Superior Group of Companies, Inc. (NASDAQ: SGC), today announced its second quarter operating results for 2021.

The Company announced that for the third quarter ended September 30, 2021, net sales decreased 3.5% to $123.3 million, compared to third quarter 2020 net sales of $127.7 million. Pretax Income was $10.0 million compared to $12.1 million in the third quarter of 2020. Net income was $8.2 million or $0.51 per diluted share compared to $9.9 million, or $0.63 per diluted share for the third quarter of 2020.  

Michael Benstock, Chief Executive Officer, commented, “We are encouraged by the momentum of our core businesses and believe we are well positioned to take market share across our portfolio of core products and services. Excluding the impact of PPE sales, we saw remarkable growth in our promotional products segment and our remote staffing solutions segment. Uniforms and related products reported growth in net sales of 3.9 percent, excluding the impact of PPE sales and in spite of continuing headwinds from global supply chain and logistical issues. We continue to see increasing opportunities for growth as business activity normalizes. We are well positioned with strong tailwinds in all of our core businesses and expect to continue to report strong sales and earnings for the balance of 2021.”  

CONFERENCE CALL

Superior Group of Companies will hold a conference call on Wednesday, November 3, 2021 at 2:15 p.m. Eastern Time to discuss the Company’s results. Interested individuals may join the teleconference by dialing (844) 861-5505 for U.S. dialers and (412) 317-6586 for International dialers. The Canadian Toll Free number is (866) 605-3852. Please ask to be joined into the Superior Group of Companies call. The live webcast and archived replay can also be accessed in the investor information section of the Company's website at https://ir.superiorgroupofcompanies.com/Presentations.

A telephone replay of the teleconference will be available one hour after the end of the call through November 17, 2021. To access the replay, dial (877) 344-7529 in the United States or (412) 317-0088 from international locations. Canadian dialers can access the replay at (855) 669-9658. Please reference conference number 10160553 for all replay access.

Disclosure Regarding Forward Looking Statements

Certain matters discussed in this press release are “forward-looking statements” intended to qualify for the safe harbors from liability established by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements can generally be identified by use of the words “may,” “will,” “should,” “could,” “expect,” anticipate,” “estimate,” “believe,” “intend,” “project,” “potential,” or “plan” or the negative of these words or other variations on these words or comparable terminology. Forward-looking statements in this press release may include, without limitation: (1) the projected impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on our, our customers’, and our suppliers’ businesses, (2) projections of revenue, income, and other items relating to our financial position and results of operations, (3) statements of our plans, objectives, strategies, goals and intentions, (4) statements regarding the capabilities, capacities, market position and expected development of our business operations, and (5) statements of expected industry and general economic trends.

Such forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that may materially adversely affect the anticipated results. Such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, the following: the impact of competition; the effect of uncertainties related to the COVID-19 pandemic, including existing and possible future variants, on the United States of America (“U.S.” or “United States”) and global markets, our business, operations, customers, suppliers and employees, including without limitation the length and scope of restrictions imposed by various governments and organizations and the success of efforts to deliver effective vaccines on a timely basis to a number of people sufficient to prevent or substantially lower the severity of incidents of infection or variants, among other factors; our ability to navigate successfully the challenges posed by current global supply disruptions; general economic conditions, including employment levels, in the areas of the United States in which the Company’s customers are located; changes in the healthcare, retail, hotels, food service, transportation and other industries where uniforms and service apparel are worn; our ability to identify suitable acquisition targets, successfully integrate any acquired businesses, successfully manage our expanding operations, or discover liabilities associated with such businesses during the diligence process; the price and availability of cotton and other manufacturing materials; attracting and retaining senior management and key personnel and other factors described in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including those described in the “Risk Factors” section of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2020 and the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2021. Shareholders, potential investors and other readers are urged to consider these factors carefully in evaluating the forward-looking statements made herein and are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements made herein are only made as of the date of this press release and we disclaim any obligation to publicly update such forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances, except as may be required by law. 

About Superior Group of Companies, Inc. (SGC):

Superior Group of Companies™ formerly Superior Uniform Group, established in 1920, is a combination of companies that help our customers unlock the power of their brands by creating extraordinary brand engagement experiences for their employees and customers. We provide customized support for each of our divisions through our shared services model.

Fashion Seal Healthcare®, HPI® and WonderWink® are our core uniform brands. Each is one of America’s leading providers of uniforms and image apparel in the markets we serve. We specialize in innovative uniform program design, global manufacturing, and state-of-the-art distribution. Every workday, more than 7 million Americans go to work wearing a uniform from Superior Group of Companies.

BAMKO®, Tangerine Promotions®, Public Identity® and Gifts By Design™ are our signature promotional product companies. We provide unique custom branding, design, sourcing, and marketing solutions to some of the world’s most successful brands.

The Office Gurus® is a global provider of custom call and contact center support. As a true strategic partner, The Office Gurus implements customized solutions for our customers in order to accelerate their growth and improve our customers’ service experiences.

SGC’s commitment to service, technology, quality and value-added benefits, as well as our financial strength and resources, provides unparalleled support for our customers’ diverse needs while embracing a “Customer 1st, Every Time!” philosophy and culture in all of our business segments.

Visit www.superiorgroupofcompanies.com for more information.

Contact:    Hala Elsherbini
Andrew D. Demott, Jr.   Three Part Advisors
COO & CFO  -OR- Senior Managing Director
727-803-7135   214-442-0016

         

Comparative figures are as follows:

SUPERIOR GROUP OF COMPANIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Unaudited)

(In thousands, except share and per share data)

    Three Months Ended September 30,  
    2021     2020  
Net sales   $ 123,326     $ 127,737  
                 
Costs and expenses:                
Cost of goods sold     77,512       80,285  
Selling and administrative expenses     35,059       34,917  
Other periodic pension costs     459       212  
Interest expense     320       239  
      113,350       115,653  
Income before taxes on income     9,976       12,084  
Income tax expense     1,780       2,140  
Net income   $ 8,196     $ 9,944  
                 
Net income per share:                
Basic   $ 0.53     $ 0.66  
Diluted   $ 0.51     $ 0.63  
                 
Weighted average shares outstanding during the period:                
Basic     15,528,534       15,084,300  
Diluted     16,099,850       15,711,122  
                 
Cash dividends per common share   $ 0.12     $ 0.20  

SUPERIOR GROUP OF COMPANIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIESCONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS(Unaudited)(In thousands, except share and per share data)

    Nine Months Ended September 30,  
    2021     2020  
Net sales   $ 394,960     $ 381,341  
                 
Costs and expenses:                
Cost of goods sold     252,945       244,500  
Selling and administrative expenses     104,076       98,704  
Other periodic pension costs     1,328       830  
Pension plan termination charge     6,945       -  
Interest expense     925       1,732  
      366,219       345,766  
Income before taxes on income     28,741       35,575  
Income tax expense     5,490       7,090  
Net income   $ 23,251     $ 28,485  
                 
Net income per share:                
Basic   $ 1.51     $ 1.89  
Diluted   $ 1.45     $ 1.85  
                 
Weighted average shares outstanding during the period                
Basic     15,394,427       15,041,738  
Diluted     16,059,686       15,361,035  
                 
Cash dividends per common share   $ 0.34     $ 0.30  
SUPERIOR GROUP OF COMPANIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Unaudited)
(In thousands, except share and par value data)
    September 30,     December 31,  
    2021     2020  
ASSETS                
Current assets:                
Cash and cash equivalents   $ 6,408     $ 5,172  
Accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts of $5,852 and $7,667, respectively     92,500       101,902  
Accounts receivable - other     2,338       1,356  
Inventories     103,371       89,766  
Contract assets     37,575       39,231  
Prepaid expenses and other current assets     15,633       11,030  
Total current assets     257,825       248,457  
Property, plant and equipment, net     46,928       36,644  
Operating lease right-of-use assets     6,299       3,826  
Intangible assets, net     59,414       58,746  
Goodwill     38,557       36,116  
Other assets     13,154       10,135  
Total assets   $ 422,177     $ 393,924  
                 
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY                
Current liabilities:                
Accounts payable   $ 38,096     $ 39,327  
Other current liabilities     36,069       44,670  
Current portion of long-term debt     15,286       15,286  
Current portion of acquisition-related contingent liabilities     3,929       5,589  
Total current liabilities     93,380       104,872  
Long-term debt     80,882       72,372  
Long-term pension liability     14,548       14,574  
Long-term acquisition-related contingent liabilities     -       1,892  
Long-term operating lease liabilities     2,189       1,599  
Deferred tax liability     1,448       450  
Other long-term liabilities     8,795       6,535  
Commitments and contingencies (Note 6)                
Shareholders’ equity:                
Preferred stock, $.001 par value - authorized 300,000 shares (none issued)     -       -  
Common stock, $.001 par value - authorized 50,000,000 shares, issued and outstanding 15,960,253 and 15,391,660 shares, respectively.     16       15  
Additional paid-in capital     66,996       61,844  
Retained earnings     159,711       141,972  
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:                
Pensions     (4,285 )     (10,898 )
Cash flow hedges     53       69  
Foreign currency translation adjustment     (1,556 )     (1,372 )
Total shareholders’ equity     220,935       191,630  
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity   $ 422,177     $ 393,924  
SUPERIOR GROUP OF COMPANIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)
(In thousands)
    Nine Months Ended September 30,  
    2021     2020  
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES                
Net income   $ 23,251     $ 28,485  
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:                
Depreciation and amortization     6,719       5,972  
Provision for bad debts - accounts receivable     1,715       6,099  
Share-based compensation expense     2,757       1,790  
Deferred income tax benefit     (1,127 )     (3,654 )
Change in fair value of acquisition-related contingent liabilities     2,310       2,759  
Pension plan termination charge     6,945       -  
Changes in assets and liabilities, net of acquisition of business:                
Accounts receivable     7,544       (12,225 )
Accounts receivable - other     (732 )     (1,121 )
Contract assets     1,656       3,049  
Inventories     (13,667 )     (7,306 )
Prepaid expenses and other current assets     (4,445 )     (3,592 )
Other assets     (1,462 )     1  
Accounts payable and other current liabilities     (12,287 )     29,167  
Payment of acquisition-related contingent liabilities     (4,220 )     -  
Long-term pension liability     860       864  
Other long-term liabilities     2,344       779  
Net cash provided by operating activities     18,161       51,067  
                 
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES                
Additions to property, plant and equipment     (14,455 )     (5,711 )
Acquisition of business     (6,026 )     -  
Net cash used in investing activities     (20,481 )     (5,711 )
                 
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES                
Proceeds from borrowings of debt     173,436       137,559  
Repayment of debt     (165,023 )     (180,112 )
Payment of cash dividends     (5,334 )     (4,574 )
Payment of acquisition-related contingent liability     (1,641 )     (1,966 )
Proceeds received on exercise of stock options     2,452       1,407  
Tax withholdings on exercise of performance based stock     (405 )     (32 )
Tax (provision) benefit from vesting of acquisition-related restricted stock     171       (13 )
Common stock reacquired and retired     -       (500 )
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities     3,656       (48,231 )
                 
Effect of currency exchange rates on cash     (100 )     (512 )
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents     1,236       (3,387 )
Cash and cash equivalents balance, beginning of period     5,172       9,038  
Cash and cash equivalents balance, end of period   $ 6,408     $ 5,651  
SUPERIOR GROUP OF COMPANIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES
(Unaudited)
(In thousands, except share and par value data)
    Three Months Ended September 30,     Nine Months Ended September 30,  
    2021     2020     2021     2020  
Net income   $ 8,196     $ 9,944     $ 23,251     $ 28,485  
Adjustment for items:                                
Pension plan termination charge     -       -       6,945       -  
Tax impact of adjustment     -       -       (610 )     -  
Adjusted net income(1)   $ 8,196     $ 9,944     $ 29,586     $ 28,485  
                                 
Diluted net income per share   $ 0.51     $ 0.63     $ 1.45     $ 1.85  
Adjustment for items, after-tax, per diluted share     -       -       0.39       -  
Diluted adjusted net income per share(1)   $ 0.51     $ 0.63     $ 1.84     $ 1.85  
                                 
Weighted average shares outstanding during the period                                
Diluted     16,099,850       15,711,122       16,059,686       15,361,035  
                                 
(1) Adjusted net income and diluted adjusted net income per share, which are non-GAAP measures, are defined as net income and net income per share, excluding the impact of pension plan termination charges (net of tax). Management believes adjusted net income and diluted adjusted net income per share provides useful information to investors because it allows management, investors and others to evaluate and compare our operating results from period to period by removing the impact of pension plan termination charges not appropriately reflective of our core business.

 

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