PERY Perry Ellis International Inc. (delisted)

Perry Ellis International, Inc. (NASDAQ:PERY) today reported results for the second quarter ended July 31, 2010 (“second quarter fiscal 2011”) and six months ended July 31, 2010 (“first half of fiscal 2011”).

Second Quarter Results from Operations

“We are very proud to report solid results for the second quarter of this year. Our ability to continue delivering strong results in this volatile economic environment remains a testament to the strength of our business model, our portfolio of brands, and our dedication to product innovation and delivery. As our wholesale and direct-to-consumer businesses continue to see positive results we look forward to a strong second half of fiscal 2011,” commented Oscar Feldenkreis, President and Chief Operating Officer of Perry Ellis International.

For the second quarter of fiscal 2011, total revenues increased 2% to $161.8 million compared to $159.2 million reported in the comparable period ended August 1, 2009 (“second quarter fiscal 2010”). As previously announced, excluding the planned exit of $11 million in unprofitable businesses from last year the Company increased revenues by 9% throughout the second quarter of this year.

Gross margins for the second quarter of fiscal 2011 expanded by 510 basis points to 36.0% compared to 30.9% in the comparable prior year period. This expansion was driven by continued operational improvements in several of our more challenged businesses and strong inventory discipline resulting in higher levels of full-price selling across many of the Company’s businesses in the wholesale channels of distribution. The Company’s owned retail stores also continue to experience higher gross margins, contributing to the overall enhanced performance of the business.

Earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization (“EBITDA”) for the second quarter of fiscal 2011 reached $4.2 million compared to $1.5 million in the prior year comparable period. A table showing the reconciliation of net income to EBITDA is attached. Also for the second quarter of fiscal 2011 the Company reported a net loss of ($2.0) million, representing a loss per fully diluted share of ($0.15) compared to a net loss of ($5.3) million or ($0.42) per fully diluted share, in the comparable period.

First Half Operations Review

For the six months ended July 31, 2010 total revenues increased 1% to $382.1 million from $379.2 million during the six months ended August 1, 2009 (“first half of fiscal 2010”). However, excluding the planned exit of a total of $28 million in unprofitable businesses throughout the first half of fiscal year 2011, total revenues increased approximately 9%.

Throughout the first half of fiscal 2011 the Company’s excellent financial performance and growth story has been fueled by the execution of its strategy to increase sales of higher-margin branded product categories and brands in an effort to drive gross margin and position the Company for sustained long term growth and enhanced profitability. For the first half of the year gross margins have expanded 460 basis points to 35.8% compared to 31.2% during the comparable period last year.

The Company also improved EBITDA margin by 280 basis points to 7.1% for the first half of the year compared to the same period last year. Net income significantly increased to $9.2 million compared to net income of $0.5 million during the same period last year.

Balance Sheet Update

Throughout the second quarter of fiscal 2011 the Company continued improving its balance sheet and remains in a solid financial position. The continued discipline in working capital management allowed the Company to keep its senior credit facility undrawn at the end of second quarter fiscal 2011. Additionally, the Company reported $43.4 million in cash and cash equivalents at quarter end.

Strong cash flow continued to allow the Company to significantly reduce its debt level. At the end of the first half of fiscal 2011, senior subordinated notes decreased to $105.5 million, a reduction of $24.4 million compared to the beginning of fiscal 2011. As a result, net debt to total capital declined to 24% as compared to 34% for the prior fiscal year ended January 30, 2010.

Fiscal 2011 Guidance

“Despite the continued uncertainty in the consumer environment today, we remain vigilant yet confident that our business platforms will continue to perform to our expectations and allow us to continue on our path of revenue growth and gross margin expansion throughout the remainder of the year,” commented George Feldenkreis, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.

“The men’s market continues to outpace all other areas in the retail arena today, as evidenced by most retailers’ announcements. We are well positioned to continue our positive performance in the second half of the year, and are pleased to raise our full earnings guidance. We remain confident that we will continue to deliver outstanding results for all of our stakeholders,” continued Mr. Feldenkreis.

Based on better-than-expected results throughout the first half of fiscal 2011, the Company has updated its fiscal 2011 full year earnings per share guidance to a range of $1.53 - $1.68, compared to it previous range of $1.45 - $1.60. The Company has maintained and reconfirmed its full year revenue guidance in the range of $775 – $795 million for fiscal 2011.

About Perry Ellis International

Perry Ellis International, Inc. is a leading designer, distributor and licensor of a broad line of high quality men's and women's apparel, accessories, and fragrances. The Company's collection of dress and casual shirts, golf sportswear, sweaters, dress and casual pants and shorts, jeans wear, active wear and men's and women's swimwear is available through all major levels of retail distribution. The Company, through its wholly owned subsidiaries, owns a portfolio of nationally and internationally recognized brands including Perry Ellis®, Jantzen®, Laundry by Shelli Segal®, C&C California®, Cubavera®, Centro®, Solero®, Munsingwear®, Savane®, Original Penguin® by Munsingwear®, Grand Slam®, Natural Issue®, Pro Player®, the Havanera Co.®, Axis®, Tricots St. Raphael®, Gotcha®, Girl Star®, MCD® John Henry®, Mondo di Marco®, Redsand®, Manhattan®, Axist® and Farah®. The Company enhances its roster of brands by licensing trademarks from third parties including Pierre Cardin® for men’s sportswear, Nike® and Jag® for swimwear, and Callaway®, TOP-FLITE®, PGA TOUR® and Champions Tour® for golf apparel. Additional information on the Company is available at http://www.pery.com.

Safe Harbor Statement

We caution readers that the forward-looking statements (statements which are not historical facts) in this release are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements are based on current expectations rather than historical facts and they are indicated by words or phrases such as "anticipate," "could," "may," "might," "potential," "predict," "should," "estimate," "expect," "project," "believe," "plan," "envision," "continue," "intend," "target," "contemplate," or "will" and similar words or phrases or comparable terminology. We have based such forward-looking statements on our current expectations, assumptions, estimates and projections. While we believe these expectations, assumptions, estimates and projections are reasonable, such forward-looking statements are only predictions and involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties, and other factors that may cause actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements, many of which are beyond our control. These factors include: general economic conditions, a significant decrease in business from or loss of any of our major customers or programs, anticipated and unanticipated trends and conditions in our industry, including the impact of recent or future retail and wholesale consolidation, the effectiveness of our planned advertising, marketing and promotional campaigns, our ability to contain costs, disruptions in the supply chain, our future capital needs and our ability to obtain financing, our ability to integrate acquired businesses, trademarks, trade names and licenses, our ability to predict consumer preferences and changes in fashion trends and consumer acceptance of both new designs and newly introduced products, the termination or non-renewal of any material license agreements to which we are a party, changes in the costs of raw materials, labor and advertising, our ability to carry out growth strategies including expansion in international and direct to consumer retail markets, the level of consumer spending for apparel and other merchandise, our ability to compete, exposure to foreign currency risk and interest rate risk, possible disruption in commercial activities due to terrorist activity and armed conflict, and other factors set forth in Perry Ellis International's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Investors are cautioned that all forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, including those risks and uncertainties detailed in Perry Ellis' filings with the SEC. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which are valid only as of the date they were made. We undertake no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements to reflect new information or the occurrence of unanticipated events or otherwise.

PERRY ELLIS INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA (UNAUDITED) (amounts in 000's, except per share information) INCOME STATEMENT DATA:           Three Months Ended Six Months Ended July 31, 2010 August 1, 2009 July 31, 2010 August 1, 2009   Revenues Net sales $ 155,622 $ 152,980 $ 369,864 $ 367,018 Royalty income   6,132     6,189     12,239   12,195 Total revenues 161,754 159,169 382,103 379,213 Cost of sales   103,601     109,961     245,206   260,771 Gross profit 58,153 49,208 136,897 118,442 Operating expenses Selling, general and administrative expenses 53,249 47,700 108,875 102,074 Depreciation and amortization   3,018     3,390     6,137   7,013 Total operating expenses   56,267     51,090     115,012   109,087 Operating income (loss) 1,886 (1,882 ) 21,885 9,355 Cost on early extinguishment of debt 730 - 730 - Interest expense   3,361     3,966     7,108   8,584   Income (loss) before income taxes (2,205 ) (5,848 ) 14,047 771 Income tax (benefit) provision   (317 )   (694 )   4,559   133 Net (loss) income (1,888 ) (5,154 ) 9,488 638   Less: net income attributed to noncontrolling interest 85 154 262 97         Net (loss) income attributed to Perry Ellis International, Inc. $ (1,973 ) $ (5,308 ) $ 9,226 $ 541   Net (loss) income attributed to Perry Ellis International, Inc. per share Basic $ (0.15 ) $ (0.42 ) $ 0.71 $ 0.04 Diluted $ (0.15 ) $ (0.42 ) $ 0.66 $ 0.04   Weighted average number of shares outstanding Basic 13,170 12,669 13,019 12,685 Diluted 13,170 12,669 14,029 12,719   PERRY ELLIS INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA (UNAUDITED) (amounts in 000's)   BALANCE SHEET DATA:       As of July 31, 2010 January 30, 2010   Assets Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 43,388 $ 18,269 Accounts receivable, net 85,319 139,934 Inventories 114,907 112,315 Other current assets   28,969     24,822   Total current assets   272,583     295,340     Property and equipment, net 55,988 60,467 Intangible assets 200,315 200,315 Other assets   4,664     5,194     Total assets $ 533,550   $ 561,316     Liabilities and equity Current liabilities: Accounts payable $ 41,574 $ 65,203 Accrued expenses and other liabilities 23,605 31,597 Accrued interest payable 3,642 4,482 Unearned revenues   5,880     6,002   Total current liabilities   74,701     107,284       Long term liabilities: Senior subordinated notes payable 105,487 129,870 Real estate mortgages 26,136 13,712 Deferred pension obligation 15,060 17,237 Unearned revenues and other long-term liabilities   25,967     23,097   Total long-term liabilities   172,650     183,916     Total liabilities   247,351     291,200     Equity:   Preferred stock - - Common stock 166 161 Additional paid-in-capital 114,146 107,527 Retained earnings 189,064 179,838 Accumulated other comprehensive loss (3,684 ) (3,655 ) Treasury stock at cost   (17,415 )   (17,415 ) Total Perry Ellis International, Inc. stockholders' equity 282,277 266,456   Noncontrolling interest 3,922 3,660     Total stockholders' equity   286,199     270,116     Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $ 533,550   $ 561,316     PERRY ELLIS INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES RECONCILIATION OF NET INCOME TO EBITDA(1) (UNAUDITED) (amounts in 000's)     Three Months Ended   Six Months Ended July 31, 2010   August 1, 2009 July 31, 2010   August 1, 2009     Net (loss) income attributed to Perry Ellis International, Inc. $ (1,973 ) $ (5,308 ) $ 9,226 $ 541 Plus: Depreciation and amortization 3,018 3,390 6,137 7,013 Interest expense 3,361 3,966 7,108 8,584 Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest 85 154 262 97 Income tax (benefit) provision   (317 )   (694 )   4,559     133   EBITDA $ 4,174   $ 1,508   $ 27,292   $ 16,368     Gross profit $ 58,153 $ 49,208 $ 136,897 $ 118,442 Less: Selling, general and administrative expenses and cost on early extinguishment of debt   (53,979 )   (47,700 )   (109,605 )   (102,074 ) EBITDA $ 4,174   $ 1,508   $ 27,292   $ 16,368       Total revenues $ 161,754 $ 159,169 $ 382,103 $ 379,213   EBITDA margin percentage of revenues 2.6 % 0.9 % 7.1 % 4.3 %  

(1)EBITDA consists of earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, amortization and noncontrolling interest. EBITDA is not a measurement of financial performance under accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, and does not represent cash flow from operations. EBITDA is presented solely as a supplemental disclosure because management believes that it is a common measure of operating performance in the apparel industry.