Canada Goose Reports First Quarter Fiscal 2024 Results

Canada Goose Holdings Inc. (NYSE, TSX: GOOS), a global performance luxury and lifestyle brand, announced today financial results for the first quarter of fiscal 2024, which ended July 2, 2023. All amounts are in Canadian dollars unless otherwise indicated.

“We had a strong start to the year, with first quarter results reflecting solid demand for our brand, especially as more customers shop directly with us,” said Dani Reiss, Chairman and CEO of Canada Goose. “We remain focused on our growth pillars to drive results over the long-term. In the first quarter, we welcomed more new customers across every market into our expanding global retail network, and we continued to see product categories like apparel and accessories resonate with our customers.”

First Quarter Fiscal 2024 Financial Highlights²:

• Total revenue increased 21% to $84.8m compared to the prior year, up 18% on a constant currency basis³.
  • DTC revenue grew 60% or 54% on a constant currency basis³, driven by growth of in-store retail sales. Sales from DTC channels increased as part of the total revenue mix to 66% from 50% in the same reporting period last year. DTC comparable sales¹ increased 28% year-over-year.
  • Wholesale revenue decreased 18% or 19% on a constant currency basis³, consistent with our expectations, due to continued streamlining of wholesale relationships as we optimize for greater DTC sales within our channel mix, partially offset by earlier shipments of orders to wholesale customers.
  • Revenue grew by 24% in North America, 52% in Asia Pacific, and was down 7% in EMEA⁴. The decrease in EMEA revenue year-over-year was primarily due to the decline in wholesale revenue, which was in line with expectations, partially offset by an increase in DTC revenue.
• Gross profit grew 29% to $55.2m, compared to the prior year. Gross margin for the quarter expanded to 65.1% compared to 61.1% in the first quarter of fiscal 2023, primarily due to a higher mix of DTC channel sales, pricing, and favourable product mix from the sale of higher margin styles within Heavyweight Down and non-Heavyweight Down categories, partially offset by higher products costs due to higher input cost inflation.
• Selling, general and administrative (SG&A)⁵ expenses were $154.9m, compared to $124.9m in the comparable period last year. The increase in SG&A was primarily due to our investments in initiatives to improve long-term operational efficiency through our Transformation Program and new store openings, including the annualization of store openings in fiscal 2023.
• Operating loss⁶was $(99.7)m, compared to $(82.2)m in the first quarter of fiscal 2023. The increase in operating loss was attributable to higher SG&A costs, partially offset by higher gross profit.
• Adjusted EBIT^{6, 7} was $(91.1)m, compared to $(75.9)m in the first quarter of fiscal 2023.
• Net loss was $(85.0)m, or $(0.78) per basic share, compared with a net loss of $(63.6)m, or $(0.59) per basic share for the first quarter of fiscal 2023.
• Adjusted net loss⁷was $(73.1)m, or $(0.70) per basic share, compared with an adjusted net loss of $(58.8)m, or $(0.56) per basic share for the first quarter of fiscal 2023.

Revenue By Segment

Revenue by Geography

Balance Sheet Highlights

Inventory was $522.1m for the first quarter ended July 2, 2023, up 3% from the first quarter ended July 3, 2022, with decelerating year-over-year growth compared to the fourth quarter of fiscal 2023. This was due to closer alignment between supply and anticipated demand and moving greater production to our own facilities.

During the first quarter of fiscal 2024, the Company repurchased 1,156,959 subordinate voting shares for a total cash consideration of $26.3m, ending the quarter with a cash balance of $48.0m, compared with $81.8m at first quarter ended July 3, 2022.

First Quarter Fiscal 2024 Business Highlights

During our first quarter, Canada Goose continued to engage consumers through our innovative products and customer experiences. Notable business highlights from our first quarter included the following:

• Opened three new permanent stores, including one store in EMEA (Dublin, Ireland) and two in North America (Las Vegas, Nevada and Bellevue, Washington), bringing our total permanent store count to 54 at the end of the first quarter. We also reimagined and relocated the Beijing Sanlitun Flagship Store, opening our largest square footage store in the world. This Flagship store offers customers a truly authentic Canada Goose brand experience, featuring Canadian art, a VIP lounge, and our Snow Room. In July, we opened a permanent store at the Beverly Center in Los Angeles.
• DTC non-Heavyweight Down sales this quarter was higher than total DTC revenue for the same period last year. Customer demand for apparel increased year-over-year and it was one of our fastest growing categories. The Hybridge Knit Jacket, Chilliwack Fleece Bomber, and the Hybridge Hoody topped our list as the best-selling pieces in the Apparel category during the quarter.

Subsequent to First Quarter Fiscal 2024

• Launched our first-ever sneaker line, the Glacier Trail, delivering ultra-versatile performance and year-round relevance while meeting the needs of the modern explorer. This is an expansion of our footwear category, which we introduced in November 2021.
• Expanded Generations, our recommerce platform, to Canada, giving more consumers the opportunity to shop and trade pre-loved Canada Goose products on an authorized reselling platform and was initially launched in the USA in January 2023. Generations keeps our products in circulation and extends their lifetime, directly supporting the company's Sustainable Impact Strategy.
• Received the 2023 Glossy Fashion Award in three separate categories: Best CSR Initiative, Best In-Store Experience and Best Fashion Brand of the Year. We were also named the 2023 Social Innovator of the Year by Positive Luxury in April 2023.
• Published our 2023 ESG report, which provides an update on our strategy, performance, and community relationships during the fiscal year. Key highlights include:
• Reduced scope 1 and scope 2 carbon emissions by nearly 45% year-over-year by retrofitting our manufacturing plants and investing in global renewable energy credits;
• Transitioned over 75% of materials to Preferred Fibres and Materials (PFMs), including those that are recycled, organic, natural, bio-degradable and plant-based, and achieved our bluesign® commitment early, certifying that our products are safe for the environment, workers, and customers; and,
• Published our Human Rights Commitment outlining our responsibility to respecting and safeguarding the fundamental human rights of anyone who engages with the company, directly or indirectly.

Fiscal 2024 Full Year and Q2 Outlook⁹

The following outlook constitutes forward-looking information within the meaning of applicable securities laws and is based on a number of assumptions and subject to a number of risks. The purpose of this outlook is to provide a description of management's expectations regarding the Company's annual financial performance and may not be appropriate for other purposes. Actual results could vary materially as a result of numerous factors, including certain risk factors, many of which are beyond Canada Goose’s control. Please see "Forward-looking Statements" below for more information.

For fiscal 2024, we expect:

• Total revenue of $1.4b to $1.5b
• Non-IFRS adjusted EBIT of $210m to $240m, representing a margin of 15% to 16%
• Non-IFRS adjusted net income per diluted share of $1.20 to $1.48

For the second quarter of fiscal 2023, we expect:

• Total revenue of $270m to $290m
• Non-IFRS EBIT loss of $(30)m to $(20)m
• Non-IFRS adjusted net loss per basic share of $(0.24) to $(0.17)

This outlook is based on a number of assumptions for fiscal 2024, including the following:

• The macro-economic environment does not materially worsen in any of the Company’s geographies.
• DTC revenue in the mid-to-high 70s as a percentage of total revenue, driven by mid single digits to mid teens comparable sales growth and continued channel expansion.
• Approximate % of fiscal 2024 total revenue by quarter: Q2 20%, Q3 50%, Q4 25%.
• Wholesale revenue decline of 6% (including revenue offsets from travel retail locations) reflective of the continued editing of our wholesale door count (-6%) and expansion of retail store network.
• 16 permanent retail stores to open which we expect to be fully operational in the second half of the year, concentrated in Mainland China, the USA and Japan.
• Gross margin in the high 60s as a % of total revenue, with DTC and wholesale gross margins in the mid 70s and mid to high 40s, respectively.
• No benefits included from the Transformation Program in fiscal 2024.
• Effective tax rate in the low 20s as a percentage of income before taxes for fiscal 2024.
• Weighted average diluted shares outstanding of 106.3m for fiscal 2024.

Our Q2 fiscal 2024 outlook also assumes:

• DTC channel growth from existing and new stores along with modest e-commerce growth, to be offset by the earlier timing of wholesale shipments that took place in Q1 fiscal 2024 instead of Q2 fiscal 2024 and continued streamlining of wholesale relationships.
• SG&A costs associated with a larger DTC network, timing of marketing spending planned for Q2 of fiscal 2024 compared to Q1 in fiscal 2023, and a larger operating cost base.

Conference Call Information

The Company will host the conference call at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Standard Time on August 3, 2023. The conference call can be accessed by using the following link: https://register.vevent.com/register/BI11ceaedeef0a4e209f37d422f8eb8475. After registering, an email will be sent including dial-in details and a unique conference call pin required to join the live call. A live webcast of the conference call will also be available on the investor relations page of the Company's website at http://investor.canadagoose.com.

About Canada Goose

Founded in 1957 in a small warehouse in Toronto, Canada, Canada Goose (NYSE:GOOS, TSX:GOOS) is a lifestyle brand and a leading manufacturer of performance luxury apparel. Every collection is informed by the rugged demands of the Arctic, ensuring a legacy of functionality is embedded in every product from parkas and rainwear to apparel and accessories. Canada Goose is inspired by relentless innovation and uncompromised craftsmanship, recognized as a leader for its Made in Canada commitment. In 2020, Canada Goose announced HUMANATURE, its purpose platform that unites its sustainability and values-based initiatives, reinforcing its commitment to keep the planet cold and the people on it warm. Canada Goose also owns Baffin, a Canadian designer and manufacturer of performance outdoor and industrial footwear. Visit www.canadagoose.com for more information.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements, including statements relating to our fiscal 2024 full year and first quarter financial outlook, the execution of our proposed strategy including retail footprint expansion and new product offerings, early leading indicators and impacts for ongoing fiscal periods, and our operating performance and prospects. These forward-looking statements generally can be identified by the use of words such as “believe,” “could,” “continue,” “expect,” “estimate,” “may,” “potential,” “would,” “will,” and other words of similar meaning. Each forward-looking statement contained in this press release, including, without limitation, our fiscal 2024 full year and second quarter financial outlook and the related assumptions included herein is subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such statement. Our business is subject to substantial risks and uncertainties. Applicable risks and uncertainties include, among others, the impact on our operations of the current global economic conditions and their evolution, and are discussed under “Cautionary Note regarding Forward-Looking Statements” and “Factors Affecting our Performance” in our Management's Discussion and Analysis ("MD&A") as well as under “Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 20-F for the year ended April 2, 2023. You are also encouraged to read our filings with the SEC, available at www.sec.gov, and our filings with Canadian securities regulatory authorities available at www.sedarplus.ca for a discussion of these and other risks and uncertainties. Investors, potential investors, and others should give careful consideration to these risks and uncertainties. We caution investors not to rely on the forward-looking statements contained in this press release when making an investment decision in our securities. The forward-looking statements in this press release speak only as of the date of this release, and we undertake no obligation to update or revise any of these statements.