The year-ago net came to $0.3 million, or 4 cents per share in the fourth quarter of 2011 after a one-time, non-operational charge of $3.7 million, net of tax, associated with the termination of its defined benefit pension plan.
Fourth quarter 2012 net sales were $58.0 million versus net sales of $64.0 million a year ago, a decline of 9.4 percent.
Fiscal Year 2012 Income and Sales
The Company reported net income of $8.9 million, or $1.18 per diluted share, for fiscal year 2012, compared with net income of $8.3 million, or $1.11 per diluted share, for fiscal 2011. Excluding the aforementioned charge, fiscal year 2011 net income was $12.0 million, or $1.60 per diluted share.
For fiscal year 2012, net sales were $228.3 million versus net sales of $239.6 million in fiscal year 2011.
Military ContractThe Company also announced it has received an order to fulfill a contract to the U.S. Military to produce “Hot Weather” combat boots. The first year of the contract includes a minimum purchase amount of $3.0 million and a maximum of $15.0 million. Shipment of the boots is expected to begin in March 2013. The contract includes an option for four additional years with the same terms.
David Sharp, President and Chief Executive Officer, commented, “Our fourth quarter performance reflects the challenges facing the more weather sensitive areas of our business as a second consecutive winter of mild temperatures tapered demand for insulated, waterproof boots. In an effort to mitigate the impact of weather and further diversify our operations, we’ve been developing new product lines with good success evidenced by the increase in Durango lifestyle and western sales which were both up 44% in 2012. Based on the momentum of these two categories, combined with other growth vehicles, including a private label program with one of our largest wholesale accounts and a recently awarded military contract, we believe we are well positioned to generate solid top-line expansion in the first half of 2013. Looking further out, we remain confident that the adjustments we’re making to the business will allow us to grow sales annually on a consistent basis and leverage costs to drive improved profitability and greater shareholder value.”
Fourth Quarter ReviewNet sales for the fourth quarter were $58.0 million compared to $64.0 million a year ago. Wholesale sales for the fourth quarter were $46.0 million compared to $51.7 million for the same period in 2011. Retail sales for the fourth quarter increased to $12.0 million compared to $11.8 million for the same period last year. There were no military segment sales for the fourth quarter compared to $0.4 million in the fourth quarter of 2011.
Gross margin in the fourth quarter of 2012 was $20.7 million, or 35.7% of sales, compared to $22.5 million, or 35.1% of sales, for the same period last year. The 60 basis point increase was driven by higher retail gross margins versus the year ago period.
Selling, general and administrative (SG&A) expenses were $16.8 million, or 28.9% of net sales, for the fourth quarter of 2012 compared to $16.7 million, or 26.2% of net sales, a year ago.
Income from operations was $3.9 million, or 6.8% of net sales, compared to $5.7 million, or 8.9% of net sales, excluding the aforementioned charge associated with the termination of the defined benefit pension plan, in the prior year period.
Interest expense was $0.2 million for the fourth quarter of 2012, versus $0.2 million for the same period last year.
The Company’s funded debt decreased 33.0% to $23.5 million at December 31, 2012 versus $35.0 million at December 31, 2011.
Inventory increased 3.3% to $67.2 million at December 31, 2012 compared with $65.0 million on the same date a year ago.
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