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

 

Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): May 19, 2017

 

Foot Locker, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)

 

New York   1-10299   13-3513936
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
  (Commission
File Number)
  (IRS Employer
Identification No.)

 

330 West 34th Street, New York, New York   10001
(Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip Code)

 

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:  (212) 720-3700
 
(Former name or former address, 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 (see General Instruction A.2. below):

 

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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 May 19, 2017, Foot Locker, Inc. issued a press release announcing its financial and operating results for the first quarter of 2017. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.

 

In accordance with General Instruction B.2. of Form 8-K, the information in this Current Report on Form 8-K, including Exhibit 99.1, shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, and shall not be deemed incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

 

Item 9.01.  Financial Statements and Exhibits.
   
(d) Exhibits.

 

Exhibit No.   Description
     
99.1   Press Release, dated May 19, 2017, issued by Foot Locker, Inc.
 

SIGNATURE

 

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.

 

  FOOT LOCKER, INC.
         
Date: May 19, 2017 By:  /s/ Lauren B. Peters  
    Name:  Lauren B. Peters  
    Title: Executive Vice President and  
      Chief Financial Officer  
 

Exhibit 99.1

 

 

 

N E W S  R E L E A S E

 

Contact: John A. Maurer
  Vice President,
  Treasurer and Investor Relations
  Foot Locker, Inc.
  (212) 720-4092

 

 

 

FOOT LOCKER, INC. REPORTS 2017 FIRST QUARTER RESULTS

 
       
      ·     Generated First Quarter Net Income of $180 Million, or $1.36 Per Share  
      · First Quarter Comparable-Store Sales Increased 0.5 Percent  
      · March and April Comparable Store Sales Up High-Single Digits  

 

NEW YORK, NY, May 19, 2017 – Foot Locker, Inc. (NYSE: FL), the New York-based specialty athletic retailer, reported today financial results for its first quarter ended April 29, 2017.

 

First Quarter Results

Net income for the Company’s first quarter ended April 29, 2017 was $180 million, or $1.36 per share, compared with net income of $191 million, or $1.39 per share in the same period of 2016.

 

First quarter comparable-store sales increased 0.5 percent. Total sales increased 0.7 percent, to $2,001 million this year, compared with sales of $1,987 million for the corresponding prior-year period. Excluding the effect of foreign currency fluctuations, total sales for the first quarter increased 1.8 percent. The Company’s gross margin rate decreased to 34.0 percent of sales from 35.0 percent a year ago, and the selling, general, and administrative expense rate increased 30 basis points to 18.5 percent of sales.

 

“The first quarter was one of our most profitable quarters ever, but it did fall short of our original expectations,” said Richard Johnson, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer. “The slow start we experienced in February, which we believe was largely due to the delay in income tax refunds, was unfortunately not fully offset by much stronger sales in March and April. Nonetheless, we believe our banners remain at the center of a vibrant sneaker culture. We are confident that our customers have not lost their tremendous appetite for athletic footwear and apparel and that our position in the industry is stronger than ever.”

 

Financial Position

At April 29, 2017, the Company’s merchandise inventories were $1,279 million, 1.5 percent higher than at the end of the first quarter last year. Using constant currencies, inventory increased 2.8 percent. The Company’s cash totaled $1,049 million, while the debt on its balance sheet was $127 million. The Company spent $38 million to repurchase 546 thousand shares during the quarter and paid a quarterly dividend of $0.31 per share.

 

“Our overall financial position remains very strong,” said Lauren Peters, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. “In addition, the tight inventory discipline we have maintained over the last several years is serving us well now, because even with first quarter sales that ran below expectations, we believe our inventory is still well positioned to drive improved top line results over the balance of the year. At the same time, we are aggressively reviewing and implementing opportunities to lower expenses as we work to achieve a mid-single digit EPS increase for the full year.”

 

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Foot Locker, Inc. 330 West 34th Street, New York, NY 10001

 

Store Base Update

During the first quarter, the Company opened 30 new stores, remodeled or relocated 61 stores, and closed 39 stores. As of April 29, 2017, the Company operated 3,354 stores in 23 countries in North America, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand. In addition, 62 franchised Foot Locker stores were operating in the Middle East and South Korea, as well as 15 franchised Runners Point stores in Germany.

 

The Company is hosting a live conference call at 9:00 a.m. (EDT) today, May 19, 2017, to review these results and discuss the outlook for the remainder of 2017, and comment on the status of its current initiatives. This conference call may be accessed live by dialing 1-800-749-1342 (U.S. and Canada) or +44 203-300-0091 (International), or via the Investor Relations section of the Foot Locker, Inc. website at http://www.footlocker-inc.com. Please log on to the website 15 minutes prior to the call in order to register. A replay of the call will be available via webcast from the same Investor Relations section of the Foot Locker, Inc. website at http://www.footlocker-inc.com through June 2, 2017.

 

Disclosure Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This report contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws. Other than statements of historical facts, all statements which address activities, events, or developments that the Company anticipates will or may occur in the future, including, but not limited to, such things as future capital expenditures, expansion, strategic plans, financial objectives, dividend payments, stock repurchases, growth of the Company’s business and operations, including future cash flows, revenues, and earnings, and other such matters, are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based on many assumptions and factors which are detailed in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the effects of currency fluctuations, customer demand, fashion trends, competitive market forces, uncertainties related to the effect of competitive products and pricing, customer acceptance of the Company’s merchandise mix and retail locations, the Company’s reliance on a few key vendors for a majority of its merchandise purchases (including a significant portion from one key vendor), cybersecurity breaches, pandemics and similar major health concerns, unseasonable weather, deterioration of global financial markets, economic conditions worldwide, deterioration of business and economic conditions, any changes in business, political and economic conditions due to the threat of future terrorist activities in the United States or in other parts of the world and related U.S. military action overseas, the ability of the Company to execute its business and strategic plans effectively with regard to each of its business units, and risks associated with global product sourcing, including political instability, changes in import regulations, and disruptions to transportation services and distribution.

For additional discussion on risks and uncertainties that may affect forward-looking statements, see “Risk Factors” disclosed in the 2016 Annual Report on Form 10-K. Any changes in such assumptions or factors could produce significantly different results. The Company undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.

 

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FOOT LOCKER, INC.

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations

(unaudited)

 

Periods ended April 29, 2017 and April 30, 2016

(In millions, except per share amounts)

 

  First
Quarter
2017
  First
Quarter
2016
 
Sales $ 2,001   $ 1,987  
             
Cost of sales   1,321     1,291  
SG&A   371     361  
Depreciation and amortization   41     39  
Interest expense, net   -     -  
Other income   (1 )   (2 )
    1,732     1,689  
             
Income before taxes $ 269   $ 298  
Income tax expense   89     107  
Net income $ 180   $ 191  
             
Diluted EPS $ 1.36   $ 1.39  
             
Weighted-average diluted shares outstanding   132.6      137.8  
             

 

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FOOT LOCKER, INC.

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

(unaudited)

(In millions)

 

  April 29,
2017
  April 30,
2016
Assets       
        
CURRENT ASSETS       
Cash and cash equivalents $1,049  $1,062
Merchandise inventories  1,279   1,260
Other current assets  294   270
   2,622   2,592
        
Property and equipment, net  792   706
Deferred tax assets  162   182
Other assets  301   278
  $3,877  $3,758
        
Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity       
        
CURRENT LIABILITIES       
Accounts payable $208  $230
Accrued and other liabilities  327   347
Current portion of capital lease obligations  -   1
   535   578
        
Long-term debt and obligations under capital leases  127   128
Other liabilities  393   377
SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY  2,822   2,675
  $3,877  $3,758

 

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FOOT LOCKER, INC.

Store and Square Footage

(unaudited)

 

Store activity is as follows:

 

   January 28,
2017
  Opened  Closed  April 29,
2017
  Relocations/
Remodels
Foot Locker US   948    2    12    938    17 
Foot Locker Europe   622    4    5    621    14 
Foot Locker Canada   119    -    2    117    - 
Foot Locker Asia Pacific   95    2    1    96    6 
Kids Foot Locker   411    12    1    422    10 
Lady Foot Locker   124    -    7    117    - 
Champs Sports   545    2    2    545    6 
Footaction   261    6    6    261    8 
Runners Point   122    -    1    121    - 
Sidestep   86    -    2    84    - 
SIX:02   30    2    -    32    - 
Total   3,363    30    39    3,354    61 

 

Selling and gross square footage are as follows:

 

   January 28, 2017   April 29, 2017 
(in thousands)  Selling   Gross   Selling   Gross 
Foot Locker US   2,453    4,250    2,449    4,253 
Foot Locker Europe   907    1,971    911    1,969 
Foot Locker Canada   265    432    262    424 
Foot Locker Asia Pacific   134    220    137    228 
Kids Foot Locker   688    1,175    716    1,220 
Lady Foot Locker   167    280    159    267 
Champs Sports   1,930    2,978    1,933    2,990 
Footaction   786    1,309    804    1,343 
Runners Point   162    267    154    265 
Sidestep   81    135    77    133 
SIX:02   61    101    65    109 
Total   7,634    13,118    7,667    13,201 

 

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