Ironclad Performance Wear Reports Third Quarter 13% Sales Increase and 26% Gross Profit Increase Over Prior Year

FARMERS BRANCH, Texas, Nov. 6, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Ironclad Performance Wear Corporation (ICPW:OB), the recognized leader in high-performance task-specific work gloves, reported financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2014.

Third Quarter 2014 Results
The Company reported increased Net Sales for the quarter of $5.2 million, a 13% increase from $4.6 million in the third quarter of 2013, on stronger sales from international and industrial accounts. 

Gross Profit dollars increased 26% to $1.9 million, or 35% of Net Sales, compared to $1.5 million, or 32% of Net Sales, in the third quarter of 2013 due in part to higher revenues and improved mix of business. 

Operating Expenses increased 22% to $2.3 million, or 43% of Net Sales, compared to $1.8 million or 40% of Net Sales, during the same period last year. The increase in Operating Expenses for the quarter was primarily driven by one-time costs associated with the Company's move from California to Texas, including severance and move related costs.

As a result of the above, Loss from Operations increased by $16,422, to a loss of $401,845, from a loss of $385,423 in the third quarter of 2013. Excluding the one-time severance and move related costs, Q3 2014 Loss from Operations would have been $163,458, or $221,965 less than Q3 2013.

Interest Expense decreased $24,293 to $2,703 in the third quarter of 2014 from $26,996 in the same period of 2013.  This decrease is due to significantly reduced borrowings under our bank line of credit agreement.

Net Loss for the third quarter of 2014 was $402,844, or $0.01 per share, as compared to a loss of $411,894, or $0.01 per share, in the same period last year. 

Ironclad's Chief Executive Officer, Jeffrey Cordes, commented: "The 3^rd quarter's results were in line with our expectations as we continue our rebuilding year at Ironclad.  

"While we were pleased with the increase in reported revenues, delays of product coming through the Port of Los Angeles due to their recent fire reduced our top line expectations somewhat. We see improving margins from both higher revenues and an improving mix of business.  

"The 3^rd quarter was an important period of change for the Ironclad team as we completed our corporate relocation to Texas from California. The team has done a remarkable job. As expected our SG&A expenses were higher than prior year and quarters, the result of expenses related to both the move and severance for certain team members. Our team is quickly gaining momentum in Texas and preparing for new business in 2015.

"Another highlight of this quarter is the finalization of our exclusive agreement with Vibram Corporation for the development of advanced protective and performance hand wear using Vibram technologies.

"While we again are pleased with much of our progress, we have not deviated from our focus communicated at the start of this year. We continue to see 2014 as a rebuilding year at Ironclad. There are many changes underway within the Company, each of which is being made to better position Ironclad as we enter 2015.  We are pleased with the progress our teams are making and the response of customers, vendors, our team and shareholders."

Conference Call
Ironclad Performance Wear will hold a conference call to discuss third quarter 2014 financial results on Thursday, November 6th, at 3:30 p.m. Central Time (4:30 p.m. Eastern Time).  To participate in the conference call, interested parties should dial:

Date: Thursday, November 6th, 2014
Time: 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time (3:30 p.m. Central Time)
Domestic Dial-In Number: (877) 440-5803
International Dial-In Number: (719) 325-4744
Conference ID Number: 5095218

The conference call will be broadcast simultaneously and available for replay at: http://public.viavid.com/index.php?id=111736 and via the landing page of the Company's Website at www.ironclad.com. 

Replay Dial-In Numbers:
TOLL-FREE   1-877-870-5176
TOLL/INTERNATIONAL   1-858-384-5517
From:  11/06/14 at 7:30 pm Eastern Time
To:    12/06/14 at 11:59 pm Eastern Time
Replay Pin Number:  5095218

In addition, the conference call will also be broadcast live over the Internet and can be accessed at www.ironclad.com. For those unable to participate during the live broadcast, the Webcast will be archived on this site through December 6, 2014.

The Company's financial results will be posted online at www.ironclad.com once they are publicly released.

About Ironclad Performance Wear Corporation
Ironclad Performance Wear is a leader in high-performance task-specific work gloves.  It created the performance work glove category in 1998, and continues to leverage its leadership position in the safety, construction and industrial markets through the design, development and distribution of specialized task-specific gloves for industries such as oil & gas extraction; automotive; and police, fire, first-responder and military. Ironclad engineers and manufactures its products with a focus on innovation, design, advanced material science and durability. Ironclad's gloves and apparel are available through industrial suppliers, hardware stores, home centers, lumber yards, and sporting goods retailers nationwide; and through authorized distributors in North America, Europe, Australia and Asia.

Built Tough for the Industrial Athlete™

For more information on Ironclad, please visit the Company's Website at www.ironclad.com.

Information about Forward-Looking Statements
This release contains "forward-looking statements" that include information relating to future events and future financial and operating performance. Forward-looking statements should not be read as a guarantee of future performance or results, and will not necessarily be accurate indications of the times at, or by, which that performance or those results will be achieved. Forward-looking statements are based on information available at the time they are made and/or management's good faith belief as of that time with respect to future events, and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual performance or results to differ materially from those expressed in or suggested by the forward-looking statements. Important factors that could cause these differences include, but are not limited to: fluctuations in demand for Ironclad's products, the introduction of new products, Ironclad's ability to maintain customer and strategic business relationships, the impact of competitive products and pricing, growth in targeted markets, the adequacy of Ironclad's liquidity and financial strength to support its growth, and other information that may be detailed from time-to-time in Ironclad's filings with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission. Examples of such forward looking statements in this release include statements regarding improving financial metrics and anticipated improvements in our operations.  For a more detailed description of the risk factors and uncertainties affecting Ironclad, please refer to the Company's recent Securities and Exchange Commission filings, which are available at www.sec.gov. Ironclad undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

Contact
Jeffrey Cordes, CEO
[email protected]
(972) 996-5664

SOURCE Ironclad Performance Wear Corporation