The Talbots, Inc. (NYSE:TLB) today announced results for the
thirteen-week period ended May 3, 2008. Reported (GAAP) Results On
a reported (GAAP) basis, net income for the first quarter was $1.6
million or $0.03 per share, compared to reported net income of $5.2
million or $0.10 per share for the thirteen-week period ended May
5, 2007. Adjusted Results from Ongoing Core Operations First
quarter net income from ongoing core operations was $11.0 million
or $0.21 per share, excluding a net loss of $5.9 million, or
approximately $0.11 per share related to the operations of Talbots
Kids, Mens and U.K. non-core businesses, which are closing and
excluding approximately $3.5 million ($5.2 million pre-tax), or
$0.07 per share in restructuring charges associated with strategic
initiatives related to its ongoing core operations. This result
compares to last year�s $0.14 per share on a comparable basis. The
Company believes that first quarter 2008 results from ongoing core
operations are a more meaningful measure of its performance, versus
its non-core operations which reflect businesses that are closing.
See the attached tables for a reconciliation of GAAP and non-GAAP
and comparison to prior year. First Quarter Highlights Achieved
solid first quarter 2008 results from ongoing core operations of
$0.21 per share, above last year�s $0.14 per share on a comparable
basis On-track to achieve 2008 financial outlook and deliver
shareholder value Talbots brand April comps positive mid-single
digits Demonstrated success in improving merchandise gross margin
from ongoing core operations, 260 basis points above last year (a
220 basis point improvement on a GAAP basis for total company),
driven principally by better overall inventory management at the
Talbots brand with leaner inventories, and the change to a monthly
markdown cadence Significant progress in closing Talbots
Kids/Mens/U.K. businesses and streamlining operations Results from
Ongoing Core Operations/Non Core Operations The Company has made
significant progress in closing its Talbots Kids, Mens and U.K.
stores. In the first quarter, the Company closed a total of 20
stores, which included 11 Talbots Kids and two Talbots Mens stores.
As previously stated, the Company expects to complete the closing
of its Talbots Kids, Mens and U.K. businesses in the third quarter
of 2008. Trudy F. Sullivan, Talbots President and Chief Executive
Officer, commented, �During the quarter, we focused on the
strategic initiatives we put in place to better manage our
inventories, control expenses, streamline our operations and
innovate our marketing/promotional programs. It was a solid quarter
and we are encouraged with our progress, particularly in the
Talbots brand, where we have seen a dramatic improvement in our
merchandising gross margin.� Sales Results Total consolidated
Company sales for the thirteen week period ended May 3, 2008 were
$542 million. By brand, retail store sales were $363 million for
Talbots compared to $387 million last year, and $71 million for J.
Jill compared to $81 million last year. Consolidated direct
marketing sales, including catalog and Internet, for the
thirteen-week period increased 2% to $108 million, compared to $106
million last year. Total Company comparable store sales declined
9.8% for the thirteen-week period. By brand, comparable store sales
for Talbots and J. Jill decreased 7.4% and 20.2% respectively.
Brand Commentary Ms. Sullivan continued, �April was particularly
strong for the Talbots brand. Positive mid-single digit comps were
marked by a successful annual best customer event across all
channels. We also believe that the refreshed visual presentation of
our merchandise, consistent across all channels, coupled with a
more focused and effective direct marketing campaign was a clear
benefit.� �Also for our Talbots brand, as we enter the second
quarter, inventories are appropriately lean and we anticipate
continued improvement in our merchandise gross margin. Further, we
are excited to introduce updated visual concepts that reflect a
more modern �classic� image, which will be illustrated throughout
our June catalog, and fully aligned with our stores and Internet.�
�For our J. Jill brand, we were clearly disappointed with our first
quarter performance. Over the long term, we continue to believe in
the growth potential of this brand and remain focused throughout
2008 on key initiatives to improve our product offering, inventory
management and enhance the look and feel of our stores, as we build
greater brand awareness.� Full Year Outlook The Company is
maintaining its previously announced guidance for fiscal 2008
earnings from ongoing core operations, excluding Talbots Kids, Mens
and U.K. operating results and close down costs, to be in the range
of $0.47 to $0.52 per diluted share. The Company is planning for a
loss from its non core operations in the range of ($0.64) to
($0.59) per share, for a total loss per share in the range of
($0.17) to ($0.07), compared to the ($3.56) loss per share reported
in fiscal 2007. Ms. Sullivan added, �As we look ahead, we remain
acutely focused on executing against the elements of our strategic
plan outlined in April. We are making solid progress in key areas
across our business, particularly inventory management and expense
control, and look forward to marrying the benefits of our
operational initiatives with more compelling visual presentations
and product offerings under our new creative and merchandise teams
at both brands. We are committed to building on our legacy as the
retail destination for the 35+ customer and identifying the right
opportunities that will enable us to achieve profitable growth in
2008 and beyond.� Additional Disclosures The Talbots, Inc. is in
discussions with financial institutions to increase its working
capital line of credit and will provide an update on its progress
when appropriate. The Company is in compliance with all covenants
of its acquisition term loan agreement for first quarter fiscal
2008. Conference Call Details As previously announced, Talbots will
host a conference call today, May 21, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. local time
to discuss first quarter 2008 results. To listen to the live call,
please dial 866-336-2423, passcode �TLB� or log on to
www.thetalbotsinc.com/ir/ir.asp. The call will be archived on its
web site www.thetalbotsinc.com for a period of twelve months. In
addition, an audio replay of the call will be available shortly
after its conclusion and archived until May 23, 2008. This call may
be accessed by dialing (800) 642-1687, passcode 48079559. The
Talbots, Inc. is a leading specialty retailer and direct marketer
of women�s apparel, shoes and accessories. The Company currently
operates stores in 867 locations in 47 states, the District of
Columbia, and Canada, with 595 locations under the Talbots brand
name and 272 locations under the J. Jill brand name. Both brands
target the age 35 plus customer population. Talbots brand on-line
shopping site is located at www.talbots.com and the J. Jill brand
on-line shopping site is located at www.jjill.com. The foregoing
contains forward-looking information within the meaning of The
Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements
may be identified by such forward-looking terminology as �expect,�
�achieve,� �plan,� �look,� �believe,� �anticipate,� �outlook,�
�will,� �would,� �guidance,� or similar statements or variations of
such terms. All of the information concerning our financial outlook
(including future profitability, future comparable stores sales,
future earnings and other future financial performance or operating
measures), future credit facilities, future merchandise purchases,
future cash needs, and other future financial performance or
financial position constitutes forward-looking information. Our
forward-looking statements are based on a series of expectations,
assumptions, estimates and projections about our Company which
involve substantial risks and uncertainty, including assumptions
and projections concerning our internal plan including our budget
for regular-price and markdown selling and operating cash flow for
forward periods. All of our forward-looking statements are as of
the date of this release only. The Company can give no assurance
that such expectations or forward-looking statements will prove to
be correct. Actual results may differ materially from our
forward-looking statements. The Company does not undertake or plan
to update or revise any such forward-looking statements to reflect
actual results, changes in plans, assumptions, estimates or
projections, or other circumstances occurring after the date of
this release, even if such results, changes or circumstances make
it clear that any forward-looking information will not be realized.
Any public statements or disclosures by us following this release
which modify or impact any of the forward-looking statements
contained in or accompanying this release will be deemed to modify
or supersede such statements in or accompanying this release. Our
forward-looking statements involve substantial known and unknown
risks and uncertainties as to future events which may or may not
occur, including the following risks: the impact of the continued
deterioration in the U.S. economic environment, including continued
negative impact on consumer discretionary spending, the disruption
and significant tightening in the U.S. credit and lending markets,
recessionary and inflationary pressures, high energy prices, and
declining value of the U.S. dollar; our ability to accurately
estimate and forecast future regular-price and markdown selling and
operating cash flow; achieving the Company�s sales plan for the
year for each of the Talbots and J. Jill brands; achieving the
Company�s operating cash flow plan for the year; continued ability
to purchase merchandise on open account purchase terms at expected
levels; ability to replace the Company�s letter of credit
facilities for merchandise purchases from vendors who require such
facilities; the Company�s ability to obtain any necessary increases
in its credit facilities as may be needed from time to time to fund
cash needs; the Company�s ability to reduce any cash spending if
needed; successfully executing the Company�s strategic initiatives,
including anticipated lower inventory levels, expected operating
expense and other cost reductions, the success of the new
promotional cadence for the Talbots brand, reduced markdown
exposure and improved gross margins, the successful closing of the
Talbots Kids and Talbots Mens business concepts and closing of
other underperforming stores; and the Company�s ability to continue
to satisfy its financial covenants under its existing debt
agreements. In each case, actual results may differ materially from
such forward-looking information. Certain other factors that may
cause actual results to differ from such forward-looking statements
are included in the Company's periodic reports filed with the
Securities and Exchange Commission and available on the Talbots
website at www.thetalbotsinc.com under �Investor Relations� and you
are urged to carefully consider all such factors. THE TALBOTS, INC.
AND SUBSIDIARIES CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS
(UNAUDITED) Amounts in thousands except per share data � � � � May
3, May 5, 2008 2007 (13 weeks) (13 weeks) � Net Sales $ 542,438 $
573,556 � Costs and Expenses Cost of sales, buying and occupancy
336,893 359,615 Selling, general and administrative 186,408 196,627
Restructuring charges 11,108 - Impairment of store assets � 943 � �
- � Operating Income 7,086 17,314 � Interest Interest expense 5,814
9,651 Interest income � 117 � � 368 � Interest Expense - net �
5,697 � � 9,283 � Income Before Taxes 1,389 8,031 � Income Tax
(Benefit) Expense � (253 ) � 2,791 � Net Income $ 1,642 � $ 5,240 �
Net Income Per Share � Basic $ 0.03 � $ 0.10 � Diluted $ 0.03 � $
0.10 � � Weighted Average Number of Shares of Common Stock
Outstanding � Basic � 53,302 � � 52,928 � Diluted � 53,505 � �
53,908 � Cash Dividends Paid Per Share $ 0.13 � $ 0.13 THE TALBOTS,
INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(UNAUDITED) Amounts in thousands � � � � May 3, February 2, May 5,
2008 2008 2007 � Cash and cash equivalents $ 31,816 $ 25,476 $
17,753 Customer accounts receivable - net 226,911 210,853 219,756
Merchandise inventories 319,336 329,104 351,528 Other current
assets � 87,873 � 86,414 � 90,114 Total current assets 665,936
651,847 679,151 � Property and equipment - net 465,711 486,733
520,154 Goodwill 113,490 113,490 247,490 Trademarks 139,384 139,384
154,984 Other intangible assets - net 78,435 80,980 89,149 Other
assets � 21,212 � 30,545 � 29,190 � TOTAL ASSETS $ 1,484,168 $
1,502,979 $ 1,720,118 � � Accounts payable $ 84,575 $ 171,830 $
82,834 Accrued income taxes 1,314 4,829 945 Accrued liabilities
190,013 185,735 157,157 Notes payable to banks 98,625 - 60,000
Current portion of long-term debt � 116,865 � 80,650 � 80,475 Total
current liabilities 491,392 443,044 381,411 � Long-term debt less
current portion 252,000 308,377 369,012 Deferred rent under lease
commitments 146,052 144,569 133,778 Deferred income taxes 1,210
5,646 36,237 Other liabilities 143,567 146,564 156,301
Stockholders' equity � 449,947 � 454,779 � 643,379 � TOTAL
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY $ 1,484,168 $ 1,502,979 $
1,720,118 THE TALBOTS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED
STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED) Amounts in thousands � � � � �
� May 3, May 5, 2008 2007 (13 Weeks) (13 Weeks) CASH FLOWS FROM
OPERATING ACTIVITIES: Net income $ 1,642 $ 5,240 Depreciation and
amortization 31,411 33,211 Impairment of store assets 943 -
Deferred and other items 2,341 7,875 Changes in: Customer accounts
receivable (16,080 ) (15,074 ) Merchandise inventories 9,686 1,449
Accounts payable (86,403 ) (30,776 ) Accrued income taxes (3,407 )
(1,011 ) All other working capital � 8,116 � � 11,261 � � (51,751 )
� 12,175 � � CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES: Additions to
property and equipment (15,595 ) (18,263 ) Proceeds from disposal
of property and equipment � 2,549 � � - � � (13,046 ) � (18,263 ) �
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES: Proceeds from working capital
lines of credit (notes payable), net 98,625 15,000 Payments on
long-term borrowings (20,125 ) (20,119 ) Proceeds from options
exercised 870 206 Excess tax benefit from options exercised 74 82
Cash dividends (7,150 ) (7,070 ) Purchase of treasury stock �
(1,109 ) � (518 ) � 71,185 � � (12,419 ) � EFFECT OF EXCHANGE RATE
CHANGES ON CASH (48 ) 337 � NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND
CASH EQUIVALENTS 6,340 (18,170 ) � CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS,
BEGINNING OF PERIOD � 25,476 � � 35,923 � � CASH AND CASH
EQUIVALENTS, END OF PERIOD $ 31,816 � $ 17,753 � SEC Regulation G �
� � THE TALBOTS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED
STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (UNAUDITED) Reconciliation of GAAP
Presentation to Ongoing Core Operations and Non-Core Businesses,
and Ongoing Core Operations Before Restructuring Charges
Presentation Amounts in thousands except per share data � � GAAP
Basis Non-GAAP GAAP Basis Non-GAAP May 3, Non-GAAP May 3, May 5,
Non-GAAP May 5, 2008 Adjustments 2008 2007 Adjustments 2007 (13
weeks) (13 weeks) (13 weeks) (13 weeks) (13 weeks) (13 weeks) � Net
Sales $ 542,438 $ (21,313) (a) $ 521,125 $ 573,556 $ (24,622) (a) $
548,934 � Costs and Expenses Cost of sales, buying and occupancy
336,893 (18,136) (a) 318,757 � 359,615 (20,380) (a) 339,235
Selling, general and administrative 186,408 (7,058) (a) 179,350
196,627 (7,656) (a) 188,971 Restructuring charges: kids, mens, U.K.
5,946 (5,946) (b) - - - - Restructuring charges: other 5,162 (c) -
5,162 - - - Impairment of store assets � 943 (d) � - � 943 � - � -
� - � Operating Income 7,086 9,827 16,913 17,314 3,414 20,728 �
Interest Interest expense 5,814 5,814 9,651 9,651 Interest income �
117 � 117 � 368 � 368 � Interest Expense - net � 5,697 � 5,697 �
9,283 � 9,283 � Income Before Taxes 1,389 8,031 � � Income From
Ongoing Core Operations Before Taxes n/a 11,216 n/a 11,445 Income
Tax Expense: Ongoing Core Operations n/a 3,678 (e) � 3,678 n/a
4,157 (e) � 4,157 Net Income From Ongoing Core Operations n/a 7,538
n/a 7,288 � Net Income Per Diluted Share From Ongoing Core
Operations n/a $ 0.14 n/a $ 0.14 � (Loss) From Non-core Businesses
Before Taxes n/a (9,827) (9,827) n/a (3,414) (3,414) Income Tax
(Benefit): Non-core Businesses n/a � (3,931) (e) � (3,931) n/a �
(1,366) (e) � (1,366) Net (Loss) From Non-core Businesses n/a
(5,896) n/a (2,048) � Net (Loss) Per Share From Non-core Businesses
n/a $ (0.11) n/a $ (0.04) � � Income Tax (Benefit) Expense � (253)
� 253 (e) � 2,791 � (2,791) (e) � Net Income $ 1,642 $ - $ 1,642 $
5,240 $ - $ 5,240 � Net Income Per Share � Basic $ 0.03 $ 0.03 $
0.10 $ 0.10 � Diluted $ 0.03 $ 0.03 $ 0.10 $ 0.10 � � � � � � � � �
� � � � � � � � Income From Ongoing Core Operations Before Taxes
n/a 11,216 n/a 11,445 Restructuring charges: other n/a � 5,162 (f)
n/a � - Income From Ongoing Core Operations Before Taxes and
Restructuring n/a 16,378 n/a 11,445 � Income Tax Expense on Ongoing
Core Operations Before Restructuring n/a � 5,371 n/a � 4,157 Net
Income From Ongoing Core Operations Before Restructuring n/a 11,007
n/a 7,288 � Net Income Per Diluted Share From Ongoing Core
Operations Before Restructuring n/a $ 0.21 n/a $ 0.14 � � � � � � �
� � � � � � � � � � Weighted Average Number of Shares of Common
Stock Outstanding � Basic � 53,302 � 53,302 � 52,928 � 52,928 �
Diluted � 53,505 � 53,505 � 53,908 � 53,908 � Cash Dividends Paid
Per Share $ 0.13 $ 0.13 $ 0.13 $ 0.13 � � (a) Adjusted to exclude
results of kids, mens, and U.K. businesses. � (b) Adjusted to
exclude restructuring charges related to kids, mens, and U.K.
businesses. Restructuring charges primarily relate to store leases
and severance. � (c) Restructuring charges primarily relate to
severance and professional services related to the Company's
strategic initiatives and are part of the Company's ongoing core
operations. � (d) Impairment charge relates to the closure of
under-performing core business stores and is part of the Company's
ongoing core operations. � (e) The GAAP basis income tax expense
has been allocated to the Company's ongoing core operations and
non-core businesses. � (f) Amount shown is on a pre-tax basis;
after tax, amount would be approximately $3.5M. SEC Regulation G �
� THE TALBOTS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES Reconciliation of GAAP
Presentation to Ongoing Core Operations Before Restructuring
Charges Presentation Amounts in thousands except per share data � �
May 3, May 5, 2008 2007 (13 weeks) (13 weeks) � Net Income Per
Diluted Share - GAAP Basis $ 0.03 � $ 0.10 � � � Net Income - GAAP
Basis $ 1,642 $ 5,240 Income Tax (Benefit) Expense - GAAP Basis �
(253 ) � 2,791 � Income Before Taxes - GAAP Basis 1,389 8,031 �
(Loss) From Non-core Businesses Before Taxes (9,827 ) (3,414 )
Restructuring Charges: Other � (5,162 ) (a) � - � Income From
Ongoing Core Operations Before Taxes and Restructuring 16,378
11,445 � Income Tax Expense on Ongoing Core Operations Before
Restructuring � 5,371 � � 4,157 � Net Income From Ongoing Core
Operations Before Restructuring $ 11,007 � $ 7,288 � � Net Income
Per Diluted Share From Ongoing Core Operations Before Restructuring
$ 0.21 � $ 0.14 � � � Weighted Average Number of Shares of Common
Stock Outstanding: Diluted � 53,505 � � 53,908 � � (a) Amount shown
is on a pre-tax basis; after tax, amount would be approximately
$3.5M. SEC Regulation G � � � THE TALBOTS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Reconciliation of GAAP Presentation Net Income to Non-GAAP Net
Income from Ongoing Core Operations � Outlook January 31, 2009 �
Actual February 2, 2008 (52 weeks) (52 weeks) � Net (loss) per
share on a GAAP basis ($0.17) - ($0.07) ($3.56) Impact of the
impairment of J.Jill intangibles - 2.71 Losses and costs related to
the closing of the Talbots Kids, Mens, and U.K. non-core businesses
0.64 - 0.59 0.24 Net income (loss) per share from ongoing core
operations on a non-GAAP basis $0.47 - $0.52 ($0.61)
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