O'Reilly Automotive, Inc., Reports First Quarter 2009 Results

* 17.5% Increase in Adjusted EPS
* Consolidated Comparable Store Sales of 5.7%
SPRINGFIELD, Mo., April 29, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- O'Reilly Automotive, Inc.
("O'Reilly" or "the Company") (Nasdaq:ORLY) today announced record revenues and
earnings for the first quarter ended March 31, 2009.

Sales for the three months ended March 31, 2009, totaled $1.16 billion, up 80%
from $0.65 billion for the same period a year ago. Gross profit for the first
quarter of 2009 increased to $0.54 billion (or 46.6% of sales) from $0.29
billion (or 44.6% of sales) for the first quarter of 2008, representing an
increase of 88%. Selling, General and Administrative expenses increased to $0.43
billion (or 36.9% of sales) for the first quarter of 2009 from $0.21 billion (or
33.2% of sales) for the first quarter of 2008, representing an increase of 100%.

Net income for the first quarter ended March 31, 2009, totaled $63 million, up
36% from $46 million for the same period in 2008. Diluted earnings per common
share for the first quarter of 2009 increased 15.0% to $0.46 on 136.2 million
shares compared to $0.40 for the first quarter of 2008 on 116.3 million shares.

Commenting on the Company's quarterly results, Greg Henslee, CEO and
Co-President stated, "We are very pleased with our performance in the first
quarter, highlighted by consolidated comparable store sales growth of 5.7% and a
200 basis point improvement in our gross profit as a percent of sales. Our
O'Reilly branded stores performed exceptionally well throughout the quarter,
finishing with comparable store sales of 8.2%. We are excited to report our
second consecutive quarter of positive comparable store sales growth in the
recently acquired CSK branded stores as well. The solid sales performance is a
result of our Team's combined effort to provide the best customer service in our
business supported by improved product mix in the CSK branded stores. We have
received very encouraging feedback from our CSK Store Managers who continue to
see the benefits of these inventory enhancements."

The Company's first quarter results include a charge related to the July 11,
2008, acquisition of CSK Automotive, Inc. ("CSK"). The non-cash charge to
amortize the value assigned to CSK's trade names and trademarks, which will be
amortized over approximately two years to coincide with the anticipated
conversion of CSK branded store locations to O'Reilly branded locations, is
included in SG&A. Adjusted diluted earnings per share, excluding the impact of
the acquisition related charge, increased 17.5% to $0.47 from the same period
one year ago. The impact of the acquisition related charge, net of tax, was as
follows:

Diluted
Earnings
Net Income Per Share
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Three Three
Months Months
Ended Ended
March 31, March 31,
2009 2009
--------- ---------
(in thousands, except
per share data)
Net income excluding acquisition-related
charges $ 64,170 $ 0.47
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Acquisition related charges:

Amortization of trade names and trademarks,
net of tax 1,335 0.01

Net income and diluted EPS $ 62,835 $ 0.46
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Comparable store sales for O'Reilly branded stores open at least one year
increased 8.2% for the first quarter ended March 31, 2009. Comparable store
sales for CSK branded stores open at least one year increased 1.5% for the first
quarter ended March 31, 2009. Consolidated comparable store sales for stores
open at least one year increased 5.7% for the first quarter ended March 31,
2009.

"With the opening of 52 net new stores during the quarter, our total store count
at March 31 grew to 3,337 stores," Ted Wise, COO and Co-President stated. "Our
dedicated store conversion Team Members converted 93 CSK branded stores to the
O'Reilly brand over the quarter and in mid-April, we successfully converted
CSK's existing Detroit distribution center to the O'Reilly system. In
conjunction with converting the DC, we converted the 79 Murray's stores it
supports to the O'Reilly point of sale system, and we are excited to see the
positive effect nightly deliveries will have on these stores." Mr. Wise added,
"We are on schedule for the May opening of our new distribution center in
Greensboro, North Carolina, which will support much of this year's new store
expansion. All our stores remain focused on providing the best customer service
in the industry as we work to complete the CSK integration and look forward to
growing the O'Reilly brand across the country."

The Company estimates diluted earnings per share for the second quarter of 2009
to range from $0.50 to $0.54 and estimates diluted earnings per share for the
year ended December 31, 2009, to range from $1.89 to $1.93. Excluding the
expected impact of acquisition charges related to CSK of $0.01 per diluted
share, adjusted earnings per share is expected to range from $0.51 to $0.55 for
second quarter of 2009. Excluding the expected impact of acquisition charges for
trade names and trademarks related to CSK of $0.03 for the year ended December
31, 2009, adjusted earnings per share is expected to range from $1.92 to $1.96.

Comparable store sales estimates for the second quarter and full year of 2009
are listed below:

Three Months Ended Twelve Months Ended
Comparable Store Brand June 30, 2009 December 31, 2009
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O'Reilly Branded 3.0% to 5.0% 3.0% to 5.0%
CSK Branded 1.0% to 3.0% 2.0% to 4.0%
Consolidated 2.0% to 4.0% 2.0% to 4.0%
This release contains certain financial information not derived in accordance
with United States generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP"). The
Company does not, and does not suggest investors should, consider such non-GAAP
financial measures in isolation from, or as a substitute for, GAAP financial
information. The Company believes that the presentation of financial results and
estimates excluding the impact of a non-cash acquisition-related charge provides
meaningful supplemental information to both management and investors that is
indicative of the Company's core operations. The Company excludes this item in
judging its performance and believes this non-GAAP information is useful to
investors as well. The Company has included a reconciliation of this additional
information to the most comparable GAAP measures in the accompanying
reconciliation table.

The Company will host a conference call Thursday, April 30, 2009, at 10:00 a.m.
central time to discuss its results as well as future expectations. Investors
may listen to the conference call live on the Company's web site,
www.oreillyauto.com, by clicking on "Investor Relations" and then "News Room". A
replay of the call will also be available on the Company's website following the
conference call. We invite interested analysts to join our call. The dial-in
number for the call is (706) 643-0114 and the conference call ID number is
92621940.

O'Reilly Automotive, Inc. is one of the largest specialty retailers of
automotive aftermarket parts, tools, supplies, equipment and accessories in the
United States, serving both the do-it-yourself and professional installer
markets. Founded in 1957 by the O'Reilly family, the Company operated 3,337
stores in 38 states as of March 31, 2009.

The O'Reilly Automotive, Inc. logo is available at
http://www.globenewswire.com/newsroom/prs/?pkgid=5430

The Company claims the protection of the safe-harbor for forward-looking
statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of
1995. These statements can be identified by forward-looking words such as
"expect," "believe," "anticipate," "should," "plan," "intend," "estimate,"
"project," "will" or similar words. In addition, statements contained within
this press release that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements,
such as statements discussing among other things, expected growth, store
development, integration and expansion strategy, business strategies, future
revenues and future performance. These forward-looking statements are based on
estimates, projections, beliefs and assumptions and are not guarantees of future
events and results. Such statements are subject to risks, uncertainties and
assumptions, including, but not limited to, competition, product demand, the
market for auto parts, the economy in general, inflation, consumer debt levels,
governmental approvals, our ability to hire and retain qualified employees,
risks associated with the integration of acquired businesses including the
acquisition of CSK, weather, terrorist activities, war and the threat of war.
Actual results may materially differ from anticipated results described or
implied in these forward-looking statements. Please refer to the Risk Factors
sections of the Company's Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008, for
additional factors that could materially affect the Company's financial
performance.

O'REILLY AUTOMOTIVE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In thousands, except share data)

March 31, March 31, December 31,
2009 2008 2008
---------- ---------- ----------
(Unaudited) (Unaudited) (Note)
Assets
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 37,404 $ 113,287 $ 31,301
Accounts receivable, net 109,878 93,123 105,985
Amounts receivable from vendors 52,557 47,293 59,826
Inventory 1,626,199 892,583 1,570,144
Deferred income taxes 75,604 -- 64,028
Other current assets 54,927 20,331 44,149
---------- ---------- ----------
Total current assets 1,956,569 1,166,617 1,875,433

Property and equipment, at cost 2,095,397 1,534,819 1,939,532
Accumulated depreciation
and amortization 522,809 408,856 489,639
---------- ---------- ----------
Net property and equipment 1,572,588 1,125,963 1,449,893

Notes receivable, less
current portion 14,192 24,253 21,548
Goodwill 722,306 50,583 720,508
Deferred income taxes 21,244 -- 28,767
Other assets 90,895 30,320 97,168
---------- ---------- ----------
Total assets $4,377,794 $2,397,736 $4,193,317
========== ========== ==========

Liabilities and shareholders'
equity
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable $ 760,613 $ 417,128 $ 736,986
Income taxes payable 26,579 -- 9,951
Self insurance reserve 67,461 31,838 65,170
Accrued payroll 56,093 27,445 60,616
Accrued benefits and withholdings 38,740 14,698 38,583
Deferred income taxes -- 10,364 --
Other current liabilities 139,053 61,530 134,064
Current portion of long-term debt 8,310 25,323 8,131
---------- ---------- ----------
Total current liabilities 1,096,849 588,326 1,053,501

Long-term debt, less
current portion 782,658 75,068 724,564
Deferred income taxes -- 26,651 --
Other liabilities 132,811 56,678 133,034

Shareholders' equity:
Common stock, $0.01 par value:
Authorized shares - 245,000,000
Issued and outstanding shares -
135,409,204 as of
March 31, 2009; 115,481,606 as
of March 31, 2008; and
134,828,650 as of
December 31, 2008 1,354 1,155 1,348
Additional paid-in capital 970,094 448,173 949,758
Retained earnings 1,405,460 1,202,724 1,342,625
Accumulated other
comprehensive loss (11,432) (1,039) (11,513)
---------- ---------- ----------
Total shareholders' equity 2,365,476 1,651,013 2,282,218
---------- ---------- ----------
Total liabilities and
shareholders' equity $4,377,794 $2,397,736 $4,193,317
========== ========== ==========

Note: The balance sheet at December 31, 2008 has been derived from the
audited consolidated financial statements at that date, but does not
include all of the information and footnotes required by accounting
principles generally accepted in the United States for complete
financial statements.

O'REILLY AUTOMOTIVE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(Unaudited)
(In thousands, except per share data)

Three Months Ended
March 31,
----------------------
2009 2008
---------- ----------

Sales $1,163,749 $ 646,220
Cost of goods sold, including warehouse and
distribution expenses 621,079 357,726
---------- ----------

Gross profit 542,670 288,494
Selling, general and administrative expenses 429,334 214,338
---------- ----------

Operating income 113,336 74,156
Other income (expense), net
Interest expense (12,060) (1,371)
Interest income 426 900
Other, net 483 21
---------- ----------
Total other expense, net (11,151) (450)
---------- ----------

Income before income taxes 102,185 73,706
Provision for income taxes 39,350 27,375
---------- ----------

Net income $ 62,835 $ 46,331
========== ==========

Net income per common share $ 0.47 $ 0.40
========== ==========

Net income per common share
- assuming dilution $ 0.46 $ 0.40
========== ==========

Weighted-average common shares
outstanding 135,043 115,386
========== ==========
Adjusted weighted-average common shares
outstanding - assuming dilution 136,234 116,291
========== ==========

O'REILLY AUTOMOTIVE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)
(In thousands)

Three Months Ended
March 31,
----------------------
2009 2008
---------- ----------

Net cash provided by operating activities $ 86,550 $ 118,854

Investing activities:
Purchases of property and equipment (151,262) (59,186)
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment 1,165 1,367
Payments received on notes receivable 1,332 1,193
Other (1,827) 48
---------- ----------

Net cash used in investing activities (150,592) (56,578)

Financing activities:
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt 61,276 --
Tax benefit of stock options exercised 2,025 549
Principal payments of long-term debt
and capital leases (3,512) (79)
Net proceeds from issuance of common stock 10,356 2,986
---------- ----------

Net cash provided by financing activities 70,145 3,456

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents 6,103 65,732
Cash and cash equivalents
at beginning of period 31,301 47,555
---------- ----------

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $ 37,404 $ 113,287
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O'REILLY AUTOMOTIVE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
SELECTED FINANCIAL INFORMATION
(Unaudited)

March 31,
----------------------
2009 2008
---------- ----------
Inventory turnover (1) 1.6 1.6
Inventory turnover, net of payables (2) 3.0 3.0

AP to inventory (3) 46.8% 46.7%
Debt-to-capital (4) 25.1% 5.7%
Return on equity (5) 9.5% 12.2%
Return on assets (6) 5.4% 8.4%

Three Months Ended
March 31,
----------------------
2009 2008
---------- ----------
Other Information (in thousands):
Capital Expenditures $ 151,262 $ 59,186
Depreciation and Amortization (7) $ 36,032 $ 21,492
Interest Expense $ 12,060 $ 1,371
Lease and Rental Expense $ 57,589 $ 14,861

Sales per weighted-average square foot
- O'Reilly Brand (8) $ 49.92 $ 50.71
Sales per weighted-average square foot
- CSK Brands (8) $ 47.05

Square footage (in thousands) - O'Reilly Brand 15,074 12,735
Square footage (in thousands) - CSK Brands 8,507

Sales per weighted-average store
(in thousands) - O'Reilly Brand (9) $ 358 $ 346
Sales per weighted-average store
(in thousands) - CSK Brands (9) $ 332

Total employment 42,293 24,017

Store Count by Brand
O'Reilly Checker Schuck's Kragen Murray's Total
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December 31, 2008 2,031 402 216 495 141 3,285
New 58 -- -- -- -- 58
Merged -- (6) -- -- -- (6)
Rebranded 93 (55) -- -- (38) --
Closed -- -- -- -- -- --
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March 31, 2009 2,182 341 216 495 103 3,337
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(1) Calculated as cost of sales for the last 12 months divided
by average inventory. Average inventory is calculated as the
average of inventory for the trailing four quarters used in
determining the numerator.

(2) Calculated as cost of sales for the last 12 months divided
by average net inventory. Average net inventory is calculated as
the average of inventory less accounts payable for the trailing
four quarters used in determining the numerator.

(3) Accounts payable divided by inventory.

(4) The sum of long-term debt and current portion of long-term
debt, divided by the sum of long-term debt, current portion of
long-term debt and total shareholders' equity.

(5) Last 12 months net income, before the impact of one-time
charges related to the acquisition of CSK, divided by average
shareholders' equity. Due to the one-time nature of the CSK
related charges, these adjustments are made to provide comparable
results. Average shareholders' equity is calculated as the
average of shareholders' equity for the trailing four quarters
used in determining the numerator.

(6) Last 12 months net income, before the impact of one-time
charges related to the acquisition of CSK, divided by average
total assets. Due to the one-time nature of the CSK related
charges, these adjustments are made to provide comparable
results. Average total assets is calculated as the average total
assets for the trailing four quarters used in determining the
numerator.

(7) Includes acquisition-related amortization of trade names and
trademarks.

(8) Total sales less jobber sales, divided by weighted-average
square feet. Weighted-average sales per square foot is weighted
to consider the approximate dates of store openings or
expansions.

(9) Total sales less jobber sales, divided by weighted-average
stores. Weighted-average sales per store is weighted to consider
the approximate dates of store openings or expansions.

O'REILLY AUTOMOTIVE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP FINANCIAL INFORMATION
(Unaudited)
(In thousands, except per share data)

Three Months Ended
March 31, 2009
----------
Adjusted net income $ 64,170
Trade names and trademarks amortization, net of tax 1,335
----------
Net income (GAAP) $ 62,835
==========

Adjusted weighted-average common shares
outstanding - assuming dilution 136,234
==========

Adjusted net income per share - diluted (Non-GAAP) $ 0.47
==========
Net income per share - diluted (GAAP) $ 0.46
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