8-K

BUCKLE INC (BKE)

8-K 2022-08-19 For: 2022-08-19
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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C.  20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF

THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

August 19, 2022

Date of Report (date of earliest event reported)

THE BUCKLE, INC.

(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)

Nebraska 001-12951 47-0366193
(State or other jurisdiction of (Commission (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) File Number) Identification No.)
2407 West 24th Street,
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Kearney, Nebraska 68845-4915
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code:  (308) 236-8491

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(Former name, former address and former fiscal year if changed since last report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

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

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

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

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

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

Title of Each Class Trading Symbol(s) Name of Each Exchange on Which Registered
Common Stock, $0.01 par value BKE New York Stock Exchange

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

Emerging growth company      o

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

ITEM 2.02.     Results of Operations and Financial Condition

On August 19, 2022, The Buckle, Inc. announced financial results for the fiscal quarter ended July 30, 2022. The full text of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this report.

The information shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the "Exchange Act"), as amended, and shall not be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Exchange Act, except as set forth by specific reference in such filing.

ITEM 9.01(d).     Exhibits

Exhibit 99.1    Press Release Dated August 19, 2022

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

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 hereunto duly authorized.

The Buckle, Inc.
Date: August 19, 2022 By: /s/  THOMAS B. HEACOCK
Name: Thomas B. Heacock
Title: Senior Vice President of Finance,
Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit 99.1 Press Release Dated August 19, 2022
Exhibit 104 Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

Document

Exhibit 99.1

buckle_logox2.jpg The Buckle, Inc.
2407 W. 24th St. Kearney, NE 68845
P.O. Box 1480 Kearney, NE 68848-1480
phone: 308-236-8491
fax: 308-236-4493
For Immediate Release: August 19, 2022 web: www.buckle.com
Contact: Thomas B. Heacock, Chief Financial Officer
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The Buckle, Inc.
(308) 236-8491

THE BUCKLE, INC. REPORTS SECOND QUARTER NET INCOME

KEARNEY, NE -- The Buckle, Inc. (NYSE: BKE) announced today that net income for the fiscal quarter ended July 30, 2022 was $50.1 million, or $1.02 per share ($1.01 per share on a diluted basis).

Net sales for the 13-week fiscal quarter ended July 30, 2022 increased 2.3 percent to $302.0 million from net sales of $295.1 million for the prior year 13-week fiscal quarter ended July 31, 2021. Comparable store net sales for the 13-week period ended July 30, 2022 increased 1.6 percent from comparable store net sales for the prior year 13-week period ended July 31, 2021. Online sales increased 6.5 percent to $46.2 million for the 13-week period ended July 30, 2022, compared to net sales of $43.4 million for the 13-week period ended July 31, 2021.

Net sales for the 26-week fiscal period ended July 30, 2022 increased 2.8 percent to $611.0 million from net sales of $594.2 million for the prior year 26-week fiscal period ended July 31, 2021. Comparable store net sales for the 26-week period ended July 30, 2022 increased 2.6 percent from comparable store net sales for the prior year 26-week period ended July 31, 2021. Online sales increased 3.5 percent to $100.6 million for the 26-week period ended July 30, 2022, compared to net sales of $97.2 million for the 26-week period ended July 31, 2021.

Net income for the second quarter of fiscal 2022 was $50.1 million, or $1.02 per share ($1.01 per share on a diluted basis), compared with net income of $51.4 million, or $1.05 per share ($1.04 per share on a diluted basis) for the second quarter of fiscal 2021.

Net income for the 26-week fiscal period ended July 30, 2022 was $105.4 million, or $2.14 per share ($2.13 per share on a diluted basis), compared with net income of $108.7 million, or $2.22 per share ($2.20 per share on a diluted basis) for the 26-week period ended July 31, 2021.

Management will hold a conference call at 10:00 a.m. EDT today to discuss results for the quarter. To participate in the call, please call (844) 867-6169 for domestic calls or (409) 207-6975 for international calls and reference the conference code 2084271. A replay of the call will be available for a two-week period beginning today at 1:00 p.m. EDT by calling (866) 207-1041 for domestic calls or (402) 970-0847 for international calls and entering the conference code 9468609.

About Buckle

Offering a unique mix of high-quality, on-trend apparel, accessories, and footwear, Buckle caters to fashion-conscious young men and women. Known as a denim destination, each store carries a wide selection of fits, styles, and finishes from leading denim brands, including the Company’s exclusive brand, BKE. Headquartered in Kearney, Nebraska, Buckle currently operates 442 retail stores in 42 states. As of the end of the fiscal quarter, it operated 441 stores in 42 states compared with 442 stores in 42 states at the end of the second quarter of fiscal 2021.

SAFE HARBOR STATEMENT UNDER THE PRIVATE SECURITIES LITIGATION REFORM ACT OF 1995: All forward-looking statements made by the Company involve material risks and uncertainties and are subject to change based on factors which may be beyond the Company’s control. Accordingly, the Company’s future performance and financial results may differ materially from those expressed or implied in any such forward-looking statements. Such factors include, but are not limited to, those described in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company does not undertake to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements even if experience or future changes make it clear that any projected results expressed or implied therein will not be realized.

Note:  News releases and other information on The Buckle, Inc. can be accessed at www.buckle.com on the Internet.

Financial Tables to Follow

THE BUCKLE, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

(Amounts in Thousands Except Per Share Amounts)

(Unaudited)

Thirteen Weeks Ended Twenty-Six Weeks Ended
July 30,<br>2022 July 31,<br>2021 July 30,<br>2022 July 31,<br>2021
SALES, Net of returns and allowances $ 301,976 $ 295,120 $ 611,040 $ 594,245
COST OF SALES (Including buying, distribution, and occupancy costs) 156,607 153,101 313,511 304,673
Gross profit 145,369 142,019 297,529 289,572
OPERATING EXPENSES:
Selling 67,982 63,056 135,228 123,056
General and administrative 11,674 11,081 23,529 22,832
79,656 74,137 158,757 145,888
INCOME FROM OPERATIONS 65,713 67,882 138,772 143,684
OTHER INCOME, Net 703 222 828 273
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES 66,416 68,104 139,600 143,957
INCOME TAX EXPENSE 16,272 16,685 34,202 35,269
NET INCOME $ 50,144 $ 51,419 $ 105,398 $ 108,688
EARNINGS PER SHARE:
Basic $ 1.02 $ 1.05 $ 2.14 $ 2.22
Diluted $ 1.01 $ 1.04 $ 2.13 $ 2.20
Basic weighted average shares 49,214 48,946 49,214 48,946
Diluted weighted average shares 49,535 49,341 49,531 49,325

THE BUCKLE, INC.

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(Amounts in Thousands Except Share and Per Share Amounts)

(Unaudited)

ASSETS July 30,<br>2022 January 29,<br>2022 (1) July 31,<br>2021
CURRENT ASSETS:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 266,731 $ 253,970 $ 406,714
Short-term investments 17,387 12,926 8,592
Receivables 13,015 12,087 6,667
Inventory 128,498 102,095 95,276
Prepaid expenses and other assets 9,445 10,128 20,294
Total current assets 435,076 391,206 537,543
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT 460,362 453,228 452,460
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization (353,929) (352,724) (352,773)
106,433 100,504 99,687
OPERATING LEASE RIGHT-OF-USE ASSETS 234,634 258,914 264,177
LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS 20,640 19,352 19,558
OTHER ASSETS 12,281 10,908 11,720
Total assets $ 809,064 $ 780,884 $ 932,685
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Accounts payable $ 63,036 $ 59,950 $ 67,812
Accrued employee compensation 29,509 62,055 33,878
Accrued store operating expenses 30,497 20,264 30,724
Gift certificates redeemable 12,411 16,470 11,434
Current portion of operating lease liabilities 80,827 88,273 82,255
Income taxes payable 1,529
Total current liabilities 216,280 248,541 226,103
DEFERRED COMPENSATION 20,163 19,352 19,558
NON-CURRENT OPERATING LEASE LIABILITIES 183,643 200,067 209,472
Total liabilities 420,086 467,960 455,133
COMMITMENTS
STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY:
Common stock, authorized 100,000,000 shares of $.01 par value; issued and outstanding; 50,094,751 shares at July 30, 2022, 49,728,651 shares at January 29, 2022, and 49,783,381 shares at July 31, 2021 501 497 498
Additional paid-in capital 173,046 167,328 163,148
Retained earnings 215,431 145,099 313,906
Total stockholders’ equity 388,978 312,924 477,552
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity $ 809,064 $ 780,884 $ 932,685
(1) Derived from audited financial statements.