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Crown Crafts Announces Financial Results for First Quarter of Fiscal 2024
GONZALES, La., Aug. 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Crown Crafts, Inc. (NASDAQ-CM: CRWS) (the “Company”) today reported results for the first quarter of fiscal
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[{"type":"text","content":"GONZALES, La., Aug. 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Crown Crafts, Inc. (NASDAQ-CM: CRWS) (the “Company”) today reported results for the first quarter of fiscal year 2024, which ended July 2, 2023. First Quarter Summary Net sales of $17.1 million, an increase of 9.0% from the prior-year quarter Net income of $366,000, or $0.04 per diluted shareDeclared quarterly dividend of $0.08 per share of Series A common stock “Our first quarter fiscal 2024 results reflect the ongoing macroeconomic headwinds and higher costs across our business. Net sales increased by 9.0% primarily due to our acquisition of Manhattan Toy in March, which contributed $3.7 million to net sales in the current-year quarter, and helped offset the lower consumer spending due to inflationary pressures. Despite these challenges, I am proud that we were able to control costs and reported another profitable quarter,” said Olivia Elliott, President and Chief Executive Officer. “The integration of Manhattan Toy continues, and we expect improved financial results from this combination throughout fiscal 2024, including better purchasing terms for Manhattan Toy’s products and greater distribution opportunities from our broader product offerings. Overall, we believe Crown Crafts remains well-positioned to continue to deliver profitable performance in the near-term and poised for improved top- and bottom-line growth when the economy becomes more favorable.” First Quarter Fiscal 2024 Results Net sales for the first quarter of fiscal 2024 were $17.1 million, compared to $15.7 million in the prior-year quarter. Gross profit as a percentage of net sales was 27.7% versus 32.8% in the first quarter of fiscal 2023. Marketing and administrative expenses were $4.0 million versus $3.4 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2023, and included approximately $116,000 in expenses related to the acquisition of Manhattan Toy. Net income was $366,000, or $0.04 per diluted share, compared to $1.4 million, or $0.14 per diluted share in the prior-year quarter. Quarterly Cash Dividend The Company also announced that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend on the Company’s Series A common stock of $0.08 per share, which will be paid on October 6, 2023 to stockholders of record at the close of business on September 15, 2023. Conference Call The Company will host a teleconference toda...