NEW YORK- Macy's, Inc. (NYSE:M) today reported results for the first quarter of 2020. As previously reported, the company had net sales of $3.017 billion.
Nearly all of the company's stores have now reopened, including stores in the major metropolitan regions. Stores continued to perform ahead of expectations through May and June, and the company's digital business sales remained strong across geographies. The company continues to expect a gradual sales recovery.
'The first quarter of 2020 was challenging for the country, the industry and Macy's, Inc. While our stores are re-opened, we expect that the COVID-19 pandemic will continue to impact the country for the remainder of the year. We do not anticipate another full shutdown, but we are staying flexible and are prepared to address increases in cases on a regional level,' said Jeff Gennette, chairman and chief executive officer of Macy's, Inc. 'We are meeting our customers how and where they are shopping and have enhanced our fulfillment options and health precautions to ensure a safe and welcoming shopping experience.'
'While we continue to see challenges ahead, we've taken the necessary actions to stabilize our business and give us financial flexibility. We are confident we have the right strategy and plans in place to navigate the shifting retail landscape,' Gennette continued.
Primarily as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the company's long-term projections and market capitalization changed, requiring interim impairment assessments for its goodwill and long-lived assets. As a result of these assessments, the company recognized pre-tax, non-cash goodwill and long-lived asset impairment charges of $3.1 billion and $80 million, respectively, during the 13 weeks ended May 2, 2020. The company is now reporting a Diluted loss per share of $11.53 and Adjusted Diluted loss per share of $2.03.
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(a): The results for the 13 weeks ended May 2, 2020 include the pre-tax impact of the non-cash goodwill and long-lived asset impairment charges of $3.1 billion and $80 million, respectively, as well as the related tax impact.
(b): The results for the 13 weeks ended May 2, 2020 include the benefit of tax law changes resulting from the CARES Act.
Note: Adjusted metrics reflect the exclusion of certain items from the respective financial measures. Please see the final pages of this news release for important information regarding the nature of such excluded amounts and calculation of the company's non-GAAP financial measures.
First Quarter Asset Sale Gains
Asset sale gains for the first quarter of 2020 totaled $16 million pre-tax, or $12 million after-tax and $0.04 per diluted share. This compares to the first quarter of 2019, when asset sale gains totaled $43 million pre-tax, or $31 million after-tax and $0.10 per diluted share.
2020 Guidance
The company previously withdrew its 2020 sales and earnings guidance and is not currently providing an updated outlook.
NOTE: Additional information on Macy's, Inc., including past news releases, is available at www.macysinc.com/pressroom. A webcast of Macy's, Inc.'s call with analysts and investors will be held today (July 1, 2020) at 8:00 a.m. ET. The webcast, along with the associated presentation, is accessible to the media and general public via the company's investor relations website at www.macysinc.com/investors. Analysts and investors may call in on 1-800-458-4148, passcode, 4021974. A replay of the conference call and slides can be accessed on the website or by calling 1-888-203-1112 (same passcode) about two hours after the conclusion of the call.
Important Information Regarding Financial Measures
Please see the final pages of this news release for important information regarding the calculation of the company's non-GAAP financial measures.
About Macy's, Inc.
Macy's, Inc. (NYSE:M) is one of the nation's premier omni-channel fashion retailers. The company comprises three retail brands, Macy's, Bloomingdale's and Bluemercury. Macy's, Inc. is headquartered in New York, New York. For more information, please visit www.macysinc.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
All statements in this press release that are not statements of historical fact are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements are based upon the current beliefs and expectations of Macy's management and are subject to significant risks and uncertainties. Actual results could differ materially from those expressed in or implied by the forward-looking statements contained in this release because of a variety of factors, including the effects of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) on customer demand, its supply chain as well as its consolidated results of operation, financial position and cash flows, Macy's ability to successfully implement its Polaris strategy and restructuring, including the ability to realize the anticipated benefits within the expected time frame or at all, conditions to, or changes in the timing of proposed real estate and other transactions, prevailing interest rates and non-recurring charges, the effect of potential changes to trade policies, store closings, competitive pressures from specialty stores, general merchandise stores, off-price and discount stores, manufacturers' outlets, the Internet, catalogs and television shopping and general consumer spending levels, including the impact of the availability and level of consumer debt, possible systems failures and/or security breaches, the potential for the incurrence of charges in connection with the impairment of intangible assets, including goodwill, Macy's reliance on foreign sources of production, including risks related to the disruption of imports by labor disputes, regional or global health pandemics, and regional political and economic conditions, the effect of weather and other factors identified in documents filed by the company with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including under the captions 'Forward-Looking Statements' and 'Risk Factors' in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended February 1, 2020 and 'COVID-19 Risk Factor' in the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on May 26, 2020. Macy's disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.
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