Article: Bergdorf Goodman Men's strong results boost earnings at Neiman Marcus Group; operating income hits $9.6M in quarter.(Brief Article)

NEW YORK (FNS) -- Helped by contributions from Bergdorf Goodman Men and solid gains at Neiman Marcus, income from continuing operations at Neiman Marcus Group Inc. rose to $9.6 million in the fourth quarter from $5.7 million a year ago.

After a $10.9 million, or 29 cents a share, increase in earnings from LIFO adjustments, and preferred dividends of $7.3 million, net income came to $2.3 million, or 6 cents.

In the year-ago quarter, after a $7.7 million loss from the disposal of the Contempo Casuals chain sold in June 1995 and $7.3 million in preferred dividends, partially offset by a $3.1 million LIFO gain, Neiman lost $92 million.

Sales edged up 4.6 ...

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