Gander Mountain Company Announces Third Quarter 2009 Results


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ST. PAUL, Minn., Dec. 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Gander Mountain Company (www.GanderMtn.com) (Nasdaq: GMTN), the nation's largest retail network of stores for hunting, fishing, camping, marine and outdoor lifestyle apparel and footwear, products and services today announced results for the third fiscal quarter ended October 31, 2009.

Fiscal 2009 third quarter consolidated sales were $276.6 million compared to consolidated sales of $269.9 million for the third quarter of fiscal 2008, a 2.5 percent increase.

Consolidated net income was $3.2 million for the fiscal 2009 third quarter compared to a consolidated net income of $0.8 million for the same quarter last year. Gander Mountain reported net earnings per share of $0.13 compared with $0.03 for the third quarter of fiscal 2008.

Retail segment sales for the third quarter were $261.0 million, an increase of $5.5 million or 2.2 percent, as compared to the fiscal 2008 third quarter. Direct segment sales were $15.6 million for the quarter, compared to $14.4 million for the same quarter last year, an increase of $1.2 million or 8.0 percent.

Comparable store sales during the third quarter of fiscal 2009 were a positive 1.0 percent. The firearms, ammunition, fishing, apparel, marine and camping categories all experienced above average comparable store sales gains during the quarter. During the second quarter of fiscal year 2009, Gander Mountain substantially completed its withdrawal from the boat, ATV and power sport services categories. Excluding the negative 2.7 percent impact of these categories, comparable store sales were a positive 3.7 percent during the third quarter.

Retail segment net income was $5.5 million compared to $3.7 million for the third quarter of last year. Net losses for the direct segment were $2.3 million for the quarter, compared with $2.9 million for the third quarter of last year.

For the 39 weeks ended October 31, 2009, the company reported sales of $752.7 million, an increase of 3.0 percent over the same period in fiscal 2008. Comparable store sales for the 39-week fiscal 2009 period were a positive 1.8 percent. Excluding the negative 3.8 percent impact of boat and ATV sales and power sport services, comparable store sales were a positive 5.6 percent for the 39-week fiscal 2009 period. The company reported a net loss for the 39-week period of $22.8 million, or $0.94 per share, compared with a net loss of $28.5 million, or $1.18 per share for the 39 weeks ended November 1, 2008.

About Gander Mountain Company

Gander Mountain Company (Nasdaq: GMTN), headquartered in Saint Paul, Minnesota, is the nation's largest retail network of stores for hunting, fishing, camping, marine, and outdoor lifestyle apparel and footwear, products and services. Established in 1960, the Gander Mountain brand has offered an expanding assortment of outdoor equipment, technical apparel and footwear, as well as gunsmith and archery services. The stores feature national, regional and local brands as well as the company's owned brands. Focused on a "We Live Outdoors" culture, Gander Mountain dedicates itself to creating outdoor memories. There are 116 conveniently located Gander Mountain outdoor lifestyle stores in 23 states and three outlet stores. Customers may also shop at www.GanderMtn.com. For the nearest store location call 800-282-5993 or visit www.GanderMtn.com. Gander Mountain is also the parent company of Overton's (www.overtons.com), a leading catalog and Internet based retailer of products for boating and other water sports enthusiasts.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

Any statements in this release that are not historical or current facts are forward-looking statements. All forward-looking statements in this release are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause our actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results, performances or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. Certain of these risks and uncertainties are described in the "Risk Factors" section of the company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for fiscal 2008 and other required reports, as filed with the SEC, which are available at http://www.GanderMtn.com and at the SEC's Website at http://www.sec.gov.

                          Gander Mountain Company             Consolidated Statements of Operations - Unaudited                   (In thousands, except per share data)                              13 Weeks Ended     39 Weeks Ended                              --------------     --------------                               October 31,         November 1,                              2009     2008      2009      2008                              ----     ----      ----      ----Sales                       $276,594 $269,920  $752,661  $730,455Cost of goods sold           201,389  200,160   566,185   551,183                             -------  -------   -------   -------Gross profit                  75,205   69,760   186,476   179,272Operating expenses:  Selling, general and   administrative expenses    68,814   64,975   199,425   190,871  Exit costs and related   Charges                       492   (1,112)    1,165       (20)  Pre-opening expenses           -        -         299     2,035                                 ---      ---       ---     -----  Income (loss) from   Operations                  5,899    5,897   (14,413)  (13,614)  Interest expense, net        2,579    4,950     7,807    14,301                               -----    -----     -----    ------  Income (loss) before   income taxes                3,320      947   (22,220)  (27,915)  Income tax provision           151      182       591       619                                 ---      ---       ---       ---  Net income (loss)           $3,169     $765  $(22,811) $(28,534)                              ======     ====  ========  ========  Basic and diluted income   (loss) per common share     $0.13    $0.03    $(0.94)   $(1.18)  Weighted average common   shares outstanding         24,200   24,162    24,196    24,086

                        Gander Mountain Company                      Consolidated Balance Sheets                           (In thousands)                                          October 31, January 31,                                              2009      2009                                              ----      ----                                           unaudited Assets Current assets:      Cash and cash equivalents              $1,680    $1,655      Accounts receivable                    21,736    10,784      Income taxes receivable                     -        62      Inventories                           428,172   358,127      Prepaids and other current assets      11,214    12,132                                             ------    ------ Total current assets                       462,802   382,760 Property and equipment, net                150,134   162,180 Goodwill                                    47,114    47,114 Acquired intangible assets, net             18,365    19,130 Other assets, net                            1,541     1,936                                              -----     ----- Total assets                              $679,956  $613,120                                           ========  ======== Liabilities and shareholders'  equity Current liabilities:      Borrowings under credit facility     $292,106  $204,514      Accounts payable                       80,245    63,863      Accrued and other current       Liabilities                           49,511    55,456      Notes payable - related parties        10,000    10,000      Current maturities of long       term debt                             16,676    15,628                                             ------    ------ Total current liabilities                  448,538   349,461 Long term debt                              40,775    50,402 Deferred income taxes                        6,204     5,954 Other long term liabilities                 26,922    27,398 Shareholders' equity:      Preferred stock ($.01 par value,       5,000,000 shares authorized; no       shares issued and       outstanding)                             -         -      Common stock ($.01 par value,       100,000,000 shares authorized;       24,197,733 and 24,195,736       shares issued and outstanding)           242       242      Additional paid-in-capital            279,114   278,691      Accumulated deficit                  (121,839)  (99,028)                                           --------   ------- Total shareholders' equity                 157,517   179,905                                            -------   ------- Total liabilities and  shareholders' equity                     $679,956  $613,120                                           ========  ========

                           Gander Mountain Company           Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - Unaudited                              (In thousands)                                                     39 Weeks Ended                                                     --------------                                                  October 31, November 1,  Operating activities                                2009      2008                                                      ----      ----  Net loss                                        $(22,811) $(28,534)  Adjustments to reconcile net   loss to net cash used in operating   activities:     Depreciation and amortization                  23,098    23,434       Exit costs and related charges                1,115    (1,205)       Stock-based compensation expense                411       989       Loss (gain) on disposal of assets                10       (62)     Change in operating assets      and liabilities:           Accounts receivable                     (10,891)  (10,380)           Inventories                             (70,044)  (38,177)           Prepaids and other current assets           914      (567)           Other assets                                (65)     (121)           Accounts payable and other liabilities    9,922     4,786           Deferred income taxes                       250       293                                                       ---       ---  Net cash used in operating activities            (68,091)  (49,544)                                                   -------   -------  Investing activities  Purchases of property and equipment               (9,679)  (16,195)  Acquisition related expenses                           -      (172)  Proceeds from sale of assets                         112        77                                                       ---       ---  Net cash used in investing activities             (9,567)  (16,290)                                                    ------   -------  Financing activities  Borrowings under credit facility, net             87,592    60,251  Proceeds from short term notes   payable - related parties                             -    10,000  Reductions in long term debt                      (9,921)   (5,623)  Proceeds from exercise of stock options and   employee stock purchases                             12       235                                                       ---       ---  Net cash provided by financing activities         77,683    64,863                                                    ------    ------  Net increase (decrease) in cash                       25      (971)  Cash, beginning of period                          1,655     2,622                                                     -----     -----  Cash, end of period                               $1,680    $1,651                                                    ======    ======Non-cash investing activities: During the 39 weeks ended October 31, 2009and November 1, 2008, the Company acquired equipment totalingapproximately $1.3 million and $4.1 million, respectively, that wasfinanced through capital leases. These amounts are excluded fromPurchases of property and equipment in this statement of cash flows.

                        Gander Mountain Company            Consolidated Segment Information - Unaudited                            (In thousands)Statement of Operations data:              13 Weeks Ended           13 Weeks Ended                   October 31, 2009         November 1, 2008                   ----------------         ----------------               Retail   Direct    Total    Retail    Direct   Total               -------  ------   -------  -------   ------   -------Sales         $261,030 $15,564  $276,594 $255,506  $14,414  $269,920Depreciation and amortization    7,474     268     7,742    7,447      326     7,773Exit costs and related charges           492       -       492   (1,112)       -    (1,112)Income (loss) from operations      7,715  (1,816)    5,899    8,086   (2,189)    5,897Net income (loss)         $5,475 $(2,306)   $3,169   $3,705  $(2,940)     $765

                     39 Weeks Ended                39 Weeks Ended                    October 31, 2009              November 1, 2008                    ----------------              ----------------                Retail   Direct   Total     Retail    Direct   Total                ------   ------   -----     ------    ------   -------Sales         $681,736  $70,925  $752,661  $656,644  $73,811  $730,455 Depreciation and amortization    22,315      783    23,098    22,319    1,115    23,434Exit costs and related charges         1,165        -     1,165       (20)       -       (20)Income (loss) from operations    (13,231)  (1,182)  (14,413)  (13,630)      16   (13,614)Net Loss      $(19,954) $(2,857) $(22,811) $(25,940) $(2,594) $(28,534)

Balance Sheet        As of October 31, 2009    As of January 31, 2009 data:        ----------------------    ----------------------              Retail   Direct  Total    Retail   Direct   Total              ------   ------  -----    ------   ------  -------Total Assets      $590,166 $89,790 $679,956 $517,812 $95,308 $613,120Inventories   408,997  19,175  428,172  334,868  23,259  358,127Goodwill and acquired intangibles        -  65,479   65,479      400  65,844   66,244Long term Debt         $15,775 $25,000  $40,775  $20,402 $30,000  $50,402 

SOURCE Gander Mountain Company


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