PITTSBURGH--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (NYSE:AEO) today reported EPS of $0.12
for the second quarter ended July 29, 2017. Excluding restructuring and
related charges of $0.07 per diluted share, the company’s adjusted EPS
was $0.19 for the second quarter.
Jay Schottenstein, Chief Executive Officer commented, “In the second
quarter, we achieved sales and earnings above our expectations in a
challenging retail environment. Sales trends improved and I’m proud of
the continued growth in jeans, bottoms, women’s apparel and Aerie, with
encouraging signs in men’s tops beginning to emerge. Our brands are
strong and we have significant opportunity for further growth. I’m
optimistic as we enter the second half of the year, and we remain
focused on delivering product innovation, strengthening customer
engagement and improving profit flow-through.”
Second Quarter 2017 Results
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Total net revenue increased 3% to $845 million from $823 million last
year.
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Consolidated comparable sales were up 2%, following a 3% increase last
year.
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Gross profit* of $294 million compared to $307 million last year with
a gross margin rate of 34.9% to revenue compared to 37.3% last year, a
240 basis point decline. The margin declined primarily due to
increased promotional activity. Additionally, shipping costs and rent
deleveraged.
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Selling, general and administrative expense rose 2% to $204 million
compared to $200 million last year, and leveraged 20 basis points to a
rate of 24.1% to revenue. Higher advertising expense was offset by
lower compensation expense.
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Operating income of $39 million, which includes $11 million of
restructuring charges, compared to $69 million last year. Adjusted
operating income* of $50 million compared to $69 million last year
with a rate of 6.0% to revenue compared to 8.3% last year.
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Other expense of $6.7 million includes $9.3 million of pre-tax charges
related to the planned exit of a joint business venture. This was
partially offset by $2.6 million of other income, compared to other
expense of $3.1 million last year.
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The effective tax rate decreased to 34.7% compared to 36.5% last year.
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EPS of $0.12 compared to EPS of $0.23 last year. Adjusted EPS* of
$0.19 compared to EPS of $0.23 last year.
*Adjusted amounts are based on Non-GAAP results, as presented in the
accompanying GAAP to Non-GAAP reconciliation.
Restructuring and Related Charges
In the second quarter, the company had charges totaling $21 million,
approximately $0.07 per share. This consisted of restructuring charges
corresponding to the previously announced initiative to explore the
closure or conversion of company owned and operated stores in the United
Kingdom, Hong Kong and China to licensed partnerships. Additionally, the
company incurred charges related to the planned exit of a joint business
venture.
Shareholder Returns, Cash
The company ended the quarter with total cash of $193 million compared
to $248 million last year. Over the past 12 months, we returned $88
million in share buybacks, $90 million in dividends and invested $187
million in capital expenditures, resulting in a lower cash balance.
Inventory
Total ending inventories at cost increased 3% to $433 million. Ending
units were flat compared to last year, while the average unit cost was
up 2% to last year.
Capital Expenditures
In the second quarter, capital expenditures totaled $46 million. We
continue to expect fiscal year 2017 capital expenditures in the range of
$160 million to $170 million, with roughly half of the spend related to
store remodeling projects and new openings, and the balance to support
the e-commerce business, omni-channel tools and general corporate
maintenance.
Store Information
Consistent with our strategy, this quarter we opened 9 new Aerie
locations, of which 7 were in new markets. Additionally, we opened 6 new
AE stores, with 2 in Mexico and 4 in the U.S. to better position our
brand in select markets. The company also opened 9 international
licensed stores and closed 3. For the remainder of the year, the company
plans to open another 5 AE stores and 5 Aerie stores in the U.S., Canada
and Mexico, as well as 32 international licensed stores to support the
company’s global growth strategy. The company is on track to close a
total of 25 to 40 stores this year. For additional store information,
see the accompanying table.
Third Quarter Outlook
Based on anticipated comparable store sales in the range of flat to up
low single digit, management expects third quarter 2017 EPS to be
approximately $0.36 to $0.38. This guidance excludes potential asset
impairment and restructuring charges, and compares to EPS of $0.41 last
year.
Conference Call and Supplemental Financial Information
Today, management will host a conference call and real time webcast at
9:00 a.m. Eastern Time. To listen to the call, dial 1-877-407-0789 or
internationally dial 1-201-689-8562 or go to http://investors.ae.com
to access the webcast and audio replay. Also, a financial results
presentation is posted on the company’s website.
Non-GAAP Measures
This press release includes information on non-GAAP financial measures
(“non-GAAP” or “adjusted”), including earnings per share information and
the consolidated results of operations excluding non-GAAP items. These
financial measures are not based on any standardized methodology
prescribed by U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) and
are not necessarily comparable to similar measures presented by other
companies. The company believes that this non-GAAP information is useful
as an additional means for investors to evaluate the company’s operating
performance, when reviewed in conjunction with the company’s GAAP
financial statements. These amounts are not determined in accordance
with GAAP and therefore, should not be used exclusively in evaluating
the company’s business and operations.
About American Eagle Outfitters, Inc.
American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (NYSE: AEO) is a leading global
specialty retailer offering high-quality, on-trend clothing, accessories
and personal care products at affordable prices under its American Eagle
Outfitters® and Aerie® brands. The company operates more than 1,000
stores in the United States, Canada, Mexico, China and Hong Kong, and
ships to 82 countries worldwide through its websites. American Eagle
Outfitters and Aerie merchandise also is available at more than 190
international locations operated by licensees. For more information,
please visit www.ae.com.
"Safe Harbor" Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform
Act of 1995: This release contains forward-looking statements, which
represent our expectations or beliefs concerning future events,
including third quarter 2017 results. All forward-looking statements
made by the company involve material risks and uncertainties and are
subject to change based on factors beyond the company's control. Such
factors include, but are not limited to the risk that the company’s
operating, financial and capital plans may not be achieved and the risks
described in the Risk Factor Section of the company's Form 10-K and Form
10-Q filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Accordingly, the
company's future performance and financial results may differ materially
from those expressed or implied in any such forward-looking statements.
The company does not undertake to publicly update or revise its
forward-looking statements even if future changes make it clear that
projected results expressed or implied will not be realized.
AMERICAN EAGLE OUTFITTERS, INC.
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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
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(Dollars in thousands)
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July 29,
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January 28,
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July 30,
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2017
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2017
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2016
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(unaudited)
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(unaudited)
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ASSETS
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Cash and cash equivalents
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$
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192,558
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$
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378,613
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$
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247,934
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Merchandise inventory
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433,458
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358,446
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422,151
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Accounts receivable
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80,673
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86,634
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65,282
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Prepaid expenses and other
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110,496
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77,536
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90,852
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Total current assets
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817,185
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901,229
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826,219
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Property and equipment, net
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719,127
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707,797
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700,270
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Intangible assets, net
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47,520
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49,373
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50,761
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Goodwill
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15,069
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14,887
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17,399
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Non-current deferred income taxes
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28,761
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49,250
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44,370
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Other assets
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58,661
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60,124
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54,169
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Total Assets
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$
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1,686,323
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$
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1,782,660
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$
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1,693,188
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
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Accounts payable
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$
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275,479
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$
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246,204
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$
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286,691
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Accrued compensation and payroll taxes
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22,708
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|
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54,184
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35,908
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Accrued rent
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|
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78,697
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|
|
78,619
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|
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78,621
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|
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Accrued income and other taxes
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13,289
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12,220
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10,250
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Unredeemed gift cards and gift certificates
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32,573
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52,966
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31,532
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Current portion of deferred lease credits
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12,838
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12,780
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12,810
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Other current liabilities and accrued expenses
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36,398
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36,810
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42,719
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Total current liabilities
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471,982
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493,783
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498,531
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Deferred lease credits
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53,620
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45,114
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51,100
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Non-current accrued income taxes
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|
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4,786
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4,537
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4,795
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Other non-current liabilities
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31,636
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34,657
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38,365
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Total non-current liabilities
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90,042
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84,308
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94,260
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Commitments and contingencies
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-
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-
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-
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Preferred stock
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-
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-
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-
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Common stock
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2,496
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2,496
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2,496
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Contributed capital
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586,844
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603,890
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591,532
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Accumulated other comprehensive income
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(30,121
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)
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(36,462
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)
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(29,356
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)
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Retained earnings
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1,772,233
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1,775,775
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1,693,371
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Treasury stock
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(1,207,153
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)
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(1,141,130
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)
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(1,157,646
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)
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Total stockholders' equity
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1,124,299
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1,204,569
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1,100,397
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Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
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$
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1,686,323
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$
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1,782,660
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$
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1,693,188
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Current Ratio
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1.73
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1.83
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1.66
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AMERICAN EAGLE OUTFITTERS, INC.
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
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(Dollars and shares in thousands, except per share amounts)
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(unaudited)
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GAAP Basis
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13 Weeks Ended
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July 29,
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% of
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July 30,
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% of
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2017
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Revenue
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2016
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Revenue
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Total net revenue
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$
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844,557
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100.0
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%
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$
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822,594
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100.0
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%
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Cost of sales, including certain buying, occupancy and warehousing
expenses
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551,908
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65.3
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%
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515,499
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62.7
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%
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Gross profit
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292,649
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34.7
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%
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307,095
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37.3
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%
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Selling, general and administrative expenses
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203,717
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24.1
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%
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199,536
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24.3
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%
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Restructuring charges
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9,746
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1.2
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%
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-
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0.0
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%
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Depreciation and amortization
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40,283
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4.8
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%
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|
|
38,900
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4.7
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%
|
Operating income
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|
|
38,903
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4.6
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%
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68,659
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8.3
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%
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Other expense, net
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(6,734
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)
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-0.8
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%
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|
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(3,134
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)
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-0.3
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%
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Income before income taxes
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|
|
32,169
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|
|
3.8
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%
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|
|
65,525
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|
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8.0
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%
|
Provision for income taxes
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|
|
10,933
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1.3
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%
|
|
|
23,933
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|
|
2.9
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%
|
Net income
|
|
$
|
21,236
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|
|
2.5
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%
|
|
$
|
41,592
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|
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5.1
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%
|
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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Net income per basic share
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$
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0.12
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$
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0.23
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Net income per diluted share
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$
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0.12
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$
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0.23
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|
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Weighted average common shares outstanding - basic
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177,228
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|
|
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181,048
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Weighted average common shares outstanding - diluted
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|
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178,788
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|
|
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183,413
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|
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|
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|
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|
|
|
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|
|
|
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26 Weeks Ended
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|
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July 29,
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% of
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July 30,
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% of
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2017
|
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Revenue
|
|
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2016
|
|
Revenue
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total net revenue
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|
$
|
1,606,393
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|
|
100.0
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%
|
|
$
|
1,572,010
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|
|
100.0
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%
|
Cost of sales, including certain buying, occupancy and warehousing
expenses
|
|
|
1,035,922
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|
64.5
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%
|
|
|
971,463
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|
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61.8
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%
|
Gross profit
|
|
|
570,471
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|
|
35.5
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%
|
|
|
600,547
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|
|
38.2
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%
|
Selling, general and administrative expenses
|
|
|
398,696
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|
|
24.8
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%
|
|
|
395,529
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|
|
25.2
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%
|
Restructuring charges
|
|
|
15,193
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|
|
1.0
|
%
|
|
|
|
|
|
Depreciation and amortization
|
|
|
80,730
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|
|
5.0
|
%
|
|
|
77,683
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|
|
4.9
|
%
|
Operating income
|
|
|
75,852
|
|
|
4.7
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%
|
|
|
127,335
|
|
|
8.1
|
%
|
Other (expense) income, net
|
|
|
(6,330
|
)
|
|
-0.4
|
%
|
|
|
1,801
|
|
|
0.1
|
%
|
Income before income taxes
|
|
|
69,522
|
|
|
4.3
|
%
|
|
|
129,136
|
|
|
8.2
|
%
|
Provision for income taxes
|
|
|
23,050
|
|
|
1.4
|
%
|
|
|
47,068
|
|
|
3.0
|
%
|
Net income
|
|
$
|
46,472
|
|
|
2.9
|
%
|
|
$
|
82,068
|
|
|
5.2
|
%
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net income per basic share
|
|
$
|
0.26
|
|
|
|
|
$
|
0.45
|
|
|
|
Net income per diluted share
|
|
$
|
0.26
|
|
|
|
|
$
|
0.45
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Weighted average common shares outstanding - basic
|
|
|
178,475
|
|
|
|
|
|
180,872
|
|
|
|
Weighted average common shares outstanding - diluted
|
|
|
180,473
|
|
|
|
|
|
182,922
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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AMERICAN EAGLE OUTFITTERS, INC.
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GAAP TO NON-GAAP RECONCILIATION
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(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)
|
(unaudited)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
13 Weeks Ended
|
|
|
July 29, 2017
|
|
|
Gross profit
|
|
Operating income
|
|
Other (expense) income
|
|
Net income
|
|
Diluted income per common share
|
GAAP Basis
|
|
$
|
292,649
|
|
$
|
38,903
|
|
$
|
(6,734)
|
|
$
|
21,236
|
|
$
|
0.12
|
% of Revenue
|
|
|
34.7%
|
|
|
4.6%
|
|
|
-0.8%
|
|
|
2.5%
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Add: Restructuring Related Charges(1):
|
|
|
1,669
|
|
|
11,415
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
7,340
|
|
|
0.04
|
Add: Joint Business Venture Charges(2):
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
9,311
|
|
|
5,988
|
|
|
0.03
|
|
|
|
1,669
|
|
|
11,415
|
|
|
9,311
|
|
|
13,328
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Non-GAAP Basis
|
|
$
|
294,318
|
|
$
|
50,318
|
|
$
|
2,577
|
|
$
|
34,564
|
|
$
|
0.19
|
% of Revenue
|
|
|
34.9%
|
|
|
6.0%
|
|
|
0.3%
|
|
|
4.1%
|
|
|
(1) - $11.4 million pre-tax restructuring related charges,
consisting of:
|
• Inventory charges related to the restructuring of the United
Kingdom, Hong Kong, and China ($1.7M), recorded as a reduction of
Gross Profit
|
• Lease buyouts, store closure charges and severance and related
charges ($9.7M), which includes charges for the United Kingdom,
Hong Kong, and China and corporate overhead reductions, recorded
within Restructuring Charges.
|
|
(2) - $9.3 million pre-tax charges for the charges related to the
planned exit of a joint business venture, recorded within Other
(expense) income, net.
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AMERICAN EAGLE OUTFITTERS, INC.
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GAAP TO NON-GAAP RECONCILIATION
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(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)
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(unaudited)
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26 Weeks Ended
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July 29, 2017
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Gross profit
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Operating income
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Other (expense) income
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Net income
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Diluted income per common share
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GAAP Basis
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$
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570,471
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$
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75,852
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$
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(6,330)
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$
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46,472
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$
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0.26
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% of Revenue
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35.5%
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4.7%
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-0.4%
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2.9%
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Add: Restructuring Related Charges(1):
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1,669
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16,862
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-
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10,801
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0.06
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Add: Joint Business Venture Charges(2):
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-
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-
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9,311
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5,964
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0.03
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1,669
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16,862
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9,311
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16,765
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Non-GAAP Basis
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$
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572,140
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$
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92,714
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$
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2,981
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$
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63,237
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$
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0.35
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% of Revenue
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35.6%
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5.8%
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0.2%
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3.9%
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(1) - $16.9 million pre-tax restructuring related charges,
consisting of:
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• Inventory charges related to the restructuring of the United
Kingdom, Hong Kong, and China ($1.7M), recorded as a reduction of
Gross Profit
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• Lease buyouts, store closure charges and severance and related
charges ($15.2M), which includes charges for the United Kingdom,
Hong Kong, and China and corporate overhead reductions, recorded
within Restructuring Charges.
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(2) - $9.3 million pre-tax charges for the charges related to the
planned exit of a joint business venture, recorded within Other
(expense) income, net.
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AMERICAN EAGLE OUTFITTERS, INC.
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COMPARABLE SALES RESULTS BY BRAND
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(unaudited)
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Second Quarter
Comparable Sales
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2017
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2016
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American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (1)
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2%
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3%
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AE Total Brand (1)
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0%
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1%
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aerie Total Brand (1)
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26%
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24%
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YTD Second Quarter
Comparable Sales
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2017
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2016
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American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (1)
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2%
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5%
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AE Total Brand (1)
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-1%
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3%
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aerie Total Brand (1)
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26%
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28%
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(1) AEO Direct is included in consolidated and total brand
comparable sales.
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AMERICAN EAGLE OUTFITTERS, INC.
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STORE INFORMATION
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(unaudited)
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Second Quarter
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YTD Second Quarter
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Fiscal 2017
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2017
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2017
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Guidance
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Consolidated stores at beginning of period
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1,053
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1,050
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1,050
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Consolidated stores opened during the period
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AE Brand
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6
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9
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15-20
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aerie
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9
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11
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15
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Tailgate Clothing Co.
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0
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0
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1
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Todd Snyder
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0
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1
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1
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Consolidated stores closed during the period
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AE Brand
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(8)
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(10)
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(20) - (30)
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aerie
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(3)
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(4)
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(5) - (10)
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Total consolidated stores at end of period
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1,057
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1,057
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1,042 - 1,062
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Stores remodeled and refurbished during the period
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15
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29
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50
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Total gross square footage at end of period
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6,642,276
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6,642,276
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Not Provided
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International license locations at end of period (1)
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195
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195
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227
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(1) International license locations are not included in the
consolidated store data or the total gross square footage
calculation.
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Source: American Eagle Outfitters, Inc.