Exhibit 99.1
ROCKY SHOES & BOOTS, INC.
Company Contact: Jim McDonald
Chief Financial Officer
(740) 753-1951
Investor Relations: Integrated Corporate Relations, Inc.
Brendon E. Frey/Chad A. Jacobs
(203) 682-8200
Media Relations: Integrated Corporate Relations, Inc.
Megan McDonnell
(203) 682-8200
ROCKY SHOES & BOOTS, INC. REPORTS RECORD SECOND QUARTER REVENUES AND EARNINGS
-- SECOND QUARTER REVENUES INCREASE 139% TO A RECORD $65.5 MILLION --
-- REPORTS RECORD SECOND QUARTER DILUTED EARNINGS PER SHARE OF $0.50 --
-- COMPANY REITERATES FISCAL 2005 GUIDANCE --
NELSONVILLE, Ohio, July 27, 2005 - Rocky Shoes & Boots, Inc. (Nasdaq: RCKY)
today announced record financial results for the second quarter and six month
period ended June 30, 2005.
For the three months ended June 30, 2005, net sales increased 139% to a record
$65.5 million compared to $27.4 million for the corresponding period a year ago.
Net income rose to a record $2.8 million versus net income of $1.4 million and
diluted earnings per share increased to $0.50 versus $0.29 last year.
For the six months ended June 30, 2005, net sales increased 158% to a record
$127.0 million compared to net sales of $49.3 million for the six months ended
June 30, 2004. Net income rose to $3.9 million versus net income of $1.5 million
a year ago, and diluted earnings per share increased to $0.70 versus $0.31 for
the corresponding period last year.
On January 6, 2005, Rocky Shoe & Boots, Inc. completed the acquisition of EJ
Footwear Group. The results for the three month and six month period ended June
30, 2005 represent the performance of the consolidated company, while the year
ago results reflect Rocky Shoes & Boots on a stand-alone basis.
Mike Brooks, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Rocky Shoes & Boots,
stated, "We are very pleased with our results for the quarter, which were
primarily driven by a strong increase in sales and significant gross margin
expansion. Our financial performance continues to benefit from the acquisition
of EJ Footwear, evidenced by our record revenues and earnings during the first
half of fiscal 2005. The combination of Rocky and EJ Footwear has created a
powerful new operating platform and we are committed to capitalizing on our
growing position in the market."
SECOND QUARTER RESULTS
Net sales for the second quarter increased 139% to $65.5 million compared to
$27.4 million a year ago. The second quarter results reflect the acquisition of
EJ Footwear, which contributed $38.0 million in revenue during the three month
period ended June 30, 2005.
Gross profit in the second quarter of 2005 increased to $25.7 million, or 39.3%
of sales, from $7.8 million or 28.3% of sales, for the same period last year.
The 1100 basis point increase was primarily due to sales of EJ Footwear product
which carry a higher gross margin than Rocky products.
Selling, general and administrative (SG&A) expenses were $19.5 million, or 29.7%
of sales for the second quarter of 2005 compared to $5.4 million, or 19.7% of
sales, a year ago. The increase was primarily a result of higher SG&A associated
with the EJ Footwear business.
Income from operations increased to $6.2 million or 9.5% of net sales for the
period from $2.4 million or 8.7% of net sales in the prior year.
SIX MONTH RESULTS
Net sales for the six months ended June 30, 2005 increased 158% to $127 million
compared to $49.3 million a year ago. This was primarily a result of the EJ
Footwear acquisition, which contributed $77.9 million in revenue during the
period.
Gross profit increased to $49.9 million, or 39.3% of sales, from $13.4 million
or 27.2% of sales, for the same period last year. The 1210 basis point increase
was primarily due to sales of EJ Footwear product which carry a higher gross
margin than Rocky products.
Selling, general and administrative (SG&A) expenses were $40.1 million, or 31.6%
of sales compared to $10.7 million, or 21.7% of sales, a year ago. The increase
was primarily a result of higher SG&A associated with the EJ Footwear business.
Income from operations increased to $9.8 million or 7.7% of net sales versus
$2.7 million or 5.4% of net sales in the prior year.
FUNDED DEBT AND INTEREST EXPENSE
The Company's funded debt at June 30, 2005 was $110.7 million versus $22.0
million at June 30, 2004. The year-over-year increase was principally due to
borrowings under the credit facility to fund the purchase of EJ Footwear.
Interest expense increased to $2.1 million for the second quarter fiscal 2005,
versus $0.3 million for same period last year, primarily due to the increase in
borrowings.
INVENTORY
Inventory increased to $85.4 million at June 30, 2005 compared with $38.6
million on the same date a year ago, primarily due to the acquisition of EJ
Footwear.
OUTLOOK
The Company stated it remains comfortable with its previously issued guidance
for fiscal 2005 of net sales in the range of $300 million to $305 million and
earnings per share in the range of $2.55 to $2.65.
Mr. Brooks concluded, "As we head into the fall and winter selling seasons we
believe we are well positioned to deliver continued success in the back half of
the year. Our entire team has worked extremely hard integrating the Rocky and EJ
organizations and we are very encouraged by our progress to date. Over the past
6-months we have successfully diversified our brands, product, and distribution
to become a more balanced company, both operationally and financially, and move
forward excited about the many long-term opportunities we have created."
ABOUT ROCKY SHOES & BOOTS, INC.
Rocky Shoes & Boots, Inc. designs, develops, manufactures and markets premium
quality rugged outdoor, occupational, and casual footwear, as well as branded
apparel and accessories. The Company's
footwear, apparel and accessories are marketed through several distribution
channels, primarily under owned brands, ROCKY(R) and GATES(R), and as a result
of the acquisition of EJ Footwear, GEORGIA BOOT(R), LEHIGH(R), DURANGO, and the
licensed brand DICKIES(R).
SAFE HARBOR STATEMENT UNDER THE PRIVATE SECURITIES LITIGATION REFORM ACT OF 1995
This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the
meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section
21E of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, which are intended
to be covered by the safe harbors created thereby. Those statements include, but
may not be limited to, all statements regarding intent, beliefs, expectations,
projections, forecasts, and plans of the Company and its management, and include
statements in this press release regarding future synergies from the EJ Footwear
acquisition and future business prospects (paragraphs 5 and 17) and management's
sales and earnings guidance for fiscal 2005 (paragraph 16). These
forward-looking statements involve numerous risks and uncertainties, including,
without limitation, the various risks inherent in the Company's business as set
forth in periodic reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission,
including the Company's annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December
31, 2004 (filed March 16, 2005) and quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the
quarter ended March 31, 2005 (filed May 10, 2005). One or more of these factors
have affected historical results, and could in the future affect the Company's
businesses and financial results in future periods and could cause actual
results to differ materially from plans and projections. Therefore there can be
no assurance that the forward-looking statements included in this press release
will prove to be accurate. In light of the significant uncertainties inherent in
the forward-looking statements included herein, the Company, or any other person
should not regard the inclusion of such information as a representation, that
the objectives and plans of the Company will be achieved. All forward-looking
statements made in this press release are based on information presently
available to the management of the Company. The Company assumes no obligation to
update any forward-looking statements.
ROCKY SHOES & BOOTS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
June 30, 2005 December 31, 2004 June 30, 2004
Unaudited Unaudited
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ASSETS:
CURRENT ASSETS:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 1,015,645 $ 5,060,859 $ 492,408
Trade receivables - net 56,654,184 27,182,198 27,422,370
Other receivables 1,365,390 1,114,959 863,709
Inventories 85,410,975 32,959,124 38,641,868
Deferred income taxes 1,297,850 230,151 959,810
Income tax receivable 2,264,531
Prepaid expenses 1,530,587 588,618 1,105,070
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Total current assets 147,274,631 69,400,440 69,485,235
FIXED ASSETS - net 23,139,177 20,179,486 19,055,324
DEFERRED PENSION ASSET 1,347,825 1,347,824 1,499,524
IDENTIFIED INTANGIBLES 47,140,205 2,561,427 2,586,021
GOODWILL 20,524,421 1,557,861 1,649,732
OTHER ASSETS 4,293,065 1,658,616 436,929
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TOTAL ASSETS $ 243,719,324 $ 96,705,654 $ 94,712,765
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LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY:
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Accounts payable $ 17,626,282 $ 4,349,248 $ 6,829,747
Current maturities - long term debt 6,384,242 6,492,020 518,226
Accrued expenses:
Income taxes 1,002,853 45,064
Taxes - other 587,405 422,692 491,828
Salaries and wages 2,094,912 1,295,722 988,107
Plant closing costs -- -- 63,228
Other 4,338,834 1,228,708 636,805
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Total current liabilities 32,034,528 13,788,390 9,573,005
LONG TERM DEBT-less current maturities 104,336,905 10,044,544 21,493,872
DEFERRED INCOME TAXES 18,527,196 1,205,814 262,907
DEFERRED LIABILITIES 1,326,347 296,108 1,962,160
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TOTAL LIABILITIES 156,224,976 25,334,856 33,291,944
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY:
Common stock, no par value; 50,623,315 38,399,114 36,396,070
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (1,077,586) (1,077,586) (1,950,400)
Retained earnings 37,948,619 34,049,270 26,975,151
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Total shareholders' equity 87,494,348 71,370,798 61,420,821
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TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY $ 243,719,324 $ 96,705,654 $ 94,712,765
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ROCKY SHOES & BOOTS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(UNAUDITED)
Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
June 30, June 30,
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2005 2004 2005 2004
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NET SALES $ 65,519,637 $ 27,433,987 $ 127,017,721 $ 49,316,076
COST OF GOODS SOLD 39,796,398 19,657,778 77,086,610 35,921,263
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GROSS MARGIN 25,723,239 7,776,209 49,931,111 13,394,813
SELLING, GENERAL AND
ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES 19,484,789 5,396,376 40,146,472 10,724,067
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INCOME FROM OPERATIONS 6,238,450 2,379,833 9,784,639 2,670,746
OTHER INCOME AND (EXPENSES):
Interest expense (2,115,578) (274,868) (3,994,170) (533,441)
Other - net 126,889 24,182 117,644 98,388
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Total other - net (1,988,689) (250,686) (3,876,526) (435,053)
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES 4,249,761 2,129,147 5,908,113 2,235,693
INCOME TAX EXPENSE 1,444,864 681,325 2,008,759 715,420
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NET INCOME $ 2,804,897 $ 1,447,822 $ 3,899,354 $ 1,520,273
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NET INCOME PER SHARE
Basic $ 0.53 $ 0.32 $ 0.75 $ 0.34
Diluted $ 0.50 $ 0.29 $ 0.70 $ 0.31
WEIGHTED AVERAGE NUMBER OF
COMMON SHARES OUTSTANDING
Basic 5,244,395 4,557,954 5,204,107 4,492,989
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Diluted 5,625,169 5,003,956 5,589,643 4,949,805
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