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francesca's Reports First Fiscal Quarter 2013 Financial Results

HOUSTON, June 5, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Francesca's Holdings Corporation (Nasdaq:FRAN) today reported net income for the first quarter of 2013 of $10.9 million or $0.24 per diluted share, compared to net income for the first quarter of 2012 of $8.7 million, or $0.20 per diluted share. Adjusted net income for the first quarter of 2013 was $11.5 million, or $0.26 per diluted share, excluding $0.6 million net of tax charges related to a secondary equity offering, compared to adjusted net income for the first quarter of 2012 of $9.2M, or $0.21, excluding $0.5 million net of tax charges related to a secondary equity offering.

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Francesca's Holdings Corporation Announces Reporting Date for First Quarter Fiscal Year 2013 Financial Results

HOUSTON, May 23, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Francesca's Holdings Corporation (Nasdaq:FRAN) today announced plans to report first quarter fiscal year 2013 financial results on Wednesday, June 5, 2013, after the market closes. The Company also plans to hold a conference call to discuss its financial results the same day at 4:30 p.m. ET.

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Francesca's Holdings Corporation Appoints Laurie Ann Goldman and Joseph O'Leary to Its Board of Directors

HOUSTON, April 18, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Francesca's Holdings Corporation (Nasdaq:FRAN) today announced the appointments of Laurie Ann Goldman and Joseph O'Leary as independent Directors to its Board of Directors, effective April 17, 2013.

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Francesca's Holdings Corporation Announces Secondary Offering of 7,394,727 Shares of Common Stock

HOUSTON, March 26, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Francesca's Holdings Corporation (Nasdaq:FRAN) (the "Company") today announced a secondary offering of 7,394,727 shares of its common stock. All 7,394,727 shares are being offered by selling stockholders, which includes certain members of management of the Company and certain affiliates of CCMP Capital Advisors, LLC. The Company will not receive any proceeds from the sale of shares in this offering.

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Francesca's Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2012 Financial Results

HOUSTON, March 19, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Francesca's Holdings Corporation (Nasdaq:FRAN) today reported a 73.7% increase in earnings per diluted share of $0.33 for the fourth quarter ended February 2, 2013 compared to $0.19 per diluted share for the same quarter last year. Net sales in the fourth quarter were $86.7 million, an increase of 40.6% compared with net sales of $61.7 million during the same period in fiscal 2011. Net earnings of $14.9 million increased 78.0% compared to net earnings of $8.4 million for the same quarter last year.

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Francesca's Holdings Corporation Announces Reporting Date for Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2012 Financial Results

HOUSTON, Feb. 26, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Francesca's Holdings Corporation (Nasdaq:FRAN) today announced plans to report fourth quarter and fiscal year 2012 financial results on Tuesday, March 19, 2013, after the market closes. The Company also plans to hold a conference call to discuss its financial results the same day at 4:30 p.m. ET.

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Francesca's Holdings Corporation Appoints Richard W. Kunes to Its Board of Directors

HOUSTON, Feb. 25, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Francesca's Holdings Corporation (Nasdaq:FRAN) today announced the appointment of Richard W. Kunes as an independent Director to its Board of Directors, effective February 25, 2013.

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Francesca's Holdings Corporation Appoints Mark J. Vendetti Chief Financial Officer

HOUSTON, Feb. 7, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Francesca's Holdings Corporation (Nasdaq:FRAN) today announced the appointment of Mark J. Vendetti as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.  Mr. Vendetti will assume his position on March 4, 2013. In this role, Mr. Vendetti will report to Chief Executive Officer, Neill Davis. 

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Francesca's Holdings Corporation Raises Fourth Quarter Guidance on Holiday Sales and Margin Results

HOUSTON, Jan. 14, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Francesca's Holdings Corporation (Nasdaq:FRAN) today announced that the Company has raised its guidance for the fourth quarter ending February 2, 2013 based on its holiday period sales and margin performance.

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Francesca's Holdings Corporation Reports Third Quarter Results

HOUSTON, Dec. 5, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Francesca's Holdings Corporation (Nasdaq:FRAN) today reported net income for the third quarter of fiscal 2012 of $10.8 million or $0.24 per diluted share compared to net income for the third quarter of fiscal 2011 of $4.7 million, or $0.11 per diluted share. Adjusted net income for third quarter fiscal 2012 was $11.0 million, or $0.24 per diluted share, after excluding the $342,000 pretax ($209,000, net of tax) charge related to the relocation of our headquarters and distribution facilities. Adjusted net income for the third quarter of fiscal 2011 was $6.1 million, or $0.14 per diluted share, excluding a $2.3 million pretax ($1.4 million net of tax), or $0.03 per diluted share, stock-based compensation expense.