Guess(US:GES)2025-12-05 21:46Financial Performance - For the three months ended November 1, 2025, product sales increased to $760.32 million, up from $705.51 million for the same period last year, representing a growth of 7.7%[13] - Net revenue for the nine months ended November 1, 2025, reached $2.21 billion, compared to $2.06 billion for the same period in the previous year, reflecting an increase of 7.2%[13] - Gross profit for the three months ended November 1, 2025, was $335.98 million, compared to $321.88 million for the same period last year, indicating a growth of 4.4%[13] - The company reported a net earnings of $29.39 million for the three months ended November 1, 2025, compared to a net loss of $20.76 million for the same period last year[13] - Net earnings for the nine months ended November 1, 2025, were $6,438,000, a significant improvement from a net loss of $(13,485,000) in the same period last year, representing a turnaround of approximately 148%[18] - Total net revenue for the three months ended Nov 1, 2025, was $791.427 million, a significant increase from the previous year[108] - For the nine months ended Nov 1, 2025, total net revenue was $2.212 billion, with product sales amounting to $2.130 billion[109] Assets and Liabilities - Total assets as of November 1, 2025, amounted to $3.01 billion, an increase from $2.77 billion as of February 1, 2025, representing a growth of 8.7%[12] - Current liabilities remained stable at $831.91 million as of November 1, 2025, compared to $831.33 million as of February 1, 2025[12] - The company’s long-term debt and finance lease obligations increased to $299.54 million as of November 1, 2025, compared to $150.67 million as of February 1, 2025[12] - Total debt and finance lease obligations as of November 1, 2025, amounted to $326,252, with long-term obligations at $299,542[114] Cash Flow and Investments - Cash flows from operating activities showed a net cash used of $(37,956,000), an improvement compared to $(61,555,000) in the prior year, indicating a reduction in cash outflow by about 38%[18] - Net cash used in investing activities was $(71,795,000), a decrease from $(85,333,000) in the prior year, indicating a 16% improvement in cash management[18] - The company reported a net cash provided by financing activities of $68,777,000, contrasting with a net cash used of $(61,977,000) in the prior year, indicating a positive shift in financing strategy[18] Expenses - Selling, general and administrative expenses for the three months ended November 1, 2025, were $309.03 million, up from $279.39 million for the same period last year, an increase of 10.6%[13] - The company reported depreciation and amortization expenses of $54,762,000, up from $51,114,000, reflecting a 5% increase year-over-year[18] - Advertising and marketing expenses for the three and nine months ended November 1, 2025, were $25.3 million and $76.3 million, respectively, compared to $25.7 million and $68.6 million for the same periods in 2024[51] Shareholder Activities - Dividends paid during the period totaled $43,413,000, down from $167,187,000, representing a reduction of approximately 74%[18] - The cash dividend declared per share for the three months ended November 1, 2025, was $0.225, down from $0.300 in the same period in 2024[90] - The company had remaining authority under the 2024 Share Repurchase Program to purchase approximately $139.8 million of its common stock as of November 1, 2025[89] Acquisitions and Mergers - Guess? announced the acquisition of all operating assets and a 50% interest in the intellectual property assets of rag & bone on April 2, 2024[25] - The company completed the acquisition of rag & bone on April 2, 2024, which included 34 stores in the U.S. and two in the U.K.[59] - A proposed take-private transaction with Authentic Brands Group was announced on August 20, 2025, offering shareholders $16.75 per share in cash[26] - The merger agreement includes a strategic partnership where Authentic would own 51% of the company's intellectual property[27] - The company’s stockholders adopted the merger agreement on November 21, 2025, with certain regulatory approvals still pending[29] Inventory and Receivables - The company's inventories increased to $692.266 million as of November 1, 2025, compared to $562.649 million as of February 1, 2025, representing a rise of about 23.1%[98] - As of November 1, 2025, total accounts receivable amounted to $417.175 million, up from $397.815 million as of February 1, 2025, reflecting a growth of approximately 4.3%[97] - Approximately 43% of the Company's total net trade accounts receivable were subject to credit insurance coverage as of November 1, 2025[49] Legal and Regulatory Matters - The Company is involved in legal proceedings, including a customs tax assessment totaling €9.8 million ($11.3 million) from the Italian Customs Agency, which the Company is appealing[182] Pension and Benefits - The net periodic defined benefit pension cost for the three months ended November 1, 2025, was $1.821 million, with a total cost of $5.329 million for the nine months ended[189] - The foreign pension plans had a total projected benefit obligation of $77.2 million and plan assets of $63.1 million as of November 1, 2025, resulting in a net liability of $14.1 million[188] Market Conditions - The Company continues to monitor macroeconomic conditions, including inflation and consumer spending declines, which are negatively impacting its business[36]