Capri Holdings Limited (NYSE:CPRI), a global fashion luxury group, today announced its financial results for the third quarter of Fiscal 2025 ended December 28, 2024.

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Third Quarter Fiscal 2025 Highlights

• Revenue decreased 11.6% on a reported basis and 11.4% in constant currency
• Adjusted operating margin of 6.0%
• Adjusted earnings per share of $0.45

John D. Idol, the Company's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, said, "Overall our business remained challenged during the quarter and we were disappointed with our results. We are reevaluating our strategic initiatives to improve current sales trends. Looking ahead, we expect our performance to improve throughout fiscal year 2026 positioning us to return to growth in fiscal 2027 and beyond."

Mr. Idol concluded, "Our portfolio of iconic fashion luxury brands, Versace, Jimmy Choo and Michael Kors, are globally recognized and resonate with consumers. I am optimistic about Capri's future and remain confident in our long-term growth potential."

Third Quarter Fiscal 2025 Results

Financial Results and non-GAAP Reconciliation

The Company's results are reported in this press release in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States ("U.S. GAAP") and on an adjusted, non-GAAP basis. A reconciliation of GAAP to non-GAAP financial information is provided at the end of this press release.

Overview of Capri Holdings Third Quarter Fiscal 2025 Results

• Total revenue of $1.26 billion decreased 11.6% compared to last year. On a constant currency basis, total revenue decreased 11.4%. Total company retail sales declined low-double-digits while wholesale revenue decreased low-teens.
• Gross profit was $812 million and gross margin was 64.4%, compared to $928 million and 65.0% in the prior year. Gross profit margin declined 60 basis points primarily due to lower full price sell-throughs.
• Loss from operations was $590 million and operating margin was (46.8)%, compared to income from operations of $122 million and operating margin of 8.5% in the prior year. The loss was driven by a non-cash impairment charge of $675 million. Adjusted income from operations was $76 million and adjusted operating margin was 6.0%, compared to $172 million and 12.1% in the prior year. The decline in operating margin primarily reflects expense deleverage on lower revenue.
• Net loss was $547 million, or $(4.61) per share, compared to net income of $105 million, or $0.88 per diluted share, in the prior year. The loss was driven by a non-cash impairment charge of $602 million, or $5.08 per share. Adjusted net income was $54 million, or $0.45 per diluted share, compared to $142 million, or $1.20 per diluted share, in the prior year period.
• Net inventory as of December 28, 2024 was $892 million, a 13% decrease compared to the prior year.
• Cash flow from operating activities for the third quarter was an inflow of $309 million, while free cash flow was an inflow of $278 million.
• Cash and cash equivalents totaled $356 million, and total borrowings outstanding were $1.48 billion, resulting in net debt of $1.12 billion as of December 28, 2024 versus $1.60 billion last year.
• Capri Holdings' leverage ratio as calculated under the terms of the Company's credit facility was 2.77x as of December 28, 2024.
• As previously announced, on February 4, 2025, Capri Holdings entered into an amended and restated senior secured credit agreement which replaces the Company's existing $1.5 billion revolving credit facility and adds a new term loan of $700 million which was used to repay in full the Company's $450 million delayed draw term loan which would have otherwise become due in November 2025, and, together with borrowings under the revolver, to repay in full the €450 million Versace term loan which would have otherwise become due in December 2025. The maturity date under the Company's revolving credit facility and new term loan is July 2027.

Versace Third Quarter Fiscal 2025 Results

• Versace revenue of $193 million decreased 15.0% on both a reported basis and constant currency basis compared to prior year. Retail sales decreased mid-teens while wholesale revenue decreased double-digits. Revenue in the Americas declined 21%, while revenue in EMEA decreased 13% and revenue in Asia declined 11%. Versace's global database increased by 1.1 million new consumers, representing 15% growth over the last year.
• Versace operating loss was $21 million and operating margin was (10.9)%, compared to operating loss of $14 million and operating margin of (6.2)% in the prior year. The decline in operating margin rate was primarily due to expense deleverage on lower revenue.

Jimmy Choo Third Quarter Fiscal 2025 Results

• Jimmy Choo revenue of $159 million decreased 4.2% on both a reported basis and constant currency basis compared to prior year. Retail sales were in-line with prior year while wholesale revenue decreased mid-teens. Revenue in the Americas declined 10%, while revenue in EMEA increased 9% and revenue in Asia decreased 17%. Jimmy Choo's global database increased by 0.7 million new consumers, representing 12% growth over the last year.
• Jimmy Choo operating loss was $6 million and operating margin was (3.8)%, compared to operating income of $4 million and operating margin of 2.4% in the prior year. The decline in operating margin rate was primarily due to expense deleverage on lower revenue.

Michael Kors Third Quarter Fiscal 2025 Results

• Michael Kors revenue of $909 million decreased 12.1% on a reported basis and 11.7% on a constant currency basis compared to prior year. Retail sales decreased low-teens while wholesale revenue declined high-single-digits. Revenue in the Americas decreased 10%, while revenue in EMEA declined 13% and revenue in Asia decreased 27%. Michael Kors' global database increased by 9 million new consumers, representing 11% growth over the last year.
• Michael Kors operating income was $147 million and operating margin was 16.2%, compared to $219 million and 21.2% in the prior year. The decline in operating margin rate was primarily due to expense deleverage on lower revenue.

Outlook

The following guidance is provided on an adjusted, non-GAAP basis. Financial results could differ materially from the current outlook due to a number of external events which are not reflected in our guidance, including changes in global macroeconomic conditions, greater than anticipated inflationary pressures or loss of consumer confidence, and further considerable fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates.

Fiscal Year 2025 Outlook

For Capri Holdings, the Company expects the following:

• Total revenue of approximately $4.4 billion, including a negative impact of approximately $40 million from foreign currency
• Adjusted operating income of approximately $100 million
• Ending inventory to be below prior year

For Versace, the Company expects the following:

• Total revenue of approximately $810 million, including a negative impact of approximately $10 million from foreign currency
• Operating margin in the negative high-single-digit range

For Jimmy Choo, the Company expects the following:

• Total revenue of approximately $600 million, including a negative impact of approximately $5 million from foreign currency
• Operating margin in the negative low-single-digit range

For Michael Kors, the Company expects the following:

• Total revenue of approximately $3.0 billion, including a negative impact of approximately $25 million from foreign currency
• Operating margin in the low-double-digit range

Fiscal Year 2026 Outlook

For Capri Holdings, the Company expects the following:

• Total revenue of approximately $4.1 billion, including a negative impact of approximately $100 million from foreign currency
• Adjusted operating income of approximately $150 million

For Versace, the Company expects the following:

• Total revenue of approximately $800 million, including a negative impact of approximately $25 million from foreign currency
• Operating margin of approximately break-even

For Jimmy Choo, the Company expects the following:

• Total revenue of approximately $550 million, including a negative impact of approximately $15 million from foreign currency
• Operating margin slightly negative

For Michael Kors, the Company expects the following:

• Total revenue of approximately $2.75 billion, including a negative impact of approximately $60 million from foreign currency
• Operating margin in the low-double-digit range

Conference Call Information

A conference call to discuss third quarter Fiscal 2025 results is scheduled for today, February 5, 2025 at 8:30 a.m. ET. A live webcast of the conference call will be available on the Company's website, www.capriholdings.com. In addition, a replay will be available shortly after the conclusion of the call and remain available until February 12, 2025. To access the telephone replay, listeners should dial 1-844-512-2921 or 1-412-317-6671 for international callers. The access code for the replay is 13750496. A replay of the webcast will also be available within two hours of the conclusion of the call.

Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures

Constant currency effects are non-GAAP financial measures, which are provided to supplement our reported operating results to facilitate comparisons of our operating results and trends in our business, excluding the effects of foreign currency rate fluctuations. Because we are a global company, foreign currency exchange rates may have a significant effect on our reported results. We calculate constant currency measures and the related foreign currency impacts by translating the current year's reported amounts into comparable amounts using prior year's foreign exchange rates for each currency. All constant currency performance measures discussed below should be considered a supplement to and not in lieu of our operating performance measures calculated in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Additionally, this earnings release includes certain non-GAAP financial measures that exclude certain costs associated with impairment charges, restructuring and other charges, ERP implementation costs, Capri transformation costs and costs related to the previously terminated merger agreement with Tapestry, Inc. The Company uses non-GAAP financial measures, among other things, to evaluate its operating performance and in order to represent the manner in which the Company conducts and views its business. The Company believes that excluding these items helps its management and investors compare operating performance based on its ongoing operations. While the Company considers the non-GAAP measures to be useful supplemental measures in analyzing its results, they are not intended to replace, nor act as a substitute for, any amounts presented in its consolidated financial statements prepared in conformity with U.S. GAAP and may be different from non-GAAP measures reported by other companies.

About Capri Holdings Limited

Capri Holdings is a global fashion luxury group consisting of iconic, founder-led brands Versace, Jimmy Choo and Michael Kors. Our commitment to glamorous style and craftsmanship is at the heart of each of our luxury brands. We have built our reputation on designing exceptional, innovative products that cover the full spectrum of fashion luxury categories. Our strength lies in the unique DNA and heritage of each of our brands, the diversity and passion of our people and our dedication to the clients and communities we serve. Capri Holdings Limited is publicly listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker CPRI.

Forward Looking Statements

This press release contains statements which are, or may be deemed to be, "forward-looking statements." Forward-looking statements are prospective in nature and are not based on historical facts, but rather on current expectations and projections of the management of Capri about future events and are therefore subject to risks and uncertainties which could cause actual results to differ materially from the future results expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. All statements other than statements of historical facts included herein, may be forward-looking statements. Without limitation, any statements preceded or followed by or that include the words "plans", "believes", "expects", "intends", "will", "should", "could", "would", "may", "anticipates", "might" or similar words or phrases, are forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties that could significantly affect expected results and are based on certain key assumptions, which could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected or implied in any forward-looking statements. These risks, uncertainties and other factors include but are not limited to, our ability to respond to changing fashion, consumer traffic and retail trends; fluctuations in demand for our products; high consumer debt levels, recession and inflationary pressures; loss of market share and increased competition; reductions in our wholesale channel; the impact of epidemics, pandemics, disasters or catastrophes; levels of cash flow and future availability of credit; Capri’s ability to successfully execute its growth strategies; departure of key employees or failure to attract and retain highly qualified personnel; risks associated with operating in international markets and global sourcing activities, including disruptions or delays in manufacturing or shipments; the risk of cybersecurity threats and privacy or data security breaches; extreme weather conditions and natural disasters; general economic, political, business or market conditions; acts of war and other geopolitical conflicts; the risk of any litigation relating to the Company's previously proposed merger with Tapestry, Inc., the termination of the merger agreement and/or public disclosures related thereto; as well as the risk factors identified in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K, Form 10-Q and Form 8-K reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Please consult these documents for a more complete understanding of these risks and uncertainties. Any forward-looking statement in this press release speaks only as of the date made and Capri disclaims any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking or other statements contained herein other than in accordance with legal and regulatory obligations.

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