Capri Holdings Limited, a global fashion luxury group, announced its first quarter revenue of fiscal 2021 ended 27th June, 2020 to decline by 66.5%, better than the company’s initial expectation.
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John D. Idol, the company’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, said, “Looking at our progress in the fiscal first quarter, we were encouraged by trends across all three of our luxury houses, with sales and margin performance ahead of our initial expectations. We were particularly pleased with the strong growth of our eCommerce business, as well the sequential improvement in overall revenue trends through the first quarter and into July.”
Mr. Idol concluded, “During these unprecedented times, we plan to continue to execute on our strategic growth initiatives and remain confident in the long-term opportunities for each of our unique global luxury houses. Capri Holdings has a portfolio of three iconic, founder-led fashion luxury brands that have enduring value and a long history of successfully navigating challenging periods. We will continue to carefully guide our business through the current retail environment, while positioning the company to resume its growth trajectory in fiscal 2022.”
Total revenue of $451 million decreased 66.5% compared to last year. On a constant currency basis, total revenue decreased 66.2%.
Gross profit was $302 million and gross margin was 67.0%, compared to $834 million and 62.0% in the prior year. Adjusted gross profit was $303 million and adjusted gross margin was 67.2%, compared to $840 million and 62.4% in the prior year.
Loss from operations was $162 million and operating margin was (35.9)% compared to income of $64 million and operating margin of 4.8% in the prior year. Adjusted loss from operations was $147 million and operating margin was (32.6)%, compared to operating income of $190 million and 14.1% in the prior year.
Net loss was $180 million, or $(1.21) per diluted share compared to net income of $45 million, or $0.30 per diluted share in the prior year. Adjusted net loss was $156 million, or $(1.04) per diluted share, compared to income of $145 million or $0.95 per diluted share.
Net inventory at 27th June, 2020 was $948 million, a 7% decrease compared to the prior year.
Versace revenue of $93 million decreased 55.1% compared to the prior year. On a constant currency basis, total revenue decreased 54.1%. Versace operating loss was $41 million and operating margin was (44.1)% compared to an operating loss of $3 million and operating margin of (1.4)% in the prior year. Last year, adjusted operating income was $3 million and adjusted operating margin was 1.4%.
Jimmy Choo revenue of $51 million decreased 67.7% compared to the prior year on a reported and constant currency basis. Jimmy Choo operating loss was $29 million and operating margin was (56.9)%, compared to operating income of $11 million and operating margin of 7.0% in the prior year.
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Michael Kors revenue of $307 million decreased 68.7% compared to the prior year. On a constant currency basis, total revenue decreased 68.5%. Michael Kors operating loss was $48 million and operating margin was (15.6)%, compared to operating income of $201 million and operating margin of 20.5% in the prior year.