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EXHIBIT 99.1

NEWS RELEASE

 

Superior Uniform Group, Inc.

10055 Seminole Boulevard

Seminole, Florida 33772-2539

Telephone (727) 397-9611

Fax (727) 803-9623               

 

 

Contact: Andrew D. Demott, Jr., CFO 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

(727) 803-7135  

                           

SUPERIOR UNIFORM GROUP REPORTS SECOND QUARTER 2014 OPERATING RESULTS

 

 

Net Sales Increase 72.5%

 

 

Record Earnings Per Share (Diluted) of $0.57 for the Quarter compared to $0.23 in the Same Quarter of 2013

 

 

HPI Reports Net Sales of $17.6 million, an Increase of 93.6%

 

 

The Office Gurus Reports Net Sales Increase of 47.2%

 

 

SEMINOLE, Florida – July 23, 2014 - Superior Uniform Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: SGC), manufacturer of uniforms, career apparel and accessories, today announced that for the second quarter ended June 30, 2014, sales were $53.2 million, compared with 2013 second quarter sales of $30.9 million. Net earnings were $3.9 million, or $0.57 per share (diluted), compared with earnings of $1.4 million, or $0.23 per share (diluted), in the 2013 second quarter.  

 

For the six months ended June 30, 2014, sales were $94.3 million, compared with sales of $61.8 million in the six months ended June 30, 2013. Net earnings for the six months ended June 30, 2014 were $5.1 million, or $0.75 per share (diluted), versus earnings of $2.7 million, or $0.43 per share (diluted), in the first six months of 2013. 

 

Michael Benstock, chief executive officer, commented: “We are very pleased to report record earnings per share (diluted) in the current quarter of $0.57. Second quarter results exceeded our expectations, and we continue to be impressed by the strong performance of HPI since the acquisition in July 2013. HPI contributed $17.6 million to second quarter net sales in our Uniforms and Related Products segment. The balance of our Uniforms and Related Products segment contributed an increase in net sales of $4.2 million, or 14.3%. Our Uniforms and Related Products segment, including HPI, had shipments of significant new programs with both a transportation customer and a large supermarket customer, which combined accounted for over $7 million of our increase in net sales.

  

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“Obviously, several factors came together and were well aligned at the same time in order for us to deliver stellar results of this magnitude. While this level of earnings is not to be expected each quarter, our overall backlog in the Uniforms and Related Products segment remains very strong and we expect to continue to report strong earnings in this segment as we move forward. 

 

“Our Remote Staffing Solutions segment continues to report meaningful growth in net sales as the market response has been very favorable to our service offerings and we believe there is room for us to continue to grow this business substantially. 

 

“Our financial position remains very strong and coupled with an improving market position, we believe we can meet the demands of significant growth opportunities that lie ahead in all of our business segments.”  

 

ABOUT SUPERIOR UNIFORM GROUP, INC.

 

Superior Uniform Group (NASDAQ:SGC), established in 1920, is one of America's foremost providers of fine uniforms and image apparel. Headquartered in Seminole, Fla., Superior Uniform Group manages award-winning uniform apparel programs for major corporations nationwide. Leaders in innovative uniform program design, global manufacturing, and state-of-the-art distribution, Superior Uniform Group helps companies achieve a more professional appearance and better communicate their brands - particularly those in healthcare, private security, retail, hospitality, transportation and food service industries.  

 

The Company’s commitment to service, technology, quality and value-added benefits, as well as its financial strength and resources, support customers’ diverse needs while embracing a "Customer 1st, Every Time!" philosophy and culture. Superior Uniform Group primarily sells its products through its signature brands Fashion Seal Healthcare® and HPI Direct®. Superior Uniform Group is also the parent company for The Office Gurus®, its BPO and Contact Center vertical.  For more information, call (800) 727-8643 or visit www.superioruniformgroup.com. 

 

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Statements contained in this press release which are not historical facts may constitute forward-looking statements as that term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, including without limitation, those identified in the Company’s SEC filings, which could cause actual results to differ from those projected.  

 

Comparative figures are as follows: 

 

  

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SUPERIOR UNIFORM GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES        

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME        

THREE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30,         

(Unaudited) 

       

   

2014

   

2013

 
                 

Net sales

  $ 53,230,000     $ 30,854,000  
                 

Costs and expenses:

               

Cost of goods sold

    34,224,000       19,676,000  

Selling and administrative expenses

    13,026,000       9,102,000  

Interest expense

    113,000       8,000  
      47,363,000       28,786,000  
                 
                 

Income before taxes on income

    5,867,000       2,068,000  

Income tax expense

    1,960,000       630,000  
                 

Net income

  $ 3,907,000     $ 1,438,000  
                 

Per Share Data:

               

Basic:

               

Net income

  $ 0.59     $ 0.23  
                 

Diluted:

               

Net income

  $ 0.57     $ 0.23  
                 

Cash dividends per common share

  $ 0.135     $ 0.00  

 

 

 

 

 

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SUPERIOR UNIFORM GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES        

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME        

SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30,         

(Unaudited)        

 

   

2014

   

2013

 
                 

Net sales

  $ 94,257,000     $ 61,839,000  
                 

Costs and expenses:

               

Cost of goods sold

    61,195,000       39,348,000  

Selling and administrative expenses

    25,109,000       18,659,000  

Interest expense

    208,000       15,000  
      86,512,000       58,022,000  
                 

Income before taxes on income

    7,745,000       3,817,000  

Income tax expense

    2,620,000       1,150,000  
                 

Net income

  $ 5,125,000     $ 2,667,000  
                 

Per Share Data:

               

Basic:

               

Net income

  $ 0.78     $ 0.44  
                 

Diluted:

               

Net income

  $ 0.75     $ 0.43  
                 

Cash dividends per common share

  $ 0.27     $ 0.00  

 

 

 

 

 

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SUPERIOR UNIFORM GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

 

   

June 30,

2014

(Unaudited)

   

December 31,

2013

 
ASSETS                

CURRENT ASSETS:

               

Cash and cash equivalents

  $ 5,039,000     $ 5,316,000  

Accounts receivable - trade

    31,234,000       22,735,000  

Accounts receivable - other

    3,374,000       4,133,000  

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

    5,641,000       6,012,000  

Inventories

    57,273,000       49,486,000  

TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS

    102,561,000       87,682,000  
                 

PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, NET

    13,366,000       13,160,000  

OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS, NET

    17,320,000       18,353,000  

GOODWILL

    4,135,000       4,135,000  

DEFERRED INCOME TAXES

    1,795,000       2,009,000  

OTHER ASSETS

    165,000       155,000  
    $ 139,342,000     $ 125,494,000  
                 

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

               
                 

CURRENT LIABILITIES:

               

Accounts payable

  $ 8,757,000     $ 8,363,000  

Other current liabilities

    5,350,000       7,768,000  

Current portion of long term debt

    2,250,000       1,750,000  

TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES

    16,357,000       17,881,000  
                 

LONG-TERM DEBT

    34,775,000       24,500,000  

LONG-TERM PENSION LIABILITY

    3,460,000       3,617,000  

ACQUISITION-RELATED CONTINGENT LIABILITY

    6,870,000       6,806,000  

OTHER LONG-TERM LIABILITIES

    665,000       625,000  

DEFERRED INCOME TAXES

    160,000       130,000  

SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

    77,055,000       71,935,000  
    $ 139,342,000     $ 125,494,000  

 

 

 

 

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SUPERIOR UNIFORM GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30,

(Unaudited)

 

   

2014

   

2013

 

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES

               

Net income

  $ 5,125,000       2,667,000  

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided from (used in) operating activities:

               

Depreciation and amortization

    1,887,000       709,000  

Provision for bad debts - accounts receivable

    92,000       51,000  

Share-based compensation expense

    955,000       618,000  

Deferred income tax provision (benefit)

    230,000       (651,000 )

Gain on sales of property, plant and equipment

    (67,000 )     (12,000 )

Accretion of acquisition-related contingent liability

    64,000       -  

Changes in assets and liabilities:

               

Accounts receivable - trade

    (8,591,000 )     (606,000 )

Accounts receivable - other

    759,000       (175,000 )

Inventories

    (7,787,000 )     (253,000 )

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

    371,000       (392,000 )

Other assets

    (10,000 )     15,000  

Accounts payable

    394,000       307,000  

Other current liabilities

    (2,521,000 )     486,000  

Pension liability

    5,000       482,000  

Other long-term liabilities

    40,000       (36,000 )
                 

Net cash (used in) provided from operating activities

    (9,054,000 )     3,210,000  
                 

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES

               

Additions to property, plant and equipment

    (1,097,000 )     (965,000 )

Disposals of property, plant and equipment

    104,000       14,000  

Net cash used in investing activities

    (993,000 )     (951,000 )
                 

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES

               

Proceeds from long-term debt

    35,337,000       14,560,000  

Repayment of long-term debt

    (24,562,000 )     (9,560,000 )

Payment of cash dividends

    (1,695,000 )     -  

Proceeds received on exercise of stock options

    685,000       140,000  

Excess tax benefit from exercise of stock options

    5,000       -  
                 

Net cash provided from financing activities

    9,770,000       5,140,000  
                 

Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents

    (277,000 )     7,399,000  
                 

Cash and cash equivalents balance, beginning of year

    5,316,000       3,554,000  
                 

Cash and cash equivalents balance, end of period

  $ 5,039,000     $ 10,953,000  

 

 

 

 

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