Rocky Brands, Inc. Announces 2019 Second Quarter Results

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NELSONVILLE, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Rocky Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ:RCKY) today announced financial results for its second quarter ended June 30, 2019.

Second Quarter 2019 and Year-to-Date Sales and Income

Second quarter net sales increased 6.4% to $62.0 million compared to $58.2 million in the second quarter of 2018. The Company reported second quarter net income of $3.2 million, or $0.42 per diluted share compared to net income of $2.6 million, or $0.35 per diluted share in the second quarter of 2018.

Net sales for the first six months of 2019 increased 6.9% to $127.9 million compared with $119.6 million for the first six months of 2018. The Company reported net income of $6.8 million, or $0.91 per diluted share and net income of $5.9 million, or $0.79 per diluted share for the six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively.

Jason Brooks, President and Chief Executive Officer, commented, “We delivered another quarter of very solid results highlighted by year-over-year sales increases in all three of our segments and a nice improvement in overall profitability. Our top-line performance was driven by twenty-plus percent growth in our retail division as our Lehigh CustomFit model gained further traction with existing and new accounts. At the same time, the combination of compelling products, impactful marketing programs and enhanced retailer support fueled gains in our wholesale business including our work, western, outdoor and domestic commercial military categories. Equally important, we’ve bolstered our internal manufacturing capabilities which is driving improved efficiencies and increased margins while also providing the Company with alternative sourcing options in the event of a tariff increase on footwear imports from China. I am confident that we are well positioned to capitalize on the growth prospects we believe exist across our business and continue generating increased value for our shareholders in the near and long-term.”

Second Quarter Review

Net sales for the second quarter increased 6.4% to $62.0 million compared to $58.2 million a year ago. Wholesale sales for the second quarter increased 2.1% to $40.6 million compared to $39.8 million for the same period in 2018. Retail sales for the second quarter increased 20.2% to $14.1 million compared to $11.7 million for the same period last year. Military segment sales for the second quarter increased 8.4% to $7.2 million compared to $6.7 million in the second quarter of 2018.

Gross margin in the second quarter of 2019 increased to $21.4 million, or 34.6% of sales, compared to $19.5 million, or 33.6% of sales, for the same period last year. The 100 basis point increase was driven by a higher percentage of retail sales, which carry higher gross margins than wholesale and military sales combined with higher wholesale and military margins.

Operating expenses were $17.5 million, or 28.2% of net sales, for the second quarter of 2019 compared to $16.2 million, or 27.8% of net sales, a year ago. The increase in operating expenses was attributable to higher variable expenses associated with the growth in retail sales.

Income from operations for the second quarter of 2019 was $3.9 million, or 6.4% of net sales compared to $3.4 million for the same period a year ago, or 5.8% of net sales.

Balance Sheet Review

Cash and cash equivalents increased $7.4 million or 88.7% to $15.7 million at June 30, 2019 compared to $8.3 million on the same date a year ago.

Inventory at June 30, 2019 increased 6.6% to $77.5 million compared to $72.6 million on the same date a year ago.

Conference Call Information

The Company’s conference call to review second quarter 2019 results will be broadcast live over the internet today, Wednesday, July 24, 2019 at 4:30 pm Eastern Time. Investors and analysts interested in participating in the call are invited to dial (800) 263-0877 (domestic) or (646) 828-8143 (international). The conference call will also be available to interested parties through a live webcast at www.rockybrands.com. Please visit the website and select the “Investors” link at least 15 minutes prior to the start of the call to register and download any necessary software.

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 ability to capitalize on growth prospects (paragraph 3) and our ability to generate near-term and long-term shareholder value (paragraph 3). 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, 2018 (filed March 13, 2019) and quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2019 (filed May 9, 2019). 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)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

June 30,

 

December 31,

 

June 30,

 

 

 

2019

 

2018

 

2018

ASSETS:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CURRENT ASSETS:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

$

15,715

 

$

10,173

 

$

8,328

 

Trade receivables, net

 

 

40,910

 

 

43,337

 

 

42,616

 

Contract receivables

 

 

1,959

 

 

2,602

 

 

8,634

 

Other receivables

 

 

152

 

 

331

 

 

214

 

Inventories – net

 

 

77,458

 

 

72,822

 

 

72,644

 

Income tax receivable

 

 

1,361

 

 

30

 

 

222

 

Prepaid expenses

 

 

2,819

 

 

1,890

 

 

2,185

 

Total current assets

 

 

140,374

 

 

131,185

 

 

134,843

 

LEASED ASSETS

 

 

1,282

 

 

-

 

 

-

 

PROPERTY, PLANT & EQUIPMENT – net

 

 

24,041

 

 

23,057

 

 

23,655

 

IDENTIFIED INTANGIBLES – net

 

 

30,256

 

 

30,273

 

 

30,293

 

OTHER ASSETS

 

 

279

 

 

148

 

 

173

 

TOTAL ASSETS

 

$

196,232

 

$

184,663

 

$

188,964

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CURRENT LIABILITIES:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts payable

 

$

20,182

 

$

13,543

 

$

17,642

 

Contract liabilities

 

 

1,959

 

 

2,602

 

 

8,634

 

Accrued expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Salaries and wages

 

 

2,100

 

 

3,339

 

 

2,516

 

Taxes - other

 

 

667

 

 

556

 

 

349

 

Accrued freight

 

 

476

 

 

668

 

 

531

 

Commissions

 

 

491

 

 

560

 

 

420

 

Accrued duty

 

 

2,603

 

 

2,334

 

 

2,338

 

Other

 

 

1,767

 

 

1,416

 

 

1,125

 

Total current liabilities

 

 

30,245

 

 

25,018

 

 

33,555

 

LONG TERM TAXES PAYABLE

 

 

169

 

 

169

 

 

1,777

 

LONG TERM LEASE

 

 

776

 

 

-

 

 

-

 

DEFERRED INCOME TAXES

 

 

7,780

 

 

7,780

 

 

7,726

 

DEFERRED LIABILITIES

 

 

221

 

 

121

 

 

153

 

TOTAL LIABILITIES

 

 

39,191

 

 

33,088

 

 

43,211

 

SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common stock, no par value;

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

25,000,000 shares authorized; issued and outstanding June 30, 2019 - 7,393,851; December 31, 2018 - 7,368,494 and June 30, 2018 - 7,414,509

 

 

69,013

 

 

68,387

 

 

69,437

 

Retained earnings

 

 

88,028

 

 

83,188

 

 

76,316

 

Total shareholders' equity

 

 

157,041

 

 

151,575

 

 

145,753

 

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

 

$

196,232

 

$

184,663

 

$

188,964

 

Rocky Brands, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations

(In thousands, except per share amounts)

 

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

Six Months Ended

 

 

June 30,

 

June 30,

 

 

2019

 

2018

 

2019

 

2018

NET SALES

$

61,959

 

$

58,206

 

$

127,888

 

$

119,593

 

COST OF GOODS SOLD

 

40,518

 

 

38,674

 

 

83,469

 

 

79,095

 

GROSS MARGIN

 

21,441

 

 

19,532

 

 

44,419

 

 

40,498

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OPERATING EXPENSES

 

17,498

 

 

16,159

 

 

35,976

 

 

32,897

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

INCOME FROM OPERATIONS

 

3,943

 

 

3,373

 

 

8,443

 

 

7,601

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OTHER INCOME (EXPENSES)

 

52

 

 

(40

)

 

117

 

(179

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES

 

3,995

 

 

3,333

 

 

8,560

 

 

7,422

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

INCOME TAX EXPENSE (BENEFIT)

 

839

 

 

684

 

 

1,798

 

 

1,522

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NET INCOME

$

3,156

 

$

2,649

 

$

6,762

 

$

5,900

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

INCOME PER SHARE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

$

0.43

 

$

0.36

 

$

0.92

 

$

0.80

 

Diluted

$

0.42

 

$

0.35

 

$

0.91

 

$

0.79

 

WEIGHTED AVERAGE NUMBER OF COMMON SHARES OUTSTANDING

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

7,388

 

 

7,410

 

 

7,388

 

 

7,408

 

Diluted

 

7,431

 

 

7,464

 

 

7,436

 

 

7,445

 

 

Company:
Tom Robertson
Chief Financial Officer
(740) 753-9100

Investor Relations:
Brendon Frey
ICR, Inc.
(203) 682-8200

Source: Rocky Brands, Inc.

Released July 24, 2019