среда, 22 февраля 2012 г.

The Buckle, Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2010 Net Income.

KEARNEY, Neb. -- The Buckle, Inc. (NYSE:BKE) announced today that net income for the fiscal quarter ended January 29, 2011 was $49.5 million, or $1.06 per share ($1.05 per share on a diluted basis). Net income for the fiscal year ended January 29, 2011 was $134.7 million, or $2.92 per share ($2.86 per share on a diluted basis).

Net sales for the 13-week fiscal quarter ended January 29, 2011 increased 10.4 percent to $303.1 million from net sales of $274.4 million for the prior year 13-week fiscal quarter ended January 30, 2010. Comparable store net sales for the 13-week period ended January 29, 2011 increased 6.3 percent from comparable store net sales for the prior year 13-week period ended January 30, 2010. Online sales (which are not included in comparable store sales) increased 17.3 percent to $21.1 million for the 13-week period ended January 29, 2011, compared to the 13-week period ended January 30, 2010.

Net sales for the 52-week fiscal year ended January 29, 2011 increased 5.7 percent to $949.8 million from net sales of $898.3 million for the 52-week fiscal year ended January 30, 2010. Comparable store net sales for the 52-week period ended January 29, 2011 increased 1.2 percent from comparable store net sales for the prior year 52-week period ended January 30, 2010. Online sales (which are not included in comparable store sales) increased 19.3 percent to $62.4 million for the 52-week period ended January 29, 2011, compared to the 52-week period ended January 30, 2010.

Net income for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2010 was $49.5 million, or $1.06 per share ($1.05 per share on a diluted basis), compared with $42.1 million, or $0.92 per share ($0.90 per share on a diluted basis) for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2009.

Net income for the fiscal year ended January 29, 2011 was $134.7 million, or $2.92 per share ($2.86 per share on a diluted basis), compared with $127.3 million, or $2.79 per share ($2.73 per share on a diluted basis) for the fiscal year ended January 30, 2010.

Management will hold a conference call at 10:00 a.m. EST today to discuss fourth quarter results. To participate in the call, please call 800-230-1085 and reference the conference code 194716. A replay of the call will be available for a two-week period beginning March 10, 2011 at 12:00 p.m. EST by calling 800-475-6701 and entering the conference code 194716.

About Buckle

Offering a unique mix of high-quality, on-trend apparel, accessories, and footwear, Buckle caters to fashion-conscious young men and women. Known as a denim destination, each store carries a wide selection of fits, styles, and finishes from leading denim brands, including the Company's exclusive brand, BKE. Headquartered in Kearney, Nebraska, Buckle currently operates 420 retail stores in 41 states. As of the end of the fiscal year, it operated 420 stores in 41 states compared with 401 stores in 41 states at the end of fiscal 2009.

SAFE HARBOR STATEMENT UNDER THE PRIVATE SECURITIES LITIGATION REFORM ACT OF 1995: All forward-looking statements made by the Company involve material risks and uncertainties and are subject to change based on factors which may be beyond the Company's control. Accordingly, the Company's future performance and financial results may differ materially from those expressed or implied in any such forward-looking statements. Such factors include, but are not limited to, those described in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company does not undertake to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements even if experience or future changes make it clear that any projected results expressed or implied therein will not be realized.

Note: News releases and other information on The Buckle, Inc. can be accessed at www.buckle.com on the Internet.

Financial Tables to Follow

THE BUCKLE, INC.

STATEMENTS OF INCOME

(Amounts in Thousands Except Per Share Amounts)

(Unaudited)

Thirteen Weeks Ended

Fifty-two Weeks Ended

January 29,

January 30,

January 29,

January 30,

2011

2010

2011

2010

SALES, Net of returns and allowances

$303,056

$274,446

$949,838

$898,287

COST OF SALES (Including buying, distribution, and occupancy costs)

158,708

144,925

530,709

497,668

Gross profit

144,348

129,521

419,129

400,619

OPERATING EXPENSES:

Selling

57,060

50,620

177,610

168,741

General and administrative

9,583

10,964

30,752

32,416

66,643

61,584

208,362

201,157

INCOME FROM OPERATIONS

77,705

67,937

210,767

199,462

OTHER INCOME, Net

1,042

1,402

3,911

3,674

GAIN (LOSS) - IMPAIRMENT OF SECURITIES

-

(388)

-

991

INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES

78,747

68,951

214,678

204,127

PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES

29,293

26,809

79,996

76,824

NET INCOME

$49,454

$42,142

$134,682

$127,303

EARNINGS PER SHARE:

Basic

$1.06

$0.92

$2.92

$2.79

Diluted

$1.05

$0.90

$2.86

$2.73

Basic weighted average shares

46,446

45,919

46,183

45,699

Diluted weighted average shares

47,133

46,903

47,025

46,692

THE BUCKLE, INC.

BALANCE SHEETS

(Amounts in Thousands Except Share and Per Share Amounts)

(Unaudited)

January 29,

January 30,

ASSETS

2011

2010 (1)

CURRENT ASSETS:

Cash and cash equivalents

$116,470

$135,340

Short-term investments

22,892

22,687

Receivables

14,363

6,911

Inventory

88,593

88,187

Prepaid expenses and other assets

14,718

11,684

Total current assets

257,036

264,809

PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT:

342,413

305,974

Less accumulated depreciation and amortization

(173,179)

(159,392)

169,234

146,582

LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS

66,162

72,770

OTHER ASSETS

2,412

4,742

$494,844

$488,903

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

CURRENT LIABILITIES:

Accounts payable

$33,489

$24,364

Accrued employee compensation

36,018

41,463

Accrued store operating expenses

9,653

8,866

Gift certificates redeemable

17,213

13,507

Income taxes payable

-

3,830

Total current liabilities

96,373

92,030

DEFERRED COMPENSATION

7,727

5,957

DEFERRED RENT LIABILITY

37,430

36,657

OTHER LIABILITIES

7,649

-

Total liabilities

149,179

134,644

COMMITMENTS

STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY:

Common stock, authorized 100,000,000 shares of $.01 par value; 47,127,926 and 46,381,263 shares issued and outstanding at January 29, 2011 and January 30, 2010, respectively

471

464

Additional paid-in capital

89,719

78,837

Retained earnings

256,146

275,751

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

(671)

(793)

Total stockholders' equity

345,665

354,259

$494,844

$488,903

(1) Derived from audited financial statements.

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