Superior Uniform Group, Inc.
A NASDAQ Listed Company: SGC
10055 Seminole Boulevard
Seminole, Florida 33772-2539
Telephone (727) 397-9611
Fax (727) 803-9623
Contact: Andrew D. Demott, Jr., CFO | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE |
(727) 803-7135 | |
SUPERIOR UNIFORM GROUP ANNOUNCES FISCAL 2014 THIRD QUARTER OPERATING RESULTS
| | ● | Net Earnings Per Diluted Share Rise 100% on 18.3% Net Sales Growth |
| | ● | HPI Reports 59.3% Increase in Net Sales |
| | ● | The Office Gurus Reports 42.6% Increase in Net Sales |
SEMINOLE, Florida – October 23, 2014 – Superior Uniform Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: SGC), manufacturer of uniforms, career apparel and accessories, today announced that for the third quarter ended September 30, 2014, net sales were $52.3 million compared with 2013 third quarter net sales of $44.2 million. Net income was $3.4 million, or $0.48 per diluted share, compared with net income of $1.5 million, or $0.24 per diluted share, in the 2013 third quarter.
For the nine months ended September 30, 2014, net sales were $146.5 million, compared with net sales of $106.0 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2013. Net income for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 was $8.5 million, or $1.24 per diluted share, versus net income of $4.2 million, or $0.67 per diluted share, in the first nine months of 2013.
Michael Benstock, Chief Executive Officer, commented: “We are very pleased to once again report greatly improved operating results in the current quarter. We have continued to capitalize on the positive momentum provided from our acquisition of HPI at the beginning of our 2013 third quarter. In addition to HPI’s 59.3%increase in net sales, we saw solid growth in our remaining Uniforms and Related Products net sales of 6.3% as well as a 42.6% increase in our Remote Staffing Solutions net sales at The Office Gurus.
“We have been able to leverage our operating structure as a result of the significant growth in net sales and as such have seen significant improvement in our operating margins. Our financial position remains very strong, and combined with what appears to be improving demand from our customers and target customers, leaves us feeling optimistic about our prospects for the foreseeable future. We look forward to reporting continued improvement in our operating results as we move forward.”
CONFERENCE CALL
Superior Uniform Group will hold a conference call on Thursday, October 23, 2014 at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time to discuss the company’s results. Interested individuals may join the teleconference by dialing (877) 317-6789. Please ask to be joined into the Superior Uniform Group call. The live webcast and archived replay also can be accessed in the investor information section of the Company's website atwww.superioruniformgroup.com.
A telephone replay of the teleconference will be available one hour after the end of the call through 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time on October 31, 2014. To access the replay, dial (877) 344-7529 in the United States or (412) 317-0088 from international locations and refer to conference number10053522.
ABOUT SUPERIOR UNIFORM GROUP, INC.
Superior Uniform Group (NASDAQ: SGC), established in 1920, is one of America's foremost providers of fine uniforms and image apparel. Headquartered in Seminole, Fla., Superior Uniform Group manages award-winning uniform apparel programs for major corporations nationwide. Leaders in innovative uniform program design, global manufacturing, and state-of-the-art distribution, Superior Uniform Group helps companies achieve a more professional appearance and bettercommunicate their brands - particularly those in healthcare, private security, retail, hospitality, transportation and food service industries. The company’s commitment to service, technology, quality and value-added benefits, as well as its financial strength and resources, support customers’ diverse needs while embracing a "Customer 1st, Every Time!" philosophy and culture. Superior Uniform Group primarily sells its products through its signature brandsFashion Seal Healthcare® andHPI Direct®, Superior Uniform Group is also the parent company forThe Office Gurus®, its BPO and Contact Center vertical. For more information, call (800) 727-8643 or visitwww.superioruniformgroup.com.
Statements contained in this press release which are not historical facts may constitute forward-looking statements as that term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, including without limitation, those identified in the Company’s SEC filings, which could cause actual results to differ from those projected.
Comparative figures are as follows:
SUPERIOR UNIFORM GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
THREE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30,
(Unaudited)
| | | 2014 | | | 2013 | |
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Net sales | | $ | 52,291,000 | | | $ | 44,184,000 | |
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Costs and expenses: | | | | | | | | |
Cost of goods sold | | | 33,858,000 | | | | 29,144,000 | |
Selling and administrative expenses | | | 13,121,000 | | | | 12,817,000 | |
Interest expense | | | 144,000 | | | | 95,000 | |
| | | | 47,123,000 | | | | 42,056,000 | |
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Income before taxes on income | | | 5,168,000 | | | | 2,128,000 | |
Income tax expense | | | 1,800,000 | | | | 620,000 | |
Net income | | $ | 3,368,000 | | | $ | 1,508,000 | |
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Per Share Data: | | | | | | | | |
Basic: | | | | | | | | |
Net income | | $ | 0.50 | | | $ | 0.24 | |
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Diluted: | | | | | | | | |
Net income | | $ | 0.48 | | | $ | 0.24 | |
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Cash dividends per common share | | $ | 0.15 | | | $ | 0.00 | |
SUPERIOR UNIFORM GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30,
(Unaudited)
| | | 2014 | | | 2013 | |
| | | | | | | | | |
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Net sales | | $ | 146,548,000 | | | $ | 106,023,000 | |
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Costs and expenses: | | | | | | | | |
Cost of goods sold | | | 95,053,000 | | | | 68,492,000 | |
Selling and administrative expenses | | | 38,230,000 | | | | 31,476,000 | |
Interest expense | | | 352,000 | | | | 110,000 | |
| | | | 133,635,000 | | | | 100,078,000 | |
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Income before taxes on income | | | 12,913,000 | | | | 5,945,000 | |
Income tax expense | | | 4,420,000 | | | | 1,770,000 | |
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Net income | | $ | 8,493,000 | | | $ | 4,175,000 | |
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Per Share Data: | | | | | | | | |
Basic: | | | | | | | | |
Net income | | $ | 1.28 | | | $ | 0.67 | |
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Diluted: | | | | | | | | |
Net income | | $ | 1.24 | | | $ | 0.67 | |
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Cash dividends per common share | | $ | 0.42 | | | $ | 0.00 | |
SUPERIOR UNIFORM GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
| | | September 30, | | | | | |
| | | 2014 | | | December 31, | |
| | | (Unaudited) | | | 2013 | |
| ASSETS |
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CURRENT ASSETS | | | | | | | | |
Cash and cash equivalents | | $ | 3,023,000 | | | $ | 5,316,000 | |
Accounts receivable - trade, net | | | 29,685,000 | | | | 22,735,000 | |
Accounts receivable - other | | | 3,603,000 | | | | 4,133,000 | |
Prepaid expenses and other current assets | | | 5,404,000 | | | | 6,012,000 | |
Inventories | | | 55,444,000 | | | | 49,486,000 | |
TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS | | | 97,159,000 | | | | 87,682,000 | |
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PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, NET | | | 16,164,000 | | | | 13,160,000 | |
OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS, NET | | | 16,804,000 | | | | 18,353,000 | |
GOODWILL | | | 4,135,000 | | | | 4,135,000 | |
DEFERRED INCOME TAXES | | | 1,835,000 | | | | 2,009,000 | |
OTHER ASSETS | | | 141,000 | | | | 155,000 | |
| | | $ | 136,238,000 | | | $ | 125,494,000 | |
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LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY |
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CURRENT LIABILITIES: | | | | | | | | |
Accounts payable | | $ | 11,281,000 | | | $ | 8,363,000 | |
Other current liabilities | | | 7,893,000 | | | | 7,768,000 | |
Current portion of long-term debt | | | 2,375,000 | | | | 1,750,000 | |
Current portion of acquisition-related contingent liability | | | 1,183,000 | | | | - | |
TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES | | | 22,732,000 | | | | 17,881,000 | |
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LONG-TERM DEBT | | | 22,750,000 | | | | 24,500,000 | |
LONG-TERM PENSION LIABILITY | | | 3,382,000 | | | | 3,617,000 | |
LONG-TERM ACQUISITION-RELATED CONTINGENT LIABILITY | | | 5,719,000 | | | | 6,806,000 | |
OTHER LONG-TERM LIABILITIES | | | 560,000 | | | | 625,000 | |
DEFERRED INCOME TAXES | | | 170,000 | | | | 130,000 | |
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY | | | 80,925,000 | | | | 71,935,000 | |
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| | | $ | 136,238,000 | | | $ | 125,494,000 | |
SUPERIOR UNIFORM GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30,
(Unaudited)
| | | 2014 | | | 2013 | |
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES | | | | | | | | |
Net income | | $ | 8,493,000 | | | $ | 4,175,000 | |
Adjustments to reconcile net incometo net cash provided from (used in) operating activities: | | | | | | | | |
Depreciation and amortization | | | 2,842,000 | | | | 1,620,000 | |
Provision for bad debts - accounts receivable | | | 141,000 | | | | 86,000 | |
Share-based compensation expense | | | 1,338,000 | | | | 789,000 | |
Deferred income tax provision (benefit) | | | 130,000 | | | | (584,000 | ) |
Gain on sales of property, plant and equipment | | | (91,000 | ) | | | (12,000 | ) |
Accretion of acquisition-related contingent liability | | | 96,000 | | | | - | |
Changes in assets and liabilities, net of acquisition of business: | | | | | | | | |
Accounts receivable - trade | | | (7,091,000 | ) | | | (4,134,000 | ) |
Accounts receivable - other | | | 530,000 | | | | (201,000 | ) |
Inventories | | | (5,958,000 | ) | | | 1,498,000 | |
Prepaid expenses and other current assets | | | 608,000 | | | | (58,000 | ) |
Other assets | | | 14,000 | | | | (165,000 | ) |
Accounts payable | | | 2,918,000 | | | | 2,308,000 | |
Other current liabilities | | | 91,000 | | | | 3,875,000 | |
Pension liability | | | 68,000 | | | | 485,000 | |
Other long-term liabilities | | | (65,000 | ) | | | (133,000 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | |
Net cash provided from operating activities | | | 4,064,000 | | | | 9,549,000 | |
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CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES | | | | | | | | |
Additions to property, plant and equipment | | | (4,334,000 | ) | | | (1,122,000 | ) |
Disposals of property, plant and equipment | | | 128,000 | | | | 14,000 | |
Purchase of business | | | - | | | | (32,483,000 | ) |
Net cash used in investing activities | | | (4,206,000 | ) | | | (33,591,000 | ) |
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CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES | | | | | | | | |
Proceeds from long-term debt | | | 46,197,000 | | | | 44,740,000 | |
Repayment of long-term debt | | | (47,322,000 | ) | | | (17,990,000 | ) |
Payment of cash dividends | | | (2,675,000 | ) | | | - | |
Proceeds received on exercise of stock options | | | 1,461,000 | | | | 319,000 | |
Excess tax benefit from exercise of stock options | | | 188,000 | | | | - | |
Common stock reacquired and retired | | | - | | | | (162,000 | ) |
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Net cash (used in) provided from financing activities | | | (2,151,000 | ) | | | 26,907,000 | |
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Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents | | | (2,293,000 | ) | | | 2,865,000 | |
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Cash and cash equivalents balance, beginning of year | | | 5,316,000 | | | | 3,554,000 | |
Cash and cash equivalents balance, end of period | | $ | 3,023,000 | | | $ | 6,419,000 | |
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