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 February 5, 2009 - 06:08 AM PST
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Unifi Announces Second Quarter Results

GREENSBORO, N.C., Feb. 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Unifi, Inc. (NYSE: UFI) today released preliminary operating results for its second fiscal quarter ended December 28, 2008.

Net sales for the current quarter were $125.7 million, which represents a $57.7 million decrease from net sales of $183.4 million for the prior year December quarter. Net sales were negatively impacted by the reduced demand for the Company's products caused by sharp declines in consumer spending and compounded by the related effect of excess inventory across the respective supply chains. In addition, the prior year quarter contained approximately $7 million of sales from its commodity POY facility in Kinston N.C., which ceased operations during that quarter.

For the December quarter, loss from continuing operations before taxes was $8.7 million and net loss was $9.1 million or $0.15 per share, which compares to a loss from continuing operations before taxes of $13.6 million and a net loss of $7.7 million or $0.13 per share in the prior December quarter. The prior year quarter included the negative impact of $6.3 million in restructuring and severance charges and $2.2 million of impairment charges. The decrease in current quarter results was predominately driven by the decreased demand and higher priced raw material purchased from the first fiscal quarter working its way through the Company's inventory.

'Retail sales in our primary end-use segments: apparel, home furnishings and automotive, were all down dramatically in the quarter, resulting in a significant buildup of inventory throughout the supply chain,' said Ron Smith, Chief Financial Officer for Unifi. 'In response, brands and retailers cancelled orders and fabric mills curtailed production suddenly during the fourth quarter, which dramatically reduced demand for our products. Based on current retail sales estimates, we expect it to take an additional four to six months for this built-up inventory to completely work through the supply chain. Accordingly, we anticipate continued pressure on our sales throughout the second half of the fiscal year. We do, however, expect conversion margins and cost to improve during the second half of the fiscal year, and we anticipate continued strength in our sales to the CAFTA region as more apparel production is shifted there from Asia to reduce the overall sourcing cycle.'

Net loss for the first half of fiscal 2009 was $9.7 million or $0.16 per share compared to a net loss of $16.9 million or $0.28 per share for the same prior year period. Net sales for the first half of fiscal 2009 were $294.7 million compared to net sales of $353.9 million for the prior year period, which included approximately $19 million of sales from our now closed Kinston N.C. facility.

Cash-on-hand at the end of the December 2008 quarter was $12.6 million, a decrease of $7.8 million from the cash-on-hand at the end of the September 2008 quarter, as $6.8 million in proceeds from asset sales were offset by working capital uses, the semi-annual note interest payment and the currency effect on cash in Brazil. Total cash and cash equivalents at the end of December, including restricted cash, were $32.4 million compared to $47.7 million at the end of September. At the end of December, long-term debt was reduced to $193.7 million from $196.5 million as of the end of September.

Bill Jasper, President and CEO of Unifi, said, 'We are confident that the Company has the financial stability to withstand one of the harshest operating environments we have seen in decades and to outlast the inventory de-stocking that is taking place throughout the supply chain. We believe we have strong liquidity and a debt structure that will allow us to pursue our strategies without the undue pressure of financial maintenance covenants. Although uncertainty around the depth and duration of the recession makes it difficult to project when sales will rebound, our cost savings initiatives and the improvements already in place will allow us to weather the storm and emerge as a more competitive and more profitable Company. We will continue to invest in the development and commercialization of new products and branded premium value-added yarns during these difficult times to help capitalize on the opportunities that will arise as market conditions normalize. We are focused on aggressively improving our business fundamentals and strengthening our overall market position.'

Unifi, Inc. (NYSE: UFI) is a diversified producer and processor of multi-filament polyester and nylon textured yarns and related raw materials. The Company adds value to the supply chain and enhances consumer demand for its products through the development and introduction of branded yarns that provide unique performance, comfort and aesthetic advantages. Key Unifi brands include, but are not limited to: AIO(R) - all-in-one performance yarns, SORBTEK(R), A.M.Y.(R), MYNX(R) UV, REPREVE(R), REFLEXX(R), MICROVISTA(R) and SATURA(R). Unifi's yarns and brands are readily found in home furnishings, apparel, legwear, and sewing thread, as well as industrial, automotive, military, and medical applications. For more information about Unifi, visit www.unifi.com, or to learn more about REPREVE(R), visit www.repreve.com.

Financial Statements to Follow

    UNIFI, INC.
    CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
    (Unaudited) (In Thousands Except Per Share Data)


                                     For the Quarters    For Year To Date
                                          Ended            Periods Ended
                                     -----------------   -----------------
                                    December  December  December  December
                                    28, 2008  23, 2007  28, 2008  23, 2007
                                    --------  --------  --------  --------

    Net sales                       $125,727  $183,369  $294,736  $353,905
    Cost of sales                    123,415   175,049   278,999   334,592
    Selling, general &
     administrative expenses           9,304    12,008    19,849    26,462
    Provision (recovery) for bad
     debts                               501      (189)    1,059        65
    Interest expense                   5,748     6,578    11,713    13,290
    Interest income                     (680)     (746)   (1,593)   (1,580)
    Other (income) expense, net       (5,212)   (2,192)   (5,773)   (3,190)
    Equity in (earnings) losses of
     unconsolidated affiliates          (162)       21    (3,644)     (157)
    Write down of long-lived
     assets                                -     2,247         -     2,780
    Write down of investment in
     unconsolidated affiliates         1,483         -     1,483     4,505
    Restructuring charges                  -     4,205         -     6,837
                                           -     -----         -     -----
    Loss from continuing
     operations before income taxes   (8,670)  (13,612)   (7,357)  (29,699)
    Provision (benefit) from income
     taxes                               614    (5,757)    2,499   (12,688)
                                         ---    ------     -----   -------
    Loss from continuing
     operations                       (9,284)   (7,855)   (9,856)  (17,011)
    Income from discontinued
     operations, net of tax              216       109       112        77
                                         ---       ---       ---        --
        Net loss                     $(9,068)  $(7,746)  $(9,744) $(16,934)
                                     =======   =======   =======  ========

    Income (loss) per common share
     (basic and diluted):
        Net loss - continuing
         operations                   $(0.15)   $(0.13)   $(0.16)   $(0.28)
        Net income - discontinued
         operations                        -         -         -         -
                                         ---       ---       ---       ---
        Net loss - basic and
         diluted                      $(0.15)   $(0.13)   $(0.16)   $(0.28)
                                      ======    ======    ======    ======


    Weighted average basic and
     diluted shares outstanding       62,030    60,553    61,582    60,545



    UNIFI, INC.
    CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
    (Amounts in Thousands)

                                             December 28, 2008 June 29, 2008
                                             ----------------- -------------
                                                (Unaudited)
    Assets
    Cash and cash equivalents                          $12,619       $20,248
    Receivables, net                                    68,611       103,272
    Inventories                                        127,107       122,890
    Deferred income taxes                                1,417         2,357
    Assets held for sale                                 1,700         4,124
    Restricted cash                                      5,970         9,314
    Other current assets                                 5,330         3,693
                                                         -----         -----
        Total current assets                           222,754       265,898

    Property, plant and equipment, net                 162,295       177,299
    Investments in unconsolidated affiliates            71,094        70,562
    Restricted cash                                     13,817        26,048
    Goodwill                                            18,579        18,579
    Intangible assets, net                              19,328        20,386
    Other noncurrent assets                             10,841        12,759
                                                        ------        ------
                                                      $518,708      $591,531
                                                      ========      ========
    Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity
    Accounts payable                                   $28,505       $44,553
    Accrued expenses                                    17,475        25,531
    Income taxes payable                                    41           681
    Current maturities of long-term debt
     and other current liabilities                       6,313         9,805
                                                         -----         -----
        Total current liabilities                       52,334        80,570

    Long-term debt and other liabilities               195,502       204,366
    Deferred income taxes                                  477           926
    Shareholders' equity                               270,395       305,669
                                                       -------       -------
                                                      $518,708      $591,531
                                                      ========      ========



    UNIFI, INC.
    CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
    (Unaudited) (Amounts in Thousands)


                                                         For the Six-Months
                                                                Ended
                                                         -------------------
                                                         December  December
                                                         28, 2008  23, 2007
                                                         --------  --------

    Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year        $20,248   $40,031
    Operating activities:
      Net loss                                             (9,744)  (16,934)
      Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash
       used in continuing operating activities:
        Income from discontinued operations                  (112)      (77)
        (Earnings) losses of unconsolidated equity
         affiliates, net of distributions                  (1,579)      303
        Depreciation                                       15,832    18,850
        Amortization                                        2,137     2,324
        Stock-based compensation expense                      622       392
        Deferred compensation expense (recovery), net         (69)      173
        Net gain on asset sales                            (5,910)   (1,413)
        Non-cash write down of long-lived assets                -     2,780
        Non-cash write down of investment in
         unconsolidated affiliate                           1,483     4,505
        Non-cash portion of restructuring charges               -     6,837
        Deferred income tax expense (benefit)                  35   (14,699)
        Provision for bad debts                             1,059        65
        Other                                                 256      (568)
        Change in assets and liabilities, excluding
         effects of acquisitions and foreign currency
         adjustments                                      (11,962)   (8,124)
                                                          -------    ------
            Net cash used in continuing operating
             activities                                    (7,952)   (5,586)
                                                           ------    ------

    Investing activities:
      Capital expenditures                                 (7,829)   (3,827)
      Acquisition                                            (500)        -
      Change in restricted cash                            10,118   (14,810)
      Proceeds from sale of capital assets                  6,950    10,560
      Proceeds from sale of equity affiliate                    -     8,750
      Collection of notes receivable                            -       267
      Return of capital from equity affiliate                   -       234
                                                                -       ---
            Net cash provided by investing activities       8,739     1,174
                                                            -----     -----

    Financing activities:
      Borrowings of long-term debt                         14,600         -
      Payments of long-term debt                          (20,578)  (11,000)
      Proceeds from stock option exercises                  3,830         -
      Other                                                    37      (708)
                                                               --      ----
            Net cash used in financing activities          (2,111)  (11,708)
                                                           ------   -------

      Cash flows of discontinued operations:
      Operating cash flow                                    (162)     (201)
                                                             ----      ----
    Net cash used in discontinued operations                 (162)     (201)
                                                             ----      ----

    Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash
     equivalents                                           (6,143)    2,065
                                                           ------     -----
    Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents              (7,629)  (14,256)
                                                           ------   -------
    Cash and cash equivalents at end of period            $12,619   $25,775
                                                          =======   =======

CAUTIONARY STATEMENT ON FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

Certain statements included herein contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of federal security laws about Unifi, Inc.'s (the 'Company') financial condition and results of operations that are based on management's current expectations, estimates and projections about the markets in which the Company operates, as well as management's beliefs and assumptions. Words such as 'expects,' 'anticipates,' 'believes,' 'estimates,' variations of such words and other similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions, which are difficult to predict. Therefore, actual outcomes and results may differ materially from what is expressed or forecasted in, or implied by, such forward-looking statements. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which reflect management's judgment only as of the date hereof. The Company undertakes no obligation to update publicly any of these forward-looking statements to reflect new information, future events or otherwise.

Factors that may cause actual outcome and results to differ materially from those expressed in, or implied by, these forward-looking statements include, but are not necessarily limited to, availability, sourcing and pricing of raw materials, pressures on sales prices and volumes due to competition and economic conditions, reliance on and financial viability of significant customers, operating performance of joint ventures, alliances and other equity investments, technological advancements, employee relations, changes in construction spending, capital expenditures and long-term investments (including those related to unforeseen acquisition opportunities), continued availability of financial resources through financing arrangements and operations, outcomes of pending or threatened legal proceedings, negotiation of new or modifications of existing contracts for asset management and for property and equipment construction and acquisition, regulations governing tax laws, other governmental and authoritative bodies' policies and legislation, and proceeds received from the sale of assets held for disposal. In addition to these representative factors, forward-looking statements could be impacted by general domestic and international economic and industry conditions in the markets where the Company competes, such as changes in currency exchange rates, interest and inflation rates, recession and other economic and political factors over which the Company has no control. Other risks and uncertainties may be described from time to time in the Company's other reports and filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

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