GGXY Golf Galaxy (MM)

Third Quarter Net Sales Increase More Than 56 Percent; Comparable Store Sales Up 6.7 Percent EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn., Dec. 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Third-Quarter Performance Summary Three Months Ended ($ in thousands, Nov. 27, 2004 except per share amounts) Nov. 26, 2005 Nov. 27, 2004 (Pro-Forma)(1) Net sales $31,800 $20,281 $20,281 Comparable store sales % increase (2) 6.7% 9.9% 9.9% Net (loss) income ($1,609) $3,351 ($1,683) Diluted EPS ($0.15) $0.43 ($0.16) (1) Pro-forma results for the quarter ended Nov. 27, 2004 exclude an after-tax gain of $5.0 million realized on the sale of the company's equity investment in Golf Town Canada Inc. stock. In addition, the pro-forma information is presented as if the company's initial public offering and the conversion of preferred stock into shares of common stock had occurred immediately prior to the beginning of the quarter. Pro-forma results are not a measure of performance presented in accordance with GAAP and are intended to be a supplement, but not as a substitute for net income or other financial data prepared in accordance with GAAP. The company believes the use of pro-forma results provides a consistent measure of profitability as well as important supplemental information due to the significant increase in common shares outstanding resulting from the company's initial public offering and the conversion of the convertible preferred stock into shares of common stock as of Aug. 3, 2005. (2) A new or relocated store is included in comparable store results after it has been in operation for 12 full fiscal months following the month of the store's grand opening weekend, typically a store's 13th full month of operations. Golf Galaxy, Inc. (NASDAQ:GGXY), a leading golf specialty retailer, today announced its financial results for the third quarter ended Nov. 26, 2005. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050728/CGTH081LOGO ) Net sales for the third quarter of fiscal 2006 increased 56.7 percent to $31.8 million, compared with $20.3 million for the same period of the prior year. Comparable store sales increased 6.7 percent for the fiscal third quarter, compared with an increase of 9.9 percent for the third quarter of fiscal 2005. The company reported a net loss for the third quarter of $1.6 million, or a loss of 15 cents per diluted share, compared with its guidance for a net loss of $2.2 million to $1.8 million. The company typically reports a net loss in its fiscal third quarter, its lowest volume period due to seasonality. Golf Galaxy reported net income of $3.4 million, or 43 cents per diluted share, for third quarter fiscal 2005, which included a pre-tax gain of $8.4 million realized on the sale of its equity investment in Golf Town Canada Inc. stock. Excluding this one-time gain and giving effect to the conversion of preferred shares and the company's initial public offering as of the beginning of the third quarter of fiscal 2005, the company's pro-forma net loss would have been $1.7 million, or a loss of 16 cents per diluted share, for the quarter ended Nov. 27, 2004. A reconciliation of pro-forma earnings per share is provided in a table that follows. "We are very pleased with our results in the third quarter. A slow start in September was more than offset by strong sales in October and November," said Randy Zanatta, Golf Galaxy president, chief executive officer and chairman. "In addition, we were comparing against a strong quarter last year." Net sales for the nine months ended Nov. 26, 2005 increased 50.7 percent to $160.0 million, compared with $106.2 million for the same period of fiscal 2005. Comparable store sales increased 8.4 percent for the first nine months of fiscal 2006, compared with an increase of 7.1 percent for the same period of the prior year. Golf Galaxy reported net income of $5.5 million, or 58 cents per diluted share, for the first nine months of fiscal 2006, compared with net income of $8.0 million, or $1.04 per diluted share, for the nine months ended Nov. 27, 2004. Pro-forma diluted earnings per share for the nine months of fiscal 2006 increased 78.6 percent to 50 cents per diluted share, compared with 28 cents per diluted share for the nine months ended Nov. 27, 2004. Golf Galaxy opened four new stores during its fiscal third quarter, including its first stores in the Denver, Omaha and Tulsa markets. The company also opened its third store in the Philadelphia market. Including the stores opened in the third quarter, Golf Galaxy has opened 15 new stores during the first nine months of fiscal 2006. As of Nov. 26, 2005, Golf Galaxy operated 49 stores in 23 states. The company said it plans to open one additional store during the current fiscal year, which ends Feb. 25, 2006. Golf Galaxy plans to open 14 to 16 new stores during fiscal 2007. "We expect to continue our expansion and believe Golf Galaxy is well positioned to grow market share in a highly fragmented market," said Zanatta. Company Outlook The company said that for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2006: -- Net sales are currently expected to be $40 million to $42 million, an increase of 49 percent to 57 percent over the fourth quarter of fiscal 2005; -- Comparable store sales are currently expected to increase in the mid single digits; and -- The company currently expects a net loss of $900,000 to $600,000. For comparison purposes, Golf Galaxy has provided its fourth quarter fiscal 2005 results in a table that follows. The company said that for full fiscal year 2006: -- Sales are currently expected to be $200 million to $202 million, an increase of 50 percent to 52 percent over fiscal 2005; -- Comparable store sales are currently expected to be a 6 percent to 8 percent increase over the prior year, consistent with the company's previous guidance; and -- Net income is currently expected to be $4.6 million to $4.9 million. Conference Call and Webcast Golf Galaxy will hold its third quarter earnings conference call at 10 a.m. CST today, Dec. 20, 2005. Interested parties may listen to the call by dialing 800-299-6183 or international 617-801-9713 (passcode: 61629110). A live webcast will also be available on http://www.golfgalaxy.com/ . Interested parties should dial into the conference call or access the webcast approximately 10-15 minutes before the scheduled start time. A replay will be available approximately one hour after the conference call concludes and will remain available through Dec. 27. The replay number is 888-286-8010 or international 617-801-6888 (passcode: 23966787). The webcast will be archived on http://www.golfgalaxy.com/ for approximately one year. About Golf Galaxy, Inc. Golf Galaxy, Inc., based in Eden Prairie, Minn., owns and operates golf specialty retail stores. The company currently operates 49 stores in 23 states and an ecommerce website. The company's Everything for the Game(R) merchandising strategy offers a comprehensive selection of competitively priced brand name golf equipment, accessories, apparel, golf services, and golf instruction by on-staff certified PGA professionals in a unique interactive store environment. For more information visit http://www.golfgalaxy.com/ . Cautionary Statement This news release contains forward-looking statements about Golf Galaxy and readers should not place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements that are current only as of the date made. These forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from historical results or those expressed in forward- looking statements. The factors listed below, among others, could cause the company's actual financial performance to differ materially from that expressed in any forward-looking statement: A decline in the popularity of golf or golf-related products and services; limitations imposed by suppliers on the amount or variety of products; failure by suppliers to develop and introduce new products or if new products result in excessive close-outs of existing inventories; seasonal fluctuation in demand for products; weather conditions; ability to successfully implement growth plan; competition in the golf and sporting goods industry; a decline in discretionary spending; availability of adequate capital to fund growth; and loss of key management. Additional information concerning these and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements is included in the company's prospectus in its Form S-1 Registration Statement on file with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The foregoing list should not be construed as exhaustive and Golf Galaxy disclaims any obligation subsequently to revise or update any previously made forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. GOLF GALAXY, INC. CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS (In Thousands) November 26, November 27, 2005 2004 February 26, (unaudited) (unaudited) 2005 (1) Assets Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents $15,465 $9,486 $3,245 Accounts receivable, net 6,143 3,682 3,455 Inventories, net 43,305 29,268 30,415 Prepaid expenses and other current assets 4,678 4,612 3,510 Total current assets 69,591 47,048 40,625 Property and equipment, net 26,043 15,400 21,832 Other assets 2,508 2,146 2,680 Total assets $98,142 $64,594 $65,137 Liabilities and shareholders' equity (deficit) Current liabilities: Accounts payable $21,923 $17,569 $15,826 Accrued liabilities 9,987 9,532 11,675 Total current liabilities 31,910 27,101 27,501 Deferred rent credits and other 11,403 6,368 6,831 Redeemable convertible preferred stock, including accumulated preferred stock dividends - 47,802 48,741 Shareholders' equity (deficit) 54,829 (16,677) (17,936) Total liabilities and shareholders' equity $98,142 $64,594 $65,137 (1) The Balance Sheet as of February 26, 2005 has been condensed from the audited financial statements. GOLF GALAXY, INC. CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS - UNAUDITED (In Thousands, Except Share and Per Share Amounts) Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended (Unaudited) (Unaudited) November 26, November 27, November 26, November 27, 2005 2004 2005 2004 Net sales $31,800 $20,281 $160,005 $106,240 Cost of sales 23,915 15,192 111,822 74,713 Gross profit 7,885 5,089 48,183 31,527 Operating expenses: Store operating 7,594 4,793 29,299 18,892 General and administrative 2,527 2,520 7,784 6,509 Preopening 662 599 2,012 1,163 (Loss) income from operations (2,898) (2,823) 9,088 4,963 Other income - 8,410 - 8,410 Interest income (expense), net 172 11 287 (21) (Loss) income before income taxes (2,726) 5,598 9,375 13,352 Income tax benefit (expense) 1,117 (2,247) (3,844) (5,363) Net (loss) income (1,609) 3,351 5,531 7,989 Less preferred stock dividends - (937) (1,721) (2,757) Net (loss) income applicable to common shareholders ($1,609) $2,414 $3,810 5,232 Net (loss) income per share: Basic ($0.15) $1.30 $0.66 $2.81 Diluted ($0.15) $0.43 $0.58 $1.04 Weighted average number of shares outstanding: Basic 10,653,135 1,862,778 5,768,834 1,862,223 Diluted 10,653,135 7,704,345 9,480,569 7,703,790 GOLF GALAXY, INC. CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS - UNAUDITED RECONCILIATION OF PRO-FORMA EARNINGS PER SHARE (In Thousands, Except Share and Per Share Amounts) Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended (Unaudited) (Unaudited) November 26, November 27, November 26, November 27, 2005 2004 2005 2004 Pro-Forma Information (1) Pro-forma net (loss) income applicable to common shareholders ($1,609) ($1,683) $5,531 $2,955 Pro-forma net (loss) income per share: Basic ($0.15) ($0.16) $0.52 $0.28 Diluted ($0.15) ($0.16) $0.50 $0.28 Pro-forma weighted average number of shares outstanding: Basic 10,653,135 10,615,245 10,642,002 10,614,690 Diluted 10,653,135 10,615,245 11,150,898 10,703,790 Reconciliation of pro-forma information to GAAP Net (loss) income applicable to common shareholders (GAAP) ($1,609) $2,414 $3,810 $5,232 Gain on Sale of Golf Town Canada Inc. Stock, net of tax - (5,034) - (5,034) Preferred Stock Dividends - 937 1,721 2,757 Net (loss) income applicable to common shareholders (Pro-forma) ($1,609) ($1,683) $5,531 $2,955 Basic Weighted average number of shares outstanding (GAAP) 10,653,135 1,862,778 5,768,834 1,862,223 Conversion of preferred stock to common - 5,752,467 3,202,839 5,752,467 Weighted average additional shares issued in IPO - 3,000,000 1,670,330 3,000,000 Weighted average number of shares outstanding (Pro-forma) 10,653,135 10,615,245 10,642,002 10,614,690 Diluted Weighted average number of shares outstanding (GAAP) 10,653,135 7,704,345 9,480,569 7,703,790 Weighted average additional shares issued in IPO - 3,000,000 1,670,330 3,000,000 Weighted average shares deemed antidilutive (2) - (89,100) - - Weighted average number of shares outstanding (Pro-forma) 10,653,135 10,615,245 11,150,898 10,703,790 (1) Pro-forma results for the quarter ended Nov. 27, 2004 exclude an after-tax gain of $5.0 million realized on the sale of the company's equity investment in Golf Town Canada Inc. stock. In addition, the pro-forma information is presented as if the company's initial public offering and the conversion of preferred stock into shares of common stock had occurred immediately prior to the beginning of each period presented. Pro-forma results are not a measure of performance presented in accordance with GAAP and are intended to be a supplement, but not as a substitute for net income or other financial data prepared in accordance with GAAP. The company believes the use of pro- forma results provides a consistent measure of profitability as well as important supplemental information due to the significant increase in common shares outstanding resulting from the company's initial public offering and the conversion of the convertible preferred stock into shares of common stock as of Aug. 3, 2005. (2) The computation of pro-forma diluted earnings per share for the third quarter of fiscal 2005 excludes the impact of potentially dilutive securities that were included in the computation of diluted earnings per share in accordance with GAAP for the same period. The potentially dilutive securities were excluded from the computation of pro-forma diluted earnings per share since the effect would be antidilutive (i.e., including potentially dilutive securities would reduce the pro- forma loss per share). GOLF GALAXY, INC. CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS - UNAUDITED (In Thousands, Except Share and Per Share Amounts) Three Months Ended February 26,2005 Net sales $26,840 Cost of sales 19,251 Gross profit 7,589 Operating expenses: Store operating 5,490 General and administrative 1,863 Preopening 932 Loss from operations (696) Other income - Interest income, net 17 Loss before income taxes (679) Income tax benefit 228 Net loss (451) Less preferred stock dividends (939) Net loss applicable to common shareholders ($1,390) Net loss per share: Basic ($0.74) Diluted ($0.74) Weighted average number of shares outstanding: Basic 1,877,044 Diluted 1,877,044 http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050728/CGTH081LOGO http://photoarchive.ap.org/ DATASOURCE: Golf Galaxy, Inc. CONTACT: Investors, Rick Nordvold of Golf Galaxy, Inc., +1-952-941-8848; or Investors and media, Susan Eich For Golf Galaxy, Inc. +1-612-285-4188 Web site: http://www.golfgalaxy.com/

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