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Sportsman's Warehouse Holdings, Inc. Announces Third Quarter 2018 Financial Results

MIDVALE, Utah, Nov. 28, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Sportsman’s Warehouse Holdings, Inc. (“Sportsman’s” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq:SPWH) today announced financial results for the thirteen and thirty-nine weeks ended November 3, 2018.

Jon Barker, Chief Executive Officer, stated, “We are pleased with our third quarter performance as our top and bottom line results were in line with expectations. Our results are reflective of the solid progress we continue to make against our key strategic priorities centered around our omni-channel strategy of store growth and expansion of our e-commerce platform, customer acquisition and engagement, and merchandising. We believe our continued investments across the business are fueling market share gains as we continue to differentiate ourselves and strengthen our competitive positioning within the outdoor sporting goods industry.”

Mr. Barker continued “Given our year-to-date performance, we are narrowing our full year guidance. As we look to fiscal 2019, we will continue to maintain our strategy of moderated store growth and we expect to open between four and five stores, which will allow us to further invest in our e-commerce capabilities and allocate free cash flow towards debt reduction.”

For the thirteen weeks ended November 3, 2018:

For the thirty-nine weeks ended November 3, 2018:

Balance sheet highlights as of November 3, 2018:                                                                       

Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2018 Outlook:

For the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2018, net sales are expected to be in the range of $238.0 million to $246.0 million based on a change in same store sales in the range of (1.0)% to 2.0% compared to the corresponding period of fiscal year 2017. Adjusted net income is expected to be in the range of $10.0 million to $11.3 million with diluted earnings per share of $0.23 to $0.26 on a weighted average of approximately 43.0 million estimated common shares outstanding.

For fiscal year 2018, net sales are expected to be in the range of $844.0 million to $852.0 million based on a change in same store sales in the range of 0.0% to 2.0% compared to fiscal year 2017. Adjusted net income is expected to be in the range of $25.2 million to $26.6 million with adjusted earnings per diluted share of $0.59 to $0.62 on a weighted average of approximately 43.0 million estimated common shares outstanding, when adjusted for the one-time expense incurred in connection with the announcement of the retirement of the Company’s former Chief Executive Officer, John Schaefer, in the first quarter of fiscal 2018, the write-off of the debt discount and deferred financing fees relating to the Company’s old term loan incurred in the second quarter of fiscal 2018, and a non-recurring tax benefit recognized in the third quarter of fiscal 2018. (see “GAAP and Non-GAAP Measures”).

Fiscal Year

We operate on a fiscal calendar that, in a given fiscal year, consists of the 52- or 53-week period ending on the Saturday closest to January 31st. Our fiscal third quarters ended November 3, 2018 and October 28, 2017, both consisted of 13 weeks and are referred to herein as the third quarter of fiscal year 2018 and the third quarter of fiscal year 2017, respectively. Fiscal year 2018 contains 52 weeks of operations and will end on February 2, 2019. Fiscal year 2017 contained 53 weeks of operations ended on February 3, 2018. Due to the 53rd week in fiscal year 2017, all references to same store sales for fiscal year 2018 are compared to the shifted period for the comparable period for fiscal year 2017.  For the third fiscal quarter, same store sales for the period ended November 3, 2018 are compared to the same number of weeks for the period ended November 4, 2017, which is the comparable period.

Conference Call Information:

A conference call to discuss third quarter and fiscal 2018 financial results is scheduled for today, November 28, 2018, at 8:30 AM Eastern Time. The conference call will be webcast and may be accessed via the Investor Relations section of the Company’s website at www.sportsmanswarehouse.com.

Non-GAAP Information

This press release includes the following financial measures defined as non-GAAP financial measures by the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”): adjusted income from operations, adjusted net income, adjusted diluted earnings per share and Adjusted EBITDA. We defined adjusted income from operations and adjusted net income as income from operations and net income, respectively, in each case, plus professional and other fees incurred in connection with the evaluation of a strategic acquisition, charges incurred in conjunction with the retirement of the Company’s former CEO, deferred financing fees and debt discount associated with the Company’s prior term loan, and non-recurring tax benefit adjustments, as applicable. Adjusted diluted earnings per share is diluted earnings per share excluding the impact of professional and other fees incurred in connection with the evaluation of a strategic acquisition, charges incurred in conjunction with the retirement of the Company’s former CEO, deferred financing fees and debt discount associated with the Company’s prior term loan, and non-recurring tax benefit adjustments. We define Adjusted EBITDA as net income plus interest expense, income tax expense, depreciation and amortization, stock-based compensation expense, and other gains, losses and expenses that we do not believe are indicative of our ongoing expenses. The Company has reconciled these non-GAAP financial measures with the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures under “GAAP and Non-GAAP Measures” in this release. The Company believes that these non-GAAP financial measures not only provide its management with comparable financial data for internal financial analysis but also provide meaningful supplemental information to investors. Specifically, these non-GAAP financial measures allow investors to better understand the performance of the Company’s business and facilitate a more meaningful comparison of its diluted income per share and actual results on a period-over-period basis. The Company has provided this information as a means to evaluate the results of its ongoing operations. Other companies in the Company’s industry may calculate these items differently than the Company does. Each of these measures is not a measure of performance under GAAP and should not be considered as a substitute for the most directly comparable financial measures prepared in accordance with GAAP. Non-GAAP financial measures have limitations as analytical tools, and investors should not consider them in isolation or as a substitute for analysis of the Company’s results as reported under GAAP.

Forward-Looking Statements 

This press release includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 as contained in Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.  Forward-looking statements in this release include, but are not limited to, statements regarding our strategic initiatives and our outlook for the fourth quarter and full fiscal year 2018.  Investors can identify these statements by the fact that they use words such as “continue”, “expect”, “may”, “opportunity”, “plan”, “future”, “ahead” and similar terms and phrases. The Company cannot assure investors that future developments affecting the Company will be those that it has anticipated. Actual results may differ materially from these expectations due to risks relating to the Company’s retail-based business model, general economic conditions and consumer spending, the Company’s concentration of stores in the Western United States, competition in the outdoor activities and sporting goods market, changes in consumer demands, the Company’s expansion into new markets and planned growth, current and future government regulations,  risks related to the Company’s continued retention of its key management, the Company’s distribution center, quality or safety concerns about the Company’s merchandise, events that may affect the Company’s vendors, trade restrictions, and other factors that are set forth in the Company’s filings with the SEC, including under the caption “Risk Factors” in the Company’s Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 3, 2018 which was filed with the SEC on March 29, 2018 and the Company’s other public filings made with the SEC and available at www.sec.gov. If one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or if any of the Company’s assumptions prove incorrect, the Company’s actual results may vary in material respects from those projected in these forward-looking statements. Any forward-looking statement made by the Company in this release speaks only as of the date on which the Company makes it. Factors or events that could cause the Company’s actual results to differ may emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for the Company to predict all of them. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise, except as may be required by any applicable securities laws.

About Sportsman’s Warehouse Holdings, Inc.

Sportsman’s Warehouse is an outdoor sporting goods retailer focused on meeting the everyday needs of the seasoned outdoor veteran, the first-time participant and every enthusiast in between. Our mission is to provide a one-stop shopping experience that equips our customers with the right quality, brand name hunting, shooting, fishing and camping gear to maximize their enjoyment of the outdoors.

For press releases and certain additional information about the Company, visit the Investor Relations section of the Company’s website at www.sportsmanswarehouse.com.

Investor Contact:
ICR, Inc.
Rachel Schacter
(203) 682-8200
investors@sportsmanswarehouse.com

 

                 
SPORTSMAN’S WAREHOUSE HOLDINGS, INC.
Consolidated Statements of Income (Unaudited)
(in thousands, except share and per share data)
                 
                 
  For the Thirteen Weeks Ended      
                 
  November 3, 2018   % of net
sales
  October 28, 2017   % of net
sales
 
                 
Net sales $   223,099     100.0 %   $   218,115     100.0 %  
Cost of goods sold     145,518     65.2 %       141,152     64.7 %  
                   Gross profit     77,581     34.8 %       76,963     35.3 %  
                 
Operating expenses:                
Selling, general and administrative expenses     60,070     26.9 %       57,443     26.3 %  
                   Income from operations     17,511     7.9 %       19,520     9.0 %  
Interest expense     (2,633 )   (1.2 %)       (3,494 )   (1.6 %)  
Income before income tax expense     14,878     6.7 %       16,026     7.4 %  
Income tax expense     (2,480 )   (1.1 %)       (6,218 )   (2.9 %)  
                   Net Income $   12,398     5.6 %   $   9,808     4.5 %  
                 
Earnings per share                
                   Basic $   0.29         $   0.23        
                   Diluted $   0.29         $   0.23        
                 
Weighted average shares outstanding                
                   Basic     42,938             42,576        
                   Diluted     43,094             42,611        
                 

 

                 
SPORTSMAN’S WAREHOUSE HOLDINGS, INC.
Consolidated Statements of Income (Unaudited)
(in thousands, except share and per share data)
                 
                 
  For the Thirty-nine Weeks Ended      
                 
  November 3, 2018   % of net
sales
  October 28, 2017   % of net
sales
 
                 
Net sales $   606,447     100.0 %   $   566,506     100.0 %  
Cost of goods sold     401,022     66.1 %       372,310     65.7 %  
                  Gross profit     205,425     33.9 %       194,196     34.3 %  
                 
Operating expenses:                
Selling, general and administrative expenses     178,374     29.4 %       164,207     29.0 %  
                  Income from operations     27,051     4.5 %       29,989     5.3 %  
Interest expense     (10,524 )   (1.7 %)       (10,081 )   (1.8 %)  
Income before income tax expense     16,527     2.8 %       19,908     3.5 %  
Income tax expense     (3,406 )   (0.6 %)       (8,053 )   (1.4 %)  
                  Net Income $   13,121     2.2 %   $   11,855     2.1 %  
                 
Earnings per share                
                  Basic $   0.31         $   0.28        
                  Diluted $   0.31         $   0.28        
                 
Weighted average shares outstanding                
                  Basic     42,854             42,464        
                  Diluted     42,937             42,501        
   

 

         
SPORTSMAN’S WAREHOUSE HOLDINGS, INC. 
Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) 
(in thousands) 
         
         
Assets        
  November 3, 2018   February 3, 2018  
Current assets:        
Cash $   1,892     $   1,769    
Accounts receivable, net     419         319    
Merchandise inventories     369,057         270,594    
Prepaid expenses and other     12,092         8,073    
Income tax receivable     1,617         –     
                     Total current assets     385,077         280,755    
  Property and equipment, net     93,273         94,035    
  Deferred income taxes     1,517         4,595    
  Definite lived intangible assets, net      252         276    
Total assets $   480,119     $   379,661    
         
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity        
Current liabilities:        
Accounts payable $   91,511     $   36,788    
Accrued expenses     55,664         50,602    
Income taxes payable     –          2,586    
Revolving line of credit     181,566         59,992    
Current portion of long-term debt, net of discount and debt issuance costs     7,915         990    
Current portion of deferred rent     5,033         4,593    
                      Total current liabilities     341,689         155,551    
         
Long-term liabilities:        
Long-term debt, net of discount, debt issuance costs, and current portion     29,696         132,349    
Deferred rent, noncurrent     41,244         41,963    
                      Total long-term liabilities     70,940         174,312    
                      Total liabilities     412,629         329,863    
         
Stockholders’ equity:        
Common stock     429         426    
Additional paid-in capital     84,131         82,197    
Accumulated deficit     (17,070 )       (32,825 )  
                     Total stockholders’ equity     67,490         49,798    
                     Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity $   480,119     $   379,661    
         

 

         
SPORTSMAN’S WAREHOUSE HOLDINGS, INC. 
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) 
(in thousands) 
         
    November 3, 2018   October 28, 2017
 CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES         
   Net Income    $   13,121     $   11,855  
   Adjustments to reconcile net income to net        
     cash (used in) provided by operating activities:         
     Depreciation and amortization        13,317         11,551  
     Amortization and write-off of discount on debt and deferred financing fees      1,959         534  
     Amortization of Intangible        283         1,355  
     Change in deferred rent        (280 )       8,284  
     Loss (gain) on asset dispositions        30         (14 )
     Deferred income taxes        2,194         612  
     Stock based compensation        2,435         1,437  
     Change in assets and liabilities:         
       Accounts receivable, net        (100 )       7  
       Merchandise inventory        (98,463 )       (72,037 )
       Prepaid expenses and other        (2,195 )       3,202  
       Accounts payable        55,204         40,638  
       Accrued expenses        2,277         (2,078 )
       Income taxes payable and receivable        (4,203 )       2,231  
           Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities        (14,421 )       7,577  
         
 CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:         
   Purchase of property and equipment        (15,183 )       (39,220 )
   Acquisition of intangible asset        (259 )       –  
   Proceeds from deemed sale-leaseback transactions        1,717         6,130  
   Proceeds from sale of property and equipment        226         14  
         Net cash used in investing activities        (13,499 )       (33,076 )
         
 CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:         
   Net borrowings on line of credit        121,574         17,482  
   Increase in book overdraft        5,424         10,157  
   Proceeds from issuance of common stock per employee stock purchase plan      202         283  
   Payment of withholdings on restricted stock units        (699 )       (638 )
   Borrowings on term loan        40,000         –  
   Payment of deferred financing costs        (1,331 )       (341 )
   Principal payments on long-term debt        (137,127 )       (1,200 )
         Net cash provided by financing activities        28,043         25,743  
         
 Net change in cash        123         244  
 Cash at beginning of year        1,769         1,911  
 Cash at end of period    $   1,892     $   2,155  
         

 

                   
SPORTSMAN’S WAREHOUSE HOLDINGS, INC.  
GAAP and Non-GAAP Measures (Unaudited)  
(in thousands, except per share data)  
                   
Reconciliation of GAAP income from operations to adjusted income from operations:          
                   
    For the Thirteen Weeks Ended   For the Thirty-nine Weeks Ended  
    November 3, 2018   October 28, 2017   November 3, 2018   October 28, 2017  
Income from operations $   17,511     $   19,520   $   27,051     $   29,989    
Professional fees (1)     –          –        –          1,744    
CEO retirement (2)     –          –        2,647         –     
Adjusted income from operations $   17,511     $   19,520   $   29,698     $   31,733    
                   
Reconciliation of GAAP net income and GAAP diluted weighted average shares outstanding          
to adjusted net income and adjusted weighted average shares outstanding:            
                   
Numerator:                
    Net income $   12,398     $   9,808   $   13,121     $   11,855    
  Professional fees (1)     –          –        –          1,744    
  CEO retirement (2)     –          –        2,647         –     
  Deferred financing fee write-off (3)     –          –        1,617         –     
  Non-recurring tax benefit (4)     (1,322 )       –        (1,322 )       –     
  Less tax benefit     –          –        (813 )       (677 )  
  Adjusted net income  $   11,076     $   9,808   $   15,250     $   12,922    
                   
Denominator:                
  Diluted weighted average shares outstanding     43,094         42,611       42,937         42,501    
                   
Reconciliation of income per share:                
Dilutive income per share $   0.29     $   0.23   $   0.31     $   0.28    
Impact of adjustments to numerator and denominator     (0.03 )       –        0.05         0.02    
Adjusted diluted income per share $   0.26     $   0.23   $   0.36     $   0.30    
                   
Reconciliation of net income to adjusted EBITDA:                
Net income $   12,398     $   9,808   $   13,121     $   11,855    
Interest expense     2,633         3,494       10,524         10,081    
Income tax expense     2,480         6,218       3,406         8,053    
Depreciation and amortization     4,438         4,572       13,600         12,906    
Stock-based compensation expense (5)     366         388       1,349         1,437    
Pre-opening expenses (6)     320         667       1,831         3,691    
Professional fees (1)     –          –        –          1,744    
CEO retirement (2)     –          –        2,647         –     
Adjusted EBITDA $   22,635     $   25,147   $   46,478     $   49,767    
                   
(1) Professional and other fees incurred in connection with the evaluation of a strategic acquisition.
(2) Expenses incurred in conjunction with the retirement of our former CEO during Q1 2018.   
(3) Write-off of deferred financing fees and debt discount relating to our old term loan.
(4) Non-recurring tax benefit recognized due to our return to provision adjustments recorded in conjunction with the filing of our 2017 tax return.
(5) Stock-based compensation expense represents non-cash expenses related to equity instruments granted to employees under our 2013 Performance Incentive Plan and employee stock purchase plan.
(6) Pre-opening expenses include expenses incurred in the preparation and opening of a new store location, such as payroll, travel and supplies, but do not include the cost of the initial inventory or capital expenditures required to open a location.
                     

 

                 
SPORTSMAN’S WAREHOUSE HOLDINGS, INC.
GAAP and Non-GAAP Measures (Unaudited)
(in thousands, except per share data)
                 
Reconciliation of fourth quarter and 2018 full year guidance:              
                 
    Estimated Q4 ’18   Estimated FY ’18
    Low   High   Low   High
Numerator:              
  Net income $   9,970   $   11,300   $   23,100     $   24,440  
  CEO retirement (1)     –        –        2,248         2,248  
  Deferred finance cost write-off (2)     –        –        1,203         1,203  
  Non-recurring tax benefit (3)   –      –        (1,322 )       (1,322 )
  Adjusted net income  $   9,970   $   11,300   $   25,229     $   26,569  
Denominator:              
  Diluted weighted average shares outstanding     43,000       43,000       43,000         43,000  
                 
Reconciliation of earnings per share:              
Diluted earnings per share $   0.23   $   0.26   $   0.54     $   0.57  
Impact of adjustments to numerator and denominator     –        –        0.05         0.05  
Adjusted diluted earnings per share $   0.23   $   0.26   $   0.59     $   0.62  
                 
(1) Expenses incurred in conjunction with the retirement of our former CEO during Q1 2018, net of tax.
(2) Write-off of deferred financing fees associated with the amendment and restatement of our revolving line of credit and payoff of our term loan, net of tax.
(3) Non-recurring tax benefit recognized due to our return to provision adjustments recorded in conjunction with the filing of our 2017 tax return.