Financial Results, Appointments and Dividend Authorizations - Analyst Notes on Ralph Lauren, Carter's, Kate Spade, Perry Ellis and Quiksilver

NEW YORK, May 27, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --

Today, Analysts Review released its analysts' notes regarding Ralph Lauren Corporation (NYSE: RL), Carter's, Inc. (NYSE: CRI), Kate Spade & Company (NYSE: KATE), Perry Ellis International Inc. (NASDAQ: PERY) and Quiksilver Inc. (NYSE: ZQK). Private wealth members receive these notes ahead of publication. To reserve complementary membership, limited openings are available at: http://www.analystsreview.com/2959-100free.

Ralph Lauren Corporation Analyst Notes
On May 9, 2014, Ralph Lauren Corp. (Ralph Lauren) reported its Q4 FY 2014 and full-year FY 2014 financial results (period ended March 29, 2014). For the quarter, the Company reported net revenue growth of 13.6% YoY to $1.9 billion. Net income stood at $153.0 million or $1.68 per diluted ,versus $127.0 million or $1.37 per diluted share in Q4 FY 2013. For full year FY 2014, net revenues grew 7.3% YoY to $7.4 billion while diluted EPS grew 5.4% YoY to $8.43. Jacki Nemerov, President and Chief Operating Officer of Ralph Lauren, said, "Our better-than-expected operating results were supported by the investments we've made over the last several years. We will continue to invest for the future during Fiscal 2015, as we believe the returns on our investments will support significant shareholder value creation as we make important progress on our core growth objectives." For full-year FY 2015, the Company expects consolidated net revenue growth of 6% to 8% YoY. The full analyst notes on Ralph Lauren are available to download free of charge at:

http://www.analystsreview.com/2959-RL-27May2014.pdf

Carter's, Inc. Analyst Notes
On May 14, 2014, Carter's, Inc. announced that its Board of Directors has authorized and declared a quarterly dividend of $0.19 per share. The Company informed that the dividend is payable on June 12, 2014, to shareholders of record at the close of the business on May 29, 2014. The full analyst notes on Carter's are available to download free of charge at:

http://www.analystsreview.com/2959-CRI-27May2014.pdf

Kate Spade & Company Analyst Notes
On May 14, 2014, Kate Spade & Company (Kate Spade) reported its Q1 FY 2014 (period ended April 5, 2014) financial results with net sales of $328.1 million versus $245.7 million in Q1 FY 2013. Loss from continuing operations were $54.7 million, or $0.44 per diluted share, compared to $39.6 million, or $0.33 per diluted share in Q1 FY 2013. George Carrara, President and Chief Operating Officer of Kate Spade, said, "Earlier this week, we completed a refinancing of our High Yield Notes, which will achieve an expected reduction of annualized cash interest expense in excess of$20 million, extend the maturity of our debt, provide greater flexibility for early repayment and provide Kate Spade & Company with ample liquidity to fund our growth strategies. Further, we also continue to manage the wind-down of the Juicy Couture business, which remains on plan. We are pleased with our financial results and the progress of operating initiatives that support our long-term growth goals." The full analyst notes on Kate Spade are available to download free of charge at:

http://www.analystsreview.com/2959-KATE-27May2014.pdf

Perry Ellis International Inc. Analyst Notes
On May 22, 2014, Perry Ellis International Inc. (Perry Ellis) reported its Q1 FY 2015 (period ended May 3, 2014) financial results. Total revenues stood at $257.3 million, down 1.9% YoY. Net income registered at $7.8 million or $0.52 per diluted share, versus $11.3 million or $0.74 per diluted share in Q1 FY 2014.George Feldenkreis, Chairman and CEO of Perry, stated, "We are quite pleased with the positive momentum in our businesses. We expect our expenses to continue to downtrend versus prior year over the next several quarters. I believe that we have made solid progress in our international expansion both through our direct operations in Canada, Mexico and Europe as well as in new licensing relationships around the globe. Together with our partners, we are opening new doors and stores, which we expect will drive business and brands going forward." The Company anticipates full-year FY 2015 revenues to be in the range of $910 to $920 million. The full analyst notes on Perry Ellis are available to download free of charge at:

http://www.analystsreview.com/2959-PERY-27May2014.pdf

Quiksilver Inc. Analyst Notes
On May 13, 2014, Quiksilver, Inc. (Quiksilver) announced the appointment of Bernd Beetz to the Company's Board of Directors, with immediate effect. The Company informed that prior to his new role Mr. Beetz, served as CEO of Coty Inc. and during his 11-year tenure at Coty Inc; he grew revenues from $1.3 billion to $4.7 billion. "Bernd brings a strong brand marketing background, combined with exceptional strategic and operational expertise, especially in the areas of acquisitions and licensing," said Andy Mooney, President and CEO of Quiksilver, Inc. "His global perspective and deep experience with some of the most recognized and respected consumer products companies in the world will be enormously helpful as we continue to strengthen and broaden our three flagship brands." The full analyst notes on Quiksilver are available to download free of charge at:

http://www.analystsreview.com/2959-ZQK-27May2014.pdf

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