CTRN Citi Trends Inc

Fourth quarter 2014 net income per share of $0.31 compared with $0.10 last year

Full year net income per share of $0.60 compared with $0.03 last year

Citi Trends, Inc. (NASDAQ: CTRN) today reported results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended January 31, 2015.

Financial Highlights – 13-week fourth quarter ended January 31, 2015

Total sales in the 13 weeks ended January 31, 2015 increased 15.2% to $181.1 million compared with $157.2 million in the 13 weeks ended February 1, 2014. Comparable store sales increased 13.9% in the fourth quarter.

The Company had net income of $4.7 million, or $0.31 per diluted share, in the fourth quarter of 2014 compared with $1.5 million, or $0.10 per diluted share, in last year’s fourth quarter.

Financial Highlights – 52-week fiscal year ended January 31, 2015

Total sales in the 52 weeks ended January 31, 2015 increased 7.8% to $670.8 million compared with $622.2 million in the 52 weeks ended February 1, 2014. Comparable store sales increased 7.5% for the full year.

The Company had net income of $9.0 million, or $0.60 per diluted share, in fiscal 2014 compared with $0.5 million, or $0.03 per diluted share, in fiscal 2013.

The Company opened eight stores, relocated or expanded six others, and closed two stores in fiscal 2014.

Investor Conference Call and Webcast

Citi Trends will host a conference call today at 9:00 a.m. ET. The number to call for the live interactive teleconference is (212) 231-2937. A replay of the conference call will be available until March 20, 2015, by dialing (402) 977-9140 and entering the passcode, 21761232.

The live broadcast of Citi Trends’ conference call will be available online at the Company’s website, www.cititrends.com, as well as www.cititrends.com/http/ircititrendscom, beginning today at 9:00 a.m. ET. The online replay will follow shortly after the call and will be available for replay for one year.

During the conference call, the Company may discuss and answer questions concerning business, financial developments and trends that have occurred after year-end. The Company’s responses to questions, as well as other matters discussed during the conference call, may contain or constitute information that has not been disclosed previously.

About Citi Trends

Citi Trends, Inc. is a value-priced retailer of urban fashion apparel and accessories for the entire family. The Company operates 513 stores located in 29 states. Citi Trends’ website address is www.cititrends.com. CTRN-G

Forward-Looking Statements

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  CITI TRENDS, INC. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (unaudited) (in thousands, except per share data)         Thirteen Weeks Ended Thirteen Weeks Ended January 31, 2015 February 1, 2014 (unaudited) (unaudited) Net sales $ 181,143 $ 157,193   Cost of sales (exclusive of depreciation shown separately below) (113,567 ) (99,567 ) Selling, general and administrative expenses (57,515 ) (50,170 ) Depreciation (4,871 ) (5,258 ) Asset impairment   -     (305 ) Income from operations 5,190 1,893 Interest income 52 68 Interest expense   (48 )   (49 ) Income before income taxes 5,194 1,912 Income tax expense   (521 )   (447 ) Net income $ 4,673   $ 1,465     Basic net income per common share $ 0.31   $ 0.10   Diluted net income per common share $ 0.31   $ 0.10       Weighted average shares used to compute basic net income per share   14,989     14,825   Weighted average shares used to compute diluted net income per share   15,128     14,882         Fifty-Two Weeks Ended Fifty-Two Weeks Ended January 31, 2015 February 1, 2014 (unaudited) (unaudited) Net sales $ 670,840 $ 622,204   Cost of sales (exclusive of depreciation shown separately below) (418,416 ) (394,445 ) Selling, general and administrative expenses (221,041 ) (206,146 ) Depreciation (20,177 ) (21,974 ) Asset impairment (83 ) (1,542 ) Gain on sale of former distribution center   -     1,526   Income (loss) from operations 11,123 (377 ) Interest income 187 281 Interest expense   (200 )   (194 ) Income (loss) before income taxes 11,110 (290 ) Income tax (expense) benefit   (2,144 )   754   Net income $ 8,966   $ 464     Basic net income per common share $ 0.60   $ 0.03   Diluted net income per common share $ 0.60   $ 0.03       Weighted average shares used to compute basic net income per share   14,961     14,798   Weighted average shares used to compute diluted net income per share   15,020     14,813                 CITI TRENDS, INC. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (unaudited) (in thousands)   January 31, 2015 February 1, 2014 (unaudited) (unaudited) Assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 74,514 $ 58,928 Short-term investment securities 15,850 6,004 Inventory 131,057 126,501 Other current assets 19,936 16,326 Property and equipment, net 47,603 56,154 Long-term investment securities 22,447 19,777 Other noncurrent assets   6,966   7,618 Total assets $ 318,373 $ 291,308  

Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity:

Accounts payable $ 72,245 $ 60,037 Accrued liabilities 29,172 24,199 Other current liabilities 585 515 Noncurrent liabilities   5,749   7,686 Total liabilities 107,751 92,437  

Total stockholders’ equity

  210,622   198,871

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

$ 318,373 $ 291,308  

Citi Trends, Inc.Bruce Smith, 912-443-2075Chief Financial OfficerorEd Anderson, 912-443-3705Chairman & Chief Executive Officer