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Ulta Beauty, Inc. - Quarter Report: 2016 July (Form 10-Q)

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, DC 20549

 

 

FORM 10-Q

 

 

 

x Quarterly Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

For the Quarterly Period Ended July 30, 2016

or

 

¨ Transition Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

For the transition period from                      to                     

Commission File Number: 001-33764

 

 

ULTA SALON, COSMETICS & FRAGRANCE, INC.

(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)

 

 

 

Delaware   36-3685240

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)

 

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification No.)

1000 Remington Blvd., Suite 120

Bolingbrook, Illinois

  60440
(Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (630) 410-4800

 

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.    x  Yes    ¨  No

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).    x  Yes    ¨  No

Indicate by checkmark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See definition of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):

 

Large accelerated filer   x    Accelerated filer   ¨
Non-accelerated filer   ¨  (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)    Smaller reporting company   ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).    ¨  Yes    x  No

The number of shares of the registrant’s common stock, par value $0.01 per share, outstanding as of August 22, 2016 was 62,369,759 shares.

 

 

 


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ULTA SALON, COSMETICS & FRAGRANCE, INC.

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Part I - Financial Information

  

Item 1.

  

Financial Statements

  

Consolidated Balance Sheets

     3   

Consolidated Statements of Income

     5   

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

     6   

Consolidated Statement of Stockholders’ Equity

     7   

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

     8   

Item 2.

  

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

     13   

Item 3.

  

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

     21   

Item 4.

  

Controls and Procedures

     21   

Part II - Other Information

     22   

Item 1.

  

Legal Proceedings

     22   

Item 1A.

  

Risk Factors

     22   

Item 2.

  

Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

     22   

Item 3.

  

Defaults Upon Senior Securities

     23   

Item 4.

  

Mine Safety Disclosures

     23   

Item 5.

  

Other Information

     23   

Item 6.

  

Exhibits

     23   

SIGNATURES

     24   

Exhibit Index to Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q

     25   

 

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Part I - Financial Information

 

Item 1. Financial Statements

Ulta Salon, Cosmetics & Fragrance, Inc.

Consolidated Balance Sheets

 

(In thousands)

   July 30,
2016
     January 30,
2016
     August 1,
2015
 
     (Unaudited)             (Unaudited)  

Assets

        

Current assets:

        

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 194,084       $ 345,840       $ 325,214   

Short-term investments

     110,000         130,000         150,209   

Receivables, net

     55,998         64,992         45,277   

Merchandise inventories, net

     930,205         761,793         705,660   

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

     82,720         72,548         67,076   

Prepaid income taxes

     3,075         —           1,883   

Deferred income taxes

     —           —           20,766   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total current assets

     1,376,082         1,375,173         1,316,085   

Property and equipment, net

     919,597         847,600         791,904   

Deferred compensation plan assets

     10,109         8,145         7,921   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total assets

   $ 2,305,788       $ 2,230,918       $ 2,115,910   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Liabilities and stockholders’ equity

        

Current liabilities:

        

Accounts payable

   $ 285,238       $ 196,174       $ 215,720   

Accrued liabilities

     205,918         187,351         154,494   

Accrued income taxes

     1,089         12,702         —     
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total current liabilities

     492,245         396,227         370,214   

Deferred rent

     345,441         321,789         315,931   

Deferred income taxes

     58,477         59,527         75,167   

Other long-term liabilities

     17,688         10,489         10,809   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total liabilities

     913,851         788,032         772,121   

Commitments and contingencies (Note 3)

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

 

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Ulta Salon, Cosmetics & Fragrance, Inc.

Consolidated Balance Sheets (continued)

 

(In thousands, except per share data)

   July 30,
2016
    January 30,
2016
    August 1,
2015
 
     (Unaudited)           (Unaudited)  

Stockholders’ equity:

      

Common stock, $.01 par value, 400,000 shares authorized; 63,005, 64,131 and 64,595 shares issued; 62,402, 63,540 and 64,007 shares outstanding; at July 30, 2016 (unaudited), January 30, 2016 and August 1, 2015 (unaudited), respectively

   $ 630      $ 641      $ 646   

Treasury stock-common, at cost

     (14,102     (11,685     (11,191

Additional paid-in capital

     635,582        621,715        607,375   

Retained earnings

     769,827        832,215        746,959   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total stockholders’ equity

     1,391,937        1,442,886        1,343,789   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

   $ 2,305,788      $ 2,230,918      $ 2,115,910   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

 

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Ulta Salon, Cosmetics & Fragrance, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Income

(Unaudited)

 

     13 Weeks Ended     26 Weeks Ended  

(In thousands, except per share data)

   July 30,
2016
    August 1,
2015
    July 30,
2016
    August 1,
2015
 

Net sales

   $ 1,069,215      $ 876,999      $ 2,142,931      $ 1,745,121   

Cost of sales

     684,377        570,524        1,367,663        1,135,462   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Gross profit

     384,838        306,475        775,268        609,659   

Selling, general and administrative expenses

     236,380        183,937        477,104        376,422   

Pre-opening expenses

     4,689        4,078        7,231        7,195   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Operating income

     143,769        118,460        290,933        226,042   

Interest income, net

     (248     (276     (563     (587
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income before income taxes

     144,017        118,736        291,496        226,629   

Income tax expense

     54,013        44,567        109,516        85,514   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income

   $ 90,004      $ 74,169      $ 181,980      $ 141,115   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income per common share:

        

Basic

   $ 1.44      $ 1.16      $ 2.90      $ 2.20   

Diluted

   $ 1.43      $ 1.15      $ 2.89      $ 2.19   

Weighted average common shares outstanding:

        

Basic

     62,475        64,087        62,753        64,134   

Diluted

     62,813        64,410        63,067        64,484   

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

 

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Ulta Salon, Cosmetics & Fragrance, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(Unaudited)

 

     26 Weeks Ended  

(In thousands)

   July 30,
2016
    August 1,
2015
 

Operating activities

    

Net income

   $ 181,980      $ 141,115   

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:

    

Depreciation and amortization

     97,552        76,738   

Deferred income taxes

     (1,050     683   

Non-cash stock compensation charges

     8,862        7,578   

Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation

     (4,685     (7,257

Loss on disposal of property and equipment

     3,712        1,629   

Change in operating assets and liabilities:

    

Receivables

     8,994        7,163   

Merchandise inventories

     (168,412     (124,431

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

     (10,172     (528

Income taxes

     (10,003     (14,030

Accounts payable

     89,064        24,942   

Accrued liabilities

     (5,099     (10,812

Deferred rent

     23,652        21,804   

Other assets and liabilities

     5,235        1,102   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash provided by operating activities

     219,630        125,696   

Investing activities

    

Purchases of short-term investments

     (60,000     (50,000

Proceeds from short-term investments

     80,000        50,000   

Purchases of property and equipment

     (149,595     (137,218
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash used in investing activities

     (129,595     (137,218

Financing activities

    

Repurchase of common shares

     (252,450     (73,753

Stock options exercised

     8,391        15,561   

Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation

     4,685        7,257   

Purchase of treasury shares

     (2,417     (1,478
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash used in financing activities

     (241,791     (52,413
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents

     (151,756     (63,935

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

     345,840        389,149   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

   $ 194,084      $ 325,214   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Supplemental cash flow information

    

Cash paid for income taxes (net of refunds)

   $ 120,085      $ 98,437   

Non-cash investing activities:

    

Change in property and equipment included in accrued liabilities

   $ 23,666      $ 15,893   

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

 

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Ulta Salon, Cosmetics & Fragrance, Inc.

Consolidated Statement of Stockholders’ Equity

(Unaudited)

 

(In thousands)

   Common Stock     Treasury -
Common Stock
    Additional
Paid-In
Capital
    Retained
Earnings
    Total
Stockholders’
Equity
 
   Issued
Shares
    Amount     Treasury
Shares
    Amount        

Balance – January 30, 2016

     64,131      $ 641        (591   $ (11,685   $ 621,715      $ 832,215      $ 1,442,886   

Stock options exercised and other awards

     144        2        —          —          8,389        —          8,391   

Purchase of treasury shares

     —          —          (12     (2,417     —          —          (2,417

Net income for the 26 weeks ended July 30, 2016

     —          —          —          —          —          181,980        181,980   

Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation

     —          —          —          —          4,685        —          4,685   

Stock compensation charge

     —          —          —          —          8,862        —          8,862   

Repurchase of common shares

     (1,270     (13     —          —          (8,069     (244,368     (252,450
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance – July 30, 2016

     63,005      $ 630        (603   $ (14,102   $ 635,582      $ 769,827      $ 1,391,937   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

 

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Ulta Salon, Cosmetics & Fragrance, Inc.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

(Unaudited)

 

1. Business and basis of presentation

Ulta Salon, Cosmetics & Fragrance, Inc. was incorporated in the state of Delaware on January 9, 1990, to operate specialty retail stores selling cosmetics, fragrance, haircare and skincare products and related accessories and services. The stores also feature full-service salons. As of July 30, 2016, the Company operated 907 stores in 48 states and the District of Columbia, as shown in the table below. As used in these notes and throughout this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, all references to “we,” “us,” “our,” “Ulta,” “Ulta Beauty” or the “Company” refer to Ulta Salon, Cosmetics & Fragrance, Inc. and its consolidated subsidiaries.

 

Location

   Number of
stores
  

Location

   Number of
stores

Alabama

   14   

Montana

   5

Alaska

   3   

Nebraska

   4

Arizona

   25   

Nevada

   13

Arkansas

   6   

New Hampshire

   6

California

   109   

New Jersey

   23

Colorado

   19   

New Mexico

   4

Connecticut

   11   

New York

   32

Delaware

   3   

North Carolina

   26

District of Columbia

   1   

North Dakota

   2

Florida

   65   

Ohio

   36

Georgia

   27   

Oklahoma

   13

Idaho

   6   

Oregon

   11

Illinois

   46   

Pennsylvania

   34

Indiana

   16   

Rhode Island

   2

Iowa

   8   

South Carolina

   15

Kansas

   7   

South Dakota

   2

Kentucky

   10   

Tennessee

   16

Louisiana

   16   

Texas

   87

Maine

   3   

Utah

   11

Maryland

   15   

Virginia

   24

Massachusetts

   13   

Washington

   20

Michigan

   40   

West Virginia

   6

Minnesota

   12   

Wisconsin

   16

Mississippi

   7   

Wyoming

   1

Missouri

   16   

Total

   907

The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements and related notes have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s Article 10, Regulation S-X. These consolidated financial statements were prepared on a consolidated basis to include the accounts of the Company and its wholly owned subsidiaries. All significant intercompany accounts, transactions and unrealized profit were eliminated in consolidation. In the opinion of management, the accompanying consolidated financial statements reflect all adjustments, which are of a normal recurring nature, necessary to fairly state the financial position and results of operations and cash flows for the interim periods presented.

The Company’s business is subject to seasonal fluctuation. Significant portions of the Company’s net sales and net income are realized during the fourth quarter of the fiscal year due to the holiday selling season. The results for the 13 and 26 weeks ended July 30, 2016 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the fiscal year ending January 28, 2017, or for any other future interim period or for any future year.

 

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These interim consolidated financial statements and the related notes should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended January 30, 2016. All amounts are stated in thousands, with the exception of per share amounts and number of stores.

 

2. Summary of significant accounting policies

Information regarding the Company’s significant accounting policies is contained in Note 2, “Summary of significant accounting policies,” to the financial statements in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended January 30, 2016. Presented below and in the following notes is supplemental information that should be read in conjunction with “Notes to Financial Statements” in the Annual Report.

Fiscal quarter

The Company’s quarterly periods are the 13 weeks ending on the Saturday closest to April 30, July 31, October 31, and January 31. The Company’s second quarters in fiscal 2016 and 2015 ended on July 30, 2016 and August 1, 2015, respectively.

Share-based compensation

The Company measures share-based compensation cost on the grant date, based on the fair value of the award, and recognizes the expense on a straight-line method over the requisite service period for awards expected to vest. The Company estimated the grant date fair value of stock options using a Black-Scholes valuation model using the following weighted-average assumptions for the periods indicated:

 

     26 Weeks Ended
     July 30, 2016   August 1, 2015

Volatility rate

   35.0%   38.0%

Average risk-free interest rate

   1.2%   1.1%

Average expected life (in years)

   3.5   3.6

Dividend yield

   None   None

The Company granted 107 and 89 stock options during the 26 weeks ended July 30, 2016 and August 1, 2015, respectively. The compensation cost that has been charged against operating income for stock option grants was $1,999 and $1,908 for the 13 weeks ended July 30, 2016 and August 1, 2015, respectively. The compensation cost that has been charged against operating income for stock option grants was $3,982 and $3,939 for the 26 weeks ended July 30, 2016 and August 1, 2015, respectively. The weighted-average grant date fair value of these options was $52.72 and $44.79, respectively. At July 30, 2016, there was approximately $24,247 of unrecognized compensation expense related to unvested stock options.

The Company issued 50 and 52 restricted stock units during 26 weeks ended July 30, 2016 and August 1, 2015, respectively. The compensation cost that has been charged against operating income for restricted stock units was $1,884 and $1,946 for the 13 weeks ended July 30, 2016 and August 1, 2015, respectively. The compensation cost that has been charged against operating income for restricted stock units was $3,445 and $3,157 for the 26 weeks ended July 30, 2016 and August 1, 2015, respectively. At July 30, 2016, there was approximately $15,283 of unrecognized compensation expense related to restricted stock units.

The Company issued 24 and 21 performance-based restricted stock units during the 26 weeks ended July 30, 2016 and August 1, 2015, respectively. The compensation cost that has been charged against operating income for performance-based restricted stock units was $957 and $382 for the 13 weeks ended July 30, 2016 and August 1, 2015, respectively. The compensation cost that has been charged against operating income for performance-based restricted stock units was $1,435 and $482 for the 26 weeks ended July 30, 2016 and August 1, 2015, respectively. At July 30, 2016, there was approximately $8,371 of unrecognized compensation expense related to performance-based restricted stock units.

Recent accounting pronouncements not yet adopted

In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, issued as a new Topic, Accounting Standards Codification Topic 606 (ASU 2014-09). The new revenue recognition standard provides a five-step analysis of transactions to determine when and how revenue is recognized. The core principle is that we will recognize revenue when we transfer promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which we expect to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. In August 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-14 Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606), which delayed the effective date of ASU 2014-09 by one year. With the deferral, the revenue recognition standard is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017, including

 

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interim reporting periods with early adoption permitted for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016, including interim reporting periods. In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-08, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606): Principal versus Agent Considerations (ASU 2016-08) which further clarifies how to implement revenue recognition guidance related to determining whether an entity is a principal or an agent in a revenue transaction. In April 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-10, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606): Identifying Performance Obligations and Licensing (ASU 2016-10) which further clarifies the aspects of (a) identifying performance obligations and (b) the licensing implementation guidance. The effective date and transition requirements for ASU 2016-08 and ASU 2016-10 are the same as the effective date and transition requirements of ASU 2014-09. These standards allow for either full retrospective or modified retrospective adoption. The Company is currently evaluating the application method and the impact of these new standards on its consolidated financial position, results of operations and cash flows.

In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842). This standard will change the way all leases of one year or more are treated. Under this guidance, lessees will be required to capitalize virtually all leases on the balance sheet as a right-of-use asset and recognize an associated financing lease liability or capital lease liability. The right-of-use asset represents the lessee’s right to use, or control the use of, a specified asset for the specified lease term. The lease liability represents the lessee’s obligation to make lease payments arising from the lease, measured on a discounted basis. Based on certain characteristics, leases are classified as financing leases or operating leases. Financing lease liabilities, those that contain provisions similar to capitalized leases, are amortized like capital leases under current GAAP as amortization expense and interest expense in the statement of operations. Operating lease liabilities are amortized on a straight-line basis over the life of the lease as lease expense in the statement of operations. ASU 2016-02 is effective for public companies for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2018, including interim reporting periods. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of this new standard on its consolidated financial position, results of operations and cash flows.

In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-04, Liabilities – Extinguishments of Liabilities (Subtopic 405-20): Recognition of Breakage for Certain Prepaid Stored – Value Products. This update entitles a company to derecognize amounts related to expected breakage to the extent that it is probable a significant reversal of the recognized breakage amount will not subsequently occur. ASU 2016-04 is effective for annual and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2017, and early adoption is permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of this new standard on its consolidated financial position, results of operations and cash flows.

In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-09, Compensation – Stock Compensation (Topic 718): Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting. This guidance will change how companies account for certain aspects of share-based payments to employees. Companies will have to recognize all income tax effects of awards in the income statement when the awards vest or are settled, and additional paid-in capital pools will be eliminated. The guidance on employer’s accounting for an employee’s use of shares to satisfy the employer’s statutory income tax withholding obligation and for forfeitures is changing, and two practical expedients for non-public entities have been added. ASU 2016-09 is effective for annual and interim reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016, and early adoption is permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of this new standard on its consolidated financial position, results of operations and cash flows.

Recently adopted accounting pronouncements

In June 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-12, Compensation – Stock Compensation (Topic 718): Accounting for Share-Based Payments When the Terms of an Award Provide That a Performance Target Could Be Achieved after the Requisite Service Period. This update clarifies the accounting for share-based awards with performance targets. ASU 2014-12 is effective for public companies for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2015, including interim reporting periods. As permitted, the Company adopted this standard, prospectively, in its first quarter ended April 30, 2016 and its adoption had no impact on its consolidated financial position, results of operations and cash flows.

In April 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-05, Intangibles – Goodwill and Other – Internal-Use Software (Subtopic 350-40): Customers’ Accounting for Fees Paid in a Cloud Computing Arrangement. This standard provides guidance to determine whether a cloud-based computing arrangement includes a software license. If a cloud-based computing arrangement includes a software license, the customer must account for the software element of the arrangement consistent with the acquisition of other software licenses. Otherwise, the customer must account for the arrangement as a service contract. As permitted, the Company adopted this standard, prospectively, in its first quarter ended April 30, 2016 and its adoption had no impact on its consolidated financial position, results of operations and cash flows.

 

3. Commitments and contingencies

Leases – The Company leases retail stores, distribution and office facilities and certain equipment. Original non-cancelable lease terms range from three to ten years and leases generally contain renewal options for additional years. A number of the Company’s

 

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store leases provide for contingent rental payments based upon sales. Contingent rent amounts were insignificant in the 13 and 26 weeks ended July 30, 2016 and August 1, 2015. Total rent expense under operating leases was $49,685 and $43,743 for the 13 weeks ended July 30, 2016 and August 1, 2015, respectively. Total rent expense under operating leases was $98,844 and $88,301 for 26 weeks ended July 30, 2016 and August 1, 2015, respectively.

General litigation – The Company is involved in various legal proceedings that are incidental to the conduct of our business, including three putative employment class action lawsuits in California, each of which has tentatively settled and is in the process of obtaining approval from the court involved. In the opinion of management, the amount of any liability with respect to these proceedings, either individually or in the aggregate, will not have a material adverse effect on the Company’s results of operations, consolidated financial position or liquidity.

 

4. Notes payable

In 2011, the Company entered into an Amended and Restated Loan and Security Agreement with Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as Administrative Agent, Collateral Agent and a Lender thereunder, Wells Fargo Capital Finance LLC as a Lender, J.P. Morgan Securities LLC as a Lender, JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. as a Lender and PNC Bank, National Association, as a Lender, which has been amended multiple times since 2011 (as amended, the Loan Agreement). The Loan Agreement currently matures in December 2018, provides maximum revolving loans equal to the lesser of $200,000 or a percentage of eligible owned inventory, contains a $10,000 subfacility for letters of credit and allows the Company to increase the revolving facility by an additional $50,000, subject to consent by each lender and other conditions. The Loan Agreement contains a requirement to maintain a minimum amount of excess borrowing availability at all times. Substantially all of the Company’s assets are pledged as collateral for outstanding borrowings under the facility. Outstanding borrowings will bear interest at the prime rate or London Interbank Offered Rate plus 1.50% and the unused line fee is 0.20%.

As of July 30, 2016, January 30, 2016 and August 1, 2015, the Company had no borrowings outstanding under the credit facility and the Company was in compliance with all terms and covenants of the agreement.

 

5. Investments

The Company’s short-term investments as of July 30, 2016, January 30, 2016 and August 1, 2015 consist of $110,000, $130,000 and $150,209, respectively, in certificates of deposit. These short-term investments are carried at cost, which approximates fair value and are recorded in the Consolidated Balance Sheets in Short-term investments. The contractual maturity of the Company’s investments was less than twelve months at July 30, 2016.

 

6. Fair Value Measurements

The carrying value of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable and accounts payable approximates their estimated fair values due to the short maturities of these instruments.

Fair value is measured using inputs from the three levels of the fair value hierarchy, which are described as follows:

 

    Level 1 – observable inputs such as quoted prices for identical instruments in active markets.
    Level 2 – inputs other than quoted prices in active markets that are observable either directly or indirectly through corroboration with observable market data.
    Level 3 – unobservable inputs in which there is little or no market data, which would require the Company to develop its own assumptions.

As of July 30, 2016, January 30, 2016 and August 1, 2015, the Company held financial liabilities of $10,206, $7,491 and $8,026, respectively, related to its non-qualified deferred compensation plan. The liabilities have been categorized as Level 2 as they are based on third-party reported net asset values, which are based primarily on quoted market prices of underlying assets of the funds within the plan.

 

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7. Net income per common share

The following is a reconciliation of net income and the number of shares of common stock used in the computation of net income per basic and diluted share:

 

     13 Weeks Ended      26 Weeks Ended  
     July 30,      August 1,      July 30,      August 1,  

(In thousands, except per share data)

   2016      2015      2016      2015  

Numerator for diluted net income per share – net income

   $ 90,004       $ 74,169       $ 181,980       $ 141,115   

Denominator for basic net income per share – weighted-average common shares

     62,475         64,087         62,753         64,134   

Dilutive effect of stock options and non-vested stock

     338         323         314         350   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Denominator for diluted net income per share

     62,813         64,410         63,067         64,484   

Net income per common share:

           

Basic

   $ 1.44       $ 1.16       $ 2.90       $ 2.20   

Diluted

   $ 1.43       $ 1.15       $ 2.89       $ 2.19   

The denominators for diluted net income per common share for the 13 weeks ended July 30, 2016 and August 1, 2015 exclude 117 and 119 employee stock options and restricted stock units, respectively, due to their anti-dilutive effects. The denominators for diluted net income per common share for the 26 weeks ended July 30, 2016 and August 1, 2015 exclude 388 and 185 employee stock options and restricted stock, respectively, due to their anti-dilutive effects. As of July 30, 2016 and August 1, 2015, outstanding performance-based restricted stock units were excluded from the computation of diluted shares because the number of shares ultimately issued is contingent on the achievement of certain performance targets of the Company for which the performance targets have not yet been met.

 

8. Share repurchase program

On September 11, 2014, the Company announced that the Board of Directors authorized a share repurchase program (the 2014 Share Repurchase Program) pursuant to which the Company could repurchase up to $300,000 of the Company’s common stock. The 2014 Share Repurchase Program authorization revoked the previously authorized, but unused amounts of $112,664 from the share repurchase program adopted in 2013. On March 12, 2015, the Company announced that the Board of Directors authorized an increase of $100,000 to the 2014 Share Repurchase Program effective March 17, 2015. The 2014 Share Repurchase Program did not have an expiration date, but provided for suspension or discontinuation at any time.

On March 10, 2016, the Company announced that the Board of Directors authorized a new share repurchase program (the 2016 Share Repurchase Program) pursuant to which the Company may repurchase up to $425,000 of the Company’s common stock. The 2016 Share Repurchase Program authorization revoked the previously authorized, but unused amounts of $172,386 from the 2014 Share Repurchase Program. The 2016 Share Repurchase Program does not have an expiration date and may be suspended or discontinued at any time.

As part of the 2016 Share Repurchase Program, the Company entered into an Accelerated Share Repurchase (ASR) agreement with Goldman, Sachs & Co. to repurchase $200,000 of the Company’s common stock. Under the ASR agreement, the Company paid $200,000 to Goldman, Sachs & Co. and received an initial delivery of 852 shares in the first quarter of 2016, which were retired and represented 80% of the total shares the Company expected to receive based on the market price at the time of the initial delivery. In May 2016, the ASR settled and an additional 153 shares were delivered to the Company and retired. The final number of shares delivered upon settlement was determined with reference to the average price of the Company’s common stock over the term of the agreement. The transaction was accounted for as an equity transaction. The par value of shares received was recorded as a reduction to common stock with the remainder recorded as a reduction to additional paid-in capital and retained earnings. Upon receipt of the shares, there was an immediate reduction in the weighted average common shares calculation for basic and diluted earnings per share.

During the 26 weeks ended July 30, 2016, excluding the shares repurchased under the ASR, we purchased 265 shares of common stock for $52,450 at an average price of $197.55. During the 26 weeks ended August 1, 2015, we purchased 484 shares of common stock for $73,753 at an average price of $152.48.

 

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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

The following discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations should be read in conjunction with our financial statements and related notes included elsewhere in this quarterly report. This discussion contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, which reflect our current views with respect to, among other things, future events and financial performance. You can identify these forward-looking statements by the use of forward-looking words such as “outlook,” “believes,” “expects,” “plans,” “estimates,” “targets,” “strategies” or other comparable words. Any forward-looking statements contained in this Form 10-Q are based upon our historical performance and on current plans, estimates and expectations. The inclusion of this forward-looking information should not be regarded as a representation by us or any other person that the future plans, estimates, targets, strategies or expectations contemplated by us will be achieved. Such forward-looking statements are subject to various risks and uncertainties, which include, without limitation:

 

    the impact of weakness in the economy;
    changes in the overall level of consumer spending;
    the possibility that we may be unable to compete effectively in our highly competitive markets;
    the possibility that cybersecurity breaches and other disruptions could compromise our information or result in the unauthorized disclosure of confidential information;
    the possibility that the capacity of our distribution and order fulfillment infrastructure and the performance of our newly opened distribution centers may not be adequate to support our recent growth and expected future growth plans;
    our ability to gauge beauty trends and react to changing consumer preferences in a timely manner;
    our ability to attract and retain key executive personnel;
    customer acceptance of our rewards program and technological and marketing initiatives;
    our ability to sustain our growth plans and successfully implement our long-range strategic and financial plan;
    the possibility that our continued opening of new stores could strain our resources and have a material adverse effect on our business and financial performance;
    the possibility of material disruptions to our information systems;
    changes in the wholesale cost of our products;
    the possibility that new store openings and existing locations may be impacted by developer or co-tenant issues;
    weather conditions that could negatively impact sales;
    our ability to successfully execute our common stock repurchase program or implement future common stock repurchase programs; and
    other risk factors detailed in our public filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC), including risk factors contained in Item 1A, “Risk Factors” of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended January 30, 2016, as such may be amended or supplemented in our subsequently filed Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q (including this report).

Except to the extent required by the federal securities laws, we undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

References in the following discussion to “we,” “us,” “our,” “Ulta,” “Ulta Beauty,” the “Company,” and similar references mean Ulta Salon, Cosmetics & Fragrance, Inc. and its consolidated subsidiaries, unless otherwise expressly stated or the context otherwise requires.

Overview

We were founded in 1990 as a beauty retailer at a time when prestige, mass and salon products were sold through distinct channels – department stores for prestige products, drug stores and mass merchandisers for mass products and salons and authorized retail outlets for professional hair care products. We developed a unique specialty retail concept that offers All Things Beauty, All in One PlaceTM, a compelling value proposition and a convenient and welcoming shopping environment. We believe our strategy provides us with the competitive advantages that have contributed to our financial performance.

We are currently the largest beauty retailer in the United States and the premier beauty destination for cosmetics, fragrance, skin care products and hair care products and salon services. We focus on providing affordable indulgence to our guests by combining unmatched product breadth, value and convenience with the distinctive environment and experience of a specialty retailer. Key aspects of our business include: our ability to offer our guests a unique combination of more than 20,000 beauty products across the categories of prestige and mass cosmetics, fragrance, haircare, skincare, bath and body products and salon styling tools, as well as a full-service salon in every store featuring hair, skin and brow services; our focus on delivering a compelling value proposition to our guests across all of our product categories; and convenience, as our stores are predominantly located in convenient, high-traffic locations such as power centers.

 

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The continued growth of our business and any future increases in net sales, net income and cash flows is dependent on our ability to execute our six strategic imperatives: 1) acquire new guests and deepen loyalty with existing guests, 2) differentiate by delivering a distinctive and personalized guest experience across all channels, 3) offer relevant, innovative and often exclusive products that excite our guests, 4) deliver exceptional services in three core areas: hair, skin health and brows, 5) grow stores and e-commerce to reach and serve more guests and 6) invest in infrastructure to support our guest experience and growth, and capture scale efficiencies. We believe that the expanding U.S. beauty products and salon services industry, the shift in distribution channel of prestige beauty products from department stores to specialty retail stores, coupled with Ulta Beauty’s competitive strengths, positions us to capture additional market share in the industry.

Comparable sales is a key metric that is monitored closely within the retail industry. Our comparable sales have fluctuated in the past and we expect them to continue to fluctuate in the future. A variety of factors affect our comparable sales, including general U.S. economic conditions, changes in merchandise strategy or mix and timing and effectiveness of our marketing activities, among others.

Over the long-term, our growth strategy is to increase total net sales through increases in our comparable sales, by opening new stores and by increasing sales in our e-commerce channel. Operating profit is expected to increase as a result of our ability to expand merchandise margin and leverage our fixed store costs with comparable sales increases and operating efficiencies offset by incremental investments in people, systems and supply chain required to support a more than 1,200 store chain with a successful e-commerce business and competitive omni-channel capabilities.

Basis of presentation

We have determined the operating segments on the same basis that we use to internally evaluate performance. We have combined our three operating segments: retail stores, salon services and e-commerce, into one reportable segment because they have a similar class of consumers, economic characteristics, nature of products and distribution methods.

Net sales include store and e-commerce merchandise sales as well as salon service revenue. We recognize merchandise revenue at the point of sale in our retail stores and e-commerce sales are recorded based on delivery of merchandise to the guest. Merchandise sales are recorded net of estimated returns. Salon service revenue is recognized at the time the service is provided. Gift card sales revenue is deferred until the guest redeems the gift card. Company coupons and other incentives are recorded as a reduction of net sales.

Comparable sales reflect sales for stores beginning on the first day of the 14th month of operation. Therefore, a store is included in our comparable store base on the first day of the period after one year of operations plus the initial one month grand opening period. Non-comparable store sales include sales from new stores that have not yet completed their 13th month of operation and stores that were closed for part or all of the period in either year as a result of remodel activity. Remodeled stores are included in comparable sales unless the store was closed for a portion of the current or prior period. Comparable sales include the Company’s e-commerce business. There may be variations in the way in which some of our competitors and other retailers calculate comparable or same store sales.

Measuring comparable sales allows us to evaluate the performance of our store base as well as several other aspects of our overall strategy. Several factors could positively or negatively impact our comparable sales results:

 

    the general national, regional and local economic conditions and corresponding impact on customer spending levels;
    the introduction of new products or brands;
    the location of new stores in existing store markets;
    competition;
    our ability to respond on a timely basis to changes in consumer preferences;
    the effectiveness of our various marketing activities; and
    the number of new stores opened and the impact on the average age of all of our comparable stores.

Cost of sales includes:

 

    the cost of merchandise sold (retail and e-commerce), including substantially all vendor allowances, which are treated as a reduction of merchandise costs;
    warehousing and distribution costs including labor and related benefits, freight, rent, depreciation and amortization, real estate taxes, utilities and insurance;
    store occupancy costs including rent, depreciation and amortization, real estate taxes, utilities, repairs and maintenance, insurance, licenses and cleaning expenses;
    salon payroll and benefits;

 

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    customer loyalty program expense; and
    shrink and inventory valuation reserves.

Our cost of sales may be negatively impacted as we open an increasing number of stores. Changes in our merchandise mix may also have an impact on cost of sales. This presentation of items included in cost of sales may not be comparable to the way in which our competitors or other retailers compute their cost of sales.

Selling, general and administrative expenses include:

 

    payroll, bonus and benefit costs for retail and corporate employees;
    advertising and marketing costs;
    occupancy costs related to our corporate office facilities;
    stock-based compensation expense;
    depreciation and amortization for all assets, except those related to our retail and warehouse operations, which are included in cost of sales; and
    legal, finance, information systems and other corporate overhead costs.

This presentation of items in selling, general and administrative expenses may not be comparable to the way in which our competitors or other retailers compute their selling, general and administrative expenses.

Pre-opening expenses include non-capital expenditures during the period prior to store opening for new, remodeled and relocated stores including rent during the construction period for new and relocated stores, store set-up labor, management and employee training, and grand opening advertising.

Interest income, net includes both interest income and expense. Interest income represents interest from short-term investments with maturities of twelve months or less from the date of purchase. Interest expense includes interest costs and unused facility fees associated with our credit facility, which is structured as an asset-based lending instrument. Our credit facility interest is based on a variable interest rate structure, which can result in increased cost in periods of rising interest rates.

Income tax expense reflects the federal statutory tax rate and the weighted average state statutory tax rate for the states in which we operate stores.

 

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Results of operations

Our quarterly periods are the 13 weeks ending on the Saturday closest to April 30, July 31, October 31 and January 31. The Company’s second quarters in fiscal 2016 and 2015 ended on July 30, 2016 and August 1, 2015, respectively. Our quarterly results of operations have varied in the past and are likely to do so again in the future. As such, we believe that period-to-period comparisons of our results of operations should not be relied upon as an indication of our future performance.

The following table presents the components of our consolidated results of operations for the periods indicated:

 

     13 Weeks Ended     26 Weeks Ended  
     July 30,     August 1,     July 30,     August 1,  

(Dollars in thousands)

   2016     2015     2016     2015  

Net sales

   $ 1,069,215      $ 876,999      $ 2,142,931      $ 1,745,121   

Cost of sales

     684,377        570,524        1,367,663        1,135,462   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Gross profit

     384,838        306,475        775,268        609,659   

Selling, general and administrative expenses

     236,380        183,937        477,104        376,422   

Pre-opening expenses

     4,689        4,078        7,231        7,195   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Operating income

     143,769        118,460        290,933        226,042   

Interest income, net

     (248     (276     (563     (587
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income before income taxes

     144,017        118,736        291,496        226,629   

Income tax expense

     54,013        44,567        109,516        85,514   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income

   $ 90,004      $ 74,169      $ 181,980      $ 141,115   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Other operating data:

        

Number of stores end of period

     907        817        907        817   

Comparable sales increase:

        

Retail and salon comparable sales

     12.6     8.9     13.3     9.3

E-commerce comparable sales

     54.9     43.4     46.0     46.8
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total comparable sales increase

     14.4     10.1     14.8     10.8
     13 Weeks Ended     26 Weeks Ended  
     July 30,     August 1,     July 30,     August 1,  

(Percentage of net sales)

   2016     2015     2016     2015  

Net sales

     100.0     100.0     100.0     100.0

Cost of sales

     64.0     65.1     63.8     65.1
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Gross profit

     36.0     34.9     36.2     34.9

Selling, general and administrative expenses

     22.1     21.0     22.3     21.6

Pre-opening expenses

     0.4     0.5     0.3     0.4
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Operating income

     13.5     13.5     13.6     13.0

Interest income, net

     0.0     0.0     0.0     0.0
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income before income taxes

     13.5     13.5     13.6     13.0

Income tax expense

     5.1     5.1     5.1     4.9
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income

     8.4     8.5     8.5     8.1
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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Comparison of 13 weeks ended July 30, 2016 to 13 weeks ended August 1, 2015

Net sales

Net sales increased $192.2 million or 21.9%, to $1,069.2 million for the 13 weeks ended July 30, 2016, compared to $877.0 million for the 13 weeks ended August 1, 2015. Salon service sales increased $7.4 million or 14.3%, to $59.0 million compared to $51.6 million in the second quarter of 2015. E-commerce sales increased $19.8 million or 54.9%, to $55.9 million compared to $36.1 million in the second quarter of 2015. The net sales increase is due to comparable stores driving an increase of $124.0 million and an increase in non-comparable stores of $68.2 million compared to the second quarter of 2015.

The 14.4% comparable sales increase consisted of an 12.6% increase at the Company’s retail and salon stores and a 54.9% increase in the Company’s e-commerce business. The inclusion of the e-commerce business resulted in an increase of approximately 180 basis points to the Company’s consolidated same store sales calculation for the 13 weeks ended July 30, 2016 compared to 120 basis points for the 13 weeks ended August 1, 2015. The total comparable sales increase included a 9.7% increase in transactions and a 4.7% increase in average ticket. We attribute the increase in comparable sales to our successful marketing and merchandising strategies.

Gross profit

Gross profit increased $78.4 million or 25.6%, to $384.8 million for the 13 weeks ended July 30, 2016, compared to $306.5 million for the 13 weeks ended August 1, 2015. Gross profit as a percentage of net sales increased 110 basis points to 36.0% for the 13 weeks ended July 30, 2016, compared to 34.9% for the 13 weeks ended August 1, 2015. The increase in gross profit margin was primarily due to improvements in merchandise margins, driven by our marketing and merchandising strategies, and leverage in fixed store costs, attributed to the impact of higher sales volume, partly offset by planned supply chain deleverage related to our new distribution centers.

Selling, general and administrative expenses

Selling, general and administrative (SG&A) expenses increased $52.4 million or 28.5%, to $236.4 million for the 13 weeks ended July 30, 2016, compared to $183.9 million for the 13 weeks ended August 1, 2015. As a percentage of net sales, SG&A expenses increased 110 basis points to 22.1% for the 13 weeks ended July 30, 2016, compared to 21.0% for the 13 weeks ended August 1, 2015. The deleverage in SG&A expenses is primarily due to additional headcount to support our growth initiatives and an impairment charge resulting from the closure of our Chicago State Street store, due to damage from construction in an adjacent building. This is partly offset by leverage in marketing expense attributed to strong sales growth.

Pre-opening expenses

Pre-opening expenses increased $0.6 million to $4.7 million for the 13 weeks ended July 30, 2016, compared to $4.1 million for the 13 weeks ended August 1, 2015. During the 13 weeks ended July 30, 2016, we opened 24 new stores, relocated one store and remodeled five stores, compared to 20 new store openings, one store relocation and two remodeled stores during the 13 weeks ended August 1, 2015.

Interest income, net

Interest income, net was insignificant for the 13 weeks ended July 30, 2016 and August 1, 2015. Interest income results from short-term investments with maturities of twelve months or less from the date of purchase. Interest expense represents various fees related to the credit facility. We did not utilize our credit facility during the second quarter of fiscal 2016 or 2015.

Income tax expense

Income tax expense of $54.0 million for the 13 weeks ended July 30, 2016 represents an effective tax rate of 37.5%, compared to $44.6 million of tax expense representing an effective tax rate of 37.5% for the 13 weeks ended August 1, 2015.

Net income

Net income increased $15.8 million or 21.3%, to $90.0 million for the 13 weeks ended July 30, 2016, compared to $74.2 million for the 13 weeks ended August 1, 2015. The increase is primarily related to the $78.4 million increase in gross profit, offset by a $52.4 million increase in SG&A expenses and a $9.4 million increase in income tax expense.

 

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Comparison of 26 weeks ended July 30, 2016 to 26 weeks ended August 1, 2015

Net sales

Net sales increased $397.8 million or 22.8%, to $2,142.9 million for the 26 weeks ended July 30, 2016, compared to $1,745.1 million for the 26 weeks ended August 1, 2015. Salon service sales increased $15.0 million or 14.5%, to $117.9 million compared to $102.9 million in the first 26 weeks of fiscal 2015. E-commerce sales increased $36.8 million or 46.0%, to $116.9 million compared to $80.1 million in the first 26 weeks of fiscal 2015. The net sales increase is due to comparable stores driving an increase of $253.9 million and an increase in non-comparable stores of $143.9 million compared to the first 26 weeks of fiscal 2015.

The 14.8% comparable sales increase consisted of a 13.3% increase at the Company’s retail and salon stores and a 46.0% increase in the Company’s e-commerce business. The inclusion of the e-commerce business resulted in an increase of approximately 150 basis points to the Company’s consolidated same store sales calculation for the 26 weeks ended July 30, 2016 and August 1, 2015. The total comparable sales increase included a 10.4% increase in transactions and a 4.4% increase in average ticket. We attribute the increase in comparable sales to our successful marketing and merchandising strategies.

Gross profit

Gross profit increased $165.6 million or 27.2%, to $775.3 million for the 26 weeks ended July 30, 2016, compared to $609.7 million for the 26 weeks ended August 1, 2015. Gross profit as a percentage of net sales increased 130 basis points to 36.2% for the 26 weeks ended July 30, 2016, compared to 34.9% for the 26 weeks ended August 1, 2015. The increase in gross profit margin was primarily due to improvements in merchandise margins, driven by our marketing and merchandising strategies, and leverage in fixed store costs, attributed to the impact of higher sales volume, partly offset by planned supply chain deleverage related to our new distribution centers.

Selling, general and administrative expenses

Selling, general and administrative (SG&A) expenses increased $100.7 million or 26.7%, to $477.1 million for the 26 weeks ended July 30, 2016, compared to $376.4 million for the 26 weeks ended August 1, 2015. As a percentage of net sales, SG&A expenses increased 70 basis points to 22.3% for the 26 weeks ended July 30, 2016, compared to 21.6% for the 26 weeks ended August 1, 2015. The deleverage in SG&A expenses is primarily due to additional headcount to support our growth initiatives and an impairment charge resulting from the closure of our Chicago State Street store, due to damage from construction in an adjacent building. This is partly offset by leverage in marketing expense.

Pre-opening expenses

Pre-opening expenses were $7.2 million for both the 26 weeks ended July 30, 2016 and August 1, 2015. During the 26 weeks ended July 30, 2016, we opened 37 new stores, relocated one store and remodeled five stores, compared to 44 new store openings, two relocated stores and two remodeled stores during the 26 weeks ended August 1, 2015.

Interest income, net

Interest income, net was insignificant for the 26 weeks ended July 30, 2016 and August 1, 2015. Interest income results from short-term investments with maturities of twelve months or less from the date of purchase. Interest expense represents various fees related to the credit facility. We did not utilize our credit facility during the first 26 weeks of fiscal 2016 or 2015.

Income tax expense

Income tax expense of $109.5 million for the 26 weeks ended July 30, 2016 represents an effective tax rate of 37.6%, compared to $85.5 million of tax expense representing an effective tax rate of 37.7% for the 26 weeks ended August 1, 2015. The lower tax rate is primarily due to an increase in federal income tax credits.

Net income

Net income increased $40.9 million or 29.0%, to $182.0 million for the 26 weeks ended July 30, 2016, compared to $141.1 million for the 26 weeks ended August 1, 2015. The increase is primarily related to the $165.6 million increase in gross profit, offset by a $100.7 million increase in SG&A expenses and a $24.0 million increase in income tax expense.

 

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Liquidity and capital resources

Our primary cash needs are for capital expenditures for new, relocated and remodeled stores, increased merchandise inventories related to store expansion and new brand additions, in-store boutiques (sets of custom designed fixtures configured to prominently display certain prestige brands within our stores), supply chain improvements, share repurchases and for continued improvements in our information technology systems.

Our primary sources of liquidity are cash on hand, short-term investments and cash flows from operations, including changes in working capital, and borrowings under our credit facility. The most significant component of our working capital is merchandise inventories reduced by related accounts payable and accrued expenses.

Our working capital needs are greatest from August through November each year as a result of our inventory build-up during this period for the approaching holiday season. This is also the time of year when we are at maximum investment levels in our new store class and may not have collected all of the landlord allowances due to us as part of our lease agreements. Based on past performance and current expectations, we believe that cash on hand, short-term investments, cash generated from operations and borrowings under our credit facility will satisfy the Company’s working capital needs, capital expenditure needs, commitments and other liquidity requirements through at least the next 12 months.

The following table presents a summary of our cash flows for the periods indicated:

 

     26 Weeks Ended  
     July 30,      August 1,  

(In thousands)

   2016      2015  

Net cash provided by operating activities

   $ 219,630       $ 125,696   

Net cash used in investing activities

     (129,595      (137,218

Net cash used in financing activities

     (241,791      (52,413
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents

   $ (151,756    $ (63,935
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Operating activities

Operating activities consist of net income adjusted for certain non-cash items, including depreciation and amortization, non-cash stock-based compensation, realized gains or losses on disposal of property and equipment and the effect of working capital changes.

Merchandise inventories were $930.2 million at July 30, 2016, compared to $705.7 million at August 1, 2015, representing an increase of $224.5 million. Average inventory per store increased 18.7% compared to the prior year. The increase in inventory is primarily due to the following:

 

    approximately $78 million due to the addition of 90 net new stores opened since August 1, 2015;

 

    approximately $90 million due to the opening of the Company’s fourth and fifth distribution centers in Greenwood, Indiana and Dallas, Texas; and

 

    approximately $57 million due to strong sales, new brand additions and incremental inventory for in-store boutiques.

Deferred rent liabilities were $345.4 million at July 30, 2016, compared to $315.9 million at August 1, 2015, representing an increase of $29.5 million. Deferred rent includes deferred construction allowances, future rental increases and rent holidays, which are all recognized on a straight-line basis over their respective lease term. The increase is primarily due to the addition of 90 net new stores opened since August 1, 2015.

Investing activities

We have historically used cash primarily for new, relocated and remodeled stores, supply chain investments, short-term investments and investments in information technology systems. Investment activities related to capital expenditures were $149.6 million during the 26 weeks ended July 30, 2016, compared to $137.2 million during the 26 weeks ended August 1, 2015, representing an increase of $12.4 million. The increase in capital expenditures year over year is primarily due to investments in information technology systems, supply chain initiatives, and merchandise fixtures, partially offset by the decrease in the number of new store openings during the 26 weeks ended July 30, 2016, compared to the 26 weeks ended August 1, 2015. As of July 30, 2016, we had $110.0 million of short-term investments, which consist of certificates of deposit with maturities of twelve months or less from the date of purchase.

 

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Financing activities

Financing activities in fiscal 2016 and 2015 consist principally of capital stock transactions and the related income tax effects and our stock repurchase program. Purchase of treasury shares in fiscal 2016 and 2015 represents the fair value of common shares repurchased from plan participants in connection with shares withheld to satisfy minimum statutory tax obligations upon the vesting of restricted stock.

We had no borrowings outstanding under our credit facility as of July 30, 2016, January 30, 2016 or August 1, 2015. The zero outstanding borrowings position is due to a combination of factors including strong sales growth, overall performance of management initiatives including expense control as well as inventory and other working capital reductions. We may require borrowings under the credit facility from time to time in future periods to support our new store program or seasonal inventory needs.

Share repurchase program

On September 11, 2014, we announced that our Board of Directors authorized a share repurchase program (the 2014 Share Repurchase Program) pursuant to which the Company could repurchase up to $300 million of the Company’s common stock. The 2014 Share Repurchase Program authorization revoked the previously authorized, but unused amounts of $112.7 million from the share repurchase program adopted in 2013. On March 12, 2015, we announced that our Board of Directors authorized an increase of $100 million to the 2014 Share Repurchase Program effective March 17, 2015. The 2014 Share Repurchase Program did not have an expiration date, but provided for suspension or discontinuation at any time.

On March 10, 2016, we announced that our Board of Directors authorized a new share repurchase program (the 2016 Share Repurchase Program) pursuant to which the Company may repurchase up to $425 million of the Company’s common stock. The 2016 Share Repurchase Program authorization revoked the previously authorized, but unused amounts of $172.4 million from the 2014 Share Repurchase Program. The 2016 Share Repurchase Program does not have an expiration date and may be suspended or discontinued at any time.

As part of the 2016 Share Repurchase Program, we entered into an Accelerated Share Repurchase (ASR) agreement with Goldman, Sachs & Co. to repurchase $200 million of the Company’s common stock. Under the ASR agreement, the Company paid $200 million to Goldman, Sachs & Co. and received an initial delivery of 851,653 shares in the first quarter of 2016, which were retired and represented 80% of the total shares the Company expected to receive based on the market price at the time of the initial delivery. In May 2016, the ASR settled and an additional 153,418 shares were delivered to the Company and retired. The final number of shares delivered upon settlement was determined with reference to the average price of the Company’s common stock over the term of the agreement. The transaction was accounted for as an equity transaction. The par value of shares received was recorded as a reduction to common stock with the remainder recorded as a reduction to additional paid-in capital and retained earnings. Upon receipt of the shares, there was an immediate reduction in the weighted average common shares calculation for basic and diluted earnings per share.

During the 26 weeks ended July 30, 2016, excluding the shares repurchased under the ASR, we purchased 265,481 shares of common stock for $52.5 million at an average price of $197.55. During the 26 weeks ended August 1, 2015, we purchased 483,649 shares of common stock for $73.8 million at an average price of $152.48.

Credit facility

In 2011, we entered into an Amended and Restated Loan and Security Agreement with Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as Administrative Agent, Collateral Agent and a Lender thereunder, Wells Fargo Capital Finance LLC as a Lender, J.P. Morgan Securities LLC as a Lender, JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. as a Lender and PNC Bank, National Association, as a Lender, which has been amended multiple times since 2011 (as amended, the Loan Agreement). The Loan Agreement currently matures in December 2018, provides maximum revolving loans equal to the lesser of $200 million or a percentage of eligible owned inventory, contains a $10 million subfacility for letters of credit and allows the Company to increase the revolving facility by an additional $50 million, subject to consent by each lender and other conditions. The Loan Agreement contains a requirement to maintain a minimum amount of excess borrowing availability at all times. Substantially all of the Company’s assets are pledged as collateral for outstanding borrowings under the facility. Outstanding borrowings will bear interest at the prime rate or London Interbank Offered Rate plus 1.50% and the unused line fee is 0.20%.

As of July 30, 2016, January 30, 2016 and August 1, 2015, we had no borrowings outstanding under the credit facility and the Company was in compliance with all terms and covenants of the agreement.

 

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Off-balance sheet arrangements

As of July 30, 2016, we have not entered into any “off-balance sheet” arrangements, as that term is described by the SEC.

Contractual obligations

Our contractual obligations consist of operating lease obligations, purchase obligations and our revolving line of credit. No material changes outside the ordinary course of business have occurred in our contractual obligations during the 26 weeks ended July 30, 2016.

Critical accounting policies and estimates

Management’s discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations is based upon our consolidated financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). The preparation of these consolidated financial statements required the use of estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of our assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses. Management bases estimates on historical experience and other assumptions it believes to be reasonable under the circumstances and evaluates these estimates on an on-going basis. Actual results may differ from these estimates. There have been no significant changes to the critical accounting policies and estimates included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 30, 2016.

Recent accounting pronouncements not yet adopted

See Note 2 to our consolidated financial statements, “Summary of significant accounting policies – Recent accounting pronouncements not yet adopted.”

Recently adopted accounting pronouncements

See Note 2 to our consolidated financial statements, “Summary of significant accounting policies – Recently adopted accounting pronouncements.”

 

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

Market risk represents the risk of loss that may impact our financial position due to adverse changes in financial market prices and rates. Our market risk exposure is primarily the result of fluctuations in interest rates. We do not hold or issue financial instruments for trading purposes.

Interest rate sensitivity

We are exposed to interest rate risks primarily under our credit facility when we borrow. Interest on our borrowings is based upon variable rates. We did not access our credit facility during the 26 week period ended July 30, 2016. The interest expense recognized in our statement of income represents unused fees associated with the credit facility. Interest expense is offset by interest income from short-term investments with maturities of twelve months or less from the date of purchase.

 

Item 4. Controls and Procedures

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures over Financial Reporting

We have established disclosure controls and procedures to ensure that material information relating to the Company is made known to the officers who certify our financial reports and to the members of our senior management and Board of Directors.

Based on management’s evaluation as of July 30, 2016, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934) are effective to ensure that the information required to be disclosed by us in our reports that we file or submit under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission’s rules and forms, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

 

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Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting

There were no changes to our internal controls over financial reporting during the 13 weeks ended July 30, 2016 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal controls over financial reporting.

Part II - Other Information

 

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

See Note 3 to our consolidated financial statements, “Commitments and contingencies – General litigation,” for information on legal proceedings.

 

Item 1A. Risk Factors

In addition to the other information set forth in this report, you should carefully consider the factors discussed in Part I, “Item 1A. Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended January 30, 2016, which could materially affect our business, financial condition, financial results or future performance. There have been no material changes from the risk factors previously disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended January 30, 2016.

 

Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

The following table sets forth repurchases of our common stock during the second quarter of 2016:

 

                   Total number of         
                   shares      Approximate dollar  
     Total             purchased as      value of shares that  
     number of             part of publicly      may yet to be  
     shares      Average      announced      purchased under  
     purchased      price paid      plans or      plans or programs  

Period

   (1)      per share      programs (2)      (in thousands) (2)  

May 1, 2016 to May 28, 2016 (3)

     174,863       $ 200.18         174,863       $ 214,153   

May 29, 2016 to June 25, 2016

     28,664         239.03         28,577         207,322   

June 26, 2016 to July 30, 2016

     59,567         250.68         57,703         192,844   
  

 

 

       

 

 

    

13 weeks ended July 30, 2016

     263,094         215.84         261,143         192,844   
  

 

 

       

 

 

    

 

(1) There were 261,143 shares repurchased as part of our publicly announced share repurchase program during the three months ended July 30, 2016 and there were 1,951 shares transferred from employees in satisfaction of minimum statutory tax withholding obligations upon the vesting of restricted stock during the period.

 

(2) On September 11, 2014, we announced the 2014 Share Repurchase Program pursuant to which the Company could repurchase up to $300 million of the Company’s common stock. The 2014 Share Repurchase Program authorization revoked the previously authorized, but unused amounts of $112.7 million from the share repurchase program adopted in 2013. On March 12, 2015, we announced that our Board of Directors authorized an increase of $100 million to the 2014 Share Repurchase Program effective March 17, 2015. The 2014 Share Repurchase Program did not have an expiration date and could be suspended or discontinued at any time.

On March 10, 2016, we announced the 2016 Share Repurchase Program pursuant to which the Company may repurchase up to $425 million of the Company’s common stock. The 2016 Share Repurchase Program authorization revoked the previously authorized but unused amounts of $172.4 million from the 2014 Share Repurchase Program.

 

(3) As part of the 2016 Share Repurchase Program, the Company entered into an ASR agreement with Goldman, Sachs & Co. to repurchase $200 million of the Company’s common stock and received an initial delivery of 851,653 shares, which were retired and represented 80% of the total shares the Company expected to receive based on the market price at the time of the initial delivery. In May 2016, the ASR settled and an additional 153,418 shares were delivered to the Company and retired. The final number of shares delivered upon settlement was determined with reference to the average price of the Company’s common stock over the term of the agreement. The average price paid per share was calculated with reference to the volume weighted average price per shares of the Company’s common stock over the term of the agreement, less a negotiated discount. For additional information, see Note 8 to our consolidated financial statements, “Share repurchase program” included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

 

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Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities

None

 

Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures

None

 

Item 5. Other Information

None

 

Item 6. Exhibits

The exhibits listed in the accompanying Exhibit Index are filed as part of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

 

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on August 25, 2016 on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 

ULTA SALON, COSMETICS & FRAGRANCE, INC.
By:  

/s/ Mary N. Dillon

 

Mary N. Dillon

Chief Executive Officer and Director

By:  

/s/ Scott M. Settersten

 

Scott M. Settersten

Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer and Assistant Secretary

 

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Ulta Salon, Cosmetics & Fragrance, Inc.

Exhibit Index to Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q

For the Quarterly Period Ended July 30, 2016

 

               Incorporated by Reference

Exhibit

Number

  

Description of document

  

Filed

Herewith

  

Form

  

Exhibit

Number

  

File

Number

  

Filing

Date

3.1    Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation       S-1    3.1    333-144405    8/17/2007
3.2    Amended and Restated Bylaws       S-1    3.2    333-144405    8/17/2007
4.1    Specimen Common Stock Certificate       S-1    4.1    333-144405    10/11/2007
4.2    Third Amended and Restated Registration Rights Agreement between Ulta Salon, Cosmetics & Fragrance, Inc. and the stockholders party thereto       S-1    4.2    333-144405    8/17/2007
4.3    Stockholder Rights Agreement       S-1    4.4    333-144405    8/17/2007
10    Amended and Restated Ulta Salon, Cosmetics & Fragrance, Inc. 2011 Incentive Award Plan       DEF
14A
   Appendix
A
   001-33764    4/20/2016
31.1    Certification of the Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Rules 13a-14(a) and 15d-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as adopted pursuant to section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002    X            
31.2    Certification of the Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Rules 13a-14(a) and 15d-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as adopted pursuant to section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002    X            
32    Certification of the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002    X            
101.INS    XBRL Instance    X            
101.SCH    XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema    X            
101.CAL    XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation    X            
101.LAB    XBRL Taxonomy Extension Labels    X            
101.PRE    XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation    X            
101.DEF    XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition    X            

 

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