Capri Holdings Limited (NYSE:CPRI), a global fashion luxury group, today announced its financial results for the third quarter of Fiscal 2024 ended December 30, 2023.

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Third Quarter Fiscal 2024 Highlights

• Revenue decreased 5.6% on a reported basis and 6.6% in constant currency
• Adjusted operating margin of 12.1%
• Adjusted earnings per share of $1.20

John D. Idol, the Company's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, said, "Overall, our performance in the third quarter continued to be impacted by softening demand for fashion luxury goods. However, sales trends improved sequentially in the third quarter, driven by better results in our own retail channel while sales in our wholesale channel remained challenged. Additionally, we were pleased to have resolved the Michael Kors Americas Ecommerce implementation issues discussed last quarter and our platform is now running smoothly."

Mr. Idol continued, "Versace, Jimmy Choo and Michael Kors continued to resonate with consumers as evidenced by the 10.7 million new consumers added across our databases, representing 13% growth versus last year. In fact, we achieved a new milestone, with our database surpassing 90 million customers. This reflects the strong brand equity and enduring value of our three iconic houses."

Mr. Idol concluded, “We look forward to the successful completion of the merger transaction with Tapestry in calendar year 2024. This combination will deliver value to our shareholders as well as provide new opportunities for our dedicated employees around the world as Capri Holdings becomes part of a larger and more diversified company. By joining with Tapestry, we will have greater resources and capabilities to accelerate the expansion of our global reach while preserving the unique DNA of our brands.”

Third Quarter Fiscal 2024 Results

Financial Results and non-GAAP Reconciliation

The Company’s results are reported in this press release in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States ("U.S. GAAP") and on an adjusted, non-GAAP basis. A reconciliation of GAAP to non-GAAP financial information is provided at the end of this press release.

Overview of Capri Holdings Third Quarter Fiscal 2024 Results

• Total revenue of $1.43 billion decreased 5.6% compared to last year. On a constant currency basis, total revenue decreased 6.6%. Total company retail sales declined in the mid-single-digits with trends being impacted by softening luxury consumer demand primarily in the Americas as well as by the Michael Kors Americas Ecommerce implementation issues discussed last quarter. In wholesale, revenue decreased in the low-teens driven by softer demand in the Americas and EMEA.
• Gross profit was $928 million and gross margin was 65.0%, compared to $1.01 billion and 66.5% in the prior year. Adjusted gross profit was $928 million and adjusted gross margin was 65.0%, compared to $1.00 billion and 66.3% in the prior year. Gross profit margin decreased relative to prior year primarily driven by lower full price sell throughs.
• Income from operations was $122 million and operating margin was 8.5%, compared to $236 million and 15.6% in the prior year. Adjusted income from operations was $172 million and operating margin was 12.1%, compared to $256 million and 16.9% in the prior year. The decline in operating margin reflects lower gross margin, unfavorable channel mix, higher store related costs and expense deleverage on lower revenue.
• Net income was $105 million, or $0.88 per diluted share, compared to $225 million, or $1.72 per diluted share, in the prior year. Adjusted net income was $142 million, or $1.20 per diluted share, compared to $240 million, or $1.84 per diluted share, in the prior year period.
• Net inventory as of December 30, 2023 was $1.02 billion, a 14% decrease compared to the prior year reflecting the Company's ongoing diligent inventory management. Management expects inventory levels to remain below prior year in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2024.
• Cash flow from operating activities for the third quarter was an inflow of $362 million, while free cash flow was an inflow of $313 million.
• Cash and equivalents totaled $249 million, and total borrowings outstanding were $1.84 billion, resulting in net debt of $1.60 billion. During the third quarter, the company repaid approximately $313 million of debt.
• On an annual basis, Capri Holdings continues to expect to generate strong free cash flow, in line with historical levels. As a result, the Company expects to significantly reduce net debt by the end of the fiscal year.

Versace Third Quarter Fiscal 2024 Results

• Versace revenue of $227 million decreased 8.8% on a reported basis and 10.8% on a constant currency basis. The decline was primarily driven by softening consumer demand in the Americas and EMEA partially offset by increased revenue in Asia. Retail sales declined in the low-single-digits while wholesale revenue decreased double-digits. Revenue in the Americas declined 14%, while revenue in EMEA decreased 13% and revenue in Asia increased 10%. Versace’s global database increased by 1.5 million new names, representing 25% growth over the last year.
• Versace operating loss was $14 million and operating margin was (6.2)%, compared to operating income of $24 million and 9.6% in the prior year. The decline in operating margin rate was primarily due to unfavorable channel mix, higher store related costs and expense deleverage on lower revenue.

Jimmy Choo Third Quarter Fiscal 2024 Results

• Jimmy Choo revenue of $166 million decreased 1.2% on a reported basis and 3.0% on a constant currency basis driven primarily by softening consumer demand, mainly in the Americas, partially offset by increased revenue in Asia. Retail sales were approximately flat while wholesale revenue decreased mid-single-digits. Revenue in the Americas declined 11%, while revenue in EMEA was flat and revenue in Asia increased 9%. Jimmy Choo’s global database increased by 0.7 million new names, representing 13% growth over the last year.
• Jimmy Choo operating income was $4 million and operating margin was 2.4%, compared to $18 million and 10.7% in the prior year. The decline in operating margin rate was primarily due to lower full price sell throughs, unfavorable channel mix and higher store related costs.

Michael Kors Third Quarter Fiscal 2024 Results

• Michael Kors revenue of $1.03 billion decreased 5.6% on a reported basis and 6.2% on a constant currency basis. The decline versus prior year was primarily attributable to softening consumer demand, mainly in the Americas. Results were also impacted by the Michael Kors Americas Ecommerce implementation issues discussed last quarter. As anticipated, third quarter Ecommerce trends in the Americas began to benefit from functional changes designed to improve the situation. The issues associated with the Ecommerce platform implementation are now largely resolved. Retail sales declined in the mid-single-digits while wholesale revenue decreased low-double-digits. Revenue in the Americas declined 7%, while revenue in EMEA decreased 2% and revenue in Asia declined 2%. Michael Kors’ global database increased by 8.5 million new names, representing 12% growth over the last year.
• Michael Kors operating income was $219 million and operating margin was 21.2%, compared to $251 million and 22.9% in the prior year. The decline in operating margin rate was primarily related to lower full price sell throughs and expense deleverage on lower revenue.

Outlook

Given the pending merger transaction of Capri Holdings Limited by Tapestry, Inc., the Company does not intend to provide financial guidance.

Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures

Constant currency effects are non-GAAP financial measures, which are provided to supplement our reported operating results to facilitate comparisons of our operating results and trends in our business, excluding the effects of foreign currency rate fluctuations. Because we are a global company, foreign currency exchange rates may have a significant effect on our reported results. We calculate constant currency measures and the related foreign currency impacts by translating the current year’s reported amounts into comparable amounts using prior year’s foreign exchange rates for each currency. All constant currency performance measures discussed below should be considered a supplement to and not in lieu of our operating performance measures calculated in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Additionally, this earnings release includes certain non-GAAP financial measures that exclude certain costs associated with restructuring and other charges, ERP implementation costs, COVID-19 related expenses, war in Ukraine related costs, Capri transformation costs, Tapestry merger related costs and long-lived asset impairments. The Company uses non-GAAP financial measures, among other things, to evaluate its operating performance and in order to represent the manner in which the Company conducts and views its business. The Company believes that excluding these items helps its management and investors compare operating performance based on its ongoing operations. While the Company considers the non-GAAP measures to be useful supplemental measures in analyzing its results, they are not intended to replace, nor act as a substitute for, any amounts presented in its consolidated financial statements prepared in conformity with U.S. GAAP and may be different from non-GAAP measures reported by other companies.

About Capri Holdings Limited

Capri Holdings is a global fashion luxury group consisting of iconic, founder-led brands Versace, Jimmy Choo and Michael Kors. Our commitment to glamorous style and craftsmanship is at the heart of each of our luxury brands. We have built our reputation on designing exceptional, innovative products that cover the full spectrum of fashion luxury categories. Our strength lies in the unique DNA and heritage of each of our brands, the diversity and passion of our people and our dedication to the clients and communities we serve. Capri Holdings Limited is publicly listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker CPRI.

Forward-Looking Statements

This report contains statements which are, or may be deemed to be, “forward-looking statements.” Forward-looking statements are prospective in nature and are not based on historical facts, but rather on current expectations and projections of the management of Capri about future events and are therefore subject to risks and uncertainties which could cause actual results to differ materially from the future results expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. All statements other than statements of historical facts included herein, may be forward-looking statements. Without limitation, any statements preceded or followed by or that include the words “plans”, “believes”, “expects”, “intends”, “will”, “should”, “could”, “would”, “may”, “anticipates”, “might” or similar words or phrases, are forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties that could significantly affect expected results and are based on certain key assumptions, which could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected or implied in any forward-looking statements, including regarding the pending merger transaction with a wholly-owned subsidiary of Tapestry, Inc. (the "Merger"). These risks, uncertainties and other factors include the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic; changes in consumer traffic and retail trends; the timing, receipt and terms and conditions of any required governmental and regulatory approvals for the pending Merger that could delay or result in the termination of the pending Merger, the occurrence of any other event, change or other circumstances that could give rise to the termination of the merger agreement entered into in connection with the pending Merger, the risk that the parties to the merger agreement may not be able to satisfy the conditions to the pending Merger in a timely manner or at all, risks related to disruption of management time from ongoing business operations due to the pending Merger, the risk that any announcements relating to the pending Merger could have adverse effects on the market price of Capri's shares, the risk of any unexpected costs or expenses resulting from the pending Merger, the risk of any litigation relating to the pending Merger, the risk that the pending Merger and its announcement could have an adverse effect on the ability of Capri to retain customers and retain and hire key personnel and maintain relationships with customers, suppliers, employees, shareholders and other business relationships and on its operating results and business generally, and the risk the pending Merger could divert the attention of Capri’s management; as well as those risks that are outlined in Capri’s disclosure filings and materials, which you can find on http://www.capriholdings.com, such as its Form 10-K, Form 10-Q and Form 8-K reports that have been filed with the SEC. Please consult these documents for a more complete understanding of these risks and uncertainties. Any forward-looking statement in this press release speaks only as of the date made and Capri disclaims any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking or other statements contained herein other than in accordance with legal and regulatory obligations.

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