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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
( X ) QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended November 2, 1996
OR
( ) TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from to
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COMMISSION FILE NUMBER: 0-23760
AMERICAN EAGLE OUTFITTERS, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
OHIO NO. 25-1724320
(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) Identification No.)
150 THORN HILL DRIVE, WARRENDALE, PA 15086-7528
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zipcode)
(412) 776-4857
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required
to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during
the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was
required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing
requirements for the past 90 days.
Yes X No
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Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of
common stock, as of the latest practicable date.
COMMON STOCK, NO PAR VALUE, 9,905,950 SHARES OUTSTANDING AS OF NOVEMBER 15, 1996
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AMERICAN EAGLE OUTFITTERS, INC.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION PAGE NO.
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Item 1. Financial Statements
Consolidated Balance Sheets
November 2, 1996 (unaudited) and February 3, 1996 3
Consolidated Statements of Operations (unaudited)
Three months ended and nine months ended
November 2, 1996 and October 28, 1995 4
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (unaudited)
Nine months ended November 2, 1996 and October 28, 1995 5
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 6-7
Review By Independent Accountants 8
Independent Accountants' Review Report 8
Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and
Results of Operations 9-11
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
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Item 1. Legal Proceedings 12
Item 2. Changes in Securities N/A
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities N/A
Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders N/A
Item 5. Other Information N/A
Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K 13
Signatures 14
Exhibit 23 Acknowledgment of Independent Accountants 15
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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Financial Statements
AMERICAN EAGLE OUTFITTERS, INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
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(In thousands, except common stock share amounts) November 2, February 3,
ASSETS 1996 1996
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Current assets: (Unaudited)
Cash and cash equivalents $ 8,918 $19,986
Merchandise inventory 58,227 23,394
Receivables 4,094 5,642
Prepaid expenses and other 4,187 4,429
Deferred income taxes 4,710 2,891
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Total current assets 80,136 56,342
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Fixed assets:
Fixtures and equipment 22,651 26,447
Leasehold improvements 31,480 30,326
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54,131 56,773
Less: Accumulated depreciation and amortization 21,051 23,044
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33,080 33,729
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Notes receivable -- 3,568
Other assets 2,378 1,724
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Total assets $115,594 $95,363
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable $ 38,002 $16,166
Accrued compensation and payroll taxes 3,963 4,255
Accrued rent 5,553 4,550
Accrued income and franchise taxes 1,213 3,536
Other liabilities and accrued expenses 2,300 3,060
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Total current liabilities 51,031 31,567
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Stockholders' equity:
Common stock, 30,000,000 shares authorized, 10,028,950
shares issued (10,000,000 shares at February 3, 1996) 53,951 52,507
Contributed capital 4,590 4,262
Retained earnings 10,694 11,194
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69,235 67,963
Less: Deferred compensation 3,156 2,651
Treasury stock, 125,000 shares 1,516 1,516
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Total stockholders' equity 64,563 63,796
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Stockholders' equity
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $115,594 $95,363
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See notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
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AMERICAN EAGLE OUTFITTERS, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Unaudited)
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
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Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
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November 2, October 28, November 2, October 28,
1996 1995 1996 1995
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Net sales $78,846 $ 85,885 $ 203,499 $ 199,639
Cost of sales, including certain buying, occupancy
and warehousing expenses 52,996 62,089 142,800 151,408
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Gross profit 25,850 23,796 60,699 48,231
Selling, general and administrative expenses 21,075 20,763 57,780 56,069
Loss on sale of outlets -- 3,081 -- 3,081
Depreciation and amortization 1,451 1,619 4,544 4,399
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Operating income (loss) 3,324 (1,667) (1,625) (15,318)
Interest income (expense), net 211 (700) 800 (1,253)
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Income (loss) before income taxes 3,535 (2,367) (825) (16,571)
Provision (benefit) for income taxes 1,390 (931) (325) (6,660)
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Net income (loss) $ 2,145 $ (1,436) $ (500) $ (9,911)
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Net income (loss) per common and common
share equivalent $ 0.21 $ (0.14) $ (0.05) $ (0.99)
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Weighted average number of shares outstanding 10,255 10,000 10,129 10,008
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Retained earnings, beginning $ 8,549 $ 4,052 $ 11,194 $ 12,527
Net income (loss) 2,145 (1,436) (500) (9,911)
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Retained earnings, ending $10,694 $ 2,616 $ 10,694 $ 2,616
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See notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
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AMERICAN EAGLE OUTFITTERS, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
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Nine Months Ended
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November 2, October 28,
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Net loss $ (500) $ (9,911)
ADJUSTMENTS TO RECONCILE NET LOSS TO NET CASH PROVIDED
BY (USED FOR) OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Depreciation and amortization 4,544 4,399
Loss on disposal 1,459 385
Loss on sale of outlets -- 3,081
Restricted stock compensation 723 729
Deferred income taxes (2,094) (308)
CHANGES IN ASSETS AND LIABILITIES:
Merchandise inventory (34,833) (37,530)
Receivables 1,533 (2,514)
Prepaid and other (209) (3,736)
Accounts payable 21,836 8,750
Accrued liabilities (2,201) (2,443)
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Total adjustments (9,242) (29,187)
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Net cash used for operating activities (9,742) (39,098)
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INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Capital expenditures (7,575) (12,749)
Collection on notes from sale of outlet stores 3,568 --
Proceeds from sale of outlets -- 5,000
Proceeds from sales of fixed assets 2,299 --
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Net cash used for investing activities (1,708) (7,749)
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FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Net borrowings on notes payable -- 39,800
Exercise of stock options 382 --
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Net cash provided by financing activities 382 39,800
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Net increase (decrease) in cash (11,068) (7,047)
Cash - beginning of period 19,986 10,363
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Cash - end of period $ 8,918 $ 3,316
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See notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
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AMERICAN EAGLE OUTFITTERS, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
1. INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The accompanying Consolidated Financial Statements of American Eagle Outfitters,
Inc. (the "Company") at November 2, 1996 and for the three and nine month
periods ended November 2, 1996 (the "current period") and October 28, 1995 (the
"prior period") have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted
accounting principles for interim financial information and with the
instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do
not include all of the information and footnotes required by generally accepted
accounting principles for complete financial statements. In the opinion of
management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) considered
necessary for a fair presentation have been included. The Consolidated Balance
Sheet at February 3, 1996 was derived from the audited financial statements. The
Company's business is affected by the pattern of seasonality common to most
retail apparel businesses. The results for the current and prior periods are not
necessarily indicative of future financial results.
Certain notes and other information have been condensed or omitted from the
interim Consolidated Financial Statements presented in this Quarterly Report on
Form 10-Q. Therefore, these Consolidated Financial Statements should be read in
conjunction with the Company's Transition 1996 Annual Report.
2. BASIS OF PRESENTATION
ESTIMATES
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted
accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that
affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of
contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and
the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period.
Actual results could differ from those estimates. On an ongoing basis,
management reviews its estimates based on currently available information.
Changes in facts and circumstances may result in revised estimates.
EARNINGS PER SHARE
Earnings per share are based upon the average number of shares of common stock
and common stock equivalents outstanding during the period.
RECLASSIFICATION
Certain reclassifications have been made to the Consolidated Financial
Statements for the prior period in order to conform to the November 2, 1996
presentation.
3. SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION
Because no borrowings were required under the terms of the Company's line of
credit, there were no amounts paid for interest during the nine months ended
November 2, 1996. Interest costs were $1.3 million during the nine months ended
October 28, 1995. Income tax payments were $4.1 million and $0.2 million during
the nine months ended November 2, 1996 and October 28, 1995, respectively.
4. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
As described in the information that follows, the Company has various
transactions with related parties. The nature of the relationship is primarily
through common ownership. The Company has an operating lease for its corporate
headquarters and distribution center with an affiliate of the Company. The
lease, which was entered into on January 1, 1996, and expires on December 31,
2010, provides for annual rental payments of approximately $1.2 million through
2001, $1.6 million through 2006, and $1.8 million through the end of the lease.
In addition, the Company purchases merchandise from and sells merchandise to
various related parties and uses the services of a related importing company.
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Transactions with these related parties and associated balance sheet amounts
were as follows:
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Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
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November 2, October 28, November 2, October 28,
1996 1995 1996 1995
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Merchandise purchases plus
import administrative charges $15,865 $12,703 $34,665 $35,025
Accounts payable $16,235 $15,264 $16,235 $15,264
Accounts receivable $ 756 $ 1,115 $ 756 $ 1,115
Rent expense $ 388 $ 309 $ 1,450 $ 1,371
Merchandise sales $ 231 $ 2,506 $ 1,211 $ 3,838
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The Company has provided loans to certain officers and other individuals to pay
the taxes on the restricted stock that vested in April 1995. As of November 2,
1996, the outstanding value of these loans, including interest at 6.8%,
approximated $361,000 as compared with $345,000 at February 3, 1996.
5. INCOME TAXES
The provisions of FASB No. 109, "Accounting for Income Taxes", have been
reflected in the accompanying Consolidated Financial Statements. For the three
months and nine months ended November 2, 1996 and October 28, 1995, the
effective tax rate used to provide income tax amounts approximated 39%.
6. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
On November 30, 1995, a complaint was filed in the United States District Court
for the Western District of Pennsylvania under the caption Thomas G. DiCicco v.
American Eagle Outfitters, Inc., et al., No. 95-1937, as a class action on
behalf of purchasers of the Company's common stock during the period August 4,
1994 through October 26, 1995. It alleged violations of the federal securities
laws arising out of purported misrepresentations and non-disclosures concerning
the Company and its financial condition. The matter has been settled on a basis
satisfactory to the Company. A settlement agreement has been entered into,
subject to final court approval, which approval is anticipated by the end of the
calendar year. The 1996 results of operations reflect a $475,000 cost associated
with this settlement.
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REVIEW BY INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS
Ernst & Young LLP, our independent accountants, have performed a limited review
of the Consolidated Financial Statements for the quarters ended November 2, 1996
and October 28, 1995, as indicated in their report on the limited review
included below. Since they did not perform an audit, they express no opinion on
the Consolidated Financial Statements referred to above. Management has given
effect to any significant adjustments and disclosures proposed in the course of
the limited review.
INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS' REVIEW REPORT
The Board of Directors and Stockholders
American Eagle Outfitters, Inc.
We have reviewed the accompanying consolidated balance sheet of American Eagle
Outfitters, Inc. as of November 2, 1996, and the related consolidated
statements of operations for the three-month and nine-month periods ended
November 2, 1996, and October 28, 1995 and the consolidated statements of cash
flows for the nine-month periods ended November 2, 1996 and October 28, 1995.
These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's management.
We conducted our reviews in accordance with standards established by the
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. A review of interim
financial information consists principally of applying analytical procedures to
financial data and making inquiries of persons responsible for financial and
accounting matters. It is substantially less in scope than an audit conducted
in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards, which will be
performed for the full year with the objective of expressing an opinion
regarding the financial statements taken as a whole. Accordingly, we do not
express such an opinion.
Based on our reviews, we are not aware of any material modifications that
should be made to the accompanying consolidated financial statements referred
to above for them to be in conformity with generally accepted accounting
principles.
We have previously audited, in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards, the consolidated balance sheet of American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. as
of February 3, 1996, and the related consolidated statements of operations and
cash flows for the transition period then ended (not presented herein) and in
our report dated March 29, 1996 we expressed an unqualified opinion on those
consolidated financial statements. In our opinion, the information set forth in
the accompanying consolidated balance sheet as of February 3, 1996, is fairly
stated, in all material respects, in relation to the consolidated balance sheet
from which it has been derived.
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
November 20, 1996
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Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and
Results of Operations
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The following table sets forth, for the periods indicated, the percentage
relationship to net sales of the listed items included in the Company's
Consolidated Statements of Operations.
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1996 1995 1996 1995
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Net sales 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%
Cost of sales, including certain buying,
occupancy and warehousing expenses 67.3 72.3 70.2 75.9
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Gross profit 32.7 27.7 29.8 24.1
Selling, general and administrative
expenses 26.7 24.2 28.4 28.1
Loss on sale of outlets -- 3.6 -- 1.5
Depreciation and amortization 1.8 1.9 2.2 2.2
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Operating income (loss) 4.2 (2.0) (0.8) (7.7)
Interest income (expense), net 0.3 (0.8) 0.4 (0.6)
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Income (loss) before income taxes 4.5 (2.8) (0.4) (8.3)
Provision (benefit) for income taxes 1.8 (1.1) (0.2) (3.3)
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Net income (loss) 2.7% (1.7)% (0.2)% (5.0)%
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COMPARISON OF THREE MONTHS ENDED NOVEMBER 2, 1996 TO THREE MONTHS ENDED OCTOBER
28, 1995
Net sales for the three months ended November 2, 1996 (the "current period")
increased 2.2% to $78.8 million from $77.1 million for the three months ended
October 28, 1995 (the "prior period"). When including $8.7 million from outlet
stores which were sold in October 1995 in last year's sales, sales would have
decreased 8.2%. Comparable store sales increased 0.8% compared to the prior
period. The Company operated 297 stores, excluding 1 temporary location, at the
end of the current period, compared to 274 stores, including 2 outlet stores and
excluding 17 temporary locations, operated at the end of the prior period. The
total increase in net sales for the ongoing American Eagle stores resulted from
an increase of approximately 7% in the average unit selling price rather than
from an increase in units sold.
Gross profit for the current period increased to $25.9 million from $23.8
million for the prior period. Gross profit as a percent of net sales for the
current period increased to 32.7% from 27.7% for the prior period. The increase
in gross profit was attributable to lower markdowns and higher initial mark-ups
compared to the prior period.
Selling, general and administrative expenses for the current period increased to
$21.1 million from $20.8 million for the prior period. As a percent of net
sales, these expenses increased to 26.7% from 24.2% for the prior period. The
increase of $0.3 million resulted primarily from increases in impairment
reserves and write-offs of fixed assets as compared to the prior period. The
2.5% increase, as a percent to sales, was primarily due to the lost sales volume
resulting from outlet and temporary store locations that were open last Fall,
but were sold or closed during the past 12 months. Net sales for the prior
period included $8.7 million of sales from the outlet stores, which were sold at
the end of October 1995, as well as $3.4 million from temporary store locations
which were open last year, but were subsequently closed at the end of the 1995
holiday season. As a result, the Company was not able to leverage its expense
base in the current period to the extent of the prior period.
The Company sold net assets of 32 outlet stores and a warehouse, effective as of
the close of business on October 28, 1995 to Forman
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Enterprises, Inc., which is owned by a former Vice Chairman and director of the
Company. The loss on the sale of assets recognized during the three months ended
October 28, 1995 was $3.1 million and represented 3.6% of prior period sales.
Depreciation and amortization expense for the current period decreased to $1.5
million from $1.6 million for the prior period and represented 1.8% of sales in
the current period as compared to 1.9% of sales in the prior period.
Interest income for the current period was $0.2 million compared to interest
expense of $0.7 million for the prior period. Interest income was generated
because no borrowings were required under the terms of the Company's line of
credit during the quarter ended November 2, 1996.
Income before income taxes for the current period increased to $3.5 million from
a $2.4 million loss before income taxes for the prior period. As a percent of
net sales, income before income taxes for the current period increased to 4.5%
from (2.8%) for the prior period. The increase in income before income taxes of
$5.9 million was primarily a result of higher margins attributable to lower
markdowns and higher initial mark-ups, reduced interest costs, and the loss on
the sale of outlets recognized in the prior period.
COMPARISON OF NINE MONTHS ENDED NOVEMBER 2, 1996 TO NINE MONTHS ENDED OCTOBER
28, 1995
Net sales for the nine months ended November 2, 1996 (the "current period")
increased 14.2% to $ 203.5 million from $178.1 million for the nine months ended
October 28, 1995 (the "prior period"). When including the $21.5 million in last
year's sales for the sold outlet stores, sales increased 1.9%. Comparable store
sales were up 6.1% versus the prior period. The Company operated 297 stores,
excluding 1 temporary location, at the end of the current period, compared to
274 stores, including 2 outlet stores and excluding 17 temporary locations,
operated at the end of the prior period. The total increase in net sales for the
ongoing American Eagle stores resulted from an increase of approximately 6% in
the average unit selling price as well as an increase in units sold.
Gross profit for the current period increased to $60.7 million from $48.2
million for the prior period. Gross profit as a percent of net sales for the
current period increased to 29.8% from 24.1% for the prior period. The increase
in gross profit was attributable to both a decrease in markdowns and higher
initial mark-ups.
Selling, general and administrative expenses for the current period increased to
$57.8 million from $56.1 million for the prior period. As a percent of net
sales, these expenses increased to 28.4% from 28.1% for the prior period. The
increase of $1.7 million resulted primarily from an increase in write-offs
related to fixture upgrades at the stores and increases in impairment reserves
on fixed assets in the amount of $1.5 million in the current period versus $0.4
million in fixture write-offs in the prior period. Additionally, expenses in
connection with the settlement of the class action suit in the amount of $0.5
million were incurred in the current period (See Note 6 to the Consolidated
Financial Statements).
The Company sold net assets of 32 outlet stores and a warehouse, effective as of
the close of business on October 28, 1995 to Forman Enterprises, Inc., which is
owned by a former Vice Chairman and director of the Company. The loss on the
sale of assets recognized during the nine months ended October 28, 1995 was $3.1
million and represented 1.5% of prior period sales.
Depreciation and amortization expense for the current period increased to $4.5
million and 2.2% of sales as compared to $4.4 million and 2.2% of sales in the
prior period. The increase in expense related primarily to additions for new
stores that were opened offset by the decrease in depreciation expense related
to outlet stores that were sold.
Interest income for the current period was $0.8 million compared to interest
expense of $1.3 million for the prior period. Interest income was generated
because no borrowings were required under the terms of the Company's line of
credit during the nine months ended November 2, 1996.
The loss before income taxes for the current period decreased to $0.8 million
from a $16.6 million loss before income taxes for the prior period. As a percent
of net sales, loss before income taxes for the current period decreased to 0.4%
from 8.3% for the prior period. The decrease in the loss before income taxes of
$15.8 million was primarily a result of higher margins attributable to lower
markdowns and higher initial mark-ups, reduced interest costs, and the loss on
sale of outlets recognized in the prior period.
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LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
The Company's primary sources of working capital are cash and cash equivalents
provided by operating activities and borrowings under its revolving credit
facility. The primary uses of working capital are for the acquisition of
inventory and fixed assets. The Company had working capital of $28.9 and $15.0
million at November 2, 1996 and October 28, 1995, respectively. The current
period increase in working capital compared to the prior period resulted
primarily from a decrease in current liabilities resulting from lower inventory
levels and improved inventory turnover.
For the nine months ended November 2, 1996, the cash used for operating
activities of $9.7 million was primarily the result of inventory increases net
of accounts payable increases.
At November 2, 1996, the Company had an unsecured demand lending arrangement
with a bank to provide a $60.0 million line of credit at either the lender's
prime lending rate (8.25% at November 2, 1996) or a negotiated rate such as
LIBOR. The facility has a limit of $40.0 million that can be used for direct
borrowing. No borrowings were outstanding and letters of credit in the amount of
$34.1 million were outstanding at November 2, 1996. The remaining available
balance on the line was $25.9 million at November 2, 1996. Additionally, the
Company had $8.9 million of cash and short-term investments on hand as of
November 2, 1996.
Capital expenditures, net of construction allowances, totaled $7.6 million for
the nine months ended November 2, 1996. These expenditures included the addition
of 28 new store locations, 8 store remodels and replacement of fixtures and
additional leasehold improvements in existing stores. The Company expects to
open an additional 9 stores during the remainder of the fiscal year, all of
which should be open by the end of November 1996. The Company believes that the
cash flow from operations and its bank line of credit together with available
cash on hand will be sufficient to meet its presently anticipated cash flow
requirements through fiscal 1996.
SEASONALITY AND GENERAL ECONOMIC CONDITIONS
The Company desires to take advantage of the new "safe harbor" provisions of the
Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The statements contained in
this report which are not historical facts are "forward looking statements" that
involve various important risks, uncertainties and other factors which could
cause the Company's actual results for fiscal 1996 and beyond to differ
materially from those expressed in such forward looking statements. These
important factors include, without limitation, the risks and factors set forth
below, as well as other risks previously disclosed in the Company's securities
filings.
Historically, the Company's operations have been seasonal, with highest sales
and net income occurring in the fourth fiscal quarter, reflecting increased
demand during the year-end holiday selling season and, to a lesser extent, the
third quarter, reflecting increased demand during the back-to-school selling
season.
The Company's results of operations will also fluctuate from quarter to quarter
in the future as a result of numerous other factors. These include factors the
Company cannot control that impact mall-based apparel retailers generally, such
as factors affecting the amount of traffic in enclosed shopping malls and
regional and national economic conditions affecting disposable consumer incomes.
They also include factors over which the Company has some control, such as
distinguishing itself from its competitors based on the quality and design of
its private label brand names, identifying and responding to fashion trends in a
timely manner, the ability to direct source merchandise closer to need and in
appropriate quantities, the ability to retain qualified personnel and the number
and timing of the opening of new stores. Any one or a combination of these
factors could have a material adverse affect on the Company's results of
operations and financial condition.
IMPACT OF INFLATION
The Company does not believe that the relatively modest levels of inflation
which have been experienced in the United States in recent years have had a
significant effect on its net sales or its profitability. Substantial increases
in cost, however, could have a significant impact on the Company and the
industry in the future.
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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings
On November 30, 1995, a complaint was filed in the United States District Court
for the Western District of Pennsylvania under the caption Thomas G. DiCicco v.
American Eagle Outfitters, Inc., et al., No. 95-1937, as a class action on
behalf of purchasers of the Company's common stock during the period August 4,
1994 through October 26, 1995. It alleged violations of the federal securities
laws arising out of purported misrepresentations and non-disclosures concerning
the Company and its financial condition. The matter has been settled on a basis
satisfactory to the Company. A settlement agreement has been entered into,
subject to final court approval, which approval is anticipated by the end of the
calendar year. The 1996 results of operations reflect a $475,000 cost associated
with this settlement.
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Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K
(a) Exhibits
Exhibit No. Description
23. Acknowledgment of Independent Accountants
27. Financial Data Schedule
(b) Reports on Form 8-K - None
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
Dated November 27, 1996
American Eagle Outfitters, Inc.
(Registrant)
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Laura A. Weil
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
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Dale E. Clifton
Vice President, Controller and Chief Accounting Officer
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Exhibit 23
Acknowledgment of Ernst & Young LLP
The Board of Directors and Stockholders
American Eagle Outfitters, Inc.
We are aware of the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statements
(Forms S-8) of American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. pertaining to the American Eagle
Outfitters, Inc. 1994 Stock Option Plan, the Stock Fund of the American Eagle
Outfitters, Inc. Profit Sharing and 401(k) Plan, the American Eagle Outfitters,
Inc. Employee Stock Purchase Plan, and the American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. 1994
Restricted Stock Plan of our report dated November 20, 1996 relating to the
unaudited consolidated interim financial statements of American Eagle
Outfitters, Inc. which are included in its Form 10-Q for the quarter ended
November 2, 1996.
Pursuant to Rule 436(c) of the Securities Act of 1933, our reports are not a
part of the registration statement prepared or certified by accountants within
the meaning of Section 7 or 11 of the Securities Act of 1933.
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
November 20, 1996
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