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THE CATO CORPORATION
Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On November 21, 2019, The Cato Corporation issued a press release regarding its financial results for the third quarter ending November 2, 2019. A copy of this press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 hereto.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits
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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 thereunto duly authorized.
THE CATO CORPORATION
November 22, 2019 |
| /s/ John P. D. Cato |
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| John P. D. Cato Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer |
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November 22, 2019 |
| /s/ John R. Howe |
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| John R. Howe Executive Vice President Chief Financial Officer |
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EXHIBIT 99.1
The CATO Corporation
NEWS RELEASE
For Further Information Contact:
John R. Howe
Executive Vice President
Chief Financial Officer
704-551-7315
CATO REPORTS 3Q EPS OF $0.24
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (November 21, 2019) –– The Cato Corporation (NYSE: CATO) today reported net income of $6.0 million for the third quarter ended November 2, 2019, compared to net income of $3.8 million for the third quarter ended November 3, 2018. Earnings per diluted share for the third quarter were $0.24, compared to $0.16 last year. Sales for the third quarter ended November 2, 2019 were $189.4 million, up 1% compared to sales of $187.9 million for the third quarter ended November 3, 2018. Same-store sales for the quarter increased 4% to last year.
“We are pleased with our third quarter results, which continued our positive trends in same-store sales and merchandise margins,” stated John Cato, Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer. “We remain cautiously optimistic about the fourth quarter as customer buying patterns continue to change and we evaluate the potential impact of current and future tariffs.”
For the nine months ended November 2, 2019, the Company earned net income of $39.1 million, compared to net income of $33.7 million for the nine months ended November 3, 2018. Earnings per diluted share were $1.59 compared to $1.36 last year. Sales for the nine months ended November 2, 2019 were $627.8 million, flat compared to sales of $630.8 million for the nine months ended November 3, 2018. Year-to-date same-store sales increased 2% to last year.
8100 Denmark Road
P.O. Box 34216
Charlotte, NC 28234
(704) 554-8510
For the quarter, the gross margin rate increased to 37.4% of sales from 34.5% last year, primarily due to higher merchandise margins and lower occupancy expenses. The SG&A rate for the quarter increased to 34.2% from 32.9% last year primarily due to higher incentive compensation in the current year and favorable litigation settlements in the prior year. Income tax for the quarter was an expense of $0.1 million compared to a benefit of $1.3 million last year. The Company ended the quarter with cash and short-term investments of $228.4 million.
Year-to-date, the gross margin rate increased to 38.7% of sales from 37.4% the prior year primarily due to higher merchandise margins and lower occupancy expenses. The year-to-date SG&A rate increased slightly to 31.3% from 31.2% last year primarily due to higher incentive compensation offset by lower insurance costs. Income tax for the year was an expense of $6.5 million compared to an expense of $2.9 million last year.
As of November 2, 2019, the Company operated 1,298 stores in 31 states, compared to 1,350 stores in 33 states as of November 3, 2018.
The Cato Corporation is a leading specialty retailer of value-priced fashion apparel and accessories operating three concepts, “Cato,” “Versona” and “It’s Fashion.” The Company’s Cato stores offer exclusive merchandise with fashion and quality comparable to mall specialty stores at low prices every day. The Company also offers exclusive merchandise found in its Cato stores at www.catofashions.com. Versona is a unique fashion destination offering apparel and accessories including jewelry, handbags and shoes at exceptional prices every day. Select Versona merchandise can also be found at www.shopversona.com. It’s Fashion offers fashion with a focus on the latest trendy styles for the entire family at low prices every day.
Statements in this press release not historical in nature including, without limitation, statements regarding the Company’s expected or estimated operational and financial results are considered “forward-looking” within the meaning of The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements are based on current expectations that are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contemplated by the forward-looking statements. Such factors include, but are not limited to, the following: any actual or perceived deterioration in the conditions that drive consumer confidence and spending, including, but not limited to, levels of unemployment, fuel, energy and food costs, wage rates, tax rates, home values, consumer net worth and the availability of credit; uncertainties regarding the impact of any governmental responses to the foregoing conditions; competitive factors and pricing pressures; our ability to predict and respond to rapidly changing fashion trends
8100 Denmark Road
P.O. Box 34216
Charlotte, NC 28234
(704) 554-8510
and consumer demands; adverse weather or similar conditions that may affect our sales or operations; inventory risks due to shifts in market demand, including the ability to liquidate excess inventory at anticipated margins; and other factors
discussed under “Risk Factors” in Part I, Item 1A of the Company’s most recently filed annual report on Form 10-K and in other reports the Company files with or furnishes to the SEC from time to time. The Company does not undertake to publicly update or revise the forward-looking statements even if experience or future changes make it clear that the projected results expressed or implied therein will not be realized. The Company is not responsible for any changes made to this press release by wire or Internet services.
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8100 Denmark Road
P.O. Box 34216
Charlotte, NC 28234
(704) 554-8510
THE CATO CORPORATION
FOR THE PERIODS ENDED NOVEMBER 2, 2019 AND NOVEMBER 3, 2018
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November 2, |
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Sales |
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Sales |
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Sales |
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2018 |
Sales |
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REVENUES |
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Retail sales |
$ |
189,357 |
100.0% |
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$ |
187,892 |
100.0% |
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$ |
627,780 |
100.0% |
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$ |
630,765 |
100.0% |
Other revenue (principally finance, |
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late fees and layaway charges) |
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2,166 |
1.1% |
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2,120 |
1.1% |
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6,676 |
1.1% |
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6,464 |
1.0% |
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Total revenues |
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191,523 |
101.1% |
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190,012 |
101.1% |
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634,456 |
101.1% |
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637,229 |
101.0% |
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GROSS MARGIN (Memo) |
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70,733 |
37.4% |
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64,878 |
34.5% |
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242,701 |
38.7% |
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235,663 |
37.4% |
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COSTS AND EXPENSES, NET |
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Cost of goods sold |
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118,624 |
62.6% |
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123,014 |
65.5% |
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385,079 |
61.3% |
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395,102 |
62.6% |
Selling, general and administrative |
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64,681 |
34.2% |
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61,765 |
32.9% |
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196,737 |
31.3% |
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196,616 |
31.1% |
Depreciation |
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3,844 |
2.0% |
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4,094 |
2.2% |
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11,523 |
1.8% |
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12,470 |
2.0% |
Interest and other income |
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(1,662) |
-0.9% |
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(1,374) |
-0.7% |
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(4,491) |
-0.7% |
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(3,559) |
-0.6% |
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Cost and expenses, net |
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185,487 |
98.0% |
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187,499 |
99.8% |
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588,848 |
93.8% |
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600,629 |
95.2% |
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Income Before Income Taxes |
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6,036 |
3.2% |
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2,513 |
1.3% |
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45,608 |
7.3% |
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36,600 |
5.8% |
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Income Tax (Benefit)/Expense |
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51 |
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-0.7% |
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6,501 |
1.0% |
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2,907 |
0.5% |
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Net Income |
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5,985 |
3.2% |
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$ |
3,800 |
2.0% |
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$ |
39,107 |
6.2% |
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$ |
33,693 |
5.3% |
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Basic Earnings Per Share |
$ |
0.24 |
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0.16 |
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$ |
1.59 |
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1.36 |
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Diluted Earnings Per Share |
$ |
0.24 |
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0.16 |
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$ |
1.59 |
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$ |
1.36 |
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8100 Denmark Road
P.O. Box 34216
Charlotte, NC 28234
(704) 554-8510
THE CATO CORPORATION
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ASSETS |
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Current Assets: |
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Cash and cash equivalents |
$ |
21,222 |
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$ |
24,603 |
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Short-term investments |
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203,309 |
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182,711 |
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Restricted cash |
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3,880 |
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3,802 |
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Accounts receivable - net |
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27,479 |
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28,137 |
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Merchandise inventories |
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114,049 |
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119,585 |
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Other current assets |
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4,301 |
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11,750 |
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Total Current Assets |
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374,240 |
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370,588 |
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Property and Equipment – net |
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88,384 |
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94,304 |
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Noncurrent Deferred Income Taxes |
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10,829 |
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11,209 |
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Other Assets |
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23,475 |
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21,805 |
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Right-of-Use Assets, net |
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154,235 |
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TOTAL |
$ |
651,163 |
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$ |
497,906 |
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Current Liabilities: |
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133,229 |
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$ |
141,086 |
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Current Lease Liability |
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53,536 |
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- |
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Noncurrent Liabilities |
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21,741 |
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39,984 |
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Lease Liability |
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110,948 |
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Stockholders' Equity |
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331,709 |
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316,836 |
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TOTAL |
$ |
651,163 |
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$ |
497,906 |
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8100 Denmark Road
P.O. Box 34216
Charlotte, NC 28234
(704) 554-8510