"As we begin 2006, we remain optimistic about the opportunities to develop our portfolio of powerful brands worldwide. Our focus is to grow our international presence and maximize the expansion potential of our Calvin Klein jeans and underwear businesses in Europe and Asia, while continuing to improve our existing businesses both domestic and abroad. We believe that the investments we are making in our brands, talent and infrastructure should result in a more powerful Company positioned for sustainable growth in revenues and profits," concluded Gromek.
Commenting on the results, Larry Rutkowski, Warnaco's CFO, stated, "We ended the year with a strengthened balance sheet, which reflects gains in net income and the success of our initiatives aimed at improving inventory turns and our collection cycle."
The Warnaco Group Inc, headquartered in New York, is a leading apparel company engaged in the business of designing, marketing and selling intimate apparel, menswear, jeanswear, swimwear, men's and women's sportswear and accessories.