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| Item 7.01 | Regulation FD Disclosure |
On January 10, 2022, Duluth Holdings Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release providing its net sales results for the nine-week period from November 1, 2021 through January 2, 2022, and reaffirming the fiscal 2021 outlook. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1, and is incorporated by reference herein.
Also on January 10, 2022, the Company issued an Investor Presentation. A copy of the Investor Presentation is attached as Exhibit 99.2, and is incorporated by reference herein.
The information reported in this Form 8-K, including the exhibits, is not deemed “filed” for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section. Further, the information reported in this Form 8-K, including the exhibits, shall not be deemed to be incorporated by reference into the filings of the registrant under the Securities Act of 1933, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filings.
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| 99.1 | Press Release dated January 10, 2022 | |
| 99.2 | Investor Presentation dated January 10, 2022 | |
| 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.
| DULUTH HOLDINGS INC. | ||||||
| Dated: January 10, 2022 | By: | /s/ David Loretta | ||||
| David Loretta | ||||||
| Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer | ||||||
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Exhibit 99.1
Duluth Holdings Inc. Announces Strong Holiday Results
Net Sales of $224.3 million increase 6.4% compared to 2020 Holiday Period
Reaffirms fiscal 2021 outlook
Company to participate in ICR Conference on Tuesday, January 11th
MOUNT HOREB, WI – January 10, 2022 – Duluth Holdings Inc. (dba, Duluth Trading Company) (“Duluth Trading” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: DLTH), a lifestyle brand of men’s and women’s casual wear, workwear and accessories, today announced net sales results for the nine-week period from November 1, 2021 through January 2, 2022 (“Holiday Period”).
For updated Investor Presentation, please visit: https://ir.duluthtrading.com/
Highlights for the Nine-Week Holiday Period Ended January 2, 2022
| • | Net sales increased 6.4% to $224.3 million compared to $210.9 million in the 2020 Holiday Period and increased 5.4% when compared to the same period in 2019 |
| • | Retail net sales increased $21.7 million, or 37.8%, to $79.0 million compared to $57.3 million in the 2020 Holiday Period and decreased 4.5% when compared to the same period in 2019 |
| • | Direct net sales decreased 5.4% to $145.3 million compared to $153.5 million in the 2020 Holiday Period and increased 11.7% when compared to the same period in 2019 |
Management Commentary
President and CEO, Sam Sato commented, “Our Holiday Period results reflect strength in our product offering, marketing effectiveness and customer demand despite facing continued supply chain headwinds. Our Holiday Period sales growth of 6.4% was achieved with excellent gross margin performance and we are pleased to reaffirm our fiscal 2021 outlook.”
Fiscal 2021 Outlook
| • | Net sales in the range of $700 million to $715 million |
| • | Adjusted EBITDA in the range of $73 million to $75 million1 |
| • | EPS in the range of $0.81 to $0.86 per diluted share |
| • | Capital expenditures, inclusive of software hosting implementation costs, of approximately $18 million |
| 1 | See Reconciliation of forecasted net income to forecasted EBITDA and forecasted EBITDA to forecasted Adjusted EBITDA in the accompanying financial tables. |
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ICR Conference 2022
Members of Duluth Trading’s management team will be meeting virtually with analysts and investors at the ICR Conference on January 10-12, 2022. The Company’s virtual presentation is scheduled for 8:30 A.M. Eastern Time on Tuesday, January 11, 2022. A live audio webcast will be available at the time of the event and may be accessed through the investor section of the Company’s website at https://ir.duluthtrading.com/ A replay of the audio webcast will be available after the event.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release includes “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements, other than statements of historical facts included in this press release, including statements concerning Duluth Trading’s plans, objectives, goals, beliefs, business strategies, future events, business conditions, its results of operations, financial position and its business outlook, business trends and certain other information herein, including statements under the heading “Fiscal 2021 Outlook” are forward-looking statements. You can identify forward-looking statements by the use of words such as “may,” ”might,” “will,” “should,” “expect,” “plan,” “anticipate,” “could,” “believe,” “estimate,” “project,” “target,” “predict,” “intend,” “future,” “budget,” “goals,” “potential,” “continue,” “design,” “objective,” “forecasted,” “would” and other similar expressions. The forward-looking statements are not historical facts, and are based upon Duluth Trading’s current expectations, beliefs, estimates, and projections, and various assumptions, many of which, by their nature, are inherently uncertain and beyond Duluth Trading’s control. Duluth Trading’s expectations, beliefs and projections are expressed in good faith, and Duluth Trading believes there is a reasonable basis for them. However, there can be no assurance that management’s expectations, beliefs, estimates, and projections will be achieved and actual results may vary materially from what is expressed in or indicated by the forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual performance or results to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements, including, among others, the risks, uncertainties, and factors set forth under Part 1, Item 1A “Risk Factors” in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on March 26, 2021 and other factors as may be periodically described in Duluth Trading’s subsequent filings with the SEC. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, the following: the prolonged effects of COVID-19 on store traffic and disruptions to our distribution network, supply chains and operations; our ability to maintain and enhance a strong brand image; effectively adapting to new challenges associated with our expansion into new geographic markets; generating adequate cash from our existing stores to support our growth; effectively relying on sources for merchandise located in foreign markets; transportation delays and interruptions, including port congestion; inability to timely and effectively obtain shipments of products from our suppliers and deliver merchandise to our customers; the inability to maintain the performance of a maturing store portfolio; the impact of changes in corporate tax regulations; identifying and responding to new and changing customer preferences; the success of the locations in which our stores are located; our ability to attract and retain customers in the various retail venues and locations in which our stores are located; competing effectively in an environment of intense competition; our ability to adapt to significant changes in sales due to the seasonality of our business; price reductions or inventory shortages resulting from failure to purchase the appropriate amount of inventory in advance of the season in which it will be sold or global market constraints; increases in costs of fuel or other energy, transportation or utility costs and in the costs of labor and employment; failure of our information technology systems to support our current and growing business, before and after our planned upgrades; and other factors that may be disclosed in our SEC filings or otherwise. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date the statements are made. Duluth Trading assumes no obligation to update forward-looking statements to reflect actual results, subsequent events or circumstances or other changes affecting forward-looking information except to the extent required by applicable securities laws.
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Investor Contacts:
ICR, Inc.
(646) 277-1200
DuluthIR@icrinc.com
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DULUTH HOLDINGS INC.
Reconciliation of Forecasted Net Income to Forecasted EBITDA and Forecasted EBITDA to Forecasted Adjusted EBITDA
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$ | 26,500 | $ | 28,100 | ||||
| Depreciation and amortization |
28,200 | 28,200 | ||||||
| Amortization of internal-use software hosting subscription implementation costs |
2,000 | 2,000 | ||||||
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4,500 | 4,400 | ||||||
| Amortization of build-to-suit operating leases capital contributions |
800 | 800 | ||||||
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ICR Investor Conference January 11, 2022 Exhibit 99.2
Disclaimer Forward-Looking Statements This presentation dated December 3, 2021 includes “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements, other than statements of historical facts included in this presentation, including statements concerning Duluth Holdings Inc.'s (dba Duluth Trading Company) (“Duluth Trading” or the “Company”) plans, objectives, goals, beliefs, business strategies, future events, business conditions, its results of operations, financial position and its business outlook, business trends and certain other information herein are forward-looking statements, including its ability to execute on its growth strategies. You can identify forward-looking statements by the use of words such as “may,” ”might,” “will,” “should,” “expect,” “plan,” “anticipate,” “could,” “believe,” “estimate,” “project,” “target,” “predict,” “intend,” “future,” “budget,” “goals,” “potential,” “continue,” “design,” “objective,” “would” and other similar expressions. The forward-looking statements are not historical facts, and are based upon Duluth Trading's current expectations, beliefs, estimates, and projections, and various assumptions, many of which, by their nature, are inherently uncertain and beyond Duluth Trading's control. Duluth Trading's expectations, beliefs and projections are expressed in good faith, and Duluth Trading believes there is a reasonable basis for them. However, there can be no assurance that management's expectations, beliefs, estimates, and projections will be achieved and actual results may vary materially from what is expressed in or indicated by the forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual performance or results to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements, including, among others, the risks, uncertainties, and factors set forth under Part 1, Item 1A “Risk Factors” in Duluth Trading’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on March 26, 2021, and other factors as may be periodically described in Duluth Trading’s subsequent filings with the SEC. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date the statements are made. Duluth Trading assumes no obligation to update forward-looking statements to reflect actual results, subsequent events or circumstances or other changes affecting forward-looking information except to the extent required by applicable securities laws. Non-GAAP Measurements Management believes that non-GAAP financial measures may be useful in certain instances to provide additional meaningful comparisons between current results and results in prior operating periods. Within this presentation, reference is made to adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) and Free Cash Flow. See Appendix Table “Adjusted EBITDA,” for a reconciliation of net income to EBITDA and EBITDA to Adjusted EBITDA and “Free Cash Flow” for a reconciliation of Net cash provided by operating activities to Free Cash Flow. Adjusted EBITDA is a metric used by management and frequently used by the financial community, which provides insight into an organization’s operating trends and facilitates comparisons between peer companies, since interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization can differ greatly between organizations as a result of differing capital structures and tax strategies. Adjusted EBITDA excludes certain items, such as stock-based compensation. Management believes Free Cash Flow is a useful measure of performance as an indication of an organization’s financial strength and provides additional perspective on the ability to efficiently use capital in executing growth strategies. Free Cash Flow is used to facilitate a comparison of operating performance on a consistent basis from period-to-period and the ability to generate cash. Free Cash Flow is defined as net cash provided by operating activities less purchase of property and equipment and capital contributions towards build-to-suit stores. The Company provides this information to investors to assist in comparisons of past, present and future operating results and to assist in highlighting the results of on-going operations. While the Company’s management believes that non-GAAP measurements are useful supplemental information, such adjusted results are not intended to replace the Company’s GAAP financial results and should be read in conjunction with those GAAP results. ICR Investor Conference, January 2022
THERE’S ALWAYS GOTTA BE A BETTER WAY Duluth Trading Co. was founded on the belief that there’s always a better way to be found. A better way to solve. A better way to make. A better way to be. We’re on a mission to build better, harder-working apparel and gear that helps enable everyone from the young — to the young at heart — to take on life with their own two hands, and live on terms that are uniquely their own.
Secret Sauce Better Brands A brood of brands all bonded by the belief that you can accomplish anything that you put your own mind and own two hands to Better Innovation Long, colorful history of product innovation and solution-based design Better Marketing Distinctive marketing made to break through the clutter and drive buying Better Customer Experiences Outstanding and engaging customer experience Better Distribution Nationwide omnichannel presence with controlled distribution ICR Investor Conference, January 2022
Brand Positioning Common Brand Values Common Target Customers for Both Men and Women Unique Brands for Unique End Uses ICR Investor Conference, January 2022 Launch “Frist Layer Brand by Duluth Trading” as a solution-based, predominantly first layer brand. This will allow us to elevate our underwear assortment and intensify our focus on a high value growth category. We will focus on growing key categories such as underwear, undershirts, under layers, pajamas, and loungewear. AKHG is an outdoor brand that celebrates the work of play. Mens and womens products that deliver innovative solves that can be worn across a wide swath of outdoor conditions, terrains and toil — equipping all who wear it to savor the strife and serene in equal measure. Duluth builds hardworking apparel and gear for hardworking men and women who live a life of doing. Ingenious, solution-filled gear that’s designed and tested to one-up average in everything it does, for customers that do the same. Meticulously crafted, timelessly-made, brand-forward casualwear and hardgoods. Products focused on premium quality, fortified by rich storytelling and distinct origin stories. FPO
FINANCIAL REVIEW
65 Retail Stores Currently designing next generation store model for future locations No new stores planned for 2022 Highly attractive pre-COVID unit economics $450 net sales per selling square feet in Year 1 Average 4-wall margin in mid-20’s percent Average payback < 2 years 3 Distribution Centers Outlet Store Full Line Store Retail Store & Distribution Center Locations ICR Investor Conference, January 2022 Distribution Center
Third Quarter Ended October 31, 2021 Financial Highlights Q3 Net sales of $145.3M increased 7.2% compared to Q3 2020, and increased 21.3% compared to Q3 2019 Direct-to-consumer net sales of $85.2M decreased 1.4% compared to Q3 2020, and increased 38.4% compared to Q3 2019 Retail net sales of $60.1M increased 22.3% compared to Q3 2020, and increased 3.3% compared to Q3 2019 Progressive improvement in YTD store performance metrics Q3 Adjusted EBITDA of $13.2M increased $1.8M compared to the prior year third quarter Year to date free cash flow positive of $23.7M, compared to negative $40.2M in the prior year period ICR Investor Conference, January 2022
Three Months Ended October 31, 2021 ICR Investor Conference, January 2022 ($ in millions) Net Sales ($ in millions) Gross Profit ($ in millions) Adjusted EBITDA 1 ($ in millions) Net Income2 7.2% Retail $135.5 $145.3 15.3% 8.4% 9.1% Margin 1 Adjusted to reflect the add-back of stock compensation expense. 2 Excludes net (loss) income attributable to noncontrolling interest. 0.7% 1.9% Margin 207% 17.8% 52.4% 57.6% Margin Direct $85
Net Sales and Adjusted EBITDA Strong track record of 15% Net Sales and 14% Adjusted EBITDA growth Strategic investments and operating efficiencies support long-term objectives of accelerated earnings growth ICR Investor Conference, January 2022 *2021 reflects the full year guidance FY15-21 CAGR = 15% ($ in millions) Net Sales 1 Adjusted to reflect the add-back of stock compensation expense. FY15-21 CAGR = 14% ($ in millions) Adjusted EBITDA1
Long-Term Financial Targets ICR Investor Conference, January 2022 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 Outlook 2025 Targets Net Sales $471.4 $568.1 $615.6 $638.8 $700 - $715 $1.0B Operating Margin % 7.9% 6.5% 4.6% 3.8% 5.7 - 5.8% 9 - 10% Adj. EBITDA % 9.8% 9.1% 8.4% 8.7% 10.4 -10.5% 14 - 15% Free Cash Flow ($16.6) ($21.9) ($22.4) $38.5 $60 $50 - $80 ($ in millions)
Fiscal 2021 Updated Financial Guidance ICR Investor Conference, January 2022 1 2020 and 2021 include $4.1M and ~$5M, respectively, of additional investments in implementation costs to enhance the value of hosting arrangements, which are included in Prepaid expenses & other current assets on the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets. ($ in millions) 2020 2021 Guidance Net Sales $638.8 $700 to $715 +9.6% to +11.9% Adj. EBITDA $55.5 $73 to $75 +31.5% to +35.1% EPS $0.42 $0.81 to $0.86 +93% to +105% CAPEX1 $16.4 ~$18 Reconciliation to 2021 Forecasted Adj. EBITDA Fiscal Year Ended January 30, 2022 Forcasted ($ in millions) Low High Net Income $26.5 $28.1 (+) Depreciation and amortization 28.2 28.2 (+) Amortization of internal-use software hosting subscription implementation costs 2.0 2.0 (+) Interest expense 4.5 4.4 (+) Amortization of build-to-suit leases capital contribution 0.8 0.8 (+) Income tax expense 8.8 9.3 EBITDA $70.8 $72.8 (+) Stock based compensation 2.2 2.2 Adjusted EBITDA $73.0 $75.0
Investment Highlights Growing lifestyle platform of brands with well-established digitally-led omnichannel business Multiple revenue growth opportunities led through five strategic pillars Strategic investments support long-term EBITDA margin expansion Generating positive cash flow with a strong balance sheet ICR Investor Conference, January 2022
“Big Dam Blueprint” Growth Strategies ICR Investor Conference, January 2022 Lead With a Digital-First Mindset 1 Intensify Efforts to Optimize Our Owned DTC Channels Evolve Our Multi-Brand Platform as a New Pathway to Grow the Business Test & Learn to Unlock Long-Term Growth Potential Increase/ Accelerate Investments to Future Proof the Business 2 3 4 5
Lead With a Digital-First Mindset Transform Duluth into a digitally-led organization integrating data and digital technology into all areas of our business, fundamentally changing how we operate and deliver value to customers Our digital transformation will provide the structure for how we prioritize our short, mid, and long-term efforts, investments, and overall operations of the business We will deepen relationships and build brand loyalty with our customer primarily through digital experiences Focus on more active, personalized engagement achieved through leveraging first-party data and one-on-one communication based on customer preferences, informed by data that is shared by customers throughout the value exchange cycle We will digitally enable operations to stay competitive, improve efficiency and deliver value creating results ICR Investor Conference, January 2022 1 2 3 4 5
Intensify Efforts to Optimize Our Owned DTC Channels Increase our focus and investments in our direct channel as our primary growth vehicle Our customer places a high value on our stores and they will continue to serve as a critical piece of the omnichannel ecosystem: Convenient touchpoint for services like buy online pick-up in store/curbside, ship to store, and returns & exchanges Stores play an important role in servicing business needs, such as online fulfillment We are conducting research to better inform our future store decisions including location and size: Market research will provide better insight into the size and composition of markets and the opportunity to capture share Identify what the store of the future should look like at Duluth to best serve the needs of our customers and deliver sustainable growth and profitability Refine store “selling & service” model to drive continuous improvements in key KPI’s ICR Investor Conference, January 2022 1 2 3 4 5
Evolve our Multi-brand Platform as a New Pathway to Grow the Business Ladder to the Greater Purpose: “Celebrating the can-do spirit by enabling anyone who takes on life with their own two hands.” Brands address our customer’s intended end use Focus on features, benefits, durability, innovation and a strong value proposition Prioritize size inclusivity; understand how our customer likes clothes to fit Focus on provocative, break-through marketing in each brand through media channels consumed by the target customer ICR Investor Conference, January 2022 1 2 3 4 5
Test & Learn to Unlock Long-term Growth Potential Gain operational learnings to implement whole including logistics, systems and people needed to scale efficiently Gain direct-from-manufacturer operational learnings to offer unique and customized products based on customer’s preferences Test the viability of potential drop-ship model Seek compelling partnerships with brands that share common threads with Duluth Trading portfolio brands ICR Investor Conference, January 2022 1 2 3 4 5
Increase and, in Some Areas, Accelerate Investments to Future Proof the Business Analyze and identify investments that will allow us to scale more easily and effectively, as well as deliver on ever-evolving customer expectations: Increased investments in automation across our logistics network to strengthen our supply chain resilience and increasing speed from click to door Further investments in technology to improve overall operations, generate positive impact and sustainable returns Enhance our multi-brand platform to support growth through multiple brands, and seamlessly integrate new brands into the portfolio Attract talent, skillsets, and expertise needed to scale the business ICR Investor Conference, January 2022 1 2 3 4 5
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