Sales rise marginally at Delta Apparel in Q3 FY'12
27 Apr '12
4 min read
“In the meantime, we have taken several steps to reduce costs and better position Delta Apparel, Inc. for next year. We have completed our investment to bring all of our branded businesses under one enterprise system, providing service efficiencies and cost savings. We are adjusting our manufacturing output to manage inventory levels to market conditions.
“In addition, we are moving several functions in our private label business offshore to streamline operations which should enhance service levels to our customers and reduce costs. While some of these initiatives have short-term costs which will be incurred in fiscal 2012, they should provide long-term benefits that we will begin to recognize in fiscal 2013. We believe that these and other steps we have taken to strengthen our business will become apparent as the economic environment improves.”
Fiscal 2012 Guidance
Due to the effect of the lower than anticipated revenue as well as the additional costs incurred, the Company has further adjusted its outlook for sales and earnings. For the fiscal year ending June 30, 2012, the Company anticipates net sales to be in the $475 to $485 million range and a loss for the year of $0.15 to $0.20 per diluted share.
While fiscal year 2012 results have been hindered by the turmoil in the marketplace resulting from the unprecedented high cost cotton in 2011, the Company anticipates performance trends in fiscal year 2013 similar to those experienced prior to fiscal year 2012.
Delta Apparel, Inc., along with its operating subsidiaries, M. J. Soffe, LLC, Junkfood Clothing Company, To The Game, LLC and Art Gun, LLC, is an international design, marketing, manufacturing, and sourcing company that features a diverse portfolio of lifestyle branded activewear apparel and headwear, and produces high quality private label programs.