Macy’s, Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter and FY2016 Results

Diluted 2016 EPS is $1.99, or $3.11 as adjusted; Company provides
2017 sales and earnings guidance

CINCINNATI–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Macy’s, Inc. (NYSE:M) today reported fiscal 2016 earnings per diluted
share of $1.99, or $3.11 per diluted share excluding certain items
discussed below.

“While 2016 was not the year we expected, we made significant progress
on key initiatives that are starting to bear fruit. These include
continued improvement in our digital platforms, the rollout of our new
approach to fine jewelry and women’s shoes, an increase in exclusive
merchandise and the refinement of our clearance and off-price strategy.
We also took a big step forward in rightsizing our physical footprint
and restructuring our entire organization. The combination of these
initiatives will help us gain market share, return to growth and drive
enhanced value for our shareholders over time,” said Terry J. Lundgren,
Macy’s chairman and chief executive officer.

“We will be investing for the future in 2017. Looking at the continued
challenges in the retail environment and changing consumer shopping
behaviors, we know we must evolve our strategy and execute faster,”
Lundgren said. “Key to this is enhancing the customer experience in our
stores where we are developing and testing concepts that feature new
merchandise and entertainment options alongside enhanced technology to
make shopping simpler. Additional initiatives that we believe will
improve sales trends in 2017 include continued omnichannel improvements,
an updated marketing strategy and a simplified pricing structure.”

“We continued to make progress on the execution of our real estate
strategy in the fourth quarter of 2016 and will carry that momentum into
2017. Overall, real estate transactions in fiscal 2016 generated cash
proceeds of approximately $675 million, which is helping to fund
continued reinvestment in the business. We also began work on deriving
value from our partnership with Brookfield Asset Management. We are
excited by the potential of our real estate strategy, and in 2017, we
will focus on advancing the Brookfield partnership and continuing to
monetize the locations that we have closed or plan to close. We are also
developing strategies that will help create value for Herald Square
while making the store an even more vibrant retail experience,” Lundgren
added.

For the full year 2016, adjusted earnings (excluding items described
below) were $3.11 per diluted share. This exceeds the company’s most
recent guidance for 2016 earnings of $2.95 to $3.10 on the same basis.
Fiscal 2016 comparable sales on an owned basis declined by 3.5 percent.
On an owned plus licensed basis, comparable sales for fiscal 2016
declined by 2.9 percent. This compares to the most recent guidance for
2016 sales on an owned plus licensed basis to be down 2.5 percent to 3.0
percent.

Sales

Sales in the fourth quarter of 2016 totaled $8.515 billion, down 4.0
percent from total sales of $8.869 billion in the fourth quarter of
2015. On an owned basis, fourth quarter comparable sales declined by 2.7
percent. Comparable sales on an owned plus licensed basis for the fourth
quarter were down 2.1 percent.

Sales in fiscal 2016 totaled $25.778 billion, down 4.8 percent from
total sales of $27.079 billion in fiscal 2015. On an owned basis, fiscal
2016 comparable sales were down 3.5 percent. Comparable sales on an
owned plus licensed basis for fiscal 2016 declined by 2.9 percent.

In fiscal 2016, the company opened 27 stores and closed 66 stores, all
as previously announced. Macy’s, Inc. plans to close an additional
approximately 34 stores over the next few years for a total of
approximately 100 stores. New stores opened in fiscal 2016 included one
Macy’s store in Kapolei, HI, 24 Bluemercury freestanding stores, one
Macy’s Backstage freestanding store in San Antonio, TX, and one
Bloomingdale’s Outlet in Orange, CA.

Operating Income

Macy’s, Inc.’s operating income totaled $815 million, or 9.6 percent of
sales, for the fourth quarter ended Jan. 28, 2017, compared with
operating income of $936 million, or 10.6 percent of sales, for the
fourth quarter of fiscal 2015.

Macy’s, Inc.’s fourth quarter 2016 operating income included $230
million of impairments, store closing and other costs. The $230
million included $38 million of asset impairment charges primarily
related to the store closings announced in January 2017, $166 million of
severance and other costs primarily associated with organizational
changes and store closings announced in January 2017 and $26 million of
other related costs and expenses. Excluding these items, as well as
non-cash settlement charges related to the company’s retirement plans of
$17 million, operating income for the fourth quarter of 2016 was $1.062
billion or 12.5 percent of sales.

Fourth quarter 2015 operating income included $177 million of
impairments, store closing and other costs. Excluding these items,
operating income for the fourth quarter of 2015 was $1.113 billion or
12.6 percent of sales.

For fiscal 2016, Macy’s, Inc.’s operating income totaled $1.315
billion, or 5.1 percent of sales, compared with operating income
of $2.039 billion, or 7.5 percent of sales, for fiscal 2015.

Macy’s, Inc.’s fiscal 2016 operating income included $479 million of
impairments, store closing and other costs. The $479
million included $265 million of asset impairment charges primarily
related to the store closings announced in January 2017, $168 million of
severance and other costs primarily associated with organizational
changes and store closings announced in January 2017 and $46 million of
other related costs and expenses. Excluding these items, as well as
non-cash settlement charges related to the company’s retirement plans of
$98 million, operating income for fiscal 2016 was $1.892 billion or 7.3
percent of sales.

Macy’s, Inc.’s fiscal 2015 operating income included $288 million of
impairments, store closing and other costs. Excluding these items,
operating income for fiscal 2015 was $2.327 billion or 8.6 percent of
sales.

Earnings Per Share

Fourth quarter 2016 earnings per diluted share were $1.54. Excluding
impairments, store closing, settlement charges and other costs of $247
million ($147 million after tax or 48 cents per diluted share), earnings
per diluted share on an adjusted basis were $2.02 for the fourth quarter
of 2016.

In 2015, fourth quarter earnings per diluted share were $1.73. Excluding
impairments, store closing and other costs of $177 million ($115
million after tax or 36 cents per diluted share), earnings per diluted
share on an adjusted basis were $2.09 for the fourth quarter of 2015.

Earnings per diluted share were $1.99 for fiscal 2016. Excluding
impairments, store closing, settlement charges and other costs of $577
million ($349 million after tax or $1.12 per diluted share), earnings
per diluted share on an adjusted basis were $3.11 for fiscal 2016.

In fiscal 2015, earnings per diluted share were $3.22. Excluding
impairments, store closing and other costs of $288 million ($184
million after tax or 55 cents per diluted share), earnings per diluted
share on an adjusted basis were $3.77 for fiscal 2015.

Cash Flow

Net cash provided by operating activities was $1.801 billion in fiscal
2016, compared with $1.984 billion in fiscal 2015. Net cash used by
investing activities in fiscal 2016 was $187 million, compared
with $1.092 billion in the previous year. Operating cash flows net of
investing were $1.614 billion in fiscal 2016, compared with $892
million in fiscal 2015.

In fiscal 2016, the company repurchased approximately 7.9 million shares
of its common stock for approximately $316 million. As of Jan. 28, 2017,
the company had remaining authorization to repurchase up to
approximately $1.716 billion of its common stock.

Real Estate Update

In fiscal 2016, the company’s asset sales totaled $673 million in cash
proceeds ($209 million in book gains).

Macy’s, Inc. continues to harvest real estate value opportunistically
where the value of the real estate as a redevelopment exceeds that of
non-strategic operating locations. In addition, the company is closing
less productive stores and selling the associated real estate.

As an example of these actions, Macy’s, Inc. completed the previously
announced sale of its Union Square Men’s building in San Francisco for
$250 million in gross proceeds. The Men’s Store will be incorporated
into the Union Square Main building. The company also anticipates
additional enhancements to its Union Square Main building through the
conversion of street-level selling space into high-end luxury retail
shops that will be leased to third parties. Likewise, Macy’s, Inc. is
exploring strategies that will help create value and further improve the
customer experience at its Herald Square store in New York City. The
company also expects to close shortly on the previously announced sale
of its downtown Minneapolis store.

To further create value from its real estate portfolio, the company
continues to work with its strategic partner, Brookfield Asset
Management, on approximately 50 identified assets. Brookfield’s
expertise will be invaluable in accelerating redevelopment and
maximizing the value of these properties. Contemplated developments
include retail, as well as alternative uses, such as multifamily
housing, hotels and offices. The projects range from the complete
ground-up redevelopment of a building to the development of parcels in a
parking area, while maintaining a store presence.

CEO Transition

Macy’s, Inc. also announced today that its previously announced CEO
transition will occur on March 23, 2017. As noted in the company’s June
23, 2016, announcement, Jeff Gennette, president of Macy’s, Inc., will
assume the CEO role and Terry Lundgren will continue as executive
chairman of the company.

Looking Ahead

In fiscal 2017, the company expects comparable sales on an owned basis
to decline between 2.2 percent and 3.3 percent, with comparable sales on
an owned plus licensed basis to decline between 2.0 percent and 3.0
percent. Total sales are expected to be down between 3.2 percent and 4.3
percent in fiscal 2017, reflecting the 66 stores closed in 2016. Total
sales for fiscal 2017 reflect a 53^rd week of sales, whereas
comparable sales are on a 52-week basis. Adjusted diluted earnings per
share of between $3.37 and $3.62 are expected in 2017, excluding the
impact of the anticipated settlement charges related to the company’s
defined benefit plans. Excluding the impact of the anticipated fourth
quarter gain on the sale of the Union Square Men’s building in San
Francisco and the anticipated settlement charges related to the
company’s defined benefit plans, adjusted diluted earnings per share of
$2.90 to $3.15 are expected in 2017.

Capital expenditures for 2017 are expected to be approximately $900
million.

In fiscal 2017, the company expects to open Macy’s stores in Westfield
Century City, Los Angeles, CA, and Fashion Place, Murray, UT, as well as
approximately 30 additional Bluemercury locations and approximately 30
Macy’s Backstage locations inside Macy’s stores. Announced new stores in
future years include Bloomingdale’s in San Jose, CA (2019), and Norwalk,
CT (2019). In addition, under license agreements with Al Tayer Group, a
new Bloomingdale’s store is planned to open in 360 Mall in Al Zahra,
Kuwait in spring 2017 and new Macy’s and Bloomingdale’s stores are
planned to open in Al Maryah Central in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
in 2018.

Important Information Regarding Financial Measures

Please see the final pages of this news release for important
information regarding the calculation of the company’s non-GAAP
financial measures.

Investor Conferences

Macy’s, Inc. will present at the UBS Global Consumer & Retail Conference
at 10:30 a.m. ET on Wednesday, March 8, 2017, in Boston. Media and
investors may access the live webcast of the presentation at www.macysinc.com/ir
at the appointed time. The webcast will be available for replay.

Macy’s, Inc. will present at the Bank of America Merrill Lynch 2017
Consumer & Retail Technology Conference at 8 a.m. ET on Tuesday, March
14, 2017, in New York City. Media and investors may access the live
webcast of the presentation at www.macysinc.com/ir
at the appointed time. The webcast will be available for replay.

Macy’s, Inc., with corporate offices in Cincinnati and New York, is one
of the nation’s premier retailers, with fiscal 2016 sales of $25.778
billion. The company operates more than 700 department stores under the
nameplates Macy’s and Bloomingdale’s, and approximately 125 specialty
stores that include Bloomingdale’s Outlet, Bluemercury and Macy’s
Backstage, in 45 states, the District of Columbia, Guam and Puerto Rico,
as well as the macys.com, bloomingdales.com and bluemercury.com
websites. Bloomingdale’s in Dubai is operated by Al Tayer Group LLC
under a license agreement.

All statements in this press release that are not statements of
historical fact are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the
Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements are
based upon the current beliefs and expectations of Macy’s management and
are subject to significant risks and uncertainties. Actual results could
differ materially from those expressed in or implied by the
forward-looking statements contained in this release because of a
variety of factors, including conditions to, or changes in the timing
of, proposed real estate and other transactions, prevailing interest
rates and non-recurring charges, store closings, competitive pressures
from specialty stores, general merchandise stores, off-price and
discount stores, manufacturers’ outlets, the Internet, mail-order
catalogs and television shopping and general consumer spending levels,
including the impact of the availability and level of consumer debt, the
effect of weather and other factors identified in documents filed by the
company with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Macy’s disclaims
any intention or 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.

(NOTE: Additional information on Macy’s, Inc., including past news
releases, is available at www.macysinc.com/pressroom. A
webcast of Macy’s, Inc.’s call with analysts and investors will be held
today (Feb. 21) at 10 a.m. ET. The webcast is accessible to the media
and general public via the company’s website at www.macysinc.com.
Analysts and investors may call in on 1-888-599-8686, passcode 4375466.
A replay of the conference call can be accessed on the website or by
calling 1-888 203-1112 (same passcode) about two hours after the
conclusion of the call.)

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Contacts

Macy’s Media
Brunswick Group
Blair Fasbender, 212-333-3810
or
Macy’s
Investors
Matt Stautberg, 513-579-7780

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