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Comparable store sales drop in Q4 - J. Crew

20 Mar '12
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• Gross margin decreased to 41.7% from 43.4% last year. Gross profit this year reflects the impact of purchase accounting of $4.0 million.
• Selling, general and administrative expenses increased to $587.4 million from $533.0 million last year. This year includes the impact of purchase accounting of $21.7 million. Last year includes transaction costs of $20.0 million.
• Operating income was $185.8 million, or 10.0% of revenues, compared to $214.0 million, or 12.4% of revenues, last year. This year includes the impact of purchase accounting of $25.7 million. Last year includes transaction costs of $20.0 million.
• Net income was $51.5 million compared to $121.5 million last year. This year reflects increased interest expense incurred in connection with the acquisition.
• Adjusted EBITDA was $282.2 million compared to $288.2 million last year. An explanation of how we use Adjusted EBITDA and a reconciliation of net income to Adjusted EBITDA are included in Exhibit (5).

Balance Sheet highlights as of January 28, 2012:
• Cash and cash equivalents were $221.8 million compared to $381.4 million last year.
• Total debt was $1,594 million, including the seven-year senior secured term loan of $1,194 million and the eight-year senior unsecured notes of $400 million, incurred in connection with the acquisition, compared with no debt outstanding last year.
• Inventories were $242.7 million compared to $214.4 million last year. Inventory per square foot decreased 6%.

J.Crew Group Inc is a nationally recognized multi-channel retailer of women's, men's and children's apparel, shoes and accessories.

J.Crew Inc

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