EXHIBIT 99.1
TALON INTERNATIONAL REPORTS SECOND QUARTER 2008 FINANCIAL RESULTS
ZIPPER SALES INCREASE 37%; NET INCOME INCREASES 22%
LOS ANGELES, CALIF. -- AUGUST 19, 2008 -- Talon International, Inc.
(OTCBB:TALN), a leading global supplier of apparel accessories including, Talon
zippers, fasteners, trim and interlining products, reported financial results
for the second quarter ended June 30, 2008.
SECOND QUARTER 2008 HIGHLIGHTS
o Talon zipper sales up 37% vs. Q2 2007
o Net sales for the quarter $17.0 million, up 26% vs. Q2 2007
o Net income of $0.6 million, up 22% vs. Q2 2007
SECOND QUARTER 2008 FINANCIAL RESULTS
Net sales for the second quarter of 2008 were $17.0 million, an increase of 26%
from $13.6 million in the second quarter of 2007. The revenue reflects continued
growth within Southeast Asia and within new brands and program sales of Talon
Zipper and Trim products. Talon Zipper sales increased $3.1 million, or 37%, to
$11.4 million in the quarter, as compared to the same period a year ago. Talon
Trim sales increased $0.6 million, or 12%, to $5.5 million as compared to the
same period a year ago. Tekfit waistband sales were as anticipated, $0.2 million
less than in the same period in 2007.
Net sales for the six months ended June 30, 2008 were $27.0 million, an increase
of 19% from $22.6 million for the same period in 2007. Talon zipper sales for
the first six months of 2008 increased $4.1 million or 31% more than in 2007.
Trim product sales for the first six months of 2008 were $9.9 million or
$900,000 greater than the same period in 2007; an increase of 10%. Tekfit
product sales for the first six months of 2008 were $44,000, a decline of
$594,000 from Tekfit sales of $638,000 for the first six months of 2007.
"Our gain in sales for the second quarter and year to date exceeded our
expectations," said Lonnie Schnell, Talon's CEO. "The improvement is principally
the result of new brand programs within the US and with our sales expansion
within Southeast Asia, particularly China, for our Zipper and Trim products. The
demand for a quality global supply alternative within the zipper market is
strong, and Talon represents the leading solution for a growing number of major
brand retailers. Additionally, the refocusing of our sales force that we
announced in March is beginning to reflect the synergies we expected within all
of our product lines."
"As anticipated, Tekfit sales were lower year over year," continued Schnell,
"However, we are beginning to see modest results from our sales and marketing
efforts over the last year, with a growing interest in, and adoption of the
technology, by new customers."
Gross profit for the second quarter of 2008 totaled $4.9 million or 29% of
sales, as compared to $4.1 million or 30% of sales in same quarter in 2007.
Gross profit for the six months ended June 30, 2008 was $7.7 million, an
increase of $829,000 over the same period in 2007. The increase in gross profit
for the quarter and the six months was attributable to higher overall sales
volumes, partially offset by higher manufacturing costs, increased freight and
delivery charges, and customer accommodations on deliveries.
Operating expenses for the second quarter were $3.9 million, as compared to $3.2
million for the same period in 2007. Operating expenses for the six months ended
June 30, 2008 were $7.9 million, as compared to $6.6 million for the same period
in 2007. Cost increases for the second quarter and the six-months were generally
associated with employee costs and business expenses in connection with the
company's growth and expansion, as well as increases in professional and legal
fees, and stock-based compensation charges. For the first six-months of 2008,
operating expenses also included charges of $724,000 associated with the
severance of former executives.
The net income for the second quarter of 2008 was $598,000 or $0.03 per share as
compared to a net income of $490,000 or $0.02 per share for the same period in
2007. For the six-months ended June 30, 2008 the Company reported a net loss of
$1.2 million or a loss of $0.06 per share, as compared to a net loss of
$305,000, or a net loss of $0.02 per share for the six months ended June 30,
2007.
The net income for the second quarter and net loss for the first six months of
2008 includes net interest expense of $643,000 and $1,193,000, respectively. The
interest expense for 2008 reflects an increase of $377,000 and $702,000, for the
second quarter and six months ended June 30, 2008, respectively, as compared to
net interest expense for the same periods in 2007. The increase in interest
costs are primarily associated with the Bluefin Capital debt facility entered
into in June 2007. Non-cash charges for the second quarter and first six months
of 2008 associated with Talon stock issued in connection with the debt facility
represent $308,000 and $554,000 of the interest costs in each of the periods,
respectively.
Cash on hand at June 30, 2008 was $3.7 million as compared with $2.9 million at
December 31, 2007. Cash provided by operating activities for the six months
ended June 30, 2008 was $1.2 million as compared to $1.7 million in the same
period in 2007.
CONFERENCE CALL
Talon International will hold a conference call on Tuesday August 19, 2008, to
discuss these second quarter 2008 financial results. Talon CEO Lonnie D. Schnell
will host the call starting at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time. A question and answer
session will follow the presentation.
To participate in the call, dial the appropriate number 5-10 minutes prior to
the start time, request the Talon International conference call and provide the
conference ID.
Date: Tuesday, August 19, 2008
Time: 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time (2:00 p.m. Pacific Time)
Domestic callers: 1-800-862-9098
International callers: 1-785-424-1051
Conference ID#: 7TALON
Internet Simulcast and replay: http://viavid.net/dce.aspx?sid=0000535D
If you have any difficulty connecting with the conference call or webcast,
please contact the Liolios Group at 949-574-3860.
A replay of the call will be available after 7:30 p.m. Eastern Time and until
September 19, 2008:
Toll-free replay number: 1-800-283-8486
International replay number: 1-402-220-0869
ABOUT TALON INTERNATIONAL, INC.
Talon International, Inc. is a global supplier of apparel fasteners, trim and
interlining products to manufacturers of fashion apparel, specialty retailers,
mass merchandisers, brand licensees and major retailers. Talon manufactures and
distributes zippers and other fasteners under its Talon(R) brand, known as the
original American zipper invented in 1893. Talon also designs, manufactures,
engineers, and distributes apparel trim products and specialty waistbands under
its trademark names, Talon, Tag-It and TekFit, to more than 60 apparel brands
and manufacturers including Levi Strauss & Co., Juicy Couture, Ralph Lauren,
Victoria's Secret, Target Stores, Wal-Mart, and Express. The company has offices
and facilities in the United States, Hong Kong, China, India and the Dominican
Republic.
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This news release contains forward-looking statements made in reliance upon the
safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.
Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and are
inherently subject to uncertainties and other factors which could cause actual
results to differ materially from the forward-looking statement. These
statements are based upon, among other things, assumptions made by, and
information currently available to, management, including management's own
knowledge and assessment of the company's industry, competition and capital
requirements, and the potential for growth in zipper sales and other products.
Factors which could cause actual results to differ materially from these
forward-looking statements include our ability to manage an international
expansion, the level of acceptance of the company's products by retailers and
consumers, pricing pressures and other competitive factors, our ability to
reduce costs, and the unanticipated loss of major customers. These and other
risks are more fully described in the company's filings with the Securities and
Exchange Commission, including the Company's most recently filed Annual Report
on Form 10-K and Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, which should be read in
conjunction herewith for a further discussion of important factors that could
cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking
statements. The company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise
any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future
events or otherwise.
COMPANY CONTACT INVESTOR RELATIONS
Talon International, Inc. Scott Kitcher
Rayna Hernandez Liolios Group, Inc.
Tel (818) 444-4128 Tel (949) 574-3860
raynah@talonzippers.com info@liolios.com
TALON INTERNATIONAL, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(UNAUDITED)
Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30,
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2008 2007 2008 2007
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Net sales ......................... $ 17,020,629 $ 13,566,981 $ 27,006,118 $ 22,657,099
Cost of goods sold ................ 12,119,725 9,484,488 19,347,249 15,827,411
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Gross profit ................... 4,900,904 4,082,493 7,658,869 6,829,688
Selling expenses .................. 767,865 841,326 1,487,828 1,547,561
General and administrative expenses 3,082,164 2,406,192 6,430,400 5,017,780
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Total operating expenses ....... 3,850,029 3,247,518 7,918,228 6,565,341
Income (loss) from operations ..... 1,050,875 834,975 (259,359) 264,347
Interest expense, net ............. 643,130 265,858 1,192,644 490,574
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Income (loss) before provision for
income taxes .................... 407,745 569,117 (1,452,003) (226,227)
Provision for (benefit from) income
taxes ........................... (190,412) 78,624 (211,416) 78,624
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Net Income (loss) .............. $ 598,157 $ 490,493 $ (1,240,587) $ (304,851)
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Basic income (loss) per share ..... $ 0.03 $ 0.03 $ (0.06) $ (0.02)
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Diluted income (loss) per share ... $ 0.03 $ 0.02 $ (0.06) $ (0.02)
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Weighted average number of common
shares outstanding:
Basic .......................... 20,291,433 18,590,884 20,291,433 18,562,151
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Diluted ........................ 20,291,433 20,058,682 20,291,433 18,562,151
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TALON INTERNATIONAL, INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
June 30, December 31,
2008 2007
(Unaudited)
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Assets
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents .................. $ 3,741,404 $ 2,918,858
Marketable securities available for sale ... 540,000 1,040,000
Accounts receivable, net ................... 7,077,382 3,504,351
Inventories, net ........................... 2,673,647 2,487,427
Prepaid expenses and other current assets .. 790,749 945,566
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Total current assets .......................... 14,823,182 10,896,202
Property and equipment, net ................... 4,809,710 5,210,446
Fixed assets held for sale .................... 687,955 700,000
Due from related parties ...................... 649,278 625,454
Other intangible assets, net .................. 4,110,751 4,110,751
Other assets .................................. 190,795 140,782
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Total assets .................................. $ 25,271,671 $ 21,683,635
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Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable ............................ $ 11,297,188 $ 6,603,929
Accrued legal costs ......................... 237,665 498,846
Other accrued expenses ...................... 2,841,258 2,646,662
Demand notes payable to related parties ..... 85,176 85,176
Current portion of capital lease obligations 282,796 323,317
Current portion of notes payable ............ 263,869 299,108
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Total current liabilities ..................... 15,007,952 10,457,038
Capital lease obligations, less current portion 50,069 189,705
Notes payable, less current portion ........... 736,613 848,484
Revolver note payable ......................... 4,160,710 3,807,806
Term notes payable, net of discounts of
$2,933,300 and $2,485,700 ................... 7,441,705 7,014,301
Other long term liabilities ................... 83,651 83,651
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Total liabilities ............................. 27,480,700 22,400,985
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Commitments and contingencies (Note 11)
Stockholders' Equity (Deficit):
Preferred stock Series A, $0.001 par value;
250,000 shares authorized; no
shares issued or outstanding .............. -- --
Common stock, $0.001 par value, 100,000,000
shares authorized; 20,291,433 shares
issued and outstanding at June 30, 2008
and December 31, 2007 ..................... 20,291 20,291
Additional paid-in capital .................. 54,646,042 54,510,161
Accumulated deficit ......................... (56,532,833) (55,292,246)
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (342,529) 44,444
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Total stockholders' equity (deficit) .......... (2,209,029) (717,350)
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Total liabilities and stockholders' equity .... $ 25,271,671 $ 21,683,635
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