Carter’s, Inc. Reports Third Quarter Fiscal 2019 Results

Oct 24, 2019 06:10 am
ATLANTA -- 

Carter’s, Inc. (NYSE:CRI), the largest branded marketer in North America of apparel exclusively for babies and young children, today reported its third quarter fiscal 2019 results.

“Our third quarter results include a non-cash charge to recognize the impairment of our Skip Hop tradename,” said Michael D. Casey, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. “Since its acquisition in 2017, Skip Hop has achieved good growth in sales, but the carrying value of its tradename has been impaired by the loss of its largest customer, Toys “R” Us, which closed last year, lower international demand, and higher product costs driven by tariffs imposed on China imports this year. Excluding the impairment charge, we exceeded our sales and earnings growth objectives in the third quarter. Our growth was driven by our wholesale and retail businesses, and reflects good demand for our fall and holiday product offerings. With fall-like weather arriving in more parts of the United States, we believe we are on track to achieve our 31st consecutive year of sales growth.”

Consolidated Results

Third Quarter of Fiscal 2019 compared to Third Quarter of Fiscal 2018

Net sales increased $19.4 million, or 2.1%, to $943.3 million, primarily driven by growth in the Company’s U.S. Wholesale and U.S. Retail segments. Changes in foreign currency exchange rates in the third quarter of fiscal 2019 compared to the third quarter of fiscal 2018 adversely affected consolidated net sales in the third quarter of fiscal 2019 by $1.3 million, or 0.1%. On a constant currency basis (a non-GAAP measure), consolidated net sales increased 2.2% in the third quarter of fiscal 2019.

Operating income in the third quarter of fiscal 2019 decreased $19.7 million, or 19.0%, to $83.9 million, compared to $103.6 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2018. Third quarter fiscal 2019 results include a non-cash, pre-tax charge of $30.8 million related to the write-down of the Skip Hop tradename asset recorded at the time of the acquisition of the Skip Hop business in February 2017. The reduction in the value of this intangible asset reflects lower projected sales and earnings for Skip Hop. Third quarter fiscal 2018 results include $3.5 million in charges related to changes in the Company’s business model in China. Operating margin decreased 230 basis points to 8.9%, compared to 11.2% in the third quarter of fiscal 2018.

Adjusted operating income (a non-GAAP measure, which excludes the unusual items noted above) increased $7.6 million, or 7.1%, to $114.7 million, compared to $107.1 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2018. Adjusted operating margin (a non-GAAP measure) increased 60 basis points to 12.2%, compared to 11.6% in the third quarter of fiscal 2018, which principally reflects improved gross margin and expense leverage.

Net income in the third quarter of fiscal 2019 decreased $11.5 million, or 16.0%, to $60.3 million, or $1.34 per diluted share, compared to $71.8 million, or $1.53 per diluted share, in the third quarter of fiscal 2018. Third quarter fiscal 2019 results include a non-cash, after-tax charge of $23.7 million related to the write-down of the Skip Hop tradename described above. Third quarter fiscal 2018 results include after-tax charges of $3.5 million related to changes in the Company’s business model in China.

Adjusted net income (a non-GAAP measure, which excludes the unusual items noted above) increased $8.6 million, or 11.5%, to $83.9 million, compared to $75.3 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2018. Adjusted earnings per diluted share (a non-GAAP measure) in the third quarter of fiscal 2019 increased 16.2% to $1.87, compared to $1.61 in the third quarter of fiscal 2018.

First Three Quarters of Fiscal 2019 compared to First Three Quarters of Fiscal 2018

Net sales increased $42.9 million, or 1.8%, to $2.4 billion, driven by growth in the Company’s U.S. Wholesale and U.S. Retail segments, partially offset by a net sales decline in the International segment. Changes in foreign currency exchange rates in the first three quarters of fiscal 2019 compared to the first three quarters of fiscal 2018 adversely affected consolidated net sales in the first three quarters of fiscal 2019 by $6.4 million, or 0.3%. On a constant currency basis (a non-GAAP measure), consolidated net sales increased 2.1% in the first three quarters of fiscal 2019.

Operating income in the first three quarters of fiscal 2019 decreased $11.7 million, or 5.3%, to $209.1 million, compared to $220.8 million in the first three quarters of fiscal 2018. Fiscal 2019 year-to-date results include a $30.8 million charge related to the write-down of the Skip Hop tradename, expenses of $1.6 million related to organizational restructuring, a benefit of $2.1 million related to a favorable recovery in value of China-related inventories, and a $0.7 million reversal of store restructuring costs previously recorded during the third quarter of fiscal 2017. Fiscal 2018 year-to-date results include $15.9 million in net charges, principally related to the bankruptcy of a wholesale customer, Toys “R” Us, and charges related to changes in the Company’s business model in China. Operating margin decreased 70 basis points to 8.6%, compared to 9.3% in the first three quarters of fiscal 2018.

Adjusted operating income (a non-GAAP measure which excludes the unusual items noted in the prior paragraph) increased $2.0 million, or 0.8%, to $238.7 million, compared to $236.8 million in the first three quarters of fiscal 2018. Adjusted operating margin (a non-GAAP measure) decreased 10 basis points to 9.9%, compared to 10.0% in the first three quarters of fiscal 2018, which principally reflects changes in customer mix, higher eCommerce shipping expenses, and higher product costs, partially offset by the elimination of operating losses in China due to the transition of the Company’s business model in this market.

Net income in the first three quarters of fiscal 2019 decreased $12.9 million, or 8.5%, to $138.7 million, or $3.06 per diluted share, compared to $151.5 million, or $3.20 per diluted share, in the first three quarters of fiscal 2018. Fiscal 2019 year-to-date results include after-tax net charges totaling $28.3 million, comprised of $6.0 million related to early extinguishment of debt, in addition to the Skip Hop tradename impairment charge, organizational restructuring, favorable recovery in value of China-related inventories, and retail store restructuring items noted above. Fiscal 2018 year-to-date results include after-tax net charges totaling $13.0 million, principally related to the wholesale customer bankruptcy and changes in the Company’s business model in China noted above.

Adjusted net income (a non-GAAP measure which excludes the unusual items noted above) increased $2.4 million, or 1.5%, to $166.9 million, compared to $164.5 million in the first three quarters of fiscal 2018. Adjusted earnings per diluted share (a non-GAAP measure) in the first three quarters of fiscal 2019 increased 5.7% to $3.68, compared to $3.48 in the first three quarters of fiscal 2018.

Cash flow from operations in the first three quarters of fiscal 2019 was $73.4 million compared to $21.4 million in the first three quarters of fiscal 2018. The increase reflects favorable timing of payments by customers.

See the “Reconciliation of GAAP to Adjusted Results” section of this release for additional disclosures and reconciliations regarding non-GAAP measures.

Business Segment Results

U.S. Retail Segment

Third Quarter of Fiscal 2019 compared to Third Quarter of Fiscal 2018

U.S. Retail segment sales increased $5.0 million, or 1.1%, to $464.1 million. U.S. Retail comparable sales decreased 0.6%, reflecting a decline in store sales which was partially offset by growth in eCommerce sales.

In the third quarter of fiscal 2019, the Company opened 14 stores and closed three stores in the United States.

First Three Quarters of Fiscal 2019 compared to First Three Quarters of Fiscal 2018

U.S. Retail segment sales increased $19.4 million, or 1.6%, to $1.3 billion. U.S. Retail comparable sales decreased 0.1%, reflecting growth in eCommerce sales which was offset by a decline in store sales.

In the first three quarters of fiscal 2019, the Company opened 23 stores and closed 22 stores in the United States. As of the end of the third quarter of fiscal 2019, the Company operated 845 retail stores in the United States.

U.S. Wholesale Segment

Third Quarter of Fiscal 2019 compared to Third Quarter of Fiscal 2018

U.S. Wholesale segment net sales increased $13.3 million, or 3.9%, to $352.3 million, reflecting increased demand for the Company’s exclusive Carter’s brands.

First Three Quarters of Fiscal 2019 compared to First Three Quarters of Fiscal 2018

U.S. Wholesale segment net sales increased $27.4 million, or 3.3%, to $856.7 million, driven by increased demand for the Company’s exclusive Carter’s brands, partially offset by discontinued sales to Toys “R” Us, Bon-Ton, and Sears, which in aggregate contributed approximately $16 million to net sales in the first three quarters of 2018.

International Segment

Third Quarter of Fiscal 2019 compared to Third Quarter of Fiscal 2018

International segment net sales increased $1.1 million, or 0.9%, to $127.0 million, principally reflecting growth in various markets outside of North America, partially offset by the transition of the Company’s business model in China and the effects of foreign currency translation.

Changes in foreign currency exchange rates in the third quarter of fiscal 2019 compared to the third quarter of fiscal 2018 adversely affected International segment net sales in the third quarter of fiscal 2019 by $1.3 million, or 1.0%. On a constant currency basis (a non-GAAP measure), International segment net sales increased 1.9%.

In the first quarter of fiscal 2019, the Company completed the transition of its China retail and wholesale operations to a licensing arrangement with a China-based retailer and wholesaler of young children’s apparel.

First Three Quarters of Fiscal 2019 compared to First Three Quarters of Fiscal 2018

International segment net sales decreased $4.0 million, or 1.3%, to $297.8 million, reflecting unfavorable effects of foreign currency translation and the change in business model in China, partially offset by growth in various markets outside of North America.

Changes in foreign currency exchange rates in the first three quarters of fiscal 2019 compared to the first three quarters of fiscal 2018 adversely affected International segment net sales in the first three quarters of fiscal 2019 by $6.4 million, or 2.1%. On a constant currency basis (a non-GAAP measure), International segment net sales increased 0.8%.

As of the end of the third quarter of fiscal 2019, the Company operated 198 retail stores in Canada and 44 retail stores in Mexico.

Return of Capital

In the third quarter and first three quarters of fiscal 2019, the Company returned to shareholders a total of $77.3 million and $215.0 million, respectively, through share repurchases and cash dividends as described below.

During the third quarter of fiscal 2019, the Company repurchased and retired 602,043 shares of its common stock for $55.0 million at an average price of $91.39 per share. In the first three quarters of fiscal 2019, the Company repurchased and retired 1,607,920 shares of its common stock for $147.5 million at an average price of $91.71 per share. Fiscal year-to-date through October 23, 2019, the Company has repurchased and retired a total of 1,773,753 shares for $162.8 million at an average price of $91.76 per share. All shares were repurchased in open market transactions pursuant to applicable regulations for such transactions. As of October 23, 2019, the total remaining capacity under the Company’s previously announced repurchase authorizations was approximately $230 million.

In the third quarter of fiscal 2019, the Company paid a cash dividend of $0.50 per share totaling $22.3 million. In the first three quarters of fiscal 2019, the Company paid cash dividends of $0.50 per share each quarter totaling $67.5 million. Future declarations of quarterly dividends and the establishment of related record and payment dates will be at the discretion of the Company’s Board of Directors based on a number of factors, including the Company’s future financial performance and other considerations.

2019 Business Outlook

For the fourth quarter of fiscal 2019, the Company projects net sales will increase approximately 1% compared to the fourth quarter of fiscal 2018 and adjusted diluted earnings per share will increase approximately 1% compared to adjusted diluted earnings per share of $2.84 in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2018.

For fiscal 2019, the Company now projects net sales will increase approximately 1.5% (within the previously projected growth range of approximately 1% to 2%) compared to fiscal 2018 and adjusted diluted earnings per share will increase approximately 4% (previously projected growth range of approximately 4% to 6%) compared to adjusted diluted earnings per share of $6.29 in fiscal 2018. This fiscal 2019 adjusted earnings forecast excludes the following pre-tax items: 1) impairment charge of $30.8 million related to the write-down of the Skip Hop tradename asset; 2) charges totaling $7.8 million related to early extinguishment of debt; 3) expenses of $1.6 million related to organizational restructuring; 4) a benefit of $2.1 million related to a favorable recovery in value of China-related inventories, and 5) a $0.7 million reversal of store restructuring costs previously recorded during the third quarter of fiscal 2017.

The Company believes these non-GAAP measurements provide investors with a meaningful view of the Company’s core operating results, and are the same measurements used by the Company’s executive management to assess the Company’s performance.

Adoption of New Accounting Standard

Beginning in fiscal 2019, the Company adopted the Financial Accounting Standards Board’s Accounting Standards Codification No. 842, Leases (“ASC 842”), which requires substantially all of its operating leases, including retail leases, to be recorded on the balance sheet as a right-of-use asset and lease liability. The adoption of ASC 842 had a material impact on the Company’s consolidated balance sheets, but did not have a material impact on its consolidated statements of operations or statements of cash flows.

Conference Call

The Company will hold a conference call with investors to discuss third quarter fiscal 2019 results and its business outlook on October 24, 2019 at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time. To participate in the call, please dial 334-777-6978. To listen to a live broadcast via the internet and view the accompanying presentation materials, please visit ir.carters.com and select links for “News & Events” followed by “Webcasts & Presentations”. A replay of the call will be available shortly after the broadcast through November 3, 2019, at 888-203-1112 (U.S. / Canada) or 719-457-0820 (international), passcode 2521318. The replay will also be archived online on the “Webcasts & Presentations” page noted above.

About Carter’s, Inc.

Carter’s, Inc. is the largest branded marketer in North America of apparel exclusively for babies and young children. The Company owns the Carter’s and OshKosh B’gosh brands, two of the most recognized brands in the marketplace. These brands are sold in leading department stores, national chains, and specialty retailers domestically and internationally. They are also sold through nearly 1,100 Company-operated stores in the United States, Canada, and Mexico and online at www.carters.com, www.oshkosh.com, and www.cartersoshkosh.ca. The Company’s Child of Mine brand is available at Walmart, its Just One You brand is available at Target, and its Simple Joys brand is available on Amazon. The Company also owns Skip Hop, a global lifestyle brand for families with young children. Carter’s is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. Additional information may be found at www.carters.com.

Forward Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 relating to the Company’s future performance, including, without limitation, statements with respect to the Company’s anticipated financial results for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2019 and fiscal year 2019, or any other future period, assessments of the Company’s performance and financial position, and drivers of the Company’s sales and earnings growth. Such statements are based on current expectations only, and are subject to certain risks, uncertainties, and assumptions. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize or not materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those anticipated, estimated, or projected. Certain of the risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results and performance to differ materially are described in the Company’s most recently filed Annual Report on Form 10-K and other reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission from time to time under the headings “Risk Factors”. Included among the risks and uncertainties that may impact future results are the risks of: financial difficulties for one or more of the Company’s major customers, vendors, or licensees, or an overall decrease in consumer spending; our products not being accepted in the marketplace due to quality concerns, changes in consumer preference and fashion trends, or otherwise; losing one or more major customers, vendors, or licensees due to competition, inadequate quality of the Company’s products, or otherwise; negative publicity, including as a result of product recalls or otherwise; a failure to protect the Company’s intellectual property; a failure to meet regulatory requirements, including those relating to product quality and safety; extreme or unseasonable weather conditions; various types of litigation, including class action litigation brought under various consumer protection, employment, and privacy and information security laws; a breach of the Company’s consumer databases, systems, or processes; deflationary pressures on our selling price and increases in production costs; unsuccessful expansion into international markets or failure to successfully manage legal, regulatory, political and economic risks of the Company’s existing operations, including unexpected changes in regulatory requirements and maintaining compliance with worldwide anti-bribery laws; disruptions, slow-downs, or strikes in the Company’s supply chain, including disruptions resulting from increases in the cost of raw materials or labor, foreign supply sources, the Company’s distribution centers, or in-sourcing capabilities; failure to successfully integrate acquired businesses; fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates; the imposition of new regulations relating to imports, tariffs, duties, or taxes; and an inability to obtain additional financing on favorable terms. The Company does not undertake any obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.

CARTER’S, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(dollars in thousands, except per share data)

(unaudited)

 

 

Fiscal Quarter Ended

 

Three Fiscal Quarters Ended

 

September 28, 2019

 

September 29, 2018

 

September 28, 2019

 

September 29, 2018

Net sales

$

943,322

 

 

$

923,907

 

 

$

2,418,764

 

 

$

2,375,890

 

Cost of goods sold

541,111

 

 

536,457

 

 

1,377,690

 

 

1,346,005

 

Gross profit

402,211

 

 

387,450

 

 

1,041,074

 

 

1,029,885

 

Royalty income, net

9,192

 

 

10,224

 

 

27,371

 

 

28,573

 

Selling, general, and administrative expenses

296,733

 

 

294,117

 

 

828,540

 

 

837,621

 

Intangible asset impairment

30,800

 

 

 

 

30,800

 

 

 

Operating income

83,870

 

 

103,557

 

 

209,105

 

 

220,837

 

Interest expense

9,966

 

 

9,868

 

 

28,667

 

 

25,790

 

Interest income

(200

)

 

(84

)

 

(937

)

 

(474

)

Other expense (income), net

483

 

 

(66

)

 

474

 

 

528

 

Loss on extinguishment of debt

 

 

 

 

7,823

 

 

 

Income before income taxes

73,621

 

 

93,839

 

 

173,078

 

 

194,993

 

Provision for income taxes

13,369

 

 

22,069

 

 

34,423

 

 

43,487

 

Net income

$

60,252

 

 

$

71,770

 

 

$

138,655

 

 

$

151,506

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic net income per common share

$

1.35

 

 

$

1.55

 

 

$

3.08

 

 

$

3.24

 

Diluted net income per common share

$

1.34

 

 

$

1.53

 

 

$

3.06

 

 

$

3.20

 

Dividend declared and paid per common share

$

0.50

 

 

$

0.45

 

 

$

1.50

 

 

$

1.35

 

CARTER’S, INC.

BUSINESS SEGMENT RESULTS

(dollars in thousands)

(unaudited)

 

 

Fiscal Quarter Ended

 

 

Three Fiscal Quarters Ended

 

September 28, 2019

 

% of
Total Net
Sales

 

September 29, 2018

 

% of
Total
Net Sales

 

 

September 28,
2019

 

% of
Total
Net Sales

 

September 29,
2018

 

% of
Total
Net Sales

Net sales:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

U.S. Retail (a)

$

464,100

 

 

49.2

%

 

$

459,101

 

 

49.7

%

 

 

$

1,264,283

 

 

52.3

%

 

$

1,244,863

 

 

52.4

%

U.S. Wholesale

352,256

 

 

37.3

%

 

338,963

 

 

36.7

%

 

 

856,713

 

 

35.4

%

 

829,272

 

 

34.9

%

International (b)

126,966

 

 

13.5

%

 

125,843

 

 

13.6

%

 

 

297,768

 

 

12.3

%

 

301,755

 

 

12.7

%

Total net sales

$

943,322

 

 

100.0

%

 

$

923,907

 

 

100.0

%

 

 

$

2,418,764

 

 

100.0

%

 

$

2,375,890

 

 

100.0

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating income (loss):

 

 

% of
Segment
Net Sales

 

 

 

% of
Segment
Net Sales

 

 

 

 

% of
Segment
Net Sales

 

 

 

% of
Segment
Net Sales

U.S. Retail (c) (d) (k)

$

49,472

 

 

10.7

%

 

$

47,139

 

 

10.3

%

 

 

$

124,567

 

 

9.9

%

 

$

122,086

 

 

9.8

%

U.S. Wholesale (e) (k)

54,391

 

 

15.4

%

 

67,785

 

 

20.0

%

 

 

145,181

 

 

16.9

%

 

148,395

 

 

17.9

%

International (f) (g) (h) (k)

6,136

 

 

4.8

%

 

12,434

 

 

9.9

%

 

 

15,351

 

 

5.2

%

 

20,508

 

 

6.8

%

Corporate expenses (i) (j)

(26,129

)

 

 

 

(23,801

)

 

 

 

 

(75,994

)

 

 

 

(70,152

)

 

 

Total operating income

$

83,870

 

 

8.9

%

 

$

103,557

 

 

11.2

%

 

 

$

209,105

 

 

8.6

%

 

$

220,837

 

 

9.3

%

(a)

Includes retail store and eCommerce results.

(b)

Includes international retail, eCommerce, and wholesale sales.

(c)

Three fiscal quarters ended September 28, 2019 includes a $0.7 million reversal of retail store restructuring costs previously recorded during the third quarter of fiscal 2017.

(d)

Three fiscal quarters ended September 29, 2018 includes insurance recovery of approximately $0.4 million associated with storm-related store closures.

(e)

Three fiscal quarters ended September 29, 2018 includes $12.8 million of charges related to a customer bankruptcy.

(f)

Includes international licensing royalty income.

(g)

Three fiscal quarters ended September 28, 2019 includes a benefit of $2.1 million related to the favorable recovery in value of China-related inventories.

(h)

Fiscal quarter and three fiscal quarters ended September 29, 2018 include approximately $3.5 million in costs associated with changes to the Company's business model in China.

(i)

Corporate expenses include expenses related to incentive compensation, stock-based compensation, executive management, severance and relocation, finance, office occupancy, information technology, legal, consulting, and audit fees.

(j)

Three fiscal quarters ended September 28, 2019 includes $1.6 million in charges related to organizational restructuring.

(k)

Fiscal quarter and three fiscal quarters ended September 28, 2019 include tradename impairment charges of $19.1 million, $10.5 million, and $1.2 million recorded to the U.S. Wholesale, International, and U.S. Retail segments, respectively.

CARTER’S, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(dollars in thousands, except per share data)

(unaudited)

 

 

September 28, 2019

 

December 29, 2018

 

September 29, 2018

ASSETS

 

 

 

 

 

Current assets:

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

$

153,936

 

 

$

170,077

 

 

$

123,898

 

Accounts receivable, net

293,203

 

 

258,259

 

 

293,489

 

Finished goods inventories, net

723,242

 

 

574,226

 

 

692,985

 

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

53,264

 

 

40,396

 

 

57,000

 

Total current assets

1,223,645

 

 

1,042,958

 

 

1,167,372

 

Property, plant, and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $504,833, $448,898, and $450,460, respectively

330,371

 

 

350,437

 

 

360,718

 

Operating lease assets

709,523

 

 

 

 

 

Tradenames, net

334,705

 

 

365,692

 

 

365,754

 

Goodwill

228,235

 

 

227,101

 

 

229,611

 

Customer relationships, net

41,890

 

 

44,511

 

 

45,525

 

Other assets

31,211

 

 

28,159

 

 

28,966

 

Total assets

$

2,899,580

 

 

$

2,058,858

 

 

$

2,197,946

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

 

 

 

 

 

Current liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts payable

$

205,782

 

 

$

199,076

 

 

$

185,285

 

Current operating lease liabilities

158,524

 

 

 

 

 

Other current liabilities

119,862

 

 

128,345

 

 

133,021

 

Total current liabilities

484,168

 

 

327,421

 

 

318,306

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Long-term debt, net

769,525

 

 

593,264

 

 

798,020

 

Deferred income taxes

78,916

 

 

87,347

 

 

87,888

 

Long-term operating lease liabilities

691,717

 

 

 

 

 

Other long-term liabilities

62,520

 

 

181,393

 

 

182,547

 

Total liabilities

$

2,086,846

 

 

$

1,189,425

 

 

$

1,386,761

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Commitments and contingencies

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stockholders' equity:

 

 

 

 

 

Preferred stock; par value $.01 per share; 100,000 shares authorized; none issued or outstanding at September 28, 2019, December 29, 2018, and September 29, 2018

$

 

 

$

 

 

$

 

Common stock, voting; par value $.01 per share; 150,000,000 shares authorized; 44,287,636, 45,629,014 and 46,041,329 shares issued and outstanding at September 28, 2019, December 29, 2018 and September 29, 2018, respectively

443

 

 

456

 

 

460

 

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

(38,908

)

 

(40,839

)

 

(32,318

)

Retained earnings

851,199

 

 

909,816

 

 

843,043

 

Total stockholders' equity

812,734

 

 

869,433

 

 

811,185

 

Total liabilities and stockholders' equity

$

2,899,580

 

 

$

2,058,858

 

 

$

2,197,946

 

CARTER’S, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(dollars in thousands)

(unaudited)

 

 

 

Three Fiscal Quarters Ended

 

September 28, 2019

 

September 29, 2018

Cash flows from operating activities:

 

 

 

Net income

$

138,655

 

 

$

151,506

 

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:

 

 

 

Depreciation of property, plant, and equipment

68,005

 

 

63,441

 

Amortization of intangible assets

2,810

 

 

2,783

 

Amortization of debt issuance costs

1,087

 

 

1,303

 

Stock-based compensation expense

13,540

 

 

12,110

 

Unrealized foreign currency exchange (gain) loss, net

176

 

 

(68

)

Provisions for (recoveries of) doubtful accounts receivable from customers

(2,063

)

 

15,547

 

Intangible asset impairment

30,800

 

 

 

Loss on extinguishment of debt

7,823

 

 

 

Loss on disposal of property, plant, and equipment, net of recoveries

407

 

 

516

 

Deferred income taxes

8,300

 

 

(3,173

)

Effect of changes in operating assets and liabilities:

 

 

 

Accounts receivable

(32,792

)

 

(68,333

)

Finished goods inventories

(147,456

)

 

(145,709

)

Prepaid expenses and other assets

(725,597

)

 

(5,312

)

Accounts payable and other liabilities

709,660

 

 

(3,253

)

Net cash provided by operating activities

73,355

 

 

21,358

 

 

 

 

 

Cash flows from investing activities:

 

 

 

Capital expenditures

$

(46,138

)

 

$

(47,844

)

Acquisitions of businesses, net of cash acquired

 

 

96

 

Disposals and recoveries from property, plant, and equipment

749

 

 

376

 

Net cash used in investing activities

(45,389

)

 

(47,372

)

 

 

 

 

Cash flows from financing activities:

 

 

 

Proceeds from senior notes due 2027

$

500,000

 

 

$

 

Payment of senior notes due 2021

(400,000

)

 

 

Premiums paid to extinguish debt

(5,252

)

 

 

Payment of debt issuance costs

(5,793

)

 

(890

)

Borrowings under secured revolving credit facility

265,000

 

 

290,000

 

Payments on secured revolving credit facility

(186,000

)

 

(110,000

)

Repurchases of common stock

(147,464

)

 

(145,493

)

Dividends paid

(67,528

)

 

(63,114

)

Withholdings from vestings of restricted stock

(4,214

)

 

(6,747

)

Proceeds from exercises of stock options

6,881

 

 

8,732

 

Net cash used in financing activities

$

(44,370

)

 

$

(27,512

)

 

 

 

 

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

263

 

 

(1,070

)

Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents

$

(16,141

)

 

$

(54,596

)

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period

170,077

 

 

178,494

 

Cash and cash equivalents, end of period

$

153,936

 

 

$

123,898

 

CARTER’S, INC.

RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO ADJUSTED RESULTS

(dollars in millions, except earnings per share)

(unaudited)

 

 

Fiscal Quarter Ended September 28, 2019

 

Gross Margin

 

% Net Sales

 

SG&A

 

% Net Sales

 

Operating Income

 

% Net Sales

 

Net Income

 

Diluted EPS

As reported (GAAP)

$

402.2

 

 

42.6

%

 

$

296.7

 

 

31.5

%

 

$

83.9

 

 

8.9

%

 

$

60.3

 

 

$

1.34

 

Intangible asset impairment (b) (c)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

30.8

 

 

 

 

23.7

 

 

0.53

 

As adjusted (a)

$

402.2

 

 

42.6

%

 

$

296.7

 

 

31.5

%

 

$

114.7

 

 

12.2

%

 

$

83.9

 

 

$

1.87

 

 

Three Fiscal Quarters Ended September 28, 2019

 

Gross Margin

 

% Net Sales

 

SG&A

 

% Net Sales

 

Operating Income

 

% Net Sales

 

Net Income

 

Diluted EPS

As reported (GAAP)

$

1,041.1

 

 

43.0

%

 

$

828.5

 

 

34.3

%

 

$

209.1

 

 

8.6

%

 

$

138.7

 

 

$

3.06

 

Intangible asset impairment (b) (c)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

30.8

 

 

 

 

23.7

 

 

0.52

 

Debt extinguishment loss (d)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6.0

 

 

0.13

 

Organizational restructuring costs (c) (e)

 

 

 

 

(1.6

)

 

 

 

1.6

 

 

 

 

1.3

 

 

0.03

 

Store restructuring costs (c) (f)

 

 

 

 

0.7

 

 

 

 

(0.7

)

 

 

 

(0.6

)

 

(0.01

)

China business model change (g)

(2.1

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(2.1

)

 

 

 

(2.1

)

 

(0.05

)

As adjusted (a)

$

1,039.0

 

 

43.0

%

 

$

827.6

 

 

34.2

%

 

$

238.7

 

 

9.9

%

 

$

166.9

 

 

$

3.68

 

 

Fiscal Quarter Ended September 29, 2018

 

Gross Margin

 

% Net Sales

 

SG&A

 

% Net Sales

 

Operating Income

 

% Net Sales

 

Net Income

 

Diluted EPS

As reported (GAAP)

$

387.5

 

 

41.9

%

 

$

294.1

 

 

31.8

%

 

$

103.6

 

 

11.2

%

 

$

71.8

 

 

$

1.53

 

China business model change (g)

2.5

 

 

 

 

(1.1

)

 

 

 

3.5

 

 

 

 

3.5

 

 

0.08

 

As adjusted (a)

$

389.9

 

 

42.2

%

 

$

293.0

 

 

31.7

%

 

$

107.1

 

 

11.6

%

 

$

75.3

 

 

$

1.61

 

 

Three Fiscal Quarters Ended September 29, 2018

 

Gross Margin

 

% Net Sales

 

SG&A

 

% Net Sales

 

Operating Income

 

% Net Sales

 

Net Income

 

Diluted EPS

As reported (GAAP)

$

1,029.9

 

 

43.3

%

 

$

837.6

 

 

35.3

%

 

$

220.8

 

 

9.3

%

 

$

151.5

 

 

$

3.20

 

Customer bankruptcy charges (c) (h)

 

 

 

 

(12.8

)

 

 

 

12.8

 

 

 

 

9.8

 

 

0.21

 

China business model change (g)

2.5

 

 

 

 

(1.1

)

 

 

 

3.5

 

 

 

 

3.5

 

 

0.07

 

Store restructuring costs (c) (i)

 

 

 

 

0.4

 

 

 

 

(0.4

)

 

 

 

(0.3

)

 

(0.01

)

As adjusted (a)

$

1,032.3

 

 

43.5

%

 

$

824.1

 

 

34.7

%

 

$

236.8

 

 

10.0

%

 

$

164.5

 

 

$

3.48

 

 

Fiscal Quarter Ended December 29, 2018

 

Gross Margin

 

SG&A

 

Operating Income

 

Net Income

 

Diluted EPS

As reported (GAAP)

$

467.6

 

 

$

307.4

 

 

$

170.6

 

 

$

130.6

 

 

$

2.83

 

China business model change (g)

1.5

 

 

(0.3

)

 

1.8

 

 

1.8

 

 

0.04

 

Customer bankruptcy charges, net (c) (h)

 

 

1.9

 

 

(1.9

)

 

(1.4

)

 

(0.03

)

As adjusted (a)

$

469.1

 

 

$

308.9

 

 

$

170.5

 

 

$

130.9

 

 

$

2.84

 

 

Fiscal Year Ended December 29, 2018

 

Gross Margin

 

SG&A

 

Operating Income

 

Net Income

 

Diluted EPS

As reported (GAAP)

$

1,497.5

 

 

$

1,145.0

 

 

$

391.4

 

 

$

282.1

 

 

$

6.00

 

Customer bankruptcy charges, net (c) (g)

 

 

(10.9

)

 

10.9

 

 

8.3

 

 

0.18

 

China business model change (g)

3.9

 

 

(1.4

)

 

5.3

 

 

5.3

 

 

0.11

 

Store restructuring costs (c) (i)

 

 

0.4

 

 

(0.4

)

 

(0.3

)

 

(0.01

)

As adjusted (a)

$

1,501.4

 

 

$

1,133.1

 

 

$

407.3

 

 

$

295.4

 

 

$

6.29

 

(a)

In addition to the results provided in this earnings release in accordance with GAAP, the Company has provided adjusted, non-GAAP financial measurements that present gross margin, SG&A, operating income, net income, and net income on a diluted share basis excluding the adjustments discussed above. The Company believes these adjustments provide a meaningful comparison of the Company’s results and afford investors a view of what management considers to be the Company's core performance. The adjusted, non-GAAP financial measurements included in this earnings release should not be considered as an alternative to net income or as any other measurement of performance derived in accordance with GAAP. The adjusted, non-GAAP financial measurements are presented for informational purposes only and are not necessarily indicative of the Company’s future condition or results of operations.

(b)

Related to the write-down of the Skip Hop tradename asset.

(c)

The difference between the effects on operating income and net income represents the income taxes related to the adjustment item (calculated using the applicable tax rate of the underlying jurisdiction).

(d)

Related to the redemption of the $400 million aggregate principal amount of senior notes due 2021 in March 2019 that were previously issued by a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company.

(e)

Costs associated with severance as a result of an organizational restructuring.

(f)

Reversal of retail store restructuring costs previously recorded during the third quarter of fiscal 2017.

(g)

Net costs associated with transitioning to a full licensing model in China.

(h)

Related to the Toys "R" Us bankruptcy.

(i)

Insurance recovery associated with unusual storm-related store closures.

 

Note: Results may not be additive due to rounding.

CARTER’S, INC.

RECONCILIATION OF NET INCOME ALLOCABLE TO COMMON SHAREHOLDERS

(unaudited)

 

Fiscal Quarter Ended

 

Three Fiscal Quarters Ended

 

September 28,
2019

 

September 29,
2018

 

September 28,
2019

 

September 29,
2018

Weighted-average number of common and common equivalent shares outstanding:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic number of common shares outstanding

44,144,135

 

 

45,990,039

 

 

44,640,413

 

 

46,399,746

 

Dilutive effect of equity awards

287,904

 

 

490,283

 

 

302,832

 

 

538,422

 

Diluted number of common and common equivalent shares outstanding

44,432,039

 

 

46,480,322

 

 

44,943,245

 

 

46,938,168

 

As reported on a GAAP Basis:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(dollars in thousands, except per share data)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic net income per common share:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income

$

60,252

 

 

$

71,770

 

 

$

138,655

 

 

$

151,506

 

Income allocated to participating securities

(565

)

 

(540

)

 

(1,244

)

 

(1,142

)

Net income available to common shareholders

$

59,687

 

 

$

71,230

 

 

$

137,411

 

 

$

150,364

 

Basic net income per common share

$

1.35

 

 

$

1.55

 

 

$

3.08

 

 

$

3.24

 

Diluted net income per common share:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income

$

60,252

 

 

$

71,770

 

 

138,655

 

 

151,506

 

Income allocated to participating securities

(563

)

 

(536

)

 

(1,239

)

 

(1,134

)

Net income available to common shareholders

$

59,689

 

 

$

71,234

 

 

137,416

 

 

150,372

 

Diluted net income per common share

$

1.34

 

 

$

1.53

 

 

$

3.06

 

 

$

3.20

 

As adjusted (a):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic net income per common share:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income

$

83,932

 

 

$

75,301

 

 

$

166,937

 

 

$

164,525

 

Income allocated to participating securities

(794

)

 

(567

)

 

(1,508

)

 

(1,244

)

Net income available to common shareholders

$

83,138

 

 

$

74,734

 

 

$

165,429

 

 

$

163,281

 

Basic net income per common share

$

1.88

 

 

$

1.63

 

 

$

3.71

 

 

$

3.52

 

Diluted net income per common share:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income

$

83,932

 

 

$

75,301

 

 

$

166,937

 

 

$

164,525

 

Income allocated to participating securities

(791

)

 

(563

)

 

(1,502

)

 

(1,235

)

Net income available to common shareholders

$

83,141

 

 

$

74,738

 

 

$

165,435

 

 

$

163,290

 

Diluted net income per common share

$

1.87

 

 

$

1.61

 

 

$

3.68

 

 

$

3.48

 

(a)

In addition to the results provided in this earnings release in accordance with GAAP, the Company has provided adjusted, non-GAAP financial measurements that present per share data excluding the adjustments discussed above. The Company has excluded $23.7 million and $28.3 million in after-tax expenses from these results for the fiscal quarter and three fiscal quarters ended September 28, 2019, respectively. The Company has excluded $3.5 million and $13.0 million in after-tax expenses from these results for the fiscal quarter and three fiscal quarters ended September 29, 2018.

 

Note: Results may not be additive due to rounding.
 

RECONCILIATION OF U.S. GAAP AND NON-GAAP INFORMATION

(dollars in millions)

(unaudited)

The following table provides a reconciliation of net income to EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA for the periods indicated:

 

 

 

Fiscal Quarter Ended

 

Three Fiscal Quarters Ended

 

Four Fiscal Quarters Ended

 

 

September 28,
2019

 

September 29,
2018

 

September 28,
2019

 

September 29,
2018

 

September 28,
2019

Net income

 

$

60.3

 

 

$

71.8

 

 

$

138.7

 

 

$

151.5

 

 

$

269.2

 

Interest expense

 

10.0

 

 

9.9

 

 

28.7

 

 

25.8

 

 

37.4

 

Interest income

 

(0.2

)

 

(0.1

)

 

(0.9

)

 

(0.5

)

 

(1.0

)

Income tax expense

 

13.4

 

 

22.1

 

 

34.4

 

 

43.5

 

 

64.8

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

24.0

 

 

22.4

 

 

70.8

 

 

66.2

 

 

94.2

 

EBITDA

 

$

107.3

 

 

$

126.0

 

 

$

271.6

 

 

$

286.5

 

 

$

464.8

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Adjustments to EBITDA

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Intangible asset impairment (a)

 

$

30.8

 

 

$

 

 

$

30.8

 

 

$

 

 

$

30.8

 

Debt extinguishment loss (b)

 

 

 

 

 

7.8

 

 

 

 

7.8

 

China business model change, net (c)

 

 

 

3.5

 

 

(2.1

)

 

3.5

 

 

(0.3

)

Organizational restructuring costs (d)

 

 

 

 

 

1.6

 

 

 

 

1.6

 

Store restructuring costs (e)

 

 

 

 

 

(0.7

)

 

(0.4

)

 

(0.7

)

Customer bankruptcy charges, net (f)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

12.8

 

 

(1.9

)

Adjusted EBITDA

 

$

138.1

 

 

$

129.5

 

 

$

309.1

 

 

$

302.5

 

 

$

502.1

 

(a)

Related to the write-down of the Skip Hop tradename asset.

(b)

Related to the redemption of the $400 million aggregate principal amount of senior notes due 2021 in March 2019 that were previously issued by a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company.

(c)

Net costs associated with transitioning to a full licensing model in China.

(d)

Costs associated with severance as a result of an organizational restructuring.

(e)

Three fiscal quarters and four fiscal quarters ended September 28, 2019 include a reversal of retail store restructuring costs previously recorded during the third quarter of fiscal 2017. Three fiscal quarters ended September 29, 2018 includes insurance recovery associated with storm-related store closures.

(f)

Related to the Toys "R" Us bankruptcy.

 

Note: Results may not be additive due to rounding.

EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA are supplemental financial measures that are not defined or prepared in accordance with GAAP. We define EBITDA as net income before interest, income taxes, and depreciation and amortization. Adjusted EBITDA is EBITDA adjusted for the items described in footnotes (a) - (f) to the table above.

We present EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA because we consider them important supplemental measures of our performance and believe they are frequently used by securities analysts, investors, and other interested parties in the evaluation of companies in our industry. These measures also afford investors a view of what management considers to be the Company's core performance.

The use of EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA instead of net income or cash flows from operations has limitations as an analytical tool, and you should not consider them in isolation, or as a substitute for analysis of our results as reported under GAAP. EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA do not represent net income or cash flow from operations as those terms are defined by GAAP and do not necessarily indicate whether cash flows will be sufficient to fund cash needs. While EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA and similar measures are frequently used as measures of operations and the ability to meet debt service requirements, these terms are not necessarily comparable to other similarly titled captions of other companies due to the potential inconsistencies in the method of calculation. EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA do not reflect the impact of earnings or charges resulting from matters that we consider not to be indicative of our ongoing operations. Because of these limitations, EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA should not be considered as discretionary cash available to us for working capital, debt service and other purposes.

RECONCILIATION OF U.S. GAAP AND NON-GAAP INFORMATION

(dollars in millions)

(unaudited)

 

The table below reflects the calculation of constant currency net sales on a consolidated and International segment basis for the fiscal quarter and three fiscal quarters ended September 28, 2019:

 

Fiscal Quarter Ended

 

Reported Net
Sales
September 28,
2019

 

Impact of
Foreign
Currency
Translation

 

Constant-
Currency Net
Sales
September 28,
2019

 

Reported Net
Sales
September 29,
2018

 

Reported
Net Sales
% Change

 

Constant-
Currency
Net Sales
% Change

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Consolidated net sales

$

943.3

 

 

$

(1.3

)

 

$

944.6

 

 

$

923.9

 

 

2.1

%

 

2.2

%

International segment net sales

$

127.0

 

 

$

(1.3

)

 

$

128.3

 

 

$

125.8

 

 

0.9

%

 

1.9

%

 

Three Fiscal Quarters Ended

 

Reported Net
Sales
September 28,
2019

 

Impact of
Foreign
Currency
Translation

 

Constant-
Currency Net
Sales
September 28,
2019

 

Reported Net
Sales
September 29,
2018

 

Reported
Net Sales
% Change

 

Constant-
Currency
Net Sales
% Change

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Consolidated net sales

$

2,418.8

 

 

$

(6.4

)

 

$

2,425.1

 

 

$

2,375.9

 

 

1.8

%

 

2.1

%

International segment net sales

$

297.8

 

 

$

(6.4

)

 

$

304.2

 

 

$

301.8

 

 

(1.3

)%

 

0.8

%

The Company evaluates its net sales on both an “as reported” and a “constant currency” basis. The constant currency presentation, which is a non-GAAP measure, excludes the impact of fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates that occurred between the comparative periods. Constant currency net sales results are calculated by translating current period net sales in local currency to the U.S. dollar amount by using the currency conversion rate for the prior comparative period. The Company consistently applies this approach to net sales for all countries where the functional currency is not the U.S. dollar. The Company believes that the presentation of net sales on a constant currency basis provides useful supplemental information regarding changes in our net sales that were not due to fluctuations in currency exchange rates and such information is consistent with how the Company assesses changes in its net sales between comparative periods.

Sean McHugh
Vice President & Treasurer
(678) 791-7615