STOCK EXCHANGE ANNOUNCEMENT
IC Companys A/S - Interim Report Q3 2008/09
Q3 2008/09 Group revenue decreased by 9% to DKK 1,003 million.
Operating profit is down by 24% to DKK 116 million. Earnings are
affected by the unfavourable market conditions resulting from the
economic crisis. Based on the development in the past months
operating profit is expected to be realised in the region of DKK
140-160 million against previously DKK 110-160 million.
At its meeting on 19 May 2009 the Board of Directors of IC Companys
A/S has approved the Group Interim Report for the period 1 July 2008
- 31 March 2009.
* In the third quarter of the financial year, the Group
recorded revenue of DKK 1,003 million (DKK 1,104 million) which
reflects a 9% setback. Year-to-date revenue came in at DKK 3,044
million (DKK 3,119 million) representing a decline of 2%.
Same-store sales in the Group's own stores dropped by 8% in the
third quarter of 2008/09.
* Gross profit came to DKK 594 million (DKK 664 million).
This equals a gross profit of 59.2% (60.1%).
* Operating costs recorded DKK 478 million (DKK 511 million)
which represents a 6% reduction. This corresponds to a cost rate of
47.7% (46.3%).
* Operating profit decreased by 24% to DKK 116 million (DKK
153 million), which represents an EBIT margin of 11.6% (13.8%).
* Order intake for the autumn collection 2009 is finally
completed recording a 17% setback in local currencies and 20% in
the reporting currency.
Reestimation future guidance
* For the full year 2008/09 expectations are slightly lower
revenue as measured against the financial year 2007/08 (retained)
and based on the development in the past months operating profit is
expected to be realised in the region of DKK 140-160 million
(previously DKK 110-160 million) after total non-recurring costs in
the region of DKK 100-120 million (retained).
* Investments in the region of DKK 120-140 million
(retained) will be carried through, primarily to direct sales
promoting activities, including interior design of stores.
* Despite the order intake being a precursor of a
significant drop in the 2009/10 revenue, the Executive Board has
ensured positive earnings also in 2009/10 by carrying through
previously announced initiatives concerning rationalisation,
distribution strategy and value chain, and investments in sales
promoting activities are also expected to be carried through.
Further information
Niels
Mikkelsen
Chris Bigler
Chief Executive
Officer
Chief Financial Officer
Tel.: + 45 3266
7721
Tel.: + 45 3266 7017
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS AND KEY RATIOS
* In diluted values the effects of the share and stock option
programmes of IC Companys' programmer are included.
Key ratios are calculated according to "Recommendations and Key
ratios 2005" issue by the Danish Society of Financial Analysts".
Equity ratio is calculated as the equity share of the total assets
(end year).
Disclaimer
This announcement contains future-orientated statements regarding the
Company's future development and results and other statements that
are not historic facts. Such statements are based on the currently
well-founded prerequisites and expectations of the management that
may prove erroneous. The actual results may deviate considerably from
what has been outlined as planned, assumed, assessed or forecasted in
this announcement.
This announcement is a translation from the Danish language. In the
event of any discrepancy between the Danish and English versions, the
Danish version shall prevail.
SUMMARY
Q3 2008/09 was characterised by the full-blown negative impacts of
the on-going economic crisis affecting a number of the Group's most
important markets. In consequence, IC Companys had to part with a
large number of employees.
The economic crisis had a negative effect on the economy and it
produces severe consumer uncertainty. This uncertainty is directly
reflected in consumer confidence, especially in countries such as
Sweden and Denmark, in which consumer confidence remained on very low
levels throughout the third quarter of the financial year. As a
direct consequence, in-season sales and same-store sales were
adversely affected.
However, signs of light were seen. The January sales went very
satisfactorily. This suggests that the average consumer still has
disposable income. Nonetheless, consumers have become more cautious
and more critical in their selection of clothes and not least more
price sensitive. Consequently, we are confident that the gains from
streamlining and increasing the efficiency of the company combined
with sharp collections transcend the macro-economic trends. We are
therefore pleased to report already in the third quarter the first
results of the processes we initiated in August 2008, which were
continuously extended.
Rationalisations
In the H1 interim report it was announced that the Group has set out
an overall cost saving target of DKK 200-250 million of the cost base
relative to the financial year 2007/08 - adjusted, however, for the
opening of new stores. Implementation is completed on the major part
of these initiatives and will reach full effect as of 1 July 2009,
but has to a certain extent taken effect already in the third
quarter.
It proved more difficult than initially assumed to find local
distributors to continue the operations in China and Spain. The
Executive Board has consequently decided to discontinue the sales
operations in China, whereas the process of finding a solution for
Spain continues.
As previously announced (Stock Exchange Announcement no. 11/2009) the
Group initiated a number of structural adjustments. Accordingly, the
Group's operations related to the interior design of stores were
outsourced. Apart from strengthening the Group's executive momentum
and flexibility going forward, the costs of opening new stores will
consequently be reduced.
A regrettable consequence of all these initiatives was the Group's
discharge of a number of employees. It is, however, satisfactory that
the terminations were carried out expeditiously and in close and
constructive dialogue with employee representatives.
Distribution strategy
Revenue expansion in own retail and franchise is part of the
Executive Board's strategy to enhance these two distribution channels
to constitute a larger part of the total distribution in the future.
To this end, a complete franchise concept was developed with a view
to attracting new franchise partners. Further, expansion of own
stores within selected concepts and countries will be made a
priority.
Also, a new cooperation model for wholesale customers will be
implemented. Apart from ensuring an efficient sell through, the new
cooperation model will entail a significant reduction of tied-up
capital to the benefit of both wholesale customers and IC Companys.
The project timeframe is set to the next two years taking effect by
the end of the financial year 2009/10.
Value chain optimisation
As part of the distribution strategy, a focus area is the development
of collections for controlled wholesale and improved efficiency of
the sourcing procedures of the retail stores, including own retail.
Order suggestions will become an important component, which will be
used to make both sales and sourcing more efficient.
The economic crisis has produced significant opportunities to
optimise the Group's sourcing. In the sourcing countries demand saw a
severe drop, which resulted in available capacity and decreasing
price pressure. As a result, the Group' sourcing is focused on
obtaining the best possible terms and thereby maintain the Group's
gross margins on the existing high level.
REVENUE DEVELOPMENT
Q3 revenue came to DKK 1,003 million (DKK 1,104 million) which
represents a 9% setback. Revenue growth is positively affected by net
store openings amounting to DKK 19 million and adversely affected by
exchange rate conversions of DKK 52 million.
Sales performance own brands breakdown:
In Q3 2008/09, the Group's own brands reported a 9% decline. However,
this does not reflect the substantial differences between the
individual brands. While Tiger of Sweden, InWear, Jackpot, Matinique
and Cottonfield saw double-digit setbacks, Part Two, By Malene
Birger, Saint Tropez, Soaked in Luxury and Designers Remix Collection
reported double-digit progress.
Neither price nor fashion forwardness can account for the revenue
development of the individual brands. Regardless of price segment,
the conclusion drawn is thus that the opportunities to create growth
are fully present in spite of unfavourable economic conditions.
Sales performance own brands market breakdown:
The sales performance of own brands in market breakdown shows that
Switzerland advances by a
double-digit growth rate as the only one in Q3 2008/09. Whereas
Sweden, Norway, Holland and Belgium record double-digit setbacks.
To a wide extent, the setback in Sweden is attributable to a markedly
weakened SEK, which accounts for 79% of the decline. The remaining
part is due to an actual revenue decrease, to which primarily Tiger
of Sweden contributes. In general, Swedish consumers have reacted
very strongly to the current economic crisis of the country. The
development in the Norwegian market is slightly different, as the
impacts of the economic crisis affecting Norwegian consumers are
dissimilar. Even if revenue decreased DKK 12 million in Norway,
almost the entire setback may be assigned to a weakened NOK. As
currency risks generally are hedged forward 6-12 months, the earnings
loss is considerably lower.
Order intake
Order intake for the autumn collection 2009 was completed recording a
decline of 17% in local currencies. Translated into the reporting
currency, this represents a 20% setback. This is attributable
primarily to more cautious buying on part of the individual third
party retailers, but also that a number of third party retailers are
discontinued in the wake of the economic crisis.
DISTRIBUTION CHANNELS
* Unallocated corporate costs comprise IT, finance, HR and general
management.
Wholesale operation
In the third quarter of the financial year, wholesale revenue
recorded DKK 731 million (DKK 831 million) which constitutes a 12%
decline. Pre-order revenue declined by 13% and in-season sales fell
by 6%. This includes franchise revenue, which is maintained relative
to last year.
The distribution channel profit of the wholesale operation is down by
15% to DKK 173 million (DKK 204 million DKK) which equals a
distribution channel profit margin of 23.7% (24.5%). The crisis in
the relative earnings is mainly caused by discounts and returns,
which have reduced the distribution channel profit margin by 2.0%
percentage point.
During Q3 2008/09 the Group's net influx is 5 new franchise stores
and the Group is thus servicing a total of 152 franchise stores.
Retail operation
Q3 2008/09 retail revenue came in at DKK 236 million (DKK 241
million) which equals a 2% decline. As a result of net store openings
and expansions, retail revenue is positively affected by DKK 19
million. Q3 2008/09 same-store revenue development reported a setback
of 8%.
Retail profit in the third quarter of the financial year recorded a
loss of DKK 15 million (loss of DKK 3 million DKK). The adverse
development is to a significant degree affected by increased
discounts. Furthermore, retail gross margin is realised lower in the
third quarter relative to last year due to increased sale activities.
During the third quarter of 2008/09 the Group opened 76 new stores
and closed 16 shops. Concessions make up the major part of the newly
opened stores. In China 28 out of 40 stores were discontinued over
the past three quarters. Combined this constitutes a net store influx
of 2,600 square metres. This brings the Group's total retail
operations to 40,200 square metres distributed between 312 stores.
Outlet operation
Outlet revenue reported DKK 36 million (DKK 32 million) which equals
a growth of 10%. Outlet profit decreased DKK 4 million, which
represents an outlet profit margin of 0.4% (17.2%). Again, the
substantial drop reflects that higher discounts were required as a
result of the economic crisis.
EARNINGS DEVELOPMENT
Decreasing gross profit
For the third quarter, gross profit came to DKK 594 million (DKK 664
million) which represents a decline of 10%.
Gross margin was 59.2% (60.1%). Of the combined decline of 0.9%
percentage point, discounts and returns in the wholesale and
franchise channels constitute 0.8% percentage point. Furthermore,
retail channel discounts have resulted in a setback of 1.5%
percentage point, while other operational effects resulted in a
decline of 1.1% percentage point. However, this should be compared to
an advance of 2.4% percentage point resulting from currency impacts
driven mainly by a weakened USD in 2008. The effect from shifts
across channels was insignificant relative to last year.
Decreasing capacity costs
Capacity costs came to DKK 478 million (DKK 511 million), which
represents a reduction of 6%. On account of lower revenue the cost
rate is, however, increased by 1.3% percentage point til 47.7% as
measured against last year. As a result of organisational
rationalisations, non-recurring costs such as wages and severance
payments of DKK 14 million are included.
These results denote a break of the previous trend of increasing
capacity costs. It is very satisfactory that the initiatives taken in
the first and the second quarter produce results already at this
point in time. The cost reduction progresses in line with the
Executive Board's cost saving target of a DKK 200-250 million cost
base reduction relative to last year - adjusted, however, for the
opening of new stores.
Operating profit
Operating profit decreased to DKK 116 million (DKK 153 million)
representing a fall of 24%. This brings the EBIT margin to 11.6%
(13.8%).
Net financial items
Net financial items decreased DKK 4 million to DKK 3 million (DKK 7
million). The decrease is attributable to gains on ineffective
currency hedges.
Income tax
Calculated income tax was recognised in the amount of DKK 27 million.
During the past three quarters of the financial year DKK 83 million
was recognised, which corresponds to 28% of the pre-tax profit.
Net result
Net result for the third quarter of the financial year decreased by
17% to DKK 87 million (DK 105 million).
CASH FLOWS AND BALANCE
Balance sheet
Group assets decreased DKK 219 million to DKK 2,061 million as at 31
March 2009 (DKK 2,280 million). The decrease is chiefly attributable
to a reduction of the Group's current assets.
Non-current assets decreased DKK 57 million relative to last year.
The Group's deferred tax assets decreased DKK 55 million to DKK 84
million as at 31 March 2009. The development is caused by the
utilisation of deferred assets in 2008/09 (DKK 27 million) and the
effect of calculated tax of unrealised profits from forward currency
contracts recognised directly over equity (DKK 34 million). Fixed
assets under construction increased DKK 18 million to DKK 34 million
(DKK 16 million). This is mainly attributable to an increase in the
inventory for the interior design of stores made to secure a smooth
transition to our outsourcing partner.
Current assets decreased DKK 162 million to DKK 1,275 million (DKK
1,437 million). The decrease should be viewed in relation to the
year-on-year increase in the total inventory write-downs of DKK 58
million and that write downs of debtors have increased DKK 17
million. Therefore, the risk of further losses on these asset items
is assessed to be limited.
In addition to this, other receivables increased to DKK 127 million
(DKK 36 million), which mainly reflects that the market value of the
Group's financial instruments for currency hedging increased heavily
throughout the financial crisis.
Furthermore, cash funds recorded a decrease of DKK 147 million to DKK
55 million. This is an obvious consequence of the Group's activities
aiming at a reduction of inactive cash funds via cash pools.
Cash flows
Consolidated cash flows from operating activities were improved
substantially despite a lower operating profit, and were in the third
quarter of the financial year an outflow of DKK 11 million (an
outflow of DKK 65 million), which represents an improvement of DKK 54
million. This development was principally owing to a significant
decrease of DKK 90 million in funds tied up in working capital.
Decreasing revenue accounts for a modest part of the decline, but the
Group's ongoing reduction of the working capital accounts for the
major part. In addition, the postponement of time of payment of tax
withheld from income at source and value added tax had a positive
effect.
Q3 2008/09 gross investments came to DKK 32 million (DKK 31 million),
of which the interior design of stores constitutes the major part.
Over the past 9 months the Group generated an inflow of DKK 10
million (an outflow of DKK 2 million) in cash flows from operating
and investing activities, which corresponds to an improvement of DKK
12 million relative to last year.
Cash flows from financing activities in Q3 came to DKK 0 million (an
outflow of DKK 95 million).
The total cash flow in the third quarter was an outflow of DKK 43
million (an outflow of DKK 192 million). In view of the Group's
cyclical total cash flow, this is very satisfactory, and going
forward the Executive Board therefore expects that the net
interest-bearing debt will be significantly reduced in the fourth
quarter of the financial year.
Cash situation
Consolidated net interest-bearing debt constitutes DKK 725 million
(DKK 731 million), which represents a reduction of DKK 6 million
relative to 31 March 2008. The reduction is a result of decreasing
operations and the allocation of free cash flows to debt reduction
rather than payment of dividends and share buyback programmes.
Consolidated credit lines constitute a total of DKK 1,226 million in
terms of withdrawal rights and DKK 168 million in long-term debt
against security in the corporate head office. The utilisation of
withdrawal rights has at no point in time exceeded 80%, including
provisions for currency hedging instruments, bank guarantees and the
like.
The project aiming at rationalising the working capital progresses
according to plan. As the cost rationalisation is also in progress,
the Executive Board expects, as mentioned in the above, that the
utilisation of withdrawal rights will be significantly reduced in
2008/09.
Equity
Equity is at 31 March 2009 decreased DKK 28 million to DKK 644
million relative to 31 March 2008. Equity ratio is at 31 March 2009
31.2% (29.5%).
Equity movements and the development in treasury shares are specified
on page 13.
Peter Fabrin appointed member of the Executive Board of IC Companys
A/S
In connection with the appointment to Executive Sales Officer with IC
Companys A/S (Stock Exchange Announcement no. 51/2008) Peter Fabrin
was appointed member of the Executive Board on 23 February 2009.
Purchase of shares by related parties
On 23 February 2009 member of the Board of Directors, Anders Colding
Friis, acquired 3,000 shares at a total market value of DKK 145,500
DKK. The transaction was made at OMX - Nordic Exchange.
On 23 February 2009 Henrik Heideby, Deputy Chairman of the Board of
Directors, acquired 4,500 shares at a total market value of DKK
220,950. The transaction was made at OMX - Nordic Exchange.
On 26 February 2009 the company Friheden Invest A/S, owned by the
Chairman of the Board of Directors, acquired 51,000 shares at a total
market value of DKK 2,575,500. The transaction was made at OMX -
Nordic Exchange.
Structural adjustments in IC Companys A/S
In continuation of the H1 interim report 2008/09, on 2 March 2009
(Stock Exchange Announcement no. 7/2009) the specific structural
adjustments launched by the Executive Board were announced in
detail.
Outsourcing of non-strategic functions
In the future, an external partner will handle the interior shop
design. Our partner assumes full ownership after a transitional
period up to 1 July 2009.
Other structural adjustments
Two minor warehouses in Poland are merged into one large more
suitably organised. Combined this secured a capacity increase from
the beginning of April 2009, and consequently, the satellite
warehouse in Herlev will be vacated. The relocation is expected to be
completed 1 July 2009.
Soaked in Luxury will be integrated in IC Companys A/S and on the
shared platform. The integration is set to be completed during the
first quarter of 2009/10.
REESTIMATION FUTURE GUIDANCE
Outlook for the remainder of 2008/09 is impacted by the considerable
level of uncertainty in terms of the economic development in Europe.
Nonetheless, it is evident that the implementation of the business
development and cost adjustment previously announced progresses
according to plan.
For the full year 2008/09 expectations are slightly lower revenue as
measured against the financial year 2007/08 (retained) and based on
the development in the past months operating profit is expected to be
realised in the region of DKK 140-160 million (previously DKK 110-160
million) after total non-recurring costs in the region of DKK 100-120
million (retained).
Investments in the region of DKK 120-140 million (retained) will be
carried through, primarily to direct sales promoting activities,
including interior design of stores.
Despite the order intake being a precursor of a significant drop in
the 2009/10 revenue, the Executive Board has ensured positive
earnings also in 2009/10 by carrying through previously announced
initiatives concerning rationalisation, distribution strategy and
value chain, and investments in sales promoting activities are also
expected to be carried through.
IC Companys A/S
Niels Martinsen
Niels
Mikkelsen
Chairman of the Board of
Directors Chief
Executive Officer
Contact
Niels
Mikkelsen
Chris Bigler
Chief Executive
Officer
Chief Financial Officer
Tel.: + 45 3266
7721
Tel. + 45 3266 7017
STATEMENT OF THE MANAGEMENT
The Board of Directors and the Executive Board have considered and
approved the interim financial report for the period 1 July - 31
March 2009.
The interim financial report is unaudited and has been prepared in
accordance with IAS 34 "Interim Financial Reporting" as adopted by
the EU, cf. section on accounting polices and additional Danish
interim reporting requirements for listed companies.
We consider the accounting policies applied to the effect that the
interim financial report gives a true and fair view of the Group's
assets, liabilities and financial position as at 31 March 2009, and
of the results of the Group's operations and cash flows in the period
1 July - 31 March 2009.
We further consider management's review to be a true and fair
presentation of the development in the Group's operations and
financial matters, the profit of the period and of the Group's
financial position as a whole and describes material risks and
elements of uncertainty pertaining to the Group.
Copenhagen, 19 May 2009
Executive Board:
NIELS MIKKELSEN CHRIS
BIGLER ANDERS
CLEEMANN PETER FABRIN
Chief Executive Officer Chief Financial
Officer Executive Brand Officer
Executive Sales Officer
Board of Directors:
NIELS ERIK MARTINSEN HENRIK
HEIDEBY OLE WENGEL
Chairman
Deputy Chairman Deputy
Chairman
PER
BANK
ANDERS COLDING FRIIS
INCOME STATEMENT
ASSETS - BALANCE SHEET
LIABILITIES - BALANCE SHEET
MOVEMENTS IN EQUITY
At the annual general meeting of IC Companys held on 22 October 2008,
a resolution was adopted to reduce the company's share capital by the
number of shares which were bought back under the share buyback
programmes in the period 3 January 2008 to 29 July 2008. The
resolution was announced to the Danish Commerce and Companies Agency.
As no objections against the capital reduction were received within
the three-month period, the reduction was registered at the Danish
Commerce and Companies Agency on 26 January 2009. After the
completion of the reduction, the company's share capital is DKK
169,428,070 nominal value, consisting of 16,942,807 shares of DKK 10
nominal value each.
GROUP CASH FLOW STATEMENT
NOTES
1. Accounting policies
The interim financial report is prepared in accordance with IAS 34
"Interim Financial Reporting" and additional Danish disclosure
requirements to the interim financial reports for listed companies.
The accounting policies applied in the interim financial report are
unchanged with respect to the Company's Annual Report for 2007/08.
For more information on the accounting policies, we refer to our
Annual Report for 2007/08. A few reclassifications are made in the
notes to the financial statements, which have had no affect on the
income statement, the balance sheet and the equity in the comparative
year.
2. Seasonability
The Group's business area is influenced by seasonal fluctuations.
These fluctuations are attributable to seasonality in deliveries to
wholesale customers and a sales season of the Group's products that
varies over the year in retail and outlet operations. The Group's
wholesale peak quarters are historically first and third quarter. By
association, revenue and operating profit vary in the various
reporting periods, and interim financial reports are not necessarily
indicative of future trends. Results of the individual quarters are
therefore not reliable sources in terms of projecting the Group's
development.
3. Sharebased remuneration
Stock option grants in 2008/09
The Executive stock option programme for the current Executive Board
comprised 142,302 stock options as at 30 June 2008.
The Board of Directors granted Anders Cleemann 30,000 stock options
after his appointment to the Executive Team. The stock options
granted give admittance to - in immediate continuation of the
company's release of the annual report for 2008/09, 2009/10 and
2010/11 - against payment in cash - to buy 10,000 shares annually.
By the use of the Black & Scholes model and under the assumption of
an exercise price of DKK 163 plus 5% per annum, a volatility of 25
per cent annually, an expected yield of 2.8% and a risk-free rate of
return of 4.40 per cent annually, the market value of the stock
options can be assessed to DKK 0.3 million.
The Board of Directors has also granted Peter Fabrin 30,000 stock
options. The stock options granted give admittance to - in immediate
continuation of the company's release of the annual report for
2008/09, 2009/10 and 2010/11 - against payment in cash - to buy
10,000 shares annually.
By the use of the Black & Scholes model, and under the assumption of
an exercise price of DKK 113 plus 5% per annum, a volatility of 35
per cent annually, an expected yield of 4.1% and a risk-free rate of
return of 4.0 per cent annually, the market value of the stock
options can be assessed to DKK 0.3 million.
The Executive stock option programme to the previous Executive Board
comprised as at 30 June 2008 60,000 unexercised stock options. In the
financial year 2008/09, 40,000 stock options lapsed as unexercised
stock options for one year cannot be transferred to a subsequent
year.
4. Revenue country breakdown
Q3 Q3 9 months 9 months
DKK million 2008/09 2007/08 Growth 2008/09 2007/08 Growth
Denmark 206 222 -7% 626 624 0%
Sweden 200 241 -17% 625 693 -10%
Norway 99 111 -11% 293 297 -1%
Holland 63 79 -21% 216 239 -10%
Finland 65 62 4% 171 156 9%
Belgium 53 58 -10% 156 165 -5%
Germany 53 50 4% 155 142 10%
UK and Ireland 49 52 -6% 138 147 -6%
Switzerland 38 32 21% 114 94 21%
Canada 39 39 2% 97 93 3%
Poland 23 28 -15% 91 92 -1%
Austria 14 16 -13% 55 52 7%
Russia 13 16 -20% 51 50 2%
France 16 16 5% 45 43 5%
Spain 11 21 -44% 33 53 -39%
Other 61 61 -1% 178 179 -1%
Total 1,003 1,104 -9% 3,044 3,119 -2%
5. Revenue brand breakdown
Q3 Q3 9 months 9 months
DKK million 2008/09 2007/08 Growth 2008/09 2007/08 Growth
Peak Performance 256 266 -4% 853 814 5%
Tiger of Sweden 135 155 -13% 374 421 -11%
InWear 106 154 -31% 339 441 -23%
Jackpot 108 133 -19% 329 355 -7%
Matinique 72 79 -10% 233 239 -3%
Cottonfield 68 87 -21% 223 240 -7%
Part Two 77 69 11% 195 175 12%
By Malene Birger 74 67 12% 179 154 16%
Saint Tropez 39 35 12% 129 113 15%
Soaked in Luxury 33 27 24% 94 82 16%
Designers Remix 28 24 16% 68 57 18%
Collection
Total Groups own 996 1,096 -9% 3,016 3,091 -2%
brands
Other 7 8 -6% 28 28 -1%
Total 1,003 1.104 -9% 3,044 3,119 -2%
6. Inventory
DKK million 31.03.2009 31.03.2008 30.06.2008
Raw materials and consumables 12.9 19.2 35.3
Finished goods and goods for 359.5 387.8 361.7
resale
Goods in transit 24.4 29.6 135.4
Inventories total 396.8 436.6 532.4
DKK million 31.03.2009 31.03.2008 30.06.2008
Write downs at 1 July 98.6 90.9 90.9
Write downs, additions 60.7 32.4 62.7
Write downs, reversals (31.2) (53.3) (55.0)
Write-downs total 128.1 70.0 98.6
7. Trade receivables
Movements in allowance for bad debt:
DKK million 31.03.2009 31.03.2008 30.06.2008
Allowance 1 July 50.8 29.4 29.4
Change in allowance 21.5 22.7 35.6
Realised (loss)/gain (10.0) (7.2) (14.2)
Allowance total 62.3 44.9 50.8
8. Other receivables
DKK million 31.03.2009 31.03.2008 30.06.2008
VAT receivable, etc. - 9.5 11.0
Receivables from stores owned by 9.0 2.6 6.1
third parties
Credit card receivables 8.2 3.4 6.5
Miscellaneous prepayments 0.1 0.6 0.2
Unrealised gains on financial 94.4 - -
contracts
Sundry receivables 14.8 19.7 11.2
Other receivables total 126.5 35.8 35.0
9. Other debt
DKK million 31.03.2009 31.03.2008 30.06.2008
VAT, customs and PAYE tax 99.2 80.9 48.0
withheld
Salaries, social security costs 101.0 103.7 110.3
and holiday allowance payable
Accrued interest 0.5 0.8 0.8
Unrealised loss on financial - 52.1 42.3
contracts
Credit vouchers 1.3 2.7 0.4
Severance pay 26.0 15.7 18.3
Other costs payable 89.8 66.0 57.9
Other debt total 317.8 321.9 278.0
10. Non-recurring costs
DKK million 31.03.2009 31.03.2008 30.06.2008
Cost of sales 23.5 - 15.0
Staff costs 25.1 13.0 13.0
Depreciation, amortisation and 8.4 - 5.0
write-down of fixed assets
Other operating expenses 22.8 7.0 7.0
Total non-recurring costs 79.8 20.0 40.0
Earnings in the first 9 months are affected by non-recurring costs
incurred in the first quarter in connection with the integration
under one Brand Director of Cottonfield and Jackpot, InWear and
Matinique and the divestment of Cottonfield female. In connection
with the divestment of China, provisions and write-downs to inventory
have been made in the second quarter in order to counter increasing
inventories. In addition, non-recurring costs were incurred in the
third quarter as a result of organisational rationalisations
including wages and severance payments.
