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Exhibit 99.1

 

CITI TRENDS ANNOUNCES FIRST QUARTER 2016 RESULTS

AND DECLARES QUARTERLY DIVIDEND

 

First quarter 2016 diluted earnings per share of $0.60 compared with $0.74 last year

 

Comparable store sales decreased 2.7% in first quarter

 

SAVANNAH, GA (May 18, 2016) — Citi Trends, Inc. (NASDAQ: CTRN) today reported results for the first quarter of fiscal 2016.

 

Financial Highlights — First quarter ended April 30, 2016

 

Total sales in the first quarter ended April 30, 2016 decreased 0.6% to $193.7 million compared with $194.9 million in the first quarter ended May 2, 2015.  Comparable store sales decreased 2.7% in the quarter.

 

The Company had net income of $8.7 million, or $0.60 per diluted share, in the first quarter of 2016 compared with $11.3 million, or $0.74 per diluted share, in last year’s first quarter.

 

During the first quarter, the Company opened five new stores and relocated or expanded six other stores.

 

In addition, the Company announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.06 per common share, payable on June 14, 2016, to shareholders of record as of the close of business on May 31, 2016.

 

Investor Conference Call and Webcast

 

Citi Trends will host a conference call today at 9:00 a.m. ET.  The number to call for the live interactive teleconference is (212) 231-2903.  A replay of the conference call will be available until May 25, 2016, by dialing (402) 977-9140 and entering the passcode, 21809052.

 

The live broadcast of Citi Trends’ conference call will be available online at the Company’s website, www.cititrends.com, under the Investor Relations section, beginning today at 9:00 a.m. ET.  The online replay will follow shortly after the call and will be available for replay for one year.

 

During the conference call, the Company may discuss and answer questions concerning business and financial developments and trends that have occurred after quarter-end.  The Company’s responses to questions, as well as other matters discussed during the

 

 



 

conference call, may contain or constitute information that has not been disclosed previously.

 

About Citi Trends

 

Citi Trends, Inc. is an off-price retailer of urban fashion apparel and accessories for the entire family.  The Company operates 526 stores located in 31 states.  Citi Trends’ website address is www.cititrends.com.  CTRN-G

 

Forward-Looking Statements

 

All statements other than historical facts contained in this news release, including statements regarding our future financial results and position, business policy and plans and objectives of management for future operations, are forward-looking statements that are subject to material risks and uncertainties.  The words “believe,” “may,” “could,” “plans,” “estimate,” “continue,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “expect” and similar expressions, as they relate to Citi Trends, are intended to identify forward-looking statements.  Statements with respect to earnings guidance are forward-looking statements.  Investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements are subject to the finalization of the Company’s quarterly financial and accounting procedures, are not guarantees of future performance or results and are inherently subject to risks and uncertainties, some of which cannot be predicted or quantified. Actual results or developments may differ materially from those included in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors which are discussed in Citi Trends, Inc. filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.  These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, uncertainties relating to economic conditions, growth risks, consumer spending patterns, competition within the industry, competition in our markets and the ability to anticipate and respond to fashion trends.  Any forward-looking statements by the Company, with respect to earnings guidance, the declaration and payment of dividends, the Company’s share repurchase program, or otherwise, are intended to speak only as of the date such statements are made.  Except as required by applicable law, including the securities laws of the United States and the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission, Citi Trends does not undertake to publicly update any forward-looking statements in this news release or with respect to matters described herein, whether as a result of any new information, future events or otherwise.

 

Contact:

Bruce Smith

Jason Mazzola

 

Chief Operating Officer and

President and Chief Executive Officer

 

Chief Financial Officer

(912) 443-3990

 

(912) 443-2075

 

 

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CITI TRENDS, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

(unaudited)

(in thousands, except per share data)

 

 

 

Thirteen Weeks Ended

 

Thirteen Weeks Ended

 

 

 

April 30, 2016

 

May 2, 2015

 

 

 

(unaudited)

 

(unaudited)

 

Net sales

 

$

193,672

 

$

194,913

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cost of sales (exclusive of depreciation shown separately below)

 

(117,809

)

(117,509

)

Selling, general and administrative expenses

 

(58,331

)

(55,812

)

Depreciation

 

(4,444

)

(4,813

)

Asset impairment

 

(221

)

 

Income from operations

 

12,867

 

16,779

 

Interest income

 

127

 

56

 

Interest expense

 

(40

)

(47

)

Income before income taxes

 

12,954

 

16,788

 

Income tax expense

 

(4,217

)

(5,509

)

Net income

 

$

8,737

 

$

11,279

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic net income per common share

 

$

0.60

 

$

0.75

 

Diluted net income per common share

 

$

0.60

 

$

0.74

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted average shares used to compute basic net income per share

 

14,594

 

15,096

 

Weighted average shares used to compute diluted net income per share

 

14,603

 

15,181

 

 

CITI TRENDS, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(unaudited)

(in thousands)

 

 

 

April 30, 2016

 

May 2, 2015

 

 

 

(unaudited)

 

(unaudited)

 

Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

$

53,032

 

$

86,808

 

Short-term investment securities

 

40,215

 

20,707

 

Inventory

 

123,330

 

116,152

 

Prepaid and other current assets (1)

 

13,536

 

14,091

 

Property and equipment, net

 

49,816

 

44,945

 

Long-term investment securities

 

24,327

 

21,328

 

Other noncurrent assets (1)

 

9,223

 

9,890

 

Total assets

 

$

313,479

 

$

313,921

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity:

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts payable

 

$

60,128

 

$

56,954

 

Accrued liabilities

 

24,316

 

25,744

 

Other current liabilities

 

2,528

 

3,522

 

Noncurrent liabilities

 

6,661

 

5,554

 

Total liabilities

 

93,633

 

91,774

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total stockholders’ equity

 

219,846

 

222,147

 

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

 

$

313,479

 

$

313,921

 

 


(1) May 2, 2015 deferred tax asset balances reflect a reclassification between current and noncurrent assets totaling $3,874 in connection with the retrospective adoption of ASU 2015-17 in 2016.

 

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