MIRA INFORM REPORT

 

 

Report Date :

19.06.2013

 

IDENTIFICATION DETAILS

 

Name :

THE BON-TON STORES, INC

 

 

Registered Office :

Fortune 1000 Rank: 697, 2801 East Market Street, York, PA 17402

 

 

Country :

United States

 

 

Financials (as on) :

02.02.2013

 

 

Date of Incorporation :

31.01.1996

 

 

Legal Form :

Public Parent Company

 

 

Line of Business :

Department Store Operators

 

 

No. of Employees :

27100

 

RATING & COMMENTS

 

MIRAs Rating :

Ba

 

RATING

STATUS

PROPOSED CREDIT LINE

41-55

Ba

Overall operation is considered normal. Capable to meet normal commitments.

Satisfactory

 

Status :

Satisfactory

 

 

Payment Behaviour :

No Complaints

 

 

Litigation :

Clear

 


 

NOTES:

Any query related to this report can be made on e-mail: infodept@mirainform.com while quoting report number, name and date.

 

ECGC Country Risk Classification List March 31st 2013

 

Country Name

Previous Rating

(31.12.2012)

Current Rating

(31.03.2013)

United States

A1

A1

 

Risk Category

ECGC Classification

Insignificant

 

A1

Low

 

A2

Moderate

 

B1

High

 

B2

Very High

 

C1

Restricted

 

C2

Off-credit

 

D

 


 

United States - ECONOMIC OVERVIEW

 

The US has the largest and most technologically powerful economy in the world, with a per capita GDP of $49,800. In this market-oriented economy, private individuals and business firms make most of the decisions, and the federal and state governments buy needed goods and services predominantly in the private marketplace. US business firms enjoy greater flexibility than their counterparts in Western Europe and Japan in decisions to expand capital plant, to lay off surplus workers, and to develop new products. At the same time, they face higher barriers to enter their rivals' home markets than foreign firms face entering US markets. US firms are at or near the forefront in technological advances, especially in computers and in medical, aerospace, and military equipment; their advantage has narrowed since the end of World War II. The onrush of technology largely explains the gradual development of a "two-tier labor market" in which those at the bottom lack the education and the professional/technical skills of those at the top and, more and more, fail to get comparable pay raises, health insurance coverage, and other benefits. Since 1975, practically all the gains in household income have gone to the top 20% of households. Since 1996, dividends and capital gains have grown faster than wages or any other category of after-tax income. Imported oil accounts for nearly 55% of US consumption. Crude oil prices doubled between 2001 and 2006, the year home prices peaked; higher gasoline prices ate into consumers' budgets and many individuals fell behind in their mortgage payments. Oil prices climbed another 50% between 2006 and 2008, and bank foreclosures more than doubled in the same period. Besides dampening the housing market, soaring oil prices caused a drop in the value of the dollar and a deterioration in the US merchandise trade deficit, which peaked at $840 billion in 2008. The sub-prime mortgage crisis, falling home prices, investment bank failures, tight credit, and the global economic downturn pushed the United States into a recession by mid-2008. GDP contracted until the third quarter of 2009, making this the deepest and longest downturn since the Great Depression. To help stabilize financial markets, in October 2008 the US Congress established a $700 billion Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP). The government used some of these funds to purchase equity in US banks and industrial corporations, much of which had been returned to the government by early 2011. In January 2009 the US Congress passed and President Barack OBAMA signed a bill providing an additional $787 billion fiscal stimulus to be used over 10 years - two-thirds on additional spending and one-third on tax cuts - to create jobs and to help the economy recover. In 2010 and 2011, the federal budget deficit reached nearly 9% of GDP. In 2012 the federal government reduced the growth of spending and the deficit shrank to 7.6% of GDP. Wars in Iraq and Afghanistan required major shifts in national resources from civilian to military purposes and contributed to the growth of the budget deficit and public debt. Through 2011, the direct costs of the wars totaled nearly $900 billion, according to US government figures. US revenues from taxes and other sources are lower, as a percentage of GDP, than those of most other countries. In March 2010, President OBAMA signed into law the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, a health insurance reform that will extend coverage to an additional 32 million American citizens by 2016, through private health insurance for the general population and Medicaid for the impoverished. Total spending on health care - public plus private - rose from 9.0% of GDP in 1980 to 17.9% in 2010. In July 2010, the president signed the DODD-FRANK Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, a law designed to promote financial stability by protecting consumers from financial abuses, ending taxpayer bailouts of financial firms, dealing with troubled banks that are "too big to fail," and improving accountability and transparency in the financial system - in particular, by requiring certain financial derivatives to be traded in markets that are subject to government regulation and oversight. In December 2012, the Federal Reserve Board announced plans to purchase $85 billion per month of mortgage-backed and Treasury securities in an effort to hold down long-term interest rates, and to keep short term rates near zero until unemployment drops to 6.5% from the December rate of 7.8%, or until inflation rises above 2.5%. Long-term problems include stagnation of wages for lower-income families, inadequate investment in deteriorating infrastructure, rapidly rising medical and pension costs of an aging population, energy shortages, and sizable current account and budget deficits - including significant budget shortages for state governments.

 

Source : CIA

Company name & address

 

The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc.

Fortune 1000 Rank: 697

2801 East Market Street

York, PA 17402

United States

Tel: 717-757-7660

Fax: 717-751-3196

Web: www.bonton.com

Headquarter

331 W. Wisconsin Avenue,

10th Floor, Milwaukee, 

WI 53203, United States

 

 

Synthesis

 

Employees: 27,100

Company Type: Public Parent

Corporate Family: 340 Companies

Traded: NASDAQ: BONT

Incorporation Date: 31-Jan-1996

Auditor: KPMG LLP

Financials in: USD (Millions)

Fiscal Year End: 02-Feb-2013

Reporting Currency: US Dollar

Annual Sales: 2,978.8 1

Net Income: (21.6)

Total Assets: 1,634.2 2

Market Value: 443.0 (07-Jun-2013)

 

 

Business Description

 

The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc. is a department store operators in the United States, offering an assortment of apparel and accessories for women, men and children. The Company’s merchandise offerings also include cosmetics, home furnishings and other goods. As of January 28, 2012, it operated 272 stores in 23 states in the Northeast, Midwest and upper Great Plains under the Bon-Ton, Bergner's, Boston Store, Carson Pirie Scott, Elder-Beerman, Herberger's and Younkers nameplates and, in the Detroit, Michigan area, under the Parisian nameplate, encompassing a total of approximately 25 million square feet. Its brand assortment includes labels in the apparel, accessories, footwear, cosmetics and home furnishings industries, such as Anne Klein, Born, Calvin Klein, Carters, Clarks, Clinique, Coach, Estee Lauder, Fossil, Frye, Jessica Simpson, Jones New York, Kenneth Cole, Lancome, Lauren, Michael Kors, Nine West, Polo, Steve Madden and Vince Camuto. For the 13 weeks ended 04 May 2013, The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc. revenues increased 1% to $661.9M. Net loss decreased 35% to $26.6M. Revenues reflect Retail Sales increase of 1% to $646.9M, Net sales increase of 1% to $646.9M, Other Income increase of 11% to $15M. Lower net loss reflects Merchandise Margins, Total -% increase of 1% to 34.8%, Selling, general and administrative decrease of 1% to $225.1M (expense), Interest expense.

 

Industry

Industry Retail (Department and Discount)

ANZSIC 2006: 4260 - Department Stores

NACE 2002: 5212 - Other retail sale in non-specialised stores

NAICS 2002: 45211 - Department Stores

UK SIC 2003: 5212 - Other retail sale in non-specialised stores

UK SIC 2007: 4719 - Other retail sale in non-specialised stores

US SIC 1987: 5311 - Department Stores

Key Executives

(Emails Available)

Name

Title

Brendan L. Hoffman

President, Chief Executive Officer, Director

Keith E. Plowman

Chief Financial Officer, Executive Vice President - Finance, Principal Accounting Officer

Luis Fernandez

Executive Vice President, Chief Marketing Officer

Dennis R. Clouser

Executive Vice President - Human Resources, Information Systems, Corporate Procurement & Logistics

Michael W. Webb

Chief Accounting Officer, Vice President, Principal Accounting Officer

 

 

 

Significant Developments

 

 

Topic

#*

Most Recent Headline

Date

Divestitures

1

Alliance Data Systems Corp's Business To Acquire $475 Million Private Label Credit Card Portfolio of Bon-Ton Stores Inc

19-Jun-2012

Negative Earnings Pre-Announcement

2

Bon-Ton Stores Inc Lowers High End Of Prior FY 2012 EBITDA Guidance To A Range In Line With Analysts' Estimates; Lowers High End Of Prior FY 2012 EPS Guidance To A Range Below Analysts' Estimates

7-Feb-2013

Other Earnings Pre-Announcement

2

Bon-Ton Stores Inc Reaffirms FY 2013 Guidance

23-May-2013

Positive Earnings Pre-Announcement

2

Bon-Ton Stores Inc Issues Q1 2013 EBITDA Guidance Above Analysts' Estimates; Reaffirms FY 2013 EBITDA Guidance

13-May-2013

Dividends

4

Bon-Ton Stores Inc Announces Quarterly Cash Dividend

21-May-2013

 

* number of significant developments within the last 12 months

 

 


news

 

 

Title

Date

Investment Analysts' Upgrades for June, 17th (AEPI, ATRO, BONT, CMCSK, CNBC, CPRT, FFKY, GNTX, KKD, MLNK)
American Banking News (55 Words)

17-Jun-2013

The Bon-Ton Stores Stock Rating Upgraded by Thomson Reuters/Verus (BONT)
American Banking News (391 Words)

17-Jun-2013

The Bon-Ton Stores Upgraded by Thomson Reuters/Verus to Buy (BONT)
Mideast Time (433 Words)

17-Jun-2013

Short Sellers Load Up on Best Buy and Sears (BBY, RAD, SHLD)
Benzinga.com (786 Words)

15-Jun-2013

Bon-Ton's Hoffman Says Priority is E-Commerce Growth (Audio)
BusinessWeek (65 Words)

14-Jun-2013

Top 3 Companies in the Department Stores Industry With the Highest EBITDA Growth (BONT, JWN, SKS)
Individual.com (42 Words)

14-Jun-2013

 

 

Financial Summary  

 

 

As of 4-May-2013

Key Ratios

Company

Industry

Current Ratio (MRQ)

1.75

1.16

Quick Ratio (MRQ)

0.17

0.31

Debt to Equity (MRQ)

10.83

0.77

Sales 5 Year Growth

-3.00

7.37

Net Profit Margin (TTM) %

-0.25

3.87

Return on Assets (TTM) %

-0.46

8.19

Return on Equity (TTM) %

-8.39

21.01

 

 

Stock Snapshot  

 

 

Traded: NASDAQ: BONT

 

As of 7-Jun-2013

   Financials in: USD

Recent Price

21.77

 

EPS

-0.66

52 Week High

22.68

 

Price/Sales

0.15

52 Week Low

4.80

 

Dividend Rate

0.20

Avg. Volume (mil)

0.21

 

Price/Book

3.96

Market Value (mil)

442.97

 

Beta

2.81

 

Price % Change

Rel S&P 500%

4 Week

27.91%

27.16%

13 Week

84.65%

74.30%

52 Week

331.09%

244.95%

Year to Date

79.05%

55.38%

 

1 - Profit & Loss Item Exchange Rate: USD 1 = USD 1

2 - Balance Sheet Item Exchange Rate: USD 1 = USD 1

 

Corporate Overview

 

Location

2801 East Market Street

York, PA, 17402

York County

United States

Tel: 717-757-7660

Fax: 717-751-3196

Web: www.bonton.com

Quote Symbol - Exchange

BONT - NASDAQ

Sales USD(mil): 2,978.8

Assets USD(mil): 1,634.2

Employees: 27,100

Fiscal Year End: 02-Feb-2013

Industry: Retail (Department and Discount)

Incorporation Date: 31-Jan-1996

Company Type: Public Parent

Quoted Status: Quoted

 

President, Chief Executive Officer, Director:

Brendan L. Hoffman

 

Industry Codes

 

ANZSIC 2006 Codes:

4260 - Department Stores

 

NACE 2002 Codes:

5212 - Other retail sale in non-specialised stores

 

NAICS 2002 Codes:

45211 - Department Stores

 

US SIC 1987:

5311 - Department Stores

 

UK SIC 2003:

5212 - Other retail sale in non-specialised stores

 

UK SIC 2007:

4719 - Other retail sale in non-specialised stores

 

Business Description

The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc., incorporated on January 31, 1996, is a department store operators in the United States, offering an assortment of apparel and accessories for women, men and children. The Company’s merchandise offerings also include cosmetics, home furnishings and other goods. As of January 28, 2012, it operated 272 stores in 23 states in the Northeast, Midwest and upper Great Plains under the Bon-Ton, Bergner's, Boston Store, Carson Pirie Scott, Elder-Beerman, Herberger's and Younkers nameplates and, in the Detroit, Michigan area, under the Parisian nameplate, encompassing a total of approximately 25 million square feet.

 

The Company’s brand assortment includes labels in the apparel, accessories, footwear, cosmetics and home furnishings industries, such as Anne Klein, Born, Calvin Klein, Carters, Clarks, Clinique, Coach, Estee Lauder, Fossil, Frye, Jessica Simpson, Jones New York, Kenneth Cole, Lancome, Lauren, Michael Kors, Nine West, Polo, Steve Madden and Vince Camuto. The Company's private brand portfolio includes brands, such as Laura Ashley, Victor by Victor Alfaro, Ruff Hewn, Relativity, Studio Works, Breckenridge, Living Quarters Loft, Paradise Collections, Kenneth Roberts and Cuddle Bear.

 

The Company competes with Belk, Inc., Boscov's Department Store LLC, Dillard's, Inc., Macy's, Inc., Von Maur Inc., J. C. Penney Company, Inc., Kohl's Corporation, Sears Holdings Corporation, Target Corporation and Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.

 

More Business Descriptions

The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc. is a department store operators in the United States, offering an assortment of apparel and accessories for women, men and children. The Company’s merchandise offerings also include cosmetics, home furnishings and other goods. As of January 28, 2012, it operated 272 stores in 23 states in the Northeast, Midwest and upper Great Plains under the Bon-Ton, Bergner's, Boston Store, Carson Pirie Scott, Elder-Beerman, Herberger's and Younkers nameplates and, in the Detroit, Michigan area, under the Parisian nameplate, encompassing a total of approximately 25 million square feet. Its brand assortment includes labels in the apparel, accessories, footwear, cosmetics and home furnishings industries, such as Anne Klein, Born, Calvin Klein, Carters, Clarks, Clinique, Coach, Estee Lauder, Fossil, Frye, Jessica Simpson, Jones New York, Kenneth Cole, Lancome, Lauren, Michael Kors, Nine West, Polo, Steve Madden and Vince Camuto. For the 13 weeks ended 04 May 2013, The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc. revenues increased 1% to $661.9M. Net loss decreased 35% to $26.6M. Revenues reflect Retail Sales increase of 1% to $646.9M, Net sales increase of 1% to $646.9M, Other Income increase of 11% to $15M. Lower net loss reflects Merchandise Margins, Total -% increase of 1% to 34.8%, Selling, general and administrative decrease of 1% to $225.1M (expense), Interest expense.

 

Department Store Chain

 

Retail stores generally carrying a general line of apparel, such as suits, coats, dresses, and furnishings; home furnishings, such as furniture, floor coverings, curtains, draperies, linens, and major household appliances; and housewares, such as table and kitchen appliances, dishes, and utensils. These stores must carry men's and women's apparel and either major household appliances or other home furnishings. These and other merchandise lines are normally arranged in separate sections or departments with the accounting on a departmentalized basis. The departments and functions are integrated under a single management. The stores usually provide their own charge accounts, deliver merchandise, and maintain open stocks. These stores normally have 50 employees or more.

 

Bon-Ton is one of the leading regional department stores operator in the US. The company through its stores offers fashion apparel for women, men and children; cosmetics, footwear and home furnishings. Bon-Ton operates through its network of 272 stores located across 23 Northeastern, Midwestern and upper Great Plains states. The company manages its under different banners such as Boston Store, Bon-Ton, Bergner’s, Elder-Beerman, Carson Pirie, Scott, Herberger’s and Younkers. In Detroit and Michigan area, the company operates under the Parisian bannerThe company’s products can be divided into nine categories including women’s apparel, home, men’s apparel, cosmetics, footwear, accessories, children’s apparel, intimate apparel and juniors’ apparel. The company, under the women’s apparel category, offers products such as active wear, dresses for social occasion, jackets, jeans, pants, skirts, swim shop, shorts, knit tops, tee shirts and blouses, sweaters, coats, vests and suits.It markets these product under various brand names such as Adrianna Papell, AGB, AK Anne Klein and Alfred Dunner, Athena, Beach house, Calvin Klein, Felina, Fever, Gossip and others. For the year ended January 2012, the women’s apparel category contributed 24.6% of the company’s total revenue. Bon-Ton through the home category offers kitchen, dining, home accents, rugs, electronics, and entertainment and personal care items. The company markets these products under various brand names such as AeroBed, AeroGrow, All-Clad, Amco and American Tourister. For the year ended January 2012, the home category contributed 17.6% of the company’s total revenue. The company under the men’s apparel category offers a wide range of products including jeans, casual shirts, sweaters, swimwear, casual pants, shirts, neckwear, suit separates, blazers, sport coats, dress pants, underwear, socks, slipper and accessories. It markets these products under the brand names such as adidas, Billy London, Calvin Klein, Champion and Claiborne. For the year ended January 2012, the men’s apparel category contributed 11.7% of the company’s total revenue. The cosmetics category, offers anti-aging products, fragrances and light therapy. Bon Ton markets these products under different brand names including Clarins, Clinique, Origins, Aramis, Azzaro, Burberry and Lancome. For the year ended January 2012, the cosmetics category contributed 14.1% of the company’s total revenue. Bon-Ton, under the footwear category, provides shoes for women, men, juniors and kids. The company offers footwear products under different brand names such as Aerosols, AK Anne Klein, Bandolino, Avia and Bare Traps. For the year ended January 2012, the footwear category contributed 8.9% of the company’s total revenue.The company under the accessories category offers a wide assortment of merchandise including belts, wallets and small leathers, social occasion wraps, sunglasses, socks, hosiery and umbrellas. The company markets these products under various brand names such as Athra, Basha, Barse and AK Anne Klein. For the year ended January 2012, the accessories category contributed 9.7% of the company’s total revenue.Under the children’s apparel category the company offers baby boys’ apparel, baby girls’ apparel, baby gifts, christening, toys and games. These products offered through the brands including A.Byer, Adidas, Amy Byer and Baby Essentials. For the year ended January 2012, the children’s apparel category contributed 6.9% of the company’s total revenue. The company, under the intimate apparel category, offers lingerie, daywear, shapewear, sleepwear and robes. The company markets these products under various brand names including Aria, Bali, Barelythere, Calving Klein and Cuddl Duds. In the fiscal year ended January 2010, the category accounted for 4.3% of the sales. For the year ended January 2012, the intimate apparel category contributed 4% of the company’s total revenue. Bon-Ton, under the juniors’ apparel category, offers dresses, jackets & blazers, jeans, pants, skirts, tops, sweaters and accessories. The company offers these products various brands like Accessory Network, Apple Bottoms, Baby Phat and Bee Darlin. For the year ended January 2012, the juniors’ apparel category contributed 2.5% of the company’s total revenue.The company offers several national brands and private label brand merchandise. Its private labels consist of Victor by Victor Alfaro, StudioWorks, Living Quarters, Relativity, Laura Ashley, Consensus, Cuddle Bear, Ruff Hewn, Statements, Breckenridge, Kenneth Roberts and Karen Neuberger Home. It offers national brands that include Calvin Klein, Chanel, Coach, Easy Spirit, Bandolino, Born, Clarks, Estee Lauder, Jones New York, Liz Claiborne, Anne Klein II, Nautica, Columbia, NineWest, OshKosh and Ralph Lauren Bon-ton has presence in 23 Northeastern, Midwestern and upper Great Plains states of the US under its nameplates the Bon-Ton, Bergner’s, Boston Store, Carson Pirie, Scott, Elder-Beerman, Herberger’s and Younkers. In Detroit and Michigan area, the company operates under the Parisian banner.

 

The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc.(Bon Ton) is a regional department store operater. The company’s product portfolio consists of fashion apparel and accessories for women, men and children, cosmetics, home furnishings and footwear. Bon Ton trough its stores offers merchandise of various brands such as Calvin Klein, Chanel, Bandolino, Born, Coach, Easy Spirit, Clarks, Liz Claiborne, Estee Lauder, Jones New York, Anne Klein II and Waterford. It also offers various brands in its stores. The company operates 272 stores under different banners such as Bon-Ton, Bergner’s, Elder-Beerman, Herberger’s, Boston Store, Carson Pirie Scott and Younkers and Parisian. The company operates in 23 states of the US. Bon Ton is headquartered in York, Pennsylvania, the US.The company reported revenues of (U.S. Dollars) USD 2,953.53 million during the fiscal year ended January 2012, a decrease of 3.05% from 2011. The operating profit of the company was USD 75.36 million during the fiscal year 2012, a decrease of 44.24% from 2011. The net loss of the company was USD 12.13 million during the fiscal year 2012, as against a net profit of USD 21.49 million during 2011.

 

The Bon-Ton Stores is a regional department store chain operating more than 140 department stores and two furniture stores in more than 15 states from the Northeast to the Midwest under the Bon-Ton and Elder-Beerman names. The stores offer quality branded, moderate priced merchandise in apparel, cosmetics, shoes, accessories and distinctive home fashions, as well as exclusive private-label merchandise. The Bon-Ton maintains a niche in smaller markets, attracting customers seeking fashionable merchandise at competitive prices. It provides an upscale presentation and a high level of service with the convenience of local shopping. The Bon-Ton operates in targeted markets where it a primary department store. The Bon-Ton traces its roots to a one-room millinery and dry goods store that opened its doors in 1898 on Market Street in York, Pa.

 

 

Financial Data

Financials in:

USD(mil)

 

Revenue:

2,978.8

Net Income:

-21.6

Assets:

1,634.2

Long Term Debt:

821.3

 

Total Liabilities:

1,523.6

 

 

 

Date of Financial Data:

02-Feb-2013

 

1 Year Growth

NA

NA

1.0%

Market Data

Quote Symbol:

BONT

Exchange:

NASDAQ

Currency:

USD

Stock Price:

21.8

Stock Price Date:

06-07-2013

52 Week Price Change %:

331.1

Market Value (mil):

442,966.6

 

SEDOL:

2110532

ISIN:

US09776J1016

 

Equity and Dept Distribution:

Common Stock $.01 Par, 04/11, 40M auth., 16,520,859 issd., less 337,800 shs. in Treas. @ $1.4M. Insiders own 19.23%. Common Stock Class A $.01 Par, 20M auth., 2,951,490 issd. Insiders own 100%.

 

Key Corporate Relationships

Auditor:

KPMG LLP

Bank:

Ikon Financial Services, Cisco Systems Capital Corp, Ios Capital, Mb Financial Bank National Association, Richline Group Inc, Hewlett Packard Financial Services, Verizon Credit Inc, Bank Of America National Association, Us Bank National Association, Bh Multi Com Corp

 

Auditor:

KPMG LLP

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Additional Information

ABI Number:

438461790

 

 

Fortune 1000 Rank:

697

 

 

 

 

 

Strategic Initiatives

 

Planning

The company would offer its products through its ecommerce website and from a few selected stores. This provides a good opportunity for Bon-ton, as such big and tall customers make up over 50% of the male population in the US and spend approximately USD 6 billion on various merchandise such as apparel, footwear and other accessories. The company’s strategic initiatives would help to cater to a broader customer base.Growth in Private Label ProductsThe company can benefit from enhancing its private label portfolio. The company, through private brand program, presents the opportunity to improve its overall gross margin by virtue of the efficient cost structure inherent in the design and sourcing of in-house brands. Further, private label products are cheaper than other branded merchandise, which serves as a lucrative measure for the customers.

 

 

Strengths/Weaknesses (SWOT)

 

 

Helpful 
to achieving the objective

Harmful 
to achieving the objective

Internal Origin
(attributes of the organization)

Strengths

        Strong Regional Player: the US

        Extensive Merchandise Assortment

        Integrated Technology Application

Weaknesses

        Product Recalls

        Decline in Profitability

External Origin
(attributes of the environment)

Opportunities

        Key Business Initiatives

        Growth Prospects: E-Retail

        Growth in Private Label Products

Threats

        Growing Consumer Preferences

        Change in terms: Proprietary Credit Cards

        Growing Counterfeit Goods Market

 

 

Overview

 

The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc. (The Bon-Ton Stores) offers a wide range of products, including fashion apparel for women, men and children. The company offers both national brands and private label brands. The company sells its products through a strong network of stores in the Northeast, Midwest and upper Great Plains in the US. The company's strong regional presence combined with its broad assortment of merchandise provides with competitive advantage. However, factors like rising manpower costs combined with the increasing market share of counterfeit products can have a material adverse impact on its financial and operational performance.

 

Strengths

 

Strong Regional Player: the US

Bon-ton is a substantial player among the regional retailers in the US, which helps it to have a strong foothold in the US market. The company operates 272 stores in 23 states in the Northeast, Midwest upper Great Plains, and Michigan encompassing a total of approximately 25 million sq. ft of store space. The company has developed its image as home town store helps it to better deal with the local customers’ requirements. Bon-ton operates through its eight nameplate banners that include Bon-Ton, Bergner’s, Boston Store, Carson Pirie Scott, Elder-Beerman, Herberger’s, Younkers and Parisian (in Detroit and Michigan area). Each nameplate has a strong regional recognition and heritage that makes the store operations more relevant to the regions it is associated with. The company’s substantial presence in the country through its regional strategy helps the company to attract more number of customers leading to increased competitive position.

 

Extensive Merchandise Assortment

Bon-ton offers a broad variety of merchandise through its stores, which helps it to cater to customers from all ages and lifestyles. It offers a broad range of products through nationally recognized brands and private label brands. The company offers merchandise and other accessories in categories such as women’s apparel, home category, men’s apparel, cosmetics category, footwear, children’s apparel, intimate apparel, juniors’ apparel. It also offers other accessories like belts, wallets and small leathers, social occasion wraps, sunglasses, socks, hosiery and umbrellas. The various national brands offered by the company’s stores include Calvin Klein, Chanel, Coach, Easy Spirit, Bandolino, Born, Clarks, Jones New York, Nautica, Columbia, NineWest, OshKosh, Ralph Lauren and others. Under the private label brands it offers various brands such as Victor by Victor Alfaro, StudioWorks, Living Quarters, Relativity, Laura Ashley, Consensus, Cuddle Bear, Ruff Hewn, Statements, and others. The broad assortment of merchandise through diversified brands helps the company to meet the requirements of a broader customer base and helps in better revenue generation and margins. In 2012, the company generated 24.6% of its total sales from Women’s Apparels category, followed by Home (17.6%), Cosmetics (14.1%), Men’s Apparels (11.7%), Accessories (9.7%), Footwear (8.9%), Children’s Apparel (6.9%), Intimate Apparels (4.0%), and Junior’s Apparels (2.5%).

 

Integrated Technology Application

The company has implemented strong technology systems in it business activities. Such strong technology implementation brings about efficiency in customer service and reduction of operating costs. For efficient inventory management, the company’s distribution facilities are electronically monitored by its merchandising staff to facilitate the distribution of goods to the stores. It also implements electronic data interchange (EDI) technology with most of its vendors, which facilitates quick movement of merchandise in the selling floor and also, enables cost-effective management of merchandise by allowing vendors to deliver goods pre-labeled for individual store locations. It also utilizes high-speed automated conveyor systems to scan bar coded labels on incoming cartons of merchandise and direct cartons to the proper processing areas. It also has established merchandise returns management system in its stores, this helps in the reduction of fraudulent return activity and offers additional insight into customer return behavior. The strategic applications of the technology across the different processes helps Bon-ton to provide better customer service and reduces its overall operational and other related costs.

 

Weaknesses

 

Product Recalls

The company has been involved in various product recall incidents due, these recalls affects its market image and its financials as well. In the past, the company recalled Byer California Girls' Cargo Pocket Jacket. Moreover, the company also called off Chicology roll up blinds from market. The company also recalled many products, namely, Bath Robes, Full Zip Hooded Sweatshirts and others. The company is also among the 14 companies that declared to pay civil penalties in the range of over USD 1 billion collectively to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), for failing to report dangerous drawstrings present in children’s outerwear. Thus, constant involvement in product recalls tarnishes the brand image of the company and also discourages customers’ visits.

 

Decline in Profitability

The company reported a substantial decline in its profitability levels in 2012. The total revenues of the company declined from $ 3046.49m in 2011 to $ 2953.53m in 2012, its operating income declined from $135.15m in 2011 to $75.36m in 2012, and it reported a net loss of $12.13M as against a net income of $21.49m in 2012. The decline in revenues was mainly due to the decline in Comparable store sales by 2.8% compared to the prior year. Moreover, the sales of merchandise categories with more traditional goods were particularly challenged in 2011, as the company’s customer is expressing a preference for updated styling. The gross profit of the company also declined from $1120.3m in 2011 to $1037.29m in 2012. As a result, the gross margin of the company declined from 36.77% in 2011 to 35.12% in 2012, operating margin declined from 4.43% in 2011 to 2.55% in 2012, net profit margin of the company declined from 0.70% in 2011 to -0.41% in 2012, return on equity declined from 11.72% in 2011 to -9.21% in 2012, return on capital employed declined from 10.87% in 2011 to 6.33% in 2012, return on assets declined from 1.29% in 2011 to -0.74% in 2012, and return on working capital declined from 37.20% in 2011 to 21.27% in 2012.

 

Opportunities

 

Key Business Initiatives

The company has taken several key business initiatives in the recent past to achieve its business growth prospects in the long run. In March 2012, the company signed a lease with General Growth Properties, Inc. for the 122,500 sq. foot ft. located in the Pine Ridge Mall, Pocatello, Idaho. In December 2011, the company signed a new, multi-year private label credit card program agreement with Alliance Data. Under the terms of the agreement, Alliance Data, through its bank subsidiary, will provide end-to-end proprietary credit card services to the company. In February 2011, the company signed a license and design agreement with Mambo Graphics PTY LTD for the exclusive launch of the Mambo brand in the United States. Under the agreement, Mambo will design the collection while Bon-Ton will manage the sourcing, manufacturing, distribution and marketing of the line. Moreover, in October 2010, the company entered into a license and design agreement with Tharanco Lifestyles LLC and fashion designer John Bartlett to offer an exclusive private label collection in the men's apparel and accessories segment. Earlier in September 2010, the company entered into an agreement with Casual Male Retail Group, Inc., through which Bon-Ton would offer men's big and tall apparel. The company would offer its products through its ecommerce website and from a few selected stores. This provides a good opportunity for Bon-ton, as such big and tall customers make up over 50% of the male population in the US and spend approximately USD 6 billion on various merchandise such as apparel, footwear and other accessories. The company’s strategic initiatives would help to cater to a broader customer base.

 

Growth Prospects: E-Retail

With the rising trend of e-retail business, there is huge potential for the company to increase its profitability through the direct-to-customer segment. Now, more and more customers prefer to shop online and place their orders through credit cards, thereby avoiding the time consuming journey and billing queues. With the rising trend of e-commerce business, there is huge potential for the company to increase its profitability through the direct-to-customer segment. Now, more and more customers prefer to shop online and place their orders through credit cards, thereby avoiding the time consuming journey and billing queues. The North America and European region witnessed a high growth in e-retail segment. According to analysts, the online retail sales in the US are expected to reach $229 billion in 2013. The market is expected to grow at a compound average growth rate (CAGR) of 10% from 2009 to 2013. Moreover, according to Internet World Stats as on December 31, 2011, the internet penetration in the world population stood at 32.7%, compared to 28.7% in 2010 with a growth rate of more than 528.1% during 2000-2011. This changing trend encouraged many retailers to focus on the new internet savvy customer segment and venture into this growing retail format. As the company already has a sound presence in internet format, the company could further enhance its competitive position in the ecommerce market, which would help the company to enhance its sales through brand awareness and user friendly features through its websites. Besides, it will save on the operating costs, which are much lower in the online retail format as compared to physical store format.

 

Growth in Private Label Products

The company can benefit from enhancing its private label portfolio. The company, through private brand program, presents the opportunity to improve its overall gross margin by virtue of the efficient cost structure inherent in the design and sourcing of in-house brands. Further, private label products are cheaper than other branded merchandise, which serves as a lucrative measure for the customers. The company also earns higher margins on such merchandise. Moreover, around 85% of shoppers in 2010 have positive attitudes towards private label products. The company can also expand its business to regions like Kansas to foster its sales further in the US. It is further projected that, retail sales will increase by 2.5% and the private label products will account for approximately 30% of all dollar sales by 2012. This provides a good opportunity for the company to expand into further.

 

Threats

 

Growing Consumer Preferences

The company operates in a global casual, athletic and fashion footwear domains and its business depends principally on the customer preferences, changing consumer demands and the changing trends. The company has to adapt quickly to these changes to increase or maintain its business in the competitive footwear industry. The consumers’ purchasing decisions are highly subjective and could be influenced by various factors, such as brand image, marketing programs and product design. The company should anticipate and respond to these changing consumer preferences in a time based manner. Although the company has a consistent focus on innovation and creativity to stay abreast of emerging lifestyle and fashion trends affecting the casual, athletic and fashion footwear, however, any failure to identify and respond to change in consumer preference and the rapidly changing fashion trends could adversely affect consumer acceptance of company’s products and brands in turn affecting its future business growth.

 

Change in terms: Proprietary Credit Cards

The company’s business might be affected due to any change in the terms associated with its proprietary credit cards program. Bon-ton has over 4.1 million proprietary card holders through an agreement with HSBC Bank. In future, Bank’s inability to or unwillingness to provide support to Bon-ton’s credit card program would lead to decrease in sales through credit cards and also could lead to loss of sales to its customers. This would affect the customers’ confidence in the company and it may lose its regular customers. In addition, The Credit Card Accountability Responsibility and Disclosure Act of 2009 (the “CARD Act”) endorsement of fundamental changes to many credit card business practices, like marketing, underwriting, pricing and billing would lead to adverse affects on the company’s business. New changes in the act could make it difficult for HSBC to extend credit to Bon-Ton’s customers and payment collections. This could lead to material adverse impact on Bon-ton’s operations and financial results.

 

Growing Counterfeit Goods Market

The company as a major player in the casual, athletic and fashion footwear domains faces significant challenges related to the huge influx of counterfeit products across the globe, which could have a significant negative impact on its business. Such high penetration of counterfeit merchandise may lower the sales of the company and adversely affect its profit margins. Moreover, as the customers end up buying counterfeit products bearing the look-alike brand labels, the low quality of these counterfeits affects the consumer confidence and also tarnishes the brand image of the genuine company. According to estimates by the Counterfeiting Intelligence Bureau (CIB) of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), counterfeit goods make up 5 to 7% of world trade. Besides, since 1982, the global trade in illegitimate goods has increased from $5.5 billion to about $600 billion annually. Moreover, the apparel and footwear industries lose approximately $12 billion in revenue each year from counterfeiting. The company is prone to these challenges related to the counterfeiting of products and the rise in Counterfeit goods market could affect its business growth prospects.

 

 

Credit Report as of 04/01/2013

 

Location

2801 E Market St Ste: 3a
York, PA 17402-2423
United States

 

County:

York

MSA:

York, PA

 

Phone:

717-757-7660

Fax:

717-751-3196

URL:

http://bonton.com

 

ABI:

438461790

 

Annual Sales:

$2,919,411,000 (USD)

Employees:

26,900

 

Facility Size(ft2):

40,000+

Facility Own/Lease:

Lease

 

Business Type:

Public

Location Type:

Headquarter

 

Ticker:

BONT

Exchange:

NASDAQ

 

Primary Line of Business:

SIC:

5311-02 - Department Stores

NAICS:

452111 - Department Stores, Except Discount

Secondary Lines of Business:

SICs:

8742-13 - Marketing Programs & Services

 

8742-01 - Business Management Consultants

 

9999-99 - Nonclassified Establishments

NAICS:

541613 - Marketing Consulting Svcs

 

999990 - Unclassified Establishments

 

541614 - Process & Logistics Consulting Svcs

 

 

Corporate Family

Corporate Structure News:

 

The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc.

The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc. 
Total Corporate Family Members: 340 

 

 

Company Name

Company Type

Location

Country

Industry

Sales
(USD mil)

Employees

The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc.

Parent

York, PA

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

2,978.8

27,100

Carson Pirie Scott & Co.

Subsidiary

York, PA

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

 

62,000

Herberger's Department Stores, LLC

Subsidiary

Fargo, ND

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

18.4

150

Herberger's, Inc.

Subsidiary

Saint Cloud, MN

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

17.9

125

The Bon-Ton Giftco, Inc.

Subsidiary

York, PA

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

 

33,000

The Elder-Beerman Stores Corp.

Subsidiary

York, PA

United States

Retail (Specialty)

 

15,000

The Bon-Ton Department Stores, Inc.

Subsidiary

York, PA

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

 

1,000

Boston Store

Branch

Milwaukee, WI

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

158.1

800

Boston Store

Branch

Wauwatosa, WI

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

98.8

500

Younkers

Branch

Des Moines, IA

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

96.9

500

Boston Store

Branch

Brookfield, WI

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

79.0

400

The Bon-Ton Corp.

Subsidiary

York, PA

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

 

400

Boston Store

Branch

Greendale, WI

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

71.1

360

Carson Pirie Scott

Branch

Wilmette, IL

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

79.3

350

Carson Pirie Scott

Branch

Mt Prospect, IL

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

79.3

350

Carson Pirie Scott

Branch

Orland Park, IL

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

68.0

300

Younkers

Branch

Omaha, NE

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

64.3

300

Herberger's

Branch

Roseville, MN

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

61.0

300

Carsons

Subsidiary

Livonia, MI

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

60.8

300

Carson Pirie Scott

Branch

Lombard, IL

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

19.9

300

Carson Pirie Scott

Branch

Chicago Ridge, IL

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

67.7

299

Elder-Beerman

Branch

Dayton, OH

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

55.5

270

Boston Store

Branch

Madison, WI

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

53.0

268

Carson Pirie Scott

Branch

Matteson, IL

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

56.6

250

Carson Pirie Scott

Branch

Chicago, IL

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

56.6

250

Herberger's

Branch

Bloomington, MN

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

50.9

250

The Bon-Ton Stores of Lancaster, Inc.

Subsidiary

Lancaster, PA

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

18.5

250

Younkers

Branch

Omaha, NE

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

51.4

240

Carson Pirie Scott

Branch

Merrillville, IN

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

47.6

230

Younkers

Branch

West Des Moines, IA

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

44.0

227

Younkers

Branch

Coralville, IA

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

42.6

220

Bergner's

Branch

Peoria, IL

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

45.3

200

Carson Pirie Scott

Branch

St Charles, IL

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

45.3

200

Carson Pirie Scott

Branch

Lincolnwood, IL

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

45.3

200

Bon-Ton

Branch

Wyomissing, PA

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

43.5

200

Younkers

Branch

Sioux Falls, SD

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

42.2

200

Elder-Beerman

Branch

Toledo, OH

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

41.1

200

Younkers

Branch

Grandville, MI

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

40.6

200

Carson Pirie Scott

Branch

Bourbonnais, IL

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

42.6

188

Bergner's

Branch

Springfield, IL

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

40.8

180

Carson Pirie Scott

Branch

Joliet, IL

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

40.8

180

Younkers

Branch

Wausau, WI

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

34.6

175

Younkers

Branch

Dubuque, IA

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

33.9

175

Capital City Commons Realty, Inc.

Subsidiary

York, PA

United States

Real Estate Operations

 

175

Bergner's

Branch

Bloomington, IL

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

38.5

170

Carson Pirie Scott

Branch

Vernon Hills, IL

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

38.5

170

Carson's

Branch

Rochester Hills, MI

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

34.5

170

Carson Pirie Scott

Branch

Bloomingdale, IL

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

37.4

165

Boston Store

Branch

Madison, WI

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

32.6

165

Carson Pirie Scott

Branch

Schaumburg, IL

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

36.3

160

Bergner's

Branch

Rockford, IL

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

36.3

160

Bon-Ton

Branch

York, PA

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

34.8

160

Herberger's

Branch

St Paul, MN

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

32.6

160

Younkers

Branch

Moline, IL

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

34.0

150

Carson Pirie Scott

Branch

Aurora, IL

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

34.0

150

Bon-Ton

Branch

York, PA

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

32.6

150

Bon-Ton

Branch

Harrisburg, PA

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

32.6

150

Younkers

Branch

Lincoln, NE

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

32.1

150

Herberger's

Branch

Willmar, MN

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

30.5

150

Herberger's

Branch

Mankato, MN

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

30.5

150

Herberger's

Branch

Blaine, MN

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

30.5

150

Younkers

Branch

Muskegon, MI

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

30.4

150

Younkers

Branch

Appleton, WI

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

29.6

150

Younkers

Branch

Cedar Rapids, IA

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

29.1

150

Herberger's

Branch

Stillwater, MN

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

29.5

145

Bergner's

Branch

Quincy, IL

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

31.7

140

Bon-Ton

Branch

Wilkes Barre, PA

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

28.2

130

Herberger's

Branch

Kearney, NE

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

27.9

130

Herberger's

Branch

Rochester, MN

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

26.5

130

Elder-Beerman

Branch

Kokomo, IN

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

18.2

130

Bon-Ton

Branch

Rochester, NY

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

28.3

125

Bon-Ton

Branch

Lockport, NY

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

28.3

125

Bon-Ton

Branch

Bethlehem, PA

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

27.2

125

Bon-Ton

Branch

Indiana, PA

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

27.2

125

Carson Pirie Scott

Branch

Hammond, IN

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

25.9

125

Herberger's

Branch

Moorhead, MN

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

24.6

121

Herberger's

Branch

Grand Junction, CO

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

26.4

120

Herberger's

Branch

Aberdeen, SD

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

25.3

120

Younkers

Branch

Marquette, MI

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

24.3

120

Carson's

Branch

Benton Harbor, MI

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

24.3

120

Younkers

Branch

Bay City, MI

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

23.5

116

Bon-Ton

Branch

Scranton, PA

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

23.9

110

Bon-Ton

Branch

Johnstown, PA

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

23.9

110

Elder-Beerman

Branch

Dayton, OH

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

22.6

110

Carson's

Subsidiary

Danville, IL

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

24.5

108

Bon-Ton

Branch

Greensburg, PA

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

22.8

105

Elder-Beerman

Branch

Huber Heights, OH

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

21.4

104

Bergner's

Branch

Peru, IL

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

23.3

103

Elder-Beerman

Branch

Columbus, IN

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

21.1

102

Herberger's

Branch

Great Falls, MT

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

22.0

101

Bon-Ton Distribution Center

Branch

Fairborn, OH

United States

Miscellaneous Capital Goods

234.4

100

Herberger's

Branch

Rock Springs, WY

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

24.5

100

Bergner's

Branch

Machesney Park, IL

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

22.7

100

Bon-Ton

Branch

Buffalo, NY

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

22.6

100

Bon-Ton

Branch

Syracuse, NY

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

22.6

100

Bon-Ton

Branch

Uniontown, PA

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

21.7

100

Bon-Ton

Branch

Carlisle, PA

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

21.7

100

Herberger's

Branch

Rapid City, SD

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

21.1

100

Carson Pirie Scott

Branch

Michigan City, IN

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

20.7

100

Elder-Beerman

Branch

Anderson, IN

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

20.7

100

Elder-Beerman

Branch

Northwood, OH

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

20.5

100

Elder-Beerman

Branch

Wooster, OH

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

20.5

100

Herberger's

Branch

Brainerd, MN

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

20.3

100

Herberger's

Branch

Alexandria, MN

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

20.3

100

Younkers

Branch

Jackson, MI

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

20.3

100

Younkers

Branch

Okemos, MI

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

20.3

100

Bon-Ton

Branch

South Burlington, VT

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

20.2

100

Bon-Ton

Branch

Brick, NJ

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

20.1

100

Bergner's

Branch

Galesburg, IL

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

19.9

100

Boston Store

Branch

Glendale, WI

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

19.8

100

Boston Store

Branch

Janesville, WI

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

19.8

100

Younkers

Branch

Waterloo, IA

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

19.4

100

Bon-Ton

Branch

Wyoming, PA

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

18.5

100

Bon-Ton

Branch

Concord, NH

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

22.3

99

Elder-Beerman

Branch

Terre Haute, IN

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

19.7

95

Carson Pirie Scott

Branch

Indianapolis, IN

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

19.7

95

Bon-Ton

Branch

West Seneca, NY

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

20.8

92

Bon-Ton Distribution Center

Branch

Whitehall, PA

United States

Miscellaneous Capital Goods

223.1

90

Bon-Ton

Branch

Johnson City, NY

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

20.4

90

Bon-Ton

Branch

Warren, PA

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

19.6

90

Bon-Ton

Branch

Frackville, PA

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

19.6

90

Bon-Ton

Branch

Quakertown, PA

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

19.6

90

Herberger's

Branch

Bismarck, ND

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

18.8

90

Herberger's

Branch

Virginia, MN

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

18.3

90

Younkers

Branch

Midland, MI

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

18.3

90

Bon-Ton

Branch

Cedar Rapids, IA

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

16.5

90

Carson Pirie Scott

Branch

Naperville, IL

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

19.9

88

Carson Pirie Scott

Branch

Norridge, IL

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

19.9

88

Carson Pirie Scott

Branch

Bloomington, IL

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

19.9

88

Carson Pirie Scott

Branch

Lombard, IL

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

19.9

88

Bergner's

Branch

Champaign, IL

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

19.9

88

Carson Pirie Scott

Branch

Norridge, IL

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

19.9

88

Carson Pirie Scott

Branch

Calumet City, IL

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

19.9

88

Carson Pirie Scott

Branch

Aurora, IL

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

19.9

88

Herberger's

Branch

Bismarck, ND

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

18.4

88

Elder-Beerman

Branch

Jasper, IN

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

18.2

88

Carson Pirie Scott

Branch

Kokomo, IN

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

18.2

88

Elder-Beerman

Branch

Dayton, OH

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

18.1

88

Elder-Beerman

Branch

Alliance, OH

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

18.1

88

Elder-Beerman

Branch

Marion, OH

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

18.1

88

Elder-Beerman

Branch

Frankfort, KY

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

18.1

88

Herberger's

Branch

Edina, MN

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

17.9

88

Carson's

Branch

Howell, MI

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

17.8

88

Carson's

Branch

Clinton Twp, MI

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

17.8

88

Elder-Beerman

Branch

Howell, MI

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

17.8

88

Carson's

Branch

Monroe, MI

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

17.8

88

Carson Pirie Scott

Branch

Brookfield, WI

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

17.4

88

Younkers

Branch

Marshfield, WI

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

17.4

88

Younkers

Branch

Oneida, WI

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

17.4

88

Younkers

Branch

Plover, WI

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

17.4

88

Younkers

Branch

Superior, WI

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

17.4

88

Younkers Accessories Jewelry

Branch

Superior, WI

United States

Retail (Specialty)

17.3

88

Elder-Beerman

Branch

Parkersburg, WV

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

17.2

88

Elder-Beerman

Branch

Bridgeport, WV

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

17.2

88

Younkers

Branch

Cedar Rapids, IA

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

17.1

88

Herberger's

Branch

Minot, ND

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

18.2

87

Bon-Ton

Branch

Hamden, CT

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

19.8

85

Bon-Ton

Branch

Lincolnwood, IL

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

19.3

85

Bon-Ton

Branch

Bloomington, IL

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

19.3

85

Bon-Ton

Branch

Rockford, IL

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

19.3

85

Bon-Ton

Branch

Carpentersville, IL

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

19.3

85

Bon-Ton

Branch

Olean, NY

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

19.2

85

Bon-Ton

Branch

Newburgh, NY

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

19.2

85

Bon-Ton

Branch

Camillus, NY

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

19.2

85

Bon-Ton

Branch

Niagara Falls, NY

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

19.2

85

Bon-Ton

Branch

Victor, NY

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

19.2

85

Bon-Ton

Branch

Johnson City, NY

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

19.2

85

Bon-Ton

Branch

Syracuse, NY

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

19.2

85

Bon-Ton

Branch

Massena, NY

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

19.2

85

Bon-Ton

Branch

Buffalo, NY

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

19.2

85

Bon-Ton

Branch

Olean, NY

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

19.2

85

Bon-Ton

Branch

Massena, NY

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

19.2

85

Bon-Ton

Branch

Selinsgrove, PA

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

18.5

85

Bon-Ton

Branch

Scranton, PA

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

18.5

85

Bon-Ton

Branch

Uniontown, PA

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

18.5

85

Bon-Ton

Branch

Johnstown, PA

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

18.5

85

Bon-Ton

Branch

Wilkes Barre, PA

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

18.5

85

Bon-Ton

Branch

York, PA

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

18.5

85

Bon-Ton

Branch

Rapid City, SD

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

17.9

85

Bon-Ton

Branch

Sioux Falls, SD

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

17.9

85

Elder-Beerman

Branch

Richmond, IN

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

17.6

85

Bon-Ton

Branch

Kokomo, IN

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

17.6

85

Bon-Ton

Branch

Beavercreek, OH

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

17.5

85

Bon-Ton

Branch

Marion, OH

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

17.5

85

Herberger's

Branch

Albert Lea, MN

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

17.3

85

Bon-Ton

Branch

Alexandria, MN

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

17.3

85

Bon-Ton

Branch

Traverse City, MI

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

17.2

85

Bon-Ton

Branch

Bay City, MI

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

17.2

85

Bon-Ton

Branch

Superior, WI

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

16.8

85

Bon-Ton

Branch

Beaver Dam, WI

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

16.8

85

Bon-Ton

Branch

Glendale, WI

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

16.8

85

Bon-Ton

Branch

Charleston, WV

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

16.6

85

Bon-Ton

Branch

Teays, WV

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

16.6

85

Bon-Ton

Branch

Hagerstown, MD

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

18.6

83

Boston Store

Branch

Sheboygan, WI

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

16.4

83

Bon-Ton

Branch

Stroudsburg, PA

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

17.8

82

Bon-Ton

Branch

Westfield, MA

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

17.5

82

Herberger's

Branch

Norfolk, NE

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

17.4

81

Younkers

Branch

Eau Claire, WI

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

16.0

81

Bon-Ton

Branch

Brick, NJ

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

19.0

80

Younkers

Branch

Grand Island, NE

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

18.9

80

Bergner's

Branch

Sterling, IL

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

18.1

80

Bon-Ton

Branch

Buffalo, NY

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

18.1

80

Bon-Ton

Branch

Cranberry, PA

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

17.4

80

Bon-Ton

Branch

Bloomsburg, PA

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

17.4

80

Herberger's

Branch

Scottsbluff, NE

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

17.1

80

Younkers

Branch

Fort Dodge, IA

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

17.1

80

Elder-Beerman

Branch

Lima, OH

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

16.4

80

Elder-Beerman

Branch

New Philadelphia, OH

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

16.4

80

Herberger's

Branch

Bemidji, MN

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

16.3

80

Elder-Beerman

Branch

Adrian, MI

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

16.2

80

Herberger's

Branch

La Crosse, WI

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

15.8

80

Elder-Beerman

Branch

Bridgeport, WV

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

15.6

80

Herberger's

Branch

Ottumwa, IA

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

15.5

80

Bon-Ton

Branch

Muncy, PA

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

16.7

77

Younkers

Branch

Holland, MI

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

15.6

77

Elder-Beerman

Branch

Parkersburg, WV

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

14.8

76

Younkers

Branch

West Burlington, IA

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

14.7

76

Bergner's

Branch

Forsyth, IL

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

17.0

75

Bon-Ton

Branch

Saratoga Springs, NY

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

17.0

75

Bon-Ton

Branch

Lakewood, NY

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

17.0

75

Herberger's

Branch

Kalispell, MT

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

16.4

75

Herberger's

Branch

Butte, MT

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

16.4

75

Bon-Ton

Branch

Chambersburg, PA

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

16.3

75

Carson Pirie Scott

Branch

Elkhart, IN

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

15.5

75

Elder-Beerman

Branch

Lancaster, OH

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

15.4

75

Elder-Beerman

Branch

Middletown, OH

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

15.4

75

Younkers

Branch

Traverse City, MI

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

15.2

75

Younkers

Branch

Fort Gratiot, MI

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

15.2

75

Elder-Beerman

Branch

Monroe, MI

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

15.2

75

Herberger's

Branch

Rice Lake, WI

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

14.8

75

Younkers

Branch

Fond Du Lac, WI

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

14.8

75

Elder-Beerman

Branch

Morgantown, WV

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

14.6

75

Younkers

Branch

Ames, IA

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

14.5

75

Herberger's

Branch

Fergus Falls, MN

United States

Retail (Specialty)

16.0

70

Bergner's

Branch

Pekin, IL

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

15.9

70

Bon-Ton

Branch

Cumberland, MD

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

15.7

70

Bon-Ton

Branch

Hanover, PA

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

15.2

70

Bon-Ton

Branch

Easton, PA

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

15.2

70

Bon-Ton

Branch

Allentown, PA

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

15.2

70

Bon-Ton

Branch

Du Bois, PA

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

15.2

70

Elder-Beerman

Branch

Findlay, OH

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

14.4

70

Elder-Beerman

Branch

Bowling Green, OH

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

14.4

70

Boston Store

Branch

West Bend, WI

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

13.8

70

Elder-Beerman

Branch

Barboursville, WV

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

13.6

70

Bon-Ton

Branch

Washington, PA

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

14.8

68

Herberger's

Branch

Missoula, MT

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

14.4

66

Elder-Beerman

Branch

Charleston, WV

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

12.9

66

Herberger's

Branch

Watertown, SD

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

18.6

65

Elder-Beerman

Branch

Dekalb, IL

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

14.7

65

Bon-Ton

Branch

State College, PA

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

14.1

65

Bon-Ton

Branch

Doylestown, PA

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

14.1

65

Bon-Ton

Branch

Trexlertown, PA

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

14.1

65

Herberger's

Branch

Hastings, NE

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

13.9

65

Elder-Beerman

Branch

St Clairsville, OH

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

13.4

65

Elder-Beerman

Branch

Piqua, OH

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

13.4

65

Elder-Beerman

Branch

Beloit, WI

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

12.8

65

Elder-Beerman

Branch

Plover, WI

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

12.8

65

Younkers

Branch

Wisconsin Rapids, WI

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

12.8

65

Bon-Ton

Branch

Martinsburg, WV

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

12.7

65

Elder-Beerman

Branch

Hurricane, WV

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

12.7

65

Younkers

Branch

Marshalltown, IA

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

12.6

65

Bon-Ton

Branch

Ithaca, NY

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

13.6

60

Bon-Ton

Branch

Horseheads, NY

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

13.6

60

Herberger's

Branch

Billings, MT

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

13.1

60

Herberger's

Branch

Havre, MT

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

13.1

60

Bon-Ton

Branch

Butler, PA

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

13.0

60

Carson's

Subsidiary

Warsaw, IN

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

12.4

60

Elder-Beerman

Branch

Defiance, OH

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

12.3

60

Elder-Beerman

Branch

Kettering, OH

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

12.3

60

Elder-Beerman

Branch

Zanesville, OH

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

12.3

60

Younkers

Branch

Marinette, WI

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

11.9

60

Younkers

Branch

Sioux City, IA

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

11.4

59

Bon-Ton

Branch

Lewistown, PA

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

12.6

58

Herberger's

Branch

North Platte, NE

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

12.4

58

Younkers

Branch

Manitowoc, WI

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

11.1

56

Elder-Beerman

Branch

Heath, OH

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

11.3

55

Elder-Beerman

Branch

Athens, OH

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

11.3

55

Elder-Beerman

Branch

Ashland, KY

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

11.3

55

Herberger's

Branch

Dickinson, ND

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

10.9

52

Younkers

Branch

Austin, MN

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

10.6

52

Elder-Beerman

Branch

Mattoon, IL

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

11.3

50

Bon-Ton

Branch

Latham, NY

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

11.3

50

Bon-Ton

Branch

Massena, NY

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

11.3

50

Bon-Ton

Branch

Watertown, NY

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

11.3

50

Bon-Ton

Branch

Queensbury, NY

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

11.3

50

Bon-Ton

Branch

Erie, PA

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

10.9

50

Elder-Beerman

Branch

Sandusky, OH

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

10.3

50

Elder-Beerman

Branch

Paducah, KY

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

10.3

50

Younkers

Branch

Duluth, MN

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

10.2

50

Herberger's

Branch

New Ulm, MN

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

10.2

50

Elder-Beerman

Branch

Coldwater, MI

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

10.1

50

Younkers

Branch

Superior, WI

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

9.9

50

Boston Store

Branch

Sheboygan Falls, WI

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

9.9

50

Boston Store Furniture Gallery

Branch

Brookfield, WI

United States

Retail (Specialty)

10.0

47

Elder-Beerman

Branch

Beckley, WV

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

8.8

45

Elder-Beerman

Branch

Marion, IN

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

8.3

40

Elder-Beerman

Branch

Muncie, IN

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

8.3

40

Younkers

Branch

Muscatine, IA

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

7.8

40

Younkers

Branch

Sturgeon Bay, WI

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

6.3

32

Carson Pirie Scott

Branch

Schaumburg, IL

United States

Retail (Specialty)

7.4

30

Carson Pirie Scott

Branch

Chicago, IL

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

4.8

21

Bon-Ton Furniture Gallery

Branch

Lancaster, PA

United States

Retail (Specialty)

4.7

20

Younkers Furniture Gallery

Branch

Green Bay, WI

United States

Retail (Specialty)

4.3

20

Bon-Ton

Branch

Norton Shores, MI

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

4.1

20

Elder Beerman Furniture

Branch

Dayton, OH

United States

Retail (Specialty)

3.3

15

Younkers

Branch

Lansing, MI

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

2.4

12

Bon-Ton

Branch

Wauwatosa, WI

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

2.4

12

Bon-Ton Distribution Center

Branch

Rockford, IL

United States

Miscellaneous Capital Goods

25.8

10

Younkers

Branch

Davenport, IA

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

1.6

8

Bon-Ton Hair Salon

Branch

Uniontown, PA

United States

Personal Services

0.3

7

Younkers

Branch

Cedar Rapids, IA

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

1.2

6

Carson Pirie Scott

Branch

Vernon Hills, IL

United States

Retail (Specialty)

1.2

5

Carson Pirie Scott

Branch

West Dundee, IL

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

1.1

5

Younkers

Branch

Mason City, IA

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

1.0

5

Elder-Beerman Beauty Salon

Branch

Chillicothe, OH

United States

Personal Services

0.2

5

Younkers

Branch

Des Moines, IA

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

0.8

4

Bon-Ton Hair Salon

Branch

Hagerstown, MD

United States

Personal Services

0.2

4

Bon-Ton Hair Salon

Branch

Trexlertown, PA

United States

Personal Services

0.2

4

Bon-Ton Hair Salon

Branch

Muncy, PA

United States

Personal Services

0.2

4

Bon-Ton Hair Salon

Branch

Camp Hill, PA

United States

Personal Services

0.2

4

Elder-Beerman Beauty Salon

Branch

Barboursville, WV

United States

Personal Services

0.2

4

Herberger's Salon

Branch

Fargo, ND

United States

Personal Services

0.1

4

Carson Pirie Scott

Branch

Naperville, IL

United States

Retail (Specialty)

0.7

3

Carson Pirie Scott

Branch

Orland Park, IL

United States

Retail (Specialty)

0.7

3

Bon-Ton

Branch

Phillipsburg, NJ

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

0.7

3

Carson Pirie Scott

Branch

Evergreen Park, IL

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

0.7

3

Bergner's

Branch

Peoria, IL

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

0.7

3

Elder Beerman Furniture Gllry

Branch

Beavercreek, OH

United States

Retail (Specialty)

0.7

3

Boston Store

Branch

Donora, PA

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

0.7

3

Elder-Beerman

Branch

Chillicothe, OH

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

0.6

3

Bon-Ton Hair Salon

Branch

Phillipsburg, NJ

United States

Personal Services

0.1

3

Younkers Beauty Salon

Branch

Marshfield, WI

United States

Personal Services

0.1

3

Carson Pirie Scott

Branch

Riverside, IL

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

0.5

2

Younkers

Branch

Des Moines, IA

United States

Retail (Department and Discount)

0.4

2

Bon-Ton Hair Salon

Branch

York, PA

United States

Personal Services

0.1

2

The Bon Ton Trade Corp.

Subsidiary

Wilmington, DE

United States

Miscellaneous Financial Services

1.4

1

Bon-Ton Hair Salon

Branch

Carlisle, PA

United States

Personal Services

0.0

1

BTRGP, Inc.

Subsidiary

York, PA

United States

Business Services

 

 

The El-Bee Chargit Corp.

Subsidiary

Dayton, OH

United States

Consumer Financial Services

 

 

 

 

Competitors Report

 

Company Name

Location

Employees

Ownership

Belk Inc

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

23,800

Public

Boscov's Department Store, LLC

Reading, Pennsylvania, United States

12,000

Private

Dillard's, Inc.

Little Rock, Arkansas, United States

27,740

Public

J.C. Penney Company, Inc.

Plano, Texas, United States

116,000

Public

Kmart Corporation

Hoffman Estates, Illinois, United States

133,000

Private

Kohl's Corporation

Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, United States

30,000

Public

Macy's, Inc.

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States

175,700

Public

Saks Inc

New York, New York, United States

10,425

Public

Sam's Club

Bentonville, Arkansas, United States

3,500

Private

Sears Canada Inc

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

11,240

Public

Sears Holdings Corp

Hoffman Estates, Illinois, United States

274,000

Public

Target Corporation

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

361,000

Public

Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.

Bentonville, Arkansas, United States

2,200,000

Public

 

 

Executive report

 

Board of Directors

 

Name

Title

Function

 

Byron L. Bergren

Chairman

Chairman

 

Biography:

Mr. Byron L. Bergren is Chairman of the Board of Bon-Ton Stores Inc., since February 7, 2012. Mr. Bergren served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Bon-Ton from August 2004 to February 2012, when he retired as President and Chief Executive Officer and was named Chairman of the Board of Directors. Mr. Bergren joined Bon-Ton in November 2003 as Vice Chairman and served as President and Chief Executive Officer of The Elder-Beerman Stores Corp. from February 2002 through August 2004.

 

Age: 66

 

Compensation/Salary:$1,000,000

Compensation Currency: USD

 

Tim Grumbacher

Chairman Emeritus of the Board

Chairman

 

 

Biography:

Mr. Tim Grumbacher is Chairman Emeritus and Strategic Initiatives Officer of Bon-Ton Stores Inc. Mr. Grumbacher served as Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors of Bon-Ton from February 2005 to February 2012, when he was named Chairman Emeritus and Strategic Initiatives Officer. He served as Chairman of the Board of Directors of Bon-Ton from August 1991 to February 2005. He was Chief Executive Officer of Bon-Ton from 1985 to 1995 and in positions of senior management since 1977.

 

Age: 73

 

Compensation/Salary:$650,000

Compensation Currency: USD

 

Lucinda M. Baier

 

Independent Director

Director/Board Member

 

 

Biography:

Ms. Lucinda M. Baier is Independent Director of Bon-Ton Stores Inc., since 2007. Ms. Baier has been Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Administrative Officer of Central Parking System, Inc., a firm in parking management and marketing, since June 2011, having previously served as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer since September 2010. Prior to that, Ms. Baier was Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Movie Gallery, Inc., a home entertainment specialty retailer, from July 2008 to February 2010. In February 2010, Movie Gallery, Inc. filed for reorganization under Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code. Ms. Baier served from 2006 until July 2008 as Chief Financial Officer of World Kitchen, LLC.

 

Age: 48

 

Education:

Illinois State University, MS (Accounting)
Illinois State University, BS (Accounting)

 

Philip M. Browne

 

Independent Director

Director/Board Member

 

 

Biography:

Mr. Philip M. Browne is Independent Director of Bon-Ton Stores Inc. Mr. Browne was Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Advanta Corp., one of the nation's credit card issuers in the small business market, from June 1998 to March 2011. In November 2009, Advanta Corp. filed for reorganization under Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code. Prior to that, Mr. Browne was a partner at Arthur Andersen LLP, where he was employed for more than 15 years.

 

Age: 53

 

Education:

Washington and Lee University

 

Marsha M. Everton

 

Independent Director

Director/Board Member

 

 

Biography:

Ms. Marsha M. Everton is Independent Director of Bon-Ton Stores Inc. Ms. Everton has been President of Marsha Everton LLC, a York, Pennsylvania-based consulting firm, since September 2006. She was President of The Pfaltzgraff Co., a casual dinnerware manufacturer, from the time of its acquisition by Lifetime Brands, Inc., a multi-channel retail company, in July 2005 until August 2006, and was President and Chief Executive Officer of The Pfaltzgraff Co. from January 2002 until its acquisition by Lifetime Brands in July 2005. Ms. Everton is also a director of the National Retail Federation Foundation and holds a Certificate of Director Education from the National Association of Corporate Directors.

 

Age: 61

 

Education:

Stanford University, MBA 
Georgia Institute of Technology, BA 

 

Michael L. Gleim

 

Lead Director

Director/Board Member

 

 

Biography:

Mr. Michael L. Gleim is Lead Director of Bon-Ton Stores Inc., since January 1, 2010. He was Vice Chairman and Chief Operating Officer of Bon-Ton from December 1995 to February 2002. From 1991 to December 1995 he was Senior Executive Vice President of Bon-Ton, and from 1989 to 1991 he was Executive Vice President of Bon-Ton.

 

Age: 70

 

Education:

Fresno Pacific University, bachelors (Contemporary Christian Ministry)
Fuller Theological Seminary, Masters 

 

Compensation/Salary:$474,540

Compensation Currency: USD

 

Jennifer Hall

Board Member

Director/Board Member

 

 

Brendan L. Hoffman

 

President, Chief Executive Officer, Director

Director/Board Member

 

 

Biography:

Mr. Brendan L. Hoffman is President, Chief Executive Officer, Director of Bon-Ton Stores Inc., since February 7, 2012. Mr. Hoffman served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Lord & Taylor, a division of Hudson's Bay Trading Company, from October 2008 to January 2012. Prior to that, he served six years as president and chief executive officer of Neiman Marcus Direct, where he oversaw the growth of neimanmarcus.com and the launch and growth of bergdorfgoodman.com.

 

Age: 43

 

Todd C. McCarty

 

Independent Director

Director/Board Member

 

 

Biography:

Mr. Todd C. McCarty is Independent Director of Bon-Ton Stores Inc. Mr. McCarty has been Senior Vice President, Human Resources of The New York Times Company since December 2009. Prior to that, Mr. McCarty served as Senior Vice President, Global Human Resources of Readers Digest Association, Inc. from March 2008 to December 2009. In Augu

t 2009, Readers Digest Association, Inc. filed for reorganization under Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code. From 2005 to February 2008, he served as Senior Vice President—Human Resources of Rite Aid Corporation.

 

Age: 47

 

Education:

University of Minnesota, BBA 

 

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Jeffrey B. Sherman

 

Director

Director/Board Member

 

 

Biography:

Mr. Jeffrey B. Sherman has been appointed as Director of Bon-Ton Stores, Inc., effective March 19, 2013. Mr. Sherman has been President of The Echo Design Group, a company that designs, manufactures and distributes accessories and home products, since 2010. From 2008 to 2010, he served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Hudson’s Bay Trading Company, a retailer with over 600 retail locations in Canada and the United States. Prior to that, Mr. Sherman served as President and Chief Operating Officer of the Polo Retail Group of Ralph Lauren Corporation, as Chief Executive Officer of Limited Stores and in positions of increasing responsibility for over thirty years with Federated Department Stores, including President and Chief Operating Officer of Bloomingdale’s. Mr. Sherman received his M.B.A. fr

m New York University and a B.S. degree from New York City College. Mr. Sherman serves on the Board of Directors of United Way, New York City.

 

Age: 64

 

Education:

New York University, MBA 
New York University, BS 

 

 

 

 

Executives

 

Name

Title

Function

 

Brendan L. Hoffman

 

President, Chief Executive Officer, Director

Chief Executive Officer

 

Biography:

Mr. Brendan L. Hoffman is President, Chief Executive Officer, Director of Bon-Ton Stores Inc., since February 7, 2012. Mr. Hoffman served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Lord & Taylor, a division of Hudson's Bay Trading Company, from October 2008 to January 2012. Prior to that, he served six years as president and chief executive officer of Neiman Marcus Direct, where he oversaw the growth of neimanmarcus.com and the launch and growth of bergdorfgoodman.com.

 

Age: 43

 

Joyce Armeli

 

SVP & General Merchandise Manager - Center Core & Children's

Operations Executive

 

 

Frank Loduha

Director Operations

Operations Executive

 

 

Cyndi Mcclain

Lead Database Analyst Store Operations

Operations Executive

 

 

Michael Hayes

Senior Vice President, Marketing and Administrative Services

Administration Executive

 

 

Robert E Stern

 

Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary

Administration Executive

 

 

Todd Dissinger

Senior Vice President-Risk Management, Credit & Treasurer

Finance Executive

 

 

Kim George

Manager Financial Reporting

Finance Executive

 

 

Nadine Glowinski

Manager, Finance Executive, Sales Executive

Finance Executive

 

 

Shirley Gullette

Finance Executive

Finance Executive

 

 

Michael Irwin

 

Deputy Vice President Credit Marketing

Finance Executive

 

 

Jeff Johnson

Manager Finance Executive Sales Execut...

Finance Executive

 

 

Treva Linnean

Manager Finance Executive Sales Execut...

Finance Executive

 

 

Roger Mcnerney

Finance Manager

Finance Executive

 

 

Keith E. Plowman

Chief Financial Officer, Executive Vice President - Finance, Principal Accounting Officer

Finance Executive

 

 

Biography:

Mr. Keith E. Plowman is Chief Financial Officer, Executive Vice President - Finance of Bon Ton Stores Inc. He has been

Executive Vice President — Finance of Bon Ton Stores Inc. since April 3, 2006, Chief Financial Officer since May 2005 and Principal Accounting Officer since June 2003.

 

Age: 54

 

Compensation/Salary:$504,625

Compensation Currency: USD

 

Beverly

S

hwabach

Manager Finance Executive Sales Executive

Finance Executive

 

 

Rick Sheppard

Manager, Finance Executive, Sales Executive

Finance Executive

 

 

Jennifer Grob

 

Post Audit Specialist

Accounting Executive

 

 

Michael W. Webb

 

Chief Accounting Officer, Vice President, Principal Accounting Officer

Accounting Executive

 

 

Biography:

Mr. Michael W. Webb has been appointed as Chief Accounting Officer, Vice President, Principal Accounting Officer of Bon Ton Stores, Inc., effective May 13, 2013. Mr. Webb has served as Vice President — Corporate Accounting and Chief Accountant of the Company since May 2010. Prior to that, he served as Divisional Vice President — Corporate Acc

unting from 2007 to May 2010. Mr. Webb is a certified public accountant.

 

Age: 51

 

Gary Crampton

Tax Director

Corporate Tax Executive

 

 

Donna Kemper

Senior Tax Specialist

Corporate Tax Executive

 

 

Sharon Fleming

Payroll Manager

Benefits & Compensation Executive

 

 

Becky Heindel

Director Benefits

Benefits & Compensation Executive

 

 

Bob Jones

 

Director Benefits

Benefits & Compensation Executive

 

 

Shelli Braun

Corporate Recruiter

Human Resources Executive

 

 

Dennis R. Clouser

Executive Vice President - Human Resources, Information Systems, Corporate Procurement & Logistics

Human Resources Executive

 

 

Biography:

Mr. Dennis R. Clouser is Executive Vice President - Human Resources, Information Systems, Corporate Procurement & Logistics of Bon-Ton Stores Inc. Mr. Clouser has been Executive Vice President—Human Resources since April 2006, and assumed additional responsibilities for Corporate Procurement and Information Services in February 2008 and Logistics in May 2011. He served as Senior Vice President—Human Resources from February 2005 to April 2006 and Vice President—Employment and Training from April 2004 to February 2005.

 

Age: 59

 

Paul Cortese

Senior Vice President-Compensation & Benefits

Human Resources Executive

 

 

Tamara Deal

Director-Human Resources

Human Resources Executive

 

 

Murray Lee

Manager Human Resource

Human Resources Executive

 

 

Mindy Lowe

Human Resources Manager

Human Resources Executive

 

 

Julia Makua

Director-Human Resources

Human Resources Executive

 

 

Debbie Paxton

Human Resources Manager

Human Resources Executive

 

 

Brian Sattler

Vice President Human Resources

Human Resources Executive

 

 

Michelle Kollasch

Director Organizational Devel and Corporate Training

Training Executive

 

 

Jacqlyn Turner

Training Manager

Training Executive

 

 

Paul Fuggiasco

End User Customer Support

Customer Service Executive

 

 

Maureen Bohlen

Sales and Marketing Manager

Sales Executive

 

 

Elisabeth Daniels

Sales Manager

Sales Executive

 

 

Robert Geisenberger

Senior Vice President

Sales Executive

 

 

Sondra Potosky

Sales Executive

Sales Executive

 

 

Carol Profit

Sales Manager

Sales Executive

 

 

Joyce Troutman

Sales Manager

Sales Executive

 

 

Joe Valle

 

Senior Vice President Sales Promo and Marketing

Sales Executive

 

 

Jerry Ball

Director of International Logistics and Customs

International Executive

 

 

Colleen Eimers

Director Ecommerce

E-Commerce Executive

 

 

Cathleen Jacobson

Director E-Commerce

E-Commerce Executive

 

 

Luis Fernandez

 

Executive Vice President, Chief Marketing Officer

Marketing Executive

 

 

Biography:

Mr. Luis Fernandez has been appointed as Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer of The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc., effective May 7, 2012. Mr. Fernandez joins Bon-Ton from Neiman Marcus Group where he most recently served as Vice President, Last Call Marketing & Customer Insight. In this position, he led planning, management and optimization of multi-channel marketing for the Last Call division. From 2007 to 2010, he served as Vice President, Marketing, Online and Catalog, and from 2002 to 2006, Vice President, Marketing & Systems Strategy at Neiman Marcus Group. In addition, he managed advanced customer relationship management ("CRM") systems and strategies, providing marketing research and analytics to support Neiman Marcus, Bergdorf Goodman, Neiman Marcus Direct and Last Call. Prior to Neiman Marcus Group, Mr. Fernandez's background included Marketing, Customer Insight, Systems Strategy and Online Catalogs with various retailers including The Limited, Victoria's Secret Stores, and Alliance Data Systems. In 1990, Mr. Fernandez graduated from Yale University, earning a Bachelor of Arts with Distinction, Summa Cum Laude.

 

Age: 44

 

Education:

Yale University, BA 

 

Colleen Mayer

Vice President Marketing

Marketing Executive

 

 

Neil Mumert

Marketing Manager

Marketing Executive

 

 

Tiffany Tocco

Marketing Director

Marketing Executive

 

 

Dan Diller

Voice Communication

Corporate Communications Executive

 

 

Mary M Kerr

Vice President-Investor & Public Relations

Corporate Communications Executive

 

 

Laura Ray

Creative Director

Advertising Executive

 

 

Mark Redetzke

Art Director

Advertising Executive

 

 

Joe Brower

Vice President of Application Systems

Information Executive

 

 

Rita Christensen

 

Information Systems, Information Technology Technology Professional

Information Executive

 

 

Bill Herr

Director of Applications Development

Information Executive

 

 

Larry Krause

Vice President of Information Technology

Information Executive

 

 

James Lance

Chief Information Officer

Information Executive

 

 

Education:

Wright State University, BS (Management)

 

Darin Hoffman

Manager, Network Services

Network Management Executive

 

 

Stacy Jones

Senior Network Technologies Analyst

Network Management Executive

 

 

Jeff Taylor

Network Services

Network Management Executive

 

 

Marilyn Brown

Technical Designer Manager

Engineering/Technical Executive

 

 

Daniel Gerard

Technical Services Manager

Engineering/Technical Executive

 

 

Bikash Paul

Manager, Database & Messaging Services

Engineering/Technical Executive

 

 

Michael Ulsh

Server Technologies Analyst

Engineering/Technical Executive

 

 

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Brant Hoffman

Product Manager Ruff Hewn Mens

Product Management Executive

 

 

Steve Villa

Vice President of Private Brands

Product Management Executive

 

 

Douglas Crum

Manager of Facilities Planning

Planning Executive

 

 

David Podboy

 

Director of Expense Planning and Control

Planning Executive

 

 

Scott Ternes

Dvp Planning

Planning Executive

 

 

Marcia Peterson

 

Bonton Furniture Vendor Compliance Manager

Legal Executive

 

 

Greg Yawman

Vice President & Associate General Counsel

Legal Executive

 

 

Brad Stewart

Director Distribution

Logistics Executive

 

 

Amy Disalvo

 

Buyer, Young Mens

Merchandise Management Executive

 

 

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Kimberly Doud

 

Assistant Buyer-Outerwear

Merchandise Management Executive

 

 

Nicole Lamastra

Buyer

Merchandise Management Executive

 

 

Laura Miller

Area Store Manager

Merchandise Management Executive

 

 

Patti Peace

Store Manager

Merchandise Management Executive

 

 

Abby Shearer

Buyer Misses Knits

Merchandise Management Executive

 

 

Eric Sonterre

 

Assistant Buyer Bon Ton

Merchandise Management Executive

 

 

Cynthia Stauffer

Buyer Misses

Merchandise Management Executive

 

 

Anne Watson

Buyer

Merchandise Management Executive

 

 

Paul Ruby

 

Senior Vice President-Real Estate

Facilities Executive

 

 

Anne Azbill

Procurement Manager

Purchasing Executive

 

 

Debra Forsythe

 

Director Quality Assurance and Complia...

Quality Executive

 

 

Jean Young

Senior Vice President-Risk Management

Insurance Executive

 

 

Joanna Kroening

 

Partner, Corporate Practice Leader

Partner

 

 

Deborah Deardorff

E-Learning Manager

Educational Leadership

 

 

Colleen Hider

Special Events Manager Comm Involvement

Meeting/Travel Planner

 

 

Joe Mcavoy

Event Planner

Meeting/Travel Planner

 

 

Teresa Arnold

Division Vice President-Corporate Purchasing

Other

 

 

Joseph Brauer

Vice President Application

Other

 

 

Anthony J Buccina

 

Vice President Merchandising

Other

 

 

 

Stephen R. Byers

 

Executive Vice President - Stores, Visual & Loss Prevention

Other

 

 

Biography:

Mr. Stephen R. Byers is Executive Vice President - Stores, Visual & Loss Prevention of Bon-Ton Stores Inc., since May 2011, having served as Vice Chairman—Stores, Distribution, Real Estate and Construction from February 2008 to May 2011. He served as Vice Chairman—Stores, Operations, Private Brand, Planning & Allocation from October 2006 to February 2008, and as Executive Vice President—Stores and Visual Merchandising from April 2006 to October 2006. Prior to that time, he had served as Executive Vice President of Stores and Visual Merchandising of NDSG since August 2004.

 

Age: 58

 

Compensation/Salary:$520,000

Compensation Currency: USD

 

Belinda Clevenger

Retirement Plans Manager

Other

 

 

Dominic Destevens

The Bon Ton

Other

 

 

Matthew Galewski

Media Manager Catalog, Collateral

Other

 

 

Sandy Gorski

Area Loss Prevention Manager

Other

 

 

Randy Heffner

Energy Manager

Other

 

 

Michelle Huber

Manager Photo Coordination

Other

 

 

Gary Kellman

Senior Vice President

Other

 

 

Mike Kondrakiewicz

 

Staffing Analyst The Bon Ton Corporation

Other

 

 

Jayne Lynch

Assistant Director Special Events

Other

 

 

Dinesh Makkapati

Senior Microstrategy Consultant

Other

 

 

Karen Morrow

Special Events Coordinator

Other

 

 

Mike Nemoir

 

Senior Vice President, Home Store

Other

 

 

Maureen Offerman

Manager, Rop Traffic

Other

 

 

Mady Peters

Program Director

Other

 

 

Pamela Pratt

Dvp, Director, Store Staffing

Other

 

 

Michelle Rekow

 

Internet Merchant Manager

Other

 

 

Susan Ryckman

Senior Vice President

Other

 

 

Robert Sears

Senior Vice President General Merch Manager, Mens

Other

 

 

Cheryl Segreti

Contacttitle

Other

 

 

Karen Sennett

Director Boys, Girls

Other

 

 

Amy Sorflaten

Program Development Manager

Other

 

 

Stephanie Stough

Senior Vice President

Other

 

 

Tom Wells

 

 

Project Coordinator

Other

 

 

 

 

Significant Developments

 

Bon-Ton Stores Inc Reaffirms FY 2013 Guidance May 23, 2013

 

Bon-Ton Stores Inc announced that for fiscal 2013, it expects adjusted EBITDA in a range of $180 million to $200 million, income per diluted share (EPS) in a range of $0.40-$1.00.

 

Bon-Ton Stores Inc Announces Quarterly Cash Dividend May 21, 2013

 

Bon-Ton Stores Inc announced that Board of Directors declared a cash dividend of 5 cents per share on the Class A Common Stock and Common Stock of the Company payable August 5, 2013 to shareholders of record as of July 19, 2013.

 

Bon-Ton Stores Inc Issues Q1 2013 EBITDA Guidance Above Analysts' Estimates; Reaffirms FY 2013 EBITDA Guidance May 13, 2013

 

Bon-Ton Stores Inc announced that for the first quarter of 2013, it expects adjusted EBITDA guidance in a range of $13 million to $17 million. For fiscal 2013, as previously disclosed, adjusted EBITDA guidance in a range of $180 million to $200 million. According to I/B/E/S Estimates, analysts on an average were expecting the Company to report EBITDA of $10 million for the first quarter of 2013; EBITDA of $187 million for fiscal 2013.

 

Bon-Ton Stores Inc Announces Quarterly Cash Dividend Mar 19, 2013

 

Bon-Ton Stores Inc announced the Board of Directors declared a cash dividend of $0.05 per share on the Class A Common Stock and Common Stock of the Company payable May 6, 2013 to shareholders of record as of April 19, 2013.

 

Bon-Ton Stores Inc Issues FY 2013 Earnings Guidance Above Analysts' Estimates;Comments On FY 2013 Comparable Same Store Sales Guidance Mar 12, 2013

 

Bon-Ton Stores Inc announced that for fiscal 2013, it expects adjusted EBITDA in a range of $180 million to $200 million, income per diluted share (EPS) in a range of $0.40-$1.00 and comparable store sales increase in a range of 2.0% to 3.5%. According to I/B/E/S Estimates, analysts on an average were expecting the Company to report EBITDA of $170 million and EPS of $(0.82) for fiscal 2013

 

Bon-Ton Stores Inc Lowers High End Of Prior FY 2012 EBITDA Guidance To A Range In Line With Analysts' Estimates; Lowers High End Of Prior FY 2012 EPS Guidance To A Range Below Analysts' Estimates Feb 07, 2013

 

Bon-Ton Stores Inc announced that it is tightening its fiscal 2012 guidance to reflect adjusted EBITDA in a range of $160 million to $175 million and loss per share (EPS) in a range of $(1.35) to $(0.60). According to I/B/E/S Estimates, analysts on an average were expecting the Company to report EBITDA of $174 million and EPS of $0.09 for fiscal 2012.

 

Bon-Ton Stores Inc Announces Quarterly Cash Dividend Dec 04, 2012

 

Bon-Ton Stores Inc announced that it declared a cash dividend of $0.05 per share on the Class A Common Stock and Common Stock of the Company payable December 21, 2012 to shareholders of record as of December 14, 2012. The Bon-Ton Stores Inc Reaffirms FY 2012 Earnings Guidance Nov 15, 2012

 

Bon-Ton Stores Inc reaffirmed its fiscal 2012 guidance and expects Adjusted EBITDA in a range of $160 million to $190 million, for (loss) earnings per diluted share in a range of $(1.35) to $0.20. According to I/B/E/S Estimates, analysts are expecting the Company to report EBITDA of $162 million and EPS of $(0.09) for fiscal 2012.

 

Bon-Ton Stores Inc Announces Quarterly Cash Dividend Aug 22, 2012

 

Bon-Ton Stores Inc announced that the Board of Directors declared a cash dividend of $0.05 per share on the Class A Common Stock and Common Stock of the Company payable November 1, 2012 to shareholders of record as of October 15, 2012.

 

Bon-Ton Stores Inc Reaffirms FY 2012 EBITDA Guidance; Lowers FY 2012 EPS Guidance; Raises FY 2012 Same Store Sales Guidance-Conference Call Aug 16, 2012

 

Bon-Ton Stores Inc announced that for fiscal 2012, it is reaffirming guidance for EBITDA to be in the range of $160-$190 million. The Company also announced that it is revising guidance for (loss) earnings per diluted share to a range of $(1.35) to $0.20 and comparable store sales in a range of Comparable store sales in a range of flat to 1.25%. According to I/B/E/S Estimates, analysts on an average were expecting the Company to report EBITDA of $160 million and EPS of $(0.16) for fiscal 2012.

 

Alliance Data Systems Corp's Business To Acquire $475 Million Private Label Credit Card Portfolio of Bon-Ton Stores Inc Jun 19, 2012

 

Alliance Data Systems Corp announced its Retail Services business has agreed to acquire the private label credit card portfolio of The Bon-Ton Stores Inc. As previously announced, Alliance Data will also manage the retailer's private label credit card program. The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc. operates 272 stores in 23 states across the Northeast, Midwest, and upper Great Plains, under the nameplates of Bon-Ton, Bergner's, Boston Store, Carson's, Elder-Beerman, Herberger's, Younkers, and Parisian (in the Detroit area). A broad assortment of national- and private-brand fashion apparel and accessories, cosmetics and home furnishings are offered through Bon-Ton's stores and website, including its mobile-optimized e-commerce site. With corporate headquarters in York, PA, and Milwaukee, WI, The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc. was founded in 1898 and posted revenues of $2.95 billion in 2011. Under terms of the agreement, Alliance Data will purchase The Bon-Ton Stores' existing file of private label credit card accounts, acquiring a portfolio of approximately $475 million. Details of the purchase price were not disclosed, other than to note it is consistent with industry norms. The transaction is scheduled to close in the third calendar quarter of 2012.

 

 

Annual Income Statement

 

 

Financials in: USD (mil)

Except for share items (millions) and per share items (actual units)

 

 

 

 

02-Feb-2013

28-Jan-2012

29-Jan-2011

30-Jan-2010

31-Jan-2009

Period Length

53 Weeks

52 Weeks

52 Weeks

52 Weeks

52 Weeks

UpdateType/Date

Updated Normal 
02-Feb-2013

Reclassified Normal 
02-Feb-2013

Reclassified Normal 
02-Feb-2013

Updated Normal 
30-Jan-2010

Updated Normal 
31-Jan-2009

Filed Currency

USD

USD

USD

USD

USD

Exchange Rate (Period Average)

1

1

1

1

1

Auditor

KPMG LLP

KPMG LLP

KPMG LLP

KPMG LLP

KPMG LLP

Auditor Opinion

Unqualified

Unqualified

Unqualified

Unqualified

Unqualified with Explanation

 

 

 

 

 

 

    Net Sales

2,978.8

2,953.5

3,046.5

3,034.9

3,225.4

Revenue

2,978.8

2,953.5

3,046.5

3,034.9

3,225.4

Total Revenue

2,978.8

2,953.5

3,046.5

3,034.9

3,225.4

 

 

 

 

 

 

    Cost of Revenue

1,873.9

1,847.4

1,860.2

1,862.2

2,035.0

Cost of Revenue, Total

1,873.9

1,847.4

1,860.2

1,862.2

2,035.0

Gross Profit

1,104.9

1,106.2

1,186.3

1,172.7

1,190.5

 

 

 

 

 

 

    Selling/General/Administrative Expense

806.8

790.4

803.9

832.3

1,033.5

    Advertising Expense

129.3

145.6

138.8

131.4

-

Total Selling/General/Administrative Expenses

936.2

936.1

942.7

963.6

1,033.5

    Depreciation

88.3

95.0

102.2

111.6

117.4

    Amortization of Intangibles

4.7

4.7

4.6

4.9

4.9

Depreciation/Amortization

93.0

99.8

106.8

116.5

122.2

    Impairment-Assets Held for Use

5.8

3.7

1.7

5.9

43.7

    Other Unusual Expense (Income)

8.5

-8.7

0.0

0.7

-

Unusual Expense (Income)

14.3

-5.0

1.7

6.6

43.7

Total Operating Expense

2,917.3

2,878.2

2,911.3

2,948.9

3,234.4

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating Income

61.5

75.4

135.1

86.0

-9.0

 

 

 

 

 

 

        Interest Expense - Non-Operating

-83.1

-89.9

-113.0

-98.8

-98.8

        Interest Capitalized - Non-Operating

0.2

0.2

0.4

0.2

0.4

    Interest Expense, Net Non-Operating

-82.9

-89.7

-112.6

-98.6

-98.4

        Interest Income - Non-Operating

0.1

0.2

0.3

0.5

0.6

    Interest/Investment Income - Non-Operating

0.1

0.2

0.3

0.5

0.6

Interest Income (Expense) - Net Non-Operating Total

-82.8

-89.5

-112.3

-98.1

-97.8

Income Before Tax

-21.3

-14.1

22.8

-12.1

-106.8

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Income Tax

0.2

-2.0

1.4

-8.0

63.1

Income After Tax

-21.6

-12.1

21.5

-4.1

-169.9

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Income Before Extraord Items

-21.6

-12.1

21.5

-4.1

-169.9

Net Income

-21.6

-12.1

21.5

-4.1

-169.9

 

 

 

 

 

 

    Miscellaneous Earnings Adjustment

0.0

0.0

-1.4

0.0

0.0

Total Adjustments to Net Income

0.0

0.0

-1.4

0.0

0.0

Income Available to Common Excl Extraord Items

-21.6

-12.1

20.0

-4.1

-169.9

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income Available to Common Incl Extraord Items

-21.6

-12.1

20.0

-4.1

-169.9

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic/Primary Weighted Average Shares

18.5

18.1

17.6

17.0

16.8

Basic EPS Excl Extraord Items

-1.16

-0.67

1.14

-0.24

-10.12

Basic/Primary EPS Incl Extraord Items

-1.16

-0.67

1.14

-0.24

-10.12

Dilution Adjustment

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

Diluted Net Income

-21.6

-12.1

20.1

-4.1

-169.9

Diluted Weighted Average Shares

18.5

18.1

17.9

17.0

16.8

Diluted EPS Excl Extraord Items

-1.16

-0.67

1.12

-0.24

-10.12

Diluted EPS Incl Extraord Items

-1.16

-0.67

1.12

-0.24

-10.12

Dividends per Share - Common Stock Primary Issue

0.20

0.20

0.00

0.00

0.20

Gross Dividends - Common Stock

3.9

3.8

0.0

0.0

3.5

Interest Expense, Supplemental

82.9

89.7

112.6

98.6

98.4

Interest Capitalized, Supplemental

-0.2

-0.2

-0.4

-0.2

-0.4

Depreciation, Supplemental

88.3

95.0

102.2

109.2

114.6

Total Special Items

14.3

-5.0

1.7

6.6

43.7

Normalized Income Before Tax

-7.0

-19.2

24.6

-5.5

-63.2

 

 

 

 

 

 

Effect of Special Items on Income Taxes

5.0

-1.8

0.1

2.3

15.3

Inc Tax Ex Impact of Sp Items

5.2

-3.8

1.5

-5.7

78.4

Normalized Income After Tax

-12.3

-15.4

23.1

0.2

-141.5

 

 

 

 

 

 

Normalized Inc. Avail to Com.

-12.3

-15.4

21.7

0.2

-141.5

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic Normalized EPS

-0.66

-0.85

1.23

0.01

-8.43

Diluted Normalized EPS

-0.66

-0.85

1.21

0.01

-8.43

Amort of Intangibles, Supplemental

4.7

-

-

7.3

7.6

Rental Expenses

90.2

92.0

94.2

100.9

99.8

Advertising Expense, Supplemental

129.3

145.6

138.8

131.4

141.7

Normalized EBIT

75.8

70.3

136.9

92.6

34.7

Normalized EBITDA

168.8

165.4

239.1

209.1

156.9

    Current Tax - Domestic

0.0

0.0

0.0

-9.8

-39.2

    Current Tax - Local

-1.1

0.5

-0.3

-2.4

1.0

Current Tax - Total

-1.2

0.5

-0.3

-12.2

-38.2

    Deferred Tax - Domestic

1.2

-1.9

1.3

4.0

83.3

    Deferred Tax - Local

0.2

-0.6

0.3

0.2

18.0

Deferred Tax - Total

1.4

-2.5

1.6

4.2

101.3

Income Tax - Total

0.2

-2.0

1.4

-8.0

63.1

Interest Cost - Domestic

8.5

-

-

11.3

11.7

Service Cost - Domestic

-

-

-

0.0

0.2

Prior Service Cost - Domestic

-

-

-

0.0

0.0

Expected Return on Assets - Domestic

-8.6

-

-

-7.1

-12.3

Actuarial Gains and Losses - Domestic

6.8

-

-

4.9

0.5

Curtailments & Settlements - Domestic

-

-

-

0.0

-0.2

Domestic Pension Plan Expense

6.6

-

-

9.1

-0.1

Interest Cost - Post-Retirement

0.1

-

-

0.4

0.4

Actuarial Gains and Losses - Post-Retir.

-0.4

-

-

-0.1

0.0

Post-Retirement Plan Expense

-0.2

-

-

0.3

0.4

Defined Contribution Expense - Domestic

3.9

-

-

4.1

0.0

Total Pension Expense

10.3

-

-

13.4

0.3

Discount Rate - Domestic

4.10%

-

-

-

-

Discount Rate - Post-Retirement

4.10%

-

-

-

-

Expected Rate of Return - Domestic

7.20%

-

-

6.60%

6.90%

Compensation Rate - Domestic

-

-

-

-

3.00%

Total Plan Interest Cost

8.6

-

-

11.6

12.1

Total Plan Service Cost

-

-

-

0.0

0.2

Total Plan Expected Return

-8.6

-

-

-7.1

-12.3

 

 

Annual Balance Sheet

Financials in: USD (mil)

 

 

 

02-Feb-2013

28-Jan-2012

29-Jan-2011

30-Jan-2010

31-Jan-2009

UpdateType/Date

Updated Normal 
02-Feb-2013

Reclassified Normal 
02-Feb-2013

Updated Normal 
29-Jan-2011

Updated Normal 
30-Jan-2010

Updated Normal 
31-Jan-2009

Filed Currency

USD

USD

USD

USD

USD

Exchange Rate

1

1

1

1

1

Auditor

KPMG LLP

KPMG LLP

KPMG LLP

KPMG LLP

KPMG LLP

Auditor Opinion

Unqualified

Unqualified

Unqualified

Unqualified

Unqualified with Explanation

 

 

 

 

 

 

    Cash & Equivalents

7.9

14.3

16.3

18.9

19.7

Cash and Short Term Investments

7.9

14.3

16.3

18.9

19.7

    Other Receivables

36.0

41.1

50.1

56.9

80.6

Total Receivables, Net

36.0

41.1

50.1

56.9

80.6

Total Inventory

758.4

699.5

682.3

659.4

666.1

Prepaid Expenses

34.6

27.9

28.4

30.8

32.8

    Deferred Income Tax - Current Asset

-

-

-

-

0.0

Other Current Assets, Total

-

-

-

-

0.0

Total Current Assets

836.9

782.8

777.1

766.0

799.2

 

 

 

 

 

 

        Buildings

690.3

675.1

653.2

640.9

638.0

        Land/Improvements

118.4

121.5

121.6

122.0

122.2

        Machinery/Equipment

579.4

548.0

509.8

513.1

503.0

        Other Property/Plant/Equipment

69.3

75.8

76.4

74.6

68.1

    Property/Plant/Equipment - Gross

1,457.4

1,420.4

1,361.0

1,350.6

1,331.3

    Accumulated Depreciation

-804.6

-743.3

-657.5

-594.0

-498.6

Property/Plant/Equipment - Net

652.8

677.1

703.4

756.6

832.8

Goodwill, Net

-

-

0.0

0.0

0.0

    Intangibles - Gross

117.5

119.7

176.3

177.3

178.8

    Accumulated Intangible Amortization

-57.6

-52.0

-46.2

-38.5

-30.6

Intangibles, Net

110.6

119.2

130.1

138.8

148.2

    Deferred Income Tax - Long Term Asset

15.0

12.4

9.6

13.3

10.0

    Other Long Term Assets

18.9

26.7

36.1

47.3

31.2

Other Long Term Assets, Total

33.9

39.1

45.6

60.6

41.1

Total Assets

1,634.2

1,618.2

1,656.2

1,722.0

1,821.3

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts Payable

193.9

205.5

175.2

163.7

143.4

Accrued Expenses

162.9

158.7

213.0

209.0

215.2

Notes Payable/Short Term Debt

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

Current Portion - Long Term Debt/Capital Leases

79.8

12.4

12.8

12.6

8.8

    Income Taxes Payable

35.7

35.8

0.1

0.0

0.1

    Deferred Income Tax - Current Liability

20.3

16.2

12.7

14.8

7.3

Other Current liabilities, Total

56.0

52.1

12.8

14.8

7.4

Total Current Liabilities

492.7

428.6

413.9

400.1

374.8

 

 

 

 

 

 

    Long Term Debt

768.9

814.3

856.7

951.3

1,083.4

    Capital Lease Obligations

52.5

56.7

61.0

65.4

65.3

Total Long Term Debt

821.3

870.9

917.7

1,016.7

1,148.8

Total Debt

901.2

883.4

930.5

1,029.3

1,157.6

 

 

 

 

 

 

    Pension Benefits - Underfunded

83.6

96.4

59.5

-

-

    Other Long Term Liabilities

126.0

90.6

81.7

163.5

163.6

Other Liabilities, Total

209.6

187.0

141.3

163.5

163.6

Total Liabilities

1,523.6

1,486.6

1,472.9

1,580.3

1,687.1

 

 

 

 

 

 

    Convertible Preferred Stock - Non Redeemable

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

Preferred Stock - Non Redeemable, Net

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

    Common Stock

0.2

0.2

0.2

0.2

0.2

Common Stock

0.2

0.2

0.2

0.2

0.2

Additional Paid-In Capital

158.7

155.4

153.3

149.6

144.6

Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit)

26.3

51.7

67.7

46.2

50.3

Treasury Stock - Common

-1.4

-1.4

-1.4

-1.4

-1.4

    Minimum Pension Liability Adjustment

-73.2

-74.4

-

-

-

    Other Comprehensive Income

-

-

-36.5

-52.9

-59.5

Other Equity, Total

-73.2

-74.4

-36.5

-52.9

-59.5

Total Equity

110.6

131.6

183.4

141.8

134.2

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Liabilities & Shareholders’ Equity

1,634.2

1,618.2

1,656.2

1,722.0

1,821.3

 

 

 

 

 

 

    Shares Outstanding - Common Stock Primary Issue

17.2

16.7

16.2

15.6

14.5

    Shares Outstanding - Common Stock Issue 2

3.0

3.0

3.0

3.0

3.0

Total Common Shares Outstanding

20.1

19.7

19.1

18.6

17.5

Treasury Shares - Common Stock Primary Issue

0.3

0.3

0.3

0.3

0.3

Treasury Shares - Common Issue 2

-

-

0.0

0.0

0.0

Employees

-

-

26,500

27,600

29,100

Number of Common Shareholders

220

-

233

247

238

Accumulated Intangible Amort, Suppl.

57.6

52.0

46.2

38.5

30.6

Deferred Revenue - Long Term

-

-

46.1

47.0

47.8

Total Long Term Debt, Supplemental

844.8

-

863.7

958.8

1,089.5

Long Term Debt Maturing within 1 Year

75.9

-

7.0

7.5

6.1

Long Term Debt Maturing in Year 2

7.4

-

8.1

7.0

7.5

Long Term Debt Maturing in Year 3

7.9

-

115.2

7.4

327.0

Long Term Debt Maturing in Year 4

423.6

-

518.6

203.5

7.4

Long Term Debt Maturing in Year 5

330.0

-

9.2

518.6

8.0

Long Term Debt Maturing in 2-3 Years

15.2

-

123.2

14.4

334.5

Long Term Debt Maturing in 4-5 Years

753.6

-

527.8

722.1

15.5

Long Term Debt Matur. in Year 6 & Beyond

0.0

-

205.6

214.8

733.4

    Interest Costs

-26.1

-

-35.8

-40.6

-45.1

Total Capital Leases, Supplemental

56.4

-

66.9

70.4

68.0

Capital Lease Payments Due in Year 1

8.0

-

10.7

10.2

7.7

Capital Lease Payments Due in Year 2

7.6

-

8.8

10.2

7.7

Capital Lease Payments Due in Year 3

7.5

-

8.0

8.3

7.7

Capital Lease Payments Due in Year 4

7.5

-

7.6

7.5

7.5

Capital Lease Payments Due in Year 5

7.5

-

7.5

7.5

7.5

Capital Lease Payments Due in 2-3 Years

15.1

-

16.8

18.4

15.4

Capital Lease Payments Due in 4-5 Years

15.0

-

15.1

15.0

15.0

Cap. Lease Pymts. Due in Year 6 & Beyond

44.4

-

60.0

67.5

75.0

Total Operating Leases, Supplemental

705.1

-

488.2

534.1

563.7

Operating Lease Payments Due in Year 1

91.6

-

90.7

95.3

93.9

Operating Lease Payments Due in Year 2

85.4

-

84.7

87.0

86.6

Operating Lease Payments Due in Year 3

79.8

-

76.6

75.4

75.6

Operating Lease Payments Due in Year 4

72.7

-

61.5

66.6

65.5

Operating Lease Payments Due in Year 5

67.9

-

49.0

51.2

57.3

Operating Lease Pymts. Due in 2-3 Years

165.2

-

161.4

162.4

162.2

Operating Lease Pymts. Due in 4-5 Years

140.6

-

110.5

117.8

122.7

Oper. Lse. Pymts. Due in Year 6 & Beyond

307.8

-

125.6

158.6

184.9

Pension Obligation - Domestic

219.1

-

193.5

199.9

192.2

Post-Retirement Obligation

3.5

-

3.8

6.4

5.8

Plan Assets - Domestic

137.6

-

132.5

124.5

113.7

Funded Status - Domestic

-81.6

-

-61.0

-75.4

-78.5

Funded Status - Post-Retirement

-3.5

-

-3.8

-6.4

-5.8

Total Funded Status

-85.1

-

-64.8

-81.8

-84.3

Discount Rate - Domestic

3.80%

-

-

-

-

Discount Rate - Post-Retirement

3.80%

-

-

-

-

Prepaid Benefits - Domestic

-

-

-

-

0.0

Accrued Liabilities - Domestic

-81.6

-

-57.2

-69.0

-72.7

Accrued Liabilities - Post-Retirement

-3.5

-

-3.8

-6.4

-5.8

Other Assets, Net - Domestic

71.2

-

37.4

47.7

54.0

Other Assets, Net - Post-Retirement

-2.1

-

-

-

-

Net Assets Recognized on Balance Sheet

-15.9

-

-23.6

-27.7

-24.5

Equity % - Domestic

57.00%

-

71.00%

65.00%

61.00%

Debt Securities % - Domestic

31.00%

-

29.00%

31.00%

31.00%

Real Estate % - Domestic

-

-

0.00%

4.00%

8.00%

Total Plan Obligations

222.6

-

197.3

206.3

197.9

Total Plan Assets

137.6

-

132.5

124.5

113.7

 

 

Annual Cash Flows

Financials in: USD (mil)

 

 

 

02-Feb-2013

28-Jan-2012

29-Jan-2011

30-Jan-2010

31-Jan-2009

Period Length

53 Weeks

52 Weeks

52 Weeks

52 Weeks

52 Weeks

UpdateType/Date

Updated Normal 
02-Feb-2013

Updated Normal 
28-Jan-2012

Updated Normal 
29-Jan-2011

Updated Normal 
30-Jan-2010

Updated Normal 
31-Jan-2009

Filed Currency

USD

USD

USD

USD

USD

Exchange Rate (Period Average)

1

1

1

1

1

Auditor

KPMG LLP

KPMG LLP

KPMG LLP

KPMG LLP

KPMG LLP

Auditor Opinion

Unqualified

Unqualified

Unqualified

Unqualified

Unqualified with Explanation

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Income/Starting Line

-21.6

-12.1

21.5

-4.1

-169.9

    Depreciation

88.3

95.0

102.2

111.6

117.4

Depreciation/Depletion

88.3

95.0

102.2

111.6

117.4

    Amortization of Intangibles

4.7

4.7

4.6

4.9

4.9

Amortization

4.7

4.7

4.6

4.9

4.9

Deferred Taxes

1.4

-2.5

1.6

4.2

101.3

    Unusual Items

11.5

-5.1

-0.3

6.0

44.4

    Other Non-Cash Items

16.4

14.8

22.2

18.9

7.0

Non-Cash Items

27.9

9.6

21.8

24.9

51.4

    Inventories

-58.9

-17.2

-22.9

6.7

88.7

    Prepaid Expenses

-1.6

9.4

9.3

25.8

-35.6

    Other Assets

2.0

0.4

2.6

2.3

0.2

    Accounts Payable

2.6

23.4

6.0

22.7

-62.9

    Accrued Expenses

9.0

-21.3

-1.4

-5.1

-6.1

    Taxes Payable

0.7

-0.1

0.1

-0.1

-0.8

    Other Liabilities

18.6

10.5

-4.3

0.3

5.7

Changes in Working Capital

-27.5

5.0

-10.6

52.6

-10.8

Cash from Operating Activities

73.3

99.8

141.1

194.0

94.2

 

 

 

 

 

 

    Purchase of Fixed Assets

-73.8

-67.2

-46.3

-32.3

-84.8

Capital Expenditures

-73.8

-67.2

-46.3

-32.3

-84.8

    Acquisition of Business

-

-

-

0.0

0.0

    Sale of Fixed Assets

8.3

2.8

2.6

0.1

0.3

Other Investing Cash Flow Items, Total

8.3

2.8

2.6

0.1

0.3

Cash from Investing Activities

-65.5

-64.5

-43.7

-32.2

-84.5

 

 

 

 

 

 

    Other Financing Cash Flow

-9.8

-9.5

-4.8

-24.0

-0.3

Financing Cash Flow Items

-9.8

-9.5

-4.8

-24.0

-0.3

    Cash Dividends Paid - Common

-4.9

-2.9

0.0

-0.9

-2.6

Total Cash Dividends Paid

-4.9

-2.9

0.0

-0.9

-2.6

    Options Exercised

0.5

0.4

0.0

0.0

0.0

Issuance (Retirement) of Stock, Net

0.5

0.4

0.0

0.0

0.0

    Short Term Debt, Net

-16.8

6.8

5.3

-2.9

-10.4

        Long Term Debt Issued

750.4

773.9

610.4

765.1

807.5

        Long Term Debt Reduction

-733.7

-806.1

-710.9

-899.9

-805.5

    Long Term Debt, Net

16.7

-32.2

-100.5

-134.8

2.0

Issuance (Retirement) of Debt, Net

0.0

-25.4

-95.2

-137.7

-8.4

Cash from Financing Activities

-14.1

-37.4

-100.1

-162.6

-11.3

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Change in Cash

-6.3

-2.1

-2.6

-0.8

-1.5

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Cash - Beginning Balance

14.3

16.3

18.9

19.7

21.2

Net Cash - Ending Balance

7.9

14.3

16.3

18.9

19.7

Cash Interest Paid

76.3

86.8

102.1

91.4

93.1

Cash Taxes Paid

-0.8

1.0

-6.4

-31.9

4.0

 

 

Annual Income Statement

 

 

Financials in: USD (mil)

Except for share items (millions) and per share items (actual units)

 

 

 

 

02-Feb-2013

28-Jan-2012

29-Jan-2011

30-Jan-2010

31-Jan-2009

Period Length

53 Weeks

52 Weeks

52 Weeks

52 Weeks

52 Weeks

UpdateType/Date

Updated Normal 
02-Feb-2013

Reclassified Normal 
02-Feb-2013

Reclassified Normal 
02-Feb-2013

Updated Normal 
30-Jan-2010

Updated Normal 
31-Jan-2009

Filed Currency

USD

USD

USD

USD

USD

Exchange Rate (Period Average)

1

1

1

1

1

Auditor

KPMG LLP

KPMG LLP

KPMG LLP

KPMG LLP

KPMG LLP

Auditor Opinion

Unqualified

Unqualified

Unqualified

Unqualified

Unqualified with Explanation

 

 

 

 

 

 

    Net Sales

2,919.4

2,884.7

2,980.5

2,959.8

3,130.0

    Other Income

59.4

68.9

66.0

75.1

95.4

Total Revenue

2,978.8

2,953.5

3,046.5

3,034.9

3,225.4

 

 

 

 

 

 

    Costs of merchandise sold

1,873.9

1,847.4

1,860.2

1,862.2

2,035.0

    Selling, General and Administrative

806.8

790.4

803.9

-

-

    Selling, General and Administrative

-

-

-

832.3

1,033.5

    Advertising

129.3

145.6

138.8

131.4

-

    Depreciation and amortization

88.3

95.0

102.2

111.6

117.4

    Amortization of lease-related interests

4.7

4.7

4.6

4.9

4.9

    Goodwill impairment

-

-

-

0.0

17.8

    Loss on extinguishment of debt

8.5

-8.7

0.0

0.7

-

    Impairment charges

5.8

3.7

1.7

5.9

25.9

Total Operating Expense

2,917.3

2,878.2

2,911.3

2,948.9

3,234.4

 

 

 

 

 

 

    Interest Expense

-83.1

-89.9

-113.0

-98.8

-98.8

    Interest Income

0.1

0.2

0.3

0.5

0.6

    Capitalized Interest

0.2

0.2

0.4

0.2

0.4

Net Income Before Taxes

-21.3

-14.1

22.8

-12.1

-106.8

 

 

 

 

 

 

Provision for Income Taxes

0.2

-2.0

1.4

-8.0

63.1

Net Income After Taxes

-21.6

-12.1

21.5

-4.1

-169.9

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Income Before Extra. Items

-21.6

-12.1

21.5

-4.1

-169.9

Net Income

-21.6

-12.1

21.5

-4.1

-169.9

 

 

 

 

 

 

    Income allocated to participating securi

0.0

0.0

-1.4

0.0

0.0

Income Available to Com Excl ExtraOrd

-21.6

-12.1

20.0

-4.1

-169.9

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income Available to Com Incl ExtraOrd

-21.6

-12.1

20.0

-4.1

-169.9

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic Weighted Average Shares

18.5

18.1

17.6

17.0

16.8

Basic EPS Excluding ExtraOrdinary Items

-1.16

-0.67

1.14

-0.24

-10.12

Basic EPS Including ExtraOrdinary Items

-1.16

-0.67

1.14

-0.24

-10.12

Dilution Adjustment

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

Diluted Net Income

-21.6

-12.1

20.1

-4.1

-169.9

Diluted Weighted Average Shares

18.5

18.1

17.9

17.0

16.8

Diluted EPS Excluding ExtraOrd Items

-1.16

-0.67

1.12

-0.24

-10.12

Diluted EPS Including ExtraOrd Items

-1.16

-0.67

1.12

-0.24

-10.12

DPS-Common Stock

0.20

0.20

0.00

0.00

0.20

Gross Dividends - Common Stock

3.9

3.8

0.0

0.0

3.5

Normalized Income Before Taxes

-7.0

-19.2

24.6

-5.5

-63.2

 

 

 

 

 

 

Inc Tax Ex Impact of Sp Items

5.2

-3.8

1.5

-5.7

78.4

Normalized Income After Taxes

-12.3

-15.4

23.1

0.2

-141.5

 

 

 

 

 

 

Normalized Inc. Avail to Com.

-12.3

-15.4

21.7

0.2

-141.5

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic Normalized EPS

-0.66

-0.85

1.23

0.01

-8.43

Diluted Normalized EPS

-0.66

-0.85

1.21

0.01

-8.43

Capitalized Interest

-0.2

-0.2

-0.4

-

-

Interest Expense, Supplemental

82.9

89.7

112.6

-

-

Interest Expense

-

-

-

98.6

98.4

Interest Capitalized

-

-

-

-0.2

-0.4

BC - Depreciation of Fixed Assets

88.3

95.0

102.2

-

-

Depreciation

-

-

-

109.2

114.6

Amort of Intangibles

4.7

-

-

7.3

7.6

Advertising

129.3

145.6

138.8

131.4

141.7

Rental Expense

90.2

92.0

94.2

100.9

99.8

    Federal

0.0

0.0

0.0

-9.8

-39.2

    State

-1.1

0.5

-0.3

-2.4

1.0

Current Tax - Total

-1.2

0.5

-0.3

-12.2

-38.2

    Federal

1.2

-1.9

1.3

4.0

83.3

    State

0.2

-0.6

0.3

0.2

18.0

Deferred Tax - Total

1.4

-2.5

1.6

4.2

101.3

Income Tax - Total

0.2

-2.0

1.4

-8.0

63.1

Current Service Cost - Pension

-

-

-

0.0

0.2

Interest Cost - Pension

8.5

-

-

11.3

11.7

Expected Return on Assets - Pension

-8.6

-

-

-7.1

-12.3

Past Service Cost - Pension

-

-

-

0.0

0.0

Recognized Actuarial Gain/Loss - Pension

6.8

-

-

4.9

0.5

Curtailment Gain - Pension

-

-

-

0.0

-0.2

Domestic Pension Plan Expense

6.6

-

-

9.1

-0.1

Interest Cost - Medical & Life Insurance

0.1

-

-

0.4

0.4

Acturial Loss

-0.4

-

-

-0.1

0.0

Post-Retirement Plan Expense

-0.2

-

-

0.3

0.4

401(k) Savings Plan

3.9

-

-

4.1

0.0

Total Pension Expense

10.3

-

-

13.4

0.3

Discount Rate - Post-Retirement

4.10%

-

-

-

-

Discount Rate - Pension

4.10%

-

-

6.50%

6.20%

Discount Rate - Medical & Life Insurance

-

-

-

6.50%

6.20%

Expected Rate of Return - Pension

7.20%

-

-

6.60%

6.90%

Compensation Rate - Pension

-

-

-

-

3.00%

 

 

Annual Balance Sheet

Financials in: USD (mil)

 

 

 

02-Feb-2013

28-Jan-2012

29-Jan-2011

30-Jan-2010

31-Jan-2009

UpdateType/Date

Updated Normal 
02-Feb-2013

Reclassified Normal 
02-Feb-2013

Updated Normal 
29-Jan-2011

Updated Normal 
30-Jan-2010

Updated Normal 
31-Jan-2009

Filed Currency

USD

USD

USD

USD

USD

Exchange Rate

1

1

1

1

1

Auditor

KPMG LLP

KPMG LLP

KPMG LLP

KPMG LLP

KPMG LLP

Auditor Opinion

Unqualified

Unqualified

Unqualified

Unqualified

Unqualified with Explanation

 

 

 

 

 

 

    Cash and cash equivalents

7.9

14.3

16.3

18.9

19.7

    Merchandise inventories.

758.4

699.5

682.3

659.4

666.1

    Income Tax Receivables

-

-

1.2

8.3

31.1

    Other receivables.

36.0

41.1

48.9

48.6

49.5

    Prepayments

34.6

27.9

-

-

-

    Prepaid expenses and other current asset

-

-

28.4

30.8

32.8

    DeferredTaxes

-

-

-

-

0.0

Total Current Assets

836.9

782.8

777.1

766.0

799.2

 

 

 

 

 

 

    Land and Improvements

118.4

121.5

121.6

122.0

122.2

    Building

690.3

675.1

653.2

640.9

638.0

    Furn./Fixtures

579.4

548.0

509.8

513.1

503.0

    Capital Lease

69.3

75.8

76.4

74.6

68.1

    Depreciation

-804.6

-743.3

-657.5

-594.0

-498.6

    Deferred Taxes

15.0

12.4

9.6

13.3

10.0

    Goodwill

-

-

0.0

0.0

0.0

    Lease-related interests

94.6

96.8

99.4

100.4

101.7

    Customer lists and relationships

22.9

22.9

22.9

22.9

22.9

    Trademarks

-

-

42.7

42.7

42.7

    Private label brand names

-

-

11.3

11.3

11.4

    Other intangibles

-

-

-

0.0

0.0

    Acc Amort Other Intangibles 1

-14.8

-12.9

-

-

-

    Acc Amort Other Intangibles

-42.8

-39.1

-

-

-

    Accumulated Amortization

-

-

-46.2

-38.5

-30.6

    Other long-term assets

18.9

26.7

36.1

47.3

31.2

    Trade Name, Net

40.3

40.3

-

-

-

    Brands/Patents - Net

10.4

11.1

-

-

-

Total Assets

1,634.2

1,618.2

1,656.2

1,722.0

1,821.3

 

 

 

 

 

 

    Accounts payable

193.9

205.5

175.2

163.7

143.4

    Other Accrued Expenses

130.5

127.0

-

-

-

    Accrued payroll and benefits

32.4

31.6

45.8

48.3

36.1

    Accrued Expenses

-

-

167.2

160.7

179.1

    Current maturities of long-term debt

75.9

8.1

7.0

7.5

6.1

    Current maturities of obligations under

3.9

4.4

5.8

5.0

2.7

    Deferred Taxes

20.3

16.2

12.7

14.8

7.3

    Income Taxes Payable

35.0

35.8

-

-

-

    Income taxes payable

0.7

0.0

0.1

0.0

0.1

Total Current Liabilities

492.7

428.6

413.9

400.1

374.8

 

 

 

 

 

 

    Long-term debt, less current maturities

768.9

814.3

856.7

951.3

1,083.4

    Obligations under capital leases, less c

52.5

56.7

61.0

65.4

65.3

Total Long Term Debt

821.3

870.9

917.7

1,016.7

1,148.8

 

 

 

 

 

 

    Deferred Income

-

-

46.1

47.0

47.8

    Employee defined benefit plans

83.6

96.4

59.5

-

-

    Other Other long-term liabilities

126.0

90.6

-

-

-

    Other long-term liabilities

-

-

35.6

116.5

115.8

Total Liabilities

1,523.6

1,486.6

1,472.9

1,580.3

1,687.1

 

 

 

 

 

 

    Pension Liabilities- Comp. Income

-73.2

-74.4

-

-

-

    Preferred Stockauthorized 5,000,000 shar

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

    Common Stockauthorized 40,000,000 shares

0.2

0.2

0.2

0.2

0.1

    Class A Common Stockauthorized 20,000,00

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

    Treasury stock, at cost337,800 shares at

-1.4

-1.4

-1.4

-1.4

-1.4

    Additional paid-in capital

158.7

155.4

153.3

149.6

144.6

    Accumulated other comprehensive loss

-

-

-36.5

-52.9

-59.5

    Retained earnings

26.3

51.7

67.7

46.2

50.3

Total Equity

110.6

131.6

183.4

141.8

134.2

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Liabilities & Shareholders' Equity

1,634.2

1,618.2

1,656.2

1,722.0

1,821.3

 

 

 

 

 

 

    S/O-Common Stock

17.2

16.7

16.2

15.6

14.5

    S/O-Common Stock Class A

3.0

3.0

3.0

3.0

3.0

Total Common Shares Outstanding

20.1

19.7

19.1

18.6

17.5

T/S-Common Stock

0.3

0.3

0.3

0.3

0.3

T/S-Common Stock Class A

-

-

0.0

0.0

0.0

Deferred Revenue - Long Term

-

-

46.1

47.0

47.8

Acc Amort Other Intangibles 1

14.8

12.9

-

-

-

Acc Amort Other Intangibles

42.8

39.1

-

-

-

Accumulated Intangible Amortization

-

-

46.2

38.5

30.6

Full-Time Employees

-

-

26,500

27,600

29,100

Number of Common Shareholders

220

-

233

247

238

Long Term Debt Maturing within 1 Year

75.9

-

7.0

7.5

6.1

Long Term Debt Maturing within 2 Years

7.4

-

8.1

7.0

7.5

Long Term Debt Maturing within 3 Years

7.9

-

115.2

7.4

327.0

Long Term Debt Maturing within 4 Years

423.6

-

518.6

203.5

7.4

Long Term Debt Maturing within 5 Years

330.0

-

9.2

518.6

8.0

Long Term Debt Remaining Maturities

0.0

-

205.6

214.8

733.4

Total Long Term Debt, Supplemental

844.8

-

863.7

958.8

1,089.5

Capital Leases Maturing within 1 Year

8.0

-

10.7

10.2

7.7

Capital Leases Maturing within 2 Years

7.6

-

8.8

10.2

7.7

Capital Leases Maturing within 3 Years

7.5

-

8.0

8.3

7.7

Capital Leases Maturing within 4 Years

7.5

-

7.6

7.5

7.5

Capital Leases Maturing within 5 Years

7.5

-

7.5

7.5

7.5

Capital Leases Remaining Maturities

44.4

-

60.0

67.5

75.0

Interest

-26.1

-

-35.8

-40.6

-45.1

Total Capital Leases, Supplemental

56.4

-

66.9

70.4

68.0

Operating Leases Maturing within 1 Year

91.6

-

90.7

95.3

93.9

Operating Leases Maturing within 2 Years

85.4

-

84.7

87.0

86.6

Operating Leases Maturing within 3 Years

79.8

-

76.6

75.4

75.6

Operating Leases Maturing within 4 Years

72.7

-

61.5

66.6

65.5

Operating Leases Maturing within 5 Years

67.9

-

49.0

51.2

57.3

Operating Leases Remaining Maturities

307.8

-

125.6

158.6

184.9

Total Operating Leases, Supplemental

705.1

-

488.2

534.1

563.7

Projected Benefit Obligation - Pension

219.1

-

189.7

193.5

186.4

FV of Plan Assets - Pension

137.6

-

132.5

124.5

113.7

Projected Benefit Obligation - Pst. Ret

3.5

-

3.8

6.4

5.8

Funded Status - Pension

-81.6

-

-57.2

-69.0

-72.7

Funded Status - Pst. Ret

-3.5

-

-3.8

-6.4

-5.8

Projected Benefit Obligation - Medical

-

-

3.8

6.4

5.8

Funded Status - Medical

-

-

-3.8

-6.4

-5.8

Total Funded Status

-85.1

-

-64.8

-81.8

-84.3

Discount Rate - Post-Retirement - Period

3.80%

-

-

-

-

Discount Rate - Pension

3.80%

-

5.20%

5.50%

6.50%

Discount Rate - Medical & Life Insurance

-

-

5.20%

5.50%

6.50%

Other Assets, Net - Post-Retirement

-2.1

-

-

-

-

Other LT Assets - Pension

-

-

-

-

0.0

Accrued Benefit Liability - Pension

-0.9

-

-0.8

-0.8

-6.4

Accrued Benefit Liability - Pst. Ret

-0.6

-

-0.6

-0.9

-0.8

Other LT Liabilities - Pension

-80.7

-

-56.4

-68.3

-66.3

Accrued Laibilities - Post - Ret.

-2.9

-

-3.2

-5.4

-5.0

AOCI-Prior Service Cost - Pension

-

-

-

-

0.0

AOCI-Net Actuarial Loss - Pension

71.2

-

37.4

47.7

54.0

Net Assets Recognized on Balance Sheet

-15.9

-

-23.6

-27.7

-24.5

Cash and cash equivalents

2.00%

-

0.00%

-

-

Hedge funds

10.00%

-

0.00%

-

-

Equity Securities

57.00%

-

71.00%

65.00%

61.00%

Fixed Income

31.00%

-

29.00%

31.00%

31.00%

Real Estate

-

-

0.00%

4.00%

8.00%

 

 

Annual Cash Flows

Financials in: USD (mil)

 

  

 

 

02-Feb-2013

28-Jan-2012

29-Jan-2011

30-Jan-2010

31-Jan-2009

Period Length

53 Weeks

52 Weeks

52 Weeks

52 Weeks

52 Weeks

UpdateType/Date

Updated Normal 
02-Feb-2013

Updated Normal 
28-Jan-2012

Updated Normal 
29-Jan-2011

Updated Normal 
30-Jan-2010

Updated Normal 
31-Jan-2009

Filed Currency

USD

USD

USD

USD

USD

Exchange Rate (Period Average)

1

1

1

1

1

Auditor

KPMG LLP

KPMG LLP

KPMG LLP

KPMG LLP

KPMG LLP

Auditor Opinion

Unqualified

Unqualified

Unqualified

Unqualified

Unqualified with Explanation

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Income

-21.6

-12.1

21.5

-4.1

-169.9

    Depreciation

88.3

95.0

102.2

111.6

117.4

    Impair. of PPE&intangible fixed assets

5.8

-

-

-

-

    Impairment charges

-

3.7

1.7

5.9

25.9

    Reclassifications of other comprehensive

6.4

-

-

-

-

    Share-based compensation expense

4.5

5.3

7.8

5.1

5.3

    Goodwill impairment

-

-

0.0

0.0

17.8

    Amortization of lease-related interests

4.7

4.7

4.6

4.9

4.9

    Excess tax benefit from share-based comp

-

-

-

0.0

0.0

    Gain on sale of property, fixtures and e

-2.8

-0.1

-2.1

0.1

0.7

    Loss (gain) on exchange/extinguishment o

8.5

-8.7

0.0

-

-

    Reclassifications of other comprehensive

-

3.2

7.5

10.7

-

    Amortization of Deferred Financing Costs

6.6

8.7

9.3

5.6

4.2

    Amortization of deferred gain

-1.0

-2.4

-2.4

-2.4

-2.4

    Deferred income tax provision (benefit))

1.4

-2.5

1.6

4.2

101.3

    Increase in merchandise inventories

-58.9

-17.2

-22.9

6.7

88.7

    crease) decrease in prepaid expenses and

-1.6

9.4

9.3

25.8

-35.6

    Decrease in other long-term assets

2.0

0.4

2.6

2.3

0.2

    Increase in accounts payable

2.6

23.4

6.0

22.7

-62.9

    Increase (decrease) in accrued payroll a

9.0

-21.3

-1.4

-5.1

-6.1

    Increase (decrease) in income taxes paya

0.7

-0.1

0.1

-0.1

-0.8

    increase in other liab

18.6

10.5

-4.3

0.3

5.7

Cash from Operating Activities

73.3

99.8

141.1

194.0

94.2

 

 

 

 

 

 

    Capital Expenditures

-73.8

-67.2

-46.3

-32.3

-84.8

    Acquisitions, net of cash acquired

-

-

-

0.0

0.0

    Proceeds from sale of property, fixtures

8.3

2.8

2.6

0.1

0.3

Cash from Investing Activities

-65.5

-64.5

-43.7

-32.2

-84.5

 

 

 

 

 

 

    Payments on long-term debt and capital l

-733.7

-806.1

-710.9

-899.9

-805.5

    Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt

750.4

773.9

610.4

765.1

807.5

    Debt exchange costs paid

-7.0

-

-

-

-

    Restricted shares forfeited in lieu of p

-1.7

-3.6

-4.1

0.0

0.0

    Cash dividends paid

-4.9

-2.9

0.0

-0.9

-2.6

    Proceeds from stock options exercised

0.5

0.4

0.0

0.0

0.0

    Excess tax benefit from share-based comp

-

-

-

0.0

0.0

    Dfrd. Financing Cost

-1.1

-5.9

-0.7

-24.0

-0.3

    (Decrease) increase in book overdraft ba

-16.8

6.8

5.3

-2.9

-10.4

Cash from Financing Activities

-14.1

-37.4

-100.1

-162.6

-11.3

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Change in Cash

-6.3

-2.1

-2.6

-0.8

-1.5

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Cash - Beginning Balance

14.3

16.3

18.9

19.7

21.2

Net Cash - Ending Balance

7.9

14.3

16.3

18.9

19.7

    Cash Interest Paid

76.3

86.8

102.1

91.4

93.1

    Cash Taxes Paid

-0.8

1.0

-6.4

-31.9

4.0

 

 

Financial Health

 

 

Financials in: USD (mil)

Except for share items (millions) and per share items (actual units)

Key Indicators USD (mil)

 

Quarter
Ending
04-May-2013

Quarter
Ending
Yr Ago

Annual
Year End
02-Feb-2013

1 Year
Growth

3 Year
Growth

5 Year
Growth

Total Revenue 

661.9

1.16%

2,978.8

0.86%

-0.62%

-3.00%

Operating Income 

-7.5

-

61.5

-18.37%

-10.58%

-13.31%

Income Available to Common Excl Extraord Items

-26.6

-

-21.6

-

-

-

Basic EPS Excl Extraord Items 

-1.41

-

-1.16

-

-

-

Capital Expenditures 

73.8

-

73.8

9.72%

31.63%

-7.62%

Cash from Operating Activities 

73.3

-

73.3

-26.58%

-27.72%

-11.58%

Free Cash Flow 

-0.5

-

-0.5

-

-

-

Total Assets 

1,597.2

-1.70%

1,634.2

0.99%

-1.73%

-4.60%

Total Liabilities 

1,512.4

-1.35%

1,523.6

2.49%

-1.21%

-2.22%

Total Long Term Debt 

838.1

-9.73%

821.3

-5.70%

-6.87%

-6.46%

Total Common Shares Outstanding 

20.4

1.65%

20.1

2.08%

2.71%

3.14%

Market Cap 

434.4

249.06%

215.7

169.79%

9.94%

16.96%

Key Ratios

 

02-Feb-2013

28-Jan-2012

29-Jan-2011

30-Jan-2010

31-Jan-2009

Profitability

Gross Margin 

37.09%

37.45%

38.94%

38.64%

36.91%

Operating Margin 

2.07%

2.55%

4.44%

2.84%

-0.28%

Pretax Margin 

-0.72%

-0.48%

0.75%

-0.40%

-3.31%

Net Profit Margin 

-0.72%

-0.41%

0.66%

-0.13%

-5.27%

Financial Strength

Current Ratio 

1.70

1.83

1.88

1.91

2.13

Long Term Debt/Equity 

7.43

6.62

5.01

7.17

8.56

Total Debt/Equity 

8.15

6.71

5.08

7.26

8.63

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets 

-1.33%

-0.74%

1.27%

-0.23%

-8.74%

Return on Equity 

-17.80%

-7.70%

12.33%

-2.94%

-68.35%

Efficiency

Receivables Turnover 

77.22

64.79

56.96

44.13

52.21

Inventory Turnover 

2.57

2.67

2.77

2.81

2.86

Asset Turnover 

1.83

1.80

1.80

1.71

1.66

Market Valuation USD (mil)

Enterprise Value 

1,352.0

.

Price/Sales (TTM) 

0.15

Enterprise Value/Revenue (TTM) 

0.45

.

Price/Book (MRQ) 

5.24

Enterprise Value/EBITDA (TTM) 

6.86

.

Market Cap 

443.0

 

 

Ratio Comparisons

 

Traded: NASDAQ: BONT Financials in: USD (actual units)

Industry: Retail (Department & Discount) As of 07-Jun-2013

Sector: Services

 

Financials in : USD (actual units)

As on 07.06.2013

 

 

Company

Industry

Sector

S&P 500

Valuation Ratios

P/E Excluding Extraordinary (TTM) 

-

17.15

26.53

19.68

P/E High Excluding Extraordinary - Last 5 Yrs 

9.94

19.33

28.03

32.79

P/E Low Excluding Extraordinary - Last 5 Yrs 

9.94

11.49

11.18

10.71

Beta 

2.81

0.60

0.91

1.00

Price/Revenue (TTM) 

0.15

0.65

2.87

2.57

Price/Book (MRQ) 

5.24

3.07

4.17

3.67

Price to Tangible Book (MRQ) 

-

4.36

6.61

5.21

Price to Cash Flow Per Share (TTM) 

5.31

10.03

14.95

14.22

Price to Free Cash Flow Per Share (TTM) 

-

20.39

25.61

26.26

 

 

 

 

 

Dividends

Dividend Yield 

0.92%

1.95%

2.91%

2.26%

Dividend Per Share - 5 Yr Avg 

0.12

1.51

1.96

1.99

Dividend 5 Yr Growth 

0.00%

15.15%

-1.39%

0.08%

Payout Ratio (TTM) 

-

24.61%

11.60%

25.98%

 

 

 

 

 

Growth Rates (%)

Revenue (MRQ) vs Qtr 1 Yr Ago 

1.16%

2.85%

-0.77%

15.58%

Revenue (TTM) vs TTM 1 Yr Ago 

1.46%

5.18%

-4.27%

17.69%

Revenue 5 Yr Growth 

-3.00%

7.37%

23.25%

8.97%

EPS (MRQ) vs Qtr 1 Yr Ago 

36.77%

17.73%

12.66%

19.49%

EPS (TTM) vs TTM 1 Yr Ago 

54.42%

20.99%

17.36%

32.55%

EPS 5 Yr Growth 

-

7.20%

8.65%

9.86%

Capital Spending 5 Yr Growth 

-7.62%

-2.19%

-14.30%

-2.04%

 

 

 

 

 

Financial Strength

Quick Ratio (MRQ) 

0.17

0.31

0.63

1.24

Current Ratio (MRQ) 

1.75

1.16

0.97

1.79

LT Debt/Equity (MRQ) 

9.88

0.67

1.48

0.64

Total Debt/Equity (MRQ) 

10.83

0.77

1.73

0.73

Interest Coverage (TTM) 

1.31

13.62

4.20

13.80

 

 

 

 

 

Profitability Ratios (%)

Gross Margin (TTM) 

37.24%

27.19%

37.46%

45.21%

Gross Margin - 5 Yr Avg 

37.80%

26.49%

39.96%

44.91%

EBITD Margin (TTM) 

6.60%

8.71%

8.34%

24.43%

EBITD Margin - 5 Yr Avg 

6.16%

8.30%

13.48%

22.84%

Operating Margin (TTM) 

2.47%

6.27%

10.36%

20.63%

Operating Margin - 5 Yr Avg 

2.29%

6.06%

2.67%

18.28%

Pretax Margin (TTM) 

-0.24%

5.79%

6.99%

17.95%

Pretax Margin - 5 Yr Avg 

-0.86%

5.64%

5.24%

17.10%

Net Profit Margin (TTM) 

-0.25%

3.87%

4.44%

13.65%

Net Profit Margin - 5 Yr Avg 

-1.22%

3.64%

2.82%

12.10%

Effective Tax Rate (TTM) 

-

32.78%

29.02%

28.45%

Effective Tax rate - 5 Yr Avg 

-

34.35%

28.67%

29.92%

 

 

 

 

 

Management Effectiveness (%)

Return on Assets (TTM) 

-0.46%

8.19%

0.41%

8.54%

Return on Assets - 5 Yr Avg 

-2.15%

8.21%

3.69%

8.40%

Return on Investment (TTM) 

-0.63%

7.77%

3.14%

7.90%

Return on Investment - 5 Yr Avg 

-2.83%

6.51%

4.63%

8.27%

Return on Equity (TTM) 

-8.39%

21.01%

-2.30%

19.72%

Return on Equity - 5 Yr Avg 

-22.67%

19.83%

14.07%

20.06%

 

 

 

 

 

Efficiency

Revenue/Employee (TTM) 

-

206,838.87

764,536.05

927,613.77

Net Income/Employee (TTM) 

-

8,146.67

144,529.55

116,121.92

Receivables Turnover (TTM) 

-

84.46

16.95

13.25

Inventory Turnover (TTM) 

2.59

7.06

17.44

14.53

Asset Turnover (TTM) 

1.85

2.10

1.00

0.93

 

 

Annual Ratios

 

 

Financials in: USD (mil)

Except for share items (millions) and per share items (actual units)

 

 

02-Feb-2013

28-Jan-2012

29-Jan-2011

30-Jan-2010

31-Jan-2009

Financial Strength

Current Ratio 

1.70

1.83

1.88

1.91

2.13

Quick/Acid Test Ratio 

0.09

0.13

0.16

0.19

0.27

Working Capital 

344.3

354.2

363.2

365.9

424.4

Long Term Debt/Equity 

7.43

6.62

5.01

7.17

8.56

Total Debt/Equity 

8.15

6.71

5.08

7.26

8.63

Long Term Debt/Total Capital 

0.81

0.86

0.82

0.87

0.89

Total Debt/Total Capital 

0.89

0.87

0.84

0.88

0.90

Payout Ratio 

-17.19%

-29.83%

0.00%

0.00%

-1.98%

Effective Tax Rate 

-

-

5.92%

-

-

Total Capital 

1,011.8

1,015.0

1,113.9

1,171.0

1,291.7

 

 

 

 

 

 

Efficiency

Asset Turnover 

1.83

1.80

1.80

1.71

1.66

Inventory Turnover 

2.57

2.67

2.77

2.81

2.86

Days In Inventory 

141.99

136.51

131.63

129.90

127.43

Receivables Turnover 

77.22

64.79

56.96

44.13

52.21

Days Receivables Outstanding 

4.73

5.63

6.41

8.27

6.99

Revenue/Employee 

-

-

114,962

109,961

110,839

Operating Income/Employee 

-

-

5,100

3,118

-309

EBITDA/Employee 

-

-

8,957

7,339

3,892

 

 

 

 

 

 

Profitability

Gross Margin 

37.09%

37.45%

38.94%

38.64%

36.91%

Operating Margin 

2.07%

2.55%

4.44%

2.84%

-0.28%

EBITDA Margin 

5.19%

5.77%

7.79%

6.67%

3.51%

EBIT Margin 

2.07%

2.55%

4.44%

2.84%

-0.28%

Pretax Margin 

-0.72%

-0.48%

0.75%

-0.40%

-3.31%

Net Profit Margin 

-0.72%

-0.41%

0.66%

-0.13%

-5.27%

COGS/Revenue 

62.91%

62.55%

61.06%

61.36%

63.09%

SG&A Expense/Revenue 

31.43%

31.69%

30.94%

31.75%

32.04%

 

 

 

 

 

 

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets 

-1.33%

-0.74%

1.27%

-0.23%

-8.74%

Return on Equity 

-17.80%

-7.70%

12.33%

-2.94%

-68.35%

 

 

 

 

 

 

Valuation

Free Cash Flow/Share 

-0.02

1.65

4.96

8.71

0.54

Operating Cash Flow/Share  

3.64

5.07

7.38

10.46

5.39

 

Current Market Multiples

Market Cap/Earnings (TTM) 

-53.25

Market Cap/Equity (MRQ) 

5.22

Market Cap/Revenue (TTM) 

0.15

Market Cap/EBIT (TTM) 

4.17

Market Cap/EBITDA (TTM) 

2.25

Enterprise Value/Earnings (TTM) 

-162.52

Enterprise Value/Equity (MRQ) 

15.94

Enterprise Value/Revenue (TTM) 

0.45

Enterprise Value/EBIT (TTM) 

12.72

Enterprise Value/EBITDA (TTM) 

6.86

 

Stock Report

 

  

 

Stock Snapshot    

 

 

Traded: NASDAQ: BONT  

As of 7-Jun-2013    US Dollars

Recent Price

$21.77

 

EPS

$-0.66

52 Week High

$22.68

 

Price/Sales

0.15

52 Week Low

$4.80

 

Dividend Rate

$0.20

Avg. Volume (mil)

0.21

 

Price/Book

3.96

Market Value (mil)

$442.97

 

Beta

2.81

 

Price % Change

Rel S&P 500%

4 Week

27.91%

27.16%

13 Week

84.65%

74.30%

52 Week

331.09%

244.95%

Year to Date

79.05%

55.38%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stock History

 

Market Cap History

 

4-May-13

% Chg

2-Feb-13

% Chg

27-Oct-12

% Chg

28-Jul-12

% Chg

28-Apr-12

% Chg

Total Common Shares Outstanding

20

1.5

20

0.3

20

0.1

20

-0.2

20

1.9

Market Cap

434.4

101.3

215.7

-12.3

245.9

85.9

132.2

6.3

124.4

55.6

Yearly Price History

 

2013

% Chg

2012

% Chg

2011

% Chg

2010

% Chg

2009

% Chg

High Price

22.68

51.3

14.99

-14.3

17.49

-6.1

18.63

28.7

14.47

37.8

Low Price

10.32

285.1

2.68

20.2

2.23

-63.3

6.08

533.3

0.96

26.3

Year End Price

21.77

79.0

12.16

260.8

3.37

-73.4

12.66

28.7

9.84

855.3

Monthly Price History

Price Ending Date

Open

High

Low

Close

Volume

 

07-Jun-13

21.32

22.31

20.82

21.77

1,039,992

 

31-May-13

15.22

22.68

14.55

21.29

5,714,083

 

30-Apr-13

12.96

15.50

12.53

15.34

3,411,555

 

28-Mar-13

10.63

14.14

10.49

13.00

3,862,817

 

28-Feb-13

12.66

13.74

10.32

10.73

2,890,933

 

31-Jan-13

12.62

14.25

11.00

12.55

4,181,635

 

31-Dec-12

11.85

12.31

10.55

12.16

3,084,462

 

30-Nov-12

12.52

13.85

9.82

11.85

5,718,767

 

31-Oct-12

9.48

13.00

9.48

12.26

6,121,007

 

28-Sep-12

10.46

14.99

9.34

9.50

9,948,509

 

31-Aug-12

6.65

10.50

6.22

10.49

4,646,187

 

31-Jul-12

7.83

8.73

6.26

6.60

4,556,383

 

29-Jun-12

5.09

8.22

4.00

7.81

6,885,551

 

 


 

Standard & Poors

United States of America Long-Term Rating Lowered To 'AA+' Due To Political Risks, Rising Debt Burden; Outlook Negative

Publication date: 05-Aug-2011 20:13:14 EST


 

         We have also removed both the short- and long-term ratings from CreditWatch negative.

         The downgrade reflects our opinion that the fiscal consolidation plan that Congress and the Administration recently agreed to falls short of what, in our view, would be necessary to stabilize the government's medium-term debt dynamics.

         More broadly, the downgrade reflects our view that the effectiveness, stability, and predictability of American policymaking and political institutions have weakened at a time of ongoing fiscal and economic challenges to a degree more than we envisioned when we assigned a negative outlook to the rating on April 18, 2011.

         Since then, we have changed our view of the difficulties in bridging the gulf between the political parties over fiscal policy, which makes us pessimistic about the capacity of Congress and the Administration to be able to leverage their agreement this week into a broader fiscal consolidation plan that stabilizes the government's debt dynamics any time soon.

         The outlook on the long-term rating is negative. We could lower the long-term rating to 'AA' within the next two years if we see that less reduction in spending than agreed to, higher interest rates, or new fiscal pressures during the period result in a higher general government debt trajectory than we currently assume in our base case.

TORONTO (Standard & Poor's) Aug. 5, 2011--Standard & Poor's Ratings Services said today that it lowered its long-term sovereign credit rating on the United States of America to 'AA+' from 'AAA'. Standard & Poor's also said that the outlook on the long-term rating is negative. At the same time, Standard & Poor's affirmed its 'A-1+' short-term rating on the U.S. In addition, Standard & Poor's removed both ratings from CreditWatch, where they were placed on July 14, 2011, with negative implications.

 

The transfer and convertibility (T&C) assessment of the U.S.--our assessment of the likelihood of official interference in the ability of U.S.-based public- and private-sector issuers to secure foreign exchange for

debt service--remains 'AAA'.

 

We lowered our long-term rating on the U.S. because we believe that the prolonged controversy over raising the statutory debt ceiling and the related fiscal policy debate indicate that further near-term progress containing the growth in public spending, especially on entitlements, or on reaching an agreement on raising revenues is less likely than we previously assumed and will remain a contentious and fitful process. We also believe that the fiscal consolidation plan that Congress and the Administration agreed to this week falls short of the amount that we believe is necessary to stabilize the general government debt burden by the middle of the decade.

 

Our lowering of the rating was prompted by our view on the rising public debt burden and our perception of greater policymaking uncertainty, consistent with our criteria (see "Sovereign Government Rating Methodology and Assumptions ," June 30, 2011, especially Paragraphs 36-41). Nevertheless, we view the U.S. federal government's other economic, external, and monetary credit attributes, which form the basis for the sovereign rating, as broadly unchanged.

 

We have taken the ratings off CreditWatch because the Aug. 2 passage of the Budget Control Act Amendment of 2011 has removed any perceived immediate threat of payment default posed by delays to raising the government's debt ceiling. In addition, we believe that the act provides sufficient clarity to allow us to evaluate the likely course of U.S. fiscal policy for the next few years.

 

The political brinksmanship of recent months highlights what we see as America's governance and policymaking becoming less stable, less effective, and less predictable than what we previously believed. The statutory debt ceiling and the threat of default have become political bargaining chips in the debate over fiscal policy. Despite this year's wide-ranging debate, in our view, the differences between political parties have proven to be extraordinarily difficult to bridge, and, as we see it, the resulting agreement fell well short of the comprehensive fiscal consolidation program that some proponents had envisaged until quite recently. Republicans and Democrats have only been able to agree to relatively modest savings on discretionary spending while delegating to the Select Committee decisions on more comprehensive measures. It appears that for now, new revenues have dropped down on the menu of policy options. In addition, the plan envisions only minor policy changes on Medicare and little change in other entitlements,

the containment of which we and most other independent observers regard as key to long-term fiscal sustainability.

 

Our opinion is that elected officials remain wary of tackling the structural issues required to effectively address the rising U.S. public debt burden in a manner consistent with a 'AAA' rating and with 'AAA' rated sovereign peers (see Sovereign Government Rating Methodology and Assumptions," June 30, 2011, especially Paragraphs 36-41). In our view, the difficulty in framing a consensus on fiscal policy weakens the government's ability to manage public finances and diverts attention from the debate over how to achieve more balanced and dynamic economic growth in an era of fiscal stringency and private-sector deleveraging (ibid). A new political consensus might (or might not) emerge after the 2012 elections, but we believe that by then, the government debt burden will likely be higher, the needed medium-term fiscal adjustment potentially greater, and the inflection point on the U.S. population's demographics and other age-related spending drivers closer at hand (see "Global Aging 2011: In The U.S., Going Gray Will Likely Cost Even More Green, Now," June 21, 2011).

 

Standard & Poor's takes no position on the mix of spending and revenue measures that Congress and the Administration might conclude is appropriate for putting the U.S.'s finances on a sustainable footing.

 

The act calls for as much as $2.4 trillion of reductions in expenditure growth over the 10 years through 2021. These cuts will be implemented in two steps: the $917 billion agreed to initially, followed by an additional $1.5 trillion that the newly formed Congressional Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction is supposed to recommend by November 2011. The act contains no measures to raise taxes or otherwise enhance revenues, though the committee could recommend them.

 

The act further provides that if Congress does not enact the committee's recommendations, cuts of $1.2 trillion will be implemented over the same time period. The reductions would mainly affect outlays for civilian discretionary spending, defense, and Medicare. We understand that this fall-back mechanism is designed to encourage Congress to embrace a more balanced mix of expenditure savings, as the committee might recommend.

 

We note that in a letter to Congress on Aug. 1, 2011, the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) estimated total budgetary savings under the act to be at least $2.1 trillion over the next 10 years relative to its baseline assumptions. In updating our own fiscal projections, with certain modifications outlined below, we have relied on the CBO's latest "Alternate Fiscal Scenario" of June 2011, updated to include the CBO assumptions contained in its Aug. 1 letter to Congress. In general, the CBO's "Alternate Fiscal Scenario" assumes a continuation of recent Congressional action overriding existing law.

 

We view the act's measures as a step toward fiscal consolidation. However, this is within the framework of a legislative mechanism that leaves open the details of what is finally agreed to until the end of 2011, and Congress and the Administration could modify any agreement in the future. Even assuming that at least $2.1 trillion of the spending reductions the act envisages are implemented, we maintain our view that the U.S. net general government debt burden (all levels of government combined, excluding liquid financial assets) will likely continue to grow. Under our revised base case fiscal scenario--which we consider to be consistent with a 'AA+' long-term rating and a negative outlook--we now project that net general government debt would rise from an estimated 74% of GDP by the end of 2011 to 79% in 2015 and 85% by 2021. Even the projected 2015 ratio of sovereign indebtedness is high in relation to those of peer credits and, as noted, would continue to rise under the act's revised policy settings.

 

Compared with previous projections, our revised base case scenario now assumes that the 2001 and 2003 tax cuts, due to expire by the end of 2012, remain in place. We have changed our assumption on this because the majority of Republicans in Congress continue to resist any measure that would raise revenues, a position we believe Congress reinforced by passing the act. Key macroeconomic assumptions in the base case scenario include trend real GDP growth of 3% and consumer price inflation near 2% annually over the decade.

 

Our revised upside scenario--which, other things being equal, we view as consistent with the outlook on the 'AA+' long-term rating being revised to stable--retains these same macroeconomic assumptions. In addition, it incorporates $950 billion of new revenues on the assumption that the 2001 and 2003 tax cuts for high earners lapse from 2013 onwards, as the Administration is advocating. In this scenario, we project that the net general government debt would rise from an estimated 74% of GDP by the end of 2011 to 77% in 2015 and to 78% by 2021.

 

Our revised downside scenario--which, other things being equal, we view as being consistent with a possible further downgrade to a 'AA' long-term rating--features less-favorable macroeconomic assumptions, as outlined below and also assumes that the second round of spending cuts (at least $1.2 trillion) that the act calls for does not occur. This scenario also assumes somewhat higher nominal interest rates for U.S. Treasuries. We still believe that the role of the U.S. dollar as the key reserve currency confers a government funding advantage, one that could change only slowly over time, and that Fed policy might lean toward continued loose monetary policy at a time of fiscal tightening. Nonetheless, it is possible that interest rates could rise if investors re-price relative risks. As a result, our alternate scenario factors in a 50 basis point (bp)-75 bp rise in 10-year bond yields relative to the base and upside cases from 2013 onwards. In this scenario, we project the net public debt burden would rise from 74% of GDP in 2011 to 90% in 2015 and to 101% by 2021.

 

Our revised scenarios also take into account the significant negative revisions to historical GDP data that the Bureau of Economic Analysis announced on July 29. From our perspective, the effect of these revisions underscores two related points when evaluating the likely debt trajectory of the U.S. government. First, the revisions show that the recent recession was deeper than previously assumed, so the GDP this year is lower than previously thought in both nominal and real terms. Consequently, the debt burden is slightly higher. Second, the revised data highlight the sub-par path of the current economic recovery when compared with rebounds following previous post-war recessions. We believe the sluggish pace of the current economic recovery could be consistent with the experiences of countries that have had financial crises in which the slow process of debt deleveraging in the private sector leads to a persistent drag on demand. As a result, our downside case scenario assumes relatively modest real trend GDP growth of 2.5% and inflation of near 1.5% annually going forward.

 

When comparing the U.S. to sovereigns with 'AAA' long-term ratings that we view as relevant peers--Canada, France, Germany, and the U.K.--we also observe, based on our base case scenarios for each, that the trajectory of the U.S.'s net public debt is diverging from the others. Including the U.S., we estimate that these five sovereigns will have net general government debt to GDP ratios this year ranging from 34% (Canada) to 80% (the U.K.), with the U.S. debt burden at 74%. By 2015, we project that their net public debt to GDP ratios will range between 30% (lowest, Canada) and 83% (highest, France), with the U.S. debt burden at 79%. However, in contrast with the U.S., we project that the net public debt burdens of these other sovereigns will begin to decline, either before or by 2015.

 

Standard & Poor's transfer T&C assessment of the U.S. remains 'AAA'. Our T&C assessment reflects our view of the likelihood of the sovereign restricting other public and private issuers' access to foreign exchange needed to meet debt service. Although in our view the credit standing of the U.S. government has deteriorated modestly, we see little indication that official interference of this kind is entering onto the policy agenda of either Congress or the Administration. Consequently, we continue to view this risk as being highly remote.

 

The outlook on the long-term rating is negative. As our downside alternate fiscal scenario illustrates, a higher public debt trajectory than we currently assume could lead us to lower the long-term rating again. On the other hand, as our upside scenario highlights, if the recommendations of the Congressional Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction--independently or coupled with other initiatives, such as the lapsing of the 2001 and 2003 tax cuts for high earners--lead to fiscal consolidation measures beyond the minimum mandated, and we believe they are likely to slow the deterioration of the government's debt dynamics, the long-term rating could stabilize at 'AA+'.


 

FOREIGN EXCHANGE RATES

 

Currency

Unit

Indian Rupees

US Dollar

1

Rs.58.45

UK Pound

1

Rs.91.60

Euro

1

Rs.77.91

 

INFORMATION DETAILS

 

Report Prepared by :

MNL

 

RATING EXPLANATIONS

 

RATING

STATUS

 

 

PROPOSED CREDIT LINE

>86

Aaa

Possesses an extremely sound financial base with the strongest capability for timely payment of interest and principal sums

 

Unlimited

71-85

Aa

Possesses adequate working capital. No caution needed for credit transaction. It has above average (strong) capability for payment of interest and principal sums

 

Large

56-70

A

Financial & operational base are regarded healthy. General unfavourable factors will not cause fatal effect. Satisfactory capability for payment of interest and principal sums

 

Fairly Large

41-55

Ba

Overall operation is considered normal. Capable to meet normal commitments.

 

Satisfactory

26-40

B

Capability to overcome financial difficulties seems comparatively below average.

 

Small

11-25

Ca

Adverse factors are apparent. Repayment of interest and principal sums in default or expected to be in default upon maturity

 

Limited with full security

<10

C

Absolute credit risk exists. Caution needed to be exercised

 

 

Credit not recommended

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NB

New Business

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This score serves as a reference to assess SCs credit risk and to set the amount of credit to be extended. It is calculated from a composite of weighted scores obtained from each of the major sections of this report. The assessed factors and their relative weights (as indicated through %) are as follows:

 

Financial condition (40%) Ownership background (20%) Payment record (10%)

Credit history (10%) Market trend (10%) Operational size (10%)

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