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ROCKY BRANDS, INC.



Rocky Brands, Inc. Announces 2018 Second Quarter Results

Diluted EPS Increased 75.0% to $0.35

Wholesales Sales Increased 7.3% to $39.8 Million

Retail Sales Increased 6.7% to $11.7 Million



NELSONVILLE, Ohio, July 31, 2018 – Rocky Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ: RCKY) today announced financial results for its second quarter ended June 30, 2018.



Second Quarter 2018 Sales and Income

Second quarter net sales were $58.2 million compared to $58.5 million in the second quarter of 2017. The Company reported second quarter net income of $2.6 million, or $0.35 per diluted share compared to a net income of $1.5 million, or $0.20 per diluted share in the second quarter of 2017.



Net sales were $119.6 million and $121.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017, respectively. The Company reported net income of $5.9 million, or $0.79 per diluted share and a net income of $3.0 million, or $0.40 per diluted share for the six months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017, respectively.



Jason Brooks, President and Chief Executive Officer, commented, “We had an excellent second quarter highlighted by high-single digit growth in wholesale sales combined with continued strength in our retail division. Our focus on introducing innovative new products into the marketplace, supporting our retail partners with great service and enhancing our use of digital advertising is driving increased direct sales of Georgia Boot, Durango, and Rocky’s current offerings at higher gross margins. At the same time, our internal manufacturing capabilities are providing us with a great opportunity to expand our commercial military operations both in the U.S. and overseas.  We are also encouraged with the ongoing success of Lehigh, our differentiated direct business-to-business model, which continues to grow through key account wins and increased participation and retention with existing accounts. Looking ahead, I’m confident that we have the right strategies and people in place to build on our recent accomplishments and deliver improved profitability and greater shareholder value for years to come.”



Second Quarter Review

Net sales for the second quarter decreased 0.4% to $58.2 million compared to $58.5 million a year ago. Wholesale sales for the second quarter increased 7.3% to $39.8 million compared to $37.1 million for the same period in 2017. Retail sales for the second quarter increased 6.7% to $11.7 million compared to $11.0 million for the same period last year. Military segment sales for the second quarter were $6.7 million compared to $10.3 million in the second quarter of 2017.



Gross margin in the second quarter of 2018 increased to $19.5 million, or 33.6% of sales, compared to $18.2 million, or 31.1% of sales, for the same period last year. The 250 basis point increase was driven by higher wholesale and retail margins combined with a lower percentage of military sales, which carry lower gross margins than wholesale and retail sales.



Operating expenses were $16.2 million, or 27.8% of net sales, for the second quarter of 2018 compared to $15.9 million, or 27.2% of net sales, a year ago.



Income from operations for the second quarter of 2018 was $3.4 million, or 5.8% of net sales compared to $2.3 million for the same period a year ago, or 3.9% of net sales.

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Inventory at June 30, 2018 decreased 4.8% to $72.6 million compared to $76.3 million on the same date a year ago.



Conference Call Information

The Company’s conference call to review second quarter 2018 results will be broadcast live over the internet today, Tuesday, July 31, 2018 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 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, 2017 (filed March 12, 2018) and quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2018 (filed May 9, 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.







 

Company Contact:

Tom Robertson



Chief Financial Officer



(740) 753-9100



 

Investor Relations: 

Brendon Frey



ICR, Inc.



(203) 682-8200






















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Rocky Brands, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

(Unaudited)







 

 

 

 

 

 

 



 

 

 

 

 

 

 



 

 

June 30,

 

December 31,

 

June 30,



 

 

2018

 

2017

 

2017

ASSETS:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CURRENT ASSETS:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

$

8,327,895 

$

3,680,776 

$

2,665,148 

Trade receivables, net

 

 

42,615,759 

 

45,027,002 

 

39,952,038 

Contract receivables

 

 

8,633,764 

 

 -

 

 -

Other receivables

 

 

213,672 

 

806,468 

 

687,851 

Inventories

 

 

72,644,313 

 

65,622,432 

 

76,314,721 

Income tax receivable

 

 

222,246 

 

1,849,237 

 

 -

Prepaid expenses

 

 

2,185,307 

 

2,199,648 

 

2,085,839 

Total current assets

 

 

134,842,956 

 

119,185,563 

 

121,705,597 

PROPERTY, PLANT & EQUIPMENT – net

 

 

23,655,075 

 

23,781,001 

 

25,610,927 

IDENTIFIED INTANGIBLES

 

 

30,293,153 

 

30,314,749 

 

33,351,030 

OTHER ASSETS

 

 

172,607 

 

197,977 

 

227,720 

TOTAL ASSETS

 

$

188,963,791 

$

173,479,290 

$

180,895,274 



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CURRENT LIABILITIES:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts payable

 

$

17,641,689 

$

12,982,535 

$

17,475,226 

Contract liabilities

 

 

8,633,764 

 

 -

 

 -

Accrued expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Salaries and wages

 

 

2,516,121 

 

1,754,681 

 

1,737,799 

Taxes - other

 

 

348,738 

 

599,793 

 

543,453 

Accrued freight

 

 

531,350 

 

770,219 

 

508,234 

Commissions

 

 

420,151 

 

455,845 

 

386,020 

Accrued duty

 

 

2,338,102 

 

2,160,847 

 

2,562,432 

Income tax payable

 

 

 -

 

 -

 

617,249 

Other

 

 

1,124,955 

 

1,301,931 

 

1,229,769 

    Total current liabilities

 

 

33,554,870 

 

20,025,851 

 

25,060,182 

LONG TERM DEBT

 

 

 -

 

2,199,423 

 

8,618,697 

LONG TERM TAXES PAYABLE

 

 

1,776,512 

 

2,286,512 

 

 -

DEFERRED INCOME TAXES

 

 

7,726,234 

 

7,726,234 

 

10,464,435 

DEFERRED LIABILITIES

 

 

153,496 

 

148,408 

 

181,737 

TOTAL LIABILITIES

 

 

43,211,112 

 

32,386,428 

 

44,325,051 

SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common stock, no par value;

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

25,000,000 shares authorized; issued and outstanding June 30, 2018 - 7,414,509;  December 31, 2017 - 7,398,654 and June 30, 2017 - 7,441,851

 

 

69,437,156 

 

68,973,927 

 

69,449,917 

Retained earnings

 

 

76,315,523 

 

72,118,935 

 

67,120,306 

Total shareholders' equity

 

 

145,752,679 

 

141,092,862 

 

136,570,223 

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

 

$

188,963,791 

$

173,479,290 

$

180,895,274 





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Rocky Brands, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations

(Unaudited)

















 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



 

Three Months Ended

 

Six Months Ended



 

June 30,

 

June 30,



 

2018

 

2017

 

2018

 

2017

NET SALES

$

58,205,840 

$

58,454,954 

$

119,592,513 

$

121,527,907 

COST OF GOODS SOLD

 

38,673,427 

 

40,291,433 

 

79,094,918 

 

83,616,306 

GROSS MARGIN

 

19,532,413 

 

18,163,521 

 

40,497,595 

 

37,911,601 



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OPERATING EXPENSES

 

16,159,329 

 

15,904,935 

 

32,896,836 

 

33,286,844 



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

INCOME FROM OPERATIONS

 

3,373,084 

 

2,258,586 

 

7,600,759 

 

4,624,757 



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OTHER EXPENSES

 

(39,933)

 

(47,403)

 

(178,497)

 

(147,633)



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES

 

3,333,151 

 

2,211,183 

 

7,422,262 

 

4,477,124 



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

INCOME TAX EXPENSE

 

684,000 

 

752,000 

 

1,522,000 

 

1,522,000 



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NET INCOME

$

2,649,151 

$

1,459,183 

$

5,900,262 

$

2,955,124 



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

INCOME PER SHARE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

$

0.36 

$

0.20 

$

0.80 

$

0.40 

Diluted

$

0.35 

$

0.20 

$

0.79 

$

0.40 

WEIGHTED AVERAGE NUMBER OF

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

COMMON SHARES OUTSTANDING

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

7,410,236 

 

7,442,000 

 

7,408,438 

 

7,438,000 

Diluted

 

7,464,130 

 

7,445,268 

 

7,445,060 

 

7,441,514 





 

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