Guess?, Inc. Reports Second Quarter Results

Q2 Fiscal 2018 GAAP EPS of $0.18, Compared to $0.38 in Q2 Fiscal 2017; Q2 Fiscal 2018 Adjusted EPS of $0.19, Compared to $0.15 in Q2 Fiscal 2017

Q2 Fiscal 2018 Revenues Increased 5% to $574 Million; Increased 5% in Constant Currency

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 23, 2017-- Guess?, Inc. (NYSE: GES) today reported financial results for its second quarter ended July 29, 2017.

Victor Herrero, Chief Executive Officer, commented, “We are pleased to report that our adjusted second quarter results finished above the high-end of our expectations for operating margin and earnings per share. Overall, the Company revenues increased 5%, operating margin expanded 120 basis points and operating profit grew 49% compared to last year’s second quarter. We continue to see the results of our efforts in Europe and Asia, where our revenues were up 20% and 17%, respectively, mainly driven by new store openings, wholesale growth and positive comp sales. We are also encouraged by the trends in operating margins for these two regions, as they expanded in the quarter relative to last year. In the Americas Retail, as our performance and the business environment remains soft, we continue to focus on shrinking our footprint and profitability improvements.”

Mr. Herrero concluded, “This is truly an exciting time for Guess. We have now increased revenues for four consecutive quarters and we expect consolidated revenues to continue to increase despite store closures in North America. In Europe and Asia we have seen not only strong double digits growth for several consecutive quarters but also continuing margin expansion. We have achieved meaningful cost reductions, especially in our supply chain. We are accelerating the reduction of our footprint in the U.S., which currently represents less than 36% of our global sales. And finally we are significantly increasing the adjusted guidance for fiscal 2018 and are now expecting to grow top-line, adjusted operating margin and adjusted earnings per share compared to last year.”

This press release contains certain non-GAAP, or adjusted, financial measures. References to “adjusted” actual results exclude the impact of (i) asset impairment charges, (ii) a gain from the sale of a minority interest investment, (iii) restructuring charges, (iv) a restructuring related exit tax charge and (v) the related tax effects of these adjustments, where applicable. In addition, “adjusted” guidance also excludes an estimated lease termination charge expected to be recorded in the third quarter of fiscal 2018. A reconciliation of actual reported GAAP results to comparable non-GAAP results is provided in the accompanying tables and discussed under the heading “Presentation of Non-GAAP Information” below.

Second Quarter Fiscal 2018 Results

For the second quarter of fiscal 2018, the Company recorded GAAP net earnings of $15.2 million, a 52.8% decrease from $32.3 million for the second quarter of fiscal 2017. The results for the second quarter of fiscal 2017 included a gain in other net income of approximately $22.3 million (or $20.3 million after considering the related tax impact of $2.0 million), or a favorable $0.24 per share impact, related to the sale of a minority interest investment. GAAP diluted earnings per share decreased 52.6% to $0.18 for the second quarter of fiscal 2018, from $0.38 for the prior-year quarter.

For the second quarter of fiscal 2018, the Company recorded adjusted net earnings of $16.1 million, a 30.4% increase compared to $12.3 million for the second quarter of fiscal 2017. Adjusted diluted earnings per share increased 26.7% to $0.19, compared to $0.15 for the prior-year quarter. The Company estimates the negative impact of currency on diluted earnings per share in the second quarter of fiscal 2018 was approximately $0.05 per share.

Net Revenue. Total net revenue for the second quarter of fiscal 2018 increased 5.3% to $573.7 million, compared to $545.0 million in the prior-year quarter. In constant currency, net revenue increased by 4.9%.

Americas Retail revenues decreased 11.2% in U.S. dollars and 10.8% in constant currency. Retail comp sales including e-commerce decreased 10% in U.S. dollars and constant currency.
Europe revenues increased 20.1% in U.S. dollars and 18.8% in constant currency. Retail comp sales including e-commerce increased 5% in U.S. dollars and constant currency.
Asia revenues increased 17.5% in U.S. dollars and 17.1% in constant currency. Retail comp sales including e-commerce increased 7% in U.S. dollars and 6% in constant currency.
Americas Wholesale revenues increased 6.6% in U.S. dollars and 6.8% in constant currency.
Licensing revenues decreased 0.2% in U.S. dollars and constant currency.

Operating Earnings. GAAP operating earnings for the second quarter of fiscal 2018 increased 49.2% to $23.2 million (including a $0.8 million favorable currency translation impact), compared to $15.6 million in the prior-year quarter. GAAP operating margin in the second quarter increased 120 basis points to 4.1%, compared to 2.9% in the prior-year quarter, driven primarily by higher initial mark-ups in Europe and overall leveraging of expenses, partially offset by the negative impact on the Company’s fixed cost structure resulting from negative comparable sales in Americas Retail. The negative impact of currency on operating margin for the quarter was roughly 20 basis points.

For the second quarter of fiscal 2018, adjusted operating earnings increased 52.3% to $24.5 million, compared to $16.1 million in the same prior-year quarter. Adjusted operating margin was 4.3%, an increase of 130 basis points compared to the same prior-year quarter.

Operating margin for the Company’s Americas Retail segment decreased 290 basis points to negative 3.6% in the second quarter of fiscal 2018, from negative 0.7% in the prior-year quarter. Excluding the impact of the asset impairment charges, operating margin for the Company’s Americas Retail segment decreased by 260 basis points from the same prior-year quarter. This decrease was driven primarily by the negative impact on the fixed cost structure resulting from negative comparable sales and more markdowns.
Operating margin for the Company’s Europe segment increased 160 basis points to 10.3% in the second quarter of fiscal 2018, compared to 8.7% in the prior-year quarter. Excluding the impact of the asset impairment charges, operating margin for the Company’s Europe segment improved by 150 basis points compared to the same prior-year quarter. This improvement was driven primarily by higher initial mark-ups and the favorable impact on the fixed cost structure resulting from overall leveraging of expenses.
Operating margin for the Company’s Asia segment increased 870 basis points to 2.4% in the second quarter of fiscal 2018, compared to negative 6.3% in the prior-year quarter. Excluding the impact of the asset impairment charges, operating margin for the Company’s Asia segment improved by 920 basis points compared to the same prior-year quarter. The improvement in operating margin was driven primarily by overall leveraging of expenses.
Operating margin for the Company’s Americas Wholesale segment increased 300 basis points to 14.9% in the second quarter of fiscal 2018, compared to 11.9% in the prior-year quarter, due to a lower SG&A rate driven primarily by overall leveraging of expenses and higher gross margins.
Operating margin for the Company’s Licensing segment decreased 120 basis points to 88.7% in the second quarter of fiscal 2018, from 89.9% in the prior-year quarter.

Other net expense was $1.6 million for the second quarter of fiscal 2018, which primarily includes net unrealized and realized mark-to-market revaluation losses on foreign exchange currency contracts, partially offset by net unrealized mark-to-market revaluation gains on foreign currency balances and unrealized gains on non-operating assets, compared to other net income of $27.4 million in the prior-year quarter. For the second quarter of fiscal 2017, other net income included a realized gain of $22.3 million from the sale of a minority interest investment. The gain from the sale of the minority interest investment has been excluded for purposes of calculating adjusted financial measures for the second quarter of fiscal 2017. A reconciliation of reported GAAP results to comparable non-GAAP results is provided in the accompanying tables and discussed under the heading “Presentation of Non-GAAP Information” below.

Six-Month Period Results

For the six months ended July 29, 2017, the Company recorded GAAP net loss of $6.1 million, compared to GAAP net earnings of $7.1 million for the six months ended July 30, 2016. GAAP diluted loss per share was $0.08 for the six months ended July 29, 2017, compared to GAAP diluted earnings per share of $0.08 for the prior-year period.

For the six months ended July 29, 2017, the Company recorded adjusted net loss of $3.3 million, a 52.5% improvement compared to $7.0 million for the six months ended July 30, 2016. Adjusted diluted loss per share improved 55.6% to $0.04, compared to $0.09 for the prior-year period. The Company estimates the negative impact of currency on diluted loss per share for the six months ended July 29, 2017 was approximately $0.02.

Net Revenue. Total net revenue for the first six months of fiscal 2018 increased 3.9% to $1.03 billion, compared to $993.8 million in the prior-year period. In constant currency, net revenue increased by 4.5%.

Americas Retail revenues decreased 13.0% in U.S. dollars and 12.7% in constant currency. Retail comp sales including e-commerce decreased 12% in U.S. dollars and constant currency.
Europe revenues increased 21.4% in U.S. dollars and 22.8% in constant currency. Retail comp sales including e-commerce increased 5% in U.S. dollars and 7% in constant currency.
Asia revenues increased 17.2% in U.S. dollars and 16.3% in constant currency. Retail comp sales including e-commerce increased 5% in U.S. dollars and 4% in constant currency.
Americas Wholesale revenues increased 6.1% in U.S. dollars and 7.3% in constant currency.
Licensing revenues decreased 4.8% in U.S. dollars and constant currency.

Operating Earnings (Loss). GAAP operating loss for the first six months of fiscal 2018 improved 83.1% to $2.3 million (including a $0.8 million favorable currency translation impact), compared to $13.4 million in the prior-year period. GAAP operating margin in the first six months of fiscal 2018 improved 110 basis points to negative 0.2%, compared to negative 1.3% in the prior-year period, driven primarily by overall leveraging of expenses and higher initial mark-ups in Europe, partially offset by the negative impact on the Company’s fixed cost structure resulting from negative comparable sales in Americas Retail. The negative impact of currency on operating margin for the first six months of fiscal 2018 was roughly 20 basis points.

For the first six months ended July 29, 2017, adjusted operating earnings were $1.7 million, compared to adjusted operating loss of $6.7 million for the six months ended July 30, 2016. Adjusted operating margin was 0.2% for the six months ended July 29, 2017, an increase of 90 basis points compared to the same prior-year period.

Operating margin for the Company’s Americas Retail segment decreased 570 basis points to negative 9.0% in the first six months of fiscal 2018, from negative 3.3% in the prior-year period. Excluding the impact of the asset impairment charges, operating margin for the Company’s Americas Retail segment decreased by 500 basis points from the same prior-year period. This decrease was driven primarily by the negative impact on the fixed cost structure resulting from negative comparable sales.
Operating margin for the Company’s Europe segment increased 430 basis points to 5.5% in the first six months of fiscal 2018, compared to 1.2% in the prior-year period. This improvement was driven primarily by higher initial mark-ups and the favorable impact on the fixed cost structure resulting from overall leveraging of expenses.
Operating margin for the Company’s Asia segment increased 410 basis points to 0.5% in the first six months of fiscal 2018, compared to negative 3.6% in the prior-year period. Excluding the impact of the asset impairment charges, operating margin for the Company’s Asia segment improved by 490 basis points compared to the same prior-year period. The improvement in operating margin was driven primarily by overall leveraging of expenses.
Operating margin for the Company’s Americas Wholesale segment increased 190 basis points to 16.8% in the first six months of fiscal 2018, compared to 14.9% in the prior-year period. The increase in operating margin was due to higher gross margins.
Operating margin for the Company’s Licensing segment decreased 340 basis points to 87.2% in the first six months of fiscal 2018, from 90.6% in the prior-year period.

Other net income was $0.8 million for the first six months of fiscal 2018, which primarily includes unrealized gains on non-operating assets and net unrealized mark-to-market revaluation gains on foreign currency balances, partially offset by net unrealized and realized mark-to-market revaluation losses on foreign exchange currency contracts, compared to $26.3 million in the prior-year period. For the six months ended July 30, 2016, other net income included a realized gain of $22.3 million from the sale of a minority interest investment. The gain from the sale of the minority interest investment has been excluded for purposes of calculating adjusted financial measures for the six months ended July 30, 2016. A reconciliation of reported GAAP results to comparable non-GAAP results is provided in the accompanying tables and discussed under the heading “Presentation of Non-GAAP Information” below.

Dividends

The Company’s Board of Directors has approved a quarterly cash dividend of $0.225 per share on the Company’s common stock. The dividend will be payable on September 22, 2017 to shareholders of record at the close of business on September 6, 2017.

Other Subsequent Events

Subsequent to quarter end, the Company modified certain of its leases held with a common landlord in North America. Under the terms of the agreements, 26 leases with original lease end dates from fiscal 2018 to fiscal 2026 will now end in fiscal 2018 through fiscal 2020. In connection with this agreement, in the third quarter of fiscal 2018, the Company will make up-front payments of roughly $22 million, of which $12 million will be recorded as a lease termination charge and $10 million will be recorded as advance rent payments.

Outlook

The Company’s expectations for the third quarter of fiscal 2018 ending October 28, 2017 and its updated outlook for the fiscal year ending February 3, 2018 are as follows:

Outlook for Total Company¹

	Third Quarter of Fiscal 2018	Fiscal Year 2018²

Consolidated net revenue in U.S. dollars	increase between 4.0% and 6.0%	increase between 6.0% and 7.5%

Consolidated net revenue in constant currency³	increase between 2.0% and 4.0%	increase between 4.0% and 5.5%

Estimated impact of 53^rdweek on consolidated net revenue	—	increase of 1.0%

GAAP operating margin⁴	0.1% to 0.9%	2.4% to 2.8%

Adjusted operating margin⁵	2.2% to 3.0%	3.1% to 3.5%

Currency impact included in operating margin⁶	0 basis points	20 basis points

GAAP EPS⁴	($0.07) to ($0.04)	$0.34 to $0.42

Adjusted EPS⁵	$0.08 to $0.11	$0.52 to $0.60

Currency impact included in EPS⁶	$0.00	$0.02

Estimated impact of 53^rdweek on EPS	—	$0.03

Notes:
1			The Company’s outlook for the third quarter ending October 28, 2017 and the fiscal year ending February 3, 2018 assumes that foreign currency exchange rates remain at prevailing rates.

2			The Company’s fiscal year 2018 will include 53 weeks, while fiscal year 2017 included 52 weeks.

3			Eliminates the impact of expected foreign currency translation to give investors a better understanding of the underlying trends within the business.

4			GAAP operating margin and EPS guidance for the third quarter and the fiscal year 2018 include the impact of asset impairment charges and the related tax impact incurred during the first six months of fiscal 2018 as well as the estimated lease termination charge expected to be recorded in the third quarter.

5			The adjusted operating margin and adjusted EPS guidance for the third quarter and the fiscal year 2018 reflect the exclusion of asset impairment charges and the related tax impact incurred during the first six months of fiscal 2018 as well as the estimated lease termination charge expected to be recorded in the third quarter. The adjusted results do not assume any additional asset impairment charges.

6			Represents the estimated translational and transactional gains (losses) of foreign currency rate fluctuations within operating margin and EPS measures presented.

On a segment basis, the Company expects the following ranges for percentage changes for comparable sales including e-commerce (“comps”) and net revenue in U.S. dollars and constant currency compared to the same prior-year period:

Outlook by Segment¹

Third Quarter of Fiscal 2018

Fiscal Year 2018

U.S. Dollars

Constant Currency²

U.S. Dollars

Constant Currency²

Americas Retail:

Comps

down LDD to HSD

down LDD

Net Revenue

down LDD to HSD

down low-teens to LDD

down LDD

Europe:

Comps

—

up HSD to LDD

—

up MSD to HSD

Net Revenue

up mid-twenties

up high-teens

up mid-twenties

up low-twenties

Asia:

Comps

—

up MSD to HSD

—

up MSD

Net Revenue

up low-teens to mid-teens

up mid-teens to high-teens

up high-teens

Americas Wholesale:

Net Revenue

down LSD

down MSD

up LSD

flat

Licensing:

Net Revenue

down MSD

—

down MSD

—

Notes:
1			As used in the table above, “LSD” is used to refer to the range of Low-Single-Digits, “MSD” is used to refer to the range of Mid-Single-Digits, “HSD” is used to refer to the range of High-Single-Digits, and “LDD” is used to refer to the range of Low-Double-Digits.

2			Eliminates the impact of expected foreign currency translation to give investors a better understanding of the underlying trends within the business.

Presentation of Non-GAAP Information

The financial information presented in this release includes non-GAAP financial measures such as adjusted results, constant currency financial information and free cash flow measures. For the three and six months ended July 29, 2017, the adjusted results exclude the impact of asset impairment charges and the related tax impact. In addition, the adjusted guidance for the third quarter and the fiscal year 2018 also exclude the impact of the estimated lease termination charge expected to be recorded in the third quarter of fiscal 2018. For the three and six months ended July 30, 2016, the adjusted results exclude the impact of a gain on sale of a minority interest investment, restructuring charges, a restructuring related exit tax charge, asset impairment charges and the tax effects of these adjustments. These non-GAAP measures are provided in addition to, and not as alternatives for, the Company’s reported GAAP results.

The Company has excluded these items from its adjusted financial measures primarily because it believes that the adjusted financial information provided is useful for investors to evaluate the comparability of the Company’s operating results and its future outlook (when reviewed in conjunction with the Company’s GAAP financial statements). A reconciliation of reported GAAP results to comparable non-GAAP results is provided in the accompanying tables.

This release also includes certain constant currency financial information. Foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations affect the amount reported from translating the Company’s foreign revenue, expenses and balance sheet amounts into U.S. dollars. These rate fluctuations can have a significant effect on reported operating results under GAAP. The Company provides constant currency information to enhance the visibility of underlying business trends, excluding the effects of changes in foreign currency translation rates. To calculate net revenue, comparable sales and earnings (loss) from operations on a constant currency basis, actual or forecasted results for the current-year period are translated into U.S. dollars at the average exchange rates in effect during the comparable period of the prior year. The constant currency calculations do not adjust for the impact of revaluing specific transactions denominated in a currency that is different to the functional currency of that entity when exchange rates fluctuate. However, in calculating the estimated impact of currency on our earnings per share for our actual and forecasted results, the Company estimates gross margin (including the impact of merchandise-related hedges) and expenses using the appropriate prior-year rates, translates the estimated foreign earnings at the comparable prior-year rates, and excludes the year-over-year earnings impact of gains or losses arising from balance sheet remeasurement and foreign currency contracts not designated as merchandise hedges. The constant currency information presented may not be comparable to similarly titled measures reported by other companies.

The Company also includes information regarding its free cash flows in this release. The Company calculates free cash flows as cash flows from operating activities less purchases of property and equipment. Free cash flows is not intended to be an alternative to cash flows from operating activities as a measure of liquidity, but rather provides additional visibility to investors regarding how much cash is generated for discretionary and non-discretionary items after deducting purchases of property and equipment. Free cash flow information presented may not be comparable to similarly titled measures reported by other companies. A reconciliation of reported GAAP cash flows from operating activities to the comparable non-GAAP free cash flow measure is provided in the accompanying tables.

Investor Conference Call

The Company will hold a conference call at 4:45 pm (ET) on August 23, 2017 to discuss the news announced in this press release. A live webcast of the conference call will be accessible at www.guess.com via the “Investor Relations” link. The webcast will be archived on the website for 30 days.

About Guess?

Guess?, Inc. designs, markets, distributes and licenses a lifestyle collection of contemporary apparel, denim, handbags, watches, footwear and other related consumer products. Guess? products are distributed through branded Guess? stores as well as better department and specialty stores around the world. As of July 29, 2017, the Company directly operated 945 retail stores in the Americas, Europe and Asia. The Company’s licensees and distributors operated 699 additional retail stores worldwide. As of July 29, 2017, the Company and its licensees and distributors operated in roughly 100 countries worldwide. For more information about the Company, please visit www.guess.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

Except for historical information contained herein, certain matters discussed in this press release or the related conference call and webcast, including statements concerning the Company’s expectations, future prospects, business strategies and strategic initiatives; statements expressing optimism or pessimism about future operating results or events and projected sales (including comparable sales), earnings, capital expenditures, cost savings and cash needs; and guidance for the third quarter and full year of fiscal 2018, are forward-looking statements that are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements, which are frequently indicated by terms such as “expect,” “will,” “goal,” “strategy,” “believe,” “estimate,” “continue,” “outlook,” “plan” and similar terms, are only expectations, and involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties, which may cause actual results in future periods to differ materially from what is currently anticipated. Factors which may cause actual results in future periods to differ materially from current expectations include, among others: our ability to maintain our brand image and reputation; domestic and international economic conditions, including economic and other events that could negatively impact consumer confidence and discretionary consumer spending; changes in the competitive marketplace and in our commercial relationships; our ability to anticipate and adapt to changing consumer preferences and trends; our ability to manage our inventory commensurate with customer demand; risks related to the timing and costs of delivering merchandise to our stores and our wholesale customers; unexpected or unseasonable weather conditions; our ability to effectively operate our various retail concepts, including securing, renewing, modifying or terminating leases for store locations; our ability to successfully and/or timely implement our growth strategies and other strategic initiatives; our ability to expand internationally and operate in regions where we have less experience, including through joint ventures; our ability to successfully or timely implement plans for cost and workforce reductions; our ability to relocate our European distribution center without incurring shipment delays and/or increased costs; our ability to attract and retain key personnel; changes to our short or long-term strategic initiatives; unexpected obligations arising from new or existing litigation, tax and other regulatory proceedings (including the European Commission proceeding initiated during the second quarter of fiscal 2018 to investigate whether the Company breached certain European Union competition rules); changes in U.S. tax or tariff policy regarding apparel and other accessory merchandise produced in other countries; accounting adjustments identified from subsequent events arising after issuance of this release; risk of future store asset and/or goodwill impairments or restructuring charges; our ability to adapt to new regulatory compliance and disclosure obligations; risks associated with our foreign operations, such as violations of laws prohibiting improper payments and the burdens of complying with a variety of foreign laws and regulations; risks associated with the acts or omissions of our third party vendors, including a failure to comply with our vendor code of conduct or other policies; risks associated with cyber attacks and other cyber security risks; and changes in economic, political, social and other conditions affecting our foreign operations and sourcing, including the impact of currency fluctuations, global tax rates and economic and market conditions in the various countries in which we operate. In addition to these factors, the economic, technological, managerial, and other risks identified in the Company’s most recent annual report on Form 10-K and other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including but not limited to the risk factors discussed therein, could cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations. The current global economic climate and uncertainty surrounding potential changes in U.S. policies and regulations under the new administration may amplify many of these risks. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.


Guess?, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income (Loss)
(amounts in thousands, except per share data)

		Three Months Ended										Six Months Ended
		July 29, 2017					July 30, 2016					July 29, 2017					July 30, 2016
		$			%		$			%		$			%		$			%

Product sales		$	551,794		96.2	%	$	523,008		96.0	%	$	990,114		95.9	%	$	949,476		95.5	%
Net royalties		21,898			3.8	%	21,951			4.0	%	42,159			4.1	%	44,298			4.5	%
Net revenue		573,692			100.0	%	544,959			100.0	%	1,032,273			100.0	%	993,774			100.0	%

Cost of product sales		375,665			65.5	%	359,327			65.9	%	689,604			66.8	%	665,383			67.0	%

Gross profit		198,027			34.5	%	185,632			34.1	%	342,669			33.2	%	328,391			33.0	%

Selling, general and administrative expenses		173,546			30.2	%	169,553			31.1	%	340,945			33.0	%	335,054			33.7	%
Asset impairment charges		1,233			0.2	%	502			0.1	%	3,995			0.4	%	655			0.0	%
Restructuring charges		—			0.0	%	—			0.0	%	—			0.0	%	6,083			0.6	%

Earnings (loss) from operations		23,248			4.1	%	15,577			2.9	%	(2,271		)	(0.2	%)	(13,401		)	(1.3	%)

Other income (expense):
	Interest expense	(544		)	(0.1	%)	(458		)	(0.1	%)	(958		)	(0.1	%)	(978		)	(0.1	%)
	Interest income	1,260			0.2	%	251			0.0	%	2,131			0.2	%	902			0.1	%
	Other income (expense), net	(1,630		)	(0.3	%)	27,390			5.0	%	802			0.1	%	26,292			2.6	%

Earnings (loss) before income tax expense		22,334			3.9	%	42,760			7.8	%	(296		)	(0.0	%)	12,815			1.3	%

Income tax expense		6,453			1.1	%	10,593			1.9	%	5,050			0.5	%	5,802			0.6	%

Net earnings (loss)		15,881			2.8	%	32,167			5.9	%	(5,346		)	(0.5	%)	7,013			0.7	%

Net earnings (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests		662			0.1	%	(102		)	(0.0	%)	728			0.1	%	(78		)	(0.0	%)

Net earnings (loss) attributable to Guess?, Inc.		$	15,219		2.7	%	$	32,269		5.9	%	$	(6,074	)	(0.6	%)	$	7,091		0.7	%

Net earnings (loss) per common share attributable to common stockholders:

	Basic	$	0.18				$	0.38				$	(0.08	)			$	0.08
	Diluted	$	0.18				$	0.38				$	(0.08	)			$	0.08

Weighted average common shares outstanding attributable to common stockholders:

	Basic	82,396					83,621					82,703					83,567
	Diluted	82,763					83,863					82,703					83,809

Effective tax rate		28.9		%			24.8		%			(1,706.1		%)			45.3		%

Adjusted earnings (loss) from operations¹:		$	24,481		4.3	%	$	16,079		3.0	%	$	1,724		0.2	%	$	(6,663	)	(0.7	%)

Adjusted net earnings (loss) attributable to Guess?, Inc.¹:		$	16,051		2.8	%	$	12,313		2.3	%	$	(3,300	)	(0.3	%)	$	(6,950	)	(0.7	%)

Adjusted diluted earnings (loss) per common share attributable to common stockholders¹:		$	0.19				$	0.15				$	(0.04	)			$	(0.09	)

Adjusted effective tax rate¹:		29.1		%			41.8		%			169.5		%			(157.8		%)

Notes:
1			The adjusted results for the three and six months ended July 29, 2017 reflect the exclusion of asset impairment charges and the related tax impact that were recorded, where applicable. The adjusted results for the three and six months ended July 30, 2016 reflect the exclusion of a gain on sale of a minority interest investment, restructuring charges, a restructuring related exit tax charge, asset impairment charges and the tax impacts of these adjustments, where applicable. A complete reconciliation of actual results to adjusted results is presented in the table entitled “Reconciliation of GAAP Results to Adjusted Results.”


Guess?, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Reconciliation of GAAP Results to Adjusted Results
(dollars in thousands)

The following table provides reconciliations of reported GAAP earnings (loss) from operations to adjusted earnings (loss) from operations, reported GAAP net earnings (loss) attributable to Guess?, Inc. to adjusted net earnings (loss) attributable to Guess?, Inc. and reported GAAP income tax expense to adjusted income tax expense for the three and six months ended July 29, 2017 and July 30, 2016.

	Three Months Ended						Six Months Ended
	July 29, 2017			July 30, 2016			July 29, 2017			July 30, 2016

Reported GAAP earnings (loss) from operations	$	23,248		$	15,577		$	(2,271	)	$	(13,401	)
Asset impairment charges¹	1,233			502			3,995			655
Restructuring charges²	—			—			—			6,083

Adjusted earnings (loss) from operations	$	24,481		$	16,079		$	1,724		$	(6,663	)

Reported GAAP net earnings (loss) attributable to Guess?, Inc.	$	15,219		$	32,269		$	(6,074	)	$	7,091

Asset impairment charges¹	1,233			502			3,995			655

Restructuring charges²	—			—			—			6,083

Gain on sale of a minority interest investment³	—			(22,279		)	—			(22,279		)

Income tax adjustments⁴	(401		)	1,821			(1,221		)	(411		)

Exit tax charge⁵	—			—			—			1,911

Total adjustments affecting net earnings (loss) attributable to Guess?, Inc.	832			(19,956		)	2,774			(14,041		)

Adjusted net earnings (loss) attributable to Guess?, Inc.	$	16,051		$	12,313		$	(3,300	)	$	(6,950	)


Reported GAAP income tax expense	$	6,453		$	10,593		$	5,050		$	5,802

Income tax adjustments⁴	401			(1,821		)	1,221			411

Exit tax charge⁵	—			—			—			(1,911		)

Total income tax effect	401			(1,821		)	1,221			(1,500		)

Adjusted income tax expense	$	6,854		$	8,772		$	6,271		$	4,302

Adjusted effective tax rate	29.1		%	41.8		%	169.5		%	(157.8		%)

Notes:
1			During the three and six months ended July 29, 2017 and July 30, 2016, the Company recognized asset impairment charges for certain retail locations resulting from under-performance and expected store closures. The results for the three and six months ended July 30, 2016 have been adjusted to show the impact of the asset impairment charges for comparative purposes to same current-year period results.

2			During the first quarter of fiscal 2017, the Company implemented a global cost reduction and restructuring plan to better align its global cost and organizational structure with its current strategic initiatives which resulted in restructuring charges, mainly related to cash-based severance costs, incurred during the six months ended July 30, 2016. The restructuring charges were recorded during the three months ended April 30, 2016.

3			The Company recognized a gain related to the sale of its minority interest equity holding in a privately-held boutique apparel company during the three and six months ended July 30, 2016.

4			The income tax effect of the asset impairment charges and restructuring charges was based on the Company’s assessment of deductibility using the statutory tax rate of the tax jurisdiction in which the charges were incurred. The income tax effect on the gain on sale of the minority interest investment was based on the impact of the transaction on the effective tax rate.

5			As a result of the global cost reduction and restructuring plan, the Company incurred an estimated exit tax charge related to its reorganization in Europe during the six months ended July 30, 2016. The estimated exit tax charge was recorded during the three months ended April 30, 2016.


Guess?, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Segment Data
(dollars in thousands)

	Three Months Ended								Six Months Ended
	July 29,			July 30,			%		July 29,			July 30,			%
	2017			2016			change		2017			2016			change
Net revenue:
Americas Retail	$	201,188		$	226,550		(11	%)	$	374,882		$	430,711		(13	%)
Europe¹	255,215			212,416			20	%	420,603			346,558			21	%
Asia¹	62,733			53,410			17	%	126,114			107,638			17	%
Americas Wholesale¹	32,658			30,632			7	%	68,515			64,569			6	%
Licensing	21,898			21,951			(0	%)	42,159			44,298			(5	%)
	$	573,692		$	544,959		5	%	$	1,032,273		$	993,774		4	%


Earnings (loss) from operations:
Americas Retail before impairments	$	(6,242	)	$	(1,209	)	(416	%)	$	(30,895	)	$	(13,810	)	(124	%)
Asset impairment charges²	(918		)	(405		)			(3,031		)	(405		)
Americas Retail including impairments	(7,160		)	(1,614		)	(344	%)	(33,926		)	(14,215		)	(139	%)

Europe before impairments¹	26,196			18,648			40	%	23,110			4,210			449	%
Asset impairment charges²	(8		)	(77		)			(17		)	(194		)
Europe including impairments¹	26,188			18,571			41	%	23,093			4,016			475	%

Asia before impairments¹	1,837			(3,358		)	155	%	1,639			(3,871		)	142	%
Asset impairment charges²	(307		)	(20		)			(947		)	(56		)
Asia including impairments¹	1,530			(3,378		)	145	%	692			(3,927		)	118	%

Americas Wholesale¹	4,859			3,633			34	%	11,504			9,594			20	%
Licensing	19,422			19,733			(2	%)	36,753			40,148			(8	%)
	44,839			36,945			21	%	38,116			35,616			7	%
Corporate Overhead	(21,591		)	(21,368		)	1	%	(40,387		)	(42,934		)	(6	%)
Restructuring Charges	—			—					—			(6,083		)
	$	23,248		$	15,577		49	%	$	(2,271	)	$	(13,401	)	83	%


Operating margins:
Americas Retail including impairments	(3.6		%)	(0.7		%)			(9.0		%)	(3.3		%)
Americas Retail before impairments	(3.1		%)	(0.5		%)			(8.2		%)	(3.2		%)

Europe including impairments¹	10.3		%	8.7		%			5.5		%	1.2		%
Europe before impairments¹	10.3		%	8.8		%			5.5		%	1.2		%

Asia including impairments¹	2.4		%	(6.3		%)			0.5		%	(3.6		%)
Asia before impairments¹	2.9		%	(6.3		%)			1.3		%	(3.6		%)

Americas Wholesale¹	14.9		%	11.9		%			16.8		%	14.9		%
Licensing	88.7		%	89.9		%			87.2		%	90.6		%

Total Company including impairment and restructuring charges	4.1		%	2.9		%			(0.2		%)	(1.3		%)
Total Company before impairment and restructuring charges	4.3		%	3.0		%			0.2		%	(0.7		%)

Notes:
1			During the first quarter of fiscal 2018, net revenue and related costs and expenses for certain globally serviced customers were reclassified into the segment primarily responsible for the relationship. Accordingly, segment results for Europe, Asia and Americas Wholesale have been adjusted for the three and six months ended July 30, 2016 to conform to the current year presentation.

2			During the three and six months ended July 29, 2017 and July 30, 2016, the Company recognized asset impairment charges for certain retail locations resulting from under-performance and expected store closures. The results for the three and six months ended July 30, 2016 have been adjusted to show the impact of the asset impairment charges for comparative purposes to same current-year period results.


Guess?, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Constant Currency Financial Measures
(dollars in thousands)

		Three Months Ended
		July 29, 2017							July 30, 2016		% change
		As Reported		Foreign Currency Impact			Constant Currency		As Reported		As Reported		Constant Currency
Net revenue:
	Americas Retail	$	201,188	$	806		$	201,994	$	226,550	(11	%)	(11	%)
	Europe¹	255,215		(2,768		)	252,447		212,416		20	%	19	%
	Asia¹	62,733		(175		)	62,558		53,410		17	%	17	%
	Americas Wholesale¹	32,658		54			32,712		30,632		7	%	7	%
	Licensing	21,898		—			21,898		21,951		(0	%)	(0	%)
		$	573,692	$	(2,083	)	$	571,609	$	544,959	5	%	5	%


		Six Months Ended
		July 29, 2017							July 30, 2016		% change
		As Reported		Foreign Currency Impact			Constant Currency		As Reported		As Reported		Constant Currency
Net revenue:
	Americas Retail	$	374,882	$	1,248		$	376,130	$	430,711	(13	%)	(13	%)
	Europe¹	420,603		4,961			425,564		346,558		21	%	23	%
	Asia¹	126,114		(916		)	125,198		107,638		17	%	16	%
	Americas Wholesale¹	68,515		755			69,270		64,569		6	%	7	%
	Licensing	42,159		—			42,159		44,298		(5	%)	(5	%)
		$	1,032,273	$	6,048		$	1,038,321	$	993,774	4	%	4	%

Notes:
1			During the first quarter of fiscal 2018, net revenue for certain globally serviced customers was reclassified into the segment primarily responsible for the relationship. Accordingly, segment results for Europe, Asia and Americas Wholesale have been adjusted for the three and six months ended July 30, 2016 to conform to the current year presentation.


Guess?, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Selected Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet Data
(in thousands)

	July 29,		January 28,		July 30,
	2017		2017		2016

ASSETS

Cash and cash equivalents	$	316,543	$	396,129	$	415,499

Receivables, net	233,635		225,537		201,260

Inventories	436,044		367,381		379,748

Other current assets	61,208		54,965		55,831

Property and equipment, net	275,417		243,005		271,512

Restricted cash	1,258		1,521		535

Other assets	253,102		245,947		250,631

Total Assets	$	1,577,207	$	1,534,485	$	1,575,016


LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

Current portion of capital lease obligations and borrowings	$	2,033	$	566	$	555

Other current liabilities	374,628		344,887		337,921

Long-term debt and capital lease obligations	39,214		23,482		23,639

Other long-term liabilities	185,253		180,104		181,159

Redeemable and nonredeemable noncontrolling interests	20,264		16,224		17,110

Guess?, Inc. stockholders’ equity	955,815		969,222		1,014,632

Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity	$	1,577,207	$	1,534,485	$	1,575,016


Guess?, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Condensed Consolidated Cash Flow Data
(in thousands)

	Six Months Ended
	July 29,			July 30,
	2017			2016

Net cash used in operating activities¹	$	(9,665	)	$	(17,406	)

Net cash used in investing activities	(39,537		)	(839		)

Net cash used in financing activities¹	(55,091		)	(23,404		)

Effect of exchange rates on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash¹	24,444			11,684

Net change in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash¹	(79,849		)	(29,965		)

Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at the beginning of the year¹	397,650			445,999

Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at the end of the period¹	$	317,801		$	416,034


Supplemental information:

Depreciation and amortization	$	30,585		$	34,049

Rent	$	132,816		$	128,485


Non-cash investing and financing activity:

Assets acquired under capital lease obligations²	$	17,522		$	—

Notes:
1			As a result of the adoption of new authoritative guidance during the first quarter of fiscal 2018 which impacted the classification of certain cash receipts and cash payments in the statement of cash flows, the amounts related to cash flows from operating and financing activities as well as the effect of exchange rates on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash have been updated for the six months ended July 30, 2016 to conform to the current year presentation.

2			During the second quarter of fiscal 2018, the Company began the relocation of its European distribution center to the Netherlands. As a result, the Company entered into a capital lease of $16.0 million for equipment used in the new facility. During the second quarter of fiscal 2018, the Company also entered into a capital lease for $1.5 million related primarily to computer hardware and software.


Guess?, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Reconciliation of Net Cash Used in Operating Activities to Free Cash Flow
(in thousands)

	Six Months Ended
	July 29,			July 30,
	2017			2016

Net cash used in operating activities¹	$	(9,665	)	$	(17,406	)

Less: Purchases of property and equipment	(39,591		)	(44,223		)

Free cash flow¹	$	(49,256	)	$	(61,629	)

Notes:
1			As a result of the adoption of new authoritative guidance during the first quarter of fiscal 2018 which impacted the classification of certain cash receipts and cash payments in the statement of cash flows, net cash used in operating activities and free cash flow have been updated for the six months ended July 30, 2016 to conform to the current year presentation.


Guess?, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Retail Store Data
International Store Count

			As of July 29, 2017		As of July 30, 2016
			Total	Directly Operated	Total	Directly Operated
Region			Stores	Stores	Stores	Stores

	United States		320	318	342	341

	Canada		104	104	109	109

	Central and South America		94	51	94	47

		Total Americas	518	473	545	497

	Europe and the Middle East		646	363	598	295

	Asia		480	109	495	81

			1,644	945	1,638	873


Guess?, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Directly Operated Retail Store Data
U.S. and Canada

		Six Months Ended
		July 29,	July 30,
		2017	2016

Number of stores at the beginning of the year		450	455

	Store openings	4	5

	Store closures	(32)	(10)

Number of stores at the end of the period		422	450


Total store square footage at the end of the period		2,089,000	2,193,000

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Guess?, Inc.
Fabrice Benarouche
VP, Finance and Investor Relations
(213) 765-5578