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Consolidated Net Sales: $146.6 million, down 2% year-over-year.
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Americas Segment Net Sales: Increased by 3% compared to the prior year.
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Gross Margin in Americas Segment: Declined by 350 basis points due to inflationary pressures and transition costs.
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Brazil Segment Performance: Continued strength with full capacity utilization despite pricing pressures.
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Asia Segment Net Sales: Declined by 12% with a gross margin decline of 150 basis points.
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REPREVE Sales: Represented 31% of total sales, in line with the previous year.
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Madison Facility Sale: Agreed sale for $53.2 million, expected to close on May 15.
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Debt Repayment: $50 million of debt to be repaid from Madison facility sale proceeds.
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Annual Interest Savings: $3 million from debt repayment.
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Cost Savings from Transition: $20 million reduction in cost of sales expected from consolidation of manufacturing activities.
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Restructuring Costs: $1.3 million incurred, with additional $6 million to $8 million expected.
Release Date: May 01, 2025
For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript.
Positive Points
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Unifi Inc (NYSE:UFI) is closing its Madison, North Carolina facility, which will improve capacity utilization at other facilities and lead to cost savings.
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The sale of the Madison facility for $53.2 million will help reduce outstanding debt and improve the company's financial position.
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There is an improvement in demand in North America, particularly in the Central American region, which is expected to benefit Unifi Inc (NYSE:UFI).
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Unifi Inc (NYSE:UFI) is experiencing positive traction with its Beyond Apparel and REPREVE Fiber initiatives, contributing to improved performance in the Americas segment.
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The company continues to focus on innovation, with new products like REPREVE Takeback filament yarn and ThermaLoop gaining traction, which are expected to drive future growth.
Negative Points
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The Asia segment experienced a decline in net sales and gross margin due to macroeconomic pressures and the impact of tariffs.
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The company anticipates restructuring expenses related to the Madison facility closure, which could range between $6 million and $8 million.
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Foreign currency impacts negatively affected sales in the Brazil segment, with a reported $4 million impact in the quarter.
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The global tariff situation remains uncertain, with potential negative impacts on the Asia business if tariffs remain high.
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The transition of manufacturing activities may take time to stabilize, delaying the full realization of cost savings until late calendar year 2025.