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Exhibit 99.1

 

G-III APPAREL GROUP, LTD.

 

  For:    G-III Apparel Group, Ltd.
  Contact: Investor Relations
  James Palczynski
  (203) 682-8229
  Neal S. Nackman, Chief Financial Officer
  G-III Apparel Group, Ltd.
  (212) 403-0500

 

G-III APPAREL GROUP, LTD. ANNOUNCES RECORD SECOND QUARTER

FISCAL 2016 RESULTS

 

— Net Sales Increase 12% to a Record $474 Million

— Second Quarter Diluted Net Income Per Share of $0.27 Exceeds Plan —

Company Raises Full Year Earnings Guidance to Reflect Strong Business Trends —

 

New York, New York – September 2, 2015 — G-III Apparel Group, Ltd. (NasdaqGS: GIII) today announced operating results for the second quarter of fiscal 2016.

 

For the quarter ended July 31, 2015, G-III reported that net sales, driven by robust wholesale and retail performance, increased 12% to $474 million from $424 million in the year-ago period.

 

The Company’s net income for the second quarter increased to $12.5 million from $6.2 million in the prior year period. The Company reported an increase in net income per diluted share to $0.27 from $0.14 in the prior year period. All share and per share data in this release have been retroactively adjusted to reflect the two-for-one stock split effective May 1, 2015.

 

Morris Goldfarb, G-III’s Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President, said, “We are pleased to report another strong quarter of growth and increased profitability. Growth in the quarter was driven by increases in our wholesale segment and an increase in comparable store sales from our G.H. Bass stores.”

 

Mr. Goldfarb concluded, “We will continue to implement our highly successful business strategy. We are excited to move into the fall and holiday seasons with a strong order book, good sell-through and improved profitability. We believe that our combination of market leading brands, great product and world class execution provide an on-going opportunity to enhance our leadership position and drive superior value to our shareholders, customers and partners.”

 

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Outlook

 

The Company today revised its prior guidance for the full fiscal year ending January 31, 2016. The Company is now forecasting net sales of approximately $2.40 billion and net income between $129 million and $134 million, or a range between $2.78 and $2.88 per diluted share, compared to its previous guidance of net sales of approximately $2.40 billion and net income between $123 million and $128 million, or a range between $2.66 and $2.76 per diluted share. For the fiscal 2015 year ended January 31, 2015, net sales were $2.12 billion and net income was $110.4 million, or $2.48 per diluted share.

 

On an adjusted basis, excluding items resulting in other income in fiscal 2015 of $0.22 per share, net of taxes, non-GAAP net income per diluted share was $2.26 for the 2015 fiscal year.

 

The Company is now projecting adjusted EBITDA for fiscal 2016 to increase between 27% and 31% to between $237 million and $245 million compared to its previous guidance of adjusted EBITDA between approximately $225.0 million and $233.0 million. Adjusted EBITDA for fiscal 2015 was $186.6 million.

 

For its third fiscal quarter ending October 31, 2015, the Company is forecasting net sales of approximately $920.0 million compared to $812.3 million in the comparable quarter last year. The Company is also forecasting net income for the third fiscal quarter between $83.0 million and $85.3 million, or between $1.78 and $1.83 per diluted share, compared to net income of $80.6 million, or $1.76 per diluted share, in last year's third quarter.

 

On an adjusted basis, excluding items resulting in other income in the third fiscal quarter ended October 31, 2014 of $0.22 per share, net of taxes, non-GAAP net income per diluted share was $1.54 in the third fiscal quarter ended October 31, 2014.

 

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

 

Reconciliations of GAAP net income per share to non-GAAP net income per share and of GAAP net income to adjusted EBITDA are presented in tables accompanying the condensed financial statements included in this release and provide useful information to evaluate the Company’s operational performance. Non-GAAP net income per share and adjusted EBITDA should be evaluated in light of the Company’s financial results prepared in accordance with GAAP.

 

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About G-III Apparel Group, Ltd.

 

G-III is a leading manufacturer and distributor of outerwear, dresses, sportswear, swimwear, women's suits, women's performance wear, footwear, luggage, women's handbags, small leather goods and cold weather accessories under licensed brands, owned brands and private label brands. G-III sells swimwear, resort wear, and related accessories under our own Vilebrequin brand. G-III also sells outerwear, dresses, and performance wear under our own Andrew Marc and Marc New York brands, and has licensed these brands to select third parties in certain product categories. G-III has fashion licenses under the Calvin Klein, Karl Lagerfeld, Kenneth Cole, Cole Haan, Guess?, Tommy Hilfiger, Jones New York, Jessica Simpson, Vince Camuto, Ivanka Trump, Ellen Tracy, Kensie, Levi's and Dockers brands. Through our team sports business, we have licenses with the National Football League, National Basketball Association, Major League Baseball, National Hockey League, Touch by Alyssa Milano and more than 100 U.S. colleges and universities. Our other owned brands include Bass, G.H. Bass, G-III Sports by Carl Banks, Eliza J, Black Rivet and Jessica Howard. G-III also operates retail stores under the Wilsons Leather, Bass, G.H. Bass & Co., Vilebrequin and Calvin Klein Performance names.

 

Statements concerning G-III's business outlook or future economic performance, anticipated revenues, expenses or other financial items; product introductions and plans and objectives related thereto; and statements concerning assumptions made or expectations as to any future events, conditions, performance or other matters are "forward-looking statements" as that term is defined under the Federal Securities laws. Forward-looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties and factors which include, but are not limited to, reliance on licensed product, reliance on foreign manufacturers, risks of doing business abroad, the current economic and credit environment, the nature of the apparel industry, including changing customer demand and tastes, customer concentration, seasonality, risks of operating a retail business, customer acceptance of new products, the impact of competitive products and pricing, dependence on existing management, possible disruption from acquisitions and general economic conditions, as well as other risks detailed in G-III's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. G-III assumes no obligation to update the information in this release.

 

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G-III APPAREL GROUP, LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES

(NASDAQGS: GIII)

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME AND

SELECTED BALANCE SHEET DATA

(In thousands, except per share amounts)

 

   Three Months Ended
July 31,
   Six Months Ended
July 31,
 
   2015   2014   2015   2014 
Net sales  $473,884   $424,010   $906,849   $790,202 
Cost of sales   305,544    275,626    584,082    511,684 
Gross profit   168,340    148,384    322,767    278,518 
Selling, general and administrative expenses   141,483    131,609    278,516    254,050 
Depreciation and amortization   5,914    4,955    11,601    9,181 
Operating profit   20,943    11,820    32,650    15,287 
Interest and financing charges, net   1,177    2,290    2,153    4,000 
Income before taxes   19,766    9,530    30,497    11,287 
Income tax expense   7,313    3,622    11,284    4,289 
Net income   12,453    5,908    19,213    6,998 
Add: Loss attributable to noncontrolling interest       328        528 
Income attributable to G-III  $12,453   $6,236   $19,213   $7,526 
                     
Net income per common share:                    
Basic  $0.28   $0.15   $0.43   $0.18 
Diluted  $0.27   $0.14   $0.42   $0.18 
Weighted average shares outstanding:                    
Basic   45,073    42,374    45,020    41,686 
Diluted   46,362    43,320    46,289    42,692 

 

Selected Balance Sheet Data (in thousands):  At July 31, 
   2015   2014 
Cash  $18,810   $21,534 
Working Capital   558,152    477,400 
Inventory   605,214    534,186 
Total Assets   1,189,479    1,077,418 
Short-term Revolving Debt   5,503    45,031 
Long-term Debt       20,386 
Total Stockholders' Equity   785,175    668,055 

 

All share and per share data have been retroactively adjusted to reflect the Company’s
two-for-one stock split effected May 1, 2015.

 

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G-III APPAREL GROUP, LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES

RECONCILIATION OF FORECASTED AND ACTUAL GAAP NET INCOME PER SHARE TO
FORECASTED AND ACTUAL NON-GAAP NET INCOME PER SHARE

(Unaudited)

 

   Forecasted
Three Months
Ending
October 31, 2015
   Actual
Three Months
Ending
October 31, 2014
   Forecasted
Twelve Months
Ending
January 31, 2016
   Actual
Twelve Months
Ended
January 31, 2015
 
GAAP diluted net income per common share   $ 1.78 - $ 1.83   $1.76    $ 2.78 - $ 2.88   $2.48 
Excluded from non-GAAP:                    
Other income, net of taxes       (0.22)       (0.22)
Non-GAAP diluted net income per common share   $ 1.78 - $ 1.83   $1.54    $ 2.78 - $ 2.88   $2.26 

 

Non-GAAP diluted net income per share is a “non-GAAP financial measure” that excludes items resulting in other income in fiscal 2015 which consists of (a) the sale of the right to operate Calvin Klein Performance stores in Asia, including the sale of the Company’s interest in a joint venture that operated Calvin Klein Performance stores in China and expenses associated with this other income incurred in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2015, (b) the reduction of a portion of the estimated contingent consideration payable in connection with the acquisition of Vilebrequin, and (c) the early extinguishment of debt due to the seller of Vilebrequin for an amount less than the principal amount of this debt. Management believes that this non-GAAP financial measure provides meaningful supplemental information regarding our performance by excluding items of other income that are not indicative of our core business operating results. Management uses this non-GAAP financial measure to assess our performance on a comparative basis and believes that it is also useful to investors to enable them to assess our performance on a comparative basis across historical periods and facilitate comparisons of our operating results to those of our competitors. The presentation of this financial information is not intended to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for, or superior to, the financial information prepared and presented in accordance with GAAP.

 

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G-III APPAREL GROUP, LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES

RECONCILIATION OF FORECASTED AND ACTUAL NET INCOME TO FORECASTED AND ACTUAL ADJUSTED EBITDA

(In thousands)

(Unaudited)

 

  

Forecasted Twelve

Months Ending

January 31, 2016

  

Actual

Twelve Months Ended

January 31, 2015

 
Net income   $ 129,000 – $ 134,000   $110,361 
Other income       (11,488)
Depreciation and amortization   24,500    20,374 
Interest and financing charges, net   6,500    7,942 
Income tax expense   77,000 – 80,000    59,450 
Adjusted EBITDA, as defined   $ 237,000 – $ 245,000   $186,639 

 

Adjusted EBITDA is a “non-GAAP financial measure” which represents earnings before depreciation and amortization, interest and financing charges, net, and income tax expense and excludes items resulting in other income net of related expenses, in the fiscal 2015 period which consists of (a) the sale of the right to operate Calvin Klein Performance stores in Asia, including the sale of the Company’s interest in a joint venture that operated Calvin Klein Performance stores in China and expenses associated with this other income incurred in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2015, (b) the reduction of a portion of the estimated contingent consideration payable in connection with the acquisition of Vilebrequin, and (c) the early extinguishment of debt due to the seller of Vilebrequin for an amount less than the principal amount of this debt. Adjusted EBITDA is being presented as a supplemental disclosure because management believes that it is a common measure of operating performance in the apparel industry. Adjusted EBITDA should not be construed as an alternative to net income as an indicator of the Company’s operating performance, or as an alternative to cash flows from operating activities as a measure of the Company’s liquidity, as determined in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.

 

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