~ Company Achieves 2-Year Comparable Store Sales Stack of +15.3% ~
~ Strong Earnings Flow-Through, Resulting in Diluted EPS of $0.52 ~

HARRISBURG, Pa., Aug. 26, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ollie’s Bargain Outlet Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: OLLI) (the “Company”) today reported financial results for the second quarter ended July 31, 2021.

“We are very pleased with our results for the second quarter as we delivered comparable store sales growth of 15.3% on a two-year stack basis, well ahead of our long-term growth algorithm, and adjusted EBITDA growth of 44% as compared to 2019,” stated John Swygert, President and Chief Executive Officer.  “Our performance reflects the strength of our business model as well as outstanding execution by our team, particularly with the headwinds of heightened supply chain challenges.”

Second Quarter Summary:

• Total net sales decreased 21.4% to $415.9 million.
• Comparable store sales decreased 28.0% from the prior year increase of 43.3%, resulting in a two-year stack of positive 15.3%.
• The Company opened 12 new stores, ending the quarter with 409 stores in 28 states, a year-over-year increase in store count of 11.7%.
• Operating income decreased 50.3% to $45.7 million and operating margin decreased 640 basis points to 11.0%.
• Net income was $34.3 million, or $0.52 per diluted share, as compared with $99.4 million, or $1.50 per diluted share, in the prior year.
• Adjusted net income⁽¹⁾ was $34.0 million, or $0.52 per diluted share, as compared with prior year adjusted net income of $68.9 million, or $1.04 per diluted share.
• Adjusted EBITDA⁽¹⁾ decreased 45.6% to $54.1 million and adjusted EBITDA margin⁽¹⁾ decreased 580 basis points to 13.0%.
  

Mr. Swygert continued, “We continue to face strong year-over-year comparisons in the third quarter as we, once again, delivered record sales and profits last year. For the third quarter of fiscal 2021, we expect comparable stores sales growth of 5% to 7% on a two-year stack basis.  Deal flow remains as strong as ever, despite temporary supply chain challenges, and we continue to leverage our expertise and relationships in the closeout industry to secure the very best deals for our customers.  As always, we will tightly manage what is in our control and we feel very good about our ability to execute across the organization and navigate these transitory supply chain pressures.  We remain confident in the fundamentals of our proven business model and committed to our long-term objectives driven by great deals and highly profitable new stores.  Based on our strong financial position and the growth opportunities in front of us, we are bullish on our ability to drive profitable growth and shareholder value into the future.”

⁽¹⁾  As used throughout this release, adjusted net income, adjusted net income per diluted share, EBITDA, adjusted EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA margin are not measures recognized under U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”). Please see the accompanying financial tables which reconcile GAAP to these non-GAAP measures.

Fiscal 2021 Guidance

The Company continues to monitor the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the broader economy and, more specifically, its associates, customers, business partners and supply chain. Given the uncertainties regarding the pace of economic recovery, consumer behavior and consumer demand amidst the ongoing pandemic, the Company is continuing its practice of not providing guidance for fiscal 2021.

Second Quarter Results

Following the onset of COVID-19 in early fiscal 2020, the Company’s stores remained open to serve its customers while several other retailers and competitors were closed for a portion of the second quarter of fiscal 2020. The Company effectively responded to changing consumer needs in the quarter, creating a strong alignment between a value-driven merchandise assortment and customer demand, and benefited from initial consumer spending in response to federal stimulus funds for the pandemic. As a result, the Company experienced record sales and profits in the second quarter of fiscal 2020.

Net sales in the second quarter of fiscal 2021 totaled $415.9 million, a 21.4% decrease compared with net sales of $529.3 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2020. The decrease in net sales was primarily due to a comparable store sales decrease of 28.0% due to record sales in the second quarter of fiscal 2020, partially offset by new store unit growth.

Gross profit decreased 21.2% to $163.0 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2021 from $206.8 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2020. Gross margin increased 10 basis points to 39.2% in the second quarter of fiscal 2021 from 39.1% in the second quarter of fiscal 2020. The increase in gross margin in the second quarter of fiscal 2021 is due to improvement in merchandise margin, partially offset by deleveraging of supply chain costs, primarily the result of higher transportation expenses.

Selling, general and administrative expenses increased marginally to $110.1 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2021 from $109.1 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2020, primarily driven by an increased number of stores and partially offset by tight expense controls throughout the organization. As a percentage of net sales, selling, general and administrative expenses increased 590 basis points to 26.5% in the second quarter of fiscal 2021 from 20.6% in the second quarter of fiscal 2020. The increase was primarily due to significant deleveraging as a result of the decrease in sales.   

Pre-opening expenses related to new stores increased to $2.5 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2021 from $1.5 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2020 due to the timing of opening and comparative number of new stores. As a percentage of net sales, pre-opening expenses increased 30 basis points to 0.6% in the second quarter of fiscal 2021 from 0.3% in the second quarter of fiscal 2020.

Operating income totaled $45.7 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2021, a 50.3% decrease from operating income of $92.0 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2020. Operating margin decreased 640 basis points to 11.0% in the second quarter of fiscal 2021 from 17.4% in the second quarter of fiscal 2020 as a result of the deleveraging of all expense components due to the decrease in sales, partially offset by the increase in gross margin.

Net income decreased 65.5% to $34.3 million, or $0.52 per diluted share, in the second quarter of fiscal 2021 compared with net income of $99.4 million, or $1.50 per diluted share, in the second quarter of fiscal 2020. Diluted earnings per share in the second quarter of fiscal 2021 and second quarter of fiscal 2020 included a benefit of $0.01 and $0.46, respectively, due to excess tax benefits related to stock-based compensation. Adjusted net income⁽¹⁾, which excludes these benefits, decreased 50.7% to $34.0 million, or $0.52 per diluted share, in the second quarter of fiscal 2021 from $68.9 million, or $1.04 per diluted share, in the second quarter of fiscal 2020.

Adjusted EBITDA⁽¹⁾ totaled $54.1 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2021, decreasing 45.6% from $99.4 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2020. Adjusted EBITDA margin⁽¹⁾ decreased 580 basis points to 13.0% in the second quarter of fiscal 2021 from 18.8% in the second quarter of fiscal 2020. Adjusted EBITDA excludes non-cash stock-based compensation expense.

Balance Sheet and Cash Flow Highlights

The Company's cash and cash equivalents balance as of the end of the second quarter of fiscal 2021 was $444.3 million compared with $305.1 million as of the end of the second quarter of fiscal 2020. The Company had no borrowings outstanding under its $100 million revolving credit facility and $88.6 million of availability under the facility as of the end of the second quarter of fiscal 2021. The Company ended the period with total borrowings, consisting solely of finance lease obligations, of $0.9 million as of the end of the second quarter of fiscal 2021.

Inventories as of the end of the second quarter of fiscal 2021 increased 14.2% to $373.5 million compared with $327.2 million as of the end of the second quarter of fiscal 2020, primarily due to an increased number of stores. In addition, inventories as of the end of the second quarter of fiscal 2020 were significantly reduced due to increased sales in the second quarter last year.

Capital expenditures in the second quarter of fiscal 2021 totaled $8.2 million compared with $5.7 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2020.   

During the second quarter of fiscal 2021, the Company invested $25.7 million of cash to repurchase 319,556 shares of its common stock. As of the end of the second quarter, the Company had $164.7 million of remaining capacity under its current share repurchase program. Subsequent to quarter-end, the Company invested $11.5 million of cash to repurchase an additional 136,382 shares of its common stock, resulting in $46.8 million invested year-to-date and $153.2 million of remaining capacity under its current share repurchase program.

Conference Call Information

A conference call to discuss second quarter fiscal 2021 financial results is scheduled for today, August 26, 2021, at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time. Investors and analysts can participate on the conference call by dialing (800) 219-7052 or (574) 990-1029 and using conference ID #7495397. Interested parties can also listen to a live webcast or replay of the conference call by logging on to the investor relations section on the Company’s website at http://investors.ollies.us/. The replay of the conference call webcast will be available at the investor relations website for one year.

About Ollie’s        

We are a highly differentiated and fast growing, extreme value retailer of brand name merchandise at drastically reduced prices. We are known for our assortment of merchandise offered as Good Stuff Cheap®. We offer name brand products, Real Brands! Real Bargains!®, in every department, including housewares, food, books and stationery, bed and bath, floor coverings, toys, health and beauty aids and other categories. We currently operate 416 stores in 28 states throughout half of the United States. For more information, visit www.ollies.us.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.  Forward-looking statements can be identified by words such as “could,” “may,” “might,” “will,” “likely,” “anticipates,” “intends,” “plans,” “seeks,” “believes,” “estimates,” “expects,” “continues,” “projects” and similar references to future periods, or by the inclusion of forecasts or projections, the outlook for the Company’s future business, prospects, financial performance, including our fiscal 2021 business outlook or financial guidance, and industry outlook. Forward-looking statements are based on our current expectations and assumptions regarding our business, the economy and other future conditions. Because forward-looking statements relate to the future, by their nature, they are subject to inherent uncertainties, risks and changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict. As a result, our actual results may differ materially from those contemplated by the forward-looking statements. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements include regional, national or global political, economic, business, competitive, market and regulatory conditions, including, but not limited to, legislation, national trade policy, and the following: our failure to adequately procure and manage our inventory or anticipate consumer demand; changes in consumer confidence and spending; risks associated with our status as a “brick and mortar” only retailer; risks associated with intense competition; our failure to open new profitable stores, or successfully enter new markets, on a timely basis or at all; the risks associated with doing business with international manufacturers and suppliers including, but not limited to, transportation and shipping challenges, and potential increases in tariffs on imported goods; outbreak of viruses or widespread illness, including the continued impact of COVID-19 and continuing or renewed regulatory responses thereto; our inability to operate our stores due to civil unrest and related protests or disturbances; our failure to properly hire and to retain key personnel and other qualified personnel; our inability to obtain favorable lease terms for our properties; the failure to timely acquire, develop and open, the loss of, or disruption or interruption in the operations of, our centralized distribution centers; fluctuations in comparable store sales and results of operations, including on a quarterly basis; risks associated with our lack of operations in the growing online retail marketplace; risks associated with litigation, the expense of defense, and potential for adverse outcomes; our inability to successfully develop or implement our marketing, advertising and promotional efforts; the seasonal nature of our business; risks associated with the timely and effective deployment, protection, and defense of computer networks and other electronic systems, including e-mail; changes in government regulations, procedures and requirements; risks associated with natural disasters, whether or not caused by climate change; and our ability to service indebtedness and to comply with our financial covenants together with each of the other factors set forth under the heading “Risk Factors” in our filings with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). Any forward-looking statement made by us in this press release speaks only as of the date on which it is made. Factors or events that could cause our actual results to differ may emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for us to predict all of them. Ollie’s undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise, except as may be required by law.  You are advised, however, to consult any further disclosures we make on related subjects in our public announcements and SEC filings.

Investor Contact:
Jean Fontana
ICR
646-277-1214
Jean.Fontana@icrinc.com

Media Contact:
Tom Kuypers
Senior Vice President – Marketing & Advertising
717-657-2300
tkuypers@ollies.us

Ollie’s Bargain Outlet Holdings, Inc.

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income

(In thousands except for per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

	Thirteen weeks ended							Twenty-six weeks ended
	July 31,			August 1,				July 31,			August 1,
	2021			2020				2021			2020
Condensed consolidated statements of income data:
Net sales	$	415,881		$	529,313			$	868,373		$	878,676
Cost of sales		252,846			322,471				522,728			531,468
Gross profit		163,035			206,842				345,645			347,208
Selling, general and administrative expenses		110,119			109,149				214,489			198,869
Depreciation and amortization expenses		4,669			4,122				9,153			8,066
Pre-opening expenses		2,541			1,545				5,076			5,267
Operating income		45,706			92,026				116,927			135,006
Interest expense (income), net		66			(26	)			41			(109	)
Income before income taxes		45,640			92,052				116,886			135,115
Income tax expense (benefit)		11,317			(7,331	)			27,343			2,276
Net income	$	34,323		$	99,383			$	89,543		$	132,839
Earnings per common share:
Basic	$	0.53		$	1.53			$	1.37		$	2.07
Diluted	$	0.52		$	1.50			$	1.36		$	2.02
Weighted average common shares outstanding:
Basic		65,311			65,137				65,407			64,093
Diluted		65,825			66,051				65,972			65,641
Percentage of net sales (1):
Net sales		100.0	%		100.0		%		100.0	%		100.0		%
Cost of sales		60.8			60.9				60.2			60.5
Gross profit		39.2			39.1				39.8			39.5
Selling, general and administrative expenses		26.5			20.6				24.7			22.6
Depreciation and amortization expenses		1.1			0.8				1.1			0.9
Pre-opening expenses		0.6			0.3				0.6			0.6
Operating income		11.0			17.4				13.5			15.4
Interest expense (income), net		-			-				-			-
Income before income taxes		11.0			17.4				13.5			15.4
Income tax expense (benefit)		2.7			(1.4	)			3.1			0.3
Net income		8.3	%		18.8		%		10.3	%		15.1		%
(1) Components may not add to totals due to rounding.

Ollie’s Bargain Outlet Holdings, Inc. 

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

(In thousands)

(Unaudited)

	July 31,				August 1,
Assets	2021				2020
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	444,262			$	305,110
Inventories		373,550				327,164
Accounts receivable		824				2,447
Prepaid expenses and other assets		8,214				22,539
Total current assets		826,850				657,260
Property and equipment, net		142,299				137,467
Operating lease right-of-use assets		395,195				369,842
Goodwill		444,850				444,850
Trade name		230,559				230,559
Other assets		2,337				2,462
Total assets	$	2,042,090			$	1,842,440
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
Current liabilities:
Current portion of long-term debt	$	298			$	320
Accounts payable		92,798				107,685
Current portion of operating lease liabilities		72,339				56,062
Accrued expenses and other		80,428				77,521
Total current liabilities		245,863				241,588
Revolving credit facility		-				-
Long-term debt		610				592
Deferred income taxes		65,934				64,254
Long-term operating lease liabilities		330,565				317,948
Other long-term liabilities		4				5
Total liabilities		642,976				624,387
Stockholders’ equity:
Common stock		66				66
Additional paid-in capital		658,899				641,677
Retained earnings		815,810				616,410
Treasury - common stock		(75,661	)			(40,100	)
Total stockholders’ equity		1,399,114				1,218,053
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	$	2,042,090			$	1,842,440

Ollie’s Bargain Outlet Holdings, Inc. 

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(In thousands)

(Unaudited)

	Thirteen weeks ended								Twenty-six weeks ended
	July 31,				August 1,				July 31,				August 1,
	2021				2020				2021				2020
Net cash provided by operating activities	$	1,723			$	168,824			$	41,846			$	210,194
Net cash used in investing activities		(5,335	)			(5,671	)			(14,747	)			(18,045	)
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities		(24,293	)			22,606				(29,963	)			23,011
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents		(27,905	)			185,759				(2,864	)			215,160
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period		472,167				119,351				447,126				89,950
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$	444,262			$	305,110			$	444,262			$	305,110

 

 

Ollie’s Bargain Outlet Holdings, Inc.

Supplemental Information

Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Financial Measures

(Dollars in thousands)

(Unaudited)

The Company reports its financial results in accordance with GAAP. We have included the non-GAAP measures of EBITDA, adjusted EBITDA, adjusted EBITDA margin, adjusted net income and adjusted net income per diluted share in this press release as these are key measures used by our management and our board of directors to evaluate our operating performance and the effectiveness of our business strategies, make budgeting decisions, and evaluate compensation decisions. Management believes it is useful to investors and analysts to evaluate these non-GAAP measures on the same basis as management uses to evaluate the Company’s operating results. We believe that excluding items that may not be indicative of, or are unrelated to, our core operating results, and that may vary in frequency or magnitude from net income and net income per diluted share, enhances the comparability of our results and provides a better baseline for analyzing trends in our business.

The tables below reconcile the most directly comparable GAAP measure to non-GAAP financial measures: net income to adjusted net income, net income per diluted share to adjusted net income per diluted share, and net income to EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA.
        
Adjusted net income and adjusted net income per diluted share exclude excess tax benefits related to stock-based compensation, which may not occur with the same frequency or magnitude in future periods. We define EBITDA as net income before net interest income or expense, depreciation and amortization expenses and income taxes. Adjusted EBITDA represents EBITDA as further adjusted for non-cash stock-based compensation expense.

Non-GAAP financial measures should be viewed as supplementing, and not as an alternative to or substitute for, the Company’s financial results prepared in accordance with GAAP. Certain of the items that may be excluded or included in non-GAAP financial measures may be significant items that could impact the Company's financial position, results of operations and cash flows and should therefore be considered in assessing the Company's actual financial condition and performance. The methods used by the Company to calculate its non-GAAP financial measures may differ significantly from methods used by other companies to compute similar measures. As a result, any non-GAAP financial measures presented herein may not be comparable to similar measures provided by other companies.

Ollie’s Bargain Outlet Holdings, Inc.

Supplemental Information

Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Financial Measures

(In thousands except for per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

Reconciliation of GAAP net income to adjusted net income

	Thirteen weeks ended								Twenty-six weeks ended
	July 31,				August 1,				July 31,				August 1,
	2021				2020				2021				2020
Net income	$	34,323			$	99,383			$	89,543			$	132,839
Excess tax benefits related to stock-based compensation(1)		(358	)			(30,501	)			(2,453	)			(31,748	)
Adjusted net income	$	33,965			$	68,882			$	87,090			$	101,091

 

(1)  Amount represents the impact from the recognition of excess tax benefits pursuant to Accounting Standards Update 2016-09, Stock Compensation.

Reconciliation of GAAP net income per diluted share to adjusted net income per diluted share



		Thirteen weeks ended								Twenty-six weeks ended
		July 31,				August 1,				July 31,				August 1,
		2021				2020				2021				2020
Net income per diluted share		$	0.52			$	1.50			$	1.36			$	2.02
Adjustments as noted above, per dilutive share:
	Excess tax benefits related to stock-based compensation		(0.01	)			(0.46	)			(0.04	)			(0.48	)
Adjusted net income per diluted share (1)		$	0.52			$	1.04			$	1.32			$	1.54
Diluted weighted-average common shares outstanding			65,825				66,051				65,972				65,641
(1) Totals may not foot due to rounding

 

Ollie’s Bargain Outlet Holdings, Inc.

Supplemental Information

Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Financial Measures

(Dollars in thousands)

(Unaudited)

Reconciliation of GAAP net income to EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA

	Thirteen weeks ended							Twenty-six weeks ended
	July 31,			August 1,				July 31,			August 1,
	2021			2020				2021			2020
Net income	$	34,323		$	99,383			$	89,543		$	132,839
Interest expense (income), net		66			(26	)			41			(109	)
Depreciation and amortization expenses		6,094			5,653				12,012			11,063
Income tax expense (benefit)		11,317			(7,331	)			27,343			2,276
EBITDA		51,800			97,679				128,939			146,069
Non-cash stock-based compensation expense		2,312			1,727				4,332			3,046
Adjusted EBITDA	$	54,112		$	99,406			$	133,271		$	149,115

Key Statistics

	Thirteen weeks ended								Twenty-six weeks ended
	July 31,				August 1,				July 31,				August 1,
	2021				2020				2021				2020
Number of stores open at the beginning of period		397				360				388				345
Number of new stores		12				6				23				23
Number of closed stores		-				-				(2	)			(2	)
Number of stores open at end of period		409				366				409				366
Average net sales per store (1)	$	1,024			$	1,454			$	2,173			$	2,441
Comparable stores sales change		(28.0	)%			43.3	%			(9.3	)%			20.2	%
Comparable store count – end of period		354				313				354				313

⁽¹⁾ Average net sales per store represents the weighted average of total net weekly sales divided by the number of stores open at the end of each week for the respective periods presented.

Source: Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings, Inc.