MINNEAPOLIS - (BUSINESS WIRE) - April 18, 2018 - Winmark Corporation (Nasdaq: WINA) announced today net income for the quarter ended March 31, 2018 of $6,960,400 (or $1.69 per share diluted) compared to net income of $5,550,800 (or $1.25 per share diluted) in the first quarter of 2017.
Brett D. Heffes, Chief Executive Officer, stated, “The first quarter of the year was highlighted by continued positive trends in our franchising business. Our improved operating results combined with a decrease in tax expense due to the reduction in corporate tax rates yielded exceptionally strong growth in earnings per share.”
Winmark Corporation creates, supports and finances business. At March 31, 2018, there were 1,223 franchises in operation under the brands Plato’s Closet®, Once Upon A Child®, Play It Again Sports®, Style Encore® and Music Go Round®. An additional 59 retail franchises have been awarded but are not open. In addition, at March 31, 2018, the Company had a lease portfolio of $41.9 million.
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), relating to future events or the future financial performance of the Company. Such forward-looking statements are only predictions or statements of intention subject to risks and uncertainties and actual events or results could differ materially from those anticipated. Because actual result may differ, shareholders and prospective investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements.
Brett D. Heffes
Winmark Corporation
763-520-8500
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