-----BEGIN PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE----- Proc-Type: 2001,MIC-CLEAR Originator-Name: webmaster@www.sec.gov Originator-Key-Asymmetric: MFgwCgYEVQgBAQICAf8DSgAwRwJAW2sNKK9AVtBzYZmr6aGjlWyK3XmZv3dTINen TWSM7vrzLADbmYQaionwg5sDW3P6oaM5D3tdezXMm7z1T+B+twIDAQAB MIC-Info: RSA-MD5,RSA, BE7ngPRjuqNURLLCz6Q2Uh4nCqrzcjH1g2plBGRv0uUx5S8jrsgB4qA9DBodP+h9 IfSpUBCDw6MvVvXzlB8Opg== 0000950123-05-012979.txt : 20051102 0000950123-05-012979.hdr.sgml : 20051102 20051102171140 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000950123-05-012979 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 2 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20051102 ITEM INFORMATION: Regulation FD Disclosure ITEM INFORMATION: Financial Statements and Exhibits FILED AS OF DATE: 20051102 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20051102 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: AEROPOSTALE INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001168213 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: RETAIL-APPAREL & ACCESSORY STORES [5600] IRS NUMBER: 311443880 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-31314 FILM NUMBER: 051174066 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 1371 BROADWAY STREET 2: 8TH FL. CITY: NEW YORK STATE: NY ZIP: 10018 BUSINESS PHONE: 2126464885 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 1371 BROADWAY STREET 2: 8TH FL. CITY: NEW YORK STATE: NY ZIP: 10018 8-K 1 y14276e8vk.txt 8-K ================================================================================ UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): November 2, 2005 AEROPOSTALE, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) DELAWARE 001-31314 31-1443880 (State or other jurisdiction of (Commission File (IRS Employer incorporation) Number) Identification No.) 112 WEST 34TH STREET, 22ND FLOOR, NEW YORK, NEW YORK 10120 (Address of principal executive offices, including Zip Code) (646) 485-5398 (Registrant's telephone number, including area code) NOT APPLICABLE (Former name or former address, if changed since last report) Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instructions A.2. below): [ ] Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) [ ] Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) [ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2 (b)) [ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4 (c)) ================================================================================ ITEM 7.01 REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE. On November 2, 2005 Aeropostale, Inc. issued a press release announcing their October 2005 sales results. ITEM 9.01 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS. C) Exhibits 99.1 Press release, dated November 2, 2005, announcing October 2005 sales results. SIGNATURES According 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, thereunto duly authorized. Aeropostale, Inc. /s/ Michael J. Cunningham Michael J. Cunningham Executive Vice President - Chief Financial Officer Dated: November 2, 2005 EX-99.1 2 y14276exv99w1.txt PRESS RELEASE EXHIBIT 99.1 AEROPOSTALE REPORTS OCTOBER SALES RESULTS AEROPOSTALE REPORTS OCTOBER SALES RESULTS NEW YORK, NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 2, 2005 - Aeropostale, Inc. (NYSE: ARO), a mall-based specialty retailer of casual and active apparel for young women and men, today announced that total net sales for the four-week period ended October 29, 2005 increased 16.5% to $83.9 million, compared to $72.0 million for the four-week period ended October 30, 2004. The company's comparable store sales decreased 2.5% for the month, versus a comparable store sales increase of 9.1% in the year ago period. For the quarter ended October 29, 2005, total net sales increased 18.2% to $324.7 million, compared to $274.6 million in the quarter ended October 30, 2004. Comparable store sales for the third quarter decreased 1.5%, versus a comparable store sales increase of 5.4% increase in the year ago quarter. Year-to-date, total net sales have increased 20.7% to $769.1 million, compared to $637.1 million in the year-ago period. Year to date, comparable store sales have decreased 0.1%, compared to an increase of 12.8% in the year-ago period. Julian R. Geiger, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer said, "Our overall sales for the month were within our plan and we expect to end the third quarter with earnings in line with the current First Call consensus. We remain focused on working through our inventory and positioning ourselves appropriately for the peak holiday selling season." The company also updated it guidance for the third quarter today. The company stated it is comfortable with the current First Call consensus estimate of $0.46 per share, versus its previously issued guidance of $0.45 - $0.48 per diluted share. To hear the Aeropostale prerecorded October sales message, please dial (877) 519-4471 or (973) 341-3080, followed by the conference identification number #5637324. ABOUT AEROPOSTALE, INC. Aeropostale, Inc. is a mall-based, specialty retailer of casual apparel and accessories, principally targeting 11 to 18 year-old young women and men. The company provides customers with a focused selection of high-quality, active-oriented, fashion basic merchandise at compelling values. Aeropostale maintains control over its proprietary brands by designing, marketing and selling all of its own merchandise. Aeropostale products are currently purchased only in its stores, on-line thorough its website (www.aeropostale.com) or at organized sales events at college campuses. ABOUT JIMMY'Z: Jimmy'Z, a wholly owned subsidiary of Aeropostale, Inc., is a California lifestyle-oriented brand targeting fashion-aware young women and men ages 18 to 25. Jimmy'Z offers customers trend-right apparel in an innovative and unique store environment. The first Aeropostale store was opened in 1987. The company currently operates 655 Aeropostale stores in 47 states and 13 Jimmy'Z stores in 10 states. SPECIAL NOTE: THIS PRESS RELEASE AND ORAL STATEMENTS MADE FROM TIME TO TIME BY REPRESENTATIVES OF THE COMPANY CONTAIN CERTAIN "FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS" CONCERNING EXPECTATIONS FOR SALES, STORE OPENINGS, GROSS MARGINS, EXPENSES, STRATEGIC DIRECTION AND EARNINGS. ACTUAL RESULTS MIGHT DIFFER MATERIALLY FROM THOSE PROJECTED IN THE FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS. AMONG THE FACTORS THAT COULD CAUSE ACTUAL RESULTS TO MATERIALLY DIFFER INCLUDE, AMONG OTHERS, CHANGES IN THE COMPETITIVE MARKETPLACE, INCLUDING THE INTRODUCTION OF NEW PRODUCTS OR PRICING CHANGES BY OUR COMPETITORS, CHANGES IN THE ECONOMY AND OTHER EVENTS LEADING TO A REDUCTION IN DISCRETIONARY CONSUMER SPENDING; SEASONALITY; RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH CHANGES IN SOCIAL, POLITICAL, ECONOMIC AND OTHER CONDITIONS AND THE POSSIBLE ADVERSE IMPACT OF CHANGES IN IMPORT RESTRICTIONS; RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH UNCERTAINTY RELATING TO THE COMPANY'S ABILITY TO IMPLEMENT ITS GROWTH STRATEGIES, AS WELL AS THE OTHER RISK FACTORS SET FORTH IN THE COMPANY'S FORM 10-K AND CURRENT REPORTS ON FORM 8-K, FILED WITH THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION. THE COMPANY UNDERTAKES NO OBLIGATION TO UPDATE OR REVISE ANY FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS TO REFLECT SUBSEQUENT EVENTS OR CIRCUMSTANCES. -----END PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE-----