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At Home Group Inc. Announces Third Quarter Fiscal 2020 Financial Results

At Home Group Inc. (NYSE: HOME), the home décor superstore, today announced its financial results for the third quarter ended October 26, 2019.

Lee Bird, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, stated, “We delivered our 23rd straight quarter of at least high teens revenue growth and exceeded our profit guidance, driven by strong productivity of our new stores and outperformance in our Fall and Halloween assortments. We are also pleased that our disciplined efforts to improve our inventory position have been highly effective. However, our revised outlook for the year primarily reflects weaker performance in our Christmas offering, largely driven by a more promotional holiday environment and the impact of a late Thanksgiving. As a result, we are taking decisive pricing action to address this issue within the current quarter.”

Mr. Bird continued, “Looking forward, we remain excited about the upcoming launch of both our 'EDLP+' go-to-market strategy and omnichannel test, as well as the continued enhancement of our growing loyalty program. With these compelling strategic initiatives on the horizon and our increased emphasis on free cash flow and liquidity, we remain confident in the strength of our business model and its long-term potential.”

For the Thirteen Weeks Ended October 26, 2019

  • The Company opened 12 gross and 9 net new stores in the third quarter of fiscal 2020 and ended the quarter with 213 stores in 39 states. The Company has opened a net 40 stores since the third quarter of fiscal 2019, representing a 23.1% increase.
  • Net sales increased 19.3% to $318.7 million from $267.2 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2019 driven by the net increase in open stores. Comparable store sales1 decreased 2.0% compared to an increase of 5.2% in the third quarter of fiscal 2019, primarily driven by unfavorable customer response in certain categories to tariff-related strategic price increases.
  • Gross profit decreased 0.7% to $85.4 million from $86.0 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2019. Gross margin decreased 540 basis points to 26.8% from 32.2% in the prior year period primarily as a result of product margin contraction due to incremental markdowns, increased occupancy deleverage resulting from both the adoption of ASC 842 “Leases” and fiscal 2020 and 2019 sale-leaseback transactions, and costs associated with the Company’s second distribution center.
  • Selling, general and administrative expenses (“SG&A”) increased 14.5% to $74.8 million from $65.3 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2019. Adjusted SG&A1 increased 15.2% to $74.9 million compared to a recast3 $65.0 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2019. Adjusted SG&A1 as a percentage of net sales improved by 80 basis points on a recast3 basis to 23.5% primarily due to a reduction in incentive compensation expense year-over-year.
  • Operating income decreased to $2.0 million from $19.1 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2019 partially due to an impairment charge in connection with a strategic decision to close or relocate three stores. Adjusted operating income1 decreased 48.4% to $8.5 million from a recast3 $16.6 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2019. Adjusted operating margin1 decreased 350 basis points on a recast3 basis to 2.7% of net sales driven by the gross margin and adjusted SG&A1 factors described above.
  • Interest expense increased to $8.5 million from $7.0 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2019 due to increased borrowings to support our growth strategies, partially offset by a year-over-year decrease in average interest rates.
  • Income tax expense increased to $8.1 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2020, primarily due to recognition of $9.3 million of deferred tax expense related to the cancellation of a one-time grant of stock options to our Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (the “one-time CEO grant”). Income tax expense of $1.0 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2019 was favorably impacted by the recognition of excess tax benefits related to stock option exercises.
  • Net loss was $14.6 million compared to net income of $11.1 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2019. Adjusted Net Income1 was $(0.3) million compared to a recast3 $9.5 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2019.
  • EPS was $(0.23) compared to $0.17 in the third quarter of fiscal 2019. Adjusted EPS1 was $0.00 compared to a recast3 $0.14 in the third quarter of fiscal 2019.
  • Adjusted EBITDA1 decreased 11.8% to $32.9 million from a recast3 $37.3 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2019.

For the Thirty-nine Weeks Ended October 26, 2019

  • Net sales increased 19.2% to $967.3 million year to date from $811.8 million in the prior year period driven by the net increase in open stores. Comparable store sales1 decreased 1.1% year to date primarily due to adverse weather conditions in the first half of fiscal 2020 and, to a lesser extent, unfavorable customer response in certain categories to tariff-related strategic price increases.
  • Gross profit increased 2.0% to $273.9 million year to date from $268.6 million in the prior year period. Gross margin decreased 480 basis points to 28.3% from 33.1% in the prior year period primarily as a result of product margin contraction due to incremental markdowns, increased occupancy deleverage resulting from both the adoption of ASC 842 “Leases” and fiscal 2020 and 2019 sale-leaseback transactions, and costs associated with the Company’s second distribution center.
  • SG&A decreased 1.7% to $228.5 million year to date from $232.4 million in the prior year period, primarily due to the nonrecurrence of stock-based compensation expense of $41.5 million related to the one-time CEO grant recognized in the second quarter of fiscal 2019. Adjusted SG&A1 increased 20.3% to $226.3 million year to date compared to a recast3 $188.1 million in the prior year period. Adjusted SG&A1 as a percentage of net sales increased 20 basis points on a recast3 basis to 23.4% primarily due to increased preopening, store labor, and advertising expenses to support our growth strategies, partially offset by a reduction in incentive compensation expense.
  • Operating income was $49.7 million year to date compared to $31.5 million in the prior year period. Adjusted operating income1 decreased 38.3% to $42.0 million from a recast3 $68.1 million in the prior year period. Adjusted operating margin1 decreased 410 basis points on a recast3 basis to 4.3% of net sales driven by the gross margin and adjusted SG&A1 factors described above.
  • Interest expense increased to $24.5 million year to date from $19.5 million in the prior year period due to increased borrowings to support our growth strategies and a year-over-year increase in average interest rates.
  • Income tax expense increased to $15.6 million year to date compared to an income tax benefit of $7.4 million in the prior year period, partially due to recognition of $9.3 million of deferred tax expense related to the cancellation of the one-time CEO grant during the third quarter of fiscal 2020. A pre-tax loss in the second quarter of fiscal 2019, partially offset by recognition of excess tax benefits related to stock option exercises, impacted our effective tax rate in the prior year period.
  • Net income was $9.6 million year to date compared to $19.4 million in the prior year period. Adjusted Net Income1 was $13.0 million year to date compared to a recast3 $48.3 million in the prior year period.
  • EPS was $0.15 year to date compared to $0.29 in the prior year period. Adjusted EPS1 was $0.20 year to date compared to a recast3 $0.73 in the prior year period.
  • Adjusted EBITDA1 decreased 11.0% year to date to $113.8 million from a recast3 $127.9 million in the prior year period.

Sale-leaseback Transaction

In September 2019, the Company completed a sale-leaseback transaction pursuant to which four properties were sold for a total of $50.5 million and contemporaneously leased back for cumulative initial annual rent of $3.7 million, subject to annual escalations. In accordance with ASC 842, the resulting gain on sale-leaseback of $1.1 million was recognized immediately in operating income. The Company excludes gains on sale-leaseback transactions from its non-GAAP earnings metrics. See “Non-GAAP Measures” below.

Balance Sheet Highlights as of October 26, 2019

  • Net inventories increased 23.5% to $431.5 million from $349.4 million as of October 27, 2018, primarily due to a 23.1% increase in the number of open stores.
  • Total liquidity (cash plus $125.9 million of availability under our revolving credit facility) was $140.0 million.
  • Long-term debt was $335.7 million compared to $288.4 million as of October 27, 2018. Additionally, there was $299.0 million outstanding under our revolving credit facility as of October 26, 2019 compared to $241.3 million as of October 27, 2018. Increased borrowings were primarily driven by a net increase of 40 new stores year-over-year.

Outlook & Key Assumptions

Below is an overview of the Company’s outlook and related assumptions for selected fourth quarter and fiscal 2020 financial data. Since the beginning of fiscal 2020, the Company has implemented the new lease accounting standard, ASC 842 “Leases,” which requires, among other things, a change to the accounting treatment of sale-leaseback transactions and the reclassification of certain of the Company’s financing obligations. For illustrative purposes only, the Company has provided the table below based on management estimates in order to assist investors in understanding the impact of ASC 842 for comparability purposes to fiscal 2019.

Illustrative

Fiscal 2019

Impact of ASC 842

Fiscal 2019,

Fiscal 2020 Outlook (Current)

Fiscal 2020 Outlook (Prior)

as Reported

on Fiscal 2019(3)

as Recast(4)

Store growth

32 net (36 gross)

32 net (36 gross)

Sales

$1,352.0 million to $1360.0 million, representing 16% to 17% growth

$1,372.5 million to $1,387.5 million representing 18% to 19% growth

Comp store sales

(2.6)% to (2.0)%

(1.5)% to 0.5%

Gross margin

28.2% to 28.5%, inclusive of approximately 90 bps impact of second DC

29.2% to 29.4%, inclusive of 90 to 100 bps impact of second DC

33.1%

(90) bps

32.2%

Adjusted operating margin(1)(2)

5.6% to 5.9%, inclusive of approximately 75 bps impact of second DC

6.6% to 6.9%, inclusive of 80 to 90 bps impact of second DC

10.7%

(120) bps

9.5%

Interest expense, net

Approximately $32.0 million

Approximately $32.5 million

$27.1 million

$(2.4) million

$24.7 million

Adjusted effective tax rate(5)

23.9%, as compared to 11.7% in fiscal 2019

23.5%, as compared to 11.7% in fiscal 2019

Adjusted Net Income(1)(2)

$33.0 million to $36.0 million, inclusive of approximately $(7.8) million impact of second DC

$44.0 million to $48.0 million, inclusive of approximately $(8.4) million to $(9.5) million impact of second DC

$86.0 million

$(8.8) million

$77.2 million

Adjusted EPS(1)(2)

$0.51 to $0.56, inclusive of $(0.12) impact of second DC

$0.67 to $0.74, inclusive of $(0.13) to $(0.15) impact of second DC

$1.30

($0.13)

$1.17

Diluted weighted average shares outstanding

Approximately 65 million

Approximately 65 million

Capital expenditures

$115 to $125 million, net of approximately $125 million of sale-leaseback proceeds

$135 to $155 million, net of approximately $125 million of sale-leaseback proceeds

Illustrative

Q4 Fiscal 2019

Impact of ASC 842

Q4 Fiscal 2019,

Q4 Fiscal 2020 Outlook

as Reported

on Q4 Fiscal 2019(3)

as Recast(4)

Store growth

(1) net (0 gross)

Sales

$385.0 million to $393.0 million, representing 9% to 11% growth

Comp store sales

(6.0)% to (4.0)%

Adjusted operating margin(1)(2)

8.8% to 9.6%, inclusive of approximately 40 bps impact of second DC

13.1%

(100) bps

12.1%

Adjusted effective tax rate(5)

23.0%, as compared to 19.3% in Q4 fiscal 2019

Adjusted Net Income(1)(2)

$20.0 million to $23.0 million, inclusive of approximately $(1.2) million impact of second DC

$31.3 million

$(2.3) million

$29.0 million

Adjusted EPS(1)(2)

$0.31 to $0.36, inclusive of $(0.02) impact of second DC

$0.47

$(0.03)

$0.44

Diluted weighted average shares outstanding

Approximately 64 million

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(1)

Represents a non-GAAP financial measure. For additional information about non-GAAP measures, including, where applicable, reconciliations to the most directly comparable financial measures presented in accordance with GAAP, please see “Non-GAAP Measures” below.

(2)

We have not presented a quantitative reconciliation of the forward-looking non-GAAP measures adjusted operating margin, Adjusted Net Income and adjusted EPS to their most directly comparable GAAP financial measures because it is impractical to forecast certain items without unreasonable efforts due to the uncertainty and inherent difficulty of predicting the occurrence and financial impact of such items as well as the periods in which such items may be recognized. Such items include the gain to be recognized as a result of sale-leaseback transactions as well as the tax impact of certain stock-based compensation events.

(3)

Represents the necessary adjustments to reflect management’s estimates, for illustrative purposes, of the impact of the adoption of ASC 842 on fiscal 2019 results, which requires, among other things, a change to the accounting treatment of sale-leaseback transactions and the reclassification of certain of our financing obligations.

(4)

Represents fourth quarter and fiscal 2019 results as adjusted for illustrative purposes to reflect the impact of ASC 842.

(5)

We have not included an estimate of any potential impact on our forward-looking effective tax rate of certain stock-based compensation events, including the vesting of restricted stock units or the tax benefit from stock option exercises, due to the uncertainty and inherent difficulty of predicting the occurrence and financial impact of such items as well as the periods in which such items may be recognized. The impact of these events in any particular period may have a material effect on our GAAP and adjusted effective tax rates for such periods.

Conference Call Details

A conference call to discuss the third quarter fiscal 2020 financial results is scheduled for today, December 4, 2019, at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time. Investors and analysts interested in participating in the call are invited to dial 1-877-407-0789 (international callers please dial 1-201-689-8562) approximately 10 minutes prior to the start of the call. A live audio webcast of the conference call, together with any supplemental materials, will be available online at investor.athome.com.

A recorded replay of the conference call will be available within two hours of the conclusion of the call and can be accessed online at investor.athome.com for 90 days.

Terminology

We define certain terms used in this release as follows:

"Adjusted EBITDA" means net (loss) income before net interest expense, loss from early extinguishment of debt, income tax provision and depreciation and amortization, adjusted for the impact of certain other items as defined in our debt agreements, including certain legal settlements and consulting and other professional fees, relocation and employee recruiting incentives, management fees and expenses, stock-based compensation expense, impairment of our trade name, impairment charges, gain on sale-leaseback, non-cash rent, initial public offering related non-cash stock-based compensation expense, non-cash stock-based compensation expense related to the one-time CEO grant in fiscal year 2019 and other adjustments. Periods prior to the adoption of ASC 842 have been recast to show the illustrative impact of the accounting standard, which is non-cash in nature.

“Adjusted Net Income” means net (loss) income, adjusted for impairment charges, gain on sale-leaseback, initial public offering related non-cash stock-based compensation expense and related payroll tax expenses and the income tax impact associated with the special one-time initial public offering bonus stock option exercises, non-cash stock-based compensation expense related to the one-time CEO grant and the deferred tax expense related to the cancellation thereof, costs associated with the resignation of our former Chief Financial Officer (the “CFO Transition”), costs associated with the restructuring of our merchandising department and other adjustments, which include costs related to the registration and sale of shares of our common stock on behalf of certain existing stockholders, and other transaction costs. Periods prior to the adoption of ASC 842 have been recast to show the illustrative impact of the accounting standard, which is non-cash in nature.

“Adjusted operating income” means operating income, adjusted for impairment charges, gain on sale-leaseback, initial public offering related non-cash stock-based compensation expense and related payroll tax expenses, non-cash stock-based compensation expense related to the one-time CEO grant, costs associated with the CFO transition, costs associated with the restructuring of our merchandising department and other adjustments, which include costs related to the registration and sale of shares of our common stock on behalf of certain existing stockholders, and other transaction costs. Periods prior to the adoption of ASC 842 have been recast to show the illustrative impact of the accounting standard, which is non-cash in nature.

“Adjusted SG&A” means selling, general and administrative expenses adjusted for certain expenses, including initial public offering related non-cash stock-based compensation expense and related payroll tax expenses, non-cash stock-based compensation expense related to the one-time CEO grant, costs associated with the CFO transition, costs associated with the restructuring of our merchandising department and other adjustments, which include costs related to the registration and sale of shares of our common stock on behalf of certain existing stockholders and other transaction costs. Periods prior to the adoption of ASC 842 have been recast to show the illustrative impact of the accounting standard, which is non-cash in nature.

"Comparable store sales" means, for any reporting period, the change in period-over-period net sales for the comparable store base, beginning with stores on the second day of the sixteenth full fiscal month following the store's opening. When a store is being relocated or remodeled, we exclude sales from that store in the calculation of comparable store sales until the first day of the sixteenth full fiscal month after it reopens. As it relates to At Home, “two-year comparable store sales basis” refers to the sum of the increase in comparable store sales for each of the current and preceding fiscal years.

“EPS” means diluted earnings per share.

“GAAP” means accounting principles generally accepted in the United States.

“Adjusted EPS” means Adjusted Net Income divided by diluted weighted average shares outstanding.

“Store-level Adjusted EBITDA” means Adjusted EBITDA, adjusted further to exclude the impact of costs associated with new store openings and certain corporate overhead expenses which we do not consider in our evaluation of the ongoing performance of our stores from period to period.

Forward-Looking Statements

This release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. You can generally identify forward-looking statements by our use of forward-looking terminology such as "anticipate", "are confident", "assumed", "believe", "continue", "could", "estimate", "expect", "intend", “look forward”, "may", "might", "on track", “outlook”, "plan", "potential", "predict", “reaffirm”, "seek", "should", or "vision", or the negative thereof or other variations thereon or comparable terminology. In particular, statements about our outlook and assumptions for financial performance for the fourth quarter and fiscal year 2020 and beyond, as well as statements about the markets in which we operate, expected new store openings, our real estate strategy, growth targets, potential growth opportunities, impact of expected stock option exercises, future capital expenditures, and estimates of expenses we may incur in connection with equity incentive awards to management and our expectations, beliefs, plans, strategies, objectives, prospects, assumptions or future events or performance contained in this document are forward-looking statements.

We have based these forward-looking statements on our current expectations, assumptions, estimates and projections. While we believe these expectations, assumptions, estimates and projections are reasonable, such forward-looking statements are only predictions and involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond our control. These and other important factors, including those factors described in “Item 1A. Risk Factors” of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 26, 2019, “Item 1A. Risk Factors” of our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended October 26, 2019 and other reports that we file with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), may cause our actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. Given these risks and uncertainties, you are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements contained in this release are not guarantees of future performance and our actual results of operations, financial condition and liquidity, and the development of the industry in which we operate, may differ materially from the forward-looking statements contained in this release. In addition, even if our results of operations, financial condition and liquidity, and events in the industry in which we operate, are consistent with the forward-looking statements contained in this release, they may not be predictive of results or developments in future periods.

Any forward-looking statement that we make in this release speaks only as of the date of such statement. Except as required by law, we do not undertake any obligation to update or revise, or to publicly announce any update or revision to, any of the forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, after the date of this document.

About At Home Group Inc.

At Home (NYSE:HOME), the home decor superstore, offers more than 50,000 on-trend home products to fit any budget or style, from furniture, mirrors, rugs, art and housewares to tabletop, patio and seasonal decor. At Home is headquartered in Plano, Texas, and currently operates 213 stores in 39 states. For more information, please visit us online at investor.athome.com.

AT HOME GROUP INC.

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

(in thousands, except share and per share data)

(Unaudited)

October 26, 2019

January 26, 2019

October 27, 2018

Assets

Current assets:

Cash and cash equivalents

$

14,104

$

10,951

$

12,895

Inventories, net

431,465

382,023

349,383

Prepaid expenses

9,604

7,949

10,519

Other current assets

15,280

13,626

21,866

Total current assets

470,453

414,549

394,663

Operating lease right-of-use assets

1,154,158

-

-

Property and equipment, net

711,102

682,663

613,428

Goodwill

569,732

569,732

569,732

Trade name

1,458

1,458

1,458

Debt issuance costs, net

1,339

1,539

1,649

Restricted cash

3

2,515

2,515

Noncurrent deferred tax asset

12,673

52,805

50,973

Other assets

960

945

811

Total assets

$

2,921,878

$

1,726,206

$

1,635,229

Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity

Current liabilities:

Accounts payable

$

108,462

$

115,821

$

98,325

Accrued and other current liabilities

102,740

117,508

107,967

Revolving line of credit

299,020

221,010

241,300

Current portion of operating lease liabilities

57,145

-

-

Current portion of deferred rent

-

11,364

11,325

Current portion of long-term debt

3,976

4,049

3,496

Total current liabilities

571,343

469,752

462,413

Operating lease liabilities

1,170,967

-

-

Long-term debt

335,694

336,435

288,419

Financing obligations

9,334

35,038

33,365

Deferred rent

-

169,339

166,527

Other long-term liabilities

3,768

4,556

4,736

Total liabilities

2,091,106

1,015,120

955,460

Shareholders' Equity

Common stock; $0.01 par value; 500,000,000 shares authorized; 64,106,061, 63,609,684, and 63,570,394 shares issued and outstanding, respectively

641

636

636

Additional paid-in capital

655,146

643,677

641,973

Retained earnings

174,985

66,773

37,160

Total shareholders' equity

830,772

711,086

679,769

Total liabilities and shareholders' equity

$

2,921,878

$

1,726,206

$

1,635,229

AT HOME GROUP INC.

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations

(in thousands, except share and per share data)

(Unaudited)

Thirteen Weeks Ended

Thirty-nine Weeks Ended

October 26, 2019

October 27, 2018

October 26, 2019

October 27, 2018

Net sales

$

318,734

$

267,180

$

967,319

$

811,833

Cost of sales

233,321

181,189

693,457

543,221

Gross profit

85,413

85,991

273,862

268,612

Operating expenses

Selling, general and administrative expenses

74,809

65,342

228,454

232,398

Impairment charges

5,230

5,230

Depreciation and amortization

1,950

1,553

5,580

4,747

Total operating expenses

81,989

66,895

239,264

237,145

(Loss) gain on sale-leaseback

(1,438

)

15,090

Operating income

1,986

19,096

49,688

31,467

Interest expense, net

8,496

6,992

24,500

19,450

(Loss) income before income taxes

(6,510

)

12,104

25,188

12,017

Income tax provision (benefit)

8,137

1,014

15,570

(7,366

)

Net (loss) income

$

(14,647

)

$

11,090

$

9,618

$

19,383

Earnings per share:

Net (loss) income per common share:

Basic

$

(0.23

)

$

0.17

$

0.15

$

0.31

Diluted

$

(0.23

)

$

0.17

$

0.15

$

0.29

Weighted average shares outstanding:

Basic

64,083,612

63,497,334

63,932,301

62,718,485

Diluted

64,083,612

66,604,638

64,745,804

66,396,813

AT HOME GROUP INC.

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(in thousands)

(Unaudited)

Thirty-nine Weeks Ended

October 26, 2019

October 27, 2018

Operating Activities

Net income

$

9,618

$

19,383

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

Depreciation and amortization

51,401

40,783

Impairment charges

5,230

-

Non-cash interest expense

1,690

1,570

Gain on sale-leaseback

(15,090

)

-

Amortization of deferred gain on sale-leaseback

-

(6,422

)

Deferred income taxes

7,389

(17,413

)

Stock-based compensation

5,531

48,307

Other non-cash losses, net

1,124

10

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:

Inventories

(49,442

)

(79,539

)

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

(8,601

)

(9,821

)

Other assets

(15

)

(496

)

Accounts payable

(14,545

)

14,603

Accrued liabilities

(5,348

)

5,046

Operating lease assets and liabilities

18,879

-

Deferred rent

-

14,696

Net cash provided by operating activities

7,821

30,707

Investing Activities

Purchase of property and equipment

(211,090

)

(270,084

)

Net proceeds from sale of property and equipment

113,816

148,467

Net cash used in investing activities

(97,274

)

(121,617

)

Financing Activities

Payments under lines of credit

(616,310

)

(464,407

)

Proceeds from lines of credit

694,320

543,707

Payment of debt issuance costs

(404

)

-

Payments on financing obligations

(60

)

(219

)

Proceeds from financing obligations

9,571

-

Payments on long-term debt

(2,966

)

(2,486

)

Proceeds from exercise of stock options

5,943

21,200

Net cash provided by financing activities

90,094

97,795

Increase in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash

641

6,885

Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of period

13,466

8,525

Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of period

$

14,107

$

15,410

Supplemental Cash Flow Information

Cash paid for interest

$

22,704

$

16,911

Cash paid for income taxes

$

23,657

$

16,015

Supplemental Information for Non-cash Investing and Financing Activities

(Decrease) increase in current liabilities of property and equipment

$

(3,023

)

$

16,209

Property and equipment reduction due to sale-leaseback

$

-

$

(111,932

)

Property and equipment additions due to build-to-suit lease transactions

$

-

$

13,679

Non-GAAP Measures

Certain financial measures presented in this release, such as comparable store sales, Adjusted EBITDA, adjusted SG&A, adjusted operating income, Adjusted Net Income, adjusted EPS and Store-level Adjusted EBITDA, are not recognized under GAAP.

We present comparable store sales, which is not a recognized financial measure under GAAP, because it allows us to evaluate how our store base is performing by measuring the change in period-over-period net sales in stores that have been open for the applicable period. We present Adjusted EBITDA and Store-level Adjusted EBITDA, which are not recognized financial measures under GAAP, because we believe they assist investors and analysts in comparing our operating performance across reporting periods on a consistent basis by excluding items that we do not believe are indicative of our core operating performance, such as interest, depreciation, amortization, loss on extinguishment of debt, impairment charges and taxes. We present adjusted SG&A, adjusted operating income, Adjusted Net Income and adjusted EPS, which are not recognized financial measures under GAAP, because we believe investors’ understanding of our operating performance is enhanced by the disclosure of selling, general and administrative expenses, operating income, net income and earnings per diluted share adjusted for items that we do not believe are indicative of our core operating performance.

You are encouraged to evaluate each of these adjustments and the reasons we consider them appropriate for supplemental analysis. In evaluating our non-GAAP measures, you should be aware that in the future we may incur expenses that are the same as or similar to some of the adjustments in such presentations. In particular, Store-level Adjusted EBITDA does not reflect costs associated with new store openings, which are incurred on a limited basis with respect to any particular store when opened and are not indicative of ongoing core operating performance, and corporate overhead expenses that are necessary to allow us to effectively operate our stores and generate Store-level Adjusted EBITDA. Our presentation of non-GAAP financial measures should not be construed as an inference that our future results will be unaffected by unusual or non-recurring items. There can be no assurance that we will not modify the presentation of our non-GAAP financial measures in the future, and any such modification may be material. In addition, comparable store sales, Adjusted EBITDA, adjusted SG&A, adjusted operating income, Adjusted Net Income, adjusted EPS and Store-level Adjusted EBITDA may not be comparable to similarly titled measures used by other companies in our industry or across different industries.

Comparable store sales, Adjusted EBITDA, adjusted SG&A, adjusted operating income, Adjusted Net Income, adjusted EPS and Store-level Adjusted EBITDA have limitations as analytical tools and you should not consider them in isolation, or as a substitute for analysis of our results as reported under GAAP. We compensate for these limitations by relying primarily on our GAAP results and using comparable store sales, Adjusted EBITDA, adjusted SG&A, adjusted operating income, Adjusted Net Income, adjusted EPS and Store-level Adjusted EBITDA only as supplemental information.

The Company has not presented a quantitative reconciliation of the forward-looking non-GAAP measures adjusted operating income, Adjusted Net Income and adjusted EPS to their most directly comparable GAAP financial measures because it is impractical to forecast certain items without unreasonable efforts due to the uncertainty and inherent difficulty of predicting the occurrence and financial impact of and the periods in which such items may be recognized.

 

AT HOME GROUP INC.

Supplemental Information - Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Financial Measures

(in thousands, except share and per share data)

(Unaudited)

The tables below reconcile the non-GAAP financial measures of adjusted SG&A, adjusted operating income, Adjusted Net Income, adjusted EPS, Adjusted EBITDA and Store-level Adjusted EBITDA to their most directly comparable GAAP financial measures. Periods prior to the adoption of ASC 842 have been adjusted in the tables below to show the illustrative impact of the accounting standard based on management’s estimates for comparability purposes.

Reconciliation of selling, general and administrative expenses as reported to adjusted SG&A

Thirteen Weeks Ended

Thirty-nine Weeks Ended

October 26, 2019

October 27, 2018

October 26, 2019

October 27, 2018

Selling, general and administrative expenses, as reported

$

74,809

$

65,342

$

228,454

$

232,398

Adjustments:

Stock-based compensation related to special one-time IPO bonus grant(b)

(2,521

)

Payroll tax expense related to special one-time IPO bonus stock option exercises(c)

(18

)

(46

)

(64

)

Stock-based compensation related to one-time CEO grant(d)

(41,475

)

CFO Transition costs(e)

(1,129

)

(1,129

)

Merchandising department restructuring(f)

(870

)

Other(g)

115

(300

)

(1,258

)

(1,478

)

Adjusted selling, general and administrative expenses, as reported

74,924

63,895

226,280

185,731

Illustrative impact of ASC 842(h)

1,141

2,331

Adjusted selling, general and administrative expenses, as recast

$

74,924

$

65,036

$

226,280

$

188,062

Reconciliation of operating income as reported to adjusted operating income

Thirteen Weeks Ended

Thirty-nine Weeks Ended

October 26, 2019

October 27, 2018

October 26, 2019

October 27, 2018

Operating income, as reported

$

1,986

$

19,096

$

49,688

$

31,467

Adjustments:

Impairment charges(a)

5,230

5,230

Loss (gain) on sale-leaseback(i)

1,438

(15,090

)

Stock-based compensation related to special one-time IPO bonus grant(b)

2,521

Payroll tax expense related to special one-time IPO bonus stock option exercises(c)

18

46

64

Stock-based compensation related to one-time CEO grant(d)

41,475

CFO Transition costs(e)

1,129

1,129

Merchandising department restructuring(f)

870

Other(g)

(115

)

300

1,258

1,478

Adjusted operating income, as reported

8,539

20,543

42,002

78,134

Illustrative impact of ASC 842(h)

(3,980

)

(10,056

)

Adjusted operating income, as recast

$

8,539

$

16,563

$

42,002

$

68,078

Adjusted operating margin, as recast

2.7

%

6.2

%

4.3

%

8.4

%

Reconciliation of net (loss) income as reported to Adjusted Net Income and adjusted EPS

Thirteen Weeks Ended

Thirty-nine Weeks Ended

October 26, 2019

October 27, 2018

October 26, 2019

October 27, 2018

Net (loss) income, as reported

$

(14,647

)

$

11,090

$

9,618

$

19,383

Adjustments:

Impairment charges(a)

5,230

5,230

Loss (gain) on sale-leaseback(i)

1,438

(15,090

)

Stock-based compensation related to special one-time IPO bonus grant(b)

2,521

Payroll tax expense related to special one-time IPO bonus stock option exercises(c)

18

46

64

Stock-based compensation related to one-time CEO grant(d)

41,475

CFO Transition costs(e)

1,129

1,129

Merchandising department restructuring(f)

870

Other(g)

(115

)

300

1,258

1,478

Tax impact of adjustments to net (loss) income(j)

(1,511

)

(350

)

1,793

(10,716

)

Tax impact related to the cancellation of the one-time CEO grant(d)

9,306

9,306

Tax benefit related to special one-time IPO bonus stock option exercises(k)

(168

)

(13

)

(565

)

Adjusted Net Income, as reported

(299

)

12,019

13,018

54,769

Illustrative impact of ASC 842(h)

(2,561

)

(6,484

)

Adjusted Net Income, as recast

(299

)

9,458

13,018

48,285

Diluted weighted average shares outstanding

64,083,612

66,604,638

64,745,804

66,396,813

Adjusted EPS, as reported

0.18

0.20

0.82

Illustrative impact of ASC 842(h)

(0.04

)

(0.09

)

Adjusted EPS, as recast

$

$

0.14

$

0.20

$

0.73

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(a)

Represents a non-cash impairment charge of $5.2 million that we recognized during the thirteen and thirty-nine weeks ended October 26, 2019 in connection with a strategic decision to close or relocate three stores.

(b)

Non-cash stock-based compensation expense associated with a special one-time initial public offering bonus grant to certain members of senior management (the “IPO grant”), which we do not consider in our evaluation of our ongoing performance. The IPO grant was made in addition to the ongoing equity incentive program that we have in place to incentivize, retain and motivate our employees, officers and non-employee directors and was made to reward certain senior executives for historical performance and allow them to benefit from future successful outcomes for certain existing stockholders.

(c)

Payroll tax expense related to stock option exercises associated with the IPO grant, which we do not consider in our evaluation of our ongoing performance.

(d)

For the thirty-nine weeks ended October 27, 2018, we recognized non-cash stock-based compensation expense of $41.5 million associated with the one-time CEO grant, which was made during the second quarter of fiscal 2019 and which we do not consider in our evaluation of our ongoing performance. The one-time CEO grant vested and was fully recognized in the second fiscal quarter 2019. The one-time CEO grant was cancelled for no consideration, resulting in the recognition of $9.3 million of deferred tax expense during the thirteen and thirty-nine weeks ended October 26, 2019.

(e)

Represents costs incurred of $1.1 million related to the CFO Transition in the third fiscal quarter 2019.

(f)

Includes certain employee related costs incurred as part of restructuring our merchandising department.

(g)

Other adjustments include amounts our management believes are not representative of our ongoing operations, including charges incurred in connection with the sale of shares of our common stock on behalf of certain existing stockholders and other transaction costs.

(h)

Represents the necessary adjustments to reflect management’s estimates of the impact of the adoption of ASC 842 on fiscal 2019 results, which requires, among other things, a change to the accounting treatment of sale-leaseback transactions and the reclassification of certain of our financing obligations.

(i)

As of January 27, 2019, we fully recognized the gains on sale-leaseback transactions on the condensed consolidated statements of operations in accordance with ASC 842. During the thirteen and thirty-nine weeks ended October 26, 2019, we recognized a further $2.5 million expense related to the sale-leaseback transaction entered into in the first fiscal quarter 2020.

(j)

Represents the income tax impact of the adjusted expenses using the annual effective tax rate excluding discrete items. After giving effect to the adjustments to net (loss) income, the adjusted effective tax rate for the thirteen and thirty-nine weeks ended October 26, 2019 was 795.3% and 25.6%, respectively. The adjusted effective tax rate for the thirteen and thirty-nine weeks ended October 27, 2018 was 11.3% and 6.7%, respectively.

(k)

Represents the income tax benefit related to stock option exercises associated with the IPO grant.

Reconciliation of net (loss) income to EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA and Store-level Adjusted EBITDA

Thirteen Weeks Ended

Thirty-nine Weeks Ended

October 26, 2019

October 27, 2018

October 26, 2019

October 27, 2018

Net (loss) income, as reported

$

(14,647

)

$

11,090

$

9,618

$

19,383

Interest expense, net

8,496

6,992

24,500

19,450

Income tax provision (benefit)

8,137

1,014

15,570

(7,366

)

Depreciation and amortization(a)

17,570

14,852

51,401

40,783

EBITDA, as reported

19,556

33,948

101,089

72,250

Impairment charges(b)

5,230

5,230

Loss (gain) on sale-leaseback(c)

1,438

(15,090

)

Consulting and other professional services(d)

235

1,270

2,535

5,182

Stock-based compensation expense(e)

2,046

1,595

5,531

4,311

Stock-based compensation related to special one-time IPO bonus grant(f)

2,521

Stock-based compensation related to one-time CEO grant(g)

41,475

Non-cash rent(h)

4,386

926

13,019

3,919

Other(i)

24

1,342

1,499

2,083

Adjusted EBITDA, as reported

32,915

39,081

113,813

131,741

Illustrative impact of ASC 842(j)

(1,749

)

(3,807

)

Adjusted EBITDA, as recast

32,915

37,332

113,813

127,934

Costs associated with new store openings(k)

6,740

4,411

21,339

13,030

Corporate overhead expenses(l)

25,170

24,350

73,153

68,666

Less illustrative impact of ASC 842(j)

1,749

3,807

Store-level Adjusted EBITDA, as reported

64,825

67,842

208,305

213,437

Illustrative impact of ASC 842(j)

(676

)

(1,683

)

Store-level Adjusted EBITDA, as recast

$

64,825

$

67,166

$

208,305

$

211,754

_____________________________

(a)

Includes the portion of depreciation and amortization expenses that are classified as cost of sales in our condensed consolidated statements of operations.

(b)

Represents a non-cash impairment charge of $5.2 million that we recognized during the thirteen and thirty-nine weeks ended October 26, 2019 in connection with a strategic decision to close or relocate three stores.

(c)

As of January 27, 2019, we fully recognized the gains on sale-leaseback transactions on the condensed consolidated statements of operations in accordance with ASC 842. During the thirteen and thirty-nine weeks ended October 26, 2019, we recognized a further $2.5 million expense related to the sale-leaseback transaction entered into in the first fiscal quarter 2020.

(d)

Primarily consists of (i) consulting and other professional fees with respect to projects to enhance our merchandising and human resource capabilities and other company initiatives; and (ii) charges incurred in connection with the sale of shares of our common stock on behalf of certain existing stockholders and other transaction costs.

(e)

Non-cash stock-based compensation expense related to the ongoing equity incentive program that we have in place to incentivize, retain and motivate our employees, officers and non-employee directors.

(f)

Non-cash stock-based compensation expense associated with the IPO grant, which we do not consider in our evaluation of our ongoing performance. The IPO grant was made in addition to the ongoing equity incentive program that we have in place to incentivize, retain and motivate our employees, officers and non-employee directors and was made to reward certain senior executives for historical performance and allow them to benefit from future successful outcomes for certain existing stockholders.

(g)

For the thirty-nine weeks ended October 27, 2018, we recognized non-cash stock-based compensation expense of $41.5 million associated with the one-time CEO grant, which was made during the second quarter of fiscal year 2019 and which we do not consider in our evaluation of our ongoing performance. On September 12, 2019, the one-time CEO grant was cancelled for no consideration.

(h)

Consists of the non-cash portion of rent, which reflects the extent to which our GAAP straight-line rent expense recognized exceeds or is less than our cash rent payments, partially offset, for the thirteen and thirty-nine weeks ended October 27, 2018, by the amortization of deferred gains on sale-leaseback transactions that are recognized to rent expense on a straight-line basis through the applicable lease term. The offsetting amount relating to the amortization of deferred gains on sale-leaseback transactions was $(2.3) million and $(6.4) million during the thirteen and thirty-nine weeks ended October 27, 2018, respectively. The GAAP straight-line rent expense adjustment can vary depending on the average age of our lease portfolio, which has been impacted by our significant growth. For newer leases, our rent expense recognized typically exceeds our cash rent payments while for more mature leases, rent expense recognized is typically less than our cash rent payments.

(i)

Other adjustments include amounts our management believes are not representative of our ongoing operations, including: (i) for the thirty-nine weeks ended October 26, 2019, costs incurred of $1.4 million related to the restructuring of our merchandising department; and (ii) for the thirteen and thirty-nine weeks ended October 27, 2018, a payroll tax expense related to the exercise of stock options of $0.2 million and $0.8 million, respectively, and costs incurred of $1.1 million related to the CFO Transition in the third fiscal quarter 2019.

(j)

Represents the necessary adjustments to reflect management’s estimates of the impact of the adoption of ASC 842 on fiscal 2019 results, which requires, among other things, a change to the accounting treatment of sale-leaseback transactions and the reclassification of certain of our financing obligations.

(k)

Reflects non-capital expenditures associated with opening new stores, including marketing and advertising, labor and cash occupancy expenses. Costs related to new store openings represent cash costs, and you should be aware that in the future we may incur expenses that are similar to these costs. We anticipate that we will continue to incur cash costs as we open new stores in the future. We opened 12 and nine new stores during the thirteen weeks ended October 26, 2019 and October 27, 2018, respectively, and 36 and 27 new stores during the thirty-nine weeks ended October 26, 2019 and October 27, 2018, respectively.

(l)

Reflects corporate overhead expenses, which are not directly related to the profitability of our stores, to facilitate comparisons of store operating performance as we do not consider these corporate overhead expenses when evaluating the ongoing performance of our stores from period to period. Corporate overhead expenses, which are a component of selling, general and administrative expenses, are comprised of various home office general and administrative expenses such as payroll expenses, occupancy costs, marketing and advertising, and consulting and professional fees. Store-level Adjusted EBITDA should not be used as a substitute for consolidated measures of profitability or performance because it does not reflect corporate overhead expenses that are necessary to allow us to effectively operate our stores and generate Store-level Adjusted EBITDA. We anticipate that we will continue to incur corporate overhead expenses in future periods.

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Contacts:

Investor Relations:
At Home
Arvind Bhatia, CFA / Bethany Perkins Johns
972.265.1299 / 972.265.1326
InvestorRelations@AtHome.com

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