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                               News Release

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Birmingham, AL  35211
205-942-3737
 
 
 
Contact:       R. Todd Noden
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
(205) 942-3737 ext. 4808



BOOKS-A-MILLION, INC. ANNOUNCES THIRD QUARTER RESULTS
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BIRMINGHAM, AL (November 24, 2015) – Books-A-Million, Inc. (NASDAQ:BAMM) today announced financial results for the 13-week and 39-week periods ended October 31, 2015.  Revenue for the 13-week period ended October 31, 2015, increased 0.4% to $101.6 million, compared with revenue of $101.2 million in the year earlier period.  Comparable store sales for the third quarter increased 1.6% compared with the 13-week period in the prior year.  Net loss attributable to Books-A-Million for the third quarter was $7.1 million, or $0.50 per diluted share, compared with a net loss of $6.9 million, or $0.50 per diluted share, in the year earlier period.  The 13-week period ended October 31, 2015 included $0.8 million of expenses, or $0.05 per diluted share, related to the Agreement and Plan of Merger entered into on July 13, 2015 (the “Merger Agreement”).  There were no expenses related to the Merger Agreement in the prior fiscal year.
 
For the 39-week period ended October 31, 2015, revenue decreased 0.6% to $311.3 million from revenue of $313.2 million in the year earlier period.  Comparable store sales increased 0.1% compared with the same period in the prior year.  For the 39-week period ended October 31, 2015, net loss attributable to Books-A-Million was $18.2 million, or $1.28 per diluted share, compared with a net loss of $15.5 million, or $1.08 per diluted share, in the year earlier period. The 39-week period ended October 31, 2015 included $2.1 million of expenses, or $0.15 per diluted share, related to the Merger Agreement.
 
Commenting on the results, Terrance G. Finley, Chief Executive Officer and President, said, “We saw improved sales in our Core Book and General Merchandise categories, led by the positive impact of the growing coloring book trend.  We also hosted several author events, namely those highlighting Dr. Ben Carson, which helped drive incremental sales in the quarter.  We are looking forward to the holiday season and our entire team is focused on getting our stores ready to serve our customers in the weeks ahead.”
 
ABOUT BOOKS-A-MILLION, INC.
Books-A-Million, Inc. is one of the nation’s leading book retailers and sells on the Internet at www.booksamillion.com. The Company presently operates 257 stores in 32 states. The Company operates large superstores under the names Books-A-Million (BAM!), Books & Co. and 2nd & Charles and traditional bookstores operating under the names Bookland and Books-A-Million. Also included in the Company’s retail operations is the operation of Yogurt Mountain Holding, LLC, a retailer and franchisor of self-serve frozen yogurt stores with 40 locations. The Company also develops and manages commercial real estate investments through its subsidiary, Preferred Growth Properties, which presently include four retail shopping centers. The common stock of Books-A-Million, Inc. is traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the symbol BAMM. For more information, visit the Company’s corporate website at www.booksamillioninc.com.
 
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BAMM Announces Third Quarter 2016 Results
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November 24, 2015




BOOKS-A-MILLION, INC.
Unaudited Consolidated Financial Highlights
(In thousands, except per share data)

             
   
Thirteen Weeks Ended
   
Thirty-nine Weeks Ended
 
   
October 31, 2015
 
November 1, 2014
   
October 31, 2015
 
November 1, 2014
 
       
(a)
       
(a)
   
Revenue
   Net sales
$
100,491
$
100,374
 
$
307,956
$
311,104
 
   Other revenue
 
1,090
 
782
   
3,356
 
2,113
   
Total revenues
 
101,581
101,156
   
311,312
 
313,217
   
Cost of products sold, including warehouse
      distribution and store occupancy costs
 
73,750
 
74,568
   
225,059
 
227,435
   
Gross profit
 
27,831
 
26,588
   
86,253
 
85,782
   
   Operating, selling and administrative
      expenses
 
30,623
 
29,348
   
91,381
 
87,702
   
   Depreciation and amortization
 
3,778
 
4,303
   
11,419
 
13,120
   
Operating loss from continuing operations
 
(6,570)
 
(7,063)
   
(16,547)
 
(15,040)
 
   Interest expense, net
 
680
 
478
   
1,853
 
1,603
   
Loss from continuing operations, before income
   taxes
 
(7,250)
 
(7,541)
   
(18,400)
 
(16,643)
 
   Income tax benefit
 
(17)
 
(476)
   
(265)
 
(442)
   
Net loss from continuing operations before equity
    method investment
 
(7,233)
 
(7,065)
   
(18,135)
 
(16,201)
 
    Net income (loss) on equity method investment
 
58
 
10
   
(14)
 
177
 
Net loss
 
(7,175)
 
(7,055)
   
(18,149)
 
(16,024)
 
Less net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest
 
(58)
 
(164)
   
59
 
(537)
 
Net loss attributable to Books-A-Million
$
(7,117)
$
(6,891)
 
$
(18,208)
$
(15,487)
 
                     
Net loss per share:
                   
    Basic and Diluted
                   
         Net loss attributable to Books-A-Million
$
(0.50)
$
(0.50)
 
$
(1.28)
$
(1.08)
 
               Weighted average number of shares
                outstanding
 
14,213
 
13,912
   
14,205
 
14,315
 

(a)  
The results for the 13-weeks and 39-weeks ended November 1, 2014 contain certain insignificant reclassifications necessary to conform to the presentation of the 13-weeks and 39-weeks ended October 31, 2015.
 




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BAMM Announces Third Quarter 2016 Results
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November 24, 2015



Safe Harbor Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995:
 
This document contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 that involve a number of risks and uncertainties. A number of factors could cause actual results, performance, achievements of the Company or industry results to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. These factors include, but are not limited to, the competitive environment in the book retail industry in general and in the Company's specific market areas; inflation or deflation; economic conditions in general and in the Company's specific market areas, including the length of time that the United States economy remains in the current state of limited economic growth; the number of store openings and closings; the profitability of certain product lines and business segments, capital expenditures and future liquidity; liability and other claims asserted against the Company; the impact of electronic books and e-content; uncertainties related to the Internet and the Company's Internet operations; the successful development of the properties held by the Company in connection with the Company’s real estate development and management segment; the Company’s ability to lease the properties; and the factors described in Part I, Item 1A, “Risk Factors” in the Company’s Annual Report on form 10-K for the year ended January 31, 2015. In addition, such forward-looking statements are necessarily dependent upon assumptions, estimates and dates that may be incorrect or imprecise and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors. Accordingly, any forward-looking statements included herein do not purport to be predictions of future events or circumstances and may not be realized. Given these uncertainties, stockholders and prospective investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements. Please refer to the Company’s annual, quarterly and periodic reports on file with the SEC for a more detailed discussion of these and other risks that could cause results to differ materially. The Company disclaims any obligations to update any such factors or to publicly announce the results of any revisions to any of the forward-looking statements contained herein to reflect future events or developments.


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