FALSE0000018255 0000018255 2020-05-21 2020-05-21

 

 

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
450 Fifth Street NW
Washington, D.C. 29549

 

 

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):     May 21, 2020     

THE CATO CORPORATION

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

Delaware

1-31340

56-0484485

(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation

(Commission

File Number)

(IRS Employer
Identification No.)

 

 

 

8100 Denmark Road, Charlotte, North Carolina

(Address of Principal Executive Offices)

28273-5975
(Zip Code)

 

 

 

(704)554-8510

(Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)

 

 

 

Not Applicable

(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:

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

Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class

Trading Symbol(s)

Name of each exchange on which registered

Class A - Common Stock, par value $.033 per share

CATO

New York Stock Exchange

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company

 

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.

 


 

THE CATO CORPORATION

Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On May 21, 2020, The Cato Corporation issued a press release regarding its financial results for the first quarter ending May 2, 2020. A copy of this press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 hereto.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits

Exhibit 99.1 - Press Release issued May 21, 2020

Exhibit 104 – Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within Inline XBRL document)

 

2


 

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 thereunto duly authorized.

 

THE CATO CORPORATION

 

 

May 22, 2020

 

/s/ John P. D. Cato

Date

 

John P. D. Cato

Chairman, President and

Chief Executive Officer

 

 

 

 

May 22, 2020

 

/s/ John R. Howe

Date

 

John R. Howe

Executive Vice President

Chief Financial Officer

3


 

Exhibit Index

 

 

 

 

 

Exhibit

 

Exhibit No.

 

 

 

 

 

Exhibit 99.1 - Press Release issued May 21, 2020

 

 

99.1

 

 

 

 

 

 

Exhibit 104 – Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within Inline XBRL document)

 

 

104

 

 

 

4

EXHIBIT 31

                                                                         

EXHIBIT 99.1

 

 

 

 

The CATO Corporation

 

NEWS RELEASE

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

                         

For Further Information Contact:

            John R. Howe

            Executive Vice President

            Chief Financial Officer

            704-551-7315

 

CATO REPORTS 1Q NET LOSS

 

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (May 21, 2020) –– The Cato Corporation (NYSE: CATO) today reported net loss of $28.4 million or ($1.19) per diluted share for the first quarter ended May 2, 2020, compared to net income of $21.3 million or $.87 per diluted share for the first quarter ended May 4, 2019.  Sales for the first quarter were $98.8 million, or a decrease of 57% from sales of $228.1 million for the first quarter ended May 4, 2019.   The Company’s same-store sales for the quarter decreased 56% to last year.

“With the health and safety of our associates and customers in mind, Cato closed its stores on March 19th, along with most non-essential retailers.  We were able to reopen approximately 700 of our 1,300 stores May 1st and hope to have the rest reopened by early June,” stated John Cato, Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer.  “As noted in recent business updates in regards to the coronavirus pandemic, Cato has had to make difficult decisions in an effort to sustain our business and safeguard the long-term health of our company by cutting costs across the organization, preserving cash by reducing capital expenditures, delaying or cancelling non-leased, planned new store development and suspending the quarterly dividend.”

8100 Denmark Road

P.O. Box 34216

Charlotte, NC   28234

(704) 554-8510

 


                                                                         

Gross margin decreased 24.9% to 15.4% of sales in the quarter, due to a reduction in merchandise contribution, combined with the effects of deleveraging resulting from the sales decline related to the store closures.  SG&A expenses as a percent of sales increased 24.2% to 53.1% during the quarter primarily due to the effects of deleveraging, and a store impairment charge of $5.3 million, partially offset by reduced incentive compensation.  A pre-tax loss, coupled with the beneficial effects of the CARES Act has resulted in a $9.1 million tax benefit versus a $4.3 million expense in the prior year.  The Company ended the quarter with unrestricted cash and short-term investments of $147.8 million, including $30 million drawn on its revolving line of credit.

During the first quarter ended May 2, 2020, the Company opened 24 new stores and permanently closed 5 stores.  At the time of this press release, the Company has reopened approximately 1,175 stores in compliance with state and local health and safety guidelines, with the remainder expected to be reopened by early June.  As of May 2, 2020, the Company has 1,300 stores in 31 states, compared to 1,302 stores in 31 states as of May 4, 2019.

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 and potential impact of the coronavirus 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, any actual or perceived deterioration in the conditions that drive consumer confidence and spending, including, but not limited to, prevailing social, economic, political and public health conditions and uncertainties, levels of unemployment, fuel, energy and food costs, wage rates, tax rates, interest rates, home values, consumer net worth and the availability of credit; changes in laws or regulations affecting our business including tariffs; 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 and consumer demands; our ability to successfully open new stores as planned and our ability of any such new stores to grow and perform as expected; adverse weather, public health threats (including the global coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak) or similar conditions that may affect our sales or operations; inventory risks due to shifts in market demand, including the ability to liquidate excess

8100 Denmark Road

P.O. Box 34216

Charlotte, NC   28234

(704) 554-8510

 


                                                                         

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.

 

 

# # #

8100 Denmark Road

P.O. Box 34216

Charlotte, NC   28234

(704) 554-8510

 


                                                                         

THE CATO CORPORATION

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (UNAUDITED)

FOR THE PERIODS ENDED MAY 2, 2020 AND MAY 4, 2019

(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)

 

 

Quarter Ended

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

May 2,

%

 

May 4,

%

 

2020

Sales

 

2019

Sales

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

REVENUES

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  Retail sales

$

98,813

100.0%

 

$

228,066

100.0%

  Other revenue (principally finance,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    late fees and layaway charges)

 

1,919

1.9%

 

 

2,285

1.0%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    Total revenues

 

100,732

101.9%

 

 

230,351

101.0%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GROSS MARGIN (Memo)

 

15,216

15.4%

 

 

91,983

40.3%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

COSTS AND EXPENSES, NET

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  Cost of goods sold

 

83,597

84.6%

 

 

136,083

59.7%

  Selling, general and administrative

 

52,511

53.1%

 

 

65,990

28.9%

  Depreciation

 

4,006

4.1%

 

 

3,843

1.7%

  Interest and other income

 

(1,851)

-1.9%

 

 

(1,136)

-0.5%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    Cost and expenses, net

 

138,263

139.9%

 

 

204,780

89.8%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes

 

(37,531)

-38.0%

 

 

25,571

11.2%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income Tax (Benefit)/Expense

 

(9,114)

-9.2%

 

 

4,316

1.9%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Income (Loss)

$

(28,417)

-28.8%

 

$

21,255

9.3%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic Earnings Per Share

$

(1.19)

 

 

$

0.87

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Diluted Earnings Per Share

$

(1.19)

 

 

$

0.87

 

8100 Denmark Road

P.O. Box 34216

Charlotte, NC   28234

(704) 554-8510

 


                                                                         

THE CATO CORPORATION

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(Dollars in thousands)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

May 2,

 

February 1,

 

 

2020

 

2020

 

 

(Unaudited)

 

(Unaudited)

 

 

 

ASSETS

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

$

29,809

 

$

11,824

 

Short-term investments

 

118,020

 

 

200,387

 

Restricted cash

 

3,915

 

 

3,896

 

Accounts receivable - net

 

30,462

 

 

26,088

 

Merchandise inventories

 

122,767

 

 

115,365

 

Other current assets

 

6,131

 

 

5,237

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Current Assets

 

311,104

 

 

362,797

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Property and Equipment – net

 

84,151

 

 

88,667

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Noncurrent Deferred Income Taxes

 

8,413

 

 

8,636

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other Assets

 

22,759

 

 

24,073

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Right-of-Use Assets, net

 

214,527

 

 

200,803

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

     TOTAL

$

640,954

 

$

684,976

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current Liabilities:

$

123,518

 

$

136,153

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current Lease Liability

 

61,019

 

 

63,149

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Noncurrent Liabilities

 

22,754

 

 

21,976

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lease Liability

 

162,011

 

 

147,184

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stockholders' Equity

 

271,652

 

 

316,514

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

     TOTAL

$

640,954

 

$

684,976

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

8100 Denmark Road

P.O. Box 34216

Charlotte, NC   28234

(704) 554-8510