Pacific Sunwear of California Inc announced that net sales for the first quarter (13 weeks) of fiscal 2009 ended May 2, 2009, were $223.5 million versus net sales from continuing operations of $266.9 million for the first quarter (13 weeks) of fiscal 2008 ended May 3, 2008.
Total Company same-store sales decreased 18 percent during the period. The Company recorded a net loss of $8.7 million, or $(0.13) per diluted share, for the first quarter of fiscal 2009 compared to a net loss from continuing operations of $12.0 million, or $(0.17) per diluted share, for the first quarter of fiscal 2008.
"While we continue to face a very difficult sales environment, we are pleased with the results of our efforts to manage expenses and inventories. We ended the quarter with $32 million in cash and no credit facility borrowings," commented Sally Frame Kasaks, Chief Executive Officer. "We are cautious about business in future quarters but remain singularly focused on executing our strategies."
Financial Outlook for Second Fiscal Quarter of 2009 Assuming a same-store sales percentage decline in the range of 17 to 20 percent, the Company currently expects to report a loss of $(0.11) to $(0.17) per diluted share for the second quarter of fiscal 2009.