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): October 2, 2017
TILE SHOP HOLDINGS, INC.
(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
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14000 Carlson Parkway, Plymouth, Minnesota 55441
(Address of principal executive offices, including ZIP code)
(763) 852-2950
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
Not Applicable
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§ 230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b—2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§ 240.12b—2 of this chapter).
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Item 2.02 |
Results of Operations and Financial Condition. |
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On October 2, 2017, Tile Shop Holdings, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing preliminary financial results for the three months ended September 30, 2017. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference.
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Item 9.01 |
Financial Statements and Exhibits. |
(d) Exhibits.
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99.1 |
Press Release of Tile Shop Holdings, Inc., dated October 2, 2017. |
SIGNATURES
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.
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TILE SHOP HOLDINGS, INC. |
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By /s/ Kirk L. Geadelmann |
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Date: October 2, 2017 |
Name: Kirk L. Geadelmann |
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Title: Chief Financial Officer |
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
TILE SHOP HOLDINGS, INC.
EXHIBIT INDEX TO FORM 8-K
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Date of Report: |
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Commission File No.: |
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July 18, 2017 |
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001-35629 |
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99.1 |
Press Release of Tile Shop Holdings, Inc., dated July 18, 2017. |
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99.2 |
Press Release of Tile Shop Holdings, Inc., dated July 18, 2017. |
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THE TILE SHOP ANNOUNCES PRELIMINARY THIRD QUARTER 2017 RESULTS; ANNOUNCES THIRD QUARTER 2017 EARNINGS CONFERENCE CALL
MINNEAPOLIS – October 2, 2017 – Tile Shop Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTS) (the “Company”), a specialty retailer of manufactured and natural stone tiles, setting and maintenance materials, and related accessories, today announced preliminary results for its third quarter ended September 30, 2017.
Net sales is expected to grow approximately 7% to approximately $84 million for the third quarter ended September 30, 2017 compared with $78.6 million for the third quarter ended September 30, 2016. Comparable store sales growth for the third quarter is expected to approximate 1%. Comparable store sales growth for the third quarter of 2016 was 5.7%. Gross margin for the third quarter of 2017 is expected to be approximately 66 to 67% compared with 70.2% for the third quarter of 2016. Selling, general and administrative costs for the third quarter of 2017 are expected to be approximately $52 million compared with $47.4 million for the third quarter of 2016.
“A more competitive environment led to weaker than expected results in our third quarter,” said CEO Chris Homeister. “Additionally, we are seeing increased demand for opening price point offerings, and are in the process of introducing new products to our assortment as a result. In response to these challenges, we increased our promotions, competitive pricing and advertising in the quarter. When we increased these items, we achieved better results in both sales and gross profit dollars. However, this activity in combination with product mix changes will result in a meaningfully lower gross margin percentage in the third quarter. We are focused on completing our annual product transition, adding more opening price point products to the assortment and making refinements to our approach on promotions.”
The Company notes that its prior expectations for the full year ending December 31, 2017 provided on July 18, 2017 are no longer applicable.
The Company will release financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2017 at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time on Tuesday, October 17, 2017. The Company will host a conference call via live webcast for investors and other interested parties beginning at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time on Tuesday, October 17, 2017. Participants may access the live webcast by visiting the Company’s investor relations website at www.tileshop.com. The call can also be accessed by dialing (844) 421-0597, or (716) 247-5787 for international participants. A webcast replay of the call will be available on the Company’s Investor Relations website at www.tileshop.com.
About The Tile Shop
The Tile Shop (NASDAQ:TTS) is a leading specialty retailer of manufactured and natural stone tiles, setting and maintenance materials, and related accessories in the United States. The Company offers a wide selection of high quality products, exclusive designs, knowledgeable staff and exceptional customer service, in an extensive showroom environment with up to 50 full-room tiled displays which are enhanced by the complimentary Design Studio – a collaborative platform to create customized 3D design renderings to scale, allowing customers to bring their design ideas to life. The Tile Shop currently operates 134 stores in 31 states and the District of Columbia, with an average size of 20,500 square feet and sells products online at www.tileshop.com.
The Tile Shop is a proud member of the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID), National Association of Homebuilders (NAHB), and the National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA). Visit www.tileshop.com. Join The Tile Shop (#thetileshop) on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest and Twitter.
FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS
This press release includes “forward looking statements” within the meaning of the “safe harbor” provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward looking statements may be identified by the use of words such as “anticipate”, “believe”, “expect”, “estimate”, “plan”, “outlook”, and “project” and other similar expressions that predict or indicate future events or trends or that are not statements of historical matters. These forward looking statements include any statements regarding the Company’s strategic and operational plan and expected financial performance (including the financial performance of new stores). Forward looking statements should not be read as a guarantee of future performance or results, and will not necessarily be accurate indications of the times at, or by, which such performance or results will be achieved. Forward looking statements are based on information available at the time those statements are made and/or management’s good faith belief as of that time with respect to future events, and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual performance or results to differ materially from those expressed in or suggested by the forward looking statements, including but not limited to unforeseen events that may affect the retail market or the performance of the Company’s stores. The Company does not intend, and undertakes no duty, to update this information to reflect future events or circumstances. Investors are referred to the most recent reports filed with the SEC by the Company.
Contacts:
Investors and Media:
Adam Hauser
763-852-2950
investorrelations@tileshop.com