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J.Jill, Inc. Announces Fourth Quarter 2019 Results

March 4, 2020 6:45 AM

QUINCY, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- J.Jill, Inc. (NYSE: JILL) today announced financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended February 1, 2020.

James S. Scully, Interim Chief Executive Officer of J.Jill, Inc. stated, “Our fourth quarter results exceeded our expectations as we continued to make progress in balancing a reduction in our inventory levels while maintaining discipline with our bottom line. While pleased to end the year with inventories better positioned, we continue to see great opportunity to instill further operating disciplines within the business.”

Mr. Scully continued, “We have entered fiscal 2020 with strong focus on gross margin stabilization and recovery driven by enhanced inventory discipline and improved product assortments. I want to thank all of our teams for their hard work and dedication to J.Jill. The key tenets of the brand, including our attractive and loyal customer demographic, remain strong and we are focused on building the capabilities to capture the long term opportunities ahead for this brand.”

For the fourth quarter ended February 1, 2020:

For the fiscal year ended February 1, 2020:

The Company made a $5 million voluntary pre-payment of its term loan and ended the fourth quarter fiscal 2019 with $21.5 million in cash. Inventory at the end of the fourth quarter fiscal 2019 decreased to $72.6 million compared to $77.3 million at the end of the fourth quarter of fiscal 2018. The Company opened one store and closed four in the fourth quarter, ending the year with 287 stores.

*Non-GAAP financial measures. Please see “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” and “Reconciliation of GAAP Net Income to Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted Income from Operations and Adjusted Net Income” for more information.

Outlook

Beginning in the first quarter 2020, we will report total comparable sales excluding shipping and handling revenue. Please see the restated comparable sales table at the end of our press release.

For the first quarter of fiscal 2020, we expect total comparable sales to decrease 3% to 5% compared to a decrease of 2.4% (as adjusted) for the first quarter of fiscal 2019. Total net sales are expected to decrease 2% to 4%. Diluted earnings per share are expected to be $0.06 to $0.08, compared to diluted earnings per share of $0.10 in the first quarter of fiscal 2019.

For the full 2020 fiscal year, we expect total comparable sales to decrease 3% to 5% compared to a decrease of 3.2% (as adjusted) for the full 2019 fiscal year. Total net sales are expected to decrease 2% to 4% for fiscal 2020. Adjusted earnings per share are expected to be $0.10 to $0.14 compared to Adjusted Diluted Earnings per Share of $0.06 for the full fiscal 2019 year. Adjusted Diluted Earnings per Share excludes the impact of non-cash impairment charges and other non-recurring expenses incurred in fiscal 2019.

Conference Call Information

A conference call to discuss fourth quarter 2019 results is scheduled for today, March 4, 2020, at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time. Those interested in participating in the call are invited to dial (844) 579-6824 or (763) 488-9145 if calling internationally. Please dial in approximately 10 minutes prior to the start of the call and reference Conference ID 9584162 when prompted. A live audio webcast of the conference call will be available online at http://investors.jjill.com/Investors-Relations/News-Events/events.

A taped replay of the conference call will be available approximately two hours following the live call and can be accessed both online and by dialing (855) 859-2056 or (404) 537-3406. The pin number to access the telephone replay is 9584162. The telephone replay will be available until Wednesday, March 11, 2020.

About J.Jill, Inc.

J.Jill is a premier omnichannel retailer and nationally recognized women’s apparel brand committed to delighting customers with great wear-now product. The brand represents an easy, thoughtful and inspired style that reflects the confidence of remarkable women who live life with joy, passion and purpose. J.Jill offers a guiding customer experience through more than 280 stores nationwide and a robust e-commerce platform. J.Jill is headquartered outside Boston. For more information, please visit www.jjill.com or http://investors.jjill.com. The information included on our websites is not incorporated by reference herein.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

To supplement our unaudited consolidated financial statements presented in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”), we use the following non-GAAP measures of financial performance:

While we believe that Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted Income from Operations, Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted Diluted EPS are useful in evaluating our business, they are non-GAAP financial measures that have limitations as analytical tools. Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted Income from Operations, Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted Diluted EPS should not be considered alternatives to, or substitutes for, net income (loss) or EPS, which are calculated in accordance with GAAP. In addition, other companies, including companies in our industry, may calculate Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted Income from Operations, Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted Diluted EPS differently or not at all, which reduces the usefulness of such non-GAAP financial measures as tools for comparison. We recommend that you review the reconciliation and calculation of Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted Income from Operations, Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted Diluted EPS to net income (loss) and EPS, the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures, under “Reconciliation of GAAP Net Income to Adjusted EBITDA” and “Reconciliation of GAAP Net Income to Adjusted Net Income”, “Adjusted Net Income as well as Reconciliation of GAAP Operating Income to Adjusted Income from Operations” and not rely solely on Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted Income from Operations, Adjusted Net Income, Adjusted Diluted EPS or any single financial measure to evaluate our business.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains, and oral statements made from time to time by our representatives may contain, “forward-looking statements.” Forward-looking statements include statements under “Outlook” and other statements 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. Forward-looking statements are based on our current expectations and assumptions regarding capital market conditions, 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 risks regarding our ability to manage inventory or anticipate consumer demand; changes in consumer confidence and spending; our competitive environment; our failure to open new profitable stores or successfully enter new markets and other factors set forth under “Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 2, 2019. Any forward-looking statement made in this press release speaks only as of the date on which it is made. J.Jill undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise.

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J.Jill, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income
(Unaudited)
(Amounts in thousands, except share and per share data)

For the Thirteen Weeks Ended

February 1, 2020

February 2, 2019

Net sales

$

168,064

$

170,902

Cost of goods sold

68,030

63,081

Gross profit

100,034

107,821

Selling, general and administrative expenses

100,954

99,794

Impairment of goodwill

31,000

Impairment of indefinite-lived intangible assets

5,100

Operating (loss) income

(37,020

)

8,027

Interest expense, net

4,719

4,696

(Loss) income before provision for income taxes

(41,739

)

3,331

Income tax (benefit) provision

(3,154

)

1,237

Net (loss) income and total comprehensive income

$

(38,585

)

$

2,094

Net income per common share attributable to common shareholders

Basic

$

(0.88

)

$

0.05

Diluted

$

(0.88

)

$

0.05

Weighted average number of common shares outstanding

Basic

44,017,340

43,060,392

Diluted

44,017,340

44,359,599

For the Fifty-Two Weeks Ended

February 1, 2020

February 2, 2019

Net sales

$

691,345

$

706,262

Cost of goods sold

262,766

245,982

Gross profit

428,579

460,280

Selling, general and administrative expenses

409,069

399,042

Impairment of goodwill

119,428

Impairment of indefinite-lived intangible assets

12,100

Operating (loss) income

(112,018

)

61,238

Interest expense, net

19,571

19,064

(Loss) income before provision for income taxes

(131,589

)

42,174

Income tax (benefit) provision

(3,022

)

11,649

Net (loss) income and total comprehensive income

$

(128,567

)

$

30,525

Net (loss) income per common share attributable to common shareholders

Basic

$

(2.94

)

$

0.71

Diluted

$

(2.94

)

$

0.69

Weighted average number of common shares outstanding

Basic

43,749,324

42,771,316

Diluted

43,749,324

44,239,751

J.Jill, Inc.
Consolidated Balance Sheets
(Unaudited)
(Amounts in thousands, except common share data)

February 1, 2020

February 2, 2019

Assets

Current assets:

Cash

$

21,527

$

66,204

Accounts receivable

6,568

4,007

Inventories, net

72,599

77,349

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

22,256

27,734

Total current assets

122,950

175,294

Property and equipment, net

107,645

118,044

Intangible assets, net

112,814

136,177

Goodwill

77,597

197,026

Operating lease assets, net

211,332

Other assets

1,650

447

Total assets

$

633,988

$

626,988

Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity

Current liabilities:

Accounts payable

$

43,053

$

55,012

Accrued expenses and other current liabilities

42,712

45,306

Current portion of long-term debt

8,187

2,799

Current portion of operating lease liabilities

33,875

Total current liabilities

127,827

103,117

Long-term debt, net of discount and current portion

225,812

237,464

Operating lease liabilities, net of current portion

208,800

Deferred income taxes

31,034

41,842

Other liabilities

1,950

30,770

Total liabilities

595,423

413,193

Shareholders’ Equity

Common stock, par value $0.01 per share; 250,000,000 shares authorized;
44,288,127 and 43,672,418 shares issued and outstanding at February 1, 2020 and February 2, 2019,
respectively

441

437

Additional paid-in capital

125,078

121,635

Accumulated (deficit) earnings

(86,954

)

91,723

Total shareholders’ equity

38,565

213,795

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity

$

633,988

$

626,988

J.Jill, Inc.
Reconciliation of GAAP Net Income to Adjusted EBITDA
(Unaudited)
(Amounts in thousands)

For the Thirteen Weeks Ended

February 1, 2020

February 2, 2019

Net (loss) income

$

(38,585

)

$

2,094

Interest expense, net

4,719

4,696

Income tax (benefit) provision

(3,154

)

1,237

Depreciation and amortization

9,618

9,351

Equity-based compensation expense (a)

428

1,056

Write-off of property and equipment (b)

66

41

Impairment of goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets

36,100

Impairment of long-lived assets (c)

261

Other non-recurring expenses (d)

2,337

Adjusted EBITDA

$

11,790

$

18,475

For the Fifty-Two Weeks Ended

February 1, 2020

February 2, 2019

Net (loss) income

$

(128,567

)

$

30,525

Interest expense, net

19,571

19,064

Income tax (benefit) provision

(3,022

)

11,649

Depreciation and amortization

37,925

36,749

Equity-based compensation expense (a)

3,972

4,010

Write-off of property and equipment (b)

151

128

Impairment of goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets

131,528

Impairment of long-lived assets (c)

2,325

Other non-recurring expenses (d)

1,597

1,346

Adjusted EBITDA

$

65,480

$

103,471

(a)

Represents expenses associated with equity incentive instruments granted to our management. Incentive instruments are accounted for as equity-classified awards with the related compensation expense recognized based on fair value at the date of the grants.

(b)

Represents net gain or loss on the disposal of fixed assets.

(c)

Represents impairment of long-lived assets and the change in use of a right-of-use asset.

(d)

Represents items management believes are not indicative of ongoing operating performance. For the fifty-two weeks ended February 1, 2020 these expenses are primarily composed of a gain from insurance proceeds, restructuring costs and expenses related to a CEO transition. For the fifty-two weeks ended February 2, 2019, these expenses include costs related to a CEO transition.

J.Jill, Inc.
Reconciliation of GAAP Operating Income to Adjusted Income from Operations
(Unaudited)
(Amounts in thousands)

For the Thirteen Weeks Ended

February 1, 2020

February 2, 2019

Net (loss) income

$

(38,585

)

$

2,094

Interest expense, net

4,719

4,696

Income tax (benefit) provision

(3,154

)

1,237

Impairment of goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets

36,100

Impairment of long-lived assets(a)

261

Other non-recurring expenses (b)

2,337

Adjusted Income from Operations

$

1,678

$

8,027

For the Fifty-Two Weeks Ended

February 1, 2020

February 2, 2019

Net (loss) income

$

(128,567

)

$

30,525

Interest expense, net

19,571

19,064

Income tax (benefit) provision

(3,022

)

11,649

Impairment of goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets

131,528

Impairment of long-lived assets(a)

2,325

Other non-recurring expenses(b)

1,597

1,346

Adjusted Income from Operations

$

23,432

$

62,584

(a)

Represents impairment of long-lived assets and the change in use of a right-of-use asset.

(b)

Represents items management believes are not indicative of ongoing operating performance. For the fifty-two weeks ended February 1, 2020 these expenses are primarily composed of a gain from insurance proceeds, restructuring costs and expenses related to a CEO transition. For the fifty-two weeks ended February 2, 2019, these expenses include costs related to a CEO transition

J.Jill, Inc.
Reconciliation of GAAP Net Income to Adjusted Net Income
(Unaudited)
(Amounts in thousands, except share and per share data)

For the Thirteen Weeks Ended

February 1, 2020

February 2, 2019

Net (loss) income and total comprehensive income

$

(38,585

)

$

2,094

Add: Income tax (benefit) provision

(3,154

)

1,237

(Loss) income before income tax provision (benefit)

(41,739

)

3,331

Add: Impairment of goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets

36,100

Add: Impairment of long-lived assets (a)

261

Add: Other non-recurring expenses(b)

1,911

Add: Accelerated equity-based compensation expense

426

Adjusted (loss) income before provision for income taxes

(3,041

)

3,331

Less: Adjusted Tax Provision (c)

(822

)

1,237

Adjusted net (loss) income

$

(2,219

)

$

2,094

Adjusted net (loss) income per common share attributable to common shareholders

Basic

$

(0.05

)

$

0.05

Diluted

$

(0.05

)

$

0.05

Weighted average number of common shares outstanding

Basic

44,017,340

43,060,392

Diluted

44,017,340

44,359,599

For the Fifty-Two Weeks Ended

February 1, 2020

February 2, 2019

Net (loss) income and total comprehensive income

$

(128,567

)

$

30,525

Add: Income tax (benefit) provision

(3,022

)

11,649

(Loss) income before income tax provision (benefit)

(131,589

)

42,174

Add: Impairment of goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets

131,528

Add: Impairment of long-lived assets (a)

2,325

Add: Other non-recurring expenses(b)

1,171

1,346

Add: Accelerated equity-based compensation expense

426

244

Adjusted Income before provision for income taxes

3,861

43,764

Less: Adjusted Tax Provision (c)

1,042

12,079

Adjusted net income

$

2,819

$

31,685

Adjusted net income per common share attributable to common shareholders

Basic

$

0.06

$

0.74

Diluted

$

0.06

$

0.72

Weighted average number of common shares outstanding

Basic

43,749,324

42,771,316

Diluted

43,749,324

44,239,751

(a)

Represents impairment of long-lived assets related to the change in use of a right-of-use asset.

(b)

Represents items management believes are not indicative of ongoing operating performance. For the fifty-two weeks ended February 1, 2020 these expenses are primarily composed of a gain from insurance proceeds and restructuring costs. For the fifty-two weeks ended February 2, 2019, these expenses include costs related to a CEO transition.

(c)

The adjusted tax provision for adjusted net income is estimated by applying a rate of 27% for FY19, 37.1% for the thirteen weeks ended February 2, 2019 and 27.6 for FY18, to the adjusted income before provision for income taxes.

J.Jill, Inc.
Change in comparable sales
(Unaudited)

February 1, 2020

November 2, 2019

August 3, 2019

May 4, 2019

February 2, 2019

November 3, 2018

As Reported

-2.8%

-7.0%

-1.2%

-3.3%

-1.7%

1.0%

As Adjusted

-2.7%

-6.9%

-0.9%

-2.4%

-1.1%

1.2%

For the Thirteen Weeks Ended

August 4, 2018

May 5, 2018

February 3, 2018

October 28, 2017

July 29, 2017

April 29, 2017

As Reported

2.2%

2.3%

8.9%

-0.6%

7.8%

9.9%

As Adjusted

1.8%

2.5%

9.1%

0.1%

8.3%

9.9%

For the Fiscal Year Ended

February 1, 2020

February 2, 2019

February 3, 2018

As Reported

-3.6%

0.9%

6.4%

As Adjusted

-3.2%

1.1%

6.8%

Investors:

Caitlin Churchill

ICR, Inc.

[email protected]

203-682-8200

Media:

Chris Gayton

J.Jill, Inc.

[email protected]

617-689-7916

Source: J.Jill, Inc.

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