"Results for our second fiscal quarter demonstrated confidence by our global customers working with Jerash and the competitive advantages of doing business in Jordan," said Sam Choi, Jerash's chairman and chief executive officer. "Purchase orders for export shipments to our customers in the U.S. and Europe have been steadily increasing, and we are pleased to report that our factories are now fully booked through the first half of calendar year 2025.
"Also, on a positive note from a geopolitical perspective, our export trade routes in the region returned to a more normalized environment in August, which, in turn, is positively affecting profitability. Gross margin for the fiscal second quarter increased to 17.5 percent from 16.1 percent a year ago, and from 11.3 percent in the preceding fiscal first quarter.
"We are continuing to attract new global brands, further diversify our customer base, and expand product mix. We have good visibility well into fiscal 2026, and with momentum continuing, we are beginning to plan for a potential expansion of manufacturing capacity to support future growth," Choi added.
Fiscal 2025 second quarter revenue increased 20.6 percent to $40.2 million, from $33.4 million in the same period last year, reflecting an increase in shipments to Jerash's major U.S. customers.
Gross profit for the fiscal 2025 second quarter increased 31.4 percent to $7.1 million from $5.4 million in the same quarter last year. Gross margin increased 140 basis points to 17.5 percent, from 16.1 percent in the same period last year. The expansion in gross margin was primarily due to higher production volume, with increased orders shipped to the U.S. customers that typically carry higher margins.
Operating expenses totaled $5.9 million in the fiscal 2025 second quarter, compared with $4.5 million in the same period last year. The increase was primarily due to higher logistics costs to catch up with garment shipment schedules, and increased stock-based compensation expenses.
Operating income increased to $1.1 million in the fiscal 2025 second quarter, from $888,000 in the same period last year.
Total other expenses were $364,000 in the fiscal 2025 second quarter, versus $167,000 in the same quarter last year. The increase primarily reflected higher interest expenses.
Net income in the fiscal 2025 second quarter increased 80.1 percent to $665,000 from $369,000 for the prior-year quarter. Net income per diluted share for the fiscal 2025 second quarter increased to $0.05, from $0.03 in the same quarter last year.
Comprehensive income attributable to the Company's common stockholders totaled $663,000 in the fiscal 2025 second quarter, compared with $306,000 in the same period last year.
Six-Month Fiscal Year 2025 Results
Revenue for the first six months of fiscal year 2025 rose to $81.2 million, from $68.1 million in the same period last year.
Gross profit was $11.7 million for the first half of fiscal year 2025, compared with $10.9 million for the same period last year. Gross margin for the first six months of fiscal year 2025 was 14.4 percent, compared with 16.1 percent in the same period last year.
Operating expenses for the first six months of fiscal year 2025 were $11.4 million, compared with $9.0 million for the same period last year. Operating income was $306,000 for the first six months of fiscal year 2025, compared with $2.0 million for the same period last year.
Net loss for the first six months of fiscal year 2025 was $702,000, or $0.06 per share, compared with net income of $864,000, or $0.07 per share, in the same period last year.
Comprehensive loss attributable to Jerash's common stockholders was $673,000 in the first six months of fiscal year 2025, compared with comprehensive income of $708,000 for the same period last year.
Balance Sheet, Cash Flow, and Dividends
Cash and restricted cash totaled $17.9 million, and net working capital was $35.2 million as of September 30, 2024. Net cash provided by operating activities was approximately $2.4 million for the six-months ended September 30, 2024, compared with $8.2 million for the same period last year.
On November 8, 2024, Jerash's board of directors approved a regular quarterly dividend of $0.05 per share on its common stock, payable on or about November 29, 2024 to stockholders of record as of November 22, 2024.
Conference Call
Jerash Holdings will host an investor conference call to discuss its fiscal 2025 second quarter results today, November 12, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time.
Phone: 888-506-0062 (domestic); 973-528-0011 (international)
Conference ID: 454213
A live and archived webcast will be available online in the investor relations section of Jerash's website at www.jerashholdings.com. For those who are not able to listen to the live broadcast, the call will be archived for approximately one year on the website.
About Jerash Holdings (US), Inc.
Jerash manufactures and exports custom, ready-made, sportswear and outerwear for leading global brands and retailers, including VF Corporation (which owns brands such as The North Face, Timberland, and Vans), New Balance, G-III (which licenses brands such as Calvin Klein, Tommy Hilfiger, DKNY, and Guess), American Eagle, and Skechers. Jerash's existing production facilities comprise six factory units and four warehouses, and Jerash currently employs approximately 6,000 people. Additional information is available at www.jerashholdings.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
This news release contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties, which may cause actual results to differ materially from the statements made. When used in this document, the words "may", "would", "could", "will", "intend", "plan", "anticipate", "believe", "estimate", "expect", "seek", "potential," "outlook" and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Such statements, including, but not limited to, Jerash's current views with respect to future events and its financial forecasts, and expansion of the customer base among high-profile global brands, are subject to such risks and uncertainties. Many factors could cause actual results to differ materially from the statements made, including those risks described from time to time in filings made by Jerash with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should assumptions underlying the forward-looking statements prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those described herein as intended, planned, anticipated or expected. Statements contained in this news release regarding past trends or activities should not be taken as a representation that such trends or activities will continue in the future. Jerash does not intend and does not assume any obligation to update these forward-looking statements, other than as required by law.
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JERASH HOLDINGS (US), INC.,
AND SUBSIDIARIES
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
| | | For the Three Months Ended
September 30, | | | For the Six Months Ended
September 30, | |
| | | 2024 | | | 2023 | | | 2024 | | | 2023 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Revenue, net | | $ | 40,240,127 | | | $ | 33,357,108 | | | $ | 81,175,843 | | | $ | 68,092,765 | |
| Cost of goods sold | | | 33,182,244 | | | | 27,985,077 | | | | 69,478,089 | | | | 57,153,194 | |
| Gross Profit | | | 7,057,883 | | | | 5,372,031 | | | | 11,697,754 | | | | 10,939,571 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Selling, general, and administrative expenses | | | 5,449,386 | | | | 4,240,588 | | | | 10,449,130 | | | | 8,475,506 | |
| Stock-based compensation expenses | | | 474,088 | | | | 243,448 | | | | 943,023 | | | | 484,250 | |
| Total Operating Expenses | | | 5,923,474 | | | | 4,484,036 | | | | 11,392,153 | | | | 8,959,756 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Income from Operations | | | 1,134,409 | | | | 887,995 | | | | 305,601 | | | | 1,979,815 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Other Income (Expenses): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Interest expenses | | | (503,149 | ) | | | (359,234 | ) | | | (983,352 | ) | | | (748,185 | ) |
| Other income, net | | | 139,166 | | | | 192,523 | | | | 193,201 | | | | 282,750 | |
| Total other expenses, net | | | (363,983 | ) | | | (166,711 | ) | | | (790,151 | ) | | | (465,435 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Net income (loss) before provision for income taxes | | | 770,426 | | | | 721,284 | | | | (484,550 | ) | | | 1,514,380 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Income tax expenses | | | 105,877 | | | | 352,340 | | | | 217,598 | | | | 650,321 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Net income (loss) | | | 664,549 | | | | 368,944 | | | | (702,148 | ) | | | 864,059 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Net gain (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest | | | 9,261 | | | | 3,327 | | | | (12,220 | ) | | | 1,916 | |
| Net income (loss) attributable to Jerash Holdings (US), Inc.'s Common Stockholders | | $ | 655,288 | | | $ | 365,617 | | | $ | (689,928 | ) | | $ | 862,143 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Net income (loss) | | $ | 664,549 | | | $ | 368,944 | | | $ | (702,148 | ) | | $ | 864,059 | |
| Other Comprehensive Income (Loss): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Foreign currency translation gain (loss) | | | 7,583 | | | | (59,841 | ) | | | 16,496 | | | | (154,500 | ) |
| Total Comprehensive Income (Loss) | | | 672,132 | | | | 309,103 | | | | (685,652 | ) | | | 709,559 | |
| Comprehensive gain (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest | | | 9,261 | | | | 3,327 | | | | (12,220 | ) | | | 1,916 | |
| Comprehensive Income (Loss) Attributable to Jerash Holdings (US), Inc.'s Common Stockholders | | $ | 662,871 | | | $ | 305,776 | | | $ | (673,432 | ) | | $ | 707,643 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Earnings (Loss) Per Share Attributable to Common Stockholders: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Basic and diluted | | $ | 0.05 | | | $ | 0.03 | | | $ | (0.06 | ) | | $ | 0.07 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Weighted Average Number of Shares | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Basic | | | 12,294,840 | | | | 12,294,840 | | | | 12,294,840 | | | | 12,294,840 | |
| Diluted | | | 12,460,241 | | | | 12,294,840 | | | | 12,294,840 | | | | 12,294,840 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Dividend per share | | $ | 0.05 | | | $ | 0.05 | | | $ | 0.10 | | | $ | 0.10 | |
JERASH HOLDINGS (US), INC.,
AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
| | | September 30,
2024 | | | March 31,
2024 | |
| | | (Unaudited) | | | | |
| ASSETS | | | |
| Current Assets: | | | | | | |
| Cash | | $ | 16,338,578 | | | $ | 12,428,369 | |
| Accounts receivable, net | | | 5,793,228 | | | | 5,417,513 | |
| Inventories | | | 20,206,799 | | | | 27,241,573 | |
| Prepaid expenses and other current assets | | | 3,216,845 | | | | 2,746,068 | |
| Advance to suppliers, net | | | 6,028,433 | | | | 3,086,137 | |
| Total Current Assets | | | 51,583,883 | | | | 50,919,660 | |
| | | | | | | | | |
| Restricted cash - non-current | | | 1,545,457 | | | | 1,608,498 | |
| Long-term deposits | | | 852,842 | | | | 802,306 | |
| Deferred tax assets, net | | | 158,329 | | | | 158,329 | |
| Property, plant, and equipment, net | | | 24,674,730 | | | | 24,998,096 | |
| Goodwill | | | 499,282 | | | | 499,282 | |
| Operating lease right of use assets | | | 1,033,412 | | | | 1,259,395 | |
| Total Assets | | $ | 80,347,935 | | | $ | 80,245,566 | |
| | | | | | | | | |
| LIABILITIES AND EQUITY | | | |
| Current Liabilities: | | | | | | | | |
| Credit facilities | | $ | 3,570,237 | | | $ | - | |
| Accounts payable | | | 4,394,732 | | | | 6,340,237 | |
| Accrued expenses | | | 3,654,895 | | | | 4,175,843 | |
| Income tax payable - current | | | 952,108 | | | | 1,647,199 | |
| Other payables | | | 2,368,807 | | | | 2,234,870 | |
| Deferred revenue | | | 1,123,163 | | | | 10,200 | |
| Operating lease liabilities - current | | | 343,868 | | | | 370,802 | |
| Total Current Liabilities | | | 16,407,810 | | | | 14,779,151 | |
| | | | | | | | | |
| Operating lease liabilities - non-current | | | 481,575 | | | | 618,302 | |
| Income tax payable - non-current | | | - | | | | 417,450 | |
| Total Liabilities | | | 16,889,385 | | | | 15,814,903 | |
| | | | | | | | | |
| Equity | | | | | | | | |
| Preferred stock, $0.001 par value; 500,000 shares authorized; none issued and outstanding | | $ | - | | | $ | - | |
| Common stock, $0.001 par value; 30,000,000 shares authorized; 12,534,318 shares issued and 12,294,840 shares outstanding | | | 12,534 | | | | 12,534 | |
| Additional paid-in capital | | | 24,860,117 | | | | 23,917,094 | |
| Treasury stock, 239,478 shares | | | (1,169,046 | ) | | | (1,169,046 | ) |
| Statutory reserve | | | 413,821 | | | | 413,821 | |
| Retained earnings | | | 39,784,826 | | | | 41,704,238 | |
| Accumulated other comprehensive loss | | | (475,823 | ) | | | (492,319 | ) |
| Total Jerash Holdings (US), Inc. Stockholders' Equity | | | 63,426,429 | | | | 64,386,322 | |
| | | | | | | | | |
| Noncontrolling interest | | | 32,121 | | | | 44,341 | |
| Total Equity | | | 63,458,550 | | | | 64,430,663 | |
| | | | | | | | | |
| Total Liabilities and Equity | | $ | 80,347,935 | | | $ | 80,245,566 | |
JERASH HOLDINGS (US), INC.,AND SUBSIDIARIES
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
| | | For the Six Months Ended
September 30, | |
| | | 2024 | | | 2023 | |
| CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES | | | | | | |
| Net (loss) income | | $ | (702,148 | ) | | $ | 864,059 | |
| Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) income to net cash provided by operating activities: | | | | | | | | |
| Depreciation and amortization | | | 1,209,053 | | | | 1,224,322 | |
| Stock-based compensation expenses | | | 943,023 | | | | 484,250 | |
| Credit Loss (recovery) | | | 16,768 | | | | (66,980 | ) |
| Amortization of operating lease right-of-use assets | | | 300,559 | | | | 416,090 | |
| | | | | | | | | |
| Changes in operating assets: | | | | | | | | |
| Accounts receivable | | | (392,484 | ) | | | (2,894,162 | ) |
| Bills receivable | | | - | | | | 87,573 | |
| Inventories | | | 7,034,774 | | | | 13,942,970 | |
| Prepaid expenses and other current assets | | | (470,777 | ) | | | 814,878 | |
| Advance to suppliers | | | (2,942,296 | ) | | | (1,910,244 | ) |
| Changes in operating liabilities: | | | | | | | | |
| Accounts payable | | | (1,945,505 | ) | | | (1,530,458 | ) |
| Accrued expenses | | | (520,948 | ) | | | (251,048 | ) |
| Other payables | | | 133,937 | | | | (265,119 | ) |
| Deferred revenue | | | 1,112,963 | | | | (696,006 | ) |
| Operating lease liabilities | | | (238,237 | ) | | | (336,984 | ) |
| Income tax payable | | | (1,112,062 | ) | | | (1,704,261 | ) |
| Net cash provided by operating activities | | | 2,426,620 | | | | 8,178,880 | |
| | | | | | | | | |
| CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES | | | | | | | | |
| Purchases of property, plant, and equipment | | | (348,238 | ) | | | (635,878 | ) |
| Payments for construction of properties | | | (270,599 | ) | | | (2,575,669 | ) |
| Payment for long-term deposits | | | (317,386 | ) | | | (247,610 | ) |
| Net cash used in investing activities | | | (936,223 | ) | | | (3,459,157 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | |
| CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES | | | | | | | | |
| Dividend payments | | | (1,229,484 | ) | | | (1,229,484 | ) |
| Investment of noncontrolling interest | | | - | | | | 31,365 | |
| Repayment from short-term loan | | | (5,566,040 | ) | | | (3,118,339 | ) |
| Proceeds from short-term loan | | | 9,136,277 | | | | 3,118,339 | |
| Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities | | | 2,340,753 | | | | (1,198,119 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | |
| EFFECT OF EXCHANGE RATE CHANGES ON CASH AND RESTRICTED CASH | | | 16,018 | | | | (123,491 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | |
| NET INCREASE IN CASH AND RESTRICTED CASH | | | 3,847,168 | | | | 3,398,113 | |
| | | | | | | | | |
| CASH, AND RESTRICTED CASH, BEGINNING OF THE PERIOD | | | 14,036,867 | | | | 19,411,603 | |
| | | | | | | | | |
| CASH, AND RESTRICTED CASH, END OF THE PERIOD | | $ | 17,884,035 | | | $ | 22,809,716 | |
| | | | | | | | | |
| CASH, AND RESTRICTED CASH, END OF THE PERIOD | | $ | 17,884,035 | | | $ | 22,809,716 | |
| LESS: NON-CURRENT RESTRICTED CASH | | | 1,545,457 | | | | 1,608,074 | |
| CASH, END OF THE PERIOD | | $ | 16,338,578 | | | $ | 21,201,642 | |
| | | | | | | | | |
| Supplemental disclosure information: | | | | | | | | |
| Cash paid for interest | | $ | 983,352 | | | $ | 748,185 | |
| Income tax paid | | $ | 1,329,150 | | | $ | 2,371,705 | |
| | | | | | | | | |
| Non-cash investing and financing activities | | | | | | | | |
| Equipment obtained by utilizing long-term deposit | | $ | 262,017 | | | $ | 358,620 | |
| Operating lease right of use assets obtained in exchange for operating lease obligations | | $ | 67,512 | | | $ | 177,068 | |
SOURCE: Jerash Holdings (US), Inc.
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