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Delta Apparel raises fiscal year sales outlook
03 May '11
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After achieving 70% sales growth in the prior year third quarter, revenue declined in the Junkfood business during the current year third quarter; sales did, however, remain above levels in the third quarter of fiscal 2009. This decline, coupled with additional marketing and operational expenses associated with Salt Life and the digital printing business, drove a decrease in operating income to $1.5 million in the third quarter of fiscal year 2011 compared to $3.3 million for the same period last year.
Basics Segment Review
The basics segment had sales of $70.6 million for the quarter ended April 2, 2011, an increase of 14.5% compared to the prior year third quarter, driven by sales growth in both catalog and private label products. The revenue growth resulted from a 19.6% increase in average selling prices partially offset by slight decline in units sold. The higher selling prices, coupled with strong manufacturing results and lower selling, general and administrative expenses, resulted in operating income of $6.6 million for the quarter ended April 2, 2011, a $5.0 million improvement from the prior year third quarter.
Fiscal Year to Date Highlights
Net sales for the nine months ended April 2, 2011 were $337.6 million, an increase of $39.4 million, or 13.2%, compared to the same period for the prior fiscal year. The sales growth included revenue from the acquisition of The Cotton Exchange, along with an organic sales increase of 7.6%. Net income for the nine months ended April 2, 2011 was $8.8 million, or $1.00 per diluted share, compared to $6.5 million, or $0.76 per diluted share in the prior year period.
Mr. Humphreys concluded, “While the marketplace is facing challenges ahead, we think Delta Apparel, Inc. is positioned for continued sales growth and earnings expansion. Having a strong portfolio of established brands that appeal to a large and growing consumer base, as well as fresh brands should enhance future growth through further diversification of products and distribution channels.
"Our manufacturing platform supports these programs by providing low-cost, quality products with short lead-times. Our commitment to continuous process improvement initiatives, along with expansion of our facilities, should allow us to further leverage fixed costs and expand profitability. In addition, the strength of our balance sheet gives us the flexibility to continue to make prudent strategic investments towards our growth in the future. We believe that Delta Apparel, Inc. is well positioned to create significant and sustained value for our shareholders.”
Basics Segment Review
The basics segment had sales of $70.6 million for the quarter ended April 2, 2011, an increase of 14.5% compared to the prior year third quarter, driven by sales growth in both catalog and private label products. The revenue growth resulted from a 19.6% increase in average selling prices partially offset by slight decline in units sold. The higher selling prices, coupled with strong manufacturing results and lower selling, general and administrative expenses, resulted in operating income of $6.6 million for the quarter ended April 2, 2011, a $5.0 million improvement from the prior year third quarter.
Fiscal Year to Date Highlights
Net sales for the nine months ended April 2, 2011 were $337.6 million, an increase of $39.4 million, or 13.2%, compared to the same period for the prior fiscal year. The sales growth included revenue from the acquisition of The Cotton Exchange, along with an organic sales increase of 7.6%. Net income for the nine months ended April 2, 2011 was $8.8 million, or $1.00 per diluted share, compared to $6.5 million, or $0.76 per diluted share in the prior year period.
Mr. Humphreys concluded, “While the marketplace is facing challenges ahead, we think Delta Apparel, Inc. is positioned for continued sales growth and earnings expansion. Having a strong portfolio of established brands that appeal to a large and growing consumer base, as well as fresh brands should enhance future growth through further diversification of products and distribution channels.
"Our manufacturing platform supports these programs by providing low-cost, quality products with short lead-times. Our commitment to continuous process improvement initiatives, along with expansion of our facilities, should allow us to further leverage fixed costs and expand profitability. In addition, the strength of our balance sheet gives us the flexibility to continue to make prudent strategic investments towards our growth in the future. We believe that Delta Apparel, Inc. is well positioned to create significant and sustained value for our shareholders.”
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