G-III Apparel Group
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G-III Apparel Group - 10-Q quarterly report FY


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FORM 10-Q

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549

[ X ] QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (d)
OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934


For the Quarterly period ended April 30, 1998

OR

[ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (d)
OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934


For the transition period from ______________________ to ______________________

Commission File Number 0-18183

G-III APPAREL GROUP, LTD.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware 41-1590959
(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) Identification No.)

345 West 37th Street, New York, New York 10018
(Address of Principal Executive Office) (Zip Code)

(212) 629-8830
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)



(Former name, former address and former fiscal year,
if changed since last report)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required
to be filed by Section 13 or 15 (d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant
was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing
requirements for the past 90 days.

Yes XX No
________ ________

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of
common stock, as of June 1, 1998.

Common Stock, $.01 par value per share: 6,526,386 shares.
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Part I FINANCIAL INFORMATION Page No.

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Item 1. Financial Statements *

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets -
April 30, 1998 and January 31, 1998..................3

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations -
For the Three Months Ended
April 30, 1998 and 1997..............................4

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows -
For the Three Months Ended
April 30, 1998 and 1997..............................5

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.........6-7

Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of
Operations...................................................8-10

* The Balance Sheet at January 31, 1998 has been taken from the audited
financial statements at that date. All other financial statements are
unaudited.

Part II OTHER INFORMATION

Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K............................10

1. Amendment No. 1 to the Fourth Amended and
Restated Loan Agreement dated June 1, 1998
by and among G-III Leather Fashions, Inc., the
Banks signatory thereto and Fleet Bank, N.A., as Agent.

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G-III Apparel Group, Ltd. and Subsidiaries
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(in thousands, except share and per share amounts)


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ASSETS APRIL 30, JANUARY 31,
1998 1998
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(unaudited)

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CURRENT ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents $ 627 $ 5,842
Accounts receivable 7,546 12,664
Allowance for doubtful accounts and sales discounts (1,055) (1,247)
Inventories - net 30,257 20,232
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 4,588 1,758
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Total current assets 41,963 39,249

PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, NET 3,512 3,431

DEFERRED INCOME TAXES 3,057 3,125

OTHER ASSETS 1,003 941
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$49,535 $46,746
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

CURRENT LIABILITIES
Notes payable $ 12,623 $ 3,478
Current maturities of obligations under capital leases 279 256
Income taxes payable -0- 973
Accounts payable 1,840 2,627
Accrued expenses 1,531 2,138
Accrued nonrecurring charges 528 538
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Total current liabilities 16,801 10,010

OBLIGATIONS UNDER CAPITAL LEASE 267 352

NONRECURRING CHARGES - LONG-TERM 396 397

MINORITY INTEREST 299 301

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Preferred stock, 1,000,000 shares authorized; no shares
issued and outstanding in all periods
Common stock - $.01 par value; authorized, 20,000,000 shares; issued and
outstanding, 6,514,286 and 6,506,276 Shares on April 30, 1998 and January
31, 1998, Respectively 65 65
Additional paid-in capital 23,716 23,700
Retained earnings 7,991 11,921
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31,772 35,686
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$49,535 $46,746
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.




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G-III APPAREL GROUP, LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS

(in thousands, except share and per share amounts)


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THREE MONTHS ENDED APRIL 30,
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(Unaudited)

1998 1997
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Net sales $4,950 $6,531
Cost of goods sold 5,248 6,069
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Gross profit (loss) (298) 462

Selling, general and administrative expenses 6,340 5,814
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Operating loss (6,638) (5,352)

Interest and financing charges, net 163 60
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Loss before minority interest (6,801) (5,412)
and income taxes

Minority interest in loss of joint venture (251) 0
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Loss before income taxes (6,550) (5,412)

Income tax benefit (2,620) (2,164)
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Net loss $(3,930) $ (3,248)
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LOSS PER COMMON SHARE:

Basic and Diluted;

Net loss per common share $ (.60) $ (.50)
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Weighted average number of shares outstanding 6,509,943 6,477,443
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.


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G-III Apparel Group, Ltd. and Subsidiaries

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(in thousands)


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THREE MONTHS ENDED APRIL 30,
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(Unaudited)
1998 1997
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Cash flows from operating activities
Net loss $ (3,930) $ (3,248)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to
net cash used in operating activities
Depreciation and amortization 323 296
Minority Interest 251 0
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable 4,926 4,148
Inventories (10,025) (5,040)
Prepaid income taxes (3,992) (2,586)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 257 (749)
Other assets (62) (46)
Accounts payable and accrued expenses (1,397) 128
Accrued Nonrecurring Charge (11) (16)
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Net cash used in operating activities (13,660) (7,113)
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Cash flows from investing activities
Capital expenditures (404) (118)
Capital dispositions 0 2
Investment in joint venture 250 0
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Net cash used in investing activities (654) (116)
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Cash flows from financing activities
Increase in notes payable, net 9,145 18
Payments for capital lease obligations (62) (154)
Proceeds from exercise of stock options 16 1
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Net cash from (used in) financing activities 9,099 (135)
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NET DECREASE IN CASH
AND CASH EQUIVALENTS (5,215) (7,364)

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 5,842 13,067
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Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $ 627 $ 5,703
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Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:
Cash paid during the period for
Interest $ 175 $ 94
Income taxes 1,539 440

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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statement


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G-III APPAREL GROUP, LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Note 1 - General Discussion

The results for the three month period ended April 30, 1998 are not necessarily
indicative of the results expected for the entire fiscal year. The accompanying
financial statements included herein are unaudited. In the opinion of
management, all adjustments (consisting of only normal recurring adjustments)
necessary for a fair presentation of the financial position, results of
operations and cash flows for the interim periods presented have been reflected.

During the quarter ended July 31, 1997, a newly formed subsidiary, BET Design
Studio, LLC commenced operations. The Company owns 50.1% of the subsidiary, and
accordingly consolidates its results from its startup date in May 1997.

The accompanying financial statements should be read in conjunction with the
financial statements and notes included in the Company's Form 10K filed with the
Securities and Exchange Commission for the year ended January 31, 1998.

Note 2 - Inventories

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April 30, January 31,
1998 1998
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Inventories consist of: (in thousands)

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Finished products $ 19,340 $ 14,137
Work-in-process 162 1
Raw materials 10,755 6,094
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$ 30,257 $ 20,232
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Note 3 - Net Loss Per Common Share

As of January 31, 1998, the Company adopted the provisions of Statement of
Financial Accounting Standards ("SFAS") No. 128, "Earnings Per Share." This
statement establishes new standards for computing and presenting earnings per
share ("EPS") and applies to entities with publicly-held common stock or
potential common stock. This statement replaces the presentation of primary EPS
with a presentation of basic EPS. It requires dual presentation of basic and
diluted EPS on the face of the statement of operations for all entities with
complex capital structures and requires a reconciliation of the numerators and
denominators of the basic and diluted EPS computations. This statement also
requires a restatement of all prior period EPS data presented.

Basic earnings per share amounts have been computed using the weighted average
number of common shares outstanding during each year. Diluted earnings per share
amounts have been computed using the weighted average number of common shares
and the dilutive potential common shares outstanding during the year. All prior
year amounts have been restated to conform to the new presentation


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Note 4 - Notes Payable

The company's loan agreement, which expires on May 31, 1999 provides for a line
of credit in the amount of $52,000,000 until June 14, 1998, $56,000,000 from
June 15, 1998 to September 30, 1998, $52,000,000 from October 1, 1998 to October
30, 1998 and $40,000,000 from October 31, 1998 to May 30, 1999. The amounts
available include direct borrowings of $40,000,000 until June 14, 1998,
$44,000,000 from June 15, 1998 to September 30, 1998, $40,000,000 from October
1, 1998 to November 14, 1998 and $30,000,000 from November 15, 1998 to May 30,
1999. The balance of the credit line may be used for letters of credit. All
amounts available for borrowing are subject to borrowing base formulas and
overadvances specified in the agreement.

Note 5 - Nonrecurring Charges

Included in the original 1995 non-recurring charge was approximately $2.0
million to sell or liquidate a factory located in Indonesia. During the year
ended January 31,1998, the Company applied approximately $1.6 million of the
reserve as a reduction of the Indonesian property, plant and equipment, since
the Company cannot assure any recoveries in connection with its disposition. In
December 1997, the factory was contracted to manufacture luggage, and as a
result, the Company has since discontinued its plan to sell or liquidate the
factory. However, due to the political and economic instability being
experienced in Indonesia, management determined that the remaining nonrecurring
balance with respect to its Indonesian assets should be maintained. The
remaining nonrecurring balance ($333,000) relates to the reserve associated with
the closure of the Company's domestic factory that was completed by January 31,
1995. Based on current estimates, management believes that existing accruals are
adequate.

The status of the provision at the end of the period was:

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Balance 1998 Balance
January 31, 1998 Activity April 30, 1998
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(in thousands)

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Closure of Domestic Facility $ 473 $ (140) $ 333
Uncertainty of Indonesian Assets 462 - 462
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$ 935 $ 140 $ 462
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Note 6 - Comprehensive Income

As of February 1, 1998, the Company adopted Statement of Financial Accounting
Standards No. 130, "Reporting Comprehensive Income" (SFAS 130). The adoption of
this Statement had no impact on the Company's net income or stockholders'
equity. SFAS 130 establishes new rules for the reporting and display of
comprehensive income and its components. Comprehensive income is defined as the
change in equity during a period from transactions in other events and
circumstances unrelated to net income (e.g., foreign currency translation gains
and losses). For the three month periods ended April 30, 1998 and 1997, other
comprehensive income was not material.


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Item 2 Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results
of Operations.

Statements in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q concerning the Company's
business outlook or future economic performance; anticipated revenues, expenses
or other financial items; product introductions and plans and objectives related
thereto; and statements concerning assumptions made or expectations as to any
future events, conditions, performance or other matter, are "forward-looking
statements" as that term is defined under the Federal securities laws.
Forward-looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors
which could cause actual results to differ materially from those stated in such
statements. Such risks, uncertainties and factors include, but are not limited
to, reliance on foreign manufacturers, the nature of the apparel industry,
including changing consumer demand and tastes, seasonality, customer acceptance
of new products, the impact of competitive products and pricing, dependence on
existing management, general economic conditions, as well as other risks
detailed in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission,
including this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Traditionally, the three month period ending April 30 has been the quarter with
the lowest sales volume during the Company's fiscal year. Net sales for the
three months ended April 30, 1998 were $5.0 million compared to $6.5 million for
the same period last year. The decrease in net sales during the quarter was
primarily attributable to a decrease in the sales of the women's and men's G-III
and private label businesses ($1.5 million) and the discontinuance of two
product lines ($700,000), partially offset by an increase in sales of Kenneth
Cole licensed product ($500,000).

The Company incurred a gross loss of $298,000 for the three month period ended
April 30, 1998 compared to a gross profit of $462,000 for the same period last
year. The negative gross margin is primarily attributable to the sale of prior
season merchandise at deep discounts.

Selling, general and administrative expenses for the three months ended April
30, 1998 were $6.3 million, inclusive of BET Design Studio expenses of $500,000.
Excluding BET Design Studio expenses, the Company's selling, general and
administrative expenses were $5.8 million in each of the three month periods,
ended April 30, 1998 and 1997.

Interest expense and finance charges for the three month period ended April 30,
1998 were $163,000 compared to $60,000 for the comparable period last year. This
increase is primarily attributable to a higher levels of bank debt compared to
the prior period.

Income tax benefit of $2.6 million reflects an effective tax rate of 40% for the
three months ended April 30, 1998 compared to an income tax benefit of $2.2
million which reflected the same effective tax rate in the comparable period
last year.

As a result of the foregoing for the three months ended April 30, 1998 the
Company had a net loss of $3.9 million or $0.60 per share, compared to a net
loss of $3.2 million, or $0.50 share, for the comparable period last year.



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LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

The Company's loan agreement, which expires on May 31, 1999 provides for a line
of credit in the amount of $52,000,000 until June 14, 1998, $56,000,000 from
June 15, 1998 to September 30, 1998, $52,000,000 from October 1, 1998 to October
30, 1998 and $40,000,000 from October 31, 1998 to May 30, 1999. The amounts
available include direct borrowings of $40,000,000 until June 14, 1998,
$44,000,000 from June 15, 1998 to September 30, 1998, $40,000,000 from October
1, 1998 to November 14, 1998 and $30,000,000 from November 15, 1998 to May 30,
1999. The balance of the credit line may be used for letters of credit. All
amounts available for borrowing are subject to borrowing base formulas and
overadvances specified in the agreement.

Direct borrowings bear interest at the agent's prime rate (8.5% as of June 1,
1998) or LIBOR plus 250 basis points at the election of the Company. All
borrowings are collateralized by the assets of the Company. The loan agreement
requires the Company, among other covenants, to maintain certain earnings and
tangible net worth levels, and prohibits the payment of cash dividends. As of
April 30, 1998, there were $9.1 million in direct borrowings and approximately
$16.3 million of contingent liability under open letters of credit. The amount
borrowed under the line of credit varies based upon the Company's seasonal
requirements.

In February 1997, the Company formed a joint venture with Black Entertainment
Television (BET) to provide a BET-branded clothing and accessory line. The joint
venture agreement provides for the Company and BET each to make an initial
capital contribution in the amount of $1.0 million. In addition, the agreement
provides for the Company and BET each to make an additional capital contribution
of up to $1.0 million. As of April 30, 1998, BET and the Company have each
contributed $1.0 million to this joint venture. The joint venture has negotiated
an asset-based credit facility with The CIT Group. To support the requirement
for over advances which occur when the available collateral is not sufficient to
support the level of direct bank debt and letters of credit opened to pay for
product, both partners have opened stand-by letters of credit in the amount of
$750,000 under which The CIT Group is the beneficiary.

The Company's wholly-owned Indonesian subsidiary has a line of credit with a
bank for approximately $3.5 million which is supported by a $2.0 million
stand-by letter of credit issued under the Company's loan agreement. As of April
30, 1998, the borrowing by the Indonesian subsidiary under its line of credit
approximated $3.5 million. During May 1998, the Company paid down the $2.0
million stand-by letter of credit reducing the factory's credit line and bank
debt balance to $1.5 million.

YEAR 2000 COMPLIANCE

The Company has conducted a review of its computer systems and operations to
identify those systems of the Company as well as those of customers and vendors
that could be affected by the "Year 2000" issue and is developing an
implementation plan to resolve the issue. The year 2000 problem is the result of
computer programs being written using two digits rather than four digits to
define the applicable year. Any of the Company's programs that have
time-sensitive software may recognize a date using "00" as the year 1900 rather
than the year 2000. This could result in a system failure or miscalculations.


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The Company expects its year 2000 date conversion project to be completed on a
timely basis. During the execution of this project the Company will incur
internal staff costs as well as consulting and other expenses related to
enhancements necessary to prepare its systems for the year 2000. The expense of
the year 2000 project, as well as the related potential effect on the Company's
earnings is not expected to have a material effect on its financial position or
results of operations.

EFFECT OF RECENTLY ISSUED ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

Segment Information

In June 1997, the FASB issued SFAS No. 131, "Disclosures About Segments of an
Enterprise and Related Information," which will be effective the Company's
financial statements for the fiscal year ending January 31, 1999. This statement
establishes standards for reporting information about segments in annual and
interim financial statements. This statement introduces a new model for segment
reporting, called the "management approach." The management approach is based on
the way the chief operating decision-maker organizes segments within a Company
for making operating decisions and assessing performance. Reportable segments
are based on products and services, geography, legal structure and management
structure. The Company does not believe that this statement will have a
significant impact on the consolidated financial statements.

ITEM 6. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K

Amendment No. 1 to the Fourth Amended and Restated Loan Agreement dated June 1,
1998 by and among G-III Leather Fashions, Inc., the Bank's signatory thereto and
Fleet Bank, N.A., as Agent.



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SIGNATURES

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 thereunto duly authorized.


G-III APPAREL GROUP, LTD.
(Registrant)



Date: June 12, 1998 By: /s/ Morris Goldfarb
_____________________________________
Morris Goldfarb
Chief Executive Officer



Date: June 12, 1998 By: /s/ Wayne S. Miller
_____________________________________
Wayne S. Miller
Chief Financial Officer








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