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G-III announced today that it has appointed Dana Perlman as its new Chief Growth and Operations Officer, effective January 8, 2024. In the newly created role, Ms. Perlman will oversee Strategy, Finance, Communications, Information Technology, and other Operating functions. Previously, she spent 10 years at PVH Corp. and before that, held several roles in investment banking at Barclays Capital, Lehman Brothers and Credit Suisse First Boston. She is a Director of O’Reilly Automotive Inc.
Outlook
The Company today raised its GAAP and Non-GAAP net income per diluted share guidance for the fiscal year ending January 31, 2024.
For fiscal 2024, the Company expects net sales of approximately $3.15 billion and net income between $175 million and $180 million, or between $3.75 and $3.85 per diluted share. This compares to net sales of $3.23 billion and a net loss of $(133.1) million, or $(2.79) per share, for fiscal 2023. Fiscal 2023 results included a $291.5 million non-cash goodwill impairment charge, net of tax.
The Company is anticipating non-GAAP net income for fiscal 2024 between $182 million and $187 million, or between $3.90 and $4.00 per diluted share. This compares to non-GAAP net income of $138.8 million, or $2.85 per diluted share, for fiscal 2023.
The Company is projecting full-year adjusted EBITDA for fiscal 2024 between $317 million and $322 million compared to adjusted EBITDA of $266.1 million in fiscal 2023.
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
Reconciliations of GAAP net income (loss) to non-GAAP net income, GAAP net income (loss) per diluted share to non-GAAP net income per diluted share and GAAP net income (loss) to adjusted EBITDA are presented in tables accompanying the financial statements included in this release and provide useful information to evaluate the Company’s operational performance. A description of the amounts excluded on a non-GAAP basis are provided in conjunction with these tables. Non-GAAP net income, non-GAAP net income per diluted share and adjusted EBITDA should be evaluated in light of the Company’s financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP.
About G-III Apparel Group, Ltd.
G-III designs, sources and markets apparel and accessories under owned, licensed and private label brands. G-III’s substantial portfolio of more than 30 licensed and proprietary brands is anchored by its global power brands: DKNY, Donna Karan, Karl Lagerfeld, Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger. G-III’s owned brands include DKNY, Donna Karan, Karl Lagerfeld, Vilebrequin, G.H. Bass, Eliza J, Jessica Howard, Andrew Marc, Marc New York, Wilsons Leather and Sonia Rykiel. G-III has fashion licenses under the Calvin Klein, Tommy Hilfiger, Nautica, Halston, Kenneth Cole, Cole Haan, Guess?, Vince Camuto, Levi's, Dockers and Champion brands. Through its team sports business, G-III has licenses with the National Football League, National Basketball Association, Major League Baseball, National Hockey League and over 150 U.S. colleges and universities. G-III also distributes directly to consumers through its DKNY, Karl Lagerfeld, Karl