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GameStop Reports Sales and Earnings for Fiscal 2009
Fourth Quarter Earnings Reach High End of Range; Same Store Sales Stronger Than Expected 2010 Earnings Expected to Grow 14% to 18%
GRAPEVINE, Texas, Mar 18, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- GameStop Corp. (NYSE: GME), the world's largest video game and entertainment software retailer, today reported audited sales and earnings for the fourth quarter and the fiscal year ended January 30, 2010.

Financial Results

Total sales for the fourth quarter of 2009 increased 0.9% to $3.52 billion, in comparison to $3.49 billion in the prior year quarter. Comparable store sales decreased 7.9%. Net earnings decreased 7.1% to $215.9 million, as compared to net earnings of $232.3 million, including merger-related income of $12.0 million ($7.5 million, net of tax expense) in the prior year quarter. Diluted earnings per share were $1.29, as compared to $1.39, including merger-related income of $0.05 per share in the prior year quarter.

For fiscal year 2009, total sales increased 3.1% to $9.08 billion, in comparison to $8.81 billion in fiscal 2008. Comparable store sales decreased 7.9%. Net earnings decreased 5.3% to $377.3 million, including debt retirement costs of $5.3 million ($3.3 million, net of tax benefits), as compared to fiscal 2008 net earnings of $398.3 million, including debt retirement costs and merger-related expenses of $6.9 million (combined $4.4 million, net of tax benefits). Diluted earnings per share were $2.25, including debt retirement costs of $0.02 per share, as compared to $2.38, including debt retirement costs and merger-related expenses of $0.02 per share, in fiscal 2008.

"GameStop delivered its second highest earnings year ever in fiscal 2009, in spite of the weak worldwide economic environment," indicated Daniel DeMatteo, Chief Executive Officer. "We saw global market share growth as new software sales increased 1.2%, proving once again that the great entertainment value and exceptional service GameStop delivers resonates with our customers. Each facet of our business has been evaluated in the past year and I am pleased that our team worldwide is working harder than ever to enhance our core competitive advantages and also build new, exciting growth drivers.

"GameStop remains committed to our long-range plans by prudently investing in new stores and strategic initiatives to strengthen our relationship with our customers. In 2010, we see great opportunity to deliver earnings growth by improving global operational efficiencies, expanding our leading market share and utilizing the buy-sell-trade model to drive new and used software sales."

Business Outlook

For fiscal 2010, based on current market trends, GameStop expects the following:

  • Total sales growth between +4.0% and +6.0%
    • New hardware: -5.0% to -15.0%
    • New software: +2.0% to +5.0%
    • Used products: +5.0% to +10.0%
    • Other: +5.0% to +10.0%
  • Comparable store sales of 0.0% to +2.0%
  • Diluted earnings per share ranging from $2.58 to $2.68, an annual increase of +14% to +18%, based on expected outstanding diluted shares of 155,000,000.

During the year, GameStop intends to execute our previously announced capital allocation plan, which includes the following cash deployment:

  • $75 million in the opening of 400 new stores
  • $125 million in store improvements, information system support, refurbishment upgrades, distribution expansion and loyalty program enhancements
  • $100 million reserved for acquisition and investments
  • $300 million for share repurchases

Based on our current financial projections, the company forecasts it will end fiscal 2010 with $900 million cash on hand.

For the first quarter of fiscal 2010, the company expects comparable store sales to range from -3.0% to 0.0%, driven by reduced hardware price points compared to last year. Diluted earnings per share are expected to range from $0.46 to $0.48, a 7% to 12% increase over the prior year quarter.

Note that guidance does not include debt retirement costs.

Share Buyback Update

In January, as part of our 2010 capital allocation plan, we announced a $300 million share repurchase program. As of today, GameStop has purchased 12,642,200 shares at an average price of $19.56, or $247 million worth of stock.

About GameStop

Headquartered in Grapevine, TX, GameStop Corp., a Fortune 500 and S&P 500 company, is the world's largest video game and entertainment software retailer. The company operates 6,450 retail stores in 17 countries worldwide. The company also operates e-commerce sites, including GameStop.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 2010 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. GameStop undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any 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 console hardware; the timing of release of video game titles for next generation consoles; the risks associated with expanded international operations and the integration of acquisitions; the impact of increased competition and changing technology in the video game industry; 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 January 31, 2009 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
Jan. 30, 2010 Jan. 31, 2009
Sales $ 3,524,013 $ 3,492,114
Cost of sales 2,649,964 2,652,937
Gross profit 874,049 839,177
Selling, general and administrative
expenses 483,309 433,285
Depreciation and amortization 43,386 38,092
Merger-related expenses (income) - (12,012 )
Operating earnings 347,354 379,812
Interest expense, net 9,755 12,331
Earnings before income
tax expense 337,599 367,481
Income tax expense 123,213 135,156
Consolidated net income 214,386 232,325
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests 1,536 -
Consolidated net income attributable to GameStop $ 215,922 $ 232,325
Net income per common share:
Basic1 $ 1.31 $ 1.42
Diluted1 $ 1.29 $ 1.39
Weighted average common shares
outstanding:
Basic 164,290 163,812
Diluted 167,556 167,244

Percentage of Sales:
Sales 100.0 % 100.0 %
Cost of sales 75.2 % 76.0 %
Gross profit 24.8 % 24.0 %
SG&A expenses 13.7 % 12.4 %
Depreciation and amortization 1.2 % 1.1 %
Merger-related expenses (income) 0.0 % -0.4 %
Operating earnings 9.9 % 10.9 %
Interest expense, net 0.3 % 0.4 %
Earnings before income
tax expense 9.6 % 10.5 %
Income tax expense 3.5 % 3.8 %
Consolidated net income 6.1 % 6.7 %
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests 0.0 % 0.0 %
Consolidated net income attributable to GameStop 6.1 % 6.7 %
1 Basic net income per share and diluted net income per share are calculated based on consolidated net income
attributable to GameStop.
GameStop Corp.
Statements of Operations
(in thousands, except per share data)
52 weeks 52 weeks
ended ended
Jan. 30, 2010 Jan. 31, 2009
Sales $ 9,077,997 $ 8,805,897
Cost of sales 6,643,345 6,535,762
Gross profit 2,434,652 2,270,135
Selling, general and administrative
expenses 1,635,124 1,445,419
Depreciation and amortization 162,495 145,004
Merger-related expenses - 4,593
Operating earnings 637,033 675,119
Interest expense, net 43,177 38,837
Debt extinguishment expense 5,323 2,331
Earnings before income
tax expense 588,533 633,951
Income tax expense 212,804 235,669
Consolidated net income 375,729 398,282
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests 1,536 -
Consolidated net income attributable to GameStop $ 377,265 $ 398,282
Net income per common share:
Basic1 $ 2.29 $ 2.44
Diluted1 $ 2.25 $ 2.38
Weighted average common shares
outstanding:
Basic 164,525 163,190
Diluted 167,875 167,671

Percentage of Sales:
Sales 100.0 % 100.0 %
Cost of sales 73.2 % 74.2 %
Gross profit 26.8 % 25.8 %
SG&A expenses 18.0 % 16.4 %
Depreciation and amortization 1.8 % 1.6 %
Merger-related expenses 0.0 % 0.1 %
Operating earnings 7.0 % 7.7 %
Interest expense, net 0.4 % 0.5 %
Debt extinguishment expense 0.1 % 0.0 %
Earnings before income
tax expense 6.5 % 7.2 %
Income tax expense 2.4 % 2.7 %
Consolidated net income 4.1 % 4.5 %
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests 0.1 % 0.0 %
Consolidated net income attributable to GameStop 4.2 % 4.5 %
1 Basic net income per share and diluted net income per share are calculated based on consolidated net income
attributable to GameStop.
GameStop Corp.
Balance Sheets
(in thousands, except per share data)
Jan. 30, Jan. 31,
2010 2009
ASSETS:
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 905,418 $ 578,141
Receivables, net 64,006 65,981
Merchandise inventories 1,053,553 1,075,792
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 83,098 74,512
Deferred taxes 21,229 23,615

Total current assets

2,127,304 1,818,041
Property and equipment:
Land 11,569 10,397
Buildings & leasehold improvements 522,965 454,651
Fixtures and equipment 711,477 619,845
1,246,011 1,084,893
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization 661,810 535,639
Net property and equipment 584,201 549,254
Goodwill, net 1,946,513 1,833,011
Other noncurrent assets 297,309 283,188
Total assets $ 4,955,327 $ 4,483,494
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY:
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable $ 961,673 $ 1,047,963
Accrued liabilities 694,003 514,748
Total current liabilities 1,655,676 1,562,711
Other long-term liabilities 129,297 104,486
Senior fixed notes payable, net of discount 447,343 545,712
Total liabilities 2,232,316 2,212,909
Stockholders' equity:
Preferred stock - authorized 5,000 shares; no shares
issued or outstanding -- --
Class A common stock - $.001 par value; authorized 300,000 shares;
158,662 and 163,843 shares issued and
outstanding, respectively

159

164
Additional paid-in-capital 1,210,539 1,307,453
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) 114,704 (57,522 )
Retained earnings 1,397,755 1,020,490

Equity attributable to GameStop Corp. stockholders

2,723,157

2,270,585
Equity attributable to noncontrolling interest (146 ) -
Total equity 2,723,011 2,270,585
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $ 4,955,327 $ 4,483,494
Schedule I
GameStop Corp.
Sales Mix
13 Weeks Ended 13 Weeks Ended
Jan. 30, 2010 Jan. 31, 2009
Percent Percent
Sales of Total Sales of Total
Sales (in millions):
New video game hardware $ 737.9 20.9 % $ 813.1 23.3 %
New video game software 1,561.2 44.3 % 1,483.9 42.5 %
Used video game products 777.1 22.1 % 714.2 20.5 %
Other 447.8 12.7 % 480.9 13.7 %
Total $ 3,524.0 100.0 % $ 3,492.1 100.0 %
52 Weeks Ended 52 Weeks Ended
Jan. 30, 2010 Jan. 31, 2009
Percent Percent
Sales of Total Sales of Total
Sales (in millions):
New video game hardware $ 1,756.5 19.3 % $ 1,860.2 21.1 %
New video game software 3,730.9 41.1 % 3,685.0 41.9 %
Used video game products 2,394.1 26.4 % 2,026.6 23.0 %
Other 1,196.5 13.2 % 1,234.1 14.0 %
Total $ 9,078.0 100.0 % $ 8,805.9 100.0 %
Schedule II
GameStop Corp.
Gross Profit Mix
13 Weeks Ended 13 Weeks Ended
Jan. 30, 2010 Jan. 31, 2009
Gross Gross
Gross Profit Gross Profit
Profit Percent Profit Percent
Gross Profit (in millions):
New video game hardware $ 40.9 5.5 % $ 44.2 5.4 %
New video game software 322.2 20.6 % 308.0 20.8 %
Used video game products 360.7 46.4 % 331.5 46.4 %
Other 150.3 33.6 % 155.5 32.3 %
Total $ 874.1 24.8 % $ 839.2 24.0 %
52 Weeks Ended 52 Weeks Ended
Jan. 30, 2010 Jan. 31, 2009
Gross Gross
Gross Profit Gross Profit
Profit Percent Profit Percent
Gross Profit (in millions):
New video game hardware $ 113.5 6.5 % $ 112.6 6.1 %
New video game software 795.0 21.3 % 768.4 20.9 %
Used video game products 1,121.2 46.8 % 974.5 48.1 %
Other 405.0 33.8 % 414.6 33.6 %
Total $ 2,434.7 26.8 % $ 2,270.1 25.8 %

SOURCE: GameStop Corp. 

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