Books-A-Million Inc. announced that the company's Board of Directors has nominated Edward W. Wilhelm to serve as a director of the company and will recommend Wilhelm for election by the company's stockholders at the 2013 Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be held on May 28. Wilhelm is currently Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer of The Finish Line Inc., a position he has held since March 2009. Previously, Wilhelm served in several capacities with Borders Group Inc., including as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer from 2000 to 2009.

On May 6, 2013, William H. Rogers, Jr., a member of the Board of Directors of Books-A-Million Inc., notified the Company that he will not stand for re-election to the Company's Board of Directors when his term expires at the Company's 2013 Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be held on May 28, 2013. Mr. Rogers' decision not to stand for re-election was not the result of any disagreement with the Company on any matter relating to the Company's operations, policies or practices. As set in Mr. Rogers' notice to the Company, his decision not to stand for re-election was based on the time and other demands of his numerous current professional obligations, including his service as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of SunTrust Banks Inc. Mr. Rogers will continue as a member of the Board of Directors until the Annual Meeting.

Books-A-Million Inc. reported unaudited consolidated earnings results for the fourth quarter and full year ended February 2, 2013. For the quarter, the company's net sales decreased 0.8% to $165.6 million compared with sales of $166.9 million in the year earlier period. Comparable store sales for the fourth quarter decreased 6.1% compared with fourth quarter in the prior year. Comparable store sales, excluding eReader devices and accessories, decreased 4.2%. Net income from continuing operations was $8.1 million, or $0.52 per diluted share, compared with net income of $7.5 million, or $0.48 per diluted share in fourth quarter of fiscal year 2012. Operating income from continuing operations was $14.7 million compared to $12.0 million a year ago. Income from continuing operations before income taxes was $14.3 million compared to $11.6 million a year ago. Net income was $8.1 million or $0.48 per diluted share compared to $7.5 million or $0.48 per diluted share a year ago. For the year, the company's capital expenditures decreased to $19.1 million versus $24.3 million in the prior year, due to new store openings in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2012. Net sales were $503.8 million compared to $468.5 million a year ago. Comparable store sales, which include comparable 52-week periods this year and last year, declined 3.6%. Operating income from continuing operations was $6.9 million compared to operating loss from continuing operations of $4.0 million a year ago. Income from continuing operations before income taxes was $5.2 million compared to loss from continuing operations before income taxes of $5.3 million a year ago. Net income from continuing operations was $2.5 million, or $0.16 per diluted share, compared to a net loss from continuing operations of $2.5 million, or $0.16 per diluted share, in the 52-week year-earlier period. Net income was $2.5 million or $0.16 per diluted share compared to net loss of $2.8 million or $0.18 per diluted share a year ago.