Exhibit 99.1
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
HAMPSHIRE REPORTS FIRST QUARTER 2015 RESULTS
New York, NY, January 14, 2016 -- Hampshire Group, Limited (OTC Markets: HAMP) (“Hampshire” or “the Company”) today announced its results for the first quarter ended March 28, 2015. The Company intends to report Hampshire’s results for the second and third quarters of 2015 as soon as possible. Management expects to resume a normal schedule of quarterly SEC filings and earnings announcements after the remaining 2015 results are reported in the coming months.
As previously reported, the Company sold all the stock of its wholly-owned subsidiary, Rio Garment S.A., on September 15, 2015. In accordance with GAAP, the assets and liabilities of Rio Garment are classified as assets held for sale and liabilities held for sale, respectively, and the results of operations have been presented as discontinued operations for the periods presented.
First Quarter 2015 Compared to First Quarter 2014:
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Sales were $12.6 million compared to $6.0 million. |
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Gross profit margin was 27.7% compared to 21.8%. |
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SG&A expenses were $5.2 million compared to $4.6 million. |
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Adjusted EBITDA was a loss of $1.4 million compared to an Adjusted EBITDA loss of $2.4 million (see the Non-GAAP Reconciliation table in the Selected Unaudited Financial Data section of this news release). |
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Loss from continuing operations was $2.1 million, or $0.25 per diluted share, compared to a loss from continuing operations of $3.5 million, or $0.42 per diluted share. |
First Quarter 2015 Business Overview
Sales for the first quarter of 2015 increased compared to the prior year driven by higher volume and selling prices for our Hampshire Brands business. The sales increase versus the first quarter of 2014 also reflects $1.4 million of incremental revenue related to the acquisition of James Campbell in February 2014, as well as $1.0 million related to the signing of the Gramicci brand license in July 2014. As previously disclosed, the Company terminated its agreement with Gramicci effective as of February 28, 2015 in order to focus on its core Hampshire Brands operations.
Gross profit was $3.5 million, up from $1.3 million in the first quarter of 2014, driven by higher average selling prices and sourcing synergies at Hampshire Brands, along with $0.5 million of incremental contribution from the James Campbell line and $0.4 million from the Gramicci license.
Selling, general and administrative expenses increased to $5.2 million in the first quarter of 2015 from $4.6 million in the prior year quarter, with approximately $0.5 million of the increase related to Gramicci. SG&A as a percentage of sales decreased to 41.1% in the first quarter of 2015 from 76.3% as a result of higher sales.
Cash Flow and Financial Position at March 28, 2015:
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The Company concluded the quarter ended March 30, 2015 with $0.5 million in cash and cash equivalents as compared to $1.8 million as of December 31, 2014. |
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Working capital deficit (excluding assets and liabilities held for sale) was $15.3 million at the conclusion of the quarter ended March 28, 2015 from $9.7 million as of December 31, 2014. |
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The Company had borrowings of $3.0 million on its term loan and $15.5 million on its revolving credit facility. |
About Hampshire Group
Hampshire Group, Limited (www.hamp.com), along with its wholly-owned subsidiary, Hampshire Brands, Inc. is a provider of fashion apparel across a broad range of product categories, channels of distribution and price points. The Company specializes in designing and marketing men’s sportswear to department stores, chain stores and mass market retailers under licensed brands, our own proprietary brands and the private labels of our customers.
Cautionary Disclosure Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements, within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, that reflect the Company's current views with respect to future events. Such statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties which could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof. The Company undertakes no obligation to publish revised forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrences of unanticipated events. Readers are urged to review and consider carefully the various disclosures made by the Company in its Form 10-K and other Securities and Exchange Commission filings, which advise interested parties of certain factors that affect the Company's business. Risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated in our forward looking statements include, but are not limited to, the following: there is doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern due to the February 29, 2016 maturity date of our credit facility, potentially insufficient liquidity, our history of losses, our stockholders’ deficit and our auditor issuing a going concern opinion for the year ended December 31, 2014; risks from the sale of Rio Garment S.A.; matters related to our Audit Committee investigation; identified material weaknesses in our internal controls; restricted ability to borrow under our credit facility; a prolonged period of depressed consumer spending; use of foreign suppliers for raw materials and manufacture of our products; lack of an established public trading market for our common stock; decreases in business from or the loss of any one of our key customers; financial instability experienced by our customers; chargebacks and margin support payments; loss of or inability to renew certain licenses; change in consumer preferences and fashion trends, which could negatively affect acceptance of our products by retailers and consumers; failure of our manufacturers to use acceptable ethical business practices; failure to deliver quality products in a timely manner; problems with our distribution system and our ability to deliver products; labor disruptions at ports, our suppliers, manufacturers or distribution facilities; failure, inadequacy, interruption or security lapse of our information technology; failure to compete successfully in a highly competitive and fragmented industry; challenges integrating any business we have acquired or may acquire; potential impairment of acquired intangible assets; unanticipated expenses beyond the amount reserved on our balance sheet or unanticipated cash payments related to the ultimate resolution of income and other possible tax liabilities; significant adverse changes to international trade regulations; loss of certain key personnel which could negatively impact our ability to manage our business; risks related to the global economic, political and social conditions; fluctuation in the price of raw materials adversely affecting our results of operations; energy and fuel costs are subject to adverse fluctuations and volatility; and cyber security risks related to breaches of security pertaining to sensitive company, customer, employee and vendor information.
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Company Contact: Benjamin C. Yogel Lead Director, Hampshire Group byogel@mrccapital.com (561) 409-0890 |
Investor Relations Contact: Fred Buonocore The Equity Group Inc. fbuonocore@equityny.com (212) 836-9607 www.theequitygroup.com |
See Accompanying Tables
Hampshire Group, Limited
Selected Unaudited Financial Data
| Three Months Ended | ||||||||
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(In thousands, except per share data) |
March 28, 2015 |
March 29, 2014 |
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Net sales |
$ | 12,602 | $ | 5,991 | ||||
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Cost of goods sold |
9,113 | 4,685 | ||||||
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Gross profit |
3,489 | 1,306 | ||||||
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Selling, general and administrative expenses |
5,174 | 4,569 | ||||||
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Loss from operations |
(1,685 |
) |
(3,263 |
) | ||||
| Other income (expense): | ||||||||
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Interest expense |
(366 |
) |
(246 |
) | ||||
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Other, net |
1 | (11 |
) | |||||
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Loss from continuing operations before income taxes |
(2,050 |
) |
(3,520 |
) | ||||
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Income tax provision |
60 | 21 | ||||||
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Loss from continuing operations |
(2,110 |
) |
(3,541 |
) | ||||
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Loss from discontinued operations, net of taxes |
(880 |
) |
(755 |
) | ||||
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Net loss |
$ | (2,990 |
) |
$ | (4,296 |
) | ||
| Basic loss per share: | ||||||||
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Loss from continuing operations |
$ | (0.25 |
) |
$ | (0.42 |
) | ||
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Loss from discontinued operations, net of taxes |
(0.10 |
) |
(0.09 |
) | ||||
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Net loss |
$ | (0.35 |
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$ | (0.51 |
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| Diluted loss per share: | ||||||||
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Loss from continuing operations |
$ | (0.25 |
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$ | (0.42 |
) | ||
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Loss from discontinued operations, net of taxes |
(0.10 |
) |
(0.09 |
) | ||||
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Net loss |
$ | (0.35 |
) |
$ | (0.51 |
) | ||
| Weighted-average number of common shares outstanding: | ||||||||
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Basic |
8,508 | 8,463 | ||||||
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Diluted |
8,508 | 8,463 | ||||||
| NON-GAAP RECONCILIATION (UNAUDITED): | ||||||||
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Net loss |
$ | (2,990 |
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$ | (4,296 |
) | ||
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Interest expense, net |
366 | 246 | ||||||
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Income tax provision |
60 | 21 | ||||||
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Depreciation and amortization |
226 | 273 | ||||||
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EBITDA |
(2,338 |
) |
(3,756 |
) | ||||
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Stock-based compensation |
107 | 337 | ||||||
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Acquisition-related costs |
— | 244 | ||||||
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Loss from discontinued operations, net of taxes |
880 | 755 | ||||||
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Adjusted EBITDA |
$ | (1,351 |
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$ | (2,420 |
) | ||
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The Company believes that supplementing its financial statements prepared in accordance with United States generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP) with certain non-GAAP financial measures, as defined by the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), provides a more comprehensive understanding of the Company’s results of operations. Such measures include EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA and should not be considered an alternative to GAAP financial measures, but instead should be read in conjunction with the GAAP financial measures. Readers are urged to review and consider carefully the various disclosures made by the Company in its Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014 and other SEC filings, which advise interested parties of certain factors that may affect the Company’s business. | ||||||||
| SELECTED BALANCE SHEET DATA (Unaudited): | ||||||||
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(excluding assets and liabilities held for sale) |
March 28, 2015 |
December 31, 2014 |
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Cash and cash equivalents |
$ | 539 | $ | 1,758 | ||||
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Accounts receivable, net |
10,678 | 11,649 | ||||||
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Inventories, net |
8,145 | 8,107 | ||||||
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Borrowings under credit facility and notes payable |
18,559 | 19,114 | ||||||
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Working capital deficit |
(15,279 | ) | (9,697 | ) | ||||