Aankondiging • Feb 11
Birks Group Inc. Announces CFO Changes Birks Group Inc. announced that Katia Fontana, Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, has decided to retire, effective April 1, 2026. Over the last six years, Ms. Fontana has been an integral member of the senior management team, helping guide the Company through strategic transformations and external challenges with professionalism and steady leadership. Birks Group Inc. also announced that Mr. Aldo Battista will be joining the Company on February 11, 2026. During the transition period, Mr. Battista will initially serve as Vice President, Accounting and Treasury, working alongside Ms. Fontana to ensure a smooth and orderly handover of finance and accounting responsibilities before assuming the role of Vice President and Chief Financial Officer on April 2, 2026. Mr. Battista is a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) and has over 25 years of experience in finance and accounting. He spent 16 years of his career in the retail industry with Reitmans (Canada) Limited., an apparel retailer, from 2008 to 2024 in various positions, including Vice President, Finance. He began his career as an external auditor with Deloitte from 1991 to 1995. He holds an Executive Master in Business Administration (EMBA) from Queen's University, a Bachelor of Commerce from Concordia University and a Chartered Professional Accountant Designation from l'Ordre des comptables professionnels agréés du Québec. Aankondiging • Aug 28
Birks Group Inc., Annual General Meeting, Sep 18, 2025 Birks Group Inc., Annual General Meeting, Sep 18, 2025. Location: saint-james club, 1145 union avenue, montreal, quebec, canada h3b 3c2, Canada Aankondiging • Jul 10
Birks Group Inc. (NYSEAM:BGI) completed the acquisition of Jewellery Stores of European Boutique. Birks Group Inc. (NYSEAM:BGI) entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Jewellery Stores of European Boutique for $9 million on June 9, 2025. The purchase price is subject to customary adjustments. Birks Group also obtained an additional term loan of $13.5 million (the "Incremental Loan") with SLR Credit Solutions ("SLR"), one of the Company's current senior lenders and a portion of the proceeds from the Incremental Loan were used to fund the purchase price for the Acquisition and the balance of the proceeds will be used to fund ordinary course working capital. The Acquisition is subject to a number of conditions precedent, including certain third-party consents and satisfaction of other conditions and covenants customary for an acquisition of this nature.
Birks Group Inc. (NYSEAM:BGI) completed the acquisition of Jewellery Stores of European Boutique on July 8, 2025. Aankondiging • Jun 11
Birks Group Inc. (NYSEAM:BGI) entered into a share purchase agreement to acquire Jewellery stores in Canada. Birks Group Inc. (NYSEAM:BGI) entered into a share purchase agreement to acquire Jewellery stores in Canada on June 9, 2025. A cash consideration will be paid by Birks Group Inc. The transaction will be funded by Incremental Loan. The Acquisition is subject to a number of conditions precedent, including certain third-party consents and satisfaction of other conditions and covenants customary for an acquisition of this nature. Aankondiging • Aug 30
Birks Group Inc., Annual General Meeting, Sep 19, 2024 Birks Group Inc., Annual General Meeting, Sep 19, 2024. Location: at the saint-james club, 1145 union avenue, quebec, h3b 3c2, montreal, Canada Reported Earnings • Jul 17
Full year 2024 earnings released: CA$0.24 loss per share (vs CA$0.40 loss in FY 2023) Full year 2024 results: CA$0.24 loss per share (improved from CA$0.40 loss in FY 2023). Revenue: CA$185.3m (up 14% from FY 2023). Net loss: CA$4.63m (loss narrowed 38% from FY 2023). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 33% per year but the company’s share price has increased by 1% per year, which means it is well ahead of earnings. New Risk • Jun 17
New minor risk - Financial data availability The company's latest financial reports are more than 6 months old. Last reported fiscal period ended September 2023. This is considered a minor risk. If the company has not reported its earnings on time, it may have been delayed due to audit problems or it may be finding it difficult to reconcile its accounts. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risks Less than 1 year of cash runway based on free cash flow trend (-CA$11m free cash flow). Share price has been highly volatile over the past 3 months (12% average weekly change). Negative equity (-CA$2.0m). Minor Risks Latest financial reports are more than 6 months old (reported September 2023 fiscal period end). Shareholders have been diluted in the past year (2.2% increase in shares outstanding). Market cap is less than US$100m (€45.8m market cap, or US$49.0m). New Risk • Mar 29
New major risk - Share price stability The company's share price has been highly volatile over the past 3 months. It is more volatile than 90% of German stocks, typically moving 10% a week. This is considered a major risk. Share price volatility increases the risk of potential losses in the short-term as the stock tends to have larger drops in price more frequently than other stocks. It may also indicate the stock is highly sensitive to market conditions or economic conditions rather than being sensitive to its own business performance, which may also be inconsistent. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risks Less than 1 year of cash runway based on free cash flow trend (-CA$11m free cash flow). Share price has been highly volatile over the past 3 months (10% average weekly change). Negative equity (-CA$2.0m). Minor Risks Shareholders have been diluted in the past year (2.2% increase in shares outstanding). Market cap is less than US$100m (€52.4m market cap, or US$56.5m). New Risk • Dec 03
New minor risk - Shareholder dilution The company's shareholders have been diluted in the past year. Increase in shares outstanding: 2.2% This is considered a minor risk. Shareholder dilution occurs when there is an increase in the number of shares on issue that is not proportionally distributed between all shareholders. Often due to the company raising equity capital or some options being converted into stock. All else being equal, if there are more shares outstanding then each existing share will be entitled to a lower proportion of the company's total earnings, thus reducing earnings per share (EPS). While dilution might not always result in lower EPS (like if the company is using the capital to fund an EPS accretive acquisition) in a lot cases it does, along with lower dividends per share and less voting power at shareholder meetings. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risks Less than 1 year of cash runway based on free cash flow trend (-CA$11m free cash flow). Share price has been highly volatile over the past 3 months (13% average weekly change). Negative equity (-CA$2.0m). Minor Risks Shareholders have been diluted in the past year (2.2% increase in shares outstanding). Market cap is less than US$100m (€65.1m market cap, or US$70.8m). Reported Earnings • Dec 03
First half 2024 earnings released: CA$0.078 loss per share (vs CA$0.11 loss in 1H 2023) First half 2024 results: CA$0.078 loss per share (improved from CA$0.11 loss in 1H 2023). Revenue: CA$87.8m (up 9.7% from 1H 2023). Net loss: CA$1.48m (loss narrowed 26% from 1H 2023). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 12% per year but the company’s share price has increased by 73% per year, which means it is tracking significantly ahead of earnings growth. New Risk • Jun 25
New major risk - Negative shareholders equity The company has negative equity. Total equity: -CA$603k This is considered a major risk. Being in negative equity means that the company's liabilities exceed its assets, meaning it owes more to creditors than it has in owned assets. While this doesn't mean the company is about to collapse, in the long-term, this is unsustainable. The company may have issues meeting financial obligations, is at risk of becoming insolvent and may have difficulty raising capital, especially more debt, if needed. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risks Less than 1 year of cash runway based on free cash flow trend (-CA$16m free cash flow). Share price has been highly volatile over the past 3 months (11% average weekly change). Negative equity (-CA$603k). Minor Risk Significant insider selling over the past 3 months (€5.8m sold). Reported Earnings • Jun 24
Full year 2023 earnings released: CA$0.40 loss per share (vs CA$0.07 profit in FY 2022) Full year 2023 results: CA$0.40 loss per share (down from CA$0.07 profit in FY 2022). Revenue: CA$163.0m (down 10% from FY 2022). Net loss: CA$7.43m (down CA$8.72m from profit in FY 2022). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 59% per year but the company’s share price has increased by 93% per year, which means it is tracking significantly ahead of earnings growth. Reported Earnings • Dec 02
First half 2023 earnings released: CA$0.11 loss per share (vs CA$0.054 profit in 1H 2022) First half 2023 results: CA$0.11 loss per share (down from CA$0.054 profit in 1H 2022). Revenue: CA$80.0m (down 5.4% from 1H 2022). Net loss: CA$2.00m (down 302% from profit in 1H 2022). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 81% per year whereas the company’s share price has increased by 77% per year. Board Change • Oct 31
High number of new directors Director Emilio Imbriglio was the last director to join the board, commencing their role in 2022. Aankondiging • Sep 30
Birks Group Inc. Announces Management Changes Birks Group Inc. at the annual meeting of shareholders held on September 22, 2022 approved election of Emilio B. Imbriglio and Deborah S. Trudeau as directors. Aankondiging • Aug 24
Birks Group Inc., Annual General Meeting, Sep 22, 2022 Birks Group Inc., Annual General Meeting, Sep 22, 2022, at 09:00 US Eastern Standard Time. Location: the Saint-James Club, 1145 Union Avenue, Montreal, Québec, Canada H3B 3C2 Québec Canada Agenda: To consider receiving the consolidated financial statements for the fiscal year ended March 26, 2022, together with the auditors’ report thereon; to elect board of directors; to considering and, if deemed advisable, approving the amendment to the Company’s Omnibus Long-Term Incentive Plan; to appoint KPMG LLP as auditors and authorizing the directors to fix their remuneration; and to consider other matters if any. Reported Earnings • Jun 25
Full year 2022 earnings released: EPS: CA$0.07 (vs CA$0.32 loss in FY 2021) Full year 2022 results: EPS: CA$0.07 (up from CA$0.32 loss in FY 2021). Revenue: CA$181.3m (up 27% from FY 2021). Net income: CA$1.29m (up CA$7.13m from FY 2021). Profit margin: 0.7% (up from net loss in FY 2021). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 69% per year but the company’s share price has increased by 82% per year, which means it is tracking significantly ahead of earnings growth. Board Change • Apr 27
Insufficient new directors No new directors have joined the board in the last 3 years. The company's board is composed of: No new directors. 3 experienced directors. 4 highly experienced directors. Independent Director Joseph F. Zahra was the last director to join the board, commencing their role in 2016. The company’s insufficient board refreshment is considered a risk according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model. Aankondiging • Feb 08
Birks Group Regains Compliance with NYSE American Continued Listing Standards Birks Group Inc. announced February 7, 2022 that the Company is back in compliance with the NYSE American LLC (“NYSE American”) continued listing standards. As previously reported, on August 13, 2020, the Company was notified by the NYSE American that it was not in compliance with the continued listing standards set forth in Section 1003(a)(ii) of the NYSE American Company Guide (the “Company Guide”). That section applies if a listed company has stockholders’ equity of less than $4.0 million and has reported losses from operations and/or net losses in three of its four most recent fiscal years. Furthermore, on December 9, 2020, the Company was notified by the NYSE American that it was not in compliance with the continued listing standards set forth in Section 1003(a)(i) of the Company Guide. That section applies if a listed company has stockholders’ equity of less than $2.0 million and has reported losses from operations and/or net losses in two of its three most recent fiscal years. Lastly, on June 25, 2021, the Company was notified by the NYSE American that it was not in compliance with the continued listing standards as set forth in Section 1003(a)(iii) of the Company Guide which applies if a listed company has stockholders’ equity of less than U.S.$6.0 million and has reported losses from operations and/or net losses in its five most recent fiscal years. In accordance with the procedures and requirements of Section 1009 of the Company Guide, the Company submitted its plan of compliance on September 6, 2020 addressing how the Company intended to regain compliance with Section 1003(a)(ii) of the Company Guide. On October 22, 2020, NYSE American notified the Company that it accepted the compliance plan and granted the Company an extension for its continued listing until February 6, 2022 (the “Plan Period”). During the Plan Period, the Company submitted quarterly plan updates for review by the NYSE American, such quarterly updates were all accepted by the NYSE American. As of February 7, 2022, the Company has stockholders’ equity of $7.1 million which is above the $6.0 million required to comply with Sections 1003(a)(i) through (iii) of the Company Guide as of the end of the Plan Period, and therefore has regained compliance with the NYSE American’s continued listing standards. The Company continues to focus on the implementation of its strategic plan, including its merchandising strategies and tailored marketing campaigns, and to pursue its objective to make its Bijoux Birks fine jewellery into an international brand. Reported Earnings • Nov 21
First half 2022 earnings released: EPS CA$0.054 (vs CA$0.16 loss in 1H 2021) The company reported a strong first half result with improved earnings, revenues and profit margins. First half 2022 results: Revenue: CA$84.6m (up 48% from 1H 2021). Net income: CA$990.0k (up CA$3.82m from 1H 2021). Profit margin: 1.2% (up from net loss in 1H 2021). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 55% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 46% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth. Reported Earnings • Jun 20
Full year 2021 earnings released: CA$0.32 loss per share (vs CA$0.68 loss in FY 2020) The company reported a decent full year result with reduced losses and improved control over expenses, although revenues were weaker. Full year 2021 results: Revenue: CA$143.1m (down 16% from FY 2020). Net loss: CA$5.84m (loss narrowed 52% from FY 2020). Like-for-like sales growth: Down 14.0% vs FY 2020 Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 40% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 21% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth. Aankondiging • Dec 13
Birks Group Inc. Provides Business Update Birks Group Inc. provided a business update. As of December 11, 2020, 22 of the Company’s 29 stores across Canada are opened and serving clients in accordance with the directives of local government and public health officials. As a result of provincial restrictions to address the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Company’s Winnipeg store is currently temporarily closed for in-person shopping until further notice and six of the Company’s Ontario stores, including its Bloor street store, are also temporarily closed for in-person shopping, for what the Company expects to be a minimum of four weeks ending on December 22, 2020. However, all of the affected stores remain available for Concierge Service (over the telephone) and curbside pickup. Furthermore, in order to better serve its customers following new and evolving restrictions surrounding in-store shopping across the country, the Company announced that it has added virtual appointments to its Concierge Service across Canada, offering personalized video shopping services from home. Stores currently under lockdown have been equipped with the appropriate hardware to perform high-quality video appointments and product presentations. Reported Earnings • Nov 28
First half 2021 earnings released: CA$0.16 loss per share The company reported a decent first half result with reduced losses and improved control over expenses, although revenues were weaker. First half 2021 results: Revenue: CA$57.0m (down 33% from 1H 2020). Net loss: CA$2.83m (loss narrowed 37% from 1H 2020). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 18% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 14% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings. Is New 90 Day High Low • Nov 27
New 90-day high: €0.94 The company is up 57% from its price of €0.60 on 28 August 2020. The German market is up 2.0% over the last 90 days, indicating the company outperformed over that time. It also outperformed the Specialty Retail industry, which is up 2.0% over the same period. Aankondiging • Oct 29
Birks Group Inc. Discloses Acceptance of Compliance Plan by NYSE American Birks Group Inc. announced that the NYSE American LLC ("NYSE American") has accepted the Company's plan of compliance for continued listing on the Exchange. As previously reported, on August 13, 2020, the Company was notified by NYSE American that it was not in compliance with the continued listing standards set forth in Section 1003(a)(ii) of the NYSE American Company Guide (the "Company Guide"). That section applies if a listed company has stockholders' equity of less than USD 4.0 million and has reported losses from continuing operations and/or net losses in three of its four most recent fiscal years. The Company reported stockholders' equity of USD 2.5 million (CAD 3.4 million) as of its fiscal year ended March 28, 2020, and has reported losses from continuing operations in each of its last four most recent fiscal years including the fiscal year ended March 28, 2020, while nevertheless reporting net income in two of its last four fiscal years. In accordance with the procedures and requirements of Section 1009 of the Company Guide, the Company submitted its plan of compliance on September 6, 2020 addressing how the Company intends to regain compliance with Section 1003(a)(ii) of the Company Guide. On October 22, 2020, NYSE American notified the Company that it accepted the compliance plan and granted the Company an extension for its continued listing until February 6, 2022 (the "Plan Period"). The Company will be subject to periodic review by NYSE American during the Plan Period. If the Company does not regain compliance by the end of the Plan Period, or if the Company does not make progress consistent with the plan during the Plan Period, NYSE American may initiate delisting procedures as appropriate. Receipt of the non-compliance and acceptance notices does not affect the Company's business, operations, financial or liquidity condition, or reporting requirements with the Securities and Exchange Commission. During this time, the Company's Class A voting shares will continue to be listed and trade on the symbol "BGI". Aankondiging • Aug 18
Birks Announces Re-Opening of All Stores Birks announce that it has now fully re-opened all of its Maison Birks stores across Canada following the temporary closures caused by COVID-19 in March 2020. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Canadians came together to support one another. In Quebec, the "Ça va bien aller" movement, which translates to "it's going to be okay", spread visual messages of strength and support throughout the community. People placed this slogan alongside colourful rainbow drawings in the windows of homes and shops sending public declarations of resilience and optimism. Inspired by this hopeful Canadian spirit, Birks designed the Birks Rosée Du Matin® Ça va bien aller Horizontal Bar Necklace. 30% of the net proceeds from the sale of each necklace will be donated to the Canadian Red Cross. The Canadian Red Cross is helping with the COVID-19 response in communities across Canada and is working alongside governments and health ministries throughout the country to support those who are the most vulnerable. The brilliant necklace features 3 yellow sapphires, 3 tsavorites, 3 light blue sapphires, 2 purple sapphires, 2 pink sapphires, 2 rubies, and 2 orange sapphires, for a total of 17 stones and a total weight of 0.19 CT. Arranged in a rainbow formation on a horizontal bar, the necklace comes on an 18 inch-long chain that can be shortened to 17, 16, and 15 inches in length. Aankondiging • Aug 14
Birks Group Receives Non Compliance Notice From NYSE American Birks Group Inc. announced that it has received notice from the NYSE American LLC ("NYSE American") on August 7, 2020 that the Company was not in compliance with the continued listing standards set forth in Section 1003(a)(ii) of the NYSE American Company Guide (the "Company Guide"). That section applies if a listed company has stockholders' equity of less than $4.0 million and has reported losses from continuing operations and/or net losses in three of its four most recent fiscal years. The Company reported stockholders' equity of $2.5 million (CAD 3.4 million) as of its fiscal year ended March 28, 2020, and has reported losses from continuing operations in each of its last four most recent fiscal years including the fiscal year ended March 28, 2020, despite reporting net income in two of its last four fiscal years. As a result, the Company has become subject to the procedures and requirements of Section 1009 of the Company Guide and must submit a plan to NYSE American by September 6, 2020 addressing how the Company intends to regain compliance with Section 1003(a)(ii) by February 6, 2022. The Company intends to timely deliver a plan of compliance to NYSE American. If the Company does not submit a plan, or if the plan the Company submits is not accepted by NYSE American, the Company will be subject to delisting proceedings as specified in the Company Guide. In addition, if the plan is accepted by NYSE American, but the Company is not in compliance with the continued listing standards by February 6, 2022, or if the Company does not make progress consistent with the plan, the Company will be subject to delisting proceedings. If the plan is accepted, the Company will also be subject to periodic NYSE American reviews, including quarterly monitoring for compliance with the plan.