UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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Form 8-K
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CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event Reported): March 28, 2019  

Oxford Industries, Inc.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)

Georgia001-0436558-0831862
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)(Commission File Number)(I.R.S. Employer Identification Number)

 

999 Peachtree Street, N.E., Suite 688, Atlanta, GA 30309
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)

(404) 659-2424
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

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If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. [   ]

 
 

Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On March 28, 2019, Oxford Industries, Inc. issued a press release announcing, among other things, its financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended February 2, 2019. The press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure.

In addition, the Company is furnishing as Exhibit 99.2 hereto a copy of an investor presentation that will be posted to the Company’s website at oxfordinc.com.

As provided in General Instruction B.2 of Form 8-K, the information in this Current Report on Form 8-K (including Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2) shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be incorporated by reference into any registration statement or other document filed under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits.

Exhibit
Number
  
   
99.1 Press Release of Oxford Industries, Inc., dated March 28, 2019   
99.2 Oxford Industries March 2019 Investor Presentation


SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

 Oxford Industries, Inc.
   
  
Date: March 28, 2019By: /s/ Suraj A. Palakshappa        
  Suraj A. Palakshappa
  Vice President-Law, General Counsel and Secretary
  

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EXHIBIT 99.1

Oxford: Owner of Tommy Bahama, Lilly Pulitzer and Southern Tide Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Fiscal Year 2018 Results

-- Solid Fourth Quarter Results Reflect Positive Comps at Tommy Bahama and Lilly Pulitzer -- 
-- Delivers Strong Full-Year Earnings Growth --
-- Board of Directors Authorizes 9% Increase in Quarterly Dividend --
-- Expects Continued Sales and Earnings Growth in Fiscal 2019 --

ATLANTA, March 28, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Oxford Industries, Inc. (NYSE: OXM) today announced financial results for its fourth quarter and fiscal 2018 year ended February 2, 2019.  Consolidated net sales increased 2% to $298.5 million in the 13-week fourth quarter compared to $293.2 million in the 14-week fourth quarter of fiscal 2017. Earnings from continuing operations on a GAAP basis were $0.99 per share in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2018 as compared to $1.41 per share in the same period of the prior year.  Adjusted earnings from continuing operations increased to $1.08 per share in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2018 from $0.93 per share in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2017. These adjusted results exclude the prior year revaluation of deferred taxes associated with tax reform as well as the impact of LIFO accounting, among other items. 

Full fiscal year consolidated net sales increased 2% to $1.107 billion in fiscal 2018. Full fiscal year earnings per share from continuing operations on a GAAP basis increased by 2% to $3.94 compared to $3.87 in the prior year. Adjusted earnings from continuing operations increased by 18% to $4.32 per share compared to $3.66 per share in fiscal 2017. 

Thomas C. Chubb III, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, commented, “Oxford’s fiscal 2018 was solid with a 4% comparable sales increase, gross margin expansion and significant earnings growth. Central to our success was the ability of Tommy Bahama and Lilly Pulitzer, which make up over 85% of our revenue, to continue shifting consumer demand towards their own stores and websites. Underscoring our progress on this important front, our e-commerce business was our fastest growing channel in fiscal 2018, increasing 270 basis points to 21% of total full year revenue. At the same time, our brands strengthened their wholesale positioning by strategically limiting distribution to a select group of premium partners.”

“I am extremely pleased with how well each of our brands continues to navigate the challenges of the rapidly changing marketplace.  Lilly Pulitzer remains strong, aspirational and relevant to an affluent and multigenerational customer base.  In 2018, Lilly Pulitzer delivered another year of outstanding results with 9% top line growth, positive comps in all four quarters and an operating margin of over 17%.  Tommy Bahama’s positive momentum continued in 2018 as their operational focus delivered improvements in both gross and operating margin, while Southern Tide contributed to our 2018 success with an 11% sales increase and a 13% operating margin.”

Mr. Chubb continued, “Looking ahead, our focus remains on driving long-term value to our shareholders.  In 2019, our plan calls for a modest top-line increase with e-commerce growth outpacing our other channels of distribution.  With respect to our physical footprint, future expansion will be at a measured pace as we prudently manage bricks and mortar investments. We will focus on select opportunities we believe represent the highest return potential such as Tommy Bahama Marlin Bar locations and Lilly Pulitzer stores in newer, underpenetrated markets.  On the wholesale front, we have reduced our department store exposure to 12% of our total sales and are not expecting further reductions in 2019.”

Mr. Chubb concluded, “We expect solid increases in operating income and EPS in fiscal 2019.  As has been widely reported, February was challenging for much of the retail industry which will soften our first quarter results a bit. But as the weather improved, so has our business and we are confident in our plans for profitable growth in 2019.  Our optimism is grounded in our talented, hard-working team and we are grateful for their dedication and commitment to delighting our customers every single day.”

Consolidated Operating Results

Fourth quarter fiscal 2018 net sales increased to $298.5 million compared to $293.2 million in the prior year period, including a 2% comparable store sales increase. For the full 2018 fiscal year, net sales increased to $1.107 billion compared to $1.086 billion in the prior year, including a 4% comparable store sales increase.  

Gross profit in the fourth quarter increased to $164.4 million compared to $162.1 million in the same period of the prior year. Gross margin in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2018 was 55.1% compared to 55.3% in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2017 and adjusted gross margin in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2018 was 55.3% compared to 56.7% in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2017. Gross profit for the full year was $637.1 million compared to $612.6 million in the prior year.  Gross margin for the full year was 57.5% compared to 56.4% in fiscal 2017 on a GAAP basis and adjusted gross margin in fiscal 2018 was 57.7% compared to 57.2% in fiscal 2017. 

In the fourth quarter of fiscal 2018, SG&A was $145.8 million, or 48.8% of net sales, compared to $147.3 million, or 50.3% of net sales, in the prior year’s fourth quarter. For the full year, SG&A was $560.5 million, or 50.6% of net sales, compared to $540.5 million, or 49.8% of net sales, in the prior year.

For the fourth quarter of fiscal 2018, royalties and other operating income were $3.4 million compared to $3.8 million in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2017.  Royalties and other operating income for the full year were $14.0 million compared to $13.9 million in fiscal 2017.

Operating income in the fourth quarter was $22.0 million compared to $18.5 million in the same period of the prior year. On an adjusted basis, operating income was $24.1 million compared to $23.5 million in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2017.  For the full 2018 fiscal year, operating income was $90.6 million compared to $86.0 million in fiscal 2017.  For the full year, on an adjusted basis, operating income was $98.2 million in fiscal 2018 compared to $97.8 million in the prior year.

Interest expense for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2018 was $0.4 million compared to $0.8 million in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2017.  Interest expense for the full year was $2.3 million compared to $3.1 million in fiscal 2017.

Income taxes in the fourth quarter for both fiscal 2017 and fiscal 2018 benefited from certain discrete items. The fourth quarter of fiscal 2017 included an $11.5 million benefit from the revaluation of deferred taxes due to U.S. tax reform enactment.  As a result, the Company had an effective tax rate benefit of 34% for the period.  In fiscal 2018, the Company’s effective tax rate in the fourth quarter was 23%.  

Balance Sheet and Liquidity

Inventory increased to $160.7 million at February 2, 2019 from $126.8 million at the end of the fourth quarter of fiscal 2017. The increase was primarily due to inventory levels required to support higher planned sales and $16 million of additional inventory in transit from foreign manufacturers due to the timing of Chinese New Year.

As of February 2, 2019, the Company had $13.0 million of borrowings outstanding under its revolving credit agreement compared to $45.8 million in the prior year. The Company ended the quarter with $253.7 million of unused availability under its $325 million revolving credit agreement.

In the full 2018 fiscal year, cash provided by operating activities was $96.4 million and free cash flow was $59.3 million. The Company paid dividends of $23.1 million in fiscal 2018.

Outlook for the Full Year and First Quarter of Fiscal 2019

For the full 2019 fiscal year, which ends on February 1, 2020, the Company expects net sales to grow to between $1.135 billion and $1.155 billion as compared to fiscal 2018 net sales of $1.107 billion.  In fiscal 2019, GAAP earnings per share are expected to be between $4.42 and $4.62. Adjusted earnings per share are expected to be between $4.45 and $4.65. This compares to earnings on a GAAP basis of $3.94 per share and adjusted earnings of $4.32 per share in fiscal 2018. 

The Company’s interest expense is expected to be approximately $2 million and its effective tax rate for fiscal 2019 is expected to be approximately 26%.

For the first quarter of fiscal 2019, ending May 4, 2019, the Company expects net sales in a range of $270 million to $280 million, as compared to $272.6 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2018. GAAP earnings per share are expected to be between $1.14 and $1.24 and adjusted earnings per share are expected to be between $1.15 and $1.25, as compared to GAAP results of $1.23 per share and adjusted results of $1.28 per share achieved in the first quarter of fiscal 2018. 

Capital expenditures in fiscal 2019 are expected to be between $45 million and $50 million, compared to $37 million in fiscal 2018, primarily reflecting investments in information technology initiatives, new retail stores and Marlin Bars, and investments to remodel existing retail stores and restaurants.

Dividend

The Company also announced that its Board of Directors has approved a cash dividend of $0.37 per share payable on May 3, 2019 to shareholders of record as of the close of business on April 18, 2019. This represents a 9% increase from the dividend paid in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2018 reflecting the Company’s commitment to returning value to its shareholders. The Company has paid dividends every quarter since it became publicly owned in 1960.

Conference Call

The Company will hold a conference call with senior management to discuss its financial results at 4:30 p.m. ET today. A live web cast of the conference call will be available on the Company’s website at www.oxfordinc.com. A replay of the call will be available through April 11, 2019 by dialing (412) 317-6671 access code 2036587. 

About Oxford

Oxford Industries, Inc., a leader in the apparel industry, owns and markets the distinctive Tommy Bahama®, Lilly Pulitzer® and Southern Tide® lifestyle brands, as well as other owned brands.  Oxford also produces certain licensed and private label apparel products. Oxford's stock has traded on the New York Stock Exchange since 1964 under the symbol OXM. For more information, please visit Oxford's website at www.oxfordinc.com.

Basis of Presentation

All financial results and outlook information included in this release, unless otherwise noted, are from continuing operations and all per share amounts are on a diluted basis. Fiscal 2017, which ended February 3, 2018, was a 53-week year with the extra week included in the fourth quarter. Both fiscal 2018 and fiscal 2019 are 52-week years.

Comparable Store Sales

The Company’s disclosures about comparable store sales include sales from its full-price retail stores and e-commerce sites, excluding sales associated with e-commerce flash clearance sales. Because fiscal 2017 had 53 weeks, each fiscal week in fiscal 2018 started one calendar week later than in fiscal 2017. To provide a more accurate assessment of the Company’s fiscal 2018 comparable store productivity, the Company presents fiscal 2018 comparable store sales on a calendar-adjusted basis by comparing the fiscal 2018 period to the comparable calendar period in the preceding year. Thus, comparable store sales for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2018 compare sales in the 13-week period ended February 2, 2019 to the 13-week period ended February 3, 2018.

Non-GAAP Financial Information

The Company reports its consolidated financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).  To supplement these consolidated financial results, management believes that a presentation and discussion of certain financial measures on an adjusted basis, which exclude certain non-operating or discrete gains, charges or other items, may provide a more meaningful basis on which investors may compare the Company’s ongoing results of operations between periods.  These measures include adjusted earnings, adjusted earnings per share, adjusted gross profit, adjusted gross margin, adjusted SG&A, and adjusted operating income, among others. Management uses these non-GAAP financial measures in making financial, operational and planning decisions to evaluate the Company’s ongoing performance. Management also uses these adjusted financial measures to discuss its business with investment and other financial institutions, its board of directors and others.  Reconciliations of these adjusted measures to the most directly comparable financial measures calculated in accordance with GAAP are presented in tables included at the end of this release.  These reconciliations present adjusted operating results information for certain historical and future periods. 

Safe Harbor

This press release includes statements that constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws. Generally, the words "believe," "expect," "intend," "estimate," "anticipate," "project," "will" and similar expressions identify forward-looking statements, which are not historical in nature. We intend for all forward-looking statements contained herein or on our website, and all subsequent written and oral forward-looking statements attributable to us or persons acting on our behalf, to be covered by the safe harbor provisions for forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and the provisions of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (which Sections were adopted as part of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995). Such statements are subject to a number of risks, uncertainties and assumptions including, without limitation, competitive conditions, which may be impacted by evolving consumer shopping patterns; the impact of economic conditions on consumer demand and spending for apparel and related products; demand for our products; timing of shipments requested by our wholesale customers; expected pricing levels; retention of and disciplined execution by key management; the timing and cost of store and restaurant openings and of planned capital expenditures; weather; changes in international, federal or state tax, trade and other laws and regulations; costs of products as well as the raw materials used in those products; costs of labor; acquisition and disposition activities, including our ability to timely recognize expected synergies from any acquisitions; expected outcomes of pending or potential litigation and regulatory actions; access to capital and/or credit markets; and factors that could affect the consolidated effective tax rate. Forward-looking statements reflect our expectations at the time such forward-looking statements are made, based on information available at such time, and are not guarantees of performance. Although we believe that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable, these expectations could prove inaccurate as such statements involve risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond our ability to control or predict. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties, or other risks or uncertainties not currently known to us or that we currently deem to be immaterial, materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those anticipated, estimated or projected. Important factors relating to these risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, those described in Part I, Item 1A. contained in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the period ended February 3, 2018 under the heading "Risk Factors" and those described from time to time in our future reports filed with the SEC. You should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date on which they are made.  We disclaim any intention, obligation or duty to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.


 

Oxford Industries, Inc.
Consolidated Balance Sheets
(in thousands, except par amounts)
(unaudited)
 February 2, 2019February 3, 2018
ASSETS  
Current Assets  
Cash and cash equivalents$   8,327  $6,343 
Receivables, net  69,037   67,542 
Inventories, net  160,656   126,812 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets  31,768   35,421 
Total Current Assets$   269,788  $236,118 
Property and equipment, net  192,576   193,533 
Intangible assets, net  176,176   178,858 
Goodwill  66,621   66,703 
Other non-current assets, net  22,093   24,729 
Total Assets$   727,254  $699,941 
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY  
Current Liabilities  
Accounts payable$   81,612  $68,267 
Accrued compensation  24,226   29,941 
Other accrued expenses and liabilities  36,371   36,802 
Total Current Liabilities$   142,209  $135,010 
Long-term debt  12,993   45,809 
Other non-current liabilities  75,286   74,029 
Deferred taxes  18,411   15,269 
Commitments and contingencies  
Shareholders' Equity  
Common stock, $1.00 par value per share  16,959   16,839 
Additional paid-in capital  142,976   136,664 
Retained earnings  323,515   280,395 
Accumulated other comprehensive loss  (5,095) (4,074)
Total Shareholders' Equity$   478,355  $429,824 
Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity$   727,254  $699,941 
 

 

Oxford Industries, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Operations
(in thousands, except per share amounts)
(unaudited)
 Fourth
Quarter Fiscal
2018
Fourth
Quarter Fiscal
2017
Fiscal 
2018
Fiscal 
2017
Net sales$   298,535 $293,179 $   1,107,466 $1,086,211
Cost of goods sold  134,133  131,102   470,342  473,579
Gross profit$   164,402 $162,077 $   637,124 $612,632
SG&A  145,761  147,324   560,508  540,517
Royalties and other operating income  3,360  3,762   13,976  13,885
Operating income$   22,001 $18,515 $   90,592 $86,000
Interest expense, net  411  754   2,283  3,109
Earnings from continuing operations before income taxes$   21,590 $17,761 $   88,309 $82,891
Income taxes  4,911  (5,982)  22,018  18,190
Net earnings from continuing operations$   16,679 $23,743 $   66,291 $64,701
Income from discontinued operations, net of taxes   389    389
Net earnings$   16,679 $24,132 $   66,291 $65,090
     
Net earnings from continuing operations per share:    
Basic$   1.00 $1.43 $   3.97 $3.90
Diluted$   0.99 $1.41 $   3.94 $3.87
Income from discontinued operations, net of taxes, per share:    
Basic$   $0.02 $   $0.02
Diluted$   $0.02 $   $0.02
Net earnings per share:    
Basic$   1.00 $1.45 $   3.97 $3.92
Diluted$   0.99 $1.44 $   3.94 $3.89
Weighted average shares outstanding:    
Basic  16,698  16,624   16,678  16,600
Diluted  16,890  16,802   16,842  16,734
Dividends declared per share$   0.34 $0.27 $   1.36 $1.08
 

 

Oxford Industries, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(in thousands)
(unaudited)
 Fiscal 2018Fiscal 2017
Cash Flows From Operating Activities:  
Net earnings$   66,291  $65,090 
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to cash provided by operating activities:  
Depreciation  39,880   39,998 
Amortization of intangible assets  2,610   2,404 
Equity compensation expense  7,327   6,413 
Amortization of deferred financing costs  424   431 
Change in fair value of contingent consideration  970    
Deferred income taxes  2,927   1,817 
Changes in working capital, net of acquisitions and dispositions, if any:  
Receivables, net  (1,560) (8,270)
Inventories, net  (36,518) 19,504 
Prepaid expenses  5,848   (10,479)
Current liabilities  5,081   1,287 
Other balance sheet changes  3,097   398 
Cash provided by operating activities$   96,377  $118,593 
Cash Flows From Investing Activities:  
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired$ (354)$(15,529)
Purchases of property and equipment  (37,043) (38,748)
Cash used in investing activities$  (37,397)$(54,277)
Cash Flows From Financing Activities:  
Repayment of revolving credit arrangements$ (290,526)$(295,326)
Proceeds from revolving credit arrangements  257,710   249,625 
Proceeds from issuance of common stock  1,456   1,383 
Repurchase of stock awards for employee tax withholding liabilities  (2,351) (2,206)
Cash dividends declared and paid  (23,054) (18,188)
Cash used in financing activities$  (56,765)$(64,712)
Net change in cash and cash equivalents$   2,215  $(396)
Effect of foreign currency translation on cash and cash equivalents  (231) 407 
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of year  6,343   6,332 
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of year$   8,327  $6,343 
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:  
Cash paid for interest, net$   2,108  $2,773 
Cash paid for income taxes$   13,609  $20,653 
   

 

Oxford Industries, Inc.
Reconciliations of Certain Non-GAAP Financial Information
(in millions, except per share amounts)
(unaudited)
AS REPORTEDFourth
Quarter
Fiscal
2018
Fourth
Quarter
Fiscal
2017
% ChangeFiscal
2018
Fiscal
2017
%
Change
Tommy Bahama      
Net sales$192.4$202.1(4.8)%$675.4$686.0(1.6)%
Gross profit$117.5$120.6(2.6)%$413.5$410.00.8%
Gross margin61.1%59.7% 61.2%59.8% 
Operating income$23.4$22.91.9%$53.1$55.0(3.4)%
Operating margin12.1%11.3% 7.9%8.0% 
Lilly Pulitzer      
Net sales$63.8$56.912.2%$272.3$248.99.4%
Gross profit$32.6$33.7(3.3)%$165.5$155.46.5%
Gross margin51.1%59.3% 60.8%62.4% 
Operating income$3.4$3.014.4%$47.2$46.61.4%
Operating margin5.4%5.3% 17.3%18.7% 
Lanier Apparel      
Net sales$27.7$22.522.7%$100.5$106.9(6.0)%
Gross profit$8.0$6.129.4%$28.8$32.5(11.2)%
Gross margin28.7%27.3% 28.7%30.4% 
Operating income (loss)$1.6$(0.1)NM $5.1$6.5(22.7)%
Operating margin5.8 %(0.5)% 5.0 %6.1% 
Southern Tide      
Net sales$10.5$9.78.4% $45.2$40.910.5%
Gross profit$5.3$4.420.5% $22.6$20.211.6%
Gross margin50.1%45.1% 49.9%49.4% 
Operating income$1.3 $0.771.0% $5.7$4.525.7%
Operating margin12.0 %7.6% 12.5%11.0% 
Corporate and Other      
Net sales$4.2$2.0106.2%$14.1$3.5306.4%
Gross profit$1.1$(2.7)NM $6.8$(5.5)NM 
Operating loss$(7.6)$(8.0)4.6%$(20.5)$(26.7)23.1%
Consolidated      
Net sales$298.5$293.21.8%$1,107.5$1,086.22.0%
Gross profit$164.4$162.11.4%$637.1$612.64.0%
Gross margin55.1%55.3% 57.5%56.4% 
SG&A$145.8$147.3(1.1)%$560.5$540.53.7%
SG&A as % of net sales48.8%50.3% 50.6%49.8% 
Operating income$22.0$18.518.8%$90.6$86.05.3%
Operating margin7.4 %6.3% 8.2%7.9% 
Earnings from continuing operations before income taxes$21.6$17.821.6%$88.3$82.96.5%
Net earnings from continuing operations$16.7$23.7(29.8)%$66.3$64.72.5%
Net earnings from continuing operations per diluted share$0.99$1.41(29.8)%$3.94$3.871.8%
Weighted average shares outstanding - diluted16.916.80.5%16.816.70.6%
 Fourth
Quarter
Fiscal
2018
Fourth
Quarter
Fiscal
2017
 Fiscal
2018
Fiscal
2017
 
ADJUSTMENTS      
LIFO adjustments included in Corporate and Other(1)$0.7$4.1 $0.8$7.8 
Inventory step-up charges included in Lilly Pulitzer(2)$0.0$0.0 $0.0$1.0 
Inventory step-up charges included in Corporate and Other(3)$0.0$0.1 $0.2$0.1 
Amortization of Tommy Bahama Canadian intangible assets(4)$0.2$0.4 $1.4$1.5 
Amortization of Lilly Pulitzer Signature Store intangible assets(5)$0.1$0.1 $0.4$0.2 
Amortization of Southern Tide intangible assets(6)$0.1$0.1 $0.3$0.3 
Tommy Bahama Japan restructuring charges(7)$0.0$0.0 $3.7$0.0 
Transaction/integration costs associated with Lilly Pulitzer Signature Store acquisitions(8)$0.0$0.3 $0.0$0.9 
Change in fair value of contingent consideration included in Corporate and Other(9)$1.0$0.0 $1.0$0.0 
Impact of income taxes for above adjustments(10)$(0.5)$(1.7) $(1.1)$(3.9) 
Impact of U.S. Tax Reform(11)$0.0$(11.5) $0.0$(11.5) 
Adjustment to net earnings from continuing operations(12)$1.6$(8.1) $6.5$(3.5) 
AS ADJUSTED      
Tommy Bahama      
Net sales$192.4$202.1(4.8)%$675.4$686.0(1.6)%
Gross profit$117.5$120.6(2.6)%$413.9$410.01.0%
Gross margin61.1%59.7% 61.3%59.8% 
Operating income$23.6$23.31.3%$58.2$56.53.0%
Operating margin12.3 %11.5% 8.6 %8.2% 
Lilly Pulitzer      
Net sales$63.8$56.912.2%$272.3$248.99.4%
Gross profit$32.6$33.7(3.2)%$165.5$156.45.8%
Gross margin51.1%59.2% 60.8%62.8% 
Operating income$3.5$3.35.1%$47.6$48.7(2.2)%
Operating margin5.5 %5.9% 17.5 %19.6% 
Lanier Apparel      
Net sales$27.7$22.522.7%$100.5$106.9(6.0)%
Gross profit$8.0$6.129.4%$28.8$32.5(11.2)%
Gross margin28.7%27.3% 28.7%30.4% 
Operating income (loss)$1.6$(0.1)NM $5.1$6.5(22.7)%
Operating margin5.8%(0.5)% 5.0 %6.1% 
Southern Tide      
Net sales$10.5$9.78.4%$45.2$40.910.5%
Gross profit$5.3$4.420.5%$22.6$20.211.6%
Gross margin50.1%45.1% 49.9%49.4% 
Operating income$1.3$0.864.7%$6.0$4.824.2%
Operating margin12.7%8.4% 13.2%11.7% 
Corporate and Other      
Net sales$4.2$2.0106.2%$14.1$3.5306.4%
Gross profit$1.8$1.4NM $7.7$2.5NM 
Operating loss$(6.0)$(3.8)(57.0)%$(18.6)$(18.7)0.7%
Consolidated      
Net sales$298.5$293.21.8%$1,107.5$1,086.22.0%
Gross profit$165.1$166.2(0.7)%$638.5$621.62.7%
Gross margin55.3%56.7% 57.7%57.2% 
SG&A$144.4$146.5(1.4)%$554.3$537.73.1%
SG&A as % of net sales48.4%50.0% 50.0%49.5% 
Operating income$24.1$23.52.3%$98.2$97.80.4%
Operating margin8.1%8.0% 8.9%9.0% 
Earnings from continuing operations before income taxes$23.6$22.83.9%$95.9$94.71.3%
Net earnings from continuing operations$18.3$15.617.1%$72.8$61.218.9%
Net earnings from continuing operations per diluted share$1.08$0.9316.1%$4.32$3.6618.0%
       
Free Cash Flow   Fiscal 2018Fiscal 2017 
Cash provided by operating activities   $   96.4  $   118.6 
Purchases of property and equipment   (37.0 ) $  (38.7) 
Free Cash Flow(12)   $   59.3  $    79.8 
       

 

      
 Fourth Quarter
Fiscal 2018
Fourth Quarter
Fiscal 2018
Fourth Quarter
Fiscal 2017
Fiscal 2018Fiscal 2017
 ActualGuidance(13)ActualActualActual
Net earnings from continuing operations per diluted share:     
GAAP basis$0.99$0.94 - $1.09$1.41$3.94$3.87
LIFO adjustments(14)$0.03$0.00$0.15$0.03$0.29
Inventory step-up charges(15)$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.01$0.04
Amortization of recently acquired intangible assets(16)$0.02$0.02$0.03$0.11$0.11
Tommy Bahama Japan restructuring(17)$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.19$0.00
Transaction/integration costs associated with Lilly Pulitzer Signature Store acquisitions(18)$0.00$0.00$0.01$0.00$0.03
Change in fair value of contingent consideration(19)$0.04$0.00$0.00$0.04$0.00
Impact of U.S. Tax Reform(11)$0.00$0.00$(0.68)$0.00$(0.69)
As adjusted(12)$1.08$0.96 - $1.11$0.93$4.32$3.66
      
 First Quarter
Fiscal 2019
First Quarter
Fiscal 2018
Fiscal 2019Fiscal 2018 
 Guidance(20)ActualGuidance(20)Actual 
Net earnings per diluted share:     
GAAP basis$1.14 - $1.24$1.23$4.42 - $4.62$3.94 
LIFO adjustments(14)$0.00$0.01$0.00$0.03 
Inventory step-up charges(15)$0.00$0.01$0.00$0.01 
Amortization of recently acquired intangible assets(16)$0.01$0.03$0.03$0.11 
Tommy Bahama Japan restructuring(17)$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.19 
Change in fair value of contingent consideration(19)$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.04 
As adjusted(12)$1.15 - $1.25$1.28$4.45 - $4.65$4.32 
      
(1) LIFO adjustments included in Corporate and Other represent the impact on cost of goods sold resulting from LIFO accounting adjustments.
(2) Inventory step-up charges included in Lilly Pulitzer represent the impact of purchase accounting adjustments resulting from the step-up of inventory at acquisition related to Lilly Pulitzer's acquisition of certain Lilly Pulitzer Signature Stores in Fiscal 2017. These charges are included in cost of goods sold in Lilly Pulitzer.
(3) Inventory step-up charges included in Corporate and Other represent the impact of purchase accounting adjustments resulting from the step-up of inventory at acquisition related to the acquisition of The Beaufort Bonnet Company business, which is referred to as TBBC, in Fiscal 2017. These charges are included in cost of goods sold in Corporate and Other.
(4) Amortization of Tommy Bahama Canadian intangible assets represents the amortization related to the intangible assets acquired as part of the Tommy Bahama Canada acquisition. These charges are included in SG&A in Tommy Bahama.
(5) Amortization of Lilly Pulitzer Signature Store intangible assets represents the amortization related to the intangible assets acquired as part of Lilly Pulitzer's acquisition of certain Lilly Pulitzer Signature Stores. These charges are included in SG&A in Lilly Pulitzer.
(6) Amortization of Southern Tide intangible assets represents the amortization related to the intangible assets acquired as part of the Southern Tide acquisition. These charges are included in SG&A in Southern Tide.
(7) Tommy Bahama Japan restructuring charges represent the impact of the closure of the Tommy Bahama Ginza flagship retail-restaurant location and related restructure and downsizing of the Tommy Bahama business in Japan, consisting of lease termination fees, premises reinstatement, severance, inventory markdowns and non-cash asset impairment charges. These charges are included in Tommy Bahama, with all charges included in SG&A except for $0.5 million of inventory markdowns which are included in cost of goods sold.
(8) Transaction/integration costs associated with Lilly Pulitzer Signature Store acquisitions represent the transaction/integration costs associated with Lilly Pulitzer's acquisition of certain Lilly Pulitzer Signature Stores. These transaction/integration costs are included in SG&A in Lilly Pulitzer. These costs include consulting and transition fees and other amounts paid to third parties.
(9) Change in fair value of contingent consideration included in Corporate and Other represents the impact of the change in the fair value of contingent consideration related to the TBBC acquisition. These charges are included in SG&A in Corporate and Other.
(10) Impact of income taxes for above adjustments represents the estimated tax impact of the above adjustments based on the applicable estimated effective tax rate on current year earnings in the respective jurisdiction, before any discrete items.
(11) Impact of U.S. Tax Reform represents the estimated tax impact of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act as enacted on December 22, 2017 ("U.S. Tax Reform").The amount included in Fiscal 2017 primarily represents the provisional estimate for the impact of the revaluation of deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities as a result of the federal tax rate decreasing from 35% to 21%. During Fiscal 2018 there were no material adjustments to the provisional amounts recognized in Fiscal 2017.
(12) Amounts in columns may not add due to rounding.
(13) Guidance as issued on December 12, 2018.
(14) LIFO adjustments represent the impact, net of income taxes, on net earnings per diluted share resulting from LIFO accounting adjustments. No estimate for LIFO accounting adjustments are reflected in the guidance for any future period presented.
(15) Inventory step-up charges represent the impact, net of income taxes, on net earnings per diluted share resulting from inventory step-up charges related to Lilly Pulitzer's acquisitions of certain Lilly Pulitzer Signature Stores and the acquisition of TBBC, as applicable.
(16) Amortization of recently acquired intangible assets represents the impact, net of income taxes, on net earnings per diluted share resulting from the amortization of intangible assets acquired as part of the Tommy Bahama Canada, Lilly Pulitzer Signature Store and Southern Tide acquisitions.
(17) Tommy Bahama Japan restructuring charges represent the impact, net of income taxes, on net earnings per diluted share resulting from the charges related to the Tommy Bahama Japan restructure and downsizing.
(18) Transaction/integration costs associated with Lilly Pulitzer Signature Store acquisitions represent the impact, net of income taxes, on net earnings per diluted share relating to transaction/integration costs associated with Lilly Pulitzer's acquisition of certain Lilly Pulitzer Signature Stores in Fiscal 2017. These costs include consulting and transition fees and other amounts paid to third parties.
(19) Change in fair value of contingent consideration represents the impact, net of income taxes, on net earnings per diluted share relating to the change in the fair value of contingent consideration related to the TBBC acquisition.
(20) Guidance as issued on March 28, 2019.
 

 

Comparable Store Sales Change
The Company's disclosures for comparable store sales include sales from its full-price retail stores and e-commerce sites, excluding sales associated with e-commerce flash clearance sales. Comparable store sales for Fiscal 2017 and the Fourth Quarter of Fiscal 2017 are calculated on a 53 week to 53 week and 14 week to 14 week basis, respectively. Additionally, comparable store sales for Fiscal 2018 are calculated on a calendar-adjusted, rather than fiscal, basis by comparing the Fiscal 2018 period to the comparable calendar period in the preceding year and the Fourth Quarter of Fiscal 2018 is on a 13 week to 13 week calendar-adjusted basis.
 Q1Q2Q3Q4Full Year
Oxford Total     
Fiscal 20181%7%7%2%4%
Fiscal 20172%1%4%6%3%
Tommy Bahama     
Fiscal 2018(1)%8%5%2%3%
Fiscal 20175%4%5%6%5%
Lilly Pulitzer     
Fiscal 20187%6%15%3%7%
Fiscal 2017(7)%(6)%(1)%6%(3)%
 

 

Retail Location Count
 Prior Year Q4End of Q1End of Q2End of Q3End of Q4
Fiscal 2018     
Tommy Bahama     
Full-price retail store110111111113113
Retail-restaurant1818181717
Outlet3838383837
Total Tommy Bahama166167167168167
Lilly Pulitzer5759606062
Oxford Total223226227228229
      
Fiscal 2017     
Tommy Bahama     
Full-price retail store111112111111110
Retail-restaurant1717171818
Outlet4040393838
Total Tommy Bahama168169167167166
Lilly Pulitzer4041505757
Oxford Total208210217224223
      

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www.oxfordinc.com Investor Presentation March 2019

 
 

Safe Harbor This presentation includes statements that constitute forward - looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities la ws. Generally, the words "believe," "expect," "intend," "estimate," "anticipate," "project," "will" and similar expressions identify forward - looking statements, which are not historica l in nature. We intend for all forward - looking statements contained herein or on our website, and all subsequent written and oral forward - looking statements attributable to us or persons acting on our behalf, to be covered by the safe harbor provisions for forward - looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and the pro visions of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (which Sections were adopted as part of the Private Securities Litigation Ref orm Act of 1995). Such statements are subject to a number of risks, uncertainties and assumptions including, without limitation, competitive conditions, which may be impacted by evolv ing consumer shopping patterns; the impact of economic conditions on consumer demand and spending for apparel and related products; demand for our products; timing of shipments req ues ted by our wholesale customers; expected pricing levels; retention of and disciplined execution by key management; the timing and cost of store and restaurant openings and of pl anned capital expenditures; weather; changes in international, federal or state tax, trade and other laws and regulations; costs of products as well as the raw materials use d i n those products; costs of labor; acquisition and disposition activities, including our ability to timely recognize expected synergies from any acquisitions; expected outcomes of pending or potential litigation and regulatory actions; access to capital and/or credit markets; and factors that could affect the consolidated effective tax rate. Forward - looking statements reflect our expectations at the time such forward - looking statements are made, based on information available at such time, and are not guarantees of performance. Although we believe that the ex pec tations reflected in such forward - looking statements are reasonable, these expectations could prove inaccurate as such statements involve risks and uncertainties, many of which a re beyond our ability to control or predict. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties, or other risks or uncertainties not currently known to us or that we currently deem to be immaterial, materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those anticipated, estimated or projected. Important factors relatin g t o these risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, those described in Part I, Item 1A. contained in our Annual Report on Form 10 - K for the period ended February 3, 2018 under the heading "Risk Factors" and those described from time to time in our future reports filed with the SEC. You should not place undue reliance on forward - looking statements, which speak only as of the date on which they are made. We disclaim any intention, obligation or duty to update or revise any forward - looking statements, whether as a result of new inform ation, future events or otherwise, except as required by law. Non - GAAP Financial Information The Company reports its consolidated financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). T o supplement these consolidated financial results, management believes that a presentation and discussion of certain financial measures on an adjusted basis, which exclude cert ain non - operating or discrete gains, charges or other items, may provide a more meaningful basis on which investors may compare the Company’s ongoing results of operations between period s. These measures include adjusted earnings, adjusted earnings per share, adjusted gross profit, adjusted gross margin, adjusted SG&A, adjusted operating income, and adju ste d operating margin, among others. Management uses these non - GAAP financial measures in making financial, operational and planning decisions to evaluate the Company’s ongoing perf ormance. Management also uses these adjusted financial measures to discuss its business with investment and other financial institutions, its board of directors and other s. Reconciliations of these adjusted measures to the most directly comparable financial measures calculated in accordance with GAAP are presented in tables at the end of the Company’s Ma rch 28, 2019 press release. Basis of Presentation All financial results and outlook information included in this release, unless otherwise noted, are from continuing operation s a nd all per share amounts are on a diluted basis. Fiscal 2017, which ended February 3, 2018, was a 53 - week year with the extra week included in the fourth quarter. Fiscal 2018 and Fiscal 201 9 are 52 - week years. Comparable Store Sales The Company’s disclosures about comparable store sales include sales from its full - price retail stores and e - commerce sites, exc luding sales associated with e - commerce flash clearance sales. Because fiscal 2017 had 53 weeks, each fiscal week in fiscal 2018 started one calendar week later than in fiscal 2017. To provide a more accurate assessment of the Company’s fiscal 2018 comparable store productivity, the Company presents fiscal 2018 comparable store sales on a calendar - adjusted basis by comp aring the fiscal 2018 period to the comparable calendar period in the preceding year. Thus, comparable store sales for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2018 compare sales in th e 1 3 - week period ended February 2, 2019 to the 13 - week period ended February 3, 2018.

 
 

OUR MISSION To maximize long - term shareholder value

 
 

To own, develop and use powerful, emotional brands to drive sustained, profitable growth OUR STRATEGY INVESTMENT HIGHLIGHTS • Focus on owning powerful brands that can drive sustained, profitable growth • Excellent organic growth opportunities • Appetite for carefully vetted acquisitions • Solid capital structure in place to support growth • Experienced, long - term management team • Paid dividend every quarter since 1960 COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGES • Brand Authenticity • Tommy Bahama’s “Live the Island Life” • Lilly Pulitzer’s “Palm Beach Resort Chic” • Southern Tide’s “Southern, Coastal, Premium” • Experiential Attributes • Tommy Bahama’s Restaurants and Marlin Bars • Unique in - store experience • Associated with Resort and Vacation Travel • Innovation • Styling, Design, Fabrication • Marketing, Social Media • White Space • Consumer Demographic • Geographic

 
 

To own, develop and use powerful, emotional brands to drive sustained, profitable growth OUR STRATEGY Note: We have adapted our acquisition strategy to include smaller acquisitions to address the consumer’s desire for uniqueness and authenticity. Acquired Tommy Bahama Divested Private Label Women’s Business 2003 Acquired Ben Sherman 2004 2006 Acquired Lilly Pulitzer Divested Private Label Men’s Business 2010 Divested Ben Sherman 2015 Acquired Southern Tide 2016 TBBC 2016 2016 2017 2017 12 Signature Stores Strong Suit Duck Head

 
 

Fiscal 2018 Fiscal 2017 Net Sales $1.11 B $1.09 B Operating Income $90.6 MM $86.0 MM Operating Margin 8.2% 7.9% EPS $3.94 $3.87 Operating Income ( adj ) $98.2 MM $97.8 MM Operating Margin ( adj ) 8.9% 9.0% EPS ( adj ) $4.32 $3.66 Q4 FY18 Q4 FY17 Net Sales $298.5 MM $293.2 MM Operating Income $22.0 MM $18.5 MM Operating Margin 7.4% 6.3% EPS $0.99 $1.41 Operating Income ( adj ) $24.1 MM $23.5 MM Operating Margin ( adj ) 8.1% 8.0% EPS ( adj ) $1.08 $0.93 Tommy Bahama 61% Lilly Pulitzer 25% Lanier Apparel 9% Southern Tide 4% Corp & Other 1% REVENUE BY OPERATING GROUP Wholesale 31% E - Commerce 21% Retail 40% Restaurant 8% REVENUE BY DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL Fiscal 2018

 
 

 
 

“The island inspired lifestyle brand that defines relaxed, sophisticated style.” As of February 2, 2019 U.S. International Full - price retail stores 94 19 Retail/restaurant locations 17 0 Outlets 33 4 Total stores 144 vs LY 144 23 vs LY 22 Fiscal 2018 DTC Sales per square foot (full - price retail stores) - $610 Majority of stores located in lifestyle center, street front or resort locations Women’s 30% of full - price DTC sales Fiscal 2018 Wholesale 1,800+ doors 13% of Tommy Bahama sales to department stores Fiscal 2018 Fiscal 2017 Net Sales $675.4 MM $686.0 MM Operating Income $53.1 MM $55.0 MM Operating Margin 7.9% 8.0% Operating Income ( adj ) $58.2 MM $56.5 MM Operating Margin (adj) 8.6% 8.2% Q4 FY18 Q4 FY17 Net Sales $192.4 MM $202.1 MM Operating Income $23.4 MM $22.9 MM Operating Margin 12.1% 11.3% Operating Income ( adj ) $23.6 MM $23.3 MM Operating Margin (adj) 12.3% 11.5% Wholesale 21% E - Commerce 18% Retail 48% Restaurant 13% Revenue by Distribution Channel Fiscal 2018

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

“Authentic resortwear born in Palm Beach, ignited by the spontaneous, bohemian spirit of Lilly Pulitzer” As of February 2, 2019 Retail stores – 62 vs 57 LY Fiscal 2018 DTC Sales per square foot - $725 2/3 of stores in lifestyle center, street front or resort locations Fiscal 2018 Wholesale ≈250 doors 48 Signature Store locations 4% of Lilly Pulitzer sales to department stores Fiscal 2018 Fiscal 2017 Net Sales $272.3 MM $248.9 MM Operating Income $47.2 MM $46.6 MM Operating Margin 17.3% 18.7% Operating Income ( adj ) $47.6 MM $48.7 MM Operating Margin ( adj ) 17.5% 19.6% Q4 FY18 Q4 FY17 Net Sales $63.8 MM $56.9 MM Operating Income $3.4 MM $3.0 MM Operating Margin 5.4% 5.3% Operating Income ( adj ) $3.5 MM $3.3 MM Operating Margin ( adj ) 5.5% 5.9% Wholesale 22% E - Commerce 36% Retail 42% Revenue by Distribution Channel Fiscal 2018

 
 

 
 

 
 

“Distinctive lifestyle brand that is classic, authentic, and built with a purpose.” Fiscal 2018 ≈1,000 wholesale doors 16% of Southern Tide sales to department stores Women’s approximately 15% of total revenue Fiscal 2018 Fiscal 2017 Net Sales $45.2 MM $40.9 MM Operating Income $5.7 MM $4.5 MM Operating Margin 12.5% 11.0% Operating Income ( adj ) $6.0 MM $4.8 MM Operating Margin ( adj ) 13.2% 11.7% Q4 FY18 Q4 FY17 Net Sales $10.5 MM $9.7 MM Operating Income $1.3 MM $0.7 MM Operating Margin 12.0% 7.6% Operating Income ( adj ) $1.3 MM $0.8 MM Operating Margin ( adj ) 12.7% 8.4% Wholesale 82% E - Commerce 18% Revenue by Distribution Channel Fiscal 2018

 
 

Southern Tide Signature Stores * * Signature Stores are wholesale specialty stores licensed to use the name “Southern Tide” and prominently featuring Southern Tid e product Kiawah Island, SC 2015 Greenville, SC 2016 Raleigh, NC 2017 Asheville, NC 2017 Vero Beach, FL 2017 Wilmington, NC 2017 Nantucket, MA Feb - 18 Chatham, MA Mar - 18 Mashpee, MA Mar - 18 Westport, CT Apr - 18 Mt. Pleasant, SC Jun - 18 Lynnfield, MA Aug - 18 Amelia Island, FL Sept - 18 Naples, FL Oct - 18

 
 

 
 

“A demand led business that provides a platform for multiple brands and labels.” Licensed Brands Kenneth Cole Dockers Cole Haan Nick Graham Owned Brands Billy London Oxford (formerly known as Oxford Golf) Strong Suit Duck Head Fiscal 2018 Wholesale Over 5,000 doors 30% of Lanier Apparel sales to department stores Customers include: Macy’s, Costco, Burlington, Men’s Wearhouse Fiscal 2018 Fiscal 2017 Net Sales $100.5 MM $106.9 MM Operating Income $5.1 MM $6.5 MM Operating Margin 5.0% 6.1% Q4 FY18 Q4 FY17 Net Sales $27.7 MM $22.5 MM Operating Income (Loss( $1.6 MM ($ - 0.1)MM Operating Margin 5.8% (0.5)% Licensed/Owned Brands 80% Private Label 20% Revenue by Category Fiscal 2018

 
 

Solid Capital Structure and Cash Flow to Support Growth Strategy • At February 2, 2019, $13 million of borrowings compared to $46 million last year • $254 million of availability under $325 million revolving credit facility • In fiscal 2018, cash flow from operations was $96 million; free cash flow was $59 million • On March 28, 2019, announced 9% increase to quarterly dividend to $0.37 per share from $0.34 • Capital expenditures are expected to be $45 million to $50 million in fiscal 2019 primarily relating to IT initiatives, new retail stores and Tommy Bahama Marlin Bars, and investments to remodel existing retail stores and restaurants Investment Highlights • Focus on owning powerful brands that can drive sustained, profitable growth • Excellent organic growth opportunities • Appetite for carefully vetted acquisitions • Solid capital structure in place to support growth • Experienced, long - term management team • Paid dividend every quarter since 1960