EX-99.1 2 ea023059501ex99-1_jerash.htm PRESS RELEASE DATED FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Exhibit 99.1

 

 

Jerash Holdings Reports Fiscal 2025 Third Quarter Financial Results

 

FAIRFIELD, N.J., February 11, 2025 – Jerash Holdings (US), Inc. (“Jerash” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: JRSH), which manufactures and exports custom, ready-made, sportswear and outerwear for leading global brands, today announced financial results for its fiscal 2025 third quarter, ended December 31, 2024.

 

“While revenue increased by nearly 30 percent for the fiscal third quarter, results were lower than originally anticipated,” Sam Choi, Jerash’s chairman and chief executive officer, said. “Sales were impacted by congestion at Israel’s Haifa port due to further geopolitical turmoil in the region, which, in turn, caused delays in shipments. We estimated approximately $3.8 million of finished apparel delivered at the port but not shipped until early in the fiscal fourth quarter, along with incurring more than $100,000 of port storage fees. Furthermore, we held back another $2 million of finished products in our warehouse for the same reason. We are pleased to report that the port logistics have markedly improved since late January, and ocean containers are being shipped in a more timely manner.

 

“On the business front, we are continuing to receive inquiries from new and existing customers that are looking to add manufacturing partners in tariff-free countries such as Jordan. Jerash’s long history and reputation for quality and performance place us in an excellent position to capture greater opportunities in the years ahead.

 

“To support expected growth, we recently started expanding two existing manufacturing facilities, which will increase capacity by 15 percent; the project is expected to be completed by June 2025. Separately, we are actively working with the Jordanian government to expand our existing facility in Al-Hasa, which by the end of this calendar year, could add an additional five to ten percent of production capacity. We also are assessing longer-term, larger-scale expansion plans. At the present, our factories are fully booked through August of this year.” Choi added.

 

Outlook

 

§Revenue for the fiscal 2025 fourth quarter is expected to increase by 50-53 percent, from $21.6 million in the same quarter last year.

 

§Revenue for the fiscal 2026 first quarter is expected to be in line with the fiscal 2025 first quarter of $40.9 million. Fiscal 2025 first quarter revenue was record high and included approximately $3-4 million of delayed shipments from the fiscal 2024 fourth quarter.

 

§Gross margin goal for fiscal 2025 fourth quarter is expected to be approximately 15-16 percent, subject to logistics, shipping charges and product mix.

 

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Fiscal 2025 Third Quarter Results

 

Revenue for the fiscal 2025 third quarter increased 28.6 percent to $35.4 million, from $27.5 million in the same quarter last year, reflecting an increase in shipments to Jerash’s major U.S. customers.

 

Gross profit for the fiscal 2025 third quarter increased 20.6 percent to $5.4 million, from $4.5 million in the same quarter last year. Gross margin was 15.2 percent in the fiscal 2025 third quarter, compared with 16.2 percent in the same quarter last year. The decrease was primarily driven by higher logistic costs arising from the geopolitical turmoil in the Middle East region.

 

Operating expenses totaled $4.7 million in the fiscal 2025 third quarter, compared with $4.1 million in the same quarter last year. The increase was primarily due to the increase in export logistic costs, as well as higher stock-based compensation expenses.

 

Operating income increased 88.3 percent to $708,000 in the fiscal 2025 third quarter, from $376,000 in the same quarter last year.

 

Total other expenses were $252,000 in the fiscal 2025 third quarter, compared with $105,000 in the same quarter last year. The increase was primarily due to higher interest expenses from supply chain financing programs provided by the two major customers.

 

Income tax expenses for the fiscal 2025 third quarter were approximately $450,000, compared with $39,000 for the same period in fiscal 2024. The increase was mainly due to a prior-year tax provision adjustment of approximately $274,000. The effective tax rate was 98.6 percent for the fiscal 2025 third quarter, compared with 14.2 percent for the same period in fiscal 2024.

 

Net income was $6,000 in the fiscal 2025 third quarter, or zero per diluted share, versus $232,000, or $0.02 per diluted share, in the same quarter last year.

 

Comprehensive loss attributable to the Company’s common stockholders totaled $147,000 in the fiscal 2025 third quarter, compared with comprehensive income of $320,000 in the same period last year.

 

Nine-Month Fiscal Year 2025 Results

 

Revenue for the first nine months of fiscal year 2025 rose to $116.6 million, from $95.6 million in the same period last year, an increase of almost 22 percent.

 

Gross profit was $17.1 million for the first nine months of fiscal year 2025, compared with $15.4 million for the same period last year. Gross margin for the first nine months of fiscal year 2025 was 14.7 percent, compared with 16.1 percent last year. This was negatively impacted by the higher logistic costs during the supply chain disruption in the first quarter of this fiscal year.

 

Operating expenses for the first nine months of fiscal year 2025 were $16.1 million, compared with $13.0 million last year. Operating income was $1.0 million for the first nine months of fiscal year 2025, compared with $2.4 million for the same period last year.

 

Net loss for the first nine months of fiscal 2025 was $696,000, or $0.06 per share, compared with net income of $1.1 million, or $0.09 per share, for the same period last year.

 

Comprehensive loss attributable to Jerash’s common stockholders for the first nine months of fiscal 2025 was $820,000, compared with comprehensive income of $1.0 million for the same period last year.

 

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Balance Sheet, Cash Flow and Dividends

 

Cash and restricted cash totaled $14.8 million, and net working capital was $34.8 million as of December 31, 2024.

 

On February 5, 2025, Jerash’s board of directors approved a regular quarterly dividend of $0.05 per share on its common stock, payable on or about February 25, 2025 to stockholders of record as of February 18, 2025.

 

Conference Call

 

Jerash will host an investor conference call to discuss its fiscal year 2025 third quarter results today, February 11, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time. 

 

Phone: 888-506-0062 (domestic); 973-528-0011 (international)
Conference ID: 383333

 

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 Holdings (US), Inc. 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. These and other risks and uncertainties are detailed in the Company’s filings 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.

 

Contact: 

 

PondelWilkinson Inc.  

Judy Lin or Roger Pondel  

310-279-5980

[email protected]

 

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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
December 31,		   For the Nine Months Ended
December 31,		 
   2024   2023   2024   2023 
                 
Revenue, net  $35,384,737   $27,520,121   $116,560,580   $95,612,886 
Cost of goods sold   30,001,947    23,057,845    99,480,036    80,211,039 
Gross Profit   5,382,790    4,462,276    17,080,544    15,401,847 
                     
Selling, general and administrative expenses   4,200,975    3,843,029    14,650,105    12,318,535 
Stock-based compensation expenses   474,088    243,448    1,417,111    727,698 
Total Operating Expenses   4,675,063    4,086,477    16,067,216    13,046,233 
                     
Income from Operations   707,727    375,799    1,013,328    2,355,614 
                     
Other Expenses:                    
Interest expenses   (364,939)   (234,971)   (1,348,291)   (983,156)
Other income, net   113,240    129,877    306,441    412,627 
Total other expenses, net   (251,699)   (105,094)   (1,041,850)   (570,529)
                     
Net income (loss) before provision for income taxes   456,028    270,705    (28,522)   1,785,085 
                     
Income tax expenses   449,714    38,535    667,312    688,856 
                     
Net income (loss)   6,314    232,170    (695,834)   1,096,229 
                     
Net gain (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest   (12,120)   (11,457)   100    (13,373)
Net (loss) income attributable to Jerash Holdings (US), Inc.’s Common Stockholders  $(5,806)  $220,713   $(695,734)  $1,082,856 
                     
Net income (loss)  $6,314   $232,170   $(695,834)  $1,096,229 
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss):                    
Foreign currency translation (loss) income   (140,969)   99,171    (124,473)   (55,329)
Total Comprehensive (Loss) Income   (134,655)   331,341    (820,307)   1,040,900 
Comprehensive (gain) loss attributable to noncontrolling interest   (12,120)   (11,457)   100    (13,373)
Comprehensive (Loss) Income Attributable to Jerash Holdings (US), Inc.’s Common Stockholders  $(146,775)  $319,884   $(820,207)  $1,027,527 
                     
Earnings/(Loss) Per Share Attributable to Common Stockholders:                    
Basic and diluted  $(0.00)  $0.02   $(0.06)  $0.09 
                     
Weighted Average Number of Shares                    
Basic   12,294,840    12,294,840    12,294,840    12,294,840 
Diluted   12,294,840    12,294,840    12,294,840    12,294,840 
                     
Dividend per share  $0.05   $0.05   $0.15   $0.15 

 

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JERASH HOLDINGS (US), INC.,

AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

 

 

 

   December 31,
2024		   March 31,
2024		 
   (Unaudited)     
ASSETS        
Current Assets:        
Cash  $13,219,109   $12,428,369 
Accounts receivable, net   7,237,959    5,417,513 
Inventories   19,118,133    27,241,573 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets   3,676,154    2,746,068 
Advance to suppliers, net   7,862,708    3,086,137 
Total Current Assets   51,114,063    50,919,660 
           
Restricted cash - non-current   1,563,809    1,608,498 
Long-term deposits   1,109,073    802,306 
Deferred tax assets, net   158,329    158,329 
Property, plant, and equipment, net   24,394,170    24,998,096 
Goodwill   499,282    499,282 
Operating lease right of use assets   997,989    1,259,395 
Total Assets  $79,836,715   $80,245,566 
           
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY          
           
Current Liabilities:          
Credit facilities  $4,967,944   $- 
Accounts payable   3,888,084    6,340,237 
Accrued expenses   3,840,591    4,175,843 
Income tax payable - current   1,128,634    1,647,199 
Uncertain tax provision   273,582    - 
Other payables   1,825,970    2,234,870 
Deferred revenue   58,642    10,200 
Operating lease liabilities - current   325,615    370,802 
Total Current Liabilities   16,309,062    14,779,151 
           
Operating lease liabilities - non-current   344,412    618,302 
Income tax payable - non-current   -    417,450 
Total Liabilities   16,653,474    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   25,334,205    23,917,094 
Treasury stock, 239,478 shares   (1,169,046)   (1,169,046)
Statutory reserve   413,821    413,821 
Retained earnings   39,164,278    41,704,238 
Accumulated other comprehensive loss   (616,792)   (492,319)
Total Jerash Holdings (US), Inc.’ Stockholders’ Equity   63,139,000    64,386,322 
           
Noncontrolling interest   44,241    44,341 
Total Equity   63,183,241    64,430,663 
           
Total Liabilities and Equity  $79,836,715   $80,245,566 

 

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JERASH HOLDINGS (US), INC.,

AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(UNAUDITED)

 

 

 

   For the Nine Months Ended
December 31,		 
   2024   2023 
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES        
Net (loss) income  $(695,834)  $1,096,229 
Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) income to net cash  (used in) provided by operating activities:          
Depreciation   1,968,992    1,881,853 
Stock-based compensation expenses   1,417,111    727,698 
Credit loss recovery   (17,054)   (187,762)
Amortization of operating lease right-of-use assets   447,646    601,727 
Uncertain tax provision   (273,582)   - 
           
Changes in operating assets:          
Accounts receivable   (1,803,392)   (6,044,375)
Bills receivable   -    (64,614)
Inventories   8,123,439    16,719,185 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets   (930,084)   350,324 
Advance to suppliers   (4,776,571)   (1,111,017)
Changes in operating liabilities:          
Accounts payable   (2,452,154)   (3,380,984)
Accrued expenses   (335,251)   (32,390)
Other payables   (408,900)   142,393 
Deferred revenue   48,442    (927,488)
Operating lease liabilities   (505,317)   (460,508)
Income tax payable   (388,766)   (1,443,317)
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities   (581,275)   7,866,954 
           
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES          
Purchases of property, plant, and equipment   (491,676)   (824,305)
Payments for construction of properties   (585,715)   (3,158,501)
Payment for long-term deposits   (594,442)   (281,153)
Net cash used in investing activities   (1,671,833)   (4,263,959)
           
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES          
Dividend payments   (1,844,226)   (1,844,226)
Investment of noncontrolling interest   -    31,365 
Repayment from short-term loan   (9,288,656)   (4,937,633)
Proceeds from short-term loan   14,256,600    4,937,633 
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities   3,123,718    (1,812,861)
           
EFFECT OF EXCHANGE RATE CHANGES ON CASH AND RESTRICTED CASH   (124,559)   24,677 
           
NET INCREASE IN CASH AND RESTRICTED CASH   746,051    1,814,811 
           
CASH, AND RESTRICTED CASH, BEGINNING OF THE PERIOD   14,036,867    19,411,603 
           
CASH, AND RESTRICTED CASH, END OF THE PERIOD  $14,782,918   $21,226,414 
           
CASH AND RESTRICTED CASH, END OF THE PERIOD  $14,782,918   $21,226,414 
LESS: NON-CURRENT RESTRICTED CASH   1,563,809    1,608,784 
CASH, END OF THE PERIOD  $13,219,109   $19,617,630 
           
Supplemental disclosure information:          
Cash paid for interest  $1,348,291   $983,156 
Income tax paid  $1,329,150   $2,163,732 
           
Non-cash investing and financing activities          
Equipment obtained by utilizing long-term deposit  $289,451   $355,160 
Operating lease right of use assets obtained in exchange for operating lease obligations  $186,726   $177,068 

 

 

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