Forward-Looking Statements<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n\nThis press release contains certain forward-looking statements, including statements regarding growth and value creation, new stores and distribution centers, the Orscheln Farm and Home conversion and financial guidance for 2023, including, net sales, comparable store sales, operating margin rates, net income, diluted earnings per share, capital expenditures and share repurchases. All forward-looking statements are subject to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and are subject to the finalization of the Company\u2019s quarterly financial and accounting procedures, and may be affected by certain risks and uncertainties, any one, or a combination, of which could materially affect the results of the Company\u2019s operations. Forward-looking statements are usually identified by or are associated with such words as \u201cwill,\u201d \u201cintend,\u201d \u201cexpect,\u201d \u201cbelieve,\u201d \u201canticipate,\u201d \u201coptimistic,\u201d \u201cforecasted\u201d and similar terminology. Actual results could vary materially from the expectations reflected in these statements. As with any business, all phases of our operations are subject to facts outside of our control. These factors include, without limitation, national, regional, and local economic conditions affecting consumer spending; the timing and mix of goods sold; the timing and acceptance of new products; purchase price volatility (including inflationary and deflationary pressures), transportation costs, constraints in the supply chain affecting timing and availability of merchandise inventory; the ability to increase sales at existing stores or on our e-commerce platforms; the ability to manage growth and identify suitable locations; the ability to open new stores in the time, manner, and number currently contemplated; economic uncertainty, including rising costs for commodities, raw materials, energy, and finished goods; the ability to successfully manage expenses and to execute our key gross margin enhancing initiatives; the ability to open distribution centers in the anticipated timeframe and within budget; the impact of new stores on our business; competition, including that from online competitors; weather conditions; the seasonal nature of our business; the ability to retain vendors and our reliance on foreign suppliers; the ability to attract, train, and retain qualified employees, as well as increasing labor and benefit costs; rising interest rates; tightening of credit markets; continued domestic impact of global geopolitical unrest; continued disruption and uncertainty in the supply chain and shipping channels, including potential disruption to domestic transportation channels; the impact of public health issues, the timing and acceptance of new products; difficulties in integration of Orscheln Farm and Home and the potential for conflicts with regulators if the sale of the Orscheln headquarters or distribution center are delayed; potential adverse reactions or changes to business or employee relationships, including those resulting from the announcement of an acquisition; significant increases in costs or significant delays associated with new store openings, remodels, relocations, or conversion of Orscheln stores; our ability to meet our sustainability, stewardship, carbon emission, and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion related Environmental, Social, and Governance projections, goals, and commitments; the imposition of tariffs on imported products or the disallowance of tax deductions on imported products; potential judgments, fines, legal fees, and other costs; breach of information systems or theft of employee or customer data; effective tax rate changes and results of examination by taxing authorities; the ability to maintain an effective system of internal control over financial reporting and changes in accounting standards, assumptions, and estimates; severe weather and the effects of climate change. Forward-looking statements made by or on behalf of the Company are based on knowledge of its business and the environment in which it operates, but because of the factors listed above, actual results could differ materially from those reflected by any forward-looking statements. Consequently, all of the forward-looking statements made are qualified by these cautionary statements and those contained in the Company\u2019s Annual Report on Form 10-K and other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. There can be no assurance that the results or developments anticipated by the Company will be realized or, even if substantially realized, that they will have the expected consequences to or effects on the Company or its business and operations. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof. The Company does not undertake any obligation to release publicly any revisions to these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events, except as required by law.<\/p>\n
(Financial tables to follow)<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n| \n Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n| \n (Unaudited)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n| \n (in thousands, except per share and percentage data)<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n | \n\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n Three Months Ended<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n| \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n April 1,
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2023<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n March 26,
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2022<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n| \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n % of<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n % of<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n| \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n Net<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n Net<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n| \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n Sales<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n Sales<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n| \n Net sales<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n$<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n3,299,225<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n100.00%<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n$<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n3,024,132<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n100.00%<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| \n \nCost of merchandise sold<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n2,129,317<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n64.54<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n1,967,623<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n65.06<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| \n Gross profit<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n1,169,908<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n35.46<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n1,056,509<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n34.94<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| \n \nSelling, general and administrative expenses<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n828,235<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n25.10<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n734,577<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n24.29<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| \n \nDepreciation and amortization<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n97,233<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n2.95<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n77,646<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n2.57<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| \n Operating income<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n244,440<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n7.41<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n244,286<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n8.08<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| \n \nInterest expense, net<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n12,680<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n0.38<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n7,069<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n0.23<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| \n Income before income taxes<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n231,760<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n7.02<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n237,217<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n7.84<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| \n \nIncome tax expense<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n48,672<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n1.48<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n49,990<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n1.65<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| \n Net income<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n$<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n183,088<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n5.55%<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n$<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n187,227<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n6.19%<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| \n Net income per share:<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| \n \nBasic<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n$<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n1.66<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n$<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n1.66<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| \n \nDiluted<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n$<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n1.65<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n$<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n1.65<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| \n Weighted average shares outstanding:<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| \n \nBasic<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n110,045<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n112,531<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| \n \nDiluted<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n110,781<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n113,504<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| \n \nDividends declared per common share outstanding<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n$<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n1.03<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n$<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n0.92<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n | \n | \n | \n | \n | \n | \n | \n | \n | \n\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| \n Note: Percent of net sales amounts may not sum to totals due to rounding.<\/i><\/p>\n<\/td>\n | | \n | \n | \n | \n | \n | \n | \n | 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