Excluding the estimate for costs and adjustments, earnings per diluted share would be in the range of positive $0.08 to $0.10 per share. Further, earnings per diluted share excluding approx. $0.03 in stock option expense for the period would be in the range of positive $0.11 to $0.13 per share for the combined company, compared to $0.35 reported last year for the Talbots only brand.
The company plans to release its second quarter 2006 operating results on Wednesday, August 16, 2006 and will provide additional details at that time.
Talbots Inc is a leading international specialty retailer and cataloger of women's, children's and men's apparel, shoes and accessories.
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