(all amounts are in U.S. dollars except where otherwise indicated)
MONTREAL, QUEBEC--(Marketwired - May 4, 2016) - Gildan Activewear Inc. (TSX:GIL)(NYSE:GIL) today announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire 100% of the equity interest of Alstyle Apparel, LLC and its subsidiaries (Alstyle), which constitute the apparel division of Ennis, Inc., for a total cash purchase price of $110 million. The acquisition is subject to regulatory and customary closing conditions and is expected to close before the end of June 2016.
Alstyle manufactures and markets activewear products such as T-shirts and fleece, the majority of which are sold under the Alstyle brand. Alstyle sells its products to screenprinters, embellishers and mass-marketers largely in the U.S., as well as in Canada and Mexico. Its manufacturing and distribution operations include a large-scale textile manufacturing facility and cut and sew facilities in Mexico, as well as distribution centers located in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
The acquisition of Alstyle immediately expands Gildan's penetration in printwear markets in the U.S., Canada and Mexico and broadens and complements Gildan's position in the Western United States where Alstyle has a strong presence. The acquisition will also allow Gildan to enhance its competitive positioning in the Mexican printwear and retail markets. Further, manufacturing operations in Mexico will allow Gildan to take advantage of preferential trade agreements which provide duty-free access to markets in South America.
Alstyle's operations will be integrated into Gildan's Printwear business. The acquisition will allow Gildan to capitalize on significant synergies through the alignment of production operations at Alstyle's manufacturing facilities in Mexico with Gildan's standardized manufacturing processes. In addition, through the optimization of capacity, the acquisition provides additional textile manufacturing capabilities to support further sales growth. Gildan also expects to benefit from enhanced purchasing leverage on raw material and other input costs and logistics efficiencies.
Alstyle generated sales revenues of $183 million and EBITDA of approximately $19 million for its fiscal year ended February 29, 2016. While the acquisition is expected to be slightly accretive to earnings per share in 2016, strong integration synergies are expected to flow through from this transaction in 2017 and 2018.
About Gildan
Gildan is a leading supplier of quality branded basic family apparel, including T-shirts, fleece, sport shirts, underwear, socks, hosiery, and shapewear. The Company sells its products under a diversified portfolio of company-owned brands, including the Gildan®, Gold Toe®, Anvil® and Comfort Colors® brands and brand extensions, as well as the Secret®, Silks® and Therapy Plus™ brands. The Company also has the U.S. sock license for Under Armour®, and licenses for the Mossy Oak® and New Balance® brands. The Company distributes its products in printwear markets in the U.S. and Canada, as well as in Europe, Asia-Pacific and Latin America. The Company also markets its products to a broad spectrum of retailers primarily in the U.S. and Canada. The Company also manufactures for select leading global athletic and lifestyle consumer brands.
Gildan owns and operates vertically-integrated, large-scale manufacturing facilities which are primarily located in Central America, the Caribbean Basin and the United States, and are strategically positioned to efficiently service the quick replenishment needs of its customers in the printwear and retail markets. Gildan has over 42,000 employees worldwide and is committed to industry-leading labour and environmental practices at all of its facilities. More information about the Company and its corporate citizenship practices and initiatives can be found at its corporate websites www.gildan.com and www.genuinegildan.com, respectively.
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