G-III Apparel Group fourth quarter net sales increased 10.7% to $38.4 million from $34.7 million during the same period last year. The Company reported a net loss of $2.7 million, or 37 cents per share, for the three-month period, compared to a net loss of $3.1 million, or 44 cents per share, during the same period last year.
For the twelve-month period ended January 31, 2005, net sales decreased to $214.3 million from $225.1 million last year. The Company reported net income of $703,000, or $0.09 per diluted share, for the twelve months ended January 31, 2005 compared to net income of $8.4 million, or $1.14 per diluted share, last year.
For the full year, gross profit percentage decreased to 24.6% from 27.9% in the prior year due primarily to lower full-priced sales of fashion sports apparel and lower commission fee income. Gross profit as a percentage of net sales during the fourth quarter increased to 16.5% from 13.5% in the fourth quarter of last year due to lower off-price sales in this year's quarter compared to last year.
Morris Goldfarb, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer said, “This past year in outerwear was difficult as the fall selling season was disappointing for retailers. Due to early lackluster retail sales, the retail environment became highly promotional causing us to sell more goods at off price and to provide higher levels of allowances than was anticipated. This was coupled with a significant decline in full price volume in our fashion sports area. In response to these factors, we have reduced our head count and focused our efforts on our stronger businesses.
“Our core sports business is off to a strong start this year. New initiatives we have undertaken in non-leather outerwear have demonstrated early traction in both the men's and women's area. We are pleased to take over the Kenneth Cole men's outerwear business and now have the license for Izod men's and women's outerwear as well. In addition, we just recently signed a license to launch a collection of young contemporary women's outerwear under Beyonce and Tina Knowles' House of Dereon brand. Each of these is a fine addition to an already compelling collection of branded outerwear and should benefit us as the year progresses.”
Mr. Goldfarb concluded, “We expect to see improved results from our business in the next fiscal year. We have worked hard at rationalizing our personnel throughout the world, and expect to improve sales and profitability in key lines of business as we go forward. We believe that the market will remain challenging and we will plan our business accordingly. Nonetheless, we are cautiously optimistic about the year ahead and believe that this upcoming fiscal year will mark a clear return to growth and increased profitability.”
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
1/31/05 1/31/04 * 1/31/05 1/31/04 *
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Net sales $38,400 $34,743 $214,278 $225,061
Cost of sales 32,063 30,045 161,534 162,229
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Gross profit 6,337 4,698 52,744 62,832
Selling, general
and
administrative
expenses 10,739 10,891 48,796 48,039
Costs associated
with write off
of joint venture 882
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Operating profit
(loss) (4,402) (6,193) 3,066 14,793
Interest and
financing
charges, net 265 318 1,086 1,179
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Income (loss)
before income
taxes (4,667) (6,511) 1,980 13,614
Income tax
expense
(benefit) (1,961) (3,416) 1,277 5,238
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Net income
(loss) $(2,706) $(3,095) $ 703 $ 8,376
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Income (loss) per
common share:
Basic $ (0.37) $ (0.44) $ 0.10 $ 1.21
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Diluted $ (0.37) $ (0.44) $ 0.09 $ 1.14
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