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Signet Jewelers — FY2013 Earnings Presentation

21 slides from Signet Jewelers's earnings presentation, Mar 28, 2013

  1. Slide 1: Fiscal 2013 Fourth Quarter and Full Year Results

    Every kiss begins with Kay.® Fiscal 2013 Fourth Quarter and Full Year Results Thursday, March 28, 2013 1

  2. Slide 2: Forward Looking Statements & Other Disclosure Matters

    Forward Looking Statements & Other Disclosure Matters Forward-Looking Statements - This presentation contains statements which are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements, based upon management’s beliefs and expectations

  3. Slide 3: Fourth Quarter 2013 Results

    Fourth Quarter 2013 Results  Same store sales* up 3.5%  US division up 4.9%  UK division down 1.9%  Operating income $267.7 million, up 9.8%  Diluted earnings per share $2.12, up 18.4% * As the fourth quarter of Fiscal 2013 includes 14 weeks, sales in the last week of the quarter were not inclu

  4. Slide 4: Fiscal 2013 Results and Highlights

    Fiscal 2013 Results and Highlights  Same store sales* up 3.3%  US division up 4.0%; UK division up 0.3%  Record profitability  Operating income $560.5 million, up 10.5%  Diluted earnings per share $4.35, up 16.6%  Repurchased 7.4% of stock  Increased dividend  Acquired Ultra Stores, Inc. to

  5. Slide 5: US Performance

    US Performance Change in same Change in total Fiscal 2013 Total sales store sales1 sales Kay $1,953.3m 6.4% 9.3% Jared $1,003.1m 1.6% 4.8% Regionals $271.8m (3.4)% (6.4)% US division excluding Ultra $3,228.2m 4.0% 6.4% Ultra $45.7m — 1.5%² US including Ultra $3,273.9m 4.0% 7.9% Operating income $547

  6. Slide 6: FY 2013 US Performance Drivers: Merchandise

    FY 2013 US Performance Drivers: Merchandise ® ® Broad based sales growth Branded differentiated and exclusive merchandise gained relative share, sales up 9.7% Sales strength in watches 6

  7. Slide 7: FY 2013 US Performance Drivers: Marketing

    FY 2013 US Performance Drivers: Marketing  Everyone knows Every Kiss Begins With Kay ® and He Went to Jared ®  Outstanding, creative advertising engages customers emotionally and drives sales  Industry-leading share of voice Every kiss begins with Kay® He went to Jared! ® 7

  8. Slide 8: FY 2013 US Performance Drivers: Digital Media

    FY 2013 US Performance Drivers: Digital Media  Drove sales with integrated multi-channel approach  Computer-assisted selling  Investing in digital media  New websites and mobile apps 8

  9. Slide 9: FY 2013 US Performance Drivers: Outlet Strategy

    FY 2013 US Performance Drivers: Outlet Strategy  Acquisition of Ultra Stores creates leading position in US outlet channel  Sales of ~$140 million annually  110 stores at the end of Fiscal 2013  Immediate goal  Convert majority of Ultra stores to Kay outlets by mid-FY14 to leverage advertising,

  10. Slide 10: UK Performance

    UK Performance Change in Change in same total sales at Total sales store sales¹ CER² Fiscal 2013 H.Samuel $387.0m 0.2% 0.1% Ernest Jones $322.5m 0.3% (0.5)% UK division $709.5m 0.3% (0.2)% Operating income $40.0m Operating margin 5.6% 1. As Fiscal 2013 includes 53 weeks, sales in the last week of th

  11. Slide 11: UK: Committed to Long-Term Plan

    UK: Committed to Long-Term Plan  Primary focus on merchandise assortment  Real estate and channel optimization  Cost control 11

  12. Slide 12: Goal: To Enhance Signet's Position as the Market Leader

    Goal: To Enhance Signet’s Position as the Market Leader To accomplish our goal, we will stay focused on:  Developing and training our team members to consistently enhance the retail experience of our customers.  Growing and developing new and existing brands and categories to delight customers. 

  13. Slide 13: 4Q 2013 Sales Performance

    4Q 2013 Sales Performance US US Excluding Including Ultra Ultra⁴ Ultra UK Total Sales 4Q 2013 $m 1,199.2 45.7 1,244.9 268.4 1,513.3 Sales 4Q 2012 $m 1,090.1 — 1,090.1 263.7 1,353.8 Change in sales % % % % % Change in same store sales¹ 4.9 — 4.9 (1.9) 3.5 Non-same store sales, net¹,² 1.3 4.0 5.3 (3.6

  14. Slide 14: 4Q 2013 Reconciliation – 14 Weeks

    4Q 2013 Reconciliation – 14 Weeks % of sales Operating Income 4Q 2012 $243.9m 18.0% Gross margin movement $73.9m 0.5% Selling, general & admin. expense $(62.1)m (1.3)% movement Other operating income movement $12.0m 0.5% Operating Income 4Q 2013 $267.7m 17.7% Net interest $(1.1)m Income before tax $

  15. Slide 15: 4Q 2013 SG&A Reconciliation

    4Q 2013 SG&A Reconciliation % of $m sales SG&A 4Q 2012 348.8 25.8% 53rd week impact excluding the Ultra impact 26.7 Ultra impact 13.4 Other 22.0 SG&A 4Q 2013 – as reported 410.9 27.1% SG&A Rate – excluding the 14th week and Ultra 26.2% 15

  16. Slide 16: Fiscal 2013 Key Financial Highlights

    Fiscal 2013 Key Financial Highlights Fiscal Fiscal 2013 2012 Sales: $3,983.4m $3,749.2m Total Sales 6.2% 9.1% Same Store Sales 3.3% 9.0% Gross Margin Rate 38.6% 38.3% SG&A Rate – as reported 28.6% 28.2% SG&A Rate – excluding the 53rd week and 28.3% Ultra Operating Margin 14.1% 13.5% Diluted earnings

  17. Slide 17: Strong Cash Position

    Strong Cash Position Use of Cash Increases Shareholder Value Fiscal 2013 $ millions Net cash provided by operating activities 312.7 Property and equipment, net (134.2) Free cash flow* 178.5 Fiscal 2013 significant cash uses: Ultra Stores, Inc. acquisition (56.7) Stock repurchase (287.2) Dividends pa

  18. Slide 18: Fiscal 2013 Inventory

    Fiscal 2013 Inventory  Inventories $1,397.0 million, up 7.1%, 4.1% excluding Ultra  Ultra  Increased commodity costs  Strategic investments  Best inventory management in specialty jewelry retail 18

  19. Slide 19: Credit Statistics

    Credit Statistics Fiscal 2013 Fiscal 2012 Accounts receivable, net $1,205.3m $1,088.2m Customer finance participation 56.9% 56.1% Average outstanding account $1,110 $1,068 balance at year end Average monthly collection rate 12.4% 12.7% Net bad debt In $ ($122.4)m ($103.1)m As a % of US sales 3.7% 3.

  20. Slide 20: Financial Guidance

    Financial Guidance First Quarter Fiscal 2014 Same store sales 5% to 7% Diluted earnings per share $1.07 - $1.12 Fiscal 2014 Capital spending $180 million - $195 million New stores 65 – 75 20

  21. Slide 21: Every kiss begins with Kay. Fiscal 2013 4th Quarter and Full Year Results

    Every kiss begins with Kay.® Fiscal 2013 4th Quarter and Full Year Results Thursday, March 28, 2013 21

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