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INSERTING and REPLACING Kohl's Corporation Reports Second Quarter Earnings Per Share for Fiscal 2009 of $0.75
Thursday, August 13, 2009 10:04 AM


(Source: Business Wire)trackingInsert after Share-based compensation, fourth table (Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows) of release: Deferred income taxes

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Kohl's Corporation Reports Second Quarter Earnings Per Share for Fiscal 2009 of $0.75

Kohl's Corporation (NYSE:KSS). Kohl's Corporation today reported results for the quarter and year-to-date periods ended August 1, 2009 and raised its fiscal 2009 earnings guidance.

Kohl's Corporation reported net income for the quarter ended August 1, 2009 of $229 million, or $0.75 per diluted share, compared with $236 million, or $0.77 per diluted share, a year ago. Net sales were $3.8 billion, an increase of 2.2 percent for the quarter. Comparable store sales for the quarter decreased 2.3 percent.

For the six months ended August 1, 2009, net income decreased 5.4 percent to $368 million, or $1.20 per diluted share, compared to $389 million, or $1.26 per diluted share, for the six months ended August 2, 2008. Net sales increased 1.3 percent to $7.4 billion from $7.3 billion a year ago. Comparable store sales decreased 3.2 percent for the same period.

Kevin Mansell, Kohl's president and chief executive officer, said, "Sales for the first half of 2009 exceeded our plans and indicated market share gains across most merchandise areas and regions. In addition, we continue to experience improvements in inventory management and increased penetration in "Only at Kohl's" brands that have led to improved gross margins. Our expense performance matched our expectations despite our outperformance on the sales line. We will focus on providing value for our customer as they continue to be conservative in their spending in this environment."

Mansell added, "I am very proud of our 121,000 associates and the role they played in these results and want to thank them for their hard work, loyalty and dedication in delivering on our promise to ˜expect great things' from Kohl's."

Expansion Update

During the first six months of 2009, Kohl's successfully opened 19 stores. The Company ended the quarter with 1,022 stores in 49 states, compared with 957 stores in 47 states at the same time last year. The Company expects to open an additional 37 stores later this year for a total of 56 stores in fiscal 2009. By the end of August, the Company will have completed 51 store remodels, compared to 36 stores last year.

Earnings Guidance

For the third quarter, the Company expects total sales to range between negative 1 percent and positive 1 percent; comparable store sales to range between negative 5 percent and negative 3 percent; and gross margin as a percent of sales to increase 10 to 20 basis points over last year. The Company expects selling, general and administrative expenses to increase between 3 and 4 percent. This would result in earnings per diluted share of $0.40 to $0.44 for the third quarter.

For the fourth quarter, the Company expects total sales to range between negative 1 percent and positive 1 percent; comparable store sales to range between negative 5 percent and negative 3 percent; and gross margin as a percent of sales to increase 20 to 30 basis points over last year. The Company expects selling, general and administrative expenses to increase between 3 and 4 percent. This would result in earnings per diluted share of $0.99 to $1.06 for the fourth quarter.

The Company's updated guidance for the fiscal 2009 is $2.59 to $2.70 per diluted share.

Second Quarter 2009 Earnings Conference Call

Investors will have an opportunity to listen to the second quarter earnings conference call at 8:30 AM EDT on August 13 by dialing (706) 902-0486, using Conference ID 22041323. A replay of the call will also be accessible beginning at 9:20 AM EDT on August 13, until midnight EDT on September 13, 2009. To listen to the replay, dial (706) 645-9291, and use Conference ID 22041323.

In addition, the call will be web cast live over the Internet through the Company's web site located at http://www.kohlscorporation.com/InvestorRelations/event-calendar.htm. To participate in the conference, register at http://phx.corporate-ir.net/phoenix.zhtml?p=irol-eventDetails&c=60706&eventID=2334869 at least ten minutes prior to the call to download and install any necessary audio software. The web cast will be available for 30 days.

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Information

This press release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 including guidance on the Company's targeted sales and earnings. Kohl's intends forward-looking terminology such as "believes," "expects," "may," "will," "should," "anticipates," "plans," or similar expressions to identify forward-looking statements. Such statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties, which could cause Kohl's actual results to differ materially from those anticipated by the forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, those described in Item 1A in Kohl's Annual Report on Form 10-K, which is expressly incorporated herein by reference, and other factors as may periodically be described in Kohl's filings with the SEC.

About Kohl's

Based in Menomonee Falls, Wis., Kohl's (NYSE: KSS) is a family-focused, value-oriented specialty department store offering moderately priced, exclusive and national brand apparel, shoes, accessories, beauty and home products in an exciting shopping environment. Kohl's operates 1,022 stores in 49 states. A company committed to the communities it serves, Kohl's has raised more than $126 million for children's initiatives nationwide through its Kohl's Cares for Kids® philanthropic program, which operates under Kohl's Cares, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Kohl's Department Stores, Inc. For a list of store locations and information, or for the added convenience of shopping online, visit www.kohls.com.

  Kohl's Corporation                                                                  Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income                                         (In Millions, except per share data)                                                (Unaudited)                                                                         Subject to Reclassification                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         Three Months                                                                        (13 Weeks) Ended                                                                                % to                  % to                                              August 1,   Net       August 2,   Net                                               2009        Sales     2008        Sales                                                                                         Net sales                               $ 3,806               $ 3,725               Cost of merchandise sold                2,286       60.0  %   2,250       60.4  %                                                                                       Gross margin                            1,520       40.0  %   1,475       39.6  %                                                                                       Operating expenses:                                                                  Selling, general, and administrative   966         25.4  %   930         25.0  %    Depreciation and amortization          144         3.8   %   133         3.6   %    Preopening expenses                    11          0.3   %   6           0.1   %                                                                                       Operating income                        399         10.5  %   406         10.9  %                                                                                       Interest expense, net                   31          0.8   %   26          0.7   %                                                                                       Income before income taxes              368         9.7   %   380         10.2  %   Provision for income taxes              139         3.6   %   144         3.9   %                                                                                                                                                                           Net income                              $ 229       6.1   %   236         6.3   %                                                                                                                                                                           Basic net income per share              $ 0.76                $ 0.77                Average number of shares                305                   306                                                                                                       Diluted net income per share            $ 0.75                $ 0.77                Average number of shares                306                   307                                                                                                                                                                                            -------------------------------------------------------------------------------  
  Kohl's Corporation                                                                  Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income                                         (In Millions, except per share data)                                                (Unaudited)                                                                         Subject to Reclassification                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         Six Months                                                                          (26 Weeks) Ended                                                                                % to                  % to                                              August 1,   Net       August 2,   Net                                               2009        Sales     2008        Sales                                                                                         Net sales                               $ 7,445               $ 7,350               Cost of merchandise sold                4,556       61.2  %   4,540       61.8  %                                                                                       Gross margin                            2,889       38.8  %   2,810       38.2  %                                                                                       Operating expenses:                                                                  Selling, general, and administrative   1,927       25.9  %   1,852       25.2  %    Depreciation and amortization          285         3.8   %   263         3.6   %    Preopening expenses                    26          0.4   %   17          0.2   %                                                                                       Operating income                        651         8.7   %   678         9.2   %                                                                                       Interest expense, net                   62          0.8   %   53          0.7   %                                                                                       Income before income taxes              589         7.9   %   625         8.5   %   Provision for income taxes              221         3.0   %   236         3.2   %                                                                                                                                                                           Net income                              $ 368       4.9   %   $ 389       5.3   %                                                                                                                                                                           Basic net income per share              $ 1.21                $ 1.27                Average number of shares                305                   307                                                                                                       Diluted net income per share            $ 1.20                $ 1.26                Average number of shares                306                   308                                                                                                                                                                                            -------------------------------------------------------------------------------  
  Kohl's Corporation                                                           Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets                                        (In Millions)                                                                (Unaudited)                                                                  Subject to Reclassification                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 August 1,   August 2,                                                        2009        2008                                                                                     Assets                                                                       Current assets:                                                               Cash                                                $ 221       $ 217        Short-term investments                              1,133       71           Merchandise inventories                             2,724       2,718        Deferred income taxes                               72          72           Other current assets                                131         134                                                                                              Total current assets                         4,281       3,212                                                                                    Property and equipment, net                          7,142       6,951       Long-term investments                                325         391         Favorable lease rights, net                          196         202         Goodwill                                             9           9           Other assets                                         106         111                                                                                              Total assets                                 $ 12,059    $ 10,876                                                                                                                                                              Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity                                         Current liabilities:                                                          Accounts payable                                    $ 1,153     $ 1,023      Accrued liabilities                                 873         820          Income taxes payable                                59          78           Current portion of capital leases                   16          14                                                                                               Total current liabilities                    2,101       1,935                                                                                    Long-term debt and capital leases                    2,053       2,050       Deferred income taxes                                333         279         Other long-term liabilities                          436         379         Shareholders' equity                                 7,136       6,233                                                                                            Total liabilities and shareholders' equity   $ 12,059    $ 10,876                                                                                                                                                               -------------------------------------------------------------------------------  
  Kohl's Corporation                                                             Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows                                (In Millions)                                                                  (Unaudited)                                                                    Subject to Reclassification                                                                                                                                                                                          Six Months                                                                     (26 Weeks) Ended                                                               August 1,   August 2,                                                          2009        2008                                                                                       Operating activities                                                           Net income                                             $ 368       $ 389       Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash                                provided by operating activities:                                               Depreciation and amortization,                                                 including debt discount and deferred financing fees   285         263          Share-based compensation                              27          23           Deferred income taxes                                 15          28           Other non-cash revenues and expenses                  36          14           Changes in operating assets and liabilities:                                   Merchandise inventories                               77          139          Other current and long-term assets                    18          (4     )     Accounts payable                                      272         190          Accrued and other long-term liabilities               (36    )    (118   )     Income taxes                                          (50    )    (50    )                                                                                   Net cash provided by operating activities              1,012       874                                                                                        Investing activities                                                           Acquisition of property and equipment                                          and favorable lease rights                             (336   )    (558   )    Net purchases of short-term investments                (624   )    (40    )    Purchases of long-term investments                     -           (53    )    Sales of long-term investments                         8           77          Other                                                  (1     )    3                                                                                          Net cash used in investing activities                  (953   )    (571   )                                                                                   Financing activities                                                           Capital lease payments                                 (8     )    (6     )    Treasury stock purchases                               (1     )    (262   )    Proceeds from stock option exercises                   4           1                                                                                          Net cash used in financing activities                  (5     )    (267   )                                                                                   Net increase in cash                                   54          36          Cash at beginning of period                            167         181                                                                                        Cash at end of period                                  $ 221       $ 217        -------------------------------------------------------------------------------  

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