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Exhibit 99.1


Finish Line Reports Second Quarter Fiscal Year 2018 Results


INDIANAPOLIS, September 22, 2017 – The Finish Line, Inc. (NASDAQ: FINL) today reported results for the thirteen weeks ended August 26, 2017.


For the thirteen weeks ended August 26, 2017:

Consolidated net sales were $469.4 million, a decrease of 3.3% over the prior year period.
Finish Line comparable store sales decreased 4.5%.
Finish Line Macy’s sales increased 5.6%.
On a GAAP basis, diluted earnings per share from continuing operations were $0.08.
Non-GAAP diluted earnings per share from continuing operations, which primarily excludes the impact from store impairment charges, were $0.12.

“Our second quarter results were shaped by a very promotional marketplace for athletic footwear,” said Sam Sato, Chief Executive Officer of Finish Line. “With industry headwinds weighing on our sales and margin trends, we remain disciplined in managing our expenses and inventories. While we are planning for a challenging retail environment in the near-term, we are confident that the merchandise, digital, in-store and operational initiatives currently in place will allow us to achieve our current full year outlook and best position the company to deliver increased shareholder value over the long-term.”


Balance Sheet

As of August 26, 2017, consolidated merchandise inventories decreased 11.1% to $308.1 million compared to $346.4 million as of August 27, 2016.

As of August 26, 2017, the company had no interest-bearing debt and $114.9 million in cash and cash equivalents.


Outlook

The company’s outlook remains unchanged from the update given August 28, 2017 which is Finish Line comparable sales to decrease 3% to 5% versus its previous guidance for an increase in the low-single digit range. Adjusted earnings per share are now expected to be in the range of $0.50 to $0.60 for the 53-week fiscal year ending March 3, 2018, versus the previous guidance range of $1.12 to $1.23, and compared with adjusted earnings per share of $1.06 for the fiscal year ended February 25, 2017, which was a 52-week year. The company estimates that the additional week will contribute approximately $0.06 per share to fourth quarter and full year fiscal 2018 results. 

For the third quarter ending November 25, 2017, the company expects Finish Line comparable sales to decrease 3% to 5% and adjusted loss per share to be in the range of ($0.32) to ($0.40), compared with an adjusted loss per share of ($0.24) for the same period last year. 

For the fourth quarter ending March 3, 2018, a 14-week quarter, the company expects Finish Line comparable sales to decrease 3% to 5% and adjusted earnings per share to be in the range of $0.50 to $0.58 inclusive of the $0.06 per share contribution from the extra week, compared with earnings per share of $0.50 for the fourth quarter ended February 25, 2017, a 13-week quarter. 




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Q2 Fiscal 2018 Conference Call Today, September 22, 2017 at 8:30 a.m.

The company will host a conference call for investors today, September 22, 2017, at 8:30 a.m. Eastern. To participate in the live conference call, dial 866-923-8645 (US and Canada) or 660-422-4970 (International), conference ID #82802203. The live conference call will also be accessible online at www.finishline.com. A replay of the conference call can be accessed approximately two hours following the completion of the call by dialing 855-859-2056, conference ID #82802203. This recording will be made available through Sunday, October 22, 2017. The replay will also be accessible online at www.finishline.com.


Disclosure Regarding Non-GAAP Measures

This report refers to certain financial measures that are identified as non-GAAP. The company believes that these non-GAAP measures, including selling, general, and administrative expenses, operating income, income tax expense, net income from continuing operations, and diluted earnings per share from continuing operations, are helpful to investors because they allow for a more direct comparison of the company’s year-over-year performance and are useful in assessing the company’s progress in achieving its long-term financial objectives. This supplemental information should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for the related GAAP measures. A reconciliation of the non-GAAP measures to the comparable GAAP measures can be found in the company’s Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission with this release.


About The Finish Line, Inc.

The Finish Line, Inc. is a premium retailer that carries the latest and greatest shoes, apparel, and accessories. Headquartered in Indianapolis, Finish Line runs approximately 950 branded locations in U.S. malls and shops inside Macy’s department stores. Finish Line employs more than 14,000 associates who connect customers to sneaker culture through style and sport. Shop online at www.finishline.com or get access to everything on the Finish Line app. Also keep track of what’s fresh by following Finish Line on Instagram, Snapchat, and Twitter.


Forward-Looking Statements

This news release includes statements that are or may be considered “forward-looking” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. These forward-looking statements generally can be identified by the use of words or phrases such as “believe,” “expect,” “future,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “plan,” “foresee,” “may,” “should,” “will,” “estimates,” “outlook,” “potential,” “optimistic,” “confidence,” “continue,” “evolve,” “expand,” “growth,” or words and phrases of similar meaning. Statements that describe objectives, plans, or goals also are forward-looking statements.

All of these forward-looking statements are subject to risks, management assumptions, and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contemplated by the relevant forward-looking statements. The principal risk factors that could cause actual performance and future actions to differ materially from the forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, the company’s reliance on a few key vendors for a majority of its merchandise purchases (including a significant portion from one key vendor); the availability and timely receipt of products; the ability to timely fulfill and ship products to customers; fluctuations in oil prices causing changes in gasoline and energy prices, resulting in changes in consumer spending as well as increases in utility, freight, and product costs; product demand and market acceptance risks; deterioration of macroeconomic and business conditions; the inability to locate and obtain or retain acceptable lease terms for the company’s stores; the effect of competitive products and pricing; loss of key employees; execution of strategic growth initiatives (including actual and potential mergers and acquisitions and other components of the company’s capital allocation strategy); cybersecurity risks, including breach of customer data; a major failure of technology and information systems; and the other risks detailed in the company’s Securities and Exchange Commission filings. Readers are urged to consider these factors carefully in evaluating the forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements included herein are made only as of the date of this report and Finish Line undertakes no obligation to publicly update these forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances.


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The Finish Line, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Income (Unaudited)
(In thousands, except per share and store/shop data)
 
 
Thirteen Weeks Ended
 
Twenty-Six Weeks Ended
 
 
August 26, 2017
 
August 27, 2016
 
August 26, 2017
 
August 27, 2016
Net sales
 
$
469,352

 
$
485,156

 
$
899,124

 
$
915,200

Cost of sales (including occupancy costs)
 
339,020

 
331,447

 
641,365

 
628,314

Gross profit
 
130,332

 
153,709

 
257,759

 
286,886

Selling, general, and administrative expenses
 
121,772

 
116,511

 
234,184

 
234,060

Impairment charges and store closing costs
 
2,335

 
182

 
4,493

 
182

Operating income
 
6,225

 
37,016

 
19,082

 
52,644

Interest income (expense), net
 
10

 
(32
)
 
10

 
(26
)
Income from continuing operations before income taxes
 
6,235

 
36,984

 
19,092

 
52,618

Income tax expense
 
2,888

 
13,627

 
7,748

 
19,173

Net income from continuing operations
 
3,347

 
23,357

 
11,344

 
33,445

Net loss from discontinued operations, net of tax
 
(504
)
 
(1,282
)
 
(361
)
 
(1,744
)
Net income
 
$
2,843

 
$
22,075

 
$
10,983

 
$
31,701

Diluted earnings per share:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
     Continuing operations
 
0.08

 
0.56

 
0.28

 
0.79

     Discontinued operations
 
(0.01
)
 
(0.03
)
 
(0.01
)
 
(0.04
)
Diluted earnings per share
 
0.07

 
0.53

 
0.27

 
0.75

Diluted weighted average shares
 
40,260

 
41,122

 
40,311

 
41,506

Dividends declared per share
 
$
0.11

 
$
0.10

 
$
0.22

 
$
0.20

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Finish Line store activity for the period:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
     Beginning of period
 
571

 
586

 
573

 
591

       Opened
 

 
4

 

 
5

       Closed
 
(2
)
 
(5
)
 
(4
)
 
(11
)
     End of period
 
569

 
585

 
569

 
585

     Square feet at end of period
 
 
 
 
 
3,175,989

 
3,249,455

     Average square feet per store
 

 

 
5,582

 
5,555

Branded shops within department stores activity for the period:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
     Beginning of period
 
375

 
392

 
374

 
392

       Opened
 
3

 

 
4

 

       Closed
 

 
(1
)
 

 
(1
)
     End of period
 
378

 
391

 
378

 
391

     Square feet at end of period
 
 
 
 
 
533,219

 
509,880

     Average square feet per shop
 

 

 
1,411

 
1,304

  



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Thirteen Weeks Ended
 
Twenty-Six Weeks Ended
 
 
August 26, 2017
 
August 27, 2016
 
August 26, 2017
 
August 27, 2016
Net sales
 
100.0
 %
 
100.0
 %
 
100.0
 %
 
100.0
 %
Cost of sales (including occupancy costs)
 
72.2

 
68.3

 
71.3

 
68.7

Gross profit
 
27.8

 
31.7

 
28.7

 
31.3

Selling, general, and administrative expenses
 
26.0

 
24.0

 
26.0

 
25.5

Impairment charges and store closing costs
 
0.5

 
0.1

 
0.6

 

Operating income
 
1.3

 
7.6

 
2.1

 
5.8

Interest income (expense), net
 

 

 

 

Income from continuing operations before income taxes
 
1.3

 
7.6

 
2.1

 
5.8

Income tax expense
 
0.6

 
2.8

 
0.8

 
2.1

Net income from continuing operations
 
0.7

 
4.8

 
1.3

 
3.7

Net loss from discontinued operations, net of tax
 
(0.1
)
 
(0.2
)
 
(0.1
)
 
(0.2
)
Net income
 
0.6
 %
 
4.6
 %
 
1.2
 %
 
3.5
 %



 
 
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
 
 
August 26, 2017
 
August 27, 2016
 
February 25, 2017
 
 
(Unaudited)
 
(Unaudited)
 
 
ASSETS
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
 
$
114,918

 
$
114,301

 
$
90,856

Merchandise inventories, net
 
308,074

 
346,385

 
331,146

Other current assets
 
46,045

 
34,972

 
69,408

Assets held for sale
 

 
76,089

 

Property and equipment, net
 
153,347

 
153,453

 
157,594

Intangible assets, net
 
86,215

 
92,542

 
90,303

Other assets, net
 
5,440

 
7,579

 
7,161

     Total assets
 
$
714,039

 
$
825,321

 
$
746,468

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
 
 
 
 
 
 
Current liabilities
 
$
195,241

 
$
231,379

 
$
221,971

Liabilities held for sale
 

 
16,210

 

Deferred credits from landlords
 
34,255

 
32,021

 
32,133

Other long-term liabilities
 
30,919

 
30,517

 
40,866

Shareholders’ equity
 
453,624

 
515,194

 
451,498

     Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity
 
$
714,039

 
$
825,321

 
$
746,468










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Reconciliation of Selling, General, and Administrative Expenses, GAAP to Selling, General, and Administrative Expenses, Non-GAAP (Unaudited)
(In thousands)

 
 
Thirteen Weeks Ended
 
Twenty-Six Weeks Ended
 
 
August 26, 2017
 
August 27, 2016
 
August 26, 2017
 
August 27, 2016
Selling, general, and administrative expenses, GAAP
 
$
121,772

 
26.0
%
 
$
116,511

 
24.0
%
 
$
234,184

 
26.0
%
 
$
234,060

 
25.5
%
Employee severance, retirement, and other costs
 

 

 

 

 
(338
)
 

 

 

Selling, general, and administrative expenses, Non-GAAP
 
$
121,772

 
26.0
%
 
$
116,511

 
24.0
%
 
$
233,846

 
26.0
%
 
$
234,060

 
25.5
%



Reconciliation of Operating Income, GAAP to Operating Income, Non-GAAP (Unaudited)
(In thousands)

 
 
Thirteen Weeks Ended
 
Twenty-Six Weeks Ended
 
 
August 26, 2017
 
August 27, 2016
 
August 26, 2017
 
August 27, 2016
Operating income, GAAP
 
$
6,225

 
1.3
%
 
$
37,016

 
7.6
%
 
$
19,082

 
2.1
%
 
$
52,644

 
5.8
%
Employee severance, retirement, and other costs
 

 

 

 

 
338

 

 

 

Impairment charges and store closing costs
 
2,335

 
0.5

 
182

 
0.1

 
4,493

 
0.6

 
182

 

Operating income, Non-GAAP
 
$
8,560

 
1.8
%
 
$
37,198

 
7.7
%
 
$
23,913

 
2.7
%
 
$
52,826

 
5.8
%



Reconciliation of Income Tax Expense, GAAP to Income Tax Expense, Non-GAAP (Unaudited)
(In thousands)

 
 
Thirteen Weeks Ended
 
Twenty-Six Weeks Ended
 
 
August 26, 2017
 
August 27, 2016
 
August 26, 2017
 
August 27, 2016
Income tax expense, GAAP
 
$
2,888

 
0.6
%
 
$
13,627

 
2.8
%
 
$
7,748

 
0.8
%
 
$
19,173

 
2.1
%
Tax effect of:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Employee severance, retirement, and other costs
 

 

 

 

 
130

 

 

 

Impairment charges and store closing costs
 
895

 
0.2

 
70

 
0.1

 
1,726

 
0.3

 
70

 

Income tax expense, Non-GAAP
 
$
3,783

 
0.8
%
 
$
13,697

 
2.9
%
 
$
9,604

 
1.1
%
 
$
19,243

 
2.1
%

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Reconciliation of Net Income From Continuing Operations, GAAP to
Net Income From Continuing Operations, Non-GAAP (Unaudited)
(In thousands)

 
 
Thirteen Weeks Ended
 
Twenty-Six Weeks Ended
 
 
August 26, 2017
 
August 27, 2016
 
August 26, 2017
 
August 27, 2016
Net income from continuing operations, GAAP
 
$
3,347

 
0.7
%
 
$
23,357

 
4.8
%
 
$
11,344

 
1.3
%
 
$
33,445

 
3.7
%
Employee severance, retirement, and other costs, net of income taxes
 

 

 

 

 
208

 

 

 

Impairment charges and store closing costs, net of income taxes
 
1,440

 
0.3

 
112

 

 
2,767

 
0.3

 
112

 

Net income from continuing operations, Non-GAAP
 
$
4,787

 
1.0
%
 
$
23,469

 
4.8
%
 
$
14,319

 
1.6
%
 
$
33,557

 
3.7
%



Reconciliation of Diluted Earnings Per Share From Continuing Operations, GAAP to
Diluted Earnings Per Share From Continuing Operations, Non-GAAP (Unaudited)

 
 
Thirteen Weeks Ended
 
Twenty-Six Weeks Ended
 
 
August 26, 2017
 
August 27, 2016
 
August 26, 2017
 
August 27, 2016
Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations, GAAP
 
$
0.08

 
$
0.56

 
$
0.28

 
$
0.79

Employee severance, retirement, and other costs, net of income taxes
 

 

 

 

Impairment charges and store closing costs, net of income taxes
 
0.04

 

 
0.07

 

Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations, Non-GAAP
 
$
0.12

 
$
0.56

 
$
0.35

 
$
0.79

Note: See Disclosure Regarding Non-GAAP Measures above.


 
Media Contact:
Investor Contact:
Dianna Boyce
Ed Wilhelm
Corporate Communications
Chief Financial Officer
317-613-6577
317-613-6914

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