UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

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FORM 8-K

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CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):  October 18, 2012

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SUPERIOR UNIFORM GROUP, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

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Florida 001-05869 11-1385670
(State or Other Jurisdiction (Commission (I.R.S. Employer
of Incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)

10055 Seminole Blvd. Seminole, Fl 33772
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)

(727) 397-9611
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

N/A
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

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Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition

 

The following information is being furnished under Item 2.02 of Form 8-K: Press release by Superior Uniform Group, Inc. announcing its results of operations for the quarter ended September 30, 2012. A copy of this press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K.

 

Item 9.0l. Financial Statements and Exhibits

(c) Exhibits 

99.1 - Press Release, dated October 18, 2012

 
 

 

SIGNATURE

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunder duly authorized.

 

SUPERIOR UNIFORM GROUP, INC.

 

Date:  October 18, 2012 Superior Uniform Group, Inc.
  By /s/Andrew D. Demott, Jr.
    Name: Andrew D. Demott, Jr.
Title: Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

 

 
 

 

EXHIBIT INDEX

 

 

Exhibit No. Description
99.1   Press Release, dated October 18, 2012
     

 

 
 

EXHIBIT 99.1

 NEWS RELEASE

Superior Uniform Group, Inc.

A NASDAQ Listed Company: SGC

10055 Seminole Boulevard

Seminole, Florida 33772-2539

Telephone (727) 397-9611

Fax (727) 803-9623

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

Contact: Andrew D. Demott, Jr., CFO

(727) 803-7135

 

SUPERIOR UNIFORM GROUP ANNOUNCES THIRD QUARTER OPERATING RESULTS 

SEMINOLE, Florida – October 18, 2012 – Superior Uniform Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: SGC), manufacturer of uniforms, career apparel and accessories, today announced that for the third quarter ended September 30, 2012, net sales were $30,599,000 compared with 2011 third quarter net sales of $30,731,000. Net income was $1,242,000 or $.20 per common share (diluted), compared with net income of $1,880,000 or $.31 per common share (diluted) in the 2011 third quarter.

 For the nine months ended September 30, 2012, net sales were $88,442,000, compared with net sales of $85,135,000 in the nine months ended September 30, 2011. Net income for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 were $2,546,000 or $.41 per share (diluted), versus net income of $3,411,000 or $.56 per share (diluted) in the first nine months of 2011.

Michael Benstock, Chief Executive Officer, commented: “We are pleased to report strong operating results in the third quarter of 2012 as we worked our way through the higher-priced inventory from the 2011 cotton shortages that we have previously discussed. While our net sales and earnings are down from the prior year third quarter, they continue to show the steady improvement over the last three quarters. The third quarter of 2011 was the Company’s single best earnings quarter in over 10 years and presented a very tough comparison for the current period. We have worked our way through the higher priced inventory relative to the cotton crisis and our gross margins for our Uniforms and Related Products segment for the fourth quarter of 2012 are expected to be better than 2011 fourth quarter gross margins. We are well positioned to finish 2012 on a high note. 

“Sales in our Remote Staffing Solutions were flat in the third quarter of 2012, however, we ended the quarter with business in hand that should result in a solid increase in this segment in the fourth quarter of 2012.

“Our financial position remains very strong and we look forward to reporting continued improvement in our operating results as we move forward.”

 

ABOUT SUPERIOR UNIFORM GROUP, INC.

Superior Uniform Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: SGC), established in 1920, is one of America's foremost providers of fine uniforms and image apparel. Headquartered in Seminole, Fla., Superior Uniform Group manages award-winning uniform apparel programs for major corporations nationwide.  Leaders in innovative uniform program design, global manufacturing and state-of-the-art distribution, Superior Uniform Group helps companies achieve a professional appearance and communicate their brands—particularly those in the healthcare, hospitality, food service, retail and private security industries. The company’s commitment to service, technology, quality and value-added benefits, as well as its financial strength and resources, support customers’ diverse needs while embracing a "Customer 1st, Every Time!" philosophy and culture. Superior Uniform Group is the parent company to The Office Gurus® and everyBODY media®.  For more information, call (800) 727-8643 or visit www.superioruniformgroup.com.

 

Statements contained in this press release which are not historical facts may constitute forward-looking statements as that term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, including without limitation, those identified in the Company’s SEC filings, which could cause actual results to differ from those projected.

 

Comparative figures are as follows:

 
 

SUPERIOR UNIFORM GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
       
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
       
THREE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30,
(Unaudited)
       
       
    2012    2011 
           
Net sales  $30,599,000   $30,731,000 
           
Costs and expenses:          
Cost of goods sold   20,567,000    19,535,000 
Selling and administrative expenses   8,334,000    8,587,000 
Interest expense   6,000    9,000 
    28,907,000    28,131,000 
           
Income before taxes on income   1,692,000    2,600,000 
Income tax expense   450,000    720,000 
           
Net income  $1,242,000   $1,880,000 
           
Per Share Data          
Basic          
Net income  $0.20   $0.31 
           
Diluted          
Net income  $0.20   $0.31 
           
Cash dividends per common share  $0.135   $0.135 
           
           

 

 
 

 

SUPERIOR UNIFORM GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
       
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
       
NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30,
(Unaudited)
       
    2012    2011 
           
           
Net sales  $88,442,000   $85,135,000 
           
Costs and expenses          
Cost of goods sold   59,286,000    54,160,000 
Selling and administrative expenses   25,336,000    25,983,000 
Interest expense   24,000    21,000 
    84,646,000    80,164,000 
           
Income before taxes on income   3,796,000    4,971,000 
Income tax expense   1,250,000    1,560,000 
           
Net income  $2,546,000   $3,411,000 
           
Per Share Data          
Basic          
Net income  $0.42   $0.57 
           
Diluted          
Net income  $0.41   $0.56 
           
Cash dividends per common share  $0.405   $0.405 

 
 

SUPERIOR UNIFORM GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
       
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
       
SEPTEMBER 30,
ASSETS
(Unaudited)
       
    2012    2011 
           
CURRENT ASSETS:          
Cash and cash equivalents  $4,031,000   $2,305,000 
Accounts receivable - trade   17,532,000    19,301,000 
Accounts receivable - other   2,601,000    3,136,000 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets   1,987,000    2,910,000 
Inventories   40,846,000    39,108,000 
           
TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS   66,997,000    66,760,000 
           
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, NET   8,224,000    8,788,000 
OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS   2,027,000    2,990,000 
DEFERRED INCOME TAXES   3,215,000    2,070,000 
OTHER ASSETS   257,000    122,000 
   $80,720,000   $80,730,000 
           
           
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY          
           
CURRENT LIABILITIES:          
Accounts payable  $6,204,000   $7,171,000 
Other current liabilities   3,165,000    4,361,000 
           
TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES   9,369,000    11,532,000 
           
LONG-TERM DEBT   —      800,000 
LONG-TERM PENSION LIABILITY   7,934,000    3,623,000 
OTHER LONG-TERM LIABILITIES   670,000    700,000 
DEFERRED INCOME TAXES   50,000    —   
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY   62,697,000    64,075,000 
           
   $80,720,000   $80,730,000