e10vq
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
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QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
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For the Quarter Ended:
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Commission File Number: |
July 30, 2011
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001-16435 |
Chicos FAS, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
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Florida
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59-2389435 |
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(State of Incorporation)
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(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
11215 Metro Parkway, Fort Myers, Florida 33966
(Address of principal executive offices)
239-277-6200
(Registrants telephone number, including area code)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by
Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for
such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has
been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.
Yes þ No o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its
corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted
pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or
for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). Yes þ No o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a
non-accelerated filer or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of large accelerated
filer, accelerated filer and smaller reporting company in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check
one):
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Large accelerated filer þ
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Accelerated filer o
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Non-accelerated filer o
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Smaller reporting company o |
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(Do not check if a smaller reporting company) |
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of
the Exchange Act). Yes o No þ
Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuers classes of common stock, as of
the latest practicable date.
At August 17, 2011, there were 172,190,161 shares outstanding of Common Stock, $.01 par value per
share.
Chicos FAS, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Index
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PART I FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Chicos FAS, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Statements of Income
(Unaudited)
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
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Twenty-Six Weeks Ended |
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Thirteen Weeks Ended |
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July 30, |
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July 31, |
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July 30, |
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July 31, |
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2011 |
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2010 |
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2011 |
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2010 |
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Net Sales: |
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Chicos/Soma Intimates |
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$ |
749,258 |
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$ |
656,360 |
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$ |
374,324 |
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$ |
319,660 |
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White House Black Market |
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339,349 |
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290,599 |
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177,125 |
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145,711 |
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Net sales |
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1,088,607 |
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946,959 |
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551,449 |
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465,371 |
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Cost of goods sold |
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461,617 |
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406,173 |
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242,122 |
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206,164 |
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Gross margin |
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626,990 |
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540,786 |
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309,327 |
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259,207 |
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Selling, general and administrative expenses: |
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Store and direct operating expenses |
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364,977 |
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333,501 |
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183,461 |
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164,853 |
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Marketing |
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51,971 |
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47,091 |
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21,073 |
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18,011 |
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National Store Support Center |
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68,253 |
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57,782 |
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35,822 |
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28,982 |
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Total selling, general and administrative expenses
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485,201 |
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438,374 |
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240,356 |
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211,846 |
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Income from operations |
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141,789 |
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102,412 |
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68,971 |
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47,361 |
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Interest income, net |
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820 |
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844 |
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420 |
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394 |
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Income before income taxes |
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142,609 |
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103,256 |
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69,391 |
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47,755 |
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Income tax provision |
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53,300 |
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37,400 |
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26,000 |
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17,300 |
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Net income |
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$ |
89,309 |
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$ |
65,856 |
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$ |
43,391 |
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$ |
30,455 |
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Per share data: |
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Net income per common share-basic |
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0.51 |
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$ |
0.37 |
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$ |
0.25 |
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$ |
0.17 |
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Net income per common & common equivalent
sharediluted |
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$ |
0.51 |
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$ |
0.37 |
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$ |
0.25 |
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$ |
0.17 |
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Weighted average common shares outstandingbasic |
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173,082 |
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177,417 |
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171,282 |
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177,499 |
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Weighted average common & common equivalent shares
outstandingdiluted |
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174,298 |
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178,807 |
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172,495 |
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178,774 |
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Dividends declared per share |
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$ |
0.15 |
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$ |
0.12 |
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$ |
0.05 |
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$ |
0.04 |
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See Accompanying Notes.
3
Chicos FAS, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Balance Sheets
(In thousands)
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July 30, |
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January 29, |
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July 31, |
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2011 |
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2011 |
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2010 |
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(Unaudited) |
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(Unaudited) |
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ASSETS |
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Current Assets: |
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Cash and cash equivalents |
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$ |
56,109 |
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$ |
14,695 |
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$ |
17,559 |
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Marketable securities, at fair value |
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448,211 |
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534,019 |
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Receivables |
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5,619 |
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3,845 |
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7,483 |
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Income tax receivable |
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11,303 |
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6,565 |
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657 |
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Inventories |
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190,745 |
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159,814 |
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146,899 |
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Prepaid expenses |
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31,184 |
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26,851 |
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27,018 |
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Deferred taxes |
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9,084 |
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10,976 |
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9,823 |
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Total Current Assets |
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752,255 |
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756,765 |
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679,268 |
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Property and Equipment: |
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Land and land improvements |
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43,314 |
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42,468 |
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42,080 |
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Building and building improvements |
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92,864 |
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89,328 |
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85,628 |
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Equipment, furniture and fixtures |
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463,130 |
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428,217 |
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406,682 |
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Leasehold improvements |
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436,432 |
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426,141 |
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418,585 |
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Total Property and Equipment |
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1,035,740 |
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986,154 |
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952,975 |
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Less accumulated depreciation and amortization |
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(510,958 |
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(468,777 |
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Property and Equipment, Net |
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524,782 |
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517,377 |
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527,477 |
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Other Assets: |
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Goodwill |
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96,774 |
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96,774 |
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96,774 |
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Other intangible assets |
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38,930 |
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38,930 |
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38,930 |
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Deferred taxes |
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964 |
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39,597 |
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Other assets, net |
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5,532 |
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5,211 |
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4,940 |
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Total Other Assets |
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141,236 |
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141,879 |
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180,241 |
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$ |
1,418,273 |
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$ |
1,416,021 |
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$ |
1,386,986 |
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY |
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Current Liabilities: |
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Accounts payable |
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132,703 |
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$ |
106,680 |
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$ |
101,595 |
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Accrued liabilities |
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91,885 |
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94,837 |
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93,592 |
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Current portion of deferred liabilities |
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21,150 |
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19,760 |
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19,681 |
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Total Current Liabilities |
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245,738 |
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221,277 |
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214,868 |
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Noncurrent Liabilities: |
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Deferred liabilities |
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130,196 |
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129,837 |
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137,437 |
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Stockholders Equity: |
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Preferred stock |
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Common stock |
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1,722 |
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1,779 |
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1,789 |
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Additional paid-in capital |
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293,881 |
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282,528 |
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276,000 |
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Retained earnings |
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746,006 |
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780,212 |
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756,043 |
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Accumulated other comprehensive income |
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730 |
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388 |
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849 |
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Total Stockholders Equity |
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1,042,339 |
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1,064,907 |
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1,034,681 |
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$ |
1,418,273 |
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$ |
1,416,021 |
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$ |
1,386,986 |
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See Accompanying Notes.
4
Chicos FAS, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(Unaudited)
(In thousands)
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Twenty-Six Weeks Ended |
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July 30, |
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July 31, |
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2011 |
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2010 |
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Cash Flows from Operating Activities: |
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Net income |
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$ |
89,309 |
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$ |
65,856 |
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Adjustments
to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities
Depreciation and amortization |
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48,353 |
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46,636 |
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Deferred tax expense (benefit) |
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4,845 |
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Stock-based compensation expense |
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8,365 |
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5,950 |
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Excess tax benefit from stock-based compensation |
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(1,642 |
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(1,011 |
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Deferred rent and lease credits |
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(9,167 |
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(8,037 |
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Loss on disposal of property and equipment |
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1,756 |
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1,813 |
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Decrease (increase) in assets
Receivables, net |
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(1,774 |
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(3,578 |
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Income tax receivable |
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(4,738 |
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(346 |
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Inventories |
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(30,931 |
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(8,382 |
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Prepaid expenses and other |
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(5,904 |
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(2,666 |
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Increase in liabilities
Accounts payable |
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17,417 |
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15,203 |
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Accrued and other deferred liabilities |
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6,637 |
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2,110 |
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Total adjustments |
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33,217 |
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44,064 |
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Net cash provided by operating activities |
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122,526 |
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109,920 |
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Cash Flows from Investing Activities: |
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Decrease (increase) in marketable securities |
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86,150 |
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(82,884 |
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Purchases of property and equipment, net |
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(56,265 |
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(34,380 |
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Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities |
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29,885 |
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(117,264 |
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Cash Flows from Financing Activities: |
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Proceeds from issuance of common stock |
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2,762 |
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1,378 |
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Excess tax benefit from stock-based compensation |
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1,642 |
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1,011 |
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Dividends paid |
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(17,521 |
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(14,282 |
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Repurchase of common stock |
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(97,880 |
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(247 |
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Net cash used in financing activities |
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(110,997 |
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(12,140 |
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Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents |
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41,414 |
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(19,484 |
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Cash and Cash Equivalents, Beginning of period |
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14,695 |
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37,043 |
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Cash and Cash Equivalents, End of period |
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$ |
56,109 |
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$ |
17,559 |
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Supplemental Disclosures of Cash Flow Information: |
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Cash paid for interest |
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$ |
195 |
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$ |
142 |
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Cash paid for income taxes, net |
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$ |
51,587 |
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$ |
39,368 |
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Non-Cash Investing and Financing Activities: |
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Repossession of land in satisfaction of note receivable |
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$ |
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$ |
20,000 |
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See Accompanying Notes.
5
Chicos FAS, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
July 30, 2011
(Unaudited)
(in thousands, except share and per share amounts)
Note 1. Basis of Presentation
The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements of Chicos FAS, Inc. and its
wholly-owned subsidiaries (collectively, the Company) have been prepared in accordance with the
instructions to Form 10-Q and do not include all of the information and notes required by
accounting principles generally accepted in the U.S. (U.S. GAAP) for complete financial
statements. In the opinion of management, such interim financial statements reflect all normal
adjustments considered necessary to present fairly the financial position and the results of
operations and cash flows for the interim periods presented. All significant intercompany balances
and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. For further information, refer to the
consolidated financial statements and notes thereto for the fiscal year ended January 29, 2011,
included in the Companys Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange
Commission (SEC) on March 22, 2011. The January 29, 2011 balance sheet amounts were derived from
audited financial statements included in the Companys Annual Report.
As used in this report, all references to we, us, our, and the Company, refer to
Chicos FAS, Inc. and all of its wholly-owned subsidiaries.
Our fiscal years end on the Saturday closest to January 31 and are designated by the calendar
year in which the fiscal year commences. Operating results for the thirteen and twenty-six weeks
ended July 30, 2011 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the
entire year.
Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified in order to conform to the current year
presentation.
Note 2. New Accounting Pronouncements
In June 2011, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued new disclosure guidance related
to the presentation of the statement of comprehensive income. This guidance provides an entity the
option to present the total of comprehensive income, the components of net income and the
components of other comprehensive income either in a single continuous statement of comprehensive
income or in two separate but consecutive statements. The current option to report other
comprehensive income and its components in the statement of changes in stockholders equity was
eliminated. This accounting standard is effective for periods beginning on or after December 15,
2011. Other than the change in presentation, this accounting standard will not have a material
impact on our financial position and results of operations.
Note 3. Income Taxes
Our uncertain tax positions were $3.6 million at both July 30, 2011 and January 29, 2011. As
of July 30, 2011, we do not believe that our estimates, as otherwise provided for, on such tax
positions will significantly increase or decrease within the next twelve months. We are currently
subject to income tax examinations by various states, but do not expect the resolution of the
examinations will have a material impact on our financial position, results of operations, or
liquidity.
6
Chicos FAS, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
July 30, 2011
(Unaudited)
(in thousands, except share and per share amounts)
Note 4. Stock-Based Compensation
For the twenty-six weeks ended July 30, 2011 and July 31, 2010, stock-based compensation
expense was $8.4 million and $6.0 million, respectively, and for the thirteen weeks ended July 30,
2011 and July 31, 2010, stock-based compensation expense was $4.7 million and $3.1 million,
respectively. The total tax benefit associated with stock-based compensation for the twenty-six
weeks ended July 30, 2011 and July 31, 2010 was $3.2 million and $2.3 million, respectively, and
for the thirteen weeks ended July 30, 2011 and July 31, 2010, the total tax benefit associated with
stock-based compensation was $1.8 million and $1.2 million, respectively. We recognize stock-based
compensation costs, net of a forfeiture rate, for only those shares expected to vest and on a
straight-line basis over the requisite service period of the award.
We use the Black-Scholes option-pricing model to value our stock options. The weighted average
assumptions relating to the valuation of our stock options for the twenty-six and thirteen weeks
ended July 30, 2011 and July 31, 2010 were as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Twenty-Six Weeks Ended |
|
|
Thirteen Weeks Ended |
|
|
|
July 30, 2011 |
|
|
July 31, 2010 |
|
|
July 30, 2011 |
|
|
July 31, 2010 |
|
Weighted average
fair value of grants |
|
$ |
6.70 |
|
|
$ |
6.89 |
|
|
$ |
6.66 |
|
|
$ |
5.91 |
|
Expected volatility |
|
|
66 |
% |
|
|
66 |
% |
|
|
64 |
% |
|
|
66 |
% |
Expected term (years) |
|
|
4.5 |
|
|
|
4.5 |
|
|
|
4.5 |
|
|
|
4.5 |
|
Risk-free interest rate |
|
|
1.9 |
% |
|
|
2.1 |
% |
|
|
1.6 |
% |
|
|
1.8 |
% |
Expected dividend yield |
|
|
1.5 |
% |
|
|
1.0 |
% |
|
|
1.4 |
% |
|
|
1.3 |
% |
Stock-Based Awards Activity
As of July 30, 2011, 6,611,081 nonqualified options are outstanding at a weighted average
exercise price of $13.03 per share, and approximately 5.3 million shares remain available for
future grants of either stock options, restricted stock or restricted stock units, stock
appreciation rights (SARs) or performance shares.
The following table presents a summary of our stock options activity for the twenty-six weeks
ended July 30, 2011:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Weighted Average |
|
|
|
Number of Shares |
|
|
Exercise Price |
|
Outstanding, beginning of period |
|
|
6,033,101 |
|
|
$ |
12.87 |
|
Granted |
|
|
1,531,000 |
|
|
|
13.72 |
|
Exercised |
|
|
(405,161 |
) |
|
|
5.70 |
|
Canceled or expired |
|
|
(547,859 |
) |
|
|
18.68 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Outstanding, end of period |
|
|
6,611,081 |
|
|
|
13.03 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Exercisable at July 30, 2011 |
|
|
3,681,315 |
|
|
|
14.59 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
7
Chicos FAS, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
July 30, 2011
(Unaudited)
(in thousands, except share and per share amounts)
The following table presents a summary of our restricted stock activity for the twenty-six
weeks ended July 30, 2011:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Weighted Average |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Grant Date Fair |
|
|
|
Number of Shares |
|
|
Value |
|
Nonvested, beginning of period |
|
|
1,430,335 |
|
|
$ |
9.27 |
|
Granted |
|
|
761,427 |
|
|
|
13.76 |
|
Vested |
|
|
(246,305 |
) |
|
|
10.69 |
|
Canceled |
|
|
(136,397 |
) |
|
|
10.62 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Nonvested, end of period |
|
|
1,809,060 |
|
|
|
10.86 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Performance-based Awards
In the first quarter of fiscal 2011, a performance-based stock award was granted to our
President and Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Dyer. Under this performance award, Mr. Dyer is
eligible to receive up to 133,333 shares, with a target of 100,000 shares, contingent upon the
achievement of certain Company-specific performance goals during fiscal 2011. Any shares earned as
a result of the achievement of such goals (whether issued at the time of grant or as additional
shares earned at the end of the performance measurement period) will vest 1 year from the date of
grant. We are recording compensation expense, based on the number of shares ultimately expected to
vest, recognized on a straight-line basis over the 1-year service period. Additionally, we
reevaluate the amount of compensation expected to be earned at the end of each reporting period and
record an adjustment, if necessary.
In the first quarter of fiscal 2011, certain of our executive officers were granted a
restricted stock award of which a performance condition was attached to 50% of the award,
contingent upon the achievement of certain Company-specific performance goals during fiscal 2011.
Any shares earned as a result of the achievement of such goals will vest over 3 years from the date
of grant. We are recording compensation expense based on the number of shares ultimately expected
to vest, recognized on a straight-line basis over the 3-year service period.
Note 5. Earnings Per Share
In June 2008, accounting guidance was issued related to share-based awards that qualify as
participating securities. In accordance with this guidance, unvested share-based payment awards
that include non-forfeitable rights to dividends, whether paid or unpaid, are considered
participating securities. As a result, such awards are required to be included in the calculation
of basic earnings per common share pursuant to the two-class method. For us, participating
securities are generally comprised of unvested restricted stock awards.
Basic EPS is determined using the two-class method and is computed by dividing net income
available to common shareholders by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during
the period. Diluted EPS reflects the dilutive effect of potential common shares from securities
such as stock options.
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Chicos FAS, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
July 30, 2011
(Unaudited)
(in thousands, except share and per share amounts)
Note 5. Earnings Per Share (continued)
The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted EPS shown on the face of
the accompanying consolidated statements of income:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Twenty-Six Weeks Ended |
|
|
Thirteen Weeks Ended |
|
|
|
July 30, 2011 |
|
|
July 31, 2010 |
|
|
July 30, 2011 |
|
|
July 31, 2010 |
|
Numerator |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net income |
|
$ |
89,309 |
|
|
$ |
65,856 |
|
|
$ |
43,391 |
|
|
$ |
30,455 |
|
Net income allocated to participating securities |
|
|
(1,110 |
) |
|
|
(440 |
) |
|
|
(573 |
) |
|
|
(216 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net income available to common shareholders |
|
$ |
88,199 |
|
|
$ |
65,416 |
|
|
$ |
42,818 |
|
|
$ |
30,239 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Denominator |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Weighted average common shares outstanding basic |
|
|
173,081,952 |
|
|
|
177,417,471 |
|
|
|
171,282,434 |
|
|
|
177,499,286 |
|
Dilutive effect of stock options outstanding |
|
|
1,216,112 |
|
|
|
1,389,066 |
|
|
|
1,212,573 |
|
|
|
1,275,130 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Weighted average common and common equivalent
shares outstanding diluted |
|
|
174,298,064 |
|
|
|
178,806,537 |
|
|
|
172,495,007 |
|
|
|
178,774,416 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net income per common share: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Basic |
|
$ |
0.51 |
|
|
$ |
0.37 |
|
|
$ |
0.25 |
|
|
$ |
0.17 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Diluted |
|
$ |
0.51 |
|
|
$ |
0.37 |
|
|
$ |
0.25 |
|
|
$ |
0.17 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
For the thirteen weeks ended July 30, 2011 and July 31, 2010, 3,980,832 and 3,445,097
potential shares of common stock, respectively, were excluded from the computation of diluted EPS
relating to stock option awards because the effect of including these potential shares would have
been anti-dilutive.
For the twenty-six weeks ended July 30, 2011 and July 31, 2010, 3,964,669 and 3,306,313
potential shares of common stock, respectively, were excluded from the computation of diluted EPS
relating to stock option awards because the effect of including these potential shares would have
been anti-dilutive.
Note 6. Fair Value Measurements
Our financial instruments consist of cash and cash equivalents, marketable securities, trade
receivables and payables. The carrying values of cash and cash equivalents, marketable securities,
trade receivables and trade payables approximate current fair value due to the short-term nature of
the instruments.
Marketable securities are classified as available-for-sale and generally consist of municipal
bonds, asset-backed securities, corporate bonds, commercial paper, certificates of deposit, and U.S
Treasury securities. As of July 30, 2011, our holdings consisted of $265.5 million of securities
with maturity dates less than one year and $182.7 million with maturity dates over one year and
less than or equal to two years.
We consider all available-for-sale securities, including those with maturity dates beyond 12
months, as available to support current operational liquidity needs and therefore classify these
securities as short-term investments within current assets on the consolidated balance sheets.
Marketable securities are carried
9
at market value, with the unrealized holding gains and losses, net of income taxes, reflected
as a separate component of stockholders equity until realized. For the purposes of computing
realized and unrealized gains and losses, cost is determined on a specific identification basis.
Fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to
transfer a liability in the principal or most advantageous market in an orderly transaction
between market participants on the measurement date. Entities are required to use a three-level
hierarchy, which requires an entity to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use
of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value.
The valuation hierarchy is based upon the transparency of inputs to the valuation of an asset
or liability on the measurement date. The three levels are defined as follows:
|
Level 1 |
|
Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities |
|
|
Level 2 |
|
Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for similar assets or liabilities, or;
Unadjusted quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets
that are not active, or; Inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the
asset or liability |
|
|
Level 3 |
|
Unobservable inputs for the asset or liability. |
We measure certain financial assets at fair value on a recurring basis, including our
marketable securities, which are classified as available-for-sale securities, certain cash
equivalents, specifically our money market accounts, and assets held in our non-qualified deferred
compensation plan. The money market funds are valued based on quoted market prices in active
markets. Our marketable securities are generally valued based on other observable inputs for
those securities (including market corroborated pricing or other models that utilize observable
inputs such as yield curves) except for certain U.S. treasury holdings which are valued based on
quoted market prices in active markets. The investments in our non-qualified deferred
compensation plan are valued using quoted market prices and are included in other assets on our
consolidated balance sheets.
From time to time, we measure certain assets at fair value on a non-recurring basis,
specifically long-lived assets evaluated for impairment. We estimate the fair value of our
long-lived assets using company-specific assumptions which would fall within Level 3 of the fair
value hierarchy.
During the quarter ended July 30, 2011, we did not make significant transfers between Level 1
and Level 2 financial assets. Furthermore, as of July 30, 2011, January 29, 2011 and July 31,
2010, we did not have any Level 3 financial assets. We conduct reviews on a quarterly basis to verify pricing,
assess liquidity, and determine if significant inputs have changed that would impact the fair value
hierarchy disclosure.
10
Chicos FAS, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
July 30, 2011
(Unaudited)
(in thousands, except share and per share amounts)
Note 6. Fair Value Measurements (continued)
In accordance with the provisions of the guidance, we categorized our financial assets based
on the priority of the inputs to the valuation technique for the instruments, as follows (amounts
in thousands):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Quoted Prices |
|
|
Significant |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
in Active |
|
|
Other |
|
|
Significant |
|
|
|
Balance as |
|
|
Markets for |
|
|
Observable |
|
|
Unobservable |
|
|
|
of July 30, |
|
|
Identical Assets |
|
|
Inputs |
|
|
Inputs |
|
Current Assets |
|
2011 |
|
|
(Level 1) |
|
|
(Level 2) |
|
|
(Level 3) |
|
Cash equivalents: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Money market accounts |
|
$ |
9,895 |
|
|
$ |
9,895 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
Marketable securities: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Municipal securities |
|
|
136,826 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
136,826 |
|
|
|
|
|
U.S. government securities |
|
|
100,719 |
|
|
|
52,890 |
|
|
|
47,829 |
|
|
|
|
|
Corporate bonds |
|
|
162,914 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
162,914 |
|
|
|
|
|
Asset-backed securities |
|
|
616 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
616 |
|
|
|
|
|
Commercial paper |
|
|
45,064 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
45,064 |
|
|
|
|
|
Certificates of deposit |
|
|
2,072 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2,072 |
|
|
|
|
|
Non Current Assets |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Deferred compensation plan |
|
|
4,256 |
|
|
|
4,256 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total |
|
$ |
462,362 |
|
|
$ |
67,041 |
|
|
$ |
395,321 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance as |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
of January |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Current Assets |
|
29, 2011 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash equivalents: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Money market accounts |
|
$ |
5,397 |
|
|
$ |
5,397 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
Marketable securities: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Variable rate demand notes |
|
|
319,220 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
319,220 |
|
|
|
|
|
Municipal securities |
|
|
151,159 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
151,159 |
|
|
|
|
|
U.S. government securities |
|
|
58,554 |
|
|
|
58,554 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Corporate bonds |
|
|
2,055 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2,055 |
|
|
|
|
|
Asset-backed securities |
|
|
3,031 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
3,031 |
|
|
|
|
|
Non Current Assets |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Deferred compensation plan |
|
|
4,143 |
|
|
|
4,143 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total |
|
$ |
543,559 |
|
|
$ |
68,094 |
|
|
$ |
475,465 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance as |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
of July 31, |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Current Assets |
|
2010 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash equivalents: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Money market accounts |
|
$ |
1,467 |
|
|
$ |
1,467 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
Marketable securities: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Variable rate demand notes |
|
|
230,728 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
230,728 |
|
|
|
|
|
Municipal securities |
|
|
158,557 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
158,557 |
|
|
|
|
|
U.S. government securities |
|
|
59,130 |
|
|
|
59,130 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Corporate bonds |
|
|
12,453 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
12,453 |
|
|
|
|
|
Asset-backed securities |
|
|
8,961 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
8,961 |
|
|
|
|
|
Non Current Assets |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Deferred compensation plan |
|
|
3,815 |
|
|
|
3,815 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total |
|
$ |
475,111 |
|
|
$ |
64,412 |
|
|
$ |
410,699 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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Chicos FAS, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
July 30, 2011
(Unaudited)
(in thousands, except share and per share amounts)
Note 7. Subsequent Events
In August 2011, the Company entered into an agreement to purchase Boston Proper, Inc., a
privately held direct-to-consumer retailer, for total cash consideration of $205 million to be
funded entirely from available cash balances. The transaction is expected to close in the third
quarter of fiscal 2011 but is subject to customary closing conditions, including regulatory review.
Since July 30, 2011, in
accordance with the share repurchase program, the Company repurchased
and retired
approximately 3.2 million shares of stock for $40.0 million.
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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENTS DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (MD&A)
should be read in conjunction with the accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements and
notes thereto and our 2010 Annual Report to Stockholders.
Executive Overview
We are a national specialty retailer of private branded, sophisticated, casual-to-dressy
clothing, intimates, complementary accessories, and other non-clothing gift items operating under
the Chicos, White House | Black Market (WH|BM), and Soma Intimates (Soma) brand names. We
earn revenues and generate cash through the sale of merchandise in our retail stores, on our
various websites and through our call centers, which take orders for all of our brands.
For fiscal 2011, we continue to focus on executing the goals that contributed to our success
over the last few years. These initiatives were and continue to be: 1) rebuilding the Chicos
business into a high performance brand, 2) investing in the growth potential of the WH|BM and Soma
brands, 3) accelerating the growth of the direct-to-consumer (DTC) channel, 4) improving our cost
structure and maintaining inventory control, and 5) achieving a level of profitability in the
current year comparable to what we achieved in fiscal 2005, previously our highest earnings year.
Our financial performance reflects our progress in implementing these strategic initiatives.
For the quarter, earnings per share increased 47%, net sales increased 18.5%, and comparable sales
increased 12.8%, reflecting our compelling fashion offering and effective merchandise and marketing
programs.
Financial Highlights for the Second Quarter of 2011
|
|
|
Net sales for the thirteen-week period ended July 30, 2011 (current period) increased
18.5% to $551.4 million compared to $465.4 million for the thirteen-week period ended July
31, 2010 (prior period), driven by 9% net square footage growth and by a comparable sales
increase of 12.8% compared to an increase of 7.6% in the prior period. |
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|
|
|
Gross margin percentage for the current period increased to 56.1% from 55.7% in the
prior period. |
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|
|
|
Selling, general and administrative (SG&A) expenses for the current period, as a
percentage of total net sales, decreased to 43.6% from 45.5% in the prior period. |
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|
|
|
Operating income in the current period, as a percentage of total net sales, increased to
12.5% from 10.2% in the prior period. |
|
|
|
|
Net income in the current period was $43.4 million compared to net income of $30.5
million in the prior period. |
|
|
|
|
Earnings per diluted share for the current period increased to $0.25 compared to $0.17
in the prior period. |
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|
|
|
Cash and marketable securities at the end of the 2011 second quarter was $504.3 million,
reflecting an increase of $16.9 million over last years second quarter. |
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Future Outlook
For the third quarter of 2011, our assumptions are a mid-single digit increase in comparable
sales accompanied by an approximate 9% increase in selling square footage, which should result in a
total net sales increase in the low to mid teens for the quarter. We expect slight improvement in
the gross margin rate and SG&A as a percentage of net sales compared to last years third quarter.
We expect an increase in cost of goods sold and SG&A dollars, reflecting higher comparable sales
and new store growth, as well as increases in marketing expense and performance-based compensation.
Results of Operations Thirteen Weeks Ended July 30, 2011 Compared to the Thirteen Weeks Ended
July 31, 2010.
The following table sets forth the percentage relationship to net sales of certain items in our
consolidated statements of income for the periods shown below:
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Twenty-Six Weeks Ended |
|
|
Thirteen Weeks Ended |
|
|
|
July 30, |
|
|
July 31, |
|
|
July 30, |
|
|
July 31, |
|
|
|
2011 |
|
|
2010 |
|
|
2010 |
|
|
2010 |
|
Net sales |
|
|
100.0 |
% |
|
|
100.0 |
% |
|
|
100.0 |
% |
|
|
100.0 |
% |
Cost of goods sold |
|
|
42.4 |
|
|
|
42.9 |
|
|
|
43.9 |
|
|
|
44.3 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Gross margin |
|
|
57.6 |
|
|
|
57.1 |
|
|
|
56.1 |
|
|
|
55.7 |
|
Store and direct operating
expenses |
|
|
33.5 |
|
|
|
35.2 |
|
|
|
33.3 |
|
|
|
35.4 |
|
Marketing |
|
|
4.8 |
|
|
|
5.0 |
|
|
|
3.8 |
|
|
|
3.9 |
|
National Store Support Center |
|
|
6.3 |
|
|
|
6.1 |
|
|
|
6.5 |
|
|
|
6.2 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income from operations |
|
|
13.0 |
|
|
|
10.8 |
|
|
|
12.5 |
|
|
|
10.2 |
|
Interest income, net |
|
|
0.1 |
|
|
|
0.1 |
|
|
|
0.1 |
|
|
|
0.0 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income before income taxes |
|
|
13.1 |
|
|
|
10.9 |
|
|
|
12.6 |
|
|
|
10.2 |
|
Income tax provision |
|
|
4.9 |
|
|
|
3.9 |
|
|
|
4.7 |
|
|
|
3.7 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net income |
|
|
8.2 |
% |
|
|
7.0 |
% |
|
|
7.9 |
% |
|
|
6.5 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net Sales
The following table depicts net sales for the Chicos/Soma and WH|BM brands in dollars and as
a percentage of total net sales for the thirteen weeks ended July 30, 2011 and July 31, 2010
(dollar amounts in thousands):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Thirteen Weeks Ended |
|
|
|
July 30, 2011 |
|
|
July 31, 2010 |
|
Net Sales: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Chicos/Soma Intimates |
|
$ |
374,324 |
|
|
|
67.9 |
% |
|
$ |
319,660 |
|
|
|
68.7 |
% |
White House/ Black Market |
|
|
177,125 |
|
|
|
32.1 |
|
|
|
145,711 |
|
|
|
31.3 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total net sales |
|
$ |
551,449 |
|
|
|
100.0 |
% |
|
$ |
465,371 |
|
|
|
100.0 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net sales by the Chicos/Soma and WH|BM brands increased from the prior period primarily
due to positive comparable sales as well as new store openings. The Chicos/Soma brands comparable
sales increased by 11.9% and the WH|BM brands comparable sales increased by 14.9% compared to the
prior period. Comparable sales growth in the second quarter reflects our compelling fashion
offering and effective merchandise and marketing programs which drove increases in both average
dollar sales and number of transactions.
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Cost of Goods Sold/Gross Margin
The following table depicts cost of goods sold and gross margin in dollars and the related
gross margin percentages for the thirteen weeks ended July 30, 2011 and July 31, 2010 (dollar
amounts in thousands):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Thirteen Weeks Ended |
|
|
|
July 30, 2011 |
|
|
July 31, 2010 |
|
Cost of goods sold |
|
$ |
242,122 |
|
|
$ |
206,164 |
|
Gross margin |
|
$ |
309,327 |
|
|
$ |
259,207 |
|
Gross margin percentage |
|
|
56.1 |
% |
|
|
55.7 |
% |
Gross margin as a percentage of net sales was 56.1% for the current period versus 55.7%
for the prior period, a 40 basis point improvement primarily attributable to increased full-price
selling partially offset by planned promotional activity.
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses
The following tables depict store and direct operating expenses, marketing, and National Store
Support Center expenses in dollars and as a percentage of total net sales for the thirteen weeks
ended July 30, 2011 and July 31, 2010 (dollar amounts in thousands):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Thirteen Weeks Ended |
|
|
|
July 30, 2011 |
|
|
July 31, 2010 |
|
Store and direct operating expenses |
|
$ |
183,461 |
|
|
$ |
164,853 |
|
Percentage of total net sales |
|
|
33.3 |
% |
|
|
35.4 |
% |
Store and direct operating expenses as a percentage of net sales were 33.3% for the
current period versus 35.4% for the prior period, a 210 basis point decrease, primarily reflecting
the leverage achieved on store payroll and occupancy costs against the larger sales base.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Thirteen Weeks Ended |
|
|
|
July 30, 2011 |
|
|
July 31, 2010 |
|
Marketing |
|
$ |
21,073 |
|
|
$ |
18,011 |
|
Percentage of total net sales |
|
|
3.8 |
% |
|
|
3.9 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Thirteen Weeks Ended |
|
|
|
July 30, 2011 |
|
|
July 31, 2010 |
|
National Store Support Center |
|
$ |
35,822 |
|
|
$ |
28,982 |
|
Percentage of total net sales |
|
|
6.5 |
% |
|
|
6.2 |
% |
National Store Support Center (NSSC) expenses as a percentage of net sales were 6.5% in
the current period versus 6.2% in the prior period, a 30 basis point increase primarily reflecting
higher performance based compensation compared to last year.
Provision for Income Taxes
Our effective tax rate increased for the current period to 37.5% versus 36.2% in the prior
period. Our effective tax rate was higher in the current period due primarily to favorable state
audit settlements and state refund claims in the previous year.
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Results of Operations Twenty-Six Weeks Ended July 30, 2011 Compared to the Twenty-Six Weeks
Ended July 31, 2010.
Net Sales
The following table depicts net sales for the Chicos/Soma and WH|BM brands in dollars and as
a percentage of total net sales for the year-to-date period ended July 30, 2011 and July 31, 2010
(dollar amounts in thousands):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Twenty-Six Weeks Ended |
|
|
|
July 30, 2011 |
|
|
July 31, 2010 |
|
Net Sales: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Chicos/Soma Intimates |
|
$ |
749,258 |
|
|
|
68.8 |
% |
|
$ |
656,360 |
|
|
|
69.3 |
% |
White House/ Black Market |
|
|
339,349 |
|
|
|
31.2 |
|
|
|
290,599 |
|
|
|
30.7 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total net sales |
|
$ |
1,088,607 |
|
|
|
100.0 |
% |
|
$ |
946,959 |
|
|
|
100.0 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net sales by the Chicos/Soma and WH|BM brands increased from the prior year-to-date
period primarily due to positive comparable sales as well as new store openings. The Chicos/Soma
brands comparable sales increased by 9.7% and the WH|BM brands comparable sales increased by
11.1% compared to the prior year-to-date period. Comparable sales growth in the current
year-to-date period reflects our compelling fashion offering and effective merchandising and
marketing programs which drove increases in both average dollar sales and number of transactions.
Cost of Goods Sold/Gross Margin
The following table depicts cost of goods sold and gross margin in dollars and the related
gross margin percentages for the twenty-six weeks ended July 30, 2011 and July 31, 2010 (dollar
amounts in thousands):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Twenty-Six Weeks Ended |
|
|
|
July 30, 2011 |
|
|
July 31, 2010 |
|
Cost of goods sold |
|
$ |
461,617 |
|
|
$ |
406,173 |
|
Gross margin |
|
$ |
626,990 |
|
|
$ |
540,786 |
|
Gross margin percentage |
|
|
57.6 |
% |
|
|
57.1 |
% |
Gross margin as a percentage of sales was 57.6% for the current year-to-date period
versus 57.1% for the prior year-to-date period, a 50 basis point improvement primarily attributable
to increased full-price selling partially offset by planned promotional activity.
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses
The following tables depict store and direct operating expenses, marketing, and National Store
Support Center expenses in dollars and as a percentage of total net sales for the twenty-six weeks
ended July 30, 2011 and July 31, 2010 (dollar amounts in thousands):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Twenty-Six Weeks Ended |
|
|
|
July 30, 2011 |
|
|
July 31, 2010 |
|
Store and direct operating expenses |
|
$ |
364,977 |
|
|
$ |
333,501 |
|
Percentage of total net sales |
|
|
33.5 |
% |
|
|
35.2 |
% |
Store and direct operating expenses as a percentage of net sales were 33.5% for the
current year-to-date period versus 35.2% for the prior year-to-date period, a 170 basis point
improvement primarily reflecting the leverage achieved on store payroll and occupancy costs
against the larger sales base.
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Twenty-Six Weeks Ended |
|
|
|
July 30, 2011 |
|
|
July 31, 2010 |
|
Marketing |
|
$ |
51,971 |
|
|
$ |
47,091 |
|
Percentage of total net sales |
|
|
4.8 |
% |
|
|
5.0 |
% |
Marketing expenses as a percentage of net sales were 4.8% for the current year-to-date
period versus 5.0% for the prior year-to-date period, a 20 basis point improvement primarily
reflecting the leverage achieved on marketing expenses against the larger sales base.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Twenty-Six Weeks Ended |
|
|
|
July 30, 2011 |
|
|
July 31, 2010 |
|
National Store Support Center |
|
$ |
68,253 |
|
|
$ |
57,782 |
|
Percentage of total net sales |
|
|
6.3 |
% |
|
|
6.1 |
% |
NSSC expenses as a percentage of net sales were 6.3% for the current year-to-date period
versus 6.1% for the prior year-to-date period, a 20 basis point increase primarily reflecting
higher performance based compensation.
Provision for Income Taxes
Our effective tax rate for the current year-to-date period is 37.4% versus 36.2% for the prior
year-to-date period. Our effective tax rate was higher in the current year-to-date period due
primarily to favorable state audit settlements, state refund claims and the restoration of a state
tax receivable due to a favorable ruling in the previous year.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
We believe that our existing cash, and marketable securities balances and cash generated from
operations will be sufficient to fund: the $205 million acquisition of Boston Proper, Inc.,
potential share repurchases, dividend payments, capital expenditures, working capital needs,
commitments, and other liquidity requirements associated with our operations through at least the
next 12 months. Furthermore, while it is our intention to continue to pay a quarterly cash
dividend in the future, any determination to pay future dividends will be made by the Board of
Directors and will depend on our future earnings, financial condition, and other factors.
Our ongoing capital requirements will continue to be for: new, expanded, relocated and
remodeled stores; our distribution center and other central support facilities; the planned
expansion of our NSSC campus; and information technology tools.
Operating Activities
Net cash provided by operating activities was $122.5 million and $109.9 million for the
twenty-six weeks ended July 30, 2011 and July 31, 2010, respectively. The $12.6 million increase
in cash flows from operating activities in the current period in comparison to the prior period
primarily reflects higher net income and deferred taxes partially offset by investment in
inventory.
Investing Activities
Net cash provided by investing activities for the twenty-six weeks ended July 30, 2011 was
$29.9 million compared to $117.3 million used for the twenty-six weeks ended July 31, 2010. The
net change of $147.2 million primarily reflects the net decrease in marketable securities in the
current year-to-date period versus the net increase in marketable securities in the prior
year-to-date period.
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Financing Activities
Net cash used in financing activities was $111.0 million and $12.1 million during the
twenty-six weeks ended July 30, 2011 and July 31, 2010, respectively. The approximate $99 million
increase in cash used in financing activities primarily reflects repurchases of common stock in the
current year-to-date period.
Credit Facility
On July 27, 2011, we entered into a $70 million senior five-year unsecured revolving credit
facility (the Credit Facility) with a syndicate led by JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as
administrative agent and HSBC Bank USA, National Association, as syndication agent. The Credit
Facility replaces our previous $55 million secured credit facility with SunTrust Bank.
The Credit Facility provides a $70 million revolving credit facility that matures on July 27,
2016. The Credit Facility provides for swing advances of up to $5 million and issuance of letters
of credit up to $40 million. The Credit Facility also contains a feature that provides the Company
the ability, subject to satisfaction of certain conditions, to expand the commitments available
under the Credit Facility from $70 million up to $125 million.
The Credit Facility contains standard affirmative and negative covenants and other limitations
(subject to various carve-outs) regarding the Company. The covenants limit: (a) the making of
investments, the payment of dividends and other payments with respect to capital, the disposition
of material assets other than in the ordinary course of business, and mergers and acquisitions
under certain conditions, (b) transactions with affiliates unless such transactions are completed
in the ordinary course of business and upon fair and reasonable terms, (c) the incurrence of liens
and indebtedness, and (d) certain substantial changes in the nature of the subsidiaries business.
The Credit Facility contains customary financial covenants for unsecured credit facilities,
consisting of a maximum total debt leverage ratio that cannot be greater than 3.25 to 1.00 and a
minimum fixed charge coverage ratio that cannot be less than 1.20 to 1.00.
The Credit Facility contains customary events of default. If a default occurs and is not
cured within any applicable cure period or is not waived, the Companys obligations under the
Credit Facility may be accelerated or the Credit Facility may be terminated.
New Store Openings
During the first six months of fiscal 2011, we had 67 net store openings consisting of 15
Chicos net openings, 34 Soma net openings, and 18 WH|BM net openings. Currently, we expect our
overall square footage in fiscal 2011 to increase approximately 9%, reflecting approximately 20-22
net openings of Chicos stores, 27-29 net openings of WH|BM stores, approximately 51-53 net
openings of Soma stores, and 25-27 relocations/expansions. We continuously evaluate the
appropriate new store growth rate in light of economic conditions and may adjust the growth rate as
conditions require or as opportunities arise.
Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
The discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations are based
upon the consolidated financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with accounting
principles generally accepted in the United States. The preparation of consolidated financial
statements requires us to make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets,
liabilities, revenue and expenses, and related disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities. We
base our estimates on historical experience
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and on various other assumptions that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances,
the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and
liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. Actual results may differ from these
estimates under different assumptions or conditions. Management has discussed the development and
selection of these critical accounting policies and estimates with the Audit Committee of our Board
of Directors, and believes the assumptions and estimates, as set forth in our Annual Report on Form
10-K for the fiscal year ended January 29, 2011, are significant to reporting our results of
operations and financial position. There have been no material changes to our critical accounting
policies as disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 29, 2011.
Quarterly Results and Seasonality
Our quarterly results may fluctuate significantly depending on a number of factors including
timing of new store openings, adverse weather conditions, the spring and fall fashion lines and
shifts in the timing of certain holidays. In addition, our periodic results can be directly and
significantly impacted by the extent to which new merchandise offerings are accepted by customers
and by the timing of the introduction of such merchandise.
Certain Factors That May Affect Future Results
This Form 10-Q may contain certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section
27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934, as amended, which reflect our current views with respect to certain events that could have an
effect on our future financial performance, including but without limitation, statements regarding
future growth rates of our store concepts. The statements may address items such as future sales,
gross margin expectations, operating margin expectations, earnings per share expectations, planned
store openings, closings and expansions, future comparable sales, future product sourcing plans,
inventory levels, planned marketing expenditures, planned capital expenditures and future cash
needs. In addition, from time to time, we may issue press releases and other written
communications, and our representatives may make oral statements, which contain forward-looking
information.
These statements, including those in this Form 10-Q and those in press releases or made
orally, may include the words expects, believes, and similar expressions. Except for
historical information, matters discussed in such oral and written statements, including this Form
10-Q, are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are subject to various
risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from historical
results or those currently anticipated. Factors that could cause or contribute to such differences
include, but are not limited to, those discussed below and in Item 1A, Risk Factors in our Annual
Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on March 22, 2011.
These potential risks and uncertainties include the financial strength of retailing in
particular and the economy in general, the extent of financial difficulties that may be experienced
by customers, our ability to secure and maintain customer acceptance of styles and store concepts,
the propriety of inventory mix and sizing, the quality of merchandise received from suppliers, the
extent and nature of competition in the markets in which we operate, the extent of the market
demand and overall level of spending for womens private branded clothing and related accessories,
the adequacy and perception of customer service, the ability to coordinate product development with
buying and planning, the ability of our suppliers to timely produce and deliver clothing and
accessories, the changes in the costs of manufacturing, labor and advertising, the rate of new
store openings, the buying publics acceptance of any of our new store concepts, the performance,
implementation and integration of management information systems, the ability to hire, train,
energize and retain qualified sales associates and other employees, the availability of quality
store
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sites, the ability to expand our NSSC, distribution centers and other support facilities in an
efficient and effective manner, the ability to hire and train qualified managerial employees, the
ability to effectively and efficiently establish and operate DTC sales operations, the ability to
secure and protect trademarks and other intellectual property rights, the ability to effectively
and efficiently operate the Chicos, WH|BM, and Soma merchandise divisions, risks associated with
terrorist activities, risks associated with natural disasters such as hurricanes and other risks.
In addition, there are potential risks and uncertainties that are peculiar to our reliance on
sourcing from foreign suppliers, including the impact of work stoppages, transportation delays and
other interruptions, political or civil instability, imposition of and changes in tariffs and
import and export controls such as import quotas, changes in governmental policies in or towards
foreign countries, currency exchange rates and other similar factors.
The forward-looking statements included herein are only made as of the date of this Quarterly
Report on Form 10-Q. We undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking
statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
The market risk of our financial instruments as of July 30, 2011 has not significantly changed
since January 29, 2011. We are exposed to market risk from changes in interest rates on any future
indebtedness and our marketable securities.
Our exposure to interest rate risk relates in part to our revolving line of credit with our
bank. However, as of July 30, 2011, we did not have any outstanding borrowings on our line of
credit and, given our current liquidity position, do not expect to utilize our line of credit in
the foreseeable future except for the continuing use of the letter of credit facility portion
thereof.
Our investment portfolio is maintained in accordance with our investment policy which
identifies allowable investments, specifies credit quality standards and limits the credit exposure
of any single issuer. Our investment portfolio consists of cash equivalents and marketable
securities, including municipal bonds, asset-backed securities, corporate bonds, commercial paper,
certificates of deposit, and U.S. Treasury securities. The portfolio as of July 30, 2011,
consisted of $265.5 million of securities with maturity dates less than one year and $182.7 million
with maturity dates over one year and less than or equal to two years. We consider all
available-for-sale securities, including those with maturity dates beyond 12 months, as available
to support current operational liquidity needs and therefore classify these securities as
short-term investments within current assets on the consolidated balance sheets. As of July 30,
2011, an increase of 100 basis points in interest rates would reduce the fair value of our
marketable securities portfolio by approximately $3.7 million. Conversely, a reduction of 100
basis points in interest rates would increase the fair value of our marketable securities portfolio
by approximately $1.6 million.
ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
Our disclosure controls and procedures are designed to provide reasonable assurance that
information required to be disclosed in our reports under the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934,
as amended, is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in
the SECs rules and forms.
As of the end of the period covered by this report, an evaluation was carried out under the
supervision and with the participation of management, including our Chief Executive Officer and
Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure
controls and procedures
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(as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as
amended). Based upon that evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer
concluded that, as of the end of such period, our disclosure controls and procedures were effective
in providing reasonable assurance in timely alerting them to material information relating to us
(including our consolidated subsidiaries) and that information required to be disclosed in our
reports is recorded, processed, summarized, and reported as required to be included in our periodic
SEC filings.
Changes in Internal Controls
There were no significant changes in our internal controls or in other factors that could
significantly affect our disclosure controls and procedures subsequent to the date of the above
referenced evaluation. Furthermore, there was no change in our internal control over financial
reporting or in other factors during the quarterly period covered by this report that has
materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over
financial reporting.
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PART II OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
The Company was named as a defendant in a putative class action filed in February 2011 in the
Superior Court of the State of California for the County of Orange, Lorraine V. Garcia v.
Chicos FAS, Inc. The Complaint alleges that the Company, in violation of California law,
requested or required customers to provide personal information as a
condition of accepting payment
by credit card. The Company denied the material allegations of the Complaint. The case was wholly
without merit and, in July 2011, the plaintiff voluntarily dismissed her complaint, without
receiving anything of value from the Company.
The Company was named as a defendant in a putative class action filed in March 2011 in the
Superior Court of the State of California for the County of Los Angeles, Eileen Schlim v.
Chicos FAS, Inc. The Complaint attempts to allege numerous violations of California law
related to wages, meal periods, rest periods, and vacation pay, among other things. The Company
denies the material allegations of the Complaint. The Company believes that its policies and
procedures for paying its associates comply with all applicable California laws. As a result, the
Company does not believe that the case should have a material adverse effect on the Companys
financial condition or results of operations.
Other than as noted above, we are not currently a party to any legal proceedings, other than
various claims and lawsuits arising in the normal course of business, none of which we believe
should have a material adverse effect on our financial condition or results of operations.
ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS
In addition to the other information discussed in this report, the factors described in Part
I, Item 1A, Risk Factors in our 2010 Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on March 22,
2011 should be considered as they could materially affect our business, financial condition or
future results. There have not been any significant changes with respect to the risks described in
our 2010 Form 10-K, but these are not the only risks facing our company. Additional risks and
uncertainties not currently known to us or that we currently deem to be immaterial also may
adversely affect our business, financial condition or operating results.
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ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS
The following table sets forth information concerning our purchases of common stock for the
periods indicated (dollar amounts in thousands, except per share amounts):
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1,833,267 |
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14.26 |
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1,832,199 |
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$ |
119,224 |
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May 29, 2011 to July 2, 2011 |
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2,469,725 |
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14.18 |
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2,468,563 |
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84,205 |
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84,205 |
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4,302,992 |
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14.21 |
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4,300,762 |
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84,205 |
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Includes 2,230 shares of restricted stock repurchased in connection with
employee tax withholding obligations under employee compensation plans, which are not
purchases under any publicly announced plan. |
ITEM 6. EXHIBITS
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The following documents are filed as exhibits to this Quarterly Report on Form
10-Q (exhibits marked with two asterisks have been previously filed with the SEC as
indicated and are incorporated herein by this reference): |
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Exhibit 2.1*
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Agreement and Plan of Merger dated as of August 16, 2011 by and among the
Company, Harbor DTC, Inc., Boston Proper, Inc. and others |
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Exhibit 10.1
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2002 Amended and Restated Employee Stock Purchase Plan |
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Exhibit 10.2**
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Employment letter agreement between the Company and Pamela
K. Knous (Filed as Exhibit 10.1 to the Companys Form 8-K,
as filed with the SEC on June 23, 2011) |
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Exhibit 10.3**
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Credit Agreement by and among JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.,
HSBC Bank USA, National Association, the Company and the
Lenders parties thereto dated as of July 27, 2011 (Filed as
Exhibit 10.1 to the Companys Form 8-K, as filed with the
SEC on July 29, 2011) |
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Exhibit 31.1
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Chicos FAS, Inc. and Subsidiaries Certification Pursuant to Section 302
of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 Chief Executive Officer |
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Exhibit 31.2
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Chicos FAS, Inc. and Subsidiaries Certification Pursuant
to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 Chief
Financial Officer |
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Exhibit 32.1
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Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to 18
U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of
the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 |
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Exhibit 32.2
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Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to 18
U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of
the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 |
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Exhibit 101.INS
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XBRL Instance Document |
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Exhibit 101.SCH
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XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document |
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Exhibit 101.CAL
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XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document |
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Exhibit 101.DEF
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XBRL Taxonomy Definition Linkbase Document |
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Exhibit 101.LAB
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XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document |
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Exhibit 101.PRE
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XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document |
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Exhibits and schedules omitted pursuant to Item 601(b)(2) of Regulation S-K. The
registrant agrees to furnish any such omitted exhibit or schedule supplementally to the
SEC upon request. |
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Previously filed with the SEC as indicated and incorporated herein by this reference. |
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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.
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CHICOS FAS, INC.
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Date: August 24, 2011 |
By: |
/s/ David F. Dyer
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David F. Dyer |
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President and Chief Executive Officer
(Principal Executive Officer) |
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Date: August 24, 2011 |
By: |
/s/ Pamela K. Knous
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Pamela K. Knous Executive Vice President |
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Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer) |
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