G-III Apparel Group, Ltd. reported net sales of $125.5 million and net income of $11.4 million, or $1.50
per diluted share,for the third quarter ended October 31, 2003, compared to net sales of $102.3 million and net
income of $8.5 million, or $1.16 per diluted share, in the comparable period last year.
For the nine-month period ended October 31, 2003, G-III reported
net sales of $189.6 million and net income of $11.5 million, or $1.54
per diluted share, compared to net sales of $155.0 million and net
income of $4.9 million, or $0.67 per diluted share, in the comparable
period last year.
Morris Goldfarb, G-III's Chief Executive Officer, said, “We are
pleased with our solid performance in the third quarter. Our sales and
gross margin gains stemmed primarily from continued strong shipments
in our sports apparel business. Over this past year we continued to
make progress broadening our distribution channels and diversifying
our product mix.”
The company today reiterated its guidance for the fiscal year
ending January 31, 2004. For the fiscal year, the Company continues to
forecast net sales of approximately $220 million and diluted net
income per share between $1.10 and $1.15.
G-III APPAREL GROUP, LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (in thousands, except share and per share amounts) (Unaudited) Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended 10/31/03 10/31/02 10/31/03 10/31/02 -------- --------- --------- --------- Net sales $125,547 $102,284 $189,558 $154,997 Cost of sales 88,208 74,324 132,184 115,321 -------- --------- --------- --------- Gross profit 37,339 27,960 57,374 39,676 Selling, general and administrative expenses 16,785 13,181 36,388 30,148 -------- --------- --------- --------- Operating profit 20,554 14,779 20,986 9,528 Interest and financing charges, net 583 853 861 1,374 -------- --------- --------- --------- Income before income taxes 19,971 13,926 20,125 8,154 Income tax expense 8,591 5,431 8,654 3,252 -------- --------- --------- --------- Net income $11,380 $8,495 $11,471 $4,902 ======== ========= ========= ========= Basic net income per common share $1.65 $1.25 $1.67 $0.73 ======== ========= ========= ========= Diluted net income per common share $1.50 $1.16 $1.54 $0.67