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JoS. A. Bank Clothiers Reports 32% Increase in Third Quarter Earnings Per Share; Company to Hold Conference Call on December 4, 2008

HAMPSTEAD, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 3, 2008--JoS. A. Bank Clothiers, Inc. (Nasdaq Global Select Market: JOSB) announces that earnings for the third quarter of fiscal year 2008 increased 32% to $0.50 per share, as compared to $0.38 per share for the third quarter of fiscal year 2007. Net income in the third quarter of fiscal year 2008 was $9.3 million, as compared to $7.1 million in the third quarter of fiscal year 2007. Total sales for the third quarter of fiscal year 2008 increased 13.7% to $149.3 million from $131.3 million in the third quarter of fiscal year 2007, while comparable store sales increased 7.0% and Direct Marketing sales decreased 11.4%. The third quarter of fiscal year 2008 ended November 1, 2008; the third quarter of fiscal year 2007 ended November 3, 2007.

Comparing the first nine months of fiscal year 2008 with the first nine months of fiscal year 2007, earnings increased 19% to $1.52 per share, as compared to $1.28 per share and net income increased to $28.0 million, as compared to $23.7 million. Total sales for the first nine months of fiscal year 2008 increased 13.2% to $447.4 million from $395.1 million for the first nine months of fiscal year 2007 while comparable store sales increased 6.8% and Direct Marketing sales decreased 0.4%.

A conference call to discuss fiscal year 2008 third quarter earnings will be held Thursday, December 4, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time (ET). To join in the call please dial (USA) 866-835-8905 or (International) 703-639-1412 at least five minutes before 11:00 a.m. ET. A replay of the conference call will be available after 1:00 p.m. ET on December 4, 2008 until December 11, 2008 at 11:59 p.m. ET by dialing (USA) 800-475-6701 or (International) 320-365-3844. The access code for the replay will be 972788. In addition, a webcast replay of the conference call will be posted on the investor relations section of our website: www.josbank.com (select "Company Information" and "Investor Relations").

All earnings per share amounts in this news release represent diluted earnings per share.

JoS. A. Bank Clothiers, Inc., established in 1905, is one of the nation's leading retailers of men's classically-styled tailored and casual clothing, sportswear, footwear and accessories. The Company sells its full product line through 462 stores in 42 states and the District of Columbia, a nationwide catalog and an e-commerce website that can be accessed at www.josbank.com. The Company is headquartered in Hampstead, Md., and its common stock is listed on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the symbol "JOSB."

The Company's statements concerning future operations contained herein are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Actual results may differ materially from those forecast due to a variety of factors outside of the Company's control that can affect the Company's operating results, liquidity and financial condition. Such factors include risks associated with economic, weather, public health and other factors affecting consumer spending, including negative changes to consumer confidence and other recessionary pressures, higher energy and security costs, the successful implementation of the Company's growth strategy including the ability of the Company to finance its expansion plans, the mix and pricing of goods sold, the effectiveness and profitability of new concepts, the market price of key raw materials such as wool and cotton, seasonality, merchandise trends and changing consumer preferences, the effectiveness of the Company's marketing programs, the availability of suitable lease sites for new stores, doing business on an international basis, the ability to source product from its global supplier base, litigations and other competitive factors. Other factors and risks that may affect the Company's business or future financial results are detailed in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended February 2, 2008 and the Company's subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q filed through the date hereof. These cautionary statements qualify all of the forward-looking statements the Company makes herein. The Company cannot assure you that the results or developments anticipated by the Company will be realized or, even if substantially realized, that those results or developments will result in the expected consequences for the Company or affect the Company, its business or its operations in the way the Company expects. The Company cautions you not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of their respective dates. The Company does not undertake an obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements to reflect actual results or changes in the Company's assumptions, estimates or projections. These risks should be carefully reviewed before making any investment decision.


JOS. A. BANK CLOTHIERS, INC.

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

(In Thousands)

(unaudited)

                                            February 2, 2008  November 1, 2008

ASSETS

CURRENT ASSETS:

Cash and cash equivalents                   $ 82,082          $ 44,452

Accounts receivable, net                      5,855             16,127

Inventories:

Finished goods                                196,547           230,491

Raw materials                                 10,278            11,109

Total inventories                             206,825           241,600

Prepaid expenses and other current assets     18,593            21,019

Total current assets                          313,355           323,198

NONCURRENT ASSETS:

Property, plant and equipment, net            126,235           138,523

Other noncurrent assets                       508               478

Total assets                                $ 440,098         $ 462,199

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

CURRENT LIABILITIES:

Accounts payable                            $ 47,383          $ 43,965

Accrued expenses                              72,150            61,658

Deferred tax liability - current              6,688             6,652

Total current liabilities                     126,221           112,275

NONCURRENT LIABILITIES:

Deferred rent                                 50,185            55,267

Deferred tax liability - noncurrent           1,210             2,456

Other noncurrent liabilities                  1,317             1,372

Total liabilities                             178,933           171,370

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY:

Common stock                                  181               181

Additional paid-in capital                    80,791            82,456

Retained earnings                             180,260           208,259

Accumulated other comprehensive losses        (67     )         (67     )

Total stockholders' equity                    261,165           290,829

Total liabilities and stockholders' equity  $ 440,098         $ 462,199



Note: The foregoing audited and unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets are excerpts from our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (as of February 2, 2008 and November 1, 2008) and do not include the Notes, which are considered an integral part thereof. The foregoing unaudited financial information should be read in conjunction with the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended November 1, 2008 and the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 2, 2008, which were filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on December 3, 2008 and April 10, 2008, respectively.


JOS. A. BANK CLOTHIERS, INC.

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income

(In Thousands, Except Per Share Information)

(unaudited)

                Three Months Ended        Nine Months Ended

                November 3,  November 1,  November 3, 2007  November 1, 2008
                2007         2008

Net sales       $ 131,304    $ 149,274    $ 395,115         $ 447,412

Cost of goods     47,679       54,980       146,663           166,900
sold

Gross Profit      83,625       94,294       248,452           280,512

Operating
expenses:

Sales and
marketing,
including         59,017       66,209       170,570           193,773
occupancy
costs

General and       13,111       14,231       39,067            41,269
administrative

Total
operating         72,128       80,440       209,637           235,042
expenses

Operating         11,497       13,854       38,815            45,470
income

Other income
(expense):

Interest          396          169          1,374             793
income

Interest          (92     )    (103    )    (285    )         (289    )
expense

Total other       304          66           1,089             504
income

Income before
provision for     11,801       13,920       39,904            45,974
income taxes

Provision for     4,705        4,621        16,244            17,975
income taxes

Net income      $ 7,096      $ 9,299      $ 23,660          $ 27,999

Earnings per
share:

Net income per
share:

Basic           $ 0.39       $ 0.51       $ 1.31            $ 1.54

Diluted         $ 0.38       $ 0.50       $ 1.28            $ 1.52

Weighted
average shares
outstanding:

Basic             18,165       18,215       18,111            18,194

Diluted           18,439       18,461       18,419            18,433



Note: The foregoing unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income are excerpts from our unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for the three and nine months ended November 3, 2007 and November 1, 2008 and do not include the Notes, which are considered an integral part thereof. The foregoing unaudited financial information should be read in conjunction with the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended November 1, 2008, which was filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on December 3, 2008.


JOS. A. BANK CLOTHIERS, INC.

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(In Thousands)

(Unaudited)

                                             Nine Months Ended

                                             November 3, 2007  November 1, 2008

Cash flows from operating activities:

Net income                                   $ 23,660          $ 27,999

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

Depreciation and amortization                  13,753            15,394

Loss on disposals of property, plant and       121               227
equipment

(Decrease) increase in deferred taxes          (996    )         1,210

Net increase in operating working capital      (36,465 )         (57,434 )
and other components

Net cash provided by (used in) operating       73                (12,604 )
activities

Cash flows from investing activities:

Capital expenditures                           (19,511 )         (26,888 )

Proceeds from disposal of fixed assets         290               197

Net cash used in investing activities          (19,221 )         (26,691 )

Cash flows from financing activities:

Income tax benefit from exercise of stock      807               528
options

Net proceeds from exercise of stock options    1,869             1,137

Net cash provided by financing activities      2,676             1,665

Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents      (16,472 )         (37,630 )

Cash and cash equivalents - beginning of       43,080            82,082
period

Cash and cash equivalents - end of period    $ 26,608          $ 44,452



Note: The foregoing unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows are excerpts from our unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for nine months ended November 3, 2007 and November 1, 2008 and do not include the Notes, which are considered an integral part thereof. The foregoing unaudited financial information should be read in conjunction with the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended November 1, 2008, which was filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on December 3, 2008.

CONTACT: JoS. A. Bank Clothiers, Inc., Hampstead, Md.
David E. Ullman,
EVP/CFO,
410-239-5715
or
Investor Relations Information Request Website
(http://phx.corporate-ir.net/
phoenix.zhtml?c=113815&p=irol-inforeq),
or Voicemail, 410-239-5900
E-commerce Address for JoS. A. Bank Clothiers, Inc.:
www.josbank.com

Source: JoS. A. Bank Clothiers, Inc.

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