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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 8-K

 

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the

Securities Exchange Act of 1934

 

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 25, 2021

 

UNIFI, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

 

New York	1-10542	11-2165495
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)
7201 West Friendly Avenue Greensboro, North Carolina		27410
(Address of principal executive offices)		(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (336) 294-4410

 

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

☐	Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

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☐	Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

☐	Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

 

Title of each class		Trading Symbol(s)		Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, par value $0.10 per share		UFI		New York Stock Exchange

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b‑2 of this chapter).  

 

Emerging growth company ☐

 

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.  ☐

 

 

 

 

 

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Item 2.02.Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

 

On October 25, 2021, the Company issued a press release announcing its operating results for the fiscal first quarter ended September 26, 2021, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.  

 

Item 7.01.Regulation FD Disclosure.

 

On October 26, 2021, the Company will host a conference call to discuss its operating results for the fiscal first quarter ended September 26, 2021.  A copy of the materials prepared for use by management during this conference call is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.2.

 

Item 9.01.Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits.

 

Exhibit No.		Description
99.1		Press Release of Unifi, Inc., dated October 25, 2021.
99.2		Earnings Call Presentation Materials.
104		Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document).

 

The information in this Current Report on Form 8-K, including the exhibits attached hereto, is being furnished and shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed to be incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in any such filing.

 

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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 hereunto duly authorized.

 

		UNIFI, INC.
Date:  October 25, 2021		By:	/s/ CRAIG A. CREATURO
			Craig A. Creaturo
			Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer

 

 

 

Exhibit 99.1

Unifi Announces Strong First Quarter Fiscal 2022 Results and

Increases Full Year Fiscal 2022 Outlook

 

Company reports highest quarterly net sales in over eight years

 

GREENSBORO, N.C., October 25, 2021 – Unifi, Inc. (NYSE: UFI), one of the world’s leading innovators in recycled and synthetic yarns, today released operating results for the first fiscal quarter ended September 26, 2021.

 

First Quarter Fiscal 2022 Overview

 

 

Eddie Ingle, Chief Executive Officer of Unifi, said, “First quarter fiscal 2022 results surpassed our expectations as strong performance in each segment enabled us to achieve our highest quarterly net sales since the June 2013 quarter. Our first quarter results demonstrate the team’s ability to expand our opportunities, grow our customer base and adapt to a rapidly changing macro environment for our industry. Strong performance in Brazil and Asia contributed to the favorable results, while the Polyester and Nylon segments continue to demonstrate recovery from the pandemic. Momentum for REPREVE^® Fiber products in Asia, Central America, and the U.S. continues to be strong, and we remain focused on growing our innovative and sustainable product portfolio. While the global business setting is still dynamic, these strong results, along with the dedication of our employees and our diverse global strategy, provide us with a solid starting point to achieve our fiscal 2022 targets.”

¹ Adjusted EBITDA and Net Debt are non-GAAP financial measures. The schedules included in this press release reconcile each non-GAAP financial measure to its most directly comparable GAAP financial measure.

 

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First Quarter Fiscal 2022 Compared to First Quarter Fiscal 2021

 

Net sales in the first quarter of fiscal 2022 were $196.0 million, compared to $141.5 million in the same period a year ago.  The increase was primarily driven by double digit growth across all business segments in the first quarter of fiscal 2022 compared to the prior year’s first quarter, which was adversely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.  The Asia Segment experienced a 36% increase in revenue due to volume growth, while the Brazil Segment captured a 49% year-over-year revenue increase from pricing and sales mix.  Polyester Segment revenue increased 30%, primarily due to pricing adjustments associated with raw material cost increases, notwithstanding moderate headwinds experienced from import competition and input availability.  REPREVE^® Fiber products continue to meet the ever-growing demand for sustainable textiles, driving underlying portfolio momentum.

 

Gross profit increased 79% to $26.1 million, from $14.6 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2021.   In addition to recovery from the adverse impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on the first quarter of fiscal 2021, the increase in gross profit was mainly due to an improved sales mix and pricing for both the Polyester Segment and the Brazil Segment, along with sales growth for the Asia Segment.

 

Operating income increased substantially to $13.3 million compared to $2.9 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2021, primarily due to the increase in gross profit.  Net income was $8.7 million, or diluted EPS of $0.46, compared to $3.4 million, or $0.18 per share.  Adjusted EBITDA was $19.8 million, compared to $9.1 million.  Combining an agile global business model and focused execution continues to offer strong opportunities to drive future growth in both profitability and cash flow.

 

Debt principal was $84.3 million on September 26, 2021 compared to $86.9 million on June 27, 2021.  In connection with previously anticipated investments in new yarn texturing innovation and working capital to support future growth, cash and cash equivalents decreased to $49.5 million on September 26, 2021, from $78.3 million on June 27, 2021. Accordingly, Net Debt¹ was $34.8 million on September 26, 2021 versus $8.6 million on June 27, 2021.

 

 

 

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Outlook

 

The following are the Company’s expectations for the fiscal quarter ending December 2021 (“Q2 2022”) and fiscal 2022, assuming there are no further significant disruptions to global markets or interruptions to global supply chains, no supplier issues in China due to electrical power limitations, and no further adverse impacts from COVID-19:

Q2 2022:

Fiscal 2022:

 

Ingle concluded, “I’d like to thank all of our employees around the globe for their continued dedication and strong execution, specifically their proactive navigation of temporary supply chain disruptions, input shortages and cost volatility, and labor availability. Given our regional focus and global commercial model, I remain confident that we will maintain a high level of performance to mitigate short-term headwinds, especially as we continue our focus on sustainable growth for Unifi and delivering long-term value for our shareholders.”

 

Investor Day 2022

 

The Company plans to host an Investor Day on Wednesday, February 16, 2022 at its manufacturing facilities in North Carolina. More details on this event will be released in the coming months.

 

Update on Recent Trade Actions

On October 19, 2021, the U.S. Department of Commerce announced final antidumping duty deposit rates on imports of polyester textured yarn from Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam. The U.S. International Trade

 

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Commission is expected to announce its final determination on November 30, 2021.

 

First Quarter Fiscal 2022 Earnings Conference Call

 

The Company will provide additional commentary regarding its first quarter results and other developments during its earnings conference call on October 26, 2021, at 8:30 a.m., Eastern Time.  The call can be accessed via a live audio webcast on the Company’s website at http://investor.unifi.com.  Additional supporting materials and information related to the call will also be available on the Company’s website.

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About Unifi

Unifi, Inc. (NYSE: UFI) is a global textile solutions provider and one of the world's leading innovators in manufacturing synthetic and recycled performance fibers. Through REPREVE^®, one of Unifi's proprietary technologies and the global leader in branded recycled performance fibers, Unifi has transformed more than 25 billion plastic bottles into recycled fiber for new apparel, footwear, home goods and other consumer products. Unifi continually innovates technologies to meet consumer needs in moisture management, thermal regulation, antimicrobial protection, UV protection, stretch, water resistance and enhanced softness. Unifi collaborates with many of the world's most influential brands in the sports apparel, fashion, home, automotive and other industries. For more information about Unifi, visit www.Unifi.com.

Contact information:

Will Stack

Alpha IR Group

312-445-2870

UFI@alpha-ir.com

Financial Statements, Business Segment Information and Reconciliations of Reported Results to Adjusted Results to Follow

 

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

(Unaudited)

(In thousands, except per share amounts)

 

 

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(Unaudited)

(In thousands)

 

 

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(Unaudited)

(In thousands)

 

 

 

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BUSINESS SEGMENT INFORMATION

(Unaudited)

(In thousands)

 

Net sales details for each reportable segment of the Company are as follows:

 

 

 

Gross profit details for each reportable segment of the Company are as follows:

 

 

 

 

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RECONCILIATIONS OF REPORTED RESULTS TO ADJUSTED RESULTS

(Unaudited)

(In thousands)

 

EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA (Non-GAAP Measures)

 

The reconciliations of the amounts reported under U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) for Net income to EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA are set forth below.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted EPS (Non-GAAP Measures)

For the three months ended September 26, 2021 and September 27, 2020, there were no adjustments necessary to reconcile Net income to Adjusted Net Income or Adjusted EPS.  

Net Debt (Non-GAAP Measure)

 

Reconciliations of Net Debt are as follows:

 

Cash and cash equivalents

At September 26, 2021 and June 27, 2021, the Company’s domestic operations held approximately 24% and 48% of consolidated cash and cash equivalents, respectively.

REPREVE^® Fiber

REPREVE^® Fiber represents the Company's collection of fiber products on its recycled platform, with or without added technologies. Beginning in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2021, as a result of its annual review of products meeting the REPREVE® Fiber definition, the Company began including certain product sales in the Asia Segment that were previously excluded from the REPREVE® Fiber sales metric. Quarters 1, 2, and 3 of fiscal 2021 have been adjusted to reflect such sales, which resulted in a change of not more than 1% for any quarter.

 

 

 

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Non-GAAP Financial Measures

Certain non-GAAP financial measures included herein are designed to complement the financial information presented in accordance with GAAP. These non-GAAP financial measures include Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization (“EBITDA”), Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted Net Income, Adjusted EPS and Net Debt (together, the “non-GAAP financial measures”).

The non-GAAP financial measures are not determined in accordance with GAAP and should not be considered a substitute for performance measures determined in accordance with GAAP. The calculations of the non-GAAP financial measures are subjective, based on management’s belief as to which items should be included or excluded in order to provide the most reasonable and comparable view of the underlying operating performance of the business. We may, from time to time, modify the amounts used to determine our non-GAAP financial measures.

We believe that these non-GAAP financial measures better reflect Unifi’s underlying operations and performance and that their use, as operating performance measures, provides investors and analysts with a measure of operating results unaffected by differences in capital structures, capital investment cycles, and ages of related assets, among otherwise comparable companies.

Management uses Adjusted EBITDA (i) as a measurement of operating performance because it assists us in comparing our operating performance on a consistent basis, as it removes the impact of (a) items directly related to our asset base (primarily depreciation and amortization) and (b) items that we would not expect to occur as a part of our normal business on a regular basis; (ii) for planning purposes, including the preparation of our annual operating budget; (iii) as a valuation measure for evaluating our operating performance and our capacity to incur and service debt, fund capital expenditures, and expand our business; and (iv) as one measure in determining the value of other acquisitions and dispositions. Adjusted EBITDA is a key performance metric utilized in the determination of variable compensation. We also believe Adjusted EBITDA is an appropriate supplemental measure of debt service capacity, because it serves as a high-level proxy for cash generated from operations.

Management uses Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted EPS (i) as measurements of net operating performance because they assist us in comparing such performance on a consistent basis, as they remove the impact of (a) items that we would not expect to occur as a part of our normal business on a regular basis and (b) components of the provision for income taxes that we would not expect to occur as a part of our underlying taxable operations; (ii) for planning purposes, including the preparation of our annual operating budget; and (iii) as measures in determining the value of other acquisitions and dispositions.

Management uses Net Debt as a liquidity and leverage metric to determine how much debt would remain if all cash and cash equivalents were used to pay down debt principal.

In evaluating non-GAAP financial measures, investors should be aware that, in the future, we may incur expenses similar to the adjustments included herein. Our presentation of non-GAAP financial measures should not be construed as indicating that our future results will be unaffected by unusual or non-recurring items. Each of our non-GAAP financial measures has limitations as an analytical tool, and investors should not consider it in isolation or as a substitute for analysis of our results or liquidity measures as reported under GAAP. Some of these limitations are (i) it is not adjusted for all non-cash income or expense items that are reflected in our statements of cash flows; (ii) it does not reflect the impact of earnings or charges resulting from matters we consider not indicative of our ongoing operations; (iii) it does not reflect changes in, or cash requirements for, our working capital needs; (iv) it does not reflect the cash requirements necessary to make payments on our debt; (v) it does not reflect our future requirements for capital expenditures or contractual commitments; (vi) it does not reflect limitations on or costs related to transferring earnings from our subsidiaries to us; and (vii) other companies in our industry may calculate this measure differently than we do, limiting its usefulness as a comparative measure.

Because of these limitations, these non-GAAP financial measures should not be considered as a measure of discretionary cash available to us to invest in the growth of our business or as a measure of cash that will be available to us to meet our obligations, including those under our outstanding debt obligations. Investors should compensate for these limitations by relying primarily on our GAAP results and using these measures only as supplemental information.

 

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Cautionary Statement on Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements included herein contain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of federal securities laws about the financial condition and results of operations of Unifi that are based on management’s beliefs, assumptions and expectations about our future economic performance, considering the information currently available to management.  An example of such forward-looking statements include, among others, guidance pertaining to our financial outlook. The words “believe,” “may,” “could,” “will,” “should,” “would,” “anticipate,” “plan,” “estimate,” “project,” “expect,” “intend,” “seek,” “strive” and words of similar import, or the negative of such words, identify or signal the presence of forward-looking statements.  These statements are not statements of historical fact, and they involve risks and uncertainties that may cause our actual results, performance or financial condition to differ materially from the expectations of future results, performance or financial condition that we express or imply in any forward-looking statement.

Factors that could contribute to such differences include, but are not limited to: the competitive nature of the textile industry and the impact of global competition; changes in the trade regulatory environment and governmental policies and legislation; the availability, sourcing and pricing of raw materials; general domestic and international economic and industry conditions in markets where Unifi competes, including economic and political factors over which Unifi has no control; changes in consumer spending, customer preferences, fashion trends and end uses for products; the financial condition of Unifi’s customers; the loss of a significant customer or brand partner; natural disasters, industrial accidents, power or water shortages, extreme weather conditions and other disruptions at one of our facilities; the disruption of operations, global demand, or financial performance as a result of catastrophic or extraordinary events, including epidemics or pandemics such as the recent strain of coronavirus; the success of Unifi’s strategic business initiatives; the volatility of financial and credit markets; the ability to service indebtedness and fund capital expenditures and strategic business initiatives; the availability of and access to credit on reasonable terms; changes in foreign currency exchange, interest and inflation rates; fluctuations in production costs; the ability to protect intellectual property; the strength and reputation of our brands; employee relations; the ability to attract, retain and motivate key employees; the impact of environmental, health and safety regulations; the impact of tax laws, the judicial or administrative interpretations of tax laws and/or changes in such laws or interpretations; the operating performance of joint ventures and other equity method investments; and the accurate financial reporting of information from equity method investees.

All such factors are difficult to predict, contain uncertainties that may materially affect actual results and may be beyond our control.  New factors emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for management to predict all such factors or to assess the impact of each such factor on Unifi.  Any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date on which such statement is made, and we do not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances after the date on which such statement is made, except as may be required by federal securities laws. The above and other risks and uncertainties are described in Unifi’s most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K, and additional risks or uncertainties may be described from time to time in other reports filed by Unifi with the Securities and Exchange Commission pursuant to the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

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First Quarter Ended September 26, 2021 (Unaudited Results) October 26, 2021 Conference Call Presentation Exhibit 99.2

  Cautionary Statement on Forward-Looking Statements Certain statements included herein contain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of federal securities laws about the financial condition and results of operations of the Company that are based on management’s beliefs, assumptions and expectations about our future economic performance, considering the information currently available to management. An example of such forward-looking statements include, among others, guidance pertaining to our financial outlook. The words “believe,” “may,” “could,” “will,” “should,” “would,” “anticipate,” “plan,” “estimate,” “project,” “expect,” “intend,” “seek,” “strive” and words of similar import, or the negative of such words, identify or signal the presence of forward-looking statements. These statements are not statements of historical fact, and they involve risks and uncertainties that may cause our actual results, performance or financial condition to differ materially from the expectations of future results, performance or financial condition that we express or imply in any forward-looking statement. Factors that could contribute to such differences include, but are not limited to: the competitive nature of the textile industry and the impact of global competition; changes in the trade regulatory environment and governmental policies and legislation; the availability, sourcing and pricing of raw materials; general domestic and international economic and industry conditions in markets where the Company competes, including economic and political factors over which the Company has no control; changes in consumer spending, customer preferences, fashion trends and end uses for products; the financial condition of the Company’s customers; the loss of a significant customer or brand partner; natural disasters, industrial accidents, power or water shortages, extreme weather conditions and other disruptions at one of our facilities; the disruption of operations, global demand, or financial performance as a result of catastrophic or extraordinary events, including epidemics or pandemics such as the recent strain of coronavirus; the success of the Company’s strategic business initiatives; the volatility of financial and credit markets; the ability to service indebtedness and fund capital expenditures and strategic business initiatives; the availability of and access to credit on reasonable terms; changes in foreign currency exchange, interest and inflation rates; fluctuations in production costs; the ability to protect intellectual property; the strength and reputation of our brands; employee relations; the ability to attract, retain and motivate key employees; the impact of environmental, health and safety regulations; the impact of tax laws, the judicial or administrative interpretations of tax laws and/or changes in such laws or interpretations; the operating performance of joint ventures and other equity method investments; and the accurate financial reporting of information from equity method investees. All such factors are difficult to predict, contain uncertainties that may materially affect actual results and may be beyond our control. New factors emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for management to predict all such factors or to assess the impact of each such factor on the Company. Any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date on which such statement is made, and we do not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances after the date on which such statement is made, except as may be required by federal securities laws. The above and other risks and uncertainties are described in the Company’s most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K, and additional risks or uncertainties may be described from time to time in other reports filed by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission pursuant to the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Non-GAAP Financial Measures Certain non-GAAP financial measures are designed to complement the financial information presented in accordance with GAAP. These non-GAAP financial measures include Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization (“EBITDA”), Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted Net Income, Adjusted EPS, Adjusted Working Capital and Net Debt (collectively, the “non-GAAP financial measures”). • EBITDA represents Net income before net interest expense, income tax expense, and depreciation and amortization expense. • Adjusted EBITDA represents EBITDA adjusted to exclude, from time to time, certain other adjustments necessary to understand and compare the underlying results of the Company. • Adjusted Net Income (Loss), which represents Net income (loss) calculated under GAAP, adjusted to exclude certain amounts which management believes do not reflect the ongoing operations and performance of UNIFI and/or which are necessary to understand and compare the underlying results of UNIFI; • Adjusted EPS, which represents Adjusted Net Income (Loss) divided by UNIFI’s weighted average common shares outstanding; • Adjusted Working Capital represents receivables plus inventory and other current assets, less accounts payable and other current liabilities, which is an indicator of the Company’s production efficiency and ability to manage its inventory and receivables. • Net Debt represents debt principal less cash and cash equivalents. The non-GAAP financial measures are not determined in accordance with GAAP and should not be considered a substitute for performance measures determined in accordance with GAAP. The calculations of the non-GAAP financial measures are subjective, based on management’s belief as to which items should be included or excluded in order to provide the most reasonable and comparable view of the underlying operating performance of the business. The Company may, from time to time, modify the amounts used to determine its non-GAAP financial measures. We believe that these non-GAAP financial measures better reflect the Company’s underlying operations and performance and that their use, as operating performance measures, provides investors and analysts with a measure of operating results unaffected by differences in capital structures, capital investment cycles and ages of related assets, among otherwise comparable companies. Management uses Adjusted EBITDA (i) as a measurement of operating performance because it assists us in comparing our operating performance on a consistent basis, as it removes the impact of (a) items directly related to our asset base (primarily depreciation and amortization) and (b) items that we would not expect to occur as a part of our normal business on a regular basis; (ii) for planning purposes, including the preparation of our annual operating budget; (iii) as a valuation measure for evaluating our operating performance and our capacity to incur and service debt, fund capital expenditures and expand our business; and (iv) as one measure in determining the value of other acquisitions and dispositions. Adjusted EBITDA is a key performance metric utilized in the determination of variable compensation. We also believe Adjusted EBITDA is an appropriate supplemental measure of debt service capacity, because it serves as a high-level proxy for cash generated from operations. Management uses Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted EPS (i) as measurements of net operating performance because they assist us in comparing such performance on a consistent basis, as they remove the impact of (a) items that we would not expect to occur as a part of our normal business on a regular basis and (b) components of the provision for income taxes that we would not expect to occur as a part of our underlying taxable operations; (ii) for planning purposes, including the preparation of our annual operating budget; and (iii) as measures in determining the value of other acquisitions and dispositions. Management uses Adjusted Working Capital as an indicator of the Company’s production efficiency and ability to manage inventory and receivables. In the first quarter of fiscal 2019, in connection with changes to balance sheet presentation required by the adoption of new revenue recognition guidance, the Company updated the definition of Adjusted Working Capital to include Other current assets for current and historical calculations of the non-GAAP financial measure. Other current assets includes amounts capitalized for future conversion into inventory or receivables (e.g., vendor deposits and contract assets), and management believes that its inclusion in the definition of Adjusted Working Capital improves the understanding of the Company’s capital that is supporting production and sales activity. Management uses Net Debt as a liquidity and leverage metric to determine how much debt would remain if all cash and cash equivalents were used to pay down debt principal. In evaluating non-GAAP financial measures, investors should be aware that, in the future, we may incur expenses similar to the adjustments included herein. Our presentation of non-GAAP financial measures should not be construed as indicating that our future results will be unaffected by unusual or non-recurring items. Each of our non-GAAP financial measures has limitations as an analytical tool, and you should not consider it in isolation or as a substitute for analysis of our results or liquidity measures as reported under GAAP. Some of these limitations are (i) it is not adjusted for all non-cash income or expense items that are reflected in our statements of cash flows; (ii) it does not reflect the impact of earnings or charges resulting from matters we consider not indicative of our ongoing operations; (iii) it does not reflect changes in, or cash requirements for, our working capital needs; (iv) it does not reflect the cash requirements necessary to make payments on our debt; (v) it does not reflect our future requirements for capital expenditures or contractual commitments; (vi) it does not reflect limitations on or costs related to transferring earnings from our subsidiaries to us; and (vii) other companies in our industry may calculate this measure differently than we do, limiting its usefulness as a comparative measure. Because of these limitations, these non-GAAP financial measures should not be considered as a measure of discretionary cash available to us to invest in the growth of our business or as a measure of cash that will be available to us to meet our obligations, including those under our outstanding debt obligations. You should compensate for these limitations by relying primarily on our GAAP results and using these measures only as supplemental information. 2

3 Q1 FISCAL 2022 CEO COMMENTARY Momentum is generated by continued solid execution in each region: Revenue performance at the high end of expectations Profitability performance exceeded expectations Localized headwinds continue to place pressure on underlying strength: Raw material costs remain elevated, particularly for recycled inputs Nearly all price adjustments expected in the quarter were completed, but October input cost increases will require further selling price adjustments U.S. labor pool remains suppressed with tight supply Navigating supply chain constraints with a strong team and focus on customer service has prevented disruptions to operations Balance sheet remains strong and provides a springboard for further profitable growth Momentum continues for new products, customer adoptions, and co-branding: REPREVE® Fiber products comprised 37% of consolidated net sales. 23 million REPREVE® Hangtags sent to brand customers during first quarter. Net sales (millions) Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 FY20 FY20 FY20 FY21 FY21 FY21 FY21 FY22

4 REPREVE® FIBER SALES AS A % OF NET SALES REPREVE® Fiber represents our collection of fiber products on our recycled platform, with or without added technologies. Annual Quarterly FY 2020 FY 2021 FY 2022

NET SALES OVERVIEW Three-Month Comparison (Q1 FY21 vs. Q1 FY22) 1 Approximates the impact of foreign currency translation nm – Not meaningful Note: The “Prior Period” ended on September 27, 2020. The “Current Period” ended on September 26, 2021. The Prior Period and the Current Period each contained 13 fiscal weeks. 5 (dollars in thousands) 1

6 nm – Not meaningful Note: The “Prior Period” ended on September 27, 2020. The “Current Period” ended on September 26, 2021. The Prior Period and the Current Period each contained 13 fiscal weeks. Three-Month Comparison (Q1 FY21 vs. Q1 FY22) (dollars in thousands) GROSS PROFIT OVERVIEW

NET SALES OVERVIEW Three-Month Comparison (Q1 FY20 vs. Q1 FY22) 1 Approximates the impact of foreign currency translation nm – Not meaningful Note: The “Prior Period” ended on September 29, 2019. The “Current Period” ended on September 26, 2021. The Prior Period and the Current Period each contained 13 fiscal weeks. 7 (dollars in thousands) 1 Two-Year Analysis; Excludes Pandemic Periods Q1 FY20 Q1 FY22

8 nm – Not meaningful Note: The “Prior Period” ended on September 29, 2019. The “Current Period” ended on September 26, 2021. The Prior Period and the Current Period each contained 13 fiscal weeks. Three-Month Comparison (Q1 FY20 vs. Q1 FY22) (dollars in thousands) GROSS PROFIT OVERVIEW Two-Year Analysis; Excludes Pandemic Periods Q1 FY20 Q1 FY22

BALANCE SHEET HIGHLIGHTS (dollars in millions) Continued balance sheet diligence and significantly improved leverage ratio generates opportunities for organic growth. Capital allocation strategy remains balanced and focused on: Organic growth New texturing technology Acquisitions FY 2021: Two bolt-on acquisitions Share repurchases FY 2020: $2.0 million Debt reduction FY 2020 and FY 2021 9

Building Momentum For Long-Term Growth FOR THE GOOD OF TOMORROW 10 The following are the Company’s expectations for the fiscal quarter ending December 2021 (“Q2 2022”) and fiscal 2022, assuming there are no further significant disruptions to global markets or interruptions to global supply chains, no supplier issues in China due to electrical power limitations, and no further adverse impacts from COVID-19: Q2 2022: Net sales to range between $185.0 million and $190.0 million; and Adjusted EBITDA to range between $14.0 million and $15.0 million. Fiscal 2022: Sales volume and REPREVE® Fiber sales growth driving net sales to $750 million or more, which would represent an increase of 12% or more from the level achieved in fiscal 2021; Adjusted EBITDA to range between $65.0 million and $67.0 million; An effective tax rate between 35% and 40%, assuming no significant changes in existing tax legislation; and Capital expenditures of approximately $40.0 million to $44.0 million, as the Company continues its plan to invest in new yarn texturing machinery within its Americas facilities. Such capital expenditure levels will be funded by cash on-hand and available financing arrangements and are inclusive of approximately $10.0 million to $12.0 million of routine annual maintenance.

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