EX-99.1 2 a07-12816_1ex99d1.htm EX-99.1

Exhibit 99.1

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CONTACT:

 

Elizabeth Schroeder

 

 

Chief Financial Officer

 

 

TUESDAY MORNING CORPORATION

 

 

972/934-7299

 

 

 

 

 

Laurey Peat

 

 

LAUREY PEAT + ASSOCIATES

 

 

214/871-8787

 

TUESDAY MORNING CORPORATION

ANNOUNCES FIRST QUARTER 2007 RESULTS

DALLAS, TX – May 1, 2007 — Tuesday Morning Corporation (NASDAQ: TUES) today reported that as previously announced, net sales for the first quarter of 2007 were $189.2 million compared to $187.8 million in 2006, an increase of 0.7%.  The increase is primarily due to $11.4 million in sales from non-comparable stores offset by a decrease of 5.4% in comparable store sales.  The decrease in comparable store sales was comprised of a 5.6% decline in traffic and a 0.2% increase in average ticket.

“Our flexibility in product categories, inventory allocation, real estate locations and in-store layout allow us to remain a strong performer despite the on-going challenges in the home furnishings sector,” said Kathleen Mason, President and Chief Executive Officer.  “The dividend declared by our Board and the banking syndicates approval of our credit facility amendment both reflect the strength of our balance sheet, our ability to generate positive cash flow and the continued execution of our operating plan by management.”

Net income for the first quarter ended March 31, 2007 was $1.0 million or $0.03 per diluted share, compared to $6.5 million or $0.16 per diluted share for the first quarter of 2006, a decrease of $5.5 million or $0.13 per diluted share.

Guidance

Guidance for the fiscal year 2007 is as follows:

·                  net sales are projected to be in the range of $975 to $985 million;

·                  comparable store sales are projected to be flat to negative 2.0%; and

·                  diluted earnings per share projected to be in the range of $0.85 to $0.90.

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Tuesday Morning management will review first quarter financial results in a teleconference call on May 1, 2007 at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time.

About Tuesday Morning

Tuesday Morning is the leading closeout retailer of upscale home furnishings, housewares and famous-maker gifts in the United States. The Company opened its first store in 1974 and currently operates 799 stores in 47 states during periodic “sale events.” Tuesday Morning is nationally known for bringing its more than 8.0 million loyal customers a treasure hunt of high-end, first quality, brand name merchandise at prices 50% to 80% below department and specialty stores and catalogues.

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws and the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, which are based on management’s current expectations, estimates and projections.  Forward-looking statements typically are identified by the use of terms such as “may,” “will,” “should,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “intend” and similar words, although some forward-looking statements are expressed differently.  You should carefully consider statements that contain these words carefully because they describe our expectations, plans, strategies and goals and our beliefs concerning future business conditions, our future results of operations, our future financial positions, and our business outlook or state other “forward-looking” information.

Reference is hereby made to “Item 1A.  Risk Factors” of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2006 for examples of risks, uncertainties and events that could cause our actual results to differ materially from the expectations expressed in our forward-looking statements.  These risks, uncertainties and events also include, but are not limited to, the following:  uncertainties regarding our ability to open stores in new and existing markets and operate these stores on a profitable basis; conditions affecting consumer spending; inclement weather; changes in our merchandise mix; timing and type of sales events, promotional activities and other advertising; increased or new competition; loss or departure of one or more members of our senior management, as well as experienced buying and management personnel; an increase in the cost or a disruption in the flow of our products; seasonal and quarterly fluctuations; fluctuations in our comparable store results; our ability to operate information systems and implement new technologies effectively; our ability to generate strong cash flows from our operations; our ability to maintain internal control over financial reporting; and our ability to anticipate and respond in a timely manner to changing consumer demands and preferences.  The forward-looking statements made in this press release relate only to events as of the date on which the statements were made.  We undertake no obligations to update our forward-looking statements to reflect events and circumstances after the date on which the statements were made or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.

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Tuesday Morning Corporation

Consolidated Statement of Income

(In thousands, except per share data)

 

Three Months Ended Mar. 31,

 

 

 

2007

 

2006

 

 

 

(unaudited)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Sales

 

$

189,156

 

$

187,759

 

Cost of sales

 

118,288

 

114,168

 

Gross profit

 

70,868

 

73,591

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Selling, general and administrative expenses

 

69,289

 

63,163

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating income

 

1,579

 

10,428

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other income (expense):

 

 

 

 

 

Interest expense

 

(234

)

(186

)

Interest income

 

143

 

99

 

Other income (expense), net

 

203

 

133

 

Other income (expense)

 

112

 

46

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income before income taxes

 

1,691

 

10,474

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income tax expense

 

644

 

3,934

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income

 

$

1,047

 

$

6,540

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Earnings Per Share:

 

 

 

 

 

Net income per common share:

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

$

0.03

 

$

0.16

 

Diluted

 

$

0.03

 

$

0.16

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted average number of common shares:

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

41,427

 

41,376

 

Diluted

 

41,650

 

41,674

 

 




Consolidated Balance Sheets
(in thousands)

 

Mar 31,

 

Mar 31,

 

Dec 31,

 

 

 

2007

 

2006

 

2006

 

 

 

(unaudited)

 

(unaudited)

 

 

 

Assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

$

9,563

 

$

5,330

 

$

49,633

 

Inventories

 

280,987

 

252,723

 

242,674

 

Prepaid expenses and other assets

 

7,508

 

8,370

 

5,617

 

Deferred income taxes

 

3,162

 

5,071

 

3,162

 

Total current assets

 

301,220

 

271,494

 

301,086

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Property and Equipment, net

 

85,149

 

86,164

 

86,397

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other long-term assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Deferred financing costs

 

471

 

642

 

514

 

Other assets

 

3,383

 

4,628

 

5,137

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Assets

 

$

390,223

 

$

362,928

 

$

393,134

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts payable

 

$

89,682

 

$

79,547

 

$

88,514

 

Accrued liabilities

 

32,680

 

30,747

 

35,934

 

Income taxes payable

 

540

 

3,831

 

15,543

 

Total current liabilities

 

122,902

 

114,125

 

139,991

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Revolving credit facility, excl. current portion

 

45,500

 

28,000

 

 

Deferred rent

 

4,629

 

4,486

 

4,618

 

Deferred income taxes

 

4,648

 

6,267

 

4,648

 

Total Liabilities

 

177,679

 

152,878

 

149,257

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stockholders’ equity

 

212,544

 

210,050

 

243,877

 

Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity

 

$

390,223

 

$

362,928

 

$

393,134

 

 

Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows
(in thousands)

 

Mar 31,

 

Mar 31,

 

 

 

2007

 

2006

 

 

 

(unaudited)

 

Net cash flows from operating activities:

 

 

 

 

 

Net income

 

$

1,047

 

$

6,540

 

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash (used in) operating activities:

 

 

 

 

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

4,363

 

4,007

 

Amortization of financing fees

 

43

 

43

 

Loss on disposal of fixed assets

 

289

 

 

Stock compensation expense

 

1,033

 

809

 

Other non-cash charges

 

(140

)

52

 

Net change in operating assets and liabilities

 

(55,656

)

(42,229

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net cash used in operating activities

 

(49,021

)

(30,778

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net cash flows from investing activities:

 

 

 

 

 

Capital expenditures

 

(3,404

)

(2,385

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net cash used in investing activities

 

(3,404

)

(2,385

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net cash flows from financing activities:

 

 

 

 

 

Net borrowings-revolving credit facility

 

45,500

 

28,000

 

Payment of cash dividend

 

(33,144

)

(33,102

)

Proceeds from exercise of common stock options and stock purchase plan purchases

 

(1

)

48

 

Other

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net cash provided by (used in) financing act.

 

12,355

 

(5,054

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents

 

(40,070

)

(38,217

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period

 

49,633

 

43,547

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents, end of period

 

$

9,563

 

$

5,330