UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 DATE OF REPORT (DATE OF EARLIEST EVENT REPORTED) August 14, 2008 NORDSTROM, INC. (EXACT NAME OF REGISTRANT AS SPECIFIED IN ITS CHARTER) WASHINGTON 001-15059 91-0515058 (STATE OR OTHER JURISDICTION (COMMISSION FILE (I.R.S. EMPLOYER OF INCORPORATION) NUMBER) IDENTIFICATION NO.) 1617 SIXTH AVENUE, SEATTLE, WASHINGTON 98101 (ADDRESS OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICES) (ZIP CODE) REGISTRANT'S TELEPHONE NUMBER, INCLUDING AREA CODE (206) 628-2111 INAPPLICABLE (FORMER NAME OR FORMER ADDRESS IF CHANGED SINCE LAST REPORT) Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2 below): ___ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) ___ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) ___ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) ___ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) ITEM 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition On August 14, 2008, Nordstrom, Inc. issued an earnings release announcing its results of operations for the quarter and six months ended August 2, 2008, its financial position as of August 2, 2008, and its cash flows for the six months ended August 2, 2008. A copy of this earnings release is attached as Exhibit 99.1. ITEM 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure On August 14, 2008, Nordstrom, Inc. issued an earnings release announcing its results of operations for the quarter and six months ended August 2, 2008, its financial position as of August 2, 2008, and its cash flows for the six months ended August 2, 2008. A copy of this earnings release is attached as Exhibit 99.1. ITEM 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits 99.1 Nordstrom earnings release dated August 14, 2008 relating to the Company's results of operations for the quarter and six months ended August 2, 2008, its financial position as of August 2, 2008, and its cash flows for the six months ended August 2, 2008. SIGNATURE Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized. NORDSTROM, INC. By: /s/Michael G. Koppel ----------------------- Michael G. Koppel Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Dated: August 14, 2008 EXHIBIT INDEX EXHIBIT NUMBER DESCRIPTION 99.1 Nordstrom earnings release dated August 14, 2008 relating to the Company's results of operations for the quarter and six months ended August 2, 2008, its financial position as of August 2, 2008, and its cash flows for the six months ended August 2, 2008.
Exhibit 99.1 NORDSTROM For release: August 14, 2008 at 1:05 p.m. PT - -------------------------------------------- NORDSTROM REPORTS 2008 SECOND QUARTER EARNINGS PER SHARE OF 65 CENTS SEATTLE - August 14, 2008 - Nordstrom, Inc. (NYSE: JWN) today reported net earnings of $143 million, or $0.65 per diluted share, for the second quarter ended August 2, 2008. For the same quarter last year, Nordstrom reported net earnings of $180 million and earnings per diluted share of $0.71. Total sales in the second quarter were $2.29 billion, a decrease of 4.3 percent compared to sales of $2.39 billion during the same period in fiscal 2007. Second quarter same-store sales decreased 6.0 percent. SECOND QUARTER HIGHLIGHTS The recently ended quarter is the second largest of the year for Nordstrom, with three of the company's five annual sales events held during the second quarter. Second quarter earnings per share decreased 8.5 percent, mainly due to lower sales and higher levels of discounts in the quarter. Second quarter highlights include: -Nordstrom Inc. same-store sales decreased 6.0 percent for the quarter, within the company's planned 5 to 7 percent same-store sales decline. Results in full-line stores continued to be challenging, as same-store sales decreased 9.0 percent in the quarter. Nordstrom Rack continued its multi-year run of strong sales growth, with same-store sales increasing 6.3 percent for the quarter. Sales for Nordstrom Direct were also strong, increasing 14.6 percent in the quarter. -Gross profit, as a percent of sales, decreased 168 basis points compared to last year's second quarter. Although inventories remained in line with plan, the overall operating environment was challenging and highly promotional. Quarter-end inventory per square foot was down 12.8 percent from the prior year. Approximately 3 percent of the decline was due to the company's sale of Faconnable in the third quarter of 2007. -Selling, general and administrative expenses decreased 5 percent, or $32 million, compared to last year's second quarter, as we continue to execute against the revised expense plan we shared in the first quarter. The decrease in expense from last year was driven by this continued focus on controlling expenses and reduced incentives tied to company performance. -In the second quarter of 2008, Nordstrom repurchased 1.5 million shares of stock totaling $50 million, with an average price of $32.42. Second quarter share repurchases had a minimal impact on second quarter earnings per diluted share. EXPANSION UPDATE In the third quarter of 2008, Nordstrom plans to open three full-line stores: -On September 5, 2008, a 138,000-square-foot store at The Oaks Shopping Center in Thousand Oaks, Calif.; -On September 19, 2008, a 131,000-square-foot store at Fashion Mall at Keystone in Indianapolis, Ind.; -On October 24, 2008, a 138,000-square-foot store at Ross Park Mall in Pittsburgh, Pa. On October 3, 2008, Nordstrom plans to relocate and open a new full-line store at the Tacoma Mall in Tacoma, Wash. In the third quarter of 2008, Nordstrom also plans to open four new Rack stores at City Center Shopping Center in White Plains, N.Y., the Laguna Hills Mall in Laguna Hills, Calif., the Springbrook Prairie Pavilion in Naperville, Ill., and Legacy Village Shopping Center in Lyndhurst, Ohio. FISCAL YEAR 2008 OUTLOOK Based on the current operating environment, the company has reviewed its outlook for the second half of the year. For the full year, gross profit margin is expected to be 110 to 140 basis points lower than fiscal 2007, down from the previously announced 60 to 90 basis point decrease. As a result, the company anticipates earnings per diluted share for the fiscal year ending January 31, 2009, to be in the range of $2.55 to $2.65, decreased from the previously announced range of $2.65 to $2.80. All other assumptions remain unchanged from the outlook shared at the end of the first quarter. The company's expectations for fiscal year 2008 are as follows: Fiscal 2008 ----------- Same-store Sales 4% to 6% decrease Gross Profit (%) 110 to 140 basis point decrease Selling, General and Admin. Expense (%) 25 to 60 basis point increase Interest Expense, net $55 to $60 million increase Finance Charges and Other, net $30 to $40 million increase Effective Tax Rate 39.0% Earnings per Diluted Share $2.55 to $2.65 Diluted Shares Outstanding 220 million THIRD QUARTER 2008 OUTLOOK For the third quarter of 2008, earnings per diluted share are expected in the range of $0.49 to $0.54, based on the company's plan of 4 to 6 percent same-store sales decline. CONFERENCE CALL INFORMATION: The company's senior management will host a conference call to discuss second quarter results at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time today. To listen, please dial 888- 820-8951 or 210-234-0001 (passcode: NORD). A telephone replay will be available beginning approximately one hour after the conclusion of the call by dialing 866-463-4105 or 203-369-1381 until the close of business on August 21, 2008. Interested parties may also listen to the live call over the Internet by visiting the Investor Relations section of the company's corporate Web site at http://investor.nordstrom.com. An archived webcast will be available at this location in the Webcasts section until the close of business on November 13, 2008. Nordstrom, Inc. is one of the nation's leading fashion specialty retailers, with 159 U.S. stores located in 28 states. Founded in 1901 as a shoe store in Seattle, today Nordstrom operates 105 full-line stores, 50 Nordstrom Racks, two Jeffrey boutiques, and two clearance stores. In addition, Nordstrom serves customers through its online presence at http://www.nordstrom.com and through its catalogs. Nordstrom, Inc. is publicly traded on the NYSE under the symbol JWN. Certain statements in this news release contain "forward-looking" information (as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995) that involve risks and uncertainties, including anticipated results for the fiscal year ending January 31, 2009 and its third quarter, anticipated quarterly and annual same-store sales rate, anticipated store openings and trends in company operations. Actual future results and trends may differ materially from historical results or current expectations depending upon factors including, but not limited to the impact of economic and market conditions and the resultant impact on consumer spending patterns, the company's ability to respond to the business environment and fashion trends, the competitive pricing environment within the retail sector, effective inventory management, successful execution of the company's store growth strategy including the timely completion of construction associated with newly planned stores, relocations, and remodels, the effectiveness of planned advertising, marketing, and promotional campaigns, the company's compliance with applicable banking and related laws and regulations impacting the company's ability to extend credit to its customers, the company's compliance with information security and privacy laws and regulations, employment laws and regulations and other laws and regulations applicable to the company, successful execution of the company's multi-channel strategy, the company's ability to safeguard its brand and reputation, efficient and proper allocation of the company's capital resources, successful execution of the company's technology strategy, trends in personal bankruptcies and bad debt write-offs, changes in interest rates, the company's ability to maintain its relationships with company employees and to effectively train and develop its future leaders, the company's ability to control costs, risks related to fluctuations in world currencies, weather conditions and hazards of nature that affect consumer traffic and consumers' purchasing patterns, and the timing and amounts of share repurchases by the company. Our SEC reports, including our Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 2, 2008, contain other information on these and other factors that could affect our financial results and cause actual results to differ materially from any forward-looking information we may provide. The company undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent events, new information or future circumstances. Investor Contact: Media Contact: Chris Holloway Michael Boyd (206) 303-3290 (206) 373-3038 NORDSTROM, INC. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS - 2nd Quarter (unaudited; amounts in millions, except per share data and percentages) (1) Subtotals and totals may not foot due to rounding. (2) Percent of earnings before income taxes.
Quarter % of sales(1) Quarter % of sales(1) ended (except as ended (except as 8/2/08 indicated) 8/4/07 indicated) ---------- ---------- ---------- --------- Net sales $ 2,287 100.0% $ 2,390 100.0% Cost of sales and related buying & occupancy costs (1,488) (65.0%) (1,514) (63.4%) ---------- ---------- Gross profit 799 35.0% 876 36.6% Selling, general and administrative expenses (604) (26.4%) (636) (26.6%) Finance charges and other, net 74 3.2% 70 2.9% ---------- ---------- Earnings before interest and income taxes 269 11.8% 310 13.0% Interest expense, net (34) (1.5%) (17) (0.7%) ---------- ---------- Earnings before income taxes 235 10.3% 293 12.3% Income tax expense (92) (39.2%)(2) (113) (38.4%)(2) ---------- ---------- Net earnings $ 143 6.3% $ 180 7.6% ========== ========== Earnings per share Basic $ 0.66 $ 0.72 Diluted $ 0.65 $ 0.71 ADDITIONAL DATA Weighted average shares outstanding Basic 216.5 251.0 Diluted 219.5 255.4 NORDSTROM, INC. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS - Year-to-Date (unaudited; amounts in millions, except per share data and percentages) (1) Subtotals and totals may not foot due to rounding. (2) Percent of earnings before income taxes.
Six Months % of sales(1) Six Months % of sales(1) ended (except as ended (except as 8/2/08 indicated) 8/4/07 indicated) ---------- ---------- ---------- --------- Net sales $ 4,166 100.0% $ 4,344 100.0% Cost of sales and related buying & occupancy costs (2,667) (64.0%) (2,729) (62.8%) ---------- ---------- Gross profit 1,499 36.0% 1,615 37.2% Selling, general and administrative expenses (1,149) (27.6%) (1,170) (26.9%) Finance charges and other, net 146 3.5% 126 2.9% ---------- ---------- Earnings before interest and income taxes 496 11.9% 571 13.1% Interest expense, net (65) (1.6%) (24) (0.6%) ---------- ---------- Earnings before income taxes 431 10.4% 547 12.6% Income tax expense (169) (39.2%)(2) (210) (38.3%)(2) ---------- ---------- Net earnings $ 262 6.3% $ 337 7.8% ========== ========== Earnings per share Basic $ 1.21 $ 1.33 Diluted $ 1.19 $ 1.30 ADDITIONAL DATA Weighted average shares outstanding Basic 217.6 254.5 Diluted 220.6 259.1 NORDSTROM, INC. CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS ------------------------------------------------------ (unaudited; amounts in millions)
8/2/08 2/2/08 8/4/07 ---------- ---------- ---------- Assets Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 92 $ 358 $ 179 Accounts receivable, net 2,045 1,788 1,803 Merchandise inventories 1,000 956 1,053 Current deferred tax assets, net 196 181 178 Prepaid expenses and other 65 78 66 Assets held for sale - - 229 ----------- ----------- ----------- Total current assets 3,398 3,361 3,508 Land, buildings and equipment, net 2,139 1,983 1,823 Goodwill 53 53 53 Other assets 219 203 182 ----------- ----------- ----------- Total assets $ 5,809 $ 5,600 $ 5,566 =========== =========== =========== Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity Current liabilities: Commercial paper $ 79 $ - $ - Accounts payable 724 556 777 Accrued salaries, wages and related benefits 226 268 217 Other current liabilities 492 492 439 Income taxes payable 22 58 80 Current portion of long-term debt 260 261 8 Liabilities related to assets held for sale - - 40 ----------- ----------- ----------- Total current liabilities 1,803 1,635 1,561 Long-term debt, net 2,234 2,236 1,492 Deferred property incentives, net 399 369 357 Other liabilities 244 245 250 Shareholders' equity: Common stock, no par value: 1,000 shares authorized; 215.6, 220.9, and 247.5 shares issued and outstanding 969 936 892 Retained earnings 181 201 1,025 Accumulated other comprehensive loss (21) (22) (11) ----------- ----------- ----------- Total shareholders' equity 1,129 1,115 1,906 ----------- ----------- ----------- Total liabilities and shareholders' equity $ 5,809 $ 5,600 $ 5,566 =========== =========== =========== NORDSTROM, INC. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS ------------------------------------------------------ (unaudited; amounts in millions)
Six Months Six Months ended ended 8/2/08 8/4/07 ----------- ----------- Operating Activities Net earnings $ 262 $ 337 Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities: Depreciation and amortization of buildings and equipment 146 137 Amortization of deferred property incentives and other, net (20) (21) Stock-based compensation expense 15 14 Deferred income taxes, net (30) (27) Tax benefit of stock-based payments 2 18 Excess tax benefit from stock-based payments (2) (17) Provision for bad debt expense 56 42 Change in operating assets and liabilities: Accounts receivable (138) (1,073) Investment in asset backed securities - 420 Merchandise inventories (67) (115) Prepaid expenses 12 (9) Other assets (4) (25) Accounts payable 161 136 Accrued salaries, wages and related benefits (42) (114) Other current liabilities - 8 Income taxes payable (35) 16 Deferred property incentives 57 26 Other liabilities (2) (1) ----------- ----------- Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities 371 (248) ----------- ----------- Investing Activities Capital expenditures (295) (222) Change in accounts receivable originated at third parties (174) (105) Proceeds from sale of assets - 12 Other, net 1 4 ----------- ----------- Net cash used in investing activities (468) (311) ----------- ----------- Financing Activities Proceeds from commercial paper 79 - Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt - 1,000 Principal payments on long-term debt (3) (152) Increase in cash book overdrafts 44 102 Proceeds from exercise of stock options 7 22 Proceeds from employee stock purchase plan 9 9 Excess tax benefit from stock-based payments 2 17 Cash dividends paid (70) (70) Repurchase of common stock (238) (590) Other, net 1 (3) ----------- ----------- Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities (169) 335 ----------- ----------- Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents (266) (224) Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 358 403 ----------- ----------- Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $ 92 $ 179 =========== ===========