Zumiez Inc. Announces Fiscal 2012 Third Quarter Results

LYNNWOOD, WA--(Marketwire - Nov 29, 2012) - Zumiez Inc. (NASDAQ: ZUMZ) a leading specialty retailer of action sports related apparel, footwear, equipment and accessories, today reported results for the third quarter ended October 27, 2012.

Total net sales for the third quarter ended October 27, 2012 (13 weeks) increased 16.9% to $180.0 million from $154.0 million in the quarter ended October 29, 2011 (13 weeks). Comparable store sales for the third quarter of fiscal 2012 increased 3.7% on top of a comparable store sales increase of 6.0% in the third quarter of fiscal 2011. Net income in the third quarter of fiscal 2012 was $12.7 million, or $0.40 per diluted share, compared to net income of $14.1 million, or $0.45 per diluted share, in the third quarter of the prior fiscal year. The results for fiscal 2012 include $4.0 million, or approximately $0.10 per diluted share, of Blue Tomato acquisition related costs and operations, and $0.5 million, or approximately $0.01 per diluted share, of exit costs associated with the relocation of our corporate offices to Lynnwood, Washington.

Total net sales for the nine months (39 weeks) ended October 27, 2012 increased 19.6% to $445.0 million from $372.0 million reported for the nine months (39 weeks) ended October 29, 2011. Comparable store sales increased 8.0% in the first nine months of fiscal 2012 on top of 8.3% for the first nine months of 2011.

The Company reported net income of $19.3 million or $0.61 per diluted share in the first nine months of fiscal 2012 compared to net income for the first nine months of the prior fiscal year of $18.6 million or $0.60 per diluted share. Results for the first nine months of fiscal 2012 include approximately $6.8 million, or $0.18 per diluted share, of Blue Tomato acquisition related costs and operations, and approximately $2.1 million, or $0.04 per diluted share, of costs associated with the relocation the Company's ecommerce fulfillment center to Edwardsville, Kansas and corporate offices to Lynnwood, Washington from Everett, Washington.

At October 27, 2012, the Company had cash and current marketable securities of $98.3 million, compared to cash and current marketable securities of $137.1 million at October 29, 2011. The decrease in cash and current marketable securities is a result of the acquisition of Blue Tomato, which was funded by the Company's cash balance, offset by cash generated through operations.

Rick Brooks, Chief Executive Officer of Zumiez Inc., stated, "Our third quarter operating results reflect softer than expected sales trends in Europe and modest comparable store sales for the post back to school period. Comp trends remained challenging in November, particularly early in the month in part due to Hurricane Sandy, however we are encouraged by the more recent sales results, with positive comps over the Black Friday weekend. We believe the combination of our merchandise assortments and enhanced omni-channel capabilities, along with best in class customer service, have us well positioned to execute through the holiday season. Looking further ahead, we are confident that the key components of our long-term growth strategy will allow us to profitably expand our share of the global action sports lifestyle market and deliver increased value to our shareholders."

November 2012 Sales
Total net sales for the four-week period ended November 24, 2012 increased 14.3% to $53.6 million, compared to $46.9 million for the four-week period ended November 26, 2011. The Company's comparable store sales decreased 4.2% for the four-week period on top of a comparable store sales increase of 8.4% in the year ago period.

Fiscal 2012 Fourth Quarter Outlook
The Company is introducing guidance for the three months ending February 2, 2013. Net sales are projected to be in the range of $218 to $221 million resulting in net income per diluted share of approximately $0.59 to $0.62. This guidance is based on an anticipated comparable store sales decrease in the range of 3% to 4% for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2012 and includes approximately $3.0 million, or $0.08 per diluted share, of costs associated with the acquisition of Blue Tomato. The Company has opened 56 new stores in fiscal 2012, including 10 in Canada and 3 in Germany.

A conference call will be held today to discuss third quarter fiscal 2012 results and will be webcast at 5:00 p.m. ET on http://ir.zumiez.com. Participants may also dial (617)-801-9715 followed by the conference identification code of 15611934.

About Zumiez Inc.

Zumiez is a leading multi-channel specialty retailer of action sports related apparel, footwear, equipment and accessories, focusing on skateboarding, snowboarding, surfing, motocross and BMX for young men and women. As of November 24, 2012 we operated 502 stores, 474 in the United States, 20 in Canada, and 8 in Europe. In the United States and Canada we operate under the name Zumiez and in Europe we operate under the name Blue Tomato. Additionally, we operate ecommerce web sites under www.zumiez.com and www.blue-tomato.com.

Safe Harbor Statement

Certain statements in this press release and oral statements relating thereto made from time to time by representatives of the Company may constitute forward-looking statements for purposes of the safe harbor provisions under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements include, without limitation, predictions and guidance relating to the Company's future financial performance, brand and product category diversity, ability to adjust product mix, integration of acquired businesses, growing customer demand for our products and new store openings. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terminology such as, "may," "should," "expects," "plans," "anticipates," "believes," "estimates," "predicts," "potential," "continue," or the negative of these terms or other comparable terminology. These forward-looking statements are based on management's current expectations but they involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Actual results and the timing of events could differ materially from those anticipated in the forward-looking statements as a result of risks and uncertainties, which include, without limitation, those described in the Company's quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended July 28, 2012 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission and available at www.sec.gov. You are urged to consider these factors carefully in evaluating the forward-looking statements herein and are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements, which are qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement. The forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which they are made and the Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update such forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances.

ZUMIEZ INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(In thousands, except per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

Three Months Ended

October 27, 2012

% of Sales

October 29, 2011

% of Sales

Net sales

$

180,023

100.0

%

$

153,951

100.0

%

Cost of goods sold

112,948

62.7

%

94,030

61.1

%

Gross profit

67,075

37.3

%

59,921

38.9

%

Selling, general and administrative expenses

45,674

25.4

%

37,104

24.1

%

Operating profit

21,401

11.9

%

22,817

14.8

%

Interest income, net

235

0.1

%

440

0.3

%

Other expense, net

(185

)

(0.1

%)

(129

)

(0.1

%)

Earnings before income taxes

21,451

11.9

%

23,128

15.0

%

Provision for income taxes

8,784

4.9

%

8,991

5.8

%

Net income

$

12,667

7.0

%

$

14,137

9.2

%

Basic earnings per share

$

0.41

$

0.46

Diluted earnings per share

$

0.40

$

0.45

Weighted average shares used in computation of earnings per share:

Basic

30,957

30,599

Diluted

31,416

31,122

ZUMIEZ INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(In thousands, except per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

Nine Months Ended

October 27, 2012

% of Sales

October 29, 2011

% of Sales

Net sales

$

444,988

100.0

%

$

372,015

100.0

%

Cost of goods sold

289,387

65.0

%

241,842

65.0

%

Gross profit

155,601

35.0

%

130,173

35.0

%

Selling, general and administrative expenses

123,160

27.7

%

101,254

27.2

%

Operating profit

32,441

7.3

%

28,919

7.8

%

Interest income, net

1,152

0.2

%

1,387

0.4

%

Other income (expense), net

443

0.1

%

(71

)

(0.1

%)

Earnings before income taxes

34,036

7.6

%

30,235

8.1

%

Provision for income taxes

14,756

3.3

%

11,621

3.1

%

Net income

$

19,280

4.3

%

$

18,614

5.0

%

Basic earnings per share

$

0.62

$

0.61

Diluted earnings per share

$

0.61

$

0.60

Weighted average shares used in computation of earnings per share:

Basic

30,884

30,487

Diluted

31,425

31,093

ZUMIEZ INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(In thousands)

October 27,

January 28,

October 29,

2012

2012

2011

Assets

(Unaudited)

(Unaudited)

Current assets

Cash and cash equivalents

$

10,580

$

14,779

$

13,881

Marketable securities

87,751

158,019

123,177

Receivables

11,864

6,284

8,717

Inventories

109,786

65,037

93,839

Prepaid expenses and other

9,560

7,907

8,235

Deferred tax assets

4,881

1,477

2,599

Total current assets

234,422

253,503

250,448

Fixed assets, net

116,547

89,478

87,597

Goodwill

61,926

13,154

13,154

Intangible assets, net

19,828

-

-

Long-term other assets

5,413

6,022

6,606

Total long-term assets

203,714

108,654

107,357

Total assets

$

438,136

$

362,157

$

357,805

Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity

Current liabilities

Trade accounts payable

$

47,331

$

21,743

$

40,296

Accrued payroll and payroll taxes

9,996

9,062

8,489

Income taxes payable

7,354

5,835

6,224

Deferred rent and tenant allowances

4,797

4,230

4,225

Other liabilities

18,929

14,706

12,410

Total current liabilities

88,407

55,576

71,644

Long-term deferred rent and tenant allowances

37,190

32,321

32,506

Long-term deferred tax liabilities

5,407

-

-

Long-term debt and other liabilities

6,773

1,983

1,942

Total long-term liabilities

49,370

34,304

34,448

Total liabilities

137,777

89,880

106,092

Commitments and contingencies

Shareholders' equity

Preferred stock, no par value, 20,000 shares authorized; none issued and outstanding

-

-

-

Common stock, no par value, 50,000 shares authorized; 31,352 shares issued and outstanding at October 27, 2012, 31,170 shares issued and outstanding at January 28, 2012 and 31,129 shares issued and outstanding at October 29, 2011

106,509

99,412

97,647

Accumulated other comprehensive income

1,840

135

73

Retained earnings

192,010

172,730

153,993

Total shareholders' equity

300,359

272,277

251,713

Total liabilities and shareholders' equity

$

438,136

$

362,157

$

357,805

ZUMIEZ INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(In thousands)

(Unaudited)

Nine Months Ended

October 27, 2012

October 29, 2011

Cash flows from operating activities:

Net income

$

19,280

$

18,614

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

Depreciation, amortization and accretion

16,661

14,587

Deferred taxes

(2,767

)

2,052

Stock-based compensation expense

4,347

4,007

Excess tax benefit from stock-based compensation

(2,215

)

(1,677

)

Lease termination costs

1,404

-

Other

217

70

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:

Receivables

(5,007

)

(3,046

)

Inventories

(36,504

)

(37,587

)

Prepaid expenses and other

(1,506

)

(939

)

Trade accounts payable

25,578

23,032

Accrued payroll and payroll taxes

183

912

Income taxes payable

2,425

3,115

Deferred rent and tenant allowances

5,622

5,468

Other liabilities

468

(3,430

)

Net cash provided by operating activities

28,186

25,178

Cash flows from investing activities:

Additions to fixed assets

(34,028

)

(18,376

)

Acquisitions, net of cash acquired

(69,685

)

-

Purchases of marketable securities and other investments

(95,268

)

(119,352

)

Sales and maturities of marketable securities and other investments

164,231

112,106

Net cash used in investing activities

(34,750

)

(25,622

)

Cash flows from financing activities:

Payments on long-term debt

(183

)

-

Proceeds from exercise of stock-based compensation, net of withholding tax payments

534

1,269

Excess tax benefit from stock-based compensation

2,215

1,677

Net cash provided by financing activities

2,566

2,946

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

(201

)

22

Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents

(4,199

)

2,524

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period

14,779

11,357

Cash and cash equivalents, end of period

$

10,580

$

13,881

Supplemental disclosure on cash flow information:

Cash paid during the period for income taxes

15,077

6,438

Accrual for purchases of fixed assets

5,154

3,527

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements

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