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Q3 Fiscal 2019 Revenues Increased 10% to $605 Million; Increased 13% in Constant Currency
Q3 Fiscal 2019 GAAP Net Loss per Share of $0.17, Compared to $0.04 in Q3 Fiscal 2018; Q3 Fiscal 2019 Adjusted EPS of $0.13, Compared to $0.12 in Q3 Fiscal 2018
Guess?, Inc. (NYSE: GES) today reported financial results for its third quarter ended November 3, 2018.
Victor Herrero, Chief Executive Officer, commented, “I am very pleased to report another quarter of strong operating performance with revenue growth of 10% in U.S. dollars and 13% in constant currency, significant growth in adjusted earnings from operations and adjusted operating margin finishing higher than our expectations despite unexpected currency headwinds. I am very encouraged by the overall sales momentum we are experiencing with positive comps in all regions in the third quarter, which speaks to the global strength and relevancy of the Guess brand.”
Mr. Herrero concluded, “This is truly an exciting time for our Company as we continue to execute our turnaround. For this fiscal year, we are planning for positive comps in all regions and expecting every business segment to be profitable; beyond the current year, we still have a lot of growth opportunities in Europe and Asia; the results in the Americas retail business have continued to show improvement; and we see more opportunities to reduce costs, particularly in logistics. More than ever, we remain focused on executing our strategic initiatives which are the pillars of our revenue and profit growth and our 7.5% operating margin goal.”
Adjusted Amounts
This press release contains certain non-GAAP, or adjusted, financial measures. References to “adjusted” results exclude the impact of (i) net (gains) losses on lease terminations, (ii) asset impairment charges, (iii) certain professional service and legal fees and related costs, (iv) charges related to the estimated European Commission fine, (v) the related tax effects of the foregoing items and (vi) revisions to provisional amounts previously recorded related to the enactment of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the "Tax Reform"), in each case where applicable. A reconciliation of reported GAAP results to comparable non-GAAP results is provided in the accompanying tables and discussed under the heading “Presentation of Non-GAAP Information” below.
European Commission Matter. As previously disclosed, the Company has been cooperating with the European Commission in its investigation into whether certain of the Company’s business practices and agreements may have violated European competition rules. During the third quarter of fiscal 2019, the Company determined that it is likely to reach an agreement with the European Commission that is expected to result in a fine ranging from €37.0 million to €40.6 million ($42.4 million to $46.6 million). The Company has already made certain changes to its business practices and agreements in response to these proceedings, and the Company believes that such changes have not had, and will not have, a material impact on its ongoing business operations within the European Union. No further modifications to the Company’s business practices and agreements related to these proceedings are anticipated. During the three months ended November 3, 2018, the Company recorded an estimated charge related to this matter of €37.0 million ($42.4 million), or a negative impact of $0.52 per share.
Change in Provisional Amounts Recorded for Tax Reform. During the third quarter of fiscal 2019, the Company completed the preparation of its U.S. federal tax return for fiscal 2018 and concluded, based on the additional information that has become available, that no transition tax is due with respect to the Tax Reform. As a result, during the three months ended November 3, 2018, the Company reversed provisional amounts initially recorded during the three months ended February 3, 2018 and recorded a benefit of $19.6 million, or a positive impact of $0.24 per share.
Third Quarter Fiscal 2019 Results
For the third quarter of fiscal 2019, the Company recorded GAAP net loss of $13.4 million, a 370.0% increase compared to $2.9 million for the third quarter of fiscal 2018. GAAP diluted loss per share increased 325.0% to $0.17 for the third quarter of fiscal 2019, compared to $0.04 for the prior-year quarter. The Company estimates that currency had a negative impact on diluted earnings per share of $0.02 in the third quarter of fiscal 2019.
For the third quarter of fiscal 2019, the Company recorded adjusted net earnings of $10.6 million, a 1.6% increase compared to $10.4 million for the third quarter of fiscal 2018. Adjusted diluted earnings per share increased 8.3% to $0.13, compared to $0.12 for the prior-year quarter.
Net Revenue. Total net revenue for the third quarter of fiscal 2019 increased 10.3% to $605.4 million, compared to $549.0 million in the prior-year quarter. In constant currency, net revenue increased by 13.1%.
Operating Loss. GAAP loss from operations for the third quarter of fiscal 2019 increased 5,119.7% to $21.5 million (including a $1.3 million unfavorable currency translation impact), compared to $0.4 million in the prior-year quarter. GAAP operating margin in the third quarter decreased 350 basis points to negative 3.6%, compared to negative 0.1% in the prior-year quarter, driven primarily by the charges related to the estimated European Commission fine and higher distribution costs related to the relocation of the Company’s European distribution center, partially offset by the favorable impact from higher European wholesale shipments and lower markdowns in Americas Retail. The positive impact of currency on operating margin for the quarter was approximately 20 basis points.
For the third quarter of fiscal 2019, adjusted earnings from operations increased 70.1% to $22.3 million, compared to $13.1 million in the same prior-year quarter. Adjusted operating margin was 3.7%, an increase of 130 basis points compared to the same prior-year quarter.
Other expense, net, was $5.8 million for the third quarter of fiscal 2019, which primarily includes unrealized losses on non-operating assets and net realized mark-to-market revaluation losses on foreign currency balances, partially offset by realized mark-to-market revaluation gains on foreign exchange currency contracts, compared to other income, net, of $2.2 million in the prior-year quarter.
Nine-Month Period Results
For the nine months ended November 3, 2018, the Company recorded GAAP net loss of $9.1 million, compared to $8.9 million for the nine months ended October 28, 2017. GAAP diluted loss per share was $0.12 for the nine months ended November 3, 2018 and for the same prior-year period. The Company estimates there was no significant impact of currency on GAAP diluted loss per share for the nine months ended November 3, 2018.
For the nine months ended November 3, 2018, the Company recorded adjusted net earnings of $22.2 million, compared to $7.1 million for the nine months ended October 28, 2017. Adjusted diluted earnings per share increased 237.5% to $0.27, compared to $0.08 for the prior-year period.
Net Revenue. Total net revenue for the first nine months of fiscal 2019 increased 12.8% to $1.77 billion, compared to $1.57 billion in the same prior-year period. In constant currency, net revenue increased by 11.2%.
Operating Loss. GAAP operating loss for the first nine months of fiscal 2019 was $14.5 million (including a $5.6 million unfavorable currency translation impact), compared to $1.6 million in the same prior-year period. GAAP operating margin in the first nine months of fiscal 2019 decreased 70 basis points to negative 0.8%, compared to negative 0.1% in the prior-year period, driven primarily by the charges related to the estimated European Commission fine and higher distribution costs related to the relocation of the Company’s European distribution center, partially offset by lower markdowns in Americas Retail. The negative impact of currency on operating margin for the first nine months of fiscal 2019 was approximately 10 basis points.
For the nine months ended November 3, 2018, adjusted earnings from operations increased 143.3% to $38.7 million, compared to $15.9 million for the nine months ended October 28, 2017. Adjusted operating margin was 2.2% for the nine months ended November 3, 2018, an increase of 120 basis points compared to the same prior-year period.
Other expense, net, was $7.1 million for the first nine months of fiscal 2019, which primarily includes net unrealized and realized mark-to-market revaluation losses on foreign currency balances and unrealized losses on non-operating assets, partially offset by net unrealized and realized mark-to-market revaluation gains on foreign exchange currency contracts, compared to other income, net, of $1.9 million in the prior-year period.
Impact from Adoption of New Revenue Recognition Standard
The Company adopted a comprehensive new revenue recognition standard during the first quarter of fiscal 2019 under a modified retrospective method that does not restate prior periods to be comparable to the current period presentation. The adoption of this guidance primarily impacted the presentation of advertising contributions received from the Company’s licensees and the related advertising expenditures incurred by the Company. Under previous guidance, the Company recorded advertising contributions received from its licensees and the related advertising expenditures incurred by the Company on a net basis in its consolidated balance sheet. To the extent that the advertising contributions exceeded the Company’s advertising expenditures for its licensees, the excess contribution was treated as a deferred liability and was included in accrued expenses in the Company’s consolidated balance sheet. Under the new revenue recognition standard, advertising contributions and related advertising expenditures related to the Company’s licensing business are recorded on a gross basis. This resulted in an increase in net royalty revenue within the Company’s Licensing segment of approximately $2.7 million, as well as an increase in selling, general and administrative expenses in our Licensing, Americas Retail and Americas Wholesale segments and corporate overhead of $0.3 million, $1.0 million, $0.6 million and $0.6 million, respectively, during the three months ended November 3, 2018 compared to the same prior-year quarter. The net impact was an approximately $0.2 million reduction in loss from operations for the three months ended November 3, 2018. During the nine months ended November 3, 2018, this resulted in an increase in net royalty revenue within the Company’s Licensing segment of approximately $7.1 million, as well as an increase in selling, general and administrative expenses in our Licensing, Americas Retail and Americas Wholesale segments and corporate overhead of $0.7 million, $3.3 million, $1.5 million, and $1.7 million, respectively, compared to the same prior-year period. The net impact was an approximately $0.1 million increase in loss from operations for the nine months ended November 3, 2018.
Dividends
The Company’s Board of Directors has approved a quarterly cash dividend of $0.225 per share on the Company’s common stock. The dividend will be payable on January 2, 2019 to shareholders of record at the close of business on December 12, 2018.
Outlook
The Company’s expectations for the fourth quarter ending February 2, 2019 and its updated outlook for the fiscal year ending February 2, 2019 are as follows:
Outlook for Total Company1Fourth Quarter of Fiscal 2019 Fiscal Year 2019 Consolidated net revenue in U.S. dollars increase between 4.0% and 6.0% increase between 10% and 10.5% Consolidated net revenue in constant currency2 increase between 7.5% and 9.5% increase between 10% and 10.5%
Estimated impact of fiscal 2018 extra week on consolidated net revenue3
decrease of 2.5% decrease of 1.0% GAAP operating margin 9.5% to 10.0% 2.5% to 2.8%Adjusted operating margin4
9.5% to 10.0% 4.5% to 4.8%Currency impact included in operating margin5
10 basis points (10) basis points GAAP EPS $0.69 to $0.76 $0.57 to $0.64Adjusted EPS4
$0.69 to $0.76 $0.96 to $1.03Estimated impact of fiscal 2018 extra week on fiscal 2018 EPS3
$0.03 $0.03Currency impact included in EPS5
$0.01 $0.01 Notes: 1 The Company’s outlook for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ending February 2, 2019 assumes that foreign currency exchange rates remain at prevailing rates. 2 Eliminates the impact of expected foreign currency translation to give investors a better understanding of the underlying trends within the business. 3The Company’s fourth quarter of fiscal 2019 will include 13 weeks, while the fourth quarter of fiscal 2018 included 14 weeks. The Company’s fiscal year 2019 will include 52 weeks, while fiscal year 2018 included 53 weeks.
4The adjusted operating margin and adjusted EPS guidance for the fiscal year 2019 reflect the exclusion of certain items which the Company believes are not indicative of the underlying performance of its business. Refer to the table below for a reconciliation of our GAAP and adjusted outlook.
5Represents the estimated translational and transactional gains (losses) of foreign currency rate fluctuations within operating margin and EPS measures presented.
A reconciliation of the Company’s outlook for GAAP operating margin to adjusted operating margin and GAAP earnings per share to adjusted earnings per share for the fourth quarter and the fiscal year ending February 2, 2019 is as follows:
Reconciliation of GAAP Outlook to Adjusted Outlook Fourth Quarter of Fiscal 2019 Fiscal Year 2019 GAAP operating margin 9.5% to 10.0% 2.5% to 2.8% Net gains on lease terminations1 — 0.0% Asset impairment charges2 — 0.2% Certain professional service and legal fees andrelated costs3
— 0.2% Estimated European Commission fine4 — 1.6% Adjusted operating margin 9.5% to 10.0% 4.5% to 4.8% GAAP earnings per share $0.69 to $0.76 $0.57 to $0.64 Net gains on lease terminations1 — $0.00 Asset impairment charges2 — $0.05 Certain professional service and legal fees and related costs3 — $0.06 Estimated European Commission fine4 — $0.52 Change in provisional amount recorded related to Tax Reform5 — $(0.24) Adjusted earnings per share $0.69 to $0.76 $0.96 to $1.03 Notes: 1 Amounts for the full fiscal year include net gains on lease terminations recorded during the nine months ended November 3, 2018 related primarily to the early termination of certain lease agreements in North America. 2 Amounts for the full fiscal year include asset impairment charges for certain retail locations recognized during the nine months ended November 3, 2018 that resulted from store under-performance and expected store closures. The adjusted results do not assume any additional asset impairment charges as the Company has recorded amounts currently anticipated under GAAP. 3 Amounts for the full fiscal year include certain professional service and legal fees and related costs recognized during the nine months ended November 3, 2018 which the Company otherwise would not have incurred as part of its business operations. The Company is unable to predict future amounts as these expenditures are inconsistent in amount and frequency and certain elements used to estimate such items have not yet occurred or are out of the Company’s control. As such, the Company has not considered any future charges in the accompanying GAAP outlook. 4 Amounts for the full fiscal year include a charge of €37.0 million ($42.4 million) recorded during the three months ended November 3, 2018 related to the estimated European Commission fine. The Company determined that the fine, when received, is likely to range from €37.0 million to €40.6 million ($42.4 million to $46.6 million). The adjusted results do not assume any additional charges for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2019 as the Company has recorded amounts currently anticipated under GAAP. However, the actual fine administered could be higher than the amount the Company has estimated and additional charges could be incurred in the future. 5Amounts for the full fiscal year include the impact of revisions to the provisional amounts previously recorded related to impact of the Tax Reform, and recorded income tax benefits of $19.6 million. The Company will continue to refine such amounts within the measurement period allowed if and when additional interpretations are issued. As such, the adjusted results do not assume any additional changes to these amounts.
On a segment basis, the Company expects the following ranges for percentage changes for comparable sales including e-commerce (“comps”) and net revenue in U.S. dollars and constant currency compared to the same prior-year period:
Outlook by Segment1 Fourth Quarter of Fiscal 2019 Fiscal Year 2019 U.S. Dollars Constant Currency2 U.S. Dollars Constant Currency2 Americas Retail: Comps __ up LSD __ up LSD Net Revenue down LSD down LSD down LSD down LSD Americas Wholesale: Net Revenue up LSD to MSD up LSD to MSD up HSD to LDD up LDD Europe: Comps __ up LSD to MSD __ up LSD Net Revenue up MSD to HSD up low-teens up mid-teens up mid-teens Asia: Comps __ up mid-teens __ up low-teens to mid-teens Net Revenue up high-teens to low-twenties up low-twenties to mid-twenties up mid-twenties up mid-twenties Licensing: Net Revenue3 down MSD to flat __ up LDD __ Notes: 1 As used in the table above, “LSD” is used to refer to the range of Low-Single-Digits, “MSD” is used to refer to the range of Mid-Single-Digits, “HSD” is used to refer to the range of High-Single-Digits, and “LDD” is used to refer to the range of Low-Double-Digits. 2 Eliminates the impact of expected foreign currency translation to give investors a better understanding of the underlying trends within the business. 3 Our outlook includes the impacts of changes resulting from the prospective adoption of the revenue accounting standard in the first quarter of fiscal 2019. Excluding this impact, our guidance for Licensing net revenue would have been down in the low-teens to high-single digits for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2019 and down in the low-single digits for fiscal year 2019.Presentation of Non-GAAP Information
The financial information presented in this release includes non-GAAP financial measures such as adjusted results, constant currency financial information and free cash flow measures. For the three and nine months ended November 3, 2018, the adjusted results exclude the impact of net gains on lease terminations, asset impairment charges, certain professional service and legal fees and related costs, charges related to the estimated European Commission fine, the tax effects of these adjustments, and the revisions to provisional amounts previously recorded related to the enactment of the Tax Reform, in each case where applicable. For the three and nine months ended October 28, 2017, the adjusted results exclude the impact of net losses on lease terminations, asset impairment charges, and the related tax impact, where applicable. These non-GAAP measures are provided in addition to, and not as alternatives for, the Company’s reported GAAP results.
The Company has excluded these items from its adjusted financial measures primarily because it believes these items are not indicative of the underlying performance of its business and that the adjusted financial information provided is useful for investors to evaluate the comparability of the Company’s operating results and its future outlook (when reviewed in conjunction with the Company’s GAAP financial statements). A reconciliation of reported GAAP results to comparable non-GAAP results is provided in the accompanying tables.
This release also includes certain constant currency financial information. Foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations affect the amount reported from translating the Company’s foreign revenue, expenses and balance sheet amounts into U.S. dollars. These rate fluctuations can have a significant effect on reported operating results under GAAP. The Company provides constant currency information to enhance the visibility of underlying business trends, excluding the effects of changes in foreign currency translation rates. To calculate net revenue, comparable sales and earnings (loss) from operations on a constant currency basis, actual or forecasted results for the current-year period are translated into U.S. dollars at the average exchange rates in effect during the comparable period of the prior year. The constant currency calculations do not adjust for the impact of revaluing specific transactions denominated in a currency that is different to the functional currency of that entity when exchange rates fluctuate. However, in calculating the estimated impact of currency on our earnings (loss) per share for our actual and forecasted results, the Company estimates gross margin (including the impact of merchandise-related hedges) and expenses using the appropriate prior-year rates, translates the estimated foreign earnings at the comparable prior-year rates, and excludes the year-over-year earnings impact of gains or losses arising from balance sheet remeasurement and foreign currency contracts not designated as merchandise hedges. The constant currency information presented may not be comparable to similarly titled measures reported by other companies.
The Company also includes information regarding its free cash flows in this release. The Company calculates free cash flows as cash flows from operating activities less (i) purchases of property and equipment and (ii) payments for property and equipment under capital leases. Free cash flows are not intended to be an alternative to cash flows from operating activities as a measure of liquidity, but rather provides additional visibility to investors regarding how much cash is generated for discretionary and non-discretionary items after deducting purchases of property and equipment and payments for property and equipment under capital leases. Free cash flow information presented may not be comparable to similarly titled measures reported by other companies. A reconciliation of reported GAAP cash flows from operating activities to the comparable non-GAAP free cash flow measure is provided in the accompanying tables.
Investor Conference Call
The Company will hold a conference call at 4:45 pm (ET) on November 28, 2018 to discuss the news announced in this press release. A live webcast of the conference call will be accessible at www.guess.com via the “Investor Relations” link. The webcast will be archived on the website for 30 days.
About Guess?
Guess?, Inc. designs, markets, distributes and licenses a lifestyle collection of contemporary apparel, denim, handbags, watches, footwear and other related consumer products. Guess? products are distributed through branded Guess? stores as well as better department and specialty stores around the world. As of November 3, 2018, the Company directly operated 1,108 retail stores in the Americas, Europe and Asia. The Company’s licensees and distributors operated 584 additional retail stores worldwide. As of November 3, 2018, the Company and its licensees and distributors operated in approximately 100 countries worldwide. For more information about the Company, please visit www.guess.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
Except for historical information contained herein, certain matters discussed in this press release or the related conference call and webcast, including statements concerning the Company’s expectations, future prospects, business strategies and strategic initiatives; statements expressing optimism or pessimism about future operating results, our turn-around, growth opportunities and projected sales (including comparable sales), earnings, capital expenditures, operating margins, cost reduction opportunities and cash needs; and guidance for the fourth quarter and full year of fiscal 2019, are forward-looking statements that are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements, which are frequently indicated by terms such as “expect,” “will,” “should,” “goal,” “strategy,” “believe,” “estimate,” “continue,” “outlook,” “plan,” “see” and similar terms, are only expectations, and involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties, which may cause actual results in future periods to differ materially from what is currently anticipated. Factors which may cause actual results in future periods to differ materially from current expectations include, among others: our ability to maintain our brand image and reputation; domestic and international economic conditions, including economic and other events that could negatively impact consumer confidence and discretionary consumer spending; changes in the competitive marketplace and in our commercial relationships; our ability to anticipate and adapt to changing consumer preferences and trends; our ability to manage our inventory commensurate with customer demand; risks related to the timing and costs of delivering merchandise to our stores and our wholesale customers; unexpected or unseasonable weather conditions; our ability to effectively operate our various retail concepts, including securing, renewing, modifying or terminating leases for store locations; our ability to successfully and/or timely implement our growth strategies and other strategic initiatives; our ability to expand internationally and operate in regions where we have less experience, including through joint ventures; our ability to successfully or timely implement plans for cost reductions; our ability to complete the transfer of our European distribution center without incurring additional shipment delays and/or increased costs; our ability to attract and retain key personnel; changes to our short or long-term strategic initiatives; obligations or changes in estimates arising from new or existing litigation, tax and other regulatory proceedings (including the European Commission proceeding initiated during the second quarter of fiscal 2018 to investigate whether the Company breached certain European Union competition rules); risks related to the complexity of the Tax Reform and our ability to accurately interpret and predict its impact on our cash flows and financial condition; significant changes in our provisional estimates related to the Tax Reform; changes in U.S. or foreign tax or tariff policy including with respect to apparel and other accessory merchandise; accounting adjustments identified after issuance of this release; risk of future store asset and/or goodwill impairments or restructuring charges; our ability to adapt to new regulatory compliance and disclosure obligations; risks associated with our foreign operations, such as violations of laws prohibiting improper payments and the burdens of complying with a variety of foreign laws and regulations (including global data privacy regulations); risks associated with the acts or omissions of our third party vendors, including a failure to comply with our vendor code of conduct or other policies; risks associated with cyber-attacks and other cyber security risks; and changes in economic, political, social and other conditions affecting our foreign operations and sourcing, including the impact of currency fluctuations, global tax rates and economic and market conditions in the various countries in which we operate. In addition to these factors, the economic, technological, managerial, and other risks identified in the Company’s most recent annual report on Form 10-K and other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including but not limited to the risk factors discussed therein, could cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations. The current global economic climate and uncertainty surrounding potential changes in U.S. policies and regulations may amplify many of these risks. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
Guess?, Inc. and Subsidiaries Condensed Consolidated Statements of Loss (amounts in thousands, except per share data) Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended November 3, 2018 October 28, 2017 November 3, 2018 October 28, 2017 $ % $ %1 $ % $ %1 Product sales $ 583,121 96.3 % $ 528,209 96.2 % $ 1,710,788 96.5 % $ 1,518,323 96.6 % Net royalties1 22,286 3.7 % 20,744 3.8 % 61,779 3.5 % 53,267 3.4 % Net revenue1 605,407 100.0 % 548,953 100.0 % 1,772,567 100.0 % 1,571,590 100.0 % Cost of product sales1 385,264 63.6 % 357,844 65.2 % 1,139,055 64.3 % 1,037,812 66.0 % Gross profit 220,143 36.4 % 191,109 34.8 % 633,512 35.7 % 533,778 34.0 % Selling, general and administrative expenses2 197,943 32.8 % 178,009 32.4 % 600,731 33.8 % 517,871 33.0 % European Commission fine 42,428 7.0 % — — % 42,428 2.4 % — — % Asset impairment charges 1,277 0.2 % 2,018 0.4 % 5,017 0.3 % 6,013 0.4 % Net (gains) losses on lease terminations — — % 11,494 2.1 % (152 ) (0.0 %) 11,494 0.7 % Loss from operations2 (21,505 ) (3.6 )% (412 ) (0.1 %) (14,512 ) (0.8 %) (1,600 ) (0.1 %) Other income (expense): Interest expense (784 ) (0.1 %) (684 ) (0.1 %) (2,386 ) (0.1 %) (1,642 ) (0.1 %) Interest income 783 0.1 % 891 0.2 % 2,892 0.2 % 3,022 0.2 % Other income (expense), net2 (5,810 ) (0.9 %) 2,216 0.4 % (7,064 ) (0.5 %) 1,935 0.1 % Earnings (loss) before income tax expense (benefit) (27,316 ) (4.5 %) 2,011 0.4 % (21,070 ) (1.2 %) 1,715 0.1 % Income tax expense (benefit) (14,500 ) (2.4 %) 3,673 0.7 % (13,001 ) (0.7 %) 8,723 0.6 % Net loss (12,816 ) (2.1 %) (1,662 ) (0.3 %) (8,069 ) (0.5 %) (7,008 ) (0.5 %) Net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests 626 0.1 % 1,198 0.2 % 1,064 0.0 % 1,926 0.1 % Net loss attributable to Guess?, Inc. $ (13,442 ) (2.2 %) $ (2,860 ) (0.5 %) $ (9,133 ) (0.5 %) $ (8,934 ) (0.6 %) Net loss per common share attributable to common stockholders: Basic $ (0.17 ) $ (0.04 ) $ (0.12 ) $ (0.12 ) Diluted $ (0.17 ) $ (0.04 ) $ (0.12 ) $ (0.12 ) Weighted average common shares outstanding attributable to common stockholders: Basic 80,189 82,390 80,067 82,599 Diluted 80,189 82,390 80,067 82,599 Effective tax rate 53.1 % 182.6 % 61.7 % 508.6 % Adjusted selling, general and administrative expenses2,3: $ 197,864 32.7 % $ 178,009 32.4 % $ 594,817 33.6 % $ 517,871 33.0 % Adjusted earnings from operations2,3: $ 22,279 3.7 % $ 13,100 2.4 % $ 38,695 2.2 % $ 15,907 1.0 % Adjusted net earnings attributable to Guess?, Inc.3: $ 10,552 1.7 % $ 10,390 1.9 % $ 22,175 1.3 % $ 7,090 0.4 % Adjusted diluted earnings per common share attributable to common stockholders3: $ 0.13 $ 0.12 $ 0.27 $ 0.08 Adjusted effective tax rate3: 32.1 % 25.3 % 27.7 % 53.1 % Notes: 1During the fourth quarter of fiscal 2018, the Company reclassified net royalties received on the Company’s inventory purchases of licensed product from net revenue to cost of product sales to reflect its treatment as a reduction of the cost of such licensed product. Accordingly, amounts related to net royalties, net revenue and cost of product sales for the three and nine months ended October 28, 2017 have been adjusted to conform to the current period presentation. This reclassification had no impact on previously reported gross profit, loss from operations, net loss or net loss per share.
2 During the first quarter of fiscal 2019, the Company adopted new authoritative guidance which requires that the non-service components of net periodic defined benefit pension cost be presented outside of earnings (loss) from operations. Accordingly, the Company reclassified approximately $0.5 million and $1.6 million, respectively, from selling, general and administrative expenses to other expense, net, for the three and nine months ended October 28, 2017 to conform to the current period presentation. This reclassification had no impact on previously reported net loss or net loss per share. 3The adjusted results for the three and nine months ended November 3, 2018 reflect the exclusion of net gains on lease terminations, asset impairment charges, certain professional service and legal fees and related costs, charges related to the estimated European Commission fine, and the related tax impacts that were recorded, where applicable, as well as revisions to the provisional amounts previously recorded related to the Tax Reform. The adjusted results for the three and nine months ended October 28, 2017 reflect the exclusion of asset impairment charges and net losses on lease terminations and the related tax impact, where applicable. A complete reconciliation of actual results to adjusted results is presented in the table entitled “Reconciliation of GAAP Results to Adjusted Results.”
Guess?, Inc. and Subsidiaries Reconciliation of GAAP Results to Adjusted Results (dollars in thousands) The following table provides reconciliations of reported GAAP selling, general and administrative expenses to adjusted selling, general and administrative expenses, reported GAAP loss from operations to adjusted earnings from operations, reported GAAP net loss attributable to Guess?, Inc. to adjusted net earnings attributable to Guess?, Inc. and reported GAAP income tax expense (benefit) to adjusted income tax expense for the three and nine months ended November 3, 2018 and October 28, 2017.Three Months Ended
Nine Months Ended
November3, 2018
October28, 2017
November3, 2018
October28, 2017
Reported GAAP selling, general and administrative expenses $ 197,943 $ 178,009 $ 600,731 $ 517,871 Certain professional service and legal fees and related costs1(79
)—
(5,914
)—
Adjusted selling, general and administrative expenses $ 197,864 $ 178,009 $ 594,817 $ 517,871 Reported GAAP loss from operations $ (21,505 ) $ (412 ) $ (14,512 )(1,600
) Certain professional service and legal fees and related costs179
—
5,914
—
Estimated European Commission fine242,428
—
42,428
—
Net (gains) losses on lease terminations3—
11,494
(152
)11,494
Asset impairment charges41,277
2,018
5,017
6,013
Adjusted earnings from operations $ 22,279 $ 13,100 $ 38,695 $ 15,907 Reported GAAP net loss attributable to Guess?, Inc. $ (13,442 ) $ (2,860 ) $ (9,133 ) $ (8,934 ) Certain professional service and legal fees and related costs179
—
5,914
—
Estimated European Commission fine242,428
—
42,428
—
Net (gains) losses on lease terminations3—
11,494
(152
)11,494
Asset impairment charges41,277
2,018
5,017
6,013
Income tax adjustments5(239
)(262
)(2,348
)(1,483
) Change in provisional amount recorded related to Tax Reform6(19,551
)—
(19,551
)—
Total adjustments affecting net earnings attributable to Guess?, Inc.23,994
13,250
31,308
16,024
Adjusted net earnings attributable to Guess?, Inc. $ 10,552 $ 10,390 $ 22,175 $ 7,090 Reported GAAP income tax expense (benefit) $ (14,500 ) $ 3,673 $ (13,001 ) $ 8,723 Income tax adjustments5239
262
2,348
1,483
Change in provisional amount recorded related to Tax Reform619,551
—
19,551
—
Adjusted income tax expense $ 5,290 $ 3,935 $ 8,898 $ 10,206 Adjusted effective tax rate32.1
%25.3
%27.7
%53.1
% Notes: 1 During the three and nine months ended November 3, 2018, the Company recorded certain professional service and legal fees and related costs, which it otherwise would not have incurred as part of its business operations. 2During the quarter ended November 3, 2018, the Company recognized a charge of €37.0 million ($42.4 million) related to an estimated fine expected to be imposed on the Company by the European Commission related to its inquiry concerning potential violations of European Union competition rules by the Company.
3During the nine months ended November 3, 2018, the Company recorded net gains on lease terminations and during the three and nine months ended October 28, 2017, the Company recorded net losses on lease terminations related primarily to the early termination of certain lease agreements in North America.
4 During the three and nine months ended November 3, 2018 and October 28, 2017, the Company recognized asset impairment charges for certain retail locations resulting from under-performance and expected store closures. 5The income tax effect of the net gains (losses) on lease terminations, asset impairment charges and certain professional service and legal fees and related costs, and estimated European Commission fine was based on the Company’s assessment of deductibility using the statutory tax rate (inclusive of the impact of valuation allowances) of the tax jurisdiction in which the charges were incurred.
6During the quarter ended November 3, 2018, the Company revised the provisional amounts previously recorded related to impact of the Tax Reform, and recorded income tax benefits of $19.6 million.
Guess?, Inc. and Subsidiaries Consolidated Segment Data (dollars in thousands)Three Months Ended
Nine Months Ended
November 3,
October 28,
%November 3,
October 28,
%2018
2017
change2018
2017
change Net revenue: Americas Retail $ 186,925 $ 187,021 (0 %) $ 555,390 $ 561,903 (1 %) Americas Wholesale52,698
45,636
15 %127,630
114,151
12 % Europe254,037
221,230
15 %771,470
641,833
20 % Asia89,461
74,322
20 %256,298
200,436
28 % Licensing122,286
20,744
7 %61,779
53,267
16 % Total net revenue1 $ 605,407 $ 548,953 10 % $ 1,772,567 $ 1,571,590 13 % Earnings (loss) from operations:Americas Retail2
$ 3,799 $ (2,414 ) 257 % $ 3,701 $ (27,550 ) 113 %Americas Wholesale2
10,392
8,562
21 %21,743
20,783
5 %Europe2,3
7,410
9,095
(19 %)17,608
38,147
(54 %)Asia2
1,938
2,954
(34 %)7,637
5,734
33 %Licensing2
19,485
18,346
6 %54,408
46,196
18 %Total segment earnings from operations3
43,024
36,543
18 %105,097
83,310
26 %Corporate overhead3
(20,824
)(23,443
) (11 %)(72,316
)(67,403
) 7 %Estimated European Commission fine4
(42,428
)—
(42,428
)—
Net gains (losses) on terminations
—
(11,494
)152
(11,494
)Asset impairment charges
(1,277
)(2,018
)(5,017
)(6,013
)Total loss from operations3,5
$ (21,505 ) $ (412 )(5,120
%) $ (14,512 ) $ (1,600 )(807
%) Operating margins:Americas Retail2
2.0
%(1.3
%)0.7
%(4.9
%)Americas Wholesale2
19.7
%18.8
%17.0
%18.2
%Europe2,3
2.9
%4.1
%2.3
%5.9
%Asia2
2.2
%4.0
%3.0
%2.9
%Licensing1,2
87.4
%88.4
%88.1
%86.7
%GAAP operating margin for total Company1,3
(3.6
%)(0.1
%)(0.8
%)(0.1
%)Net gains (losses) on terminations
—
%2.1
%(0.0
%)0.7
%Asset impairment charges
0.2
%0.4
%0.3
%0.4
%Estimated European Commission fine4
7.0
%—
%2.4
%—
%Certain professional service and legal fees and related costs5
0.1
%—
%0.3
%—
%Adjusted operating margin for total Company1,3,4,5
3.7
%2.4
%2.2
%1.0
% Notes: 1 During the fourth quarter of fiscal 2018, the Company reclassified net royalties received on the Company’s inventory purchases of licensed product from net revenue to cost of product sales to reflect its treatment as a reduction of the cost of such licensed product. Accordingly, net revenue for the three and nine months ended October 28, 2017 have been adjusted to conform to the current period presentation. This reclassification had no impact on previously reported loss from operations. 2During the first quarter of fiscal 2019, the Company changed the segment accountability for funds received from licensees on the Company’s purchases of its licensed products. These amounts were treated as a reduction of cost of product sales within the Licensing segment but now are considered in the results of the segments that control the respective purchases for purposes of segment performance evaluation. Accordingly, segment results for the three and nine months ended October 28, 2017 have been adjusted to conform to the current period presentation.
3During the first quarter of fiscal 2019, the Company adopted new authoritative guidance which requires that the non-service components of net periodic defined benefit pension cost be presented outside of earnings (loss) from operations. Accordingly, loss from operations and segment results for the three and nine months ended October 28, 2017 have been adjusted to conform to the current period presentation.
4During the quarter ended November 3, 2018, the Company recognized a charge of €37.0 million ($42.4 million) related to an estimated fine expected to be imposed on the Company by the European Commission related to its inquiry concerning potential violations of certain European Union competition rules by the Company.
5During the three and nine months ended November 3, 2018, the Company recorded certain professional service and legal fees and related costs, which it otherwise would not have incurred as part of its business operations.
Guess?, Inc. and Subsidiaries Constant Currency Financial Measures (dollars in thousands)Three Months Ended
November 3, 2018
October 28, 2017
% changeAs Reported
ForeignCurrencyImpact
ConstantCurrency
As Reported
AsReported
ConstantCurrency
Net revenue: Americas Retail $ 186,925 $ 2,156 $ 189,081 $ 187,021 (0 %) 1 % Americas Wholesale52,698
1,247
53,945
45,636 15 % 18 % Europe
254,037
11,059
265,096
221,230 15 % 20 % Asia
89,461
1,069
90,530
74,322 20 % 22 % Licensing1
22,286
—
22,286
20,744 7 % 7 % Total net revenue1 $ 605,407 $ 15,531 $ 620,938 $ 548,953 10 % 13 %
Nine Months Ended
November 3, 2018
October 28, 2017
% changeAs Reported
ForeignCurrencyImpact
ConstantCurrency
As Reported
AsReported
ConstantCurrency
Net revenue: Americas Retail $ 555,390 $ 800 $ 556,190 $ 561,903 (1 %) (1 %) Americas Wholesale127,630
1,088
128,718
114,151 12 % 13 % Europe
771,470
(21,156 )
750,314
641,833 20 % 17 % Asia
256,298
(5,519 )
250,779
200,436 28 % 25 % Licensing1
61,779
—
61,779
53,267 16 % 16 % Total net revenue1 $ 1,772,567 $ (24,787 ) $ 1,747,780 $ 1,571,590 13 % 11 % Notes: 1 During the fourth quarter of fiscal 2018, the Company reclassified net royalties received on the Company’s inventory purchases of licensed product from net revenue to cost of product sales to reflect its treatment as a reduction of the cost of such licensed product. Accordingly, net revenue for the three and nine months ended October 28, 2017 has been adjusted to conform to the current period presentation. Guess?, Inc. and Subsidiaries Selected Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet Data (in thousands)
November 3,
February 3,
October 28,
2018
2018
2017
ASSETS Cash and cash equivalents $ 138,922 $ 367,441 $ 233,089 Receivables, net286,106
259,996
236,659
Inventories548,517
428,304
477,177
Other current assets109,178
52,964
59,658
Property and equipment, net297,173
294,254
283,197
Restricted cash532
241
225
Other assets243,718
252,434
263,507
Total Assets $ 1,624,146 $ 1,655,634 $ 1,553,512 LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY Current portion of capital lease obligations and borrowings $ 3,538 $ 2,845 $ 2,121 Other current liabilities557,126
465,000
387,821
Long-term debt and capital lease obligations36,254
39,196
38,781
Other long-term liabilities191,869
209,528
179,220
Redeemable and nonredeemable noncontrolling interests18,461
22,246
19,228
Guess?, Inc. stockholders’ equity816,898
916,819
926,341
Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity $ 1,624,146 $ 1,655,634 $ 1,553,512 Guess?, Inc. and Subsidiaries Condensed Consolidated Cash Flow Data (in thousands)Nine Months Ended
November 3,
October 28,
2018
2017
Net cash used in operating activities $(46,915
) $ (34,202 ) Net cash used in investing activities(83,231 )
(68,626 ) Net cash used in financing activities
(78,279
)(82,316 ) Effect of exchange rates on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash
(19,803 )
20,808 Net change in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash
(228,228 )
(164,336 ) Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at the beginning of the year
367,682
397,650 Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at the end of the period $ 139,454 $ 233,314 Supplemental information: Depreciation and amortization $ 50,399 $ 46,769 Rent $ 223,880 $ 198,844 Non-cash investing and financing activity: Assets acquired under capital lease obligations1 $ 1,172 $ 18,042 Notes: 1 During the second quarter of fiscal 2019, the Company entered into a capital lease for $1.2 million related primarily to computer hardware and software. During the second quarter of fiscal 2018, the Company began the relocation of its European distribution center to the Netherlands. As a result, the Company entered into a capital lease of $16.0 million for equipment used in the new facility. During the second quarter of fiscal 2018, the Company also entered into a capital lease for $1.5 million related primarily to computer hardware and software. Guess?, Inc. and Subsidiaries Reconciliation of Net Cash Used in Operating Activities to Free Cash Flow (in thousands)
Nine Months Ended
November 3,
October 28,
2018
2017
Net cash used in operating activities $(46,915
) $ (34,202 ) Less: Purchases of property and equipment(74,890
)
(65,345
)
Less: Payments for property and equipment under capital leases
(964
)
(171
)
Free cash flow $(122,769
) $ (99,718 ) Guess?, Inc. and Subsidiaries Retail Store Data Global Store and Concession Count As of November 3, 2018 Stores Concessions Directly Partner Directly Partner Region Total Operated Operated Total Operated Operated United States 298 296 2 1 — 1 Canada 89 89 — — — — Central and South America 103 65 38 27 27 — Total Americas 490 450 40 28 27 1 Europe and the Middle East 687 460 227 39 39 — Asia and the Pacific 515 198 317 365 174 191 Total 1,692 1,108 584 432 240 192 As of October 28, 2017 Stores Concessions Directly Partner Directly Partner Region Total Operated Operated Total Operated Operated United States 317 315 2 1 — 1 Canada 96 96 — — — — Central and South America 97 54 43 27 27 — Total Americas 510 465 45 28 27 1 Europe and the Middle East 661 385 276 33 33 — Asia and the Pacific 482 132 350 371 183 188 Total 1,653 982 671 432 243 189
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Guess?, Inc.Fabrice BenaroucheVP, Finance and Investor Relations(213) 765-5578
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