G-III APPAREL GROUP, LTD.
For: G-III Apparel Group, Ltd.
Contact: Investor Relations
James Palczynski
(203) 222-9013
G-III Apparel Group, Ltd.
Wayne S. Miller, Chief Financial Officer
(212) 403-0500
G-III APPAREL GROUP, LTD. ANNOUNCES SECOND QUARTER FISCAL 2005 RESULTS
New York, New York - September 9, 2004 -- G-III Apparel Group, Ltd.
(Nasdaq: GIII) today announced operating results for the second quarter of
fiscal 2005.
For the three-month period ended July 31, 2004, G-III reported net
sales of $43.9 million and a net loss of $1.7 million, or $0.23 per share,
compared to net sales of $45.3 million and net income of $2.7 million, or $0.37
per diluted share, during the comparable period last year. For the six-month
period ended July 31, 2004, G-III reported net sales of $60.4 million and a net
loss of $6.5 million, or $0.91 per share, compared to net sales of $64.0 million
and net income of $91,000, or $0.01 per diluted share, during the comparable
period last year.
The current three and six month periods include a non-cash charge of
$882,000, equal to $0.12 per share, associated with the Company's decision to
attempt to sell its joint venture interest in a factory in China. The amount of
the charge represents the difference between the Company's current investment of
$1.1 million in the joint venture and the estimated proceeds it would receive on
sale of this joint venture interest.
Mr. Goldfarb, G-III's Chief Executive Officer, said, "The decision to
sell our share of our 39% joint venture interest in our manufacturing facility
in China is primarily due to current losses and the expectation of continuing
losses for the foreseeable future. We believe this will also provide us with
more flexibilty by allowing us to outsource all of our production. It is our
intention to continue to contract with this facility as a key resource."
Morris Goldfarb continued, "While our second quarter results continued
to be challenged by a sharp reduction in our higher margin fashion sports
business, they were in line with our plan. Based on good rates of order growth,
a strong consumer appetite for fashion and positive preliminary feedback with
respect to our fall lines, we believe that we are positioned for a solid second
half. While our full year results will not reach last year's level as a result
of the losses in the first half, we expect to see profit growth in the second
half of the year as compared
to last year. Our focus will continue to be on creating compelling product that
offers value to consumers, executing well, maintaining strong customer
relationships, and seeking new growth opportunities across our portfolio of
businesses. We continue to benefit from a position as one of the world's largest
and highest quality outerwear manufacturers and believe that this will lead to
opportunities for growth, diversification, and value for our shareholders."
Also today, G-III Apparel Group issued guidance for the fiscal year
ending January 31, 2005. For the fiscal year, the Company is forecasting net
sales of approximately $215 million and diluted net income per share between
$0.38 and $0.43. This forecast includes the effects of the previously discussed
charge of $882,000, equal to $0.12 per share.
ABOUT G-III APPAREL GROUP, LTD.
G-III Apparel Group, Ltd. is a leading manufacturer and distributor of
outerwear and sportswear under licensed labels, our own labels and private
labels. The Company has fashion licenses with Kenneth Cole, Nine WEST,
Timberland, Cole Haan, Cece Cord, Jones Apparel, Sean John, Bill Blass, and
James Dean and sports licenses with the National Football League, National
Hockey League, National Basketball Association, Major League Baseball,
Louisville Slugger, NASCAR, World Poker Tour and more than 60 universities
nationwide. Company-owned labels include, among others, Black Rivet, Colebrook
and Siena Studio.
Statements concerning the Company's business outlook or future
economic performance, anticipated revenues, expenses or other financial items;
product introductions and plans and objectives related thereto; and statements
concerning assumptions made or expectations as to any future events, conditions,
performance or other matters are "forward-looking statements" as that term is
defined under the Federal Securities laws. Forward-looking statements are
subject to risks, uncertainties and factors include, but are not limited to,
reliance on foreign manufacturers, the nature of the apparel industry, including
changing customer demand and tastes, reliance on licensed product, seasonality,
customer acceptance of new products, the impact of competitive products and
pricing, dependence on existing management, general economic conditions, as well
as other risks detailed in the Company's filings with the Securities and
Exchange Commission. The Company assumes no obligation to update the information
in this release
(FINANCIAL TABLE TO FOLLOW)
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SECOND QUARTER RESULTS OF FISCAL 2005
G-III APPAREL GROUP, LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES
(NASDAQ:GIII)
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(in thousands, except share and per share amounts)
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
7/31/04 7/31/03 7/31/04 7/31/03
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Net sales $ 43,892 $ 45,299 $ 60,413 $ 64,011
Cost of sales 33,354 29,618 48,113 43,976
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Gross profit 10,538 15,681 12,300 20,035
Selling, general and administrative expenses 11,707 10,844 21,864 19,603
Write down of equity investment
882 882
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Operating profit (loss) (2,051) 4,837 (10,446) 432
Interest and financing charges, net 197 230 270 278
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Income (loss) before income taxes (2,248) 4,607 (10,716) 154
Income tax expense (benefit) (588) 1,889 (4,229) 63
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Net income (loss) $ (1,660) $ 2,718 $ (6,487) $ 91
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Basic net income (loss) per common share $ (0.23) $ 0.40 $ (0.91) $ 0.01
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Diluted net income (loss) per common share $ (0.23) $ 0.37 $ (0.91) $ 0.01
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Weighted average shares outstanding:
Basic 7,162,467 6,879,920 7,140,701 6,877,909
Diluted 7,162,467 7,385,396 7,140,701 7,325,347
BALANCE SHEET DATA (IN THOUSANDS): At July 31, At July 31,
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2004 2003
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Working Capital $52,658 $47,480
Cash 680 434
Inventory 50,507 59,393
Total Assets 106,437 115,017
Outstanding Borrowings
21,765 33,298
Total Shareholders' Equity $59,142 $55,874
