08.12.2016, 19:31
Cherokee Global Brands Reports Third Quarter Fiscal 2017 Financial Results
OREANDA-NEWS. Cherokee Global Brands (NASDAQ:CHKE), a global brand marketing platform that manages a growing portfolio of fashion and lifestyle brands, today reported financial results for the third quarter of fiscal 2017 ended October 29, 2016.
"Fiscal 2017 has been a productive year for Cherokee Global Brands," stated Henry Stupp, chief executive officer. "We have made considerable progress against our strategic plan on a number of fronts including accelerating our global growth, managing the transition of the Cherokee brand in the U.S., and welcoming new, high-equity brands into our portfolio, such as the Hi-Tec and Magnum brands. Our ability to successfully navigate through today’s dynamic retail environment is a testament to the power of our 360-degree platform, our portfolio of diversified brands, and the strong partner relationships and exceptional leadership team that support our global aspirations."
Mr. Stupp, continued, "We continue to make meaningful progress against our goals, including expanding the reach of the Cherokee brand in the U.S. and have set the stage for a multi-category launch in 2017. Retail distribution has been secured that will ensure Cherokee products will be available to consumers through leading regional, specialty, national and digital commerce retailers. We are also building our global points of distribution through new Tony Hawk license agreements with Walmart Chile, Walmart Argentina and Fashion UK for C&A in continental Europe, each of which provides for multi-category expansion of the Tony Hawk brand. Finally, we’re pleased to confirm that we have entered into a LOI relating to a master franchise agreement for Flip Flop Shops that will mark the brand’s entrance into Australia and New Zealand through at least 30 new franchise locations."
"We also plan to secure additional licensees for all brands including the newly acquired Hi-Tec and Magnum Brands for apparel, accessories, wearables and outdoor products," added Mr. Stupp. "We are confident about the future as we expand our global platform and build upon our strong consumer brand awareness."
Third Quarter and Nine Month Fiscal 2017 Financial Results
Revenues for the quarter were $6.5 million compared with $8.1 million in the prior-year period. This decrease is largely due to the expected decrease in North America revenues relating to the Cherokee Brand as the Company continues to transition away from Target and to its new wholesale licensees. During the quarter, some of the decrease was offset by revenue increases globally, particularly in South America, India, the Middle East, South Africa and Asia as the demand for Cherokee-branded products continues to grow.
For the first nine months of fiscal 2017, revenues were $25.6 million compared with $26.8 million in the prior year period. Cherokee-brand royalties earned by Target during the nine-month period were $9.4 million, a decrease of $3.1 million over the same prior year period. With an annual minimum guarantee of $10.5 million, the Company expects to record the balance of $1.1 million during the fourth quarter of Fiscal 2017.
GAAP selling, general and administrative expenses were $7.7 million, compared to $5.6 million in the prior-year period. The increase in SG&A was primarily related to an increase in professional fees from legal and due diligence expenses associated with the Hi-Tec acquisition. SG&A expenses for the nine-month period totaled $20.0 million, compared with $15.4 million in the prior year period. Non-GAAP SG&A for the third quarter of fiscal 2017 was $5.3 million, or 81% of revenues, compared with $5.0 million, or 62% of revenues, in the prior year period. Non-GAAP SG&A excludes the professional fees from legal and due diligence expenses associated with the Hi-Tec acquisition.
GAAP operating loss totaled $1.2 million, compared with GAAP operating income of $2.5 million in the prior-year period. GAAP operating income for the nine-month period totaled $5.6 million, or 22% of revenues, compared with $11.4 million, or 43% of revenues, in the prior year period. Non-GAAP operating income for the third quarter of fiscal 2017 was $1.2 million, or 19% of revenues, compared with $3.1 million, or 38% of revenues, in the prior year period. Non-GAAP operating income excludes professional fees associated with legal and due diligence expenses tied to the Hi-Tec acquisition.
GAAP net loss totaled $0.9 million, or $0.10 per diluted share, compared to GAAP net income of $1.6 million, or $0.17 per diluted share, in the prior-year period. For the nine-month period, GAAP net income totaled $3.2 million, or $0.37 per diluted share. This compares to $7.0 million, or $0.79 per diluted share, in the prior-year period.
Non-GAAP net income totaled $0.7 million, or $0.08 per diluted share. This compares to $2.0 million, or $0.22 per diluted share, in the prior-year period. For the nine-month period, non-GAAP net income totaled $5.6 million, or $0.64 per diluted share. This compares to $7.6 million, or $0.85 per diluted share, in the prior-year period. Non-GAAP net income excludes professional fees from legal and due diligence expenses associated with the Hi-Tec acquisition.
At October 29, 2016, the Company had cash and cash equivalents of $7.5 million, compared to $6.5 million at January 30, 2016. Net debt totaled $9.7 million and the Company’s leverage ratio was 1.9.
Mr. Stupp, commented, "Following the close of the Hi-Tec transaction, Cherokee Global Brands will be more diversified across geographies, retailers, brands and product categories than ever before. We expect to achieve more balanced performance in Fiscal 2018 across our business with strong contributions from both our organic and acquired growth initiatives. Including Hi-Tec, over the last five years we will have grown from approximately 20 countries to over 110 and from 5,000 doors to over 12,000 while also expanding our digital commerce presence."
Hi-Tec Acquisition
Subsequent to quarter end, the Company announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire all issued and outstanding share capital of Hi-Tec Sports International Holdings B.V. ("Hi-Tec"), a global footwear company, for an aggregate cash purchase price of approximately $94.0 million on a cash-free debt-free basis, based on normalized working capital. Upon the close of the transaction on December 7, 2016, the Company sold substantially all of the operating assets related to Hi-Tec’s wholesale operations to new operating / licensing partners, with the proceeds funding a portion of the Hi-Tec acquisition purchase price. Net of these proceeds and other post-closing adjustments, the Company expects the value paid for the Hi-Tec intellectual property assets to be approximately $61.1 million.
The Company funded the purchase price of Hi-Tec through cash on hand, proceeds from the sale transactions, the prepayment of the first year of guaranteed minimum royalties under license agreements with certain operating partners and/or distributors of Hi-Tec, net proceeds of a public offering of the Company’s common stock, proceeds from a new credit facility with Cerberus, and proceeds from a receivables funding loan extended by one of the Company’s directors, each of which is described more fully in the Form 10-Q which will be filed later today.
Mr. Stupp, commented, "The Hi-Tec acquisition builds upon our track record of strategic acquisitions at a prudent multiple with reasonable leverage. Hi-Tec aligns with our focus on diversifying our brand portfolio and growing our global points of distribution. We look forward to working alongside Hi-Tec’s exceptional leadership and product development teams and our new operating partner licensees to ensure a seamless transition during the anticipated three to six-month integration period."
Public Offering of Common Stock
On December 2, 2016, the Company closed its secondary public offering of 4,237,750 shares of its common stock, including shares issued upon exercise of the underwriter’s over-allotment option, at a public offering price of $9.50 per share for total net proceeds of approximately $38 million.
Fiscal 2017 Outlook
Cherokee Global Brands is providing guidance for the fiscal 2017 year ending January 28, 2017 as follows:
Revenues are anticipated to be approximately $32.0 million.
Adjusted EBITDA is anticipated to be approximately $12.5 million.
Adjusted EPS is anticipated to be approximately $0.76.
The fiscal 2017 guidance above does not include any potential impact of the Hi-Tec acquisition and it excludes the effects of any new shares issued in relation to the Hi-Tec acquisition and all transaction and integration costs.
Fiscal 2018 Outlook
Cherokee is providing guidance for the fiscal 2018 year ending February 3, 2018 as follows:
Revenues are anticipated to be in the range of $49.0 - $50.0 million.
Adjusted EBITDA is anticipated to be in the range of $19.0 - $20.0 million.
The fiscal 2018 guidance above assumes the consummation and includes the expected impact of the Hi-Tec acquisition, however, it excludes any anticipated transaction or integration costs associated with the deal.
Cherokee expects Hi-Tec to contribute approximately $19 million of licensing revenue and $7 million in adjusted EBITDA during the first full fiscal year after the closing of the acquisition.
"Fiscal 2017 has been a productive year for Cherokee Global Brands," stated Henry Stupp, chief executive officer. "We have made considerable progress against our strategic plan on a number of fronts including accelerating our global growth, managing the transition of the Cherokee brand in the U.S., and welcoming new, high-equity brands into our portfolio, such as the Hi-Tec and Magnum brands. Our ability to successfully navigate through today’s dynamic retail environment is a testament to the power of our 360-degree platform, our portfolio of diversified brands, and the strong partner relationships and exceptional leadership team that support our global aspirations."
Mr. Stupp, continued, "We continue to make meaningful progress against our goals, including expanding the reach of the Cherokee brand in the U.S. and have set the stage for a multi-category launch in 2017. Retail distribution has been secured that will ensure Cherokee products will be available to consumers through leading regional, specialty, national and digital commerce retailers. We are also building our global points of distribution through new Tony Hawk license agreements with Walmart Chile, Walmart Argentina and Fashion UK for C&A in continental Europe, each of which provides for multi-category expansion of the Tony Hawk brand. Finally, we’re pleased to confirm that we have entered into a LOI relating to a master franchise agreement for Flip Flop Shops that will mark the brand’s entrance into Australia and New Zealand through at least 30 new franchise locations."
"We also plan to secure additional licensees for all brands including the newly acquired Hi-Tec and Magnum Brands for apparel, accessories, wearables and outdoor products," added Mr. Stupp. "We are confident about the future as we expand our global platform and build upon our strong consumer brand awareness."
Third Quarter and Nine Month Fiscal 2017 Financial Results
Revenues for the quarter were $6.5 million compared with $8.1 million in the prior-year period. This decrease is largely due to the expected decrease in North America revenues relating to the Cherokee Brand as the Company continues to transition away from Target and to its new wholesale licensees. During the quarter, some of the decrease was offset by revenue increases globally, particularly in South America, India, the Middle East, South Africa and Asia as the demand for Cherokee-branded products continues to grow.
For the first nine months of fiscal 2017, revenues were $25.6 million compared with $26.8 million in the prior year period. Cherokee-brand royalties earned by Target during the nine-month period were $9.4 million, a decrease of $3.1 million over the same prior year period. With an annual minimum guarantee of $10.5 million, the Company expects to record the balance of $1.1 million during the fourth quarter of Fiscal 2017.
GAAP selling, general and administrative expenses were $7.7 million, compared to $5.6 million in the prior-year period. The increase in SG&A was primarily related to an increase in professional fees from legal and due diligence expenses associated with the Hi-Tec acquisition. SG&A expenses for the nine-month period totaled $20.0 million, compared with $15.4 million in the prior year period. Non-GAAP SG&A for the third quarter of fiscal 2017 was $5.3 million, or 81% of revenues, compared with $5.0 million, or 62% of revenues, in the prior year period. Non-GAAP SG&A excludes the professional fees from legal and due diligence expenses associated with the Hi-Tec acquisition.
GAAP operating loss totaled $1.2 million, compared with GAAP operating income of $2.5 million in the prior-year period. GAAP operating income for the nine-month period totaled $5.6 million, or 22% of revenues, compared with $11.4 million, or 43% of revenues, in the prior year period. Non-GAAP operating income for the third quarter of fiscal 2017 was $1.2 million, or 19% of revenues, compared with $3.1 million, or 38% of revenues, in the prior year period. Non-GAAP operating income excludes professional fees associated with legal and due diligence expenses tied to the Hi-Tec acquisition.
GAAP net loss totaled $0.9 million, or $0.10 per diluted share, compared to GAAP net income of $1.6 million, or $0.17 per diluted share, in the prior-year period. For the nine-month period, GAAP net income totaled $3.2 million, or $0.37 per diluted share. This compares to $7.0 million, or $0.79 per diluted share, in the prior-year period.
Non-GAAP net income totaled $0.7 million, or $0.08 per diluted share. This compares to $2.0 million, or $0.22 per diluted share, in the prior-year period. For the nine-month period, non-GAAP net income totaled $5.6 million, or $0.64 per diluted share. This compares to $7.6 million, or $0.85 per diluted share, in the prior-year period. Non-GAAP net income excludes professional fees from legal and due diligence expenses associated with the Hi-Tec acquisition.
At October 29, 2016, the Company had cash and cash equivalents of $7.5 million, compared to $6.5 million at January 30, 2016. Net debt totaled $9.7 million and the Company’s leverage ratio was 1.9.
Mr. Stupp, commented, "Following the close of the Hi-Tec transaction, Cherokee Global Brands will be more diversified across geographies, retailers, brands and product categories than ever before. We expect to achieve more balanced performance in Fiscal 2018 across our business with strong contributions from both our organic and acquired growth initiatives. Including Hi-Tec, over the last five years we will have grown from approximately 20 countries to over 110 and from 5,000 doors to over 12,000 while also expanding our digital commerce presence."
Hi-Tec Acquisition
Subsequent to quarter end, the Company announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire all issued and outstanding share capital of Hi-Tec Sports International Holdings B.V. ("Hi-Tec"), a global footwear company, for an aggregate cash purchase price of approximately $94.0 million on a cash-free debt-free basis, based on normalized working capital. Upon the close of the transaction on December 7, 2016, the Company sold substantially all of the operating assets related to Hi-Tec’s wholesale operations to new operating / licensing partners, with the proceeds funding a portion of the Hi-Tec acquisition purchase price. Net of these proceeds and other post-closing adjustments, the Company expects the value paid for the Hi-Tec intellectual property assets to be approximately $61.1 million.
The Company funded the purchase price of Hi-Tec through cash on hand, proceeds from the sale transactions, the prepayment of the first year of guaranteed minimum royalties under license agreements with certain operating partners and/or distributors of Hi-Tec, net proceeds of a public offering of the Company’s common stock, proceeds from a new credit facility with Cerberus, and proceeds from a receivables funding loan extended by one of the Company’s directors, each of which is described more fully in the Form 10-Q which will be filed later today.
Mr. Stupp, commented, "The Hi-Tec acquisition builds upon our track record of strategic acquisitions at a prudent multiple with reasonable leverage. Hi-Tec aligns with our focus on diversifying our brand portfolio and growing our global points of distribution. We look forward to working alongside Hi-Tec’s exceptional leadership and product development teams and our new operating partner licensees to ensure a seamless transition during the anticipated three to six-month integration period."
Public Offering of Common Stock
On December 2, 2016, the Company closed its secondary public offering of 4,237,750 shares of its common stock, including shares issued upon exercise of the underwriter’s over-allotment option, at a public offering price of $9.50 per share for total net proceeds of approximately $38 million.
Fiscal 2017 Outlook
Cherokee Global Brands is providing guidance for the fiscal 2017 year ending January 28, 2017 as follows:
Revenues are anticipated to be approximately $32.0 million.
Adjusted EBITDA is anticipated to be approximately $12.5 million.
Adjusted EPS is anticipated to be approximately $0.76.
The fiscal 2017 guidance above does not include any potential impact of the Hi-Tec acquisition and it excludes the effects of any new shares issued in relation to the Hi-Tec acquisition and all transaction and integration costs.
Fiscal 2018 Outlook
Cherokee is providing guidance for the fiscal 2018 year ending February 3, 2018 as follows:
Revenues are anticipated to be in the range of $49.0 - $50.0 million.
Adjusted EBITDA is anticipated to be in the range of $19.0 - $20.0 million.
The fiscal 2018 guidance above assumes the consummation and includes the expected impact of the Hi-Tec acquisition, however, it excludes any anticipated transaction or integration costs associated with the deal.
Cherokee expects Hi-Tec to contribute approximately $19 million of licensing revenue and $7 million in adjusted EBITDA during the first full fiscal year after the closing of the acquisition.
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