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EXHIBIT 99.1

NEWS RELEASE

Superior Group of Companies, Inc.

A NASDAQ Listed Company: SGC                    

10055 Seminole Boulevard

Seminole, Florida 33772-2539

Telephone (727) 397-9611

Fax (727) 803-2642

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 

SUPERIOR GROUP of COMPANIES, INC. REPORTS SECOND QUARTER

OPERATING RESULTS

 

 

Net Sales Increase 25.6 Percent

 

23rd Consecutive Quarter with Sales Increase

 

 

 

SEMINOLE, Florida – July 26, 2018 - Superior Group of Companies, Inc. (NASDAQ: SGC), manufacturer of uniforms, career apparel and accessories, today announced that for the second quarter ended June 30, 2018, net sales increased 25.6 percent to $82.4 million compared with 2017 second quarter net sales of $65.6 million. Net income for the 2018 second quarter was $3.8 million, or $0.25 per diluted share, compared with $4.3 million, or $0.29 per diluted share, reported for the quarter ended June 30, 2017. Note that earnings in the second quarter of 2018 were reduced by a pre-tax charge of approximately $1.6 million or approximately $.08 per diluted share for expenses associated with the acquisition of CID Resources, Inc.

 

Additionally, the comparison of net sales and earnings results in the current quarter is significantly impacted by the adoption of ASC 606 relative to the timing of revenue recognition. The 2017 results are calculated under the previous revenue recognition guidance while 2018 is under the new standard. This resulted in a reduction in net sales for the second quarter of 2018 of approximately $2.9 million and a corresponding reduction in net income and earnings per diluted share of $0.6 million and $0.04, respectively. ASC 606 does not change the economic substance or timing of cash flows of our transactions with customers. After the initial year of adoption, ASC 606 should not have a major impact in our comparative results in the future.

 

Michael Benstock, Chief Executive Officer, commented, “Over the last year, we completed three acquisitions that have us positioned for significant improvement in our future growth prospects for both net sales and earnings. We are highly focused on successfully integrating these acquisitions to achieve the maximum long-term benefits for the Company and its shareholders. While our current operating results in our Uniform segment and our Promotional segment were lower than anticipated, we remain confident in our long-term outlook and believe our current investments in these segments will provide significant returns for the Company in the future.

 

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“The Office Gurus, our Remote Staffing segment, had another tremendous quarter with net sales to outside customers increasing by $2.3 million, or 50.6 percent, as they continue to land new customers and to grow with existing customers. We are also excited to announce that we have identified Jamaica as the next country for our continued expansion in this segment.”

 

CONFERENCE CALL

 

Superior Group of Companies will hold a conference call on Thursday, July 26, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time to discuss the Company’s results. Interested individuals may join the teleconference by dialing (844) 861-5505 for U.S. dialers and (412) 317-6586 for International dialers. The Canadian Toll Free number is (866) 605-3852. Please ask to be joined into the Superior Group of Companies call. The live webcast and archived replay can also be accessed in the investor information section of the Company’s website at www.superiorgroupofcompanies.com.

 

A telephone replay of the teleconference will be available one hour after the end of the call through 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time on August 2, 2018. To access the replay, dial (877) 344-7529 in the United States or (412) 317-0088 from international locations. Canadian dialers can access the replay at (855) 669-9658. Please reference conference number 10121858 for all replay access.

 

About Superior Group of Companies, Inc. (SGC):

 

Superior Group of Companies, formerly Superior Uniform Group, established in 1920, is a combination of companies that help customers unlock the power of their brands by creating extraordinary brand experiences for employees and customers. It provides customized support for each of its divisions through its shared services model.

 

Fashion Seal Healthcare®, HPI and CID Resources are signature uniform brands of Superior Group of Companies. Each is one of America’s leading providers of uniforms and image apparel in the markets it serves. They specialize in innovative uniform program design, global manufacturing, and state-of-the-art distribution. Every day, more than 6 million Americans go to work wearing a uniform from Superior Group of Companies.

 

BAMKO®, Tangerine Promotions® and Public Identity® are signature promotional products and branded merchandise brands of Superior Group of Companies. They provide unique custom branding, design, sourcing, and marketing solutions to some of the world’s most successful brands.

 

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The Office Gurus® is a global provider of custom call and contact center support. As a true strategic partner, The Office Gurus implements customized solutions for its customers in order to accelerate their growth and improve their customers’ service experiences.

 

SGC’s commitment to service, technology, quality and value-added benefits, as well as its financial strength and resources, provides unparalleled support for its customers’ diverse needs while embracing a “Customer 1st, Every Time!” philosophy and culture in all of its business segments.

 

Visit www.superiorgroupofcompanies.com for more information.

 

Contact:   Hala Elsherbini

Andrew D. Demott, Jr.,

COO, CFO & Treasurer 

(727) 803-7135

OR

Halliburton Investor Relations

(972) 458-8000

          

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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SUPERIOR GROUP OF COMPANIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

 

THREE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30,

(Unaudited)

(In thousands, except shares and per share data)

 

   

2018

   

2017

 
                 

Net sales

  $ 82,392     $ 65,604  
                 

Costs and expenses:

               

Cost of goods sold

    53,114       42,230  

Selling and administrative expenses

    23,327       16,994  

Other periodic pension costs

    96       484  

Interest expense

    758       195  
      77,295       59,903  
                 

Gain on sale of property, plant and equipment

    -       -  
                 

Income before taxes on income

    5,097       5,701  

Income tax expense

    1,280       1,360  
                 

Net income

  $ 3,817     $ 4,341  
                 

Weighted average number of shares outstanding during the period

               

(Basic)

    14,956,221       14,501,399  

(Diluted)

    15,559,404       15,040,431  

Per Share Data:

               

Basic

               

Net income

  $ 0.26     $ 0.30  

Diluted

               

Net income

  $ 0.25     $ 0.29  
                 

Cash dividends per common share

  $ 0.0950     $ 0.0875  

 

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SUPERIOR GROUP OF COMPANIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

 

SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30,

(Unaudited)

(In thousands, except shares and per share data)

 

   

2018

   

2017

 
                 

Net sales

  $ 155,479     $ 126,591  
                 

Costs and expenses:

               

Cost of goods sold

    101,326       81,003  

Selling and administrative expenses

    44,509       34,423  

Other periodic pension costs

    192       698  

Interest expense

    1,035       379  
      147,062       116,503  
                 

Gain on sale of property, plant and equipment

    -       1,018  
                 

Income before taxes on income

    8,417       11,106  

Income tax expense

    2,150       2,930  
                 

Net income

  $ 6,267     $ 8,176  
                 

Weighted average number of shares outstanding during the period

               

(Basic)

    14,888,940       14,426,060  

(Diluted)

    15,508,517       14,985,063  

Per Share Data:

               

Basic

               

Net income

  $ 0.42     $ 0.57  

Diluted

               

Net income

  $ 0.40     $ 0.55  
                 

Cash dividends per common share

  $ 0.1900     $ 0.1750  

 

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SUPERIOR GROUP OF COMPANIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

 CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(In thousands, except share and par value data)

 

   

June 30,

         
   

2018

   

December 31,

 
   

(Unaudited)

   

2017

 
ASSETS

CURRENT ASSETS:

               

Cash and cash equivalents

  $ 4,164     $ 8,130  

Accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts of $1,722 and $1,382, respectively

    63,269       50,569  

Accounts receivable - other

    2,522       1,848  

Inventories

    67,852       64,979  

Contract assets

    46,826       -  

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

    10,830       11,011  

TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS

    195,463       136,537  
                 

PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, NET

    28,564       26,844  

OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS, NET

    66,338       29,061  

GOODWILL

    35,327       16,032  

DEFERRED INCOME TAXES

    -       2,900  

OTHER ASSETS

    9,470       7,564  
    $ 335,162     $ 218,938  
                 
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
                 

CURRENT LIABILITIES:

               

Accounts payable

  $ 22,337     $ 19,752  

Other current liabilities

    11,327       12,409  

Current portion of long-term debt

    6,000       6,000  

Current portion of acquisition-related contingent liabilities

    1,410       3,061  

TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES

    41,074       41,222  
                 

LONG-TERM DEBT

    122,801       32,933  

LONG-TERM PENSION LIABILITY

    7,947       8,319  

LONG-TERM ACQUISITION-RELATED CONTINGENT LIABILITIES

    5,056       7,283  

DEFERRED INCOME TAXES

    8,900       -  

OTHER LONG-TERM LIABILITIES

    3,800       4,213  

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (NOTE 5)

               

SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY:

               

Preferred stock, $.001 par value - authorized 300,000 shares (none issued)

    -       -  

Common stock, $.001 par value - authorized 50,000,000 shares, issued and outstanding - 15,311,541 and 15,081,947, respectively.

    15       15  

Additional paid-in capital

    54,998       49,103  

Retained earnings

    97,664       83,129  

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:

               

Pensions

    (6,851 )     (7,282 )

Cash flow hedges

    122       (90 )

Foreign currency translation adjustment

    (364 )     93  

TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

    145,584       124,968  
    $ 335,162     $ 218,938  

 

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SUPERIOR GROUP OF COMPANIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30,

(Unaudited)

(In thousands)

 

   

2018

   

2017

 
                 

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES

               

Net income

  $ 6,267     $ 8,176  

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash (used in) provided by operating activities:

               

Depreciation and amortization

    3,646       2,715  

Provision for bad debts - accounts receivable

    323       575  

Share-based compensation expense

    1,490       1,108  

Deferred income tax provision (benefit)

    302       (509 )

Gain on sale of property, plant and equipment

    -       (1,018 )

Change in fair value of acquisition-related contingent liabilities

    (840 )     81  
                 

Changes in assets and liabilities, net of acquistion of business

               

Accounts receivable - trade

    (3,492 )     552  

Accounts receivable - other

    (674 )     674  

Contract assets

    (972 )     -  

Inventories

    2,953       1,632  

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

    242       (1,353 )

Other assets

    (1,827 )     (1,784 )

Accounts payable and other current liabilities

    (7,368 )     (2,223 )

Long-term pension liability

    195       (894 )

Other long-term liabilities

    (497 )     829  

Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities

    (252 )     8,561  
                 

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES

               

Additions to property, plant and equipment

    (2,414 )     (2,004 )

Acquistion of business, net of acquired cash

    (85,597 )     -  

Proceeds from disposals of property, plant and equipment

    -       2,810  

Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities

    (88,011 )     806  
                 

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES

               

Proceeds from long-term debt

    146,157       72,422  

Repayment of long-term debt

    (56,289 )     (74,088 )

Payment of cash dividends

    (2,827 )     (2,490 )

Payment of acquisition-related contingent liabilities

    (3,033 )     (1,800 )

Proceeds received on exercise of stock options

    405       798  

Tax benefit from vesting of acquisition-related restricted stock

    105       70  

Tax withholding on exercise of stock rights

    (17 )     (421 )
                 

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

    84,501       (5,509 )
                 

Effect of currency exchange rates on cash

    (204 )     76  
                 

Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents

    (3,966 )     3,934  
                 

Cash and cash equivalents balance, beginning of year

    8,130       3,649  
                 

Cash and cash equivalents balance, end of period

  $ 4,164     $ 7,583