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Jack in the Box Inc. Reports Third Quarter FY 2012 Earnings; Updates Guidance for FY 2012

SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 8, 2012-- Jack in the Box Inc. (NASDAQ: JACK) today reported net earnings of $11.6 million, or $0.26 per diluted share, for the third quarter ended July 8, 2012, compared with net earnings of $18.7 million, or $0.38 per diluted share, for the third quarter of fiscal 2011.

Gains from refranchising contributed approximately $0.05 per diluted share for the quarter as compared with approximately $0.13 per diluted share in the prior year quarter.

Operating earnings per share, a non-GAAP measure which the company defines as diluted earnings per share on a GAAP basis excluding gains from refranchising and restructuring charges, were $0.37 per diluted share compared with $0.25 per diluted share in the prior year quarter. A reconciliation of non-GAAP measurements to GAAP results is attached to this release.

During fiscal 2012, the company has been engaged in a comprehensive review of its organization structure, including evaluating opportunities for outsourcing, restructuring of certain functions and workforce reductions. As a result, restructuring charges of $11.3 million, or approximately $0.16 per diluted share, were recorded during the third quarter which relate primarily to costs resulting from employees electing to participate in the company’s voluntary early retirement program. These charges are included in “impairment and other charges, net” in the accompanying consolidated statement of earnings. The company expects to incur additional restructuring charges during the fourth quarter of 2012 relating to this review.

Subsequent to the end of the third quarter, the company entered into an agreement to outsource its distribution business, and expects the transition to be completed by the end of the first quarter of fiscal 2013, subject to the anticipated completion of certain closing conditions. The company expects that the distribution business, including exit costs, will be reflected as discontinued operations beginning in the fourth quarter of 2012.

Increase in same-store sales:

      12 Weeks Ended     12 Weeks Ended     40 Weeks Ended     40 Weeks Ended

July 8, 2012

July 10, 2011

July 8, 2012

July 10, 2011

Jack in the Box®:
Company 3.4% 4.7% 4.9% 2.4%
Franchise 2.6% 2.4% 3.0% 0.9%
System 2.8% 3.2% 3.5% 1.4%
Qdoba®:
Company 3.3% 5.3% 3.5% 5.4%
Franchise 0.9% 5.0% 2.5% 6.1%
System 2.1% 5.1% 3.0% 5.8%

Linda A. Lang, chairman and chief executive officer, said, “Jack in the Box company same-store sales increased 3.4 percent in the third quarter, driven by a combination of traffic growth and an increase in average check. Four weeks into the fourth quarter, our same-store sales are tracking above our third quarter results. We believe the same-store sales increases we’ve experienced over the last seven quarters reflect the investments we have made to drive sustainable growth by enhancing the entire guest experience at the Jack in the Box brand.

“Qdoba’s same-store sales in the third quarter increased 3.3 percent for company restaurants and 2.1 percent system-wide. Importantly, company restaurant operating margin at Qdoba improved to 18.7 percent in the third quarter from 16.0 percent in the year-ago quarter,” Lang said.

Consolidated restaurant operating margin was 16.5 percent of sales in the third quarter of 2012, compared with 12.5 percent of sales in the year-ago quarter.

Food and packaging costs in the quarter were 160 basis points lower than prior year. The decrease resulted from the benefit of price increases and favorable product mix as well as a greater proportion of Qdoba company restaurants which combined to more than offset commodity inflation. Overall commodity costs were approximately 1 percent higher in the quarter.

Payroll and employee benefits costs were 100 basis points lower than the year-ago quarter, reflecting leverage from same-store sales increases, the benefits of refranchising Jack in the Box restaurants, and the favorable impact of recent acquisitions of Qdoba franchised restaurants.

Occupancy and other costs decreased 140 basis points in the third quarter due primarily to leverage from same-store sales increases, the benefits of refranchising Jack in the Box restaurants, the favorable impact of recent acquisitions of Qdoba franchised restaurants, and a reduction of approximately 50 basis points due to costs associated with the rollout of new menu boards and uniforms during the prior year quarter at Jack in the Box restaurants. These decreases were partially offset by higher debit card fees and higher depreciation expense related to the Jack in the Box re-image program.

SG&A expense for the third quarter increased by $1.2 million and was 10.5 percent of revenues as compared to 9.9 percent in the prior year quarter. The increase in SG&A was attributable primarily to higher incentive compensation accruals, increased G&A related to Qdoba growth, higher pension and pre-opening costs which were partially offset by lower advertising and overhead costs resulting from the company’s refranchising strategy. Mark-to-market adjustments on investments supporting the company’s non-qualified retirement plans had no impact on SG&A in either quarter.

Gains on the sale of 18 company-operated Jack in the Box restaurants to franchisees totaled $3.7 million in the third quarter, or approximately $0.05 per diluted share, compared with $10.2 million, or approximately $0.13 per diluted share in the year-ago quarter from the sale of 112 restaurants. For the third quarter of 2012, average gains were $207,000 per restaurant, and total proceeds related to refranchising were $7.3 million, or an average of $405,000 per restaurant.

Impairment and other charges increased in the quarter to $15.2 million from $2.1 million a year ago. This increase related primarily to restructuring charges of $11.3 million discussed above and an increase in costs associated with closed restaurants.

The company acquired 9 franchised Qdoba restaurants in one market during the third quarter of 2012 for $9.1 million. This acquisition is expected to be accretive to fiscal 2012 restaurant operating margin and earnings per share.

In November 2011, the company’s board of directors approved a new $100 million stock-buyback program that expires in November 2013. The company did not repurchase any shares of its common stock during the third quarter, and as of July 8, 2012, $100 million remains available under this authorization.

Restaurant openings

Seven new Jack in the Box restaurants opened in the third quarter, including 2 franchised locations, compared with 5 new restaurants opened system-wide during the same quarter last year, of which 1 was franchised.

In the third quarter, 11 Qdoba restaurants opened, including 5 franchised locations, versus 17 new restaurants in the year-ago quarter, of which 11 were franchised.

At July 8, 2012, the company’s system total comprised 2,247 Jack in the Box restaurants, including 1,661 franchised locations, and 614 Qdoba restaurants, including 310 franchised locations.

Guidance

The following guidance and underlying assumptions reflect the company’s current expectations for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ending September 30, 2012. Fiscal 2012 is a 52-week year, with 16 weeks in the first quarter, and 12 weeks in each of the second, third and fourth quarters.

Fourth quarter fiscal year 2012 guidance

  • Same-store sales are expected to increase approximately 2 to 3 percent at Jack in the Box company restaurants versus a 5.8 percent increase in the year-ago quarter.
  • Same-store sales are expected to increase approximately 1 to 2 percent at Qdoba system restaurants versus a 3.7 percent increase in the year-ago quarter, with company restaurant same-store sales growth expected to be higher than franchise restaurants.

Fiscal year 2012 guidance

  • Same-store sales are expected to increase approximately 4.0 to 4.5 percent at Jack in the Box company restaurants.
  • Same-store sales are expected to increase approximately 2.5 to 3.0 percent at Qdoba system restaurants, with company restaurant same-store sales growth expected to be higher than franchise restaurants.
  • Overall commodity costs are now expected to increase by approximately 3.5 percent for the full year.
  • Restaurant operating margin for the full year is expected to be approximately 15.0 percent, depending on same-store sales and commodity inflation.
  • Approximately 35 new Jack in the Box restaurants are expected to open, including approximately 20 company locations.
  • Approximately 60 new Qdoba restaurants are expected to open, of which approximately 25 to 30 are expected to be company locations.
  • The company expects to sell approximately 100 Jack in the Box restaurants to franchisees with expected gains of approximately $25 million and total proceeds of approximately $45 million resulting from the sales.
  • Capital expenditures are expected to be $80 to $90 million.
  • SG&A is expected to be in the mid-10 percent range.
  • Impairment and other charges are expected to be approximately 70 basis points, excluding restructuring charges.
  • The tax rate is expected to be approximately 35 to 36 percent.
  • Diluted earnings per share are expected to range from $1.48 to $1.58, excluding restructuring charges. Operating earnings per share, which the company defines as diluted earnings per share on a GAAP basis excluding gains from refranchising and restructuring charges, are expected to range from $1.12 to $1.22 per diluted share, as compared to the company’s previous guidance of $1.02 to $1.17 (excluding $0.02 of restructuring charges recorded in the second quarter). Gains from refranchising are expected to contribute approximately $0.36 to diluted earnings per share, as compared to $0.78 in fiscal 2011.
  • Diluted earnings per share includes approximately $0.10 to $0.11 of re-image incentive payments to Jack in the Box franchisees in fiscal 2012 to complete the re-image program as compared to $0.11 in fiscal 2011.

Conference call

The company will host a conference call for financial analysts and investors on Thursday, August 9, 2012, beginning at 8:30 a.m. PT (11:30 a.m. ET). The conference call will be broadcast live over the Internet via the Jack in the Box website. To access the live call through the Internet, log onto the Investors section of the Jack in the Box Inc. website at http://investors.jackinthebox.com at least 15 minutes prior to the event in order to download and install any necessary audio software. A replay of the call will be available through the Jack in the Box Inc. corporate website for 21 days, beginning at approximately 11:30 a.m. PT on August 9.

About Jack in the Box Inc.

Jack in the Box Inc. (NASDAQ: JACK), based in San Diego, is a restaurant company that operates and franchises Jack in the Box® restaurants, one of the nation’s largest hamburger chains, with more than 2,200 restaurants in 20 states. Additionally, through a wholly owned subsidiary, the company operates and franchises Qdoba Mexican Grill®, a leader in fast-casual dining, with more than 600 restaurants in 42 states and the District of Columbia. For more information on Jack in the Box and Qdoba, including franchising opportunities, visit www.jackinthebox.com or www.qdoba.com.

Safe harbor statement

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws. Such statements are subject to substantial risks and uncertainties. A variety of factors could cause the company’s actual results to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements, including the success of new products and marketing initiatives, the impact of competition, unemployment, trends in consumer spending patterns, commodity costs, the timing of sales of Jack in the Box restaurants to franchisees, and stock market volatility. These and other factors are discussed in the company’s annual report on Form 10-K and its periodic reports on Form 10-Q filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission which are available online at www.jackinthebox.com or in hard copy upon request. The company undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as the result of new information or otherwise.

 
JACK IN THE BOX INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP MEASUREMENTS TO GAAP RESULTS
(Unaudited)
 

Operating earnings per share, a non-GAAP measure, is defined by the company as diluted earnings per share on a GAAP basis excluding gains from refranchising and restructuring charges. Management believes this non-GAAP financial measure provides important supplemental information to assist investors in analyzing the performance of the company’s core business. In addition, the company uses operating earnings per share in establishing performance goals for purposes of executive compensation. The company encourages investors to rely upon its GAAP numbers, but includes this non-GAAP financial measure as a supplemental metric to assist investors. This non-GAAP financial measure should not be considered as a substitute for, or superior to, financial measures calculated in accordance with GAAP. In addition, this non-GAAP financial measure used by the company may be calculated differently from, and therefore may not be comparable to, similarly titled measures used by other companies.

 

Below is a reconciliation of non-GAAP operating earnings per share to the most directly comparable GAAP measure, diluted earnings per share:

 
  12 Weeks Ended   40 Weeks Ended
July 8,   July 10, July 8,   July 10,
2012   2011 2012   2011
Diluted earnings per share - GAAP $0.26 $0.38 $1.01 $1.13
Plus: Restructuring charges 0.16 − 0.19 −
Less: Gains from refranchising (0.05)   (0.13) (0.28)   (0.49)
Operating earnings per share - Non-GAAP $0.37   $0.25 $0.92   $0.64

                               

JACK IN THE BOX INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS

(In thousands, except per share data)

(Unaudited)

 
Quarter Year-to-Date
July 8, July 10, July 8, July 10,
            2012       2011           2012       2011
 
Revenues:
Company restaurant sales $ 285,376 $ 326,033 $ 940,281 $ 1,084,182
Distribution sales 138,839 125,704 473,779 393,753
Franchise revenues   77,605     67,542     247,105     211,194  
  501,820     519,279     1,661,165     1,689,129  
Operating costs and expenses, net:
Company restaurant costs:
Food and packaging 92,155 110,596 309,172 359,725
Payroll and employee benefits 81,806 96,723 274,875 329,235
Occupancy and other   64,316     78,100     214,751     259,896  
Total company restaurant costs 238,277 285,419 798,798 948,856
Distribution costs 138,839 126,063 473,779 395,242
Franchise costs 38,604 31,589 126,459 101,268
Selling, general and administrative expenses 52,566 51,344 172,780 170,854
Impairment and other charges, net 15,181 2,101 24,606 10,191
Gains on the sale of company-operated restaurants   (3,733 )   (10,190 )   (18,933 )   (38,940 )
  479,734     486,326     1,577,489     1,587,471  
 
Earnings from operations 22,086 32,953 83,676 101,658
 
Interest expense, net   4,371     4,016     14,962     12,573  
 
Earnings before income taxes 17,715 28,937 68,714 89,085
 
Income taxes   6,123     10,192     23,540     31,138  
 
Net earnings $ 11,592   $ 18,745   $ 45,174   $ 57,947  
 
Net earnings per share:
Basic $ 0.26 $ 0.39 $ 1.03 $ 1.15
Diluted $ 0.26 $ 0.38 $ 1.01 $ 1.13
 
Weighted-average shares outstanding:
Basic 44,156 48,498 43,975 50,435
Diluted 45,153 49,252 44,892 51,225
 
 

                           

JACK IN THE BOX INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)

(Unaudited)

 
July 8, October 2,
            2012                   2011
 
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 10,815 $ 11,424
Accounts and other receivables, net 84,899 86,213
Inventories 36,997 38,931
Prepaid expenses 32,175 18,737
Deferred income taxes 44,166 45,520
Assets held for sale and leaseback 62,400 51,793
Other current assets   517     1,793  
Total current assets   271,969     254,411  
 
Property and equipment, at cost 1,532,655 1,518,799
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization   (707,105 )   (663,373 )
Property and equipment, net 825,550 855,426
Goodwill 140,470 105,872
Other assets, net   241,099     216,613  
$ 1,479,088   $ 1,432,322  
 
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
 
Current liabilities:
Current maturities of long-term debt $ 21,400 $ 21,148
Accounts payable 67,541 94,348
Accrued liabilities   176,766     167,487  
Total current liabilities   265,707     282,983  
 
Long-term debt, net of current maturities 430,441 447,350
 
Other long-term liabilities 340,376 290,723
 
Deferred income taxes 5,310 5,310
 
Stockholders’ equity:
Preferred stock $0.01 par value, 15,000,000 shares authorized, none issued - -

Common stock $0.01 par value, 175,000,000 shares authorized, 75,600,656 and 74,992,487 issued, respectively

756 750
Capital in excess of par value 215,539 202,684
Retained earnings 1,108,194 1,063,020
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net (115,776 ) (95,940 )
Treasury stock, at cost, 31,072,631 and 30,746,099 shares, respectively   (771,459 )   (764,558 )
Total stockholders’ equity   437,254     405,956  
$ 1,479,088   $ 1,432,322  
 
 

       

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(Dollars in thousands)

(Unaudited)

 
Year-to-Date
July 8,                     July 10,
            2012                     2011
 
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net earnings $ 45,174 $ 57,947
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization 74,210 74,342
Deferred finance cost amortization 2,068 1,954
Deferred income taxes (2,314 ) (7,771 )
Share-based compensation expense 5,001 6,755
Pension and postretirement expense 26,853 18,343
Gains on cash surrender value of company-owned life insurance (8,781 ) (8,287 )
Gains on the sale of company-operated restaurants (18,933 ) (38,940 )
Gains on the acquisition of franchised-operated restaurants - (426 )
Losses on the disposition of property and equipment, net 3,762 6,084
Impairment charges 2,765 1,684
Changes in assets and liabilities, excluding acquisitions and dispositions:
Accounts and other receivables (2,891 ) (14,198 )
Inventories 1,934 (754 )
Prepaid expenses and other current assets (12,346 ) 2,453
Accounts payable (5,395 ) (3,071 )
Accrued liabilities 13,210 4,950
Pension and postretirement contributions (9,998 ) (3,522 )
Other   (2,737 )   (5,527 )
Cash flows provided by operating activities   111,582     92,016  
 
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchases of property and equipment (56,205 ) (99,485 )
Purchases of assets held for sale and leaseback (31,565 ) (17,442 )
Proceeds from the sale of assets held for sale and leaseback 18,457 25,753
Proceeds from the sale of company-operated restaurants 29,253 76,915
Collections on notes receivable 10,198 20,014
Disbursements for loans to franchisees (3,976 ) (7,582 )
Acquisitions of franchise-operated restaurants (48,262 ) (22,077 )
Other   315     2,170  
Cash flows used in investing activities   (81,785 )   (21,734 )
 
Cash flows from financing activities:
Borrowings on revolving credit facility 444,380 543,000
Repayments of borrowings on revolving credit facility (445,104 ) (453,000 )
Principal repayments on debt (15,933 ) (8,549 )
Debt issuance costs (741 ) (989 )
Proceeds from issuance of common stock 7,096 4,260
Repurchases of common stock (6,901 ) (138,050 )
Excess tax benefits from share-based compensation arrangements 525 883
Change in book overdraft   (13,728 )   (16,418 )
Cash flows used in financing activities   (30,406 )   (68,863 )
 
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents (609 ) 1,419
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period   11,424     10,607  
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $ 10,815   $ 12,026  
 
 

                               

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SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

(Unaudited)

 

The following table presents certain income and expense items included in the company’s condensed consolidated statements of earnings as a percentage of total revenues, unless otherwise indicated. Percentages may not add due to rounding.

 
Quarter Year-to-Date
July 8, July 10, July 8, July 10,
            2012       2011           2012       2011
Revenues:
Company restaurant sales 56.9 % 62.8 % 56.6 % 64.2 %
Distribution sales 27.7 % 24.2 % 28.5 % 23.3 %
Franchise revenues 15.5 % 13.0 % 14.9 % 12.5 %
Total revenues 100.0 % 100.0 % 100.0 % 100.0 %
 
Operating costs and expenses, net:
Company restaurant costs:
Food and packaging (1) 32.3 % 33.9 % 32.9 % 33.2 %
Payroll and employee benefits (1) 28.7 % 29.7 % 29.2 % 30.4 %
Occupancy and other (1) 22.5 % 24.0 % 22.8 % 24.0 %
Total company restaurant costs (1) 83.5 % 87.5 % 85.0 % 87.5 %
Distribution costs (1) 100.0 % 100.3 % 100.0 % 100.4 %
Franchise costs (1) 49.7 % 46.8 % 51.2 % 48.0 %
Selling, general and administrative expenses 10.5 % 9.9 % 10.4 % 10.1 %
Impairment and other charges, net 3.0 % 0.4 % 1.5 % 0.6 %
Gains on the sale of company-operated restaurants (0.7 %) (2.0 %) (1.1 %) (2.3 %)
Earnings from operations 4.4 % 6.3 % 5.0 % 6.0 %
 
Income tax rate (2) 34.6 % 35.2 % 34.3 % 35.0 %
 
(1)     As a percentage of the related sales and/or revenues.
(2) As a percentage of earnings before income taxes.
 
 

The following table summarizes the year-to-date changes in the number of Jack in the Box and Qdoba company and franchise restaurants:

                                       
July 8, 2012 July 10, 2011
Company       Franchise       Total       Company       Franchise       Total
Jack in the Box:
Beginning of year 629 1,592 2,221 956 1,250 2,206
New 14 16 30 11 10 21
Refranchised (55 ) 55 - (226 ) 226 -
Closed (2 ) (2 ) (4 ) (6 ) (1 ) (7 )
End of period 586   1,661   2,247   735   1,485   2,220  
% of system 26 % 74 % 100 % 33 % 67 % 100 %
Qdoba:
Beginning of year 245 338 583 188 337 525
New 14 20 34 17 30 47
Acquired from franchisees 45 (45 ) - 24 (24 ) -
Closed -   (3 ) (3 ) -   (8 ) (8 )
End of period 304   310   614   229   335   564  
% of system 50 % 50 % 100 % 41 % 59 % 100 %
 
Consolidated:
Total system 890   1,971   2,861   964   1,820   2,784  
% of system 31 % 69 % 100 % 35 % 65 % 100 %

Source: Jack in the Box Inc.

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