DJ Superdry plc: FY22 year end trading statement
Superdry plc (SDRY) Superdry plc: FY22 year end trading statement 12-May-2022 / 07:00 GMT/BST Dissemination of a Regulatory Announcement, transmitted by EQS Group. The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.
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SuperdryPlc
("Superdry" or "the Company")
12 May 2022
FY22 Year-end Trading Statement
Further progress on brand reset; continued focus on full price sales
For relevant comparison, all figures in the text and the table refer to 52-week versus 52-week comparisons, excluding the additional 53rd week this year1.
-- Store revenue recovered, up 59.8% year-on-year, as we lapped enforced closures and restrictions werelifted in our key markets, though footfall remains significantly below pre-Covid levels.
-- Ecommerce revenue decreased (24.0)% year-on-year, reflecting an element of channel shift back to physicaltrading and our reduced promotional activity, in line with our strategic focus on full price sales.
-- Full price sales mix2 increased 26%pts year-on-year, delivering an anticipated 590bps improvement inRetail gross margin.
-- Encouraging Wholesale revenue growth of 4.2% year-on-year, despite the prolonged disruption in Europeanmarkets.
Quarter 41,3 Full Year1,3
GBPm
Q4 22 Vs 21 Vs 20 FY22 Vs 21 Vs 20
Group Revenue 159.7 17.0% 6.7% 600.7 8.0% (14.7)%
Store 47.2 203.0% 22.9% 224.5 59.8% (21.8)%
Ecommerce 38.2 (21.5)% (6.6)% 153.4 (24.0)% 1.2%
Retail 85.4 33.0% 7.7% 378.0 10.4% (13.9)%
Wholesale 74.2 2.7% 5.6% 222.8 4.2% (16.1)%
Julian Dunkerton, Chief Executive Officer, said:
"We continue to execute our strategy of returning the Superdry brand to a premium position and I am excited by the progress we are making. Despite the ongoing tough trading conditions and turmoil in the market, our focus on full price trading will deliver a strong gross margin improvement for FY22.
We are conscious of the cost-of-living pressures on consumers, meaning that now, more than ever, we must continue to deliver product that stands for what is important to them: quality, style and sustainability at great value.
As we head into FY23 we remain cautious on the macroeconomic outlook and the impact of inflation but are confident that our strategy is positioning the brand for future success."
Notes 1. The trading numbers for week 53 are equivalent to GBP9.7m Group Revenue and GBP5.7m Group Gross Margin. Atable including the impact of the extra week has been included below:
Quarter 4 (16-week vs 15-week) Full Year (53-week vs 52-week)
GBPm
Q4 22 Vs 21 Vs 20 FY22 Vs 21 Vs 20
Group Revenue 169.4 24.1% 13.2% 610.5 9.8% (13.3)%
Store 51.1 227.9% 33.0% 228.4 62.6% (20.5)%
Ecommerce 40.5 (16.7)% (0.9)% 155.7 (22.9)% 2.7%
Retail 91.6 42.6% 15.5% 384.1 12.2% (12.5)%
Wholesale 77.8 7.7% 10.6% 226.3 5.9% (14.8)% 2. Net full price sales from full price channels, excluding mark-down product but including basket-buildingmechanics (e.g., 3 for 2 offers). 3. Q4 22 relates to the residual 15-week period ending 23 April 2022, following our 11-week trading updateon 20 January 2022 and excludes the final week (week 53) of FY22 (see Note 1 above). The comparatives relate to the15-week period ending 24 April 2021 and 25 April 2020. FY22 relates to the 52-week period ended 23 April 2022 andalso excludes the 53rd week. The comparatives relate to the 52-week periods ending 24 April 2021 and 25 April 2020.All numbers are unaudited. 4. For additional information:
Q4 22 Q4 21 Q4 20 FY22 FY 21 FY 20
Lost store days 1% 38% 39% 4% 39% 10%
For further information:
Superdry:
Candice Johnson investor.relations@superdry.com +44 (0) 1242 586747
Media enquiries
Tim Danaher, Imran Jina superdry@brunswickgroup.com +44 (0) 207 404 5959
Notes to Editors
Our mission is "To be the #1 sustainable style destination" through our distinct collections, defined by consumer style choices. We design affordable, premium quality clothing, accessories and footwear which are sold around the world. We have a clear strategy for delivering continued growth via a multi-channel approach combining Stores, Ecommerce, and Wholesale.
Superdry has 220 physical stores and around 475 franchisees and licensees. We operate in over 50 countries and have over 4,000 colleagues globally.
Cautionary Statement
This announcement contains certain forward-looking statements with respect to the financial condition and operational results of Superdry Plc. These statements and forecasts involve risk, uncertainty, and assumptions because they relate to events and depend upon circumstances that will occur in the future. There are a number of factors that could cause actual results or developments to differ materially from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are made only as at the date of this announcement. Nothing in this announcement should be construed as a profit forecast. Except as required by law, Superdry Plc has no obligation to update the forward-looking statements or to correct any inaccuracies therein.
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