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SOLA International Announces Fiscal 2002 Second Quarter Results; Adjusted Earnings Per Share Increases 17.2% Over the Prior Year.


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SOLA International Inc. (NYSE NYSE

See: New York Stock Exchange
:SOL), a global designer, manufacturer and distributor of spectacle Spectacle
Speed (See SWIFTNESS.)

Aïda

opera renowned for its scenic grandeur; sometimes played with on-stage elephants. [Ital.
 lenses, today announced that fiscal year 2002 second quarter adjusted net income was $8.3 million, or $0.34 per diluted di·lute  
tr.v. di·lut·ed, di·lut·ing, di·lutes
1. To make thinner or less concentrated by adding a liquid such as water.

2. To lessen the force, strength, purity, or brilliance of, especially by admixture.
 share, versus adjusted net income of $7.0 million, or $0.29 per diluted share, in the year ago quarter, an increase of 17.2%. Excluding the benefit associated with a lower effective tax rate recognized during the second quarter, adjusted net income was $7.5 million, or $0.31 per diluted share. Adjusted net income excludes special charges, transition costs, goodwill amortization, inventory write-offs and unrealized net currency losses on long-term Long-term

Three or more years. In the context of accounting, more than 1 year.


long-term

1. Of or relating to a gain or loss in the value of a security that has been held over a specific length of time. Compare short-term.
 notes.

Jeremy Jeremy (jĕr`ĭmē), English form of Jeremiah. The

Epistle of Jeremy is a title given to the sixth chapter of Baruch.
 C. Bishop, President and Chief Executive Officer of SOLA commented, "For the sixth successive quarter we have achieved financial results that have matched or exceeded investment community expectations. This strong performance reflects the quality of our core strategies and the actions initiated eighteen months ago."

"The tragic events of September September: see month.  11th resulted in reduced sales in the second quarter, particularly in North America North America, third largest continent (1990 est. pop. 365,000,000), c.9,400,000 sq mi (24,346,000 sq km), the northern of the two continents of the Western Hemisphere. , but our focus on value-added val·ue-add·ed
adj.
Of or relating to the estimated value that is added to a product or material at each stage of its manufacture or distribution:
 products, which now represent 77% of our ophthalmic ophthalmic /oph·thal·mic/ (of-thal´mik) ocular (1).

oph·thal·mic
adj.
Of or relating to the eye; ocular.


Ophthalmic
Pertaining to the eye.
 lens sales, continues to be effective and demonstrates that during times of economic uncertainty our sales mix sales mix

See product mix.
 tends to improve. I am also delighted to report that the Optical Laboratories Association (OLA Noun 1. ola - leaf or strip from a leaf of the talipot palm used in India for writing paper
olla

Corypha umbraculifera, talipot, talipot palm - tall palm of southern India and Sri Lanka with gigantic leaves used as umbrellas and fans or cut into strips for
) of North America honored hon·or  
n.
1. High respect, as that shown for special merit; esteem: the honor shown to a Nobel laureate.

2.
a. Good name; reputation.

b.
 SOLA with two awards during their 51st annual meeting held in New Orleans New Orleans (ôr`lēənz –lənz, ôrlēnz`), city (2006 pop. 187,525), coextensive with Orleans parish, SE La., between the Mississippi River and Lake Pontchartrain, 107 mi (172 km) by water from the river mouth; founded  on November November: see month.  3rd. The first, "Award of Excellence" was given to SOLAMax in the category "Best in Lenses." The second award recognized the superior photochromic Pho`to`chro´mic

a. 1. Of or pertaining to photochromy; produced by photochromy.
 performance of Spectralite Velocity Transitions, which was awarded "Best in Lens Treatments." I am encouraged that the work of product development teams should be recognized by their industry peers, both customers and competitors COMPETITORS, French law. Persons who compete or aspire to the same office, rank or employment. As an English word in common use, it has a much wider application. Ferriere, Dict. de Dr. h.t. ."

"Our investment in polycarbonate A category of plastic materials used to make a myriad of products, including CDs and CD-ROMs.  manufacturing capacity continues to be fully validated val·i·date  
tr.v. val·i·dat·ed, val·i·dat·ing, val·i·dates
1. To declare or make legally valid.

2. To mark with an indication of official sanction.

3.
. Unit sales unit sales

Sales measured in terms of physical units rather than dollars. Unit sales data are often used by financial analysts when evaluating the health of a company.
 of polycarbonate increased by close to 50% over the year ago quarter and average selling prices The average sales price of goods or commodities. Especially used in the retail sector and technology distribution.  improved from the first quarter of the current fiscal year. We continue to invest in this area as demand for our polycarbonate products continues to exceed current capacity."

"As expected, I can report that the strategic manufacturing and logistical lo·gis·tic   also lo·gis·ti·cal
adj.
1. Of or relating to symbolic logic.

2. Of or relating to logistics.



[Medieval Latin logisticus, of calculation
 initiatives announced in February February: see month.  are proceeding as planned. Transition costs of $7.1 million in the current quarter were less than our expectations and will continue to decrease sequentially se·quen·tial  
adj.
1. Forming or characterized by a sequence, as of units or musical notes.

2. Sequent.



se·quen
 throughout the fiscal year."

"In addition, the significant reduction in recurring re·cur  
intr.v. re·curred, re·cur·ring, re·curs
1. To happen, come up, or show up again or repeatedly.

2. To return to one's attention or memory.

3. To return in thought or discourse.
 operating expenses Operating expenses

The amount paid for asset maintenance or the cost of doing business, excluding depreciation. Earnings are distributed after operating expenses are deducted.
, which decreased approximately ap·prox·i·mate  
adj.
1. Almost exact or correct: the approximate time of the accident.

2.
 $2.3 million compared with the year ago quarter and $1.4 million compared with the first quarter of this year, is evidence of our continued vigorous pursuit of cost control across the Company."

Added Mr. Bishop, "I am also particularly encouraged by the results of our strengthened focus on cash flow. Cash collections on accounts receivable accounts receivable n. the amounts of money due or owed to a business or professional by customers or clients. Generally, accounts receivable refers to the total amount due and is considered in calculating the value of a business or the business' problems in paying  continue to improve and resulted in a three-day reduction in our days' sales outstanding Days' sales outstanding

Average collection period.
 compared with the year ago quarter. Also, inventory decreased $1.2 million from the first quarter of this year and $10.4 million, excluding inventory write-offs, compared with the year ago quarter as the benefits of our product migration efforts and streamlining of logistics logistics

In military science, all the activities of armed-force units in support of combat units, including transport, supply, communications, and medical aid. The term, first used by Henri Jomini, Alfred Thayer Mahan, and others, was adopted by the U.S.
 are realized. The net impact of these actions is that total debt, net of cash and cash equivalents and excluding the impact of currency rates on the Company's Euro-denominated debt, decreased $4.8 million in the quarter."

Consolidated con·sol·i·date  
v. con·sol·i·dat·ed, con·sol·i·dat·ing, con·sol·i·dates

v.tr.
1. To unite into one system or whole; combine:
 net sales Net Sales

The amount a seller receives from the buyer after costs associated with the sale are deducted.

Notes:
This amount is calculated by subtracting the following items from gross sales: merchandise returned for credit, allowances for damaged or missing goods, freight
 in the second quarter, on a constant currency and comparable basis, decreased 1.8%, with Europe Europe (yr`əp), 6th largest continent, c.4,000,000 sq mi (10,360,000 sq km) including adjacent islands (1992 est. pop. 512,000,000).  increasing 6.9% and North America and Rest of World decreasing 6.6% and 3.9%, respectively. Including the impact of currency, net sales in the quarter were $129.4 million compared with $134.8 million in the year ago quarter, a decrease of 4.0%.

Net loss in the quarter, including special charges, transition costs, inventory write-offs, goodwill amortization and unrealized net currency losses on long-term notes was $4.0 million, or $0.17 per share, compared with net income of $1.2 million, or $0.05 per diluted share in the second quarter of fiscal 2001.

Year-to-Date Year-to-date (YTD)

The period beginning at the start of the calendar year up to the current date.
 Results

Net sales for the first six months of fiscal 2002 were $265.4 million compared with $276.8 million in the same period a year ago. On a constant currency and comparable basis, net sales for the first six months of fiscal 2002 decreased 0.8 percent.

Adjusted net income for the first six months of fiscal 2002, was $16.0 million, or $0.66 per share, compared with adjusted net income of $13.4 million, or $0.55 per share, in the first six months of fiscal 2001.

Fiscal 2002 Second Half Outlook

Commenting on the second half of fiscal 2002, Mr. Bishop stated, " We anticipate that sales in North America and our Sunlens business will continue to be slightly depressed Depressed

A description of a market, security, or product that is experiencing weak demand and lowering prices.

Notes:
A depressed market, security, or product implies that prices and volume are low. There are many reasons for a depressed market, security, or product.
, however, the geographical ge·o·graph·ic   also ge·o·graph·i·cal
adj.
1. Of or relating to geography.

2. Concerning the topography of a specific region.



ge
 diversity of SOLA, combined with the strength of its products, brands and customer relationships indicate that any impact will be manageable. As such, and recognizing our strong performance in the first 2 quarters, we are not changing our earnings per share expectations and remain comfortable with First Call earnings per share estimates of $0.28 to $0.29 for the third quarter fiscal 2002 and $0.42 to $0.45 for the fourth quarter fiscal 2002.

Other Developments

Separately, the Company announced today that Mr. Stuart Redsun has been appointed ap·point  
tr.v. ap·point·ed, ap·point·ing, ap·points
1. To select or designate to fill an office or a position: appointed her the chief operating officer of the company.

2.
 to the position of Vice President, Global Marketing reporting to President and Chief Executive Officer, Jeremy C. Bishop. Prior to joining SOLA, Mr. Redsun held the position of Vice President, Advertising and Promotions at Gateway Computers from 2000 to 2001 and held senior marketing positions at NIKE Nike (nī`kē), in Greek religion and mythology, goddess of victory, daughter of Pallas and Styx. Often an attendant of Zeus or Athena, she also presided over all contests, athletic as well as military.  from 1989 to 2000.

Conference Call Information

The Company will host a conference call on Wednesday Wednesday: see week. , November 7, 2001 at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Standard Time (8:00 a.m. Pacific Standard Time) to discuss today's announcement. In addition, investors and interested parties may listen to the call via webcast at www.Sola.com or www.streetfusion.com

Company Description

SOLA International Inc. designs, manufactures and distributes a broad range of eyeglass eye·glass
n.
1. eyeglasses Glasses for the eyes.

2. A single lens in a pair of glasses; a monocle.

3. See eyepiece.

4. See eyecup.
 lenses, primarily focusing on the faster-growing plastic lens segment of the global lens market, and particularly on higher-margin value-added products. SOLA's strong global presence includes manufacturing and distribution sites in three major regions: North America, Europe and Rest of World (primarily Australia Australia (ôstrāl`yə), smallest continent, between the Indian and Pacific oceans. With the island state of Tasmania to the south, the continent makes up the Commonwealth of Australia, a federal parliamentary state (2005 est. pop. , Asia and South America South America, fourth largest continent (1991 est. pop. 299,150,000), c.6,880,000 sq mi (17,819,000 sq km), the southern of the two continents of the Western Hemisphere. ) and approximately 7,000 employees in 30 countries servicing customers in over 50 markets worldwide. For additional information, visit the Company's web site at www.Sola.com.

Safe-Harbor

This press release includes forward-looking statements forward-looking statement

A projected financial statement based on management expectations. A forward-looking statement involves risks with regard to the accuracy of assumptions underlying the projections.
 within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, including statements relating to relating to relate prepconcernant

relating to relate prepbezüglich +gen, mit Bezug auf +acc 
 SOLA's potential growth prospects. Such forward-looking statements are subject to various risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the control of SOLA. Actual results could differ materially from the forward-looking statements as a result of, among other things, the impact of events resulting from the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks; the highly competitive nature of the eyeglass lens and coating industry; SOLA's need to develop new products; potential adverse developments in the domestic and foreign economic and political environment, including exchange rates, tariffs This is a list of tariffs and trade legislation:
  • List of tariffs in Canada
  • List of tariffs in United States
  • List of tariffs in India
  • List of tariffs in China
  • List of tariffs in Russia
 and other trade barriers and potentially adverse tax consequences; potential difficulties in staffing and managing foreign operations; and the other factors described in SOLA's Form 10-K Form 10-K

A report required by the SEC from exchange-listed companies that provides for annual disclosure of certain financial information.


Form 10-K

See 10-K.
 for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2001. The words "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "estimate" and similar expressions identify forward-looking statements. SOLA undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

                        Sola International Inc.
                  Unaudited Statements of Operations
             (Amounts in thousands, except per share data)

                                                Second       Second
                                                Quarter      Quarter
                                                 2002         2001
                                              ---------    ---------

Net sales                                     $ 129,444    $ 134,846
Cost of sales                                    78,356       80,202
                                              ---------    ---------
  Gross profit                                   51,088       54,644
                                              ---------    ---------

Research and development  expenses                3,350        3,871
Selling and marketing expenses                   25,263       25,220
General and administrative  expenses             12,367       11,660
Goodwill amortization                                11        1,583
Special charges                                    --          4,827
                                              ---------    ---------
  Operating expenses                             40,991       47,161
                                              ---------    ---------

      Operating income                           10,097        7,483

Interest income                                     760          375
Interest expense                                 (7,711)      (6,291)
Foreign currency (loss)/gain                     (9,215)         302
                                              ---------    ---------
  Income before provision for income
   taxes, minority interest and
   extraordinary item                            (6,069)       1,869
Provision for income taxes                        2,093         (625)
Minority interest income/(loss)                     (27)         (10)
                                              ---------    ---------
  Income before extraordinary item               (4,003)       1,234
Extraordinary item, net of tax                     --           --
                                              ---------    ---------
Net Income/(Loss)                             $  (4,003)   $   1,234
                                              =========    =========

Earnings per share - basic:
  Before extraordinary item                   $   (0.17)   $    0.05
  Extraordinary item                               --           --
                                              ---------    ---------
  Earnings per share - basic:                 $   (0.17)   $    0.05
                                              =========    =========

Weighted average common shares outstanding       23,901       23,966
                                              =========    =========

Earnings per share - diluted:
  Before extraordinary item                   $   (0.17)   $    0.05
  Extraordinary item                               --           --
                                              ---------    ---------
  Earnings per share - diluted:               $   (0.17)   $    0.05
                                              =========    =========

Weighted average common shares and
  dilutive securities outstanding                23,901       24,084
                                              =========    =========

  Note:
  Net income excluding special charges,
  related inventory write-offs,
  transition costs, goodwill amortization
  and unrealized net currency losses
  on long-term notes                          $   8,307    $   6,993

  Earnings per share excluding special
  charges, related inventory write-offs,
  transition costs, goodwill amortization
  and unrealized net currency losses on
  long-term notes                             $    0.34    $    0.29



                        Sola International Inc.
     Unaudited Statements of Operations-reconciled for transition
                      and foreign exchange costs
             (Amounts in thousands, except per share data)

                                           Transition and
                                 Q2 2002      foreign      Q2 2002
                               As reported  exch. costs    Adjusted
                                ---------    ---------    ---------

Net sales                       $ 129,444    $    --      $ 129,444
Cost of sales                      78,356       (4,509)      73,847
                                ---------    ---------    ---------
  Gross profit                     51,088        4,509       55,597
                                ---------    ---------    ---------

Research and
 development expenses               3,350         (200)       3,150
Selling and marketing
 expenses                          25,263         (945)      24,318
General and administrative
 expenses                          12,367       (1,419)      10,948
Goodwill amortization                  11         --             11
Special charges                      --           --           --
                                ---------    ---------    ---------
  Operating expenses               40,991       (2,564)      38,427
                                ---------    ---------    ---------

     Operating income              10,097        7,073       17,170

Interest income                       760         --            760
Interest expense                   (7,711)        --         (7,711)
Foreign currency (loss)/gain       (9,215)      10,024          809
                                ---------   ---------    ---------
  Income before provision for
   income taxes, minority
   interest and
   extraordinary item              (6,069)      17,097       11,028
Provision for income taxes          2,093       (4,787)      (2,694)
Minority interest income/(loss)       (27)        --            (27)
                                ---------    ---------    ---------
  Income before
   extraordinary item              (4,003)      12,310        8,307
Extraordinary item, net of tax       --           --           --
                                ---------    ---------    ---------
Net Income/(Loss)               $  (4,003)   $  12,310    $   8,307
                                =========    =========    =========

Earnings per share - diluted:
  Before extraordinary item     $   (0.17)                $    0.34
  Extraordinary item                 --                        --
                                ---------                 ---------
  Earnings per share - basic:   $   (0.17)                $    0.34
                                =========                 =========

Weighted average common
 shares outstanding                23,901                    24,427(a)
                                =========                 =========

(a) The effect of adjusting Q2 2002 for transition and foreign
    exchange costs resulted in a net income position for the Company.
    Accordingly, fully diluted EPS calculation, as adjusted, includes
    the dilutive effect of stock options excluded from "As Reported"
    results.


                        Sola International Inc.
           Unaudited Statements of Operations-reconciled for
                     special charges and goodwill
             (Amounts in thousands, except per share data)

                                   Q2 2001   Special charges  Q2 2001
                                 As reported  and goodwill   Adjusted
                                  ---------    ---------    ---------

Net sales                         $ 134,846    $    --      $ 134,846
Cost of sales                        80,202       (2,332)      77,870
                                  ---------    ---------    ---------
  Gross profit                       54,644        2,332       56,976
                                  ---------    ---------    ---------

Research and development
 expenses                             3,871         --          3,871
Selling and marketing expenses       25,220         --         25,220
General and administrative
 expenses                            11,660         --         11,660
Goodwill amortization                 1,583       (1,583)        --
Special charges                       4,827       (4,827)        --
                                  ---------    ---------    ---------
  Operating expenses                 47,161       (6,410)      40,751
                                  ---------    ---------    ---------

     Operating income                 7,483        8,742       16,225

Interest income                         375         --            375
Interest expense                     (6,291)        --         (6,291)
Foreign currency (loss)/gain            302         --            302
                                  ---------    ---------    ---------
  Income before provision for
   income taxes, minority
   interest and extraordinary item    1,869        8,742       10,611
Provision for income taxes             (625)      (2,983)      (3,608)
Minority interest income/(loss)         (10)        --            (10)
                                  ---------    ---------    ---------
  Income before extraordinary item    1,234        5,759        6,993
Extraordinary item, net of tax         --           --           --
                                  ---------    ---------    ---------
Net Income/(Loss)                 $   1,234    $   5,759    $   6,993
                                  =========    =========    =========

Earnings per share - diluted:
  Before extraordinary item       $    0.05                 $    0.29
  Extraordinary item                   --                        --
                                  ---------                 ---------
  Earnings per share - basic:     $    0.05                 $    0.29
                                  =========                 =========

Weighted average common shares
 outstanding                         24,084                    24,084
                                  =========                 =========



                        Sola International Inc.
                  Unaudited Statements of Operations
             (Amounts in thousands, except per share data)

                                               First Half   First Half
                                                  2002         2001
                                               ---------    ---------

Net sales                                      $ 265,400    $ 276,837
Cost of sales                                    159,503      162,949
                                               ---------    ---------
      Gross profit                               105,897      113,888

Research and development  expenses                 6,394        7,900
Selling and marketing expenses                    52,050       51,782
General and administrative  expenses              25,377       25,452
Goodwill amortization                                 22        3,168
Special charges                                     --         10,915
                                               ---------    ---------
      Operating expenses                          83,843       99,217
                                               ---------    ---------

          Operating income                        22,054       14,671
Interest income                                    1,201          925
Interest expense                                 (15,347)     (12,333)
Foreign currency (loss)/gain                      (4,127)         (54)
                                               ---------    ---------
          Income before provision for income
           taxes and minority interest             3,781        3,209
Provision for income taxes                        (1,059)      (1,080)
Minority interest income/(loss)                      (47)         (13)
                                               ---------    ---------
          Income before extraordinary item         2,675        2,116
Extraordinary item, net of tax                      --          1,471
                                               ---------    ---------
Net income                                     $   2,675    $   3,587
                                               =========    =========

Earnings per share - basic:
          Before extraordinary item            $    0.11    $    0.09
          Extraordinary item                        --           0.06
                                               ---------    ---------
          Earnings per share - basic:          $    0.11    $    0.15
                                               =========    =========

Weighted average common shares outstanding        23,823       24,403
                                               =========    =========

Earnings per share - diluted:
          Before extraordinary item            $    0.11    $    0.09
          Extraordinary item                        --           0.06
                                               ---------    ---------
          Earnings per share - diluted:        $    0.11    $    0.15
                                               =========    =========

Weighted average common shares and
      dilutive securities outstanding             24,302       24,452
                                               =========    =========

  Note:
  Net income excluding special charges,
  related inventory write-offs,
  transition costs, goodwill amortization
  and unrealized net currency
  losses on long-term notes                    $  15,977    $  13,430

  Earnings per share excluding special
  charges, related inventory write-offs,
  transition costs, goodwill amortization
  and unrealized net currency
  losses on long-term notes                    $    0.66    $    0.55



                        Sola International Inc.
     Unaudited Statements of Operations-reconciled for transition
                      and foreign exchange costs
             (Amounts in thousands, except per share data)

                                    First     Transition      First
                                  Half 2002   and foreign   Half 2002
                                 As reported  exch. costs    Adjusted
                                  ---------    ---------    ---------

Net sales                         $ 265,400    $    --      $ 265,400
Cost of sales                       159,503       (8,432)     151,071
                                  ---------    ---------    ---------
  Gross profit                      105,897        8,432      114,329
                                  ---------    ---------    ---------

Research and development expenses     6,394         (450)       5,944
Selling and marketing expenses       52,050       (1,867)      50,183
General and administrative
 expenses                            25,377       (3,319)      22,058
Goodwill amortization                    22         --             22
Special charges                        --           --           --
                                  ---------    ---------    ---------
  Operating expenses                 83,843       (5,636)      78,207
                                  ---------    ---------    ---------

     Operating income                22,054       14,068       36,122

Interest income                       1,201         --          1,201
Interest expense                    (15,347)        --        (15,347)
Foreign currency (loss)/gain         (4,127)       4,488          361
                                  ---------    ---------    ---------
  Income before provision for
   income taxes, minority interest
   and extraordinary item             3,781       18,556       22,337
Provision for income taxes           (1,059)      (5,254)      (6,313)
Minority interest income/(loss)         (47)        --            (47)
                                  ---------    ---------    ---------
  Income before extraordinary item    2,675       13,302       15,977
Extraordinary item, net of tax         --           --           --
                                  ---------    ---------    ---------
Net Income/(Loss)                 $   2,675       13,302    $  15,977
                                  =========    =========    =========

Earnings per share - diluted:
  Before extraordinary item       $    0.11                 $    0.66
  Extraordinary item                   --                         --
                                  ---------                 ---------
  Earnings per share - basic:     $    0.11                 $    0.66
                                  =========                 =========

Weighted average common shares
 outstanding                         24,302                    24,302
                                  =========                 =========



                        Sola International Inc.
           Unaudited Statements of Operations-reconciled for
                     special charges and goodwill
             (Amounts in thousands, except per share data)

                                 First Half                 First Half
                                    2001     Special charges   2001
                                 As reported  and goodwill   Adjusted
                                  ---------    ---------    ---------

Net sales                         $ 276,837    $    --      $ 276,837
Cost of sales                       162,949       (3,076)     159,873
                                  ---------    ---------    ---------
  Gross profit                      113,888        3,076      116,964
                                  ---------    ---------    ---------

Research and development
 expenses                             7,900         --          7,900
Selling and marketing expenses       51,782         --         51,782
General and administrative
 expenses                            25,452         --         25,452
Goodwill amortization                 3,168       (3,168)        --
Special charges                      10,915      (10,915)        --
                                  ---------    ---------    ---------
  Operating expenses                 99,217      (14,083)      85,134
                                  ---------    ---------    ---------

     Operating income                14,671       17,159       31,830

Interest income                         925         --            925
Interest expense                    (12,333)        --        (12,333)
Foreign currency (loss)/gain            (54)        --            (54)
                                  ---------    ---------    ---------
  Income before provision for
   income taxes, minority interest
   and extraordinary item             3,209       17,159       20,368
Provision for income taxes           (1,080)      (5,845)      (6,925)
Minority interest income/(loss)         (13)        --            (13)
                                  ---------    ---------    ---------
  Income before extraordinary item    2,116       11,314       13,430
Extraordinary item, net of tax        1,471         --           --
                                  ---------    ---------    ---------
Net Income/(Loss)                 $   3,587    $  11,314    $  13,430
                                  =========    =========    =========

Earnings per share - diluted:
  Before extraordinary item       $    0.09                 $    0.55
  Extraordinary item                   0.06                      --
                                  ---------                 ---------
  Earnings per share - basic:     $    0.15                 $    0.55
                                  =========                 =========

Weighted average common shares
 outstanding                         24,452                    24,452
                                  =========                 =========


                        Sola International Inc.
                          Balance Sheet Data
                        (Amounts in thousands)
                              (Unaudited)

                                 September    March    September
                                    30,        31,        30,
                                   2001       2001       2000
                                 --------   --------   --------

Cash and cash equivalents        $ 55,276   $ 26,149   $ 23,395
Trade accounts receivable, net    105,624    123,478    121,153
Inventories                       102,689     94,741    138,728
Other assets                      435,164    418,007    438,515
                                 --------   --------   --------
  Total assets                   $698,753   $662,375   $721,791
                                 ========   ========   ========

Trade payables, accruals and
 other current liabilities       $145,300   $144,738   $133,608
Notes payable to bank and
 short-term debt                    1,715      4,478    156,369
Long-term debt                    293,258    254,910     95,990
Other liabilities                  22,432     22,874     23,691
                                 --------   --------   --------
  Total liabilities               462,705    427,000    409,658

Shareholders' equity              236,048    235,375    312,133
                                 --------   --------   --------
  Total liabilities and
   shareholders' equity          $698,753   $662,375   $721,791
                                 ========   ========   ========


                        Sola International Inc.
                            Cash Flow Data
                        (Amounts in thousands)
                              (Unaudited)

                                                  Second       Second
                                                  Quarter     Quarter
                                                   2002        2001
                                                 --------    --------

Net Income                                       $ (4,003)   $  1,234
Depreciation and amortization                       4,734       6,818
Changes in trading assets and liabilities          (5,445)      3,990
                                                 --------    --------
  Net cash provided by (used in) operating
   activities                                      (4,714)     12,042
                                                 --------    --------

Purchases of businesses                              --          --
Trade investments and joint ventures                1,425        (562)
Capital expenditures                               (3,063)     (6,406)
Other                                                  47          80
                                                 --------    --------
  Net cash used in investing activities            (1,591)     (6,888)

  Net cash provided by (used in) financing
   activities                                      11,632      (1,859)
Effect of exchange rates                              202        (665)
                                                 --------    --------
  Net increase in cash and equivalents           $  5,529    $  2,630
                                                 ========    ========

  Note:
  Net cash provided by operating activities
  excluding special charges, related inventory
  write-offs, transition costs, unrealized net
  currency losses on long-term notes and
  deferred financing costs                       $ 15,972    $ 15,812
                                                 ========    ========


                        Sola International Inc.
                            Cash Flow Data
                        (Amounts in thousands)
                              (Unaudited)

                                                First Half  First Half
                                                   2002        2001
                                                 --------    --------

Net Income                                       $  2,675    $  3,587
Depreciation and amortization                      11,064      13,815
Changes in trading assets and liabilities         (10,937)     (5,974)
                                                 --------    --------
  Net cash provided by (used in) operating
   activities                                       2,802      11,428
                                                 --------    --------

Purchases of businesses                              --        (2,480)
Trade investments and joint ventures                1,409      (1,313)
Capital expenditures                               (9,801)    (12,586)
Other                                                  90          32
                                                 --------    --------
  Net cash used in investing activities            (8,302)    (16,347)

  Net cash provided by financing activities        34,554      10,251
Effect of exchange rates                               73        (789)

                                                 --------    --------
  Net increase in cash and equivalents           $ 29,127    $  4,543
                                                 ========    ========

  Note:
  Net cash provided by operating activities
  excluding special charges, related inventory
  write-offs, transition costs, unrealized net
  currency losses on long-term notes and
  deferred financing costs                       $ 38,995    $ 17,787
                                                 ========    ========
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