Sales Performance - In fiscal 2024, sales from exclusive brand products accounted for approximately 37.7% of consolidated sales[413] - Three of the five top-selling brands as of March 30, 2024, were exclusive brands, which historically have a higher gross margin than third-party branded merchandise[413] - The company’s sales are typically higher in the third fiscal quarter due to the Christmas shopping season, which also incurs significant additional costs[427] - Sales significantly fluctuate based on shopping seasons, leading to disproportionate quarterly operational results[455] - Net sales disaggregation shows that stores accounted for 89% of total net sales as of March 30, 2024, compared to 87% in fiscal 2023 and 85% in fiscal 2022, while e-commerce sales decreased to 11% from 13% and 15% respectively[196] Financial Condition - Total current assets increased to 669.173 million on April 1, 2023, representing an increase of approximately 9%[1] - Cash and cash equivalents rose significantly to 18.193 million, marking an increase of over 317%[1] - Net income for the period was 170.553 million in the previous fiscal year[2] - Net cash provided by operating activities surged to 88.887 million in the prior year, indicating a growth of approximately 165%[2] - Total liabilities increased to 740.931 million on April 1, 2023, reflecting a rise of about 3%[1] - Total stockholders' equity rose to 776.450 million, representing an increase of approximately 21%[1] - The company reported a decrease in accounts receivable to 13.145 million, a decline of about 24%[1] - The company’s inventories increased slightly to 589.494 million, showing a growth of approximately 2%[1] - Cash paid for income taxes was 60.171 million, indicating a decrease of about 5%[2] Risks and Challenges - The company faces risks related to network security breaches, which could incur significant expenses and disrupt operations[414] - The company relies on vendors for quality merchandise compliance with product safety laws, and any failure could adversely affect its reputation and financial condition[439] - Changes in laws regarding product safety or consumer protection could lead to increased costs and operational challenges[440] - The company is subject to numerous regulations that, if violated, could increase costs, cause shipment delays, or harm reputation, adversely affecting business[468] - Litigation costs and outcomes could materially adversely affect the business[458] - Unseasonable or extreme weather could negatively impact sales, financial condition, and operational results[456] Debt and Financing - As of March 30, 2024, there was no outstanding indebtedness under the Wells Fargo Revolver, but the company may incur debt in the future[423] - The company's variable rate debt is currently indexed to the Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR), which is volatile and difficult to predict, impacting interest payments[448] - The leverage may reduce cash flow available for business growth, limiting flexibility to respond to changing conditions and increasing borrowing costs[450][452] - The Company has a 10.0 million[242] - The Company is required to maintain a Consolidated Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio of at least 1.00:1.00 during covenant trigger events[244] Accounting and Compliance - The implementation of new accounting standards could increase operating costs and alter financial statements[453] - The Company is evaluating the impact of new accounting standards on its financial disclosures, including segment reporting and income tax disclosures[207][236] - The Company recognized an impairment charge of 197.5 million for fiscal 2024, with no impairment charges recorded for fiscal 2024, 2023, and 2022[209] Marketing and Advertising - The Company recognized 40.7 million in fiscal 2023 and 5.0 million, up from 3.5 million in March 26, 2022[193] - Prepaid expenses and other current assets totaled 48.3 million in April 1, 2023[208] - Sales from the Company's three largest suppliers represented approximately 24% of net sales in fiscal 2024, consistent with fiscal 2023, and a slight decrease from 27% in fiscal 2022[206]
Boot Barn(BOOT) - 2024 Q4 - Annual Report