NASHVILLE, Tenn., Nov. 29, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Kirkland's,
Inc. (NASDAQ: KIRK) today reported financial results for the 13-week and 39-week periods ended November 3,
2018.
"I am excited to join the Kirkland's team and encouraged with the ongoing initiatives as well as the energy across the
company," said Steve "Woody" Woodward, Chief Executive Officer. "At the same time, I believe there is significant opportunity to
improve the consistency and relevancy of our assortments to make Kirkland's the destination of choice for quality home décor at
an affordable price."
Mike Cairnes, President and Chief Operating Officer added, "Quarterly performance benefitted
from strong sell through of seasonal merchandise and continued progress in operating performance. E-commerce trends improved in
the quarter while expenses and inventory remained well managed. We are operating the business with greater efficiency and believe
we are well positioned to deliver a solid holiday season."
Financial Performance
Net sales for the 13 weeks ended November 3, 2018 increased 6.6% to $154.6 million compared with $145.0 million for the 13 weeks ended October 28, 2017. Net sales for the third quarter were driven by an increase in both store count and e-commerce
revenue. Kirkland's opened six stores and closed no stores during the third quarter, bringing the total number of stores to 432
at quarter-end. Comparable store sales, including e-commerce sales, increased 1.4% compared with an increase of 0.7% in the
prior-year quarter. Brick and mortar traffic trends improved versus year-ago levels; negative store traffic was partially offset
by an improvement in conversion and average ticket. E-commerce sales were driven by gains in traffic and conversion.
Net loss for the 13 weeks ended November 3, 2018 was $2.8 million,
or ($0.18) per diluted share compared with a net loss of $2.4
million, or ($0.15) per diluted share, for the 13 weeks ended October
28, 2017. Adjusted loss, excluding charges associated with the transition of the Company's Chief Executive Officers, for
the 13 weeks ended November 3, 2018 was $2.0 million, or ($0.13) per diluted share. The decline in gross profit as a percentage of sales in the third quarter was driven
by a decline in merchandise margin primarily due to higher inbound freight costs and the deleverage of store occupancy costs.
Total operating expenses as a percentage of sales declined versus the prior-year period.
Net sales for the 39 weeks ended November 3, 2018 increased 5.2% to $430.9 million compared with $409.5 million for the 39 weeks ended October 28, 2017. Comparable store sales for the 39 weeks ended November 3, 2018,
including e-commerce sales, decreased 0.3% compared with a decrease of 0.6% in the prior-year period. Kirkland's opened 22 stores
and closed eight during the 39-week period ended November 3, 2018.
Net loss for the 39 weeks ended November 3, 2018 was $10.4
million, or ($0.66) per diluted share compared with a net loss of $7.6 million, or ($0.48) per diluted share, for the 39 weeks ended October 28, 2017. Adjusted loss, excluding severance and other charges associated with the transition of the
Company's Chief Executive Officers, for the 39 weeks ended November 3, 2018 was $8.5 million, or ($0.54) per diluted share.
Fiscal 2018 Outlook
Kirkland's is updating its outlook for fiscal 2018 as follows:
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Store Growth:
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For the 52-week period ending February 2, 2019 ("fiscal 2018"), the Company
expects to achieve approximately 3% to 4% square footage growth with 25 new store openings and 13 to 15 store
closings.
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Sales:
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The Company expects total sales for fiscal 2018 to increase 3% to 4%
compared with fiscal 2017. This level of sales performance implies flat to modest growth in comparable store
sales.
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Earnings:
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The Company expects fiscal 2018 diluted earnings per share to be in the
range of $0.50 to $0.60, excluding costs in the second half related to the hiring of a new CEO. The full year earnings
projection assumes a tax rate of approximately 30%.
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Cash Flow:
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Capital expenditures in fiscal 2018, which are driven primarily by new
store openings and investments in omni-channel capabilities and the supply chain, are estimated to range between $29
million and $31 million.
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This performance outlook is based on current information as of November 29, 2018. The
information on which this outlook is based is subject to change, and the Company may update its full-year business outlook or any
portion thereof at any time for any reason.
Investor Conference Call and Web Simulcast
Kirkland's will hold its earnings call for the third quarter later today at 11:00 a.m. ET. Participating on the call will
be Steve Woodward, Chief Executive Officer, Mike Cairnes, President
and Chief Operating Officer and Nicole Strain, Interim Chief Financial Officer. The number to call
for the interactive teleconference is (412) 542-4163. A replay of the conference call will be available through Thursday,
December 6, 2018 by dialing (412) 317-0088 and entering the confirmation number 10126322.
A live webcast of Kirkland's
quarterly conference call will be available online on the Company's Investor Relations Page on November
29, 2018, beginning at 11:00 a.m. ET. The online replay will follow shortly after the call and continue for one
year.
About Kirkland's, Inc.
Kirkland's, Inc. was founded in 1966 and is a specialty retailer of home décor in the United
States. Although originally focused in the Southeast, the Company has grown beyond that region and currently operates 434
stores in 37 states as well as an e-commerce enabled website, www.kirklands.com. The Company's stores present a broad selection of distinctive merchandise, including
holiday décor, framed art, furniture, ornamental wall décor, fragrance and accessories, mirrors, lamps, decorative accessories,
textiles, housewares, gifts, artificial floral products, frames, clocks and outdoor living items. The Company's stores
offer an extensive assortment of holiday merchandise during seasonal periods as well as items carried throughout the year
suitable for gift-giving. More information can be found at www.kirklands.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
Except for historical information contained herein, the statements in this release are forward-looking and made pursuant to
the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and are subject to the finalization of the
Company's quarterly financial and accounting procedures. Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and
uncertainties, which may cause Kirkland's actual results to differ materially from forecasted results. Those risks and
uncertainties include, among other things, the competitive environment in the home décor industry in general and in Kirkland's
specific market areas, inflation, fluctuations in cost and availability of products, interruptions in supply chain and
distribution systems, including our e-commerce systems and channels, the ability to control employment and other operating costs,
availability of suitable retail locations and other growth opportunities, disruptions in information technology systems including
the potential for security breaches of Kirkland's or its customers' information, seasonal fluctuations in consumer spending, and
economic conditions in general. Those and other risks are more fully described in Kirkland's filings with the Securities and
Exchange Commission, including the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on April 3, 2018 and subsequent
reports. Kirkland's disclaims any obligation to update any such factors or to publicly announce results of any revisions to any
of the forward-looking statements contained herein to reflect future events or developments.
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KIRKLAND'S, INC.
UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(In thousands, except per share data)
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13-Week Period Ended
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13-Week Period Ended
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November 3, 2018
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October 28, 2017
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Net sales
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$
154,571
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$
144,979
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Cost of sales (1)
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107,918
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99,508
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Gross profit
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46,653
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45,471
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Operating expenses:
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Compensation and benefits
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29,621
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28,072
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Other operating expenses
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18,783
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19,427
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Depreciation (exclusive of depreciation included in cost of sales)
(1)
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1,867
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1,739
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Total operating expenses
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50,271
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49,238
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Operating loss
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(3,618)
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(3,767)
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Other income, net
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(155)
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(160)
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Loss before income taxes
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(3,463)
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(3,607)
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Income tax benefit
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(683)
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(1,245)
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Net loss
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$
(2,780)
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$
(2,362)
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Loss per share:
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Basic
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$
(0.18)
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$
(0.15)
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Diluted
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$
(0.18)
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$
(0.15)
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Shares used to calculate loss per share:
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Basic
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15,486
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16,013
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Diluted
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15,486
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16,013
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(1)During the fourth quarter of 2017, the Company reclassified
supply chain and store-related depreciation expense to cost of sales whereas
it was previously included in depreciation on its financial statements. The Company also reclassified prior period
amounts to reflect this change.
This reclassification increased cost of sales by approximately $5.1 million for the 13 weeks ended October 28, 2017, with
an equal and
offsetting decrease to depreciation. This reclassification had no impact on net sales, operating loss, net loss or loss
per share.
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KIRKLAND'S, INC.
UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(In thousands, except per share data)
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39-Week Period Ended
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39-Week Period Ended
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November 3, 2018
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October 28, 2017
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Net sales
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$
430,924
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$
409,503
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Cost of sales (1)
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302,161
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281,098
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Gross profit
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128,763
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128,405
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Operating expenses:
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Compensation and benefits
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83,490
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80,556
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Other operating expenses
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54,067
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54,501
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Depreciation (exclusive of depreciation included in cost of sales)
(1)
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5,405
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5,089
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Total operating expenses
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142,962
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140,146
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Operating loss
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(14,199)
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(11,741)
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Other income, net
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(625)
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(253)
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Loss before income taxes
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(13,574)
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(11,488)
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Income tax benefit
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(3,197)
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(3,919)
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Net loss
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$
(10,377)
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$
(7,569)
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Loss per share:
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Basic
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$
(0.66)
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$
(0.48)
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Diluted
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$
(0.66)
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$
(0.48)
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Shares used to calculate loss per share:
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Basic
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15,673
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15,932
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Diluted
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15,673
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15,932
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(1)During the fourth quarter of 2017, the Company reclassified
supply chain and store-related depreciation expense to cost of sales whereas it was
previously included in depreciation on its financial statements. The Company also reclassified prior period amounts to
reflect this change. This
reclassification increased cost of sales by approximately $14.8 million for the 39 weeks ended October 28, 2017, with an
equal and offsetting
decrease to depreciation. This reclassification had no impact on net sales, operating loss, net loss or loss per share.
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KIRKLAND'S, INC.
UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS
(In thousands)
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November 3, 2018
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February 3, 2018
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October 28, 2017
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ASSETS
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Current assets:
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Cash and cash equivalents
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$
23,837
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$
80,156
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$
27,885
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Inventories, net (1)
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113,759
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81,255
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104,741
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Prepaid expenses and other current assets (1)
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23,314
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15,988
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25,644
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Total current assets
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160,910
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177,399
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158,270
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Property and equipment, net
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115,275
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113,039
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115,127
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Deferred income taxes
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1,255
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2,216
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968
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Other assets
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7,201
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6,543
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6,552
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Total assets
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$
284,641
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$
299,197
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$
280,917
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LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
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Current liabilities:
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Accounts payable
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$
66,262
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$
53,125
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$
51,701
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Income taxes payable
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—
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4,943
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—
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Accrued expenses
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34,466
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38,872
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34,699
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Total current liabilities
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100,728
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96,940
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86,400
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Deferred rent
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53,944
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53,303
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54,196
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Deferred income taxes
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27
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—
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2,561
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Other liabilities
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8,692
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8,193
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9,916
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Total liabilities
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163,391
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158,436
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153,073
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Net shareholders' equity
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121,250
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140,761
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127,844
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Total liabilities and shareholders' equity
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$
284,641
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$
299,197
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$
280,917
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(1)During the fourth quarter of fiscal 2017, the Company
reclassified supplies inventory to prepaid expenses and other current assets whereas it
was previously included in inventories, net, on its financial statements. The Company also reclassified prior period
amounts to reflect this change.
This reclassification increased prepaid expenses and other current assets by approximately $2.6 million as of October 28,
2017, with an equal and
offsetting decrease to inventories, net.
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KIRKLAND'S, INC.
UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(In thousands)
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39-Week Period Ended
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39-Week Period Ended
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November 3, 2018
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October 28, 2017
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Net cash (used in) provided by:
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Operating activities
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$
(20,819)
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$
(12,269)
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Investing activities
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(25,025)
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(23,617)
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Financing activities
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(10,475)
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(166)
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Cash and cash equivalents:
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Net decrease
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(56,319)
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(36,052)
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Beginning of the period
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80,156
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63,937
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End of the period
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$
23,837
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$
27,885
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Contact:
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Kirkland's
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SCR Partners
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Nicole Strain
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Jeff Black: (615) 760-3679
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(615) 872-4800
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Tripp Sullivan: (615) 760-1104
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IR@Kirklands.com
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