10-Year
Financial
Highlights

Please read this
table in conjunction with Management’s
Discussion and Analysis of Results of Operations and Financial
Condition, and the Consolidated Financial
Statements and Notes.
(1) Both fiscal 2001 and 1996 included 53 weeks. All other periods
presented included 52 weeks.
(2) During the third quarter of fiscal 2002, we acquired the
common stock of Future Shop Ltd. During the fourth quarter of
fiscal 2001, we acquired the common stock of Musicland Stores
Corporation (Musicland) and Magnolia Hi-Fi, Inc. (Magnolia Hi-Fi).
The results of operations of these businesses are included from
their dates of acquisition.
(3) Earnings per share is presented on a diluted basis and
reflects a three-for-two stock split in May 2002; two-for-one
stock splits in March 1999, May 1998 and April 1994; and a
three-for-two stock split in September 1993.
(4) Comparable stores are stores open at least 14 full months,
include remodeled and expanded locations and, for all periods
presented, reflect Best Buy stores only. Relocated stores are
excluded from the comparable store sales calculation until at
least 14 full months after reopening. Acquired stores will be
included in the comparable store sales calculation beginning with
the first full quarter following the first anniversary of the date
of acquisition.
(5) Inventory turns reflect Best Buy stores only and are
calculated based upon a monthly average of inventory balances.
(6) Average revenues per store reflect Best Buy stores only and are
based upon total revenues for the period divided by the weighted
average number of stores open during the fiscal year.
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