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Exhibit 99.1

PETMED EXPRESS D/B/A 1-800-PETMEDS ANNOUNCES RECORD EARNINGS FOR ITS 4th

FISCAL QUARTER AND ITS QUARTERLY DIVIDEND OF $0.25 PER SHARE 

 

Fourth Quarter Net Income Increased 36%

Fourth Quarter EPS $0.50 per share vs $0.37 per share

 

Delray Beach, Florida, May 7, 2018 - PetMed Express, Inc. (NASDAQ: PETS) today announced its financial results for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2018.  Net sales for the quarter ended March 31, 2018 were $67.3 million, compared to $63.0 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2017, an increase of 6.8%.  For the fiscal year ended March 31, 2018 net sales were $273.8 million, compared to $249.2 million for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2017, an increase of 9.9%.  The increase in sales for the quarter ended March 31, 2018 can be attributed to a 9.4% increase in reorder sales.  Net income for the quarter ended March 31, 2018 was $10.2 million, or $0.50 diluted per share, compared to net income of $7.5 million, or $0.37 diluted per share, for the same quarter the prior year, an increase to net income of 36%.  Net income for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2018 was $37.3 million, or $1.82 diluted per share, compared to net income of $23.8 million, or $1.17 diluted per share, for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2017, an increase to net income of 57%.  The Company’s online sales for the quarter ended March 31, 2018 were approximately 85% of all sales, compared to 83% for the same quarter the prior year.

 

Menderes Akdag, President and CEO, commented: “We were pleased with increases in sales during the fiscal year, along with an accelerated increase to net income.  Gross profit as a percentage of sales increased to 37.0% for the quarter ended March 31, 2018 compared to 35.1% for the quarter ended March 31, 2017.  The increase to gross profit margin can be attributed to a continued product mix shift to higher margin items.  In addition, our net income growth was also boosted by the Tax Reform Act of 2017, where we saw a decline in our federal tax rate from 35% to a fiscal year 2018 blended rate of 31.5%.  We expect a further reduction to our effective tax rate in fiscal 2019, to approximately 24%.  Average order value was $89 for the March quarter compared to $86 for the same quarter the prior year.  In fiscal 2019, we will look to build on past successes by focusing on sales growth and further improving our customer service levels.”

 

The Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.25 per share on its common stock.  The dividend will be payable on May 25, 2018, to shareholders of record at the close of business on May 18, 2018.  The Company intends to continue to pay regular quarterly dividends; however the declaration and payment of future dividends is discretionary and will be subject to a determination by the Board of Directors each quarter following its review of the Company’s financial performance.

 

This morning at 8:30 A.M. Eastern Time, Mr. Akdag will host a conference call to review the year-end financial results.  To access the call which is open to the public, dial (888) 455-1758 (toll free) or (203) 827-7025.  Callers will be required to supply PETMEDS as the passcode.  For those unable to participate in the live event, the call will be available for replay from 10:00 A.M. Eastern Time on May 7, 2018 until May 21, 2018 at 11:59 P.M.  To access the replay, call (866) 423-4837 (toll free) or (203) 369-0849 and enter passcode 5500.

 

Founded in 1996, PetMed Express is America’s Largest Pet Pharmacy, delivering prescription and non-prescription pet medications and other health products for dogs and cats at competitive prices direct to the consumer through its 1-800-PetMeds toll free number and on the Internet through its website at www.1800petmeds.com.  This press release may contain “forward-looking” statements, as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 or by the Securities and Exchange Commission, that involve a number of risks and uncertainties, including the Company’s ability to meet the objectives included in its business plan.  Important factors that could cause results to differ materially from those indicated by such “forward-looking” statements are set forth in Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations in the PetMed Express Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended March 31, 2017.  The Company’s future results may also be impacted by other risk factors listed from time to time in its SEC filings, including, but not limited to, the Company's Form 10-Q and its Annual Report on Form 10-K. 

 

For investment relations contact PetMed Express, Inc., Bruce S. Rosenbloom, CFO, 561-526-4444.

 

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Exhibit 99.1 Page 1 of 4

 

 

PETMED EXPRESS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(In thousands, except for per share amounts)

 

   

March 31,

   

March 31,

 
   

2018

   

2017

 

 

 

(UNAUDITED)

         
ASSETS                

Current assets:

               

Cash and cash equivalents

  $ 77,936     $ 58,730  

Accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts of $35 and $27, respectively

    2,292       1,808  

Inventories - finished goods

    23,337       20,228  

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

    882       1,019  

Prepaid income taxes

    788       -  

Total current assets

    105,235       81,785  
                 

Noncurrent assets:

               

Property and equipment, net

    28,741       30,164  

Intangible assets

    860       860  

Total noncurrent assets

    29,601       31,024  
                 

Total assets

  $ 134,836     $ 112,809  
                 

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

               
                 

Current liabilities:

               

Accounts payable

  $ 15,274     $ 15,221  

Accrued expenses and other current liabilities

    2,835       2,475  

Income taxes payable

    -       659  

Total current liabilities

    18,109       18,355  
                 

Deferred tax liabilities

    996       1,088  
                 

Total liabilities

    19,105       19,443  
                 

Commitments and contingencies

               
                 

Shareholders' equity:

               

Preferred stock, $.001 par value, 5,000 shares authorized; 3 convertible shares issued and outstanding with a liquidation preference of $4 per share

    9       9  

Common stock, $.001 par value, 40,000 shares authorized; 20,601 and 20,526 shares issued and outstanding, respectively

    21       21  

Additional paid-in capital

    9,381       6,806  

Retained earnings

    106,320       86,530  
                 

Total shareholders' equity

    115,731       93,366  
                 

Total liabilities and shareholders' equity

  $ 134,836     $ 112,809  

 

 

Exhibit 99.1 Page 2 of 4

 

 

 PETMED EXPRESS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES 

 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME 

 (In thousands, except for per share amount) 

 

   

Three Months Ended

   

Year Ended

 
   

March 31,

   

March 31,

 
   

2018

   

2017

   

2018

   

2017

 
   

(UNAUDITED)

   

(UNAUDITED)

         

Sales

  $ 67,322     $ 63,032     $ 273,800     $ 249,176  

Cost of sales

    42,403       40,877       175,993       169,862  
                                 

Gross profit

    24,919       22,155       97,807       79,314  
                                 

Operating expenses:

                               

General and administrative

    6,068       5,593       24,290       22,799  

Advertising

    4,311       4,351       19,255       17,663  

Depreciation

    536       514       2,126       1,369  

Total operating expenses

    10,915       10,458       45,671       41,831  
                                 

Income from operations

    14,004       11,697       52,136       37,483  
                                 

Other income:

                               

Interest income, net

    241       45       658       141  

Other, net

    240       94       995       300  

Total other income

    481       139       1,653       441  
                                 

Income before provision for income taxes

    14,485       11,836       53,789       37,924  
                                 

Provision for income taxes

    4,302       4,333       16,506       14,105  
                                 

Net income

  $ 10,183     $ 7,503     $ 37,283     $ 23,819  
                                 

Comprehensive income

  $ 10,183     $ 7,503     $ 37,283     $ 23,819  
                                 

Net income per common share:

                               

Basic

  $ 0.50     $ 0.37     $ 1.83     $ 1.18  

Diluted

  $ 0.50     $ 0.37     $ 1.82     $ 1.17  
                                 

Weighted average number of common shares outstanding:

                         

Basic

    20,375       20,260       20,346       20,232  

Diluted

    20,422       20,392       20,433       20,378  
                                 

Cash dividends declared per common share

  $ 0.25     $ 0.19     $ 0.85     $ 0.76  

 

 

Exhibit 99.1 Page 3 of 4

 

 

PETMED EXPRESS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(In thousands)

 

   

Year Ended

 
   

March 31,

 
   

2018

   

2017

 
   

(UNAUDITED)

         

Cash flows from operating activities:

               

Net income

  $ 37,283     $ 23,819  

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:

               

Depreciation

    2,126       1,369  

Share based compensation

    2,575       1,935  

Deferred income taxes

    (92 )     1,951  

Bad debt expense

    112       421  

(Increase) decrease in operating assets and increase (decrease) in liabilities:

               

Accounts receivable

    (596 )     (505 )

Inventories - finished goods

    (3,109 )     5,358  

Prepaid income taxes

    (788 )     243  

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

    137       1,416  

Accounts payable

    53       10,217  

Accrued expenses and other current liabilities

    337       321  

Income taxes payable

    (659 )     659  

Net cash provided by operating activities

    37,379       47,204  
                 

Cash flows from investing activities:

               

Purchases of property and equipment

    (703 )     (10,604 )

Net cash used in investing activities

    (703 )     (10,604 )
                 

Cash flows from financing activities:

               

Dividends paid

    (17,470 )     (15,509 )

Net cash used in financing activities

    (17,470 )     (15,509 )
                 

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents

    19,206       21,091  
                 

Cash and cash equivalents, at beginning of year

    58,730       37,639  
                 

Cash and cash equivalents, at end of year

  $ 77,936     $ 58,730  
                 

Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:

               
                 

Cash paid for income taxes

  $ 18,046     $ 11,373  
                 

Dividends payable in accrued expenses

  $ 240     $ 217  

 

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