UNITED
STATES
SECURITIES
AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON,
D.C. 20549
FORM
8-K
CURRENT
REPORT
Pursuant
to Section 13 or 15 (d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) |
August 21, 2008 |
GAMESTOP CORP. |
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) |
Delaware |
1-32637 |
20-2733559 |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) |
(Commission File Number) |
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
625 Westport Parkway, Grapevine, TX |
76051 |
(Address of principal executive offices) |
(Zip Code) |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code |
(817) 424-2000 |
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.) |
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Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
The following information, including Exhibit 99.1, is furnished pursuant to Item 2.02, “Results of Operations and Financial Condition,” and shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section.
On August 21, 2008, GameStop Corp. issued a press release announcing its financial results for the second quarter ended August 2, 2008. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
The information contained in this Current Report, including the exhibit, shall not be incorporated by reference into any filing of GameStop Corp., whether made before or after the date hereof, regardless of any general incorporation language in such filing, except as otherwise expressly set forth therein.
Item
9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits
99.1 Press Release issued by GameStop Corp., dated August 21, 2008.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
GAMESTOP CORP. |
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(Registrant) |
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Date: |
August 21, 2008 |
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/s/ David W. Carlson |
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Name: |
David W. Carlson |
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Executive Vice President and Chief |
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Financial Officer |
Table of Contents
GAMESTOP CORP.
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit Number |
Description |
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Exhibit 99.1 | Press Release of GameStop Corp., dated August 21, 2008 |
Exhibit 99.1
GameStop Reports Record Second Quarter 2008 Results
Total Sales Increase 35%; Comparable Store Sales Increase 20%
Net Earnings Increase 162% Leading to 2nd Quarter EPS Above Guidance
Full Year EPS Guidance Boosted
GRAPEVINE, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--GameStop Corp. (NYSE: GME), the world’s largest video game and entertainment software retailer, today reported sales and earnings for the second quarter ended August 2, 2008.
Net earnings were $57.2 million for the second quarter of 2008, compared to net earnings of $21.8 million for the second quarter of 2007, an increase of 162.1%. Diluted earnings per share were $0.34, compared to $0.13 in the prior year quarter, exceeding the high-end of previously released guidance by $0.06 per share.
GameStop sales increased 34.8% to $1,804.4 million in the second quarter, compared to $1,338.2 million in the prior year quarter. Comparable store sales increased 20.0% during the second quarter as new video game software sales grew 43%. The top five selling games during the quarter were Take Two’s Grand Theft Auto IV, Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots from Konami, NCAA Football 09 by Electronic Arts, Nintendo’s Wii Fit and Battlefield: Bad Company from Electronic Arts.
R. Richard Fontaine, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, stated, “In the second quarter, we produced record revenues in each of the geographical regions where we operate. By prioritizing our investments and focusing our resources, GameStop continues to significantly outperform the specialty retail segment as a whole, when comparing top-line growth, comparable store sales, and net earnings growth.”
Fontaine continued, “We are raising our full year 2008 EPS guidance based on growth of the worldwide installed base and our expectations of a strong second half of the year. We have consistently delivered superior returns to our shareholders by driving value through our new and used business model, generating exceptional returns from our new store expansion and we fully expect this performance to continue.”
Daniel DeMatteo, GameStop's Vice Chairman and Chief Operating Officer, indicated, "GameStop customers not only have the benefit of our convenient locations, associates with unmatched product knowledge, and an attractive buy-sell-trade model, but an exceptional spectrum of games for all players. In fact, the National Retail Federation recently named GameStop as the top 'Power Player' Entertainment Retailer in the US.
“Expected releases in the second half of the year include great sequels like Guitar Hero: World Tour and Call of Duty: World at War, new IP such as LEGO Batman, Little Big Planet and Spore, as well as second generation hits like Fable 2, Rock Band 2 and Gears of War 2,” said DeMatteo.
Updated Guidance
Based on the stronger than expected results in the second quarter of 2008 and increased confidence in the second half video game line-up, GameStop is increasing its fiscal 2008 guidance.
Full year diluted earnings per share are now forecast to range from $2.45 to $2.50, representing a +36% to +39% growth rate over last year. Comparable store sales are projected to increase between +12% and +14% for the full year, with total sales growing between +23% and +25%.
For the third quarter of fiscal 2008, GameStop is forecasting diluted earnings per share to range from $0.36 to $0.38, representing EPS growth of +9% to +15%. Comparable store sales in the third quarter are expected to range from flat to +2%.
For the fourth quarter of fiscal 2008, GameStop is forecasting diluted earnings per share to range from $1.37 to $1.40, representing EPS growth of +20% to +23%. Comparable store sales in the fourth quarter are expected to range from +8% to +10%.
GameStop continues to believe that fiscal 2009 earnings per share will grow at least 25%. This guidance is based on our analysis that the unprecedented growth of new video game hardware during 2007 and 2008, combined with strong tie ratios, significant industry investment, and a great title line-up will drive new video game software sales to double-digit growth resulting in higher profitability for the company.
Note that guidance does not include debt retirement costs.
Conference Call and Webcast Information
A conference call with GameStop Corp.’s management is scheduled for August 21, 2008 at 11:00 AM ET to discuss the second quarter sales and earnings results. The conference call will be simulcast on the Internet at http://investor.gamestop.com. The conference call will be archived on the website until September 4, 2008.
About GameStop Corp.
Headquartered in Grapevine, TX, GameStop Corp. is the world's largest video game and entertainment software retailer. The company operates 5,557 retail stores in 16 countries worldwide. The company also operates two e-commerce sites, GameStop.com and EBgames.com, and publishes Game Informer(R) magazine, a leading multi-platform video game publication. GameStop Corp. sells new and used video game software, hardware and accessories for video game systems from Sony, Nintendo, and Microsoft. In addition, the company sells PC entertainment software, related accessories and other merchandise. General information on GameStop Corp. can be obtained at the company's corporate website: http://www.gamestopcorp.com.
Safe Harbor
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements may include, but are not limited to, the outlook for fiscal 2008 and beyond, future financial and operating results, projected store openings, the company's plans, objectives, expectations and intentions and other statements that are not historical facts. Such statements are based upon the current beliefs and expectations of GameStop's management and are subject to significant risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ from those set forth in the forward-looking statements. The following factors, among others, could cause actual results to differ from those set forth in the forward-looking statements: the inability to obtain sufficient quantities of product to meet consumer demand, including Nintendo's Wii; the timing of release of video game titles for next generation consoles; the risks associated with expanded international operations; and economic and other events that could reduce or impact consumer demand. Additional factors that could cause GameStop's results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements can be found in GameStop's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 2, 2008 filed with the SEC and available at the SEC's Internet site at http://www.sec.gov/ or http://investor.gamestop.com.
GameStop Corp. | |||||||||
Statements of Operations | |||||||||
(in thousands, except per share data) | |||||||||
13 weeks | 13 weeks | ||||||||
ended | ended | ||||||||
August 2, 2008 | August 4, 2007 | ||||||||
Sales | $ | 1,804,420 | $ | 1,338,193 | |||||
Cost of sales | 1,320,297 | 976,894 | |||||||
Gross profit | 484,123 | 361,299 | |||||||
Selling, general and administrative | |||||||||
expenses | 347,745 | 278,434 | |||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 36,309 | 32,118 | |||||||
Operating earnings | 100,069 | 50,747 | |||||||
Interest expense, net | 9,211 | 13,346 | |||||||
Debt extinguishment expense | -- | 2,027 | |||||||
Earnings before income | |||||||||
tax expense | 90,858 | 35,374 | |||||||
Income tax expense | 33,695 | 13,564 | |||||||
Net earnings | $ | 57,163 | $ | 21,810 | |||||
Earnings per common share: | |||||||||
Basic | $ | 0.35 | $ | 0.14 | |||||
Diluted | $ | 0.34 | $ | 0.13 | |||||
Weighted average common shares | |||||||||
outstanding: | |||||||||
Basic | 163,390 | 158,438 | |||||||
Diluted | 168,067 | 164,769 | |||||||
Percentage of Sales: |
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Sales | 100.0 | % | 100.0 | % | |||||
Cost of sales | 73.2 | % | 73.0 | % | |||||
Gross profit | 26.8 | % | 27.0 | % | |||||
SG&A expenses | 19.3 | % | 20.8 | % | |||||
Depreciation and amortization | 2.0 | % | 2.4 | % | |||||
Operating earnings | 5.5 | % | 3.8 | % | |||||
Interest expense, net | 0.5 | % | 1.0 | % | |||||
Debt extinguishment expense | 0.0 | % | 0.2 | % | |||||
Earnings before income | |||||||||
tax expense | 5.0 | % | 2.6 | % | |||||
Income tax expense | 1.8 | % | 1.0 | % | |||||
Net earnings | 3.2 | % | 1.6 | % |
GameStop Corp. | |||||||||
Statements of Operations | |||||||||
(in thousands, except per share data) | |||||||||
26 weeks | 26 weeks | ||||||||
ended | ended | ||||||||
August 2, 2008 | August 4, 2007 | ||||||||
Sales | $ | 3,618,037 | $ | 2,617,176 | |||||
Cost of sales | 2,660,508 | 1,907,108 | |||||||
Gross profit | 957,529 | 710,068 | |||||||
Selling, general and administrative | |||||||||
expenses | 676,412 | 535,550 | |||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 71,145 | 63,153 | |||||||
Operating earnings | 209,972 | 111,365 | |||||||
Interest expense, net | 17,699 | 27,462 | |||||||
Debt extinguishment expense | 2,331 | 8,751 | |||||||
Earnings before income | |||||||||
tax expense | 189,942 | 75,152 | |||||||
Income tax expense | 70,654 | 28,619 | |||||||
Net earnings | $ | 119,288 | $ | 46,533 | |||||
Earnings per common share: | |||||||||
Basic | $ | 0.73 | $ | 0.30 | |||||
Diluted | $ | 0.71 | $ | 0.29 | |||||
Weighted average common shares | |||||||||
outstanding: | |||||||||
Basic | 162,607 | 155,938 | |||||||
Diluted | 167,722 | 163,013 | |||||||
Percentage of Sales: |
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Sales | 100.0 | % | 100.0 | % | |||||
Cost of sales | 73.5 | % | 72.9 | % | |||||
Gross profit | 26.5 | % | 27.1 | % | |||||
SG&A expenses | 18.7 | % | 20.4 | % | |||||
Depreciation and amortization | 2.0 | % | 2.4 | % | |||||
Operating earnings | 5.8 | % | 4.3 | % | |||||
Interest expense, net | 0.5 | % | 1.1 | % | |||||
Debt extinguishment expense | 0.1 | % | 0.3 | % | |||||
Earnings before income | |||||||||
tax expense | 5.2 | % | 2.9 | % | |||||
Income tax expense | 1.9 | % | 1.1 | % | |||||
Net earnings | 3.3 | % | 1.8 | % |
GameStop Corp. | ||||||||
Balance Sheets | ||||||||
(in thousands, except per share data) | ||||||||
August 2, | August 4, | |||||||
2008 | 2007 | |||||||
ASSETS: | ||||||||
Current assets: | ||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 539,898 | $ | 349,277 | ||||
Receivables, net | 60,966 | 29,798 | ||||||
Merchandise inventories | 970,057 | 713,836 | ||||||
Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 68,470 | 51,951 | ||||||
Prepaid taxes | 58,689 | 74,952 | ||||||
Deferred taxes | 26,893 | 35,979 | ||||||
Total current assets | 1,724,973 | 1,255,793 | ||||||
Property and equipment: | ||||||||
Land | 12,033 | 11,298 | ||||||
Buildings & leasehold improvements | 414,896 | 334,904 | ||||||
Fixtures and equipment | 583,734 | 477,492 | ||||||
Total property and equipment | 1,010,663 | 823,694 | ||||||
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization | 485,665 | 349,927 | ||||||
Net property and equipment | 524,998 | 473,767 | ||||||
Goodwill, net | 1,447,572 | 1,402,845 | ||||||
Other noncurrent assets | 74,854 | 49,100 | ||||||
Total assets | $ | 3,772,397 | $ | 3,181,505 | ||||
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY: | ||||||||
Current liabilities: | ||||||||
Accounts payable | $ | 692,098 | $ | 517,233 | ||||
Accrued liabilities | 389,009 | 339,940 | ||||||
Note payable, current portion | -- | 12,173 | ||||||
Total current liabilities | 1,081,107 | 869,346 | ||||||
Other long-term liabilities | 82,299 | 72,492 | ||||||
Senior fixed and floating rate notes payable, net of discount | 545,220 | 693,993 | ||||||
Total liabilities | 1,708,626 | 1,635,831 | ||||||
Stockholders' equity: | ||||||||
Preferred stock - authorized 5,000 shares; no shares | ||||||||
issued or outstanding | -- | -- | ||||||
Class A common stock - $.001 par value; authorized 300,000 shares; | ||||||||
163,653 and 158,993 shares issued and outstanding, respectively | 164 | 159 | ||||||
Additional paid-in-capital | 1,288,727 | 1,145,706 | ||||||
Accumulated other comprehensive income | 33,384 | 19,359 | ||||||
Retained earnings | 741,496 | 380,450 | ||||||
Total stockholders' equity | 2,063,771 | 1,545,674 | ||||||
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity | $ | 3,772,397 | $ | 3,181,505 |
GameStop Corp. | ||||||||||||
Schedule I | ||||||||||||
Sales Mix | ||||||||||||
13 Weeks Ended | 13 Weeks Ended | |||||||||||
August 2, 2008 | August 4, 2007 | |||||||||||
Percent | Percent | |||||||||||
Sales | of Total | Sales | of Total | |||||||||
Sales (in millions): | ||||||||||||
New video game hardware | $ | 379.7 | 21.0 | % | $ | 293.8 | 22.0 | % | ||||
New video game software | 705.0 | 39.1 | % | 494.2 | 36.9 | % | ||||||
Used video game products | 471.5 | 26.1 | % | 357.3 | 26.7 | % | ||||||
Other | 248.2 | 13.8 | % | 192.9 | 14.4 | % | ||||||
Total | $ | 1,804.4 | 100.0 | % | $ | 1,338.2 | 100.0 | % | ||||
GameStop Corp. | ||||||||||||
Schedule II | ||||||||||||
Gross Profit Mix | ||||||||||||
13 Weeks Ended | 13 Weeks Ended | |||||||||||
August 2, 2008 | August 4, 2007 | |||||||||||
Gross | Gross | |||||||||||
Gross | Profit | Gross | Profit | |||||||||
Profit | Percent | Profit | Percent | |||||||||
Gross Profit (in millions): | ||||||||||||
New video game hardware | $ | 22.6 | 6.0 | % | $ | 21.5 | 7.3 | % | ||||
New video game software | 145.3 | 20.6 | % | 100.2 | 20.3 | % | ||||||
Used video game products | 234.1 | 49.7 | % | 173.2 | 48.5 | % | ||||||
Other | 82.1 | 33.1 | % | 66.4 | 34.4 | % | ||||||
Total | $ | 484.1 | 26.8 | % | $ | 361.3 | 27.0 | % |
CONTACT:
Media Contact:
Chris Olivera
Vice
President,
Corporate Communications
GameStop Corp.
(817)
424-2130
or
Investor Contact:
Matt Hodges
Director,
Investor
Relations
GameStop Corp.
(817) 424-2130