UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C.  20549

FORM 10-Q

(Mark One)

For the quarterly period ended December 1, 2007

OR

For the transition period from                          to                         .

Commission File No. 001-31390

CHRISTOPHER & BANKS CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

2400 Xenium Lane North, Plymouth, Minnesota

(Address of principal executive offices)

55441

(Zip Code)

(763) 551-5000

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

            Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.

YES    x          NO o

            Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, or a non-accelerated filer.  See definition of “accelerated filer and large accelerated filer” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.  (Check one):

Large accelerated filer  x                           Accelerated filer o                        Non-accelerated filer  o

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).

YES    o           NO         x

As of January 4, 2008, 35,574,772 shares of the registrant’s common stock were outstanding.

CHRISTOPHER & BANKS CORPORATION

 QUARTERLY REPORT ON FORM 10-Q

INDEX

PART I

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

PART II

OTHER INFORMATION

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CHRISTOPHER & BANKS CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET

(Unaudited)

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

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CHRISTOPHER & BANKS CORPORATION

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF INCOME

(Unaudited)

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

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CHRISTOPHER & BANKS CORPORATION

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF INCOME

(Unaudited)

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

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CHRISTOPHER & BANKS CORPORATION

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

(Unaudited)

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

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CHRISTOPHER & BANKS CORPORATION

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Unaudited)

NOTE 1 — BASIS OF PRESENTATION

The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements included in this Form 10-Q have been prepared by Christopher & Banks Corporation and subsidiaries (the “Company”) pursuant to the rules and regulations of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission.  Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America have been condensed, or omitted, pursuant to such rules and regulations.  These unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and related notes included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 3, 2007.

The results of operations for the interim periods shown in this report are not necessarily indicative of results to be expected for the fiscal year.  In the opinion of management, the information contained herein reflects all adjustments necessary to present fairly the Company’s financial position as of December 1, 2007 and November 25, 2006 and its results of operations and cash flows for the three and nine month periods ended December 1, 2007 and November 25, 2006.  All such adjustments are of a normal recurring nature.

NOTE 2 — CEO TRANSITION

On August 30, 2007, the Company announced that its Board of Directors had appointed Lorna Nagler as President and Chief Executive Officer effective August 31, 2007.  Ms. Nagler was also elected as a member of the Company’s Board of Directors as of August 31, 2007.  Ms. Nagler most recently served as President of Lane Bryant and has 29 years of experience in the women’s apparel retail industry.

Matthew P. Dillon resigned as President and Chief Executive Officer, and as a member of the Company’s Board of Directors, effective August 30, 2007.  In the second quarter of fiscal 2008, the Company incurred a pre-tax charge of approximately $2.1 million, or $0.04 per diluted share, related to the transition of the CEO position from Mr. Dillon to Ms. Nagler.

NOTE 3 — INCOME TAXES

The Company adopted the provisions of Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Interpretation No. 48, “Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes” (“FIN No. 48”), on March 4, 2007.  FIN No. 48 prescribes a minimum recognition threshold and measurement process for recording uncertain tax positions in the financial statements.  Additionally, FIN No. 48 provides guidance on derecognition, classification, accounting and disclosure related to uncertain tax positions.  Implementation of FIN No. 48 resulted in an adjustment to the Company’s liability for unrecognized tax benefits of approximately $0.2 million with a corresponding increase to retained earnings.  As of the date of adoption, the total amount of unrecognized tax benefits was $3.4 million.  Of that amount, approximately $2.3 million represents the amount of unrecognized tax benefits that would, if recognized, favorably affect the Company’s effective income tax rate in future periods.

The Company recognizes interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits as components of income tax expense.  At March 4, 2007, the Company had accrued $0.7 million for the potential payment of interest and penalties.

The Company and its subsidiaries file income tax returns in the U.S. Federal jurisdiction and various state jurisdictions.  The Internal Revenue Service has completed their audit for tax years through fiscal 2006.  The Company is not subject to state income tax examination by tax authorities for taxable years prior to fiscal 2004.

In the third quarter of fiscal 2008, the Company’s effective tax rate was 36.5% compared to 38.8% in the third quarter of fiscal 2007.  The decrease in effective tax rate resulted from an adjustment to the Company’s liability for unrecognized tax benefits as the statute of limitations with respect to the Company’s tax returns expired in a number of states and other tax jurisdictions in which the Company operates.

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NOTE 4 — SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS

Short-term investments consisted of the following:

As of December 1, 2007, the Company’s tax advantaged auction rate securities consisted solely of investments in student loans.  These securities are rated AAA by the credit rating service providers of Standard & Poor’s and/or Moody’s Investors Service.  In addition, these securities are fully insured by private insurers or guaranteed by the United States Department of Education and are collateralized by the underlying student loans.  As of January 10, 2008, management is not aware of any failed auctions of such student loan auction rate securities.

NOTE 5 — MERCHANDISE INVENTORIES

Merchandise inventories consisted of the following:

The Company purchased approximately 19% and 17% of its merchandise from its largest overseas supplier during the first nine months of fiscal 2008 and 2007, respectively.

NOTE 6 — PROPERTY, EQUIPMENT AND IMPROVEMENTS, NET

Property, equipment and improvements, net consisted of the following:

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The Company reviews long-lived assets with definite lives at least annually, or whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value of such assets may not be recoverable.  This review includes the evaluation of individual underperforming stores and assessing the recoverability of the carrying value of the improvements and equipment related to these stores.  In the third quarter of fiscal 2008, the Company recorded an impairment charge of approximately $915,000 related to the improvements and equipment at three underperforming stores.

NOTE 7 — GOODWILL

The Company recognizes the excess cost of an acquired entity over the net amount assigned to assets acquired and liabilities assumed as goodwill.  Goodwill will be tested for impairment on an annual basis in the fourth quarter and between annual tests whenever impairment is indicated.  Fair values are calculated based on an estimate of future cash flows, compared to the corresponding carrying value of the acquired entity, including goodwill.  Impairment losses will be recognized whenever the implied fair value is less than the carrying value of the related asset.  There were no impairments or other changes to the recorded amounts of goodwill for the periods presented.

NOTE 8 — INTANGIBLE ASSETS

Intangible assets consisted of the following:

Aggregate amortization expense for the nine months ended December 1, 2007 was $79,651.  Estimated aggregate amortization expense for fiscal 2008 and the next five fiscal years is as follows:

The straight-line method of amortization reflects an appropriate allocation of the cost of the intangible assets to earnings in proportion to the amount of economic benefit obtained by the Company in each reporting period.

NOTE 9 — ACCRUED LIABILITIES

Other accrued liabilities consisted of the following:

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NOTE 10 — STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION

The Company accounts for stock-based compensation in accordance with the provisions of Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (“SFAS”) No. 123R, “Share-Based Payment” (“SFAS 123R”), which was adopted February 26, 2006 using the modified prospective transition method.  Under this transition method, stock-based compensation expense recognized for share-based awards includes: (a) compensation expense for all stock-based compensation awards granted prior to, but not yet vested as of February 25, 2006, based on the grant date fair value estimated in accordance with the original provisions of SFAS 123, and (b) compensation expense for all stock-based compensation awards granted subsequent to February 25, 2006, based on the grant date fair value estimated in accordance with the provisions of SFAS 123R.

Total pre-tax compensation expense related to stock-based awards for the three months ended December 1, 2007 and November 25, 2006 was approximately $847,000 and $1.6 million, respectively.  For the nine months ended December 1, 2007 and November 25, 2006, pre-tax stock-based compensation expense totaled approximately $1.8 and $3.9 million, respectively.  The decrease in stock-based compensation expense in the third quarter and first nine months of fiscal 2008, compared to the same periods in fiscal 2007, was evenly attributable to lower expense associated with performance-based restricted stock and the impact of awards granted in January 2004 which became fully vested by the end of fiscal 2007 and had no expense under SFAS 123R in fiscal 2008.  Stock-based compensation expense is included in merchandise, buying and occupancy expenses for the Company’s buying and distribution employees and in selling, general and administrative expenses for all other employees.

Methodology Assumptions

The Company uses the Black-Scholes option-pricing model to value the Company’s stock options for grants to its employees and non-employee directors.  Using this option-pricing model, the fair value of each stock option award is estimated on the date of grant.  The fair value of the Company’s stock option awards, which are generally subject to pro-rata vesting, is expensed on a straight-line basis over the vesting period of the stock options.  The expected volatility assumption is based on the historical volatility of the Company’s stock over a term equal to the expected term of the option granted.  The expected term of stock option awards granted is derived from historical exercise experience.  The expected term assumption incorporates the contractual term of an option grant, as well as the vesting period of an award.  The risk-free interest rate is based on the implied yield on a U.S. Treasury constant maturity with a remaining term equal to the expected term of the option granted.

The weighted average assumptions relating to the valuation of the Company’s stock option grants for the three and nine month periods ended December 1, 2007 and November 25, 2006 were as follows:

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Stock-Based Compensation Activity

The following table presents a summary of the Company’s stock option activity for the nine months ended December 1, 2007:

The Company may also grant shares of restricted stock to its employees and non-employee members of its Board of Directors.  Restricted stock awards are independent of option grants and are subject to forfeiture if employment or service terminates prior to the lapse of the restrictions.  In addition, certain of the Company’s restricted stock awards are performance based and are subject to forfeiture if the defined performance conditions are not achieved.  The Company values the restricted shares based on the closing price of the Company’s common stock on the date of grant.  The resulting expense is recorded on a straight line basis over the vesting period of the restricted award.

The following table presents a summary of the Company’s restricted stock activity for the nine months ended December 1, 2007:

NOTE 11 — LONG-TERM DEBT

The Company maintains an Amended and Restated Revolving Credit Facility with Wells Fargo Bank, National Association (the “Wells Fargo Revolver”) which expires on June 30, 2008.  The Wells Fargo Revolver provides the Company with revolving credit loans and letters of credit of up to $50.0 million, subject to a borrowing base formula based on inventory levels.

Loans under the Wells Fargo Revolver bear interest at Wells Fargo’s floating rate, 7.50% as of December 1, 2007, plus 0.25%.  Interest is payable monthly in arrears.  The Wells Fargo Revolver carries a facility fee of 0.25% based on the unused portion as defined in the agreement.  Facility fees totaled $6,011 for the nine months ended December 1, 2007.  The credit facility is collateralized by the Company’s equipment, general intangibles, inventory, inventory letters of credit and letter of credit rights.

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The Company had no revolving credit loan borrowings under the Wells Fargo Revolver during the first nine months of fiscal 2008.  Historically, the Wells Fargo Revolver has been utilized by the Company only to open letters of credit to facilitate the import of merchandise.  The borrowing base at December 1, 2007 was $39.5 million.  As of December 1, 2007, the Company had outstanding letters of credit in the amount of $14.9 million.  Accordingly, the availability of revolving credit loans under the Wells Fargo Revolver was $24.6 million at December 1, 2007.

The Wells Fargo Revolver contains certain restrictive covenants including restrictions on incurring additional indebtedness and limitations on certain types of investments, as well as requiring the maintenance of certain financial covenants.  As of December 1, 2007, the most recent measurement date, the Company was in compliance with all covenants of the Wells Fargo Revolver.

NOTE 12 — STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

In fiscal 2007, the Company’s Board of Directors authorized a stock repurchase program enabling the Company to purchase up to $40.0 million of its common stock, subject to market conditions.  During fiscal 2007, the Company repurchased 1,732,123 shares at a total cost, including commissions, of approximately $34.2 million.  In March 2007, the Company completed the repurchase program by purchasing an additional 325,059 shares of its common stock for a total cost, including commissions, of $5.8 million, bringing the total number of shares repurchased under this program to 2,057,182 at a total cost, including commissions, of approximately $40.0 million.

In May 2007, the Company’s Board of Directors authorized another stock repurchase program enabling the company to purchase up to $20 million of its common stock, subject to market conditions.  As of December 1, 2007, the Company had repurchased 635,900 shares of its common stock for a total cost, including commissions, of approximately $9.1 million.

The common stock repurchased under these two programs is being held in treasury and has reduced the number of shares of the Company’s common stock outstanding by approximately 7%.  All of the Company’s share repurchases were executed in the open market and no shares were repurchased from related parties.  In addition, all of the Company’s share repurchases were executed in accordance with the safe harbor provision of Rule 10b-18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

In fiscal 2007, the Company’s Board of Directors authorized an increase in the Company’s quarterly cash dividend to $0.06 per share of common stock, effective beginning with the October 2006 dividend payment.  The dividend rate was previously $0.04 per share of common stock.  The Company has declared and paid a dividend each quarter since its first declaration in fiscal 2004.

NOTE 13 — NET INCOME PER SHARE

Basic earnings per share (“EPS”) is computed based on the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the applicable periods, while diluted EPS is computed based on the weighted average number of common and common equivalent shares (dilutive stock options) outstanding.  The Company’s reconciliation of earnings per share includes the individual share effects of all securities affecting earnings per share which consist solely of the effects of dilution from awards granted under the Company’s stock-based compensation plans.

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The following is a reconciliation of the number of shares and per share amounts used in the basic and diluted EPS computations: