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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
(dollar amounts in thousands except per share amounts and selected operating data)
JANUARY 30,
2021
FEBRUARY 1,
2020
FEBRUARY 2,
2019
INCOME STATEMENT DATA
NET SALES
$
901,278
$
900,254
$
885,496
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES
INCOME TAX EXPENSE
NET INCOME
DILUTED EARNINGS PER SHARE
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$
$
$
170,947
40,808
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$
33,278
137,707
$
126,644
130,139
$
104,429
2.66
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2.14
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$
$
31,036
95,608
1.97
10.8%
NET INCOME AS A PERCENTAGE OF NET SALES
14.4%
11.6%
BALANCE SHEET DATA
WORKING CAPITAL
LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS
TOTAL ASSETS
LONG-TERM DEBT
STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
SELECTED OPERATING DATA
NUMBER OF STORES OPEN AT YEAR END
AVERAGE SALES PER SQUARE FOOT
AVERAGE SALES PER STORE (000’S)
COMPARABLE STORE SALES CHANGE
$
230,865
$
18,320
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$
206,189
$
280,214
15,863
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18,745
$
845,814
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867,890
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527,302
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311
1,598
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389,148
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393,877
448
341
1,763
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450
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1,715
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$1,063
$1,124
$1,128
$1,153
$1,120
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$885
$900
$901
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DEAR SHAREHOLDERS:
Character shines brightest in times of adversity and I could not be prouder of how the Buckle team performed
in 2020. It is Buckle’s culture, rooted in teamwork and collaboration, that allowed us to persevere through
the COVID-19 impact to our business. Our teammates remained relentlessly focused on serving our guests
during the many disruptions in our personal, social, and work lives. This guest-first mentality, which has
been the foundation of our business for over 50 years, helped us earn the confidence of new, returning, and
loyal guests as we welcomed them back into our stores. The experience and discipline of our team enabled
us to adjust our store operations to encompass newly developed safety protocols, ensure our readiness
to reopen stores, and continue delivering newness for our guests. Tremendous teamwork, combined with
great service and great product, created positive momentum as we achieved total sales growth of 0.1% and
net income growth of 24.6% for the full year.
Delivering a wide selection of unique and trend-right product remains key to our merchandising strategy. In
executing this strategy, we rely on both continual feedback from store managers and strong relationships
with our vendor partners. This collaboration allowed our merchandise teams to expertly manage our
inventory position during a period of significant uncertainty. Upon reopening, positive early indicators
provided our buyers with the confidence to take immediate action by making on-target buys and continuing
the development of new fits and styles. We capitalized on strong trends as consumers shifted toward
casual apparel, with particular strength in denim, knits, and footwear. Our nimble approach helped maintain
a strong inventory selection, created excitement as stores reopened, and enabled sales growth of 6.4% in
brick-and-mortar stores for the second half of 2020.
Our strong relationships with landlords provided financial flexibility during the year. We were able to
defer a large percentage of rents during the closure period and continued ongoing negotiations to reach
renewal agreements beneficial for both parties. We furthered our strategy of relocating certain stores from
underperforming mall locations and into the best shopping areas in the market. In 2020, we successfully
relocated three stores with up to twelve stores targeted for relocation in 2021.
Over the past year, we expanded our omnichannel capabilities by exposing all of the Company’s inventory
online, adding new fulfillment options (including Ship-From-Store, Buy Online Pick Up In Store, and Curbside
Pick Up), and enhancing the Buckle.com shopping experience. We invested in new capabilities to enrich
guest relationships, better understand their intent and behavior, and improve the personalization of every
interaction. These efforts resulted in a 42.0% increase in multi-channel guests and online sales growth of
72.0% for the year.
Despite numerous challenges, our 2020 results were remarkable. We remained disciplined and protected
our strong balance sheet, ending the year with $340.5 million of cash and investments and no long-term
debt. We continued investing for growth, while also returning $128.5 million to shareholders through
quarterly and special dividends.
Our success in 2020 could not have been achieved without the dedicated effort of each of our Buckle
teammates. Thank you to our nearly 7,200 teammates throughout the country for your unwavering
commitment to serving our guests. And thank you to our shareholders, business partners, and guests for
your continued trust, loyalty, and support. We look forward to building on our momentum in 2021.
Sincerely,
Dennis H. Nelson
President and Chief Executive Officer
443 STORES IN 42 STATES
During 2020, we completed three store openings, four full store remodels,
and strategically closed eight stores to end the year with 443 stores in 42 states.
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THE BUCKLE, INC.
FORM 10-K
January 30, 2021
Table of Contents
Part I
Part II
Item 1.
Business
Item 1A.
Risk Factors
Item 1B.
Unresolved Staff Comments
Item 2.
Properties
Item 3.
Legal Proceedings
Item 4.
Mine Safety Disclosures
Item 5.
Market for Registrant's Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters, and Issuer Purchases of
Equity Securities
Item 6.
Selected Financial Data
Item 7.
Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
Item 7A.
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
Item 8.
Financial Statements and Supplementary Data
Item 9.
Changes In and Disagreements With Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure
Item 9A.
Controls and Procedures
Item 9B.
Other Information
Item 10.
Directors, Executive Officers, and Corporate Governance
Item 11.
Executive Compensation
Part III
Item 12.
Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder
Matters
Item 13.
Certain Relationships and Related Transactions and Director Independence
Item 14.
Principal Accountant Fees and Services
Item 15.
Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedule
Item 16.
Form 10-K Summary
Part IV
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ITEM 1 - BUSINESS
PART I
The Buckle, Inc. (the "Company") is a retailer of medium to better-priced casual apparel, footwear, and accessories for fashion-
conscious young men and women. As of January 30, 2021, the Company operated 443 retail stores in 42 states throughout the
United States under the names "Buckle" and "The Buckle." The Company markets a wide selection of mostly brand name
casual apparel including denims, other casual bottoms, tops, sportswear, outerwear, accessories, and footwear. The Company
emphasizes personalized attention to its customers and provides customer services such as free hemming, free gift-packaging,
easy layaways, the Buckle private label credit card, and a guest loyalty program. Most stores are located in regional shopping
malls and lifestyle centers. In recent years, however, the Company has successfully relocated several of its stores in smaller and
middle markets from enclosed malls into power center locations, with continued plans for pursuing more such relocation
opportunities in the future. The majority of the Company's central office functions, including purchasing, pricing, accounting,
advertising, and distribution, are controlled from its corporate offices and distribution center in Kearney, Nebraska. The
Company’s men’s buying team is located in Overland Park, Kansas.
Incorporated in Nebraska in 1948, the Company commenced business under the name Mills Clothing, Inc., a conventional
men's clothing store with only one location. In 1967, a second store, under the trade name Brass Buckle, was purchased. In the
early 1970s, the store image changed to that of a jeans store with a wide selection of denims and shirts. The first branch store
was opened in Columbus, Nebraska, in 1976. In 1977, the Company began selling young women's apparel and opened its first
mall store. The Company changed its corporate name to The Buckle, Inc. on April 23, 1991 and has experienced significant
growth since that time, operating 443 stores in 42 states at the end of fiscal 2020. All references herein to fiscal 2020 refer to
the 52-week period ended January 30, 2021. Fiscal 2019 refers to the 52-week period ended February 1, 2020 and fiscal 2018
refers to the 52-week period ended February 2, 2019. All references herein to the “Company”, “Buckle”, “we”, “us”, or similar
terms refer to The Buckle, Inc. and its subsidiary.
The Company's principal executive offices are located at 2407 West 24th Street, Kearney, Nebraska 68845. The Company's
telephone number is (308) 236-8491. The Company publishes its corporate web site at www.buckle.com.
Available Information
The Company’s annual reports on Form 10-K, along with all other reports and amendments filed with or furnished to the
Securities and Exchange Commission, are publicly available free of charge on the Investor Information section of the
Company’s website at www.buckle.com as soon as reasonably practicable after the Company files such materials with, or
furnishes them to, the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company’s corporate governance policies, ethics code, and
Board of Directors’ committee charters are also posted within this section of the website. The information on the Company’s
website is not part of this or any other report The Buckle, Inc. files with, or furnishes to, the Securities and Exchange
Commission.
Special Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements herein, including anticipated store openings, trends in or expectations regarding the Company’s revenue and
net earnings growth, comparable store sales growth, cash flow requirements, and capital expenditures, all constitute “forward-
looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements are based on
currently available operating, financial, and competitive information and are subject to various risks and uncertainties. Actual
future results and trends may differ materially depending on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, changes in
product mix, changes in fashion trends and/or pricing, competitive factors, general economic conditions, economic conditions
in the retail apparel industry, successful execution of internal performance and expansion plans, and other risks detailed herein
and in the Company’s other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
A forward-looking statement is neither a prediction nor a guarantee of future events or circumstances, and those future events or
circumstances may not occur. Users should not place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements, which are accurate only
as of the date of this report. The Company is under no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether
as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.
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Merchandising
The Company's merchandising strategy is designed to create customer loyalty by offering a wide selection of key brand name
and private label merchandise and providing a broad range of value-added services. The Company believes it provides a unique
specialty apparel store experience with merchandise designed to appeal to the fashion-conscious 15 to 30-year old. The
merchandise mix includes denims, casual bottoms, tops, sportswear, outerwear, accessories, and footwear. Denim is a
significant contributor to total sales (40.1% of fiscal 2020 net sales) and is a key to the Company's merchandising strategy. The
Company believes it attracts customers with its wide selection of branded and private label denim and a wide variety of fits,
finishes, and styles. Tops are also significant contributors to total sales (30.1% of fiscal 2020 net sales). The Company strives to
provide a continually changing selection of the latest casual fashions.
The percentage of net sales over the past three fiscal years of the Company's major product lines are set forth in the following
table:
Merchandise Group
Denims
Tops (including sweaters)
Footwear
Accessories
Sportswear/fashions
Outerwear
Casual bottoms
Youth
Total
January 30,
2021
Fiscal Years Ended
February 1,
2020
February 2,
2019
40.1 %
30.1
10.2
9.0
5.8
1.9
0.9
2.0
40.7 %
32.2
8.0
8.9
5.5
2.0
1.1
1.6
41.0 %
32.8
6.7
8.8
6.0
2.1
1.2
1.4
100.0 %
100.0 %
100.0 %
Brand name merchandise accounted for approximately 60% of the Company's sales during fiscal 2020. The remaining balance
is comprised of private label merchandise from exclusive brands including BKE, Buckle Black, Red by BKE, Daytrip,
Gimmicks, Gilded Intent, FITZ + EDDI, Willow & Root, Outpost Makers, Departwest, Reclaim, Salvage, Nova Industries, and
Veece. The Company's merchandisers continually work with manufacturers and vendors to produce brand name merchandise,
the majority of which they believe is exclusive in terms of color, style, and fit. While the brands offered by the Company
change to meet current customer preferences, the Company currently offers denims from brands such as Miss Me, Rock
Revival, KanCan, Bridge by GLY, Flying Monkey, Levi's, Crysp, Preme, and Wrangler. Other key brands include Hurley,
Billabong, Affliction, American Fighter, Sullen, Howitzer, Oakley, Fox, RVCA, Ariat, Huey, 7 Diamonds, Nixon, Free People,
Z Supply, Salt Life, Reef, TenTree, Kustom, Timberland, SOREL, Hey Dude, Steve Madden, SAXX, Stance, Ray-Ban,
Wanakome, Champion, Fossil, Brixton, MIA, Dr. Marten, Birkenstock, Palladium, Teva, Bed Stu, and G-Shock. The Company
expects that brand name merchandise will continue to constitute the majority of sales.
Management believes the Company provides a unique store environment by maintaining a high level of personalized service
and by offering a wide selection of fashionable, quality merchandise. The Company believes it is essential to create an
enjoyable shopping environment and, in order to fulfill this mission, it employs highly motivated employees who provide
personal attention to customers. Each salesperson is educated to help create a complete look for the customer by helping them
find the best fits and showing merchandise as coordinating outfits. The Company also incorporates specialized services such as
free hemming, free gift-packaging, layaways, a guest loyalty program, the Buckle private label credit card, personalized stylist
services, and a special order system that allows stores to obtain specifically requested merchandise from other Company stores
or from the Company's online order fulfillment center.
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Merchandising and pricing decisions are made centrally; however, the Company's distribution system allows for variation in the
mix of merchandise distributed to each store. This allows individual store inventories to be tailored to reflect differences in
customer buying patterns at various locations. In addition, to ensure a continually fresh look in its stores, the Company ships
new merchandise daily to most stores. The Company also has a transfer program that shifts certain merchandise to locations
where it is selling best. This distribution and transfer system helps to maintain customer satisfaction by providing in-stock
popular items and reducing the need to markdown slow-moving merchandise at a particular location. The Company believes the
reduced markdowns justify the incremental distribution costs associated with the transfer system. The Company does not hold
store-wide off-price sales at any time.
The Company continually evaluates its store design as part of the overall shopping experience and feels its current design
continues to be well received by both guests and developers. This store design contains warm wood fixtures and floors, real
brick finishes, and an appealing ceiling and lighting layout that creates a comfortable environment for the guest to shop. The
Company has been able to modify the store design for specialized venues including lifestyle centers and larger mall fronts. The
signature Buckle-B icon is used throughout the store on fixtures, graphic images, and print materials to reinforce the brand
identity. To enhance selling and product presentation, the Company continues to update the fixtures in its stores. New tables
and fixtures have been added to the Company’s signature store design in each of the last several fiscal years. The new tables
and fixtures were also rolled out to certain existing stores to update their looks as well.
Marketing and Advertising
In fiscal 2020, the Company spent $12.5 million, or 1.4% of net sales, on targeted seasonal marketing campaigns, digital
marketing efforts, and in-store point-of-sale materials. A coordinated effort to amplify value and relevance through brand
image, voice, and experience is presented through store window displays, seasonal and product-level signage throughout the
store, and on digital commerce and experience platforms. Promotions such as special, seasonal events combined with gift-with-
purchase offers are offered to enhance the guest’s shopping experience. Seasonal guides, featuring current fashion trends and
product selection, are distributed in the stores, at special events, and in new markets. Additionally, Buckle partners with key
merchandise vendors on joint advertising and promotional opportunities that expand the marketing reach and position Buckle as
the first-choice for these specialty branded fashions.
The Company also offers programs to build and strengthen its relationship with loyal guests. In October 2020, the company
combined its multi-tender loyalty program (Buckle Guest Loyalty) and private label credit card rewards program (B-Rewards)
into one, all-inclusive program (Buckle Rewards). The Buckle Rewards incentive program rewards loyal guests and cardholders
with real-time rewards after 300 points have been earned. There are three tiers in the program, providing guests with
opportunities to earn additional points and exclusive benefits. The base tier is available for all guests who enroll, while the top
two tiers are exclusive to holders of a Buckle private label credit card. In addition to the stated benefits, the Company also
extends other exclusive offers to Buckle Rewards members such as special bonus points opportunities, targeted mailings, and
exclusive gift-with-purchase offers. The Company provides a special Buckle Premier+ tier for its most loyal cardholders.
Buckle Premier+ cardholders must purchase at least $1,000 annually to qualify, and these guests enjoy additional benefits
including free ground shipping on online purchases and special orders. The Buckle credit card marketing program is partially
funded by Comenity Bank, a third-party bank that owns the credit card accounts.
The Company supports a corporate web site at www.buckle.com. The Company’s web site serves as a portal to enhance,
influence, and help its valued guests through their decision journey, reaching a growing online audience. Buckle.com provides
an interactive, informative, and brand building environment where guests can shop, discover, learn, engage, and seek
information, as well as search for career opportunities and read the Company’s latest financial news. The Company also
maintains an opt-in email database. Targeted email campaigns are deployed informing guests of the latest styles and
promotions. Paid-search, organic-search, and affiliate marketing programs are individually managed to increase online and in-
store traffic. The Company launched its current website on a new e-Commerce platform on June 8, 2016 and has continually
invested in enhancements to the site's features and functionality since that time, helping to both facilitate the increase in traffic
and improve the overall digital experience for guests.
Store Operations
The Company has an Executive Vice President of Stores, a Vice President of Sales, an Associate Vice President of Sales, 2
Directors of Sales, 4 Regional Managers, 21 District Managers, and 80 Area Managers. Certain district managers and all area
managers also serve as manager of their home base store. In general, each store has 1 manager, 1 or 2 assistant managers, 1 to 3
additional full-time salespeople, and up to 20 part-time salespeople. Most stores have peak levels of staff during the back-to-
school and holiday seasons. Almost every location also employs an alterations person.
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The Company has established a comprehensive program stressing the prevention and control of shrinkage losses. Steps taken to
reduce shrinkage include monitoring returns, cash refunds, voids, inappropriate discounts, and employee sales. The Company
also has electronic article surveillance systems in all of the Company’s stores as well as surveillance camera systems in
approximately 99% of the stores. As a result, the Company achieved a merchandise shrinkage rate of 0.4% of net sales in fiscal
2020, 0.6% of net sales in fiscal 2019, and 0.5% in fiscal 2018.
The average store is approximately 5,100 square feet (of which the Company estimates an average of approximately 80% is
selling space), and stores range in size from 1,937 square feet to 9,000 square feet.
Purchasing and Distribution
The Company has an experienced buying team. The buying team is led by the Vice President of Women’s Merchandising and
Senior Vice President of Men’s Merchandising, who have over 58 years of combined experience with the Company. The
experience and leadership within the buying team contributes significantly to the Company’s success by enabling the buying
team to react quickly to changes in fashion and by providing extensive knowledge of sources for both branded and private label
goods.
The Company purchases products from manufacturers within the United States as well as from agents who source goods from
foreign manufacturers. The Company's merchandising team shops and monitors fashion to stay abreast of the latest trends. The
Company continually monitors styles, quality, and delivery schedules. The Company has not experienced any material
difficulties with merchandise manufactured in foreign countries. The Company does not have long-term or exclusive contracts
with any brand name manufacturer, private label manufacturer, or supplier. The Company plans its private label production
with private label vendors three to six months in advance of product delivery. The Company requires its vendors to sign and
adhere to its Code of Conduct and Standards of Engagement, which addresses adherence to legal requirements regarding
employment practices and health, safety, and environmental regulations.
In fiscal 2020, Axis Denim (which produces private label denim for the Company) accounted for 15.9% of net sales and Miss
Me/Rock Revival accounted for 12.2% of the Company’s net sales. No other vendor accounted for more than 10% of the
Company’s net sales.
Buckle stores generally carry the same merchandise, with quantity and seasonal variations based upon historical sales data,
climate, and perceived local customer demand. The Company uses a centralized receiving and distribution center located in
Kearney, Nebraska. Merchandise is received daily in Kearney where it is sorted, tagged with bar-coded tickets (unless the
vendor UPC code is used or the merchandise is pre-ticketed), and packaged for distribution to individual stores primarily via
FedEx. The Company's goal is to ship the majority of its merchandise out to the stores within one to two business days of
receipt. This system allows stores to receive new merchandise almost daily, creating excitement within the store and providing
customers with a reason to shop often.
The Company has developed an effective system for tracking merchandise from the time it is checked in at the Company's
distribution center until it arrives at the stores and is sold to a customer. The system's function is to ensure that store shipments
are delivered accurately and promptly, to account for inventory, and to assist in allocating merchandise among stores.
Management can track, on a daily basis, which merchandise is selling at specific locations and direct transfers of merchandise
from one store to another as necessary. This allows stores to carry a reduced inventory while at the same time satisfying
customer demand.
To reduce inter-store shipping costs and provide timely restocking of in-season merchandise, the Company warehouses a
portion of initial shipments for later distribution. Sales data is then analyzed to replenish, on a basis of one to three times each
week, those stores that are experiencing the greatest success selling specific styles, colors, and sizes of merchandise. This
system is also designed to prevent an over-crowded look in the stores at the beginning of a season.
During fiscal 2010, the Company completed construction of a new 240,000 square foot distribution center in Kearney,
Nebraska. The Company transitioned to the new distribution center in September 2010 and the new facility is currently the
Company’s only operating store distribution center. The Company also owns two additional facilities as part of its home office
campus in Kearney, Nebraska (one of which was was completed during the first quarter of fiscal 2015). These facilities serve as
the Company's corporate headquarters and house its online fulfillment and customer service center.
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Store Locations and Expansion Strategies
As of March 29, 2021, the Company operated 442 stores in 42 states. The existing stores are in 3 downtown locations, 19 strip
centers, 56 lifestyle centers, and 364 shopping malls. The Company anticipates opening one new store in fiscal 2021. The
following table lists the location of existing stores as of March 29, 2021:
State
Number of Stores
State
Number of Stores
State
Number of Stores
Location of Stores
Alabama
Alaska
Arizona
Arkansas
California
Colorado
Florida
Georgia
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
7
1
12
7
14
14
21
10
9
16
15
17
16
6
11
Maryland
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Jersey
New Mexico
New York
North Carolina
North Dakota
Ohio
Oklahoma
1
18
12
6
14
5
13
5
1
5
4
12
4
22
11
Oregon
Pennsylvania
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Virginia
Washington
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming
Total
6
9
4
3
11
53
10
4
14
6
11
2
442
Over the past ten years, Buckle has grown its number of stores from 420 at the beginning of fiscal 2011 to 443 at the end of
fiscal 2020. The Company intends to open new stores only when management believes there is a reasonable expectation of
satisfactory results.
The following table sets forth information regarding store openings and closings from the beginning of fiscal 2011 through the
end of fiscal 2020:
Fiscal
Year
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
Open at start
of year
Total Number of Stores Per Year
Opened in Current
Year
Closed in Current
Year
Open at end
of year
2
1
3
6
1
6
12
7
4
8
431
440
450
460
468
467
457
450
448
443
420
431
440
450
460
468
467
457
450
448
13
10
13
16
9
5
2
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2
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The Company is committed to the ongoing review of its technology systems to maintain productive, timely information and
effective controls. This review includes testing of new products and systems to ensure that the Company is aware of
technological developments. Most important, continual feedback is sought from every level of the Company to ensure that
information provided is pertinent to all aspects of the Company's operations.
Employees and Human Capital
The Company’s employees, which we refer to as our “teammates,” are critical to carrying out Buckle’s mission statement, “to
create the most enjoyable shopping experience possible for our guests.” The Company’s success is highly dependent on the
continued contributions of all teammates, including those in the Company’s stores, distribution center, and corporate offices. As
a result, the Company seeks to recruit and retain talented teammates through competitive pay and benefits offerings, along with
an entrepreneurial culture that emphasizes education, training, and advancement.
Teammate Demographics. As of January 30, 2021, the Company had approximately 7,200 teammates, of which
approximately 2,700 were full-time. Of the total number of teammates, approximately 790 were employed at the corporate
offices and in the distribution center. The Company has an experienced management team and most of the management team,
from store managers through senior management, began work for the Company on the sales floor. The Company experiences
high turnover of store and distribution center teammates, primarily due to the number of part-time teammates. However, the
Company has not experienced significant difficulty in hiring qualified personnel.
Teammate Compensation. Buckle's entrepreneurial culture is vital to our continued success. As such, we seek to offer
competitive base pay and benefits to our teammates, as well as incentive compensation tied to both individual and overall
Company performance. As teammates advance, a larger share of their compensation generally becomes performance-based. For
example, the majority of store teammates are compensated with a base plus commission structure. Store managers receive
compensation in the form of a base salary and incentive bonuses based on the individual performance of their store. District and
area managers receive incentives based upon the performance of the stores in their district/area. We believe our incentive-based
compensation structure creates a sense of ownership amongst our teammates. This aligns with our entrepreneurial culture,
motivating our teammates to constantly seek improvements in the service we provide to our guests.
Training and Advancement. The Company invests heavily in the education, training, and leadership development of its
teammates. Store managers perform sales training for new teammates at the store level, utilizing training videos and educational
programs developed by sales leadership. As teammates progress, leadership development opportunities are provided through
the Company's Leadership Academy, which is designed to prepare potential future leaders for store management opportunities.
Additionally, the Company hosts manager meetings three times per year to provide continuing education and leadership
development opportunities for our store managers. At the corporate offices, teammates are afforded professional growth
opportunities aligned with their area of responsibility, including internal trainings, industry seminars and conferences, and
experiential opportunities. Mentoring is also an important training and development tool utilized at all levels of the Company.
Competition
The men's and women's apparel industries are highly competitive with fashion, selection, quality, price, location, store
environment, and service being the principal competitive factors. While the Company believes it is able to compete favorably
with other merchandisers, including department stores and specialty retailers, with respect to each of these factors, the
Company believes it competes mainly on the basis of customer service and merchandise selection.
In the men's merchandise area, the Company competes primarily with specialty retailers such as Abercrombie & Fitch,
American Eagle Outfitters, Boot Barn, Dick's Sporting Goods, Gap, H&M, Hollister, Pacific Sunwear, Scheels, Tilly’s, Urban
Outfitters, and Zumiez. The men's market also competes with certain department stores, such as Dillards, Macy’s, Nordstrom,
and certain local or regional department stores and small specialty stores, as well as with mail order and internet retailers.
In the women's merchandise area, the Company competes primarily with specialty retailers such as Abercrombie & Fitch,
Altar'd State, American Eagle Outfitters, Boot Barn, Express, Forever 21, Francesca's, Gap, H&M, Hollister, Madewell,
Maurices, Pacific Sunwear, Scheels, Tilly's, Urban Outfitters, and Zumiez. The women's market also competes with department
stores, such as Dillards, Macy’s, Nordstrom, and certain local or regional department stores and small specialty stores, as well
as with mail order and internet retailers.
Many of the Company's competitors are considerably larger and have substantially greater financial, marketing, and other
resources than the Company, and there is no assurance that the Company will be able to compete successfully with them in the
future. Furthermore, while the Company believes it competes effectively for favorable site locations and lease terms,
competition for prime locations is intense.
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Seasonality
The Company's business is seasonal, with the holiday season (from approximately November 15 to December 30) and the back-
to-school season (from approximately July 15 to September 1) historically contributing the greatest volume of net sales. For
fiscal years 2020, 2019, and 2018, the holiday and back-to-school seasons accounted for approximately 35% of the Company's
fiscal year net sales.
Trademarks
“BUCKLE”, “THE BUCKLE”, “BUCKLE BLACK”, “BKE”, “BKE BOUTIQUE”, “BKE SOLE”, “DAYTRIP”,
“RECLAIM”, “B BELIEVES”, “GIMMICKS”, "BKE RED", "BEST BRANDS. FAVORITE JEANS.", "BKE SPORT", "BKE
RESERVE", "BUCKLE BELIEVES", "FADE BY BKE", "SOLELY BLACK BY BKE", "FITZ + EDDI", "BUCKLE
SELECT", "IN THESE BLUES", "POETIC REBEL", "UNTAMED SOUL", "WILLOW & ROOT", "TWINE & STARK",
"INDIE SPIRIT DESIGNS", "BKE CORE", "GILDED INTENT", "#BUCKLEDOUT", "QUINN & COPPER", "LEGACY
COLLECTION BY BKE", "SWEET HARMONY BY BUCKLE", "DAYTRIP REFINED", "WHEREVER YOU WANDER
BY BUCKLE", "RED BY BKE", "#INTHESEBLUES", "J.B. HOLT", "OUTPOST MAKERS", "DEPARTWEST", "STONE
REFINERY", "stylized G", "GREHY", "NOVA INDUSTRIES", "SAY YOU WILL", "BRILL BOUTIQUE" and “B” icon are
federally registered trademarks of the Company. The Company also owns trademarks for certain product designs. The
Company believes the strength of its trademarks is of considerable value to its business, and its trademarks are important to its
marketing efforts. The Company intends to protect and promote its trademarks as management deems appropriate.
Regulation
The Company and the merchandise it sells are subject to regulation by various federal, state, local, and foreign regulatory
authorities. In addition, because some of the merchandise the Company sells is manufactured by foreign suppliers and imported
by the Company, the Company’s operations are subject to a variety of trade laws, customs regulations, and international trade
agreements. Compliance with these laws, rules, and regulations has not had, and at the present time is not expected to have, a
material effect on the Company’s capital expenditures, results of operations, or competitive position. See “ITEM 1A – Risk
Factors – Reliance on Foreign Sources of Production” for additional information.
Executive Officers of the Company
The Executive Officers of the Company are listed below, together with brief accounts of their experience and certain other
information.
Daniel J. Hirschfeld, age 79. Mr. Hirschfeld is Chairman of the Board of the Company. He has served as Chairman of the
Board since April 19, 1991. Prior to that time, Mr. Hirschfeld served as President and Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Hirschfeld
has been involved in all aspects of the Company's business, including the development of the Company's management
information systems.
Dennis H. Nelson, age 71. Mr. Nelson is President and Chief Executive Officer and a Director of the Company. He has held
the titles of President and Director since April 19, 1991. Mr. Nelson was elected Chief Executive Officer on March 17, 1997.
Mr. Nelson began his career with the Company in 1970 as a part-time salesperson while he was attending Kearney State
College (now the University of Nebraska - Kearney). While attending college, he became involved in merchandising and sales
supervision for the Company. Upon graduation from college in 1973, Mr. Nelson became a full-time employee of the Company
and he has worked in all phases of the Company's operations since that date. Prior to his election as President and Chief
Operating Officer on April 19, 1991, Mr. Nelson performed all of the functions normally associated with those positions.
Thomas B. Heacock, age 43. Mr. Heacock is Senior Vice President of Finance, Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, and a
Director of the Company. He was elected a Director on December 4, 2017. Mr. Heacock was appointed Senior Vice President
of Finance, Treasurer, and Chief Financial Officer effective February 4, 2018, after having served as Vice President of Finance,
Treasurer, and Chief Financial Officer upon his appointment as Chief Financial Officer on July 20, 2017. He has been
employed by the Company since October 2003 and served as Vice President of Finance, Treasurer, and Corporate Controller
prior to his appointment as Chief Financial Officer. Prior to joining the Company, he was employed by Ernst & Young, LLP.
Mr. Heacock is the son-in-law of Dennis H. Nelson, who serves as President and Chief Executive Officer and a Director of The
Buckle, Inc.
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Kari G. Smith, age 57. Ms. Smith is Executive Vice President of Stores and a Director of the Company. She was elected a
Director effective February 4, 2018 and was appointed Executive Vice President of Stores on February 13, 2014, after having
served as Vice President of Sales since May 2001. Ms. Smith joined the Company in May 1978 as a part-time salesperson.
Later she became store manager in Great Bend, Kansas and then began working with other stores as an area manager. Ms.
Smith has continued to develop her involvement with the sales management team, helping with manager meetings and the
development of new store managers, as well as providing support for store managers, area managers, and district managers.
Brett P. Milkie, age 61. Mr. Milkie is Senior Vice President of Leasing. He was appointed to this position on March 6, 2014,
after having served as Vice President of Leasing since May 1996. Mr. Milkie was a leasing agent for a national retail mall
developer for 6 years prior to joining the Company in January 1992 as Director of Leasing.
Robert M. Carlberg, age 57. Mr. Carlberg is Senior Vice President of Men’s Merchandising. He was appointed to this
position on March 6, 2014, after having served as Vice President of Men's Merchandising since December 2006. Mr. Carlberg
started with the Company as a salesperson and also worked as a store manager and as an area and district leader while being
involved and traveling with the men’s merchandising team. He has been full-time with the merchandising team since January
2001.
Michelle Hoffman, age 59. Ms. Hoffman is Vice President of Sales. She was appointed to this position on March 6, 2014. Ms.
Hoffman has been employed by the Company since 1979 and has served in various roles of increasing responsibility on the
sales team since that time; including salesperson, Store Manager, District Manager, and most recently Regional Manager since
2008.
Kelli D. Molczyk, age 42. Ms. Molczyk is Vice President of Women's Merchandising. She was appointed to this position on
December 8, 2014. Ms. Molczyk has been employed by the Company since 1999 and has served in various roles on the
women's merchandising team since that time, including most recently as Divisional Merchandise Manager.
Diane L. Applegate, age 56. Ms. Applegate is Vice President of Supply Chain and Merchandising Operations. She was
appointed to this position on December 8, 2014. Ms. Applegate has been employed by the Company since 1983 and has served
in various roles of increasing responsibility on the merchandise operations and e-commerce teams, including as Director of
Merchandise Operations since 2000.
Brady M. Fritz, age 41. Ms. Fritz is Vice President, General Counsel, and Corporate Secretary. She was appointed to this
position on March 22, 2021. Ms. Fritz was hired by the Company on December 10, 2018 and has served as General Counsel
and Corporate Secretary since that time. Prior to joining the Company, she served Cargill Incorporated for over 10 years in
several roles of increasing responsibility, including most recently as Global Legal Operations Leader and Senior Attorney. Prior
to joining Cargill Incorporated, Ms. Fritz began her career at Scudder Law Firm in Lincoln, Nebraska.
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ITEM 1A - RISK FACTORS
In management’s judgment, the following are material risk factors that might make an investment in the Company speculative
or risky:
Business and Industry Risks:
Dependence on Merchandising/Fashion Sensitivity. The Company’s success is largely dependent upon its ability to gauge
the fashion tastes of its customers and to provide merchandise that satisfies customer demand in a timely manner. The
Company’s failure to anticipate, identify, or react appropriately and timely to changes in fashion trends would reduce the
Company’s net sales and profitability. Misjudgments or unanticipated fashion changes could have a negative impact on the
Company’s image with its customers, which would also reduce the Company’s net sales and profitability.
Dependence on Private Label Merchandise. Sales from private label merchandise accounted for approximately 40% of net
sales for fiscal 2020 and 39% for fiscal 2019. The Company may increase or decrease the percentage of net sales from private
label merchandise in the future. The Company’s private label products generally earn a higher margin than branded products.
Thus, reductions in the private label mix would decrease the Company’s merchandise margins and, as a result, reduce net
earnings.
Fluctuations in Comparable Store Net Sales Results. The Company’s comparable store net sales results have fluctuated in
the past and are expected to continue to fluctuate in the future. A variety of factors affect comparable store sales results,
including changes in fashion trends, changes in the Company’s merchandise mix, calendar shifts of holiday periods, actions by
competitors, weather conditions, and general economic conditions. As a result of these or other factors, the Company’s future
comparable store sales could decrease, reducing overall net sales and profitability.
Ability to Continue Expansion and Management of Growth. The Company’s growth depends on its ability to open and
operate stores on a profitable basis and management’s ability to manage planned expansion. During fiscal 2021, the Company
plans to open one new store. Potential future expansion is dependent upon factors such as the ability to locate and obtain
favorable store sites, negotiate acceptable lease terms, obtain necessary merchandise, and hire and train qualified management
and other employees. There may be factors outside of the Company’s control that affect the ability to expand, including general
economic conditions. There is no assurance that the Company will be able to achieve its planned expansion or that future
expansion will be profitable. If the Company fails to achieve store growth, there would be less growth in the Company’s net
sales from new stores and less growth in profitability. If the Company opens unprofitable store locations, there could be a
reduction in net earnings, even with the resulting growth in the Company’s net sales.
Ability to Adjust to Changes in Shopping Center Traffic and Consumer Trends Related to E-Commerce Shopping.
Shopping patterns have been evolving rapidly, along with consumers’ ability to shop whenever and wherever they choose.
These changing dynamics and increased competition from online retailers have adversely impacted shopping center traffic in
many malls. The Company’s ability to compete effectively in the future is dependent on its ability to continue to profitably
manage both its in-store and e-commerce businesses. The Company considers its unique merchandise selection and its
outstanding customer service to be key differentiators. The Company continues to invest in its e-commerce website and other
digital initiatives to drive traffic to both its stores and buckle.com. The Company also continues to expand its omni-channel
capabilities to satisfy its guests however they choose to shop. There can, however, be no assurance that the Company will be
able to successfully integrate both channels and compete successfully with other retailers. The Company’s inability to profitably
adapt to changing consumer preferences would cause a decrease in the Company’s net sales and net earnings.
Reliance on Key Personnel. The continued success of the Company is dependent to a significant degree on the continued
service of key personnel, including senior management. The loss of a member of senior management could create additional
expense in covering their position as well as cause a reduction in net sales, thus reducing net earnings. The Company’s success
in the future will also be dependent upon the Company’s ability to attract and retain qualified personnel. The Company’s failure
to attract and retain qualified personnel could negatively impact net sales, could create additional operating expenses, and could
reduce overall profitability for the Company.
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Dependence on a Single Distribution Facility and Third-Party Carriers. The distribution function for all of the Company’s
stores is handled from a single facility in Kearney, Nebraska. Any significant interruption in the operation of the distribution
facility due to natural disasters, system failures, or other unforeseen causes would impede the distribution of merchandise to the
stores, causing a decline in store inventory, a reduction in store sales, and a reduction in Company profitability. Interruptions in
service by common carriers could also delay shipment of goods to Company store locations. Additionally, there can be no
assurance that the current facilities will be adequate to support future growth.
Reliance on Foreign Sources of Production. The Company purchases a portion of its private label merchandise through
sourcing agents in foreign markets. In addition, some of the Company’s domestic vendors manufacture goods overseas. The
Company does not have any long-term merchandise supply contracts and its imports are subject to existing or potential duties,
tariffs, and quotas. The Company faces a variety of risks associated with doing business overseas including competition for
facilities and quotas, political instability, possible new legislation relating to imports that could limit the quantity of
merchandise that may be imported, imposition of tariffs, duties, taxes, and other charges on imports, and local business practice
and political issues which may result in adverse publicity. The Company’s inability to rely on foreign sources of production due
to these or other causes could reduce the amount of inventory the Company is able to purchase, hold up the timing on the
receipt of new merchandise, and reduce merchandise margins if comparable inventory is purchased from branded sources. Any
or all of these changes would cause a decrease in the Company’s net sales and net earnings.
Dependence upon Maintaining Sales and Profit Growth in the Highly Competitive Retail Apparel Industry. The
specialty retail industry is highly competitive. The Company competes primarily on the basis of fashion, selection, quality,
price, location, service, and store environment. The Company faces a variety of competitive challenges, including:
•
•
Anticipating and responding timely to changing customer demands and preferences;
Effectively marketing both branded and private label merchandise to consumers in several diverse market segments
and maintaining favorable brand recognition;
Providing unique, high-quality merchandise in styles, colors, and sizes that appeal to consumers;
Sourcing merchandise efficiently;
Competitively pricing merchandise and creating customer perception of value; and
•
•
•
• Monitoring increased labor costs, including increases in health care benefits and worker’s compensation and
unemployment insurance costs.
There is no assurance that the Company will be able to compete successfully in the future.
Reliance on Consumer Spending Trends. The continued success of the Company depends, in part, upon numerous factors
that impact the levels of individual disposable income and thus, consumer spending. Factors include the political environment,
economic conditions, employment, consumer debt, interest rates, inflation, and consumer confidence. A decline in consumer
spending, for any reason, could have an adverse effect on the Company’s net sales, gross profits, and results from operations.
Operational Risks:
Fluctuations in Tax Obligations and Effective Tax Rate. The Company records tax expense based on its estimates of future
payments. At any one time, multiple tax years are subject to audit by various taxing authorities. There can be no assurance as to
the outcome of any current or potential future audits and their impact on the tax owed by the Company. In addition, the
Company's effective tax rate may be materially impacted by changes in tax laws and regulations in the jurisdictions where it
operates. Future tax law changes could materially impact the Company's effective tax rate and, therefore, its net earnings.
Modifications and/or Upgrades to Information Technology Systems May Disrupt Operations. The Company relies upon
its various information systems to manage its operations and regularly evaluates its information technology in order for
management to identify investment opportunities for maintaining, modifying, upgrading, or replacing these systems. There are
inherent risks associated with replacing or changing these systems. Any delays, errors in capturing data, or difficulties in
transitioning to these or other new systems, or in integrating these systems with the Company’s current systems, or any other
disruptions affecting the Company’s information systems, could have a material adverse impact on the Company’s business.
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Reliance on Increasingly Complex Information Systems for Management of Distribution, Sales, and Other Functions. If
the Company’s information systems fail to perform these functions adequately or if the Company experiences an interruption in
their operation, including a breach in cyber-security, its business and results of operations could suffer. All of the Company’s
major operations, including distribution, sales, and accounting, are dependent upon the Company’s complex information
systems. The Company’s information systems are vulnerable to damage or interruption from:
•
•
•
Earthquake, fire, flood, tornado, and other natural disasters;
Power loss, computer systems failure, internet and telecommunications or data network failure;
Hackers, computer viruses, software bugs, or glitches.
Any damage or significant disruption in the operation of such systems, or the failure of the Company’s information systems to
perform as expected, could disrupt the Company’s business, result in decreased sales, increased overhead costs, excess
inventory, or product shortages and otherwise adversely affect the Company’s operations, financial performance, and financial
condition.
Unauthorized Access to, or Accidental Disclosure of, Consumer Personally-Identifiable Information that the Company
Collects May Result in Significant Expenses and Negatively Impact the Company's Reputation and Business. As part of
the Company's normal operations, it receives and maintains confidential information about customers, employees, and other
third parties. The Company employs systems and websites that allow for the secure storage and transmission of proprietary or
confidential information regarding customers, employees, job applicants, and others, including credit card information and
personally-identifiable information. Despite safeguards and security processes and protections, the Company’s computer
systems may be susceptible to electronic or physical computer break-ins, viruses, and other disruptions and security breaches.
Additionally, the Company may not have the resources or technical sophistication to anticipate or prevent rapidly evolving
types of cyber-attacks. Attacks may be targeted at the Company, its customers, or others who have entrusted the Company with
information. Actual or anticipated attacks may cause the Company to incur increasing costs, including costs to deploy
additional personnel and protection technologies, train employees, and engage third-party experts and consultants. Advances in
computer capabilities, new technological discoveries, or other developments may result in the technology used to protect
transaction or other data being breached or compromised. In addition, data and security breaches can also occur as a result of
non-technical issues, including intentional or inadvertent breach by employees or by persons with whom the Company has
commercial relationships that result in the unauthorized release of personal or confidential information. Any perceived or actual
unauthorized disclosure of personally-identifiable information regarding visitors to the Company’s websites or otherwise,
whether through a breach of the Company’s network by an unauthorized party, employee theft, misuse, or error, or otherwise,
could harm the Company’s reputation, impair the Company’s ability to attract and retain customers, or subject the Company to
claims or litigation arising from damages suffered by consumers, and adversely affect the Company’s operations, financial
performance, and financial condition.
Interest Rate Risk. The Company is exposed to market risk related to interest rate risk on the cash and investments in interest-
bearing securities. These investments have carrying values that are subject to interest rate changes that could impact earnings to
the extent that the Company did not hold the investments to maturity. If there are changes in interest rates, those changes would
also affect the investment income the Company earns on its cash and investments. For each one-quarter percent decline in the
interest/dividend rate earned on cash and investments, the Company’s net income would decrease approximately $0.5 million or
less than $0.01 per share. This amount could vary based upon the number of shares of the Company’s stock outstanding and the
level of cash and investments held by the Company.
Impact to the Operations of The Company's Facilities and Retail Stores Resulting from the Novel Coronavirus
("COVID-19") or Other Global Pandemics. The Company currently has a concentration of facilities in Kearney, Nebraska,
including its corporate office, distribution center, and online fulfillment center. The Company also has an office in Overland
Park, Kansas for its men's buying team. The Company is dependent on the successful operation of these facilities to sustain its
operations, including the operation of its online business at buckle.com and its 442 stores in 42 states across the United States.
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While the Company has effectively managed the risks posed to its teammates and guests as a result of the COVID-19 global
pandemic, there can be no assurances that it will be able to continue to do so as the result of further spread of COVID-19, any
variants thereof, or the outbreak of infectious diseases in the future. The operation of all of the Company's facilities is critically
dependent on the employees who staff these locations. In addition, federal and state governments have, and may again, imposed
restrictions ranging from limitations on public interaction to stay-at-home orders in affected areas. Any events that threaten the
operation of the Company's facilities or retail stores, including the outbreak of COVID-19, could have a material adverse effect
on the Company's business. This coupled with the potential reduction in consumer spending could materially impact the
Company's financial condition and results of operations. Further, these events may also limit the ability of the Company's
vendors/manufacturers to operate, which would limit or delay the receipt of new merchandise.
General Risks:
Forward-Looking Statements. The Company cautions that the risk factors described above could cause actual results to vary
materially from those anticipated in any forward-looking statements made by or on behalf of the Company. Management cannot
assess the impact of each factor on the Company’s business or the extent to which any factor, or combination of factors, may
cause actual results to vary from those contained in forward-looking statements.
ITEM 1B - UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS
None.
ITEM 2 - PROPERTIES
All of the store locations operated by the Company are leased facilities. Most of the Company's stores have lease terms of
approximately ten years and generally do not contain renewal options. In the past, the Company has not experienced problems
renewing its leases, although no assurance can be given that the Company can renew existing leases on favorable terms. The
Company seeks to negotiate extensions on leases for stores undergoing remodeling to provide terms of approximately ten years
after completion of remodeling. Consent of the landlord generally is required to remodel or change the name under which the
Company does business. The Company has not experienced problems in obtaining such consent in the past. Most leases provide
for a fixed minimum rental cost plus an additional rental cost based upon a set percentage of sales beyond a specified
breakpoint, plus common area and other charges. The current terms of the Company's leases for stores open as of January 30,
2021, including automatic renewal options, expiring on or before January 31st of each year is as follows:
Year
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026
2027
2028
2029 and later
Total
Number of Expiring Leases
144
79
78
56
31
28
14
13
443
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The corporate headquarters and online fulfillment center for the Company are located within a facility purchased by the
Company in 1988, which is located in Kearney, Nebraska. The building currently provides approximately 261,200 square feet
of space, which includes approximately 82,200 square feet related to the Company’s 2005 addition. The Company also owns a
40,000 square foot building with warehouse and office space near the corporate headquarters. The Company acquired the lease
on the land the building is built upon. The lease is currently in the fourth of ten five-year renewal options, which expires on
October 31, 2021. During fiscal 2010, the Company completed construction of a new 240,000 square foot distribution center in
Kearney, Nebraska. The Company transitioned to the new distribution center in September 2010 and the new facility is
currently the Company’s only operating store distribution center. In fiscal 2015, the Company completed construction of a new
office building as a part of its home office campus in Kearney, Nebraska. The new building provides 80,000 square feet of
office space.
ITEM 3 - LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
From time to time, the Company is involved in litigation relating to claims arising out of its operations in the normal course of
business. As of the date of this Form 10-K, the Company was not engaged in legal proceedings that are expected, individually
or in the aggregate, to have a material effect on the Company.
ITEM 4 - MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES
Not applicable.
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PART II
ITEM 5 - MARKET FOR REGISTRANT'S COMMON EQUITY, RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS, AND
ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES
The Company’s common stock trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol BKE.
Dividend Payments
During fiscal 2018, the Company paid cash dividends of $0.25 per share in each of the four quarters. The Company also paid a
special cash dividend of $1.00 per share in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2018. During fiscal 2019, the Company paid cash
dividends of $0.25 per share in each of the first three quarters and $0.30 per share in the fourth quarter. The Company also paid
a special cash dividend of $1.25 per share in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2019. During fiscal 2020, the Company's Board of
Directors suspended the Company's quarterly cash dividends during the first two quarters of the fiscal year as a result of the
global COVID-19 pandemic. Upon resuming the Company's quarterly cash dividends, the Company paid cash dividends of
$0.30 per share in both the third and fourth quarters. The Company also paid a special cash dividend of $2.00 per share in the
fourth quarter of fiscal 2020.
Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities
The following table sets forth information concerning purchases made by the Company of its common stock for each of the
months in the fiscal quarter ended January 30, 2021:
Total Number
of Shares
Purchased
Average Price
Paid Per Share
Total Number of
Shares Purchased
as Part of Publicly
Announced Plans
Approximate
Number of Shares Yet To
Be Purchased Under
Publicly Announced Plans
Nov. 1, 2020 to Nov. 28, 2020
Nov. 29, 2020 to Jan. 2, 2021
Jan. 3, 2021 to Jan. 30, 2021
Total
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
410,655
410,655
410,655
The Board of Directors authorized a 1,000,000 share repurchase plan on November 20, 2008. The Company has 410,655
shares remaining to complete this authorization.
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Stock Price Performance Graph
The graph below compares the cumulative total return on common shares of the Company for the last five fiscal years with the
cumulative total return on the Russell 2000 Stock Index and a peer group of Retail Trade Stocks:
Comparison of 5 Year Cumulative Total Return
Assumes Initial Investment of $100
January 2021
$240
$220
$200
$180
$160
$140
$120
$100
$80
$60
$40
$20
1/30/2016
1/28/2017
2/3/2018
2/2/2019
2/1/2020
1/30/2021
Period Ending
The Buckle, Inc.
Russell 2000 Index
Peer Group
Total Return Analysis
1/30/2016
1/28/2017
2/3/2018
2/2/2019
2/1/2020
1/30/2021
The Buckle, Inc.
Russell 2000 Index
Peer Group
$ 100.00
$
77.86
$
86.03
$
84.35
$ 130.92
$ 229.92
100.00
100.00
134.39
77.21
153.73
84.50
151.23
70.56
164.86
59.69
214.61
84.45
The Peer Group included in the above performance graph includes the following retail company stocks: AEO, ANF, GPS, LB,
TLYS, URBN, ZUMZ, EXPR, GES, and GCO.
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The following table lists the Company’s quarterly market range for fiscal years 2020, 2019, and 2018, as reported by the New
York Stock Exchange:
Quarter
First
Second
Third
Fourth
January 30, 2021
High
Low
Fiscal Years Ended
February 1, 2020
High
Low
February 2, 2019
High
Low
$
26.77 $
11.76
$
19.92 $
16.85
$
24.00 $
19.03
25.08
42.36
12.76
15.02
23.98
21.16
22.26
28.52
14.81
16.85
21.10
28.80
29.65
22.80
17.80
22.05
18.03
17.03
The number of record holders of the Company’s common stock as of March 29, 2021 was 450. Based upon information from
the principal market makers, the Company believes there are more than 15,000 beneficial owners. The closing price of the
Company’s common stock on March 29, 2021 was $38.72.
Additional information required by this item appears in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements contained herein under
Footnote K "Stock-Based Compensation" and is incorporated by reference.
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ITEM 6 - SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA
SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA
(Amounts in Thousands Except Share, Per Share Amounts, and Selected Operating Data)
Fiscal Years Ended
February 2,
2019
February 1,
2020
February 3,
2018 (d)
January 28,
2017
January 30,
2021
Income Statement Data
Net sales
Cost of sales (including buying,
distribution, and occupancy costs)
Gross profit
Selling expenses
General and administrative expenses
Income from operations
Other income, net
Income before income taxes
Income tax expense
Net income
Basic earnings per share
Diluted earnings per share
Dividends declared per share (a)
Selected Operating Data
Stores open at end of period
Average sales per square foot
Average sales per store (000's)
Comparable store sales change (b)
Balance Sheet Data (c)
Working capital
Long-term investments
Total assets
Long-term debt
Stockholders' equity
$ 901,278
$ 900,254
$ 885,496
$ 913,380
$ 974,873
500,610
400,668
191,158
41,488
168,022
2,925
170,947
40,808
$ 130,139
2.67
$
2.66
$
2.60
$
522,780
377,474
204,480
41,497
131,497
6,210
137,707
33,278
$ 104,429
2.15
$
2.14
$
2.30
$
443
311
1,598
$
$
448
341
1,763
$
$
519,423
366,073
202,032
43,113
120,928
5,716
126,644
31,036
95,608
1.97
1.97
2.00
450
334
1,715
$
$
$
$
$
$
533,357
380,023
206,068
39,877
134,078
5,407
139,485
49,778
89,707
1.86
1.85
2.75
457
344
1,761
$
$
$
$
$
$
0.4 %
2.2 %
(0.9) %
(7.2) %
577,705
397,168
205,933
38,475
152,760
3,511
156,271
58,310
97,961
2.04
2.03
1.75
467
370
1,860
(13.5) %
$
$
$
$
$
$
$ 230,865
18,320
$
$ 845,814
$
—
$ 396,629
$ 206,189
15,863
$
$ 867,890
$
—
$ 389,148
$ 280,214
18,745
$
$ 527,302
$
—
$ 393,877
$ 262,678
21,453
$
$ 538,116
$
—
$ 391,248
$ 287,841
18,092
$
$ 579,847
$
—
$ 430,539
(a) During fiscal 2016, cash dividends were $0.25 per share in each of the four quarters. The Company also paid a special cash
dividend of $0.75 per share in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2016. During fiscal 2017, cash dividends were $0.25 per share in
each of the four quarters. The Company also paid a special cash dividend of $1.75 per share in the fourth quarter of fiscal
2017. During fiscal 2018, cash dividends were $0.25 per share in each of the four quarters. The Company also paid a
special cash dividend of $1.00 per share in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2018. During fiscal 2019, cash dividends were $0.25
per share in each of the first three quarters and $0.30 per share in the fourth quarter. The Company also paid a special cash
dividend of $1.25 per share in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2019. During fiscal 2020, the Company's Board of Directors
suspended the Company's quarterly cash dividends during the first two quarters of the fiscal year as a result of the global
COVID-19 pandemic. Upon resuming the Company's quarterly cash dividends, the Company paid cash dividends of $0.30
per share in both the third and fourth quarters. The Company also paid a special cash dividend of $2.00 per share in the
fourth quarter of fiscal 2020.
(b) Stores are deemed to be comparable stores if they were open in the prior year on the first day of the fiscal period presented.
Stores which have been remodeled, expanded, and/or relocated, but would otherwise be included as comparable stores, are
not excluded from the comparable store sales calculation. Online sales are included in comparable store sales.
(c) At the end of the period.
(d) Consists of 53 weeks.
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ITEM 7 - MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF
OPERATIONS
The following discussion should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto of the
Company included in this Form 10-K. The following is management’s discussion and analysis of certain significant factors
which have affected the Company’s financial condition and results of operations during the periods included in the
accompanying consolidated financial statements included in this Form 10-K.
EXECUTIVE OVERVIEW
Company management considers the following items to be key performance indicators in evaluating Company performance.
Comparable Store Sales – Stores are deemed to be comparable stores if they were open in the prior year on the first day of the
fiscal period being presented. Stores which have been remodeled, expanded, and/or relocated, but would otherwise be included
as comparable stores, are not excluded from the comparable store sales calculation. Online sales are included in comparable
store sales. Management considers comparable store sales to be an important indicator of current Company performance,
helping leverage certain fixed costs when results are positive. Negative comparable store sales results could reduce net sales and
have a negative impact on operating leverage, thus reducing net earnings.
Net Merchandise Margins – Management evaluates the components of merchandise margin including initial markup and the
amount of markdowns during a period. Any inability to obtain acceptable levels of initial markups or any significant increase in
the Company’s use of markdowns could have an adverse effect on the Company’s gross margin and results of operations.
Operating Margin – Operating margin is a good indicator for management of the Company’s success. Operating margin can be
positively or negatively affected by comparable store sales, merchandise margins, occupancy costs, and the Company’s ability
to control operating costs.
Cash Flow and Liquidity (working capital) – Management reviews current cash and short-term investments along with cash
flow from operating, investing, and financing activities to determine the Company’s short-term cash needs for operations and
expansion. The Company believes that existing cash, short-term investments, and cash flow from operations will be sufficient
to fund current and long-term anticipated capital expenditures and working capital requirements for the next several years.
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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The following table sets forth certain financial data expressed as a percentage of net sales and the percentage change in the
dollar amount of such items compared to the prior period:
Percentage of Net Sales
For Fiscal Years Ended
February 1,
2020
February 2,
2019
January 30,
2021
Percentage Increase
(Decrease)
Fiscal Year
2019 to 2020
Fiscal Year
2018 to 2019
Net sales
Cost of sales (including buying,
distribution, and occupancy costs)
Gross profit
Selling expenses
General and administrative expenses
Income from operations
Other income, net
Income before income taxes
Income tax expense
Net income
Fiscal 2020 Compared to Fiscal 2019
100.0 %
100.0 %
100.0 %
0.1 %
55.5 %
44.5 %
21.2 %
4.6 %
18.7 %
0.3 %
19.0 %
4.6 %
14.4 %
58.1 %
41.9 %
22.7 %
4.6 %
14.6 %
0.7 %
15.3 %
3.7 %
11.6 %
58.7 %
41.3 %
22.8 %
4.9 %
13.6 %
0.7 %
14.3 %
3.5 %
10.8 %
(4.2) %
6.1 %
(6.5) %
— %
27.8 %
(52.9) %
24.1 %
22.6 %
24.6 %
1.7 %
0.6 %
3.1 %
1.2 %
(3.7) %
8.7 %
8.6 %
8.7 %
7.2 %
9.2 %
Net sales for the 52-week fiscal year ended January 30, 2021, increased 0.1% to $901.3 million from net sales of $900.3 million
for the 52-week fiscal year ended February 1, 2020. Comparable store net sales for the 52-week fiscal year increased 0.4% from
comparable store net sales for the prior year 52-week period ended February 1, 2020. The comparable store sales increase was
primarily attributable to a 2.7% increase in the average unit retail, partially offset by a 1.9% decrease in the number of
transactions and a 0.5% decrease in the average number of units sold per transaction. Net sales for the year were impacted by
the temporary closure of all brick and mortar stores beginning March 18, 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, as further
described in Footnote M. Total net sales were also impacted by the Company's permanent closing of 4 stores during fiscal 2019
and by the opening of 3 new stores and permanent closure of 8 stores during fiscal 2020. Online sales for the fiscal year
increased 72.0% to $190.6 million for the 52-week fiscal year ended January 30, 2021 compared to $110.8 million for the 52-
week fiscal year ended February 1, 2020. Average sales per square foot for fiscal 2020 decreased 8.9% from $341 to $311.
Total square footage as of January 30, 2021 was 2.301 million compared to 2.320 million as of February 1, 2020.
The Company’s average retail price per piece of merchandise sold increased $1.20, or 2.7%, during fiscal 2020 compared to
fiscal 2019. This $1.20 increase was primarily attributable to the following changes (with their corresponding effect on the
overall average price per piece): a 3.8% increase in average knit shirt price points ($0.39), an increase in average price points
for certain other merchandise categories ($0.13), and a shift in the merchandise mix ($0.68). These changes are primarily a
reflection of merchandise shifts in terms of brands and product styles, fabrics, details, and finishes.
Gross profit after buying, distribution, and occupancy costs increased from $377.5 million in fiscal 2019 to $400.7 million in
fiscal 2020. As a percentage of net sales, gross profit was 44.5% in fiscal 2020 compared to 41.9% in fiscal 2019. The increase
was attributable to an improvement in merchandise margins (1.40%, as a percentage of net sales) in addition to reductions in
occupancy costs (0.95%, as a percentage of net sales) and buying and distribution expenses (0.25%, as a percentage of net
sales). Merchandise shrinkage was 0.4% of net sales for fiscal 2020 compared to 0.6% of net sales for fiscal 2019.
Selling expenses decreased from $204.5 million in fiscal 2019 to $191.2 million in fiscal 2020. As a percentage of net sales,
selling expenses decreased from 22.7% in fiscal 2019 to 21.2% in fiscal 2020. General and administrative expenses were $41.5
million, or 4.6% of net sales, in both fiscal 2019 and fiscal 2020.
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In total, selling, general, and administrative expenses were 25.8% of net sales for fiscal 2020 compared to 27.3% of net sales for
fiscal 2019. Reductions in store labor-related expenses (2.40%, as a percentage of net sales) and certain other expense
categories (1.00%, as a percentage of net sales) were partially offset by increased shipping costs associated with the Company's
strong online sales growth (1.00%, as a percentage of net sales) and increased expense related to incentive compensation
accruals (0.90%, as a percentage of net sales).
As a result of the above changes, the Company’s income from operations increased from $131.5 million for fiscal 2019 to
$168.0 million for fiscal 2020. Income from operations was 18.7% as a percentage of net sales in fiscal 2020 compared to
14.6% as a percentage of net sales in fiscal 2019.
Other income was $2.9 million in fiscal 2020 compared to $6.2 million in fiscal 2019. The Company’s other income is derived
primarily from investment income related to the Company’s cash and investments.
Income tax expense as a percentage of pre-tax income was 23.9% in fiscal 2020 and 24.2% in fiscal 2019, bringing net income
to $130.1 million in fiscal 2020 versus $104.4 million in fiscal 2019.
Fiscal 2019 Compared to Fiscal 2018
A discussion of fiscal 2018 and year-over-year comparisons between fiscal 2019 and fiscal 2018 can be found in PART II,
ITEM 7, “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” in our Annual Report on
Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 1, 2020, filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission on
April 1, 2020.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
As of January 30, 2021, the Company had working capital of $230.9 million, including $318.8 million of cash and cash
equivalents and $3.4 million of short-term investments. The Company’s cash receipts are generated from retail sales and from
investment income, and the Company's primary ongoing cash requirements are for inventory, payroll, occupancy costs,
dividend payments, new store expansion, remodeling, and other capital expenditures. Historically, the Company’s primary
source of working capital has been cash flow from operations. During fiscal 2020, 2019, and 2018 the Company's cash flow
from operations was $227.4 million, $130.7 million, and $108.7 million, respectively. Changes in operating cash flow between
each of the three years is primarily a function of changes in net income, along with changes in inventory and accounts payable
based on the timing and amount of merchandise purchased in each respective period. Operating cash flow is also impacted by
the timing of certain other payments, including rent and income taxes. In addition to an increase in net income, the Company's
strong operating cash flow for fiscal 2020 was largely due to changes in inventory and accounts payable as the Company
managed and adjusted to changing trends as a result of COVID-19.
During fiscal 2020, 2019, and 2018, the Company invested $5.5 million, $6.4 million, and $8.3 million, respectively, in new
store construction, store renovation, and store technology upgrades. The Company spent $2.2 million, $0.9 million, and $1.7
million in fiscal 2020, 2019, and 2018, respectively, in capital expenditures for the corporate offices and distribution facility.
During fiscal 2021, the Company anticipates opening 1 new store and completing approximately 8 to 12 store remodels and/or
relocations. Management estimates that total capital expenditures during fiscal 2021 will be approximately $10.0 to $15.0
million, which includes primarily planned store projects and technology investments. The Company believes that existing cash
and cash equivalents, investments, and cash flow from operations will be sufficient to fund current and long-term anticipated
capital expenditures and working capital requirements for the next several years. The Company has had a consistent record of
generating positive cash flow each year and, as of January 30, 2021, had total cash and investments of $340.5 million, including
$18.3 million of long-term investments.
Future conditions, however, may reduce the availability of funds based upon factors such as a decrease in demand for the
Company’s product, change in product mix, competitive factors, and general economic conditions as well as other risks and
uncertainties which would reduce the Company’s sales, net profitability, and cash flows. Also, the Company’s acceleration in
store openings and/or remodels, or entering into a merger, acquisition, or other financial related transaction could reduce the
amount of cash available for further capital expenditures and working capital requirements.
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The Company has available an unsecured line of credit of $25.0 million with Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. for operating needs and
letters of credit. The line of credit agreement has an expiration date of July 31, 2021 and provides that $10.0 million of the
$25.0 million line is available for letters of credit. Borrowings under the line of credit provide for interest to be paid at a rate
based on LIBOR. The Company has, from time to time, borrowed against these lines of credit. There were no borrowings
during fiscal 2020, 2019, and 2018. The Company had no bank borrowings as of January 30, 2021 and was in compliance with
the terms and conditions of the line of credit agreement.
Dividend payments - During fiscal 2020, the Company's Board of Directors suspended the Company's quarterly cash
dividends during the first two quarters of the fiscal year as a result of the global COVID-19 pandemic. During the last two
quarters of the fiscal year, the Company paid total cash dividends of $128.5 million as follows: $0.30 per share in both the third
and fourth quarters and also a special cash dividend of $2.00 per share in the fourth quarter. During fiscal 2019, the Company
paid total cash dividends of $112.9 million as follows: $0.25 per share in each of the first three quarters, $0.30 per share in the
fourth quarter, and a special cash dividend of $1.25 per share in the fourth quarter. During fiscal 2018, the Company paid total
cash dividends of $97.7 million as follows: $0.25 per share in each of the four quarters and a special cash dividend of $1.00 per
share in the fourth quarter.
Stock repurchase plan - During fiscal 2020, the Company repurchased 25,000 shares of its common stock at an average price
of $14.83 per share. During fiscal 2019, the Company repurchased 4,552 shares of its common stock at an average price of
$14.92 per share. The Company did not repurchase any shares of its common stock during fiscal 2018. As of January 30, 2021,
410,655 shares remained available under the Company's current 1,000,000 share repurchase plan that was approved by the
Board of Directors on November 20, 2008.
CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND ESTIMATES
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations are based upon The Buckle, Inc.’s
consolidated financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the
United States of America. The preparation of these consolidated financial statements requires that management make estimates
and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the
financial statement date, and the reported amounts of sales and expenses during the reporting period. The Company regularly
evaluates its estimates, including those related to inventory, investments, incentive bonuses, and income taxes. Management
bases its estimates on past experience and on various other factors that are thought to be reasonable under the circumstances, the
results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily
apparent from other sources. Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions.
Management believes that the estimates and judgments used in preparing these consolidated financial statements were the most
appropriate at that time. Presented below are those critical accounting policies that management believes require subjective and/
or complex judgments that could potentially affect reported results of operations.
1. Revenue Recognition. Retail store sales are recorded, net of expected returns, upon the purchase of merchandise by
customers. Online sales are recorded, net of expected returns, when the merchandise is tendered for delivery to the
common carrier. Shipping fees charged to customers are included in revenue and shipping costs are included in selling
expenses. The Company recognizes revenue from sales made under its layaway program upon delivery of the merchandise
to the customer. Revenue is not recorded when gift cards and gift certificates are sold, but rather when a card or certificate
is redeemed for merchandise. A current liability for unredeemed gift cards and certificates is recorded at the time the card
or certificate is purchased. The liability recorded for unredeemed gift certificates and gift cards was $14.3 million and
$15.3 million as of January 30, 2021 and February 1, 2020, respectively. Gift card and gift certificate breakage is
recognized as revenue in proportion to the redemption pattern of customers by applying an estimated breakage rate. The
estimated breakage rate is based on historical issuance and redemption patterns and is re-assessed by the Company on a
regular basis. Sales tax collected from customers is excluded from revenue and is included as part of "accrued store
operating expenses" on the Company's consolidated balance sheets.
The Company establishes a liability for estimated merchandise returns, based upon the historical average sales return
percentage, that is recognized at the transaction value. The Company also recognizes a return asset and a corresponding
adjustment to cost of sales for the Company's right to recover returned merchandise, which is measured at the estimated
carrying value, less any expected recovery costs. Customer returns could potentially exceed the historical average, thus
reducing future net sales results and potentially reducing future net earnings. The accrued liability for reserve for sales
returns was $2.6 million as of January 30, 2021 and $2.3 million as of February 1, 2020.
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The Company's Buckle Rewards program allows participating guests to earn points for every qualifying purchase, which
(after achievement of certain point thresholds) are redeemable as a discount off a future purchase. Reported revenue is net
of both current period reward redemptions and accruals for estimated future rewards earned under the Buckle Rewards
program. A liability has been recorded for future rewards based on the Company's estimate of how many earned points will
turn into rewards and ultimately be redeemed prior to expiration. As of January 30, 2021 and February 1, 2020, $10.2
million and $9.6 million was included in "accrued store operating expenses" as a liability for estimated future rewards.
Through partnership with Comenity Bank, the Company offers a private label credit card ("PLCC"). Prior to October 2020,
Customers with a PLCC were enrolled in our B-Rewards incentive program and earned points for every qualifying
purchase on their card. At the end of each rewards period, customers who exceeded a minimum point threshold received a
reward to be redeemed on a future purchase. The B-Rewards program also provided other discount and promotional
opportunities to cardholders on a routine basis. Reported revenue was net of both current period reward redemptions,
current period discounts and promotions, and accruals for estimated future rewards earned under the B-Rewards program.
A liability was recorded for future rewards based on the Company's estimate of how many earned points would turn into
rewards and ultimately be redeemed prior to expiration, which was included in "gift certificates redeemable" on the
Company's consolidated balance sheets. In October 2020, the Company merged the B-Rewards program and the Buckle
Rewards program enabling participating guests to earn additional points for qualifying purchases on their PLCC card under
the newly enhanced Buckle Rewards program. Effective January 30, 2021, and for all future periods, the accrual for points
earned under the combined Buckle Rewards program is included in "accrued store operating expenses" on the Company's
consolidated balance sheets as referenced in the previous paragraph.
2.
3.
Inventory. Inventory is valued at the lower of cost or net realizable value. Cost is determined using an average cost method
that approximates the first-in, first-out (FIFO) method. Management makes adjustments to inventory and cost of goods
sold, based upon estimates, to account for merchandise obsolescence and markdowns that could affect net realizable value,
based on assumptions using calculations applied to current inventory levels within each different markdown level.
Management also reviews the levels of inventory in each markdown group and the overall aging of the inventory versus the
estimated future demand for such product and the current market conditions. Such judgments could vary significantly from
actual results, either favorably or unfavorably, due to fluctuations in future economic conditions, industry trends, consumer
demand, and the competitive retail environment. Such changes in market conditions could negatively impact the sale of
markdown inventory, causing further markdowns or inventory obsolescence, resulting in increased cost of goods sold from
write-offs and reducing the Company’s net earnings. The adjustment to inventory for markdowns and/or obsolescence was
$10.8 million as of January 30, 2021 and $12.2 million as of February 1, 2020.
Income Taxes. The Company records a deferred tax asset and liability for expected future tax consequences resulting from
temporary differences between the financial reporting and tax bases of assets and liabilities. The Company considers future
taxable income and ongoing tax planning in assessing the value of its deferred tax assets. If the Company determines that it
is more than likely that these assets will not be realized, the Company would reduce the value of these assets to their
expected realizable value, thereby decreasing net income. Estimating the value of these assets is based upon the Company’s
judgment. If the Company subsequently determined that the deferred tax assets, which had been written down, would be
realized in the future, such value would be increased. Adjustment would be made to increase net income in the period such
determination was made.
4. Leases. The Company's lease portfolio is primarily comprised of leases for retail store locations. The Company also leases
certain equipment and corporate office space. Store leases for new stores typically have an initial term of 10 years, with
options to renew for an additional 1 to 5 years. The exercise of lease renewal options is at the Company's sole discretion
and is included in the lease term for calculations of its right-of-use assets and liabilities when it is reasonably certain that
the Company plans to renew these leases. Certain store lease agreements include rental payments based on a percentage of
retail sales over contractual levels and others include rental payments adjusted periodically for inflation. Lease agreements
do not contain any residual value guarantees, material restrictive covenants, or options to purchase the leased property.
The Company has elected to apply the practical expedient to account for lease components (e.g. fixed payments for rent,
insurance, and real estate taxes) and non-lease components (e.g. fixed payments for common area maintenance) together as
a single component for all underlying asset classes. Additionally, the Company elected as an accounting policy to exclude
short-term leases from the recognition requirements.
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Consistent with guidance in the FASB Staff Q&A regarding lease concessions related to the effects of the COVID-19
pandemic, the Company has made the election to treat all lease concessions as though the enforceable rights and
obligations existed in each contract and, therefore, has not applied the lease modification guidance in ASC 842.
5.
Investments. Investments classified as short-term investments include securities with a maturity of greater than three
months and less than one year. Available-for-sale securities are reported at fair value, with unrealized gains and losses
excluded from earnings and reported as a separate component of stockholders’ equity (net of the effect of income taxes),
using the specific identification method, until they are sold. Held-to-maturity securities are reported at amortized cost.
Trading securities are reported at fair value, with unrealized gains and losses included in earnings, using the specific
identification method.
OFF-BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENTS, CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS, AND COMMERCIAL
COMMITMENTS
As referenced in the table below, the Company has contractual obligations and commercial commitments that may affect the
financial condition of the Company. Based on management’s review of the terms and conditions of its contractual obligations
and commercial commitments, there is no known trend, demand, commitment, event, or uncertainty that is reasonably likely to
occur which would have a material effect on the Company’s financial condition, results of operations, or cash flows. In
addition, the commercial obligations and commitments made by the Company are customary transactions which are similar to
those of other comparable retail companies.
The following table identifies the material obligations and commitments as of January 30, 2021:
Contractual obligations (dollar amounts in
thousands):
Total
2021
2022-2023
2024-2025
Thereafter
Payments Due by Fiscal Year
Purchase obligations
$
14,649 $
8,091 $
5,124 $
1,434 $
Deferred compensation
Operating lease payments (a)
$
Total contractual obligations
(a) See Footnote D of the consolidated financial statements.
18,320
334,032
—
—
91,660
140,301
—
71,681
367,001 $
99,751 $
145,425 $
73,115 $
—
18,320
30,390
48,710
The Company has available an unsecured line of credit of $25.0 million, which is excluded from the preceding table. The line
of credit agreement has an expiration date of July 31, 2021 and provides that $10.0 million of the $25.0 million line of credit is
available for letters of credit. Certain merchandise purchase orders require that the Company open letters of credit. When the
Company takes possession of the merchandise, it releases payment on the letters of credit. The amounts of outstanding letters of
credit reported reflect the open letters of credit on merchandise ordered, but not yet received or funded. The Company believes
it has sufficient credit available to open letters of credit for merchandise purchases. There were no bank borrowings during
fiscal 2020, 2019, and 2018. The Company had outstanding letters of credit totaling $1.8 million and $1.5 million as of
January 30, 2021 and February 1, 2020, respectively. The Company has no other off-balance sheet arrangements.
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
Included in other assets is a note receivable of $1.4 million as of January 30, 2021 and $1.3 million as of February 1, 2020,
from a life insurance trust fund controlled by the Company’s Chairman. The note was created over three years, beginning in
July 1994, when the Company paid life insurance premiums of $0.2 million each year for the Chairman on a personal policy.
The note accrues interest at 5% of the principal balance per year and is to be paid from the life insurance proceeds. The note is
secured by a life insurance policy on the Chairman.
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RECENTLY ISSUED ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS
Recently issued accounting pronouncements are disclosed in Footnote A of the consolidated financial statements.
FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS
Information in this report, other than historical information, may be considered to be forward-looking statements within the
meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (the “1995 Act”). Such statements are made in good faith by
the Company pursuant to the safe-harbor provisions of the 1995 Act. In connection with these safe-harbor provisions, this
management’s discussion and analysis contains certain forward-looking statements, which reflect management’s current views
and estimates of future economic conditions, Company performance, and financial results. The statements are based on many
assumptions and factors that could cause future results to differ materially. Such factors include, but are not limited to, changes
in product mix, changes in fashion trends, competitive factors, and general economic conditions, economic conditions in the
retail apparel industry, as well as other risks and uncertainties inherent in the Company’s business and the retail industry in
general. Any changes in these factors could result in significantly different results for the Company. The Company further
cautions that the forward-looking information contained herein is not exhaustive or exclusive. The Company does not undertake
to update any forward-looking statements, which may be made from time to time by or on behalf of the Company.
ITEM 7A – QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
Interest Rate Risk - The Company is exposed to market risk related to interest rate risk on the cash and investments in interest-
bearing securities. These investments have carrying values that are subject to interest rate changes that could impact earnings to
the extent that the Company did not hold the investments to maturity. If there are changes in interest rates, those changes would
also affect the investment income the Company earns on its cash and investments. For each one-quarter percent decline in the
interest/dividend rate earned on cash and investments, the Company’s net income would decrease approximately $0.5 million,
or less than $0.01 per share. This amount could vary based upon the number of shares of the Company’s stock outstanding and
the level of cash and investments held by the Company.
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ITEM 8 - FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA
Inventory - Adjustment to Inventory for Markdowns and Obsolescence — Refer to Note A to the financial statements
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
Critical Audit Matter Description
To the stockholders and the Board of Directors of The Buckle, Inc.
Opinion on the Financial Statements
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of The Buckle, Inc. and subsidiary (the “Company”) as of
January 30, 2021 and February 1, 2020, the related consolidated statements of income, comprehensive income, stockholders’
equity, and cash flows, for each of the three fiscal years in the period ended January 30, 2021, and the related notes and the
schedule listed in the Index at Item 15 (collectively referred to as the “financial statements”). In our opinion, the financial
statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company as of January 30, 2021 and February 1,
2020, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the three fiscal years in the period ended January 30, 2021,
in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
We have also audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States)
(PCAOB), the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of January 30, 2021 based on criteria established in
Internal Control — Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway
Commission and our report dated March 31, 2021, expressed an unqualified opinion on the Company’s internal control over
financial reporting.
Change in Accounting Principle
As discussed in Note A to the financial statements, effective February 3, 2019, the Company adopted Financial Accounting
Standards Board Accounting Standards Update No. 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842).
Basis for Opinion
These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on
the Company's financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the PCAOB and are
required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable
rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the
audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to
error or fraud. Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial
statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included
examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our audits also included
evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall
presentation of the financial statements. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
Critical Audit Matter
The critical audit matter communicated below is a matter arising from the current-period audit of the financial statements that
was communicated or required to be communicated to the audit committee and that (1) relates to accounts or disclosures that
are material to the financial statements and (2) involved our especially challenging, subjective, or complex judgments. The
communication of critical audit matters does not alter in any way our opinion on the financial statements, taken as a whole, and
we are not, by communicating the critical audit matter below, providing a separate opinion on the critical audit matter or on the
accounts or disclosures to which it relates.
Inventory is stated at the lower of cost or net realizable value. The Company periodically evaluates the carrying value of
inventory, which requires management to make assumptions and estimate the amount necessary to adjust inventory for
markdowns and obsolescence. Changes in assumptions applied to the current inventory levels within each different markdown
level and the overall aging of inventory could have a significant impact on the valuation of inventory. The adjustment to
inventory for markdowns and obsolescence was $10.8 million as of January 30, 2021.
Given the judgments made by management to estimate the adjustment to inventory for markdowns and obsolescence, auditing
the adjustment to inventory for markdowns and obsolescence involved a higher degree of auditor judgment and the involvement
of more senior members of the engagement team in executing, supervising, and reviewing the results of the procedures.
How the Critical Audit Matter Was Addressed in the Audit
Our audit procedures related to the adjustment to inventory for markdowns and obsolescence included the following, among
others:
• We tested the effectiveness of the control related to evaluating the appropriateness of the assumptions and
reasonableness of the adjustment to inventory for markdowns and obsolescence.
• We tested the accuracy and completeness of the inventory balance within each markdown level and the overall aging
of inventory.
performing the following:
•
•
• We evaluated the reasonableness of management’s adjustment to inventory for markdowns and obsolescence by
Developing estimates of the adjustment to inventory for markdowns and obsolescence and comparing our
estimates to management’s estimate.
Comparing management’s current assumptions related to the inventory levels, within each different
markdown level, and the overall aging of inventory to management’s historical assumptions and analyzing
trends related to gross margin percentages.
• We tested the mathematical accuracy of the Company’s calculation of the adjustment to inventory for markdowns and
obsolescence.
/s/ Deloitte & Touche LLP
Omaha, Nebraska
March 31, 2021
We have served as the Company’s auditor since 1990.
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Inventory - Adjustment to Inventory for Markdowns and Obsolescence — Refer to Note A to the financial statements
Critical Audit Matter Description
Inventory is stated at the lower of cost or net realizable value. The Company periodically evaluates the carrying value of
inventory, which requires management to make assumptions and estimate the amount necessary to adjust inventory for
markdowns and obsolescence. Changes in assumptions applied to the current inventory levels within each different markdown
level and the overall aging of inventory could have a significant impact on the valuation of inventory. The adjustment to
inventory for markdowns and obsolescence was $10.8 million as of January 30, 2021.
Given the judgments made by management to estimate the adjustment to inventory for markdowns and obsolescence, auditing
the adjustment to inventory for markdowns and obsolescence involved a higher degree of auditor judgment and the involvement
of more senior members of the engagement team in executing, supervising, and reviewing the results of the procedures.
How the Critical Audit Matter Was Addressed in the Audit
Our audit procedures related to the adjustment to inventory for markdowns and obsolescence included the following, among
others:
• We tested the effectiveness of the control related to evaluating the appropriateness of the assumptions and
reasonableness of the adjustment to inventory for markdowns and obsolescence.
• We tested the accuracy and completeness of the inventory balance within each markdown level and the overall aging
of inventory.
• We evaluated the reasonableness of management’s adjustment to inventory for markdowns and obsolescence by
performing the following:
•
•
Developing estimates of the adjustment to inventory for markdowns and obsolescence and comparing our
estimates to management’s estimate.
Comparing management’s current assumptions related to the inventory levels, within each different
markdown level, and the overall aging of inventory to management’s historical assumptions and analyzing
trends related to gross margin percentages.
• We tested the mathematical accuracy of the Company’s calculation of the adjustment to inventory for markdowns and
obsolescence.
/s/ Deloitte & Touche LLP
Omaha, Nebraska
March 31, 2021
We have served as the Company’s auditor since 1990.
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THE BUCKLE, INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Amounts in Thousands Except Share and Per Share Amounts)
ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS:
Cash and cash equivalents
Short-term investments (Notes B and C)
Receivables
Inventory
Prepaid expenses and other assets
Total current assets
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT (Note E)
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization
OPERATING LEASE RIGHT-OF-USE ASSETS (Note D)
LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS (Notes B and C)
OTHER ASSETS (Notes G and H)
January 30,
2021
February 1,
2020
$
318,789 $
3,359
2,823
101,063
11,190
437,224
451,357
(350,942)
100,415
279,358
18,320
10,497
220,969
12,532
3,136
121,258
20,935
378,830
452,205
(338,357)
113,848
350,088
15,863
9,261
Total assets
$
845,814 $
867,890
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Accounts payable
Accrued employee compensation
Accrued store operating expenses
Gift certificates redeemable
Current portion of operating lease liabilities (Note D)
Income taxes payable (Note G)
Total current liabilities
DEFERRED COMPENSATION (Note J)
NON-CURRENT OPERATING LEASE LIABILITIES (Note D)
Total liabilities
COMMITMENTS (Notes F and I)
STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY (Note K):
$
43,399 $
35,865
20,303
14,279
81,762
10,751
206,359
18,320
224,506
449,185
26,491
22,929
17,837
15,319
87,314
2,751
172,641
15,863
290,238
478,742
Common stock, authorized 100,000,000 shares of $0.01 par value; 49,407,731 and 49,205,681
shares issued and outstanding at January 30, 2021 and February 1, 2020, respectively
Additional paid-in capital
Retained earnings
Total stockholders’ equity
494
158,058
238,077
396,629
492
152,258
236,398
389,148
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity
$
845,814 $
867,890
See notes to consolidated financial statements.
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THE BUCKLE, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(Amounts in Thousands Except Per Share Amounts)
Fiscal Years Ended
January 30,
2021
February 1,
2020
February 2,
2019
SALES, Net of returns and allowances
$
901,278 $
900,254 $
885,496
COST OF SALES (Including buying, distribution, and occupancy costs)
500,610
522,780
519,423
Gross profit
400,668
377,474
366,073
OPERATING EXPENSES:
Selling
General and administrative
191,158
41,488
232,646
204,480
41,497
245,977
202,032
43,113
245,145
INCOME FROM OPERATIONS
168,022
131,497
120,928
OTHER INCOME, Net
2,925
6,210
5,716
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES
170,947
137,707
126,644
INCOME TAX EXPENSE (Note G)
40,808
33,278
31,036
NET INCOME
$
130,139 $
104,429 $
95,608
EARNINGS PER SHARE (Note L):
Basic
Diluted
See notes to consolidated financial statements.
$
$
2.67 $
2.15 $
1.97
2.66 $
2.14 $
1.97
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THE BUCKLE, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(Amounts in Thousands)
January 30,
2021
Fiscal Years Ended
February 1,
2020
February 2,
2019
NET INCOME
$
130,139 $
104,429 $
95,608
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME, NET OF TAX:
Change in unrealized loss on investments, net of tax
Other comprehensive income
—
—
—
—
89
89
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
$
130,139 $
104,429 $
95,697
See notes to consolidated financial statements.
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THE BUCKLE, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
(Amounts in Thousands Except Share and Per Share Amounts)
Number
of Shares
Common
Stock
Additional
Paid-in
Capital
Retained
Earnings
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Loss
Total
BALANCE, February 3, 2018
48,816,170 $
488 $
144,279 $
246,570 $
(89) $
391,248
Net income
Dividends paid on common stock, ($2.00 per share)
—
—
Issuance of non-vested stock, net of forfeitures
201,225
Amortization of non-vested stock grants, net of
forfeitures
Change in unrealized loss on investments, net of tax
Cumulative effect of change in accounting upon
adoption of ASC Topic 606
—
—
—
—
—
2
—
—
—
—
—
(2)
4,287
—
—
95,608
(97,744)
—
—
—
389
—
—
—
—
89
—
95,608
(97,744)
—
4,287
89
389
BALANCE, February 2, 2019
49,017,395 $
490 $
148,564 $
244,823 $
— $
393,877
Net income
Dividends paid on common stock, ($2.30 per share)
—
—
Issuance of non-vested stock, net of forfeitures
192,838
Amortization of non-vested stock grants, net of
forfeitures
Common stock purchased and retired
—
(4,552)
—
—
2
—
—
—
—
(2)
3,764
(68)
104,429
(112,854)
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
104,429
(112,854)
—
3,764
(68)
BALANCE, February 1, 2020
49,205,681 $
492 $
152,258 $
236,398 $
— $
389,148
Net income
Dividends paid on common stock, ($2.60 per share)
—
—
Issuance of non-vested stock, net of forfeitures
227,050
Amortization of non-vested stock grants, net of
forfeitures
Common stock purchased and retired
—
(25,000)
—
—
2
—
—
—
—
(2)
6,174
(372)
130,139
(128,460)
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
130,139
(128,460)
—
6,174
(372)
BALANCE, January 30, 2021
49,407,731 $
494 $
158,058 $
238,077 $
— $
396,629
See notes to consolidated financial statements.
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THE BUCKLE, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Amounts in Thousands)
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net income
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash flows from operating
activities:
Depreciation and amortization
Amortization of non-vested stock grants, net of forfeitures
Deferred income taxes
Other
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Receivables
Inventory
Prepaid expenses and other assets
Accounts payable
Accrued employee compensation
Accrued store operating expenses
Gift certificates redeemable
Income taxes payable
Other assets and liabilities
January 30,
2021
Fiscal Years Ended
February 1,
2020
February 2,
2019
$
130,139 $
104,429 $
95,608
20,863
6,174
(1,298)
276
313
20,195
9,745
16,748
12,936
2,099
(1,040)
8,000
2,270
23,789
3,764
(1,986)
504
815
3,932
(2,799)
(2,667)
1,477
(1,108)
(1,315)
747
1,083
26,848
4,287
(1,099)
1,925
(550)
(7,487)
(66)
276
(855)
2,336
(1,568)
(5,173)
(5,755)
Net cash flows from operating activities
227,420
130,665
108,727
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Purchases of property and equipment
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment
Change in other assets
Purchases of investments
Proceeds from sales/maturities of investments
(7,657)
111
62
(17,629)
24,345
(7,322)
13
168
(25,629)
67,525
(10,021)
150
158
(74,215)
76,330
Net cash flows from investing activities
(768)
34,755
(7,598)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Purchases of common stock
Payment of dividends
(372)
(128,460)
(68)
(112,854)
—
(97,744)
Net cash flows from financing activities
(128,832)
(112,922)
(97,744)
NET INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
97,820
52,498
3,385
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, Beginning of year
220,969
168,471
165,086
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, End of year
$
318,789 $
220,969 $
168,471
See notes to consolidated financial statements.
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THE BUCKLE, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Dollar Amounts in Thousands Except Share and Per Share Amounts)
A. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Fiscal Year - The Buckle, Inc. (the “Company”) has its fiscal year end on the Saturday nearest January 31. All references in
these consolidated financial statements to fiscal years are to the calendar year in which the fiscal year begins. Fiscal 2020
represents the 52-week period ended January 30, 2021, fiscal 2019 represents the 52-week period ended February 1, 2020, and
fiscal 2018 represents the 52-week period ended February 2, 2019.
Nature of Operations - The Company is a retailer of medium to better-priced casual apparel, footwear, and accessories for
fashion-conscious young men and women. The Company operates its business as one reportable segment and sells its
merchandise through its retail stores and e-Commerce platform. The Company operated 443 stores located in 42 states
throughout the United States as of January 30, 2021.
During fiscal 2020, the Company opened 3 new stores, substantially remodeled 4 stores, and closed 8 stores. During fiscal
2019, the Company opened 2 new stores, substantially remodeled 5 stores, and closed 4 stores. During fiscal 2018, the
Company opened no new stores, substantially remodeled 6 stores, and closed 7 stores.
Principles of Consolidation - The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of The Buckle, Inc. and its wholly-
owned subsidiary. All intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
Revenue Recognition - Retail store sales are recorded, net of expected returns, upon the purchase of merchandise by customers.
Online sales are recorded, net of expected returns, when the merchandise is tendered for delivery to the common carrier.
Shipping fees charged to customers are included in revenue and shipping costs are included in selling expenses. The Company
recognizes revenue from sales made under its layaway program upon delivery of the merchandise to the customer. Revenue is
not recorded when gift cards and gift certificates are sold, but rather when a card or certificate is redeemed for merchandise. A
current liability for unredeemed gift cards and certificates is recorded at the time the card or certificate is purchased. The
liability recorded for unredeemed gift certificates and gift cards was $14,279 and $15,319 as of January 30,
2021 and February 1, 2020, respectively. Gift card and gift certificate breakage is recognized as revenue in proportion to the
redemption pattern of customers by applying an estimated breakage rate. The estimated breakage rate is based on historical
issuance and redemption patterns and is re-assessed by the Company on a regular basis. Sales tax collected from customers is
excluded from revenue and is included as part of "accrued store operating expenses" on the Company's consolidated balance
sheets.
The Company establishes a liability for estimated merchandise returns, based upon the historical average sales return
percentage, that is recognized at the transaction value. The Company also recognizes a return asset and a corresponding
adjustment to cost of sales for the Company's right to recover returned merchandise, which is measured at the estimated
carrying value, less any expected recovery costs. The accrued liability for reserve for sales returns was $2,559 as of January 30,
2021 and $2,257 as of February 1, 2020.
The Company's Buckle Rewards program allows participating guests to earn points for every qualifying purchase, which (after
achievement of certain point thresholds) are redeemable as a discount off a future purchase. Reported revenue is net of both
current period reward redemptions and accruals for estimated future rewards earned under the Buckle Rewards program. A
liability has been recorded for future rewards based on the Company's estimate of how many earned points will turn into
rewards and ultimately be redeemed prior to expiration. As of January 30, 2021 and February 1, 2020, $10,235 and $9,615 was
included in "accrued store operating expenses" as a liability for estimated future rewards.
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Through partnership with Comenity Bank, the Company offers a private label credit card ("PLCC"). Prior to October 2020,
Customers with a PLCC were enrolled in our B-Rewards incentive program and earned points for every qualifying purchase on
their card. At the end of each rewards period, customers who exceeded a minimum point threshold received a reward to be
redeemed on a future purchase. The B-Rewards program also provided other discount and promotional opportunities to
cardholders on a routine basis. Reported revenue was net of both current period reward redemptions, current period discounts
and promotions, and accruals for estimated future rewards earned under the B-Rewards program. A liability was recorded for
future rewards based on the Company's estimate of how many earned points would turn into rewards and ultimately be
redeemed prior to expiration, which was included in "gift certificates redeemable" on the Company's consolidated balance
sheets. In October 2020, the Company merged the B-Rewards program and the Buckle Rewards program enabling participating
guests to earn additional points for qualifying purchases on their PLCC card under the newly enhanced Buckle Rewards
program. Effective January 30, 2021, and for all future periods, the accrual for points earned under the combined Buckle
Rewards program is included in "accrued store operating expenses" on the Company's consolidated balance sheets as referenced
in the previous paragraph.
Cash and Cash Equivalents - The Company considers all debt instruments with an original maturity of three months or less
when purchased to be cash equivalents.
Investments - Investments classified as short-term investments include securities with a maturity of greater than three months
and less than one year. Available-for-sale securities are reported at fair value, with unrealized gains and losses excluded from
earnings and reported as a separate component of stockholders’ equity (net of the effect of income taxes), using the specific
identification method, until they are sold. Held-to-maturity securities are carried at amortized cost. Trading securities are
reported at fair value, with unrealized gains and losses included in earnings, using the specific identification method.
Inventory - Inventory is valued at the lower of cost or net realizable value. Cost is determined using an average cost method
that approximates the first-in, first-out (FIFO) method. Management makes adjustments to inventory and cost of goods sold,
based upon estimates, to account for merchandise obsolescence and markdowns that could affect net realizable value, based on
assumptions using calculations applied to current inventory levels within each different markdown level. Management also
reviews the levels of inventory in each markdown group and the overall aging of the inventory versus the estimated future
demand for such product and the current market conditions. The adjustment to inventory for markdowns and/or obsolescence
reduced the Company’s inventory valuation by $10,832 and $12,178 as of January 30, 2021 and February 1, 2020, respectively.
Property and Equipment - Property and equipment are stated on the basis of historical cost. Depreciation is provided using a
combination of accelerated and straight-line methods based upon the estimated useful lives of the assets. The majority of
property and equipment have useful lives of 5 to 10 years with the exception of buildings, which have estimated useful lives of
31.5 to 39 years. Leasehold improvements are stated on the basis of historical cost and are amortized over the shorter of the life
of the lease or the estimated economic life of the assets. When circumstances indicate the carrying values of long-lived assets
may be impaired, an evaluation is performed on current net book value amounts. Judgments made by the Company related to
the expected useful lives of property and equipment and the ability to realize cash flows in excess of carrying amounts of such
assets are affected by factors such as changes in economic conditions and changes in operating performance. As the Company
assesses the expected cash flows and carrying amounts of long-lived assets, adjustments are made to such carrying values.
Pre-Opening Expenses - Costs related to opening new stores are expensed as incurred.
Advertising Costs - Advertising costs are expensed as incurred and were $12,530, $11,406, and $10,661 for fiscal years 2020,
2019, and 2018, respectively.
Health Care Costs - The Company is self-funded for health and dental claims up to $200 per individual per plan year. The
Company’s plan covers eligible employees, and management makes estimates at period end to record a reserve for unpaid
claims based upon historical claims information. The accrued liability as a reserve for unpaid health care claims was $655 and
$685 as of January 30, 2021 and February 1, 2020, respectively.
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Leases - The Company's lease portfolio is primarily comprised of leases for retail store locations. The Company also leases
certain equipment and corporate office space. Store leases for new stores typically have an initial term of 10 years, with options
to renew for an additional 1 to 5 years. The exercise of lease renewal options is at the Company's sole discretion and is included
in the lease term for calculations of its right-of-use assets and liabilities when it is reasonably certain that the Company plans to
renew these leases. Certain store lease agreements include rental payments based on a percentage of retail sales over contractual
levels and others include rental payments adjusted periodically for inflation. Lease agreements do not contain any residual value
guarantees, material restrictive covenants, or options to purchase the leased property.
The Company has elected to apply the practical expedient to account for lease components (e.g. fixed payments for rent,
insurance, and real estate taxes) and non-lease components (e.g. fixed payments for common area maintenance) together as a
single component for all underlying asset classes. Additionally, the Company elected as an accounting policy to exclude short-
term leases from the recognition requirements.
Consistent with guidance in the FASB Staff Q&A regarding lease concessions related to the effects of the COVID-19
pandemic, the Company has made the election to treat all lease concessions as though the enforceable rights and obligations
existed in each contract and, therefore, has not applied the lease modification guidance in ASC 842.
Other Income - The Company’s other income is derived primarily from interest and dividends received on cash and
investments.
Income Taxes - The Company records a deferred tax asset and liability for expected future tax consequences resulting from
temporary differences between the financial reporting and tax bases of assets and liabilities. The Company considers future
taxable income and ongoing tax planning in assessing the value of its deferred tax assets. If the Company determines that it is
more than likely that these assets will not be realized, the Company would reduce the value of these assets to their expected
realizable value, thereby decreasing net income. If the Company subsequently determined that the deferred tax assets, which
had been written down, would be realized in the future, such value would be increased, thus increasing net income in the period
such determination was made. The Company records tax benefits only for tax positions that are more than likely to be sustained
upon examination by tax authorities. The amount recognized is measured as the largest amount of benefit that is greater than
50% likely to be realized upon ultimate settlement. Unrecognized tax benefits are tax benefits claimed in the Company’s tax
returns that do not meet these recognition and measurement standards.
Financial Instruments and Credit Risk Concentrations - Financial instruments, which potentially subject the Company to
concentrations of credit risk, are primarily cash, investments, and accounts receivable. The Company’s investments are
primarily in tax-free municipal bonds, corporate bonds, or U.S. Treasury securities with short-term maturities. The majority of
the Company’s cash and cash equivalents are held by Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. This amount, as well as cash and investments
held by certain other financial institutions, exceeds federally insured limits.
Concentrations of credit risk with respect to accounts receivable are limited due to the nature of the Company’s receivables,
which include primarily employee receivables that can be offset against future compensation. The Company’s financial
instruments have a fair value approximating the carrying value.
Earnings Per Share - Basic earnings per share data are based on the weighted average outstanding common shares during the
period. Diluted earnings per share data are based on the weighted average outstanding common shares and the effect of all
dilutive potential common shares.
Use of Estimates - The preparation of consolidated 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 certain assets and liabilities, the 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. Actual results could differ from these estimates.
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Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements - Except as noted below, the Company has considered all recent accounting
pronouncements and concluded that there are no recent accounting pronouncements that may have a material impact on the
Company's consolidated financial statements, based on current information.
In August 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-13, Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820): Disclosure Framework - Changes to
Disclosure Requirements for Fair Value Measurement, which modifies the disclosure requirements for fair value investments.
The amendments are effective for all entities for annual and interim periods in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019.
This ASU did not have a material impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements for the fifty-two week period
ended January 30, 2021.
Supplemental Cash Flow Information - The Company had non-cash investing activities during fiscal years 2020, 2019, and
2018 of $(160), $(150), and $(38), respectively. The non-cash investing activity relates to the change in the balance of unpaid
purchases of property, plant, and equipment included in accounts payable as of the end of the year. The liability for unpaid
purchases of property, plant, and equipment included in accounts payable was $719, $559, and $409 as of January 30, 2021,
February 1, 2020, and February 2, 2019, respectively. Amounts reported as unpaid purchases are recorded as cash outflows
from investing activities for purchases of property, plant, and equipment in the consolidated statement of cash flows in the
period they are paid.
Additional cash flow information for the Company includes cash paid for income taxes during fiscal years 2020, 2019, and
2018 of $34,106, $34,516, and $37,309, respectively.
B.
INVESTMENTS
The following is a summary of investments as of January 30, 2021:
Amortized
Cost or
Par Value
Gross
Unrealized
Gains
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
Other-than-
Temporary
Impairment
Estimated
Fair
Value
Held-to-Maturity Securities:
State and municipal bonds
Trading Securities:
Mutual funds
$
$
3,359 $
7 $
— $
— $
3,366
16,121 $
2,199 $
— $
— $
18,320
The following is a summary of investments as of February 1, 2020:
Amortized
Cost or
Par Value
Gross
Unrealized
Gains
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
Other-than-
Temporary
Impairment
Estimated
Fair
Value
Held-to-Maturity Securities:
State and municipal bonds
Trading Securities:
Mutual funds
$
$
12,532 $
13 $
(1) $
— $
12,544
14,563 $
1,300 $
— $
— $
15,863
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The amortized cost and fair value of debt securities by contractual maturity as of January 30, 2021 is as follows:
Held-to-Maturity Securities
Less than 1 year
1 - 5 years
Total
Amortized
Cost
Fair
Value
$
$
3,359 $
—
3,359 $
3,366
—
3,366
As of January 30, 2021 and February 1, 2020, all of the Company's investments in held-to-maturity securities are classified in
short-term investments. Trading securities are held in a Rabbi Trust, intended to fund the Company’s deferred compensation
plan, and are classified in long-term investments.
C. FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
Fair value is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between
market participants at the measurement date. Financial assets and liabilities measured and reported at fair value are classified
and disclosed in one of the following categories:
•
•
•
Level 1 – Quoted market prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities. Short-term and long-term
investments with active markets or known redemption values are reported at fair value utilizing Level 1 inputs.
Level 2 – Observable market-based inputs (either directly or indirectly) such as quoted prices for similar assets or
liabilities, quoted prices in markets that are not active, or other inputs that are observable or inputs that are
corroborated by market data.
Level 3 – Unobservable inputs that are not corroborated by market data and are projections, estimates, or
interpretations that are supported by little or no market activity and are significant to the fair value of the assets.
As of January 30, 2021 and February 1, 2020, the Company held certain assets that are required to be measured at fair value on
a recurring basis including its investments in trading securities.
The Company’s financial assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis are as follows:
January 30, 2021
Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using
Quoted Prices in
Active Markets
for Identical
Assets
(Level 1)
Significant
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
Total
Trading securities (including mutual funds)
18,320
—
—
18,320
February 1, 2020
Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using
Quoted Prices in
Active Markets
for Identical
Assets
(Level 1)
Significant
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
Total
Trading securities (including mutual funds)
15,863
—
—
15,863
Securities included in Level 1 represent securities which have publicly traded quoted prices.
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The carrying value of cash equivalents approximates fair value due to the low level of risk these assets present and their
relatively liquid nature, particularly given their short maturities. The Company also holds certain financial instruments that are
not carried at fair value on the consolidated balance sheets, including held-to-maturity securities. Held-to-maturity securities
consist primarily of state and municipal bonds. The fair values of these debt securities are based on quoted market prices and
yields for the same or similar securities, which the Company determined to be Level 2 inputs. As of January 30, 2021, the fair
value of held-to-maturity securities was $3,366 compared to the carrying amount of $3,359. As of February 1, 2020, the fair
value of held-to-maturity securities was $12,544 compared to the carrying amount of $12,532.
The carrying values of receivables, accounts payable, accrued expenses, and other current liabilities approximates fair value
because of their short-term nature. From time to time, the Company measures certain assets at fair value on a non-recurring
basis, specifically long-lived assets evaluated for impairment. These are typically store specific assets, which are reviewed for
impairment when circumstances indicate impairment may exist due to the questionable recoverability of the carrying values of
long-lived assets. If expected future cash flows related to a store’s assets are less than their carrying value, an impairment loss
would be recognized for the difference between the carrying value and the estimated fair value of the store's assets. The fair
value of the store's assets is estimated utilizing an income-based approach based on the expected cash flows over the remaining
life of the store's lease.
Given the substantial reduction in the Company's sales (and the related impact on cash flow projections) as a result of store
closures due to the COVID-19 pandemic, an impairment assessment was triggered for certain stores as of May 2, 2020. This
analysis resulted in $1,000 of store-related asset impairment charges. There was no impairment related to long-lived assets for
all other periods presented.
D. LEASES
The Company's lease portfolio is primarily comprised of leases for retail store locations. The Company also leases certain
equipment and corporate office space. Store leases for new stores typically have an initial term of 10 years, with options to
renew for an additional 1 to 5 years. The exercise of lease renewal options is at the Company's sole discretion and is included in
the lease term for calculations of its right-of-use assets and liabilities when it is reasonably certain that the Company plans to
renew these leases. Certain store lease agreements include rental payments based on a percentage of retail sales over contractual
levels and others include rental payments adjusted periodically for inflation. Lease agreements do not contain any residual value
guarantees, material restrictive covenants, or options to purchase the leased property.
The Company has elected to apply the practical expedient to account for lease components (e.g. fixed payments for rent,
insurance, and real estate taxes) and non-lease components (e.g. fixed payments for common area maintenance) together as a
single component for all underlying asset classes. Additionally, the Company elected as an accounting policy to exclude short-
term leases from the recognition requirements.
Given the store closures resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, the Company paid essentially full rent for the month of April
but was then able to negotiate substantial rent deferrals for May and June. Consistent with guidance in the FASB Staff Q&A
regarding lease concessions related to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Company has made the election to treat all
lease concessions as though the enforceable rights and obligations existed in each contract and, therefore, will not apply the
lease modification guidance in ASC 842. As such, these deferrals have had no impact to rent expense. Amounts deferred and
payable in future periods have been included in "accounts payable" on the Company's consolidated balance sheets.
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Lease expense is included in cost of sales in the consolidated statements of income. The components of total lease cost are as
follows:
Operating lease cost
Variable lease cost (a)
Total lease cost
Fiscal Years Ended
January 30,
2021
February 1,
2020
$
$
97,450 $
18,243
115,693 $
90,719
31,312
122,031
(a)
Includes variable payments related to both lease and non-lease components, such as contingent rent payments based on performance and
payments related to taxes, insurance, and maintenance costs. Also includes payments related to short-term leases with periods of less
than twelve months.
Supplemental cash flow information related to leases is as follows:
Fiscal Years Ended
January 30,
2021
February 1,
2020
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities:
Operating cash flows from operating leases
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for new lease obligations:
Operating leases
$
$
96,930 $
91,671
32,937 $
63,090
The Company uses its incremental borrowing rate as the discount rate to determine the present value of lease payments. As of
January 30, 2021, the weighted-average remaining lease term was 4.6 years and the weighted-average discount rate was 3.8%.
The table below reconciles undiscounted future lease payments (e.g. fixed payments for rent, insurance, real estate taxes, and
common area maintenance) for each of the next five fiscal years and the total of the remaining years to the operating lease
liabilities recorded on the consolidated balance sheet as of January 30, 2021:
Fiscal Year
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
Thereafter
Total lease payments
Less: Imputed interest
Total operating lease liability
Operating Leases (a)
91,660
$
77,571
62,730
45,117
26,564
30,390
334,032
27,764
306,268
$
(a) Operating lease payments exclude $10,002 of legally binding minimum lease payments for leases signed, but not yet commenced.
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E. PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT
Land
Building and improvements
Office equipment
Transportation equipment
Leasehold improvements
Furniture and fixtures
Shipping/receiving equipment
Construction-in-progress
Total
F. FINANCING ARRANGEMENTS
January 30,
2021
February 1,
2020
$
2,491 $
43,651
13,906
21,018
165,027
175,145
29,559
560
2,491
43,267
12,494
21,010
166,539
176,150
29,325
929
$
451,357 $
452,205
The Company has available an unsecured line of credit of $25,000 with Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. for operating needs and letters
of credit. The line of credit agreement has an expiration date of July 31, 2021 and provides that $10,000 of the $25,000 line is
available for letters of credit. Borrowings under the line of credit provide for interest to be paid at a rate based on LIBOR. The
Company has, from time to time, borrowed against these lines of credit. There were no bank borrowings as of January 30, 2021
and February 1, 2020. There were no bank borrowings during fiscal 2020, 2019, and 2018. The Company had outstanding
letters of credit totaling $1,809 and $1,523 as of January 30, 2021 and February 1, 2020, respectively.
G. INCOME TAXES
The provision for income taxes consists of:
Current income tax expense:
Federal
State
Deferred income tax expense (benefit)
Total
January 30,
2021
Fiscal Years Ended
February 1,
2020
February 2,
2019
$
35,837 $
29,660 $
6,269
5,604
(1,298)
(1,986)
$
40,808 $
33,278 $
27,278
4,857
(1,099)
31,036
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Total income tax expense for the year varies from the amount which would be provided by applying the statutory income tax
rate to earnings before income taxes. The primary reasons for this difference (expressed as a percent of pre-tax income) are as
follows:
Statutory rate
State income tax effect
Tax exempt interest income
Other
Effective tax rate
Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are comprised of the following:
January 30,
2021
Fiscal Years Ended
February 1,
2020
February 2,
2019
21.0 %
21.0 %
21.0 %
2.9
(0.1)
0.1
3.2
(0.2)
0.2
3.0
(0.2)
0.7
23.9 %
24.2 %
24.5 %
January 30,
2021
February 1,
2020
$
Deferred income tax assets (liabilities):
4,877
Inventory
1,627
Stock-based compensation
3,912
Accrued compensation
Deferred payroll taxes (a)
—
2,691
Accrued store operating costs
(312)
Realized and unrealized loss on securities
986
Gift certificates redeemable
231
Deferred rent liability
(12,787)
Property and equipment
(84,021)
Operating lease right-of-use assets
90,612
Operating lease liabilities
7,816
Net deferred income tax asset
(a) Relates to the liability for deferred payment of the employer's portion of Social Security taxes, as provided for under the Coronavirus
4,228 $
2,118
4,551
1,326
2,862
(528)
918
319
(13,138)
(67,046)
73,504
9,114 $
$
Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the “CARES Act”) enacted on March 27, 2020.
As of January 30, 2021 and February 1, 2020, respectively, the net deferred income tax assets of $9,114 and $7,816 are
classified in "other assets." There were no unrecognized tax benefits recorded in the Company’s consolidated financial
statements as of January 30, 2021 or February 1, 2020. Fiscal years 2017 through 2020 remain subject to potential federal
examination. Additionally, fiscal years 2016 through 2020 are subject to potential examination by various state taxing
authorities.
H. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
Included in other assets is a note receivable of $1,365 as of January 30, 2021 and $1,335 as of February 1, 2020, respectively,
from a life insurance trust fund controlled by the Company’s Chairman. The note was created over three years, beginning in
July 1994, when the Company paid life insurance premiums of $200 each year for the Chairman on a personal policy. The note
accrues interest at 5% of the principal balance per year and is to be paid from the life insurance proceeds. The note is secured by
a life insurance policy on the Chairman.
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I. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
Litigation - From time to time, the Company is involved in litigation relating to claims arising out of its operations in the
normal course of business. As of the date of these consolidated financial statements, the Company was not engaged in any legal
proceedings that are expected, individually or in the aggregate, to have a material effect on the Company's consolidated results
of operations and financial position.
J. EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
The Company has a 401(k) profit sharing plan covering all eligible employees who elect to participate. Contributions to the
plan are based upon the amount of the employees’ deferrals and the employer’s discretionary matching formula. The Company
may contribute to the plan at its discretion. The total expense under the profit sharing plan was $1,640, $1,738, and $1,624 for
fiscal years 2020, 2019, and 2018, respectively.
The Buckle, Inc. Deferred Compensation Plan covers the Company’s executive officers. The plan is funded by participant
contributions and a specified annual Company matching contribution not to exceed 6% of the participant’s compensation. The
Company’s contributions were $199, $202, and $176 for fiscal years 2020, 2019, and 2018, respectively.
K. STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION
The Company has several stock option plans which allow for granting of stock options to employees, executives, and directors.
The Company has not granted any stock options since fiscal 2008 and there are currently no stock options outstanding. The
Company also has a restricted stock plan that allows for the granting of non-vested shares of common stock to employees and
executives and a restricted stock plan that allows for the granting of non-vested shares of common stock to non-employee
directors. As of January 30, 2021, 731,803 shares were available for grant under the Company’s various restricted stock plans,
of which 632,242 shares were available for grant to executive officers.
Compensation expense was recognized during fiscal 2020, 2019, and 2018 for equity-based grants, based on the grant date fair
value of the awards. The fair value of grants of non-vested common stock awards is the stock price on the date of grant.
Information regarding the impact of compensation expense related to grants of non-vested shares of common stock is as
follows:
Stock-based compensation expense, before tax
Stock-based compensation expense, after tax
January 30,
2021
Fiscal Years Ended
February 1,
2020
February 2,
2019
$
$
6,174 $
3,764 $
4,287
4,698 $
2,853 $
3,237
Non-vested shares of common stock granted during each of the past three fiscal years were granted pursuant to the Company’s
2005 Restricted Stock Plan and the Company’s 2008 Director Restricted Stock Plan. Shares granted under the 2005 Plan are
typically "performance based" and vest over a period of four years, only upon certification by the Compensation Committee of
the Board of Directors that the Company has achieved its pre-established performance targets for the fiscal year. Certain shares
granted under the 2005 Plan, however, are "non-performance based" and vest over a period of four years without being subject
to the achievement of performance targets. Shares granted under the 2008 Director Plan vest 25% on the date of grant and then
in equal portions on each of the first three anniversaries of the date of grant.
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A summary of the Company’s stock-based compensation activity related to grants of non-vested shares of common stock for
the fiscal year ended January 30, 2021 is as follows:
Non-Vested - beginning of year
Granted
Forfeited
Vested
Non-Vested - end of year
Weighted
Average
Grant Date
Fair Value
Shares
507,863 $
370,600
(143,550)
(196,163)
538,750 $
18.23
24.41
17.39
19.41
22.28
As of January 30, 2021, there was $5,470 of unrecognized compensation expense related to grants of non-vested shares. It is
expected that this expense will be recognized over a weighted average period of approximately 2.1 years. The total fair value of
shares vested during fiscal 2020, 2019, and 2018 was $6,834, $4,329, and $3,046 respectively. During the fiscal year ended
January 30, 2021, 143,100 shares (representing one-half of the "performance based" shares granted during fiscal 2019 under the
2005 Restricted Stock Plan) were forfeited because the Company did not achieve all of the performance targets established for
the fiscal 2019 grants.
L. EARNINGS PER SHARE
The following table provides a reconciliation between basic and diluted earnings per share:
January 30, 2021
Fiscal Years Ended
February 1, 2020
February 2, 2019
Weighted
Average
Shares (a)
Per
Share
Amount
Income
Weighted
Average
Shares (a)
Per
Share
Amount
Income
Weighted
Average
Shares (a)
Per
Share
Amount
Income
$ 130,139
48,755 $
2.67 $ 104,429
48,587 $
2.15 $ 95,608
48,413 $
1.97
Basic EPS
Effect of Dilutive
Securities:
Non-vested shares
—
258
(0.01)
—
226
(0.01)
—
201
—
Diluted EPS
(a) Shares in thousands.
$ 130,139
49,013 $
2.66 $ 104,429
48,813 $
2.14 $ 95,608
48,614 $
1.97
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M. REVENUES
The Company is a retailer of medium to better-priced casual apparel, footwear, and accessories for fashion conscious young
men and women. The Company operates its business as one reportable segment. The Company sells its merchandise through its
retail stores and e-Commerce platform. The Company operated 443 stores located in 42 states throughout the United States as
of January 30, 2021.
The Company temporarily closed all of its brick and mortar stores beginning March 18, 2020 to protect the health and welfare
of its guests, teammates, and communities as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Company began the process of
reopening certain stores the week of April 26, 2020, following all appropriate federal, state, and local reopening guidelines. The
store closings had a significant impact on the Company's revenue for the twenty-six week period ended August 1, 2020, which
was down $73,692 or 18.2% from the same twenty-six week period in the prior year. As of August 1, 2020, 431 of the
Company's 446 stores were open. The Company's online store remained open without interruption and experienced significant
growth during the twenty-six week period ended August 1, 2020, growing $30,555 or 64.3% compared to the same twenty-six
week period in the prior year. For the full fiscal year ended January 30, 2021, the Company's online store grew by $79,759 or
72.0%.
During fiscal years 2020, 2019, and 2018, online revenues accounted for 21.1%, 12.3%, and 11.7%, respectively, of the
Company's net sales. No sales to an individual customer or country, other than the United States, accounted for more than
10.0% of net sales.
The following is information regarding the Company’s major product lines, stated as a percentage of the Company’s net sales:
Merchandise Group
Denims
Tops (including sweaters)
Footwear
Accessories
Sportswear/Fashions
Outerwear
Casual bottoms
Youth
Total
January 30,
2021
Fiscal Years Ended
February 1,
2020
February 2,
2019
40.1 %
30.1
10.2
9.0
5.8
1.9
0.9
2.0
40.7 %
32.2
41.0 %
32.8
8.0
8.9
5.5
2.0
1.1
1.6
6.7
8.8
6.0
2.1
1.2
1.4
100.0 %
100.0 %
100.0 %
N. SELECTED QUARTERLY FINANCIAL DATA (UNAUDITED)
Selected unaudited quarterly financial information for fiscal 2020 and 2019 are as follows:
Fiscal 2020
Net sales
Gross profit
Net income
Basic earnings per share
Diluted earnings per share
First
Second
Third
Fourth
Quarter
$
$
$
$
$
115,413 $
216,025 $
251,005 $
26,825 $
93,382 $
116,950 $
(11,784) $
34,682 $
41,635 $
(0.24) $
(0.24) $
0.71 $
0.71 $
0.85 $
0.85 $
318,835
163,511
65,606
1.34
1.33
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Fiscal 2019
Net sales
Gross profit
Net income
Basic earnings per share
Diluted earnings per share
First
Second
Third
Fourth
Quarter
$
$
$
$
$
201,313 $
203,817 $
224,121 $
76,653 $
15,092 $
0.31 $
0.31 $
78,697 $
16,374 $
0.34 $
0.34 $
93,534 $
25,984 $
0.54 $
0.53 $
271,003
128,590
46,979
0.96
0.96
Basic and diluted shares outstanding are computed independently for each of the quarters presented and, therefore, may not sum
to the totals for the year. Each of the quarters presented is a 13-week quarter.
ITEM 9 - CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL
DISCLOSURE
None.
ITEM 9A – CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
The Company maintains a system of disclosure controls and procedures that are designed to provide reasonable assurance that
material information, which is required to be timely disclosed, is accumulated and communicated to management in a timely
manner. An evaluation of the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures (as
defined in Rules 13a-15(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”)) was performed as of the end of the
period covered by this report. This evaluation was performed under the supervision and with the participation of the Company’s
Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer. Based upon that evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief
Financial Officer concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this
report were effective to provide reasonable assurance that information required to be disclosed by the Company in the
Company’s reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to management, including
its Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure
and are effective to provide reasonable assurance that such information is recorded, processed, summarized, and reported within
the time periods specified by the SEC’s rules and forms.
Change in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting - There were no changes in the Company's internal control over
financial reporting that occurred during the Company's last fiscal quarter that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely
to materially affect, the Company's internal control over financial reporting.
Management’s Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting - Management of the Company is responsible for
establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)
under the Exchange Act. The Company’s internal control over financial reporting is designed to provide reasonable assurance
regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance
with accounting principles generally accepted in the United State of America (“GAAP”).
All internal control systems, no matter how well designed, have inherent limitations. Therefore, even those systems determined
to be effective can provide only reasonable assurance with respect to financial statement preparation and presentation. Because
of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements.
Management has assessed the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of January 30, 2021,
based on the criteria set forth by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations (“COSO”) of the Treadway Commission in their
Internal Control — Integrated Framework (2013). In making its assessment of internal control over financial reporting,
management has concluded that the Company’s internal control over financial reporting was effective as of January 30, 2021.
The Company’s independent registered public accounting firm, Deloitte & Touche LLP, has audited the effectiveness of the
Company’s internal control over financial reporting. Their report appears herein.
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
To the stockholders and the Board of Directors of The Buckle, Inc.
Opinion on Internal Control over Financial Reporting
We have audited the internal control over financial reporting of The Buckle, Inc. and subsidiary (the “Company”) as of January
30, 2021, based on criteria established in Internal Control — Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of
Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). In our opinion, the Company maintained, in all material
respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of January 30, 2021, based on criteria established in Internal
Control — Integrated Framework (2013) issued by COSO.
We have also audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States)
(PCAOB), the consolidated financial statements as of and for the fiscal year ended January 30, 2021, of the Company and our
report dated March 31, 2021, expressed an unqualified opinion on those financial statements.
Basis for Opinion
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 are a public accounting firm registered with the PCAOB and are required to be
independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and
regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.
We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. 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, testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the
assessed risk, and performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audit
provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.
Definition and Limitations of Internal Control over Financial Reporting
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.
/s/ Deloitte & Touche LLP
Omaha, Nebraska
March 31, 2021
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ITEM 9B - OTHER INFORMATION
As required by Section 303A of the New York Stock Exchange’s Corporate Governance Standards, the Company’s Chief
Executive Officer submitted a certification to the New York Stock Exchange in fiscal 2020 that he was not aware of any
violation by the Company of the New York Stock Exchange’s Corporate Governance Standards as of the date of the
certification, June 16, 2020.
PART III
ITEM 10 - DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS, AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
The information required by this item appears under the captions "Executive Officers of the Company" in this report and
"Election of Directors" in the Company's Proxy Statement for its 2021 Annual Shareholders' Meeting and is incorporated by
reference.
ITEM 11 - EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
The information required by this item appears under the following captions in the Company's Proxy Statement for its 2021
Annual Shareholders' Meeting
“Director
Compensation” (included under the “Election of Directors” section), and “Report of the Audit Committee.”
“Executive Compensation,”
incorporated
reference:
and
by
is
ITEM 12 - SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND
RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS
The information required by this item appears under the captions "Beneficial Ownership of Common Stock" and “Election of
Directors” in the Company's Proxy Statement for its 2021 Annual Shareholders' Meeting and in the Notes to Consolidated
Financial Statements under Footnote K in this report and is incorporated by reference.
ITEM 13 - CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS AND DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE
The information required by this item appears under the captions “Independence” and “Related Party Transactions” (included
under the “Election of Directors” section) in the Company's Proxy Statement for its 2021 Annual Shareholders' Meeting and is
incorporated by reference.
ITEM 14 - PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES
Information regarding the fees billed by our independent registered public accounting firm and the nature of services
comprising the fees for each of the two most recent fiscal years is set forth under the caption “Ratification of Independent
Registered Public Accounting Firm” in the Company’s Proxy Statement for its 2021 Annual Shareholders' Meeting and is
incorporated by reference.
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ITEM 15 - EXHIBITS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULE
PART IV
(a) Financial Statement Schedule
Valuation and Qualifying Account. See Schedule II included in this report.
All other schedules are omitted because they are not applicable or the required information is presented in the consolidated
financial statements or notes thereto.
(b) Exhibits
See Index To Exhibits.
ITEM 16 - FORM 10-K SUMMARY
Not applicable.
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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
Date: March 31, 2021
Date: March 31, 2021
THE BUCKLE, INC.
By: /s/ DENNIS H. NELSON
DENNIS H. NELSON,
President and CEO
(principal executive officer)
By: /s/ THOMAS B. HEACOCK
THOMAS B. HEACOCK,
Senior Vice President of Finance, Treasurer,
and CFO (principal accounting officer)
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed by the following persons on
behalf of the registrant and in the capacities indicated on the 31st day of March, 2021.
/s/ DANIEL J. HIRSCHFELD
Daniel J. Hirschfeld
Chairman of the Board and Director
/s/ DENNIS H. NELSON
Dennis H. Nelson
President and Chief Executive Officer
and Director
/s/ THOMAS B. HEACOCK
Thomas B. Heacock
Sr. Vice President of Finance, Treasurer,
Chief Financial Officer, and Director
/s/ KARI G. SMITH
Kari G. Smith
Executive Vice President of Stores
and Director
/s/ HANK M. BOUNDS
Hank M. Bounds
Director
/s/ BILL L. FAIRFIELD
Bill L. Fairfield
Director
/s/ BRUCE L. HOBERMAN
Bruce L. Hoberman
Director
/s/ MICHAEL E. HUSS
Michael E. Huss
Director
/s/ ANGIE J. KLEIN
Angie J. Klein
Director
/s/ JOHN P. PEETZ, III
John P. Peetz, III
Director
/s/ KAREN B. RHOADS
Karen B. Rhoads
Director
/s/ JAMES E. SHADA
James E. Shada
Director
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SCHEDULE II - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts
(Amounts in Thousands)
Balance, February 3, 2018
Amounts charged to costs and expenses
Amounts charged to other accounts
Deductions
Allowance for
Doubtful
Accounts
Reserve for
Sales Returns
$
4 $
1,070
661
—
(661)
—
76,968
(75,856)
Balance, February 2, 2019
$
4 $
2,182
Amounts charged to costs and expenses
Amounts charged to other accounts
Deductions
472
—
—
62,878
(472)
(62,803)
Balance, February 1, 2020
$
4 $
2,257
Amounts charged to costs and expenses
Amounts charged to other accounts
Deductions
489
—
(489)
—
62,257
(61,955)
Balance, January 30, 2021
$
4 $
2,559
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INDEX TO EXHIBITS
Exhibits
Page Number or Incorporation by
Reference to
(3)
Articles of Incorporation and By-Laws.
(3.1)
Articles of Incorporation of The Buckle, Inc. as amended
(3.2)
Amended and Restated By-Laws of The Buckle, Inc.
Exhibit 3.1 to Form 10-Q filed for the fiscal
quarter ended July 29, 2017
Exhibit 3.2 to Form 10-K filed for the fiscal
year ended February 3, 2018
(4)
Instruments defining the rights of security holders, including
indentures
(4.1)
See Exhibits 3.1 and 3.2 for provisions of the Articles of
Incorporation and Amended and Restated By-laws of the
Registrant defining rights of holders of Common Stock of
the registrant
(4.2)
Form of stock certificate for Common Stock
Exhibit 4.1 to Form S-1 No. 33-46294
(10) Material Contracts
(10.1)
(10.2)
Amended and Restated Non-Qualified Deferred
Compensation Plan (*)
Revolving Line of Credit Note and First Amendment to
Credit Agreement, dated June 8, 2012 between The Buckle,
Inc. and Buckle Brands, Inc. and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.
for a $25.0 million line of credit
(10.2.1) Revolving Line of Credit Note and Second Amendment to
Credit Agreement, dated February 16, 2015 between The
Buckle, Inc. and Buckle Brands, Inc. and Wells Fargo Bank,
N.A. for a $25.0 million line of credit
(10.2.2) Revolving Line of Credit Note and Third Amendment to
Credit Agreement, dated June 30, 2017 between The
Buckle, Inc. and Buckle Brands, Inc. and Wells Fargo Bank,
N.A. for a $25.0 million line of credit
(10.2.3) Revolving Line of Credit Note and Fourth Amendment to
Credit Agreement, dated July 26, 2019 between The Buckle,
Inc. and Buckle Brands, Inc. and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.
for a $25.0 million line of credit
Exhibit 10.6 and 10.6.1 to Form 10-K filed
for the fiscal year ended January 28, 2012
Exhibit 10.1 to Form 10-Q filed for the fiscal
quarter ended July 28, 2012
Exhibit 10.2.1 to Form 10-K filed for the
fiscal year ended January 31, 2015
Exhibit 10.1 to Form 10-Q filed for the fiscal
quarter ended July 29, 2017
Exhibit 10.1 to Form 10-Q filed for the fiscal
quarter ended August 3, 2019
(10.3)
1993 Director Stock Option Plan Amended and Restated (*) Exhibit B to Proxy Statement for Annual
(10.4)
1997 Executive Stock Option Plan (*)
(10.5)
1998 Restricted Stock Plan (*)
(10.6)
2005 Restricted Stock Plan Amended and Restated (*)
(10.7)
2008 Director Restricted Stock Plan (*)
(10.8)
2019 Management Incentive Plan (*)
(10.9)
2020 Management Incentive Plan (*)
(10.10) Summary of Named Executive Officer Compensation (*)
Meeting held June 2, 2006
Exhibit B to Proxy Statement for Annual
Meeting held May 28, 1998
Exhibit C to Proxy Statement for Annual
Meeting held May 28, 1998
Exhibit B to Proxy Statement for Annual
Meeting held May 31, 2013
Exhibit B to Proxy Statement For Annual
Meeting held May 28, 2008
Exhibit A to Proxy Statement for Annual
Meeting held June 3, 2019
Exhibit A to Proxy Statement for Annual
Meeting held June 1, 2020
Incorporated by reference from the section
titled "Executive Compensation and Other
Information" in Proxy Statement for the 2021
Annual Meeting of Shareholders
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Exhibits
(10.11) Summary of Non-Employee Director Compensation (*)
Page Number or Incorporation by
Reference to
Incorporated by reference from the section
titled "Director Compensation" in Proxy
Statement for the 2021 Annual Meeting of
Shareholders
(21)
List of Subsidiaries
(23)
Consent of Deloitte & Touche LLP
(31a) Certification Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) or 15d-14(a) Under the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as Adopted Pursuant to Section
302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
(31b) Certification Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) or 15d-14(a) Under the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as Adopted Pursuant to Section
302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
(32)
Certifications Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted
Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
(101)
Includes the following materials from The Buckle, Inc.’s Annual
Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 30, 2021,
formatted in XBRL (eXtensible Business Reporting Language): (i)
Consolidated Balance Sheets; (ii) Consolidated Statements of
Income; (iii) Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income;
(iv) Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity; (v)
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows; and (vi) Notes to
Consolidated Financial Statements, tagged as blocks of text and in
detail.
(104) Cover page formatted as Inline XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101
(*)
Denotes management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement.
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CORPORATE INFORMATION
DATE FOUNDED
1948
NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES
7,200
STOCK TRANSFER AGENT AND REGISTRAR
Computershare Trust Company, N.A.
P.O. Box 43023
Providence, RI 02940-3023
(800) 884-4225
STOCK EXCHANGE LISTING
New York Stock Exchange
Trading Symbol: BKE
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
Deloitte & Touche LLP
Omaha, Nebraska
ANNUAL MEETING
The virtual Annual Meeting of Shareholders is scheduled for
10:00 a.m. CDT Monday, June 7, 2021
FORM 10-K
A copy of the Form 10-K is available to shareholders
without charge upon written request to:
Thomas B. Heacock
Senior Vice President of Finance
The Buckle, Inc.
P.O. Box 1480
Kearney, Nebraska 68848-1480
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
DANIEL J. HIRSCHFELD
Chairman of the Board
DENNIS H. NELSON
President and Chief Executive Officer
THOMAS B. HEACOCK
Senior Vice President of Finance,
Treasurer, and Chief Financial Officer
KARI G. SMITH
Executive Vice President of Stores
EXECUTIVE OFFICERS
DENNIS H. NELSON
President and Chief Executive Officer
THOMAS B. HEACOCK
Senior Vice President of Finance,
Treasurer, and Chief Financial Officer
KARI G. SMITH
Executive Vice President of Stores
ROBERT M. CARLBERG
Senior Vice President of Men’s Merchandising
BRETT P. MILKIE
Senior Vice President of Leasing
HANK M. BOUNDS
BILL L. FAIRFIELD
BRUCE L. HOBERMAN
MICHAEL E. HUSS
ANGIE J. KLEIN
JOHN P. PEETZ, III
KAREN B. RHOADS
JAMES E. SHADA
MICHELLE M. HOFFMAN
Vice President of Sales
KELLI D. MOLCZYK
Vice President of Women’s Merchandising
DIANE L. APPLEGATE
Vice President of Supply Chain
and Merchandising Operations
BRADY M. FRITZ
Vice President, General Counsel,
and Corporate Secretary
BUCKLE CORPORATE OFFICE
2407 W. 24TH STREET • KEARNEY, NEBRASKA 68845
308.236.8491
WWW.BUCKLE.COM