O'Reilly Automotive, Inc., Reports First Quarter 2009 Results




 * 17.5% Increase in Adjusted EPS
 * Consolidated Comparable Store Sales of 5.7%

SPRINGFIELD, Mo., April 29, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- O'Reilly Automotive, Inc. ("O'Reilly" or "the Company") (Nasdaq:ORLY) today announced record revenues and earnings for the first quarter ended March 31, 2009.

Sales for the three months ended March 31, 2009, totaled $1.16 billion, up 80% from $0.65 billion for the same period a year ago. Gross profit for the first quarter of 2009 increased to $0.54 billion (or 46.6% of sales) from $0.29 billion (or 44.6% of sales) for the first quarter of 2008, representing an increase of 88%. Selling, General and Administrative expenses increased to $0.43 billion (or 36.9% of sales) for the first quarter of 2009 from $0.21 billion (or 33.2% of sales) for the first quarter of 2008, representing an increase of 100%.

Net income for the first quarter ended March 31, 2009, totaled $63 million, up 36% from $46 million for the same period in 2008. Diluted earnings per common share for the first quarter of 2009 increased 15.0% to $0.46 on 136.2 million shares compared to $0.40 for the first quarter of 2008 on 116.3 million shares.

Commenting on the Company's quarterly results, Greg Henslee, CEO and Co-President stated, "We are very pleased with our performance in the first quarter, highlighted by consolidated comparable store sales growth of 5.7% and a 200 basis point improvement in our gross profit as a percent of sales. Our O'Reilly branded stores performed exceptionally well throughout the quarter, finishing with comparable store sales of 8.2%. We are excited to report our second consecutive quarter of positive comparable store sales growth in the recently acquired CSK branded stores as well. The solid sales performance is a result of our Team's combined effort to provide the best customer service in our business supported by improved product mix in the CSK branded stores. We have received very encouraging feedback from our CSK Store Managers who continue to see the benefits of these inventory enhancements."

The Company's first quarter results include a charge related to the July 11, 2008, acquisition of CSK Automotive, Inc. ("CSK"). The non-cash charge to amortize the value assigned to CSK's trade names and trademarks, which will be amortized over approximately two years to coincide with the anticipated conversion of CSK branded store locations to O'Reilly branded locations, is included in SG&A. Adjusted diluted earnings per share, excluding the impact of the acquisition related charge, increased 17.5% to $0.47 from the same period one year ago. The impact of the acquisition related charge, net of tax, was as follows:



                                                              Diluted
                                                             Earnings
                                                 Net Income  Per Share
                                                  ---------  ---------
                                                    Three      Three
                                                   Months     Months
                                                    Ended      Ended
                                                  March 31,  March 31,
                                                    2009       2009
                                                  ---------  ---------
                                                 (in thousands, except
                                                     per share data)
 Net income excluding acquisition-related
  charges                                         $  64,170  $    0.47
                                                  =========  =========
 Acquisition related charges:

  Amortization of trade names and trademarks,
   net of tax                                         1,335       0.01

 Net income and diluted EPS                       $  62,835  $    0.46
                                                  =========  =========

Comparable store sales for O'Reilly branded stores open at least one year increased 8.2% for the first quarter ended March 31, 2009. Comparable store sales for CSK branded stores open at least one year increased 1.5% for the first quarter ended March 31, 2009. Consolidated comparable store sales for stores open at least one year increased 5.7% for the first quarter ended March 31, 2009.

"With the opening of 52 net new stores during the quarter, our total store count at March 31 grew to 3,337 stores," Ted Wise, COO and Co-President stated. "Our dedicated store conversion Team Members converted 93 CSK branded stores to the O'Reilly brand over the quarter and in mid-April, we successfully converted CSK's existing Detroit distribution center to the O'Reilly system. In conjunction with converting the DC, we converted the 79 Murray's stores it supports to the O'Reilly point of sale system, and we are excited to see the positive effect nightly deliveries will have on these stores." Mr. Wise added, "We are on schedule for the May opening of our new distribution center in Greensboro, North Carolina, which will support much of this year's new store expansion. All our stores remain focused on providing the best customer service in the industry as we work to complete the CSK integration and look forward to growing the O'Reilly brand across the country."

The Company estimates diluted earnings per share for the second quarter of 2009 to range from $0.50 to $0.54 and estimates diluted earnings per share for the year ended December 31, 2009, to range from $1.89 to $1.93. Excluding the expected impact of acquisition charges related to CSK of $0.01 per diluted share, adjusted earnings per share is expected to range from $0.51 to $0.55 for second quarter of 2009. Excluding the expected impact of acquisition charges for trade names and trademarks related to CSK of $0.03 for the year ended December 31, 2009, adjusted earnings per share is expected to range from $1.92 to $1.96.

Comparable store sales estimates for the second quarter and full year of 2009 are listed below:



                         Three Months Ended       Twelve Months Ended
 Comparable Store Brand     June 30, 2009          December 31, 2009
 --------------------------------------------------------------------

 O'Reilly Branded            3.0% to 5.0%             3.0% to 5.0%
 CSK Branded                 1.0% to 3.0%             2.0% to 4.0%
 Consolidated                2.0% to 4.0%             2.0% to 4.0%

This release contains certain financial information not derived in accordance with United States generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP"). The Company does not, and does not suggest investors should, consider such non-GAAP financial measures in isolation from, or as a substitute for, GAAP financial information. The Company believes that the presentation of financial results and estimates excluding the impact of a non-cash acquisition-related charge provides meaningful supplemental information to both management and investors that is indicative of the Company's core operations. The Company excludes this item in judging its performance and believes this non-GAAP information is useful to investors as well. The Company has included a reconciliation of this additional information to the most comparable GAAP measures in the accompanying reconciliation table.

The Company will host a conference call Thursday, April 30, 2009, at 10:00 a.m. central time to discuss its results as well as future expectations. Investors may listen to the conference call live on the Company's web site, www.oreillyauto.com, by clicking on "Investor Relations" and then "News Room". A replay of the call will also be available on the Company's website following the conference call. We invite interested analysts to join our call. The dial-in number for the call is (706) 643-0114 and the conference call ID number is 92621940.

O'Reilly Automotive, Inc. is one of the largest specialty retailers of automotive aftermarket parts, tools, supplies, equipment and accessories in the United States, serving both the do-it-yourself and professional installer markets. Founded in 1957 by the O'Reilly family, the Company operated 3,337 stores in 38 states as of March 31, 2009.

The O'Reilly Automotive, Inc. logo is available at http://www.globenewswire.com/newsroom/prs/?pkgid=5430

The Company claims the protection of the safe-harbor for forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements can be identified by forward-looking words such as "expect," "believe," "anticipate," "should," "plan," "intend," "estimate," "project," "will" or similar words. In addition, statements contained within this press release that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements, such as statements discussing among other things, expected growth, store development, integration and expansion strategy, business strategies, future revenues and future performance. These forward-looking statements are based on estimates, projections, beliefs and assumptions and are not guarantees of future events and results. Such statements are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions, including, but not limited to, competition, product demand, the market for auto parts, the economy in general, inflation, consumer debt levels, governmental approvals, our ability to hire and retain qualified employees, risks associated with the integration of acquired businesses including the acquisition of CSK, weather, terrorist activities, war and the threat of war. Actual results may materially differ from anticipated results described or implied in these forward-looking statements. Please refer to the Risk Factors sections of the Company's Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008, for additional factors that could materially affect the Company's financial performance.



                O'REILLY AUTOMOTIVE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
                  CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
                    (In thousands, except share data)

                                     March 31,   March 31, December 31,
                                       2009        2008        2008
                                    ----------  ----------  ----------
                                    (Unaudited) (Unaudited)   (Note)
 Assets
 Current assets:
  Cash and cash equivalents         $   37,404  $  113,287  $   31,301
  Accounts receivable, net             109,878      93,123     105,985
  Amounts receivable from vendors       52,557      47,293      59,826
  Inventory                          1,626,199     892,583   1,570,144
  Deferred income taxes                 75,604          --      64,028
  Other current assets                  54,927      20,331      44,149
                                    ----------  ----------  ----------
   Total current assets              1,956,569   1,166,617   1,875,433

 Property and equipment, at cost     2,095,397   1,534,819   1,939,532
 Accumulated depreciation
  and amortization                     522,809     408,856     489,639
                                    ----------  ----------  ----------
   Net property and equipment        1,572,588   1,125,963   1,449,893

 Notes receivable, less
  current portion                       14,192      24,253      21,548
 Goodwill                              722,306      50,583     720,508
 Deferred income taxes                  21,244          --      28,767
 Other assets                           90,895      30,320      97,168
                                    ----------  ----------  ----------
 Total assets                       $4,377,794  $2,397,736  $4,193,317
                                    ==========  ==========  ==========

 Liabilities and shareholders'
  equity 
 Current liabilities:
  Accounts payable                  $  760,613  $  417,128  $  736,986
  Income taxes payable                  26,579          --       9,951
  Self insurance reserve                67,461      31,838      65,170
  Accrued payroll                       56,093      27,445      60,616
  Accrued benefits and withholdings     38,740      14,698      38,583
  Deferred income taxes                     --      10,364          --
  Other current liabilities            139,053      61,530     134,064
  Current portion of long-term debt      8,310      25,323       8,131
                                    ----------  ----------  ----------
   Total current liabilities         1,096,849     588,326   1,053,501

 Long-term debt, less
  current portion                      782,658      75,068     724,564
 Deferred income taxes                      --      26,651          --
 Other liabilities                     132,811      56,678     133,034

 Shareholders' equity:
  Common stock, $0.01 par value:
   Authorized shares - 245,000,000
    Issued and outstanding shares -
    135,409,204 as of
    March 31, 2009; 115,481,606 as
    of March 31, 2008; and
    134,828,650 as of
    December 31, 2008                    1,354       1,155       1,348
    Additional paid-in capital         970,094     448,173     949,758
    Retained earnings                1,405,460   1,202,724   1,342,625
    Accumulated other
     comprehensive loss                (11,432)     (1,039)    (11,513)
                                    ----------  ----------  ----------
 Total shareholders' equity          2,365,476   1,651,013   2,282,218
                                    ----------  ----------  ----------
 Total liabilities and
  shareholders' equity              $4,377,794  $2,397,736  $4,193,317
                                    ==========  ==========  ==========

 Note: The balance sheet at December 31, 2008 has been derived from the
 audited consolidated financial statements at that date, but does not
 include all of the information and footnotes required by accounting
 principles generally accepted in the United States for complete
 financial statements.


               O'REILLY AUTOMOTIVE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
              CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
                             (Unaudited)
                (In thousands, except per share data)

                                                  Three Months Ended
                                                      March 31,
                                                ----------------------
                                                   2009        2008
                                                ----------  ----------

 Sales                                          $1,163,749  $  646,220
 Cost of goods sold, including warehouse and
  distribution expenses                            621,079     357,726
                                                ----------  ----------

 Gross profit                                      542,670     288,494
 Selling, general and administrative expenses      429,334     214,338
                                                ----------  ----------

 Operating income                                  113,336      74,156
 Other income (expense), net
  Interest expense                                 (12,060)     (1,371)
  Interest income                                      426         900
  Other, net                                           483          21
                                                ----------  ----------
   Total other expense, net                        (11,151)       (450)
                                                ----------  ----------

 Income before income taxes                        102,185      73,706
 Provision for income taxes                         39,350      27,375
                                                ----------  ----------

 Net income                                     $   62,835  $   46,331
                                                ==========  ==========

 Net income per common share                    $     0.47  $     0.40
                                                ==========  ==========

 Net income per common share
  - assuming dilution                           $     0.46  $     0.40
                                                ==========  ==========

 Weighted-average common shares
  outstanding                                      135,043     115,386
                                                ==========  ==========
 Adjusted weighted-average common shares
  outstanding - assuming dilution                  136,234     116,291
                                                ==========  ==========


               O'REILLY AUTOMOTIVE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
             CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
                              (Unaudited)
                            (In thousands)

                                                  Three Months Ended
                                                       March 31,
                                                ----------------------
                                                   2009        2008
                                                ----------  ----------

 Net cash provided by operating activities      $   86,550  $  118,854

 Investing activities:
  Purchases of property and equipment             (151,262)    (59,186)
  Proceeds from sale of property and equipment       1,165       1,367
  Payments received on notes receivable              1,332       1,193
  Other                                             (1,827)         48
                                                ----------  ----------

 Net cash used in investing activities            (150,592)    (56,578)

 Financing activities:
  Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt          61,276          --
  Tax benefit of stock options exercised             2,025         549
  Principal payments of long-term debt
   and capital leases                               (3,512)        (79)
  Net proceeds from issuance of common stock        10,356       2,986
                                                ----------  ----------

 Net cash provided by financing activities          70,145       3,456

 Net increase in cash and cash equivalents           6,103      65,732
 Cash and cash equivalents
  at beginning of period                            31,301      47,555
                                                ----------  ----------

 Cash and cash equivalents at end of period     $   37,404  $  113,287
                                                ==========  ==========


               O'REILLY AUTOMOTIVE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
                     SELECTED FINANCIAL INFORMATION
                               (Unaudited)

                                                      March 31,
                                                ----------------------
                                                   2009        2008
                                                ----------  ----------
 Inventory turnover (1)                                1.6         1.6
 Inventory turnover, net of payables (2)               3.0         3.0

 AP to inventory (3)                                 46.8%       46.7%
 Debt-to-capital (4)                                 25.1%        5.7%
 Return on equity (5)                                 9.5%       12.2%
 Return on assets (6)                                 5.4%        8.4%

                                                  Three Months Ended
                                                       March 31,
                                                ----------------------
                                                   2009        2008
                                                ----------  ----------
 Other Information (in thousands):
  Capital Expenditures                          $  151,262  $   59,186
  Depreciation and Amortization (7)             $   36,032  $   21,492
  Interest Expense                              $   12,060  $    1,371
  Lease and Rental Expense                      $   57,589  $   14,861

 Sales per weighted-average square foot
  - O'Reilly Brand (8)                          $    49.92  $    50.71
 Sales per weighted-average square foot
  - CSK Brands (8)                              $    47.05

 Square footage (in thousands) - O'Reilly Brand     15,074      12,735
 Square footage (in thousands) - CSK Brands          8,507

 Sales per weighted-average store
  (in thousands) - O'Reilly Brand (9)           $      358  $      346
 Sales per weighted-average store
  (in thousands) - CSK Brands (9)               $      332

 Total employment                                   42,293      24,017


                                 Store Count by Brand
                  O'Reilly  Checker  Schuck's  Kragen  Murray's  Total
                  ----------------------------------------------------
 December 31, 2008  2,031     402      216      495      141     3,285
  New                  58      --       --       --       --        58
  Merged               --      (6)      --       --       --        (6)
  Rebranded            93     (55)      --       --      (38)       --
  Closed               --      --       --       --       --        --
                  ----------------------------------------------------
 March 31, 2009     2,182     341      216      495      103     3,337
                  ====================================================

 (1)  Calculated as cost of sales for the last 12 months divided
      by average inventory. Average inventory is calculated as the
      average of inventory for the trailing four quarters used in
      determining the numerator.

 (2)  Calculated as cost of sales for the last 12 months divided
      by average net inventory. Average net inventory is calculated as
      the average of inventory less accounts payable for the trailing
      four quarters used in determining the numerator.

 (3)  Accounts payable divided by inventory.

 (4)  The sum of long-term debt and current portion of long-term
      debt, divided by the sum of long-term debt, current portion of
      long-term debt and total shareholders' equity.

 (5)  Last 12 months net income, before the impact of one-time
      charges related to the acquisition of CSK, divided by average
      shareholders' equity. Due to the one-time nature of the CSK
      related charges, these adjustments are made to provide comparable
      results. Average shareholders' equity is calculated as the
      average of shareholders' equity for the trailing four quarters
      used in determining the numerator.

 (6)  Last 12 months net income, before the impact of one-time
      charges related to the acquisition of CSK, divided by average
      total assets. Due to the one-time nature of the CSK related
      charges, these adjustments are made to provide comparable
      results. Average total assets is calculated as the average total
      assets for the trailing four quarters used in determining the
      numerator.

 (7)  Includes acquisition-related amortization of trade names and
      trademarks.

 (8)  Total sales less jobber sales, divided by weighted-average
      square feet. Weighted-average sales per square foot is weighted
      to consider the approximate dates of store openings or
      expansions.

 (9)  Total sales less jobber sales, divided by weighted-average
      stores. Weighted-average sales per store is weighted to consider
      the approximate dates of store openings or expansions.


               O'REILLY AUTOMOTIVE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
        RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP FINANCIAL INFORMATION
                             (Unaudited)
                (In thousands, except per share data)

                                                    Three Months Ended
                                                      March 31, 2009
                                                        ----------
 Adjusted net income                                    $   64,170
   Trade names and trademarks amortization, net of tax       1,335
                                                        ----------
 Net income (GAAP)                                      $   62,835
                                                        ==========

 Adjusted weighted-average common shares
  outstanding - assuming dilution                          136,234
                                                        ==========

 Adjusted net income per share - diluted (Non-GAAP)     $     0.47
                                                        ==========
 Net income per share - diluted (GAAP)                  $     0.46
                                                        ==========

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