Delta Galil reports Q3 results

16/11/2005

Israeli manufacturer of private label ladies' intimate apparel, socks, men's underwear, baby-wear and leisurewear Delta Galil Industries has reported third quarter 2005 revenues of $172.0 million, a decrease of 3% compared with the $176.5 million in revenues reported in the third quarter of 2004. Revenues, excluding Burlen, decreased by 17% in the third quarter compared with the same period in 2004.

In the first nine months of 2005, sales increased 6% to $514.3 million, compared with $487.1 in the first nine months of 2004. Revenues, excluding Burlen, in the first nine months decreased by 12% compared to the first nine months last year.

Net loss for the third quarter of 2005 was $22.8 million compared with $5 million in the third quarter last year. The net loss in the third quarter of 2005 includes reorganisation expenses and impairment of fixed assets and goodwill in a total charge of $20.6 million.

Net loss for the first nine months of 2005 was $28.7 million compared with net income of $12.9 million for the same period last year.

Delta Galil manufactures apparel sold under brands such as Calvin Klein, Hugo Boss, Nike and Ralph Lauren. Headquartered in Israel, Delta operates manufacturing facilities in Israel, Jordan, Egypt, Turkey, Eastern Europe, North and Central America, the Caribbean and the Far East.