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): July 17, 2002 CACHE INC. ______________________________________________________ (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Florida 0 -10345 59 -1588181 __________ ______________________ _____________ (State or other (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer jurisdiction of Identification Incorporation) Number) 1460 Broadway, New York, New York 10036 _______________________________________ (Address of principal executive offices) Registrant's telephone number: (212) 575-3200 ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS See the attached press release, which is incorporated herein by reference, regarding 2002 second quarter earnings, filed as Exhibit 99.1 ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS (1) Financial Statements of Businesses Acquired None (2) Pro Forma Financial Information None (3) Exhibits 99.1 Press release issued by Cache, Inc. on July 17, 2002 SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized. Dated: July 19, 2002 CACHE, INC. By: /s/ Brian Woolf _________________________________ Brian Woolf On behalf of Cache, Inc. and in his capacity as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer) By: /s/ Thomas E. Reinckens _________________________________ Thomas E. Reinckens On behalf of Cache, Inc. and in his capacity as President and Chief Operating Officer (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer) INDEX OF EXHIBITS Exhibit Description Page _______ ____________________________ ______ 99.1 Press Release issued by Cache, Inc 5 on July 17, 2002 JULY 17, 2002 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CACHE, INC. NASDAQ COMMON STOCK SYMBOL CACH CACHE REPORTS SECOND QUARTER 2002 OPERATING RESULTS New York, New York - July 17, 2002 - Cache, Inc., (NASDAQ: CACH), a specialty chain of women's apparel stores, reported results for the twenty-six and thirteen week periods ended June 29, 2002. For the 13 week period ended June 29, 2002, net income increased to $3.0 million, or $0.31 per diluted share, from $629,000, or $0.07 per diluted share, for the same period last year. Net sales for the period increased to $51.3 million from $45.6 million for the same period last year. Same store sales increased 8% for the period. For the 26 week period ended June 29, 2002, net income increased to $4.8 million, or $0.50 per diluted share, from $1.8 million, or $0.20 per diluted share for the same period last year. Net sales for the period increased to $98.9 million from $89.8 million for the same period last year. Same store sales increased 7% for the period. Last year's results contained a favorable litigation settlement, which had the effect of increasing net income by approximately $1.0 million, or $0.10 per diluted share. A table summarizing financial results follows: Twenty-six Weeks Ended Thirteen Weeks Ended June 29, June 30, June 29, June 30, 2002 2001 2002 2001 --------- ---------- --------- ---------- ($Thousands, except for per share data) Sales $ 98,937 $ 89,804 $ 51,294 $ 45,613 Operating Income $ 7,458 $ 1,143 $ 4,586 $ 835 Net Income $ 4,816 $ 1,827 $ 2,960 $ 629 Basic earnings per share $ 0.53 $ 0.20 $ 0.33 $ 0.07 Diluted earnings per share $ 0.50 $ 0.20 $ 0.31 $ 0.07 Basic weighted average shares outstanding 9,100 9,091 9,100 9,091 Diluted weighted average shares outstanding 9,660 9,276 9,660 9,276 Certain matters discussed within this press release may constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities law. Although Cache, Inc. believes the statements are based on reasonable assumptions, there can be no assurance that these expectations will be attained. Actual results and timing of certain events could differ materially from those projected in or contemplated by the forward- looking statements due to a number of factors, including, without limitation, industry trends, merchandise trends, competition and the ability to obtain financing, as well as other risks outlined from time to time in the filings of Cache, Inc. with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Financial Tables Follow: For further information contact Thomas E. Reinckens, President, Chief Operating Officer, Cache, Inc. 1460 Broadway, New York, New York 10036, (212) 575-3246. CACHE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (UNAUDITED) June 29, December 29, June 30, A S S E T S 2002 2001 2001 ----------- ------------ ------------ CURRENT ASSETS Cash and cash equivalents $20,169,000 $12,101,000 $ 8,336,000 Receivables 1,210,000 4,318,000 2,459,000 Notes receivable from related parties 321,000 371,000 371,000 Inventories 22,103,000 21,761,000 22,281,000 Deferred income taxes and other tax assets 432,000 599,000 657,000 Prepaid expenses 651,000 712,000 1,075,000 ----------- ----------- ----------- Total Current Assets 44,886,00 39,862,000 35,179,000 EQUIPMENT AND LEASEHOLD IMPROVEMENTS, NET 15,690,000 15,906,000 15,702,000 OTHER ASSETS 817,000 825,000 864,000 DEFERRED INCOME TAXES 482,000 542,000 778,000 ----------- ----------- ----------- TOTAL ASSETS $61,875,000 $57,135,000 $52,523,000 =========== =========== =========== LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY CURRENT LIABILITIES Accounts payable $ 9,514,000 $11,089,000 $ 9,082,000 Income taxes payable 1,256,000 --- --- Accrued compensation 2,421,000 2,135,000 1,897,000 Accrued liabilities 6,424,000 6,441,000 5,389,000 ----------- ----------- ----------- Total Current Liabilities 19,615,000 19,665,000 16,368,000 OTHER LIABILITIES 1,115,000 1,164,000 1,320,000 STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY Common stock 91,000 91,000 91,000 Additional paid-in capital 19,587,000 19,564,000 19,564,000 Retained earnings 21,467,000 16,651,000 15,180,000 ----------- ----------- ----------- Total Stockholders' Equity 41,145,000 36,306,000 34,835,000 ----------- ----------- ----------- Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity $61,875,000 $57,135,000 $52,523,000 =========== =========== =========== CACHE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENTS FOR THE TWENTY-SIX WEEKS ENDED (UNAUDITED) June 29, June 30, 2002 2001 ----------- ----------- Net sales $98,937,000 $89,804,000 Cost of sales, including occupancy and buying costs 57,458,000 58,485,000 ___________ ___________ Gross profit 41,479,000 31,319,000 ___________ ___________ Store operating expenses 27,448,000 25,526,000 General and administrative expenses 6,573,000 4,650,000 ___________ ___________ 34,021,000 30,176,000 ___________ ___________ Operating income 7,458,000 1,143,000 ___________ ____________ Other income: Interest income (net) 127,000 157,000 Miscellaneous income (net) --- 58,000 Litigation settlement (net) --- 1,518,000 ----------- ----------- 127,000 1,733,000 Income before income taxes 7,585,000 2,876,000 Income tax provision 2,769,000 1,049,000 ----------- ----------- Net income $4,816,000 $1,827,000 =========== =========== Basic earnings per share $0.53 $0.20 =========== =========== Diluted earnings per share $0.50 $0.20 =========== ============ Basic weighted average shares outstanding 9,100,000 9,091,000 =========== =========== Diluted weighted average shares outstanding 9,660,000 9,276,000 =========== =========== NUMBER OF STORES OPEN AT END OF PERIOD 224 213 =========== ============ CACHE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENTS FOR THE THIRTEEN WEEKS ENDED (UNAUDITED) June 29, June 30, 2002 2001 ----------- ----------- Net sales $51,294,000 $45,613,000 Cost of sales, including occupancy and buying costs 29,392,000 29,529,000 ----------- ----------- Gross profit 21,902,000 16,084,000 ----------- ----------- Store operating expenses 13,985,000 12,928,000 General and administrative expenses 3,331,000 2,321,000 ----------- ----------- 17,316,000 15,249,000 ----------- ----------- Operating income 4,586,000 835,000 ----------- ----------- Other income: Interest income (net) 76,000 96,000 Miscellaneous income (net) --- 58,000 ----------- ------------ 76,000 154,000 ----------- ------------ Income before income taxes 4,662,000 989,000 Income tax provision 1,702,000 360,000 ----------- ----------- Net income $ 2,960,000 $ 629,000 =========== =========== Basic earnings per share $0.33 $0.07 ======== ======= Diluted earnings per share $0.31 $0.07 ======== ======= Basic weighted average shares outstanding 9,100,000 9,091,000 ========== =========== Diluted weighted average shares outstanding 9,660,000 9,276,000 ========== =========== NUMBER OF STORES OPEN AT END OF PERIOD 224 213 ========== ===========