EX-99.1 2 ea164184ex99-1_jerash.htm PRESS RELEASE DATED AUGUST 11, 2022

Exhibit 99.1

 

 

 

Jerash Holdings Reports Financial Results for Fiscal Year 2023 First Quarter

 

FAIRFIELD, N.J., August 11, 2022 – Jerash Holdings (US), Inc. (Nasdaq: JRSH) (the “Company” or “Jerash”), which manufactures and exports custom, ready-made, sportswear and outerwear for leading global brands, today announced financial results for its fiscal year 2023 first quarter, ended June 30, 2022.

 

First Quarter Fiscal Year 2023 Highlights

 

Revenue of $33.4 million, up 11.9 percent from the same quarter last year

 

Gross profit of $6.6 million, up 17.6 percent from the same quarter last year

 

Gross margin of 19.8 percent, up 100 basis points, from the same quarter last year

 

Net income of $1.7 million, or $0.14 per share, versus $1.9 million, or $0.17 per share, from the same quarter last year

 

Fiscal Year 2023 Outlook

 

Revenue for fiscal year 2023 second quarter: $41 million to $43 million vs. $45.7 million in fiscal year 2022 second quarter

 

Gross margin goal for fiscal year 2023: 16 percent to 18 percent

 

“Revenue was the highest for any first quarter in Jerash’s history, reflecting our reputation as a top-quality garment manufacturer in Jordan and our competitive advantage to attract new global brand customers,” said Sam Choi, Jerash’s chairman and chief executive officer. “Despite the challenging external retail and general economic environment, we continue to focus on diversifying and expanding our customer base.

 

“Proceeding into the new fiscal year, retailers are facing headwinds, including inflationary pressures and higher inventory levels. Nevertheless, our factories remain busy, with incoming orders through the end of this calendar year, albeit with a mix shift toward products that command lower average selling prices, along with purchase orders that are generally smaller,” Choi added.

 

Gilbert Lee, chief financial officer of Jerash, added, “With the current order flow from existing customers and initial orders from new customers being smaller in nature and taking time to ramp up, we are taking a conservative approach to forecasting revenue growth and margins, particularly in comparison with fiscal year 2022, which saw record high demand in post-COVID re-openings.

 

 

 

 

“We continue to focus on enhancing our ESG efforts in everything we do, including the construction of a high-quality, energy-efficient, contemporary living space, which is expected to be completed this fall. We plan to move approximately 1,500 of our multi-national workers to this new dormitory at the end of 2022, which, in turn, will save our company about $500,000 in rental expenses next year,” Lee added.

 

Fiscal Year 2023 First Quarter Results

 

Revenue for the fiscal year 2023 first quarter rose by 11.9 percent to $33.4 million, from $29.9 million in the same period last year.

 

Gross profit for the fiscal year 2023 first quarter increased 17.6 percent to $6.6 million, from $5.6 million in the same period last year.

 

Gross margin expanded 100 basis points to 19.8 percent in the fiscal year 2023 first quarter, from 18.8 percent in the same period last year, reflecting lower average cost basis from larger production scale, after the integration of the latest acquisition of MK Garments in October 2021, and to a lesser extent, margin improvement for products sold to local customers.

 

Operating expenses totaled $4.4 million in the fiscal year 2023 first quarter, versus $3.3 million in the same period last year. The increase was primarily due to a higher headcount from the acquisition of MK Garments, an increase of approximately $294,000 in stock-based compensation, and expenses related to the recruitment of new migrant workers and associated travel.

 

Operating income totaled $2.2 million in the fiscal year 2023 first quarter, versus $2.3 million in the same period last year. Income tax expenses for fiscal first quarter were $560,000, compared with $418,000 in the same period last year.

 

Net income was $1.7 million in the fiscal year 2023 first quarter, or $0.14 per share, versus $1.9 million, or $0.17 per share, in the same period last year. Comprehensive income attributable to Jerash Holdings (US), Inc.’s common stockholders totaled $1.6 million in the fiscal year 2023 first quarter, versus approximately $2.0 million in the same period last year.

 

Balance Sheet, Cash Flow and Dividends

 

Cash totaled $21.5 million, and net working capital was $55.6 million at June 30, 2022.

 

On August 5, 2022, Jerash approved a regular quarterly dividend of $0.05 per share on its common stock, payable on August 24, 2022 to stockholders of record as of August 17, 2022.

 

Share Repurchase Program

 

On June 13, 2022, the Company authorized a $3.0 million share repurchase program. The share repurchase program will be in effect through March 31, 2023. As of June 30, 2022, no share had been repurchased.

 

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Conference Call

 

Jerash Holdings will host an investor conference call to discuss its fiscal year 2023 first quarter results today, August 11, 2022, at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time. 

 

Phone:  877-545-0523 (domestic); 973-528-0016 (international)

Conference ID: 839418

 

A live and archived webcast will be available online in the investor relations section of Jerash’s website at www.jerashholdings.com.  For those who are not able to listen to the live broadcast, the call will be archived for approximately one year on the website. 

 

About Jerash Holdings (US), Inc. 

 

Jerash Holdings (US), Inc. manufactures and exports custom, ready-made, sportswear and outerwear for leading global brands and retailers, including VF Corporation (which owns brands such as The North Face, Timberland, and Vans), New Balance, G-III (which owns brands such as Calvin Klein, Tommy Hilfiger, DKNY, and Guess), American Eagle and Skechers. Jerash’s existing production facilities comprise six factories and four warehouses, and Jerash currently employs approximately 5,800 people. Additional information is available at www.jerashholdings.com.

 

Forward-Looking Statements

 

This news release contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties, which may cause actual results to differ materially from the statements made. When used in this document, the words “may”, “would”, “could”, “will”, “intend”, “plan”, “anticipate”, “believe”, “estimate”, “expect”, “seek”, “potential,” “outlook” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Such statements, including, but not limited to, Jerash’s current views with respect to future events and its financial forecasts, are subject to such risks and uncertainties. Many factors could cause actual results to differ materially from the statements made, including those risks described from time to time in filings made by Jerash with the Securities and Exchange Commission. In addition, there is uncertainty about the further spread of the COVID-19 virus or new variants thereof, or the occurrence of another wave of cases and the impact it may have on the company’s operations, the demand for the company’s products, global supply chains and economic activity in general. These and other risks and uncertainties are detailed in the company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should assumptions underlying the forward-looking statements prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those described herein as intended, planned, anticipated or expected. Statements contained in this news release regarding past trends or activities should not be taken as a representation that such trends or activities will continue in the future. Jerash does not intend and does not assume any obligation to update these forward-looking statements, other than as required by law.

 

Contact:

 

PondelWilkinson Inc.  

Judy Lin Sfetcu or Roger Pondel  

310-279-5980; jsfetcu@pondel.com  

 

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JERASH HOLDINGS (US), INC., AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

(UNAUDITED)

 

   For the Three Months
Ended June 30,
 
   2022   2021 
         
Revenue, net  $33,436,561   $29,888,692 
Cost of goods sold   26,814,194    24,257,750 
Gross Profit   6,622,367    5,630,942 
           
Selling, general and administrative expenses   4,106,540    3,314,214 
Stock-based compensation expenses   294,822    517 
Total Operating Expenses   4,401,362    3,314,731 
           
Income from Operations   2,221,005    2,316,211 
           
Other Income:          
Other income, net   60,242    36,281 
Total other income, net   60,242    36,281 
           
Net income before provision for income taxes   2,281,247    2,352,492 
           
Income tax expense   559,865    417,809 
           
Net Income   1,721,382    1,934,683 
           
Other Comprehensive Income:          
Foreign currency translation (loss) gain   (117,660)   79,988 
Comprehensive Income Attributable to Jerash Holdings (US), Inc.’s Common Stockholders  $1,603,722   $2,014,671 
           
Earnings Per Share Attributable to Common Stockholders:          
Basic and diluted  $0.14   $0.17 
           
Weighted Average Number of Shares          
Basic   12,336,516    11,333,934 
Diluted   12,502,378    11,354,680 
           
Dividend per share  $0.05   $0.05 

 

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JERASH HOLDINGS (US), INC., AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

 

   June 30,
2022
   March 31,
2022
 
   (Unaudited)     
         
ASSETS
Current Assets:        
Cash  $21,497,319   $25,176,120 
Accounts receivable, net   11,079,713    11,049,069 
Tax recoverable   7,434    374,377 
Inventories   28,972,649    28,255,179 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets   2,863,884    3,233,592 
Investment deposits   1,767,407    500,000 
Advance to suppliers, net   3,451,102    1,284,601 
Total Current Assets   69,639,508    69,872,938 
           
Restricted cash - non-current   1,328,033    1,407,368 
Long-term deposits   328,792    419,597 
Deferred tax assets, net   352,590    352,590 
Property, plant and equipment, net   12,506,257    10,933,147 
Goodwill   499,282    499,282 
Right of use assets   1,643,999    1,826,062 
Total Assets  $86,298,461   $85,310,984 
           
LIABILITIES AND  STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
           
Current Liabilities:          
Credit facilities  $1,130,046   $- 
Accounts payable   4,190,669    4,840,225 
Accrued expenses   3,255,832    3,115,953 
Income tax payable - current   2,880,399    2,861,272 
Other payables   1,658,381    2,278,816 
Deferred revenue   137,982    - 
Amount due to a related party   -    300,166 
Operating lease liabilities - current   750,004    739,101 
Total Current Liabilities   14,003,313    14,135,533 
           
Operating lease liabilities - non-current   707,182    869,313 
Income tax payable - non-current   1,001,880    1,001,880 
Total Liabilities   15,712,375    16,006,726 
           
Commitments and Contingencies          
           
Stockholders’ Equity          
Preferred stock, $0.001 par value; 500,000 shares authorized; none issued and outstanding  $-   $- 
Common stock, $0.001 par value; 30,000,000 shares authorized; 12,534,318 and 12,334,318 shares issued and outstanding respectively   12,534    12,334 
Additional paid-in capital   22,811,968    22,517,346 
Statutory reserve   379,323    379,323 
Retained earnings   47,372,776    46,268,110 
Accumulated other comprehensive gain   9,485    127,145 
Total Jerash Holdings (US), Inc.’s Stockholders’ Equity   70,586,086    69,304,258 
           
Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity  $86,298,461   $85,310,984 

 

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JERASH HOLDINGS (US), INC., AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED)

 

   For the Three Months Ended
June 30,
 
   2022   2021 
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES        
Net Income  $1,721,382   $1,934,683 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash used in operating activities:          
Depreciation and amortization   630,999    404,526 
Stock-based compensation expenses   294,822    517 
Amortization of operating lease right-of-use assets   238,758    172,891 
Changes in operating assets:          
Accounts receivable   (30,644)   (7,548,486)
Inventories   (717,470)   (6,264,474)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets   369,709    (126,087)
Advance to suppliers   (2,166,500)   2,925,259 
Changes in operating liabilities:          
Accounts payable   (649,556)   (2,464,174)
Accrued expenses   139,879    359,870 
Other payables   (620,436)   (422,310)
Deferred revenue   137,982    - 
Operating lease liabilities   (207,923)   (121,352)
Income tax payable, net of recovery   386,262    (307,997)
Net cash used in operating activities   (472,736)   (11,457,134)
           
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES          
Purchases of property, plant and equipment   (151,263)   (626,680)
Payments for construction of properties   (1,810,075)   - 
Acquisition deposit   (1,267,407)   (1,082,905)
Payment for long-term deposits   (151,967)   (62,930)
Net cash used in investing activities   (3,380,712)   (1,772,515)
           
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES          
Dividend payment   (616,716)   (566,649)
Repayment from short-term loan   -    (612,703)
Repayment to a related party   (300,166)   - 
Proceeds from short-term loan   1,130,046    - 
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities   213,164    (1,179,352)
           
EFFECT OF EXCHANGE RATE CHANGES ON CASH   (117,852)   80,005 
           
NET DECREASE IN CASH   (3,758,136)   (14,328,996)
           
CASH, AND RESTRICTED CASH, BEGINNING OF THE PERIOD   26,583,488    22,860,463 
           
CASH, AND RESTRICTED CASH, END OF THE PERIOD  $22,825,352   $8,531,467 
           
CASH, AND RESTRICTED CASH, END OF THE PERIOD   22,825,352    8,531,467 
LESS: NON-CURRENT RESTRICTED CASH   1,328,033    876,211 
CASH, END OF THE PERIOD  $21,497,319   $7,655,256 
           
Supplemental disclosure information:          
Cash paid for interest  $87,842   $28,639 
Income tax paid  $531,493   $724,443 
           
Non-cash financing activities          
Equipment obtained by utilizing long-term deposit  $244,667   $128,690 
Right of use assets obtained in exchange for operating lease obligations  $68,932   $353,611 

 

 

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