8-K

BUCKLE INC (BKE)

8-K 2020-08-24 For: 2020-08-21
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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 21, 2020

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

TABLE OF CONTENTS

ITEM 2.02  Results of Operations and Financial Condition

ITEM 9.01(d)  Exhibits

SIGNATURES

EXHIBIT INDEX

EXHIBIT 99.1

ITEM 2.02.  Results of Operations and Financial Condition

On August 21, 2020, The Buckle, Inc. announced financial results for the fiscal quarter ended August 1, 2020. 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 21, 2020

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 24, 2020 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 21, 2020

Document

Exhibit 99.1

logo1811a051.jpg The Buckle, Inc.
2407 W. 24^th^ St. Kearney, NE 68845
P.O. Box 1480 Kearney, NE 68848-1480
phone: 308-236-8491
fax: 308-236-4493
For Immediate Release: August 21, 2020 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 August 1, 2020 was $34.7 million, or $0.71 per share ($0.71 per share on a diluted basis).

Net sales for the 13-week fiscal quarter ended August 1, 2020 increased 6.0 percent to $216.0 million from net sales of $203.8 million for the prior year 13-week fiscal quarter ended August 3, 2019. Online sales increased 99.0 percent to $46.0 million for the 13-week period ended August 1, 2020, compared to net sales of $23.1 million for the 13-week period ended August 3, 2019.

Net sales for the 26-week fiscal period ended August 1, 2020 decreased 18.2 percent to $331.4 million from net sales of $405.1 million for the prior year 26-week fiscal period ended August 3, 2019. Online sales increased 64.3 percent to $78.1 million for the 26-week period ended August 1, 2020, compared to net sales of $47.5 million for the 26-week period ended August 3, 2019.

Net income for the second quarter of fiscal 2020 was $34.7 million, or $0.71 per share ($0.71 per share on a diluted basis), compared with $16.4 million, or $0.34 per share ($0.34 per share on a diluted basis) for the second quarter of fiscal 2019.

Net income for the 26-week fiscal period ended August 1, 2020 was $22.9 million, or $0.47 per share ($0.47 per share on a diluted basis), compared with $31.5 million, or $0.65 per share ($0.65 per share on a diluted basis) for the 26-week period ended August 3, 2019.

As previously announced, Buckle temporarily closed all brick and mortar stores due to the COVID-19 pandemic beginning March 18, 2020. The Company began the process of reopening certain stores the week of April 26, 2020, following state and local reopening guidelines. As of August 1, 2020, 431 of Buckle’s 446 stores were open. Of the 15 stores which were closed, 2 have not yet reopened due to damage sustained during the closure period. The remaining 13 stores are located in California and had previously reopened but were subsequently closed again during July in accordance with state guidelines. The Company’s online store has remained open without interruption.

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 (877) 226-8216 for domestic calls or (409) 207-6983 for international calls and reference the conference code 9361957. 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 2314297.

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 446 retail stores in 42 states. As of the end of the fiscal quarter, it operated 446 stores in 42 states compared with 449 stores in 42 states at the end of the second quarter of fiscal 2019.

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
August 1,<br>2020 August 3,<br>2019 August 1,<br>2020 August 3,<br>2019
SALES, Net of returns and allowances $ 216,025 $ 203,817 $ 331,438 $ 405,130
COST OF SALES (Including buying, distribution, and occupancy costs) 122,643 125,120 211,231 249,780
Gross profit 93,382 78,697 120,207 155,350
OPERATING EXPENSES:
Selling 38,257 48,535 71,761 95,144
General and administrative 9,593 10,560 19,096 21,870
47,850 59,095 90,857 117,014
INCOME FROM OPERATIONS 45,532 19,602 29,350 38,336
OTHER INCOME, Net 404 2,086 978 3,341
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES 45,936 21,688 30,328 41,677
INCOME TAX EXPENSE 11,254 5,314 7,430 10,211
NET INCOME $ 34,682 $ 16,374 $ 22,898 $ 31,466
EARNINGS PER SHARE:
Basic $ 0.71 $ 0.34 $ 0.47 $ 0.65
Diluted $ 0.71 $ 0.34 $ 0.47 $ 0.65
Basic weighted average shares 48,714 48,550 48,719 48,551
Diluted weighted average shares 48,913 48,760 48,918 48,747

THE BUCKLE, INC.

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(Amounts in Thousands Except Share and Per Share Amounts)

(Unaudited)

ASSETS August 1,<br>2020 February 1,<br>2020 (1) August 3,<br>2019
CURRENT ASSETS:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 265,714 $ 220,969 $ 178,041
Short-term investments 12,637 12,532 52,051
Receivables 2,394 3,136 11,206
Inventory 116,479 121,258 129,068
Prepaid expenses and other assets 20,388 20,935 21,059
Total current assets 417,612 378,830 391,425
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT 451,899 452,205 453,416
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization (345,820) (338,357) (331,285)
106,079 113,848 122,131
OPERATING LEASE RIGHT-OF-USE ASSETS 305,814 350,088 335,448
LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS 16,536 15,863 15,477
OTHER ASSETS 9,782 9,261 7,952
Total assets $ 855,823 $ 867,890 $ 872,433
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Accounts payable $ 48,142 $ 26,491 $ 42,531
Accrued employee compensation 9,391 22,929 11,512
Accrued store operating expenses 21,579 17,837 23,268
Gift certificates redeemable 12,611 15,319 13,305
Current portion of operating lease liabilities 81,427 87,314 75,992
Income taxes payable 2,751
Total current liabilities 173,150 172,641 166,608
DEFERRED COMPENSATION 16,536 15,863 14,984
NON-CURRENT OPERATING LEASE LIABILITIES 251,830 290,238 287,648
Total liabilities 441,516 478,742 469,240
COMMITMENTS
STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY:
Common stock, authorized 100,000,000 shares of $.01 par value; issued and outstanding; 49,407,731 shares at August 1, 2020, 49,205,681 shares at February 1, 2020, and 49,223,811 shares at August 3, 2019 494 492 492
Additional paid-in capital 154,517 152,258 151,027
Retained earnings 259,296 236,398 251,674
Total stockholders’ equity 414,307 389,148 403,193
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity $ 855,823 $ 867,890 $ 872,433
(1) Derived from audited financial statements.