Sales jump 15% at apparel retailer Genesco in Q2 FY'12

Consistent with previous guidance, these expectations do not include expected non-cash asset impairments and other charges, which are estimated in the range of $1.5 million to $2.5 million pretax, or $0.04 to $0.06 per share, after tax, in Fiscal 2013.

They also do not reflect compensation expense associated with the Schuh deferred purchase price as described above, which is currently estimated at approximately $12.0 million, or $0.49 per diluted share, for the full year. The revised guidance assumes a comparable sales increase in the 4% range for the full fiscal year." 

Dennis concluded, "Our strong operating performances over the last several quarters highlight the strength of our business model. While the economic conditions in each of our markets have been challenging at times, our portfolio of businesses have continued to perform well, thanks to their strategic advantages and focus on operational excellence."

Share Repurchase Authorization

Genesco also announced that its board of directors has authorized it to repurchase up to $75 million of the Company's common stock. The authorization replaces the remaining balance of a previous $35 million repurchase program authorized in October 2010, pursuant to which the Company has repurchased approximately 366,000 shares at a total cost of approximately $21.5 million, including approximately 346,000 shares repurchased during the second quarter this year, at a total cost of approximately $20.8 million.

This program may be implemented through purchases made from time to time using a variety of methods, which may include open market purchases, private transactions, block trades, or otherwise, or by any combination of such methods, in accordance with SEC and other applicable legal requirements. The timing, prices and sizes of purchases will depend upon prevailing stock prices, general economic and market conditions and other considerations.

The repurchase program does not obligate the Company to acquire any particular amount of common stock and the repurchase program may be suspended or discontinued at any time at the Company's discretion.

Genesco Inc., a Nashville-based specialty retailer, sells footwear, headwear, sports apparel and accessories in more than 2,400 retail stores throughout the U.S., Canada, the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland. 

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