

Unredeemed gift cards and gift certificates

  47,888      47,194   

Current portion of deferred lease credits

  12,969      13,293   

Other current liabilities and accrued expenses

  50,529      45,384   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total current liabilities

  453,885      415,478   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Deferred lease credits

  54,516      59,510   

Non-current accrued income taxes

  10,456      16,543   

Other non-current liabilities

  33,097      36,455   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total non-current liabilities

  98,069      112,508   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Commitments and contingencies

  —        —     

Preferred stock

  —        —     

Common stock

  2,496      2,496   

Contributed capital

  569,675      573,008   

Accumulated other comprehensive income

  (9,944   12,157   

Retained earnings

  1,543,085      1,569,851   

Treasury stock

  (965,566   (991,334
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total stockholders’ equity

  1,139,746      1,166,178   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity

$ 1,691,700    $ 1,694,164   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Current Ratio

  1.95      2.22   


AMERICAN EAGLE OUTFITTERS, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

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

(unaudited)

 

     GAAP Basis  
     13 Weeks Ended
January 31,
2015
    % of
Revenue
    13 Weeks Ended
February 1,
2014
     % of
Revenue
 

Total net revenue

   $ 1,071,853        100.0   $ 1,041,707         100.0

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

     696,043        64.9     735,687         70.6
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Gross profit

  375,810      35.1   306,020      29.4

Selling, general and administrative expenses

  226,721      21.2   222,191      21.3

Loss on impairment of assets

  —        0.0   25,149      2.4

Depreciation and amortization

  36,879      3.4   34,703      3.4
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Operating income

  112,210      10.5   23,977      2.3

Other income, net

  1,552      0.1   35      0.0
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Income before income taxes

  113,762      10.6   24,012      2.3

Provision for income taxes

  43,688      4.1   13,502      1.3
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Income from continuing operations

  70,074      6.5   10,510      1.0

Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax (1)

  (8,465   -0.7   —        0.0
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net income

$ 61,609      5.8 $ 10,510      1.0
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Basic income per common share:

Income from continuing operations

$ 0.36    $ 0.05   

Loss from discontinued operations

  (0.04   —     
  

 

 

     

 

 

    

Net income per basic share

$ 0.32    $ 0.05   
  

 

 

     

 

 

    

Diluted income per common share:

Income from continuing operations

$ 0.36    $ 0.05   

Loss from discontinued operations

  (0.04   —     
  

 

 

     

 

 

    

Net income per diluted share

$ 0.32    $ 0.05   
  

 

 

     

 

 

    

Weighted average common shares outstanding - basic

  194,606      192,953   

Weighted average common shares outstanding - diluted

  195,627      194,287   


     GAAP Basis  
     52 Weeks Ended
January 31,
2015
    % of
Revenue
    52 Weeks Ended
February 1,
2014
     % of
Revenue
 

Total net revenue

   $ 3,282,867        100.0   $ 3,305,802         100.0

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

     2,128,193        64.8     2,191,803         66.3
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Gross profit

  1,154,674      35.2   1,113,999      33.7

Selling, general and administrative expenses

  806,498      24.6   796,505      24.1

Restructuring charges

  17,752      0.6   —        0.0

Loss on impairment of assets

  33,468      1.0   44,465      1.3

Depreciation and amortization

  141,191      4.3   131,974      4.0
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Operating income

  155,765      4.7   141,055      4.3

Other income, net

  3,737      0.1   1,022      0.0
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Income before income taxes

  159,502      4.8   142,077      4.3

Provision for income taxes

  70,715      2.2   59,094      1.8
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Income from continuing operations

  88,787      2.6   82,983      2.5

Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax (1)

  (8,465   -0.2   0      0.0
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net income

$ 80,322      2.3 $ 82,983      2.5
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Basic income per common share:

Income from continuing operations

$ 0.46    $ 0.43   

Loss from discontinued operations

  (0.04   —     
  

 

 

     

 

 

    

Net income per basic share

$ 0.42    $ 0.43   
  

 

 

     

 

 

    

Diluted income per common share:

Income from continuing operations

$ 0.46    $ 0.43   

Loss from discontinued operations

  (0.04   —     
  

 

 

     

 

 

    

Net income per diluted share

$ 0.42    $ 0.43   
  

 

 

     

 

 

    

Weighted average common shares outstanding - basic

  194,437      192,802   

Weighted average common shares outstanding - diluted

  195,135      194,475   

(1)- Loss from discontinued operations for the 13 and 52 weeks ended January 31, 2015 is a result of additional lease-related charges incurred in connection with the exit of the 77kids business.


AMERICAN EAGLE OUTFITTERS, INC.

GAAP TO NON-GAAP RECONCILIATION

(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)

(unaudited)

 

     52 Weeks Ended
January 31, 2015
 
     Operating
income (loss)
    Diluted
income per
common
share
 

GAAP Basis from Continuing Operations

   $ 155,765      $ 0.46   

Add back: Asset Impairment and Corporate Restructuring Charges (1):

     51,220        0.17   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Non-GAAP Basis from Continuing Operations

$ 206,985    $ 0.63   

% of Total Net Revenue

  6.3

(1) - Non-GAAP adjustments this year consist of $33.5 million of corporate and store asset impairments and $17.7 million of severance and related employee costs and corporate charges.

 

     13 Weeks
Ended
January 31,
2015
 

GAAP Gross Margin Basis Point Improvement

     320   

Add: Buying, Occupancy and Warehousing Cost Basis Point Deleverage

     90   
  

 

 

 

Non-GAAP Merchandise Margin Basis Point Improvement

  410   

AMERICAN EAGLE OUTFITTERS, INC.

GAAP TO NON-GAAP RECONCILIATION

(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)

(unaudited)

 

    13 Weeks Ended
February 1, 2014
 
    Gross
Profit
    Selling, general
& administrative
expenses
    Depreciation
and
amortization
    Operating
income (loss)
    Income
before
income
taxes
    Diluted
income per
common
share
 

GAAP Basis from Continuing Operations

  $ 306,020      $ 222,191      $ 34,703      $ 23,977      $ 24,012      $ 0.05   

Asset Impairment(1):

    —          —          —          (25,149     (25,149     (0.08

Asset Write-offs & Corporate Charges(2):

    (26,199     6,328        4,118        (36,645     (37,853     (0.12

Tax Related(3):

    —          —          —          —          —          (0.02
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Non-GAAP Basis from Continuing Operations

$ 332,219    $ 215,863    $ 30,585    $ 85,771    $ 87,014    $ 0.27   

% of Total Net Revenue

  31.9   20.7   3.0   8.2   8.3

(1) - Pre-tax asset impairment for AEO & aerie brand stores.

(2) - Pre-tax charges including $24.1M of charges related to fabric and product liabilities and the discontinuation of the AE Performance line, $9.1M of corporate & store asset write-offs, $3.3M of employee severance & related costs and $1.3M for the write-down of the Company’s corporate jet.

(3) - International valuation allowance, partially offset by tax benefits from changes in tax reserves.


AMERICAN EAGLE OUTFITTERS, INC.

GAAP TO NON-GAAP RECONCILIATION

(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)

(unaudited)

 

    52 Weeks Ended
February 1, 2014
 
    Gross Profit     Selling, general
& administrative
expenses
    Depreciation
and
amortization
    Operating
income (loss)
    Income
before
income
taxes
    Diluted
income per
common
share
 

GAAP Basis from Continuing Operations

  $ 1,113,999      $ 796,505      $ 131,974      $ 141,055      $ 142,077      $ 0.43   

Asset Impairment(1):

    —          —          —          (44,465     (44,465     (0.14

Asset Write-offs & Corporate Charges(2):

    (28,624     7,840        11,724        (48,188     (49,396     (0.16

Tax Related(3):

    —          —          —          —          —          (0.01
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Non-GAAP Basis from Continuing Operations

$ 1,142,623    $ 788,665    $ 120,250    $ 233,708    $ 235,938    $ 0.74   

% of Total Net Revenue

  34.6   23.9   3.6   7.1   7.2

(1) - Pre-tax asset impairments for AEO & aerie brand stores and Warrendale Distribution Center.

(2) - Pre-tax charges including $24.1M of charges related to fabric and product liabilities and the discontinuation of the AE Performance line, $14.3M of corporate & store asset write-offs, $6.3M for the write-down of the Company’s corporate jet and $4.7M of employee severance & related costs.

(3) - International valuation allowance, partially offset by tax benefits from changes in tax reserves.

AMERICAN EAGLE OUTFITTERS, INC.

COMPARABLE SALES RESULTS BY BRAND

(unaudited)

 

     Fourth Quarter
Comparable Sales
 
     2014     2013  

American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (1)

     0     -7

AE Total Brand (1)

     -1     -7

aerie Total Brand (1)

     13     -4
     Fiscal Year
Comparable Sales
 
     2014     2013  

American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (1)

     -5     -6

AE Total Brand (1)

     -6     -7

aerie Total Brand (1)

     6     -2

 

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


AMERICAN EAGLE OUTFITTERS, INC.

REAL ESTATE INFORMATION

(unaudited)

 

     Fourth Quarter
2014
    Fiscal Year
2014
    Fiscal 2015
Guidance

Consolidated stores at beginning of period

     1,092        1,066      1,056

Consolidated stores opened during the period

      

AE Brand (1)

     6        60      20 - 25

Consolidated stores closed during the period

      

AE Brand

     (39     (49   (50)

aerie

     (3     (21   (20)
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

Total consolidated stores at end of period

  1,056      1,056    1,006 - 1,011

Stores remodeled and refurbished during the period

  4      44    45

Total gross square footage at end of period

  6,613,110      6,613,110    Not Provided

International licensed stores at end of period (1)

  99      99    122

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