Capri Holdings Limited Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year Fiscal 2021 Results

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Capri Holdings Limited (NYSE:CPRI) reported its financial results for Q4 and the full fiscal year 2021, ending March 27, 2021. Total revenue stood at $1.2 billion, flat compared to the previous year, with retail sales climbing 13%. Adjusted gross margin increased by 280 basis points, while adjusted earnings per share reached $0.38. Notably, e-commerce sales surged approximately 80%. Despite a net loss of $183 million, the company expressed optimism for fiscal 2022, projecting total revenue of about $5.1 billion and a diluted EPS of $3.70 to $3.80.

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Retail sales increased 13% globally.
Adjusted earnings per share of $0.38, up from $0.11 last year.
E-commerce sales improved approximately 80% sequentially.
Adjusted gross margin expanded by 280 basis points.
Fiscal 2022 revenue guidance of approximately $5.1 billion.

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Net loss of $183 million compared to a loss of $551 million last year.
Total revenue decreased by 3.8% on a constant currency basis.
Michael Kors revenue declined 3.9% compared to the prior year.

05/26/2021 - 06:45 AM

Capri Holdings Limited (NYSE:CPRI), a global fashion luxury group, today announced its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year fiscal 2021 ended March 27, 2021.

Versace (Photo: Business Wire)

Fourth Quarter Fiscal 2021 Highlights

Revenue was flat to prior year, a sequential improvement relative to the third quarter
- Retail sales increased 13% globally, with growth across all three luxury houses
- E-Commerce sales improved sequentially, increasing approximately 80%
Adjusted gross margin expanded 280 basis points versus prior year, with margin expansion across all luxury houses
Adjusted operating margin expansion of 360 basis points to 11.9%
Adjusted earnings per share of $0.38

John D. Idol, the Company’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, said, "Looking back on fiscal 2021, the COVID-19 pandemic has had a profound effect on the entire world. The unprecedented challenges tested our business and industry in ways we could never have imagined. Despite these challenges, we were encouraged by the performance of all three of our luxury houses, with revenue and earnings significantly exceeding our expectations. These results are a testament to the strength of our brands as well as the dedication, resilience and agility of the entire Capri Holdings team."

Mr. Idol continued, “We were pleased with our fourth quarter results as revenue improved sequentially and exceeded our expectations. Retail sales increased 13% versus prior year, driven by an improvement in both E-Commerce and store sales. As we continued to execute on our strategic initiatives, earnings were higher than anticipated driven by better revenue results and gross margin expansion across all three of our luxury houses."

Mr. Idol added, “During the year, we reevaluated and refined Capri Holding’s strategic direction to ensure the company emerges from the pandemic stronger and more profitable. For Versace and Jimmy Choo, we reaffirmed our long term plans and are even more enthusiastic about the prospects of these luxury houses. For Michael Kors, we recalibrated our plans to further elevate the brand positioning and deliver higher profit margins.”

Mr. Idol concluded, “Looking forward, we remain optimistic about the outlook for the fashion luxury industry and Capri Holdings. As the world starts to recover from the pandemic, we are confident in our growth opportunities for Versace, Jimmy Choo and Michael Kors. We believe our three luxury houses position Capri Holdings to deliver multiple years of revenue and earnings growth, as well as increase shareholder value.”

Fourth Quarter Fiscal 2021 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 Fourth Quarter Fiscal 2021 Results:

Total revenue of $1.2 billion was approximately flat compared to last year. On a constant currency basis, total revenue decreased 3.8%. During the quarter, the Company experienced temporary door closures in geographies impacted by lockdowns associated with COVID-19 cases. On average, approximately 60% of the Company's retail stores in EMEA and approximately 40% of the Company’s retail stores in Canada were closed during fourth quarter fiscal 2021.
Gross profit was $737 million and gross margin was 61.6%, compared to $631 million and 52.9% in the prior year. Adjusted gross profit was $760 million and adjusted gross margin was 63.5%, compared to $723 million and 60.7% in the prior year.
Loss from operations was $139 million and operating margin was (11.6)% compared to a loss of $536 million and operating margin of (45.0)% in the prior year. Adjusted income from operations was $143 million and operating margin was 11.9%, compared to $99 million and 8.3% in the prior year.
Net loss was $183 million, or $(1.21) per diluted share compared to a net loss of $551 million, or $(3.69) per diluted share in the prior year. Adjusted net income was $59 million, or $0.38 per diluted share. Last year, adjusted net income was $16 million or $0.11 per diluted share.
Net inventory at March 27, 2021 was $736 million, an 11% decrease compared to the prior year.

Versace Fourth Quarter Fiscal 2021 Results:

Versace revenue of $235 million increased 10.3% compared to the prior year. On a constant currency basis, total revenue was approximately flat.
Versace operating income was $29 million and operating margin was 12.3% compared to an operating loss of $2 million and operating margin of (0.9)% in the prior year.

Jimmy Choo Fourth Quarter Fiscal 2021 Results:

Jimmy Choo revenue of $124 million increased 15.9% compared to the prior year. On a constant currency basis, total revenue increased 10.3%.
Jimmy Choo operating loss was $18 million and operating margin was (14.5)%, compared to operating loss of $23 million and operating margin of (21.5)% in the prior year.

Michael Kors Fourth Quarter Fiscal 2021 Results:

Michael Kors revenue of $838 million decreased 3.9% compared to the prior year. On a constant currency basis, total revenue decreased 6.5%.
Michael Kors operating income was $172 million and operating margin was 20.5%, compared to operating income of $139 million and operating margin of 15.9% in the prior year.

Revolving and Term Loan Credit Agreement

The Company has maintained a strong financial position throughout the COVID-19 crisis. As a result, ahead of schedule, the Company terminated its $230 million 364 day Revolving Credit Facility, effective May 25, 2021. In addition, on May 26, 2021, the Company terminated the covenant relief waiver entered into June 2020.

Share Repurchase Authorization

The Company has reinstated its share repurchase authorization which has $400 million of availability remaining. Share repurchases may be made in open market or privately negotiated transactions, subject to market conditions, applicable legal requirements, trading restrictions under the Company’s insider trading policy, and other relevant factors. The program may be suspended or discontinued at any time.

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