HAMILTON, Bermuda--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Signet Jewelers Limited (“Signet”) (NYSE:SIG), the world's largest
retailer of diamond jewelry, today announced its results for the 13
weeks ended October 29, 2016 (“third quarter Fiscal 2017”).
Summary:
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Same store sales ("SSS") down 2.0%. Total sales $1.2 billion down
2.5%. Total sales at constant exchange rate down 0.5%.
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Third quarter Fiscal 2017 diluted earnings per common share ("EPS")
$0.20. Adjusted EPS $0.30.
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Zale integration continues to progress well. Signet to deliver
cumulative synergies of $158 million to $175 million by end of this
fiscal year and $225 million to $250 million by end of next fiscal
year.
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Year-to-date cash from operations $361 million, up $272 million.
Capital expenditures $196 million, up $25 million.
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Credit review process proceeding according to plan.
Mark Light, Chief Executive Officer of Signet Jewelers said, “We
expected challenging market conditions to result in a sales decline.
However, our continuing ability to execute in a difficult environment
led to results that were somewhat better than our expectations.
"Signet achieved some important wins during the quarter. Fashion diamond
and gold jewelry performed well as did select branded bridal. We saw
success in a variety of selling channels including kiosks, outlets, and
on-line. In addition, our teams delivered solid expense and inventory
management leading to strong free cash generation. The Zale integration
is running well and synergies remain on target.
"While near term headwinds may persist, we are confident that we made
the right investments into initiatives designed to drive growth and
deliver on our fourth quarter expectations.
Mr. Light concluded, "Our competitive strengths, leading market
position, and precedent of success support Signet's robust opportunities
for long term growth. I want to thank all Signet team members for their
dedication and hard work having delivered on the third quarter while
preparing effectively for the fourth quarter.”
EPS Analysis:
Third quarter EPS was $0.20. Third quarter Adjusted EPS was $0.30. EPS
can be reconciled to Adjusted EPS as follows:
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Adjustments
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EPS
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Purchase accounting
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Integration
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Adjusted EPS1
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$0.20
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$(0.03)
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$(0.07)
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$0.30
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Throughout this release, Signet uses adjusted metrics which adjust
for purchase accounting and integration costs in relation to the
Zale acquisition and its integration into Signet. See non-GAAP
reconciliation tables. Adjusted EPS is a non-GAAP measure and is
defined as EPS adjusted for the impact of purchase accounting and
integration costs. Purchase accounting includes deferred revenue
adjustments related to acquisition accounting which resulted in a
reset of deferred revenue associated with extended service plans
previously sold by Zale Corporation. Integration is consulting costs
associated with information technology ("I/T") implementations.
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Financial Guidance:
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13 weeks ended January 28, 2017 (4th Quarter)
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Same store sales
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(4.0%) to (2.0%)
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EPS
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$3.91 to $4.13
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Adjustments (purchase accounting and integration costs)
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($0.09) to ($0.07)
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Adjusted EPS
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$4.00 to $4.20
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Weighted average common shares
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Approximately 76 million
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Fiscal 2017 (Annual)
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Same store sales
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(2.5%) to (1.0%)
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EPS
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$7.03 to $7.25
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Adjustments (purchase accounting and integration costs)
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($0.35) to ($0.33)
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Adjusted EPS
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$7.38 to $7.58
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The fiscal year EPS and adjusted EPS increases from prior guidance are
attributed solely to third quarter actual results exceeding previous
expectations.
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Effective tax rate
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25% to 26%
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Capital expenditures
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$280 million to $320 million
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Net selling square footage growth
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3.0% to 3.5%
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Capital expenditures are driven this year primarily by new Kay stores,
store remodels, and I/T to support global implementations. Most of
Signet’s new square footage growth is slated for real estate channels
other than enclosed malls.
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Cumulative Net Synergies
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Fiscal 2017 (Fiscal 2016 plus Fiscal 2017)
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$158 million to $175 million
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Fiscal 2018 (Fiscal 2016 plus Fiscal 2017 plus Fiscal 2018)
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$225 million to $250 million
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Fiscal 2017 Store and Kiosk Changes
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Net selling
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Gross locations
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Net locations
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square feet
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Kay Jewelers
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+60 to +70
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+55 to +65
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+7% to 8%
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Jared
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+8 to +10
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+5 to +7
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+2% to 3%
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Zales
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+30 to +35
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+15 to +20
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+2% to 3%
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Peoples
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0 to +3
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~0
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~0
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Regional stores in total
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0
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-45 to -50
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-10% to -11%
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Piercing Pagoda
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+35 to +40
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+20 to +30
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+1% to +2%
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H.Samuel
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+12 to +15
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+10 to +12
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+1% to +2%
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Ernest Jones
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0 to +3
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~0
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~0
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Signet Total
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+145 to +176
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+55 to +89
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+3.0% to +3.5%
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Third quarter Fiscal 2017 Sales Highlights:
Signet's total sales were $1,186.2 million, down $30.2 million or 2.5%
compared to $1,216.4 million in the 13 weeks ended October 31, 2015
("third quarter Fiscal 2016"). Total sales on a constant currency basis
declined 0.5%. SSS decreased 2.0% compared to an increase of 3.3% in the
third quarter Fiscal 2016. The sales declines were due to under
performance in select stores (e.g. regionals, Jared); energy dependent
regions which reduced SSS about 80 basis points; and declines in select
collections such as Charmed Memories and watches. This was partially
offset by better performance in fashion jewelry and select bridal.
Ecommerce sales in the third quarter Fiscal 2017 were $51.6 million, or
4.4% of sales, up $1.1 million, or 2.2%, compared to $50.5 million in
the third quarter Fiscal 2016. By operating segment:
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Sterling Jewelers' SSS decreased 3.8%. Average transaction value
("ATV") increased 2.9% due mostly to lower sales of Charmed Memories
and other low-priced collections; as well as higher sales of select
branded diamond jewelry. The number of transactions decreased 7.7% due
to lower sales of the low-priced collections which tend to be highly
transactional.
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Zale Jewelry's SSS decreased 1.4%. ATV increased 3.5% driven mainly by
higher sales of select diamond jewelry collections. The number of
transactions decreased 4.2% due primarily to lower sales in the
Persona beads collection which tends to be highly transactional.
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Piercing Pagoda's SSS increased 9.5%. ATV increased 14.6%, while the
number of transactions decreased 4.3%. The higher sales were driven
principally by strong sales of gold chains and diamond jewelry.
Transactions declined primarily due to lower price point body jewelry
items and white metals.
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UK Jewelry's SSS increased 3.6%. ATV increased 6.5% driven principally
by strong sales of diamond jewelry and prestige watches. The number of
transactions decreased 3.3% due primarily to lower sales in fashion
watches.
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Sales change from previous year
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Third quarter
Fiscal 2017
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Same
store
sales¹
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Non-same
store
sales, net²
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Total sales
at constant
exchange
rate³
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Exchange
translation
impact
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Total
sales
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Total sales
(in millions)
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Kay
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(2.9)%
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1.5%
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(1.4)%
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—%
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(1.4)%
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456.5
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Jared
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(4.6)%
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2.1%
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(2.5)%
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—%
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(2.5)%
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226.6
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Regional brands
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(10.5)%
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(12.3)%
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(22.8)%
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—%
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(22.8)%
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29.4
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Sterling Jewelers division
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(3.8)%
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0.9%
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(2.9)%
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—%
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(2.9)%
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$
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712.5
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Zales Jewelers
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(1.0)%
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3.2%
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2.2%
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—%
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2.2%
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$
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225.3
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Gordon’s Jewelers
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(11.6)%
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(17.9)%
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(29.5)%
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—%
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(29.5)%
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$
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9.8
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Zale US Jewelry
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(1.5)%
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1.8%
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0.3%
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—%
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0.3%
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$
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235.1
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Peoples Jewellers
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(1.0)%
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0.5%
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(0.5)%
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1.2%
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0.7%
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41.2
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Mappins
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—%
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(9.0)%
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(9.0)%
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1.4%
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(7.6)%
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$
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6.1
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Zale Canada Jewelry
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(0.9)%
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(0.8)%
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(1.7)%
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1.3%
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(0.4)%
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$
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47.3
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Zale Jewelry
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(1.4)%
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1.4%
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—%
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0.2%
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0.2%
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$
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282.4
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Piercing Pagoda
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9.5%
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1.8%
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11.3%
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—%
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11.3%
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$
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53.4
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Zale division
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0.2%
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1.4%
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1.6%
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0.2%
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1.8%
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$
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335.8
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H.Samuel
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1.5%
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0.6%
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2.1%
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(16.7)%
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(14.6)%
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$
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62.8
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Ernest Jones
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5.7%
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0.6%
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6.3%
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(17.4)%
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(11.1)%
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$
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67.5
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UK Jewelry division
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3.6%
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0.6%
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4.2%
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(17.0)%
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(12.8)%
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$
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130.3
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Other segment
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—%
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111.1%
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111.1%
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—%
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111.1%
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7.6
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Signet
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(2.0)%
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1.5%
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(0.5)%
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(2.0)%
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(2.5)%
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$
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1,186.2
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Adjusted Signet3
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(2.7)%
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1,189.2
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Notes: 1=For stores open for at least 12 months. 2=For stores not
open in the last 12 months. 3=Non-GAAP measure.
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Third quarter Fiscal 2017 Financial Highlights:
Gross margin was $350.0 million or 29.5% of sales, down 70 basis points
versus third quarter Fiscal 2016, due to lower sales partially offset by
less purchase accounting. Adjusted gross margin rate was 29.6%, down 100
basis points from third quarter Fiscal 2016. The lower adjusted gross
margin rate was due principally to lower sales, higher bad debt expense,
and de-leverage on store occupancy. This was partially offset by
favorable merchandise costs and merchandise mix.
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Sterling Jewelers gross margin decreased $15.6 million compared to
third quarter Fiscal 2016. The division's gross margin rate decreased
120 basis points due also to lower sales, higher bad debt expense, and
de-leverage on store occupancy. Signet has opened more stores this
year, most notably Kay, leading to higher occupancy but without full
operating productivity yet.
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Zale gross margin increased $5.2 million, or 100 basis points,
compared to third quarter Fiscal 2016. Included in gross margin were
unfavorable purchase accounting adjustments totaling $2.5 million
compared to $6.1 million in prior year. Adjusted gross margin in the
Zale division increased $1.6 million, or 20 basis points, compared to
third quarter Fiscal 2016. The favorable impact of synergies more than
offset the unfavorable impact of minimal sales growth on fixed cost
increases.
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UK Jewelry gross margin decreased $6.2 million, or 90 basis points,
compared to prior year third quarter. The gross margin rate decline
was driven principally by lower total sales and merchandise margin
de-leverage as a result of currency exchange rates.
Selling, general, and administrative expense ("SGA") was $386.5 million
or 32.6% of sales compared to $395.0 million or 32.4% of sales in third
quarter Fiscal 2016. Included in third quarter SGA are purchase
accounting and integration costs of $9.2 million in Fiscal 2017 and $7.4
million in Fiscal 2016. The decline in SGA was driven by a variety of
favorable factors (including synergies) such as: lower variable
compensation, harmonization of Signet’s compensated absence policies,
merchant fees in Zale credit programs, and foreign exchange translation.
Third quarter Fiscal 2017 adjusted SGA was $377.3 million or 31.7% of
adjusted sales compared to $387.6 million or 31.7% in the prior year.
The adjusted SGA decline of $10.3 million, or 2.7%, driven by the
factors noted above.
Other operating income was $68.6 million compared to $60.9 million in
the prior year third quarter, up $7.7 million or 12.6%. The increase was
due to the Sterling division’s higher interest income earned from higher
outstanding receivable balances.
In third quarter Fiscal 2017 Signet's operating income was $32.1
million, or 2.7% of sales, compared to $33.6 million, or 2.8% of sales,
in third quarter Fiscal 2016. Included in third quarter operating income
are purchase accounting and integration costs of $11.7 million in Fiscal
2017 and $13.5 million in Fiscal 2016. Adjusted operating income was
$43.8 million, or 3.7% of adjusted sales, compared to $47.1 million, or
3.9% of adjusted sales in the prior year.
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Operating income, net ($ in millions)
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Third Quarter Fiscal 2017
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Third Quarter Fiscal 2016
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$
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% of sales
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$
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% of sales
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Sterling Jewelers division
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78.6
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11.0%
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77.2
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10.5%
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Zale division1
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(24.7)
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(7.4)%
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(24.3)
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(7.4)%
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UK Jewelry division
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—
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—%
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—
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—%
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Other2
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(21.8)
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nm
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(19.3)
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1.
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In the third quarter Fiscal 2017, Zale division includes net
operating loss impact of $3.8 million for purchase accounting
adjustments. Excluding the impact from accounting adjustments, Zale
division's operating loss was $20.9 million or 6.2% of sales. The
Zale division operating loss was composed of $19.3 million from Zale
Jewelry and a $5.4 million loss from Piercing Pagoda. In the third
quarter Fiscal 2016, Zale division includes net operating loss
impact of $3.7 million for purchase accounting adjustments.
Excluding the impact from accounting adjustments, Zale division's
operating loss was $20.6 million or 6.1% of sales. The Zale division
operating loss included $18.3 million from Zale Jewelry and $6.0
million from Piercing Pagoda.
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2.
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Other includes third quarter adjustments of $7.9 million and $9.8
million for Fiscal 2017 and 2016, respectively. Fiscal 2017
adjustments are consulting costs associated with I/T
implementations. Fiscal 2016 adjustments related to advisor fees for
legal, tax, and I/T implementations.
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Not meaningful.
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Income taxes were $2.4 million, compared to $6.9 million in third
quarter Fiscal 2016, resulting in a third quarter Fiscal 2017 effective
tax rate of 12.4%, versus 31.5% in third quarter Fiscal 2016. The third
quarter Fiscal 2017 effective tax rate was driven by an estimated full
year jurisdictional mix change. Signet's third quarter income tax
expense of $2.4 million reflects the effect of a change in the annual
effective tax rate.
Third quarter EPS was $0.20. Third quarter Adjusted EPS was $0.30. Net
income attributable to common shareholders was unfavorably impacted by
$2.2 million, non-cash, due to the pro-rated amount of the new preferred
share dividend. Signet's accelerated share repurchase plan of $525
million should conclude next month. Upon initiation of the program,
Signet received 4.7 million shares with the remainder to be net settled
upon completion. The plan is proceeding in line with expectations and,
combined with previous repurchase activity, is still anticipated to
offset the impact on average diluted common shares outstanding from the
preferred share offering.
Balance Sheet and Other Highlights
Cash and cash equivalents were $82.7 million as of October 29, 2016
compared to $77.2 million as of October 31, 2015. The higher cash
position was due to greater cash provided by operating activities.
Through the end of the third quarter Fiscal 2017, Signet repurchased 9.9
million shares for $842.5 million at an average cost of $85.00 per
share. Signet generally offset the share dilution created by the
preferred stock offering, ending the quarter with 73.6 million average
diluted common shares outstanding -- in line with its expectations. As
of October 29, 2016, there was $510.6 million remaining under Signet's
share repurchase authorization program.
The Sterling Jewelers division in-house net accounts receivable were
$1,546.3 million as of October 29, 2016, up 7.6% compared to $1,437.2
million as of October 31, 2015. The increase was driven primarily by a
higher in-house credit penetration rate as well as higher ATV purchases
which require monthly payments of higher amounts in dollars but lower
amounts by percentage thereby resulting in a higher receivables
outstanding.
The Sterling Jewelers division in-house credit sales decreased 2.3% in
third quarter Fiscal 2017 due to lower total sales. Participation rate
was 66.8%, up 40 basis points. The rate increased, despite fewer
applications, due to faster growth and higher spending by higher-quality
applicants. The growth in higher-quality applicants -- driven by better
credit marketing, plan offerings, and store execution -- led to slightly
higher approval rates.
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For the third quarter Fiscal 2017, finance charge income was $67.0
million and net bad debt was $57.2 million -- a favorable difference
of $9.8 million. This was favorable to the prior year period by $1.6
million.
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Non-performing loans and the total valuation allowance as a percentage
of gross receivables were 4.9% and 7.9%, respectively, at the end of
third quarter Fiscal 2017. The former was flat to last year while the
latter was up 10 basis points. Sequentially, second quarter to third
quarter, the change in the non-performing ratio improved 10 basis
points versus prior year; and for the valuation allowance ratio the
change over prior year was flat.
Net inventories were $2.6 billion, down 2.8% versus prior year. Signet's
year-over-year change in total sales was favorable by 30 basis points
compared to the change in net inventories due to sound inventory
management even as the number of stores increased by 50.
Loans and overdrafts (a.k.a. short-term debt) was $288.8 million, up
$40.8 million due principally to use of the revolving credit facility
for seasonal inventory needs. Long-term debt was $1,324.2 million, down
$6.4 million due to servicing the loan principal related to the
financing of the Zale acquisition.
Cash from operations less capital expenditures was $165.3 million
year-to-date, up $247.4 million from the same period in the prior year.
This was driven primarily by favorable changes to working capital and
higher net income.
Signet has a diversified real estate portfolio. Based upon sales,
slightly more than half of Signet's selling square footage is in
enclosed malls and nearly half is in a variety of other real estate
types. On October 29, 2016, Signet had 3,668 stores totaling 5.1 million
square feet of selling space. Compared to prior year-end, store count
increased by 43 stores.
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Store count
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Jan 30, 2016
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Openings
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Closures
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Oct 29, 2016
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Kay
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1,129
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48
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(2)
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1,175
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Jared
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270
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5
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(3)
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272
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Regional brands
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141
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—
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(15)
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126
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Sterling Jewelers division
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1,540
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53
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(20)
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1,573
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Zales
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730
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35
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(12)
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753
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Gordon's
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59
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—
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(12)
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47
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Peoples
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145
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1
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(3)
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143
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Mappins
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43
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—
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(5)
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38
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Total Zale Jewelry
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977
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36
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(32)
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981
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Piercing Pagoda
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605
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19
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(19)
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605
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Zale division
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1,582
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55
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(51)
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1,586
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H.Samuel
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301
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4
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—
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305
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Ernest Jones
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202
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3
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(1)
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204
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UK Jewelry division
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503
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7
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(1)
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509
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Signet
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3,625
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115
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(72)
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3,668
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Credit Strategy Update:
Signet’s credit review process is progressing well. As previously
disclosed, the Company is reviewing a range of options from optimizing
the current in-house credit business to seeking a partnership that would
enable Signet to gain greater financial flexibility. Signet has
identified opportunities to enhance its credit business and is pleased
with the interest expressed by potential partners. Regardless of the
credit review outcome, Signet believes shareholder value will be created.
Conference Call:
A conference call is scheduled today at 8:30 a.m. ET and a simultaneous
audio webcast and slide presentation are available at www.signetjewelers.com.
The slides are available to be downloaded from the website. The call
details are: Dial-in: 1-647-788-4901. Conference ID: 99499993
A replay and transcript of the call will be posted on Signet's website
as soon as they are available and will be accessible for one year.
About Signet and Safe Harbor Statement:
Signet Jewelers Limited is the world's largest retailer of diamond
jewelry. Signet operates approximately 3,600 stores primarily under the
name brands of Kay Jewelers, Zales, Jared The Galleria Of Jewelry,
H.Samuel, Ernest Jones, Peoples and Piercing Pagoda. Further information
on Signet is available at www.signetjewelers.com.
See also www.kay.com,
www.zales.com,
www.jared.com,
www.hsamuel.co.uk,
www.ernestjones.co.uk,
www.peoplesjewellers.com
and www.pagoda.com.
This release contains statements which are forward-looking statements
within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of
1995. These statements, based upon management’s beliefs and expectations
as well as on assumptions made by and data currently available to
management, appear in a number of places throughout this document and
include statements regarding, among other things, Signet’s results of
operation, financial condition, liquidity, prospects, growth, strategies
and the industry in which Signet operates. The use of the words
“expects,” “intends,” “anticipates,” “estimates,” “predicts,”
“believes,” “should,” “potential,” “may,” “forecast,” “objective,”
“plan,” or “target,” and other similar expressions are intended to
identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements
are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to a number of
risks and uncertainties, including but not limited to general economic
conditions, a decline in consumer spending, the merchandising, pricing
and inventory policies followed by Signet, the reputation of Signet and
its brands, the level of competition in the jewelry sector, the cost and
availability of diamonds, gold and other precious metals, regulations
relating to customer credit, seasonality of Signet’s business, financial
market risks, deterioration in customers’ financial condition, exchange
rate fluctuations, changes in Signet's credit rating, changes in
consumer attitudes regarding jewelry, management of social, ethical and
environmental risks, security breaches and other disruptions to Signet’s
information technology infrastructure and databases, inadequacy in and
disruptions to internal controls and systems, changes in assumptions
used in making accounting estimates relating to items such as extended
service plans and pensions, risks related to Signet being a Bermuda
corporation, the impact of the acquisition of Zale Corporation on
relationships, including with employees, suppliers, customers and
competitors, and our ability to successfully integrate Zale
Corporation's operations and to realize synergies from the transaction.
For a discussion of these risks and other risks and uncertainties which
could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in
any forward looking statement, see the "Risk Factors" section of
Signet's Fiscal 2016 Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on
March 24, 2016 and Part II, Item 1A of this Form 10-Q. Signet undertakes
no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements to
reflect subsequent events or circumstances, except as required by law.
The below tables reflect the impact of costs associated with the
acquisition of Zale Corporation. Management finds the information useful
to analyze the results of the business excluding these items in order to
appropriately evaluate the performance of the business without the
impact of significant and unusual items. Management views
acquisition-related impacts as events that are not necessarily
reflective of operational performance during a period. In particular,
management believes the consideration of measures that exclude such
expenses can assist in the comparison of operational performance in
different periods which may or may not include such expenses.
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|
|
Non-GAAP Reconciliation for the third quarter ended October 29,
2016 (in mil. of $ except per share data)
|
|
|
|
Signet
|
|
Purchase
Accounting1
|
|
Integration
Costs2
|
|
Adjusted Signet
|
|
Sales
|
|
1,186.2
|
|
|
100.0
|
%
|
|
(3.0
|
)
|
|
—
|
|
|
1,189.2
|
|
|
100.0
|
%
|
|
Cost of sales
|
|
(836.2
|
)
|
|
(70.5
|
)%
|
|
0.5
|
|
|
—
|
|
|
(836.7
|
)
|
|
(70.4
|
)%
|
|
Gross margin
|
|
350.0
|
|
|
29.5
|
%
|
|
(2.5
|
)
|
|
—
|
|
|
352.5
|
|
|
29.6
|
%
|
|
Selling, general and administrative expenses
|
|
(386.5
|
)
|
|
(32.6
|
)%
|
|
(1.3
|
)
|
|
(7.9
|
)
|
|
(377.3
|
)
|
|
(31.7
|
)%
|
|
Other operating income, net
|
|
68.6
|
|
|
5.8
|
%
|
|
—
|
|
|
—
|
|
|
68.6
|
|
|
5.8
|
%
|
|
Operating income
|
|
32.1
|
|
|
2.7
|
%
|
|
(3.8
|
)
|
|
(7.9
|
)
|
|
43.8
|
|
|
3.7
|
%
|
|
Interest expense, net
|
|
(12.7
|
)
|
|
(1.1
|
)%
|
|
—
|
|
|
—
|
|
|
(12.7
|
)
|
|
(1.1
|
)%
|
|
Income before income taxes
|
|
19.4
|
|
|
1.6
|
%
|
|
(3.8
|
)
|
|
(7.9
|
)
|
|
31.1
|
|
|
2.6
|
%
|
|
Income taxes
|
|
(2.4
|
)
|
|
(0.2
|
)%
|
|
1.4
|
|
|
3.0
|
|
|
(6.8
|
)
|
|
(0.6
|
)%
|
|
Net income
|
|
17.0
|
|
|
1.4
|
%
|
|
(2.4
|
)
|
|
(4.9
|
)
|
|
24.3
|
|
|
2.0
|
%
|
|
Dividends on redeemable convertible preferred shares
|
|
(2.2
|
)
|
|
nm
|
|
—
|
|
|
—
|
|
|
(2.2
|
)
|
|
nm
|
|
Net income attributable to common shareholders
|
|
14.8
|
|
|
1.2
|
%
|
|
(2.4
|
)
|
|
(4.9
|
)
|
|
22.1
|
|
|
1.9
|
%
|
|
Earnings per share – diluted
|
|
0.20
|
|
|
|
|
(0.03
|
)
|
|
(0.07
|
)
|
|
0.30
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1.
|
|
Includes deferred revenue adjustments related to acquisition
accounting which resulted in a reset of deferred revenue associated
with extended service plans previously sold by Zale Corporation.
Similar to the Sterling Jewelers division, historically, Zale
Corporation deferred the revenue generated by the sale of lifetime
warranties and recognized revenue in relation to the pattern of
costs expected to be incurred, which included a profit margin on
activities related to the initial selling effort. In acquisition
accounting, deferred revenue is only recognized when a legal
performance obligation is assumed by the acquirer. The fair value of
deferred revenue is determined based on the future obligations
associated with the outstanding plans at the time of the
acquisition. The acquisition accounting adjustment results in a
reduction to the deferred revenue balance from $183.8 million to
$93.3 million as of May 29, 2014 as the fair value was determined
through the estimation of costs remaining to be incurred, plus a
reasonable profit margin on the estimated costs. Revenues generated
from the sale of extended services plans subsequent to the
acquisition are recognized in revenue in a manner consistent with
Signet’s methodology. Additionally, accounting adjustments include
the amortization of acquired intangibles.
|
|
2.
|
|
Integration is consulting costs associated with I/T implementations.
|
|
nm
|
|
Not meaningful.
|
|
|
|
Non-GAAP Reconciliation for the third quarter ended October 31,
2015 (in mil. of $ except per share data)
|
|
|
|
Signet
|
|
Purchase
Accounting1
|
|
Transaction
Costs2
|
|
Adjusted Signet
|
|
Sales
|
|
1,216.4
|
|
|
100.0
|
%
|
|
(6.2
|
)
|
|
—
|
|
|
1,222.6
|
|
|
100.0
|
%
|
|
Cost of sales
|
|
(848.7
|
)
|
|
(69.8
|
)%
|
|
0.1
|
|
|
—
|
|
|
(848.8
|
)
|
|
(69.4
|
)%
|
|
Gross margin
|
|
367.7
|
|
|
30.2
|
%
|
|
(6.1
|
)
|
|
—
|
|
|
373.8
|
|
|
30.6
|
%
|
|
Selling, general and administrative expenses
|
|
(395.0
|
)
|
|
(32.4
|
)%
|
|
2.4
|
|
|
(9.8
|
)
|
|
(387.6
|
)
|
|
(31.7
|
)%
|
|
Other operating income, net
|
|
60.9
|
|
|
5.0
|
%
|
|
—
|
|
|
—
|
|
|
60.9
|
|
|
5.0
|
%
|
|
Operating income
|
|
33.6
|
|
|
2.8
|
%
|
|
(3.7
|
)
|
|
(9.8
|
)
|
|
47.1
|
|
|
3.9
|
%
|
|
Interest expense, net
|
|
(11.7
|
)
|
|
(1.0
|
)%
|
|
—
|
|
|
—
|
|
|
(11.7
|
)
|
|
(1.0
|
)%
|
|
Income before income taxes
|
|
21.9
|
|
|
1.8
|
%
|
|
(3.7
|
)
|
|
(9.8
|
)
|
|
35.4
|
|
|
2.9
|
%
|
|
Income taxes
|
|
(6.9
|
)
|
|
(0.6
|
)%
|
|
1.7
|
|
|
1.0
|
|
|
(9.6
|
)
|
|
(0.8
|
)%
|
|
Net income
|
|
15.0
|
|
|
1.2
|
%
|
|
(2.0
|
)
|
|
(8.8
|
)
|
|
25.8
|
|
|
2.1
|
%
|
|
Dividends on redeemable convertible preferred shares
|
|
—
|
|
|
—
|
|
|
—
|
|
|
—
|
|
|
—
|
|
|
—
|
|
|
Net income attributable to common shareholders
|
|
15.0
|
|
|
1.2
|
%
|
|
(2.0
|
)
|
|
(8.8
|
)
|
|
25.8
|
|
|
2.1
|
%
|
|
Earnings per share – diluted
|
|
0.19
|
|
|
|
|
(0.03
|
)
|
|
(0.11
|
)
|
|
0.33
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1.
|
|
Includes deferred revenue adjustments related to acquisition
accounting which resulted in a reset of deferred revenue associated
with extended service plans previously sold by Zale Corporation.
Similar to the Sterling Jewelers division, historically, Zale
Corporation deferred the revenue generated by the sale of lifetime
warranties and recognized revenue in relation to the pattern of
costs expected to be incurred, which included a profit margin on
activities related to the initial selling effort. In acquisition
accounting, deferred revenue is only recognized when a legal
performance obligation is assumed by the acquirer. The fair value of
deferred revenue is determined based on the future obligations
associated with the outstanding plans at the time of the
acquisition. The acquisition accounting adjustment resulted in a
reduction to the deferred revenue balance from $183.8 million to
$93.3 million as of May 29, 2014 as the fair value was determined
through the estimation of costs remaining to be incurred, plus a
reasonable profit margin on the estimated costs. Revenues generated
from the sale of extended services plans subsequent to the
acquisition are recognized in revenue in a manner consistent with
Signet’s methodology.
|
|
2.
|
|
Transaction costs are adjustments related to advisor fees for legal,
tax, accounting and consulting expenses.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Condensed Consolidated Income Statements
|
|
|
|
|
|
(Unaudited)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
13 weeks ended
|
|
39 weeks ended
|
|
(in millions, except per share amounts)
|
|
October 29, 2016
|
|
October 31, 2015
|
|
October 29, 2016
|
|
October 31, 2015
|
|
Sales
|
|
1,186.2
|
|
1,216.4
|
|
4,138.5
|
|
4,157.6
|
|
Cost of sales
|
|
(836.2)
|
|
(848.7)
|
|
(2,723.2)
|
|
(2,733.2)
|
|
Gross margin
|
|
350.0
|
|
367.7
|
|
1,415.3
|
|
1,424.4
|
|
Selling, general and administrative expenses
|
|
(386.5)
|
|
(395.0)
|
|
(1,264.9)
|
|
(1,301.0)
|
|
Other operating income, net
|
|
68.6
|
|
60.9
|
|
213.6
|
|
187.2
|
|
Operating income
|
|
32.1
|
|
33.6
|
|
364.0
|
|
310.6
|
|
Interest expense, net
|
|
(12.7)
|
|
(11.7)
|
|
(36.4)
|
|
(33.8)
|
|
Income before income taxes
|
|
19.4
|
|
21.9
|
|
327.6
|
|
276.8
|
|
Income taxes
|
|
(2.4)
|
|
(6.9)
|
|
(81.9)
|
|
(80.8)
|
|
Net income
|
|
17.0
|
|
15.0
|
|
245.7
|
|
196.0
|
|
Dividends on redeemable convertible preferred shares
|
|
(2.2)
|
|
—
|
|
(2.2)
|
|
—
|
|
Net income attributable to common shareholders
|
|
14.8
|
|
15.0
|
|
243.5
|
|
196.0
|
|
Earnings per common share:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Basic
|
|
$
|
0.20
|
|
$
|
0.19
|
|
$
|
3.19
|
|
$
|
2.46
|
|
Diluted
|
|
$
|
0.20
|
|
$
|
0.19
|
|
$
|
3.18
|
|
$
|
2.45
|
|
Weighted average common shares outstanding:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Basic
|
|
73.5
|
|
79.3
|
|
76.4
|
|
79.7
|
|
Diluted
|
|
73.6
|
|
79.5
|
|
76.5
|
|
79.9
|
|
Dividends declared per common share
|
|
$
|
0.26
|
|
$
|
0.22
|
|
$
|
0.78
|
|
$
|
0.66
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(Unaudited)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(in millions, except par value per share amount)
|
|
October 29, 2016
|
|
January 30, 2016
|
|
October 31, 2015
|
|
Assets
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Current assets:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash and cash equivalents
|
|
82.7
|
|
137.7
|
|
77.2
|
|
Accounts receivable, net
|
|
1,581.1
|
|
1,756.4
|
|
1,451.5
|
|
Other receivables
|
|
74.2
|
|
84.0
|
|
55.4
|
|
Other current assets
|
|
146.8
|
|
152.6
|
|
141.4
|
|
Income taxes
|
|
20.8
|
|
3.5
|
|
24.6
|
|
Inventories
|
|
2,649.4
|
|
2,453.9
|
|
2,727.0
|
|
Total current assets
|
|
4,555.0
|
|
4,588.1
|
|
4,477.1
|
|
Non-current assets:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Property, plant and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of
$1,015.4, $949.2 and $939.7, respectively
|
|
791.1
|
|
727.6
|
|
718.0
|
|
Goodwill
|
|
517.0
|
|
515.5
|
|
517.6
|
|
Intangible assets, net
|
|
419.8
|
|
427.8
|
|
434.3
|
|
Other assets
|
|
157.5
|
|
154.6
|
|
136.4
|
|
Deferred tax assets
|
|
—
|
|
—
|
|
1.8
|
|
Retirement benefit asset
|
|
47.1
|
|
51.3
|
|
40.7
|
|
Total assets
|
|
6,487.5
|
|
6,464.9
|
|
6,325.9
|
|
Liabilities and Shareholders’ equity
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Current liabilities:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Loans and overdrafts
|
|
288.8
|
|
57.7
|
|
248.0
|
|
Accounts payable
|
|
382.2
|
|
269.1
|
|
371.4
|
|
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities
|
|
402.9
|
|
498.3
|
|
408.0
|
|
Deferred revenue
|
|
256.7
|
|
260.3
|
|
241.4
|
|
Income taxes
|
|
4.4
|
|
65.7
|
|
0.7
|
|
Total current liabilities
|
|
1,335.0
|
|
1,151.1
|
|
1,269.5
|
|
Non-current liabilities:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Long-term debt
|
|
1,324.2
|
|
1,321.0
|
|
1,330.6
|
|
Other liabilities
|
|
219.9
|
|
230.5
|
|
226.6
|
|
Deferred revenue
|
|
632.1
|
|
629.1
|
|
597.5
|
|
Deferred tax liabilities
|
|
133.4
|
|
72.5
|
|
56.7
|
|
Total liabilities
|
|
3,644.6
|
|
3,404.2
|
|
3,480.9
|
|
Commitments and contingencies
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Series A redeemable convertible preferred shares of $.01 par
value: 500 shares authorized, 0.625 shares outstanding
|
|
611.7
|
|
—
|
|
—
|
|
Shareholders’ equity:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Common shares of $0.18 par value: authorized 500 shares, 69.6 shares
outstanding (January 30, 2016: 79.4 outstanding; October 31, 2015:
79.5 outstanding)
|
|
15.7
|
|
15.7
|
|
15.7
|
|
Additional paid-in capital
|
|
128.5
|
|
279.9
|
|
274.7
|
|
Other reserves
|
|
0.4
|
|
0.4
|
|
0.4
|
|
Treasury shares at cost: 17.6 shares (January 30, 2016: 7.8 shares;
October 31, 2015: 7.7 shares)
|
|
(1,338.9)
|
|
(495.8)
|
|
(480.3)
|
|
Retained earnings
|
|
3,727.8
|
|
3,534.6
|
|
3,280.3
|
|
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
|
|
(302.3)
|
|
(274.1)
|
|
(245.8)
|
|
Total shareholders’ equity
|
|
2,231.2
|
|
3,060.7
|
|
2,845.0
|
|
Total liabilities, redeemable convertible preferred shares and
shareholders’ equity
|
|
6,487.5
|
|
6,464.9
|
|
6,325.9
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
|
|
|
|
(Unaudited)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
39 weeks ended
|
|
(in millions)
|
|
October 29, 2016
|
|
October 31, 2015
|
|
Cash flows from operating activities
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net income
|
|
245.7
|
|
196.0
|
|
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by
operating activities:
|
|
|
|
|
|
Depreciation and amortization
|
|
138.8
|
|
129.5
|
|
Amortization of unfavorable leases and contracts
|
|
(14.9)
|
|
(24.6)
|
|
Pension benefit
|
|
(1.3)
|
|
—
|
|
Share-based compensation
|
|
14.0
|
|
11.8
|
|
Deferred taxation
|
|
60.9
|
|
8.0
|
|
Excess tax benefit from exercise of share awards
|
|
(1.3)
|
|
(5.1)
|
|
Amortization of debt discount and issuance costs
|
|
2.2
|
|
2.6
|
|
Other non-cash movements
|
|
1.9
|
|
2.7
|
|
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
|
|
|
|
|
|
Decrease in accounts receivable
|
|
174.0
|
|
116.3
|
|
Decrease in other receivables and other assets
|
|
9.0
|
|
1.6
|
|
Increase in other current assets
|
|
(15.4)
|
|
(12.8)
|
|
Increase in inventories
|
|
(217.0)
|
|
(289.3)
|
|
Increase in accounts payable
|
|
114.1
|
|
93.6
|
|
Decrease in accrued expenses and other liabilities
|
|
(82.2)
|
|
(60.5)
|
|
(Decrease) increase in deferred revenue
|
|
(2.5)
|
|
25.0
|
|
Decrease in income taxes payable
|
|
(62.6)
|
|
(104.1)
|
|
Pension plan contributions
|
|
(2.5)
|
|
(2.0)
|
|
Net cash provided by operating activities
|
|
360.9
|
|
88.7
|
|
Investing activities
|
|
|
|
|
|
Purchase of property, plant and equipment
|
|
(195.6)
|
|
(170.8)
|
|
Purchase of available-for-sale securities
|
|
(10.4)
|
|
(3.8)
|
|
Proceeds from sale of available-for-sale securities
|
|
10.0
|
|
3.6
|
|
Net cash used in investing activities
|
|
(196.0)
|
|
(171.0)
|
|
Financing activities
|
|
|
|
|
|
Dividends paid on common shares
|
|
(57.5)
|
|
(49.6)
|
|
Proceeds from issuance of common shares
|
|
0.4
|
|
3.3
|
|
Proceeds from issuance of redeemable convertible preferred shares,
net of issuance costs
|
|
611.6
|
|
—
|
|
Excess tax benefit from exercise of share awards
|
|
1.3
|
|
5.1
|
|
Repayments of term loan
|
|
(12.0)
|
|
(17.5)
|
|
Proceeds from securitization facility
|
|
1,837.1
|
|
1,738.9
|
|
Repayments of securitization facility
|
|
(1,837.1)
|
|
(1,738.9)
|
|
Proceeds from revolving credit facility
|
|
598.0
|
|
177.0
|
|
Repayments of revolving credit facility
|
|
(339.0)
|
|
(30.0)
|
|
Payment of debt issuance costs
|
|
(2.7)
|
|
—
|
|
Repurchase of common shares
|
|
(1,000.0)
|
|
(111.9)
|
|
Net settlement of equity based awards
|
|
(4.8)
|
|
(8.3)
|
|
Principal payments under capital lease obligations
|
|
(0.2)
|
|
(0.8)
|
|
Repayment of short-term borrowings
|
|
(13.3)
|
|
(1.5)
|
|
Net cash used in financing activities
|
|
(218.2)
|
|
(34.2)
|
|
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
|
|
137.7
|
|
193.6
|
|
Decrease in cash and cash equivalents
|
|
(53.3)
|
|
(116.5)
|
|
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
|
|
(1.7)
|
|
0.1
|
|
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
|
|
82.7
|
|
77.2
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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Source: Signet Jewelers Limited