-----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, FLB4cgjVMhfNcZrb2y7R1ATAsD9ZfdwMY361ZjH5iHx7uSd7xpyGv5LBH1CmN42G Km8QIS8iJp/YP6TCca8Mng== 0000919012-05-000009.txt : 20050204 0000919012-05-000009.hdr.sgml : 20050204 20050204155438 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000919012-05-000009 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 2 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20050202 ITEM INFORMATION: Regulation FD Disclosure ITEM INFORMATION: Financial Statements and Exhibits FILED AS OF DATE: 20050204 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20050204 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: AMERICAN EAGLE OUTFITTERS INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000919012 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: RETAIL-FAMILY CLOTHING STORES [5651] IRS NUMBER: 132721761 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 0131 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 000-23760 FILM NUMBER: 05577223 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 150 THORN HILL DR STREET 2: PO BOX 788 CITY: WARRENDALE STATE: PA ZIP: 15086 BUSINESS PHONE: 4127764857 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 150 THORN HILL DRIVE STREET 2: P O BOX 788 CITY: WARRENDALE STATE: PA ZIP: 15086 8-K 1 aeo8kjansales.htm 8-K JANUARY SALES UNITED STATES

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)

 

February 2, 2005

 

 

AMERICAN EAGLE OUTFITTERS, INC.  

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

 

         
Delaware   0-23760   13-2721761
(State of incorporation)   (Commission File Number)   (IRS Employer Identification No.)

 

     

150 Thorn Hill Drive
Warrendale, Pennsylvania

  15086-7528
(Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip Code)

 

(724) 776-4857

(Registrant's telephone number,

including area code)

 

N/A

(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 Instruction A.2. below):

 

[   ] Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

 

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[   ] 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 February 2, 2005, American Eagle Outfitters, Inc.  (the "Company") issued a press release announcing, among other things, the Company's January 2005 sales.  A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.

 

IItem 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits

 

(c) Exhibits
   
Exhibit No. Description
99.1 Press Release dated February 2, 2005 announcing January sales

 


SIGNATURES

 

Pursuant 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 hereunto duly authorized.

 

         
    AMERICAN EAGLE OUTFITTERS, INC.
    (Registrant)
Date: February 4, 2005   By:  

/s/ Dale E. Clifton
        Dale E. Clifton
        Vice President - Controller and
Chief Accounting Officer

 


EXHIBIT INDEX

 


Exhibit
Number
  

Description
99.1 Press Release dated February 2, 2005 announcing January sales

 

 

 EX-99.1 2 ex_9918kjansales.htm EX-99.1 JANUARY SALES PRESS RELEASE EXHIBIT 99.1

EXHIBIT 99.1

AMERICAN EAGLE
OUTFITTERS

Reports Record January Sales of $109.6 Million, an Increase of 31.8%
Same Store Sales Increased 22.0%
Raises Fourth Quarter & Provides First Quarter EPS Guidance

Warrendale, PA, February 2, 2005 - American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (NASDAQ: AEOS) today announced that total sales for the month ended January 29, 2005 increased 31.8% to $109.6 million, compared to $83.2 million for the month ended January 31, 2004. Comparable store sales increased 22.0% for the month of January.

Total sales for the fourth quarter ended January 29, 2005 increased 37.4% to $674.0 million from $490.6 million for the fourth quarter ended January 31, 2004. Comparable store sales increased 28.6% for the quarter.

Total sales for the year ended January 29, 2005 increased 31.1% to $1.881 billion from $1.435 billion for the year ended January 31, 2004. Comparable store sales increased 21.4% for the year.

Based on strong January results, the company is raising its fourth quarter earnings guidance to a range of $1.38 to $1.39 per share, from continuing operations. The company's earnings guidance excludes a charge of $0.08 to $0.11 per share from discontinued operations related to the disposition of the Bluenotes business. The company's previous fourth quarter EPS guidance was $1.30 to $1.31 from continuing operations. The company also provided first quarter EPS guidance of $0.43 to $0.45, compared to $0.36 from continuing operations last year.

To access our recorded monthly sales commentary, please call 800-642-1687, conference code #3282124.

The company will report fourth quarter earnings results together with February sales in the morning of Wednesday, March 2, 2005. Shortly after the announcement, management will hold a conference call at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time. To listen to the call, please dial 877-601-0864 at least 5 minutes prior to the scheduled start time.

American Eagle Outfitters (NASDAQ: AEOS) is a leading lifestyle retailer that designs, markets, and sells its own brand of relaxed, casual clothing for 15 to 25 year olds, providing high-quality merchandise at affordable prices. AE's collection includes modern basics like jeans, cargo pants, and graphic Ts as well as a stylish assortment of cool accessories, outerwear and footwear. American Eagle Outfitters currently operates 777 AE stores in 49 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico, and 69 AE stores in Canada. AE also operates via its Web business, www.ae.com, which offers additional sizes and styles of favorite AE merchandise.

"Safe Harbor" Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: This release contains forward-looking statements, which represent our expectations or beliefs concerning future events, specifically regarding fourth quarter 2004 and first quarter 2005 earnings. All forward-looking statements made by the Company involve material risks and uncertainties and are subject to change based on factors beyond the Company's control. Such factors include, but are not limited to the risk that our fourth quarter 2004 financial plans may not be achieved, the risk that our first quarter 2005 sales, markdowns and/or earnings expectations may not be achieved, and those other risks described in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Accordingly, the Company's future performance and financial results may differ materially from those expressed or implied in any such forward-looking statements. The Company does not undertake to publicly update or revise its forward-looking statements even if future changes make it clear that projected results expressed or implied will not be realized.

Company Contacts:    

Laura Weil
Judy Meehan
724-776-4857

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