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 FOURTH QUARTER
AND FULL-YEAR FISCAL 2004 RESULTS
--NET SALES FOR THE YEAR INCREASE 10.6 % TO $224.1 MILLION--
--NET INCOME FOR THE YEAR IS $8.4 MILLION, OR $1.14 PER SHARE--
New York, New York - March 30, 2004 -- G-III Apparel Group, Ltd.
(NASDAQ: GIII) today announced operating results for the three and twelve-month
periods ended January 31, 2004.
For the twelve-month period ended January 31, 2004, net sales
increased by 10.6% to $224.1 million compared to $202.7 million last year. The
Company reported net income of $8.4 million, or $1.14 per diluted share, for the
twelve months ended January 31, 2004 compared to net income of $382,000, or
$0.05 per diluted share, last year.
For the three-month period ended January 31, 2004, G-III reported net
sales of $34.5 million compared to $47.7 million during the same period last
year. The Company reported a net loss of $3.1 million, or ($0.44) per share, for
the three-month period, compared to a net loss of $4.5 million, or ($0.66) per
share, during the same period last year.
The results for the three and twelve-month periods ended January 31,
2003 included charges aggregating $4.1 million ($3.4 million on an after-tax
basis) in connection with the closing of the Company's manufacturing facility in
Indonesia. In addition, included in the results for the prior year are after-tax
operating losses at our Indonesian facility, prior to its closedown, of
approximately $1.8 million.
Morris Goldfarb, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer said, "We are
pleased with our results for the full year. The primary driver of the results
was a strong performance of our sports apparel, but we were also pleased with
the performance of a number of our other brands, particularly Sean Jean and Cole
Haan. While the retail environment remained challenging, we achieved our
financial plan and ended the year with a strong balance sheet."
For the full year, gross profit percentage improved to 27.6% from 24.3%
in the prior year due to increased sales of higher margin sports apparel. Gross
profit as a percentage of net sales during the fourth quarter decreased to 12.9%
from 20.2% in the fourth quarter of last year due to lower levels of regular
price sales and increased allowances and markdowns.
For the first quarter ending April 30, 2004, the Company is forecasting
a net loss per share of between ($0.55) and ($0.60). In last year's first
quarter, the net loss was ($0.38) per share.
Mr. Goldfarb concluded, "In the upcoming year we expect to continue to
grow our core sports apparel, and pursue new opportunities in fashion. We
believe that with our multi-channel mix of distribution, that there are numerous
opportunities for us to further diversify our business."
ABOUT G-III APPAREL GROUP, LTD.
G-III Apparel Group, Ltd. is a leading manufacturer and distributor of
outerwear and sportswear apparel under our own labels, licensed labels and
private labels. The Company has fashion licenses with Kenneth Cole, Nine West,
Timberland, Cole Haan, Jones Apparel, Sean John, Bill Blass and James Dean and
sports licensing agreements with the National Football League, National Hockey
League, National Basketball Association, Major League Baseball and more than 60
universities nationwide.
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, seasonally, 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.
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 Twelve Months Ended
1/31/04 1/31/03 1/31/04 1/31/03
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Net sales $ 34,503 $ 47,654 $ 224,061 $ 202,651
Cost of sales 30,045 38,046 162,229 153,367
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Gross profit 4,458 9,608 61,832 49,284
Selling, general and administrative
Expenses 10,651 11,403 47,039 41,551
Costs associated with the close down of
Indonesian Facility 3,556 3,556
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Operating profit (loss) (6,193) (5,351) 14,793 4,177
Interest and financing charges, net 318 533 1,179 1,907
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Income (loss) before income taxes (6,511) (5,884) 13,614 2,270
Income tax expense (benefit) (3,416) (1,364) 5,238 1,888
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Net income (loss) $ (3,095) $ (4,520) $ 8,376 $ 382
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Income (loss) per common share:
Basic $ (0.44) $ (0.66) $ 1.21 $ 0.06
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Diluted $ (0.44) $ (0.66) $ 1.14 $ 0.05
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Weighted average shares outstanding:
Basic 6,990,081 6,860,195 6,911,644 6,764,398
Diluted 6,990,081 6,860,195 7,348,101 7,346,925
BALANCE SHEET DATA (IN THOUSANDS): At Jan. 31, At Jan. 31,
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2004 2003
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Cash $ 16,072 $ 3,408
Working Capital 57,388 47,260
Inventory 28,361 30,948
Total Assets 80,696 70,956
Total Shareholders' Equity $ 65,272 $ 55,748
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