UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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Form 8-K
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CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event Reported): December 5, 2017  

Oxford Industries, Inc.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)

Georgia001-0436558-0831862
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)(Commission File Number)(I.R.S. Employer Identification Number)

 

999 Peachtree Street, N.E., Suite 688, Atlanta, Georgia 30309
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)

(404) 659-2424
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

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Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On December 5, 2017, Oxford Industries, Inc. issued a press release announcing, among other things, its financial results for the third quarter of fiscal 2017, which ended October 28, 2017. The press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.

As provided in General Instruction B.2 of Form 8-K, the information in this Current Report on Form 8-K (including Exhibit 99.1) shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be incorporated by reference into any registration statement or other document filed under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits.

Exhibit
Number
  
   
99.1 Press Release of Oxford Industries, Inc., dated December 5, 2017


SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

 Oxford Industries, Inc.
   
  
Date: December 5, 2017By: /s/ Thomas E. Campbell        
  Thomas E. Campbell
  Executive Vice President - Law &
Administration, General Counsel and
Secretary
  

EdgarFiling

EXHIBIT 99.1

Oxford Announces Fiscal 2017 Third Quarter Results

--Achieves Significant Year-Over-Year Growth in Sales and Earnings--
--Third Quarter GAAP EPS of $0.06; Adjusted EPS of $0.17--
--Narrows Full-Year GAAP EPS Guidance Range to $3.23 - $3.38 and Full-Year Adjusted EPS to $3.55 - $3.70--

ATLANTA, Dec. 05, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Oxford Industries, Inc. (NYSE:OXM) today announced financial results for its fiscal 2017 third quarter ended October 28, 2017.  Consolidated net sales in the third quarter of fiscal 2017 increased 6% to $236.0 million compared to $222.3 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2016. Earnings on a GAAP basis were $0.06 per share in the third quarter of fiscal 2017 compared to a loss of $0.10 in the same period of the prior year.  On an adjusted basis, earnings were $0.17 per share in the third quarter of fiscal 2017 compared to a loss of $0.07 in the third quarter of fiscal 2016. 

Thomas C. Chubb III, Chairman and CEO, commented, “We are proud of our third quarter results.  Our dynamic portfolio of strong lifestyle brands delivered solid year-over-year growth on both the top and bottom lines.  A modest negative impact to earnings from the recent hurricanes was offset by some favorable tax benefits recognized in the quarter. More importantly, we are well-positioned for opportunities created by the emerging optimism among consumers during this holiday market.” 

Mr. Chubb concluded, “The positive momentum that resulted in a 4% increase in comparable store sales in the third quarter gives us confidence that we can continue to drive growth in the fourth quarter. Our brands have excellent plans centered on compelling product and innovative marketing campaigns that we believe will set us apart in this highly competitive and promotional holiday season.”

Consolidated Operating Results

Consolidated net sales in the third quarter of fiscal 2017 increased 6% year-over-year to $236.0 million, led by meaningful increases at Lanier Apparel, Lilly Pulitzer and Southern Tide.  Net sales at Tommy Bahama were 2% lower than the prior year’s third quarter, with increases in all full price direct to consumer channels offset by lower year-over-year sales in its off-price direct to consumer channels.

Gross profit in the third quarter increased 6% to $125.2 million compared to $118.1 million in the same period of the prior year. Gross margin in the third quarter of fiscal 2017 was flat with last year at 53.0% compared to 53.1% in the prior year. On an adjusted basis, gross margin expanded 60 basis points to 53.7% compared to 53.1% in the prior year.

In the third quarter of fiscal 2017, SG&A improved to 53.9% of net sales or $127.1 million compared to 54.6% or $121.4 million in the prior year’s third quarter. The increase in SG&A was primarily due to incremental costs associated with operating additional retail stores and increased incentive compensation.

For the third quarter of fiscal 2017, royalties and other operating income were in line with the prior year at $3.0 million compared to $3.1 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2016. 

Operating income in the third quarter of fiscal 2017 was $1.1 million compared to an operating loss of $0.3 million in the same period of the prior year. On an adjusted basis, operating income was $3.8 million compared to $0.2 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2016. 

Interest expense for the third quarter of fiscal 2017 was flat with last year at $0.7 million.

Tax expense in the third quarter of fiscal 2017 benefited from $0.8 million of discrete items, which had a meaningful impact on the effective tax rate due to lower earnings in the third quarter, which is historically the Company’s smallest quarter.  

The Company estimates Hurricanes Harvey and Irma resulted in lost sales and earnings per share of approximately $2 million and $0.05, respectively.

Balance Sheet and Liquidity

Inventory turns improved on an inventory decrease of 7% to $127.3 million at October 28, 2017 from $136.4 million at the end of the third quarter of fiscal 2016.  The Company believes that inventories in each operating group are appropriate to support future sales and a sustained solid gross margin. 

As of October 28, 2017, the Company had $72.1 million of borrowings outstanding under its $325 million revolving credit agreement compared to $142.4 million at the end of the third quarter of fiscal 2016, with the decrease attributable to strong cash flow from operations.  The Company ended the quarter with $204.6 million of unused availability under its credit agreement.

Fiscal Year 2017 Outlook

For the full year fiscal 2017, the Company now expects GAAP earnings per share to be between $3.23 and $3.38. Adjusted earnings per share are expected to be between $3.55 and $3.70. This compares to fiscal 2016 earnings on a GAAP basis of $3.27 per share and, on an adjusted basis, $3.30 per share. The Company expects net sales to grow to between $1.08 billion to $1.095 billion as compared to fiscal 2016 net sales of $1.023 billion.

The Company’s effective tax rate for fiscal 2017 is expected to be approximately 37%, comparable to the fiscal 2016 rate. Full year interest expense is estimated to be approximately $3.0 million.

Capital expenditures in fiscal 2017, including $26.4 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2017, are expected to be approximately $40 million, primarily reflecting investments in information technology initiatives, new retail stores and restaurants, and investments to remodel and relocate existing retail stores.

Dividend

The Company also announced that its Board of Directors has approved a cash dividend of $0.27 per share payable on February 2, 2018 to shareholders of record as of the close of business on January 19, 2018. The Company has paid dividends every quarter since it became publicly owned in 1960.

Conference Call 

The Company will hold a conference call with senior management to discuss its financial results at 4:30 p.m. ET today. A live web cast of the conference call will be available on the Company’s website at www.oxfordinc.com. A replay of the call will be available through December 19, 2017 by dialing (412) 317-6671 access code 8291220. 

About Oxford

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

Basis of Presentation

All financial results and outlook information included in this release, unless otherwise noted, are from continuing operations and all per share amounts are on a diluted basis. The results from the Ben Sherman business, which was sold on July 17, 2015, are reflected as discontinued operations for all periods presented.  Fiscal 2017, which ends February 3, 2018, is a 53-week year with the extra week included in the fourth quarter.

Non-GAAP Financial Information

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

Safe Harbor

This press release includes statements that constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws. Generally, the words "believe," "expect," "intend," "estimate," "anticipate," "project," "will" and similar expressions identify forward-looking statements, which are not historical in nature. We intend for all forward-looking statements contained herein or on our website, and all subsequent written and oral forward-looking statements attributable to us or persons acting on our behalf, to be covered by the safe harbor provisions for forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and the provisions of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (which Sections were adopted as part of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995). Such statements are subject to a number of risks, uncertainties and assumptions including, without limitation, competitive conditions, which may be impacted by evolving consumer shopping patterns; the impact of economic conditions on consumer demand and spending for apparel and related products, particularly in light of general economic uncertainty; demand for our products; timing of shipments requested by our wholesale customers; expected pricing levels; retention of and disciplined execution by key management; the timing and cost of store openings and of planned capital expenditures; weather; changes in international, federal or state tax, trade and other laws and regulations, including the impact of potential federal tax reform in the United States; costs of products as well as the raw materials used in those products; costs of labor; acquisition and disposition activities; expected outcomes of pending or potential litigation and regulatory actions; access to capital and/or credit markets; our ability to timely recognize our expected synergies from any acquisitions we pursue; and factors that could affect our consolidated effective tax rate such as the results of foreign operations or stock based compensation. Forward-looking statements reflect our expectations at the time such forward-looking statements are made, based on information available at such time, and are not guarantees of performance. Although we believe that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable, these expectations could prove inaccurate as such statements involve risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond our ability to control or predict. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties, or other risks or uncertainties not currently known to us or that we currently deem to be immaterial, materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those anticipated, estimated or projected. Important factors relating to these risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, those described in Part I, Item 1A. contained in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the period ended January 28, 2017 under the heading "Risk Factors" and those described from time to time in our future reports filed with the SEC. You should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date on which they are made.  We disclaim any intention, obligation or duty to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.

Contact: Anne M. Shoemaker                                                                
Telephone: (404) 653-1455                                                                       
Fax: (404) 653-1545                                                                       
E-mail: InvestorRelations@oxfordinc.com

Oxford Industries, Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(in thousands, except par amounts)
(unaudited)
 October 28, 2017October 29, 2016
ASSETS  
Current Assets  
Cash and cash equivalents$   6,077  $5,351 
Receivables, net  73,724   68,492 
Inventories, net  127,301   136,383 
Prepaid expenses  27,619   29,558 
Total Current Assets$   234,721  $239,784 
Property and equipment, net  191,038   195,799 
Intangible assets, net  175,057   185,957 
Goodwill  63,443   51,053 
Other non-current assets, net  24,250   22,882 
Total Assets$   688,509  $695,475 
       
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY      
Current Liabilities      
Accounts payable$   59,230  $53,144 
Accrued compensation  24,434   18,181 
Other accrued expenses and liabilities  30,542   26,358 
Liabilities related to discontinued operations  3,709    
Total Current Liabilities$   117,915  $97,683 
Long-term debt  72,131   142,425 
Other non-current liabilities  73,487   69,176 
Deferred taxes  16,829   13,643 
Liabilities related to discontinued operations  972   3,279 
Commitments and contingencies      
Shareholders’ Equity      
Common stock, $1.00 par value per share  16,833   16,773 
Additional paid-in capital  134,561   129,762 
Retained earnings  260,809   228,016 
Accumulated other comprehensive loss  (5,028) (5,282)
Total Shareholders’ Equity$   407,175  $369,269 
Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity$   688,509  $695,475 
 

 

Oxford Industries, Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
(in thousands, except per share amounts)
(unaudited)
 Third Quarter
Fiscal 2017
Third Quarter
Fiscal 2016
First Nine
Months Fiscal
2017
First Nine
Months Fiscal
2016
Net sales$   235,960  $  222,308 $   793,032  $  761,539
Cost of goods sold  110,784   104,254   342,477   327,225
Gross profit$   125,176  $118,054 $   450,555  $434,314
SG&A  127,091   121,442   393,193   374,379
Royalties and other operating income  3,039   3,061   10,123   10,433
Operating income (loss)$   1,124  $(327)$   67,485  $70,368
Interest expense, net  683   716   2,355   2,505
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes$   441  $(1,043)$   65,130  $67,863
Income taxes  (631) 555   24,172   25,408
Net earnings (loss) from continuing operations$   1,072  $(1,598)$   40,958  $42,455
Earnings from discontinued operations, net of taxes         
Net earnings (loss)$   1,072  $(1,598)$   40,958  $42,455
            
Net earnings (loss) from continuing operations per share:           
Basic$   0.06  $(0.10)$   2.47  $2.57
Diluted$   0.06  $(0.10)$   2.45  $2.55
Earnings from discontinued operations, net of taxes, per share:           
Basic$    $ $    $
Diluted$    $ $    $
Net earnings (loss) per share:           
Basic$   0.06  $(0.10)$   2.47  $2.57
Diluted$   0.06  $(0.10)$   2.45  $2.55
Weighted average shares outstanding:           
Basic  16,618   16,531   16,591   16,516
Diluted  16,735   16,531   16,710   16,635
Dividends declared per share$   0.27  $0.27 $   0.81  $0.81
     

 

Oxford Industries, Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(in thousands)
(unaudited)
 First Nine
Months Fiscal
2017
First Nine
Months Fiscal
2016
Cash Flows From Operating Activities:  
Net earnings$   40,958  $  42,455 
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by operating activities:  
Depreciation  29,779    29,070 
Amortization of intangible assets  1,733    1,744 
Equity compensation expense  4,616    5,332 
Amortization of deferred financing costs  317    586 
Deferred income taxes  3,376    6,008 
Changes in working capital, net of acquisitions and dispositions:  
Receivables, net  (17,227)  (2,204)
Inventories, net  17,017    10,118 
Prepaid expenses  (2,713)  (6,510)
Current liabilities  (14,217)  (33,229)
Other non-current assets, net  (241)  (717)
Other non-current liabilities  1,880    654 
Cash provided by operating activities$   65,278  $  53,307 
Cash Flows From Investing Activities:  
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired  (5,055)  (94,960)
Purchases of property and equipment  (26,357)  (40,144)
Other investing activities     (2,029)
Cash used in investing activities$   (31,412)$  (137,133)
Cash Flows From Financing Activities:  
Repayment of revolving credit arrangements  (199,765)  (339,560)
Proceeds from revolving credit arrangements  180,387    438,010 
Deferred financing costs paid     (1,430)
Proceeds from issuance of common stock  1,071    993 
Repurchase of equity awards for employee tax withholding liabilities  (2,206)  (1,868)
Cash dividends declared and paid  (13,641)  (13,590)
Cash (used in) provided by financing activities$   (34,154)$  82,555 
Net change in cash and cash equivalents$   (288)$  (1,271)
Effect of foreign currency translation on cash and cash equivalents  33    299 
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of year  6,332    6,323 
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period$   6,077  $  5,351 
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:  
Cash paid for interest, net$   2,098  $  2,067 
Cash paid for income taxes$   19,536  $  26,103 
   

 

Oxford Industries, Inc.   
Reconciliations of Certain Non-GAAP Financial Information   
(in millions, except per share amounts)   
(unaudited)   
AS REPORTEDThird
Quarter
Fiscal 2017
Third
Quarter
Fiscal 2016
%
Change
First
Nine
Months
Fiscal
2017
First
Nine
Months
Fiscal
2016
%
Change
Tommy Bahama      
Net sales$123.9 $126.0 (1.6)%$484.0 $472.8 2.4%
Gross profit$74.3 $73.9 0.5%$289.4 $280.9 3.0%
Gross margin 60.0% 58.7%  59.8% 59.4% 
Operating income (loss)$(5.9)$(7.1)17.7%$32.1 $26.8 19.9%
Operating margin (4.7)% (5.7)%  6.6% 5.7% 
Lilly Pulitzer      
Net sales$59.2 $52.3 13.2%$192.0 $186.8 2.8%
Gross profit$32.9 $30.3 8.7%$121.7 $119.4 1.9%
Gross margin 55.5% 57.8%  63.3% 63.9% 
Operating income$5.0 $6.2 (20.3)%$43.6 $49.6 (12.1)%
Operating margin 8.4% 11.9%  22.7% 26.6% 
Lanier Apparel      
Net sales$43.1 $35.1 22.9%$84.3 $81.2 3.8%
Gross profit$13.2 $9.4 39.7%$26.4 $23.1 13.9%
Gross margin 30.6% 26.9%  31.3% 28.5% 
Operating income$5.6 $3.7 53.2%$6.7 $6.6 0.9%
Operating margin 13.0% 10.5%  7.9% 8.1% 
Southern Tide      
Net sales$9.2 $8.7 6.1%$31.3 $19.3 NM 
Gross profit$4.9 $3.2 52.9%$15.8 $7.5 NM 
Gross margin 53.0% 36.8%  50.7% 39.1%  
Operating income (loss)$1.0  (0.5)NM $3.8 $(0.4)NM 
Operating margin 11.0% (5.4)%   12.0% (2.2)%  
Corporate and Other        
Net sales$0.5 $0.3 NM $1.4 $1.5 NM 
Gross profit$(0.1)$1.2 NM $(2.7)$3.4 NM 
Operating loss$(4.6)$(2.6)(76.4)%$(18.7)$(12.2)(52.6)%
Consolidated      
Net sales$236.0 $222.3 6.1%$793.0 $761.5 4.1%
Gross profit$125.2 $118.1 6.0%$450.6 $434.3 3.7%
Gross margin 53.0% 53.1%  56.8% 57.0% 
SG&A$127.1 $121.4 4.7%$393.2 $374.4 5.0%
SG&A as % of net sales 53.9% 54.6%  49.6% 49.2% 
Operating income (loss)$1.1 $(0.3)NM $67.5 $70.4 (4.1)%
Operating margin 0.5% (0.1)%   8.5% 9.2% 
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes$0.4 $(1.0)NM $65.1 $67.9 (4.0)%
Net earnings (loss) from continuing operations$1.1 $(1.6)NM $41.0 $42.5 (3.5)%
Net earnings (loss) from continuing operations per diluted share$0.06 $(0.10)NM $2.45 $2.55 (3.9)%
Weighted average shares outstanding - diluted 16.7  16.5 1.2% 16.7  16.6 0.5%
ADJUSTMENTS      
LIFO adjustments included in Corporate and Other(1)$0.5 $(1.0) $3.7 $(2.3) 
Inventory step-up charges included in Southern Tide(2)$ $1.0  $ $2.1  
Inventory step-up charges included in Lilly Pulitzer(3)$1.1 $  $1.1 $  
Amortization of Tommy Bahama Canadian intangible assets(4)$0.4 $0.4  $1.1 $1.1  
Amortization of Southern Tide intangible assets(5)$0.1 $0.2  $0.2 $0.4  
Amortization of Lilly Pulitzer Signature Store intangible assets (6)$0.1 $  $0.1 $  
Transaction expenses associated with Southern Tide acquisition included in Corporate and Other(7)$ $  $ $0.8  
Transaction expenses associated with Lilly Pulitzer Signature Store acquisitions included in Lilly Pulitzer(8)$0.6 $  $0.6 $  
Distribution center integration charges included in Southern Tide(9)$ $  $ $0.5  
Impact of income taxes(10)$(0.9)$  $(2.2)$(0.5) 
Adjustment to net earnings from continuing operations(11)$1.8 $0.5  $4.6 $2.0  
       
 Third
Quarter
Fiscal 2017
Third
Quarter
Fiscal 2016
%
Change
First
Nine
Months
Fiscal
2017
First
Nine
Months
Fiscal
2016
%
Change
AS ADJUSTED      
Tommy Bahama      
Net sales$123.9 $126.0 (1.6)%$484.0 $472.8 2.4%
Gross profit$74.3 $73.9 0.5%$289.4 $280.9 3.0%
Gross margin 60.0% 58.7%  59.8% 59.4% 
Operating income (loss)$(5.5)$(6.8)18.9%$33.2 $27.9 19.1%
Operating margin (4.4)% (5.4)%  6.9% 5.9% 
Lilly Pulitzer      
Net sales$59.2 $52.3 13.2%$192.0 $186.8 2.8%
Gross profit$34.0 $30.3 12.3%$122.7 $119.4 2.8%
Gross margin 57.4% 57.8%  63.9% 63.9% 
Operating income$6.7 $6.2 7.7%$45.4 $49.6 (8.6)%
Operating margin 11.3% 11.9%  23.6% 26.6% 
Lanier Apparel      
Net sales$43.1 $35.1 22.9%$84.3 $81.2 3.8%
Gross profit$13.2 $9.4 39.7%$26.4 $23.1 13.9%
Gross margin 30.6% 26.9%  31.3% 28.5% 
Operating income$5.6 $3.7 53.2%$6.7 $6.6 0.9%
Operating margin 13.0% 10.5%  7.9% 8.1% 
Southern Tide      
Net sales$9.2 $8.7 6.1%$31.3 $19.3 NM 
Gross profit$4.9 $4.2 16.6%$15.8 $9.7 NM 
Gross margin 53.0% 48.2%  50.7% 50.1%  
Operating income$1.1  0.7 60.5%$4.0  2.5 NM 
Operating margin 11.8% 7.8%  12.7% 13.1%  
Corporate and Other       
Net sales$0.5 $0.3 NM $1.4 $1.5 NM 
Gross profit$0.4 $0.2 NM $1.0 $1.1 NM 
Operating loss$(4.1)$(3.6)(13.4)%$(14.9)$(13.7)(8.5)%
Consolidated      
Net sales$236.0 $222.3 6.1%$793.0 $761.5 4.1%
Gross profit$126.7 $118.0 7.4%$455.4 $434.2 4.9%
Gross margin 53.7% 53.1%  57.4% 57.0% 
SG&A$126.0 $120.9 4.2%$391.2 $371.7 5.3%
SG&A as % of net sales 53.4% 54.4%  49.3% 48.8% 
Operating income$3.8 $0.2 NM $74.3 $72.9 1.9%
Operating margin 1.6% 0.1%   9.4% 9.6% 
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes$3.1 $(0.5)NM $72.0 $70.4 2.2%
Net earnings (loss) from continuing operations$2.9 $(1.1)NM $45.6 $44.5 2.6%
Net earnings (loss) from continuing operations per diluted share$0.17 $(0.07)NM $2.73 $2.67 2.2%
       

 

       
 Third Quarter
Fiscal 2017
Third
Quarter
Fiscal 2017
Third
Quarter
Fiscal 2016
First Nine
Months
Fiscal 2017
First Nine
Months
Fiscal 2016
 
 ActualGuidance(12)ActualActualActual 
Net earnings (loss) from continuing operations per diluted share:     
GAAP basis$0.06 $0.04 - $0.14$(0.10)$2.45$2.55 
LIFO adjustments(13) 0.02 0.00(0.04)0.14(0.08) 
Inventory step-up charges(14) 0.04 0.000.040.040.08 
Amortization of recently acquired intangible assets(15) 0.03 0.030.030.080.08 
Transaction expenses and integration costs for recent acquisitions(16) 0.02 0.020.000.020.05 
As adjusted(11)$0.17 $0.09 - $0.19$(0.07)$2.73$2.67 
       
 Fourth
Quarter Fiscal
2017
Fourth
Quarter
Fiscal 2016
Fiscal 2017Fiscal 2016  
 Guidance(17)ActualGuidance(17)Actual  
Net earnings (loss) from continuing operations per diluted share:      
GAAP basis$0.77 - $0.92$0.72$3.23 - 3.38$3.27  
LIFO adjustments(13)0.00(0.13)0.14(0.22)  
Inventory step-up charges(14)0.000.020.040.10  
Amortization of recently acquired intangible assets(15)0.030.020.110.10  
Transaction expenses and integration costs for recent acquisitions(16)0.020.000.040.04  
As adjusted(11)$0.82 - $0.97$0.63$3.55 - $3.70$3.30  
       
(1) LIFO adjustments included in Corporate and Other represent the impact on cost of goods sold resulting from LIFO accounting adjustments.
(2) Inventory step-up charges included in Southern Tide represent the impact of purchase accounting adjustments resulting from the step-up of inventory at acquisition of the Southern Tide business. These charges are included in cost of goods sold in Southern Tide.
(3) Inventory step-up charges included in Lilly Pulitzer represent the impact of purchase accounting adjustments resulting from the step-up of inventory at acquisition related to Lilly Pulitzer's acquisition of certain Lilly Pulitzer Signature Stores. These charges are included in cost of goods sold in Lilly Pulitzer.
(4) Amortization of Tommy Bahama Canadian intangible assets represents the amortization related to the intangible assets acquired as part of the Tommy Bahama Canada acquisition. Amortization of Canadian intangible assets are included in SG&A in Tommy Bahama.
(5) Amortization of Southern Tide intangible assets represents the amortization related to the intangible assets acquired as part of the Southern Tide acquisition. Amortization of Southern Tide intangible assets are included in SG&A in Southern Tide.
(6) Amortization of Lilly Pulitzer Signature Store intangible assets represents the amortization related to the intangible assets acquired as part of Lilly Pulitzer's acquisition of certain Lilly Pulitzer Signature Stores. Amortization of Lilly Pulitzer intangible assets are included in SG&A in Lilly Pulitzer.
(7) Transaction expenses associated with Southern Tide acquisition included in Corporate and Other represents the transaction costs associated with the Southern Tide acquisition. These expenses are included in SG&A in Corporate and Other.
(8) Transaction expenses associated with Lilly Pulitzer Signature Store acquisitions included in Lilly Pulitzer represents the transaction costs associated with Lilly Pulitzer's acquisition of certain Lilly Pulitzer Signature Stores. These transaction expenses for acquisition are included in SG&A in Lilly Pulitzer.
(9) Distribution center integration charges included in Southern Tide represent the impact resulting from the one-time charges related to transitioning Southern Tide's distribution center functions during the Second Quarter of Fiscal 2016.
(10) Impact of income taxes represents the estimated tax impact of the above adjustments based on the applicable estimated effective tax rate on current year earnings in the respective jurisdiction, before any discrete items.
(11) Amounts in columns may not add due to rounding.
(12) Guidance as issued on August 31, 2017.
(13) LIFO adjustments represent the impact, net of income taxes, on net earnings from continuing operations per diluted share resulting from LIFO accounting adjustments. No estimate for future LIFO accounting adjustments are reflected in the guidance for any period presented.
(14) Inventory step-up charges represent the impact, net of income taxes, on net earnings from continuing operations per diluted share resulting from inventory step-up charges related to the Southern Tide acquisition in Fiscal 2016 and Lilly Pulitzer's acquisition of certain Signature Stores in Fiscal 2017.
(15) Amortization of recently acquired intangible assets represents the impact, net of income taxes, on net earnings from continuing operations per diluted share resulting from the amortization of intangible assets acquired as part of the Tommy Bahama Canada, Southern Tide and Lilly Pulitzer Signature Store acquisitions.
(16) Transaction expenses and integration costs for recent acquisitions represents the impact, net of income taxes, on net earnings from continuing operations per diluted share relating to transaction expenses and integration costs incurred principally with the Fiscal 2016 Southern Tide and Fiscal 2017 Lilly Pulitzer Signature Store acquisitions, as applicable, which includes costs associated with distribution center integration, consulting and transition fees and other amounts paid to third parties.
(17) Guidance as issued on December 5, 2017.
 

 

Comparable Store Sales Change
The Company's disclosures about comparable store sales include sales from its full-price stores and e-commerce sites, excluding sales associated with e-commerce flash clearance sales. Prior period comparable store sales changes are as previously disclosed.
 Q1Q2Q3Q4Full Year 
Tommy Bahama      
Fiscal 20175 %4 %5 %%% 
Fiscal 2016(13)%7%(6)%(3)%(3)% 
Fiscal 20158%3%(5)%2%3% 
Lilly Pulitzer      
Fiscal 2017(7)%(6)%(1)%%% 
Fiscal 20161%(1)%12%2%2% 
Fiscal 201520%41%27%13%27% 
       

 

Retail Location Count
 Beginning of
Year
End of Q1End of Q2End of Q3End of Q4 
Tommy Bahama      
Fiscal 2017      
Full-price111112111111 
Retail-restaurant17171718 
Outlet40403938 
Total168169167167 
Fiscal 2016      
Full-price107109111113111 
Retail-restaurant1616161617 
Outlet4141414140 
Total164166168170168 
       
Lilly Pulitzer      
Fiscal 2017      
Full-price40415057 
Fiscal 2016      
Full-price3434373940