EX-99.1 2 fin_8k0329ex.htm PRESS RELEASE Press Release
Exhibit 99.1

 
FINISH LINE REPORTS FOURTH QUARTER AND FISCAL YEAR EARNINGS


INDIANAPOLIS— March 29, 2007—The Finish Line, Inc. (NASDAQ:FINL) announced results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended March 3, 2007.


FOURTH QUARTER RESULTS:
 
Net income for the fourteen weeks ended March 3, 2007 (the “fourth quarter” or “Q4”) was $21.1 million ($.44 per diluted share) versus net income of $28.1 million ($.58 per diluted share) for the thirteen weeks ended February 25, 2006 (“Q4 LY”). Included in Q4 is a pre-tax charge of $7.5 million ($.10 per diluted share) for the asset impairment of 19 underperforming stores. Additionally, the Company estimates that the Q4 results benefited from the additional week by $.08 per diluted share. Diluted weighted average shares outstanding were 47,557,000 for Q4 versus 48,704,000 shares outstanding for Q4 LY.
 
Consolidated net sales increased 7.5% to $429.0 million for Q4 compared to $399.2 million reported for Q4 LY. Excluding the fourteenth week this year (approximately $24.2 million of sales), sales increased 1.4% from the same thirteen-week period last year. Comparable store net sales decreased 5.4% for Q4 as compared to the 0.4% comparable store sales gain reported for Q4 LY.
 
FULL YEAR RESULTS:
 
Net income for the fifty-three week year ended March 3, 2007 (“Fiscal 2007”) was $32.4 million ($.68 per diluted share) as compared to net income of $60.5 million ($1.23 per diluted share) for the fifty-two week year ended February 25, 2006 (“Fiscal 2006”). Diluted weighted average shares outstanding were 47,801,000 for Fiscal 2007 versus 49,381,000 shares outstanding for Fiscal 2006.
 
Consolidated net sales increased 2.5% to $1.34 billion for Fiscal 2007 compared to $1.31 billion for Fiscal 2006. Excluding the fifty-third week in Fiscal 2007, consolidated net sales increased 0.6% from the same fifty-two week period in Fiscal 2006. Comparable store net sales decreased 5.7% for Fiscal 2007 as compared to the 0.7% increase reported for Fiscal 2006.
 
Total merchandise inventories on a consolidated basis were $287.3 million at March 3, 2007 compared to $268.6 million at February 25, 2006. On a per square foot basis, Finish Line store merchandise inventories were flat compared to one year ago.
 
Mr. Alan H. Cohen, Chairman and CEO, stated, “During Fiscal 2007, we worked diligently to balance our product assortment in response to consumer demand for both performance and sport style products. We believe that Finish Line is taking the necessary steps to position the Company for improved performance in fiscal 2008. While we expect the short-term environment for specialty athletic retailing to be challenging we remain confident in the long-term growth of the business. ”
 
CONFERENCE CALL:
 
The Company is hosting a live conference call at 8:30 am (ET) on Friday, March 30th. Interested parties may participate in the call by calling 1-706-634-5566 (Conference ID# is 9927609). Those interested in listening to the call on the web can do so at www.finishline.com.
 
Interested parties may access a replay of the live conference call by calling 1-706-645-9291 (Conference ID# 9927609). This replay will be available commencing at approximately 9:45 am ET on Friday, March 30th and will remain available through April 3rd. In addition, the replay will be available on the web at www.finishline.com.
 

The Company has experienced, and expects to continue to experience, significant variability in net sales and comparable store net sales from quarter to quarter. Therefore, the results of the periods presented herein are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for any other future period or year.
 
Certain statements contained in this press release regard matters that are not historical facts and are forward looking statements (as such term is defined in the rules promulgated pursuant to the Securities Act of 1933, as amended). Because such forward looking statements contain risks and uncertainties, actual results may differ materially from those expressed in or implied by such forward looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially include, but are not limited to: changing consumer preferences; the Company’s inability to successfully market its footwear, apparel, accessories and other merchandise; price, product and other competition from other retailers (including internet and direct manufacturer sales); the unavailability of products; the inability to locate and obtain favorable lease terms for the Company’s stores; the loss of key employees, general economic conditions and adverse factors impacting the retail athletic industry; management of growth, and the other risks detailed in the Company’s Securities and Exchange Commission filings. The Company undertakes no obligation to release publicly the results of any revisions to these forward looking statements that may be made to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.
 
The Finish Line, Inc. is one of the largest mall-based specialty retailers operating under the Finish Line, Man Alive and Paiva brand names. The Finish Line, Inc. is publicly traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the symbol FINL. The Company currently operates 691 Finish Line stores in 47 states and online, 86 Man Alive stores in 18 states and 15 Paiva stores in 10 states and online. To learn more about these brands, visit www.finishline.com, www.manalive.com and www.paiva.com.
 



The Finish Line, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Income
(In thousands, except per share and store data)
 
                   
                   
   
Fourteen
 
Thirteen
 
Fifty-three
 
Fifty-two
 
   
Weeks Ended
 
Weeks Ended
 
Weeks Ended
 
Weeks Ended
 
   
March 3,
 
February 25,
 
March 3,
 
February 25,
 
   
2007
 
2006
 
2007
 
2006
 
   
(Unaudited)
 
(Unaudited)
 
(Unaudited)
     
                   
Net sales
 
$
429,019
 
$
399,225
 
$
1,338,207
 
$
1,306,045
 
Cost of sales (including occupancy costs)
   
293,759
   
267,250
   
937,337
   
894,724
 
Gross profit
   
135,260
   
131,975
   
400,870
   
411,321
 
                           
Selling, general, and administrative expenses
   
93,906
   
85,099
   
342,160
   
313,893
 
Asset impairment charge
   
7,531
   
2,523
   
7,531
   
2,523
 
Operating income
   
33,823
   
44,353
   
51,179
   
94,905
 
                           
Interest income - net
   
157
   
602
   
1,021
   
2,008
 
Income before income taxes
   
33,980
   
44,955
   
52,200
   
96,913
 
Income taxes
   
12,913
   
16,895
   
19,836
   
36,380
 
Net income
 
$
21,067
 
$
28,060
 
$
32,364
 
$
60,533
 
Diluted weighted average shares outstanding
   
47,557
   
48,704
   
47,801
   
49,381
 
Diluted earnings per share
 
$
0.44
 
$
0.58
 
$
0.68
 
$
1.23
 
                           
Dividends declared per share
 
$
0.025
 
$
0.025
 
$
0.100
 
$
0.100
 
                           
Number of stores open at end of period:
                         
Finish Line
               
690
   
657
 
Man Alive
               
86
   
51
 
Paiva
               
13
   
-
 
Total
               
789
   
708
 
                           
                           
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
                           
 
         
March 3,
   
February 25,
       
ASSETS
         
2007
   
2006
       
 
         
(Unaudited)
             
                           
Cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities
       
$
62,864
 
$
96,563
       
Merchandise inventories, net
         
287,300
   
268,590
       
Other current assets
         
30,212
   
16,374
       
Property and equipment, net
         
247,468
   
221,182
       
Other assets
         
28,792
   
25,107
       
Total assets
       
$
656,636
 
$
627,816
       
                           
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
                         
Current liabilities
       
$
142,886
 
$
142,415
       
Deferred credits from landlords
         
64,472
   
56,859
       
Shareholders' equity
         
449,278
   
428,542
       
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity
       
$
656,636
 
$
627,816
       
                           

CONTACT:
The Finish Line, Inc., Indianapolis
Kevin S. Wampler, 317/899-1022 ext 6914
Executive Vice President - Chief Financial Officer
 
Media Requests Contact:
Elise Hasbrook, 317/899-1022 ext 6827
Corporate Communications Manager