EX-99.1 2 c08088exv99w1.htm EXHIBIT 99.1 Exhibit 99.1
Exhibit 99.1
(A.C.MOORE LOGO)
For:
A.C. Moore Arts & Crafts, Inc.
130 A.C. Moore Drive
Berlin, NJ 08009
A.C. Moore Reports Third Quarter Fiscal 2010 Financial Results
Berlin, New Jersey, November 9, 2010 — A.C. Moore Arts & Crafts, Inc. (NASDAQ: ACMR) (the “Company” or “A.C. Moore”) today announced results for the three and nine month periods ended October 2, 2010.
Sales for the third quarter of 2010 were $99.7 million, a decrease of 6.0% compared to sales of $106.1 million during the third quarter of 2009. This decline was primarily due to a decrease in comparable store sales of 7.0% partially offset by the operation of two additional stores compared to the third quarter of last year. Net loss for the quarter was $8.1 million, or $0.33 per share, compared to a net loss of $12.9 million, or $0.53 per share in the third quarter of last year.
Sales for the nine months ended October 2, 2010 were $304.9 million, a decrease of 4.5% compared to sales of $319.2 million during the comparable period of 2009. This decline is primarily attributable a 5.9% decrease in comparable store sales partially offset by the operation of two additional stores compared to the same period of last year. Net loss was $25.4 million, or $1.04 per share, for the nine months ended October 2, 2010, compared to a net loss of $25.4 million, or $1.16 for the comparable period last year.
Joseph A. Jeffries, Chief Executive Officer, stated, “We achieved year over year improvements in several important metrics including gross margin, expense control, and inventory management. However, until we achieve sustained profitability, we will not consider our turnaround efforts to be successful. The entire organization is focused on driving the merchandising plan, improving execution and delivering improved operating results as we move forward.”
The Company will host a conference call beginning at 8:30 a.m., Eastern Time, on Tuesday, November 9, 2010 to discuss third quarter 2010 results. To participate in the conference call, please dial 877-440-5807 and provide the operator with passcode #1418410. If you are unable to access the live call, please dial 888-203-1112 and enter #1418410 to access the taped digital replay. The replay will be available at approximately 9:30 a.m. ET on Tuesday, November 9, 2010 and will remain available until Tuesday, November 23, 2010 at 11:59 p.m. ET.

 

 

 

A simultaneous webcast of the conference call may be accessed at www.acmoore.com. Go to “About Us” and click on “Corporate Profile.” To listen to the live call via webcast, please go to the Company’s website at least 15 minutes early to register, download and install any necessary audio software. An archive of the conference call will be available approximately two hours after the conference call ends on the Company’s website.
About A.C. Moore:
A.C. Moore is a specialty retailer of arts, crafts and floral merchandise for a wide range of customers. The Company currently serves customers through its 135 stores located in the Eastern United States and nationally via its e-commerce site, www.acmoore.com. For more information about A.C. Moore, visit our website at www.acmoore.com.
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This press release contains statements that are forward-looking within the meaning of applicable federal securities laws and are based on A.C. Moore’s current expectations and assumptions as of this date. These statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated. Factors that could cause actual results to differ from those anticipated include, but are not limited to, the failure to consummate our identified strategic objectives, the effect of economic conditions, our ability to implement our business and operating initiatives to improve sales and profitability, our ability to maintain liquidity and preserve cash, our ability to comply with the terms of our credit facility, changes in the labor market and our ability to hire and retain associates and members of senior management, the impact of existing or future government regulation, execution and results of our real estate strategy, competitive pressures, customer demand and trends in the arts and crafts industry, our failure to accurately respond to inventory and merchandise requirements, the impact of unfavorable weather conditions, disruption in our operations or supply chain, changes in our relationships with suppliers, difficulties with respect to new system technologies, difficulties in implementing measures to reduce costs and expenses and improve margins, supply constraints or difficulties, the effectiveness of and changes to advertising and marketing strategies and other risks detailed in the Company’s Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) filings. A.C. Moore undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement whether as the result of new developments or otherwise.
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A.C. MOORE ARTS & CRAFTS, INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In thousands except shares)
(unaudited)
                         
    October 2,     January 2,     October 3,  
    2010     2010     2009  
ASSETS
                        
 
                        
Current assets:
                        
Cash and cash equivalents
   $ 25,394     $ 45,952     $ 31,326  
Inventories
     122,233       122,058       138,151  
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
     10,798       13,288       10,425  
 
                  
 
     158,425       181,298       179,902  
 
                  
Non-current assets:
                        
Property and equipment, net
     78,236       81,938       88,069  
Other assets
     1,442       2,233       2,485  
 
                  
 
   $ 238,103     $ 265,469     $ 270,456  
 
                  
 
                        
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
                        
 
                        
Current liabilities:
                        
Short-term debt
   $ 19,000     $ 19,000     $ 19,000  
Trade accounts payable
     38,586       37,047       48,648  
Other current liabilities
     28,008       28,624       22,666  
 
                  
 
     85,594       84,671       90,313  
 
                  
Non-current liabilities:
                        
Deferred tax liability and other
     2,102       3,344       2,722  
Accrued lease liability
     14,620       17,380       17,242  
 
                  
 
     16,722       20,724       19,964  
 
                  
 
     102,316       105,395       110,277  
 
                  
 
                        
Shareholders’ equity
     135,787       160,074       160,179  
 
                  
 
   $ 238,103     $ 265,469     $ 270,456  
 
                  

 

 

 

A.C. MOORE ARTS & CRAFTS, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(In thousands except per share data)
(unaudited)
                                 
    Quarter Ended     Nine Months ended  
    October 2,     October 3,     October 2,     October 3,  
    2010     2009     2010     2009  
 
                                
Net sales
   $ 99,669     $ 106,083     $ 304,888     $ 319,172  
Cost of sales (including buying and distribution costs)
     57,435       65,350       173,632       188,428  
 
                        
Gross margin
     42,234       40,733       131,256       130,744  
Selling, general and administrative expenses
     49,589       53,177       153,798       154,221  
Store pre-opening and closing expenses
     562       250       1,645       932  
 
                        
Loss from operations
     (7,916 )     (12,694 )     (24,186 )     (24,409 )
Net interest expense
     231       191       677       885  
 
                        
Loss before income taxes
     (8,147 )     (12,885 )     (24,863 )     (25,294 )
Provisions for income taxes
     —       24       509       72  
 
                        
Net loss
   $ (8,147 )   $ (12,909 )   $ (25,372 )   $ (25,366 )
 
                        
 
                                
Basic net loss per share
   $ (0.33 )   $ (0.53 )   $ (1.04 )   $ (1.16 )
 
                        
 
                                
Diluted net loss per share
   $ (0.33 )   $ (0.53 )   $ (1.04 )   $ (1.16 )
 
                        
 
                                
Basic weighted average shares outstanding
     24,494       24,325       24,413       21,914  
 
                        
 
                                
Diluted weighted average shares outstanding
     24,494       24,325       24,413       21,914  
 
                        
For More Information Contact:
A.C. Moore Arts & Crafts, Inc.
David Stern, Chief Financial Officer
(856) 768-4943