–Second Quarter Earnings Per Share Exceed Guidance–
–Sales Growth of 13% Fueled by Tommy Bahama, Lilly Pulitzer and Addition of Southern Tide–
–Lilly Pulitzer Contributes 32% Operating Margin–

ATLANTA, Aug. 31, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Oxford Industries, Inc. (NYSE:OXM) today announced financial results for its fiscal 2016 second quarter ended July 30, 2016.  Consolidated net sales increased 13% to $283.0 million compared to $250.7 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2015. Earnings from continuing operations were $1.44 per share in the second quarter of fiscal 2016 compared to $1.27 in the same period of the prior year.  On an adjusted basis, earnings from continuing operations were $1.48 per share in the second quarter of fiscal 2016 compared to $1.32 in the second quarter of fiscal 2015. 

Thomas C. Chubb III, Chairman and CEO, commented, “We are proud of our accomplishments in the second quarter. We exceeded our expectations for financial performance and demonstrated the strength of our business. Tommy Bahama had a solid performance in the quarter with a 7% increase in comp store sales. Lilly Pulitzer also had a strong quarter with a remarkable 32% operating margin. These contributions from our two largest brands, as well as the first full quarter of Southern Tide in our portfolio, resulted in double-digit year-over-year growth on both the top and bottom lines.”

Mr. Chubb concluded, “We believe our strategic focus on building strong direct to consumer businesses will enable us to deliver another year of sales and earnings growth. We are also mindful that the retail environment remains uncertain for many of our wholesale customers, who are taking a more cautious approach to re-orders and the upcoming holiday season. We are committed to closely managing discretionary costs and our inventory levels, while still investing wisely in infrastructure.  We believe that with powerful brands like Tommy, Lilly and Southern Tide, Oxford is well-positioned to succeed in this rapidly evolving consumer marketplace.”

Consolidated Operating Results
Net Sales Consolidated net sales increased 13% to $283.0 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2016 compared to $250.7 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2015.

  • Tommy Bahama’s net sales increased 11% to $184.1 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2016, with a comparable store sales increase for the quarter of 7%.
  • Lilly Pulitzer’s net sales increased 8% in the second quarter of fiscal 2016 to $69.7 million.  Comparable store sales decreased 1% in the quarter following a remarkable 41% comparable store sales increase in the second quarter of fiscal 2015.
  • Lanier Apparel’s net sales were $19.5 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2016 compared to $20.7 million in the second quarter of 2015.
  • Southern Tide, which was acquired on April 19, 2016, had net sales of $9.2 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2016.

Gross Margin and Gross Profit Gross margin in the second quarter of fiscal 2016 was 58.6% compared to 60.3% in the prior year period.  Gross profit in the second quarter of fiscal 2016 was $165.7 million compared to $151.1 million in the prior year period. On an adjusted basis, gross margin in the second quarter of fiscal 2016 was 58.6% compared to 60.6% in the second quarter of fiscal 2015.  Adjusted gross profit for the second quarter of fiscal 2016 was $165.7 million compared to $151.8 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2015.

Several factors contributed to the decline in gross margin in the second quarter: 

  • To maintain appropriate inventory levels, Tommy Bahama offered deeper discounts in its off-price channels, primarily in footwear and women’s. 
  • Higher year-over-year markdowns in Lanier Apparel.
  • A year-over-year shift of a loyalty gift card event at Tommy Bahama, which occurred in the first quarter last year and the second quarter this year.

SG&A In the second quarter of fiscal 2016, SG&A was $130.3 million, or 46.1% of net sales, compared to $120.0 million, or 47.9% of net sales, in the second quarter of fiscal 2015. On an adjusted basis, SG&A was $129.4 million, or 45.7% of net sales, compared to $119.6 million, or 47.7% of net sales, in the second quarter of fiscal 2015.  The increase in SG&A was primarily due to incremental costs associated with operating additional retail stores and restaurants as well as SG&A associated with the Southern Tide business.  

Royalties and Other Operating Income For the second quarter of fiscal 2016, royalties and other operating income were $3.3 million compared to $3.6 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2015. 

Operating Income In the second quarter of fiscal 2016, operating income increased 11% to $38.7 million compared to $34.7 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2015.  On an adjusted basis, operating income was $39.7 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2016 compared to $35.9 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2015. 

Interest Expense Interest expense for the second quarter of fiscal 2016 was $1.2 million compared to $0.7 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2015.  The increase was primarily due to a $0.3 million write-off of deferred financing costs associated with the refinancing of the Company’s revolving credit facility.

Income Taxes For the second quarter of fiscal 2016, the effective tax rate was 36.4% compared to 38.1% in the second quarter of fiscal 2015 primarily due to improved international operating results. 

Balance Sheet and Liquidity
Inventory increased to $133.7 million at July 30, 2016 from $104.8 million at the end of the second quarter of fiscal 2015.  This increase reflects the addition of Southern Tide as well as inventory to support anticipated sales growth in the Company’s other businesses in the third quarter of fiscal 2016.

As of July 30, 2016, the Company had $105.9 million of borrowings outstanding under its revolving credit agreement compared to $45.0 million at the end of the second quarter of 2015.  The increase was primarily due to the purchase of Southern Tide on April 19, 2016. On May 24, 2016, the Company amended and restated its credit agreement, which increased its revolving credit facility to $325 million and extended maturity to May 2021.

Outlook for Third Quarter and Fiscal Year 2016
The Company initiated its guidance for the third quarter of fiscal 2016, ending on October 29, 2016.  Consistent with prior years, the Company expects the third quarter to be the smallest sales and earnings quarter of the fiscal year reflecting the normal seasonality of the Tommy Bahama and Lilly Pulitzer businesses.  The Company expects net sales in a range from $220 million to $230 million compared to net sales of $198.6 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2015.

For the third quarter, the Company expects a loss per share in a range of $0.12 to $0.02 and adjusted earnings per share in a range from a loss per share of $0.05 to earnings per share of $0.05. This compares with a third quarter fiscal 2015 loss per share of $0.08 on both a GAAP and adjusted basis. 

For the full year, the Company has affirmed its guidance of net sales in the $1.03 billion to $1.05 billion range. The Company also affirmed its adjusted earnings per share guidance of $3.65 to $3.80. Due to LIFO accounting income recognized in the second quarter of fiscal 2016, the Company increased its earnings per share guidance on a GAAP basis to a range of $3.43 to $3.58. This compares with fiscal 2015 net sales of $969.3 million and earnings per share of $3.54 and, on an adjusted basis, $3.64. 

Interest expense for fiscal 2016 is expected to be approximately $3.5 million compared to $2.5 million in fiscal 2015, reflecting additional borrowings to acquire Southern Tide. The effective tax rate for fiscal 2016 is expected to be approximately 36% compared to 38.4% in fiscal 2015.

The Company’s capital expenditures for fiscal 2016 are expected to be approximately $55 million, primarily related to information technology initiatives, new retail stores and the relocation and remodeling of certain retail locations and a restaurant.

Dividend
The Company also announced that its Board of Directors has approved a cash dividend of $0.27 per share payable on October 28, 2016 to shareholders of record as of the close of business on October 14, 2016. The Company has paid dividends every quarter since it became publicly owned in 1960.

Conference Call
The Company will hold a conference call with senior management to discuss its financial results at 4:30 p.m. ET today. A live web cast of the conference call will be available on the Company’s website at www.oxfordinc.com. A replay of the call will be available through September 14, 2016 by dialing (858) 384-5517 access code 6930144. 

About Oxford
Oxford Industries, Inc., a leader in the apparel industry, owns and markets the distinctive Tommy Bahama®, Lilly Pulitzer® and Southern Tide® lifestyle brands.  Oxford also produces certain licensed and private label apparel products. Oxford’s stock has traded on the New York Stock Exchange since 1964 under the symbol OXM. For more information, please visit Oxford’s website at www.oxfordinc.com.

Non-GAAP Financial Information
The Company reports its consolidated financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).  To supplement these consolidated financial results, management believes that a presentation and discussion of certain financial measures on an adjusted basis, which exclude certain non-operating or discrete gains, charges or other items, may provide a more meaningful basis on which investors may compare the Company’s ongoing results of operations between periods.  These measures include adjusted earnings, adjusted earnings per share, adjusted gross profit, adjusted gross margin, adjusted SG&A and adjusted operating income, among others. Management uses these non-GAAP financial measures in making financial, operational and planning decisions to evaluate the Company’s ongoing performance. Management also uses these adjusted financial measures to discuss its business with investment and other financial institutions, its board of directors and others.  Reconciliations of these adjusted measures to the most directly comparable financial measures calculated in accordance with GAAP are presented in tables included at the end of this release.  These reconciliations present adjusted operating results information for certain historical and future periods. 

Basis of Presentation
All financial results and outlook information included in this release, unless otherwise noted, are from continuing operations and all earnings per share amounts are on a diluted basis. The results from the Ben Sherman business, which was sold on July 17, 2015, are reflected as discontinued operations for all periods presented.

Safe Harbor
This press release includes statements that constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws. Generally, the words “believe,” “expect,” “intend,” “estimate,” “anticipate,” “project,” “will” and similar expressions identify forward-looking statements, which are not historical in nature. We intend for all forward-looking statements contained herein or on our website, and all subsequent written and oral forward-looking statements attributable to us or persons acting on our behalf, to be covered by the safe harbor provisions for forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and the provisions of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (which Sections were adopted as part of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995). Such statements are subject to a number of risks, uncertainties and assumptions including, without limitation, the impact of economic conditions on consumer demand and spending for apparel and related products, particularly in light of general economic uncertainty that continues to prevail, demand for our products, competitive conditions, timing of shipments requested by our wholesale customers, expected pricing levels, retention of and disciplined execution by key management, the timing and cost of store openings and of planned capital expenditures, weather, costs of products as well as the raw materials used in those products, costs of labor, acquisition and disposition activities, expected outcomes of pending or potential litigation and regulatory actions, access to capital and/or credit markets, our ability to timely recognize our expected synergies from any acquisitions we pursue (including our recent acquisition of Southern Tide) and the impact of foreign operations on our consolidated effective tax rate. Forward-looking statements reflect our current expectations, based on currently available information, and are not guarantees of performance. Although we believe that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable, these expectations could prove inaccurate as such statements involve risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond our ability to control or predict. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties, or other risks or uncertainties not currently known to us or that we currently deem to be immaterial, materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those anticipated, estimated or projected. Important factors relating to these risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, those described in Part I, Item 1A. contained in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the period ended January 30, 2016 under the heading “Risk Factors” and those described from time to time in our future reports filed with the SEC.

 

Oxford Industries, Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(in thousands, except par amounts)
(unaudited)
  July 30, 2016 August 1, 2015
ASSETS    
Current Assets    
Cash and cash equivalents $    8,192   $ 13,661  
Receivables, net    61,081     57,108  
Inventories, net    133,662     104,786  
Prepaid expenses    22,917     22,163  
Assets related to discontinued operations, net         49  
Total Current Assets $    225,852   $ 197,767  
Property and equipment, net    190,195     170,283  
Intangible assets, net    186,565     145,010  
Goodwill    50,911     17,254  
Other non-current assets, net    23,041     22,753  
Total Assets $    676,564   $ 553,067  
     
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY    
Current Liabilities    
Accounts payable $    58,957   $ 48,337  
Accrued compensation    20,689     30,538  
Income tax payable    3,994     5,016  
Other accrued expenses and liabilities    28,969     26,780  
Liabilities related to discontinued operations       6,868  
Total Current Liabilities $    112,609   $ 117,539  
Long-term debt    105,941     45,000  
Other non-current liabilities    68,529     63,420  
Deferred taxes    12,620     2,452  
Liabilities related to discontinued operations    3,469      
Commitments and contingencies    
Shareholders’ Equity    
Common stock, $1.00 par value per share    16,769     16,584  
Additional paid-in capital    127,595     122,063  
Retained earnings    234,142     192,153  
Accumulated other comprehensive loss    (5,110 )   (6,144 )
Total Shareholders’ Equity $    373,396   $ 324,656  
Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity $    676,564   $ 553,067  
 

Oxford Industries, Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
(in thousands, except per share amounts)
(unaudited)
  Second Quarter
Fiscal 2016
Second Quarter
Fiscal 2015
First Half 
Fiscal 2016
First Half
Fiscal 2015
Net sales $    282,996   $ 250,689   $    539,231   $ 511,084  
Cost of goods sold    117,290     99,603      221,393     205,605  
Gross profit $    165,706   $ 151,086   $    317,838   $ 305,479  
SG&A    130,348     119,963      254,514     242,643  
Royalties and other operating income    3,332     3,623      7,372     7,393  
Operating income $    38,690   $ 34,746   $    70,696   $ 70,229  
Interest expense, net    1,177     737      1,791     1,512  
Earnings from continuing operations before income taxes $    37,513   $ 34,009   $    68,905   $ 68,717  
Income taxes    13,638     12,959      24,853     26,344  
Net earnings from continuing operations $    23,875   $ 21,050   $    44,052   $ 42,373  
Loss from discontinued operations, net of taxes       (23,070 )       (27,138 )
Net earnings (loss) $    23,875   $ (2,020 ) $    44,052   $ 15,235  
         
Net earnings from continuing operations per share:        
Basic $    1.45   $ 1.28   $    2.67   $ 2.58  
Diluted $    1.44   $ 1.27   $    2.65   $ 2.56  
Loss from discontinued operations, net of taxes, per share:        
Basic $   $ (1.40 ) $   $ (1.65 )
Diluted  $   $ (1.39 ) $   $ (1.64 )
Net earnings (loss) per share:        
Basic $    1.45   $ (0.12 ) $    2.67   $ 0.93  
Diluted $    1.44   $ (0.12 ) $    2.65   $ 0.92  
Weighted average shares outstanding:        
Basic    16,515     16,451      16,509     16,448  
Diluted    16,623     16,547      16,620     16,536  
Dividends declared per share $    0.27   $ 0.25   $    0.54   $ 0.50  
         

 

Oxford Industries, Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(in thousands)
(unaudited)
  First Half
Fiscal 2016
First Half
Fiscal 2015
Cash Flows From Operating Activities:    
Net earnings $    44,052   $ 15,235  
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by operating activities:    
Depreciation    19,278     16,818  
Amortization of intangible assets    1,120     1,013  
Equity compensation expense    3,477     2,458  
Amortization of deferred financing costs    480     192  
Loss on sale of discontinued operations       20,437  
Deferred income taxes    4,985     (1,413 )
Changes in working capital, net of acquisitions and dispositions:    
Receivables, net    5,370     13,505  
Inventories, net    12,985     16,638  
Prepaid expenses    144     (2,533 )
Current liabilities    (18,475 )   (15,733 )
Other non-current assets, net    (714 )   (790 )
Other non-current liabilities    173     6,904  
Net cash provided by operating activities $    72,875   $ 72,731  
Cash Flows From Investing Activities:    
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired    (91,960 )    
Purchases of property and equipment    (24,643 )   (41,425 )
(Working capital settlement) proceeds from sale related to discontinued operations    (2,029 )   59,336  
Other investing activities    (3,000 )    
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities $   (121,632 ) $ 17,911  
Cash Flows From Financing Activities:    
Repayment of revolving credit arrangements    (304,212 )   (216,336 )
Proceeds from revolving credit arrangements    366,178     153,690  
Deferred financing costs paid    (1,385 )    
Payment of contingent consideration amounts earned       (12,500 )
Proceeds from issuance of common stock, net of equity awards withheld for taxes    (1,191 )   658  
Cash dividends declared and paid    (9,062 )   (8,313 )
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities $    50,328   $ (82,801 )
Net change in cash and cash equivalents $    1,571   $ 7,841  
Effect of foreign currency translation on cash and cash equivalents    298     539  
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of year    6,323     5,281  
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period $    8,192   $ 13,661  
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:    
Cash paid for interest, net $    1,477   $ 1,399  
Cash paid for income taxes $    16,996   $ 22,797  
     

 

Oxford Industries, Inc.      
Reconciliations of Certain Non-GAAP Financial Information      
(in millions, except per share amounts)      
(unaudited)      
AS REPORTED Second
Quarter
Fiscal 2016

  Second
Quarter
Fiscal 2015

  % Change
  First Half
Fiscal 2016

  First Half
Fiscal 2015

  % Change
 
Tommy Bahama                                            
Net sales $ 184.1     $ 165.8     11.0 %   $    346.8     $ 338.5     2.5 %  
Gross profit $    108.2     $ 100.5     7.7 %   $    207.0     $ 205.7     0.6 %  
Gross margin   58.8 %     60.6 %       59.7 %     60.8 %    
Operating income $    20.6     $ 20.1     2.2 %   $    33.9     $ 40.9     (17.2 )%  
Operating margin   11.2 %     12.1 %       9.8 %     12.1 %    
Lilly Pulitzer                        
Net sales $    69.7     $ 64.7     7.8 %   $    134.5     $ 123.7     8.7 %  
Gross profit $ 47.4     $ 44.0     7.6 %   $    90.7     $ 84.1     7.8 %  
Gross margin   67.9 %     68.1 %       67.5 %     68.1 %    
Operating income $    22.6     $ 19.5     16.0 %   $ 43.4     $ 37.3     16.6 %  
Operating margin   32.5 %     30.2 %       32.3 %     30.1 %    
Lanier Apparel                                            
Net sales $    19.5     $ 20.7     (5.7 )%   $    46.2     $ 48.7     (5.3 )%  
Gross profit $    5.1     $ 6.5     (22.0 )%   $ 13.7     $ 14.6     (6.5 )%  
Gross margin   26.1 %     31.5 %       29.7 %     30.0 %    
Operating income $    0.1     $ 1.1     (92.7 )%   $ 2.9     $ 2.9     1.0 %  
Operating margin   0.4 %     5.2 %       6.4 %     6.0 %    
Southern Tide            
Net sales $    9.2     $   —     NM $    10.6     $     NM
Gross profit $ 3.8     $     NM $ 4.3     $   —     NM
Gross margin   41.2 %     NA         41.0 %     NA      
Operating income $ 0.0     $   —     NM $ 0.0     $   —     NM
Operating margin   0.0 %     NA         0.4 %     NA      
Corporate and Other            
Net sales $    0.5     $ (0.5 )   NM $    1.2     $ 0.2     NM
Gross profit $    1.3     $   —     NM $    2.1     $ 1.0     NM
Operating loss $    (4.6 )   $ (6.0 )   23.0 %   $    (9.6 )   $ (10.9 )   11.4 %  
Consolidated            
Net sales $    283.0     $ 250.7     12.9 %   $    539.2     $ 511.1     5.5 %  
Gross profit $  165.7     $ 151.1     9.7 %   $ 317.8     $ 305.5     4.0 %  
Gross margin   58.6 %     60.3 %       58.9 %     59.8 %    
SG&A $    130.3     $ 120.0     8.7 %   $    254.5     $ 242.6     4.9 %  
SG&A as % of net sales   46.1 %     47.9 %       47.2 %     47.5 %    
Operating income $    38.7     $ 34.7     11.4 %   $    70.7     $ 70.2     0.7 %  
Operating margin   13.7 %     13.9 %       13.1 %     13.7 %    
Earnings from continuing operations before income taxes $    37.5     $ 34.0     10.3 %   $    68.9     $ 68.7     0.3 %  
Net earnings from continuing operations $    23.9     $ 21.1     13.4 %   $    44.1     $ 42.4     4.0 %  
Net earnings from continuing operations per diluted share $    1.44     $ 1.27     13.4 %   $    2.65     $ 2.56     3.5 %  
Weighted average shares outstanding – diluted    16.6       16.5     0.5 %      16.6       16.5     0.5 %  
ADJUSTMENTS  Second
Quarter
Fiscal 2016
   Second
Quarter
Fiscal 2015
   % Change
   First Half
Fiscal 2016
   First Half
Fiscal 2015
   % Change
 
LIFO accounting adjustments(1) $    (1.0 )   $ 0.7       $    (1.3 )   $ 0.4      
Inventory step-up charges(2) $    1.0     $   —       $ 1.1     $      
Amortization of Canadian intangible assets(3) $ 0.4     $ 0.4       $    0.7     $ 0.8      
Amortization of Southern Tide intangible assets(4) $  0.2     $   —       $    0.2     $      
Transaction expenses for acquisition(5)  $       $   —       $    0.8     $   —      
Distribution center integration charges(6) $    0.5     $       $    0.5     $      
Impact of income taxes(7) $    (0.2 )   $ (0.3 )     $    (0.5 )   $ (0.1 )    
Adjustment to net earnings from continuing operations(8) $    0.8     $ 0.8       $    1.6     $ 1.0      
AS ADJUSTED            
Tommy Bahama            
Net sales $    184.1     $ 165.8     11.0 %   $    346.8     $ 338.5     2.5 %  
Gross profit $ 108.2     $ 100.5     7.7 %   $    207.0     $ 205.7     0.6 %  
Gross margin   58.8 %     60.6 %       59.7 %     60.8 %    
Operating income $ 21.0     $ 20.5     2.1 %   $    34.6     $ 41.7     (16.9 )%  
Operating margin   11.4 %     12.4 %       10.0 %     12.3 %    
Lilly Pulitzer            
Net sales $    69.7     $ 64.7     7.8 %   $    134.5     $ 123.7     8.7 %  
Gross profit $ 47.4     $ 44.0     7.6 %   $ 90.7     $ 84.1     7.8 %  
Gross margin   67.9 %     68.1 %       67.5 %     68.1 %    
Operating income $ 22.6     $ 19.5     16.0 %   $ 43.4     $ 37.3     16.6 %  
Operating margin   32.5 %     30.2 %       32.3 %     30.1 %    
Lanier Apparel            
Net sales $    19.5     $ 20.7     (5.7 )%   $    46.2     $ 48.7     (5.3 )%  
Gross profit $ 5.1     $ 6.5     (22.0 )%   $    13.7     $ 14.6     (6.5 )%  
Gross margin   26.1 %     31.5 %       29.7 %     30.0 %    
Operating income $ 0.1     $ 1.1     (92.7 )%   $    2.9     $ 2.9     1.0 %  
Operating margin   0.4 %     5.2 %       6.4 %     6.0 %    
Southern Tide            
Net sales $ 9.2     $     NM $    10.6      $     NM
Gross profit $    4.7      $       NM $    5.5      $     NM
Gross margin   51.9 %     NA         51.7 %     NA      
Operating income $ 1.6           NM $    1.8           NM
Operating margin   17.3 %     NA         17.4 %     NA      
Corporate and Other            
Net sales $ 0.5     $ (0.5 )   NM $    1.2     $ 0.2     NM
Gross profit $    0.3     $ 0.7     NM $    0.9     $ 1.4     NM
Operating loss $    (5.6 )   $ (5.3 )   (5.6 )%   $    (10.1 )   $ (10.5 )   3.4 %  
Consolidated            
Net sales $    283.0     $ 250.7     12.9 %   $    539.2     $ 511.1     5.5 %  
Gross profit $    165.7     $ 151.8     9.2 %   $    317.7     $ 305.9     3.9 %  
Gross margin   58.6 %     60.6 %       58.9 %     59.8 %    
SG&A $    129.4     $ 119.6     8.2 %   $    252.3     $ 241.9     4.3 %  
SG&A as % of net sales   45.7 %     47.7 %       46.8 %     47.3 %    
Operating income $    39.7     $   35.9     10.7 %   $    72.7     $    71.4     1.9 %  
Operating margin   14.0 %     14.3 %       13.5 %     14.0 %    
Earnings from continuing operations before income taxes $    38.5     $   35.1     9.7 %   $    71.0     $    69.9     1.5 %  
Net earnings from continuing operations $    24.6     $ 21.9     12.6 %   $ 45.6     $ 43.4     5.1 %  
Net earnings from continuing operations per diluted share $    1.48     $ 1.32     12.1 %   $ 2.74     $ 2.62     4.6 %  
             

 

             
  Second Quarter Fiscal 2016 Second Quarter Fiscal 2016 Second Quarter Fiscal 2015 First Half Fiscal 2016 First Half Fiscal 2015  
  Actual Guidance(9) Actual Actual Actual  
Net earnings from continuing operations per diluted share:            
GAAP basis $    1.44   $1.27 – $1.37 $ 1.27   $    2.65   $ 2.56    
LIFO accounting adjustments(10)    (0.04 )   0.00     0.03      (0.05 )   0.01    
Inventory step-up charges(11)    0.04     0.04     0.00      0.04     0.00    
Amortization of Canadian intangible assets(12)    0.02     0.02     0.02      0.05     0.05    
Amortization of Southern Tide intangible assets(13)    0.01     0.01     0.00      0.01     0.00    
Transaction expenses for acquisition(14)    0.00     0.00     0.00      0.03     0.00    
Distribution center integration charges (15)    0.02     0.02     0.00      0.02     0.00    
As adjusted(8) $    1.48   $1.35 – $1.45 $ 1.32   $    2.74   $ 2.62    
             
  Third Quarter Fiscal 2016 Third Quarter Fiscal 2015 Fiscal 2016 Fiscal 2015    
  Guidance(16) Actual Guidance(16) Actual    
Net earnings from continuing operations per diluted share:            
GAAP basis ($0.12) – ($0.02) $ (0.08 ) $3.43 – 3.58 $ 3.54      
LIFO accounting adjustments(10)   0.00     (0.02 )   (0.05 )   0.01      
Inventory step-up charges(11)   0.04     0.00     0.11     0.00      
Amortization of Canadian intangible assets(12)   0.02     0.02     0.09     0.09      
Amortization of Southern Tide intangible assets(13)   0.01     0.00     0.02     0.00      
Transaction expenses for acquisition(14)   0.00     0.00     0.03     0.00      
Distribution center integration charges (15)   0.00     0.00     0.02     0.00      
As adjusted(8) ($0.05) – $0.05 $ (0.08 ) $3.65 – 3.80 $ 3.64      
             
(1) LIFO accounting adjustments represent the impact on cost of goods sold resulting from LIFO accounting adjustments. LIFO accounting adjustments are included in Corporate and Other.
(2) Inventory step-up charges represent the impact of purchase accounting adjustments resulting from the step-up of inventory at acquisition related to the Southern Tide acquisition. These inventory step-up charges are included in cost of goods sold in Southern Tide.
(3) Amortization of Canadian intangible assets represents the amortization related to the intangible assets acquired as part of the Tommy Bahama Canada acquisition. Amortization of Tommy Bahama Canadian intangible assets are included in SG&A in Tommy Bahama.
(4) Amortization of Southern Tide intangible assets represents the amortization related to the intangible assets acquired as part of the Southern Tide acquisition. Amortization of Southern Tide intangible assets are included in SG&A in Southern Tide.
(5) Transaction expenses for acquisition represent the transaction costs associated with the Southern Tide acquisition. These transaction expenses for acquisition are included in SG&A in Corporate and Other.
(6) Distribution center integration charges represent the impact resulting from the one-time charges related to transitioning Southern Tide’s distribution center functions.
(7) Impact of income taxes represents the estimated tax impact of the above adjustments based on the applicable estimated effective tax rate on current year earnings in the respective jurisdiction, before any discrete items.
(8) Amounts in columns may not add due to rounding.
(9) Guidance as issued on June 7, 2016.
(10) LIFO accounting adjustments represent the impact, net of income taxes, on net earnings from continuing operations per diluted share resulting from LIFO accounting adjustments. No estimate for future LIFO accounting adjustments are reflected in the guidance for any period presented.
(11) Inventory step-up charges represent the impact, net of income taxes, on net earnings from continuing operations per diluted share resulting from inventory step-up charges. Inventory step-up charges, before income taxes, for the Third Quarter of Fiscal 2016 and Full Year Fiscal 2016 are estimated as $1.0 million and $3.0 million, respectively.
(12) Amortization of Canadian intangible assets represents the impact, net of income taxes, on net earnings from continuing operations per diluted share resulting from the amortization of intangible assets acquired as part of the Tommy Bahama Canada acquisition. Amortization of Canadian intangible assets, before income taxes, for the Third Quarter of Fiscal 2016 and Full Year Fiscal 2016 are estimated as $0.3 million and $1.4 million, respectively.
(13) Amortization of Southern Tide intangible assets represents the impact, net of income taxes, on net earnings from continuing operations per diluted share resulting from the amortization of intangible assets acquired as part of the Southern Tide acquisition. Amortization of Southern Tide intangible assets, before income taxes, for the Third Quarter of Fiscal 2016 and Full Year Fiscal 2016 are estimated as $0.2 million and $0.5 million, respectively.
(14) Transaction expenses for acquisition represent the impact, net of income taxes, on net earnings from continuing operations per diluted share resulting from the transaction costs associated with the Southern Tide acquisition. No additional transaction expenses for acquisition for Southern Tide are anticipated during Fiscal 2016, resulting in the $0.8 million of expenses incurred in the First Quarter of Fiscal 2016 being the only expected costs for the year.
(15) Distribution center integration charges represent the impact, net of income  taxes, on net earnings from continuing operations per diluted share resulting from one-time charges related to transitioning Southern Tide’s distribution center functions during the Second Quarter of Fiscal 2017. No other such costs are anticipated in other quarters during Fiscal 2016.
(16) Guidance as issued on August 31, 2016
 

 

Comparable Store Sales Change
The Company’s disclosures about comparable store sales include sales from its full-price stores and e-commerce sites, excluding sales associated with e-commerce flash clearance sales. Prior period comparable store sales changes are as previously disclosed.
  Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Full Year
Tommy Bahama          
Fiscal 2016   (13 )%   7 %      
Fiscal 2015   8 %   3 %   (5 )%   2 %   3 %
Fiscal 2014   (1 )%   4 %   2 %   8 %   4 %
Lilly Pulitzer          
Fiscal 2016   1 %   (1 )%      
Fiscal 2015   20 %   41 %   27 %   13 %   27 %
Fiscal 2014   34 %   19 %   7 %   9 %   19 %
           

 

Retail Location Count
  Beginning of Year     End of Q1     End of Q2     End of Q3     End of Q4
Tommy Bahama                          
Fiscal 2016                          
Full-price 107     109     111        
Retail-restaurant 16     16     16        
Outlet 41     41     41        
Total 164     166     168        
Fiscal 2015                          
Full-price 101     100     104     107     107
Retail-restaurant 15     15     15     16     16
Outlet 41     41     42     41     41
Total 157     156     161     164     164
                           
Lilly Pulitzer                          
Fiscal 2016                          
Full-price 34     34     37        
Fiscal 2015                          
Full-price 28     30     33     34     34
 
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