EX-99 2 ex991_maysalesrelease.htm EXHIBIT 99.1 MAY SALES RELEASE Exhibit 99.1

Exhibit 99.1

 

American Eagle Outfitters Reports May Sales Of $193 Million

Same Store Sales Decrease 3%

Reiterates Second Quarter EPS Guidance

Pittsburgh - June 3, 2010 -- American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (NYSE: AEO) today announced that total sales for the four weeks ended May 29, 2010 decreased 1% to $193 million, compared to $196 million for the four weeks ended May 30, 2009.  Consolidated comparable store sales decreased 3% for the month, compared to a 7% decrease for the same period last year.

Total sales for the year-to-date 17 week period ended May 29, 2010 increased 6% to $853 million, compared to $808 million for the 17 week period ended May 30, 2009. Comparable store sales increased 3% for the year-to-date period compared to a 9% decrease for the same year-to-date period last year.

The company is reiterating its second quarter adjusted earnings guidance of $0.12 to $0.16 per diluted share. On a GAAP basis, second quarter guidance is ($0.01) to $0.03 per diluted share and includes estimated closing charges and an operating loss related to MARTIN+OSA of approximately $0.13 per diluted share as outlined in the table which follows. This guidance also excludes potential investment security charges. Second quarter guidance compares to adjusted earnings of $0.18 per diluted share for the second quarter ended August 1, 2009, which excludes a tax benefit, a non-cash, non-operating foreign currency loss and an operating loss related to MARTIN+OSA as outlined in the table which follows.

To access the company's recorded monthly sales commentary, please dial (866) 514-0390, or internationally dial (585) 267-8021.

Non-GAAP Measures

This press release includes information on non-GAAP earnings per diluted share information. This measure is not based on any standardized methodology prescribed by U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP") and is not necessarily comparable to similar measures presented by other companies. The company believes that this non-GAAP information is useful as an additional means for investors to evaluate the company's operating performance, when reviewed in conjunction with the company's GAAP financial statements. This amount is not determined in accordance with GAAP and therefore, should not be used exclusively in evaluating the company's business and operations.

AMERICAN EAGLE OUTFITTERS, INC.
GAAP to Non-GAAP reconciliation

(unaudited) 

 

13 Weeks Ending 13 Weeks Ended
     

July 31, 2010

July 31, 2010

August 1, 2009

Low Range

High Range

Diluted EPS on a GAAP basis     ($0.01) $0.03 $0.14
Add back:  MARTIN+OSA operating loss and shut down costs 0.13 0.13 0.04
    0.12 0.16 0.18

Deduct:  Tax benefit

- - (0.02)
Add back:  Non-cash, non-operating foreign currency loss - - 0.02
Non-GAAP Diluted EPS     $0.12 $0.16 $0.18

                                                             

 

American Eagle Outfitters, Inc., through its subsidiaries, ("AEO, Inc.") offers high-quality, on-trend clothing, accessories and personal care products at affordable prices.  The American Eagle Outfitters brand targets 15 to 25 year old girls and guys, with 936 stores in the U.S. and Canada and online at www.ae.com.  aerie by american eagle offers Dormwear and intimates collections for the AE girl, with 143 standalone stores in the U.S. and Canada and online at www.aerie.com. The latest brand, 77kids by american eagle, is available online only at www.77kids.com. The 77kids brand offers "kid cool," durable clothing and accessories for kids ages two to 10.  AE.COM, the online home of the brands of AEO, Inc., ships to more than 60 countries worldwide.

"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 second quarter 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 the company's second quarter earnings expectations may not be achieved and the risks described in the Risk Factor Section of the company's Form 10-K and Form 10-Q filed 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.

 

CONTACT:    American Eagle Outfitters, Inc.

Judy Meehan, 412-432-3300