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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 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): March 14, 2024
 
Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
 
Delaware
 
001-32320
 
43-1883836
(State or Other Jurisdiction
of Incorporation)
 
(Commission
File Number)
 
(IRS Employer
Identification No.)
 
415 South 18th St., St. Louis, Missouri
 
63103
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)   (Zip Code)
 
(314) 423-8000

(Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)
 
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):
 
         Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
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         Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
         Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
 
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
 
Title of each class
Trading Symbol(s)
Name of each exchange on which registered
 Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share
BBW
New York Stock Exchange
 
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).
 
Emerging growth company    
 
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.     ☐
 
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Item 2.02.         Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
 
On March 14, 2024, Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release setting forth results for the Company’s fourth quarter and fiscal year 2023 ended February 3, 2024. A copy of the Company’s press release is being furnished as Exhibit 99.1 and hereby incorporated by reference.
 
* * * * *
 
The Company reports its financial results in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”). In the press release furnished as Exhibit 99.1 hereto, the Company has supplemented the reporting of its financial information determined in accordance with GAAP with certain non-GAAP financial measures. These results are included as a complement to results provided in accordance with GAAP because management believes these non-GAAP financial measures help identify underlying trends in the Company’s business and provide useful information to both management and investors by excluding certain items that may not be indicative of the Company’s core operating results. These measures should not be considered as a substitute for or superior to GAAP results.         
 
The information furnished in, contained, or incorporated by reference into Item 2.02 above, including Exhibit 99.1 attached hereto, is being furnished and shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”) or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933 (the “Securities Act”), as amended, or the Exchange Act, regardless of any general incorporation language in such filing. In addition, this report (including Exhibit 99.1) shall not be deemed an admission as to the materiality of any information contained herein that is required to be disclosed solely as a requirement of Item 2.02.
 
This Current Report on Form 8-K and the press release attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 contain certain statements that may be deemed to be “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act and Section 21E of the Exchange Act. All statements in this report and in such exhibit not dealing with historical results are forward-looking and are based on various assumptions. The forward-looking statements in this report and in such exhibit are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in or implied by the statements. Factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from those contemplated by such forward-looking statements include, among other things: statements regarding the Company’s goals, intentions, and expectations; business plans and growth strategies; estimates of the Company’s risks and future costs and benefits; forecasted demographic and economic trends relating to the Company’s industry; and other risk factors referred to from time to time in filings made by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Forward-looking statements speak only as to the date they are made. The Company does not undertake to update forward-looking statements to reflect circumstances or events that occur after the date the forward-looking statements are made. The Company disclaims any intent or obligation to update these forward-looking statements.
 
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Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
 
(d) Exhibits
 
 
Exhibit
Number
Description of Exhibit
99.1
104
Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)
 
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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.
 
BUILD-A-BEAR WORKSHOP, INC.
Date: March 14, 2024
By:
/s/ Voin Todorovic
Name:
Voin Todorovic
Title: Chief Financial Officer
 
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Exhibit 99.1

 

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BUILD-A-BEAR WORKSHOP REPORTS RECORD FOURTH QUARTER AND FULL YEAR FISCAL 2023 RESULTS; INITIATES QUARTERLY DIVIDEND

 

 

ST. LOUIS, MO (March 14, 2024) – Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. (NYSE: BBW) today announced results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year 2023 ended February 3, 2024, both of which benefited from an additional week of sales as compared to fiscal 2022.

 

 

Fiscal year total revenues and pre-tax income increased 3.9% and 7.1%, respectively

 

Fiscal year diluted earnings per share (“EPS”) increased 15.9%, and on an adjusted basis, EPS increased 8.6% (see reconciliation of GAAP to non-GAAP results)

 

The Company introduces fiscal 2024 guidance with expectations for growth in total revenues and pre-tax income, as well as net new unit growth of at least 50 experience locations globally

 

For fiscal 2023, the Company returned $42.4 million to shareholders through a special dividend and share repurchases; with $91.4 million returned to shareholders over the past three years

 

The Company initiates a new quarterly dividend of $0.20 per share

 

“Build-A-Bear achieved another milestone in 2023, as we reported our third consecutive year of revenue and profit growth. We believe our record results reflect our strategy to continue the evolution of our business model, inclusive of our ongoing digital transformation, the broadening appeal of the Build-A-Bear brand, and last year’s net new unit growth of 37 experience locations across our corporate, partner-operated, and franchise store models,” commented Sharon Price John, President and Chief Executive Officer of Build-A-Bear Workshop. “Looking ahead, we remain focused on our strategic initiatives to leverage the power of the Build-A-Bear brand, including a recent reorganization designed to further elevate our digital and marketing efforts, plus the expected acceleration of net new unit growth to at least 50 locations globally,” concluded Ms. John.

 

Voin Todorovic, Chief Financial Officer of Build-A-Bear Workshop added, “In conjunction with Build-A-Bear’s third consecutive year of sustained profitable growth and our 2024 outlook, we are pleased to initiate a quarterly dividend, which reflects our confidence in the company's continued financial performance and underscores our commitment to return capital to shareholders."

 

 

 

Fourth Quarter Fiscal 2023 Results

(14 weeks ended February 3, 2024, compared to the 13 weeks ended January 28, 2023)

 

The company notes that the additional week in fiscal fourth quarter 2023 generated approximately $7 million in total revenues with an estimated 35% flow-through to EBITDA. 

 

 

Total revenues were $149.3 million and increased 2.9%

 

 

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Net retail sales were $140.2 million and increased 1.5%

 

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Consolidated e-commerce demand (online orders fulfilled from either the Company’s warehouse or its stores) decreased 8.8%

 

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Commercial and international franchise revenues were a combined $9.1 million and increased 31.1%

 

 

Pre-tax income was $26.1 million, or 17.5% of total revenues, a decrease of 60 basis points, driven by a 230-basis point increase in Selling, General and Administrative (“SG&A”) expense from an increase in marketing expenses, higher store-level wages due to inflation, and the addition of talent and other investments to support future growth, partially offset by gross margin, primarily due to improvement from lower freight expense.

 

 

Diluted EPS was $1.57, a 12.9% year-over-year increase driven by a decrease in tax rate due to the release of a valuation allowance and a reduction in share count. On an adjusted basis, excluding the tax benefit from the reversal of the tax valuation allowance and the tax impact of international restructuring, EPS decreased 3.6%.

 

 

Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (“EBITDA”) grew 1.6% to $29.9 million, or 20.0% of total revenues.

 

Fiscal year 2023 Results

(53 weeks ended February 3, 2024, compared to the 52 weeks ended January 28, 2023)

 

The company notes that the additional week in fiscal 2023 generated approximately $7 million in total revenues with an estimated 35% flow-through to EBITDA. 

 

 

Total revenues were $486.1 million and increased 3.9%

 

 

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Net retail sales were $456.2 million and increased 2.2%

 

o

Consolidated e-commerce demand decreased 4.9% 

 

o

Commercial and international franchise revenues were a combined $30.0 million and increased 37.7%

 

 

Pre-tax income grew 7.1% to $66.3 million, or 13.6% of total revenues, an expansion of 40 basis points, driven by an increase in gross margin, primarily due to lower freight expense and leverage of warehouse costs. This was partially offset by a 160-basis point increase in SG&A from an increase in marketing expenses, higher store-level wages due to inflation, and the addition of talent and other investments to support future growth.

 

 

 

 

Diluted EPS was $3.65, a 15.9% year-over-year increase driven by pre-tax margin expansion and a decrease in tax rate, plus a reduction in share count. On an adjusted basis, excluding the tax benefit from the reversal of the tax valuation allowance and the tax impact of international restructuring, EPS increased 8.6%.

 

 

EBITDA grew 6.2% to $79.1 million, or 16.3% of total revenues.

 

Store Activity

The Company added three corporately-managed locations, seven partner-operated locations, and four franchised locations in the quarter. As of the fiscal year-end, Build-A-Bear had 525 global locations through a combination of its corporately-managed, partner-operated, and international-franchise models. This reflects 359 corporately-managed stores, 92 partner-operated stores, and 74 international franchise stores. For the fiscal year, the company had net new unit growth of 37 experience locations, comprised of nine corporately-managed locations, 22 partner-operated locations, and six international franchise locations.

 

Balance Sheet

As of February 3, 2024, cash and cash equivalents totaled $44.3 million compared to $42.2 million as of January 28, 2023. The Company finished the quarter with no borrowings under its revolving credit facility.

 

For the fourth quarter and fiscal 2023, capital expenditures totaled $7.2 million and $18.3 million, respectively.

 

Inventory at year end was $63.5 million, reflecting a decline of $7.0 million, or 9.9% from January 28, 2023. The Company remains comfortable with the level and composition of its inventory. 

 

Return of Capital to Shareholders

For the fourth quarter, the Company utilized $5.2 million in cash to repurchase 223,869 shares of its common stock. For fiscal 2023, the Company returned $42.4 million to shareholders in the form of a $22.0 million special dividend and share repurchases of $20.4 million.

 

Since fiscal year-end through March 11, the Company utilized $2.6 million in cash to repurchase 111,135 shares of its common stock. As of March 11, $23.5 million remained available under the Board authorized $50.0 million stock repurchase program adopted on August 31, 2022.

 

As announced on March 13, 2024, the Company’s Board of Directors declared an initial quarterly cash dividend of $0.20 per share that will be paid on April 11, 2024, to all stockholders of record as of March 28, 2024. The Company intends to pay dividends quarterly in the future, subject to market conditions and approval by the Board of Directors.

 

 

 

2024 Outlook

 

The Company issues the following fiscal 2024 outlook with expectations of delivering growth in total revenues and pre-tax income compared to our 53-week fiscal 2023:

 

 

Total revenue growth on a low-to-mid-single-digit percentage basis

 

Pre-tax income growth on a low-single-digit percentage basis

 

For comparative purposes, the company notes that the additional week in fiscal 2023 was approximately $7 million in total revenues with an estimated 35% flow-through to EBITDA. 

 

For fiscal 2024, as compared to the 2023 non-GAAP 52-week year, the Company expects:

 

 

Total revenue growth on a mid-single-digit percentage basis

 

Pre-tax income growth on a mid-single-digit percentage basis

 

In addition, for fiscal 2024, the Company currently expects:

 

 

Net new unit growth of at least 50 experience locations, through a combination of corporately-managed, partner-operated, and franchised business models

 

Capital expenditures in the range of $18 million to $20 million

 

Depreciation and amortization in the range of $15 million to $16 million

 

Tax rate to approximate 26%, excluding discrete items

 

The Company’s guidance considers a variety of factors including anticipated ongoing inflationary pressures and increased freight costs. Additionally, the Company’s outlook assumes no further material changes in the macroeconomic or geopolitical environment, or relevant foreign currency exchange rates.  

 

Note Regarding Non-GAAP Financial Measures

In this press release, the Company’s financial results are provided both in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and using certain non-GAAP financial measures. In particular, the Company provides historic income adjusted to exclude certain costs, which are non-GAAP financial measures. These results are included as a complement to results provided in accordance with GAAP because management believes these non-GAAP financial measures help identify underlying trends in the Company’s business and provide useful information to both management and investors by excluding certain items that may not be indicative of the Company’s core operating results. These measures should not be considered a substitute for or superior to GAAP results. These non-GAAP financial measures are defined and reconciled to the most comparable GAAP measure later in this document. 

 

Webcast and Conference Call Information

At 9:00 AM ET today, Build-A-Bear Workshop will host a conference call with investors and financial analysts to discuss its financial results. The conference call will be webcast on Build-Bear’s Investor Relations website, https://ir.buildabear.com.

 

 

 

The dial-in number for the live conference call is (877) 407-3982 or (201) 493-6780 for international callers.  The access code is Build-A-Bear.  The call is expected to conclude by 10 AM ET. 

 

A replay of the conference call webcast will be available in the investor relations website for one year. A telephone replay will be available beginning at approximately 1:00 PM ET today until 11:59 PM ET on March 21, 2024. The telephone replay is available by calling (412) 317-6671 (toll/international) or (844) 512-2921 (toll free). The access code is 13743348.

 

About Build-A-Bear

Build-A-Bear is a multi-generational global brand focused on its mission to “add a little more heart to life” appealing to a wide array of consumer groups who enjoy the personal expression in making their own “furry friends” to celebrate and commemorate life moments. More than 500 interactive brick-and-mortar experience locations operated through a variety of formats provide guests of all ages a hands-on entertaining experience, which often fosters a lasting and emotional brand connection. The Company also offers engaging e-commerce/digital purchasing experiences on www.buildabear.com including its online “Bear-Builder” as well as “HeartBox” and its age-gated adult-focused “Bear Cave.” In addition, extending its brand power beyond retail, Build-A-Bear Entertainment, a subsidiary of Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc., is dedicated to creating engaging content for kids and adults that fulfills the Company’s mission, while the Company also offers products at wholesale and in non-plush consumer categories via licensing agreements with leading manufacturers. Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. (NYSE: BBW) posted total revenues of $486.1 million for fiscal 2023. For more information, visit the Investor Relations section of buildabear.com.  

 

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains certain statements that are, or may be considered to be, “forward-looking statements” for the purpose of federal securities laws, including, but not limited to, statements that reflect our current views with respect to future events and financial performance. We generally identify these statements by words or phrases such as “may,” “might,” “should,” “expect,” “plan,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “intend,” “predict,” “future,” “potential” or “continue,” the negative or any derivative of these terms and other comparable terminology. All the information concerning our future liquidity, future revenues, margins and other future financial performance and results, achievement of operating of financial plans or forecasts for future periods, sources and availability of credit and liquidity, future cash flows and cash needs, success and results of strategic initiatives and other future financial performance or financial position, as well as our assumptions underlying such information, constitute forward-looking information. 

 

These statements are based only on our current expectations and projections about future events. Because these forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, there are important factors that could cause our actual results, level of activity, performance or achievements to differ materially from the results, level of activity, performance or achievements expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements, including those factors discussed under the caption entitled “Risks Related to Our Business” and “Forward-Looking Statements” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on April 13, 2023 and other periodic reports filed with the SEC which are incorporated herein. 

 

 

 

All our forward-looking statements are as of the date of this Press Release only. In each case, actual results may differ materially from such forward-looking information. We can give no assurance that such expectations or forward-looking statements will prove to be correct. An occurrence of or any material adverse change in one or more of the risk factors or other risks and uncertainties referred to in this Press Release or included in our other public disclosures or our other periodic reports or other documents or filings filed with or furnished to the SEC could materially and adversely affect our continuing operations and our future financial results, cash flows, available credit, prospects, and liquidity. Except as required by law, the Company does not undertake to publicly update or revise its forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. 

 

All other brand names, product names, or trademarks belong to their respective holders.  

 

Investor Relations Contact                   

Gary Schnierow, Vice President, Investor Relations & Corporate Finance 

garys@buildabear.com

 

Media Relations Contact

pr@buildabear.com

 

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BUILD-A-BEAR WORKSHOP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations

(dollars in thousands, except share and per share data)

 

   

14 Weeks

           

13 Weeks

         
   

Ended

           

Ended

         
   

February 3,

   

% of Total

   

January 28,

   

% of Total

 
   

2024

   

Revenues (1)

   

2023

   

Revenues (1)

 

Revenues:

                               

Net retail sales

  $ 140,191       93.9     $ 138,180       95.2  

Commercial revenue

    7,729       5.2       6,059       4.2  

International franchising

    1,358       0.9       871       0.6  

Total revenues

    149,278       100.0       145,110       100.0  

Cost of merchandise sold:

                               

Cost of merchandise sold - retail (1)

    60,652       43.3       62,148       45.0  

Cost of merchandise sold - commercial (1)

    3,634       47.0       2,767       45.7  

Cost of merchandise sold - international franchising (1)

    775       57.1       393       45.1  

Total cost of merchandise sold

    65,061       43.6       65,308       45.0  

Consolidated gross profit

    84,217       56.4       79,802       55.0  
                                 

Selling, general and administrative expense

    58,473       39.2       53,608       36.9  

Interest (income) expense, net

    (405 )     (0.3 )     (8 )     (0.0 )

Income before income taxes

    26,149       17.5       26,202       18.1  

Income tax expense

    3,876       2.6       5,692       3.9  

Net income

  $ 22,273       14.9     $ 20,510       14.1  
                                 

Income per common share:

                               

Basic

  $ 1.57             $ 1.42          

Diluted

  $ 1.57             $ 1.39          

Shares used in computing common per share amounts:

                               

Basic

    14,146,883               14,469,633          

Diluted

    14,224,767               14,767,725          

 

(1)

Selected statement of operations data expressed as a percentage of total revenues, except cost of merchandise sold - retail, cost of merchandise sold - commercial and cost of merchandise sold - international franchising that are expressed as a percentage of net retail sales, commercial revenue and international franchising, respectively. Percentages will not total due to cost of merchandise sold being expressed as a percentage of net retail sales, commercial revenue or international franchising and immaterial rounding.

 

 

 

BUILD-A-BEAR WORKSHOP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations

(dollars in thousands, except share and per share data)

 

   

53 Weeks

           

52 Weeks

         
   

Ended

           

Ended

         
   

February 3,

   

% of Total

   

January 28,

   

% of Total

 
   

2024

   

Revenues (1)

   

2023

   

Revenues (1)

 

Revenues:

                               

Net retail sales

  $ 456,163       93.9     $ 446,181       95.4  

Commercial revenue

    25,413       5.2       18,523       4.0  

International franchising

    4,538       0.9       3,233       0.7  

Total revenues

    486,114       100.0       467,937       100.1  

Cost of merchandise sold:

                               

Cost of merchandise sold - retail (1)

    206,815       45.3       211,489       47.4  

Cost of merchandise sold - commercial (1)

    12,092       47.6       8,591       46.4  

Cost of merchandise sold - international franchising (1)

    2,816       62.0       1,985       61.4  

Total cost of merchandise sold

    221,723       45.6       222,065       47.5  

Consolidated gross profit

    264,391       54.4       245,872       52.5  
                                 

Selling, general and administrative expense

    198,991       40.9       183,929       39.3  

Interest (income) expense, net

    (929 )     (0.2 )     19       0.0  

Income before income taxes

    66,329       13.6       61,924       13.2  

Income tax expense

    13,524       2.8       13,939       3.0  

Net income

  $ 52,805       10.9     $ 47,985       10.3  
                                 

Income per common share:

                               

Basic

  $ 3.68             $ 3.21          

Diluted

  $ 3.65             $ 3.15          

Shares used in computing common per share amounts:

                               

Basic

    14,342,931               14,940,770          

Diluted

    14,471,875               15,249,819          

 

(1)

Selected statement of operations data expressed as a percentage of total revenues, except cost of merchandise sold - retail, cost of merchandise sold - commercial and cost of merchandise sold - international franchising that are expressed as a percentage of net retail sales, commercial revenue and international franchising, respectively. Percentages will not total due to cost of merchandise sold being expressed as a percentage of net retail sales, commercial revenue or international franchising and immaterial rounding.

 

 

 

BUILD-A-BEAR WORKSHOP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

(dollars in thousands, except per share data)

 

   

February 3,

   

January 28,

 
   

2024

   

2023

 

ASSETS

 

Current assets:

               

Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash

  $ 44,327     $ 42,198  

Inventories, net

    63,499       70,485  

Receivables, net

    8,569       15,374  

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

    11,377       19,374  

Total current assets

    127,772       147,431  
                 

Operating lease right-of-use asset

    73,443       71,791  

Property and equipment, net

    55,262       50,759  

Deferred tax assets

    8,682       6,592  

Other assets, net

    7,165       4,221  

Total Assets

  $ 272,324     $ 280,794  
                 

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

 

Current liabilities:

               

Accounts payable

  $ 16,170     $ 10,286  

Accrued expenses

    19,954       37,358  

Operating lease liability short term

    25,961       27,436  

Gift cards and customer deposits

    18,134       19,425  

Deferred revenue and other

    3,514       6,646  

Total current liabilities

    83,733       101,151  
                 

Operating lease liability long term

    57,609       59,080  

Other long-term liabilities

    1,320       1,446  
                 

Stockholders' equity:

               

Common stock, par value $0.01 per share

    143       148  

Additional paid-in capital

    66,329       69,868  

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

    (12,082 )     (12,274 )

Retained earnings

    75,272       61,375  

Total stockholders' equity

    129,662       119,117  

Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity

  $ 272,324     $ 280,794  

 

 

 

BUILD-A-BEAR WORKSHOP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Unaudited Selected Financial and Store Data

(dollars in thousands)

 

   

14 Weeks

   

13 Weeks

   

53 Weeks

   

52 Weeks

 
   

Ended

   

Ended

   

Ended

   

Ended

 
   

February 3,

   

January 28,

   

February 3,

   

January 28,

 
   

2024

   

2023

   

2024

   

2023

 
                                 

Other financial data:

                               
                                 

Retail gross margin ($) (1)

  $ 79,539     $ 76,032     $ 249,348     $ 234,692  

Retail gross margin (%) (1)

    56.7 %     55.0 %     54.7 %     52.6 %

Capital expenditures (2)

  $ 7,171     $ 6,882     $ 18,295     $ 13,634  

Depreciation and amortization

  $ 4,117     $ 3,187     $ 13,657     $ 12,480  
                                 

Store data (3):

                               

Number of corporately-managed retail locations at end of period

                 

North America

                    320       312  

Europe

                    39       38  

Total corporately-managed retail locations

              359       350  
                                 

Number of franchised stores at end of period

              74       68  
                                 

Number of third-party retail locations at end of period

              92       70  
                                 

Corporately-managed store square footage at end of period (4)

                         

North America

                    732,966       726,209  

Europe

                    54,787       54,725  

Total square footage

                    787,753       780,934  

 

(1)

Retail gross margin represents net retail sales less cost of merchandise sold - retail.  Retail gross margin percentage represents retail gross margin divided by net retail sales. Store impairment is excluded from retail gross margin.

(2)

Capital expenditures represents cash paid for property, equipment, and other assets. 

(3)

Excludes e-commerce.  North American stores are located in the United States and Canada.  In Europe, stores are located in the United Kingdom and Ireland. Seasonal locations are not included in store count.

(4)

Square footage for stores located in North America is leased square footage. Square footage for stores located in Europe is estimated selling square footage. Seasonal locations not included in the store count.

 

 

 

* Non-GAAP Financial Measures

 

BUILD-A-BEAR WORKSHOP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP figures

(dollars in thousands)

 

Adjusted net income and adjusted income per diluted share

 

   

14 Weeks

   

13 Weeks

   

53 Weeks

   

52 Weeks

 
   

Ended

   

Ended

   

Ended

   

Ended

 
   

February 3,

   

January 28,

   

February 3,

   

January 28,

 
   

2023

   

2022

   

2023

   

2022

 

Net income

  $ 22,273     $ 20,510     $ 52,805     $ 47,985  

Valuation allowance (1)

    (4,361 )     -       (4,361 )     -  

International restructuring (2)

    1,102       -       1,102       -  

Adjusted net income

  $ 19,014     $ 20,510     $ 49,546     $ 47,985  
                                 

Net income per diluted share (EPS)

    1.57       1.39       3.65       3.15  
                                 

Adjusted net income per diluted share (adjusted EPS)

    1.34       1.39       3.42       3.15  

 

(1)

Represents the valuation allowance recorded on its net deferred tax assets in the United Kingdom in prior periods.

(2)

Tax impact of restructuring in international jurisdictions.

 

Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA)

 

   

14 Weeks

   

13 Weeks

   

53 Weeks

   

52 Weeks

 
   

Ended

   

Ended

   

Ended

   

Ended

 
   

February 3,

   

January 28,

   

February 3,

   

January 28,

 
   

2023

   

2022

   

2023

   

2022

 

Income before before income taxes (pre-tax)

  $ 26,149     $ 26,202     $ 66,329     $ 61,924  

Interest expense, net

    (405 )     (8 )     (929 )     19  

Depreciation and amortization expense

    4,117       3,187       13,657       12,480  

Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA)

  $ 29,861     $ 29,381     $ 79,057     $ 74,423