G-III Apparel Group, Ltd. (NASDAQ: GIII) announced its operating results for the third quarter of fiscal 2018 ended October 31, 2017. According to the report the company net sales increased 16% to $1.02 billion from $883.5 million in the year-ago period. This increase includes net sales of approximately $88.0 million of our DKNY and Donna Karan products. The Company's net income for the third quarter increased to $81.6 million, or $1.65 per diluted share, from $70.6 million, or $1.50 per diluted share, in the prior year's comparable period. As discussed below, the Company is increasing its prior guidance for the full fiscal 2018 year, noting excellent wholesale net sales across all major brands in the third quarter.

Morris Goldfarb, G-III's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, said, "We are pleased with our third quarter results which surpassed our plan. We have executed our strategy with well-known brands and compelling product in an environment that remains challenging across our industry. Our products are selling well as we head into the holiday season and we expect to close the year with improved results and sustained momentum."

Mr. Goldfarb concluded, "We have a growth strategy that works. We continue to own and align with great brands, control our distribution well, approach every relationship as a partner, and deliver to the consumer a truly outstanding range of product. These commitments have served us well and will continue to illuminate our path to long term success."

The Company's forecast includes Donna Karan-related transitional expenses of approximately $1.8 million and non-cash imputed interest expense of approximately $5.7 million. On an adjusted basis, excluding transitional and imputed interest expenses, the Company now anticipates non-GAAP net income of between approximately $71 million and $76 million, or between $1.42 and $1.52 per diluted share. The Company's previous forecast was for non-GAAP net income of between approximately $64 million and $69 million, or between $1.28 and $1.38 per diluted share.