PVH Corp clocks better-than-expected Q2 FY'12

Overview of Second Quarter Results:

• Earnings per share was $1.25 on a non-GAAP basis, which exceeded the Company’s guidance and represents a 17% increase over the prior year period’s non-GAAP earnings per share of $1.07.
• GAAP earnings per share was $1.19 and represents a 29% increase over the prior year period’s GAAP earnings per share of $0.92.
• Revenue of $1.337 billion was relatively flat as compared to the prior year period and was negatively impacted by $56 million, or 4%, attributable to foreign currency translation ($41 million) and the exit from the Izod women’s and Timberland wholesale sportswear businesses ($15 million). On a constant currency basis and excluding the impact of exited businesses, revenue increased 4%.

Commenting on these results, Emanuel Chirico, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, noted, “Our better than expected second quarter results reflect the continued momentum and ongoing operating efficiencies across our business model. The exceptional performance of Tommy Hilfiger allowed us to exceed our earnings expectations, despite the cost pressures and the economic uncertainty that have impacted the global marketplace.

“The strength of the Tommy Hilfiger brand was epitomized by the brand’s performance in Europe despite the ongoing economic headwinds in that region. In addition, Calvin Klein continued to post solid revenue increases in the quarter despite the soft performance of the global jeans and underwear businesses. Excluding the planned shift of advertising expenditures into the quarter, Calvin Klein would have generated improved operating performance over last year.”

Mr. Chirico added, “We have raised our full year earnings guidance based on our better than expected second quarter performance, the positive impact from lower product costs beginning with Fall deliveries and our belief that the strength of our brands will continue to drive revenue and profitability increases throughout the remainder of 2012.”

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