Capri Holdings Limited Announces First Quarter Fiscal 2022 Results

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Capri Holdings Limited (NYSE:CPRI) reported a remarkable 178% increase in revenue for Q1 fiscal 2022, totaling $1.25 billion. Adjusted gross margin expanded by 90 basis points, achieving 20.8% operating margin. Adjusted EPS reached $1.42, prompting a raised full-year EPS outlook to $4.50. All three luxury brands—Versace, Jimmy Choo, and Michael Kors—exceeded expectations, driven by heightened consumer engagement. The company anticipates continued growth, although it refrains from providing comparable store sales due to COVID-19 impacts.

Positive

• Revenue surged 178% to $1.25 billion.
• Adjusted EPS of $1.42 with an outlook raised to $4.50.
• Adjusted operating margin at 20.8%.
• Initial strong performance from Versace and Jimmy Choo.

Negative

• Fiscal 2022 guidance includes a 53rd week which may skew results.

Capri Holdings Limited (NYSE:CPRI), a global fashion luxury group, today announced its financial results for the first quarter of fiscal 2022 ended June 26, 2021.

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First Quarter Fiscal 2022 Highlights

• Revenue increased 178%, with better than anticipated results across all three luxury houses
• Adjusted gross margin expanded 90 basis points versus prior year
• Adjusted operating margin of 20.8%
• Adjusted earnings per share of $1.42
• Raised full year adjusted earnings per share outlook to $4.50

John D. Idol, the Company's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, said, "We were pleased by our first quarter performance which reflected the strength of Capri Holdings' three global fashion luxury houses, Versace, Jimmy Choo and Michael Kors. All of our luxury houses significantly exceeded our revenue and earnings expectations for the quarter, as they continued to deepen consumer desire and engagement. As a result of this encouraging start to the year, we are raising our Fiscal 2022 revenue and earnings outlook."

Mr. Idol concluded, "Looking forward, we are confident in the growth opportunities for Versace, Jimmy Choo and Michael Kors as the world continues to recover from the impact of the global pandemic. As we execute on our strategic initiatives, Capri Holdings is positioned to deliver multiple years of revenue and earnings growth."

First Quarter Fiscal 2022 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. Due to the current and ongoing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Company will not be providing comparable store sales results. The Company believes the most comprehensive measure of performance in this environment is total revenues compared to the same period in the prior year.

Overview of Capri Holdings First Quarter Fiscal 2022 Results:

• Total revenue of $1.25 billion increased 178% compared to last year. On a constant currency basis, total revenue increased 164%.
• Gross profit was $856 million and gross margin was 68.3%, compared to $302 million and 67.0% in the prior year. Adjusted gross profit was $853 million and adjusted gross margin was 68.1%, compared to $303 million and 67.2% in the prior year.
• Income from operations was $258 million and operating margin was 20.6%, compared to a loss from operations of $162 million and operating margin of (35.9)% in the prior year. Adjusted income from operations was $261 million and operating margin was 20.8%, compared to a loss from operations of $147 million and operating margin of (32.6)% in the prior year.
• Net income was $219 million, or $1.41 per diluted share, compared to a net loss of $180 million, or $(1.21) per share, in the prior year. Adjusted net income was $221 million, or $1.42 per diluted share, compared to a net loss of $156 million or, $(1.04) per share, in the prior year.
• Net inventory at June 26, 2021 was $760 million, a 20% decrease compared to the prior year.

Versace First Quarter Fiscal 2022 Results:

• Versace revenue of $240 million increased 158% compared to the prior year. On a constant currency basis, total revenue increased 136%.
• Versace operating income was $48 million and operating margin was 20.0% compared to a loss of $41 million and operating margin of (44.1)% in the prior year.

Jimmy Choo First Quarter Fiscal 2022 Results:

• Jimmy Choo revenue of $142 million increased 178% compared to the prior year. On a constant currency basis, total revenue increased 147%.
• Jimmy Choo operating income was $11 million and operating margin was 7.7%, compared to an operating loss of $29 million and operating margin of (56.9)% in the prior year.

Michael Kors First Quarter Fiscal 2022 Results:

• Michael Kors revenue of $871 million increased 184% compared to the prior year. On a constant currency basis, total revenue increased 175%.
• Michael Kors operating income was $240 million and operating margin was 27.6%, compared to an operating loss of $48 million and operating margin of (15.6)% in the prior year.

Share Repurchase Program

During the first quarter, the Company repurchased approximately 0.9 million ordinary shares for approximately $50 million in open market transactions. As of June 26, 2021, the remaining availability under the Company's share repurchase authorization was $350 million.

Outlook

The following guidance is provided on an adjusted, non-GAAP basis. Guidance does not incorporate any significant additional store closures, extensions of closures, or new government restrictions that could further impact traffic and sales trends.

The Company also notes that fiscal 2022 includes a 53rd week in its fiscal fourth quarter.

Fiscal Year 2022 Outlook

For Capri Holdings, the Company expects the following.

• Total revenue of approximately $5.3 billion
• Operating margin of approximately 16%
• Net interest expense of approximately $5 million
• Effective tax rate of approximately 17%
• Weighted average diluted shares outstanding of approximately 156 million
• Diluted earnings per share of approximately $4.50

For Versace, the Company expects the following.

• Total revenue of approximately $1.025 billion
• Operating margin in the low double digit range

For Jimmy Choo, the Company expects the following.

• Total revenue of approximately $550 million
• Operating margin in the negative low single digit range

For Michael Kors, the Company expects the following.

• Total revenue of approximately $3.725 billion
• Operating margin in the mid 20% range

Second Quarter Fiscal 2022 Outlook

For Capri Holdings, the Company expects the following.

• Total revenue of approximately $1.25 billion
• Operating margin of approximately 13%
• Diluted earnings per share of approximately $0.90

For Versace, the Company expects the following.

• Total revenue of approximately $260 million
• Operating margin in the low double digit range

For Jimmy Choo, the Company expects the following.

• Total revenue of approximately $120 million
• Operating margin in the negative low double digit range

For Michael Kors, the Company expects the following.

• Total revenue of approximately $870 million
• Operating margin in the low 20% range

Conference Call Information

A conference call to discuss first quarter fiscal 2022 results is scheduled for today, July 30, 2021 at 8:30 a.m. ET. A live webcast of the conference call will be available on the Company’s website, www.capriholdings.com. In addition, a replay will be available shortly after the conclusion of the call and remain available until August 6, 2021. To access the telephone replay, listeners should dial 1-844-512-2921 or 1-412-317-6671 for international callers. The access code for the replay is 13721359. A replay of the webcast will also be available within two hours of the conclusion of the call.

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 COVID-19 related charges, ERP implementation costs, Capri transformation costs, restructuring and other charges. 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 Limited is a global fashion luxury group, consisting of iconic brands that are industry leaders in design, style and craftsmanship. Its brands cover the full spectrum of fashion luxury categories including women’s and men’s accessories, footwear and ready-to-wear as well as wearable technology, watches, jewelry, eyewear and a full line of fragrance products. The Company’s goal is to continue to extend the global reach of its brands while ensuring that they maintain their independence and exclusive DNA. Capri Holdings Limited is publicly listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker CPRI.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release 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 Holdings Limited (the “Company”) 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. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future financial performance. 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. These risks, uncertainties and other factors include the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic and its potential material and significant impact on the Company’s future financial and operational results if retail stores are forced to close again and the pandemic is prolonged, including that our estimates could materially differ if the severity of the COVID-19 situation worsens, the length and severity of such outbreak across the globe and the pace of recovery following the COVID-19 pandemic, levels of cash flow and future availability of credit, compliance with restrictive covenants under the Company’s credit agreement, the Company’s ability to integrate successfully and to achieve anticipated benefits of any acquisition; the risk of disruptions to the Company’s businesses; the negative effects of events on the market price of the Company’s ordinary shares and its operating results; significant transaction costs; unknown liabilities; the risk of litigation and/or regulatory actions related to the Company’s businesses; fluctuations in demand for the Company’s products; levels of indebtedness (including the indebtedness incurred in connection with acquisitions); the timing and scope of future share buybacks, which may be made in open market or privately negotiated transactions, and are subject to market conditions, applicable legal requirements, trading restrictions under the Company’s insider trading policy and other relevant factors, and which share repurchases may be suspended or discontinued at any time, the level of other investing activities and uses of cash; changes in consumer traffic and retail trends; loss of market share and industry competition; fluctuations in the capital markets; fluctuations in interest and exchange rates; the occurrence of unforeseen epidemics and pandemics, disasters or catastrophes; political or economic instability in principal markets; adverse outcomes in litigation; and general, local and global economic, political, business and market conditions, as well as those risks set forth in the Company’s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 27, 2021 (File No. 001-35368). Any forward-looking statement in this press release speaks only as of the date made and the Company disclaims any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking or other statements contained herein other than in accordance with legal and regulatory obligations.

SCHEDULE 1
CAPRI HOLDINGS LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(In millions, except share and per share data)
(Unaudited)
		Three Months Ended
		June 26, 2021				June 27, 2020
Total revenue		$	1,253			$	451
Cost of goods sold		397				149
Gross profit		856				302
Total operating expenses		598				464
Income (loss) from operations		258				(162		)
Other income, net		—				(1		)
Interest expense, net		1				17
Foreign currency loss (gain)		1				(3		)
Income (loss) before provision for income taxes		256				(175		)
Provision for income taxes		37				5
Net income (loss)		219				(180		)
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests		—				—
Net income (loss) attributable to Capri		$	219			$	(180	)
Weighted average ordinary shares outstanding:
Basic		151,312,103				149,556,310
Diluted		154,890,483				149,556,310
Net income (loss) per ordinary share:
Basic		$	1.45			$	(1.21	)
Diluted		$	1.41			$	(1.21	)

SCHEDULE 2
CAPRI HOLDINGS LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In millions, except share data)
(Unaudited)
		June 26, 2021				March 27, 2021				June 27, 2020
Assets
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents		$	356			$	232			$	207
Receivables, net		382				373				183
Inventories, net		760				736				948
Prepaid expenses and other current assets		209				205				151
Total current assets		1,707				1,546				1,489
Property and equipment, net		472				485				541
Operating lease right-of-use assets		1,468				1,504				1,641
Intangible assets, net		1,996				1,992				1,977
Goodwill		1,512				1,498				1,490
Deferred tax assets		281				278				226
Other assets		188				178				169
Total assets		$	7,624			$	7,481			$	7,533
Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity
Current liabilities
Accounts payable		$	464			$	512			$	596
Accrued payroll and payroll related expenses		131				116				94
Accrued income taxes		101				126				34
Short-term operating lease liabilities		442				447				431
Short-term debt		127				123				191
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities		297				297				243
Total current liabilities		1,562				1,621				1,589
Long-term operating lease liabilities		1,594				1,657				1,751
Deferred tax liabilities		443				397				465
Long-term debt		1,206				1,219				1,577
Other long-term liabilities		369				430				144
Total liabilities		5,174				5,324				5,526
Commitments and contingencies
Shareholders’ equity
Ordinary shares, no par value; 650,000,000 shares authorized; 220,973,560 shares issued and 151,942,484 outstanding at June 26, 2021; 219,222,937 shares issued and 151,280,011 outstanding at March 27, 2021 and 218,272,709 shares issued and 150,340,192 outstanding at June 27, 2020		—				—				—
Treasury shares, at cost 69,031,076 shares at June 26, 2021, 67,942,926 shares at March 27, 2021 and 67,932,517 shares at June 27, 2020		(3,385		)		(3,326		)		(3,326		)
Additional paid-in capital		1,201				1,158				1,109
Accumulated other comprehensive income		147				56				71
Retained earnings		4,489				4,270				4,152
Total shareholders’ equity of Capri		2,452				2,158				2,006
Noncontrolling interest		(2		)		(1		)		1
Total shareholders’ equity		2,450				2,157				2,007
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity		$	7,624			$	7,481			$	7,533

SCHEDULE 3
CAPRI HOLDINGS LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED SEGMENT DATA
($ in millions)
(Unaudited)
				Three Months Ended
				June 26, 2021				June 27, 2020
Revenue by Segment and Region:
Versace		The Americas		$	87			$	15
		EMEA		87				27
		Asia		66				51
Versace Revenue				240				93
Jimmy Choo		The Americas		38				6
		EMEA		50				16
		Asia		54				29
Jimmy Choo Revenue				142				51
Michael Kors		The Americas		590				156
		EMEA		165				79
		Asia		116				72
Michael Kors Revenue				871				307
Total Revenue				$	1,253			$	451
Income (loss) from Operations:
Versace				$	48			$	(41	)
Jimmy Choo				11				(29		)
Michael Kors				240				(48		)
Total segment income (loss) from operations				299				(118		)
Less: Corporate expenses				(41		)		(31		)
Restructuring and other charges				(3		)		(8		)
COVID-19 related charges				3				(5		)
Total Income (loss) from Operations				$	258			$	(162	)
Operating Margin:
Versace				20.0		%		(44.1		)%
Jimmy Choo				7.7		%		(56.9		)%
Michael Kors				27.6		%		(15.6		)%
Capri Operating Margin				20.6		%		(35.9		)%

SCHEDULE 4
CAPRI HOLDINGS LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARIES
SUPPLEMENTAL RETAIL STORE INFORMATION
(Unaudited)
		As of
Retail Store Information:		June 26, 2021		June 27, 2020
Versace		208		204
Jimmy Choo		233		228
Michael Kors		820		822
Total number of retail stores		1,261		1,254

SCHEDULE 5
CAPRI HOLDINGS LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSTANT CURRENCY DATA
(In millions)
(Unaudited)
		Three Months Ended								% Change
		June 26, 2021				June 27, 2020				As Reported			Constant Currency
Total revenue:
Versace		$	240			$	93			158.1	%		135.5	%
Jimmy Choo		142				51				178.4	%		147.1	%
Michael Kors		871				307				183.7	%		175.2	%
Total revenue		$	1,253			$	451			177.8	%		163.9	%

SCHEDULE 6
RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES
(In millions, except share and per share data)
(Unaudited)
		Three Months Ended June 26, 2021
		As Reported				Restructuring and Other Charges (1)				COVID-19 Related Charges				ERP Implementation				As Adjusted
Gross profit		$	856			$	—			$	(3	)		$	—			$	853
Operating expenses		$	598			$	(3	)		$	—			$	(3	)		$	592
Total income from operations		$	258			$	3			$	(3	)		$	3			$	261
Income before provision for income taxes		$	256			$	3			$	(3	)		$	3			$	259
Provision for income taxes		$	37			$	1			$	(1	)		$	1			$	38
Net income attributable to Capri		$	219			$	2			$	(2	)		$	2			$	221
Diluted net income per ordinary share - Capri		$	1.41			$	0.01			$	(0.01	)		$	0.01			$	1.42

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(1)		Includes store closure costs which have been incorporated into the Capri Retail Store Optimization Program, other restructuring initiatives, and other costs recorded in connection with the acquisitions of Gianni Versace S.r.l. and Jimmy Choo Group Limited.

SCHEDULE 7
RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES
(In millions, except share and per share data)
(Unaudited)
		Three Months Ended June 27, 2020
		As Reported				Restructuring and Other Charges (1)				COVID-19 Related Charges				ERP Implementation				As Adjusted
Gross profit		$	302			$	—			$	1			$	—			$	303
Operating expenses		$	464			$	(8	)		$	(4	)		$	(2	)		$	450
Total loss from operations		$	(162	)		$	8			$	5			$	2			$	(147	)
Loss before provision for income taxes		$	(175	)		$	8			$	5			$	2			$	(160	)
Provision for (benefit from) income taxes		$	5			$	(5	)		$	(3	)		$	(1	)		$	(4	)
Net loss attributable to Capri		$	(180	)		$	13			$	8			$	3			$	(156	)
Diluted net loss per ordinary share - Capri		$	(1.21	)		$	0.09			$	0.06			$	0.02			$	(1.04	)

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(1)		Includes store closure costs which have been incorporated into the Capri Retail Store Optimization Program, other restructuring initiatives, and other costs recorded in connection with the acquisitions of Gianni Versace S.r.l. and Jimmy Choo Group Limited.

 

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FAQ

What were Capri Holdings' financial results for Q1 fiscal 2022?

Capri Holdings reported a revenue increase of 178%, totaling $1.25 billion, with an adjusted EPS of $1.42.

What is the revised earnings outlook for Capri Holdings for fiscal 2022?

The company raised its full-year adjusted EPS outlook to $4.50.

How did each luxury brand perform in Q1 fiscal 2022?

Versace revenue was $240 million, Jimmy Choo $142 million, and Michael Kors $871 million, showing significant increases.

What is the operating margin for Capri Holdings in Q1 fiscal 2022?

The adjusted operating margin was 20.8%.

What is the revenue outlook for Capri Holdings in Q2 fiscal 2022?

The company projects total revenue of approximately $1.25 billion for Q2.