EX-99.1 2 q3f14pressrelease.htm EX-99.1 Q3F14 Press Release

Exhibit 99.1
Contacts: Maureen Locus, Media Relations
 
 
Chris Bremer, Investor Relations
(800) 775-7290
 
 
(972) 980-9917

BRINKER INTERNATIONAL REPORTS INCREASES IN THIRD QUARTER FISCAL 2014 EPS
AND COMPARABLE RESTAURANT SALES

DALLAS (April 23, 2014) – Brinker International, Inc. (NYSE: EAT) today announced results for the fiscal third quarter ended March 26, 2014.
Highlights include the following:

•
Earnings per diluted share, excluding special items, increased 16.7 percent to $0.84 compared to $0.72 for the third quarter of fiscal 2013 (see non-GAAP reconciliation below)

•
On a GAAP basis, earnings per diluted share increased 15.5 percent to $0.82 compared to $0.71 for the third quarter of fiscal 2013

•
Company sales increased 2.0 percent to $739.2 million and restaurant operating margin1 improved approximately 80 basis points to 18.7 percent compared to 17.9 percent for the third quarter of fiscal 2013

•
Brinker International comparable restaurant sales at company-owned restaurants increased 0.7 percent

•
Chili’s domestic comparable restaurant sales2 includes a 0.7 percent increase for company-owned restaurants and a 0.1 percent increase for franchise operated restaurants

•
Chili's international franchise comparable restaurant sales increased 0.6 percent, representing the 17th consecutive quarterly increase

•
Maggiano’s comparable restaurant sales increased 0.2 percent, representing the 17th consecutive quarterly increase

•
For the first nine months of fiscal 2014, cash flows provided by operating activities were $277.1 million and capital expenditures totaled $114.0 million

•
The company repurchased approximately 1.9 million shares of its common stock for $98.7 million in the third quarter and a total of approximately 4.1 million shares for $191.8 million year-to-date

•
The company paid a dividend of 24 cents per share in the third quarter, an increase of 20 percent over the prior year third quarter

"Brinker delivered another solid quarter of results," said Wyman Roberts, Chief Executive Officer and President. “The effectiveness of our strategies enabled us to deliver double digit EPS growth, positive comp sales, and improved operating margins."

1 Restaurant operating margin is defined as Company sales less Cost of sales, Restaurant labor and Restaurant expenses as a percent of Company sales.
2 Chili's domestic comparable restaurant sales is defined as comparable restaurant sales generated from company-owned and franchise operated Chili's restaurants in the United States.



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Exhibit 99.1


Table 1: Monthly and Q3 comparable restaurant sales
Q3 14 and Q3 13, company-owned, reported brands and franchise; percentage
 
 
Jan
 
Feb
 
March
 
Q3 14
 
Q3 13
Brinker International
 
0.1

 
1.3

 
0.7

 
0.7

 
(0.9
)
  Chili’s Company-Owned1
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
     Comparable Restaurant Sales
 
0.0

 
1.5

 
0.9

 
0.7

 
(1.1
)
     Pricing Impact
 
1.1

 
1.2

 
1.2

 
1.1

 
1.5

     Mix-Shift
 
0.0

 
1.5

 
1.1

 
0.8

 
0.6

     Traffic
 
(1.1
)
 
(1.2
)
 
(1.4
)
 
(1.2
)
 
(3.2
)
  Maggiano’s
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
     Comparable Restaurant Sales
 
0.8

 
0.3

 
(0.8
)
 
0.2

 
0.4

     Pricing Impact
 
1.6

 
1.3

 
1.5

 
1.5

 
1.6

     Mix-Shift
 
0.4

 
0.1

 
(2.2
)
 
(0.4
)
 
(0.2
)
     Traffic
 
(1.2
)
 
(1.1
)
 
(0.1
)
 
(0.9
)
 
(1.0
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Franchise2
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
0.2

 
1.3

  U.S. Comparable Restaurant Sales
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
0.1

 
(0.3
)
  International Comparable Restaurant Sales
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
0.6

 
5.1

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Domestic3
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
0.5

 
(0.8
)
System-wide4
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
0.5

 
(0.2
)

1

Chili's company-owned comparable restaurant sales do not include sales generated by the 11 restaurants acquired in Canada in June 2013. Acquired or newly opened restaurants are not included in this calculation until 18 months of operations are completed.
2

Revenues generated by franchisees are not included in revenues on the consolidated statements of comprehensive income; however, we generate royalty revenue and advertising fees based on franchisee revenues, where applicable. We believe including franchisee comparable restaurant sales provides investors information regarding brand performance that is relevant to current operations and may impact future restaurant development.
3

Domestic comparable restaurant sales percentages are derived from sales generated by company-owned and franchise operated Chili's restaurants in the United States.
4

System-wide comparable restaurant sales are derived from sales generated by company-owned Chili’s and Maggiano’s restaurants in addition to the sales generated at franchise operated restaurants.

Quarterly Operating Performance
CHILI’S third quarter company sales increased to $645.8 million from $632.6 million in the prior year primarily due to the acquisition of 11 restaurants in Canada, as well as increases in domestic restaurant capacity and comparable restaurant sales. As compared to the prior year, Chili’s operating margin improved. Cost of sales, as a percent of company sales, was favorably impacted by the introduction of new menu items, improved waste control, efficiency gains related to new kitchen equipment and menu pricing. Commodity pricing was flat with higher meat and seafood costs offset by other items. Restaurant labor, as a percent of company sales, was positively impacted by favorable health insurance expenses coupled with leverage related to higher revenue, partially offset by higher restaurant manager salaries and bonuses. Restaurant expenses, as a percent of company sales, were negatively impacted by higher advertising and utilities expense.
MAGGIANO’S third quarter company sales of $93.4 million increased 1.4 percent primarily driven by increases in restaurant capacity and menu pricing. As compared to the prior year, Maggiano's restaurant operating margin improved slightly. Cost of sales, as a percent of company sales, was positively impacted by favorable commodity pricing and increased menu pricing, partially offset by unfavorable mix changes. Restaurant labor, as a percent of company sales, was positively impacted by lower performance based compensation. Restaurant expenses, as a percent of company sales, were negatively impacted by higher advertising and facilities costs.



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Exhibit 99.1

FRANCHISE AND OTHER revenues totaled $19.2 million for the third quarter, an increase of 6.1 percent compared to $18.1 million in the prior year driven primarily by other revenues. International comparable restaurant sales increased 0.6 percent and U.S. franchise comparable restaurant sales increased 0.1 percent. Brinker franchisees generated approximately $414 million in sales1 for the third quarter of fiscal 2014.
1 

Royalty revenues are recognized based on the sales generated and reported to the company by franchisees.
Other
Depreciation and amortization expense increased $1.0 million for the quarter primarily due to investments in the Chili's reimage program, kitchen equipment, as well as the acquisition of 11 restaurants in Canada, partially offset by an increase in fully depreciated assets.
On a GAAP basis, the effective income tax rate increased to 30.4 percent in the current quarter from 28.7 percent in the prior year. Excluding the impact of special items, the effective income tax rate increased to 30.6 percent in the current quarter compared to 28.9 percent in the prior year. The increase in the effective tax rates was primarily due to increased earnings and lower tax credits as the impact of tax benefits related to special items was equivalent for each quarter.
Non-GAAP Reconciliation
Brinker believes excluding special items from its financial results provides investors with a clearer perspective of the company’s ongoing operating performance and a more relevant comparison to prior period results. Special items in the third quarter of fiscal 2014 consist primarily of charges associated with closed restaurants.
Table 2: Reconciliation of net income excluding special items
Q3 14 and Q3 13; $ millions and $ per diluted share after-tax
 
 
Q3 14
 
EPS Q3 14
 
Q3 13
 
EPS Q3 13
Net Income
 
56.3

 
0.82

 
52.0

 
0.71

Other (Gains) and Charges, net of taxes1
 
1.3

 
0.02

 
0.9

 
0.01

Net Income excluding Special Items
 
57.6

 
0.84

 
52.9

 
0.72


1

Pre-tax Other gains and charges were $2.1 million and $1.6 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2014 and 2013, respectively.
Guidance Policy
Brinker provides annual guidance as it relates to comparable restaurant sales, earnings per diluted share, and other key line items in the comprehensive income statement and will only provide updates if there is a material change versus the original guidance. Consistent with prior practice, management will not discuss intra-period sales or other key operating results not yet reported as the limited data may not accurately reflect the final results of the period or quarter referenced.
 
Webcast Information
Investors and interested parties are invited to listen to today’s conference call, as management will provide further details of the quarter. The call will broadcast live on the Brinker website (www.brinker.com) at 9 a.m. CDT today (April 23). For those who are unable to listen to the live broadcast, a replay of the call will be available shortly thereafter and will remain on the Brinker website until the end of the day May 21, 2014.
Additional financial information, including statements of income which detail operations excluding special items, franchise and other revenues, and comparable restaurant sales trends by brand, is also available on the Brinker website under the Financial Information section of the Investor tab.

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Exhibit 99.1

Forward Calendar
 
-
SEC Form 10-Q for third quarter fiscal 2014 filing on or before May 5, 2014; and
 
-
Fourth quarter earnings release, before market opens, Aug. 7, 2014.
About Brinker
Brinker International, Inc. is one of the world’s leading casual dining restaurant companies. Founded in 1975 and based in Dallas, Texas, as of March 26, 2014, Brinker owned, operated, or franchised 1,608 restaurants under the names Chili’s® Grill & Bar (1,563 restaurants) and Maggiano’s Little Italy® (45 restaurants).
Forward-Looking Statements
The statements contained in this release that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties and, consequently, could be affected by general business and economic conditions, financial and credit market conditions, credit availability, reduced disposable income, the impact of competition, the impact of mergers, acquisitions, divestitures and other strategic transactions, franchisee success, the seasonality of the company’s business, adverse weather conditions, future commodity prices, product availability, fuel and utility costs and availability, terrorist acts, consumer perception of food safety, changes in consumer taste, health epidemics or pandemics, changes in demographic trends, availability of employees, unfavorable publicity, the company’s ability to meet its business strategy plan, acts of God, governmental regulations and inflation.
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Exhibit 99.1

BRINKER INTERNATIONAL, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
(Unaudited)
 
 
 
Thirteen Week Periods Ended
 
Thirty-Nine Week Periods Ended
 
 
March 26, 2014
 
March 27, 2013
 
March 26, 2014
 
March 27, 2013
Revenues:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Company sales
 
$
739,200

 
$
724,693

 
$
2,088,087

 
$
2,057,490

Franchise and other revenues (a)
 
19,208

 
18,066

 
58,640

 
58,540

Total revenues
 
758,408

 
742,759

 
2,146,727

 
2,116,030

Operating costs and expenses:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Company restaurants (excluding depreciation and amortization)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cost of sales
 
195,439

 
198,316

 
561,276

 
567,602

Restaurant labor
 
233,890

 
231,822

 
672,525

 
667,865

Restaurant expenses
 
171,574

 
164,537

 
508,405

 
489,781

Company restaurant expenses
 
600,903

 
594,675

 
1,742,206

 
1,725,248

Depreciation and amortization
 
34,218

 
33,222

 
100,912

 
98,830

General and administrative
 
34,009

 
33,986

 
98,792

 
102,289

Other gains and charges (c)
 
2,088

 
1,550

 
4,315

 
2,227

Total operating costs and expenses
 
671,218

 
663,433

 
1,946,225

 
1,928,594

Operating income
 
87,190

 
79,326

 
200,502

 
187,436

Interest expense
 
7,068

 
7,085

 
21,128

 
21,040

Other, net
 
(693
)
 
(573
)
 
(1,736
)
 
(2,096
)
Income before provision for income taxes
 
80,815

 
72,814

 
181,110

 
168,492

Provision for income taxes
 
24,552

 
20,863

 
55,891

 
51,500

Net income
 
$
56,263

 
$
51,951

 
$
125,219

 
$
116,992

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic net income per share
 
$
0.85

 
$
0.73

 
$
1.88

 
$
1.61

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Diluted net income per share
 
$
0.82

 
$
0.71

 
$
1.83

 
$
1.56

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic weighted average shares outstanding
 
66,479

 
71,067

 
66,661

 
72,511

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Diluted weighted average shares outstanding
 
68,342

 
73,341

 
68,591

 
74,873

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Foreign currency translation adjustment (b)
 
$
(1,108
)
 
$
—

 
$
(1,862
)
 
$
—

Other comprehensive loss
 
(1,108
)
 
—

 
(1,862
)
 
—

Comprehensive income
 
$
55,155

 
$
51,951

 
$
123,357

 
$
116,992

 
(a)
Franchise and other revenues primarily includes royalties, development fees and franchise fees, banquet service charge income, and gift card activity (breakage and discounts).
(b)
The company’s Canadian operation uses the Canadian dollar as its functional currency. The foreign currency translation adjustment included in the company’s comprehensive income represents the unrealized impact of translating the financial statements of the Canadian entity to U.S. dollars. This amount is not included in net income and would only be realized upon disposition of the business.

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Exhibit 99.1

(c)
Other gains and charges include:
 
Thirteen Week Periods Ended
 
Thirty-Nine Week Periods Ended
 
March 26, 2014
 
March 27, 2013
 
March 26, 2014
 
March 27, 2013
Restaurant impairment charges
$
—

 
$
—

 
$
1,285

 
$
661

Restaurant closure charges
1,224

 
305

 
2,330

 
2,887

Severance and other benefits
717

 
1,269

 
1,110

 
1,269

Gains on the sale of assets, net
—

 
(81
)
 
(579
)
 
(2,430
)
Other
147

 
57

 
169

 
(160
)
 
$
2,088

 
$
1,550

 
$
4,315

 
$
2,227




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Exhibit 99.1


BRINKER INTERNATIONAL, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
 
 
 
March 26, 2014
 
June 26, 2013
 
 
 
 
 
ASSETS
 
 
 
 
Current assets
 
$
195,156

 
$
198,591

Net property and equipment (a)
 
1,037,409

 
1,035,815

Total other assets
 
217,513

 
218,197

Total assets
 
$
1,450,078

 
$
1,452,603

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
 
 
 
 
Current installments of long-term debt
 
$
27,810

 
$
27,596

Current liabilities
 
388,484

 
362,615

Long-term debt, less current installments
 
817,259

 
780,121

Other liabilities
 
128,419

 
132,914

Total shareholders’ equity
 
88,106

 
149,357

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity
 
$
1,450,078

 
$
1,452,603


(a)
At March 26, 2014, the company owned the land and buildings for 190 of the 880 company-owned restaurants. The net book values of the land and buildings associated with these restaurants totaled $142.9 million and $118.2 million, respectively.


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Exhibit 99.1

BRINKER INTERNATIONAL, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)

 
 
Thirty-Nine Week Periods Ended
 
 
March 26, 2014
 
March 27, 2013
Cash Flows From Operating Activities:
 
 
 
 
Net income
 
$
125,219

 
$
116,992

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
 
 
 
 
Depreciation and amortization
 
100,912

 
98,830

Stock-based compensation
 
12,990

 
12,909

Restructure charges and other impairments
 
3,836

 
3,792

Net loss on disposal of assets
 
3,208

 
1,115

Changes in assets and liabilities
 
30,935

 
(11,002
)
Net cash provided by operating activities
 
277,100

 
222,636

Cash Flows from Investing Activities:
 
 
 
 
Payments for property and equipment
 
(113,980
)
 
(98,690
)
Proceeds from sale of assets
 
833

 
6,535

Net cash used in investing activities
 
(113,147
)
 
(92,155
)
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:
 
 
 
 
Purchases of treasury stock
 
(191,811
)
 
(191,799
)
Borrowings on revolving credit facility
 
98,000

 
110,000

Payments on revolving credit facility
 
(40,000
)
 
—

Payments of dividends
 
(47,556
)
 
(42,161
)
Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation
 
17,972

 
7,811

Payments on long-term debt
 
(19,890
)
 
(19,785
)
Proceeds from issuances of treasury stock
 
24,574

 
32,042

Net cash used in financing activities
 
(158,711
)
 
(103,892
)
Net change in cash and cash equivalents
 
5,242

 
26,589

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
 
59,367

 
59,103

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
 
$
64,609

 
$
85,692


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Exhibit 99.1

BRINKER INTERNATIONAL, INC.
RESTAURANT SUMMARY
 
 
 
Third Quarter
Openings
Fiscal 2014
 
Total Restaurants
March 26, 2014
 
Projected Openings Fiscal 2014
Company-Owned Restaurants:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Chili’s Domestic
 
2

 
823

 
6-8

Chili’s International
 
—

 
12

 
2-4

Maggiano’s
 
—

 
45

 
1-2

 
 
2

 
880

 
9-14

Franchise Restaurants:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Chili’s Domestic
 
—

 
441

 
3

Chili's International
 
10

 
287

 
31-33

 
 
10

 
728

 
34-36

Total Restaurants:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Chili’s Domestic
 
2

 
1,264

 
9-11

Chili's International 
 
10

 
299

 
33-37

Maggiano’s
 
—

 
45

 
1-2

 
 
12

 
1,608

 
43-50


FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, CONTACT:
CHRIS BREMER
INVESTOR RELATIONS
(972) 980-9917
6820 LBJ FREEWAY
DALLAS, TEXAS 75240



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