NANJING, China, March 30, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Ever-Glory International Group, Inc. (the "Company" or "Ever-Glory") (NASDAQ: EVK), a retailer of branded fashion apparel and a leading global apparel supply chain solution provider, reported its financial results today for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2019.
Mr. Yihua Kang, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Ever-Glory, said, "During the fourth quarter, we maintained our focus on developing the retail business through our multi-brand strategy and store network optimization initiative, while improving our wholesale business by upgrading customer portfolio and enhancing our account receivables."
"During the full year of 2019, our retail brands continue to attract new customers and retain existing customers by focusing on design, quality and value," Mr. Kang continued. "Following the remodeling or relocation of 117 stores during 2019, we operated a nationwide network of 1,101 stores as of December 31, 2019."
"Looking at our wholesale business, we maintained focus on upgrading customer portfolio to reduce credit risk and improve margin in light of weak micro-environment and enhancing our account receivables. Going forward, we'll implement a stricter client evaluation system and remain diligent in our account receivables collection. We believe the enduring strength of our wholesale business will support its long-term profitability." concluded Mr. Kang.
Mr. Jason Jiansong Wang, Chief Financial Officer of Ever-Glory, added, "The fourth quarter results, are coupled with our ability to increase operating leverage. Going forward, we remain confident in the long-term prospects of our business and we will continue implementing our margin enhancement and cost control measures to further strengthen the profitability of our business."
Full Year 2019 Financial Results
Total sales for the full year of 2019 were $383.1 million, a 14.6% decrease from $448.5 million in the full year of 2018. This decrease was primarily due to a 10.7% decrease in wholesale sales and an 18.2% decrease in retail sales.
Wholesale sales from the Company's wholesale business decreased by 10.7% to $195.2 million for the full year of 2019, compared with $218.6 million for the full year of 2018. This decrease was primarily attributable to decreased sales in Mainland China, United Kingdom, Hong Kong China, Germany and Europe-Other partially offset by increased sales in Japan and United States.
Retail sales from the Company's branded fashion apparel retail division decreased by 18.2% to $187.9 million for the full year of 2019, compared with $229.9 million for the full year of 2018. This decrease was primarily due to a decrease in same store sales.
Total gross profit for the full year of 2019 decreased by 19.4% to $118.8 million, compared with $147.4 million for the full year of 2018. Total gross margin for the full year of 2019 decreased to 31.0% from 32.9% for the full year of 2018.
Gross profit for wholesale business decreased by 4.6% to $39.9 million for the full year of 2019, compared with $41.8 million for the full year of 2018. Gross margin for the full year of 2019 increased to 20.4% compared with 19.1% for the full year of 2018.
Gross profit for retail business decreased by 25.2% to $78.9 million for the full year of 2019, compared with $105.6 million for the full year of 2018. Gross margin for the full year of 2019 decreased to 42.0% from 45.9% for the full year of 2018.
Selling expenses for the full year of 2019 decreased by 12.3% to $80.2 million, or 20.9% of total sales, compared with $91.4 million, or 20.4% of total sales for the full year of 2018. The decrease was attributable to lower retail sales.
General and administrative expenses for the full year of 2019 decreased by 11.8% to $35.1 million, or 9.2% of total sales, compared with $39.8 million, or 8.9% of total sales for the full year of 2018. The decrease in absolute amount was mainly attributable to the decline in number of stores.
Income from operations for the full year of 2019 decreased by 76.5% to $3.5 million compared with $15.0 million for the full year of 2018.
Net income attributable to the Company for the full year of 2019 decreased by 89.4% to $1.3 million compared with $12.0 million for the full year of 2018. Basic and diluted earnings per share were $0.09 and $0.81 for the full year of 2019 and 2018, respectively.
Balance Sheet
As of December 31, 2019, Ever-Glory had approximately $48.6 million of cash and cash equivalents, compared with approximately $47.0 million as of December 31, 2018. Ever-Glory had working capital of approximately $39.8 million as of December 31, 2019, and outstanding bank loans of approximately $29.9 million as of December 31, 2019.
Conference Call
The Company will hold a conference call at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time on March 30, 2020 (8:00 p.m. Beijing Time on March 30, 2020). Listeners can access the conference call by dialing +1-800-289-0438 or + 1-323-794-2423 and using the access code 1073501. The conference call will also be webcast live over the Internet and can be accessed at the Company's website at https://www.everglorygroup.com.
A replay of the conference call will be available from 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time on March 30 through 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on April 6, by dialing +1-844-512-2921 or +1-412-317-6671 and using the access code 1073501.
About Ever-Glory International Group, Inc.
Based in Nanjing, China, Ever-Glory International Group, Inc. is a retailer of branded fashion apparel and a leading global apparel supply chain solution provider. Ever-Glory is the first Chinese apparel Company listed on the American Stock Exchange (now named as NYSE MKT) in July 2008 and then transferred to The NASDAQ Global Market on December 31, 2015. Ever-Glory offers apparel to woman in China under its own brands "La go go", "Velwin", "Sea To Sky" and "idole". Ever-Glory is also a leading global apparel supply chain solution provider with a focus on middle-to-high end casual wear, outerwear, and sportswear brands. Ever-Glory services a number of well-known brands and retail stores by providing a complete set of supply chain management services, including: fabric development and design, sampling, sourcing, quality control, manufacturing, logistics, customs clearance and distribution.
Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements in this release and other written or oral statements made by or on behalf of Ever-Glory International Group, Inc. (the "Company") are "forward looking statements" within the meaning of the federal securities laws. Statements regarding future events and developments and the Company's future performance, as well as management's expectations, beliefs, plans, estimates or projections relating to the future, are forward-looking statements within the meaning of these laws. The forward looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties including, without limitation, market acceptance of the Company's products and offerings, development and expansion of the Company's wholesale and retail operations, the Company's continued access to capital, currency exchange rate fluctuation and other risks and uncertainties. The actual results the Company achieves (including, without limitation, the results stemming from the future implementation of the Company's strategies and the revenue, net income and new retail store projections set forth herein) may differ materially from those contemplated by any forward-looking statements due to such risks and uncertainties (many of which are beyond the Company's control). These statements are based on management's current expectations and speak only as of the date of such statements. Readers should carefully review the risks and uncertainties described in the Company's latest Annual Report on Form 10-K and other documents that the Company files from time to time with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by applicable law.
For investor and media inquiries, please contact:
Ever-Glory International Group
Dandan Song
Tel: +86-25-5209-6817
E-Mail: sdd@ever-glory.com.cn
EVER-GLORY INTERNATIONAL GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES |
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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS |
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(In thousands of U.S. Dollars, except share and per share data or otherwise stated) |
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AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2019 AND 2018 |
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2019 |
2018 |
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ASSETS |
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CURRENT ASSETS |
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Cash and cash equivalents |
$ |
48,551 |
$ |
47,012 |
||
Accounts receivable, net |
78,053 |
86,527 |
||||
Inventories |
67,355 |
65,929 |
||||
Value added tax receivable |
2,495 |
2,580 |
||||
Other receivables and prepaid expenses |
7,497 |
10,204 |
||||
Advances on inventory purchases |
9,681 |
6,420 |
||||
Amounts due from related parties |
123 |
192 |
||||
Total Current Assets |
213,755 |
218,864 |
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NONCURRENT ASSETS |
||||||
Intangible assets, net |
4,729 |
4,962 |
||||
Property and equipment, net |
28,812 |
28,445 |
||||
Operating lease right-of-use assets |
53,379 |
- |
||||
Deferred tax assets |
996 |
- |
||||
Total Non-Current Assets |
87,916 |
33,407 |
||||
TOTAL ASSETS |
$ |
301,671 |
$ |
252,271 |
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY |
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CURRENT LIABILITIES |
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Bank loans |
$ |
29,931 |
$ |
29,497 |
||
Accounts payable |
72,418 |
78,412 |
||||
Accounts payable and other payables - related parties |
4,811 |
4,756 |
||||
Other payables and accrued liabilities |
19,137 |
21,958 |
||||
Value added and other taxes payable |
1,657 |
2,569 |
||||
Income tax payable |
1,142 |
1,569 |
||||
Current operating lease liabilities |
44,888 |
- |
||||
Total Current Liabilities |
173,984 |
138,761 |
||||
NONCURRENT LIABILITIES |
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Deferred tax liabilities |
- |
354 |
||||
Non-current operating lease liabilities |
8,537 |
- |
||||
TOTAL LIABILITIES |
182,521 |
139,115 |
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NOTE 13 COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES |
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STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY |
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Stockholders' equity: |
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Preferred stock ($0.001 par value, authorized 5,000,000 shares, no shares issued |
- |
- |
||||
Common stock ($0.001 par value, authorized 50,000,000 shares, 14,801,770 and |
15 |
15 |
||||
Additional paid-in capital |
3,640 |
3,627 |
||||
Retained earnings |
106,328 |
105,914 |
||||
Statutory reserve |
19,939 |
19,083 |
||||
Accumulated other comprehensive loss |
(4,330) |
(3,578) |
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Amounts due from related party |
(4,932) |
(10,354) |
||||
Total equity attributable to stockholders of the Company |
120,660 |
114,707 |
||||
Noncontrolling interest |
(1,510) |
(1,551) |
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Total Equity |
119,150 |
113,156 |
||||
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY |
$ |
301,671 |
$ |
252,271 |
||
EVER-GLORY INTERNATIONAL GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES |
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME |
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(In thousands of U.S. Dollars, except share and per share data or otherwise stated) |
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FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2019 AND 2018 |
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2019 |
2018 |
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SALES |
$ |
383,101 |
$ |
448,508 |
||
COST OF SALES |
264,330 |
301,153 |
||||
GROSS PROFIT |
118,771 |
147,355 |
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OPERATING EXPENSES |
||||||
Selling expenses |
80,180 |
91,439 |
||||
General and administrative expenses |
35,123 |
39,811 |
||||
Marketing related intangible asset impairment |
- |
1,086 |
||||
Total operating expenses |
115,303 |
132,336 |
||||
INCOME FROM OPERATIONS |
3,468 |
15,019 |
||||
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE) |
||||||
Interest income |
1,003 |
1,375 |
||||
Interest expense |
(1,222) |
(1,989) |
||||
Other income |
2,532 |
1,977 |
||||
Total other income |
2,313 |
1,363 |
||||
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAX EXPENSE |
5,781 |
16,382 |
||||
INCOME TAX EXPENSE |
(4,562) |
(4,942) |
||||
NET INCOME |
1,219 |
11,440 |
||||
Net loss attributable to the non-controlling interest |
51 |
568 |
||||
NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO THE COMPANY |
$ |
1,270 |
$ |
12,008 |
||
NET INCOME |
$ |
1,219 |
$ |
11,440 |
||
Foreign currency translation loss |
(660) |
(6,084) |
||||
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME |
$ |
559 |
$ |
5,356 |
||
Comprehensive loss attributable to the noncontrolling interest |
41 |
489 |
||||
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO THE COMPANY |
$ |
610 |
$ |
5,845 |
||
EARNINGS PER SHARE ATTRIBUTABLE TO THE COMPANY'S |
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Basic and diluted |
$ |
0.09 |
$ |
0.81 |
||
Weighted average number of shares outstanding Basic and diluted |
14,801,770 |
14,798,198 |
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EVER-GLORY INTERNATIONAL GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES |
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EQUITY |
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(In thousands of U.S. Dollars, except share and per share data or otherwise stated) |
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FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2019 AND 2018 |
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Additional |
Retained Earnings |
Accumulated |
Amounts |
Total |
Non- |
||||||||||||||||||||||||
Common Stock |
paid-in |
Statutory |
Comprehensive |
related |
of the |
controlling |
Total |
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Shares |
Amount |
capital |
Unrestricted |
reserve |
income |
party |
Company |
Interest |
equity |
||||||||||||||||||||
Balance at |
14,795,992 |
$ |
15 |
$ |
3,620 |
$ |
95,195 |
$ |
17,794 |
$ |
2,585 |
$ |
(15,449) |
$ |
103,760 |
(1,062) |
$ |
102,698 |
|||||||||||
Stock issued |
2,206 |
0.002 |
7 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
7 |
7 |
||||||||||||||||||||
Net income |
- |
- |
- |
12,008 |
- |
- |
- |
12,008 |
(568) |
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