2. Forward Looking Statements
This presentation contains forward-looking statements that are based on current expectations, estimates, forecasts and projections about Burlington Stores, Inc.,
together with its consolidated subsidiaries including, without limitation, Burlington Coat Factory Warehouse Corporation and its operating subsidiaries
(“Burlington” or the “Company”), the industry in which we operate and other matters, as well as Burlington management’s beliefs and assumptions and other
statements regarding matters that are not historical facts. For example, when Burlington uses words such as “aim,” “project,” “projection,” “expect,” “forecast,”
“outlook,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “plan,” “believe,” “seek,” “estimate,” “should,” “would,” “could,” “will,” “can,” “can have,” “likely,” “opportunity,” “potential” or “may,”
and the negatives thereof and variations of such words or other words that convey uncertainty of future events or outcomes, Burlington is making forward-looking
statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Burlington’s forward-looking
statements are subject to risks and uncertainties. Such statements include, but are not limited to, proposed store openings and closings, proposed capital
expenditures, projected financing requirements, proposed developmental projects, projected sales, earnings, revenues, costs, expenditures, cash flows, growth
rates and financial results, our plans and objectives for future operations, growth or initiatives, our strategies, Burlington’s ability to maintain selling margins, and
the effect of the adoption of any new accounting pronouncements on our consolidated financial position, results of operations and cash flows, and the expected
outcome or impact of pending or threatened litigation. Actual events or results may differ materially from the results anticipated in these forward-looking
statements as a result of a variety of factors. While it is impossible to identify all such factors, factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those
estimated by Burlington include: competition in the retail industry, competitive factors such as pricing and promotional activities of major competitors, seasonality
of Burlington’s business, adverse weather conditions, changes in consumer preferences and consumer spending patterns, import risks, inflation, general
economic conditions, unforeseen computer related problems, unforeseen material loss or casualty, regulatory changes, our relationship with our employees, the
impact of current and future law, terroristic attacks, natural and man-made disasters, Burlington’s ability to implement its strategy, its substantial level of
indebtedness and related debt-service obligations, restrictions imposed by covenants in its debt agreements, availability of adequate financing, its dependence
on vendors for its merchandise, events affecting the delivery of merchandise to its stores, existence of adverse litigation, availability of desirable locations on
suitable terms, and other risks discussed from time to time in the filings of Burlington and Burlington Coat Factory Investments Holdings, Inc. with the Securities
and Exchange Commission.
Many of these factors are beyond Burlington’s ability to predict or control. In addition, as a result of these and other factors, Burlington’s past financial
performance should not be relied on as an indication of future performance. The cautionary statements referred to in this section also should be considered in
connection with any subsequent written or oral forward-looking statements that may be issued by Burlington or persons acting on its behalf. Burlington
undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as
required by law. In light of these risks and uncertainties, the forward-looking events and circumstances discussed in this presentation might not occur.
Furthermore, Burlington cannot guarantee future results, events, levels of activity, performance or achievements.
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3. Investment Highlights
Leading destination for on-trend, branded merchandise at a great value
Vision for growth and accelerating momentum
Flexible off-price sourcing and merchandising model
Attractive store economics and white space
Proven management and merchant team with extensive retail experience
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4. Company Overview
Leading, nationally recognized retailer of high
quality, primarily branded apparel
National footprint with 521 stores, inclusive of its
online store, in 44 states and Puerto Rico
Extensive selection of quality brands, on-trend, at
great value
Feature merchandise from approximately 4,000
vendors, with a focus on major nationallyrecognized brands
Store Footprint (521 stores)
Every Day Low Price (“EDLP”) model with
savings up to 60-70% off department and
specialty store regular prices
West
73 Stores
Midwest
111 Stores
WA
6
ND
1
MT
OR
4
ID
2
WY
NV
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Consistent operating performance, generating LTM
3Q FY13 net sales of $4.4 billion (7.6% y-o-y
growth)1, and Adjusted EBITDA of $365 million
(19.7% y-o-y growth)1
UT
3
CA
59
AZ
9
AK
2
CO
6
1
Reflects 52-week year for FY 2012
3
IA
2
KS
6
OK
3
TX
51
Note: As of November 2, 2013
WI
9
SD
NM
2
Southwest
79 Stores
ME
2
MN
5
NE
1
Northeast
122 Stores
MO
7
AR
2
LA
9
NY
39
MI
17
OH
19
IL IN
28 12
PA
27
VA
17
NC
10
SC
GA 5
16
WV
KY 4
TN 6
MS
2
AL
7
FL
35
VT
NH
2
MA
13
RI
CT 4
NJ 10
28
DE
MD 2
15
Southeast
136 Stores
PR
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5. Company Overview (cont.)
Our core customer shops for her family as well as herself
LTM 3Q FY13 Net Sales by Category ($4.4 billion)
Home
8%
Coats
8%
Women's Ready-to-Wear
23%
Youth Apparel / Baby
20%
Accessories and
Footwear
21%
Menswear
20%
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6. Differentiated Off-Price Business Model
Provides customers the value inherent in true EDLP, but with much more product,
category depth and variety than our off-price competitors
Moderate Department Store
Store Size
Other Large Off-Price Retailers
Typically > or =
50,000 - 80,000 sq. ft.
80,000 sq. ft.
30,000 sq. ft.
Product
Breadth
Broad apparel range
with more depth
in available items
Men’s, Ladies and
Children’s Apparel, Baby Products, Family
Footwear, Linens and
Home Décor
Similar product categories to Burlington but
less depth within each category (smaller
stores)
Brands
Moderate brands,
private label
Premium and
moderate national brands
Premium and
moderate national brands
Pricing
Strategy
Highly promotional
EDLP / Off-Price
EDLP / Off-Price
Sourcing /
Vendors
Pre-season sourcing strategy, limited
flexibility, margin guarantees / promotional
allowances
Substantial in-season liquidity to capitalize
immediately on trends and opportunistic
buys
More reliance on packaway merchandise
(Ross) and pre-season cuttings (TJX)
Older (~45 years old)
Younger (~39 years old)
Younger (~39 years old)
~$78K avg. income
~$64K avg. income
~$77K avg. income
Customers
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10. Significant Investments in People, Processes and Systems to
Transform Our Business
Since hiring Tom Kingsbury as President and CEO in December 2008, we have:
Assembled a talented, experienced management and merchandising team
Refined our off-price model through improved buying and inventory management
Invested in technology and systems to drive growth and improve efficiency
Built a data-driven testing culture to ensure successful rollout of new initiatives
Transformed the marketing model and sharpened focus on our core female customer
Introduced program to improve customer experience and store operations
Refreshed existing and expanded new store base
Enhanced real estate underwriting and new store selection process
We believe that we are in the early stages of realizing the return on these investments
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11. Refined Our Off-Price Model Through Improved Buying and
Inventory Management
Off-price excellence and comparable store sales growth from better buying
Deliver VALUE through
Fashion, Quality, Brand and Price
(FQBP)
Minimal pre-season
purchasing –
Staying liquid
In-season
closeouts
Rejuvenated pack
and hold program –
Shallow and broad
assortments –
Seasonal deals
from highly
desirable national
brands
More selection
More categories
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Flexible floor sets –
Allocate square
footage and
buying dollars
to strongest
categories
12. Refined Our Off-Price Model Through Improved Buying and
Inventory Management (cont.)
Annual Comparable Store Sales Growth (%)
Ongoing comp improvement
Build merchant team
6.0
5.0
Define buying model
4.0
Tom takes over as CEO
2.0
0.7
1.2
0.0
-2.0
(0.2)
(2.5)
-4.0
-6.0
(4.8)
(5.1)
FY 2008
FY 2009
FYE Shift¹
FY 2010
FY 2011
FY 2012
9 Mos. FY 2013
Quarterly Comparable Store Sales Growth (%)
FY 2008
FY 2009
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
(2.0) (8.0) (6.0) (2.0) 0.2 (2.1) (4.3) (2.3)
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FYE Shift
Q1
3.3
FY 2010
Q2 Q3 Q4
0.3 (5.6) 1.2
Represents 35-week transition period from 5/30/2009 to 1/30/2010
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Q1
0.5
FY 2011
Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1
4.0 1.5 (1.7) 0.6
FY 2012
Q2 Q3 Q4
2.9 2.1 (0.3)
FY 2013 YTD
Q1
Q2
Q3
3.4
7.8
3.9
13. Refined Our Off-Price Model Through Improved Buying and
Inventory Management (cont.)
Improved Comparable Store Inventory Turnover
Reduced Inventory Aged 91 Days and Older ($MM)
+12% in
9 Mos. FY 2013
vs. 9 Mos. FY
2012
17% reduction
from Oct’12
EOM to Oct’13
EOM
$551
3.57x
2.35x
FY 2008
$315
FY 2012
FY 2008
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FY 2012
14. Growth Strategies
Continue to enhance execution of the off-price model
Improve merchandise localization
Drive Comparable
Store Sales Growth
Increase sales of Women’s Apparel, Shoes and Accessories
Grow our Home business
Introduce a new marketing campaign in Fall 2013
Expand Our Retail
Store Base
Open approximately 25 new stores per year
Optimize markdowns
Enhance Operating
Margins
Enhance purchasing power
Drive operating leverage
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15. Recent Financial and Operating Highlights
IPO:
Successfully commenced IPO on October 2, 2013. Offered 15.3 million primary
shares at $17.00
Comp Store Sales
Growth:
Increased by 3.9% in 3Q FY13 and by 5.0% in 9 Mos. FY 2013
Net Sales Growth:
Increased by 10.0% y/y in 3Q FY13 and by 9.9% in 9 Mos. FY 2013
Gross Margin:
Increased by 40 bps y/y to 39.0% in 3Q FY13 and by 50 bps in 9 Mos. FY 2013
Adj. EBITDA:
Increased 28.3% y/y in 3Q FY13 – represents an 80 bps improvement in Adj.
EBITDA margin. Increased 33.6% y/y, or 110 bps, in 9 Mos. FY 2013
Net New Stores:
Opened 23 new stores and closed two existing stores since February 2, 2013,
bringing our total store count to 521 at the end of 3Q FY13
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19. Debt Profile
Debt Profile
Before IPO
2-Nov-13
ABL
$15.0
$38.0
Term Loan
862.0
860.3
23.6
23.4
$900.6
$921.7
Senior Unsecured Notes
450.0
450.0
Senior Unsecured HoldCo Notes [2]
343.7
122.2
$1,694.3
$1,493.9
Other Debt / Cap Leases
Total Senior Secured Debt
Total Debt
1
xLTM EBITDA [1,2]
LTM 3Q FY13 adjusted EBITDA of $379.0MM
of HoldCo Notes redeemed on November 7,2013, with proceeds of October IPO transaction xLTM EBITDA of 3.94x adjusted for
November redemption
2 $221.8MM
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2.43x
3.94x
20. Long-Term Financial Objectives
Long-Term Financial Objectives
Fourth Quarter Fiscal 2013 Outlook
Annual Store Growth
25 per year
Annual Comparable Store Sales Growth
2.0% - 3.0%
Annual Net Sales Growth
6.0% - 6.5%
Annual Adjusted EBITDA Margin
Expansion
10 – 20 bps
Annual Adjusted Net Income Growth
20%+
Fourth Quarter Comp Store Sales
2.0% - 3.0%
Fiscal 2013 Outlook
Adjusted EBITDA Margin Rate
30-40 bps
better than last
year
Net Interest Expense
~$128 million
Effective Tax Rate for Adjusted Net
Income
~41%
Pro forma Fully Diluted Shares
Outstanding
~74.8 million
shares
These objectives are forward-looking, are subject to significant business, economic, regulatory and competitive uncertainties and contingencies, many of which are beyond the control of the
Company and its management, and are based upon assumptions with respect to future decisions, which are subject to change. Actual results will vary and those variations may be material. For
discussion of some of the important factors that could cause these variations, please consult the “Risk Factors” section of the preliminary prospectus. Nothing in this presentation should be regarded
as a representation by any person that these objectives will be achieved and the Company undertakes no duty to update its objectives
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21. Investment Highlights
Leading Destination
for On-Trend,
Branded
Merchandise at a
Great Value
Vision for Growth,
and Accelerating
Momentum
Flexible Off-Price
Sourcing and
Merchandising
Model
Broad merchandising assortment provides customers with a wide range of choices
Limited number of units per style fosters a sense of scarcity and urgency, and frequent arrival of new merchandise encourages
customers to return to stores regularly
Savings to customer of up to 60-70% off department and specialty store regular prices
EDLP approach eliminates the need to wait for sales, use coupons or participate in loyalty programs to realize savings
We have a vision for growth and clear strategies which pave the way for growth in comp sales, expansion of our retail store
base, and leverage for our operating margins
Much of the work and investment in our broad transformation are behind us
Our recent results demonstrate the growing momentum in our business
Ability to buy more in-season product to capitalize on strong performing categories
Preserves option to take advantage of highly desirable opportunistic product in the marketplace
Ability to allocate additional square footage to the strongest performing categories and items
New stores have an average payback period of less than three years
Attractive Store
Economics & White
Space
Proven Management
and Merchant Team
with Extensive
Retail Experience
Over 98% of stores are profitable on a store-level cash flow basis
Successful across geographic regions, population densities, store footprints and real estate settings
Significant white space for growth with potential for approximately 1,000 stores, expanding in both existing and new markets
Median experience of 24 years in the retail industry, median tenure of five years with Burlington
Complementary experiences across a broad range of disciplines, including at other leading off-price retailers
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