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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C.  20549

FORM 10-Q

(Mark One)

x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended August 3, 2013

or

o TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from                      to                     .

Commission File Number:  1-6140

DILLARD’S, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

DELAWARE

71-0388071

(State or other jurisdiction

(I.R.S. Employer

of incorporation or organization)

Identification No.)

1600 CANTRELL ROAD, LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS  72201

(Address of principal executive offices)

(Zip Code)

(501) 376-5200

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.

x Yes o No

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).

x Yes o No

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company.  See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

Large accelerated filer x

Accelerated filer ¨

Non-accelerated filer ¨ (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)

Smaller reporting company ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).

o Yes x No

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.

CLASS A COMMON STOCK as of August 27, 2013      41,806,487

CLASS B COMMON STOCK as of August 27, 2013        4,010,929



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Index

DILLARD’S, INC.

Page

Number

PART I.  FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1.

Financial Statements (Unaudited):

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of August 3, 2013, February 2, 2013 and  July 28, 2012

3

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income and Retained Earnings for the Three and Six Months Ended August 3, 2013 and July 28, 2012

4

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the Three and Six Months Ended August 3, 2013 and July 28, 2012

5

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Six Months Ended August 3, 2013 and July 28, 2012

6

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

7

Item 2.

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

15

Item 3.

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

27

Item 4.

Controls and Procedures

27

PART II.  OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1.

Legal Proceedings

28

Item 1A.

Risk Factors

28

Item 6.

Exhibits

29

SIGNATURES

29

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PART I.  FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1.  Financial Statements

DILLARD’S, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(Unaudited)

(In Thousands)

August 3,

February 2,

July 28,

2013

2013

2012

Assets

Current assets:

Cash and cash equivalents

$

113,735

$

124,060

$

162,533

Accounts receivable

26,239

31,519

33,414

Merchandise inventories

1,459,284

1,294,581

1,362,077

Other current assets

50,067

41,820

44,525

Total current assets

1,649,325

1,491,980

1,602,549

Property and equipment (net of accumulated depreciation and amortization of $2,288,603, $2,167,477 and $2,352,658)

2,198,693

2,287,015

2,388,107

Other assets

259,445

269,749

270,806

Total assets

$

4,107,463

$

4,048,744

$

4,261,462

Liabilities and stockholders’ equity

Current liabilities:

Trade accounts payable and accrued expenses

$

713,103

$

653,769

$

699,026

Current portion of long-term debt

75,857

Current portion of capital lease obligations

918

1,710

2,369

Other short-term borrowings

24,000

Federal and state income taxes including current deferred taxes

83,512

111,637

74,342

Total current liabilities

797,533

767,116

875,594

Long-term debt

614,785

614,785

614,785

Capital lease obligations

7,150

7,524

7,997

Other liabilities

229,155

233,492

246,620

Deferred income taxes

248,002

255,652

294,989

Subordinated debentures

200,000

200,000

200,000

Commitments and contingencies

Stockholders’ equity:

Common stock

1,237

1,237

1,227

Additional paid-in capital

933,264

932,495

837,401

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

(25,785

)

(31,275

)

(37,198

)

Retained earnings

3,248,620

3,099,566

3,228,474

Less treasury stock, at cost

(2,146,498

)

(2,031,848

)

(2,008,427

)

Total stockholders’ equity

2,010,838

1,970,175

2,021,477

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

$

4,107,463

$

4,048,744

$

4,261,462

See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

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DILLARD’S, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME AND RETAINED EARNINGS

(Unaudited)

(In Thousands, Except Per Share Data)

Three Months Ended

Six Months Ended

August 3,

July 28,

August 3,

July 28,

2013

2012

2013

2012

Net sales

$

1,479,852

$

1,487,925

$

3,028,988

$

3,037,244

Service charges and other income

36,944

37,257

77,189

73,950

1,516,796

1,525,182

3,106,177

3,111,194

Cost of sales

976,822

987,802

1,914,607

1,944,715

Selling, general and administrative expenses

398,218

398,788

788,414

792,026

Depreciation and amortization

64,244

64,215

129,360

128,235

Rentals

5,532

8,641

11,103

16,906

Interest and debt expense, net

16,246

17,673

32,556

35,128

Gain on disposal of assets

(24

)

(142

)

(12,369

)

(1,139

)

Asset impairment and store closing charges

6,527

Income before income taxes and income on and equity in losses of joint ventures

55,758

48,205

235,979

195,323

Income taxes

19,675

17,330

83,095

70,300

Income on and equity in losses of joint ventures

408

147

817

982

Net income

36,491

31,022

153,701

126,005

Retained earnings at beginning of period

3,214,446

3,199,848

3,099,566

3,107,344

Cash dividends declared

(2,317

)

(2,396

)

(4,647

)

(4,875

)

Retained earnings at end of period

$

3,248,620

$

3,228,474

$

3,248,620

$

3,228,474

Earnings per share:

Basic

$

0.79

$

0.64

$

3.30

$

2.58

Diluted

$

0.79

$

0.63

$

3.30

$

2.53

Cash dividends declared per common share

$

0.05

$

0.05

$

0.10

$

0.10

See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

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DILLARD’S, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

(Unaudited)

(In Thousands)

Three Months Ended

Six Months Ended

August 3,

July 28,

August 3,

July 28,

2013

2012

2013

2012

Net income

$

36,491

$

31,022

$

153,701

$

126,005

Other comprehensive income:

Amortization of retirement plan and other retiree benefit adjustments (net of tax of $297, $522, $3,395 and $1,044)

480

918

5,490

1,836

Comprehensive income

$

36,971

$

31,940

$

159,191

$

127,841

See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

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DILLARD’S, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(Unaudited)

(In Thousands)

Six Months Ended

August 3,

July 28,

2013

2012

Operating activities:

Net income

$

153,701

$

126,005

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:

Depreciation and amortization of property and deferred financing costs

130,343

129,197

Gain on disposal of assets

(12,369

)

(1,139

)

Excess tax benefits from share-based compensation

(2,028

)

Asset impairment and store closing charges

6,527

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:

Decrease (increase) in accounts receivable

5,280

(4,706

)

Increase in merchandise inventories

(164,703

)

(57,953

)

Increase in other current assets

(7,478

)

(9,900

)

Decrease in other assets

1,324

7,777

Increase in trade accounts payable and accrued expenses and other liabilities

54,870

44,417

Decrease in income taxes payable

(35,775

)

(78,849

)

Net cash provided by operating activities

131,720

152,821

Investing activities:

Purchases of property and equipment

(40,868

)

(86,740

)

Proceeds from disposal of assets

18,269

7,883

Net cash used in investing activities

(22,599

)

(78,857

)

Financing activities:

Principal payments on long-term debt and capital lease obligations

(1,166

)

(2,031

)

Issuance cost of line of credit

(1,300

)

(5,350

)

Increase in short-term borrowings

24,000

Cash dividends paid

(2,330

)

(4,983

)

Purchase of treasury stock

(114,650

)

(153,099

)

Proceeds from stock issuance

3,732

Excess tax benefits from share-based compensation

2,028

Net cash used in financing activities

(119,446

)

(135,703

)

Decrease in cash and cash equivalents

(10,325

)

(61,739

)

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period

124,060

224,272

Cash and cash equivalents, end of period

$

113,735

$

162,533

Non-cash transactions:

Accrued capital expenditures

$

3,300

$

3,408

Stock awards

769

2,847

Accrued treasury stock purchase

9,016

See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

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DILLARD’S, INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Unaudited)

Note 1. Basis of Presentation

The accompanying unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements of Dillard’s, Inc. (the “Company”) have been prepared in accordance with the rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”).  Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) for complete financial statements.  In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included.  Operating results for the three and six months ended August 3, 2013 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the fiscal year ending February 1, 2014 due to the seasonal nature of the business.

These unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and footnotes thereto included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 2, 2013 filed with the SEC on March 28, 2013.

Note 2.  Business Segments

The Company operates in two reportable segments:  the operation of retail department stores (“retail operations”) and a general contracting construction company (“construction”).

For the Company’s retail operations, the Company determined its operating segments on a store by store basis.  Each store’s operating performance has been aggregated into one reportable segment.  The Company’s operating segments are aggregated for financial reporting purposes because they are similar in each of the following areas: economic characteristics, class of consumer, nature of products and distribution methods. Revenues from external customers are derived from merchandise sales, and the Company does not rely on any major customers as a source of revenue. Across all stores, the Company operates one store format under the Dillard’s name where each store offers the same general mix of merchandise with similar categories and similar customers.  The Company believes that disaggregating its operating segments would not provide meaningful additional information.

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The following tables summarize certain segment information, including the reconciliation of those items to the Company’s consolidated operations:

(in thousands of dollars)

Retail
Operations

Construction

Consolidated

Three Months Ended August 3, 2013:

Net sales from external customers

$

1,458,778

$

21,074

$

1,479,852

Gross profit

501,417

1,613

503,030

Depreciation and amortization

64,186

58

64,244

Interest and debt expense (income), net

16,262

(16

)

16,246

Income before income taxes and income on and equity in losses of joint ventures

55,282

476

55,758

Income on and equity in losses of joint ventures

408

408

Total assets

4,074,433

33,030

4,107,463

Three Months Ended July 28, 2012:

Net sales from external customers

$

1,456,025

$

31,900

$

1,487,925

Gross profit

498,717

1,406

500,123

Depreciation and amortization

64,164

51

64,215

Interest and debt expense (income), net

17,708

(35

)

17,673

Income before income taxes and income on and equity in losses of joint ventures

48,028

177

48,205

Income on and equity in losses of joint ventures

147

147

Total assets

4,215,718

45,744

4,261,462

Six Months Ended August 3, 2013:

Net sales from external customers

$

2,988,778

$

40,210

$

3,028,988

Gross profit

1,111,306

3,075

1,114,381

Depreciation and amortization

129,243

117

129,360

Interest and debt expense (income), net

32,592

(36

)

32,556

Income before income taxes and income on and equity in losses of joint ventures

235,181

798

235,979

Income on and equity in losses of joint ventures

817

817

Total assets

4,074,433

33,030

4,107,463

Six Months Ended July 28, 2012:

Net sales from external customers

$

2,978,000

$

59,244

$

3,037,244

Gross profit

1,089,780

2,749

1,092,529

Depreciation and amortization

128,139

96

128,235

Interest and debt expense (income), net

35,199

(71

)

35,128

Income before income taxes and income on and equity in losses of joint ventures

194,996

327

195,323

Income on and equity in losses of joint ventures

982

982

Total assets

4,215,718

45,744

4,261,462

Intersegment construction revenues of $10.6 million and $12.4 million for the three and six months ended August 3, 2013, respectively, and intersegment construction revenues of $9.9 million and $17.8 million for the three and six months ended July 28, 2012, respectively, were eliminated during consolidation and have been excluded from net sales for the respective periods.

Note 3.  Stock-Based Compensation

The Company has various stock option plans that provide for the granting of options to purchase shares of Class A Common Stock to certain key employees of the Company.  Exercise and vesting terms for options granted under the plans are determined at each grant date.  No stock options were granted during the three and six months ended August 3, 2013 and July 28, 2012, and no stock options were outstanding at August 3, 2013.  The intrinsic value of stock options exercised during the quarter ended July 28, 2012 was $2.0 million.

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Note 4.  Asset Impairment and Store Closing Charges

There were no asset impairment and store closing charges recorded during the three months ended August 3, 2013 and during the three and six months ended July 28, 2012.

During the six months ended August 3, 2013, the Company recorded a pretax charge of $6.5 million for asset impairment and store closing costs.  The charge was for the write-down of an operating property and certain cost method investments.

Following is a summary of the activity in the reserve established for store closing charges for the six months ended August 3, 2013:

(in thousands)

Balance
Beginning
of Period

Adjustments
and Charges*

Cash Payments

Balance
End of Period

Rent, property taxes and utilities

$

251

$

101

$

224

$

128


* included in rentals

Reserve amounts are included in trade accounts payable and accrued expenses and other liabilities.

Note 5. Earnings Per Share Data

The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share for the periods indicated (in thousands, except per share data).

Three Months Ended

Six Months Ended

August 3,

July 28,

August 3,

July 28,

2013

2012

2013

2012

Basic:

Net income

$

36,491

$

31,022

$

153,701

$

126,005

Weighted average shares of common stock outstanding

46,327

48,288

46,632

48,834

Basic earnings per share

$

0.79

$

0.64

$

3.30

$

2.58

Three Months Ended

Six Months Ended

August 3,

July 28,

August 3,

July 28,

2013

2012

2013

2012

Diluted:

Net income

$

36,491

$

31,022

$

153,701

$

126,005

Weighted average shares of common stock outstanding

46,327

48,288

46,632

48,834

Dilutive effect of stock-based compensation

944

937

Total weighted average equivalent shares

46,327

49,232

46,632

49,771

Diluted earnings per share

$

0.79

$

0.63

$

3.30

$

2.53

No stock options were outstanding at August 3, 2013, and total stock options outstanding were 2,100,000 at July 28, 2012.

Note 6.  Commitments and Contingencies

Various legal proceedings, in the form of lawsuits and claims, which occur in the normal course of business, are pending against the Company and its subsidiaries.  In the opinion of management, disposition of these matters is not expected to have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial position, cash flows or results of operations.

At August 3, 2013, letters of credit totaling $47.2 million were issued under the Company’s revolving credit facility.

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Note 7.  Benefit Plans

The Company has an unfunded, nonqualified defined benefit plan (“Pension Plan”) for its officers.  The Pension Plan is noncontributory and provides benefits based on years of service and compensation during employment.  Pension expense is determined using various actuarial cost methods to estimate the total benefits ultimately payable to officers and allocates this cost to service periods.  The actuarial assumptions used to calculate pension costs are reviewed annually.  The Company made contributions to the Pension Plan of $0.7 million and $1.4 million during the three and six months ended August 3, 2013, respectively.  The Company expects to make contributions to the Pension Plan of approximately $1.3 million for the remainder of fiscal 2013.

The components of net periodic benefit costs are as follows (in thousands):

Three Months Ended

Six Months Ended

August 3,

July 28,

August 3,

July 28,

2013

2012

2013

2012

Components of net periodic benefit costs:

Service cost

$

1,059

$

817

$

2,118

$

1,634

Interest cost

1,695

1,823

3,391

3,647

Net actuarial loss

753

1,283

1,506

2,566

Amortization of prior service cost

24

157

48

313

Plan curtailment gain

(1,480

)

Net periodic benefit costs

$

3,531

$

4,080

$

5,583

$

8,160

Net periodic benefit costs are included in selling, general and administrative expenses.

Note 8.  Revolving Credit Agreement

At August 3, 2013, the Company maintained a $1.0 billion revolving credit facility (“credit agreement”) with J. P. Morgan Securities LLC (“JPMorgan”) and Wells Fargo Capital Finance, LLC as the lead agents for various banks, secured by the inventory of Dillard’s, Inc. operating subsidiaries.  The credit agreement expires July 1, 2018.

Borrowings under the credit agreement accrue interest at either JPMorgan’s Base Rate or LIBOR plus 1.5% (1.69% at August 3, 2013) subject to certain availability thresholds as defined in the credit agreement.

Limited to 90% of the inventory of certain Company subsidiaries, availability for borrowings and letter of credit obligations under the credit agreement was $982.3 million at August 3, 2013.  No borrowings were outstanding at August 3, 2013.  Letters of credit totaling $47.2 million were issued under this credit agreement leaving unutilized availability under the facility of approximately $935 million at August 3, 2013.  There are no financial covenant requirements under the credit agreement provided availability exceeds $100 million.  The Company pays an annual commitment fee to the banks of 0.25% of the committed amount less outstanding borrowings and letters of credit.

Note 9.  Stock Repurchase Programs

All repurchases of the Company’s Class A Common Stock were made at the market price at the trade date.  Accordingly, all amounts paid to reacquire these shares were allocated to Treasury Stock.

2013 Stock Plan

In March 2013, the Company’s Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of up to $250 million of the Company’s Class A Common Stock under an open-ended stock plan (“2013 Stock Plan”).  This authorization permits the Company to repurchase its Class A Common Stock in the open market, pursuant to preset trading plans meeting the requirements of Rule 10b5-1 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (“Exchange Act”) or through privately negotiated transactions.  No repurchases were made during the three months ended August 3, 2013.  During the six months ended August 3, 2013, the Company repurchased 0.3 million shares for $22.7 million at an average price of $79.04 per share.  At August 3, 2013, $227.3 million of authorization remained under the 2013 Stock Plan.

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2012 Stock Plan

In February 2012, the Company’s Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of up to $250 million of the Company’s Class A Common Stock under an open-ended stock plan (“2012 Stock Plan”).  This authorization permitted the Company to repurchase its Class A Common Stock in the open market, pursuant to preset trading plans meeting the requirements of Rule 10b5-1 under the Exchange Act or through privately negotiated transactions.  During the three months ended July 28, 2012, the Company repurchased 2.1 million shares for $134.6 million at an average price of $64.52 per share.  During the six months ended August 3, 2013, the Company repurchased 1.2 million shares for $92.0 million at an average price of $79.14 per share, which completed the authorization under the 2012 Stock Plan.

May 2011 Stock Plan

In May 2011, the Company’s Board of Directors authorized the Company to repurchase up to $250 million of the Company’s Class A Common Stock under an open-ended stock plan (“May 2011 Stock Plan”).  This authorization permitted the Company to repurchase its Class A Common Stock in the open market, pursuant to preset trading plans meeting the requirements of Rule 10b5-1 under the Exchange Act or through privately negotiated transactions.  During the six months ended July 28, 2012, the Company repurchased 439 thousand shares for $27.5 million at an average price of $62.71 per share, which completed the authorization under the May 2011 Stock Plan.

Note 10.  Income Taxes

During the three months ended August 3, 2013, income tax expense differed from what would be computed using the statutory federal tax rate primarily due to the effect of state and local income taxes partially offset by tax benefits recognized for federal tax credits.  During the three months ended July 28, 2012, income tax expense differed from what would be computed using the statutory federal tax rate primarily due to the effect of state and local income taxes.

During the six months ended August 3, 2013, income tax expense differed from what would be computed using the statutory federal tax rate primarily due to the effect of state and local income taxes partially offset by tax benefits recognized for federal tax credits.  During the six months ended July 28, 2012, income tax expense differed from what would be computed using the statutory federal tax rate primarily due to the effect of state and local income taxes partially offset by a benefit due to net decreases in unrecognized tax benefits primarily related to statute lapses.

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Note 11. Reclassifications from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (“AOCL”)

Reclassifications from AOCL are summarized as follows (in thousands):

Amount
Reclassified
from AOCL

Three Months

Six Months

Affected Line Item in

Ended

Ended

the Statement Where

Details about AOCL Components

August 3, 2013

August 3, 2013

Net Income is Presented

Defined benefit pension plan items

Amortization of prior service costs

$

24

$

48

(1)

Amortization of actuarial losses

753

1,506

(1)

Plan curtailment gain

7,331

(2)

777

8,885

Total before tax

297

3,395

Income tax expense

$

480

$

5,490

Total net of tax


(1) These items are included in the computation of net periodic pension cost.  See Note 7, Benefit Plans , for additional information.

(2) The excess of the pension liability for the curtailed plan over the amount shown here is included in the computation of net periodic pension cost.  See Note 7, Benefit Plans , for additional information.

Note 12. Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss

Changes in AOCL by component (net of tax) are summarized as follows (in thousands):

Defined Benefit
Pension Plan Items

Three Months

Six Months

Ended

Ended

August 3, 2013

August 3, 2013

Beginning balance

$

26,265

$

31,275

Other comprehensive income before reclassifications

Amounts reclassified from AOCL

(480

)

(5,490

)

Net other comprehensive income

(480

)

(5,490

)

Ending balance

$

25,785

$

25,785

Note 13.  Gain on Disposal of Assets

During the six months ended August 3, 2013, the Company received proceeds of $15.7 million from the sale of its investment in Acumen Brands, an eCommerce company based in Fayetteville, Arkansas.  The sale resulted in a gain of $11.7 million that was recorded in gain on disposal of assets.

During the six months ended August 3, 2013, the Company also received proceeds of $1.7 million from the sale of two former retail stores located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and Pasadena, Texas that were held for sale, resulting in a gain of $0.6 million that was recorded in gain on disposal of assets.

During the six months ended July 28, 2012, the Company received proceeds of $7.8 million from the sales of two former retail stores located in Cincinnati, Ohio and Antioch, Tennessee that were held for sale and one building that was formerly a portion of a currently operating retail location, resulting in a net gain of $0.9 million.

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Note 14.  Fair Value Disclosures

The estimated fair values of financial instruments which are presented herein have been determined by the Company using available market information and appropriate valuation methodologies. However, considerable judgment is required in interpreting market data to develop estimates of fair value. Accordingly, the estimates presented herein are not necessarily indicative of amounts the Company could realize in a current market exchange.

The fair value of the Company’s long-term debt and subordinated debentures is based on market prices or dealer quotes.

The fair value of the Company’s cash and cash equivalents and trade accounts receivable approximates their carrying values at August 3, 2013 due to the short-term maturities of these instruments.  The fair value of the Company’s long-term debt at August 3, 2013 was approximately $669 million.  The carrying value of the Company’s long-term debt at August 3, 2013 was $615 million.  The fair value of the Company’s subordinated debentures at August 3, 2013 was approximately $204 million.  The carrying value of the Company’s subordinated debentures at August 3, 2013 was $200 million.

During the six months ended August 3, 2013, the Company recognized an impairment charge of $5.4 million on certain cost method investments.  The Company evaluated all factors and determined that an other-than-temporary impairment charge was necessary.  These investments are recorded in other assets on the balance sheet.

Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Nonrecurring Basis

The FASB’s accounting guidance utilizes a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs to the valuation techniques used to measure fair value into three broad levels:

· Level 1:  Observable inputs such as quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities

· Level 2:  Inputs, other than quoted prices, that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly; these include quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets and quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active

· Level 3:  Unobservable inputs that reflect the reporting entity’s own assumptions

Basis of Fair Value Measurements

Quoted Prices

Significant

In Active

Other

Significant

Fair Value

Markets for

Observable

Unobservable

of Assets

Identical Items

Inputs

Inputs

(in thousands)

(Liabilities)

(Level 1)

(Level 2)

(Level 3)

Long-lived assets held for use
As of August 3, 2013

$

3,000

$

$

3,000

$

Long-lived assets held for use

During the six months ended August 3, 2013, an additional long-lived asset group held for use was written down to its fair value of $3.0 million, resulting in an impairment charge of $1.2 million, which was included in earnings for the period.  The inputs used to calculate the fair value of these long-lived assets held for use was based upon an offer to purchase the property.

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Note 15.  Recently Issued Accounting Standards

Presentation of Comprehensive Income

In February 2013, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2013-02, Comprehensive Income (Topic 220): Reporting of Amounts Reclassified Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income , which requires the Company to report the effect of significant reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income on the respective line items in net income on the Company’s consolidated statement of comprehensive income if the amount being reclassified is required under U.S. GAAP to be reclassified in its entirety to net income.  This update does not change the current requirements for reporting net income or other comprehensive income in the consolidated financial statements of the Company, but does require the Company to provide information about the amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income by component.  The provisions in this update were effective prospectively beginning with the Company’s first quarter of 2013. The adoption of this update affected the format and presentation of the Company’s consolidated financial statements and the footnotes thereto but did not have any other impact on the Company’s financial statements.

Guidance on Financial Statement Presentation of Unrecognized Tax Benefit

In July 2013, the FASB issued ASU No. 2013-11, Presentation of an Unrecognized Tax Benefit When a Net Operating Loss Carryforward, a Similar Tax Loss, or a Tax Credit Carryforward Exists , which provides explicit presentation guidelines.  Under this ASU, an unrecognized tax benefit, or portion thereof, should be presented in the financial statements as a reduction to a deferred tax asset for a net operating loss carryforward, a similar tax loss, or a tax credit carryforward except when specific conditions are met as outlined in the ASU.  When these specific conditions are met, the unrecognized tax benefit should be presented in the financial statements as a liability and should not be combined with deferred tax assets.  This ASU is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2013, and should be applied prospectively to all unrecognized tax benefits that exist at the effective date.  The adoption of this update is not expected to have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.

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Item 2.  Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

The following discussion should be read in conjunction with the condensed consolidated financial statements and the footnotes thereto included elsewhere in this report, as well as the financial and other information included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended February 2, 2013.

EXECUTIVE OVERVIEW

For the second quarter of fiscal 2013, Dillard’s operating results improved over its prior year performance.  Comparable store sales were up for the twelfth consecutive quarter, and gross profit from retail operations improved 10 basis points of sales.  Selling, general and administrative expenses were down in total dollars but increased 10 basis points of sales.  Net income increased to $36.5 million, or $0.79 per share — our highest historical second fiscal quarter earnings per share — compared to $31.0 million, or $0.63 per share, for the second quarter of last year.

Highlights of the quarter ended August 3, 2013 as compared to the quarter ended July 28, 2012 included:

· a 1% increase in comparable store sales,

· gross margin from retail operations improvement of 10 basis points of sales, and

· record second quarter earnings per share of $0.79 per share, a 25% increase over the prior year second quarter.

As of August 3, 2013, we had working capital of $851.8 million, cash and cash equivalents of $113.7 million and $814.8 million of total debt outstanding, excluding capital lease obligations.  Cash flows from operating activities were $131.7 million for the six months ended August 3, 2013.  We operated 300 total stores, including 18 clearance centers, and one internet store as of August 3, 2013, a decrease of three stores from the same period last year.

Key Performance Indicators

We use a number of key indicators of financial condition and operating performance to evaluate our business, including the following:

Three Months Ended

August 3,
2013

July 28,
2012

Net sales (in millions)

$

1,479.9

$

1,487.9

Retail stores sales trend

0

%

2

%

Comparable retail stores sales trend

1

%

3

%

Gross profit (in millions)

$

503.0

$

500.1

Gross profit as a percentage of net sales

34.0

%

33.6

%

Retail gross profit as a percentage of net sales

34.4

%

34.3

%

Selling, general and administrative expenses as a percentage of net sales

26.9

%

26.8

%

Cash flow from operations (in millions)*

$

131.7

$

152.8

Total retail store count at end of period

300

303

Retail sales per square foot

$

29

$

29

Comparable retail store inventory trend

8

%

0

%

Retail merchandise inventory turnover

2.6

2.7


*Cash flow from operations data is for the six months ended August 3, 2013 and July 28, 2012.

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General

Net sales . Net sales include merchandise sales of comparable and non-comparable stores and revenue recognized on contracts of CDI Contractors, LLC (“CDI”), the Company’s general contracting construction company.  Comparable store sales include sales for those stores which were in operation for a full period in both the current month and the corresponding month for the prior year.  Comparable store sales exclude the change in the allowance for sales returns.  Non-comparable store sales include:  sales in the current fiscal year from stores opened during the previous fiscal year before they are considered comparable stores; sales from new stores opened during the current fiscal year; sales in the previous fiscal year for stores closed during the current or previous fiscal year that are no longer considered comparable stores; sales in clearance centers; and changes in the allowance for sales returns.

Service charges and other income .  Service charges and other income include income generated through the long-term marketing and servicing alliance (“Alliance”) with GE Consumer Finance (“GE”), which owns and manages the Dillard’s branded proprietary cards.  Other income includes rental income, shipping and handling fees, gift card breakage and lease income on leased departments.

Cost of sales . Cost of sales includes the cost of merchandise sold (net of purchase discounts and non-specific margin maintenance allowances), bankcard fees, freight to the distribution centers, employee and promotional discounts, and direct payroll for salon personnel.  Cost of sales also includes CDI contract costs, which comprise all direct material and labor costs, subcontract costs and those indirect costs related to contract performance, such as indirect labor, employee benefits and insurance program costs.

Selling, general and administrative expenses . Selling, general and administrative expenses include buying, occupancy, selling, distribution, warehousing, store and corporate expenses (including payroll and employee benefits), insurance, employment taxes, advertising, management information systems, legal and other corporate level expenses.  Buying expenses consist of payroll, employee benefits and travel for design, buying and merchandising personnel.

Depreciation and amortization . Depreciation and amortization expenses include depreciation and amortization on property and equipment.

Rentals . Rentals include expenses for store leases, including contingent rent, and data processing and other equipment rentals.

Interest and debt expense, net . Interest and debt expense includes interest, net of interest income, relating to the Company’s unsecured notes, mortgage note, term note, subordinated debentures and borrowings under the Company’s credit facility.  Interest and debt expense also includes gains and losses on note repurchases, if any, amortization of financing costs and interest on capital lease obligations.

Gain on disposal of assets .  Gain on disposal of assets includes the net gain or loss on the sale or disposal of property and equipment and the gain on the sale of an investment.

Asset impairment and store closing charges . Asset impairment and store closing charges consist of (a) write-downs to fair value of under-performing or held for sale properties and of cost method investments and (b) exit costs associated with the closure of certain stores.  Exit costs include future rent, taxes and common area maintenance expenses from the time the stores are closed.

Income on and equity in losses of joint ventures .  Income on and equity in losses of joint ventures includes the Company’s portion of the income or loss of the Company’s unconsolidated joint ventures.

Seasonality and Inflation

Our business, like many other retailers, is subject to seasonal influences, with a significant portion of sales and income typically realized during the last quarter of our fiscal year due to the holiday season.  Because of the seasonality of our business, results from any quarter are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be achieved for a full fiscal year.

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We do not believe that inflation has had a material effect on our results during the periods presented; however, our business could be affected by such in the future.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

The following table sets forth the results of operations as a percentage of net sales for the periods indicated (percentages may not foot due to rounding):

Three Months Ended

Six Months Ended

August 3,

July 28,

August 3,

July 28,

2013

2012

2013

2012

Net sales

100.0

%

100.0

%

100.0

%

100.0

%

Service charges and other income

2.5

2.5

2.5

2.4

102.5

102.5

102.5

102.4

Cost of sales

66.0

66.4

63.2

64.0

Selling, general and administrative expenses

26.9

26.8

26.0

26.1

Depreciation and amortization

4.3

4.3

4.3

4.2

Rentals

0.4

0.6

0.4

0.6

Interest and debt expense, net

1.1

1.2

1.1

1.1

Gain on disposal of assets

(0.0

)

(0.0

)

(0.4

)

(0.0

)

Asset impairment and store closing charges

0.0

0.0

0.2

0.0

Income before income taxes and income on and equity in losses of joint ventures

3.8

3.2

7.8

6.4

Income taxes

1.3

1.1

2.7

2.3

Income on and equity in losses of joint ventures

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

Net income

2.5

%

2.1

%

5.1

%

4.1

%

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Net Sales (Three-Month Comparison)

Three Months Ended

August 3,

July 28,

(in thousands of dollars)

2013

2012

$ Change

Net sales:

Retail operations segment

$

1,458,778

$

1,456,025

$

2,753

Construction segment

21,074

31,900

(10,826

)

Total net sales

$

1,479,852

$

1,487,925

$

(8,073

)

The percent change in the Company’s sales by segment and product category for the three months ended August 3, 2013 compared to the three months ended July 28, 2012 as well as the sales percentage by segment and product category to total net sales for the three months ended August 3, 2013 is as follows:

Three Months

% Change
2013-2012

% of
Net Sales

Retail operations segment

Cosmetics

(2.4

)%

14

%

Ladies’ apparel

(2.6

)

25

Ladies’ accessories and lingerie

6.9

16

Juniors’ and children’s apparel

3.1

8

Men’s apparel and accessories

0.2

17

Shoes

0.5

14

Home and furniture

(4.4

)

5

99

Construction segment

(33.9

)

1

Total

100

%

Net sales from the retail operations segment increased $2.8 million or 0% during the three months ended August 3, 2013 compared to the three months ended July 28, 2012 while sales in comparable stores increased 1% between the same periods.  Sales of ladies’ accessories and lingerie increased significantly over the prior year period, and sales of juniors’ and children’s apparel increased moderately.  Sales of shoes increased slightly over the prior year period while sales of men’s apparel and accessories remained essentially flat.  Sales of cosmetics, ladies’ apparel and home and furniture decreased moderately between the periods.

We believe that we may continue to see some sales growth in the retail operations segment during fiscal 2013 as compared to fiscal 2012; however, there is no guarantee of improved sales performance.

The number of sales transactions decreased 4% for the three months ended August 3, 2013 over the comparable prior year period while the average dollars per sales transaction increased 4%.  We recorded an allowance for sales returns of $6.7 million and $7.6 million as of August 3, 2013 and July 28, 2012, respectively.

During the three months ended August 3, 2013, net sales from the construction segment decreased $10.8 million or 34% compared to the three months ended July 28, 2012 due to a shift in the timing of certain construction projects.  We believe that sales in the construction segment for fiscal 2013 will be similar to fiscal 2012; however, there is no guarantee of this sales performance.  The backlog of awarded construction contracts at August 3, 2013 totaled $64.3 million.

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Net Sales (Six-Month Comparison)

Six Months Ended

August 3,

July 28,

(in thousands of dollars)

2013

2012

$ Change

Net sales:

Retail operations segment

$

2,988,778

$

2,978,000

$

10,778

Construction segment

40,210

59,244

(19,034

)

Total net sales

$

3,028,988

$

3,037,244

$

(8,256

)

The percent change in the Company’s sales by segment and product category for the six months ended August 3, 2013 compared to the six months ended July 28, 2012 as well as the sales percentage by segment and product category to total net sales for the six months ended August 3, 2013 is as follows:

Six Months

% Change
2013-2012

% of
Net Sales

Retail operations segment

Cosmetics

(0.8

)%

15

%

Ladies’ apparel

(2.5

)

24

Ladies’ accessories and lingerie

7.9

15

Juniors’ and children’s apparel

2.8

9

Men’s apparel and accessories

(0.8

)

17

Shoes

1.2

15

Home and furniture

(6.5

)

4

99

Construction segment

(32.1

)

1

Total

100

%

Net sales from the retail operations segment increased $10.8 million or 0% during the six months ended August 3, 2013 compared to the six months ended July 28, 2012 while sales in comparable stores increased 1% between the same periods.  Sales of ladies’ accessories and lingerie increased significantly over the prior year period, and sales of juniors’ and children’s apparel increased moderately.  Sales of shoes increased slightly over the prior year period while sales of cosmetics and men’s apparel and accessories decreased slightly.  Sales of ladies’ apparel decreased moderately over the prior year period, and sales of home and furniture decreased significantly.

The number of sales transactions decreased 3% for the six months ended August 3, 2013 compared to the six months ended July 28, 2012 while the average dollars per sales transaction increased 3%.

Storewide sales penetration of exclusive brand merchandise for the six months ended August 3, 2013 was 21.4% compared to 21.9% during the six months ended July 28, 2012.

During the six months ended August 3, 2013, net sales from the construction segment decreased $19.0 million or 32% compared to the six months ended July 28, 2012 due to a shift in the timing of certain construction projects.

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Service Charges and Other Income

Three Months Ended

Six Months Ended

Three
Months

Six
Months

(in thousands of dollars)

August 3,
2013

July 28,
2012

August 3,
2013

July 28,
2012

$ Change
2013-2012

$ Change
2013-2012

Service charges and other income:

Retail operations segment

Leased department income

$

2,159

$

2,370

$

4,404

$

4,858

$

(211

)

$

(454

)

Income from GE marketing and servicing alliance

27,628

26,243

55,036

51,430

1,385

3,606

Shipping and handling income

4,674

4,355

9,457

8,707

319

750

Other

2,476

4,254

8,279

8,901

(1,778

)

(622

)

36,937

37,222

77,176

73,896

(285

)

3,280

Construction segment

7

35

13

54

(28

)

(41

)

Total service charges and other income

$

36,944

$

37,257

$

77,189

$

73,950

$

(313

)

$

3,239

Service charges and other income is composed primarily of income from the Alliance with GE.  Income from the Alliance increased during the three months ended August 3, 2013 primarily due to increases in finance charge income.  Income from the Alliance increased during the six months ended August 3, 2013 primarily due to increases in finance charges and decreased credit losses.

Gross Profit

(in thousands of dollars)

August 3, 2013

July 28, 2012

$ Change

% Change

Gross profit:

Three months ended

Retail operations segment

$

501,417

$

498,717

$

2,700

0.5

%

Construction segment

1,613

1,406

207

14.7

Total gross profit

$

503,030

$

500,123

$

2,907

0.6

%

Six months ended

Retail operations segment

$

1,111,306

$

1,089,780

$

21,526

2.0

%

Construction segment

3,075

2,749

326

11.9

Total gross profit

$

1,114,381

$

1,092,529

$

21,852

2.0

%

Three Months Ended

Six Months Ended

August 3, 2013

July 28, 2012

August 3, 2013

July 28, 2012

Gross profit as a percentage of segment net sales:

Retail operations segment

34.4

%

34.3

%

37.2

%

36.6

%

Construction segment

7.7

4.4

7.6

4.6

Total gross profit as a percentage of net sales

34.0

33.6

36.8

36.0

Gross profit improved 40 basis points of sales during the three months ended August 3, 2013 compared to the three months ended July 28, 2012, and gross profit improved 80 basis points during the six months ended August 3, 2013 compared to the six months ended July 28, 2012.

During the three months ended August 3, 2013 compared to the three months ended July 28, 2012, gross profit from retail operations improved 10 basis points of sales as a result of decreased markdowns partially offset by decreased markups.  Gross margin improved moderately in men’s apparel and accessories and improved slightly in juniors’ and children’s apparel while gross margin in ladies’ apparel remained essentially flat.  Gross margin declined slightly in shoes and cosmetics and declined moderately in ladies’ accessories and lingerie and home and furniture.

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During the six months ended August 3, 2013 compared to the six months ended July 28, 2012, gross profit from retail operations improved 60 basis points of sales as a result of decreased markdowns partially offset by decreased markups.  Gross margin improved moderately in men’s apparel and accessories and home and furniture and improved slightly in juniors’ and children’s apparel while gross margin remained essentially flat in ladies’ apparel and ladies’ accessories and lingerie.  Gross margin declined slightly in cosmetics and shoes.

Inventory in total and comparable stores increased 7% and 8%, respectively, as of August 3, 2013 compared to July 28, 2012.  A 1% change in the dollar amount of markdowns would have impacted net income by approximately $3 million and $4 million for the three and six months ended August 3, 2013, respectively.

We believe that gross profit from retail operations will improve slightly during fiscal 2013 as compared to fiscal 2012; however, there is no guarantee of improved gross profit performance.

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses (“SG&A”)

(in thousands of dollars)

August 3, 2013

July 28, 2012

$ Change

% Change

SG&A:

Three months ended

Retail operations segment

$

397,125

$

397,551

$

(426

)

(0.1

)%

Construction segment

1,093

1,237

(144

)

(11.6

)

Total SG&A

$

398,218

$

398,788

$

(570

)

(0.1

)%

Six months ended

Retail operations segment

$

786,220

$

789,600

$

(3,380

)

(0.4

)%

Construction segment

2,194

2,426

(232

)

(9.6

)

Total SG&A

$

788,414

$

792,026

$

(3,612

)

(0.5

)%

Three Months Ended

Six Months Ended

August 3, 2013

July 28, 2012

August 3, 2013

July 28, 2012

SG&A as a percentage of segment net sales:

Retail operations segment

27.2

%

27.3

%

26.3

%

26.5

%

Construction segment

5.2

3.9

5.5

4.1

Total SG&A as a percentage of net sales

26.9

26.8

26.0

26.1

SG&A increased 10 basis points of sales during the three months ended August 3, 2013 compared to the three months ended July 28, 2012 while total SG&A dollars decreased $0.6 million.  The decrease in SG&A dollars is primarily due to a decrease in services purchased ($2.3 million) and advertising expenses ($2.2 million) partially offset by increases in payroll ($2.2 million), primarily of selling payroll.

SG&A decreased $3.6 million or 10 basis points of sales during the six months ended August 3, 2013 compared to the six months ended July 28, 2012.  The dollar decrease was most noted in advertising expense ($5.2 million) and insurance ($1.8 million) partially offset by increases in payroll ($6.0 million), primarily of selling payroll.  During the six months ended August 3, 2013, the Company also recorded a $1.5 million pretax credit to pension expense for a gain from a pension plan curtailment.

We believe that SG&A will improve slightly as a percentage of sales during fiscal 2013 as compared to fiscal 2012; however, there is no guarantee of improved SG&A performance.

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Rentals

(in thousands of dollars)

August 3, 2013

July 28, 2012

$ Change

% Change

Rentals:

Three months ended

Retail operations segment

$

5,523

$

8,629

$

(3,106

)

(36.0

)%

Construction segment

9

12

(3

)

(25.0

)

Total rentals

$

5,532

$

8,641

$

(3,109

)

(36.0

)%

Six months ended

Retail operations segment

$

11,081

$

16,880

$

(5,799

)

(34.4

)%

Construction segment

22

26

(4

)

(15.4

)

Total rentals

$

11,103

$

16,906

$

(5,803

)

(34.3

)%

The decrease in rental expense for the three and six months ended August 3, 2013 compared to the three and six months ended July 28, 2012 was primarily due to a reduction in the amount of equipment leased by the Company.

We believe that rental expense will decline during fiscal 2013, with a current projected reduction of $8 million from fiscal 2012, primarily as a result of the expiration of certain equipment leases.

Interest and Debt Expense, Net

(in thousands of dollars)

August 3, 2013

July 28, 2012

$ Change

% Change

Interest and debt expense (income), net:

Three months ended

Retail operations segment

$

16,262

$

17,708

$

(1,446

)

(8.2

)%

Construction segment

(16

)

(35

)

19

54.3

Total interest and debt expense, net

$

16,246

$

17,673

$

(1,427

)

(8.1

)%

Six months ended

Retail operations segment

$

32,592

$

35,199

$

(2,607

)

(7.4

)%

Construction segment

(36

)

(71

)

35

49.3

Total interest and debt expense, net

$

32,556

$

35,128

$

(2,572

)

(7.3

)%

The decrease in net interest and debt expense for the three and six months ended August 3, 2013 compared to the three and six months ended July 28, 2012 was primarily attributable to lower average debt levels.  Total weighted average debt decreased approximately $49.1 million and $61.8 million for the three and six months ended August 3, 2013 compared to the three and six months ended July 28, 2012, respectively.

Gain on Disposal of Assets

(in thousands of dollars)

August 3, 2013

July 28, 2012

$ Change

Gain on disposal of assets:

Three months ended

Retail operations segment

$

24

$

141

$

(117

)

Construction segment

1

(1

)

Total gain on disposal of assets

$

24

$

142

$

(118

)

Six months ended

Retail operations segment

$

12,362

$

1,138

$

11,224

Construction segment

7

1

6

Total gain on disposal of assets

$

12,369

$

1,139

$

11,230

During the six months ended August 3, 2013, the Company received proceeds of $15.7 million from the sale of its investment in Acumen Brands, an eCommerce company based in Fayetteville, Arkansas.  The sale resulted in a gain of $11.7 million that was recorded in gain on disposal of assets.

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During the six months ended August 3, 2013, the Company also received proceeds of $1.7 million from the sale of two former retail stores located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and Pasadena, Texas that were held for sale, resulting in a gain of $0.6 million that was recorded in gain on disposal of assets.

During the six months ended July 28, 2012, the Company received proceeds of $7.8 million from the sales of two former retail stores located in Cincinnati, Ohio and Antioch, Tennessee that were held for sale and one building that was formerly a portion of a currently operating retail location, resulting in a net gain of $0.9 million.

Asset Impairment and Store Closing Charges

(in thousands of dollars)

August 3, 2013

July 28, 2012

$ Change

Asset impairment and store closing charges:

Six months ended

Retail operations segment

$

6,527

$

$

6,527

Construction segment

Total asset impairment and store closing charges

$

6,527

$

$

6,527

There were no asset impairment and store closing charges recorded during the three months ended August 3, 2013 and during the three and six months ended July 28, 2012.

During the six months ended August 3, 2013, the Company recorded a pretax charge of $6.5 million for asset impairment and store closing costs.  The charge was for the write-down of an operating property and certain cost method investments.

Income Taxes

The Company’s estimated federal and state income tax rate, inclusive of income on and equity in losses of joint ventures, was approximately 35.0% and 35.8% for the three months ended August 3, 2013 and July 28, 2012, respectively.  During the three months ended August 3, 2013, income tax expense differed from what would be computed using the statutory federal tax rate primarily due to the effect of state and local income taxes partially offset by tax benefits recognized for federal tax credits.  During the three months ended July 28, 2012, income tax expense differed from what would be computed using the statutory federal tax rate primarily due to the effect of state and local income taxes.

The Company’s estimated federal and state income tax rate, inclusive of income on and equity in losses of joint ventures, was approximately 35.1% and 35.8% for the six months ended August 3, 2013 and July 28, 2012, respectively.  During the six months ended August 3, 2013, income tax expense differed from what would be computed using the statutory federal tax rate primarily due to the effect of state and local income taxes partially offset by tax benefits recognized for federal tax credits.  During the six months ended July 28, 2012, income tax expense differed from what would be computed using the statutory federal tax rate primarily due to the effect of state and local income taxes partially offset by a benefit due to net decreases in unrecognized tax benefits primarily related to statute lapses.

The Company expects the fiscal 2013 federal and state effective income tax rate to approximate 35%.  This rate may change if results of operations for fiscal 2013 differ from management’s current expectations.  Changes in the Company’s assumptions and judgments can materially affect amounts recognized in the condensed consolidated balance sheets and statements of income.

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FINANCIAL CONDITION

A summary of net cash flows for the six months ended August 3, 2013 and July 28, 2012 follows:

Six Months Ended

(in thousands of dollars)

August 3, 2013

July 28, 2012

$ Change

Operating Activities

$

131,720

$

152,821

$

(21,101

)

Investing Activities

(22,599

)

(78,857

)

56,258

Financing Activities

(119,446

)

(135,703

)

16,257

Total Cash Used

$

(10,325

)

$

(61,739

)

$

51,414

Net cash flows from operations decreased $21.1 million during the six months ended August 3, 2013 compared to the six months ended July 28, 2012.  This decline was primarily attributable to a decrease of $47.3 million related to changes in working capital items, primarily of increases of inventories partially offset by decreases in income taxes payable.  This decline was partially offset by an increase in net income, as adjusted for non-cash items, of $26.2 million.

GE owns and manages Dillard’s branded proprietary credit card business under the Alliance that expires in late fiscal 2014.  The Alliance provides for certain payments to be made by GE to the Company, including a revenue sharing and marketing reimbursement.  The Company received income of approximately $55.0 million and $51.4 million from GE during the six months ended August 3, 2013 and July 28, 2012, respectively.  While future cash flows under this Alliance are difficult to predict, the Company expects income from the Alliance to improve moderately during fiscal 2013 compared to fiscal 2012.  The amount the Company receives is dependent on the level of sales on GE accounts, the level of balances carried on the GE accounts by GE customers, payment rates on GE accounts, finance charge rates and other fees on GE accounts, the level of credit losses for the GE accounts as well as GE’s funding costs.

During the six months ended August 3, 2013, the Company received proceeds of $15.7 million from the sale of its investment in Acumen Brands, an eCommerce company based in Fayetteville, Arkansas.  The sale resulted in a gain of $11.7 million that was recorded in gain on disposal of assets.

During the six months ended August 3, 2013, the Company also received proceeds of $1.7 million from the sale of two former retail stores located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and Pasadena, Texas that were held for sale, resulting in a gain of $0.6 million that was recorded in gain on disposal of assets.

During the six months ended July 28, 2012, the Company received proceeds of $7.8 million from the sales of two former retail stores located in Cincinnati, Ohio and Antioch, Tennessee that were held for sale and one building that was formerly a portion of a currently operating retail location, resulting in a net gain of $0.9 million.

Capital expenditures were $40.9 million and $86.7 million for the six months ended August 3, 2013 and July 28, 2012, respectively.  The current year expenditures were primarily for the remodeling of existing stores.  Capital expenditures for fiscal 2013 are expected to be approximately $125 million compared to actual expenditures of $137 million during fiscal 2012.  While there are no planned store openings for fiscal 2013, we expect to begin construction of two new stores later this year at the The Mall at University Town Center in Sarasota, Florida (180,000 square feet) and The Shops at Summerlin in Las Vegas, Nevada (200,000 square feet), both of which are expected to open during the third quarter of fiscal 2014.

During the six months ended August 3, 2013, we closed our Cache Valley Mall location in Logan, Utah (94,000 square feet) and our Randolph Mall location in Asheboro, North Carolina (60,000 square feet).  We have also announced the upcoming closure of our Euclid Square Mall location in Euclid, Ohio (50,000 square feet), which is expected to close during the third quarter of fiscal 2013 with minimal closing costs.  We remain committed to closing under-performing stores where appropriate and may incur future closing costs related to these stores when they close.

The Company had cash on hand of approximately $113.7 million as of August 3, 2013.  As part of our overall liquidity management strategy and for peak working capital requirements, the Company maintains a $1.0 billion credit facility.  During the six months ended August 3, 2013, the Company amended and extended this credit facility, reducing the unused commitment fee from the previous agreement and extending the facility’s expiration to July 1, 2018.

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L imited to 90% of the inventory of certain Company subsidiaries, availability for borrowings and letter of credit obligations under the credit agreement was $982.3 million at August 3, 2013.  No borrowings were outstanding at August 3, 2013.  Letters of credit totaling $47.2 million were issued under this credit agreement leaving unutilized availability under the facility of approximately $935 million at August 3, 2013.  Borrowings of $24.0 million were outstanding at July 28, 2012.

During the six months ended August 3, 2013, the Company repurchased 1.4 million shares of stock for $114.7 million at an average price of $79.12 per share under the Company’s 2013 and 2012 Stock Plans.  During the six months ended July 28, 2012, the Company repurchased 2.5 million shares of stock for $162.1 million (including the accrual of $9.0 million of share repurchases that had not settled as of July 28, 2012) at an average price of $64.21 per share under its 2012 and May 2011 Stock Plans.  At August 3, 2013, no authorization remained under the 2012 and May 2011 Stock Plans, and $227.3 million of authorization remained under the Company’s 2013 Stock Plan.  The ultimate disposition of the repurchased stock has not been determined.

The Company paid dividends of $2.3 million and $5.0 million during the six months ended August 3, 2013 and July 28, 2012, respectively.  Historically, our dividends declared during the fourth quarter of a fiscal year were paid during the first quarter of the following fiscal year; however, the dividends declared during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2012 were expedited and paid during that same quarter.

During fiscal 2013, the Company expects to finance its capital expenditures and its working capital requirements, including stock repurchases, from cash on hand, cash flows generated from operations and utilization of the credit facility.  The Company expects peak borrowings for fiscal 2013 to be at similar levels as fiscal 2012.  Depending on conditions in the capital markets and other factors, the Company will from time to time consider other possible financing transactions, the proceeds of which could be used to refinance current indebtedness or for other corporate purposes.

There have been no material changes in the information set forth under caption “Contractual Obligations and Commercial Commitments” in Item 7,  Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 2, 2013.

OFF-BALANCE-SHEET ARRANGEMENTS

The Company has not created, and is not party to, any special-purpose entities or off-balance-sheet arrangements for the purpose of raising capital, incurring debt or operating the Company’s business.  The Company does not have any off-balance-sheet arrangements or relationships that are reasonably likely to materially affect the Company’s financial condition, changes in financial condition, revenues or expenses, results of operations, liquidity, capital expenditures or the availability of capital resources.

NEW ACCOUNTING STANDARDS

Presentation of Comprehensive Income

In February 2013, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2013-02, Comprehensive Income (Topic 220): Reporting of Amounts Reclassified Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income , which requires the Company to report the effect of significant reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income on the respective line items in net income on the Company’s consolidated statement of comprehensive income if the amount being reclassified is required under U.S. GAAP to be reclassified in its entirety to net income.  This update does not change the current requirements for reporting net income or other comprehensive income in the consolidated financial statements of the Company, but does require the Company to provide information about the amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income by component.  The provisions in this update were effective prospectively beginning with the Company’s first quarter of 2013. The adoption of this update affected the format and presentation of the Company’s consolidated financial statements and the footnotes thereto but did not have any other impact on the Company’s financial statements.

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Guidance on Financial Statement Presentation of Unrecognized Tax Benefit

In July 2013, the FASB issued ASU No. 2013-11, Presentation of an Unrecognized Tax Benefit When a Net Operating Loss Carryforward, a Similar Tax Loss, or a Tax Credit Carryforward Exists , which provides explicit presentation guidelines.  Under this ASU, an unrecognized tax benefit, or portion thereof, should be presented in the financial statements as a reduction to a deferred tax asset for a net operating loss carryforward, a similar tax loss, or a tax credit carryforward except when specific conditions are met as outlined in the ASU.  When these specific conditions are met, the unrecognized tax benefit should be presented in the financial statements as a liability and should not be combined with deferred tax assets.  This ASU is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2013, and should be applied prospectively to all unrecognized tax benefits that exist at the effective date.  The adoption of this update is not expected to have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.

FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION

This report contains certain forward-looking statements.  The following are or may constitute forward looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995:  (a) statements including words such as “may,” “will,” “could,”, “should,” “believe,” “expect,” “future,” “potential,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “plan,” “estimate,” “continue,” or the negative or other variations thereof; (b) statements regarding matters that are not historical facts; and (c) statements about the Company’s future occurrences, plans and objectives, including statements regarding management’s expectations and forecasts for the remainder of fiscal 2013 and fiscal 2014.  The Company cautions that forward-looking statements contained in this report are based on estimates, projections, beliefs and assumptions of management and information available to management at the time of such statements and are not guarantees of future performance.  The Company disclaims any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements based on the occurrence of future events, the receipt of new information, or otherwise. Forward-looking statements of the Company involve risks and uncertainties and are subject to change based on various important factors. Actual future performance, outcomes and results may differ materially from those expressed in forward-looking statements made by the Company and its management as a result of a number of risks, uncertainties and assumptions.   Representative examples of those factors include (without limitation) general retail industry conditions and macro-economic conditions; economic and weather conditions for regions in which the Company’s stores are located and the effect of these factors on the buying patterns of the Company’s customers, including the effect of changes in prices and availability of oil and natural gas; the availability of consumer credit; the impact of competitive pressures in the department store industry and other retail channels including specialty, off-price, discount and Internet retailers; changes in consumer spending patterns, debt levels and their ability to meet credit obligations; changes in legislation, affecting such matters as the cost of employee benefits or credit card income; adequate and stable availability of materials, production facilities and labor from which the Company sources its merchandise at acceptable pricing; changes in operating expenses, including employee wages, commission structures and related benefits; system failures or data security breaches; possible future acquisitions of store properties from other department store operators; the continued availability of financing in amounts and at the terms necessary to support the Company’s future business; fluctuations in LIBOR and other base borrowing rates; potential disruption from terrorist activity and the effect on ongoing consumer confidence; epidemic, pandemic or other public health issues; potential disruption of international trade and supply chain efficiencies; world conflict and the possible impact on consumer spending patterns and other economic and demographic changes of similar or dissimilar  nature.   The Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 2, 2013, contain other information on factors that may affect financial results or cause actual results to differ materially from forward-looking statements.

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Item 3.  Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

There have been no material changes in the information set forth under caption “Item 7A-Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk” in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 2, 2013.

Item 4.  Controls and Procedures

The Company has established and maintains disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934).  The Company’s management, with the participation of our CEO and CFO, has evaluated the effectiveness of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the fiscal quarter covered by this quarterly report, and based on that evaluation, the Company’s CEO and CFO have concluded that these disclosure controls and procedures were effective.

There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the fiscal quarter ended August 3, 2013 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

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PART II.  OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1.  Legal Proceedings

From time to time, the Company is involved in litigation relating to claims arising out of the Company’s operations in the normal course of business.  This may include litigation with customers, employment related lawsuits, class action lawsuits, purported class action lawsuits and actions brought by governmental authorities.  As of September 3, 2013, the Company is not a party to any legal proceedings that, individually or in the aggregate, are reasonably expected to have a material adverse effect on the Company’s business, results of operations, financial condition or cash flows.

Item 1A.  Risk Factors

There have been no material changes in the information set forth under caption “Item 1A-Risk Factors” in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 2, 2013.

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Item 6.  Exhibits

Number

Description

*3

By-Laws of Dillard’s, Inc., as amended, as currently in effect (previously filed as Exhibit 3 to Current Report on Form 8-K dated as of August 20, 2013 in File No. 1-6140).

*10.1

First Amendment to Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement between Dillard’s, Inc. and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. as agent for a syndicate of lenders (previously filed as Exhibit 10.1 to Current Report on Form 8-K dated as of July 3, 2013 in File No. 1-6140).

31.1

Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

31.2

Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

32.1

Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (18 U.S.C. 1350).

32.2

Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (18 U.S.C. 1350).

101.INS

XBRL Instance Document

101.SCH

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document

101.CAL

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document

101.DEF

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document

101.LAB

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document

101.PRE

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document


* Incorporated by reference as indicated.

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 thereunto duly authorized.

DILLARD’S, INC.

(Registrant)

Date:

September 3, 2013

/s/ James I. Freeman

James I. Freeman

Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)

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