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David's Bridal Reports First Quarter Earnings Per Share of $0.34 Versus $0.25.


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, Inc. (Nasdaq:"DABR DABR Do A Barrel Roll (gaming)
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"), reported total revenues for the quarter ended April 1, 2000 of $75.8 million, a 33.4% increase over the $56.8 million reported last year in the same time period. Comparable store sales increased 9.5%. Operating profit Operating profit (or loss)

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operating profit

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 rose to $10.9 million for the quarter, a 42.3% increase over the $7.6 million achieved last year. Net income for the quarter was $6.7 million, a 47.5% increase over the $4.6 million reported last year. Earnings per share on a diluted di·lute  
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 basis for the quarter was $0.34, a 36.0% increase over the $0.25 per diluted share reported last year.

"We are very pleased with another quarter of strong comparable store sales and profit," said Robert Robert, Henry Martyn 1837-1923.

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, President and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board.  of David's Bridal. "We anticipate continued strong revenue and profit growth for the remainder of the year."

Store Expansion Program

Four new stores were opened during the first quarter of 2000. The stores opened in the first quarter are located in Ontario Ontario, city, United States
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David's Bridal, Inc. is the largest and only national retailer of bridal gowns and bridal-related apparel and accessories. David's operates 104 stores in 35 states.

Shareholder Meeting

David's Bridal announced that its annual meeting of shareholders will be held on June June: see month.  7, 2000.

Other Development

David's Bridal announced that Mr. Jeffrey M. Zelenko has joined the Company as Senior Vice President, General Merchandise MERCHANDISE. By this term is understood all those things which merchants sell either wholesale or retail, as dry goods, hardware, groceries, drugs, &c. It is usually applied to personal chattels only, and to those which are not required for food or immediate support, but such as remain  Manager. Prior to joining David's Bridal, Mr. Zelenko was the President of Graphically Speaking Clothing Company from April 1997 through March 2000. From June 1995 through April 1997 Mr. Zelenko served as Executive Vice President, General Merchandise Manager of Charming Shoppes Charming Shoppes (NASDAQ: CHRS) is a specialty and plus size clothing retail holding company based in Bensalem, PA. Its subsidiaries include Lane Bryant, Fashion Bug, and Catherines. Clothes are sold from over 2000 retail stores in the U.S. , Inc. From August 1993 through June 1995, Mr. Zelenko served as Senior Vice President of Merchandise of Petrie Pe·trie   , Sir (William Matthew) Flinders 1853-1942.

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Mr. Zelenko replaces Ms. Nancie Samet who has resigned to pursue other business development opportunities.

Note: This release contains forward-looking statements forward-looking statement

A projected financial statement based on management expectations. A forward-looking statement involves risks with regard to the accuracy of assumptions underlying the projections.
 concerning the Company's current expectations as to future performance within the meaning of The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (PSLRA) implemented several significant substantive changes affecting certain cases brought under the federal securities laws, including changes related to pleading, discovery, liability, class representation and awards fees and  of 1995, including our statements regarding the prospects for our business. There are important factors that could cause our actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied Inferred from circumstances; known indirectly.

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 by our forward-looking statements, including: changes in general economic and business conditions, and those in the bridal industry in particular; actions of competitors COMPETITORS, French law. Persons who compete or aspire to the same office, rank or employment. As an English word in common use, it has a much wider application. Ferriere, Dict. de Dr. h.t. ; our ability to recover our costs in the pricing of our products; the extent to which we are able to develop new products and expand our business into new markets; our inability to effectively manage our growth; the level of demand for our products; changes in our business strategies; developments in international markets; and our inability to obtain financing when required. Investors are encouraged to review the Company's SEC filings for more information about the factors affecting the Company's business. Our filings can be obtained from the Company or by accessing the SEC's internet site at http://www.sec.gov See .gov and GovNet.

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                 DAVID'S BRIDAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
                 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
            (in thousands, except share and per share data)
                              (unaudited)

                                            Thirteen Weeks Ended
                                       -------------------------------
                                       April 1, 2000     April 3, 1999
                                       -------------     -------------

Net sales                               $    71,408       $    54,087
Other income                                  4,368             2,717
                                        -----------       -----------
Total revenues                               75,776            56,804

Cost of goods sold                           37,994            28,969
                                        -----------       -----------

Gross profit                                 37,782            27,835

Selling, general and
 administrative expenses                     26,908            20,191
                                        -----------       -----------

Operating profit                             10,874             7,644

Interest expense, net                            88               272
                                        -----------       -----------

Income before income
 taxes                                       10,786             7,372

Income tax provision                          4,045             2,802
                                        -----------       -----------

Net income                              $     6,741       $     4,570
                                        ===========       ===========

Net income per share:

Basic                                   $      0.35       $      0.47
                                        ===========       ===========
Diluted                                 $      0.34       $      0.25
                                        ===========       ===========
Weighted shares
 outstanding:

Basic                                    19,417,721         9,739,848
Diluted                                  19,763,268        18,614,443

Supplemental data:
   New stores                                     4                 4
   Comparable sales                             9.5%             26.5%
   Store count                                  104                81


                 DAVID'S BRIDAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
                 CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
                            (in thousands)
                              (unaudited)


                                     April 1, 2000  January 1, 2000
                                     -------------   -------------
Assets
Current assets:
 Cash and cash equivalents             $  8,461       $  1,751
 Accounts receivable                      2,710          2,870
 Inventories                             50,590         49,675
 Prepaid expenses and
   other current assets                   3,446          3,505
 Deferred tax asset                         208            208
                                       --------       --------

     Total current assets                65,415         58,009

Property and equipment, net              38,546         28,070
Deferred  tax asset                       1,248          1,248
Other non-current assets                  1,316            721
                                       --------       --------

Total assets                           $106,525       $ 88,048
                                       ========       ========
Liabilities and
 Stockholders' Equity
Current liabilities:
   Bank overdrafts                     $  6,197       $  2,747
   Current portion of
    capitalized lease
    obligations                             299            294
   Current portion of
    long-term debt                          125            132
   Accounts payable                       7,196          8,964
   Accrued expenses                      13,665          7,643
   Income taxes                           4,116            213
                                       --------       --------

   Total current liabilities             31,598         19,993
                                       --------       --------

Deferred rent                             4,232          3,993
Long-term debt                            2,103          2,134
Capitalized lease
 obligations, net of
 current portion                            587            664
                                       --------       --------

Total liabilities                        38,520         26,784

Stockholders' Equity
    Common stock                            194            194
    Additional paid-in
     capital                             41,145         41,145
    Retained earnings                    26,666         19,925
                                       --------       --------
    Total Stockholders'
     Equity                              68,005         61,264
                                       --------       --------
Total Liabilities and
 Stockholders' Equity                  $106,525       $ 88,048
                                       ========       ========


                 DAVID'S BRIDAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
                 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
                            (in thousands)
                              (unaudited)

                                      Thirteen Weeks Ended
                                 ------------------------------
                                 April 1, 2000    April 3, 1999
                                 -------------    -------------
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING
     ACTIVITIES:
  Net Income                       $  6,741        $  4,570
  Adjustments to reconcile
   net income to net cash
   provided by operating
   activities-
  Depreciation and
   amortization                       1,363             887
  Amortization of debt
   issuance costs                        17              15
  Provision for deferred
   rent                                 239             161
  Equity income in
   affiliate                           (225)            (50)
  Changes in assets and
   liabilities
  (Increase) decrease in-
   Accounts receivable                  160              27
   Prepaid expenses and
    other assets                       (328)           (510)
   Inventories                         (915)          2,460
  Increase (decrease) in-
   Accounts payable                  (1,768)            588
   Accrued expenses                   6,022           5,058
   Income tax payable                 3,903           2,011
                                   --------        --------
   Net cash provided by
    operating activities             15,209          15,217
                                   --------        --------

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING
    ACTIVITIES:
   Capital expenditures             (11,839)         (3,361)
   (Investment in)
     distribution from
     affiliate                           --             170
                                   --------        --------
   Net cash used in
    investing activities            (11,839)         (3,191)
                                   --------        --------

CASH FLOWS FROM
 FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
  Repayments of long-term
   debt and capital leases             (110)           (105)
  Borrowings on revolving
   credit agreement                  13,700           8,900
  Repayments on revolving
   credit agreement                 (13,700)        (19,000)
  (Decrease) increase in
   bank overdrafts                    3,450            (152)
  Payment of debt
   issuance costs                       --              (43)
                                   --------        --------
  Net cash provided by
   (used in) financing
   activities                         3,340         (10,400)
                                   --------        --------

   Net increase in cash               6,710           1,626

CASH, BEGINNING OF YEAR               1,751             320
                                   --------        --------
CASH, END OF PERIOD                $  8,461        $  1,946
                                   ========        ========
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