HSN, Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2009 Results
For the Fourth Quarter 2009:
-- HSNi Adjusted EPS more than doubled to $0.74 on a sales increase of 8%
and an increase in Adjusted EBITDA of 78%
-- HSN sales increased 12% to a record $612 million; HSN.com sales grew
over 22%; and Adjusted EBITDA increased 39%
-- HSNi achieved record internet sales penetration of nearly 40%
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., March 3, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HSN, Inc. (Nasdaq:HSNI) reported results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2009 for HSN, Inc. ("HSNi") and its two operating segments, HSN and Cornerstone.
Table 1
SUMMARY RESULTS AND KEY OPERATING METRICS (a)
($ in millions, except per share and average price point amounts)
Q4 2009 Q4 2008 Change FY 2009 FY 2008 Change
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Net Sales $ 838.7 $ 778.5 8% $ 2,749.6 $ 2,823.6 (3%)
Non-GAAP:
Adjusted EBITDA $ 88.0 $ 49.3 78% $ 206.1 $ 158.9 30%
Adjusted Net Income $ 43.0 $ 20.5 109% $ 81.7 $ 68.8 19%
Adjusted EPS $ 0.74 $ 0.36 105% $ 1.42 $ 1.22 17%
GAAP:
Operating Income (Loss) $ 74.9 $ (2,852.1) NM $ 155.7 $(3,102.3) NM
Net Income (Loss) $ 39.4 $ (2,152.6) NM $ 72.5 $(2,390.9) NM
Diluted EPS $ 0.68 $ (38.29) NM $ 1.26 $ (42.54) NM
HSNi:
Average price point $ 63.80 $ 61.51 4% $ 60.49 $ 61.99 (2%)
Units shipped (millions) 14.7 14.1 5% 50.7 50.9 (0%)
Gross profit % 35.9% 34.1% 180 bps 35.7% 34.9% 80 bps
Return rate % 17.8% 17.3% 50 bps 17.8% 18.4% (60 bps)
Internet net sales % (b) 39.3% 37.3% 200 bps 37.4% 35.9% 150 bps
NM = Not Meaningful
(a) Segment results for HSNi's two operating segments, HSN and Cornerstone, are presented
separately in Tables 2 and 3 of this release.
(b) Internet net sales as a percent of total HSNi net sales
See reconciliation of GAAP to non-GAAP measures in Table 4.
Fourth Quarter 2009 Results vs Fourth Quarter 2008 Results
-- HSNi's net sales increased 8% to $838.7 million from $778.5 million in
the prior year. HSN's net sales increased 12% to $611.8 million, the
highest quarterly sales volume in its 32-year history. Cornerstone's net
sales decreased 2% to $226.9 million, a notable improvement compared to
the year-to-date decline in net sales of 19% through the end of the
third quarter.
-- HSNi's Adjusted EBITDA increased 78% to $88.0 million from $49.3 million
in the prior year as a result of the 8% increase in net sales, an
improvement in gross profit margin of 180 basis points and a reduction
in operating expenses, excluding non-cash charges, of $3.1 million.
-- HSNi's Adjusted EPS was $0.74 compared to $0.36 in the prior year, an
increase of 105%. GAAP diluted EPS was $0.68 per share compared to a
loss of $38.29 per share last year. The prior year results included
non-cash asset impairment charges of $2.9 billion to reduce the carrying
value of goodwill and intangible assets. The asset impairment charges on
an after-tax basis were $2.2 billion.
-- Cash and cash equivalents as of December 31, 2009 were $269.9 million.
In December 2009, HSNi made a voluntary prepayment of $35 million on its
term loan. Cash from operating activities in 2009 was $202.6 million
compared to $137.1 million in the prior year. Cash flow increased as a
result of improved operating performance and effective working capital
management.
"We are thrilled to report that EPS more than doubled on the strength of record-breaking sales at HSN and a significant improvement in operating performance at Cornerstone," said Mindy Grossman, CEO of HSN, Inc. "HSN generated a 12% increase in sales to $612 million, the highest quarterly sales volume in our 32-year history, and reported sales growth in every division. In addition, our continued focus on driving a multi-channel experience resulted in sales growth on HSN.com of more than 22%, with e-commerce sales penetration now reaching a high of 32%.
"On a consolidated basis, HSNi delivered an impressive performance: a sales increase of 8%, an improvement in gross profit margin of 180 basis points, a reduction in operating expenses and a significant increase in EBITDA of 78%. These results clearly demonstrate our continued ability to leverage the unique aspects of our business model to drive long-term value for our shareholders."
Table 2
SEGMENT RESULTS
($ in millions)
Three Months Ended Year Ended
December 31, December 31,
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2009 2008 Change 2009 2008 Change
-------- ----------- --------- ---------- ----------- ----------
Net Sales
HSN $ 611.8 $ 545.9 12% $ 2,007.9 $ 1,956.9 3%
Cornerstone 226.9 232.6 741.7 866.7
-------- ----------- (2%) ---------- ----------- (14%)
Total HSNi $ 838.7 $ 778.5 $ 2,749.6 $ 2,823.6
======== =========== 8% ========== =========== (3%)
Gross Profit
HSN $ 205.4 $ 173.5 18% $ 678.7 $ 633.2 7%
Cornerstone 95.8 92.1 302.6 352.2
-------- ----------- 4% ---------- ----------- (14%)
Total HSNi $ 301.2 $ 265.6 $ 981.3 $ 985.4
======== =========== 13% ========== =========== (0%)
Adjusted EBITDA
(Non-GAAP measure)
HSN $ 75.5 $ 54.5 39% $ 196.1 $ 160.3 22%
Cornerstone 12.5 (5.2) 10.0 (1.4)
-------- ----------- 342% ---------- ----------- 827%
Total HSNi $ 88.0 $ 49.3 $ 206.1 $ 158.9
======== =========== 78% ========== =========== 30%
Operating Income
(Loss)
HSN $ 65.2 $(2,397.0) NM $ 157.3 $(2,332.8) NM
Cornerstone 9.7 (455.1) (1.6) (769.5)
-------- ----------- NM ---------- ----------- NM
Total HSNi $ 74.9 $(2,852.1) $ 155.7 $(3,102.3)
======== =========== NM ========== =========== NM
NM = Not Meaningful
See reconciliation of GAAP to non-GAAP measures in Table 4.
Table 3
SEGMENT KEY OPERATING METRICS
Three Months Ended Year Ended
December 31, December 31,
-------------------------------- -----------------------------------
2009 2008 Change 2009 2008 Change
-------- ----------- --------- ---------- ----------- ----------
HSN:
Average price point $ 62.30 $ 59.49 5% $ 58.63 $ 60.13 (2%)
Units shipped
(millions) 11.2 10.3 9% 38.8 36.9 5%
Gross profit % 33.6% 31.8% 180 bps 33.8% 32.4% 140 bps
Return rate % 19.2% 18.2% 100 bps 18.9% 19.5% (60 bps)
Internet net sales
% (a) 32.3% 29.6% 270 bps 30.3% 28.4% 190 bps
Cornerstone:
Average price point $ 68.57 $ 67.00 2% $ 66.55 $ 66.90 (1%)
Units shipped
(millions) 3.5 3.8 (8%) 11.9 14.0 (15%)
Gross profit % 42.2% 39.6% 260 bps 40.8% 40.6% 20 bps
Return rate % 13.9% 15.4% (150 bps) 14.7% 15.9% (120 bps)
Internet net sales
% (a) 58.1% 55.3% 280 bps 56.6% 52.7% 390 bps
Catalog circulation
(millions) 67.6 82.9 (19%) 247.5 324.3 (24%)
(a) Internet net sales as a percent of segment net
sales
HSN Segment Results for the Fourth Quarter 2009
HSN's net sales increased 12% to a record $611.8 million. HSN.com net sales grew 22% over the prior year and now represent 32.3% of HSN's total net sales, up from 29.6% in the prior year. All product divisions had strong sales performance in the quarter, led by significant increases in electronics, fitness and fashion. Shipped units increased 9% and the average price point increased 5% due to product mix and less promotional activity.
Gross profit increased $31.9 million, or 18%, to $205.4 million and gross profit margin improved 180 basis points to 33.6% compared to 31.8% in the prior year. The significant improvement in gross profit was due to less promotional activity and lower procurement costs. Gross profit margin also benefited from a reduction in inventory reserves due to lower aged inventory levels. Inventories decreased 11%, or $24.9 million, compared to the same period last year.
Adjusted EBITDA increased 39% to $75.5 million as a result of the significant increase in gross profit, partially offset by an increase in operating expenses. The increase in operating expenses was primarily attributable to the effect of a favorable accrual adjustment of approximately $5.0 million recorded in the prior year for distribution cost liabilities and compensation expense related to performance driven incentives.
Operating income was $65.2 million compared to an operating loss of $2.4 billion in the prior year. Operating loss in the prior year included non-cash impairment charges of $2.4 billion related to the write-down of goodwill and intangible assets.
Cornerstone Segment Results for the Fourth Quarter 2009
Cornerstone's financial results for the fourth quarter represented the segment's strongest performance in 2009. Despite the 19% reduction in catalog circulation, net sales for Cornerstone only declined 2% to $226.9 million compared to $232.6 million in the prior year. Internet sales grew 2.5% over the prior year and now represent 58.1% of Cornerstone's total net sales, up from 55.3% in the prior year. Return rates improved by 150 basis points to 13.9% due to product mix and a continued focus on quality improvement programs.
Gross profit margin improved 260 basis points to 42.2% compared to 39.6% in the prior year, primarily from less promotional activity, lower shipping and fulfillment costs and improved return rates. Inventories decreased 22%, or $25.1 million, compared to the same period last year.
Despite the 2% decline in net sales, Adjusted EBITDA increased by $17.7 million as compared to the prior year. This significant improvement was primarily driven by higher gross profit dollars and lower circulation costs.
Operating income was $9.7 million compared to an operating loss of $455.1 million in the prior year. Operating loss in the prior year included non-cash impairment charges of $445.1 related to the write-down of goodwill and intangible assets.
Other Selected Financial Results
HSNi's effective tax rate from continuing operations was 40.6% for the fourth quarter of 2009. This rate exceeds the federal statutory rate of 35% due principally to state income taxes. The effective tax rate from continuing operations was only 24.8% in the prior year due to the asset impairment charges in 2008 which are non-deductible for tax purposes.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
As of December 31, 2009, HSNi had cash and cash equivalents of $269.9 million, up from $238.7 million at September 30, 2009 and up from $177.5 million at December 31, 2008. In December 2009, HSNi made a voluntary prepayment of $35 million on its term loan, resulting in a total reduction of $70 million in long-term debt in 2009. For the year ended December 31, 2009, HSNi generated net cash provided by operating activities of $202.6 million compared to $137.1 million in the same period last year due to effective working capital management and improved operating results. Total debt was approximately $338.7 million as of December 31, 2009, resulting in a ratio of total debt to EBITDA, as defined in HSNi's credit agreement, of approximately 1.64x, as compared to a maximum allowable leverage ratio of 2.75x.
OTHER INFORMATION
Safe Harbor Statement Under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995
This press release may contain forward-looking statements relating to the future performance of HSNi and its consolidated subsidiaries that are based on current expectations, forecasts and assumptions. HSNi's actual results could differ materially from those predicted. Factors that could cause or contribute to such differences include but are not limited to: the depth and duration of the current recession, and the continued impact of these conditions on consumer confidence and spending levels; whether national economic stimulus initiatives and measures to stabilize the economy will be successful in achieving their objectives within the expected timeframes; other changes in political, business and economic conditions, particularly those that affect consumer confidence, consumer spending or e-commerce growth; changes in the interest rate environment and developments in the overall credit markets; HSNi's business prospects and strategy, including whether HSNi's initiatives will be effective; changes in our relationships with pay television operators, vendors, manufacturers and other third parties; technological or regulatory changes; changes in senior management; our ability to offer new or alternative products and services in a cost effective manner and consumer acceptance of these products and services; and changes in product delivery costs. More information about potential factors that could affect HSNi's business and financial results is included in our filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"). Other unknown or unpredictable factors that could also adversely affect HSNi's business, financial condition and results of operations may arise from time to time. In light of these risks and uncertainties, any forward-looking statements may not prove to be accurate. Accordingly, you should not place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements, which only reflect the views of HSNi management as of the date of this press release. Such statements speak only to the date such statements are made and HSNi does not undertake to update any forward-looking statements. Reported results should not be considered as an indication of future performance.
Conference Call
Mindy Grossman, Chief Executive Officer, and Judy Schmeling, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will hold a conference call on March 3, 2010 at 11:00 a.m., Eastern Time, to discuss these results. Those interested in participating in the conference call should dial 800-210-9006 or 719-457-2506 at least five minutes prior to the call. There will also be a simultaneous audio webcast available via HSNi's website at http://www.hsni.com.
A replay of the conference call can be accessed until Wednesday, March 17, 2010 by dialing 888-203-1112 or 719-457-0820, plus the passcode 2149417 and will also be hosted on HSNi's website for a limited time.
About HSN, Inc.
HSN, Inc. (Nasdaq:HSNI) is a $3 billion interactive multi-channel retailer with strong direct-to-consumer expertise among its two operating segments, HSN and Cornerstone. HSNi offers innovative, differentiated retail experiences on TV, online, via mobile devices, in catalogs, and in brick and mortar stores. HSN, a leading interactive multi-channel retailer which offers a curated assortment of exclusive products combined with top brand names, now reaches approximately 94 million homes (24 hours a day, seven days a week, live 364 days a year). HSN.com is a top 10 trafficked e-commerce site that offers a differentiated e-commerce experience by leveraging content, community and commerce. In addition to its existing media platforms, HSN is the industry leader in transactional innovation, including services such as Shop by Remote, the only service of its kind in the U.S., the HSN Shopping App for mobile handheld devices and Video on Demand. Cornerstone comprises leading home and apparel lifestyle brands including Ballard Designs(R), Frontgate(R), Garnet Hill(R), Improvements(R), Smith + Noble(R), The Territory Ahead(R) and TravelSmith(R). Cornerstone distributes more than 200 million catalogs annually, operates seven separate e-commerce sites and operates 23 retail and outlet stores.
GAAP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
HSN, INC. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(unaudited; in thousands except per share amounts)
Three Months Ended Year Ended
December 31, December 31,
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2009 2008 2009 2008
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Net sales $ 838,662 $ 778,533 $ 2,749,609 $ 2,823,593
Cost of sales 537,511 512,978 1,768,295 1,838,163
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Gross profit 301,151 265,555 981,314 985,430
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Operating expenses:
Selling and marketing 139,659 152,203 507,569 567,305
General and administrative 62,244 51,958 222,464 220,644
Production and programming 14,708 15,425 57,090 60,217
Amortization of non-cash
marketing -- -- -- 8,022
Amortization of intangible
assets 141 1,755 562 7,465
Depreciation 9,465 9,637 37,975 37,438
Asset impairments -- 2,886,650 -- 3,186,650
---------- -------------- ------------ --------------
Total operating expenses 226,217 3,117,628 825,660 4,087,741
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Operating income (loss) 74,934 (2,852,073) 155,654 (3,102,311)
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Other (expense) income:
Interest income 131 76 343 480
Interest expense (8,766) (9,960) (35,283) (16,420)
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Total other expense, net (8,635) (9,884) (34,940) (15,940)
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Income (loss) from continuing
operations before income
taxes 66,299 (2,861,957) 120,714 (3,118,251)
Income tax (provision)
benefit (26,926) 709,432 (48,136) 730,773
---------- -------------- ------------ --------------
Income (loss) from continuing
operations 39,373 (2,152,525) 72,578 (2,387,478)
Loss from discontinued
operations, net of tax (21) (44) (90) (3,410)
---------- -------------- ------------ --------------
Net income (loss) $ 39,352 $ (2,152,569) $ 72,488 $ (2,390,888)
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Income (loss) from continuing
operations per share:
Basic $ 0.70 $ (38.29) $ 1.29 $ (42.48)
Diluted $ 0.68 $ (38.29) $ 1.27 $ (42.48)
Net income (loss) per share:
Basic $ 0.70 $ (38.29) $ 1.29 $ (42.54)
Diluted $ 0.68 $ (38.29) $ 1.26 $ (42.54)
Shares used in computing
income (loss) per share:
Basic 56,444 56,215 56,383 56,208
Diluted 57,865 56,215 57,330 56,208
SEE IMPORTANT NOTES AT END OF THIS DOCUMENT
HSN, INC. CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(unaudited; in thousands)
December 31,
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2009 2008
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ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 269,921 $ 177,463
Accounts receivable 182,746 165,114
Inventories 261,473 304,172
Deferred income taxes 21,960 21,777
Prepaid expenses and other
current assets 47,152 42,080
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Total current assets 783,252 710,606
Property and equipment, net 157,051 157,832
Intangible assets, net 261,185 261,747
Other non-current assets 17,162 22,272
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TOTAL ASSETS $ 1,218,650 $ 1,152,457
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LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS'
EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable, trade $ 222,787 $ 198,464
Current maturities of long-term
debt 4,762 15,000
Accrued expenses and other
current liabilities 222,739 190,788
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Total current liabilities 450,288 404,252
Long-term debt, net of current
maturities 333,960 393,528
Deferred income taxes 76,413 83,276
Other long-term liabilities 13,959 13,116
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Total liabilities 874,620 894,172
TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY 344,030 258,285
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TOTAL LIABILITIES AND
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY $ 1,218,650 $ 1,152,457
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HSN, INC. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(unaudited; in thousands)
Year Ended
December 31,
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2009 2008
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Cash flows from operating activities
attributable to continuing operations:
Net income (loss) $72,488 $ (2,390,888)
Less: Loss from discontinued operations, net of
tax (90) (3,410)
---------- --------------
Income (loss) from continuing operations 72,578 (2,387,478)
Adjustments to reconcile income (loss) from
continuing operations to net cash provided by
operating activities attributable to continuing
operations:
Depreciation 37,975 37,438
Amortization of intangible assets 562 7,465
Asset impairments -- 3,186,650
Stock-based compensation expense 11,264 20,286
Amortization of cable and satellite
distribution fees 3,360 4,028
Amortization of non-cash marketing -- 8,022
Amortization of debt issuance costs 2,556 1,124
Loss on disposition of fixed assets 682 1,354
Deferred income taxes (6,794) (742,053)
Bad debt expense 18,460 19,775
Excess tax benefits from stock-based awards (301) (135)
Changes in current assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable (36,994) 8,787
Inventories 42,699 13,239
Prepaid expenses and other current assets (5,684) 12,816
Accounts payable and other current liabilities 62,189 (54,230)
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Net cash provided by operating activities
attributable to continuing operations 202,552 137,088
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Cash flows from investing activities
attributable to continuing operations:
Transfers from IAC -- 16,738
Capital expenditures (41,420) (39,662)
Other 42 --
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Net cash used in investing activities
attributable to continuing operations (41,378) (22,924)
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Cash flows from financing activities
attributable to continuing operations:
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt, net
of debt issuance costs -- 373,833
Repayments of long-term debt (50,000) --
Borrowings under revolving credit facility -- 40,000
Repayments under revolving credit facility (20,000) (20,000)
Excess tax benefits from stock-based awards 301 135
Distribution to IAC in connection with the
spin-off -- (333,799)
Other (26) (117)
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Net cash (used in) provided by financing
activities attributable to continuing
operations (69,725) 60,052
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Total cash provided by continuing operations 91,449 174,216
Total cash provided by (used in) operating
activities attributable to discontinued
operations 1,009 (501)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and
cash equivalents -- (2,472)
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Net increase in cash and cash equivalents 92,458 171,243
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of
period 177,463 6,220
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Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $ 269,921 $ 177,463
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Table 4
RECONCILIATIONS OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP MEASURES
HSN, INC. RECONCILIATION OF GAAP EPS TO ADJUSTED EPS
(unaudited; in thousands except per share amounts)
Three Months Ended Year Ended
December 31, December 31,
------------------------- -------------------------
2009 2008 2009 2008
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Diluted earnings (loss) per share $ 0.68 $ (38.29) $ 1.26 $ (42.54)
========= ============== ========= ==============
Net income (loss) $ 39,352 $ (2,152,569) $ 72,488 $ (2,390,888)
Stock-based compensation expense 3,180 2,260 11,264 20,286
Amortization of non-cash marketing
expense -- -- -- 8,022
Amortization of intangible assets 141 1,755 562 7,465
Asset impairments -- 2,886,650 -- 3,186,650
Loss on disposition of fixed assets 283 1,085 682 1,354
Loss from discontinued operations, net
of tax 21 44 90 3,410
Impact of income taxes 27 (718,687) (3,428) (767,452)
--------- -------------- --------- --------------
Adjusted Net Income $ 43,004 $ 20,538 $ 81,658 $ 68,847
========= ============== ========= ==============
GAAP diluted weighted average shares
outstanding 57,865 56,665 57,330 56,657
Adjusted EPS $ 0.74 $ 0.36 $ 1.42 $ 1.22
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HSN, INC. RECONCILIATION OF DETAILED SEGMENT RESULTS TO GAAP
(unaudited; in thousands)
Three Months Ended Three Months Ended
December 31, 2009 December 31, 2008
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HSN Cornerstone Total HSN Cornerstone Total
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Operating income (loss) $ 65,189 $ 9,745 $ 74,934 $ (2,396,994) $ (455,079) $ (2,852,073)
Stock-based compensation expense 2,579 601 3,180 1,532 728 2,260
Amortization of non-cash marketing -- -- -- -- -- --
Amortization of intangible assets 141 -- 141 142 1,613 1,755
Asset impairments -- -- -- 2,441,594 445,056 2,886,650
Depreciation 7,279 2,186 9,465 7,139 2,498 9,637
Loss on disposition of fixed assets 277 6 283 1,073 12 1,085
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Adjusted EBITDA $ 75,465 $ 12,538 $ 88,003 $ 54,486 $ (5,172) $ 49,314
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Year Ended Year Ended
December 31, 2009 December 31, 2008
----------------------------------- --------------------------------------------
HSN Cornerstone Total HSN Cornerstone Total
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Operating income (loss) $ 157,233 $ (1,579) $ 155,654 $ (2,332,789) $ (769,522) $ (3,102,311)
Stock-based compensation expense 9,041 2,223 11,264 14,197 6,089 20,286
Amortization of non-cash marketing -- -- -- 8,022 -- 8,022
Amortization of intangible assets 562 -- 562 568 6,897 7,465
Asset impairments -- -- -- 2,441,594 745,056 3,186,650
Depreciation 28,666 9,309 37,975 27,348 10,090 37,438
Loss on disposition of fixed assets 637 45 682 1,339 15 1,354
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Adjusted EBITDA $ 196,139 $ 9,998 $ 206,137 $ 160,279 $ (1,375) $ 158,904
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SEE IMPORTANT NOTES AT END OF THIS DOCUMENT
HSN, INC.'S PRINCIPLES OF FINANCIAL REPORTING
HSNi reports Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted EPS, all of which are supplemental measures to GAAP. These measures are among the primary metrics by which we evaluate the performance of our businesses, on which our internal budgets are based and by which management is compensated. We believe that investors should have access to, and we are obligated to provide, the same set of tools that we use in analyzing our results. These non-GAAP measures should be considered in addition to results prepared in accordance with GAAP, but should not be considered a substitute for or superior to GAAP results. HSNi endeavors to compensate for the limitations of the non-GAAP measures presented by providing the comparable GAAP measures with equal or greater prominence and descriptions of the reconciling items, including quantifying such items, to derive the non-GAAP measures. We encourage investors to examine the reconciling adjustments between the GAAP and non-GAAP measures contained in this release and which we discuss below.
Definitions of Non-GAAP Measures
Adjusted EBITDA is defined as operating income excluding, if applicable: (1) stock-based compensation expense and amortization of non-cash marketing, (2) amortization of intangibles, (3) depreciation and gains and losses on asset dispositions, (4) goodwill, long-lived asset and intangible asset impairments, (5) pro forma adjustments for significant acquisitions, and (6) one-time items. Adjusted EBITDA is not a measure determined in accordance with GAAP, and should not be considered a substitute for operating income, net income or any other measure determined in accordance with GAAP. Adjusted EBITDA is used as a measurement of operating efficiency and overall financial performance and HSNi believes it to be a helpful measure for those evaluating companies in the retail industry. Adjusted EBITDA measures the amount of income generated each period that could be used to service debt, pay taxes and fund capital expenditures. Adjusted EBITDA should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for measures of performance prepared in accordance with GAAP. Adjusted EBITDA has certain limitations in that it does not take into account the impact to HSNi's statement of operations of certain expenses, including stock-based compensation, amortization of non-cash marketing, amortization of intangibles, depreciation, gains and losses on asset dispositions, asset impairment charges, acquisition-related accounting and one-time items.
Adjusted Net Income generally captures all items on the statement of operations that have been, or ultimately will be, settled in cash and is defined as net income available to common shareholders excluding, net of tax effects, if applicable: (1) stock-based compensation expense and amortization of non-cash marketing, (2) amortization of intangible assets, (3) gains and losses on asset dispositions, (4) goodwill, long-lived asset and intangible asset impairments, (5) pro forma adjustments for significant acquisitions, (6) one-time items, and (7) discontinued operations. We believe Adjusted Net Income is useful to investors because it represents HSNi's consolidated results taking into account charges which are not allocated to the operating businesses such as interest expense and taxes, but excluding the effects of identified non-cash expenses or one-time items.
Adjusted EPS is defined as Adjusted Net Income divided by diluted weighted average shares outstanding for Adjusted EPS purposes. We believe Adjusted EPS is useful to investors because it represents, on a per share basis, HSNi's consolidated results, taking into account charges which are not allocated to the operating businesses such as interest expense and taxes, but excluding the effects of identified non-cash expenses or one-time items. Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted EPS have the same limitations as Adjusted EBITDA. Therefore, we think it is important to evaluate these measures along with our consolidated statement of operations.
Pro Forma Results
We will only present Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted EPS on a pro forma basis if we view a particular transaction as significant in size or transformational in nature. For the periods presented in this release, there are no transactions that we have included on a pro forma basis.
One-Time Items
Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted EPS are presented before one-time items, if applicable. In accordance with SEC rules, these items are truly one-time in nature and non-recurring, infrequent or unusual, and have not occurred in the past two years or are not expected to recur in the next two years. GAAP results include one-time items. For the periods presented in this release, there are no adjustments for any one-time items.
Basis of Presentation
On November 5, 2007, IAC announced its plan to separate into five independent public companies in order to better achieve certain strategic objectives of the various businesses. This transaction is referred to as the "spin-off."
On August 21, 2008, HSN, Inc. became an independent public company and began trading on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the symbol "HSNI." These unaudited consolidated financial statements present our results of operations, financial position, shareholders' equity and cash flows of HSN, Inc. on a combined basis up through the spin-off and on a consolidated basis thereafter.
For the twelve months ended December 31, 2008, we computed basic earnings per share using the number of shares of common stock outstanding immediately following the spin-off, as if such shares were outstanding for the period preceding the spin-off. The diluted earnings per share for the twelve months ended December 31, 2008 was computed based upon the dilutive impact of all stock-based awards outstanding immediately following the spin-off, as if such awards were outstanding for the period preceding the spin-off.
CONTACT: HSN, Inc.
Analysts/Investors
Felise Glantz Kissell
727-872-7529
felise.kissell@hsn.net
Media
Mia Carbonell
727-872-4084
mia.carbonell@hsn.net
Released March 3, 2010
