Body Central Announces Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2010 Financial Results

Reports Net Income Growth of 86% for the Fourth Quarter and 253% for Fiscal Year 2010


JACKSONVILLE, Fla., March 24, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Body Central Corp. (Nasdaq:BODY) today announced financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year 2010.

Highlights for the fourth quarter ended January 1, 2011:

  • Net revenues for the fourth quarter increased 26.1% to $67.1 million, compared to $53.2 million for the fourth quarter of 2009.
  • Store sales rose 29.9% to $60.4 million driven by a comparable-store sales increase of 14.9% and net store unit growth.
  • Operating margin increased to 9.0% of net revenues. Excluding $1.2 million in non-recurring costs related to the Company's initial public offering, adjusted operating margin increased to 10.8% for the quarter which compares to an operating margin of 6.3% for the same period last year.
  • Net income was $2.7 million, or $0.18 per diluted share based upon 15.6 million weighted average shares outstanding, compared to net income of $1.5 million or $0.12 per diluted share based upon 12.2 million weighted average shares outstanding for the fourth quarter of 2009.
  • Excluding $1.2 million of non-recurring costs mentioned above, as well as a $793,000 charge related to the early repayment of debt, net income for the fourth quarter was $3.9 million or $0.25 per diluted share.
  • The Company opened a net of five new stores during the fourth quarter and operated 209 stores as of January 1, 2011.

Highlights for the fiscal year 2010 ended January 1, 2011:

  • Net revenues increased 22.4% to $243.4 million from $198.8 million for fiscal year 2009.
  • Store sales rose 26.7% to $209.4 million and comparable-store sales increased 14.8% from fiscal year 2009.
  • Operating margin increased to 8.2% of net revenues. Excluding $1.2 million in non-recurring costs related to an initial public offering, adjusted operating margin increased to 8.7% for the year which compares to an operating margin of 4.1% for the fiscal year 2009.
  • Net income was $9.8 million, or $0.73 per diluted share based upon 13.4 million weighted average shares outstanding, as compared to net income of $2.8 million or $0.23 per diluted share based upon 12.2 million weighted average shares outstanding for the fiscal year 2009.
  • Excluding $1.2 million of non-recurring costs mentioned above, as well as a $793,000 charge related to the early repayment of debt, net income for the fiscal year 2010 was $11.0 million or $0.82 per diluted share.

Allen Weinstein, Body Central's President and CEO, stated: "Our performance in both the fourth quarter and full year 2010 reflect the ongoing strength of our business. In addition to significantly growing our sales and profits, we installed two new systems which will support our future growth and opened 27 new stores which are performing above plan. We also ended the year with a strong balance sheet and no debt. Looking ahead, we are comfortable with current inventory levels and well positioned to begin the spring season."

Balance Sheet highlights as of January 1, 2011:

Cash and cash equivalents were $16.2 million at the end of fiscal year 2010 compared to $7.2 million at the end of fiscal year 2009.

Inventories at the end of the fiscal year 2010 were $18.4 million compared to $12.9 million at the end of fiscal year 2009. The increase in inventory was related to the increase in the number of stores, earlier shipments of spring merchandise for fiscal year 2011 and an increase in supplies inventory to take advantage of purchasing opportunities.

There was no outstanding debt at the end of fiscal year 2010 compared to $38.3 million at the end of fiscal year 2009.

Outlook:

For the first quarter of fiscal year 2011, net revenue is expected to be in the range of $71 million to $72 million assuming a comparable-store sales increase in the low teens coupled with new store openings. Diluted earnings per share are expected to be in the range of $0.28 to $0.30 for the quarter. This assumes 16.1 million diluted weighted-average shares outstanding.

For fiscal year 2011, net revenue is expected to be in the range of $286 million to $292 million assuming a mid to high-single digit comparable store sales increase coupled with new store openings. Diluted earnings per share are expected to be in the range of $1.08 to $1.12 for the full year. This assumes 16.3 million diluted weighted-average shares outstanding.

Conference Call Information

A conference call to discuss fourth quarter and fiscal year 2010 financial results is scheduled for today, March 24, 2011, at 4:30 PM Eastern Time. The conference call will also be webcast live at www.bodyc.com. To access the replay of this call, please dial 877-870-5176 and enter pin number 1989886. The replay is available until April 7, 2011. A replay of this call will also be available on the Investor Relations section of the Company's website, www.bodyc.com, within two hours of the conclusion of the call and will remain on the website for ninety days.

About Body Central Corp.

Founded in 1972, Body Central Corp. is a growing, multi-channel, specialty retailer offering on-trend, quality apparel and accessories at value prices. As of January 1, 2011, the Company operated 209 specialty apparel stores in 23 states under the Body Central and Body Shop banners, as well as a direct business comprised of a Body Central catalog and an e-commerce website at www.bodyc.com. The Company targets women in their late teens and twenties from diverse cultural backgrounds who seek the latest fashions and a flattering fit. Stores feature an assortment of tops, dresses, bottoms, jewelry, accessories and shoes sold primarily under the Company's exclusive Body Central® and Lipstick® labels.

Safe Harbor Language

Certain statements in this release are "forward-looking statements" made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Words such as "guidance," "expects," "intends," "projects," "plans," "believes," "estimates," "targets," "anticipates," and similar expressions are used to identify these forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are based on our current expectations and assumptions, which may not prove to be accurate. These statements are not guarantees and are subject to risks, uncertainties and changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict. Many factors could cause actual results to differ materially and adversely from these forward-looking statements. Among these factors are (1) our ability to identify and respond to new and changing fashion trends, customer preferences and other related factors; (2) failure to execute successfully our growth strategy; (3) changes in consumer spending and general economic conditions; (4) changes in the competitive environment in our industry and the markets we serve, including increased competition from other retailers; (5) failure of our new stores or existing stores to achieve sales and operating levels consistent with our expectations; (6) the success of the malls and shopping centers in which our stores are located; (7) our dependence on a strong brand image; (8) failure of our direct business to grow consistent with our growth strategy; (9) failure of our information technology systems to support our current and growing business, before and after our planned upgrades; (10) disruptions to our information systems in the ordinary course or as a result of systems upgrades; (11) our dependence upon key executive management or our inability to hire or retain additional personnel; (12) disruptions in our supply chain and distribution facility; (13) our indebtedness, if any, and lease obligations; (14) our reliance upon independent third-party transportation providers for all of our product shipments; (15) hurricanes, natural disasters, unusually adverse weather conditions, boycotts and unanticipated events; (16) the seasonality of our business; (17) increases in costs of fuel, or other energy, transportation or utilities costs and in the costs of labor and employment; (18) the impact of governmental laws and regulations and the outcomes of legal proceedings; (19) restrictions imposed by our indebtedness on our current and future operations; (20) our failure to maintain effective internal controls; and (21) our inability to protect our trademarks or other intellectual property rights.

BODY CENTRAL CORP.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
         
  Thirteen Weeks Ended Fiscal Year Ended
  January 1,
2011
January 2,
2010
January 1,
2011
January 2,
2010
  (in thousands, except share and per share data)
Net revenues $ 67,076 $ 53,187 $ 243,364 $ 198,834
Cost of goods sold, including occupancy,
buying, distribution center and
catalog costs
43,186 35,963 160,777 138,893
Gross profit 23,890 17,224 82,587 59,941
Selling, general and administrative expenses  16,557 12,521 57,945 46,819
Depreciation and amortization 1,263 1,160 4,773 4,678
Impairment of long-lived assets -- 196 -- 196
Income from operations 6,070 3,347 19,869 8,248
Interest expense, net of interest income 711 971 3,292 3,956
Other expense (income), net 413 29 308 (128)
Income before income taxes  4,946 2,347 16,269 4,420
Provision for income taxes 2,198 871 6,458 1,640
Net income $ 2,748 $ 1,476 $ 9,811 $ 2,780
         
Net income per common share:        
Basic  $ 0.21  $ 7.08  $ 2.77  $ 12.94
Diluted  $ 0.18  $ 0.12  $ 0.73  $ 0.23
         
Weighted-average common shares outstanding:        
Basic 13,400,952 203,235 3,502,657 203,235
Diluted 15,568,344 12,180,647 13,386,206 12,173,972
 
 
BODY CENTRAL CORP.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
 
  January 1,
2011
January 2,
2010
Assets (In thousands)
Current assets    
Cash and cash equivalents $ 16,202 $ 7,226
Accounts receivable 1,258 910
Inventories 18,369 12,898
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 3,933 2,647
Deferred tax asset, current 1,425 1,167
Total current assets 41,187 24,848
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation
and amortization
17,071 14,912
Goodwill 21,508 21,508
Intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization 17,128 17,824
Other assets 102 117
Total assets $ 96,996 $ 79,209
 
Liabilities, Redeemable Preferred Stock and Stockholders' Equity (Deficit)
Current liabilities    
Accounts payable $ 14,880 $ 9,078
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities  14,605  12,487
Current portion of long-term debt -- 5,250
Total current liabilities 29,485 26,815
Other liabilities 5,149 4,361
Deferred tax liability, long-term 4,220 1,886
Long-term debt, less current portion -- 33,000
Total liabilities 38,854 66,062
Commitments and contingencies    
Redeemable preferred stock -- 50,038
Stockholders' equity (deficit) 58,142 (36,891)
Total liabilities, redeemable preferred stock and
stockholders' equity (deficit)
$ 96,996 $ 79,209
 
 
BODY CENTRAL CORP.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
     
  Fiscal Year Ended
  January 1,
2011
January 2,
2010
  (in thousands)
Cash flows from operating activities    
Net income $ 9,811 $ 2,780
Adjustments to reconcile net income to
net cash provided by operating activities:
   
Depreciation and amortization 4,773 4,678
Stock-based compensation 563 168
Impairment of long-lived assets -- 196
Deferred income taxes 2,076 1,561
Loss on disposal of property and equipment 534 100
Changes in assets and liabilities:    
Accounts receivable (350) (82)
Inventories (5,471) 1,714
Prepaid expenses and other current assets (1,285) (256)
Other assets 19 (15)
Accounts payable 5,802 (174)
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities 1,963 871
Income taxes 156 421
Other liabilities 818 1,056
Net cash provided by operating activities 19,409 13,018
Cash flows from investing activities    
Purchases of property and equipment (6,804) (4,809)
Proceeds from sales of assets -- 15
Net cash used in investing activities (6,804) (4,794)
Cash flows from financing activities    
Principal payments on long-term debt (38,250) (5,000)
Proceeds from initial public offering, net of issuance costs 38,152 --
Redemption of Series C preferred stock (3,531) --
Net cash used in financing activities (3,629) (5,000)
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents 8,976 3,224
Cash and cash equivalents    
Beginning of year 7,226 4,002
End of period $ 16,202 $ 7,226


            

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