EX-99.1 2 ea150284ex99-1_jerashhold.htm PRESS RELEASE DATED NOVEMBER 10, 2021

Exhibit 99.1

 

 

 

 

Jerash Holdings Reports Record Revenue and Earnings for Fiscal 2022 Second Quarter;

Increases Revenue Guidance for Full Fiscal Year

 

FAIRFIELD, N.J., November 10, 2021 – Jerash Holdings (US), Inc. (“Jerash”) (NASDAQ: JRSH), which manufactures and exports custom, ready-made, sportswear and outerwear for leading global brands, today announced financial results for its fiscal 2022 second quarter, ended September 30, 2021.

 

Financial Highlights – Fiscal 2022 Second Quarter Versus Fiscal 2021 Second Quarter

 

§Revenue of $45.7 million, an increase of 68.8 percent, reflecting higher shipments
   
§Gross profit of $10.1 million, an increase of 71.8 percent, due to higher revenue and gross margin
   
§Gross margin of 22.1 percent versus 21.7 percent, reflecting improved product mix and higher sales volumes
   
§Comprehensive income attributable to Jerash’s common stockholders of $4.4 million, or $0.39 per share, vs. $2.6 million, or $0.23 per share

 

Fiscal 2022 Guidance

 

§Fiscal 2022 revenue expected to be in the range of $125 million to $130 million versus $90.2 million in fiscal 2021
   
§Revenue in fiscal 2022 expected to be at record levels
   
§Fiscal 2022 third quarter revenue expected to be in the range of $31 million to $33 million

 

Sam Choi, chairman and chief executive officer, said, “Our fiscal 2022 second quarter results demonstrated continued strong progress, with robust performance in revenue and margin. Revenue and gross profit were at record levels for the second quarter, reflecting an increase in shipments to our largest customers as a result of strong demand and expanded capacity, as well as an improved mix of products sold.

 

“We continue to advance our plans to increase capacity and secure additional space to meet our customers’ needs,” Choi said. “We anticipate the momentum to continue into fiscal 2023. All of our existing factories in Jordan are fully booked through May 2022, with orders from existing top global brand-name customers. As a result, we have increased our fiscal 2022 revenue outlook to reflect the robust momentum and expanded capacity.”

 

 

 

Fiscal 2022 Second Quarter Results

 

Fiscal 2022 second quarter revenue rose 68.8 percent to a record $45.7 million from $27.1 million in the same period last year, primarily due to higher shipments to the company’s largest customers as a result of stronger demand and expanded capacity.

 

Gross profit increased to $10.1 million in the fiscal 2022 second quarter, from $5.9 million in the same period last year, primarily due to higher revenue and gross margin. Gross margin expanded 40 basis points to 22.1 percent in the fiscal 2022 second quarter, from 21.7 percent in the same period last year, reflecting an improved product mix and higher sales volumes.

 

Operating expenses totaled $4.5 million in the fiscal 2022 second quarter, versus $2.9 million in the same period last year. The increase was primarily due to higher headcount to support the company’s growth, an increase in shipping costs, stock-based compensation, and expenses related to COVID-19 measures and recruitment for new migrant workers.

 

Operating income rose to $5.6 million in the fiscal 2022 second quarter, from $3.0 million in the same period last year. Net income advanced to $4.4 million in the fiscal 2022 second quarter, from $2.6 million in the same period last year. Comprehensive income attributable to Jerash’s common stockholders increased to $4.4 million, or $0.39 per share, in the fiscal 2022 second quarter, from $2.6 million, or $0.23 per share, in the same period last year.

 

Gilbert Lee, chief financial officer, said, “Our updated outlook for the remainder of this fiscal year reflects our expectation for continued strong customer demand and increased capacity with orders reflective of typical customer patterns. However, it is important to note that potential risks from supply chain issues that some of our customers are facing could affect the timing of shipments in the near term.”

 

Cash and restricted cash totaled $26.3 million, and net working capital was $54.3 million at September 30, 2021. Net cash provided by operating activities was $21.7 million in the fiscal 2022 second quarter, compared with $9.3 million in the same period last year. The increase was primarily due to changes in working capital.

 

On November 2, 2021, Jerash approved a regular quarterly dividend of $0.05 per share on its common stock, payable on November 29, 2021, to stockholders of record as of November 22, 2021.

 

On October 4, 2021, Jerash completed a public offering of 1.4 million shares of common stock at a price of $7.00 per share, which included 1.0 million shares issued and sold by the company and 400,000 shares sold by a selling shareholder. Jerash received net proceeds of approximately $6.25 million from the offering, after deducting the underwriting discount and estimated offering expenses payable by the company.

 

On October 11, 2021, Jerash completed the acquisition of Mustafa and Kamal Ashraf Trading Company (Jordan) for Manufacture of Ready-Made Clothes LLC (“MK Garments”), which operates a 71,000 square-foot apparel manufacturing facility. Jerash assumed production at the MK Garments facility and retained its 500 employees in August 2021.

 

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Conference Call

 

Jerash will host an investor conference call to discuss its fiscal 2022 second quarter results tomorrow, November 11, 2021, at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time. 

 

Phone:  888-506-0062 (domestic); 973-528-0011 (international) 

Conference ID: 470920

 

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, sportwear and outerwear for leading global brands and retailers, including Walmart, Costco, New Balance, G-III (which owns brands such as Calvin Klein, Tommy Hilfiger, DKNY, and Guess), American Eagle, and VF Corporation (which owns brands such as The North Face, Timberland, and JanSport). Jerash’s existing production facilities comprise six factory units and four warehouses. Jerash currently employs approximately 5,100 people, and the total annual capacity at its facilities is approximately 15 million pieces. 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., SUBSIDIARIES AND AFFILIATE

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

(UNAUDITED)

 

   For the Three Months Ended
September 30,
   For the Six Months Ended
September 30,
 
   2021   2020   2021   2020 
                 
Revenue, net  $45,711,166   $27,086,318   $75,599,858   $45,793,073 
Cost of goods sold   35,606,587    21,203,568    59,864,337    36,858,753 
Gross Profit   10,104,579    5,882,750    15,735,521    8,934,320 
                     
Selling, general and administrative expenses   4,223,671    2,853,679    7,537,902    4,704,506 
Stock-based compensation expenses   315,296    -    315,813    42,151 
Total Operating Expenses   4,538,967    2,853,679    7,853,715    4,746,657 
                     
Income from Operations   5,565,612    3,029,071    7,881,806    4,187,663 
                     
Other (Expense) Income:                    
Other (expense) income, net   (74,557)   62,917    (38,276)   60,178 
Total other (expense) income, net   (74,557)   62,917    (38,276)   60,178 
                     
Net income before provision for income taxes   5,491,055    3,091,988    7,843,530    4,247,841 
                     
Income tax expense   1,050,330    531,896    1,468,139    873,896 
                     
Net Income   4,440,725    2,560,092    6,375,391    3,373,945 
                     
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest   705    8    722    14 
Net income attributable to Jerash Holdings (US), Inc.’s Common Stockholders  $4,441,430   $2,560,100   $6,376,113   $3,373,959 
                     
Net Income  $4,440,725   $2,560,092   $6,375,391   $3,373,945 
                     
Other Comprehensive Income:                    
Foreign currency translation (loss) gain   (263)   712    79,725    159 
Total Comprehensive Income   4,440,462    2,560,804    6,455,116    3,374,104 
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest   -    -    -    - 
Comprehensive Income Attributable to Jerash Holdings (US), Inc.’s Common Stockholders  $4,440,462   $2,560,804   $6,455,116   $3,374,104 
                     
Earnings Per Share Attributable to Common Stockholders:                    
Basic and diluted  $0.39   $0.23   $0.56   $0.30 
                     
Weighted Average Number of Shares                    
Basic   11,334,318    11,325,000    11,333,907    11,325,000 
Diluted   11,512,533    11,329,953    11,403,931    11,330,081 
                     
Dividend per share  $0.05   $0.05   $0.10   $0.10 

 

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JERASH HOLDINGS (US), INC., SUBSIDIARIES AND AFFILIATE

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

 

   September 30,
2021
   March 31,
2021
 
   (Unaudited)     
ASSETS    
Current Assets:        
Cash  $25,042,220   $21,126,090 
Restricted cash   -    714,844 
Accounts receivable, net   13,416,125    12,033,268 
Tax recoverable   1,079    379,719 
Inventories   20,560,272    25,035,966 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets   2,833,962    2,329,289 
Investment deposits   3,200,000    - 
Advance to suppliers, net   1,886,856    3,036,693 
Total Current Assets   66,940,514    64,655,869 
           
Restricted cash - non-current   1,301,588    1,020,777 
Long-term deposits   268,255    128,690 
Deferred tax assets, net   148,663    148,663 
Property, plant and equipment, net   6,554,481    5,699,506 
Right of use assets   1,601,671    1,596,600 
Total Assets  $76,815,172   $73,250,105 
           
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY          
Current Liabilities:          
Credit facilities  $-   $612,703 
Accounts payable   4,535,255    7,922,839 
Accrued expenses   3,460,886    2,332,867 
Income tax payable - current   1,519,978    1,803,175 
Other payables   1,076,251    1,455,208 
Receipt in advance from a customer   1,474,932    - 
Operating lease liabilities - current   550,099    400,043 
Total Current Liabilities   12,617,401    14,526,835 
           
Operating lease liabilities - non-current   905,710    935,773 
Income tax payable - non-current   961,048    1,094,048 
Total Liabilities   14,484,159    16,556,656 
           
Commitments and Contingencies          
           
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; 11,334,318 and 11,332,974 shares issued and outstanding respectively   11,334    11,333 
Additional paid-in capital   15,617,080    15,301,268 
Statutory reserve   346,315    346,315 
Retained earnings   45,991,062    40,748,314 
Accumulated other comprehensive gain (loss)   63,824    (15,901)
Total Jerash Holdings (US), Inc.’s Stockholder’s Equity   62,029,615    56,391,329 
           
Noncontrolling interest   301,398    302,120 
Total Equity   62,331,013    56,693,449 
           
Total Liabilities and Equity  $76,815,172   $73,250,105 

 

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JERASH HOLDINGS (US), INC., SUBSIDIARIES AND AFFILIATE

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(UNAUDITED)

 

   For the Six Months Ended
September 30,
 
   2021   2020 
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES        
Net Income  $6,375,391   $3,373,945 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:          
Depreciation and amortization   880,135    829,285 
Stock-based compensation expenses   315,813    42,151 
Bad debt expense   -    58,563 
Amortization of operating lease right-of-use assets   356,030    365,478 
Changes in operating assets:          
Accounts receivable   (1,382,857)   (14,588,644)
Inventories   4,475,694    12,328,893 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets   (504,673)   659,257 
Advance to suppliers   1,149,836    (677,415)
Changes in operating liabilities:          
Accounts payable   (3,387,584)   (1,423,796)
Accrued expenses   1,128,019    240,129 
Other payables   (378,957)   212,586 
Receipt in advance from a customer   1,474,932    - 
Operating lease liabilities   (241,107)   (257,577)
Income tax payable   (37,442)   550,033 
Net cash provided by operating activities   10,223,230    1,712,888 
           
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES          
Purchases of property, plant and equipment   (1,606,419)   (428,280)
Acquisition deposit   (3,200,000)   - 
Payment for long-term deposits   (268,255)   - 
Receipt of long-term deposits   -    119,687 
Net cash used in investing activities   (5,074,674)   (308,593)
           
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES          
Dividend payment   (1,133,365)   (1,132,500)
Repayment from short-term loan   (612,703)   (235)
Proceeds from short-term loan   -    932,152 
Net cash used in financing activities   (1,746,068)   (200,583)
           
EFFECT OF EXCHANGE RATE CHANGES ON CASH   79,609    (30)
           
NET INCREASE IN CASH   3,482,097    1,203,682 
           
CASH, AND RESTRICTED CASH, BEGINNING OF THE PERIOD   22,861,711    26,916,709 
           
CASH, AND RESTRICTED CASH, END OF THE PERIOD  $26,343,808   $28,120,391 
           
CASH AND RESTRICTED CASH, END OF PERIOD   26,343,808    28,120,391 
LESS: NON-CURRENT RESTRICTED CASH   1,301,588    786,298 
CASH, END OF PERIOD  $25,042,220   $27,334,093 
    -      
Supplemental disclosure information:          
Cash paid for interest  $74,401   $- 
Income tax paid  $1,512,215   $347,689 
           
Non-cash financing activities          
Right of use assets obtained in exchange for operating lease obligations  $353,611   $172,413 

 

 

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