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lululemon athletica inc. Announces Second Quarter Fiscal 2015 Results
For the second quarter ended
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Net revenue for the quarter increased 16% to
$453.0 million from$390.7 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2014. - Total comparable sales, which includes comparable store sales and direct to consumer, increased by 11% for the second quarter on a constant dollar basis.
- Comparable store sales for the second quarter increased by 6% on a constant dollar basis and direct to consumer revenue increased 35% on a constant dollar basis.
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Direct to consumer net revenue increased 30% to
$82.2 million , or 18.2% of total Company revenue, in the second quarter of fiscal 2015, an increase from 16.2% of total Company revenues in the second quarter of fiscal 2014. -
Gross profit for the quarter increased by 7% to
$212.0 million , and as a percentage of net revenue gross profit was 46.8% for the quarter compared to 50.5% in the second quarter of fiscal 2014. -
Income from operations for the quarter decreased by 2% to
$66.6 million , and as a percentage of net revenue was 14.7% compared to 17.4% of net revenue in the second quarter of fiscal 2014. - The effective tax rate for the quarter was 29.3% compared to 30.1% in the second quarter of fiscal 2014.
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Diluted earnings per share for the quarter were
$0.34 on net income of$47.7 million , compared to diluted earnings per share of$0.33 on net income of$48.7 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2014. -
During the second quarter of fiscal 2015, the Company repurchased 1.0
million shares of the Company's common stock at an average cost of
$63.96 per share.
The Company ended the second quarter of fiscal 2015 with
Updated Outlook
For the third quarter of fiscal 2015, we expect net revenue to be in the
range of
For the full fiscal 2015, we now expect net revenue to be in the range
of
Conference Call Information
A conference call to discuss second quarter results is scheduled for
today,
About lululemon athletica inc.
lululemon athletica inc. (NASDAQ:LULU) is a yoga-inspired athletic apparel company with products that create transformational experiences for people to live happy, healthy, fun lives. Setting the bar in technical fabrics and functional designs, lululemon works with yogis and athletes in local communities for continuous research and product feedback. For more information, visit www.lululemon.com.
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
Total comparable sales in constant dollars, comparable store sales in
constant dollars, and changes in direct to consumer net revenue in
constant dollars are not
We provide constant dollar total comparable sales, comparable store sales, and changes in direct to consumer net revenue because we use these measures to understand the underlying growth rate of net revenue excluding the impact of changes in foreign exchange rates, which are not under management's control. We believe that disclosing these measures on a constant dollar basis is useful to investors because it enables them to better understand the level of growth of our business.
The presentation of this financial information is not intended to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for, or superior to, the financial information prepared and presented in accordance with GAAP. For more information on these non-GAAP financial measures, please see the table captioned "Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures" included in the accompanying financial tables, which includes more detail on the GAAP financial measure that is most directly comparable to each non-GAAP financial measure, and the related reconciliations between these financial measures.
Forward-Looking Statements:
This press release contains "forward-looking statements" within the
meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 that involve risks, uncertainties
and assumptions, such as statements regarding our future financial
condition or results of operations and our prospects and strategies for
future growth. In many cases, you can identify forward-looking
statements by terms such as "may," "will," "should," "expects," "plans,"
"anticipates," "outlook," "believes," "intends," "estimates,"
"predicts," "potential" or the negative of these terms or other
comparable terminology. These forward-looking statements are based on
management's current expectations but they involve a number of risks and
uncertainties. Actual results and the timing of events could differ
materially from those anticipated in the forward-looking statements as a
result of risks and uncertainties, which include, without limitation:
our ability to maintain the value and reputation of our brand, including
any negative publicity regarding our products or the production methods
of our suppliers or manufacturers; the acceptability of our products to
our guests, including receiving products that comply with our technical
specifications and quality standards; our reliance on and limited
control over third-party suppliers to provide fabrics for and to produce
our products; an economic downturn or economic uncertainty in our key
markets; our highly competitive market and increasing competition;
increasing product costs and decreasing selling prices; our ability to
anticipate consumer preferences and successfully develop and introduce
new, innovative and updated products; our ability to accurately forecast
customer demand for our products; our ability to safeguard against
security breaches with respect to our information technology systems;
any material disruption of our information systems; our ability to
manage our growth and the increased complexity of our business
effectively; the fluctuating costs of raw materials; our ability to
expand internationally in light of our limited operating experience and
limited brand recognition in new international markets; our ability to
deliver our products to the market and to meet customer expectations if
we have problems with our distribution system; imitation by our
competitors; our ability to protect our intellectual property rights;
our ability to cancel store leases if an existing or new store is not
profitable; increasing labor costs and other factors associated with the
production of our products in South and
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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations |
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Unaudited; Expressed in thousands, except per share amounts |
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Net revenue | $ | 453,010 | $ | 390,708 | $ | 876,554 | $ | 775,326 | ||||||||
Costs of goods sold | 240,985 | 193,401 | 458,652 | 382,275 | ||||||||||||
Gross profit | 212,025 | 197,307 | 417,902 | 393,051 | ||||||||||||
As a percent of net revenue | 46.8 | % | 50.5 | % | 47.7 | % | 50.7 | % | ||||||||
Selling, general and administrative expenses | 145,446 | 129,419 | 283,287 | 255,362 | ||||||||||||
As a percent of net revenue | 32.1 | % | 33.1 | % | 32.3 | % | 32.9 | % | ||||||||
Income from operations | 66,579 | 67,888 | 134,615 | 137,689 | ||||||||||||
As a percent of net revenue | 14.7 | % | 17.4 | % | 15.4 | % | 17.8 | % | ||||||||
Other income, net | 842 | 1,890 | 1,371 | 3,533 | ||||||||||||
Income before provision for income taxes | 67,421 | 69,778 | 135,986 | 141,222 | ||||||||||||
Provision for income taxes | 19,753 | 21,030 | 40,508 | 73,493 | ||||||||||||
Net income | $ | 47,668 | $ | 48,748 | $ | 95,478 | $ | 67,729 | ||||||||
Basic earnings per share | $ | 0.34 | $ | 0.34 | $ | 0.67 | $ | 0.47 | ||||||||
Diluted earnings per share | $ | 0.34 | $ | 0.33 | $ | 0.67 | $ | 0.46 | ||||||||
Basic weighted-average shares outstanding | 141,372 | 145,180 | 141,656 | 145,282 | ||||||||||||
Diluted weighted-average shares outstanding | 141,644 | 145,544 | 141,977 | 145,715 | ||||||||||||
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Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets |
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ASSETS | |||||||
Current assets | |||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 541,262 | $ | 664,479 | |||
Inventories | 280,607 | 208,116 | |||||
Other current assets | 96,400 | 78,417 | |||||
Total current assets | 918,269 | 951,012 | |||||
Property and equipment, net | 324,093 | 296,008 | |||||
Goodwill and intangible assets, net | 25,611 | 26,163 | |||||
Deferred income tax assets and other non-current assets | 26,248 | 23,030 | |||||
Total assets | $ | 1,294,221 | $ | 1,296,213 | |||
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY | |||||||
Current liabilities | |||||||
Accounts payable | $ | 7,488 | $ | 9,339 | |||
Accrued inventory liabilities | 35,545 | 22,296 | |||||
Accrued compensation and related expenses | 33,050 | 29,932 | |||||
Income taxes payable | 1,239 | 20,073 | |||||
Unredeemed gift card liability | 36,148 | 46,252 | |||||
Other accrued liabilities | 34,638 | 31,989 | |||||
Total current liabilities | 148,108 | 159,881 | |||||
Deferred income tax liabilities | 3,545 | 3,633 | |||||
Other non-current liabilities | 47,100 | 43,131 | |||||
Stockholders' equity | 1,095,468 | 1,089,568 | |||||
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity | $ | 1,294,221 | $ | 1,296,213 | |||
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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows |
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Cash flows from operating activities | ||||||||
Net income | $ | 95,478 | $ | 67,729 | ||||
Items not affecting cash | 38,152 | 57,209 | ||||||
Other, including net changes in other non-cash balances | (101,469 | ) | (953 | ) | ||||
Net cash provided by operating activities | 32,161 | 123,985 | ||||||
Net cash used in investing activities | (65,118 | ) | (52,102 | ) | ||||
Net cash used in financing activities | (78,837 | ) | (57,167 | ) | ||||
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash | (11,423 | ) | 11,708 | |||||
(Decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents | (123,217 | ) | 26,424 | |||||
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period | $ | 664,479 | $ | 698,649 | ||||
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period | $ | 541,262 | $ | 725,073 | ||||
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Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures |
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Constant dollar total comparable sales (unaudited) |
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Total comparable sales1 | 6 | % | (1 | )% | ||
Adjustments due to foreign exchange rate changes | 5 | 1 | ||||
Total comparable sales in constant dollars1 | 11 | % | — | % | ||
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1 Total comparable sales includes comparable store sales and direct to consumer sales. Comparable store sales reflects net revenue at company-operated stores that have been open for at least 12 months.
Constant dollar comparable store sales (unaudited) |
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Comparable store sales1 | 1 | % | (7 | )% | ||
Adjustments due to foreign exchange rate changes | 5 | 2 | ||||
Comparable store sales in constant dollars1 | 6 | % | (5 | )% | ||
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1Comparable store sales reflects net revenue at company-operated stores that have been open for at least 12 months.
Constant dollar changes in direct to consumer revenue (unaudited) |
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Thirteen Weeks |
Thirteen Weeks |
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Change in direct to consumer revenue | 30 | % | 29 | % | ||
Adjustments due to foreign exchange rate changes | 5 | 1 | ||||
Change in direct to consumer revenue in constant dollars | 35 | % | 30 | % | ||
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Store Count and Square Footage1 |
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Twenty-Six Weeks Ended |
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Square Footage Expressed in Thousands |
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Number of |
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Number of Quarter2 |
Number of |
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1st Quarter | 302 | 14 | — | 316 | |||||||
2nd Quarter | 316 | 20 | — | 336 | |||||||
Total Gross |
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Total Gross |
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1st Quarter | 894 | 37 | — | 931 | |||||||
2nd Quarter | 931 | 54 | — | 985 |
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1 Store count and square footage summary includes company-operated stores which are branded lululemon athletica or ivivva athletica.
2 Number of stores opened/closed during the quarter that are branded lululemon athletica or ivivva athletica.
3 Gross square feet added/lost during the quarter includes net square foot additions for company-operated stores which have been renovated or relocated in the quarter.
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