HARRISBURG, Pa., Aug. 31, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Ollie’s Bargain Outlet Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:OLLI) (“Ollie’s” or the “Company”) today announced financial results for the second quarter ended July 30, 2016.

Second Quarter Summary:

  • Total net sales increased 16.1% to $211.3 million;
  • Comparable store sales increased 3.5%;
  • The Company opened eight new stores and ended the quarter with a total of 216 stores in 19 states, an increase of 15.5% year over year;
  • Operating income increased 30.5% to $22.0 million;
  • Net income increased 106.8% to $13.1 million and diluted earnings per share increased 75.0% to $0.21;
  • Adjusted net income(1) increased 65.5% to $13.3 million and Adjusted diluted earnings per share increased 40.0% to $0.21; and
  • Adjusted EBITDA(1) increased 27.0% to $28.6 million.

Mark Butler, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer stated, “We are very excited about our second quarter results and the underlying trends in our business. Our deal flow remained very strong in the quarter and our customers continued to respond to our product offerings. Once again, the strength in our business was broad based and we continue to execute against our key strategic initiatives of opening stores, building vendor relationships, gaining better access to product, and leveraging our distribution and transportation costs.”

Mr. Butler continued, “As we have been saying for the past several quarters, our growing size, scale and visibility in the marketplace is giving us better access to merchandise, expanding our vendor base, and building stronger direct relationships with manufacturers. This is allowing our buyers to be even more selective and offer our customers even better bargains on great quality branded merchandise. Our stores are full of Good Stuff Cheap and our customers know a great deal when they see it.”

Second Quarter Results

Net sales increased 16.1% to $211.3 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2016 from $181.9 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2015. The increase in net sales was driven by a 3.5% increase in comparable store sales and increased store count compared to the second quarter of fiscal 2015. The Company opened eight stores in the second quarter and ended the quarter with 216 stores compared to 187 stores at the end of second quarter in fiscal 2015.

Gross profit increased 19.6% to $83.8 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2016 from $70.1 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2015 and gross margin increased 120 basis points to 39.7% from 38.5% in the same respective periods. The gross margin increase was driven primarily by lower transportation and distribution costs as a percent to sales and a slightly higher merchandise margin.

Operating income increased 30.5% to $22.0 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2016 from $16.8 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2015. As a percent of net sales, operating income increased 110 basis points to 10.4% in the second quarter of fiscal 2016.  Included in operating income in the second quarter of 2016 are $260,000 of transaction related expenses incurred primarily in connection with the Company’s secondary stock offering on June 6, 2016. Operating expenses in the second quarter of 2015 included $322,000 of transaction related expenses due to the Company’s IPO.  Excluding these transaction related expenses, Adjusted operating income(1) increased 29.6% to $22.2 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2016 from $17.2 million in the second quarter of 2015, and as a percent of net sales, Adjusted operating income increased 110 basis points to 10.5% in the second quarter of fiscal 2016.

Net income increased 106.8% to $13.1 million, or $0.21 per diluted share in the second quarter of fiscal 2016 from $6.4 million, or $0.12 per diluted share, in the second quarter of fiscal 2015. Excluding the transaction related expenses described above and the loss on extinguishment of debt incurred in the second quarter of 2015, both net of taxes, Adjusted net income (1) increased 65.5% to $13.3 million, or $0.21 per diluted share, in the second quarter of fiscal 2016 from $8.0 million, or $0.15 per diluted share, in the second quarter of fiscal 2015.

Adjusted EBITDA(1) increased 27.0% to $28.6 million, or 13.5% of net sales, in the second quarter of fiscal 2016 from $22.5 million, or 12.4% of net sales, in the second quarter of fiscal 2015. Adjusted EBITDA excludes non-cash stock based compensation expense, pre-opening expenses, non-cash purchase accounting items and transaction related expenses.

(1) Adjusted operating income, Adjusted net income, Adjusted net income per diluted share, EBITDA, and Adjusted EBITDA are not measures recognized under generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”). Please see the reconciliation of GAAP to non-GAAP tables included later in this release.

Balance Sheet and Cash Flow Highlights

The Company’s cash balance as of the end of second quarter of fiscal 2016 was $30.7 million compared to $0.8 million at the end of second quarter fiscal 2015.  The Company had no borrowings under its $100.0 million revolving credit and $97.6 million of availability under the facility at the end of the second quarter of fiscal 2016.  The Company ended the second quarter of fiscal 2016 with total debt of $197.7 million compared to $224.5 million at the end of the second quarter of fiscal 2015.

Inventory at the end of the second quarter of fiscal 2016 increased 15.2% to $215.7 million compared to $187.2 million at the end the second quarter of fiscal 2015, due primarily to new store growth.

Capital expenditures for the second quarter of fiscal 2016 totaled $5.2 million compared to $3.5 million for the second quarter of fiscal 2015.

Outlook

Ollie’s currently estimates the following results for the fiscal year ending January 28, 2017:

  • Total net sales of $880 million to $885 million;
  • Comparable store sales growth of 2.5% to 3.0%;
  • The opening of 28-32 new stores and no planned closures;
  • Operating income of $96 million to $98 million;
  • Net income per diluted share of $0.87 to $0.89;
  • Excluding transaction expenses, Adjusted net income per diluted share(2) of $0.88 to $0.90;
  • Estimated weighted diluted average shares outstanding of approximately 62.5 million; and
  • Capital expenditures of $16.5 million to $17.5 million.

(2) Adjusted net income per diluted share is not a measure recognized under GAAP. The $0.01 per diluted share difference between the guidance ranges for Net income per diluted share and Adjusted net income per diluted share reflects the transaction related expenses already incurred and reported for the twenty-six weeks ended July 30, 2016.  The Company cannot predict future transaction related estimates without unreasonable effort and therefore excludes any such estimates from its Outlook.

Conference Call Information

A conference call to discuss the fiscal 2016 second quarter financial results is scheduled for today, August 31, 2016, at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time. Investors and analysts can participate on the conference call by dialing (866) 430-5025 or (704) 908-0421 and using conference ID #63268097. Interested parties can also listen to a live webcast or replay of the conference call by logging on to the Investor Relations section on the Company’s website at http://investors.ollies.us/. The replay of the conference call webcast will be available at the investor relations Web site for one year.

About Ollie’s

We are a highly differentiated and fast growing, extreme value retailer of brand name merchandise at drastically reduced prices. We are known for our assortment of merchandise offered as Good Stuff Cheap®.  We offer name brand products, Real Brands! Real Bargains!®, in every department, from housewares, food, books and stationery, bed and bath, floor coverings, toys, hardware and other categories.  We currently operate 220 store locations in 19 states across the Eastern half of the United States. For more information, visit www.ollies.us.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.  Forward-looking statements can be identified by words such as “could,” “may,” “might,” “will,” “likely,” “anticipates,” “intends,” “plans,” “seeks,” “believes,” “estimates,” “expects,” “continues,” “projects” and similar references to future periods, or by the inclusion of forecasts or projections, the outlook for the Company’s future business, prospects, financial performance, industry outlook, our 2016 business outlook and financial guidance. Forward-looking statements are based on our current expectations and assumptions regarding our business, the economy and other future conditions. Because forward-looking statements relate to the future, by their nature, they are subject to inherent uncertainties, risks and changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict. As a result, our actual results may differ materially from those contemplated by the forward-looking statements. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements include regional, national or global political, economic, business, competitive, market and regulatory conditions and the following: our failure to adequately manage our inventory or anticipate consumer demand; changes in consumer confidence and spending; risks associated with intense competition; our failure to open new profitable stores, or successfully enter new markets, on a timely basis or at all; our ability to manage our inventory balances; our failure to hire and retain key personnel and other qualified personnel; our inability to obtain favorable lease terms for our properties; the loss of, or disruption in the operations of, our centralized distribution centers; fluctuations in comparable store sales and results of operations, including on a quarterly basis; risks associated with our lack of operations in the growing online retail marketplace; our inability to successfully implement our marketing, advertising and promotional efforts; the seasonal nature of our business; the risks associated with doing business with international manufacturers; changes in government regulations, procedures and requirements; and our ability to service our indebtedness and to comply with our financial covenants and our ability to comply with enhanced disclosure and other requirements when we cease to be an emerging growth company together with the other factors set forth under “Risk Factors” in our filings with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). Any forward-looking statement made by us in this press release speaks only as of the date on which it is made. Factors or events that could cause our actual results to differ may emerge from time to time, and it is not possible to predict all of them. Ollie’s undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise, except as may be required by law.  You are advised, however, to consult any further disclosures we make on related subjects in our public announcements and SEC filings.

Ollie’s Bargain Outlet Holdings, Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income
(In thousands except for per share amounts)
(Unaudited)
 
    Thirteen weeks ended   Twenty-six weeks ended  
    July 30,    August 1,   July 30,    August 1,  
      2016       2015       2016       2015    
Condensed consolidated statements of income data:                  
Net sales   $   211,256     $   181,933     $   404,975     $   344,403    
Cost of sales     127,442       111,875       242,146       210,302    
Gross profit       83,814         70,058         162,829         134,101    
Selling, general and administrative expenses       57,737         49,575         112,546         95,446    
Depreciation and amortization expenses       2,068         1,760         4,046         3,455    
Pre-opening expenses       2,024         1,882         3,273         2,872    
Operating income       21,985         16,841         42,964         32,328    
Interest expense, net       1,471         4,423         3,135         8,997    
Loss on extinguishment of debt       –         2,351         –         2,351    
Income before income taxes       20,514         10,067         39,829         20,980    
Income tax expense       7,379         3,715         14,946         7,967    
Net income   $   13,135     $   6,352     $   24,883     $   13,013    
Earnings per common share:                  
Basic   $ 0.22     $ 0.13     $ 0.42     $ 0.26    
Diluted   $ 0.21     $ 0.12     $ 0.40     $ 0.26    
Weighted average common shares outstanding:                  
Basic       60,046         50,102         59,857         49,149    
Diluted       62,358         52,057         62,113         50,801    
Percentage of net sales (1):                  
Net sales     100.0 %     100.0 %     100.0 %     100.0 %    
Cost of sales     60.3       61.5       59.8       61.1    
Gross profit     39.7       38.5       40.2       38.9    
Selling, general and administrative expenses     27.3       27.2       27.8       27.7    
Depreciation and amortization expenses     1.0       1.0       1.0       1.0    
Pre-opening expenses     1.0       1.0       0.8       0.8    
Operating income     10.4       9.3       10.6       9.4    
Interest expense, net     0.7       2.4       0.8       2.6    
Loss on extinguishment of debt           1.3             0.7    
Income before income taxes     9.7       5.5       9.8       6.1    
Income tax expense     3.5       2.0       3.7       2.3    
Net income     6.2 %     3.5 %     6.1 %     3.8 %  
           
(1) Components may not add to totals due to rounding

 

 
Ollie’s Bargain Outlet Holdings, Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
         
    July 30,    August 1,
Assets     2016       2015  
Current assets:        
Cash and cash equivalents   $   30,732     $   782  
Inventories       215,724         187,242  
Accounts receivable       163         570  
Deferred income taxes       –         4,322  
Prepaid expenses and other assets       7,484         5,612  
Total current assets       254,103         198,528  
Property and equipment, net       44,967         36,136  
Goodwill       444,850         444,850  
Trade name and other intangible assets, net        233,165         233,399  
Other assets       2,435         2,268  
Total assets   $   979,520     $   915,181  
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity        
Current liabilities:        
Current portion of long-term debt   $   5,052     $   3,372  
Accounts payable       54,181         40,304  
Accrued expenses       33,738         27,117  
Total current liabilities       92,971         70,793  
Revolving credit facility       –         9,648  
Long-term debt       191,209         206,589  
Deferred income taxes       85,582         91,706  
Other long-term liabilities       4,964         3,321  
Total liabilities       374,726         382,057  
Stockholders’ equity:        
Common stock       60         58  
Additional paid-in capital       554,276         530,317  
Retained earnings       50,544         2,835  
Treasury – common stock       (86 )       (86 )
Total stockholders’ equity       604,794         533,124  
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity   $   979,520     $   915,181  

 

Ollie’s Bargain Outlet Holdings, Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
                 
    Thirteen weeks ended   Twenty-six weeks ended
    July 30,    August 1,   July 30,    August 1,
      2016       2015       2016       2015  
Net cash used in operating activities   $   (2,027 )   $   (2,654 )   $   (1,686 )   $   (17,155 )
Net cash used in investing activities       (5,161 )       (3,498 )       (9,982 )       (6,001 )
Net cash provided by financing activities       791         2,881         12,141         1,986  
Net increase (decrease) during period in cash        (6,397 )       (3,271 )       473         (21,170 )
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period       37,129         4,053         30,259         21,952  
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period   $   30,732     $   782     $   30,732     $   782  
                 

 

Ollie’s Bargain Outlet Holdings, Inc.

Supplemental Information – Consolidated Adjusted Operating Income, Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted Net Income Per Diluted Share

Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Financial Measures

(In thousands except for per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

The tables below reconcile the non-GAAP financial measures of Adjusted operating income, EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted net income, and Adjusted net income per diluted share, with the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures of operating income, net income and diluted net income per share, respectively.  Adjusted net income and Adjusted net income per diluted share give effect, net of tax, to transaction related expenses. These as defined by us may not be comparable to similar non-GAAP measures presented by other companies.

Reconciliation of GAAP operating income to Adjusted operating income 
       
    Thirteen weeks ended   Twenty-six weeks ended    
    July 30,  August 1,   July 30,  August 1,    
      2016       2015       2016       2015      
Operating income   $   21,985     $   16,841     $   42,964     $   32,328      
Transaction related expenses       260         322         1,150         322      
Adjusted operating income   $   22,245     $   17,163         $   44,114     $   32,650      
         

 

Reconciliation of GAAP net income to Adjusted net income 
         
    Thirteen weeks ended   Twenty-six weeks ended  
    July 30,    August 1,   July 30,    August 1,  
      2016       2015       2016       2015    
Net income   $   13,135     $   6,352     $   24,883     $   13,013    
Transaction related expenses       260         322         1,150         322    
Loss on extinguishment of debt       –         2,351         –         2,351    
Adjustment to provision for income taxes (1)       (94 )       (986 )       (443 )       (986 )  
Adjusted net income   $   13,301     $   8,039       $   25,590       $   14,700    
             
(1) The effective tax rate used for the provision for income taxes was 36% for the thirteen weeks ended July 30, 2016, 36.9% for the thirteen
weeks ended August 1,2015, 38.5% for the twenty-six weeks ended July 30, 2016 and 36.9% for the twenty-six weeks ended August 1,
2015.  The adjustment to the provision for income taxes includes the tax effect for the transaction related and debt extinguishment
expenses.

 

Reconciliation of Adjusted net income per diluted share 
 
    Thirteen weeks ended   Twenty-six weeks ended
    July 30,    August 1,   July 30,    August 1,
      2016       2015       2016       2015  
Net income per share, diluted   $   0.21     $   0.12     $   0.40     $   0.26  
Adjustments       –         0.03         0.01         0.03  
Adjusted net income per share, diluted   $   0.21     $   0.15     $   0.41     $   0.29  
                 
Weighted-average common shares outstanding, diluted       62,358         52,057           62,113           50,801  

 

Ollie’s Bargain Outlet Holdings, Inc.
Supplemental Information – Consolidated EBITDA, and Adjusted EBITDA and Key Statistics
Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Financial Measures
 (Dollars in thousands)
 (Unaudited)
 
Reconciliation of net income to EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA
 
  Thirteen weeks ended   Twenty-six weeks ended    
    July 30,    August 1,   July 30,    August 1,    
      2016       2015       2016       2015      
Net income   $   13,135     $   6,352     $   24,883     $   13,013      
Interest expense, net       1,471         4,423         3,135         8,997      
Loss on extinguishment of debt       –         2,351         –         2,351      
Depreciation and amortization expenses       2,595         2,305         5,100         4,543      
Income tax expense       7,379         3,715         14,946         7,967      
EBITDA       24,580           19,146           48,064           36,871      
Non-cash stock based compensation expense       1,727         1,209         3,272         2,296      
Pre-opening expenses       2,024         1,882         3,273         2,872      
Non-cash purchase accounting items       (41 )       (81 )       (90 )       (167 )    
Transaction related expenses       260         322         1,150         322      
Adjusted EBITDA   $   28,550     $   22,478     $   55,669     $   42,194        
                               

 

Key Statistics                
    Thirteen weeks ended   Twenty-six weeks ended
    July 30,    August 1,   July 30,    August 1,
    2016       2015       2016       2015  
         
Number of stores open at the beginning of period       208         181         203         176  
Number of new stores       8         7         13         12  
Number of store closings       –         (1 )       –         (1 )
Number of stores open at end of period       216         187         216           187  
                 
Average net sales per store (1)   $   992     $   986     $   1,937     $   1,899  
Comparable stores sales change     3.5 %     7.8 %     4.7 %     8.3 %
Comparable store count – end of period       177         159         177         159  
       
 

 (1) Average net sales per store represents the weighted average of total net sales divided by the number of stores open, in each case at the end of each
week in a fiscal quarter. 

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