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Warnaco Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal 2008 Results

Thu. February 26, 2009; Posted: 07:33 AM
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NEW YORK, Feb 26, 2009 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- WRC | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating -- The Warnaco Group, Inc. (NYSE: WRC | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) today reported results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended January 3, 2009.

For the year:

-- Net revenues were $2.1 billion, up 14% from the prior year

-- Gross margin increased 340 basis points from the prior year to 45% of net revenues

-- Operating income was $140.3 million and operating margin decreased 110 basis points to 7% of net revenues

-- Income per diluted share from continuing operations was $1.07 compared to $1.86 in fiscal 2007, and includes costs related to pension expense, restructuring expenses, certain tax related items and other items of $1.59 and $0.38 per diluted share, respectively (on an adjusted, non-GAAP basis, excluding these items, income per diluted share from continuing operations was $2.66 for fiscal 2008 compared to $2.24 for fiscal 2007)

-- Net cash flow from continuing operations was $151.9 million

-- Net debt declined by $79.0 million to $96.1 million

For the fourth quarter:

-- Net revenues were $445.9 million, down 4% from the prior year quarter

-- Net revenues, on a constant currency basis, rose 4% compared to the prior year quarter

-- Gross margin increased 250 basis points from the prior year quarter to 42% of net revenues

-- Operating loss was $12.0 million, and includes $32.4 million of pension expense

-- Income per diluted share from continuing operations was a loss of $0.27 compared to income of $0.44 in the prior year quarter, and includes costs of $0.56 and a gain of $0.02, respectively, related to pension expense, restructuring expenses, certain tax related items and other items (on an adjusted, non-GAAP basis excluding these items, income per diluted share from continuing operations was $0.29 compared to $0.42 for the prior year quarter).

The accompanying tables provide a reconciliation of actual results to the adjusted results.

The Company believes it is valuable for users of the Company's financial statements to be made aware of the adjusted financial information, as such measures are used by management to evaluate the operating performance of the Company's continuing businesses on a comparable basis.

Joe Gromek, Warnaco's President and Chief Executive Officer, commented, "Fiscal 2008 represented another year of important progress for Warnaco and we are pleased with our results, particularly in light of the recent economic downturn. Powerful growth in our Calvin Klein businesses and continued improvement in the performance of our heritage businesses contributed to these results."

"Our geographic diversification, powerful Calvin Klein business and focused execution enabled us to capitalize on our growth opportunities while navigating through the challenges of global economic uncertainty and currency volatility," Mr. Gromek continued. "As we begin fiscal 2009, our long-term business strategy remains unchanged. Our goal is to continue to grow our Calvin Klein businesses, capitalize on our international opportunities and expand our direct to consumer channel, while continuing to focus on enhancing profitability within our heritage businesses. Additionally, in response to current economic conditions and significant currency headwinds, we have taken actions to streamline our operations. These actions should enable us to achieve cost reductions of approximately $70 million (which equate to approximately $0.90 per diluted share), as we strive to achieve profit levels in 2009 comparable to 2008. However, we will continue to direct our capital and resources to our most compelling opportunities to maximize profitability, including our direct to consumer expansion."

"Looking forward, we have powerful brands, a strong balance sheet, a solid infrastructure and a seasoned team and expect to leverage our strengths to increase our market share and enhance shareholder value," concluded Mr. Gromek.

Fiscal 2009 Outlook

Global economic turmoil and foreign currency volatility present a considerable challenge for forecasting future results. For fiscal 2009, on an adjusted basis (excluding restructuring expense and assuming minimal pension expense):

-- The Company anticipates net revenues will decline 2% - 5%, on a constant currency basis, compared to fiscal 2008.

-- Based on current exchange rates, the impact of foreign currency exchange relative to the U.S. dollar is expected to further lower anticipated net revenues by 7%- 9%, with expected diluted earnings per share from continuing operations in the range of $2.40 - $2.66.

The accompanying tables provide a reconciliation of expected diluted earnings per share from continuing operations, on a GAAP basis and based on current exchange rates of $2.15- $2.39 per diluted share (assuming minimal pension expense), to the adjusted fiscal 2009 outlook above.

Fiscal 2008 Highlights

Total Company

Net revenues rose 13% on a constant currency basis and rose 14% on a reported basis to $2.1 billion and gross margin increased 340 basis points to 45% of net revenues. Operating income was $140.3 million, including $31.6 million of pension expense, compared to income of $143.7 million, including $8.8 million of pension income, in the prior year.

The Company recorded income from continuing operations of $50.2 million, or $1.07 per diluted share, compared to $86.9 million, or $1.86 per diluted share, in the prior year. Operating income for fiscal 2008 was adversely affected by $66.9 million of pension and restructuring expense, compared to $23.5 million for fiscal 2007.

On an adjusted, non-GAAP basis, as detailed in the accompanying tables, income from continuing operations was $124.7 million, or $2.66 per diluted share, compared to $104.6 million, or $2.24 per diluted share, in fiscal 2007.

The Company's effective tax rate was 54% compared to 26% for fiscal 2007. The effective tax rate was adversely affected by restrictions on the deductibility of certain restructuring expense and discontinued operations as well as repatriation of the proceeds from the divestiture of the Lejaby(R) business. The adjusted non-GAAP effective tax rate was approximately 32%, compared to 25% for fiscal 2007. The increase in the adjusted tax rate reflects the shift in earnings from lower to higher taxing jurisdictions. A reconciliation of the reported to adjusted rate can be found in the accompanying tables.

The impact of foreign currency exchange rates increased fiscal 2008 net revenues by approximately $10.6 million and decreased income from continuing operations by $0.15 per diluted share.

Segment Results

Sportswear

Sportswear Group net revenues increased 17% to $1.1 billion and operating income was $88.7 million, or 8% of Sportswear Group net revenues, compared to $97.9 million, or 10% of Group net revenues in fiscal 2007. Operating results were adversely affected by approximately $27.8 million of restructuring expenses primarily related to the Company's exit of the Calvin Klein Collection business.

Intimate Apparel

Intimate Apparel Group net revenues increased 12% to $702.3 million and operating income was $126.1 million, or 18% of Intimate Apparel Group net revenues, up from $108.3 million, or 17% of Group net revenues in fiscal 2007. Global expansion and new product launches in Calvin Klein Underwear as well as continued positive contributions from the Core business added to these results.

Swimwear

Swimwear Group net revenues increased 3% to $260.0 million. Operating income was $11.5 million, or 4% of Swimwear Group net revenues, a $36.0 million improvement from fiscal 2007. Focused execution and a $25.9 million reduction in restructuring expense contributed to the improved results.

Fourth Quarter Highlights

Total Company

Net revenues were up 4% on a constant currency basis and fell 4% on a reported basis to $445.9 million. Gross margin increased 250 basis points to 42% of net revenues. The Company recorded an operating loss of $12.0 million, compared to income of $27.3 million in the prior year quarter. Operating income for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2008 was adversely affected by $36.9 million of pension and restructuring expense, compared to $6.4 million for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2007.

The Company recorded a loss from continuing operations of $12.4 million, or $0.27 per diluted share, compared to income from continuing operations of $20.4 million, or $0.44 per diluted share, in the prior year quarter.

On an adjusted, non-GAAP basis, as detailed in the accompanying tables, income from continuing operations was $13.3 million, or $0.29 per diluted share, compared to $19.3 million, or $0.42 per diluted share, in the prior year period.

The Company's adjusted non-GAAP effective tax rate in the quarter was approximately 32%, compared to 25% in the prior year quarter. The increased tax rate reflects the shift in earnings from lower to higher taxing jurisdictions.

The impact of foreign currency exchange rates decreased fourth quarter net revenues by approximately $41.6 million and decreased income from continuing operations by $0.18 per diluted share.

Segment Results

Sportswear

Sportswear Group net revenues decreased 4% to $236.5 million and operating income was $3.8 million, or 2% of Sportswear Group net revenues, down from $16.3 million, or 7% of Group revenues in the prior year period. Net revenue and operating income particularly in the Company's retail and wholesale Calvin Klein businesses were adversely affected by the impact of foreign currency exchange rates.

Intimate Apparel

Intimate Apparel Group net revenues fell 8% to $163.3 million from $176.9 million in the prior year quarter and operating income was $27.6 million, or 17% of Intimate Apparel Group net revenues compared to $29.5 million, or 17% of Group net revenues, in the prior year period. The global economic slowdown and effects of foreign currency exchange rates contributed to the revenue declines for the Intimate Apparel Group.

Swimwear

Swimwear Group net revenues increased 5% to $46.2 million and the Group had an operating loss of $0.8 million, a sharp improvement compared to the prior year period's loss of $16.0 million. Operating results benefited from an increase in gross profit compared to the prior year period and an $11.0 million reduction in restructuring expense.

Balance Sheet

Cash and cash equivalents at January 3, 2009 were $147.6 million compared to $191.9 million at December 29, 2007.

For the year ended January 3, 2009, net cash flow from continuing operations was $151.9 million. During the year the Company used approximately $16.0 million to repurchase approximately 940,000 shares of its common stock under its share repurchase plan. Net debt as of January 3, 2009 was $96.1 million, a $79.0 million reduction from December 29, 2007.

Inventories were $326.3 million at January 3, 2009, a 2% decline, compared to $332.7 million at December 29, 2007, due to the impact of foreign currency exchange rates.

Conference Call Information

Stockholders and other persons are invited to listen to the fourth quarter and fiscal 2008 earnings conference call scheduled for today, Thursday, February 26, 2009, at 9:00 a.m. EST. To participate in Warnaco's conference call, dial (877) 692-2592 approximately five minutes prior to the 9:00 a.m. start time. The call will also be broadcast live over the Internet at www.warnaco.com. An online archive will be available following the call.

This press release was furnished to the SEC (www.sec.gov) and may also be accessed through the Company's internet website: www.warnaco.com.

ABOUT WARNACO

The Warnaco Group, Inc., headquartered in New York, is a leading apparel company engaged in the business of designing, sourcing, marketing and selling intimate apparel, menswear, jeanswear, swimwear, men's and women's sportswear and accessories under such owned and licensed brands as Warner's(R), Olga(R), Body Nancy Ganz(R), and Speedo(R), as well as Chaps(R) sportswear and denim, and Calvin Klein(R) men's and women's underwear, men's and women's bridge apparel and accessories, men's and women's jeans and jeans accessories, junior women's and children's jeans and men's and women's swimwear.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

The Warnaco Group, Inc. notes that this press release, the conference call scheduled for February 26, 2009 and certain other written, electronic and oral disclosure made by the Company from time to time, may contain forward-looking statements that are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties and reflect, when made, the Company's estimates, objectives, projections, forecasts, plans, strategies, beliefs, intentions, opportunities and expectations. Actual results may differ materially from anticipated results, targets or expectations and investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements. Statements other than statements of historical fact, including, without limitation, future financial targets, are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements may be identified by, among other things, the use of forward-looking language, such as the words "believe," "anticipate," "estimate," "expect," "intend," "may," "project," "scheduled to," "seek," "should," "will be," "will continue," "will likely result," "targeted", or the negative of those terms, or other similar words and phrases or by discussions of intentions or strategies.

The following factors, among others and in addition to those described in the Company's reports filed with the SEC (including, without limitation, those described under the headings "Risk Factors" and "Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Disclosure," as such disclosure may be modified or supplemented from time to time), could cause the Company's actual results to differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statements made by it: the Company's ability to execute its repositioning and sale initiatives (including achieving enhanced productivity and profitability) previously announced; economic conditions that affect the apparel industry, including the recent turmoil in the financial and credit markets; the Company's failure to anticipate, identify or promptly react to changing trends, styles, or brand preferences; further declines in prices in the apparel industry; declining sales resulting from increased competition in the Company's markets; increases in the prices of raw materials; events which result in difficulty in procuring or producing the Company's products on a cost-effective basis; the effect of laws and regulations, including those relating to labor, workplace and the environment; changing international trade regulation, including as it relates to the imposition or elimination of quotas on imports of textiles and apparel; the Company's ability to protect its intellectual property or the costs incurred by the Company related thereto; the risk of product safety issues, defects or other production problems associated with our products; the Company's dependence on a limited number of customers; the effects of consolidation in the retail sector; the Company's dependence on license agreements with third parties; the Company's dependence on the reputation of its brand names, including, in particular, Calvin Klein; the Company's exposure to conditions in overseas markets in connection with the Company's foreign operations and the sourcing of products from foreign third-party vendors; the Company's foreign currency exposure; the Company's history of insufficient disclosure controls and procedures and internal controls and restated financial statements; unanticipated future internal control deficiencies or weaknesses or ineffective disclosure controls and procedures; the effects of fluctuations in the value of investments of the Company's pension plan; the sufficiency of cash to fund operations, including capital expenditures; the Company's ability to service its indebtedness, the effect of changes in interest rates on the Company's indebtedness that is subject to floating interest rates and the limitations imposed on the Company's operating and financial flexibility by the agreements governing the Company's indebtedness; the Company's dependence on its senior management team and other key personnel; the Company's reliance on information technology; the limitations on purchases under the Company's share repurchase program contained in the Company's debt instruments, the number of shares that the Company purchases under such program and the prices paid for such shares; the Company's inability to achieve its financial targets and strategic objectives, as a result of one or more of the factors described above, changes in the assumptions underlying the targets or goals, or otherwise; the failure of acquired businesses to generate expected levels of revenues; the failure of the Company to successfully integrate such businesses with its existing businesses (and as a result, not achieving all or a substantial portion of the anticipated benefits of such acquisitions); and such acquired businesses being adversely affected, including by one or more of the factors described above and thereby failing to achieve anticipated revenues and earnings growth.

The Company encourages investors to read the section entitled "Risk Factors" and the discussion of the Company's critical accounting policies under "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations -- Discussion of Critical Accounting Policies" included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K, as such discussions may be modified or supplemented by subsequent reports that the Company files with the SEC. The discussion in this press release is not exhaustive but is designed to highlight important factors that may affect actual results. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which they are made, and, except for the Company's ongoing obligation under the U.S. federal securities laws, the Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

                                                                                                                                     Schedule 1
THE WARNACO GROUP, INC.
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Dollars in thousands, excluding per share amounts)
(Unaudited)
                                                                         As Reported           Restructuring                         As Adjusted
                                                                         Fourth Quarter        Charges and        Taxation (b)       Fourth Quarter
                                                                         of Fiscal 2008        Pension (a)                           of Fiscal 2008 (c)
Net revenues                                                             $    445,922          $    -             $    -             $      445,922
Cost of goods sold                                                            257,763               (758    )                               257,005
Gross profit                                                                  188,159               758                -                    188,917
Selling, general and administrative expenses                                  165,624               (3,766  )                               161,858
Amortization of intangible assets                                             2,107                                                         2,107
Pension expense                                                               32,430                (32,430 )                               -
Operating income (loss)                                                       (12,002    )          36,954             -                    24,952
Other expense (income)                                                        (1,136     )                                                  (1,136     )
Interest expense                                                              6,191                                                         6,191
Interest income                                                               (607       )                                                  (607       )
Income (loss) from continuing operations before
                      provision for income taxes and minority interest        (16,450    )          36,954             -                    20,504
Provision (benefit) for income taxes                                          (4,636     )                             11,197               6,561
Income (loss) from continuing operations before minority interest             (11,814    )          36,954             (11,197 )            13,943
Minority Interest                                                             621                                                           621
Income (loss) from continuing operations                                      (12,435    )          36,954             (11,197 )            13,322
Loss from discontinued operations, net of taxes                               (3,898     )                                                  (3,898     )
Net income (loss)                                                        $    (16,333    )     $    36,954        $    (11,197 )     $      9,424
Basic income (loss) per common share:
                      Income (loss) from continuing operations           $    (0.27      )                                           $      0.29
                      Loss from discontinued operations                       (0.09      )                                                  (0.08      )
                      Net income (loss)                                  $    (0.36      )                                           $      0.21
Diluted income (loss) per common share:
                      Income (loss) from continuing operations           $    (0.27      )                                           $      0.29
                      Loss from discontinued operations                       (0.09      )                                                  (0.09      )
                      Net income (loss)                                  $    (0.36      )                                           $      0.20
Weighted average number of shares outstanding used in
                      computing income per common share:
                                               Basic                          45,653,867                                                    45,653,867
                                               Diluted                        46,092,736                                                    46,092,736
(a)                   This adjustment seeks to present the Company's consolidated
                      condensed statement of operations on a continuing basis without
                      the effects of restructuring charges of $4,524 or pension expense
                      of $32,430. See note (c) below.
(b)                   Adjustment to reflect the Company's income from continuing
                      operations at a normalized tax rate of 32% which reflects the
                      Company's estimated tax rate for Fiscal 2008 excluding the effects
                      of restructuring charges, pension income, costs related to the
                      refinancing of its debt, an additional depreciation charge of
                      $1,084 recorded during Fiscal 2008 (which amount related to the
                      correction of amounts recorded in prior periods) and certain other
                      tax related items. See note (c) below.
(c)                   The "As Adjusted" statement of operations is used by management to
                      evaluate the operating performance of the Company's continuing
                      operations on a comparable basis. Management does not, nor should
                      investors, consider such non-GAAP financial measures in isolation
                      from, or as a substitution for, financial information prepared in
                      accordance with GAAP. The Company presents such non-GAAP financial
                      measures in reporting its results to provide investors with an
                      additional tool to evaluate the Company's operating results.
                                                                                                                                Schedule 1a
THE WARNACO GROUP, INC.
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Dollars in thousands, excluding per share amounts)
(Unaudited)
                                                       As Reported           Restructuring                                      As Adjusted
                                                       Fourth Quarter        Charges and        Other         Taxation (b)      Fourth Quarter
                                                       of Fiscal 2007        Pension (a)        Item                            of Fiscal 2007 (c)
Net revenues                                           $    466,465          $    -             $   -         $    -            $      466,465
Cost of goods sold                                          281,311               (11,421 )                                            269,890
Gross profit                                                185,154               11,421            -              -                   196,575
Selling, general and administrative expenses                162,575               (2,753  )         270                                160,092
Amortization of intangible assets                           3,120                                                                      3,120
Pension income                                              (7,800     )          7,800                                                -
Operating income                                            27,259                6,374             (270 )         -                   33,363
Other expense (income)                                      (600       )                                                               (600       )
Interest expense                                            9,735                                                                      9,735
Interest income                                             (1,473     )                                                               (1,473     )
Income from continuing operations before
                  provision for income taxes                19,597                6,374             (270 )         -                   25,701
Provision (benefit) for income taxes                        (757       )          -                 -              7,157               6,400
Income from continuing operations                           20,354                6,374             (270 )         (7,157 )            19,301
Income from discontinued operations, net of taxes           2,588                                                                      2,588
Net income                                             $    22,942           $    6,374         $   (270 )    $    (7,157 )     $      21,889
Basic income per common share:
                  Income from continuing operations    $    0.45                                                                $      0.43
                  Income from discontinued operations       0.06                                                                       0.06
                  Net income                           $    0.51                                                                $      0.49
Diluted income per common share:
                  Income from continuing operations    $    0.44                                                                $      0.42
                  Income from discontinued operations       0.05                                                                       0.05
                  Net income                           $    0.49                                                                $      0.47
Weighted average number of shares outstanding used in
                  computing income per common share:
                                    Basic                   44,751,397                                                                 44,751,397
                                    Diluted                 46,430,923                                                                 46,430,923
(a)               This adjustment seeks to present the Company's consolidated
                  condensed statement of operations on a continuing basis without
                  the effects of restructuring charges of $14,174 or pension income
                  of $7,800. See note (c) below.
(b)               Adjustment to reflect the Company's income from continuing
                  operations at a normalized tax rate of 24.9% which reflects the
                  Company's tax rate for Fiscal 2007 excluding the effects of
                  restructuring charges, pension income and certain tax related
                  items. See note (c) below.
(c)               The "As Adjusted" statement of operations is used by management to
                  evaluate the operating performance of the Company's continuing
                  operations on a comparable basis. Management does not, nor should
                  investors, consider such non-GAAP financial measures in isolation
                  from, or as a substitution for, financial information prepared in
                  accordance with GAAP. The Company presents such non-GAAP financial
                  measures in reporting its results to provide investors with an
                  additional tool to evaluate the Company's operating results.
                                                                                                                                                   Schedule 2
THE WARNACO GROUP, INC.
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Dollars in thousands, excluding per share amounts)
(Unaudited)
                                                                       As Reported            Restructuring      Other                             As Adjusted
                                                                       Fiscal Year Ended      Charges and        Items (c)       Taxation (d)      Fiscal Year Ended
                                                                       January 3, 2009        Pension (b)                                          January 3, 2009 (e)
Net revenues                                                           $     2,065,023                           $   -           $    -            $      2,065,023
Cost of goods sold                                                           1,142,977             (1,878  )                                              1,141,099
Gross profit                                                                 922,046               1,878             -                -                   923,924
Selling, general and administrative expenses                                 740,452               (33,380 )         (1,084 )                             705,988
Amortization of intangible assets                                            9,629                                                                        9,629
Pension expense                                                              31,644                (31,644 )                                              -
Operating income                                                             140,321               66,902            1,084            -                   208,307
Other expense (income)                                                       1,926                                   (5,329 )                             (3,403     )
Interest expense                                                             29,519                                                                       29,519
Interest income                                                              (3,120     )                                                                 (3,120     )
Income from continuing operations before
                    provision for income taxes and minority interest         111,996               66,902            6,413            -                   185,311
Provision for income taxes                                                   60,469       (a)                                         (1,169 )            59,300
Income from continuing operations before minority interest                   51,527                66,902            6,413            1,169               126,011
Minority Interest                                                            1,347                                                                        1,347
Income from continuing operations                                            50,180                66,902            6,413            1,169               124,664
Loss from discontinued operations, net of taxes                              (2,926     )                                                                 (2,926     )
Net income                                                             $     47,254           $    66,902        $   6,413       $    1,169        $      121,738
Basic income per common share:
                    Income from continuing operations                  $     1.11                                                                  $      2.75
                    Loss from discontinued operations                        (0.07      )                                                                 (0.07      )
                    Net income                                         $     1.04                                                                  $      2.68
Diluted income per common share:
                    Income from continuing operations                  $     1.07                                                                  $      2.66
                    Loss from discontinued operations                        (0.06      )                                                                 (0.06      )
                    Net income                                         $     1.01                                                                  $      2.60
Weighted average number of shares outstanding used in
                    computing income per common share:
                                             Basic                           45,351,336                                                                   45,351,336
                                             Diluted                         46,779,107                                                                   46,779,107
(a)                 Includes, among other items, a non-recurring tax charge of
                    approximately $14,600 related to the repatriation, to the United
                    States, of the net proceeds received in connection with the sale
                    of the Lejaby business.
(b)                 This adjustment seeks to present the Company's consolidated
                    condensed statement of operations on a continuing basis without
                    the effects of restructuring charges of $35,258 or pension expense
                    of $31,644. See note (e) below.
(c)                 This adjustment seeks to present the Company's consolidated
                    condensed statement of operations on a continuing basis without
                    the effects of charges of $5,329 related to the refinancing /
                    repurchase of its debt, during the Fiscal Year Ended January 3,
                    2009, and an additional depreciation charge of $1,084 recorded
                    during the Fiscal Year Ended January 3, 2009 which amount related
                    to the correction of amounts recorded in prior periods. The amount
                    was not material to any prior period. See note (e) below.
(d)                 Adjustment to reflect the Company's income from continuing
                    operations at a normalized tax rate of 32% which reflects the
                    Company's estimated tax rate for Fiscal 2008 excluding the effects
                    of restructuring charges, pension income, costs related to the
                    refinancing / repurchase of its debt, an additional depreciation
                    charge of $1,084 recorded during Fiscal 2008 (which amount related
                    to the correction of amounts recorded in prior periods) and
                    certain other tax related items (including a non-recurring tax
                    charge of approximately $14,600 related to the repatriation to the
                    United States of the net proceeds received in connection with the
                    sale of the Lejaby business). See note (e) below.
(e) The "As Adjusted" statement of operations is used by management to
    evaluate the operating performance of the Company's continuing
    operations on a comparable basis. Management does not, nor should
    investors, consider such non-GAAP financial measures in isolation
    from, or as a substitution for, financial information prepared in
    accordance with GAAP. The Company presents such non-GAAP financial
    measures in reporting its results to provide investors with an
    additional tool to evaluate the Company's operating results.
                                                                                                                                Schedule 2a
THE WARNACO GROUP, INC.
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Dollars in thousands, excluding per share amounts)
(Unaudited)
                                                       As Reported         Restructuring                                        As Adjusted
                                                       Fiscal Year Ended   Charges and        Other           Taxation (c)      Fiscal Year Ended
                                                       December 29, 2007   Pension (a)        Item (b)                          December 29, 2007 (d)
Net revenues                                           $     1,819,579     $    -             $   -           $    -            $       1,819,579
Cost of goods sold                                           1,069,904          (21,588 )                                               1,048,316
Gross profit                                                 749,675            21,588            -                -                    771,263
Selling, general and administrative expenses                 601,656            (10,770 )         1,084                                 591,970
Amortization of intangible assets                            13,167                                                                     13,167
Pension income                                               (8,838     )       8,838                                                   -
Operating income                                             143,690            23,520            (1,084 )         -                    166,126
Other expense (income)                                       (7,063     )                                                               (7,063     )
Interest expense                                             37,718                                                                     37,718
Interest income                                              (3,766     )                                                               (3,766     )
Income from continuing operations before
                  provision for income taxes                 116,801            23,520            (1,084 )         -                    139,237
Provision for income taxes                                   29,892             -                 -                4,778                34,670
Income from continuing operations                            86,909             23,520            (1,084 )         (4,778 )             104,567
Loss from discontinued operations, net of taxes              (7,802     )                                                               (7,802     )
Net income                                             $     79,107        $    23,520        $   (1,084 )    $    (4,778 )     $       96,765
Basic income per common share:
                  Income from continuing operations    $     1.94                                                               $       2.33
                  Income from discontinued operations        (0.18      )                                                               (0.18      )
                  Net income                           $     1.76                                                               $       2.15
Diluted income per common share:
                  Income from continuing operations    $     1.86                                                               $       2.24
                  Income from discontinued operations        (0.16      )                                                               (0.16      )
                  Net income                           $     1.70                                                               $       2.08
Weighted average number of shares outstanding used in
                  computing income per common share:
                                    Basic                    44,908,028                                                                 44,908,028
                                    Diluted                  46,618,307                                                                 46,618,307
(a)               This adjustment seeks to present the Company's consolidated
                  condensed statement of operations on a continuing basis without
                  the effects of restructuring charges of $32,358 or pension income
                  of $8,838. See note (d) below.
(b)               This adjustment seeks to present the Company's consolidated
                  condensed statement of operations on a continuing basis including
                  the effect of an additional depreciation charge of $1,084 recorded
                  during the Fiscal Year Ended January 3, 2009 which amount related
                  to depreciation expense for the Fiscal Year Ended December 29,
                  2007. See note (d) below.
(c)               Adjustment to reflect the Company's income from continuing
                  operations at a tax rate of 24.9% which reflects the Company's tax
                  rate for Fiscal 2007 excluding the effects of restructuring
                  charges, pension income and certain tax related items and
                  including the effect of an additional depreciation charge recorded
                  during the Fiscal Year Ended January 3, 2009 which amount related
                  to depreciation expense for the Fiscal Year Ended December 29,
                  2007. See note (d) below.
(d)               The "As Adjusted" statement of operations is used by management to
                  evaluate the operating performance of the Company's continuing
                  operations on a comparable basis. Management does not, nor should
                  investors, consider such non-GAAP financial measures in isolation
                  from, or as a substitution for, financial information prepared in
                  accordance with GAAP. The Company presents such non-GAAP financial
                  measures in reporting its results to provide investors with an
                  additional tool to evaluate the Company's operating results.
                                                                                                                                                      Schedule 3
THE WARNACO GROUP, INC.
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS
(Dollars in thousands)
(Unaudited)
                                                                                                               January 3, 2009    December 29, 2007
ASSETS
Current assets:
              Cash and cash equivalents                                                                        $       147,627    $        191,918
              Accounts receivable, net                                                                                 251,886             267,450
              Inventories                                                                                              326,297             332,652
              Assets of discontinued operations (a)                                                                    6,279               67,931
              Other current assets                                                                                     156,777             133,211
                             Total current assets                                                                      888,866             993,162
Property, plant and equipment, net                                                                                     109,563             111,916
Intangible and other assets                                                                                            497,664             501,425
TOTAL ASSETS                                                                                                   $       1,496,093  $        1,606,503
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
              Short-term debt                                                                                  $       79,888     $        56,115
              Accounts payable and accrued liabilities                                                                 320,963             304,249
              Taxes                                                                                                    1,406               2,221
              Liabilities of discontinued operations (b)                                                               12,055              42,566
                             Total current liabilities                                                                 414,312             405,151
Long-term debt                                                                                                         163,794             310,500
Other long-term liabilities                                                                                            130,300             117,956
Total stockholders' equity                                                                                             787,687             772,896
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY                                                                     $       1,496,093  $        1,606,503
NET DEBT (Total debt net of cash and cash equivalents)                                                         $       96,055     $        174,697
                                            (a) Assets of discontinued operations include the following:
                                                                                                               January 3, 2009    December 29, 2007
                                            Accounts receivable, net                                           $       5,396      $        21,487
                                            Inventories                                                                23                  28,167
                                            Other current assets                                                       860                 8,665
                                            Property, plant and equipment, net                                         -                   3,001
                                            Intangible and other assets                                                -                   6,611
                                            Assets of discontinued operations                                  $       6,279      $        67,931
                                            (b) Liabilities of discontinued operations include the following:
                                                                                                               January 3, 2009    December 29, 2007
                                            Accounts payable                                                   $       356        $        14,867
                                            Accrued liabilities                                                        9,839               22,635
                                            Other liabilities                                                          1,860               5,064
                                            Liabilities of discontinued operations                             $       12,055     $        42,566
                                                                                                          Schedule 4
THE WARNACO GROUP, INC.
NET REVENUES AND OPERATING INCOME BY BUSINESS GROUP
(Dollars in thousands)
(Unaudited)
Net revenues:                            Fourth Quarter   Fourth Quarter   Increase /       %             Constant $
                                         of Fiscal 2008   of Fiscal 2007   (Decrease)       Change        % Change
Sportswear Group                         $     236,476    $     245,728    $     (9,252  )  -3.8   %      7.8   %
Intimate Apparel Group                         163,283          176,950          (13,667 )  -7.7   %      -0.8  %
Swimwear Group                                 46,163           43,787           2,376      5.4    %      7.6   %
Net revenues                             $     445,922    $     466,465    $     (20,543 )  -4.4   %      4.5   %
                                         Fourth Quarter   % of Group       Fourth Quarter   % of Group
                                         of Fiscal 2008   Net Revenues     of Fiscal 2007   Net Revenues
Operating income (loss):
Sportswear Group (a), (b)                $     3,815            1.6     %  $     16,251     6.6    %
Intimate Apparel Group (a), (b)                27,611           16.9    %        29,453     16.6   %
Swimwear Group (a), (b)                        (767    )        -1.7    %        (16,042 )  -36.6  %
Unallocated corporate expenses (b), (c)        (42,661 )  na                     (2,403  )  na
Operating income                         $     (12,002 )  na               $     27,259     na
Operating income as a percentage of
total net revenues                             -2.7    %                         5.8     %
(a) Includes an allocation of shared services expenses as follows:
                                         Fourth Quarter   Fourth Quarter
                                         of Fiscal 2008   of Fiscal 2007
Sportswear Group                         $     5,439      $     5,582
Intimate Apparel Group                   $     4,430      $     4,292
Swimwear Group                           $     3,824      $     4,646
(b) Includes restructuring charges as follows:
                                         Fourth Quarter   Fourth Quarter
                                         of Fiscal 2008   of Fiscal 2007
Sportswear Group                         $     1,573      $     -
Intimate Apparel Group                         368              1,099
Swimwear Group                                 1,766            12,773
Unallocated corporate expenses                 815              301
                                         $     4,522      $     14,173
(c) Includes pension expense of $32,383 for the fourth quarter of
Fiscal 2008 and pension income of $7,800 for the fourth quarter of
Fiscal 2007 related to the Company's U.S. pension plan.
                                                                                                                  Schedule 4a
THE WARNACO GROUP, INC.
NET REVENUES AND OPERATING INCOME BY BUSINESS GROUP
(Dollars in thousands)
(Unaudited)
Net revenues:                            Fiscal Year Ended    Fiscal Year Ended  Increase /         %             Constant $
                                         January 3, 2009      December 29, 2007  (Decrease)         Change        % Change
Sportswear Group                         $       1,102,771    $     939,147      $     163,624      17.4   %      17.9  %
Intimate Apparel Group                           702,252            627,014            75,238       12.0   %      10.2  %
Swimwear Group                                   260,000            253,418            6,582        2.6    %      1.2   %
Net revenues                             $       2,065,023    $     1,819,579    $     245,444      13.5   %      12.9  %
                                         Fiscal Year Ended    % of Group         Fiscal Year Ended  % of Group
                                         January 3, 2009      Net Revenues       December 29, 2007  Net Revenues
Operating income (loss):
Sportswear Group (a), (b)                $       88,656             8.0       %  $     97,946       10.4   %
Intimate Apparel Group (a), (b)                  126,133            18.0      %        108,343      17.3   %
Swimwear Group (a), (b)                          11,478             4.4       %        (24,499 )    -9.7   %
Unallocated corporate expenses (b), (c)          (85,946   )  na                       (38,100 )    na
Operating income                         $       140,321      na                 $     143,690      na
Operating income as a percentage of
total net revenues                               6.8       %                           7.9     %
(a) Includes an allocation of shared services expenses as follows:
                                         Fiscal Year Ended    Fiscal Year Ended
                                         January 3, 2009      December 29, 2007
Sportswear Group                         $       21,824       $     22,328
Intimate Apparel Group                   $       17,728       $     17,160
Swimwear Group                           $       15,297       $     19,336
(b) Includes restructuring charges as follows:
                                         Fiscal Year Ended    Fiscal Year Ended
                                         January 3, 2009      December 29, 2007
Sportswear Group                         $       27,820       $     118
Intimate Apparel Group                           1,267              2,142
Swimwear Group                                   3,944              29,821
Unallocated corporate expenses                   2,229              279
                                         $       35,260       $     32,360
(c) Includes pension expense of $31,440 for Fiscal 2008 and
pension income of $9,025 for Fiscal 2007 related to the Company's
U.S. pension plan.
                                                                                                         Schedule 5
THE WARNACO GROUP, INC.
NET REVENUES AND OPERATING INCOME BY REGION & CHANNEL
(Dollars in thousands)
(Unaudited)
By Region:                          Net Revenues
                                    Fourth Quarter     Fourth Quarter     Increase /       % Change      Constant $ %
                                    of Fiscal 2008     of Fiscal 2007     (Decrease)                     Change
United States                       $    196,770       $    219,645       $   (22,875 )    -10.4    %    -10.4  %
Europe                                   117,951            125,837           (7,886  )    -6.3     %    5.1    %
Asia                                     73,605             68,507            5,098        7.4      %    28.8   %
Canada                                   29,934             31,232            (1,298  )    -4.2     %    17.5   %
Mexico, Central and South America        27,662             21,244            6,418        30.2     %    55.1   %
Total                               $    445,922       $    466,465       $   (20,543 )    -4.4     %    4.5    %
                                    Operating Income (loss)
                                    Fourth Quarter     Fourth Quarter     Increase /       % Change
                                    of Fiscal 2008     of Fiscal 2007     (Decrease)
United States                       $    7,228         $    (6,334  )     $   13,562       nm
Europe                                   6,481              15,067            (8,586  )    -57.0    %
Asia                                     8,070              9,143             (1,073  )    -11.7    %
Canada                                   6,477              8,246             (1,769  )    -21.5    %
Mexico, Central and South America        2,403              3,540             (1,137  )    -32.1    %
Unallocated corporate expenses (a)       (42,661 )          (2,403  )         (40,258 )    1675.3   %
Total                               $    (12,002 )     $    27,259        $   (39,261 )    -144.0   %
By Channel:                         Net Revenues
                                    Fourth Quarter     Fourth Quarter     Increase /       % Change
                                    of Fiscal 2008     of Fiscal 2007     (Decrease)
Wholesale                           $    339,745       $    368,603       $   (28,858 )    -7.8     %
Retail                                   106,177            97,862            8,315        8.5      %
Total                               $    445,922       $    466,465       $   (20,543 )    -4.4     %
                                    Operating Income (loss)
                                    Fourth Quarter     Fourth Quarter     Increase /       % Change
                                    of Fiscal 2008     of Fiscal 2007     (Decrease)
Wholesale                           $    21,473        $    15,649        $   5,824        37.2     %
Retail                                   9,186              14,013            (4,827  )    -34.4    %
Unallocated corporate expenses (a)       (42,661 )          (2,403  )         (40,258 )    1675.3   %
Total                               $    (12,002 )     $    27,259        $   (39,261 )    -144.0   %
(a) Includes pension expense of $32,383 for the fourth quarter of
Fiscal 2008 and pension income of $7,800 for the fourth quarter of
Fiscal 2007 related to the Company's U.S. pension plan.
                                                                                                           Schedule 5a
THE WARNACO GROUP, INC.
NET REVENUES AND OPERATING INCOME BY REGION & CHANNEL
(Dollars in thousands)
(Unaudited)
By Region:                          Net Revenues
                                    Fiscal Year          Fiscal Year          Increase         % Change    Constant $ %
                                    Ended January        Ended                                             Change
                                    3, 2009              December 29,
                                                         2007
United States                       $    942,203         $    927,154         $   15,049       1.6   %     1.6    %
Europe          
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