Company Reports Diluted Earnings Per Share
of $0.48
Retail Sales Increased 14.6% to $16.5
Million
2018 Year-End Cash and Cash Equivalents
Increased 176% to $10.2 Million
Rocky Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ:RCKY) today announced financial
results for its fourth quarter and year ended December 31,
2018.
Fourth Quarter 2018 Sales and
Income
Fourth quarter net sales were $67.2 million versus net sales of
$67.0 million in the fourth quarter of 2017. The Company reported
fourth quarter net income of $3.6 million, or $0.48 per diluted
share, compared to $4.4 million, or $0.59 per diluted share in the
year ago period.
The fourth quarter of 2017 included a one-time income tax
benefit of $3.2 million due to the enactment of the Tax Cuts and
Jobs Act, which lowered the domestic federal tax rate applied to
the Company’s current and deferred tax liability position,
partially offset by a one-time toll charge related to the
repatriation of earnings from its Dominican Republic operations.
The fourth quarter of 2017 also included an after-tax charge of
$1.6 million associated with the loss on the sale of the Creative
Recreation brand. Excluding the impact of tax reform and the
aforementioned charge fourth quarter 2017 adjusted net income was
$2.8 million, or $0.37 per diluted share. (See below for a
reconciliation of GAAP financial measures to non-GAAP financial
measures).
Fiscal Year 2018 Sales and
Income
For fiscal year 2018, net sales were $252.7 million versus net
sales of $253.2 million in fiscal year 2017. The Company reported
net income of $14.6 million, or $1.95 per diluted share, for fiscal
year 2018, compared with a net income of $9.6 million, or $1.29 per
diluted share, for fiscal 2017. Adjusted net income for fiscal 2018
was $14.0 million, or $1.88 per diluted share, compared to an
adjusted net income of $8.6 million, or $1.16 per diluted share in
2017. (See below for a reconciliation of GAAP financial measures to
non-GAAP financial measures).
Jason Brooks, President and Chief Executive Officer, commented,
“Our fourth quarter sales performance was fueled by mid-teens
growth of our retail segment as our Lehigh CustomFit program
continues to gain traction with existing and new accounts. At the
same time, our wholesale business posted a solid gain driven
primarily by robust demand for our hunting and commercial military
categories. The significant improvement in profitability for both
the fourth quarter and full year demonstrates the progress we’ve
made enhancing our gross margins through segment mix, increased
manufacturing efficiencies and improved full priced selling
combined with tightly managing operating expenses. Looking ahead,
we see an opportunity to accelerate top-line growth by reinvesting
a portion of our recent earnings in additional marketing support
for our portfolio of authentic brands and differentiated direct
business-to-business model. We believe we have the right strategies
in place to build on our recent momentum and continue generating
increased value for our shareholders over the long-term.”
Fourth Quarter and Full Year
Review
Wholesale sales for the fourth quarter increased 3.4% to $45.9
million compared to $44.4 million for the same period in 2017.
Retail sales for the fourth quarter increased 14.6% to $16.5
million compared to $14.4 million for the same period last year.
Military segment sales for the fourth quarter were $4.8 million
compared to $8.2 million in the fourth quarter of 2017.
Gross margin in the fourth quarter of 2018 increased 3.4% to
$24.1 million, or 35.9% of sales, compared to $23.3 million, or
34.8% of sales, for the same period last year. The 110 basis point
increase was driven by a lower percentage of military sales, which
carry lower gross margins than wholesale and retail sales, and
higher military segment margins versus the same period last
year.
Operating expenses were $19.3 million, or 28.7% of net sales,
for the fourth quarter of 2018 compared to $19.6 million, or 29.3%
of net sales, a year ago.
Income from operations for the fourth quarter of 2018 increased
30.5% to $4.9 million, or 7.2% of net sales compared to $3.7
million for the same period a year ago, or 5.5% of net sales.
For 2018, wholesale sales increased 3.9% to $173.1 million
compared to $166.7 million for 2017. Retail sales increased 10.1%
to $53.2 million compared to $48.4 million for the same period last
year. Military segment sales were $26.4 million compared to $38.2
million in 2017.
Gross margin for 2018 increased 7.8% to $87.0 million, or 34.4%
of sales, compared to $80.8 million, or 31.9% of sales, for the
same period last year.
Operating expenses were $69.0 million, or 27.3% of net sales,
for 2018 compared to $68.9 million, or 27.2% of net sales, a year
ago.
Income from operations for 2018 increased to $18.1 million, or
7.1% of net sales compared to $11.8 million for the same period a
year ago, or 4.7% of net sales.
Balance Sheet Review
Cash and cash equivalents increased $6.5 million or 176.4% to
$10.2 million at December 31, 2018 compared to $3.7 million on the
same date a year ago.
Inventory at December 31, 2018 increased 11.0% to $72.8 million
compared to $65.6 million on the same date a year ago.
The Company had no long-term debt at December 31, 2018 compared
$2.2 million at December 31, 2017.
Use of Non-GAAP Financial
Measures
In addition to GAAP financial measures, we present the following
non-GAAP financial measures: “non-GAAP adjusted gross margin,”
“non-GAAP adjusted operating expenses,” “non-GAAP adjusted other-
net,” “non-GAAP adjusted net income,” and “non-GAAP adjusted net
income per share.” Adjusted results exclude the impact of items
that management believes affect the comparability or underlying
business trends in our consolidated financial statements in the
periods presented. We believe that these non-GAAP measures are
useful to investors and other users of our consolidated financial
statements as an additional tool for evaluating operating
performance. We believe they also provide a useful baseline for
analyzing trends in our operations. Investors should not consider
these non-GAAP measures in isolation from, or as a substitute for,
financial information prepared in accordance with GAAP. See
“Reconciliation of GAAP Measures to Non-GAAP Measures” accompanying
this press release.
Conference Call
Information
The Company’s conference call to review fourth quarter 2018
results will be broadcast live over the internet today, Monday,
February 25, 2019 at 4:30 pm Eastern Time. The broadcast will be
hosted at http://www.rockybrands.com.
About Rocky Brands, Inc.
Rocky Brands, Inc. is a leading designer, manufacturer and
marketer of premium quality footwear and apparel marketed under a
portfolio of well recognized brand names including Rocky®, Georgia
Boot®, Durango®, Lehigh®, and the licensed brand Michelin®.
Safe Harbor Language
This press release contains certain forward-looking statements
within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as
amended, and Section 21E of the Securities and Exchange Act of
1934, as amended, which are intended to be covered by the safe
harbors created thereby. Those statements include, but may not be
limited to, all statements regarding intent, beliefs, expectations,
projections, forecasts, and plans of the Company and its management
and include statements in this press release regarding our future
profitability and the delivery of greater shareholder value
(paragraph 4). These forward-looking statements involve numerous
risks and uncertainties, including, without limitation, the various
risks inherent in the Company’s business as set forth in periodic
reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission,
including the Company’s annual report on Form 10-K for the year
ended December 31, 2017 (filed March 12, 2018) and quarterly
reports on Form 10-Q for the quarters ended March 31, 2018 (filed
May 9, 2018), June 30, 2018 (filed August 3, 2018), and September
30, 2018 (filed October 30, 2018). One or more of these factors
have affected historical results, and could in the future affect
the Company’s businesses and financial results in future periods
and could cause actual results to differ materially from plans and
projections. Therefore there can be no assurance that the
forward-looking statements included in this press release will
prove to be accurate. In light of the significant uncertainties
inherent in the forward-looking statements included herein, the
Company, or any other person should not regard the inclusion of
such information as a representation that the objectives and plans
of the Company will be achieved. All forward-looking statements
made in this press release are based on information presently
available to the management of the Company. The Company assumes no
obligation to update any forward-looking statements.
Rocky Brands, Inc. and
Subsidiaries
Condensed Consolidated Balance
Sheets
(In thousands, except share
amounts)
December 31, December 31, 2018 2017 ASSETS: CURRENT ASSETS:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 10,173 $ 3,681 Trade receivables, net
43,337 45,027 Contract receivables 2,602 - Other receivables 331
806 Inventories 72,822 65,622 Income tax receivable 30 1,849
Prepaid expenses 1,890 2,200 Total current assets 131,185 119,185
PROPERTY, PLANT & EQUIPMENT – net 23,057 23,781 IDENTIFIED
INTANGIBLES – net 30,273 30,315 OTHER ASSETS 148 198 TOTAL ASSETS $
184,663 $ 173,479 LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY:
CURRENT LIABILITIES: Accounts payable $ 13,543 $ 12,983 Contract
liabilities 2,602 - Accrued expenses: Salaries and wages 3,339
1,755 Taxes - other 556 600 Accrued freight 668 770 Commissions 560
456 Accrued duty 2,334 2,161 Income tax payable - - Other 1,416
1,301 Total current liabilities 25,018 20,026 LONG TERM DEBT -
2,199 LONG TERM TAXES PAYABLE 169 2,287 DEFERRED INCOME TAXES 7,780
7,726 DEFERRED LIABILITIES 121 148 TOTAL LIABILITIES 33,088 32,386
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY: Common stock, no par value; 25,000,000 shares
authorized; issued and outstanding December 31, 2018 - 7,368,494
and December 31, 2017 - 7,398,654 68,387 68,974 Retained earnings
83,188 72,119 Total shareholders' equity 151,575 141,093
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY $ 184,663 $ 173,479
Rocky Brands, Inc. and
Subsidiaries
Condensed Consolidated Statements of
Operations
(In thousands, except per share
amounts)
Three Months Ended Twelve Months Ended December 31, December
31, 2018 2017 2018 2017 NET SALES $
67,186 $ 66,994 $ 252,694 $ 253,197 COST OF GOODS SOLD 43,054
43,648 165,665 172,428 GROSS MARGIN
24,132 23,346 87,029 80,769 OPERATING EXPENSES 19,281
19,630 68,968 68,943 INCOME FROM
OPERATIONS 4,851 3,716 18,061 11,826 OTHER INCOME (EXPENSES)
(15 ) (2,219 ) (162 ) (2,465 ) INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES
4,836 1,497 17,899 9,361 INCOME TAX EXPENSE (BENEFIT) 1,229
(2,899 ) 3,346 (225 ) NET INCOME $ 3,607
$ 4,396 $ 14,553 $ 9,586 INCOME
PER SHARE Basic $ 0.49 $ 0.59 $ 1.96 $ 1.29 Diluted $ 0.48 $ 0.59 $
1.95 $ 1.29 WEIGHTED AVERAGE NUMBER OF COMMON SHARES OUTSTANDING
Basic 7,414 7,399 7,412 7,428 Diluted
7,467 7,436 7,462 7,450
Rocky Brands, Inc. and
Subsidiaries
Reconciliation of GAAP Measures to
Non-GAAP Measures
(In thousands, except per share
amounts)
Three Months Ended Twelve Months Ended December 31, December
31, 2018 2017 2018 2017
Gross
Margin
Gross margin, as reported $ 24,132 $ 23,346 $ 87,029 $ 80,769 Add:
Hurricane related expenses - - - 964 Adjusted gross margin $ 24,132
$ 23,346 $ 87,029 $ 81,733
Operating
Expenses
Operating expenses, as reported $ 19,281 $ 19,630 $ 68,968 $ 68,943
Less: Creative Recreation disposition related expenses - 300 - 300
Adjusted operating expenses $ 19,281 $ 19,330 $ 68,968 $ 68,643
INCOME (LOSS) FROM OPERATIONS, ADJUSTED $ 4,851 $ 4,016 $
18,061 $ 13,090 OTHER INCOME AND (EXPENSES): Total other -
net, as reported (15) (2,219) (162) (2,465) Less: Loss on
disposition of Creative Recreation - (2,090) - (2,090) Adjusted
other - net (15) (129) (162) (375)
Net
Income
Net income, as reported $ 3,607 $ 4,396 $ 14,553 $ 9,586 Add:
Hurricane related expenses, after tax - - - 636 Add: Disposition of
Creative Recreation, after tax - 1,577 - 1,577 Less: Impact of tax
reform * - (3,208) (561) (3,208) Adjusted net income $ 3,607 $
2,765 $ 13,992 $ 8,591 Net income per share, as reported
Basic $ 0.49 $ 0.59 $ 1.96 $ 1.29 Diluted $ 0.48 $ 0.59 $ 1.95 $
1.29 Adjusted net income per share Basic $ 0.49 $ 0.37 $
1.89 $ 1.16 Diluted $ 0.48 $ 0.37 $ 1.88 $ 1.16 Weighted
average shares outstanding Basic 7,414 7,399 7,412 7,428 Diluted
7,467 7,436 7,462 7,450
* In 2017 we recognized a one-time income tax benefit in the
fourth quarter of 2017 of $3.2 million. The benefit is primarily a
result of the new lower domestic federal tax rate applied to our
current and deferred tax liability position, which was partially
offset by a one-time toll charge related to the repatriation of
earnings from our Dominican Republic operations. As a result of
these one-time charges we recorded a $2.9 million benefit in the
fourth quarter of 2017. The adjusted tax expense without the impact
of TCJA was $308,666 and $2,982,666 for the three and twelve months
ended December 31, 2017 resulting in an effective tax rate of 20.6%
and 31.9% for the respective periods. The 2018 adjustment was
related to the one-time transition tax on the deemed repatriation
of undistributed foreign earnings as a result of further analysis
of the provisions of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.
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