Ever-Glory Reports Second Quarter 2022 Financial Results

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    NEW YORK, Aug. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Ever-Glory International Group, Inc. (the “Company” or “Ever-Glory”) (NASDAQ: EVK), a retailer of branded fashion apparel and a leading global apparel supply chain solution provider, reported its financial results today for the second quarter ended June 30, 2022.

    Mr. Yihua Kang, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Ever-Glory, said, “During the second quarter, we maintained our focus on developing the retail business through our multi-brand strategy and store network optimization initiative, while improving our wholesale business by upgrading customer portfolio and enhancing our account receivables.”

    “During the second quarter of 2022, our retail brands continue to attract new customers and retain existing customers by focusing on design, quality and value,” Mr. Kang continued. “We operated a nationwide network of 816 stores as of June 30, 2022.”

    “Looking at our wholesale business, we maintained focus on upgrading customer portfolio to reduce credit risk and improve margin in light of weak micro-environment and enhancing our account receivables. Going forward, we will implement a stricter client evaluation system and remain diligent in our account receivables collection. We believe the enduring strength of our wholesale business will support its long-term profitability,” Mr. Kang concluded.

    Mr. Jason Jiansong Wang, Chief Financial Officer of Ever-Glory, added, “The second quarter results are coupled with our ability to increase operating leverage. Going forward, we remain confidence in the long-term prospects of our business and we will continue implementing our margin enhancement and cost control measures to further strengthen the profitability of our business.”

    Second Quarter 2022 Financial Results 

    Total sales for the second quarter of 2022 were $63.8 million,  an increase of 5.4% from $60.6 million in the second quarter of 2021. This increase was primarily attributable to a 60.5% ($16.0 million) increase in our wholesale business, offset by a 37.3% ($12.7 million) decrease in our retail business.

    Sales for the Company’s branded fashion apparel retail division decreased by 37.3% to $21.4 million for the second quarter of 2022, compared to $34.1 million for the second quarter of 2021. This decrease was primarily due to outbreak of COVID-19. The outbreak in China resulted in the reduction of customer traffic and temporary closures of shopping malls as mandated by the provincial governments in various provinces of China, which had adversely affected our retail business with a decline in sales.

    Sales for the Company’s wholesale division increased by 60.5% to $42.4 million for the second quarter of 2022, compared to $26.4 million for the second quarter of 2021. This increase was primarily attributable to an increase in sales in Mainland China, Hong Kong, the United Kingdom, Europe and the United States, partially offset by a decrease in sales in Japan.

    Total gross profit for the second quarter of 2022 increased by 11.0% to $20.4 million, compared to $18.4 million for the second quarter of 2021. Total gross margin for the second quarter of 2022 increased to 32.0% from 30.4% for the second quarter of 2021.

    Gross profit for the retail business decreased by 16.0% to $12.4 million for the second quarter of 2022, compared to $14.8 million for the second quarter of 2021. Gross margin for the second quarter of 2022 was 58.1% compared to 43.4% for the second quarter of 2021.

    Gross profit for the wholesale business increased by 122.1% to $8.0 million for the second quarter of 2022, compared to $3.6 million for the second quarter of 2021. Gross margin for the second quarter of 2022 increased to 18.8% from 13.6% for the second quarter of 2021.

    Selling expenses for the second quarter of 2022 decreased by 19.5% to $11.7 million, or 18.3% of total sales, compared to $14.5 million, or 24.0% of total sales for the second quarter of 2021. The decrease was attributable to the decreased average salaries and decreased business trips.

    General and administrative expenses for the second quarter of 2022 decreased by 27.9% to $5.5 million, or 8.7% of total sales, compared to $7.7 million, or 12.7% of total sales for the second quarter of 2021. The decrease was attributable to the decreased publicity expense and the depreciation of RMB.

    Income (loss) from Operations was $3.2 million for the second quarter of 2022, compared to  ($3.8 million)  for the second quarter of 2021.

    Net income (loss) for the second quarter of 2022 was $2.4 million compared to ($1.8 million) for the second quarter of 2021. Basic and diluted loss per share were $0.16 for the second quarter of 2022 compared to ($0.12) for the second quarter of 2021.

    Balance Sheet 

    As of June 30, 2022, Ever-Glory had approximately $32.9 million of cash and cash equivalents, compared to approximately $56.6 million as of December 31, 2021. Ever-Glory had working capital of approximately $51.3 million as of June 30, 2022, and outstanding bank loans of approximately $65.6 million as of June 30, 2022.

    Conference Call

    The Company will hold a conference call at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time on August 12, 2022(8:00 p.m. Beijing Time on August 12, 2022). Listeners can access the conference call by dialing +1-877-704-4453 or +1-201-389-0920 and using the access code 13732317. The conference call will also be webcast live over the Internet and can be accessed at the Company’s website at http://www.everglorygroup.com.

    A replay of the call will be available from 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time on August 12 through 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on August 19 by calling +1-844-512-2921 or +1-412-317-6671 with pin number 13732317.

    About Ever-Glory International Group, Inc.

    Based in Nanjing, China, Ever-Glory International Group, Inc. is a retailer of branded fashion apparel and a leading global apparel supply chain solution provider. Ever-Glory is the first Chinese apparel Company listed on the American Stock Exchange (now named as NYSE MKT) in July 2008 and then transferred to The NASDAQ Global Market on December 31, 2015. Ever-Glory offers apparel to woman in China under its own brands “La go go”, “Velwin”, “idole” and “Jizhu”. Ever-Glory is also a leading global apparel supply chain solution provider with a focus on middle-to-high end casual wear, outerwear, and sportswear brands. Ever-Glory services a number of well-known brands and retail stores by providing a complete set of supply chain management services, including: fabric development and design, sampling, sourcing, quality control, manufacturing, logistics, customs clearance and distribution.

    Forward-Looking Statements

    Certain statements in this release and other written or oral statements made by or on behalf of Ever-Glory International Group, Inc. (the “Company”) are “forward looking statements” within the meaning of the federal securities laws. Statements regarding future events and developments and the Company’s future performance, as well as management’s expectations, beliefs, plans, estimates or projections relating to the future, are forward-looking statements within the meaning of these laws. The forward looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties including, without limitation, market acceptance of the Company’s products and offerings, development and expansion of the Company’s wholesale and retail operations, the Company’s continued access to capital, currency exchange rate fluctuation and other risks and uncertainties. The actual results the Company achieves (including, without limitation, the results stemming from the future implementation of the Company’s strategies and the revenue, net income and new retail store projections set forth herein) may differ materially from those contemplated by any forward-looking statements due to such risks and uncertainties (many of which are beyond the Company’s control). These statements are based on management’s current expectations and speak only as of the date of such statements. Readers should carefully review the risks and uncertainties described in the Company’s latest Annual Report on Form 10-K and other documents that the Company files from time to time with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by applicable law.

    EVER-GLORY INTERNATIONAL GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

    CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Unaudited)

    (In thousands of U.S. Dollars, except share and per share data or otherwise stated)

    June 30,
    2022

    December 31,
    2021

    ASSETS

    CURRENT ASSETS

          Cash and cash equivalents

    $

    32,880

    $

    56,573

          Restricted cash

    42,316

    40,768

          Trading securities

    2,550

    3,251

          Accounts receivable, net

    60,039

    69,859

          Inventories

    66,003

    63,841

          Advances on inventory purchases

    4,683

    8,179

          Value added tax receivable

    2,072

    1,693

          Other receivables and prepaid expenses

    6,118

    6,345

          Amounts due from related parties

    1,387

    220

    Total Current Assets

    218,048

    250,729

    NON-CURRENT ASSETS

          Equity security investment

    5,416

    5,682

          Intangible assets, net

    4,494

    4,794

          Property and equipment, net

    33,621

    36,340

          Operating lease right-of-use assets

    40,131

    50,077

          Deferred tax assets

    899

          Other non-current assets

    2,980

    784

    Total Non-Current Assets

    86,642

    98,576

    TOTAL ASSETS

    $

    304,690

    $

    349,305

    LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

    CURRENT LIABILITIES

          Bank loans

    $

    65,560

    $

    68,992

          Accounts payable

    52,362

    67,930

          Accounts payable and other payables – related parties

    1,752

    1,332

          Other payables and accrued liabilities

    13,833

    18,531

          Value added and other taxes payable

    425

    999

          Income tax payable

    558

    334

          Current operating lease liabilities

    32,229

    41,633

    Total Current Liabilities

    166,719

    199,751

       Deferred tax liabilities

    243

    Non-current operating lease liabilities

    8,070

    8,596

    TOTAL LIABILITIES

    175,032

    208,347

    COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Note 9)

    STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

       Common stock ($0.001 par value, authorized 50,000,000 shares, 14,814,354 and
          14,652,274 issued and outstanding as of June 30, 2022, respectively,
          14,812,312 and 14,664,978 issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2021,
           respectively)

    15

    15

       Additional paid-in capital

    3,665

    3,660

       Retained earnings

    105,521

    108,210

       Statutory reserve

    21,245

    21,245

       Treasury stock (at cost,162,080 and 147,334 shares at June 30, 2022 and
          December 31, 2021, respectively)

    (400)

    (363)

       Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income

    (388)

    8,191

    Total Equity

    129,658

    140,958

    TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

    $

    304,690

    $

    349,305

    EVER-GLORY INTERNATIONAL GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

    CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
    (LOSS) (Unaudited)

    (In thousands of U.S. Dollars, except share and per share data or otherwise stated)

    Three months ended

    Six months ended

    June 30,

    June 30,

    2022

    2021

    2022

    2021

    NET SALES

    $

    63,812

    $

    60,555

    $

    128,585

    $

    131,369

    COST OF SALES

    43,403

    42,163

    90,804

    90,541

    GROSS PROFIT

    20,409

    18,392

    37,781

    40,828

    OPERATING EXPENSES

          Selling expenses

    11,675

    14,503

    25,361

    30,052

          General and administrative expenses

    5,521

    7,662

    12,515

    15,513

    Total Operating Expenses

    17,196

    22,165

    37,876

    45,565

    INCOME (LOSS) FROM OPERATIONS

    3,213

    (3,773)

    (95)

    (4,737)

    OTHER INCOME (EXPENSES)

          Interest income

    91

    527

    277

    752

          Interest expense

    (321)

    (200)

    (934)

    (692)

          Government subsidy

    202

    243

    205

    502

          Gain (loss) from changes in fair values of investments

    90

    2,041

    (672)

    2,275

          Other income

    51

    477

    568

    774

    Total Other Income (Expenses), Net

    113

    3,088

    (556)

    3,611

    INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE INCOME TAX EXPENSE

    3,326

    (685)

    (651)

    (1,126)

    Income tax expense

    (926)

    (1,086)

    (2,038)

    (1,815)

    NET INCOME (LOSS)

    $

    2,400

    $

    (1,771)

    $

    (2,689)

    $

    (2,941)

          Foreign currency translation (loss) gain

    (7,743)

    3,434

    (8,579)

    2,083

    COMPREHENSIVE (LOSS) INCOME

    $

    (5,343)

    1,663

    $

    (11,268)

    $

    (858)

    EARNINGS (LOSS) PER SHARE

          Basic and diluted

    $

    0.16

    $

    (0.12)

    $

    (0.18)

    $

    (0.20)

          Weighted average number of shares outstanding basic
            and diluted

    14,814,354

    14,810,660

    14,814,072

    14,810,330

    EVER-GLORY INTERNATIONAL GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
    CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EQUITY (Unaudited)

    (In thousands of U.S. Dollars, except share and per share data or otherwise stated)

    Common Stock

    Additional

    Retained Earnings

    Accumulated
    other

    Amounts
    due from

    Shares

    Amount

    paid-in
    capital

    Treasury
    stock

    Unrestricted

    Statutory
    reserve

    comprehensive
    income (loss)

    related
    party

    Total
    equity

    Balance at January 1, 2022

    14,812,312

    $

    15

    $

    3,660

    $

    (363)

    $

    108,210

    $

    21,245

    $

    8,191

    $

    $

    140,958

    Stock issued for
       compensation

    2,042

    5

    5

    Net  loss

    (5,089)

    (5,089)

    Repurchase of 14,746
        shares of common stock

    (37)

    (37)

    Foreign currency
       translation loss

    (836)

    (836)

    Balance at March 31, 2022

    14,814,354

    $

    15

    $

    3,665

    $

    (400)

    $

    103,121

    $

    21,245

    $

    7,355

    $

    $

    135,001

    Net  income

    2,400

    2,400

    Foreign currency
       translation loss

    (7,743)

    (7,743)

    Balance at June 30, 2022

    14,814,354

    $

    15

    $

    3,665

    $

    (400)

    $

    105,521

    $

    21,245

    $

    (388)

    $

    129,658

    Common Stock

    Additional

    Retained Earnings

    Accumulated
    other

    Amounts
    due from

    Shares

    Amount

    paid-in
    capital

    Treasury
    Stock

    Unrestricted

    Statutory
    reserve

    Comprehensive
    income

    related
    party


    Total
    equity

    Balance at January 1,
       2021

    14,809,160

    $

    15

    $

    3,650

    $

    $

    109,171

    $

    20,376

    $

    4,590

    $

    (3,353)

    $

    134,449

    Stock issued for
       compensation

    1,500

    5

    5

    Net  loss

    (1,170)

    (1,170)

    Net cash received from
       related party under
       counter guarantee
       agreement

    379

    379

       Foreign currency
       translation adjustment

    (1,352)

    (1,352)

    Balance at March 31,
       2021

    14,810,660

    $

    15

    $

    3,655

    $

    $

    108,001

    $

    20,376

    $

    3,238

    $

    (2,974)

    $

    132,311

    Net loss

    (1,771)

    (1,771)

    Transfer to reserve

    Net cash received from
       related party under
       counter guarantee
       agreement

    386

    386

       Foreign currency
       translation adjustment

    3,434

    3,434

    Balance at June 30, 2021

    14,810,660

    $

    15

    $

    3,655

    $

    $

    106,230

    $

    20,376

    $

    6,672

    $

    (2,588)

    $

    134,360

    EVER-GLORY INTERNATIONAL GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

    CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Unaudited)
    (In thousands of U.S. Dollars, except share and per share data or otherwise stated)

    Six Months Ended

    June 30,
    2022

    June 30,
    2021

       CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES

          Net loss

    $

    (2,689)

    (2,941)

    Adjustments to reconcile net loss to cash used in operating activities:

          Depreciation and amortization

    3,880

    3,212

          Loss from sale of property and equipment

    96

    463

          Provision of bad debt allowance

    677

    652

          Provision for obsolete inventories

    2,611

    5,530

          Changes in fair value of trading securities

    689

    (321)

          Changes in fair value of investments

    (17)

    (1,954)

          Deferred income tax

    1,136

    604

          Stock-based compensation

    5

    5

          Changes in operating assets and liabilities

    Accounts receivable

    6,649

    13,433

    Inventories

    (7,564)

    (11,346)

    Value added tax receivable

    (479)

    (562)

    Other receivables and prepaid expenses

    (122)

    (632)

    Advances on inventory purchases

    3,197

    2,928

    Amounts due from related parties

    (1,176)

    546

    Accounts payable

    (11,734)

    (17,753)

    Accounts payable and other payables- related parties

    494

    (1,763)

    Other payables and accrued liabilities

    (5,066)

    1,201

    Value added and other taxes payable

    (543)

    (1,209)

    Income tax payable

    250

    (581)

    Net cash used in operating activities

    (9,706)

    (10,488)

    CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES

          Purchases of property and equipment and intangible asset

    (2,940)

    (4,452)

          Net proceeds from sale (purchase) of trading securities

    11

    (1,468)

          Investment payment

    (2,313)

    Net cash used in investing activities

    (5,242)

    (5,920)

    CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES

          Proceeds from bank loans

    24,672

    12,841

          Repayment of bank loans

    (24,672)

    (13,905)

          Repurchase of common stock

    (37)

          Net collection of amounts due from related party (equity)

    798

    Net cash used in provided by financing activities

    (37)

    (266)

    EFFECT OF EXCHANGE RATE CHANGES ON CASH

    (7,160)

    1,639

    NET DECREASE IN CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS AND RESTRICTED CASH

    (22,145)

    (15,035)

    CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS AND RESTRICTED CASH AT BEGINNING OF PERIOD

    97,341

    121,723

    CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS AND RESTRICTED CASH AT END OF PERIOD

    $

    75,196

    $

    106,688

    Reconciliation of cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash reported within their
       consolidated balance sheets:

    Cash and Cash Equivalents

    32,880

    63,963

    Restricted cash

    42,316

    42,725

    $

    75,196

    $

    106,688

    Cash paid during the period for:

    Interest

    $

    934

    $

    692

    Income taxes

    $

    2,038

    $

    1,815

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