AUSTIN, July 28, 2011 — Golfsmith International Holdings, Inc., (NASDAQ: GOLF) today announced financial results for the second quarter of fiscal 2011.
Second Quarter Highlights:
Net revenues increased 10.3 % to $130.2 million as compared to net revenues of $118.0 million for the second quarter of fiscal 2010. Net revenues reflect a 7.0 percent increase in comparable store sales and a 9.0 percent increase in net revenues from the direct-to-consumer channel. The Company has opened four new stores and closed three stores since the second quarter of last year.
Operating income for the second quarter increased 32.2% to $9.7 million as compared to operating income of $7.3 million for the same period last year. Second quarter of fiscal 2011 operating income included $0.2 million in lease termination charges. Excluding these charges, operating income totaled $9.9 million.
Net income for the second quarter of fiscal 2011 totaled $8.3 million, or $0.49 per diluted share, as compared to net income of $6.2 million, or $0.36 per diluted share for the same period last year. Excluding lease termination charges net income for the second quarter of fiscal 2011 was $8.5 million, or $0.50 per share.
As of July 2, 2011, the Company had $31.2 million of outstanding borrowings under its credit facility and borrowing availability of $45.4 million. This compares to $27.6 million of outstanding borrowings under its credit facility and borrowing availability of $44.5 million at July 3, 2010.
As of July 2, 2011, total inventory was slightly higher than last year at $95.5 million compared to $95.3 million as of the second quarter of fiscal 2010. Comparable average store inventory decreased approximately 3%.
Martin Hanaka, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Golfsmith, commented, “The strong momentum in our business carried through to the second quarter as we continue to benefit from our key strategic initiatives focused on our merchandising assortment, selling culture and operational excellence. Our comp growth was driven primarily by higher conversion rates and AOV demonstrating the strength of our product assortment. In addition, we continue to achieve market share gains as we benefit from ongoing industry consolidation. Longer term we believe that we are well positioned to deliver strong sales and profitability growth as we maintain focus on delivering the most innovative product assortment in an exciting shopping environment while providing excellent customer service.”
Year-to-Date Results
Net revenues were $211.7 million for the six-month period ended July 2, 2011 as compared to net revenues of $185.7 million for the same period last year. Net revenues reflect a 9.3 percent increase in comparable store sales and a 13.5 percent increase in net revenues from its direct-to-consumer channel. The Company has opened four new stores and closed three stores since the second quarter of last year.
Operating income increased 218.0% to $6.4 million for the six-month period ended July 2, 2011 as compared to operating income of $2.0 million for the same period last year. Results for 2011 include $0.2 million in lease termination charges.
Net income for the six months ended July, 2, 2011 totaled $5.2 million, or $0.31 per diluted share compared to net income of $1.4 million, or $0.08 per diluted share for the six-month period ended July 3, 2010. Excluding lease termination charges, the Company’s net income year to date as of July 2, 2011 was $5.4 million, or $0.32 per share.
Conference Call Information:
The company will host a conference call today, July 28th at 9:00 a.m. (eastern time) to discuss the second quarter of fiscal 2011 financial results. The call will be simulcast over the Internet at https://investors.golfsmith.com. A replay will be available for 30 days after the call at the aforementioned website. Telephone replays can be accessed for one month following the call by dialing 877-870-5176 (U.S.) or 858-384-5517 (international) and entering pass code 7222556.
About Golfsmith
Golfsmith International Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: GOLF), has been in business for over 40 years and is a specialty retailer of golf and tennis equipment, apparel and accessories. The company operates as an integrated multi-channel retailer, offering its customers the convenience of shopping in more than 70 stores across the United States, through its Internet site and from its assortment of catalogs. Golfsmith offers an extensive product selection that features premier branded merchandise, as well as its proprietary products, clubmaking components and pre-owned clubs.
Cautionary Language
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws. Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about the company’s beliefs and expectations, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements include statements preceded by, followed by or that include the words “may,” “could,” “would,” “should,” “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “plan,” “estimate,” “target,” “project,” “intend,” or similar expressions. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of performance. These statements are based on management’s beliefs and assumptions, which in turn are based in part on currently available information and in part on management’s estimates and projections of future events and conditions. Important assumptions relating to the forward-looking statements include, among others, assumptions regarding demand for the products, the introduction of new product offerings, store opening costs, the ability to lease new sites on a timely basis, expected pricing levels, the timing and cost of planned capital expenditures, competitive conditions and general economic conditions. These assumptions could prove inaccurate. Forward-looking statements also involve risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement. Many of these factors are beyond the company’s ability to control or predict. The company believes its forward-looking statements are reasonable; however, undue reliance should not be placed on any forward-looking statements, which are based on current expectations. Further, forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, and the company undertakes no obligation to update publicly any of them in light of new information or future events.
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