DRAPER, Utah, May 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- 1-800 CONTACTS, INC.
(Nasdaq: CTAC), today reported results for its first quarter ended April 1,
2006.
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Consolidated net sales for the first quarter ended April 1, 2006 were
$63.5 million, compared to $60.3 million for the comparable quarter of the
prior year. For the first quarter of fiscal 2006, the Company reported
consolidated net income of $1.2 million, or $0.09 per diluted common share,
compared to consolidated net income of $0.2 million, or $0.01 per diluted
common share, for the first quarter of fiscal 2005. The fiscal 2006 results
include $0.3 million of expense related to stock options granted prior to
fiscal 2006 and approximately $50,000 of expense related to restricted
stock grants compared to approximately $5,000 of expense related to
restricted stock grants in the first quarter of fiscal 2005. These amounts
are included in other selling, general and administrative expenses.
US Retail
Net sales and operating income for the Company's US retail business for
the first quarter of fiscal 2006 were $59.2 million and $7.0 million,
respectively, compared to net sales of $56.4 million and operating income
of $4.4 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2005.
The gross margin for the US retail business increased to 39.9% for the
first quarter of fiscal 2006 from 39.4% for the first quarter of fiscal
2005.
Advertising expense for the first quarter of fiscal 2006 was
approximately $2.6 million less than the first quarter of fiscal 2005.
During the first quarter of fiscal 2006, the US retail business other
selling, general and administrative expenses as a percentage of net sales
increased to 19.8% from 17.9% in the first quarter of fiscal 2005.
ClearLab
Net sales and operating loss for ClearLab, the Company's international
manufacturing business, for the first quarter of fiscal 2006 were $4.3
million and $(2.9) million, respectively, compared to net sales of $4.3
million and an operating loss of $(2.0) million for the first quarter of
fiscal 2005. ClearLab's results for the first quarter of fiscal 2006
include $1.5 million in license fees from the Company's Japanese license
agreement compared to $1.0 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2005.
ClearLab's fiscal 2005 first quarter results also include $0.4 million of
intercompany sales to the Company's US retail business.
For the first quarter of fiscal 2006, ClearLab's operating results
include a $0.3 million increase in research and development expense and a
$0.5 million increase in other selling, general and administrative
expenses.
The change in other income (expense) for the first quarter of fiscal
2006 is principally due to unrealized foreign exchange transaction gains
related primarily to intercompany loans to ClearLab.
Second Quarter Outlook
For the second quarter of fiscal 2006, the Company expects US retail
net sales of approximately $55.0 million to $57.0 million and operating
income of approximately $4.5 million to $5.5 million.
The Company expects ClearLab to achieve revenue of approximately $5.0
million and an operating loss of approximately $(3.0) million for the
second quarter of fiscal 2006.
Overview
Jonathan Coon, Chief Executive Officer, commented, "We exceeded our
expectations for the first quarter. Our first quarter performance was
driven by our Internet business as sales increased after the upgrades we
made to our website during 2005 and from targeted online marketing
programs. Our continued sales growth in spite of reduced advertising is a
short-term benefit of our cumulative investment of approximately $190
million to build brand awareness to a record level."
Brian Bethers, President, added, "Our reduction in advertising spending
during the quarter from the first quarter of 2005 is consistent with our
plans to spend less on advertising in 2006 as we focus on addressing the
threat of 'doctors only' lenses. Although we saw an increase in sales
during the first quarter of 2006 compared to the first quarter of 2005, we
expect that our sales later this year will be impacted by the decrease in
advertising spending as reflected in our projection of a sequential drop in
sales during the second quarter."
Mr. Coon, added, "We are pleased with ClearLab's progress in
preparation for our previously announced July 26th press conference in New
York."
About 1-800 CONTACTS, INC.
1-800 CONTACTS offers consumers an attractive alternative for obtaining
replacement contact lenses in terms of convenience, price and speed of
delivery. Through its easy-to-remember, toll-free telephone number, "1-800
CONTACTS" (1-800-266-8228), and its Internet web site,
http://www.1800contacts.com, the Company sells almost all of the popular brands of
contact lenses. 1-800 CONTACTS offers products at competitive prices, while
delivering a high level of customer service.
ClearLab develops and manufactures a wide range of disposable contact
lens products and distributes these lenses in international markets. More
information about ClearLab can be found at its website, http://www.clearlab.com.
This news release contains forward-looking statements about the
Company's future business prospects. These statements are subject to risks
and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from
those set forth in or implied by such forward-looking statements. Factors
that may cause future results to differ materially from the Company's
current expectations include, among others: general economic conditions,
the health of the contact lens industry, inventory acquisition and
management, manufacturing operations, governmental regulations, exchange
rate fluctuations, advertising spending and effectiveness, unanticipated
costs and expected benefits associated with the Japanese license agreement
and the Company's supply agreements and related arrangements, research and
development initiatives, prescription verification requirements of The
Fairness to Contact Lens Consumers Act, and other regulatory
considerations. Information on the Company's websites, other than the
information specifically referenced in this press release, shall not be
deemed to be part of this press release.
1-800 CONTACTS, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS INFORMATION
(in thousands, except per share amounts)
(unaudited)
Quarter Ended
April 2, April 1,
2005 2006
NET SALES $60,283 $63,491
COST OF GOODS SOLD 37,775 39,013
Gross profit 22,508 24,478
SELLING, GENERAL & ADMINISTRATIVE
EXPENSES:
Advertising 6,538 3,983
Legal and professional 1,284 1,125
Research and development 1,055 1,328
Other selling, general &
administrative 11,517 13,679
Total selling, general &
administrative expenses 20,394 20,115
INCOME FROM OPERATIONS 2,114 4,363
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE), net (641) 313
INCOME BEFORE PROVISION
FOR INCOME TAXES 1,473 4,676
PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES (1,290) (3,495)
NET INCOME $183 $1,181
PER SHARE INFORMATION:
Basic and diluted net income per
common share $0.01 $0.09
OTHER DATA:
Depreciation $1,055 $1,388
Amortization 1,071 910
Total depreciation and
amortization $2,126 $2,298
Depreciation and amortization
included in the following
captions:
Cost of goods sold $692 $770
Research and development 27 49
Other selling, general &
administrative 1,407 1,479
Total depreciation and
amortization $2,126 $2,298
SEGMENT INFORMATION:
Quarter Ended
April 2, 2005
U.S. International Eliminations Total
Net sales $56,366 $4,288 $(371) $60,283
Gross profit 22,187 603 (282) 22,508
Research and
development -- 1,055 -- 1,055
Other selling,
general
& administrative 10,078 1,439 -- 11,517
Income (loss)
from operations 4,403 (2,007) (282) 2,114
Quarter Ended
April 1, 2006
U.S. International Eliminations Total
Net sales $59,173 $4,318 $-- $63,491
Gross profit 23,624 638 216 24,478
Research and
development 10 1,318 -- 1,328
Other selling,
general &
administrative 11,713 1,966 -- 13,679
Income (loss)
from operations 7,006 (2,859) 216 4,363
1-800 CONTACTS, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET INFORMATION
(in thousands)
(unaudited)
ASSETS
December 31, April 1,
2005 2006
CURRENT ASSETS:
Cash $1,481 $407
Accounts receivable, net 3,451 3,027
Inventories, net 21,458 21,596
Deferred income taxes 1,624 1,872
Other current assets 5,530 3,766
Total current assets 33,544 30,668
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, net 29,705 31,389
DEFERRED INCOME TAXES 1,087 1,054
GOODWILL 35,405 35,773
DEFINITE-LIVED INTANGIBLE ASSETS,
net 13,847 13,268
OTHER ASSETS 1,357 1,365
Total assets $114,945 $113,517
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Line of credit $-- $13,061
Current portion of long-term debt 1,633 1,686
Current portion of capital lease
obligations 58 28
Accounts payable and accrued
liabilities 24,126 32,418
Total current liabilities 25,817 47,193
LONG-TERM LIABILITIES:
Line of credit $23,746 $--
Long-term debt, net of current
portion 6,440 6,211
Capital lease obligations, net of
current portion 83 70
Other long-term liabilities 1,642 1,143
Total long-term liabilities 31,911 7,424
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY 57,217 58,900
Total liabilities and
stockholders' equity $114,945 $113,517
SOURCE 1-800 CONTACTS, INC.
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CONTACT:
Brian W. Bethers, President, or Robert G.
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