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Operating Income Rises 34% from Prior Year Excluding Non-Recurring Items

Sales Increase 19%, Driven by Growth Across All Product Categories and Regions

Fifth Consecutive Year of Profitable Growth

Providing Initial 2014 Guidance; Sales Expected to Top $1 Billion as Full-Year EPS Expected to Reach $1.93-2.11

Quarterly Highlights

• Sales increased to $255.9 million in the 2013 fourth quarter, up 4% from the same period of 2012.
• Delta Galil delivered its 17^th consecutive quarter of year-over-year organic sales growth.
• Operating income was $21.1 million in the 2013 fourth quarter, growing 7% from the comparable amount a year ago.
• EBITDA was $26.9 million or 10.5% of sales in the 2013 fourth quarter, increasing 12% compared with $24.1 million or 9.8% of sales in the same quarter of 2012.
• Net income attributed to shareholders rose to $14.5 million in the 2013 fourth quarter, increasing 5% from the comparable amount in 2012.
• Diluted earnings per share attributed to shareholders increased to $0.57 for the 2013 fourth quarter, up 4% from the comparable amount of $0.55 a year ago.
• The Board of Directors declared a dividend of $3 million or $0.1210 per share, to be distributed on March 18, 2014. The determining and "ex-dividend" date will be March 3, 2014, per the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange.
• Strong balance sheet was highlighted by $97.3 million in cash and a record $321.9 million in equity as of December 31, 2013.
• Financial guidance for 2014 calls for sales of $1,035 million-$1,065 million. Full-year 2014 diluted EPS before non-recurring items is expected to be $1.93-$2.11.
• Isaac Dabah, CEO of Delta Galil, stated: “2013 was a milestone year for Delta Galil, highlighted by record sales and earnings, solid performance across multiple product categories and geographies, new license opportunities, and a strong balance sheet to support further progress in the future. We delivered these achievements by following our well-established strategic course: focusing on innovation, quality and customer service; driving both organic growth and accretive acquisitions; and continually seeking new opportunities to apply our competitive and financial strengths to drive shareholder value.”

TEL AVIV--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Delta Galil Industries, Ltd. (DELT/Tel Aviv Stock Exchange, DELTY.PK/OTCQX), the global manufacturer and marketer of branded and private label apparel products for men, women and children, today reported its financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2013.

The Company reported sales of $255.9 million for the fourth quarter of 2013, up from $246.6 million for the same quarter last year, an increase of 4%. Sales in 2013 were $974.7 million, compared to $817.8 million in 2012, an increase of 19%, representing an organic sales growth of 9%.

Operating income was $21.1 million for fourth quarter 2013, up 7% from $19.7 million in the same quarter of 2012. Operating income in the 2013 fourth quarter included a $2.1 million provision for leasehold improvement write-off and the impact of an onerous contract relating to the consolidation of offices in Delta USA into one new site. In 2013, operating income excluding non-recurring items was $67.9 million, compared to $50.7 million in 2012, a 34% increase. In the year-ago, total non-recurring items included a net gain of $24.2 million pre-tax, relating to a capital gain from a real estate sale and negative goodwill relating to the Schiesser acquisition, net of Schiesser acquisition costs, fixed asset impairment and restructuring expenses. In 2013, non-recurring items included a restructuring expense of $3.5 million relating to the consolidation of manufacturing sites in Egypt, offset by restructuring income of $2.0 million from the reversal of a prior year restructuring accrual.

A key contributor to the higher operating income was an expanding gross profit margin, which rose to 32.1% in the 2013 fourth quarter from 28.8% a year ago. This was partly offset by higher selling, marketing, general and administrative expenses as Delta Galil invested in the growth of its business.

Net income attributable to shareholders was $14.5 million in the 2013 fourth quarter, compared to $13.8 million in the same quarter of 2012, a 5% increase. Diluted earnings per share attributed to shareholders were $0.57 for the 2013 fourth quarter, up from $0.55 for the 2012 fourth quarter. For 2013, net income attributable to shareholders excluding non-recurring items was $44.1 million or $1.75 per diluted share, compared to $33.8 million or $1.37 per diluted share excluding non-recurring items for 2012.

Management Comment

Isaac Dabah, CEO of Delta Galil, stated: “2013 was a milestone year for Delta Galil, highlighted by record sales and earnings, solid performance across multiple product categories and geographies, new license opportunities, and a strong balance sheet to support further progress in the future. We delivered these achievements by following our well-established strategic course: focusing on innovation, quality and customer service; driving both organic growth and accretive acquisitions; and continually seeking new opportunities to apply our competitive and financial strengths to drive shareholder value.”

“Our top-line growth in 2013 was broadly diversified, with particular increases in activewear, socks and seamless categories. We also experienced growth with key customers, increased our branded business, and prepared to enter a promising new channel for Delta Galil—wholesale clubs. Geographically, our growth was distributed across North America, Israel and Europe, including an 84% sales increase in Germany as a result of our Schiesser acquisition. We are also extremely excited about our recently signed licenses with Lacoste and Marc O’Polo.”

“We have entered 2014 with great excitement about our strong prospects. Based on our initial financial guidance, this will be our first year of sales in the $1 billion-plus range. We look forward to delivering record results as we pursue profitable growth across our product categories, private label and branded business, retail channels, and geographic regions.”

EBITDA, Cash Flow, Net Debt, Equity and Dividend

EBITDA was $26.9 million or 10.5% of sales in the 2013 fourth quarter, increasing 12% compared with $24.1 million or 9.8% of sales in the same quarter of 2012. For 2013, EBITDA before non-recurring items was $86.2 million or 8.8% of sales, rising 33% compared with $64.8 million before non-recurring items or 7.9% of sales in 2012.

Operating cash flow was positive $22.1 million in the 2013 fourth quarter, versus $32.7 million in the same period of 2012.

Net financial debt decreased substantially, to $63.3 million at December 31, 2013 from $92.2 million a year earlier. The financial debt to EBITDA ratio improved significantly to 0.7 for 2013, half the level of the previous year.

Equity on December 31, 2013 was a record $321.9 million, compared to $277.8 million a year earlier.

Delta Galil declared a dividend of $3.0 million, or $0.1210 per share, to be distributed on March 18, 2014. The determining and "ex-dividend" date will be March 3, 2014, per the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange.

Initial Guidance for 2014

The Company provided its initial 2014 financial guidance, reflecting a strong outlook for sales and profitability (excluding non-recurring items):

• Full-year 2014 sales are expected to range between $1,035 million-$1,065 million, representing an increase of 6%-9% from 2013 sales of $974.7 million.
• Full-year 2014 EBIT before non-recurring items is expected to range between $75 million-$81 million, representing an increase of 10%-19% from 2013 EBIT before one-time items of $67.9 million.
• Full-year 2014 EBITDA before non-recurring items is expected to range between $93 million-$99 million, representing an increase of 8%-15% from 2013 EBITDA.
• Full-year 2014 net income before non-recurring items is expected to range between $49 million-$54 million, representing an increase of 11%-22% from 2013 net income before one-time items of $44.3 million.
• Full-year 2014 diluted EPS before non-recurring items is expected to range between $1.93-$2.11, representing an increase of 10%-21% from 2013 EPS before one-time items of $1.75.

About Delta Galil Industries

Delta Galil Industries is a global manufacturer and marketer of branded and private label apparel products for men, women and children. Since its inception in 1975, the Company has continually strived to create products that follow a body-before-fabric philosophy, placing equal emphasis on comfort, aesthetics and quality. Delta Galil develops innovative seamless apparel including bras, shapewear and socks; intimate apparel for women; extensive lines of underwear for men; babywear, activewear, sleepwear, and leisurewear. For more information, visit www.deltagalil.com.

Safe Harbor Statement

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The enclosed notes constitute an integral part of these Financial Statements

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