DILLARD’S AT LIBERTY CENTER - CINCINNATI, OHIO • OPENED OCTOBER, 2015
A portion of the Grand Opening celebration sales was donated to Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF®).
D E A R S H A R E H O L D E R ,
Fiscal 2015 turned out to be a tough year for
Dillard’s. Our sales decelerated particularly in
the back half of the year, and this pressured
our operating results. We noted an unusually
competitive environment during the important
fourth quarter as we, along with our competitors,
dealt with higher inventory levels following
disappointing third quarter sales.
In spite of the disappointing results, we generated
cash from operations of $450 million during the year.
Shareholder return remained a high priority at
Dillard’s, and we repurchased $500 million of our
Class A Common Stock entirely from available
cash and operating cash flow.
We continue to evaluate best uses of the cash we
generate from the business, balancing investment in
the Company’s future with return to our shareholders.
The considerations include investing cash back into
the business through ongoing store upgrades as
well as other capital projects needed to ensure our
continued marketplace relevance. While retail
development has been slow to pick up following
the recession, we found a few exciting retail
developments in which to build stores in 2015.
In the fall, we opened newly constructed locations in
Liberty Center in Cincinnati, Ohio; Fremaux Town
Center in Slidell, Louisiana, and Fashion Place Mall
in Murray, Utah, where we replaced an existing
store in this vibrant center.
In recent years, our goal has been to return excess
cash to shareholders, and we accomplished that again
in 2015. Over the past seven years, we have returned
approximately $2.5 billion to shareholders in the
form of cash dividends and share repurchases. In
February of 2016, our Board of Directors approved
another $500 million share repurchase program.
Shareholder return will remain a priority at Dillard’s.
While much is being said lately about the decline
of traditional retail, we believe those who remain
engaged with their customers, both in store and
online, with compelling fashion and products
combined with premium service, will remain successful
in the marketplace. To that end, we continue to seek
out and to welcome exciting new, high profile brands
to Dillard’s. At the same time, we are investing in the
development and compensation of our associates
to elevate the entire customer experience.
While 2015 was challenging, we look forward to
2016 with an attractive line of products supported
by exceptional people. We thank our associates and
our customers for their support in 2015, and thank
you, our shareholders, for your continuing interest in
Dillard’s. We look forward to serving you in the future.
William Dillard, II
Chairman of the Board &
Chief Executive Officer
Alex Dillard
President
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
(Mark one)
FORM 10-K
ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the fiscal year ended January 30, 2016
or
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from to .
Commission file number 1-6140
DILLARD'S, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
DELAWARE
State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation or organization
1600 CANTRELL ROAD, LITTLE ROCK,
ARKANSAS
(Address of principal executive offices)
71-0388071
(IRS Employer
Identification No.)
72201
(Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code (501) 376-5200
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each class
Class A Common Stock
Name of each exchange on which registered
New York Stock Exchange
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: None
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act.
Yes
No
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Act.
Yes
No
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to
file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.
Yes
No
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any,
every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this
chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such
files).
Yes
No
Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K (§ 229.405 of this
chapter) is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of registrant's knowledge, in definitive proxy or
information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K.
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a
smaller reporting company. See the definitions of "large accelerated filer," "accelerated filer" and "smaller reporting company"
in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large Accelerated Filer
Accelerated Filer
Non-Accelerated Filer
(Do not check if a
smaller reporting company)
Smaller Reporting Company
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).
No
Yes
State the aggregate market value of the voting and non-voting common equity held by non-affiliates of the registrant as
of August 1, 2015: $3,158,176,418.
Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the registrant's classes of common stock as of February 27, 2016:
CLASS A COMMON STOCK, $0.01 par value
CLASS B COMMON STOCK, $0.01 par value
31,909,989
4,010,401
DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
Portions of the Proxy Statement for the Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be held May 21, 2016 (the "Proxy
Statement") are incorporated by reference into Part III of this Form 10-K.
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Business
Risk Factors
Unresolved Staff Comments
Properties
Legal Proceedings
Mine Safety Disclosures
PART I
PART II
Market for Registrant's Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of
Equity Securities
Selected Financial Data
Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk
Financial Statements and Supplementary Data
Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure
Controls and Procedures
Other Information
Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance
Executive Compensation
PART III
Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder
Matters
Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence
Principal Accounting Fees and Services
Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules
PART IV
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ITEM 1. BUSINESS.
PART I
Dillard's, Inc. ("Dillard's", the "Company", "we", "us", "our" or "Registrant") ranks among the nation's largest fashion
apparel, cosmetics and home furnishing retailers. The Company, originally founded in 1938 by William T. Dillard, was
incorporated in Delaware in 1964. As of January 30, 2016, we operated 297 Dillard's stores, including 24 clearance centers, and
an Internet store offering a wide selection of merchandise including fashion apparel for women, men and children, accessories,
cosmetics, home furnishings and other consumer goods. The Company also operates a general contracting construction
company, CDI Contractors, LLC ("CDI"), a portion of whose business includes constructing and remodeling stores for the
Company.
The following table summarizes the percentage of net sales by segment and major product line:
Retail operations segment:
Cosmetics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ladies' apparel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ladies' accessories and lingerie. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Juniors' and children's apparel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Men's apparel and accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Shoes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Home and furniture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Construction segment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Percentage of Net Sales
Fiscal 2015
Fiscal 2014
Fiscal 2013
14%
14%
15%
22
16
8
17
16
4
97
3
22
16
9
17
16
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98
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16
8
17
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Additional information regarding our business, results of operations and financial condition, including information
pertaining to our reporting segments, can be found in Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and
Results of Operations in Item 7 hereof and in Note 2 in the "Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements" in Item 8 hereof.
We operate retail department stores in 29 states, primarily in the southwest, southeast and midwest regions of the United
States. Most of our stores are located in suburban shopping malls and open-air centers. Customers may also purchase our
merchandise on-line at our website, www.dillards.com, which features on-line gift registries and a variety of other services.
Our retail merchandise business is conducted under highly competitive conditions. Although we are a large regional
department store, we have numerous competitors at the national and local level that compete with our individual stores,
including specialty, off-price, discount and Internet retailers. Competition is characterized by many factors including location,
reputation, merchandise assortment, advertising, price, quality, operating efficiency, service and credit availability. We believe
that our stores are in a strong competitive position with regard to each of these factors. Other retailers may compete for
customers on some or all of these factors, or on other factors, and may be perceived by some potential customers as being
better aligned with their particular preferences.
Our merchandise selections include, but are not limited to, our lines of exclusive brand merchandise such as Antonio
Melani, Gianni Bini, GB, Roundtree & Yorke and Daniel Cremieux. Our exclusive brands/private label merchandise program
provides benefits for Dillard's and our customers. Our customers receive fashionable, higher quality product often at a savings
compared to national brands. Our private label merchandise program allows us to ensure the Company's high standards are
achieved, while minimizing costs and differentiating our merchandise offerings from other retailers.
We have made a significant investment in our trademark and license portfolio, in terms of design function, advertising,
quality control and quick response to market trends in a quality manufacturing environment. Dillard's trademark registrations
are maintained for as long as Dillard's holds the exclusive right to use the trademarks on the listed products.
Our merchandising, sales promotion and store operating support functions are conducted primarily at our corporate
headquarters. Our back office sales support functions, such as accounting, product development, store planning and information
technology, are also centralized.
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We have developed a knowledge of each of our trade areas and customer bases for our stores. This knowledge is
enhanced through regular store visits by senior management and merchandising personnel and through the use of on-line
merchandise information and is supported by our regional merchandising offices. We will continue to use existing technology
and research to edit merchandise assortments by store to meet the specific preference, taste and size requirements of each local
operating area.
Certain departments in our stores are licensed to independent companies in order to provide high quality service and
merchandise where specialization, focus and expertise are critical. The licensed departments vary by store to complement our
own merchandising departments. The principal licensed department is an upscale women's apparel vendor in certain stores. The
terms of the license agreements typically range between three and five years with one year renewals and require the licensee to
pay for fixtures and to provide their own employees. We regularly evaluate the performance of the licensed departments and
require compliance with established customer service guidelines.
Synchrony Financial ("Synchrony"; formerly GE Consumer Finance) owned and managed Dillard's private label credit
cards, including credit cards co-branded with American Express (collectively "private label cards"), under a long-term
marketing and servicing alliance ("Synchrony Alliance") that expired in November 2014. Following this scheduled expiration,
Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. ("Wells Fargo") purchased the Dillard's private label card portfolio from Synchrony and began
managing Dillard's private label cards under a new 10-year agreement ("Wells Fargo Alliance"). Under the Wells Fargo
Alliance, Wells Fargo establishes and owns private label card accounts for our customers, retains the benefits and risks
associated with the ownership of the accounts, provides key customer service functions, including new account openings,
transaction authorization, billing adjustments and customer inquiries, receives the finance charge income and incurs the bad
debts associated with those accounts. Pursuant to the Wells Fargo Alliance, we receive on-going cash compensation from Wells
Fargo based upon the portfolio's earnings. The compensation earned on the portfolio is determined monthly and has no recourse
provisions. We participate in the marketing of the private label cards and accept payments on the private label cards in our
stores as a convenience to customers who prefer to pay in person rather than by paying online or mailing their payments to
Wells Fargo. The Wells Fargo Alliance expires in fiscal 2024.
We seek to expand the number and use of the private label cards by, among other things, providing incentives to sales
associates to open new credit accounts, which generally can be opened while a customer is visiting one of our stores.
Customers who open accounts are rewarded with discounts on future purchases. Private label card customers are sometimes
offered private shopping nights, direct mail catalogs, special discounts and advance notice of sale events. Wells Fargo maintains
the loyalty program that rewards customers for private label card usage.
Our earnings depend to a significant extent on the results of operations for the last quarter of our fiscal year. Due to
holiday buying patterns, sales for that period average approximately one-third of annual sales.
As of January 30, 2016, we employed approximately 40,000 full-time and part-time associates, of which approximately
47% were part-time. The number of associates varies during the year, especially during peak seasonal selling periods.
We purchase merchandise from many sources and do not believe that we are dependent on any one supplier. We have no
long-term purchase commitments or arrangements with any of our suppliers, but we consider our relationships to be strong and
mutually beneficial.
Our fiscal year ends on the Saturday nearest January 31 of each year. Fiscal years 2015, 2014 and 2013 ended January 30,
2016, January 31, 2015 and February 1, 2014, respectively, and each contained 52 weeks.
The information contained on our website is not incorporated by reference into this Annual Report on Form 10-K (this
"Annual Report") and should not be considered to be a part of this Form 10-K. Our annual report on Form 10-K, quarterly
reports on Form 10-Q, current reports on Form 8-K, statements of changes in beneficial ownership of securities on Form 4 and
Form 5 and amendments to those reports filed or furnished pursuant to Section 13(a), 15(d) or 16 of the Securities Exchange
Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), as applicable, are available free of charge (as soon as reasonably practicable
after we electronically file such material with, or furnish it to, the SEC) on the Dillard's, Inc. website: www.dillards.com.
We have adopted a Code of Conduct and Corporate Governance Guidelines, as required by the listing standards of the
New York Stock Exchange and the rules of the SEC. We have posted on our website our Code of Conduct, Corporate
Governance Guidelines, Social Accountability Policy, our most recent Social Accountability Report and committee charters for
the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors and the Stock Option and Executive Compensation Committee of the Board of
Directors.
Our corporate offices are located at 1600 Cantrell Road, Little Rock, Arkansas 72201, telephone: 501-376-5200.
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ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS.
The risks described in this Item 1A, Risk Factors, of this Annual Report could materially and adversely affect our
business, financial condition and results of operations.
The Company cautions that forward-looking statements, as such term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation
Reform Act of 1995, contained in this Annual Report on Form 10-K are based on estimates, projections, beliefs and
assumptions of management at the time of such statements and are not guarantees of future performance. The Company
disclaims any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements based on the occurrence of future events, the
receipt of new information, or otherwise. Forward-looking statements of the Company involve risks and uncertainties and are
subject to change based on various important factors. Actual future performance, outcomes and results may differ materially
from those expressed in forward-looking statements made by the Company and its management as a result of a number of risks,
uncertainties and assumptions.
The retail merchandise business is highly competitive, and that competition could lower our revenues, margins and market
share.
We conduct our retail merchandise business under highly competitive conditions. Competition is characterized by many
factors including location, reputation, fashion, merchandise assortment, advertising, operating efficiency, price, quality,
customer service and credit availability. We have numerous competitors nationally, locally and on the Internet, including
conventional department stores, specialty retailers, off-price and discount stores, boutiques, mass merchants, and Internet and
mail-order retailers. Although we are a large regional department store, some of our competitors are larger than us with greater
financial resources and, as a result, may be able to devote greater resources to sourcing, promoting and selling their products.
Additionally, we compete in certain markets with a substantial number of retailers that specialize in one or more types of
merchandise that we sell. In recent years, competition has intensified as a result of reduced discretionary consumer spending,
increased promotional activity, deep price discounting, and few barriers to entry. Also, online retail shopping continues to
rapidly evolve, and we continue to expect competition in the e-commerce market to intensify in the future as the Internet
facilitates competitive entry and comparison shopping. We anticipate that intense competition will continue from both existing
competitors and new entrants. If we are unable to maintain our competitive position, we could experience downward pressure
on prices, lower demand for products, reduced margins, the inability to take advantage of new business opportunities and the
loss of market share.
Changes in economic, financial and political conditions, and the resulting impact on consumer confidence and consumer
spending, could have an adverse effect on our business and results of operations.
The retail merchandise business is highly sensitive to changes in overall economic and political conditions that impact
consumer confidence and spending. Various economic conditions affect the level of disposable income consumers have
available to spend on the merchandise we offer, including unemployment rates, interest rates, taxation, energy costs, the
availability of consumer credit, the price of gasoline, consumer confidence in future economic conditions and general business
conditions. Due to the Company's concentration of stores in energy producing regions, recent declining conditions in these
regions could adversely affect the Company's sales. Consumer purchases of discretionary items and other retail products
generally decline during recessionary periods, and also may decline at other times when changes in consumer spending patterns
affect us unfavorably. In addition, any significant decreases in shopping mall traffic could also have an adverse effect on our
results of operations.
Our business is dependent upon our ability to accurately predict rapidly changing fashion trends, customer preferences, and
other fashion-related factors.
Our sales and operating results depend in part on our ability to effectively predict and quickly respond to changes in
fashion trends and customer preferences. We continuously assess emerging styles and trends and focus on developing a
merchandise assortment to meet customer preferences at competitive prices. Even with these efforts, we cannot be certain that
we will be able to successfully meet constantly changing fashion trends and customer preferences. If we are unable to
successfully predict or respond to changing styles or preferences, we may be faced with lower sales, increased inventories,
additional markdowns or promotional sales to dispose of excess or slow-moving inventory, and lower gross margins, all of
which would have an adverse effect on our business, financial condition, and results of operations. Additionally, failure to
respond rapidly to changing trends could impact our reputation with customers and diminish brand and customer loyalty.
Our failure to protect our reputation could have an adverse effect on our business.
We offer our customers quality products at competitive prices and a high level of customer service, resulting in a well-
recognized brand and customer loyalty. Any significant damage to our brand or reputation could negatively impact sales,
diminish customer trust and generate negative sentiment, any of which would harm our business and results of operation.
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Fluctuations in the price of merchandise, raw materials, fuel and labor or their reduced availability could increase our cost
of goods and negatively impact our financial results.
Fluctuations in the price and availability of fuel, labor and raw materials, combined with the inability to mitigate or to
pass cost increases on to our customers or to change our merchandise mix as a result of such cost increases, could have an
adverse impact on our profitability. Attempts to pass such costs along to our customers, however, might cause a decline in our
sales volume. Additionally, any decrease in the availability of raw materials could impair our ability to meet our purchasing
requirements in a timely manner. Both the increased cost and lower availability of merchandise, raw materials, fuel and labor
may also have an adverse impact on our cash and working capital needs.
Third party suppliers on whom we rely to obtain materials and provide production facilities may experience financial
difficulties due to current and future economic and political conditions.
Our suppliers may experience financial difficulties due to a downturn in the industry or in other macroeconomic
environments. Our suppliers' cash and working capital needs can be adversely impacted by the increased cost and lower
availability of merchandise, raw materials, fuel and labor. Current and future economic conditions may prevent our suppliers
from obtaining financing on favorable terms, which could impact their ability to supply us with merchandise on a timely basis.
Similarly, political or financial instability, changes in U.S. and foreign laws and regulations affecting the importation and
taxation of goods, including duties, tariffs and quotas, or changes in the enforcement of those laws and regulations, as well as
currency exchange rates, transport capacity and costs and other factors relating to foreign trade and the inability to access
suitable merchandise on acceptable terms could adversely impact our results of operations.
An increase in the cost or a disruption in the flow of our imported goods could decrease our sales and profits.
We source many of our products from vendors in countries outside of the United States. Any disruption in the flow of
imported merchandise, including strikes at ports at home or abroad, or an increase in the cost of those goods may harm our
business and decrease our profitability.
All of our suppliers must comply with our supplier compliance programs and applicable laws, including consumer and
product safety laws, but we do not control our vendors or their labor and business practices. The violation of labor or other laws
by one of our vendors could have an adverse effect on our business. Additionally, although we diversify our sourcing and
production, the failure of any supplier to produce and deliver our goods on time, to meet our quality standards and adhere to
our product safety requirements or to meet the requirements of our supplier compliance program or applicable laws, could
impact our ability to flow merchandise to our stores or directly to consumers in the right quantities at the right time, which
could adversely affect our profitability and could result in damage to our reputation and translate into sales losses.
A decrease in cash flows from our operations and constraints to accessing other financing sources could limit our ability to
fund our operations, capital projects, interest and debt repayments, stock repurchases and dividends.
Our business depends upon our operations to generate strong cash flow and to some extent upon the availability of
financing sources to supply capital to fund our general operating activities, capital projects, interest and debt repayments, stock
repurchases and dividends. Our inability to continue to generate sufficient cash flows to support these activities or the lack of
available financing in adequate amounts and on appropriate terms when needed could adversely affect our financial
performance including our earnings per share.
Reductions in the income and cash flow from our long-term marketing and servicing alliance related to our private label
credit cards could impact operating results and cash flows.
Wells Fargo owns and manages our private label credit cards under the Wells Fargo Alliance. The Wells Fargo Alliance
provides for certain payments to be made by Wells Fargo to the Company, including the Company's share of revenues under
this alliance. The income and cash flow that the Company receives from the Wells Fargo Alliance is dependent upon a number
of factors including the level of sales on Wells Fargo accounts, the level of balances carried on the Wells Fargo accounts by
Wells Fargo customers, payment rates on Wells Fargo accounts, finance charge rates and other fees on Wells Fargo accounts,
the level of credit losses for the Wells Fargo accounts, Wells Fargo's ability to extend credit to our customers as well as the cost
of customer rewards programs, all of which can vary based on changes in federal and state banking and consumer protection
laws and from a variety of economic, legal, social and other factors that we cannot control. If the income or cash flow that the
Company receives from the Wells Fargo Alliance decreases, our operating results and cash flows could be adversely affected.
Credit card operations are subject to numerous federal and state laws that impose disclosure and other requirements upon
the origination, servicing, and enforcement of credit accounts, and limitations on the amount of finance charges and fees that
may be charged by a credit card provider. Wells Fargo may be subject to regulations that may adversely impact its operation of
our private label credit card. To the extent that such limitations or regulations materially limit the availability of credit or
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increase the cost of credit to our cardholders or negatively impact provisions which affect our revenue streams associated with
our private label credit card, our results of operations could be adversely affected. In addition, changes in credit card use,
payment patterns, or default rates could be affected by a variety of economic, legal, social, or other factors over which we have
no control and cannot predict with certainty. Such changes could also negatively impact our ability to facilitate consumer credit
or increase the cost of credit to our cardholders.
Our business is seasonal, and fluctuations in our revenues during the last quarter of our fiscal year can have a
disproportionate effect on our results of operations.
Our business, like many other retailers, is subject to seasonal influences, with a significant portion of sales and income
typically realized during the last quarter of our fiscal year due to the holiday season. Our fiscal fourth-quarter results may
fluctuate significantly, based on many factors, including holiday spending patterns and weather conditions, and any such
fluctuation could have a disproportionate effect on our results of operations for the entire fiscal year. Because of the seasonality
of our business, our operating results vary considerably from quarter to quarter, and results from any quarter are not necessarily
indicative of the results that may be achieved for a full fiscal year.
A shutdown of, or disruption in, any of the Company's distribution or fulfillment centers would have an adverse effect on
the Company's business and operations.
Our business depends on the orderly operation of the process of receiving and distributing merchandise, which relies on
adherence to shipping schedules and effective management of distribution centers. Although we believe that our receiving and
distribution process is efficient and that we have appropriate contingency plans, unforeseen disruptions in operations due to
fire, severe weather conditions, natural disasters, or other catastrophic events, labor disagreements, or other shipping problems
may result in the loss of inventory and/or delays in the delivery of merchandise to our stores and customers.
Current store locations may become less desirable, and desirable new locations may not be available for a reasonable price,
if at all, either of which could adversely affect our results of operations.
In order to generate customer traffic and for convenience of our customers, we locate our stores in desirable locations
within shopping malls and open air centers. Our stores benefit from the abilities that our Company, other anchor tenants and
other area attractions have to generate consumer traffic. They also benefit from the continuing popularity of shopping malls as
shopping destinations. Adverse changes in the development of new shopping malls in the United States, the availability or cost
of appropriate locations within existing or new shopping malls, competition with other retailers for prominent locations, the
success of individual shopping malls and the success or failure of other anchor tenants, or the continued popularity of shopping
malls may impact our ability to maintain or grow our sales in our existing stores, as well as our ability to open new stores,
which could have an adverse effect on our financial condition or results of operations.
Ownership and leasing of significant amounts of real estate exposes us to possible liabilities and losses.
We own the land and building, or lease the land and/or the building, for all of our stores. Accordingly, we are subject to all
of the risks associated with owning and leasing real estate. In particular, the value of our real estate assets could decrease, and
their operating costs could increase, because of changes in the investment climate for real estate, demographic trends and
supply or demand for the use of the store, which may result from competition from similar stores in the area. Additionally, we
are subject to potential liability for environmental conditions on the property that we own or lease. If an existing owned store is
not profitable, and we decide to close it, we may be required to record an impairment charge and/or exit costs associated with
the disposal of the store. We generally cannot cancel our leases. If an existing or future store is not profitable, and we decide to
close it, we may be committed to perform certain obligations under the applicable lease including, among other things, paying
the base rent for the balance of the lease term. In addition, as each of the leases expires, we may be unable to negotiate
renewals, either on commercially acceptable terms or at all, which could cause us to close stores in desirable locations. We may
not be able to close an unprofitable owned store due to an existing operating covenant which may cause us to operate the
location at a loss and prevent us from finding a more desirable location. We have approximately 75 stores along the Gulf and
Atlantic coasts that are covered by third party insurance but are self-insured for property and merchandise losses related to
"named storms"; therefore, repair and replacement costs will be borne by us for damage to any of these stores from "named
storms".
A privacy breach could adversely affect our business, reputation and financial condition.
We receive certain personal information about our employees and our customers, including information permitting
cashless payments, both in our stores and through our online operations at www.dillards.com. In addition, our online operations
depend upon the secure transmission of confidential information over public networks.
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We have a longstanding Information Security Program committed to regular risk assessment practices surrounding the
protection of confidential data. This program includes network segmentation and access controls around the computer resources
that house confidential data. We continue to evaluate the security environment surrounding the handling and control of our
critical data, especially the private data we receive from our customers, and we institute additional measures to help protect us
from a privacy breach.
Despite our security measures, it is possible that unauthorized persons (through cyberattacks, which are evolving and
becoming increasingly sophisticated, physical breach or other means) might defeat our security measures, those of Wells Fargo
or of our other third party service providers or vendors, and obtain personal information of customers, employees or others. We
have purchased Network Security and Cyber Liability insurance to provide some financial protection should a privacy breach
occur; however, such a compromise, whether in our information security system or our third party service providers or vendors,
resulting in personal information being obtained by unauthorized persons could adversely affect our reputation with our
customers, employees and others, as well as our operations, results of operations, financial condition and liquidity, and could
result in litigation against us or the imposition of penalties. In addition, a security breach could require that we expend
significant additional resources related to our information security systems and could result in a disruption of our operations,
particularly our online sales operations.
Litigation with customers, employees and others could harm our reputation and impact operating results.
In the ordinary course of business, we may be involved in lawsuits and regulatory actions. We are impacted by trends in
litigation, including, but not limited to, class-action allegations brought under various consumer protection, employment, and
privacy and information security laws. Additionally, we may be subject to employment-related claims alleging discrimination,
harassment, wrongful termination and wage issues, including those relating to overtime compensation. We are susceptible to
claims filed by customers alleging responsibility for injury suffered during a visit to a store or from product defects, and we are
also subject to lawsuits filed by patent holders alleging patent infringement. These types of claims, as well as other types of
lawsuits to which we are subject from time to time, can distract management's attention from core business operations and
impact operating results, particularly if a lawsuit results in an unfavorable outcome.
Our profitability may be adversely impacted by weather conditions.
Our merchandise assortments reflect assumptions regarding expected weather patterns and our profitability depends on
our ability to timely deliver seasonally appropriate inventory. Unexpected or unseasonable weather conditions could render a
portion of our inventory incompatible with consumer needs. For example, extended periods of unseasonably warm
temperatures during the winter season or cool weather during the summer season could render a portion of the Company's
inventory incompatible with those unseasonable conditions. Additionally, extreme weather or natural disasters, particularly in
the areas in which our stores are located, could also severely hinder our ability to timely deliver seasonally appropriate
merchandise. For example, frequent or unusually heavy snowfall, ice storms, rainstorms or other extreme weather conditions
over a prolonged period could make it difficult for the Company's customers to travel to its stores and thereby reduce the
Company's sales and profitability. A reduction in the demand for or supply of our seasonal merchandise or reduced sales due to
reduced customer traffic in our stores could have an adverse effect on our inventory levels, gross margins and results of
operations.
Natural disasters, war, acts of terrorism, other armed conflicts, and public health issues may adversely impact our business.
The occurrence of, or threat of, a natural disaster, war, acts of terrorism, other armed conflicts, and public health issues
could disrupt our operations, disrupt international trade and supply chain efficiencies, suppliers or customers, or result in
political or economic instability. If commercial transportation is curtailed or substantially delayed our business may be
adversely impacted, as we may have difficulty shipping merchandise to our distribution centers, fulfillment centers, stores, or
directly to customers. As a result of the occurrence of, or threat of, a natural disaster or acts of terrorism in the United States,
we may be required to suspend operations in some or all of our stores, which could have a material adverse impact on our
business, financial condition, and results of operations.
Increases in the cost of employee benefits could impact the Company's financial results and cash flows.
The Company's expenses relating to employee health benefits are significant. Unfavorable changes in the cost of such
benefits could impact the Company's financial results and cash flows. Healthcare costs have risen significantly in recent years,
and recent legislative and private sector initiatives regarding healthcare reform could result in significant changes to the U.S.
healthcare system. Many of our employees who currently choose not to participate in our healthcare plans may find it more
advantageous to do so as a result of recent changes to healthcare laws in the United States. Such changes include potential
penalties on persons for not obtaining healthcare coverage. Additionally, employees may be ineligible for certain healthcare
subsidies if such employee is eligible and offered qualifying and affordable healthcare coverage under an employer's plan. If a
large portion of eligible employees who currently choose not to participate in our plans choose to enroll as a result of the law
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change, it may significantly increase our healthcare coverage costs, or we may not be able to offer competitive health care
benefits to attract and retain employees; either of which could have an adverse effect on our reputation and have a negative
impact on our financial results.
The Company depends on its ability to attract and retain quality employees, and failure to do so could adversely affect our
ability to execute our business strategy and our operating results.
The Company's business is dependent upon attracting and retaining quality employees. The Company has a large number
of employees, many of whom are in entry level or part-time positions with historically high rates of turnover. The Company's
ability to meet its labor needs while controlling the costs associated with hiring and training new employees is subject to
external factors such as unemployment levels, changing demographics, prevailing wage rates, and current or future minimum
wage and health care reform legislation. In addition, as a complex enterprise operating in a highly competitive and challenging
business environment, the Company is highly dependent upon management personnel to develop and effectively execute
successful business strategies and tactics. Any circumstances that adversely impact the Company's ability to attract, train,
develop and retain quality employees throughout the organization could adversely affect the Company's business and results of
operations.
Variations in the amount of vendor allowances received could adversely impact our operating results.
We receive vendor allowances for advertising, payroll and margin maintenance that are a strategic part of our operations.
A reduction in the amount of cooperative advertising allowances would likely cause us to consider other methods of advertising
as well as the volume and frequency of our product advertising, which could increase/decrease our expenditures and/or
revenue. Decreased payroll reimbursements would either cause payroll costs to rise, negatively impacting operating income, or
cause us to reduce the number of employees, which may cause a decline in sales. A decline in the amount of margin
maintenance allowances would either increase cost of sales, which would negatively impact gross margin and operating
income, or cause us to reduce merchandise purchases, which may cause a decline in sales.
Our operations are dependent on information technology systems, and disruptions in those systems could have an adverse
impact on our results of operations.
Our operations are dependent upon the integrity, security and consistent operation of various systems and data centers,
including the point-of-sale systems in the stores, our Internet website, data centers that process transactions, communication
systems and various software applications used throughout our Company to track inventory flow, process transactions and
generate performance and financial reports. The Company's computer systems are subject to damage or interruption from
power outages, computer and telecommunications failures, computer viruses, cyberattack or other security breaches,
catastrophic events such as fires, floods, earthquakes, tornadoes, hurricanes, acts of war or terrorism, and usage errors by the
Company's employees. If the Company's computer systems are damaged or cease to function properly, the Company may have
to make a significant investment to repair or replace them, and the Company may suffer loss of critical data and interruptions or
delays in its operations in the interim. Any material interruption in the Company's computer systems could adversely affect its
business or results of operations. Additionally, to keep pace with changing technology, we must continuously provide for the
design and implementation of new information technology systems and enhancements of our existing systems. We could
encounter difficulties in developing new systems or maintaining and upgrading existing systems. Such difficulties could lead to
significant expenses or to losses due to disruption in business operations.
The percentage-of-completion method of accounting that we use to recognize contract revenues for our construction
segment may result in material adjustments, which could result in a charge against our earnings.
Our construction segment recognizes contract revenues using the percentage-of-completion method. Under this method,
estimated contract revenues are recognized by applying the percentage of completion of the project for the period to the total
estimated revenues for the contract. Estimated contract losses are recognized in full when determined. Total contract revenues
and cost estimates are reviewed and revised at a minimum on a quarterly basis as the work progresses and as change orders are
approved. Adjustments based upon the percentage of completion are reflected in contract revenues in the period when these
estimates are revised. To the extent that these adjustments result in an increase, a reduction or an elimination of previously
reported contract profit, we are required to recognize a credit or a charge against current earnings, which could be material.
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ITEM 1B. UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS.
None.
ITEM 2. PROPERTIES.
All of our stores are owned by us or leased from third parties. At January 30, 2016, we operated 297 stores in 29 states
totaling approximately 50.1 million square feet of which we owned approximately 44.4 million square feet. Our third-party
store leases typically provide for rental payments based on a percentage of net sales with a guaranteed minimum annual rent. In
general, the Company pays the cost of insurance, maintenance and real estate taxes related to the leases.
The following table summarizes by state of operation the number of retail stores we operate and the corresponding owned
and leased footprint at January 30, 2016:
Location
Alabama . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Arkansas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Arizona. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
California . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Colorado. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Florida . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Georgia. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Iowa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Idaho . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Illinois . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Indiana . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Kansas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Kentucky . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Louisiana . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Missouri . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mississippi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Montana . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
North Carolina . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Nebraska . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
New Mexico. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Nevada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ohio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Oklahoma. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
South Carolina . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tennessee. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Texas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Utah . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Virginia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wyoming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Number
of stores
Owned
Stores
Leased
Stores
Owned
Building
on Leased
Land
Partially
Owned
and
Partially
Leased
—
—
—
—
—
1
3
—
—
—
—
1
1
1
1
1
—
1
1
3
—
3
4
—
1
10
1
—
—
33
—
—
1
—
—
2
1
—
—
—
—
2
—
—
2
1
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
1
—
1
—
11
—
1
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
1
5
—
—
—
7
9
8
17
3
7
42
12
5
2
3
3
6
6
15
10
6
2
14
3
6
5
14
10
8
10
59
5
6
1
9
7
16
3
7
39
8
5
2
3
3
3
5
14
7
4
2
13
2
3
5
11
6
8
8
43
4
5
1
297
246
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At January 30, 2016, we operated the following additional facilities:
Facility
Distribution Centers: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mabelvale, AR
Location
Gilbert, AZ
Valdosta, GA
Olathe, KS
Salisbury, NC
Ft. Worth, TX
Internet Fulfillment Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Maumelle, AR
Dillard's Executive Offices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Little Rock, AR
CDI Contractors, LLC Executive Office . . . . . . . . . . . . Little Rock, AR
CDI Storage Facilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Maumelle, AR
Total. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Square Feet
400,000
295,000
370,000
500,000
355,000
700,000
850,000
333,000
25,000
66,000
3,894,000
Owned /
Leased
Owned
Owned
Owned
Owned
Owned
Owned
Owned
Owned
Owned
Owned
Additional property information is contained in Notes 1, 12 and 13 in the "Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements,"
in Item 8 hereof.
ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS.
From time to time, the Company is involved in litigation relating to claims arising out of the Company's operations in the
normal course of business. This may include litigation with customers, employment related lawsuits, class action lawsuits,
purported class action lawsuits and actions brought by governmental authorities. As of March 23, 2016, neither the Company
nor any of its subsidiaries is a party to, nor is any of their property the subject of, any material legal proceedings.
ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES.
Not applicable.
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EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE COMPANY
The following table lists the names and ages of all executive officers of the Company, the nature of any family
relationship between them and the Company's CEO and all positions and offices with the Company presently held by each
person named. Each is elected to serve a one-year term. There are no other persons chosen to become executive officers.
Name
Age
Position & Office
William Dillard, II . .
Alex Dillard . . . . . . .
Director; Chief Executive
Officer
71
66 Director; President
Mike Dillard . . . . . .
64
Director; Executive Vice
President
Drue Matheny . . . . .
Chris B. Johnson (1)
Phillip R. Watts (2) .
William Dillard, III .
Denise Mahaffy . . . .
Dean L. Worley (3) .
Mike McNiff . . . . . .
Brant Musgrave (4) .
David Terry (5) . . . .
Director; Executive Vice
President
69
44 Senior Vice President; Co-
Principal Financial Officer
53 Senior Vice President; Co-
Principal Financial Officer and
Principal Accounting Officer
45 Senior Vice President
57 Senior Vice President
50 Vice President; General Counsel
63 Vice President
43 Vice President
66 Vice President
Held Present
Office Since
Family Relationship to CEO
1998
1998
Not applicable
Brother of William Dillard, II
1984
Brother of William Dillard, II
1998
2015
Sister of William Dillard, II
None
2015
None
2015
2015
2012
1995
2014
2011
Son of William Dillard, II
Sister of William Dillard, II
None
None
None
None
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(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
Mr. Johnson served as Vice President of Accounting from 2006 to 2012 and served as Vice President of Real Estate
from 2012 to 2015. In 2015, he was promoted to Senior Vice President and Co-Principal Financial Officer. Since
2008, Mr. Johnson has also served as Chief Financial Officer of CDI, the Company's wholly-owned general
contracting construction subsidiary.
Mr. Watts served as Vice President of Tax from 2002 to 2015. In 2015, he was promoted to Senior Vice President, Co-
Principal Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer.
Mr. Worley served as Assistant General Counsel from 1996 to 2012. In 2012, he was promoted to Vice President and
General Counsel.
Mr. Musgrave served as a Regional Vice President of Stores from 2007 to 2014. In 2014, he was promoted to
Corporate Vice President of Stores.
Mr. Terry served as Regional President of Merchandising from 2006 to 2011. In 2011, he was promoted to Corporate
Vice President of Merchandising.
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PART II
ITEM 5. MARKET FOR REGISTRANT'S COMMON EQUITY, RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS AND
ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES.
Market and Dividend Information for Common Stock
The Company's Class A Common Stock trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the Ticker Symbol "DDS". No
public market currently exists for the Company's Class B Common Stock.
The high and low sales prices of the Company's Class A Common Stock, and dividends declared on each class of
common stock, for each quarter of fiscal 2015 and 2014 are presented in the table below:
Fiscal Quarter
First . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Second . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Third . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fourth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2015
2014
High
$ 144.21
Low
$ 111.55
High
$ 100.02
Low
$ 82.75
$
133.92
103.09
91.22
98.11
85.61
60.66
122.77
125.17
126.83
93.85
100.00
104.87
Dividends
per Share
2015
2014
$
0.06
0.06
0.07
0.07
0.06
0.06
0.06
0.06
While the Company expects to continue paying quarterly cash dividends during fiscal 2016, all prospective dividends are
subject to and conditional upon the review and approval of and declaration by the Board of Directors.
Stockholders
As of February 27, 2016, there were 2,869 holders of record of the Company's Class A Common Stock and 8 holders of
record of the Company's Class B Common Stock.
Repurchase of Common Stock
Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities
Period
November 1, 2015 through November 28,
2015 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
November 29, 2015 through January 2,
2016 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
January 3, 2016 through January 30, 2016
Total. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(a) Total
Number of
Shares
Purchased
(b) Average Price
Paid per Share
754,354
$
821,300
—
1,575,654
$
76.17
73.11
—
74.58
(c) Total Number
of Shares
Purchased as
Part of Publicly
Announced
Plans or
Programs
(d) Approximate
Dollar Value of
Shares that May
Yet Be
Purchased
Under the Plans
or Programs
754,354
$
60,046,391
821,300
—
1,575,654
$
—
—
—
In November 2014, the Company’s Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of up to $500 million of the Company’s
Class A Common Stock under an open-ended stock plan ("November 2014 Stock Plan"). This authorization permited the
Company to repurchase its Class A Common Stock in the open market, pursuant to preset trading plans meeting the
requirements of Rule 10b5-1 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 or through privately negotiated transactions. The
authorization had no expiration date. There was no remaining availability pursuant to the November 2014 Stock Plan as of
January 30, 2016.
Reference is made to the discussion in Note 9 in the "Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements" in Item 8 of this
Annual Report, which information is incorporated by reference herein.
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Securities Authorized for Issuance under Equity Compensation Plans
The information concerning the Company's equity compensation plans is incorporated herein by reference to Item 12 of
this Annual Report on Form 10-K under the heading "Equity Compensation Plan Information".
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Company Performance
The graph below compares the cumulative total returns on the Company's Class A Common Stock, the Standard & Poor's
500 Index and the Standard & Poor's 500 Department Stores Index for each of the last five fiscal years. The cumulative total
return assumes $100 invested in the Company's Class A Common Stock and each of the indices at market close on January 28,
2011 (the last trading day prior to the start of fiscal 2011) and assumes reinvestment of dividends.
The table below shows the dollar value of the respective $100 investments, with the assumptions noted above, in each of
the Company's Class A Common Stock, the Standard & Poor's 500 Index and the Standard & Poor's 500 Department Stores
Index as of the last day of each of the Company's last five fiscal years.
Dillard's, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $
S&P 500 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
S&P 500 Department Stores . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
115.23
$
231.86
$
241.23
$
322.23
$
105.33
112.90
124.18
115.63
151.12
136.63
176.64
176.65
198.24
173.21
125.97
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
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ITEM 6. SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA.
The selected financial data set forth below should be read in conjunction with our "Management's Discussion and
Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations", our consolidated audited financial statements and notes thereto and
the other information contained elsewhere in this report.
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
Net sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 6,595,626
2015
2014
$ 6,621,054
2013
$ 6,531,647
2012*
$ 6,593,169
2011
$ 6,263,600
Percent change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
— %
1%
(1)%
5%
2%
Cost of sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4,350,805
4,272,605
4,223,715
4,247,108
4,047,269
Percent of sales. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Interest and debt expense, net. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Income before income taxes and income on
and equity in losses of joint ventures . . . . . .
Income taxes (benefit) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Income on and equity in losses of joint
ventures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Net income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Net income per diluted common share . . . . . .
Dividends per common share . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Book value per common share . . . . . . . . . . . .
66.0 %
60,923
64.5%
64.7 %
61,306
64,505
64.4%
69,596
64.6%
72,059
408,784
140,770
1,356
269,370
6.91
0.26
49.98
510,768
179,480
496,224
173,400
565
847
331,853
323,671
7.79
0.24
49.02
7.10
0.22
45.33
479,750
145,060
1,272
335,962
6.87
5.20
41.24
396,669
(62,518)
4,722
463,909
8.52
0.19
41.50
Average number of diluted shares
outstanding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39,004,500
Accounts receivable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
47,138
Merchandise inventories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Property and equipment, net . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Total assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Long-term debt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Capital lease obligations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other liabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Deferred income taxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Subordinated debentures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1,374,505
1,939,832
3,865,625
614,785
7,269
238,980
258,070
200,000
42,603,236
45,586,087
48,910,946
54,448,065
56,510
1,374,481
2,029,171
4,170,071
614,785
5,919
250,455
278,999
200,000
30,840
1,345,321
2,134,200
4,050,739
614,785
6,759
228,439
314,162
200,000
31,519
1,294,581
2,287,015
4,048,744
614,785
7,524
233,492
317,038
200,000
28,708
1,304,124
2,440,266
4,306,137
614,785
9,153
245,218
376,091
200,000
Total stockholders' equity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1,795,305
2,019,270
1,992,197
1,970,175
2,052,019
Number of stores
Opened . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Closed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Total—end of year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
3
297
2
1
297
—
6
296
—
2
302
—
4
304
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*
Fiscal 2012 contains 53 weeks.
The items below are included in the Selected Financial Data.
2015
A $12.6 million pretax gain ($8.1 million after tax or $0.21 per share) primarily related to the sale of four retail store
locations.
2014
A $5.9 million pretax gain ($3.8 million after tax or $0.09 per share) related to the sale of a retail store location.
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2013
2012
2011
The items below amount to a net $7.9 million pretax gain ($5.1 million after tax gain or $0.11 per share).
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an $11.7 million pretax gain ($7.6 million after tax or $0.17 per share) related to the sale of an investment (see
Note 1 in the "Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements" in Item 8 hereof).
a $5.4 million pretax charge ($3.5 million after tax or $0.08 per share) for asset impairment and store closing
charges related to the write-down of certain cost method investments (see Note 13 in the "Notes to
Consolidated Financial Statements" in Item 8 hereof).
a $1.5 million pretax gain ($1.0 million after tax or $0.02 per share) related to a pension adjustment (see Note 8
in the "Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements" in Item 8 hereof).
The items below amount to a net $9.8 million pretax gain ($26.2 million after tax gain or $0.54 per share).
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•
an $11.4 million pretax gain ($7.4 million after tax or $0.15 per share) related to the sale of three former retail
store locations.
a $1.6 million pretax charge ($1.0 million after tax or $0.02 per share) for asset impairment and store closing
charges related to the write-down of a property held for sale and of an operating property.
a $1.7 million income tax benefit ($0.03 per share) due to a reversal of a valuation allowance related to a
deferred tax asset consisting of a capital loss carryforward.
an $18.1 million income tax benefit ($0.37 per share) due to a one-time deduction related to dividends paid to
the Dillard's, Inc. Investment and Employee Stock Ownership Plan.
The items below amount to a net $50.9 million pretax gain ($234.5 million after tax gain or $4.31 per share).
•
•
•
•
•
•
a $201.6 million income tax benefit ($3.70 per share) due to a reversal of a valuation allowance related to the
amount of the capital loss carryforward used to offset the capital gain income recognized on the taxable transfer
of properties to our REIT.
a $44.5 million pretax gain ($28.7 million after tax or $0.53 per share), net of settlement related expenses,
related to the settlement of a lawsuit with JDA Software Group for $57.0 million.
a $4.2 million pretax gain ($2.7 million after tax or $0.05 per share) related to a distribution from a mall joint
venture.
a $2.1 million pretax gain ($1.4 million after tax or $0.03 per share) related to the sale of an interest in a mall
joint venture.
a $1.3 million pretax gain ($0.9 million after tax or $0.02 per share) related to the sale of two former retail store
locations.
a $1.2 million pretax charge ($0.8 million after tax or $0.01 per share) for asset impairment and store closing
charges related to the write-down of one property held for sale.
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ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF
OPERATIONS.
Dillard's, Inc. operates 297 retail department stores spanning 29 states and an Internet store. The Company also operates a
general contractor, CDI, a portion of whose business includes constructing and remodeling stores for the Company, which is a
reportable segment separate from our retail operations.
In accordance with the National Retail Federation fiscal reporting calendar and our bylaws, the fiscal 2015, 2014 and
2013 reporting periods presented and discussed below ended January 30, 2016, January 31, 2015 and February 1, 2014,
respectively, and each contained 52 weeks.
EXECUTIVE OVERVIEW
Fiscal 2015
The Company's performance during fiscal 2015 was difficult. Sales were less than planned, but the Company worked to
control inventory during an unusually competitive environment. Comparable retail sales decreased 2% over last year, and gross
profit from retail operations decreased 107 basis points of net retail sales as a result of increased markdowns. Consolidated
selling, general and administrative expenses increased 19 basis points of net sales, primarily as a result of increased selling
payroll, which was partially offset by decreased advertising expense. Net income decreased to $269.4 million, or $6.91 per
share, during fiscal 2015 from $331.9 million, or $7.79 per share, in the prior year.
Included in net income for fiscal 2015 is a pre-tax gain of $12.6 million ($8.1 million after tax or $0.21 per share) related
to the sale of four retail store locations.
Included in net income for fiscal 2014 is a $5.9 million pretax gain ($3.8 million after tax or $0.09 per share) related to
the sale of a retail store location.
During fiscal 2015, the Company repurchased $500 million, or 5.3 million shares, of Class A Common Stock under the
November 2014 Stock Plan, with no authorization remaining at January 30, 2016.
As of January 30, 2016, we had working capital of $917.7 million (including cash and cash equivalents of $202.9
million) and $814.8 million of total debt outstanding, excluding capital lease obligations, with no scheduled maturities until late
fiscal 2017. We operated 273 Dillard's locations, 24 clearance centers and one Internet store as of January 30, 2016.
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Key Performance Indicators
We use a number of key indicators of financial condition and operating performance to evaluate the performance of our
business, including the following:
Fiscal 2015
Net sales (in millions). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 6,595.6
Gross profit (in millions) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 2,244.8
Gross profit as a percentage of net sales. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Retail gross profit as a percentage of net sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Selling, general and administrative expenses as a percentage of net sales. .
34.0 %
35.0 %
25.3 %
Cash flow from operations (in millions). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 450.2
Total retail store count at end of period . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Retail sales per square foot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $
Retail stores sales trend . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Comparable retail store sales trend. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Comparable retail store inventory trend . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
297
130
(2)%
(2)%
— %
Retail merchandise inventory turnover. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.7
Fiscal 2014
$ 6,621.1
$ 2,348.4
Fiscal 2013
$ 6,531.6
$ 2,307.9
$
$
35.5%
36.1%
25.1%
611.6
297
131
1%
1%
2%
2.8
$
$
35.3%
35.7%
25.0%
501.8
296
130
1%
1%
5%
2.8
Trends and Uncertainties
Fluctuations in the following key trends and uncertainties may have a material effect on our operating results.
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Cash flow—Cash from operating activities is a primary source of our liquidity that is adversely affected when
the retail industry faces economic challenges. Furthermore, operating cash flow can be negatively affected by
competitive factors.
Pricing—If our customers do not purchase our merchandise offerings in sufficient quantities, we respond by
taking markdowns. If we have to reduce our retail selling prices, the cost of sales on our consolidated statement
of income will correspondingly rise, thus reducing our income and cash flow.
Success of brand—The success of our exclusive brand merchandise as well as merchandise we source from
national vendors is dependent upon customer fashion preferences and how well we can predict and anticipate
trends.
Sourcing—Our store merchandise selection is dependent upon our ability to acquire appealing products from a
number of sources. Our ability to attract and retain compelling vendors as well as in-house design talent, the
adequacy and stable availability of materials and production facilities from which we source our merchandise
and the speed at which we can respond to customer trends and preferences all have a significant impact on our
merchandise mix and, thus, our ability to sell merchandise at profitable prices.
Store growth—Our ability to open new stores is dependent upon a number of factors, such as the identification
of suitable markets and locations and the availability of shopping developments, especially in a weak economic
environment. Store growth can be further hindered by mall attrition and subsequent closure of underperforming
properties.
Seasonality and Inflation
Our business, like many other retailers, is subject to seasonal influences, with a significant portion of sales and income
typically realized during the last quarter of our fiscal year due to the holiday season. Because of the seasonality of our business,
results from any quarter are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be achieved for a full fiscal year.
We do not believe that inflation has had a material effect on our results during the periods presented; however, our
business could be affected by such in the future.
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2016 Guidance
A summary of management's estimates of key financial measures for fiscal 2016 is shown below.
(in millions of dollars)
Depreciation and amortization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $
Rentals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Interest and debt expense, net. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Capital expenditures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fiscal 2016
Estimated
Fiscal 2015
Actual
250
$
27
61
150
250
27
61
166
General
Net sales. Net sales include merchandise sales of comparable and non-comparable stores and revenue recognized on
contracts of CDI, the Company's general contracting construction company. Comparable store sales include sales for those
stores which were in operation for a full period in both the current quarter and the corresponding quarter for the prior year.
Comparable store sales exclude changes in the allowance for sales returns. Non-comparable store sales include: sales in the
current fiscal year from stores opened during the previous fiscal year before they are considered comparable stores; sales from
new stores opened during the current fiscal year; sales in the previous fiscal year for stores closed during the current or
previous fiscal year that are no longer considered comparable stores; sales in clearance centers; and changes in the allowance
for sales returns.
Service charges and other income. Service charges and other income include income generated through the Wells
Fargo Alliance and former Synchrony Alliance. Other income includes rental income, shipping and handling fees, gift card
breakage and lease income on leased departments.
Cost of sales. Cost of sales includes the cost of merchandise sold (net of purchase discounts and non-specific margin
maintenance allowances), bankcard fees, freight to the distribution centers, employee and promotional discounts, and direct
payroll for salon personnel. Cost of sales also includes CDI contract costs, which comprise all direct material and labor costs,
subcontract costs and those indirect costs related to contract performance, such as indirect labor, employee benefits and
insurance program costs.
Selling, general and administrative expenses. Selling, general and administrative expenses include buying,
occupancy, selling, distribution, warehousing, store and corporate expenses (including payroll and employee benefits),
insurance, employment taxes, advertising, management information systems, legal and other corporate level expenses. Buying
expenses consist of payroll, employee benefits and travel for design, buying and merchandising personnel.
Depreciation and amortization. Depreciation and amortization expenses include depreciation and amortization on
property and equipment.
Rentals. Rentals include expenses for store leases, including contingent rent, and data processing and other equipment
rentals.
Interest and debt expense, net. Interest and debt expense includes interest, net of interest income, relating to the
Company's unsecured notes, subordinated debentures and borrowings under the Company's credit facility. Interest and debt
expense also includes gains and losses on note repurchases, if any, amortization of financing costs and interest on capital lease
obligations.
Gain on disposal of assets. Gain on disposal of assets includes the net gain or loss on the sale or disposal of property
and equipment and the net gain or loss on the sale or disposal of investments.
Asset impairment and store closing charges. Asset impairment and store closing charges consist of (a) write-downs
to fair value of under-performing or held for sale properties and of cost method investments and (b) exit costs associated with
the closure of certain stores. Exit costs include future rent, taxes and common area maintenance expenses from the time the
stores are closed.
Income on and equity in losses of joint ventures. Income on and equity in losses of joint ventures includes the
Company's portion of the income or loss of the Company's unconsolidated joint ventures as well as the distribution of excess
cash from a mall joint venture.
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Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
The Company's significant accounting policies are also described in Note 1 in the "Notes to Consolidated Financial
Statements" in Item 8 hereof. As disclosed in that note, the preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting
principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("GAAP") requires management to make estimates and
assumptions about future events that affect the amounts reported in the consolidated financial statements and accompanying
notes. The Company evaluates its estimates and judgments on an ongoing basis and predicates those estimates and judgments
on historical experience and on various other factors that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. Since future
events and their effects cannot be determined with absolute certainty, actual results could differ from those estimates.
Management of the Company believes the following critical accounting policies, among others, affect its more significant
judgments and estimates used in preparation of the Company's consolidated financial statements.
Merchandise inventory. Approximately 96% of the Company's inventories are valued at the lower of cost or market
using the last-in, first-out ("LIFO") retail inventory method. Under the retail inventory method, the valuation of inventories at
cost and the resulting gross margins are calculated by applying a calculated cost to retail ratio to the retail value of inventories.
The retail inventory method is an averaging method that is widely used in the retail industry due to its practicality. Inherent in
the retail inventory method calculation are certain significant management judgments including, among others, merchandise
markon, markups, and markdowns, which significantly impact the ending inventory valuation at cost as well as the resulting
gross margins. During periods of deflation, inventory values on the first-in, first-out ("FIFO") retail inventory method may be
lower than the LIFO retail inventory method. Additionally, inventory values at LIFO cost may be in excess of net realizable
value. At January 30, 2016 and January 31, 2015, merchandise inventories valued at LIFO, including adjustments as necessary
to record inventory at the lower of cost or market, approximated the cost of such inventories using the FIFO retail inventory
method. The application of the LIFO retail inventory method did not result in the recognition of any LIFO charges or credits
affecting cost of sales for fiscal 2015, 2014 or 2013. The remaining 4% of the inventories are valued at the lower of cost or
market using the average cost or specific identified cost methods. A 1% change in the dollar amount of markdowns would have
impacted net income by approximately $11 million for fiscal 2015.
The Company regularly records a provision for estimated shrinkage, thereby reducing the carrying value of merchandise
inventory. Complete physical inventories of all of the Company's stores and warehouses are performed no less frequently than
annually, with the recorded amount of merchandise inventory being adjusted to coincide with these physical counts. The
differences between the estimated amounts of shrinkage and the actual amounts realized during the past three years have not
been material.
Revenue recognition. The Company's retail operations segment recognizes revenue upon the sale of merchandise to its
customers, net of anticipated returns of merchandise. The provision for sales returns is based on historical evidence of our
return rate. We recorded an allowance for sales returns of $4.9 million and $5.0 million as of January 30, 2016 and January 31,
2015, respectively. Adjustments to earnings resulting from revisions to estimates on our sales return provision were not material
for fiscal years 2015, 2014 or 2013.
The Company's share of income earned under the Wells Fargo Alliance and former Synchrony Alliance involving the
Dillard's branded private label credit cards is included as a component of service charges and other income. The Company
received income of approximately $105 million, $112 million and $113 million from the alliances in fiscal 2015, 2014 and
2013, respectively. The Company participates in the marketing of the private label credit cards and accepts payments on the
private label credit cards in its stores as a convenience to customers who prefer to pay in person rather than by paying online or
mailing their payments to Wells Fargo.
Revenues from CDI construction contracts are generally recognized by applying percentages of completion for each
period to the total estimated revenue for the respective contracts. The length of each contract varies but is typically nine to
eighteen months. The percentages of completion are determined by relating the actual costs of work performed to date to the
current estimated total costs of the respective contracts. Any anticipated losses on completed contracts are recognized as soon
as they are determined.
Vendor allowances. The Company receives concessions from vendors through a variety of programs and
arrangements, including co-operative advertising, payroll reimbursements and margin maintenance programs.
Cooperative advertising allowances are reported as a reduction of advertising expense in the period in which the
advertising occurred. If vendor advertising allowances were substantially reduced or eliminated, the Company would likely
consider other methods of advertising as well as the volume and frequency of our product advertising, which could increase or
decrease our expenditures. Similarly, we are not able to assess the impact of vendor advertising allowances on creating
additional revenues, as such allowances do not directly generate revenues for our stores.
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Payroll reimbursements are reported as a reduction of payroll expense in the period in which the reimbursement occurred.
Amounts of margin maintenance allowances are recorded only when an agreement has been reached with the vendor and
the collection of the concession is deemed probable. All such merchandise margin maintenance allowances are recognized as a
reduction of cost purchases. Under the retail inventory method, a portion of these allowances reduces cost of goods sold and a
portion reduces the carrying value of merchandise inventory.
Insurance accruals. The Company's consolidated balance sheets include liabilities with respect to claims for self-
insured workers' compensation (with a self-insured retention of $4 million per claim) and general liability (with a self-insured
retention of $1 million per claim and a one-time $1 million corridor). The Company's retentions are insured through a wholly-
owned captive insurance subsidiary. The Company estimates the required liability of such claims, utilizing an actuarial method,
based upon various assumptions, which include, but are not limited to, our historical loss experience, projected loss
development factors, actual payroll and other data. The required liability is also subject to adjustment in the future based upon
the changes in claims experience, including changes in the number of incidents (frequency) and changes in the ultimate cost per
incident (severity). As of January 30, 2016 and January 31, 2015, insurance accruals of $44.4 million and $45.9 million,
respectively, were recorded in trade accounts payable and accrued expenses and other liabilities. Adjustments resulting from
changes in historical loss trends have helped control expenses during fiscal 2015 and 2014, partially due to Company programs
that have helped decrease both the number and cost of claims. Further, we do not anticipate any significant change in loss
trends, settlements or other costs that would cause a significant change in our earnings. A 10% change in our self-insurance
reserve would have affected net earnings by $3.0 million for fiscal 2015.
Long-lived assets. The Company's judgment regarding the existence of impairment indicators is based on market and
operational performance. We assess the impairment of long-lived assets, primarily fixed assets, whenever events or changes in
circumstances indicate that the carrying value may not be recoverable. Factors we consider important which could trigger an
impairment review include the following:
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•
•
Significant changes in the manner of our use of assets or the strategy for the overall business;
Significant negative industry or economic trends;
A current-period operating or cash flow loss combined with a history of operating or cash flow losses; and
Store closings.
The Company performs an analysis of the anticipated undiscounted future net cash flows of the related long-lived assets.
If the carrying value of the related asset exceeds the undiscounted cash flows, the carrying value is reduced to its fair value.
Various factors including future sales growth and profit margins are included in this analysis. To the extent these future
projections or the Company's strategies change, the conclusion regarding impairment may differ from the current estimates.
Income taxes. Temporary differences arising from differing treatment of income and expense items for tax and
financial reporting purposes result in deferred tax assets and liabilities that are recorded on the balance sheet. These balances,
as well as income tax expense, are determined through management's estimations, interpretation of tax law for multiple
jurisdictions and tax planning. If the Company's actual results differ from estimated results due to changes in tax laws, changes
in store locations, settlements of tax audits or tax planning, the Company's effective tax rate and tax balances could be affected.
As such, these estimates may require adjustment in the future as additional facts become known or as circumstances change.
Changes in the Company's assumptions and judgments can materially affect amounts recognized in the consolidated balance
sheets and statements of income.
The total amount of unrecognized tax benefits as of January 30, 2016 and January 31, 2015 was $4.3 million and
$4.8 million, respectively, of which $2.5 million and $2.6 million, respectively, would, if recognized, affect the Company's
effective tax rate. The Company does not expect a significant change in unrecognized tax benefits in the next twelve months.
The Company classifies accrued interest expense and penalties relating to income tax in the consolidated financial statements
as income tax expense. The total amounts of interest and penalties were not material.
The fiscal tax years that remain subject to examination for the federal tax jurisdiction are 2013 and forward and for major
state tax jurisdictions are 2012 and forward. At this time, the Company does not expect the results from any income tax audit to
have a material impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements.
Pension obligations. The discount rate that the Company utilizes for determining future pension obligations is based on
the Citigroup Above Median Pension Index Curve on its annual measurement date and is matched to the future expected cash
flows of the benefit plans by annual periods. The discount rate increased to 4.2% as of January 30, 2016 from 3.5% as of
January 31, 2015. We believe that these assumptions have been appropriate and that, based on these assumptions, the pension
liability of $184.8 million is appropriately stated as of January 30, 2016; however, actual results may differ materially from
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those estimated and could have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements. A further 50 basis point change in
the discount rate would increase or decrease the pension liability by approximately $12.6 million. The Company expects to
make a contribution to the pension plan of approximately $4.0 million in fiscal 2016. The Company expects pension expense to
be approximately $12.8 million in fiscal 2016 with a liability of $193.6 million at January 28, 2017.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The following table sets forth the results of operations and percentage of net sales, for the periods indicated:
January 30, 2016
January 31, 2015
February 1, 2014
For the years ended
(in thousands of dollars)
Net sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 6,595,626
Service charges and other income . . . . . . . . . . . .
158,919
Amount
% of
Net
Sales
100.0% $ 6,621,054
Amount
% of
Net
Sales
100.0% $ 6,531,647
Amount
% of
Net
Sales
100.0%
2.4
159,075
2.4
160,130
2.5
6,754,545
102.4
6,780,129
102.4
6,691,777
102.5
Cost of sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Selling, general and administrative expenses . . .
Depreciation and amortization. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4,350,805
1,669,916
250,011
Rentals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Interest and debt expense, net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Gain on disposal of assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Asset impairment and store closing charges . . . .
Income before income taxes and income on and
equity in losses of joint ventures . . . . . . . . . . . .
Income taxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Income on and equity in losses of joint ventures.
Net income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $
26,732
60,923
(12,626)
—
408,784
140,770
1,356
66.0
25.3
3.8
0.4
0.9
(0.2)
—
6.2
2.1
—
4,272,605
1,663,859
250,683
26,977
61,306
(6,069)
—
510,768
179,480
565
64.5
25.1
3.8
0.4
0.9
(0.1)
0.0
7.7
2.7
—
4,223,715
1,632,036
255,490
26,833
64,505
(12,379)
5,353
496,224
173,400
847
64.7
25.0
3.9
0.4
1.0
(0.2)
0.1
7.6
2.7
—
269,370
4.1% $
331,853
5.0% $
323,671
5.0%
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Sales
(in thousands of dollars)
Net sales:
Fiscal 2015
Fiscal 2014
Fiscal 2013
Retail operations segment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $
Construction segment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Total net sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $
6,388,769
206,857
6,595,626
$
$
6,490,387
130,667
6,621,054
$
$
6,439,304
92,343
6,531,647
The percent change by segment and product category in the Company's sales for the past two years is as follows:
Retail operations segment
Cosmetics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ladies' apparel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ladies' accessories and lingerie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Juniors' and children's apparel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Men's apparel and accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Shoes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Home and furniture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Construction segment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Percent Change
Fiscal
2015 - 2014
Fiscal
2014 - 2013
(0.9)%
(0.3)%
(1.3)
(1.2)
(1.0)
(2.4)
(0.5)
(7.4)
58.3
2.2
0.8
3.9
1.6
0.8
(9.9)
41.5
2015 Compared to 2014
Net sales from the retail operations segment decreased $101.6 million during fiscal 2015 as compared to fiscal 2014,
decreasing 2% in both total and comparable stores. During fiscal 2015, sales of ladies' apparel, ladies' accessories and lingerie,
shoes, juniors' and children's apparel and cosmetics decreased slightly from the prior year. Sales of men's apparel and
accessories decreased moderately over the prior year. Sales of home and furniture declined significantly from last year.
The number of sales transactions during fiscal 2015 decreased 5% over fiscal 2014 while the average dollars per sales
transaction increased 3%.
Net sales from the construction segment increased $76.2 million or 58% during fiscal 2015 as compared to fiscal 2014
due to an increase in construction projects. The backlog of awarded construction contracts at January 30, 2016 totaled
$167.3 million, decreasing approximately 45% from January 31, 2015.
2014 Compared to 2013
Net sales from the retail operations segment increased $51.1 million or 1% during fiscal 2014 as compared to fiscal 2013.
During fiscal 2014 as compared to fiscal 2013, total sales and sales in comparable stores increased 1%. During fiscal 2014,
sales of juniors' and children's apparel, ladies' apparel and men's apparel and accessories increased moderately over the prior
year. Sales of shoes and ladies' accessories and lingerie increased slightly over last year while sales of cosmetics remained
essentially flat. Sales of home and furniture declined significantly from last year.
The number of sales transactions during fiscal 2014 decreased 2% over fiscal 2013 while the average dollars per sales
transaction increased 3%.
Net sales from the construction segment increased $38.3 million or 42% during fiscal 2014 as compared to fiscal 2013
due to an increase in construction projects. The backlog of awarded construction contracts at January 31, 2015 totaled
$304.0 million, increasing approximately 55% from February 1, 2014.
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Exclusive Brand Merchandise
Sales penetration of exclusive brand merchandise for fiscal years 2015, 2014 and 2013 was 21.7%, 21.6% and 21.5% of
total net sales, respectively.
Service Charges and Other Income
(in millions of dollars)
Service charges and other income:
Retail operations segment
Fiscal
2015
Fiscal
2014
Fiscal
2013
2015 - 2014
2014 - 2013
2015 - 2014
2014- 2013
Dollar Change
Percent Change
Income from Wells Fargo Alliance and
former Synchrony Alliance. . . . . . . . . . $ 105.4
Leased department income. . . . . . . . . . .
7.2
Shipping and handling income. . . . . . . .
Other. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
26.1
17.7
$ 111.6
$ 113.1
$
8.7
22.3
15.6
9.2
20.3
17.2
Construction segment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.5
Total. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 158.9
0.9
$ 159.1
0.3
$ 160.1
$
156.4
158.2
159.8
(6.2) $
(1.5)
3.8
2.1
(1.8)
1.6
(0.2) $
(1.5)
(0.5)
2.0
(1.6)
(1.6)
0.6
(1.0)
(5.6)%
(1.3)%
(17.2)
17.0
13.5
(1.1)
177.8
(5.4)
9.9
(9.3)
(1.0)
200.0
(0.1)%
(0.6)%
2015 Compared to 2014
Service charges and other income is composed primarily of income from the Wells Fargo Alliance and former Synchrony
Alliance. Income from the alliances decreased $6.2 million in fiscal 2015 compared to fiscal 2014 primarily due to increased
credit losses partially resulting from the portfolio transition.
2014 Compared to 2013
Income from the alliances decreased $1.5 million in fiscal 2014 compared to fiscal 2013 primarily due to increased credit
losses and the discontinuation of a credit product previously offered by Synchrony partially offset by increases in finance
charge income.
Gross Profit
(in thousands of dollars)
Gross profit:
Fiscal 2015
Fiscal 2014
Fiscal 2013
Retail operations segment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 2,237,077
7,744
Construction segment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Total gross profit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 2,244,821
Gross profit as a percentage of segment net sales:
$ 2,342,109
$ 2,301,271
6,340
6,661
$ 2,348,449
$ 2,307,932
Retail operations segment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Construction segment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Total gross profit as a percentage of net sales. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
35.0%
3.7
34.0
36.1%
4.9
35.5
35.7%
7.2
35.3
2015 Compared to 2014
Gross profit as a percentage of net sales declined 144 basis points of sales during fiscal 2015 compared to fiscal 2014.
Gross profit from retail operations declined 107 basis points of segment net sales during the same periods primarily due to
increased markdowns.
During fiscal 2015, gross margin declined slightly in juniors' and children's apparel and in men's apparel and accessories.
Gross margin declined moderately in ladies' accessories and lingerie and home and furniture. Gross margin was essentially flat
in cosmetics, ladies' apparel and shoes.
Gross profit from the construction segment increased $1.4 million but declined, on a percentage basis, by 111 basis points
of segment net sales. The decrease as a percentage of sales was due to lower fee percentages on new larger contracts.
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Inventory in comparable stores remained flat at January 30, 2016 compared to January 31, 2015.
2014 Compared to 2013
Gross profit improved 14 basis points of sales during fiscal 2014 compared to fiscal 2013. Gross profit from retail
operations improved 35 basis points of segment net sales during the same periods primarily due to increased initial markups.
During fiscal 2014, gross margin improved slightly in juniors' and children's apparel and ladies' apparel. Gross margin
was essentially flat in all other product categories.
Inventory in comparable stores increased 2% as of January 31, 2015 compared to February 1, 2014.
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses ("SG&A")
(in thousands of dollars)
SG&A:
Fiscal 2015
Fiscal 2014
Fiscal 2013
Retail operations segment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 1,664,301
5,615
Construction segment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Total SG&A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 1,669,916
SG&A as a percentage of segment net sales:
$ 1,658,994
$ 1,627,053
4,865
4,983
$ 1,663,859
$ 1,632,036
Retail operations segment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Construction segment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Total SG&A as a percentage of net sales. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
26.1%
2.7
25.3
25.6%
3.7
25.1
25.3%
5.4
25.0
2015 Compared to 2014
SG&A increased $6.1 million or 19 basis points of sales during fiscal 2015 compared to fiscal 2014. The increase was
primarily driven by increased selling payroll expense ($15.1 million) partially offset by decreased advertising expense ($6.2
million).
2014 Compared to 2013
SG&A increased $31.8 million or 14 basis points of sales during fiscal 2014 compared to fiscal 2013. The increase was
most noted in payroll and payroll related taxes ($34.1 million), primarily of selling payroll as the Company focused on
increasing pay for selling associates, partially offset by reduced advertising expenditures ($9.0 million).
Depreciation and Amortization
(in thousands of dollars)
Depreciation and amortization:
Fiscal 2015
Fiscal 2014
Fiscal 2013
Retail operations segment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $
Construction segment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Total depreciation and amortization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $
249,508
503
250,011
$
$
250,371
312
250,683
$
$
255,240
250
255,490
2014 Compared to 2013
Depreciation and amortization expense decreased $4.8 million during fiscal 2014 compared to fiscal 2013, primarily due
to the timing and composition of capital expenditures.
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Interest and Debt Expense, Net
(in thousands of dollars)
Interest and debt expense (income), net:
Fiscal 2015
Fiscal 2014
Fiscal 2013
Retail operations segment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $
Construction segment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Total interest and debt expense, net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $
60,989
(66)
60,923
$
$
61,352
(46)
61,306
$
$
64,572
(67)
64,505
2015 Compared to 2014
Net interest and debt expense declined $0.4 million in fiscal 2015 compared to fiscal 2014 primarily due to an increase in
capitalized interest and a decrease in credit facility commitment fees, partially offset by an increase in short term borrowings.
Total weighted average debt outstanding during fiscal 2015 increased approximately $28.2 million compared to fiscal 2014,
due to an increase in short term borrowings of the credit facility.
2014 Compared to 2013
Net interest and debt expense declined $3.2 million in fiscal 2014 compared to fiscal 2013 primarily due to an increase in
capitalized interest and lower average debt levels. Total weighted average debt outstanding during fiscal 2014 decreased
approximately $32.5 million compared to fiscal 2013.
Gain on Disposal of Assets
(in thousands of dollars)
Gain on disposal of assets:
Fiscal 2015
Fiscal 2014
Fiscal 2013
Retail operations segment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $
Construction segment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Total gain on disposal of assets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $
(12,619) $
(7)
(12,626) $
(6,068) $
(1)
(6,069) $
(12,376)
(3)
(12,379)
Fiscal 2015
During fiscal 2015, the Company received proceeds of $25.5 million primarily from the sales of four retail store locations
in Huntsville, Alabama, Sandy, Utah, Tampa, Florida and Arlington, TX, resulting in a gain of $12.6 million that was recorded
in gain on disposal of assets.
Fiscal 2014
During fiscal 2014, the Company received proceeds of $14.5 million from the sales of a retail store location in Longmont,
Colorado, that was held for sale due to eminent domain, and an operating store location in Sarasota, Florida, resulting in a gain
of $6.3 million that was recorded in gain on disposal of assets.
During fiscal 2014, the Company also received a final distribution of $1.1 million from its investment in a property
located in Toledo, Ohio, resulting in a loss of $0.3 million that was recorded in gain on disposal of assets.
Fiscal 2013
During fiscal 2013, the Company received proceeds of $15.7 million from the sale of its investment in Acumen Brands
("Acumen"), an eCommerce company based in Fayetteville, Arkansas. The sale resulted in a gain of $11.7 million that was
recorded in gain on disposal of assets.
During fiscal 2013, the Company also received proceeds of $1.7 million from the sale of two former retail stores located
in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and Pasadena, Texas that were held for sale, resulting in a gain of $0.6 million that was recorded
in gain on disposal of assets.
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Asset Impairment and Store Closing Charges
(in thousands of dollars)
Asset impairment and store closing charges:
Fiscal 2015
Fiscal 2014
Fiscal 2013
Retail operations segment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $
Construction segment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Total asset impairment and store closing charges. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $
— $
—
— $
— $
—
— $
5,353
—
5,353
Fiscal 2013
Asset impairment and store closing charges for fiscal 2013 consisted of the write-down of certain cost method
investments.
Income Taxes
The Company's estimated federal and state effective income tax rate, inclusive of income on and equity in losses of joint
ventures, was 34.3% in fiscal 2015, 35.1% in fiscal 2014, and 34.9% in fiscal 2013. The Company expects the fiscal 2016
federal and state effective income tax rate to approximate 35%.
Fiscal 2015
During fiscal 2015, income taxes included the recognition of tax benefits of approximately $2.0 million related to federal
tax credits and $1.5 million due to net decreases in valuation allowances related to state net operating loss carryforwards.
Fiscal 2014
During fiscal 2014, income taxes included the recognition of tax benefits of approximately $2.8 million related to federal
tax credits and $1.4 million due to net decreases in unrecognized tax benefits, interest and penalties. These tax benefits were
partially offset by tax expense of approximately $1.5 million due to net increases in valuation allowances related to state net
operating loss carryforwards. In addition, during fiscal 2014, the IRS concluded its examination of the Company's federal
income tax returns for fiscal tax years 2011 and 2012, with no material changes in these tax years as a result of such
examination.
Fiscal 2013
During fiscal 2013, income taxes included the recognition of tax benefits of approximately $5.5 million related to
decreases in valuation allowances related to state net operating loss carryforwards and $3.0 million related to federal tax
credits.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
The Company's current non-operating priorities for its use of cash are stock repurchases, strategic investments to enhance
the value of existing properties and dividend payments to stockholders.
Cash flows for the Company's most recent three fiscal years were as follows:
(in thousands of dollars)
Operating Activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $
Investing Activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Financing Activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
450,226
$
(132,939)
(518,170)
Total Cash (Used) Provided. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $
(200,883) $
Operating Activities
Fiscal 2015
Fiscal 2014
Fiscal 2013
2015 - 2014
2014 - 2013
Percent Change
611,589
(143,412)
(301,559)
166,618
$
$
501,757
(76,628)
(312,055)
113,074
(26.4)%
7.3
(71.8)
21.9%
(87.2)
3.4
The primary source of the Company's liquidity is cash flows from operations. Due to the seasonality of the Company's
business, we have historically realized a significant portion of the cash flows from operating activities during the second half of
the fiscal year. Retail operations sales are the key operating cash component, providing 94.6%, 95.7% and 96.2% of total
revenues in fiscal 2015, 2014 and 2013, respectively.
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Operating cash inflows also include revenue and reimbursements from the Wells Fargo Alliance and former Synchrony
Alliance and cash distributions from joint ventures. Operating cash outflows include payments to vendors for inventory,
services and supplies, payments to employees and payments of interest and taxes.
Synchrony owned and managed Dillard’s private label credit cards under the Synchrony Alliance that expired in November
2014. Following that scheduled expiration, Wells Fargo purchased the Dillard's private label card portfolio from Synchrony
and began managing Dillard's private label cards under the Wells Fargo Alliance. Under the Wells Fargo Alliance, Wells Fargo
establishes and owns private label card accounts for our customers, retains the benefits and risks associated with the ownership
of the accounts, provides key customer service functions, including new account openings, transaction authorization, billing
adjustments and customer inquiries, receives the finance charge income and incurs the bad debts associated with those
accounts.
Pursuant to the Wells Fargo Alliance, we receive on-going cash compensation from Wells Fargo based upon the portfolio's
earnings. The compensation earned on the portfolio is determined monthly and has no recourse provisions. The amount the
Company receives is dependent on the level of sales on Wells Fargo accounts, the level of balances carried on Wells Fargo
accounts by Wells Fargo customers, payment rates on Wells Fargo accounts, finance charge rates and other fees on Wells Fargo
accounts, the level of credit losses for the Wells Fargo accounts as well as Wells Fargo's ability to extend credit to our
customers. We participate in the marketing of the private label cards, which includes the cost of customer reward programs.
We accept payments on the private label cards in our stores as a convenience to customers who prefer to pay in person rather
than by paying online or mailing their payments to Wells Fargo. The Wells Fargo Alliance expires in fiscal 2024.
The Company received income of approximately $105 million, $112 million and $113 million from the Wells Fargo
Alliance and former Synchrony Alliance during fiscal 2015, 2014 and 2013, respectively.
Net cash flows from operations decreased $161.4 million during fiscal 2015 compared to fiscal 2014. This decrease was
primarily attributable to a decrease of $87.1 million related to changes in working capital items, primarily of decreases in trade
accounts payable and accrued expenses and income taxes payable and a decrease in gross profit.
Net cash flows from operations increased $109.8 million during fiscal 2014 compared to fiscal 2013. This improvement
was primarily attributable to an increase of $129.2 million related to changes in working capital items, primarily of increases in
trade accounts payable and accrued expenses.
Investing Activities
Cash inflows from investing activities generally include proceeds from sales of property and equipment. Investment cash
outflows generally include payments for capital expenditures such as property and equipment.
Capital expenditures increased $13.9 million for fiscal 2015 compared to fiscal 2014. The fiscal 2015 expenditures of
$165.8 million were primarily for the remodeling of existing stores and for the construction of our three new stores: Fashion
Place in Murray, Utah (200,000 square feet replacing 190,000 square feet), Fremaux Town Center in Slidell, Louisiana
(126,000 square feet) and Liberty Center in Cincinnati, Ohio (155,000 square feet), all of which opened during the third quarter
of fiscal 2015.
Capital expenditures increased $57.0 million for fiscal 2014 compared to fiscal 2013. The fiscal 2014 expenditures of
$151.9 million were primarily for the remodeling of existing stores and for the construction of our two new stores: The Shops
at Summerlin in Las Vegas, Nevada (200,000 square feet) and The Mall at University Town Center in Sarasota, Florida
(180,000 square feet), both of which opened during the third quarter of fiscal 2014.
Capital expenditures for fiscal 2016 are expected to be approximately $150 million. These expenditures are primarily for
the construction and remodeling of stores.
During fiscal 2015, we closed two clearance store locations: Madison Square Mall in Huntsville, Alabama (67,000 square
feet) and Tri County Mall in Cincinnati, Ohio (178,000 square feet). We remain committed to closing under-performing stores
where appropriate and may incur future closing costs related to these stores when they close.
During fiscal 2015, 2014 and 2013, we received proceeds from the sale of property and equipment of $25.5 million,
$14.8 million and $2.5 million, respectively, and recorded related gains of $12.6 million, $6.4 million and $0.6 million,
respectively. At January 31, 2015, $7.3 million of the fiscal 2014 proceeds were being held in escrow for the acquisition of
replacement property under like-kind exchange agreements. The escrow accounts were administered by an intermediary.
Pursuant to the like-kind exchange agreements, the cash was restricted for a maximum of 180 days from the date of the
property sale pending the acquisition of replacement property. Changes in restricted cash balances are reflected as an
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investment activity in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows. During fiscal 2015, payments of $7.3 million
were made from restricted cash for like-kind property.
During fiscal 2014, the Company received a final distribution of $1.1 million from its investment in a property located in
Toledo, Ohio, resulting in a loss of $0.3 million that was recorded in gain on disposal of assets.
During fiscal 2013, the Company received proceeds of $15.7 million from the sale of its investment in Acumen, resulting
in a gain of $11.7 million that was recorded in gain on disposal of assets.
Financing Activities
Our primary source of cash inflows from financing activities is generally our $1.0 billion senior unsecured revolving
credit facility. Financing cash outflows generally include the repayment of borrowings under the revolving credit facility, the
repayment of mortgage notes or long-term debt, capital lease obligations, the payment of dividends and the purchase of
treasury stock.
Cash used in financing activities increased to $518.2 million in fiscal 2015 from $301.6 million in fiscal 2014. This
increase in cash used of $216.6 million was primarily due to an increase in stock repurchases.
Cash used in financing activities decreased to $301.6 million in fiscal 2014 from $312.1 million in fiscal 2013. This
increase in cash flow of $10.5 million was primarily due to a reduction in treasury stock purchases.
Stock Repurchase. In November 2014, the Company's Board of Directors authorized the Company to repurchase up to
$500 million of the Company's Class A Common Stock under an open-ended plan ("November 2014 Stock Plan"). During
fiscal 2015, the Company repurchased 5.3 million shares for $500.0 million at an average price of $94.22 per share, which
completed the authorization under the November 2014 Stock Plan.
In November 2013, the Company's Board of Directors authorized the Company to repurchase up to $250 million of the
Company's Class A Common Stock under an open-ended plan ("November 2013 Stock Plan"). During fiscal 2014, the
Company repurchased 2.3 million shares for $250.0 million at an average price of $107.44 per share, which completed the
authorization under the November 2013 Stock Plan.
In March 2013, the Company's Board of Directors authorized the Company to repurchase up to $250 million of the
Company's Class A Common Stock under an open-ended plan ("March 2013 Stock Plan"). During fiscal 2013, the Company
repurchased 2.7 million shares for $209.6 million at an average price of $77.93 per share. During fiscal 2014, the Company
repurchased 0.5 million shares for $40.4 million at an average price of $89.04 per share, which completed the authorization
under the March 2013 Stock Plan.
The ultimate disposition of the repurchased stock has not been determined.
Revolving Credit Agreement. In May 2015, the Company entered into a new $1.0 billion senior unsecured revolving
credit facility ("credit agreement"), replacing the Company's prior secured credit facility. The credit agreement expires May 13,
2020 and is available to the Company for working capital needs and general corporate purposes including, among other uses,
working capital financing, the issuance of letters of credit, capital expenditures and, subject to certain restrictions, the
repayment of existing indebtedness and share repurchases.
The Company pays a variable rate of interest on borrowings under the credit agreement and a commitment fee to the
participating banks based on the Company's debt rating. The rate of interest on borrowings is LIBOR plus 1.375%, and the
commitment fee for unused borrowings is 0.20% per annum.
No borrowings were outstanding at January 30, 2016. Letters of credit totaling $25.8 million were issued under this credit
agreement leaving unutilized availability under the facility of approximately $974 million at January 30, 2016. The Company
had weighted-average borrowings of $41.3 million and $13.1 million and $45.5 million during fiscal 2015, 2014 and 2013,
respectively.
Peak borrowings under the credit facility were $310 million during fiscal 2015.
To be in compliance with the financial covenants of the credit agreement, the Company's total leverage ratio cannot exceed
4.0 to 1.0 and the coverage ratio cannot be less than 2.5 to 1.0, as defined in the credit agreement. At January 30, 2016, the
Company was in compliance with all financial covenants related to the credit agreement.
Long-term Debt. At January 30, 2016, the Company had $614.8 million of long-term debt, comprised of unsecured
notes. The unsecured notes bear interest at rates ranging from 6.625% to 7.875% with due dates from fiscal 2017 through fiscal
2028.
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Long-term debt maturities over the next five years are (in millions):
Fiscal Year
2016 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $
2017 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2018 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2019 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2020 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Long-Term Debt
Maturities
—
87.2
161.0
—
—
During fiscal 2015, the Company increased its net level of outstanding debt and capital leases by $3.8 million,
specifically related to capital leases, compared to a reduction of $0.8 million in fiscal 2014. No debt matured during fiscal
2015, 2014 or 2013.
Subordinated Debentures. As of January 30, 2016, the Company had $200 million outstanding of its 7.5%
subordinated debentures due August 1, 2038. All of these subordinated debentures were held by Dillard's Capital Trust I, a
100% owned, unconsolidated finance subsidiary of the Company. The Company has the right to defer the payment of interest
on the subordinated debentures at any time for a period not to exceed 20 consecutive quarters; however, the Company has no
present intention of exercising this right to defer interest payments.
Fiscal 2016 Outlook
During fiscal 2016, the Company expects to finance its capital expenditures and its working capital requirements, as well
as stock repurchases and the payment of dividends from cash on hand, cash flows generated from operations and utilization of
the credit facility. At present, there are numerous general business and economic factors impacting the retail industry that could
affect the Company's liquidity. These factors include: consumer confidence; high levels of unemployment in various sectors;
economic instability around the globe; and other factors that are both separate from, and outgrowths of, these factors. These
conditions could impact our net sales which may result in reduced cash flows if we are unable to appropriately manage our
inventory levels and expenses. Depending upon our actual and anticipated sources and uses of liquidity, the Company will from
time to time consider possible financing transactions, the proceeds of which could be used to refinance current indebtedness or
for other corporate purposes.
OFF-BALANCE-SHEET ARRANGEMENTS
The Company has not created, and is not party to, any special-purpose entities or off-balance-sheet arrangements for the
purpose of raising capital, incurring debt or operating the Company's business. The Company does not have any off-balance-
sheet arrangements or relationships that are reasonably likely to materially affect the Company's financial condition, changes in
financial condition, revenues or expenses, results of operations, liquidity, capital expenditures or the availability of capital
resources.
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CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS AND COMMERCIAL COMMITMENTS
To facilitate an understanding of the Company's contractual obligations and commercial commitments, the following data
is provided:
PAYMENTS DUE BY PERIOD
Total
614,785
(in thousands of dollars)
Contractual Obligations
Long-term debt. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $
Interest on long-term debt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Subordinated debentures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Interest on subordinated debentures. . . . . . . . . .
Capital lease obligations, including interest . . .
Benefit plan participant payments . . . . . . . . . . .
Purchase obligations(1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operating leases(2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
54,333
Total contractual cash obligations(3)(4) . . . . . . $ 3,020,353
1,270,193
187,770
200,000
337,726
343,397
12,149
Less than
1 year
1 - 3 years
3 - 5 years
More than
5 years
$
— $
248,160
$
— $
366,625
44,507
—
14,959
3,791
4,475
1,270,193
21,269
77,944
—
30,205
5,127
13,347
—
26,289
54,601
—
29,918
2,505
16,588
—
5,986
166,345
200,000
262,644
726
153,360
—
789
$ 1,359,194
$
401,072
$
109,598
$ 1,150,489
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(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
The Company's purchase obligations principally consist of purchase orders for merchandise and store construction
commitments. Amounts committed under open purchase orders for merchandise inventory represent $1,254.1 million
of the purchase obligations, of which a significant portion are cancelable without penalty prior to a date that precedes
the vendor's scheduled shipment date.
The operating leases included in the above table do not include contingent rent based upon sales volume, which
represented approximately 23% of minimum lease obligations in fiscal 2015.
The total liability for unrecognized tax benefits is $3.2 million, including tax, penalty, and interest. The Company is
not able to reasonably estimate the timing of future cash flows and has excluded these liabilities from the table above;
however, at this time, the Company does not expect a significant change in unrecognized tax benefits in the next
twelve months.
The Company is unable to reasonably estimate the timing of future cash flows of workers' compensation and general
liability insurance reserves of $26.9 million and gift card liabilities of $18.7 million and have excluded these from the
table above.
AMOUNT OF COMMITMENT EXPIRATION PER PERIOD
(in thousands of dollars)
Other Commercial Commitments
$1.0 billion line of credit, none outstanding(1) . $
Standby letters of credit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Import letters of credit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Total commercial commitments. . . . . . . . . . . . . $
Total Amounts
Committed
Within 1 year
2 - 3 years
4 - 5 years
After
5 years
— $
— $
— $
— $
25,680
119
22,680
119
3,000
—
—
—
25,799
$
22,799
$
3,000
$
— $
—
—
—
—
___________________________________
(1)
At January 30, 2016, letters of credit totaling $25.8 million were issued under the credit agreement.
NEW ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS
For information with respect to new accounting pronouncements and the impact of these pronouncements on our
consolidated financial statements, see Note 1 in the "Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements" in Item 8 hereof.
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FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION
This report contains certain forward-looking statements. The following are or may constitute forward looking statements
within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: (a) statements including words such as "may,"
"will," "could," "believe," "expect," "future," "potential," "anticipate," "intend," "plan," "estimate," "continue," or the negative
or other variations thereof; (b) statements regarding matters that are not historical facts; and (c) statements about the Company's
future occurrences, plans and objectives, including those statements included under the headings "2016 Guidance" and "Fiscal
2016 Outlook" included in this Management's Discussion and Analysis and other statements regarding management's
expectations and forecasts for fiscal 2016, statements concerning the opening of new stores or the closing of existing stores,
statements concerning capital expenditures and sources of liquidity, statements concerning pension contributions and
statements concerning estimated taxes. The Company cautions that forward-looking statements contained in this report are
based on estimates, projections, beliefs and assumptions of management and information available to management at the time
of such statements and are not guarantees of future performance. The Company disclaims any obligation to update or revise any
forward-looking statements based on the occurrence of future events, the receipt of new information, or otherwise. Forward-
looking statements of the Company involve risks and uncertainties and are subject to change based on various important
factors. Actual future performance, outcomes and results may differ materially from those expressed in forward-looking
statements made by the Company and its management as a result of a number of risks, uncertainties and assumptions.
Representative examples of those factors include (without limitation) general retail industry conditions and macro-economic
conditions; economic and weather conditions for regions in which the Company's stores are located and the effect of these
factors on the buying patterns of the Company's customers, including the effect of changes in prices and availability of oil and
natural gas; the availability of consumer credit; the impact of competitive pressures in the department store industry and other
retail channels including specialty, off-price, discount and Internet retailers; changes in consumer confidence, spending
patterns, debt levels and their ability to meet credit obligations; high levels of unemployment; changes in legislation, affecting
such matters as the cost of employee benefits or credit card income; adequate and stable availability of materials, production
facilities and labor from which the Company sources its merchandise at acceptable pricing; changes in operating expenses,
including employee wages, commission structures and related benefits; system failures or data security breaches; possible
future acquisitions of store properties from other department store operators; the continued availability of financing in amounts
and at the terms necessary to support the Company's future business; fluctuations in LIBOR and other base borrowing rates;
potential disruption from terrorist activity and the effect on ongoing consumer confidence; epidemic, pandemic or other public
health issues; potential disruption of international trade and supply chain efficiencies; world conflict and the possible impact on
consumer spending patterns and other economic and demographic changes of similar or dissimilar nature, and other risks and
uncertainties, including those detailed from time to time in our periodic reports filed with the SEC, particularly those set forth
under the caption "Item 1A, Risk Factors" in this Annual Report.
ITEM 7A. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK.
The table below provides information about the Company's obligations that are sensitive to changes in interest rates. The
table presents maturities of the Company's long-term debt and subordinated debentures along with the related weighted-average
interest rates by expected maturity dates.
Expected Maturity Date
(fiscal year)
2017
2016
(in thousands of dollars)
Long-term debt . . . . . . . . . $ — $ 87,201
Average fixed interest rate
Subordinated debentures . . $ — $ — $
Average interest rate . . . . . —
6.6%
—%
—
2018
$160,959
2019
$ — $
2020
Thereafter
— $ 366,625
Total
$ 614,785
Fair Value
$ 695,058
7.1%
—%
—%
7.5%
7.3%
— $ — $
— $ 200,000
$ 200,000
$ 204,080
—
—
—
7.5%
7.5%
The Company is exposed to market risk from changes in the interest rates under its $1.0 billion senior unsecured
revolving credit facility. Outstanding balances under this facility bear interest at a variable rate of LIBOR plus 1.375%. The
Company had weighted average borrowings of $41.3 million during fiscal 2015. Based on the average amount outstanding
during fiscal 2015, a 100 basis point change in interest rates would result in an approximate $0.4 million annual change to
interest expense.
ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA.
The consolidated financial statements of the Company and notes thereto are included in this report beginning on
page F-1.
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ITEM 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL
DISCLOSURE.
None.
ITEM 9A. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES.
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
The Company has established and maintains disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) under the
Exchange Act). The Company's management, with the participation of our Principal Executive Officer and Co-Principal
Financial Officers, has evaluated the effectiveness of the Company's disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the
fiscal year covered by this annual report, and based on that evaluation, the Company's Principal Executive Officer and Co-
Principal Financial Officers have concluded that these disclosure controls and procedures were effective.
Management's Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting
Our management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting, as
such term is defined in Exchange Act Rule 13a-15(f). Under the supervision and with the participation of our management,
including our Principal Executive Officer and Co-Principal Financial Officers, we conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness
of our internal control over financial reporting based on the framework in 2013 Internal Control - Integrated Framework issued
by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission. Based on our evaluation under the framework in
2013 Internal Control - Integrated Framework, our management concluded that our internal control over financial reporting
was effective as of January 30, 2016.
Our independent registered public accounting firm, KPMG LLP ("KPMG"), has audited our consolidated financial
statements included in this Annual Report and has issued a report on the effectiveness of our internal control over financial
reporting as of January 30, 2016. Please refer to KPMG's "Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm" on
page F-2 of this Annual Report.
Changes in Internal Controls
There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the fiscal quarter ended
January 30, 2016 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial
reporting.
ITEM 9B. OTHER INFORMATION.
None.
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PART III
ITEM 10. DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE.
A. Directors of the Registrant
The information called for by this item regarding directors of the Registrant is incorporated herein by reference from the
information under the headings "Election of Directors", "Audit Committee Report", "Information Regarding the Board and Its
Committees" and "Section 16(a) Beneficial Ownership Reporting Compliance" in the Proxy Statement.
B. Executive Officers of the Registrant
Information regarding executive officers of the Registrant is included in Part I of this report under the heading "Executive
Officers of the Registrant." Reference additionally is made to the information under the heading "Section 16(a) Beneficial
Ownership Reporting Compliance" in the Proxy Statement, which information is incorporated herein by reference.
The Company's Board of Directors ("Board") has adopted a Code of Conduct that applies to all Company employees,
including the Company's executive officers, and, when appropriate, the members of the Board. As stated in the Code of
Conduct, there are certain limited situations in which the Company may waive application of the Code of Conduct to
employees or members of the Board. For example, since non-employee members of the Board rarely, if ever, deal financially
with vendors and other suppliers of the Company on the Company's behalf, it may not be appropriate to seek to apply the Code
of Conduct to their dealings with these vendors and suppliers on behalf of other organizations which have no relationship to the
Company. To the extent that any such waiver applies to an executive officer or a member of the Board, the waiver requires the
express approval of the Board, and the Company will promptly disclose to its stockholders that a waiver has been granted on
the Company's website. The current version of the Code of Conduct is available free of charge on the Company's website,
www.dillards.com, and is available in print to any stockholder who requests copies by contacting Julie J. Bull, Director of
Investor Relations, at the Company's corporate executive offices at 1600 Cantrell Rd, Little Rock, AR 72201.
ITEM 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.
The information called for by this item is incorporated herein by reference from the information under the headings
"2015 Director Compensation", "Compensation Discussion and Analysis", "Compensation Committee Report" and "Executive
Compensation" in the Proxy Statement.
ITEM 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND
RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS.
Equity Compensation Plan Information
Equity compensation plans approved by
stockholders* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
___________________________________
Number of securities to be
issued upon exercise of
outstanding options
Weighted average
exercise prices of
outstanding options
Number of securities
available for future
issuance under equity
compensation plans
— $
— $
—
—
8,756,907
8,756,907
*
Included in this category are the following equity compensation plans, which have been approved by the Company's
stockholders:
•
•
•
•
•
•
1990 Incentive and Nonqualified Stock Option Plan
1998 Incentive and Nonqualified Stock Option Plan
2000 Incentive and Nonqualified Stock Option Plan
Dillard's, Inc. Stock Bonus Plan
Dillard's, Inc. Stock Purchase Plan
Dillard's, Inc. 2005 Non-Employee Director Restricted Stock Plan
There are no non-stockholder approved plans. Balances presented in the table above are as of January 30, 2016.
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Additional information called for by this item is incorporated herein by reference from the information under the
headings "Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Holders" and "Security Ownership of Management" in the Proxy
Statement.
ITEM 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS, AND DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE.
The information called for by this item is incorporated herein by reference from the information under the headings
"Certain Relationships and Transactions" and "Information Regarding the Board and its Committees" in the Proxy Statement.
ITEM 14. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTING FEES AND SERVICES.
The information called for by this item is incorporated herein by reference from the information under the heading
"Independent Accountant Fees" in the Proxy Statement.
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ITEM 15. EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES.
(a)(1) and (2) Financial Statements
PART IV
An "Index of Financial Statements" has been filed as a part of this report beginning on page F-1 hereof.
(a)(3) Exhibits and Management Compensatory Plans
An "Exhibit Index" has been filed as a part of this Report beginning on page E-1 hereof and is incorporated herein by
reference.
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Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly
caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
SIGNATURES
Dillard's, Inc.
By:
By:
/s/ PHILLIP R. WATTS
Phillip R. Watts
Senior Vice President, Co-Principal Financial Officer
and Principal Accounting Officer
/s/ CHRIS B. JOHNSON
Chris B. Johnson
Senior Vice President and Co-Principal Financial
Officer
Date: March 23, 2016
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following
persons on behalf of the Registrant and in the capacities and on the date indicated.
/s/ WILLIAM DILLARD, II
William Dillard, II
Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer
(Principal Executive Officer)
/s/ CHRIS B. JOHNSON
Chris B. Johnson
Senior Vice President and Co-Principal Financial
Officer
/s/ ALEX DILLARD
Alex Dillard
President and Director
/s/ PHILLIP R. WATTS
Phillip R. Watts
Senior Vice President, Co-Principal Financial Officer
and Principal Accounting Officer
/s/ MIKE DILLARD
Mike Dillard
Executive Vice President and Director
/s/ DRUE MATHENY
Drue Matheny
Executive Vice President and Director
/s/ ROBERT C. CONNOR
Robert C. Connor
Director
/s/ H. LEE HASTINGS
H. Lee Hastings
Director
/s/ REYNIE RUTLEDGE
Reynie Rutledge
Director
/s/ J. C. WATTS, JR.
J. C. Watts, Jr.
Director
Date: March 23, 2016
/s/ JAMES I. FREEMAN
James I. Freeman
Director
/s/ FRANK R. MORI
Frank R. Mori
Director
/s/ WARREN A. STEPHENS
Warren A. Stephens
Director
/s/ NICK WHITE
Nick White
Director
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INDEX OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DILLARD'S, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Year Ended January 30, 2016
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Consolidated Balance Sheets—January 30, 2016 and January 31, 2015 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Consolidated Statements of Income—Fiscal years ended January 30, 2016, January 31, 2015 and February 1, 2014 . .
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income—Fiscal years ended January 30, 2016, January 31, 2015 and
February 1, 2014 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity—Fiscal years ended January 30, 2016, January 31, 2015 and
February 1, 2014 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows—Fiscal years ended January 30, 2016, January 31, 2015 and February 1,
2014 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements—Fiscal years ended January 30, 2016, January 31, 2015 and February
1, 2014 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Page
F-2
F-3
F-4
F-5
F-6
F-7
F-8
F-9
F-1
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
The Board of Directors and Stockholders
Dillard’s, Inc.:
We have audited Dillard’s Inc.’s (the Company) internal control over financial reporting as of January 30, 2016, based on
criteria established in Internal Control - Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of
the Treadway Commission (COSO). The Company’s management is responsible for maintaining effective internal control over
financial reporting and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, included in the
accompanying Management’s Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on
the Company’s internal control over financial reporting based on our audit.
We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States).
Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether effective internal control
over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects. Our audit included obtaining an understanding of internal control
over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, and testing and evaluating the design and operating
effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk. Our audit also included performing such other procedures as we
considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.
A company’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the
reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally
accepted accounting principles. A company’s internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that
(1) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions
of the assets of the company; (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation
of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the
company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and (3) provide
reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the company’s
assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.
Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also,
projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because
of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.
In our opinion, Dillard’s Inc. maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of
January 30, 2016, based on criteria established in Internal Control - Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of
Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO).
We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United
States), the consolidated balance sheets of Dillard’s, Inc. and subsidiaries as of January 30, 2016 and January 31, 2015, and the
related consolidated statements of income, comprehensive income, stockholders’ equity, and cash flows for each of the years in
the three-year period ended January 30, 2016, and our report dated March 21, 2016 expressed an unqualified opinion on those
consolidated financial statements.
/s/ KPMG LLP
Dallas, Texas
March 21, 2016
F-2
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
The Board of Directors and Stockholders
Dillard's, Inc.:
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Dillard’s, Inc. and subsidiaries (the Company) as of
January 30, 2016 and January 31, 2015, and the related consolidated statements of income, comprehensive income,
period ended January 30, 2016. These consolidated
stockholders’ equity, and cash flows for each of the years in the
financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these
consolidated financial statements based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United
States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial
statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and
disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates
made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a
reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial
position of Dillard’s, Inc. and subsidiaries as of January 30, 2016 and January 31, 2015, and the results of their operations and
their cash flows for each of the years in the
accepted accounting principles.
period ended January 30, 2016, in conformity with U.S. generally
We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United
States), the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of January 30, 2016, based on criteria established in Internal
Control - Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission
(COSO), and our report dated March 21, 2016 expressed an unqualified opinion on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal
control over financial reporting.
/s/ KPMG LLP
Dallas, Texas
March 21, 2016
F-3
Consolidated Balance Sheets
Dollars in Thousands
January 30, 2016
January 31, 2015
Assets
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $
Restricted cash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Accounts receivable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Merchandise inventories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other current assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Total current assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Property and equipment:
Land and land improvements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Buildings and leasehold improvements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Furniture, fixtures and equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Buildings under construction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Buildings and equipment under capital leases . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other assets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Total assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $
Liabilities and stockholders' equity
Current liabilities:
Trade accounts payable and accrued expenses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $
Current portion of capital lease obligations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Federal and state income taxes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Total current liabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Long-term debt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Capital lease obligations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other liabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Deferred income taxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Subordinated debentures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Commitments and contingencies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Stockholders' equity:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Common stock, Class A—119,767,148 and 119,731,790 shares issued; 31,909,989
and 37,181,368 shares outstanding. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Common stock, Class B (convertible)—4,010,401 and 4,010,929 shares issued and
outstanding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Additional paid-in capital. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Accumulated other comprehensive loss . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Retained earnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Less treasury stock, at cost, Class A—87,857,159 and 82,550,422 shares . . . . . . . . . . .
Total stockholders' equity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $
See notes to consolidated financial statements.
F-4
202,869
$
—
47,138
1,374,505
44,371
1,668,883
64,313
3,106,014
1,130,471
398
23,648
(2,385,012)
1,939,832
256,910
403,752
7,346
56,510
1,374,481
46,353
1,888,442
67,918
3,083,734
1,183,045
21,867
14,555
(2,341,948)
2,029,171
252,458
3,865,625
$
4,170,071
691,310
$
730,422
3,284
56,622
751,216
614,785
7,269
238,980
258,070
200,000
840
69,382
800,644
614,785
5,919
250,455
278,998
200,000
1,198
40
940,796
(17,118)
3,994,211
(3,123,822)
1,795,305
1,197
40
937,993
(31,029)
3,734,891
(2,623,822)
2,019,270
3,865,625
$
4,170,071
Consolidated Statements of Income
Dollars in Thousands, Except Share Data
Net sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $
Service charges and other income. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cost of sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Selling, general and administrative expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Depreciation and amortization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rentals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Interest and debt expense, net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Gain on disposal of assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Asset impairment and store closing charges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Income before income taxes and income on and equity in losses of
joint ventures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Income taxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Income on and equity in losses of joint ventures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Net income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $
Earnings per common share:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Years Ended
January 30, 2016
6,595,626
January 31, 2015
6,621,054
$
February 1, 2014
6,531,647
$
158,919
6,754,545
4,350,805
1,669,916
250,011
26,732
60,923
(12,626)
—
408,784
140,770
1,356
269,370
159,075
6,780,129
4,272,605
1,663,859
250,683
26,977
61,306
(6,069)
—
510,768
179,480
565
331,853
7.79
7.79
$
$
160,130
6,691,777
4,223,715
1,632,036
255,490
26,833
64,505
(12,379)
5,353
496,224
173,400
847
323,671
7.10
7.10
$
$
Basic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $
Diluted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6.91
6.91
See notes to consolidated financial statements.
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Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income
Dollars in Thousands
Net income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Amortization of retirement plan and other retiree benefit
adjustments (net of tax of $8,574, $(4,235) and $4,452) . . . . . . .
Comprehensive income. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $
Years Ended
January 30, 2016
269,370
January 31, 2015
331,853
$
February 1, 2014
323,671
$
13,911
283,281
$
(6,955)
324,898
$
7,201
330,872
See notes to consolidated financial statements.
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Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity
Dollars in Thousands, Except Per Share Data
Common Stock
Class A
Balance, February 2, 2013 . $ 1,197
—
Net income . . . . . . . . . . . .
$
Other comprehensive
income . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Issuance of 30,452 shares
under stock bonus plans .
Purchase of 3,851,516
shares of treasury stock .
Cash dividends declared: .
Common stock, $0.22
per share. . . . . . . . . . .
Balance, February 1, 2014 .
Net income . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other comprehensive loss
Issuance of 24,864 shares
under stock bonus plans .
Purchase of 2,780,743
shares of treasury stock .
Cash dividends declared: .
Common stock, $0.24
per share . . . . . . . . . . .
Balance, January 31, 2015 .
Net income . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other comprehensive
income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Issuance of 34,830 shares
under stock bonus plans .
Purchase of 5,306,737
shares of treasury stock .
Cash dividends declared: .
Common stock, $0.26
per share. . . . . . . . . . .
—
—
—
—
1,197
—
—
—
—
—
1,197
—
—
1
—
—
Class B
40
—
—
—
—
—
40
—
—
—
—
—
40
—
—
—
—
—
Additional
Paid-in
Capital
932,495
$
—
—
2,713
—
—
935,208
—
—
2,785
—
—
937,993
—
—
2,803
—
—
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Loss
(31,275) $ 3,099,566
323,671
Retained
Earnings
—
$
Treasury
Stock
Total
$ (2,031,848) $ 1,970,175
323,671
—
7,201
—
—
—
(24,074)
—
(6,955)
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
7,201
2,713
(301,566)
(301,566)
(9,997)
—
(9,997)
3,413,240
331,853
(2,333,414)
—
1,992,197
331,853
(6,955)
2,785
—
—
(290,408)
(290,408)
—
—
—
(10,202)
—
(10,202)
(31,029)
—
3,734,891
269,370
(2,623,822)
—
2,019,270
269,370
13,911
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
13,911
2,804
(500,000)
(500,000)
(10,050)
—
(10,050)
Balance, January 30, 2016 . $ 1,198
$
40
$
940,796
$
(17,118) $ 3,994,211
$ (3,123,822) $ 1,795,305
See notes to consolidated financial statements.
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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
Dollars in Thousands
Operating activities:
Net income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by
operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization of property and other deferred cost .
Deferred income taxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Gain on disposal of assets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Asset impairment and store closing charges. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Decrease (increase) in accounts receivable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Increase in merchandise inventories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Decrease (increase) in other current assets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Decrease in other assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(Decrease) increase in trade accounts payable and accrued
expenses and other liabilities
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(Decrease) increase in income taxes payable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Net cash provided by operating activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Investing activities:
Purchase of property and equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Proceeds from disposal of assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Decrease (increase) in restricted cash. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Distribution from joint venture. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Net cash used in investing activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Financing activities:
Principal payments on long-term debt and capital lease obligations
Cash dividends paid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Purchase of treasury stock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Issuance cost of line of credit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Net cash used in financing activities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(Decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cash and cash equivalents, end of year. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $
Non-cash transactions: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Accrued capital expenditures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $
Stock awards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Capital lease transactions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
January 30, 2016
January 31, 2015
February 1, 2014
Years Ended
269,370
$
331,853
$
323,671
252,147
(35,975)
(12,626)
—
9,372
(24)
2,911
2,939
(33,702)
(4,186)
450,226
(165,788)
25,503
7,346
—
(132,939)
(5,299)
(10,008)
(500,000)
(2,863)
(518,170)
(200,883)
403,752
202,869
10,909
2,803
9,093
$
$
252,334
(30,927)
(6,069)
—
(25,670)
(29,160)
1,406
1,031
104,923
11,868
611,589
(151,888)
14,767
(7,346)
1,055
(143,412)
(784)
(10,367)
(290,408)
—
(301,559)
166,618
237,134
403,752
12,051
2,785
—
$
$
257,237
(7,329)
(12,379)
5,353
679
(50,740)
(4,272)
3,810
(21,752)
7,479
501,757
(94,923)
18,295
—
—
(76,628)
(1,691)
(7,361)
(301,566)
(1,437)
(312,055)
113,074
124,060
237,134
9,775
2,713
—
See notes to consolidated financial statements.
F-8
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
1. Description of Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Description of Business—Dillard's, Inc. ("Dillard's" or the "Company") operates retail department stores, located
primarily in the southeastern, southwestern and midwestern areas of the United States, and a general contracting construction
company based in Little Rock, Arkansas. The Company's fiscal year ends on the Saturday nearest January 31 of each year.
Fiscal years 2015, 2014 and 2013 ended on January 30, 2016, January 31, 2015 and February 1, 2014, respectively, and each
included 52 weeks.
Consolidation—The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Dillard's, Inc. and its
wholly owned subsidiaries. Intercompany accounts and transactions are eliminated in consolidation. Investments in and
advances to joint ventures are accounted for by the equity method where the Company does not have control.
Use of Estimates—The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted
in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of
assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported
amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Significant estimates include inventories, sales return, self-
insured accruals, future cash flows for impairment analysis, pension discount rate and taxes. Actual results could differ from
those estimates.
Seasonality—The Company's business is highly seasonal, and historically the Company has realized a significant portion
of its sales, net income and cash flow in the second half of the fiscal year, attributable to the impact of the back-to-school
selling season in the third quarter and the holiday selling season in the fourth quarter. Additionally, working capital
requirements fluctuate during the year, increasing in the third quarter in anticipation of the holiday season.
Cash Equivalents—The Company considers all highly liquid investments with an original maturity of 3 months or less
when purchased or certificates of deposit with no early withdrawal penalty to be cash equivalents. The Company considers
receivables from charge card companies as cash equivalents because they settle the balances within 2 to 3 days.
Restricted Cash—Restricted cash consists of cash proceeds from the sale of property held in escrow for the acquisition
of replacement property under like-kind exchange agreements. The escrow accounts are administered by an intermediary.
Pursuant to the like-kind exchange agreements, the cash remains restricted for a maximum of 180 days from the date of the
property sale pending the acquisition of replacement property. Changes in restricted cash balances are reflected as an
investment activity in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.
Accounts Receivable—Accounts receivable primarily consists of construction receivables of CDI and the monthly
settlement with Wells Fargo for Dillard's share of revenue from the long-term marketing and servicing alliance. Construction
receivables are based on amounts billed to customers. The Company provides any allowance for doubtful accounts considered
necessary based upon a review of outstanding receivables, historical collection information and existing economic conditions.
Accounts receivable are ordinarily due 30 days after the issuance of the invoice. Contract retentions are due 30 days after
completion of the project and acceptance by the owner. Accounts that are past due more than 120 days are considered
delinquent. Delinquent receivables are written off based on individual credit evaluation and specific circumstances of the
customer.
Merchandise Inventories—Approximately 96% of the Company's inventories are valued at the lower of cost or market
using the last-in, first-out ("LIFO") retail inventory method. Under the retail inventory method, the valuation of inventories at
cost and the resulting gross margins are calculated by applying a calculated cost to retail ratio to the retail value of inventories.
The retail inventory method is an averaging method that is widely used in the retail industry due to its practicality. Inherent in
the retail inventory method calculation are certain significant management judgments including, among others, merchandise
markon, markups, and markdowns, which significantly impact the ending inventory valuation at cost as well as the resulting
gross margins. During periods of deflation, inventory values on the first-in, first-out ("FIFO") retail inventory method may be
lower than the LIFO retail inventory method. Additionally, inventory values at LIFO cost may be in excess of net realizable
value. At January 30, 2016 and January 31, 2015, merchandise inventories valued at LIFO, including adjustments as necessary
to record inventory at the lower of cost or market, approximated the cost of such inventories using the FIFO retail inventory
method. The application of the LIFO retail inventory method did not result in the recognition of any LIFO charges or credits
affecting cost of sales for fiscal 2015, 2014 or 2013. The remaining 4% of the inventories are valued at the lower of cost or
market using the average cost or specific identified cost methods.
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The Company regularly records a provision for estimated shrinkage, thereby reducing the carrying value of merchandise
inventory. Complete physical inventories of all of the Company's stores and warehouses are performed no less frequently than
annually, with the recorded amount of merchandise inventory being adjusted to coincide with these physical counts.
Property and Equipment—Property and equipment owned by the Company is stated at cost, which includes related
interest costs incurred during periods of construction, less accumulated depreciation and amortization. Interest capitalized
during fiscal 2015 and 2014 was $2.1 million and $1.7 million, respectively, and was immaterial during fiscal 2013. For
financial reporting purposes, depreciation is computed by the straight-line method over estimated useful lives:
Buildings and leasehold improvements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Furniture, fixtures and equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
20 - 40 years
3 - 10 years
Properties leased by the Company under lease agreements which are determined to be capital leases are stated at an
amount equal to the present value of the minimum lease payments during the lease term, less accumulated amortization. The
assets under capital leases and leasehold improvements under operating leases are amortized on the straight-line method over
the shorter of their useful lives or the related lease terms. The provision for amortization of leased properties is included in
depreciation and amortization expense.
Included in property and equipment as of January 30, 2016 are assets held for sale in the amount of $4.0 million. During
fiscal 2015, 2014 and 2013, the Company realized gains on the disposal of property and equipment of $12.6 million, $6.4
million and $0.6 million, respectively.
Depreciation expense on property and equipment was $250 million, $251 million and $255 million for fiscal 2015, 2014
and 2013, respectively.
Long-Lived Assets—Impairment losses are required to be recorded on long-lived assets used in operations when
indicators of impairment are present and the undiscounted cash flows estimated to be generated by those assets are less than the
assets' carrying amount. In the evaluation of the fair value and future benefits of long-lived assets, the Company performs an
analysis of the anticipated undiscounted future net cash flows of the related long-lived assets. This analysis is performed at the
store unit level. If the carrying value of the related asset exceeds the undiscounted cash flows, the carrying value is reduced to
its fair value. Various factors including future sales growth and profit margins are included in this analysis. Management
believes at this time that the carrying value and useful lives continue to be appropriate.
Other Assets—Other assets include the deferred charge related to the REIT Transaction of $184.7 million and $191.8
million at January 30, 2016 and January 31, 2015, respectively. Other assets also include investments accounted for by the
equity and cost methods.
During fiscal 2013, the Company received proceeds of $15.7 million from the sale of its investment in Acumen, resulting
in a gain of $11.7 million that was recorded in gain on disposal of assets.
Vendor Allowances—The Company receives concessions from its vendors through a variety of programs and
arrangements, including cooperative advertising and margin maintenance programs. The Company has agreements in place
with each vendor setting forth the specific conditions for each allowance or payment. These agreements range in periods from a
few days to up to a year. If the payment is a reimbursement for costs incurred, it is offset against those related costs; otherwise,
it is treated as a reduction to the cost of the merchandise. Amounts of vendor concessions are recorded only when an agreement
has been reached with the vendor and the collection of the concession is deemed probable.
For cooperative advertising programs, the Company generally offsets the allowances against the related advertising
expense when incurred. Many of these programs require proof-of-advertising to be provided to the vendor to support the
reimbursement of the incurred cost. Programs that do not require proof-of-advertising are monitored to ensure that the
allowance provided by each vendor is a reimbursement of costs incurred to advertise for that particular vendor. If the allowance
exceeds the advertising costs incurred on a vendor-specific basis, then the excess allowance from the vendor is recorded as a
reduction of merchandise cost for that vendor.
Margin maintenance allowances are credited directly to cost of purchased merchandise in the period earned according to
the agreement with the vendor. Under the retail method of accounting for inventory, a portion of these allowances reduces cost
of goods sold and a portion reduces the carrying value of merchandise inventory.
Insurance Accruals—The Company's consolidated balance sheets include liabilities with respect to self-insured workers'
compensation and general liability claims. The Company's self-insured retention is insured through a wholly-owned captive
insurance subsidiary. The Company estimates the required liability of such claims, utilizing an actuarial method, based upon
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various assumptions, which include, but are not limited to, the Company's historical loss experience, projected loss
development factors, actual payroll and other data. The required liability is also subject to adjustment in the future based upon
the changes in claims experience, including changes in the number of incidents (frequency) and changes in the ultimate cost per
incident (severity). These insurance accruals are recorded in trade accounts payable and accrued expenses and other liabilities
on the consolidated balance sheets.
Operating Leases—The Company leases retail stores, office space and equipment under operating leases. Many store
leases contain construction allowance reimbursements by landlords, rent holidays, rent escalation clauses and/or contingent rent
provisions. The Company recognizes the related rental expense on a straight-line basis over the lease term and records the
difference between the amounts charged to expense and the rent paid as a deferred rent liability.
To account for construction allowance reimbursements from landlords and rent holidays, the Company records a deferred
rent liability in other liabilities on the consolidated balance sheets and amortizes the deferred rent over the lease term, as a
reduction to rent expense on the consolidated income statements. For leases containing rent escalation clauses, the Company
records minimum rent expense on a straight-line basis over the lease term on the consolidated income statement. The lease term
used for lease evaluation includes renewal option periods only in instances in which the exercise of the option period can be
reasonably assured and failure to exercise such options would result in an economic penalty.
Revenue Recognition—The Company's retail operations segment recognizes merchandise revenue at the "point of sale."
Allowance for sales returns are recorded as a component of net sales in the period in which the related sales are recorded. Sales
taxes collected from customers are excluded from revenue and are recorded in trade accounts payable and accrued expenses
until remitted to the taxing authorities.
Synchrony Financial ("Synchrony"; formerly GE Consumer Finance ) owned and managed Dillard's private label credit
cards under a long-term marketing and servicing alliance ("Synchrony Alliance") that expired in November 2014. Following
the scheduled expiration, Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. ("Wells Fargo") purchased the Dillard's private label credit card portfolio
from Synchrony and began managing Dillard's private label cards under a new 10-year agreement ("Wells Fargo Alliance").
The Company's share of income earned under the Wells Fargo Alliance and former Synchrony Alliance is included as a
component of service charges and other income. The Company received income of approximately $105 million, $112 million
and $113 million from the alliances in fiscal 2015, 2014 and 2013, respectively. The Company participates in the marketing of
the private label cards and accepts payments on the private label cards in its stores as a convenience to customers who prefer to
pay in person rather than by mailing their payments to Wells Fargo.
Revenue from CDI construction contracts is generally recognized by applying percentages of completion for each period
to the total estimated profits for the respective contracts. The length of each contract varies but is typically nine to eighteen
months. The percentages of completion are determined by relating the actual costs of work performed to date to the current
estimated total costs of the respective contracts. When the estimate on a contract indicates a loss, the entire loss is recorded in
the current period.
Gift Card Revenue Recognition—The Company establishes a liability upon the sale of a gift card. The liability is
relieved and revenue is recognized when gift cards are redeemed for merchandise. Gift card breakage income is determined
based upon historical redemption patterns. The Company uses a homogeneous pool to recognize gift card breakage and will
recognize income over the period when the likelihood of the gift card being redeemed is remote and the Company determines
that it does not have a legal obligation to remit the value of unredeemed gift cards to the relevant jurisdiction as abandoned
property. At that time, the Company will recognize breakage income over the performance period for those gift cards (i.e. 60
months) and will record it in service charges and other income. As of January 30, 2016 and January 31, 2015 , gift card
liabilities of $60.0 million and $60.2 million, respectively, were included in trade accounts payable and accrued expenses and
other liabilities.
Advertising—Advertising and promotional costs, which include newspaper, magazine, Internet, broadcast and other
media advertising, are expensed as incurred and were approximately $50 million, $56 million and $65 million, net of
cooperative advertising reimbursements of $29.3 million, $31.6 million and $34.1 million for fiscal years 2015, 2014 and 2013,
respectively. The Company records net advertising expenses in selling, general and administrative expenses.
Income Taxes—Income taxes are recognized for the amount of taxes payable for the current year and deferred tax assets
and liabilities for the future tax consequence of events that have been recognized differently in the financial statements than for
tax purposes. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are established using statutory tax rates and are adjusted for tax rate changes.
Tax positions are analyzed to determine whether it is "more likely than not" that a tax position will be sustained upon
examination by the appropriate taxing authorities before any part of the benefit can be recorded in the financial statements. For
those tax positions where it is not "more likely than not" that a tax benefit will be sustained, no tax benefit is recognized. The
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Company classifies accrued interest expense and penalties relating to income tax in the consolidated financial statements as
income tax expense.
Shipping and Handling—The Company records shipping and handling reimbursements in service charges and other
income. The Company records shipping and handling costs in cost of sales.
Defined Benefit Retirement Plans—The Company's defined benefit retirement plan costs are accounted for using
actuarial valuations. The Company recognizes the funded status of its defined benefit pension plans on the balance sheet and
recognizes changes in the funded status that arise during the period but that are not recognized as components of net periodic
benefit cost, within other comprehensive income, net of income taxes.
Income on and Equity in Losses of Joint Ventures—Income on and equity in losses of joint ventures includes the
Company's portion of the income or loss of the Company's unconsolidated joint ventures as well as distributions of excess cash
from a mall joint venture.
Comprehensive Income—Comprehensive income is defined as the change in equity (net assets) of a business enterprise
during a period from transactions and other events and circumstances from non-owner sources. It consists of the net income or
loss and other gains and losses affecting stockholders' equity that, under GAAP, are excluded from net income or loss. One
such exclusion is the amortization of retirement plan and other retiree benefit adjustments, which is the only item impacting our
accumulated other comprehensive loss.
Supply Concentration—The Company purchases merchandise from many sources and does not believe that the
Company was dependent on any one supplier during fiscal 2015.
Reclassifications—Certain items have been reclassified from their prior year classifications to conform to the current
year presentation. These reclassifications had no effect on net income or stockholders' equity as previously reported.
New Accounting Pronouncements
Revenue from Contracts with Customers
In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU")
No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606), which stipulates that an entity should recognize revenue to
depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity
expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. To achieve this core principle, an entity should apply the
following steps: (1) identify the contract(s) with a customer, (2) identify the performance obligations in the contract, (3)
determine the transaction price, (4) allocate the transaction price to the performance obligations in the contract and (5)
recognize revenue when (or as) the entity satisfies a performance obligation. This update was amended by ASU No. 2015-14,
Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606): Deferral of the Effective Date, which deferred the effective date for the
Company from the first quarter of fiscal 2017 to the first quarter of fiscal 2018 with early adoption permitted. The Company is
currently assessing the impact of this update on its consolidated financial statements.
Presentation of Financial Statements - Going Concern
In August 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-15, Presentation of Financial Statements - Going Concern (Subtopic
205-40), which requires management to evaluate, at each annual and interim reporting period, whether there are conditions or
events that raise substantial doubt about the entity’s ability to continue as a going concern within one year after the date the
financial statements are issued and provide related disclosures. This ASU is effective for annual periods ending after
December 15, 2016 and interim periods thereafter. Early application is permitted. The adoption of this guidance is not
expected to have a significant impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements.
Simplifying the Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs
In April 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-03, Interest-Imputation of Interest (Subtopic 835-30): Simplifying the
Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs, to amend ASC Topic 835. The amendment adds the requirement for an entity to present
debt issuance costs in the balance sheet as a direct deduction from the related debt liability rather than as an asset and to report
amortization of the debt issuance costs as interest expense. This update will be effective for the Company beginning in the first
quarter of fiscal 2016. The adoption of this guidance is not expected to have a significant impact on the Company's
consolidated financial statements.
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Presentation and Subsequent Measurement of Debt Issuance Costs Associated with Line-of-Credit Arrangements
In August 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-15, Interest-Imputation of Interest (Subtopic 835-30): Presentation and
Subsequent Measurement of Debt Issuance Costs Associated with Line-of-Credit Arrangements, to provide authoritative
guidance related to line-of-credit arrangements, which were not addressed in ASU No. 2015-03. An entity may defer and
present debt issuance costs related to line-of-credit arrangements as an asset. Subsequently, the debt issuance costs may be
amortized as interest expense ratably over the term of the line-of-credit arrangement, regardless of whether there are any
outstanding borrowings on the line-of-credit arrangement. This update will be effective for the Company beginning in the first
quarter of fiscal 2016. The adoption of this guidance is not expected to have a significant impact on the Company's
consolidated financial statements.
Simplifying the Measurement of Inventory
In July 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-11, Inventory (Topic 330): Simplifying the Measurement of Inventory, to
simplify the measurement of inventory using the first-in, first out (FIFO) or average cost methods. Under this amendment,
inventory under the FIFO or average cost methods should be measured at the lower of cost and net realizable value. Net
realizable value is the estimated selling prices in the ordinary course of business, less reasonably predictable costs of
completion, disposal and transportation. This update will be effective for the Company beginning in the first quarter of fiscal
2017. Approximately 96% of the Company's merchandise inventories are valued using the retail inventory method, which is
outside the scope of ASU No. 2015-11. The remaining 4% of the Company's merchandise inventories are valued at the lower of
cost or market using the average cost or specific identified cost methods, and the Company is evaluating the effect of this
update on these inventory values. The adoption of this guidance is not expected to have a significant impact on the Company's
consolidated financial statements.
Balance Sheet Classification of Deferred Taxes
In November 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-17, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Balance Sheet Classification of Deferred
Taxes, to simplify the presentation of deferred taxes in the balance sheet. Under this amendment, entities will no longer be required
to separate deferred income tax liabilities and assets into current and noncurrent amounts in the balance sheet. Rather, the amendment
requires deferred tax liabilities and assets be classified as noncurrent in the balance sheet. The amendments in this update are
effective for financial statements issued for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2016, and early adoption is permitted
as of the beginning of an interim or annual reporting period. The Company elected to adopt the accounting standard in the beginning
of the fourth quarter of fiscal 2015. Prior periods in our consolidated financial statements were retrospectively adjusted (refer to
Note 6).
Leases: Amendments to the FASB Accounting Standards Codification
In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842): Amendments to the FASB Accounting Standards
Codification, to increase transparency and comparability among organizations by recognizing lease assets and liabilities on the
balance sheet and disclosing key information about leasing arrangements. Under these amendments, lessees are required to
recognize lease assets and lease liabilities for leases classified as operating leases under ASC 840. ASU No. 2016-02 is effective
for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, and early adoption is permitted. The Company
is currently assessing the impact of this update on its consolidated financial statements.
2. Business Segments
The Company operates in two reportable segments: the operation of retail department stores and a general contracting
construction company.
For the Company's retail operations reportable segment, the Company determined its operating segments on a store by
store basis. Each store's operating performance has been aggregated into one reportable segment. The Company's operating
segments are aggregated for financial reporting purposes because they are similar in each of the following areas: economic
characteristics, class of consumer, nature of products and distribution methods. Revenues from external customers are derived
from merchandise sales, and the Company does not rely on any major customers as a source of revenue. Across all stores, the
Company operates one store format under the Dillard's name where each store offers the same general mix of merchandise with
similar categories and similar customers. The Company believes that disaggregating its operating segments would not provide
meaningful additional information.
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The following table summarizes the percentage of net sales by segment and major product line:
Retail operations segment:
Cosmetics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ladies' apparel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ladies' accessories and lingerie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Juniors' and children's apparel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Men's apparel and accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Shoes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Home and furniture. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Construction segment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Total. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Percentage of Net Sales
Fiscal 2015
Fiscal 2014
Fiscal 2013
14%
14%
15%
22
16
8
17
16
4
97
3
22
16
9
17
16
4
98
2
22
16
8
17
16
5
99
1
100%
100%
100%
The following tables summarize certain segment information, including the reconciliation of those items to the
Company's consolidated operations.
(in thousands of dollars)
Net sales from external customers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $
Gross profit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Retail Operations
6,388,769
Fiscal 2015
Construction
Consolidated
$
206,857
$
Depreciation and amortization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Interest and debt expense (income), net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Income before income taxes and income on and equity in losses of
joint ventures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Income on and equity in losses of joint ventures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Total assets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2,237,077
249,508
60,989
404,582
1,356
3,804,718
7,744
503
(66)
4,202
—
60,907
(in thousands of dollars)
Net sales from external customers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $
Gross profit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Retail Operations
6,490,387
Fiscal 2014
Construction
Consolidated
$
130,667
$
6,595,626
2,244,821
250,011
60,923
408,784
1,356
3,865,625
6,621,054
2,348,449
250,683
61,306
510,768
565
4,170,071
2,342,109
250,371
61,352
508,730
565
4,111,744
6,340
312
(46)
2,038
—
58,327
Depreciation and amortization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Interest and debt expense (income), net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Income before income taxes and income on and equity in losses of
joint ventures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Income on and equity in losses of joint ventures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Total assets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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(in thousands of dollars)
Net sales from external customers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $
Gross profit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Retail Operations
6,439,304
Fiscal 2013
Construction
Consolidated
$
92,343
$
Depreciation and amortization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Interest and debt expense (income), net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Income before income taxes and income on and equity in losses of
joint ventures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Income on and equity in losses of joint ventures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Total assets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2,301,271
255,240
64,572
494,452
847
4,011,771
6,661
250
(67)
1,772
—
38,968
6,531,647
2,307,932
255,490
64,505
496,224
847
4,050,739
Intersegment construction revenues of $77.7 million, $82.5 million and $35.0 million were eliminated during
consolidation and have been excluded from net sales for fiscal years 2015, 2014 and 2013, respectively.
3. Revolving Credit Agreement
In May 2015, the Company entered into a new $1.0 billion senior unsecured revolving credit facility ("credit
agreement"), replacing the secured credit facility with J. P. Morgan Securities LLC, Wells Fargo Securities, LLC, Regions
Capital Markets and Citizens Bank, N.A. The facility expires May 13, 2020 and is available to the Company for working
capital needs and general corporate purposes including, among other uses, working capital financing, the issuance of letters of
credit, capital expenditures and, subject to certain restrictions, the repayment of existing indebtedness and share repurchases.
The Company pays a variable rate of interest on borrowings under the credit agreement and a commitment fee to the
participating banks based on the Company's debt rating. The rate of interest on borrowings is LIBOR plus 1.375%, and the
commitment fee for unused borrowings is 0.20% per annum.
No borrowings were outstanding at January 30, 2016. Letters of credit totaling $25.8 million were issued under this credit
agreement leaving unutilized availability under the facility of approximately $974 million at January 30, 2016. The Company
had weighted-average borrowings of $41.3 million and $13.1 million during fiscal 2015 and 2014, respectively.
Peak borrowings under the credit facility were $310 million during fiscal 2015.
To be in compliance with the financial covenants of the new credit facility, the Company's total leverage ratio cannot
exceed 4.0 to 1.0 and the coverage ratio cannot be less than 2.5 to 1.0, as defined in the credit facility agreement. At January 30,
2016, the Company was in compliance with all financial covenants related to the credit agreement.
4. Long-Term Debt
Long-term debt of $614.8 million was outstanding at January 30, 2016 and January 31, 2015. This debt consisted of
unsecured notes, bearing interest rates ranging from 6.625% to 7.875% and maturing during fiscal 2017 through fiscal 2028.
There are no financial covenants under any of the debt agreements.
Long-term debt maturities over the next five years are (in millions):
Fiscal Year
2016 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $
2017 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2018 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2019 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2020 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Long-Term Debt
Maturities
—
87.2
161.0
—
—
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Net interest and debt expense consists of the following:
(in thousands of dollars)
Long-term debt:
Interest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $
Amortization of debt expense. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Interest on capital lease obligations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Revolving credit facility expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Investment interest income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$
Fiscal 2015
Fiscal 2014
Fiscal 2013
57,346
$
57,739
$
1,555
58,901
588
2,739
(1,305)
60,923
$
1,438
59,177
644
2,719
(1,234)
61,306
$
59,462
1,641
61,103
796
3,628
(1,022)
64,505
Interest paid during fiscal 2015, 2014 and 2013 was approximately $62.9 million, $62.9 million, $54.7 million,
respectively.
5. Trade Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses
Trade accounts payable and accrued expenses consist of the following:
(in thousands of dollars)
Trade accounts payable. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $
Accrued expenses:
January 30, 2016
494,268
January 31, 2015
530,809
$
Taxes, other than income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Salaries, wages and employee benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Liability to customers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Interest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
59,138
57,240
56,397
13,301
3,631
7,335
61,341
59,626
51,931
13,486
3,934
9,295
$
691,310
$
730,422
6. Income Taxes
The provision for federal and state income taxes is summarized as follows:
(in thousands of dollars)
Current:
Federal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $
State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fiscal 2015
Fiscal 2014
Fiscal 2013
173,786
$
206,387
$
176,291
2,959
176,745
4,020
210,407
Deferred:
Federal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(33,708)
(2,267)
(35,975)
140,770
$
(32,051)
1,124
(30,927)
179,480
$
$
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4,438
180,729
(8,990)
1,661
(7,329)
173,400
A reconciliation between the Company's income tax provision and income taxes using the federal statutory income tax
rate is presented below:
(in thousands of dollars)
Income tax at the statutory federal rate (inclusive of income on and equity
in losses of joint ventures). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $
State income taxes, net of federal benefit (inclusive of income on and
equity in losses of joint ventures) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Net changes in unrecognized tax benefits, interest and penalties /reserves . .
Tax benefit of federal credits. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Changes in cash surrender value of life insurance policies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Changes in valuation allowance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tax benefit of dividends paid to ESOP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fiscal 2015
Fiscal 2014
Fiscal 2013
143,549
$
178,967
$
173,975
2,488
(367)
(2,018)
(705)
(1,473)
(763)
59
4,426
(1,386)
(2,810)
(731)
1,485
(802)
331
8,013
(481)
(3,037)
(986)
(5,501)
(581)
1,998
$
140,770
$
179,480
$
173,400
Deferred income taxes reflect the net tax effects of temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets and
liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for income tax purposes. Significant components of the
Company's deferred tax assets and liabilities as of January 30, 2016 and January 31, 2015 are as follows:
(in thousands of dollars)
Property and equipment bases and depreciation differences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $
Prepaid expenses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Joint venture bases differences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Differences between book and tax bases of inventory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Total deferred tax liabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Accruals not currently deductible. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Net operating loss carryforwards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
State income taxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Total deferred tax assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Net operating loss valuation allowance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Net deferred tax assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Net deferred income taxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $
January 30,
2016
245,404
January 31,
2015
265,764
$
57,672
12,985
43,116
6,551
365,728
(88,277)
(74,094)
(1,123)
(3,361)
(166,855)
52,724
(114,131)
251,597
$
58,998
14,351
52,486
3,599
395,198
(90,192)
(77,774)
(1,320)
(1,573)
(170,859)
54,659
(116,200)
278,998
At January 30, 2016, the Company had a deferred tax asset related to state net operating loss carryforwards of
approximately $74.1 million that could be utilized to reduce the tax liabilities of future years. These carryforwards will expire
between fiscal 2016 and 2036. A portion of the deferred tax asset attributable to state net operating loss carryforwards was
reduced by a valuation allowance of approximately $52.7 million for the losses of various members of the affiliated group in
states for which the Company determined that it is "more likely than not" that the benefit of the net operating losses will not be
realized.
In the beginning of the fourth quarter of fiscal 2015, the Company elected to adopt ASU No. 2015-17, Income Taxes (Topic
740): Balance Sheet Classification of Deferred Taxes, to simplify the presentation of deferred taxes in the consolidated balance
sheets (refer to Note 1). The Company's retrospective application resulted in the reclassification of $84.7 million net deferred tax
liabilities from current deferred taxes to noncurrent deferred taxes in the consolidated balance sheet at January 31, 2015.
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Deferred tax assets and liabilities are presented as follows in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets:
(in thousands of dollars)
Net deferred tax assets—other assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $
Net deferred tax liabilities—deferred income taxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(6,473) $
258,070
Net deferred income taxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $
251,597
$
—
278,998
278,998
January 30,
2016
January 31,
2015
The total amount of unrecognized tax benefits as of January 30, 2016 and January 31, 2015 was $4.3 million and $4.8
million, respectively, of which $2.5 million and $2.6 million, respectively, would, if recognized, affect the effective tax rate.
The Company does not expect a significant change in unrecognized tax benefits in the next twelve months. Where applicable,
associated interest and penalties are also recorded. The total amounts of interest and penalties were not material.
A reconciliation of the beginning and ending amount of unrecognized tax benefits is as follows:
(in thousands of dollars)
Unrecognized tax benefits at beginning of period . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $
Gross increases—tax positions in prior period. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Gross decreases—tax positions in prior period . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Gross increases—current period tax positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Settlements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lapse of statutes of limitation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Unrecognized tax benefits at end of period. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $
Fiscal 2015
Fiscal 2014
Fiscal 2013
4,806
$
6,538
$
—
(734)
317
—
(124)
4,265
$
55
(1,689)
665
(545)
(218)
4,806
$
5,432
967
(733)
1,207
(335)
—
6,538
The fiscal tax years that remain subject to examination for the federal tax jurisdiction are 2013 and forward and for major
state tax jurisdictions are 2012 and forward. At this time, the Company does not expect the results from any income tax audit to
have a material impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements.
Income taxes paid, net of income tax refunds received, during fiscal 2015, 2014 and 2013 were approximately $183.6
million, $189.7 million and $173.8 million, respectively.
7. Subordinated Debentures
At January 30, 2016, the Company had $200 million outstanding of its 7.5% subordinated debentures due August 1,
2038. All of these subordinated debentures were held by Dillard's Capital Trust I ("Trust"), a 100% owned unconsolidated
finance subsidiary of the Company. The subordinated debentures are the sole asset of the Trust. The Company has the right to
defer the payment of interest on the subordinated debentures at any time for a period not to exceed 20 consecutive quarters.
At January 30, 2016, the Trust has outstanding $200 million liquidation amount of 7.5% Capital Securities, due August 1,
2038 (the "Capital Securities"). Holders of the Capital Securities are entitled to receive cumulative cash distributions, payable
quarterly, at the annual rate of 7.5% of the liquidation amount of $25 per Capital Security. The Capital Securities are subject to
mandatory redemption upon repayment of the Company's subordinated debentures. The Company's obligations under the
subordinated debentures and related agreements, taken together, provide a full and unconditional guarantee of payments due on
the Capital Securities.
The Trust is a variable interest entity and is not consolidated into the Company's financial statements, since the Company
is not the primary beneficiary of the Trust.
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8. Benefit Plans
The Company has a retirement plan with a 401(k)-salary deferral feature for eligible employees. Under the terms of the
plan, eligible employees could contribute up to the lesser of $18,000 ($24,000 if at least 50 years of age) or 75% of eligible pay.
Eligible employees with 1 year of service, who elect to participate in the plan or are auto-enrolled, receive a Company
matching contribution. Company matching contributions are calculated on the eligible employee's first 6% of elective deferrals
with the first 1% being matched 100% and the next 5% being matched 50%. The Company matching contributions are used to
purchase Class A Common Stock of the Company for the benefit of the employee. This stock may be immediately diversified
into any of the other funds within the plan at the election of the employee. The terms of the plan provide a two-year vesting
schedule for the Company matching contribution portion of the plan.
The Company incurred benefit plan expense of approximately $18 million for each of fiscal 2015, 2014 and 2013.
The Company has an unfunded, nonqualified defined benefit plan ("Pension Plan") for its officers. The Pension Plan is
noncontributory and provides benefits based on years of service and compensation during employment. Pension expense is
determined using an actuarial cost method to estimate the total benefits ultimately payable to officers and allocates this cost to
service periods. The actuarial assumptions used to calculate pension costs are reviewed annually. Net periodic benefit costs are
included in selling, general and administrative expenses.
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The accumulated benefit obligations, change in projected benefit obligation, change in Pension Plan assets, funded status,
and reconciliation to amounts recognized in the consolidated balance sheets are as follows:
(in thousands of dollars)
Change in benefit obligation:
January 30,
2016
January 31,
2015
Benefit obligation at beginning of year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $
Service cost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Interest cost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Actuarial (gain) loss . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Benefits paid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Benefit obligation at end of year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $
196,922
$
173,870
3,932
6,736
(18,788)
(3,992)
184,810
$
4,396
7,644
13,850
(2,838)
196,922
Change in Pension Plan assets:
Fair value of Pension Plan assets at beginning of year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $
Employer contribution. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Benefits paid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fair value of Pension Plan assets at end of year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $
Funded status (Pension Plan assets less benefit obligation) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $
Amounts recognized in the balance sheets:
— $
—
3,992
(3,992)
— $
(184,810) $
2,838
(2,838)
—
(196,922)
Accrued benefit liability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $
Net amount recognized . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $
(184,810) $
(184,810) $
(196,922)
(196,922)
Pretax amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss:
Net actuarial loss . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $
Prior service cost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Net amount recognized . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $
27,669
—
27,669
$
$
50,153
—
50,153
The estimated amounts that will be amortized from accumulated other comprehensive loss
into net periodic cost in 2016:
Net actuarial loss . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $
Prior service cost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Net amount recognized . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $
1,204
—
1,204
Accumulated benefit obligation at end of year. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $
(177,228) $
(188,126)
The accrued benefit liability is included in other liabilities.
The discount rate that the Company utilizes for determining future pension obligations is based on the Citigroup Above
Median Pension Index Curve on its annual measurement date as of the end of each fiscal year and is matched to the future
expected cash flows of the benefit plans by annual periods. The discount rate increased to 4.2% as of January 30, 2016 from
3.5% as of January 31, 2015. Weighted average assumptions are as follows:
Discount rate—net periodic pension cost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Discount rate—benefit obligations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rate of compensation increases . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.5%
4.2%
3.0%
4.4%
3.5%
3.0%
4.1%
4.4%
3.0%
Fiscal 2015
Fiscal 2014
Fiscal 2013
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The components of net periodic benefit costs are as follows:
(in thousands of dollars)
Components of net periodic benefit costs:
Service cost. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $
Interest cost. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Net actuarial loss. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Amortization of prior service cost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Plan curtailment gain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Net periodic benefit costs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $
Other changes in benefit obligations recognized in other comprehensive
(income) loss:
Fiscal 2015
Fiscal 2014
Fiscal 2013
3,932
$
4,396
$
6,736
3,697
—
—
7,644
2,660
—
—
14,365
$
14,700
$
Net actuarial (gain) loss . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $
Amortization of prior service cost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Total recognized in other comprehensive (income) loss . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $
Total recognized in net periodic benefit costs and other comprehensive
income or loss . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $
(22,485) $
—
(22,485) $
11,190
—
11,190
(8,120) $
25,890
$
$
$
The estimated future benefits payments for the nonqualified benefit plan are as follows:
4,237
6,782
3,012
96
(1,480)
12,647
(4,225)
(96)
(4,321)
8,326
(in thousands of dollars)
Fiscal Year
2016 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $
2017 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2018 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2019 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2020 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2021 - 2025 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Total payments for next ten fiscal years . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $
4,027 *
6,039
6,453
6,515
9,291
57,258
89,583
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* The estimated benefit payment for fiscal 2016 also represents the amount the Company expects to contribute to the Pension
Plan for fiscal 2016.
9. Stockholders' Equity
Capital stock is comprised of the following:
Type
Preferred (5% cumulative) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $
Additional preferred . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $
Class A, common . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $
Class B, common . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $
Par
Value
Shares
Authorized
100.00
5,000
0.01
0.01
0.01
10,000,000
289,000,000
11,000,000
Holders of Class A are empowered as a class to elect one-third of the members of the Board of Directors, and the holders
of Class B are empowered as a class to elect two-thirds of the members of the Board of Directors. Shares of Class B are
convertible at the option of any holder thereof into shares of Class A at the rate of one share of Class B for one share of
Class A.
During fiscal 2015, the Company issued 528 shares of Class A Common Stock in exchange for 528 shares of Class B
Common Stock tendered for conversion pursuant to the Certificate of Incorporation.
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Stock Repurchase Programs
All repurchases of the Company's Class A Common Stock were made at the market price at the trade date and all amounts
paid to reacquire these shares were allocated to Treasury Stock.
Stock Plans
The Company’s Board of Directors has authorized the Company to repurchase the Company’s Class A Common Stock
under open-ended stock repurchase plans. The following is a summary of share repurchase activity for the periods indicated (in
thousands, except per share data):
Cost of shares repurchased . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $
Number of shares repurchased . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Average price per share. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $
500,000
5,307
94.22
$
$
290,408
2,781
104.44
$
$
301,566
3,852
78.30
Fiscal 2015
Fiscal 2014
Fiscal 2013
As of January 30, 2016, no authorization remained under the Company's historical stock repurchase plans. On February 25,
2016, the Company announced that the Company's Board of Directors approved a new stock repurchase program authorizing
the Company to repurchase up to $500 million of its Class A Common Stock.
10. Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss ("AOCL")
Reclassifications from AOCL
Reclassifications from AOCL are summarized as follows (in thousands):
Details about AOCL Components
Defined benefit pension plan items
Amortization of prior service cost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Amortization of actuarial losses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Amount
Reclassified
from AOCL
Fiscal 2015
Fiscal 2014
Affected Line Item in the
Statement Where Net
Income Is Presented
$
$
— $
3,697
3,697
1,410
— (1)
2,660
(1)
2,660 Total before tax
1,017
Income tax expense
2,287 $
1,643 Total net of tax
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(1) These items are included in the computation of net periodic pension cost. See Note 8 for additional information.
Changes in AOCL
Changes in AOCL by component (net of tax) are summarized as follows (in thousands):
Beginning balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other comprehensive (income) loss before reclassifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Amounts reclassified from AOCL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Net other comprehensive (income) loss . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ending balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Defined Benefit
Pension Plan Items
Fiscal 2015
Fiscal 2014
31,029 $
24,074
(11,624)
(2,287)
(13,911)
8,598
(1,643)
6,955
17,118 $
31,029
$
$
11. Earnings per Share
Basic earnings per share has been computed based upon the weighted average of Class A and Class B common shares
outstanding. Diluted earnings per share gives effect to outstanding stock options.
Earnings per common share has been computed as follows:
(in thousands, except per share data)
Net earnings available for per-
share calculation . . . . . . . . . . . $
Average shares of common
stock outstanding . . . . . . . . . .
Dilutive effect of stock-based
compensation . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Total average equivalent shares
Per share of common stock: . . .
Net income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $
Fiscal 2015
Fiscal 2014
Fiscal 2013
Basic
Diluted
Basic
Diluted
Basic
Diluted
269,370
$
269,370
$
331,853
$
331,853
$
323,671
$
323,671
39,005
39,005
42,603
42,603
45,586
45,586
—
39,005
—
39,005
—
42,603
—
42,603
—
45,586
—
45,586
6.91
$
6.91
$
7.79
$
7.79
$
7.10
$
7.10
No stock options were outstanding at January 30, 2016, January 31, 2015 and February 1, 2014.
12. Commitments and Contingencies
Rental expense consists of the following:
(in thousands of dollars)
Operating leases:
Buildings:
Fiscal 2015
Fiscal 2014
Fiscal 2013
Minimum rentals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $
Contingent rentals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Equipment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
15,546
$
15,699
$
15,767
4,914
6,272
4,959
6,319
5,196
5,870
$
26,732
$
26,977
$
26,833
Contingent rentals on certain leases are based on a percentage of annual sales in excess of specified amounts. Other
contingent rentals are based entirely on a percentage of sales.
The future minimum rental commitments as of January 30, 2016 for all non-cancelable leases for buildings and
equipment are as follows:
(in thousands of dollars)
Fiscal Year
2016 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $
2017 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2018 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2019 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2020 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
After 2020. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Total minimum lease payments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $
Less amount representing interest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Present value of net minimum lease payments (of which $3,284 is currently payable) . . . . . .
Operating
Leases
Capital
Leases
21,269
$
15,748
10,541
4,368
1,618
789
54,333
$
3,791
3,699
1,428
1,428
1,077
726
12,149
(1,596)
10,553
Renewal options from three to 25 years exist on the majority of leased properties.
At January 30, 2016, the Company is committed to incur costs of approximately $16.4 million to acquire, complete and
furnish certain stores and equipment.
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At January 30, 2016, letters of credit totaling $25.8 million were issued under the Company's $1.0 billion revolving credit
facility.
Various legal proceedings, in the form of lawsuits and claims, which occur in the normal course of business, are pending
against the Company and its subsidiaries. In the opinion of management, disposition of these matters is not expected to
materially affect the Company's financial position, cash flows or results of operations.
13. Asset Impairment and Store Closing Charges
During fiscal 2015 and 2014, no asset impairment and store closing charges were recorded.
During fiscal 2013, the Company recorded a pretax charge of $5.4 million for asset impairment and store closing costs.
The charge was for the write-down of certain cost method investments.
14. Fair Value Disclosures
The estimated fair values of financial instruments which are presented herein have been determined by the Company
using available market information and appropriate valuation methodologies. However, considerable judgment is required in
interpreting market data to develop estimates of fair value. Accordingly, the estimates presented herein are not necessarily
indicative of amounts the Company could realize in a current market exchange.
The fair value of the Company's long-term debt and subordinated debentures is based on market prices.
The fair value of the Company's cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash and trade accounts receivable approximates
their carrying values at January 30, 2016 and January 31, 2015 due to the short-term maturities of these instruments. The fair
values of the Company's long-term debt at January 30, 2016 and January 31, 2015 were approximately $695 million and $678
million, respectively. The carrying value of the Company's long-term debt at January 30, 2016 and January 31, 2015 was
approximately $615 million. The fair value of the subordinated debentures at January 30, 2016 and January 31, 2015 was
approximately $204 million and $207 million, respectively. The carrying value of the subordinated debentures at January 30,
2016 and January 31, 2015 was $200 million.
During fiscal 2013, the Company recognized an impairment charge of $5.4 million on certain cost method investments.
The Company evaluated all factors and determined that an other-than-temporary impairment charge was necessary. These
investments are recorded in other assets on the balance sheet.
15. Quarterly Results of Operations (unaudited)
(in thousands of dollars, except per share data)
Net sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $
Gross profit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Net income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Diluted earnings per share:
Fiscal 2015, Three Months Ended
May 2
1,573,493
August 1
1,513,778
$
October 31
January 30
$
1,434,654
$
2,073,701
613,074
109,571
493,447
29,950
521,734
45,744
616,566
84,105
Net income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $
2.66
$
0.75
$
1.19
$
2.31
(in thousands of dollars, except per share data)
Net sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $
Gross profit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Net income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Diluted earnings per share:
Fiscal 2014, Three Months Ended
May 3
1,551,314
August 2
1,474,484
$
November 1
January 31
$
1,459,781
$
2,135,475
612,090
111,683
498,215
34,449
535,338
55,231
702,806
130,490
Net income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $
2.56
$
0.80
$
1.30
$
3.17
Total of quarterly earnings per common share may not equal the annual amount because net income per common share is
calculated independently for each quarter.
F-24
Quarterly information for fiscal 2015 and fiscal 2014 includes the following items:
Fourth Quarter
2015
•
a $3.1 million pretax gain ($2.0 million after tax or $0.06 per share) primarily related to the sale of one retail
store location.
Third Quarter
2015
2014
•
a $9.4 million pretax gain ($6.0 million after tax or $0.16 per share) primarily related to the sale of three retail
store locations.
•
a $5.9 million pretax gain ($3.8 million after tax or $0.09 per share) related to the sale of a retail store location.
F-25
Exhibit Index
Number
Description
*3(a) Restated Certificate of Incorporation (Exhibit 3 to Form 10-Q for the quarter ended August 1, 1992, File No.
1-6140), as amended (Exhibit 3 to Form 10-Q for the quarter ended May 3, 1997, File No. 1-6140).
*3(b) By-Laws of Dillard's, Inc., as amended (Exhibit 3 to Form 8-K dated as of August 20, 2013, File No.
1-6140).
*4
Indenture between Registrant and Chemical Bank, Trustee, dated as of May 15, 1988, as supplemented
(Exhibit 4 to Registration Statement File No. 33-21671, Exhibit 4.2 to Registration Statement File No.
33-25114, Exhibit 4(c) to Form 8-K dated September 26, 1990, File No. 1-6140 and Exhibit 4-q to
Registration Statement File No. 333-59183).
*+10(a)
1990 Incentive and Nonqualified Stock Option Plan (Exhibit 10(b) to Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended
January 30, 1993, File No. 1-6140).
*+10(b) Senior Management Cash Bonus Plan (Exhibit 10(d) to Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 28,
1995, File No. 1-6140).
*+10(c)
1998 Incentive and Nonqualified Stock Option Plan (Exhibit 10(b) to Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended
January 30, 1999, File No. 1-6140).
*+10(d)
2000 Incentive and Nonqualified Stock Option Plan (Exhibit 10(e) to Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended
February 3, 2001, File No. 1-6140).
+10(e) Dillard's, Inc. Stock Bonus Plan, as amended.
*+10(f) Dillard's, Inc. Stock Purchase Plan (Exhibit 10.2 to Form 10-Q for the quarter ended April 30, 2005, File
No. 1-6140).
+10(g) Dillard's, Inc. 2005 Non-Employee Director Restricted Stock Plan, as amended.
*+10(h) Amended and Restated Corporate Officers Non-Qualified Pension Plan (Exhibit 10.1 to Form 8-K dated as
of November 21, 2007, File No. 1-6140).
*10(i) Credit Card Program Agreement by and among Dillard's, Inc., Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. and for the limited
purposes stated therein, Dillard Investment Co., Inc. (Exhibit 10 to Form 10-Q for the quarter ended May 3,
2014, File No. 1-6140).
*10(j) Five-Year Credit Agreement between Dillard's, Inc., Dillard Store Services, Inc. and JPMorgan Chase Bank,
N.A. as agent for a syndicate of lenders (Exhibit 10.1 to Form 8-K filed on May 15, 2015, File No. 1-6140).
21 Subsidiaries of Registrant.
23 Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm.
31(a) Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
31(b) Certification of Co-Principal Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
31(c) Certification of Co-Principal Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
32(a) Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (18
U.S.C. 1350).
32(b) Certification of Co-Principal Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
(18 U.S.C. 1350).
32(c) Certification of Co-Principal Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
(18 U.S.C. 1350).
E-1
Number
Description
101.INS XBRL Instance Document
101.SCH XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document
101.CAL XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document
101.DEF XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document
101.LAB XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document
101.PRE XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document
___________________________________
*
+
Incorporated by reference as indicated.
A management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement.
E-2
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2 0 1 5 A N N U A L R E P O R T
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Robert C. Connor – Investments – Dallas, Texas
Alex Dillard – President of Dillard’s, Inc.
Mike Dillard – Executive Vice President of Dillard’s, Inc.
William Dillard, II – Chairman of the Board & Chief Executive Officer of Dillard’s, Inc.
James I. Freeman – Retired Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer of Dillard’s, Inc.
H. Lee Hastings, III – President & Chief Operating Officer of Hastings Holdings, Inc. – Little Rock, Arkansas
Drue Matheny – Executive Vice President of Dillard’s, Inc.
Frank R. Mori – Co-Chief Executive Officer and President, Takihyo, Inc. – New York, New York
Reynie Rutledge – Chairman of First Security Bancorp – Searcy, Arkansas
Warren A. Stephens – Chairman, CEO & President of Stephens, Inc., Co-Chairman of SF Holding Corp. – Little Rock, Arkansas
J.C. Watts, Jr. – Former Member of Congress, Chairman of J.C. Watts Companies, Washington, D.C.
Nick White – Chief Executive Officer & President, White & Associates – Rogers, Arkansas
CORPORATE ORGANIZATION
William Dillard, II – Chief Executive Officer
Alex Dillard – President
Mike Dillard – Executive Vice President
Drue Matheny – Executive Vice President
Chris B. Johnson – Senior Vice President
Phillip R. Watts – Senior Vice President
William Dillard, III – Senior Vice President
Denise Mahaffy – Senior Vice President
Dean L. Worley – Vice President & General Counsel
VICE PRESIDENTS
Tom Bolin
Tony Bolte
Kent Burnett
Brant Musgrave
Michael E. Price
Christine Rowell
Stephen R. Gelwix
Sidney A. Sanders
Mike Litchford
Sherrill E. Wise
CORPORATE MERCHANDISING
PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT
Vice Presidents, Merchandising
Gary Borofsky
James P. Northup
Joseph P. Brennan
Gianni Duarte
Mike Shields
Terry Smith
Christine A. Ferrari
James D. Stockman
Brett Gunn
Mike McNiff
David Terry
Kay White
REGIONAL MERCHANDISING
Presidents, Regional Merchandising
Mike Dillard
Robin Sanderford
Drue Matheny
Julie A. Taylor
General Merchandise Managers
Mark Killingsworth
Lisa M. Roby
Anthony Menzie
Bob Thompson
REGIONAL VICE PRESIDENTS – STORES
Debra Dumas
Mark Galvan
Marva Harrell
Gene D. Heil
Michael J. Hubbell
Dan W. Jensen
Zeina T. Nassar
Raymond Stockley
Lloyd Keith Tidmore
ANNUAL MEETING
Saturday, May 21, 2016 – 9:00 a.m.
Dillard’s Corporate Office
1600 Cantrell Road
Little Rock, Arkansas 72201
FINANCIAL AND OTHER INFORMATION
Copies of financial reports and other Company
information such as Dillard’s, Inc. reports on Form 10-K
and 10-Q, and other reports filed with the Securities
and Exchange Commission, are available by contacting:
Dillard’s, Inc.
Investor Relations
1600 Cantrell Road
Little Rock, Arkansas 72201
501.376.5989
E-mail: investor.relations@dillards.com
Financial reports, press releases and other
Company information are available on the
Dillard’s, Inc. website: www.dillards.com.
Individuals or securities analysts with questions
regarding Dillard’s, Inc. may contact:
Julie Johnson Bull
Director of Investor Relations
1600 Cantrell Road
Little Rock, Arkansas 72201
Telephone: 501.376.5965
Fax: 501.376.5917
E-mail: julie.bull@dillards.com
TRANSFER AGENT AND REGISTRAR
Registered shareholders should direct communications
regarding address changes, lost certificates, and
other administrative matters to the Company’s
Transfer Agent and Registrar:
Computershare
Post Office Box 30170
College Station, Texas 77842-3170
Telephone: 1.800.368.5948
For online shareholder inquiries:
https://www-us.computershare.com/investor/Contact
Please refer to Dillard’s, Inc. on all correspondence and
have available your name as printed on your stock
certificate, your Social Security number, your address
and phone number.
CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS
1600 Cantrell Road
Little Rock, Arkansas 72201
MAILING ADDRESS
Post Office Box 486
Little Rock, Arkansas 72203
Telephone: 501.376.5200
Fax: 501.376.5917
LISTING
New York Stock Exchange,
Ticker Symbol “DDS”
Dillard’s, Inc. ranks among the nation’s
largest fashion retailers with annual
sales exceeding $6.5 billion. The
Company focuses on delivering style,
service and value to its shoppers by
offering compelling apparel, cosmetics
and home selections complemented
by exceptional customer care.
Dillard’s stores offer a broad selection
of merchandise and feature products
from both national and exclusive brand
sources. The Company operates 273
Dillard’s locations and 24 clearance
centers spanning 29 states, plus an
Internet store at www.dillards.com.
ON THE COVER
The classic elegance of Antonio Melani
is available exclusively at Dillard’s.