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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Form 10-Q
(Mark One)
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QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2008
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TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
For the transition period from to
Commission File Number 001-14429
SKECHERS U.S.A., INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware
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95-4376145 |
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organization)
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(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
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228 Manhattan Beach Blvd. |
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Manhattan Beach, California
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90266 |
(Address of Principal Executive Office)
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(Zip Code) |
(310) 318-3100
(Registrants Telephone Number, Including Area Code)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant: (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by
Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for
such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been
subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes þ No o
Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a
non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See definitions of large accelerated
filer, accelerated filer and smaller reporting company in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
(Check one):
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Large accelerated filer þ
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Accelerated filer o
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Non-accelerated filer o
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Smaller reporting company o |
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(Do not check if a smaller reporting company) |
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the
Exchange Act). Yes o No þ
THE NUMBER OF SHARES OF CLASS A COMMON STOCK OUTSTANDING AS OF AUGUST 1, 2008: 33,312,085.
THE NUMBER OF SHARES OF CLASS B COMMON STOCK OUTSTANDING AS OF AUGUST 1, 2008: 12,801,789.
SKECHERS U.S.A., INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
FORM 10-Q
TABLE OF CONTENTS
2
PART I FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
SKECHERS
U.S.A., INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Unaudited)
(In thousands)
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June 30, |
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December 31, |
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2008 |
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2007 |
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ASSETS
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Current Assets: |
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Cash and cash equivalents |
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$ |
145,622 |
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$ |
199,516 |
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Short-term marketable securities |
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104,500 |
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Trade accounts receivable, less allowances of $14,210 in 2008 and $10,284 in 2007 |
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232,853 |
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167,406 |
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Other receivables |
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9,063 |
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10,520 |
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Total receivables |
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241,916 |
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177,926 |
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Inventories |
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234,152 |
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204,211 |
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Prepaid expenses and other current assets |
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20,865 |
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13,993 |
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Deferred tax assets |
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8,594 |
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8,594 |
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Total current assets |
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651,149 |
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708,740 |
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Property and equipment, at cost, less accumulated depreciation and amortization |
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126,932 |
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98,400 |
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Intangible assets, less accumulated amortization |
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78 |
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Deferred tax assets |
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15,977 |
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13,983 |
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Long-term marketable securities |
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94,075 |
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Other assets, at cost |
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23,271 |
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6,776 |
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TOTAL ASSETS |
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$ |
911,404 |
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$ |
827,977 |
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY
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Current Liabilities: |
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Current installments of long-term borrowings |
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206 |
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437 |
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Accounts payable |
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185,154 |
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164,466 |
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Accrued expenses |
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31,005 |
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19,949 |
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Total current liabilities |
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216,365 |
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184,852 |
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Long-term borrowings, excluding current installments |
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16,287 |
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16,462 |
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Total liabilities |
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232,652 |
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201,314 |
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Minority interest |
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2,620 |
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Commitments and contingencies |
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Stockholders equity: |
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Preferred Stock, $.001 par value; 10,000 authorized; none issued and outstanding |
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Class A Common Stock, $.001 par value; 100,000 shares authorized; 33,305 and
32,992 shares issued and outstanding at June 30, 2008 and December 31,
2007, respectively |
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33 |
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Class B Common Stock, $.001 par value; 60,000 shares authorized; 12,802 and
12,852 shares issued and outstanding at June 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007,
respectively |
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13 |
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Additional paid-in capital |
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263,084 |
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258,084 |
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Accumulated other comprehensive income |
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11,747 |
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14,763 |
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Retained earnings |
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401,255 |
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353,770 |
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Total stockholders equity |
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676,132 |
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626,663 |
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TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY |
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911,404 |
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$ |
827,977 |
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See accompanying notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.
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SKECHERS
U.S.A., INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(Unaudited)
(In thousands, except per share data)
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Three-Months Ended June 30, |
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Six-Months Ended June 30, |
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2008 |
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2007 |
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2008 |
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2007 |
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Net sales |
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$ |
354,574 |
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$ |
352,211 |
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$ |
739,496 |
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$ |
697,107 |
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Cost of sales |
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197,381 |
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200,183 |
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410,131 |
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396,040 |
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Gross profit |
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157,193 |
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152,028 |
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329,365 |
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301,067 |
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Royalty income |
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230 |
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1,193 |
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1,070 |
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2,394 |
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157,423 |
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153,221 |
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330,435 |
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303,461 |
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Operating expenses: |
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Selling |
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38,592 |
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40,950 |
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64,126 |
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67,791 |
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General and administrative |
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98,857 |
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90,473 |
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198,079 |
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176,457 |
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137,449 |
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131,423 |
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262,205 |
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244,248 |
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Earnings from operations |
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19,974 |
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21,798 |
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68,230 |
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59,213 |
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Other income (expense): |
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Interest income |
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1,835 |
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2,446 |
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4,294 |
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4,884 |
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Interest expense |
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(1,347 |
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(1,160 |
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(2,353 |
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(2,751 |
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Other, net |
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844 |
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(147 |
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748 |
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(169 |
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1,332 |
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1,139 |
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2,689 |
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1,964 |
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Earnings before income taxes and minority interest |
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21,306 |
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22,937 |
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70,919 |
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61,177 |
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Income tax expense |
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7,045 |
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7,989 |
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23,814 |
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22,329 |
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Minority interest in loss of consolidated subsidiary |
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(380 |
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(380 |
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Net earnings |
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$ |
14,641 |
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$ |
14,948 |
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$ |
47,485 |
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$ |
38,848 |
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Net earnings per share: |
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Basic |
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0.32 |
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$ |
0.33 |
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$ |
1.03 |
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$ |
0.87 |
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Diluted |
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$ |
0.31 |
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$ |
0.32 |
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$ |
1.02 |
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$ |
0.84 |
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Weighted average shares: |
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Basic |
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46,000 |
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45,576 |
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45,941 |
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44,777 |
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Diluted |
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46,810 |
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46,808 |
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46,737 |
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46,809 |
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Comprehensive income: |
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Net earnings |
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$ |
14,641 |
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$ |
14,948 |
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$ |
47,485 |
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$ |
38,848 |
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Unrealized loss on marketable securities, net of tax |
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(2,559 |
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(3,906 |
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Gain (loss) foreign currency translation adjustment,
net of tax |
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(159 |
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1,861 |
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890 |
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(902 |
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Total comprehensive income |
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$ |
11,923 |
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$ |
16,809 |
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$ |
44,469 |
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$ |
37,946 |
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See accompanying notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.
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SKECHERS
U.S.A., INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)
(In thousands)
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Six-Months Ended June 30, |
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2008 |
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2007 |
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Cash flows from operating activities: |
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Net earnings |
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$ |
47,485 |
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$ |
38,848 |
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Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided
(used) by operating activities: |
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Minority interest |
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(380 |
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Depreciation and amortization of property and equipment |
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8,715 |
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8,185 |
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Amortization of deferred financing costs |
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95 |
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Amortization of intangible assets |
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119 |
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203 |
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Provision for bad debts and returns |
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4,954 |
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2,709 |
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Tax benefits from stock-based compensation |
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533 |
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3,110 |
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Non cash stock compensation |
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1,127 |
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651 |
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Loss on disposal of equipment |
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1,538 |
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55 |
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(Increase) decrease in assets: |
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Receivables |
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(68,316 |
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(50,230 |
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Inventories |
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(29,841 |
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(3,717 |
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Prepaid expenses and other current assets |
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(6,819 |
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(2,127 |
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Other assets |
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(16,231 |
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(46 |
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Increase (decrease) in liabilities: |
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Accounts payable |
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19,655 |
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14,911 |
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Accrued expenses |
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10,929 |
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(5,007 |
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Net cash (used) provided by operating activities |
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(26,532 |
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7,640 |
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Cash flows used in investing activities: |
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Capital expenditures |
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(37,838 |
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(17,301 |
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Purchases of investments |
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(11,725 |
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(122,125 |
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Maturities of investments |
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16,250 |
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79,875 |
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Net cash used in investing activities |
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(33,313 |
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(59,551 |
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Cash flows from financing activities: |
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Net proceeds from the issuances of stock through employee stock
purchase plan and the exercise of stock options |
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2,812 |
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6,662 |
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Payments on long-term debt |
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(407 |
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(362 |
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Contribution from minority interest holder of consolidated entity |
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3,000 |
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Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation |
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528 |
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287 |
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Net cash provided by financing activities |
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5,933 |
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6,587 |
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Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents |
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(53,912 |
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(45,324 |
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Effect of exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents |
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18 |
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1,148 |
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Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the period |
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199,516 |
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160,485 |
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Cash and cash equivalents at end of the period |
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$ |
145,622 |
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$ |
116,309 |
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Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information: |
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Interest paid |
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$ |
2,527 |
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$ |
2,498 |
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Income taxes paid |
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13,875 |
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24,958 |
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SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF NONCASH INVESTING AND FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
During the six-months ended June 30, 2007, the Company issued approximately 3.5 million shares
of Class A common stock to note holders upon conversion of our 4.50% convertible subordinated debt
with a carrying value of $89,969.
See accompanying notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.
5
SKECHERS
U.S.A., INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
JUNE 30, 2008 and 2007
(Unaudited)
(1) GENERAL
Basis of Presentation
The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements of the Company have been prepared
in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America for
interim financial information and in accordance with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10
of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include certain footnotes and financial presentations
normally required under accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America
for complete financial reporting. The interim financial information is unaudited, but reflects all
normal adjustments and accruals which are, in the opinion of management, considered necessary to
provide a fair presentation for the interim periods presented. The accompanying condensed
consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated
financial statements included in the Companys Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended
December 31, 2007.
The results of operations for the six months ended June 30, 2008 are not necessarily
indicative of the results to be expected for the entire fiscal year ending December 31, 2008.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of the condensed consolidated financial statements, in conformity with
accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, requires management to
make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and
disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the
reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods. Actual results could differ
from those estimates.
Minority interest
Minority interest in the Companys consolidated financial statements results from the
accounting for the noncontrolling interest in a consolidated subsidiary or affiliate. Minority
interest represents a partially-owned subsidiarys or consolidated affiliates income, losses, and
components of other comprehensive income which is attributable to the noncontrolling parties
interests. The Company has a 50 percent interest in Skechers China Limited (Skechers China), a
joint venture which was formed in October 2007, and made an initial capital contribution of $3.0
million during the six months ended June 30, 2008. Our joint venture partner also made a $3.0
million initial capital contribution during the six months ended June 30, 2008. The Company
consolidates this joint venture into its financial statements because it has control of the board
of directors. Minority interest of $0.4 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2008
represents the share of net loss that is attributable to the equity of Skechers China that we do
not own. Transactions between Skechers China and Skechers have been eliminated in the consolidated
financial statements.
Recent accounting pronouncements
Effective January 1, 2008, the Company adopted Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB)
Statement of Financial Accounting Standards Statement (SFAS) No. 159 The Fair Value Option for
Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities, Including an amendment of FASB Statement No. 115
(SFAS 159), which provides companies with an option to report selected financial assets and
liabilities at fair value. Furthermore, SFAS 159 establishes presentation and disclosure
requirements designed to facilitate comparisons between companies that choose different measurement
attributes for similar types of assets and liabilities. The Company chose not to elect the fair
value option for its financial assets and liabilities existing at January 1, 2008, and did not
elect the fair value
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option on financial assets and liabilities transacted in the six months ended June 30, 2008.
Therefore, the adoption of SFAS No. 159 had no impact on the Companys consolidated financial
statements.
Effective January 1, 2008, the Company adopted FASB Statement of Financial Accounting
Standards Statement No. 157 Fair Value Measurements (SFAS 157). The standard provides guidance
for using fair value to measure assets and liabilities. The standard also responds to investors
requests for expanded information about the extent to which companies measure assets and
liabilities at fair value, the information used to measure fair value, and the effect of fair value
measurements on earnings. The standard applies whenever other standards require (or permit) assets
or liabilities to be measured at fair value. The standard does not expand the use of fair value in
any new circumstances. On November 14, 2007, the FASB agreed to a one-year deferral for the
implementation of SFAS No. 157 for other non-financial assets and liabilities. The Companys
adoption of SFAS No. 157 did not have a material effect on the Companys consolidated financial
statements for financial assets and liabilities and any assets and liabilities carried at fair
value.
(2) INVESTMENTS
Investments in marketable securities consist of certain auction rate equity securities and
other investments aggregating $94.1 million at June 30, 2008, net of unrealized losses of $5.9
million, and $104.5 million at December 31, 2007. These investments have been classified as non
current assets on the consolidated condensed balance sheet as of June 30, 2008 based on the
Companys current expectations regarding liquidity. During the second quarter of 2008 issuers
refinanced $9.7 million of our preferred stock investments at par. In addition, issuers have
called an additional $2.8 million at par, which we expect to collect during the third quarter. Our
available-for-sale securities at June 30, 2008, included $80.8 million of auction rate preferred
stocks and $19.2 million of auction rate Dividend Received Deduction (DRD) preferred securities.
The auction rate preferred stocks are collateralized by portfolios of municipal bonds issued by
various state and local governments and collateral is required to be maintained at 200% of the
amount of preferred stock, and interest rates are reset at weekly auctions every seven days. The
auction rate DRD preferred securities are backed by corporate preferred stocks and interest rates
are reset at auctions every 90 days.
In the first quarter of 2008 as a result of the recent liquidity issues experienced in the
global credit and capital markets, auctions since February for the Companys auction rate
securities failed. As a result of these failed auctions, the interest rates on the investments
reset to the maximum rate per the applicable investment offering statements. A failed auction is
not an indication of an increased credit risk or a reduction in the underlying collateral; however,
the Company will not be able to liquidate the investments until a successful auction occurs, a
buyer is found outside the auction process, the securities are called or refinanced by the issuer,
or the securities mature. Accordingly, there is no assurance that future auctions will succeed or
that other events will occur to provide liquidity, and as a result, our ability to liquidate our
investments in the near term may be limited or may not exist.
On a quarterly basis, the Company assesses its investments for impairment. If the investments
are deemed to be impaired, the Company then determines whether the impairment is temporary or other
than temporary. If the impairment is deemed to be temporary, the Company records an unrealized
loss in other comprehensive income. If the impairment is deemed to be other than temporary, the
Company records the impairment in the Companys consolidated condensed statements of operations.
Because of the lack of liquidity noted above, the Company determined that there were no
observable market transactions for which to determine the current market value of these securities,
nor was there a consistent methodology employed by broker-dealers to provide values to their
clients for these investments. As a result, management determined that these investments met the
definition of the Level III fair value hierarchy under SFAS 157. Management estimated the value of
the Companys holdings of these securities based on a calculated discount that could be applied if
these investments were valued using longer-term interest rates and maturities. This estimate gave
consideration to announced plans by certain issuers to partially redeem or attempt to restore
liquidity to these securities as well as a lack of clarity as to whether these efforts will be
successful. The Companys valuation is
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highly subjective and could change significantly based on the assumptions used. Our
marketable securities are the only assets and liabilities that are measured and recognized at fair
value using the SFAS 157 hierarchy.
The Company intends to liquidate the investments at par within a reasonable time period, and
the issuers of the securities are currently able and will continue to make interest payments at the
maximum rate. Based on the Companys current 12-month cash forecast, the Company believes
operating cash flows, existing cash balances and credit facilities will provide sufficient
liquidity for the Companys ongoing operations and growth initiatives.
(3) REVENUE RECOGNITION
The Company recognizes revenue on wholesale sales when products are shipped and the customer
takes title and assumes risk of loss, collection of relevant receivable is reasonably assured,
persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists and the sales price is fixed or determinable. This
generally occurs at time of shipment. The Company recognizes revenue from retail sales at the point
of sale. Allowances for estimated returns, discounts, doubtful accounts and chargebacks are
provided for when related revenue is recorded. Related costs paid to third-party shipping companies
are recorded as a cost of sales.
Royalty income is earned from licensing arrangements. Upon signing a new licensing agreement,
we receive up-front fees, which are generally characterized as prepaid royalties. These fees are
initially deferred and recognized as revenue as earned (i.e., as licensed sales are reported to the
company or on a straight-line basis over the term of the agreement). The first calculated royalty
payment is based on actual sales of the licensed product. Typically, at each quarter-end we receive
correspondence from our licensees indicating the actual sales for the period. This information is
used to calculate and accrue the related royalties based on the terms of the agreement.
(4) OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
In addition to net earnings, other comprehensive income includes changes in foreign currency
translation adjustments and unrealized gains and losses on marketable securities. The Company
operates internationally through several foreign subsidiaries. Assets and liabilities of the
foreign operations denominated in local currencies are translated at the rate of exchange at the
balance sheet date. Revenues and expenses are translated at the weighted average rate of exchange
during the period of translation. The resulting translation adjustments along with the translation
adjustments related to intercompany loans of a long-term investment nature are included in the
translation adjustment in other comprehensive income.
(5) STOCK COMPENSATION
For stock-based awards we have recognized compensation expense based on the estimated grant
date fair value using the Black-Scholes valuation model, which requires the input of highly
subjective assumptions including the expected stock price volatility, expected term and forfeiture
rate. Stock compensation expense was $0.6 million and $0.3 million for the three months ended June
30, 2008 and 2007, respectively. Stock compensation expense was $1.1 million and $0.7 million for
the six months ended June 30, 2008 and 2007, respectively.
Shares subject to option under the Companys 1998 Stock Option, Deferred Stock and Restricted
Stock Plan (the Equity Incentive Plan) were as follows:
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WEIGHTED |
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WEIGHTED AVERAGE |
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AGGREGATE |
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AVERAGE |
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REMAINING |
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INTRINSIC |
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SHARES |
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EXERCISE PRICE |
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CONTRACTUAL TERM |
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VALUE |
Outstanding at December 31, 2007 |
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1,961,756 |
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$ |
11.56 |
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Granted |
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Exercised |
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(192,404 |
) |
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9.07 |
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Forfeited |
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(10,938 |
) |
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|
22.62 |
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Outstanding at June 30, 2008 |
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1,758,414 |
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|
11.76 |
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3.3 years |
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$ |
14,683,724 |
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Exercisable at June 30, 2008 |
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1,751,414 |
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11.75 |
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3.3 years |
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$ |
14,643,679 |
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A summary of the status and changes of our nonvested shares related to the Equity Incentive
Plan as of and during the six months ended June 30, 2008 is presented below:
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WEIGHTED AVERAGE |
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GRANT-DATE FAIR |
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|
SHARES |
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VALUE |
Nonvested at December 31, 2007 |
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15,167 |
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$ |
18.32 |
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Granted |
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201,546 |
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|
17.16 |
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Vested |
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(4,667 |
) |
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17.01 |
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Cancelled |
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(5,928 |
) |
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|
17.16 |
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|
Nonvested at June 30, 2008 |
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|
206,118 |
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|
17.25 |
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(6) EARNINGS PER SHARE
Basic earnings per share represents net earnings divided by the weighted average number of
common shares outstanding for the period. Diluted earnings per share, in addition to the weighted
average determined for basic earnings per share, includes potential common shares, if dilutive,
which would arise from the exercise of stock options and nonvested shares using the treasury stock
method, which in the current period includes consideration of average unrecognized stock-based
compensation cost resulting from the adoption SFAS 123(R), and assumes the conversion of the
Companys 4.50% convertible subordinated notes for the period in which they were outstanding.
The following is a reconciliation of net earnings and weighted average common shares
outstanding for purposes of calculating basic earnings per share (in thousands, except per share
amounts):
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Three-Months Ended June 30, |
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Six-Months Ended June 30, |
Basic earnings per share |
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2008 |
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2007 |
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2008 |
|
2007 |
Net earnings |
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$ |
14,641 |
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$ |
14,948 |
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$ |
47,485 |
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$ |
38,848 |
|
Weighted average common shares outstanding |
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|
46,000 |
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|
45,576 |
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|
|
45,941 |
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|
|
44,777 |
|
Basic earnings per share |
|
$ |
0.32 |
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|
$ |
0.33 |
|
|
$ |
1.03 |
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|
$ |
0.87 |
|
The following is a reconciliation of net earnings and weighted average common shares
outstanding for purposes of calculating diluted earnings per share (in thousands, except per share
amounts):
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|
|
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|
Three-Months Ended June 30, |
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|
Six-Months Ended June 30, |
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Diluted earnings per share |
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2008 |
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|
2007 |
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2007 |
|
Net earnings |
|
$ |
14,641 |
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|
$ |
14,948 |
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|
$ |
47,485 |
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$ |
38,848 |
|
After tax effect of interest expense on 4.50%
convertible subordinated notes |
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|
|
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|
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|
|
|
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|
357 |
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|
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|
Earnings for purposes of computing diluted
earnings per share |
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$ |
14,641 |
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$ |
14,948 |
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$ |
47,485 |
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$ |
39,205 |
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Weighted average common shares outstanding |
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|
46,000 |
|
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|
45,576 |
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|
45,941 |
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|
44,777 |
|
Dilutive effect of stock options |
|
|
810 |
|
|
|
1,232 |
|
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|
796 |
|
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|
1,307 |
|
Weighted average shares to be issued assuming
conversion of 4.50% convertible subordinated
notes |
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|
|
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|
|
|
|
|
|
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|
725 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Weighted average common shares outstanding |
|
|
46,810 |
|
|
|
46,808 |
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|
|
46,737 |
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|
46,809 |
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|
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|
|
Diluted earnings per share |
|
$ |
0.31 |
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$ |
0.32 |
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$ |
1.02 |
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$ |
0.84 |
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|
Options to purchase 156,016 shares of Class A common stock were not included in the
computation of diluted earnings per share for both the three months and six months ended June 30,
2008 because their effect would have been anti-dilutive. There were no options excluded from the
computation for both the three months and six months ended June 30, 2007.
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(7) INCOME TAXES
The Companys effective tax rates for the second quarter and first six months of 2008 were
33.1% and 33.6%, respectively, compared to the effective tax rates of 34.8% and 36.5% for the
second quarter and first six months of 2007, respectively. Income tax expense for the three months
ended June 30, 2008 was $7.0 million compared to $8.0 million for the same period in 2007. Income
tax expense for the six months ended June 30, 2008 was $23.8 million compared to $22.3 million for
the same period in 2007. Income taxes for the three months ended June 30, 2008 were computed
using the estimated effective tax rates applicable to each of the domestic and international
taxable jurisdictions for the full year. The rate for the six months ended June 30, 2008 is lower
than the expected domestic rate of approximately 40% due to our non-U.S. subsidiary earnings in
lower tax rate jurisdictions and our planned permanent reinvestment of undistributed earnings from
our non-U.S. subsidiaries, thereby indefinitely postponing their repatriation to the United States.
As such, the Company did not provide for deferred income taxes on accumulated undistributed
earnings of our non-U.S. subsidiaries.
We have applied for advanced pricing agreements with various tax authorities related to the
transfer pricing of certain intercompany transactions. On August 1, 2008, we received a decision
on one of these applications, and as a result of this agreement, a portion of the $17.4 million
balance of unrecognized tax benefits as of June 30, 2008 will be reduced, which may or may not
impact earnings. If the advanced pricing agreements are not resolved in 2008, we may continue to
add to the unrecognized tax benefits as we did in 2006 and 2007.
(8) LINE OF CREDIT
The Company has a secured line of credit, expiring on May 31, 2011, which permits the Company
and certain of its subsidiaries to borrow up to $150.0 million based upon eligible accounts
receivable and inventory, which line can be increased to $250.0 million at our request. The loan
agreement provides for the issuance of letters of credit up to a maximum of $30.0 million. The
loan agreement contains customary affirmative and negative covenants for secured credit facilities
of this type. The Company was in compliance with all other covenants of the loan agreement at June
30, 2008. The Company had $9.0 million of outstanding letters of credit under this line of credit
as of June 30, 2008.
(9) LITIGATION
The Company recognizes legal expense in connection with loss contingencies as incurred.
On March 15, 2007, the Company filed a lawsuit against Vans, Inc. in the U.S. District Court
for the Central District of California (Case No. CV 07-10703 (PLA)) seeking a declaration, among
other things, that certain of its footwear designs do not infringe Vans claimed checkerboard
design and waffle outsole design trademarks. On April 4, 2007, in its answer to the Companys
complaint, Vans filed counter-claims and cross-claims against the Company and Ecko Unlimited, Inc.,
respectively, for trademark infringement, trademark dilution, unfair competition and
misappropriation. Vans was seeking, among other things, compensatory, treble and punitive damages,
profits, attorneys fees and costs, and injunctive relief against the Company to prevent any future
sales and distribution of footwear that allegedly bears a design similar to Vans checkerboard
design or waffle outsole design. On November 20, 2007, the court denied Vans preliminary
injunction, and Vans appealed this ruling on December 20, 2007. Subsequently, the parties reached
a settlement in principle, and on May 15, 2008, they reduced it to writing and finalized a formal
settlement agreement. The settlement did not have a material adverse effect on the Companys
financial condition or results of operations.
On July 10, 2008, Crocs, Inc. filed a lawsuit against the Company in the U.S. District Court
for the District of Colorado, CROCS, INC. v. SKECHERS U.S.A., INC. (Case No. 08cv01450-RPM). The
complaint alleges patent infringement, trade dress infringement and dilution, unfair competition
and deceptive trade practices arising out of the Companys manufacture, distribution and sales of
footwear that is allegedly similar to several Crocs products. The lawsuit seeks, among other
things, actual damages, treble or punitive damages as applicable, profits, attorneys fees and
costs, and a preliminary and/or permanent injunction against the Company to prevent any future
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manufacturing, distribution or sales of footwear that infringes Crocs design patents or trade
dress or that uses any mark that is confusingly similar to Crocs animated crocodile design mark.
The Company plans on defending the allegations vigorously and believe the claims are without merit.
Nonetheless, it is too early to predict the outcome and whether the outcome will have a material
adverse effect on the Companys financial condition or results of operations.
The Company has no reason to believe that any liability with respect to pending legal actions,
individually or in the aggregate, will have a material adverse effect on the Companys consolidated
financial statements or results of operations. The Company occasionally becomes involved in
litigation arising from the normal course of business, and management is unable to determine the
extent of any liability that may arise from unanticipated future litigation.
(10) STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY
Certain Class B stockholders converted 50,000 and 290,000 shares of Class B common stock into
an equivalent number of shares of Class A common stock during the three months ended June 30, 2008
and 2007, respectively. Certain Class B stockholders converted 50,000 and 816,400 shares of Class
B common stock into an equivalent number of shares of Class A common stock during the six months
ended June 30, 2008 and 2007, respectively.
(11) SEGMENT AND GEOGRAPHIC REPORTING INFORMATION
We have four reportable segments domestic wholesale sales, international wholesale sales,
retail sales, and e-commerce sales. Management evaluates segment performance based primarily on
net sales and gross profit. All other costs and expenses of the Company are analyzed on an
aggregate basis, and these costs are not allocated to the Companys segments. Net sales, gross
profit and identifiable assets for the domestic wholesale segment, international wholesale, retail,
and the e-commerce segment on a combined basis were as follows (in thousands):
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|
|
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|
|
Three Months Ended June 30, |
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|
Six Months Ended June 30, |
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|
2008 |
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|
2007 |
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|
2008 |
|
|
2007 |
|
Net sales |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Domestic wholesale |
|
$ |
201,400 |
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$ |
219,751 |
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$ |
422,183 |
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$ |
432,919 |
|
International wholesale |
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|
77,482 |
|
|
|
59,774 |
|
|
|
176,967 |
|
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|
131,331 |
|
Retail |
|
|
71,174 |
|
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|
68,612 |
|
|
|
131,752 |
|
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|
125,397 |
|
E-commerce |
|
|
4,518 |
|
|
|
4,074 |
|
|
|
8,594 |
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|
7,460 |
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|
|
|
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|
|
|
|
|
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|
Total |
|
$ |
354,574 |
|
|
$ |
352,211 |
|
|
$ |
739,496 |
|
|
$ |
697,107 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Three Months Ended June 30, |
|
|
Six Months Ended June 30, |
|
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2007 |
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2007 |
|
Gross profit |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Domestic wholesale |
|
$ |
75,905 |
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|
$ |
85,209 |
|
|
$ |
164,060 |
|
|
$ |
170,425 |
|
International wholesale |
|
|
34,269 |
|
|
|
21,672 |
|
|
|
80,230 |
|
|
|
48,893 |
|
Retail |
|
|
44,762 |
|
|
|
42,952 |
|
|
|
80,806 |
|
|
|
77,835 |
|
E-commerce |
|
|
2,257 |
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|
|
2,195 |
|
|
|
4,269 |
|
|
|
3,914 |
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|
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|
|
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|
|
|
|
|
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|
Total |
|
$ |
157,193 |
|
|
$ |
152,028 |
|
|
$ |
329,365 |
|
|
$ |
301,067 |
|
|
|
|
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|
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
June 30, 2008 |
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|
December 31, 2007 |
|
Identifiable assets |
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|
|
|
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|
|
Domestic wholesale |
|
$ |
681,667 |
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|
$ |
629,377 |
|
International wholesale |
|
|
146,025 |
|
|
|
118,195 |
|
Retail |
|
|
83,451 |
|
|
|
80,250 |
|
E-commerce |
|
|
261 |
|
|
|
155 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
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|
Total |
|
$ |
911,404 |
|
|
$ |
827,977 |
|
|
|
|
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|
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|
|
|
|
|
|
Three Months Ended June 30, |
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|
Six Months Ended June 30, |
|
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2007 |
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2007 |
|
Additions to property and equipment |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Domestic wholesale |
|
$ |
15,047 |
|
|
$ |
1,917 |
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|
$ |
23,729 |
|
|
$ |
7,711 |
|
International wholesale |
|
|
547 |
|
|
|
568 |
|
|
|
736 |
|
|
|
733 |
|
Retail |
|
|
8,464 |
|
|
|
5,760 |
|
|
|
13,373 |
|
|
|
8,857 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total |
|
$ |
24,058 |
|
|
$ |
8,245 |
|
|
$ |
37,838 |
|
|
$ |
17,301 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Geographic Information:
The following summarizes our operations in different geographic areas for the period indicated (in
thousands):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Three Months Ended June 30, |
|
|
Six Months Ended June 30, |
|
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2007 |
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2007 |
|
Net sales (1) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
United States |
|
$ |
269,662 |
|
|
$ |
286,112 |
|
|
$ |
549,953 |
|
|
$ |
555,166 |
|
Canada |
|
|
11,360 |
|
|
|
9,604 |
|
|
|
24,304 |
|
|
|
18,786 |
|
Other International (2) |
|
|
73,552 |
|
|
|
56,495 |
|
|
|
165,239 |
|
|
|
123,155 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total |
|
$ |
354,574 |
|
|
$ |
352,211 |
|
|
$ |
739,496 |
|
|
$ |
697,107 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
June 30, 2008 |
|
|
December 31, 2007 |
|
Long-lived assets |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
United States |
|
$ |
124,171 |
|
|
$ |
96,044 |
|
Canada |
|
|
222 |
|
|
|
343 |
|
Other International (2) |
|
|
2,539 |
|
|
|
2,013 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total |
|
$ |
126,932 |
|
|
$ |
98,400 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1) |
|
The Company has subsidiaries in Canada, United Kingdom, Germany, France, Spain, Italy,
Netherlands, Brazil, Malaysia and Thailand that generate net sales within those respective
countries and in some cases the neighboring regions. The Company also has a joint venture in
China that generates net sales from that country. The Company also has a subsidiary in
Switzerland that generates net sales from that country in addition to net sales to our
distributors located in numerous non-European countries. Net sales are attributable to
geographic regions based on the location of the Company subsidiary. |
|
(2) |
|
Other international consists of Switzerland, United Kingdom, Germany, France, Spain, Italy,
Netherlands, Brazil, Malaysia, Thailand and China. |
(12) BUSINESS AND CREDIT CONCENTRATIONS
The Company generates the majority of its sales in the United States; however, several of its
products are sold into various foreign countries, which subjects the Company to the risks of doing
business abroad. In addition, the Company operates in the footwear industry, which is impacted by
the general economy, and its business depends on the general economic environment and levels of
consumer spending. Changes in the marketplace may significantly affect managements estimates and
the Companys performance. Management performs regular evaluations concerning the ability of
customers to satisfy their obligations and provides for estimated doubtful accounts. Domestic
accounts receivable, which generally do not require collateral from customers, were equal to $156.9
million and $110.3 million before allowances for bad debts, sales returns and chargebacks at June
30, 2008 and December 31, 2007, respectively. Foreign accounts receivable, which generally are
collateralized by letters of credit, were equal to $90.1 million and $67.4 million before allowance
for bad debts, sales returns and chargebacks at June 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007, respectively.
The Company provided for potential credit losses of $5.0 million and $2.7 million for the six
months ended June 30, 2008 and 2007, respectively.
12
Net sales to customers in the U.S. exceeded 70% of total net sales for the three and six
months ended June 30, 2008 and 2007. Assets located outside the U.S. consist primarily of cash,
accounts receivable, inventory, property and equipment, and other assets. Net assets held outside
the United States were $154.8 million and $126.1 million at June 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007,
respectively.
The Companys net sales to its five largest customers accounted for approximately 25.2% and
26.6% of total net sales for the three months ended June 30, 2008 and 2007, respectively. The
Companys net sales to its five largest customers accounted for approximately 25.1% and 24.9% of
total net sales for the six months ended June 30, 2008 and 2007, respectively. No customer
accounted for more than 10% of our net sales during the three and six months ended June 30, 2008
and 2007, respectively. One customer accounted for 10.5% and 10.0% of our outstanding accounts
receivable balance at June 30, 2008 and 2007, respectively.
The Companys top five manufacturers produced approximately 69.0% and 68.5% of our total
purchases for the three months ended June 30, 2008 and 2007, respectively. One manufacturer
accounted for 32.2% and 34.4% of total purchases for the three months ended June 30, 2008 and 2007,
respectively. A second manufacturer accounted for 11.5% and 11.7% of total purchases for the three
months ended June 30, 2008 and 2007, respectively. A third manufacturer accounted for 10.4% and
9.0% of total purchases for the three months ended June 30, 2008 and 2007, respectively. The
Companys top five manufacturers produced approximately 65.7% and 64.5% of our total purchases for
the six months ended June 30, 2008 and 2007, respectively. One manufacturer accounted for 31.5%
and 29.5% of total purchases for the six months ended June 30, 2008 and 2007, respectively. A
second manufacturer accounted for 11.6% and 10.6% of total purchases for the six months ended June
30, 2008 and 2007, respectively.
Most of the Companys products are produced in China. The Companys operations are subject to
the customary risks of doing business abroad, including, but not limited to, currency fluctuations
and revaluations, custom duties and related fees, various import controls and other monetary
barriers, restrictions on the transfer of funds, labor unrest and strikes and, in certain parts of
the world, political instability. The Company believes it has acted to reduce these risks by
diversifying manufacturing among various factories. To date business risks have not had a material
adverse impact on the Companys operations.
13
ITEM 2. MANAGEMENTS DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The following discussion should be read in conjunction with our Condensed Consolidated
Financial Statements and Notes thereto in Item 1. of this document.
We intend for this discussion to provide the reader with information that will assist in
understanding our financial statements, the changes in certain key items in those financial
statements from period to period, and the primary factors that accounted for those changes, as well
as how certain accounting principles affect our financial statements. The discussion also provides
information about the financial results of the various segments of our business to provide a better
understanding of how those segments and their results affect the financial condition and results of
operations of our company as a whole.
This quarterly report on Form 10-Q may contain forward-looking statements made pursuant to the
safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, which can be
identified by the use of forward-looking language such as may, will, believe, expect,
anticipate or other comparable terms. These forward-looking statements involve risks and
uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected in
forward-looking statements, and reported results shall not be considered an indication of the
Companys future performance. Factors that might cause or contribute to such differences include
international, national and local general economic, political and market conditions; intense
competition among sellers of footwear for consumers; changes in fashion trends and consumer
demands; popularity of particular designs and categories of products; the level of sales during the
spring, back-to-school and holiday selling seasons; the ability to anticipate, identify, interpret
or forecast changes in fashion trends, consumer demand for our products and the various market
factors described above; the ability of the Company to maintain its brand image; the ability to
sustain, manage and forecast the Companys growth and inventories; the ability to secure and
protect trademarks, patents and other intellectual property; the loss of any significant customers,
decreased demand by industry retailers and cancellation of order commitments; potential disruptions
in manufacturing related to overseas sourcing and concentration of production in China, including,
without limitation, difficulties associated with political instability in China, the occurrence of
prolonged adverse weather conditions, a natural disaster or outbreak of a pandemic disease in
China, or electrical shortages, labor shortages or work stoppages that may lead to higher
production costs, production delays and/or transportation delays; changes in monetary controls and
valuations of the Yuan by the Chinese government; increased costs of freight and transportation to
meet delivery deadlines; violation of labor or other laws by our independent contract
manufacturers, suppliers or licensees; potential imposition of additional duties, tariffs or other
trade restrictions; business disruptions resulting from natural disasters such as an earthquake due
to the location of the Companys domestic warehouse, headquarters and a substantial number of
retail stores in California; changes in business strategy or development plans; changes in economic
conditions that could affect the Companys ability to open retail stores in new markets and/or the
sales performance of the Companys existing stores; the disruption, the ability to attract and
retain qualified personnel; expense and potential liability associated with existing or
unanticipated future litigation; and other factors referenced or incorporated by reference in the
Companys annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2007.
The risks included here are not exhaustive. Other sections of this report may include
additional factors that could adversely impact our business and financial performance. Moreover, we
operate in a very competitive and rapidly changing environment. New risk factors emerge from time
to time and we cannot predict all such risk factors, nor can we assess the impact of all such risk
factors on our business or the extent to which any factor or combination of factors may cause
actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statements. Given
these risks and uncertainties, investors should not place undue reliance on forward-looking
statements as a prediction of actual results. Investors should also be aware that while we do, from
time to time, communicate with securities analysts, we do not disclose any material non-public
information or other confidential commercial information to them. Accordingly, individuals should
not assume that we agree with any statement or report issued by any analyst, regardless of the
content of the report. Thus, to the extent that reports issued by securities analysts contain any
projections, forecasts or opinions, such reports are not our responsibility.
14
FINANCIAL OVERVIEW
We have four reportable segments domestic wholesale sales, international wholesale sales,
retail sales, which includes domestic and international retail sales, and e-commerce sales. We
evaluate segment performance based primarily on net sales and gross profit. Net earnings for the
three months ended June 30, 2008 was $14.6 million, or $0.31 earnings per diluted share. The
largest portion of our revenue is derived from the domestic wholesale segment. Revenue as a
percentage of net sales was as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Three-Months Ended June 30, |
|
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2007 |
|
Percentage of revenues by segment |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Domestic wholesale |
|
|
56.8 |
% |
|
|
62.4 |
% |
International wholesale |
|
|
21.8 |
% |
|
|
17.0 |
% |
Retail |
|
|
20.1 |
% |
|
|
19.5 |
% |
E-commerce |
|
|
1.3 |
% |
|
|
1.1 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total |
|
|
100 |
% |
|
|
100 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
As of June 30, 2008 we had 190 domestic retail stores and 17 international retail stores, and
we believe that we have established our presence in most major domestic retail markets. During the
first six months of 2008, we opened 12 domestic concept stores, one international concept store,
three domestic outlet stores and one domestic warehouse store, and we closed two domestic concept
stores. Footwear purchases are highly discretionary and with various macroeconomic pressures
creating a difficult U.S. retail environment, we expect a challenging domestic business environment
for the remainder of 2008. We also expect negative comparable sales in our retail stores and
overall retail sales of footwear in the U.S. to decline during 2008 therefore, during the remainder
of 2008, we intend to focus on our international business by (i) enhancing the efficiency of our
international operations, (ii) increasing our international customer base; (iii) increasing the
product count within each customer; (iv) tailoring our product offerings currently available to our
international customers to increase demand for our product, (v) continuing to pursue opportunistic
international retail store locations and (vi) exploring and expanding in emerging markets where we
do not have a significant business presence. We periodically review all of our stores for
impairment, and we carefully review our under-performing stores and may consider the non-renewal of
leases upon completion of the current term of the applicable lease.
We have applied for advanced pricing agreements with various tax authorities related to the
transfer pricing of certain intercompany transactions. On August 1, 2008, we received a decision
on one of these applications, and as a result of this agreement, a portion of the $17.4 million
balance of unrecognized tax benefits as of June 30, 2008 will be reduced, which may or may not
impact earnings. If the advanced pricing agreements are not resolved in 2008, we may continue to
add to the unrecognized tax benefits as we did in 2006 and 2007.
15
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The following table sets forth for the periods indicated, selected information from our results of
operations (in thousands) as a percentage of net sales:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Three-Months Ended June 30, |
|
|
Six-Months Ended June 30, |
|
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2007 |
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2007 |
|
Net sales |
|
$ |
354,574 |
|
|
|
100.0 |
% |
|
$ |
352,211 |
|
|
|
100.0 |
% |
|
$ |
739,496 |
|
|
|
100.0 |
% |
|
$ |
697,107 |
|
|
|
100.0 |
% |
Cost of sales |
|
|
197,381 |
|
|
|
55.7 |
|
|
|
200,183 |
|
|
|
56.8 |
|
|
|
410,131 |
|
|
|
55.5 |
|
|
|
396,040 |
|
|
|
56.8 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Gross profit |
|
|
157,193 |
|
|
|
44.3 |
|
|
|
152,028 |
|
|
|
43.2 |
|
|
|
329,365 |
|
|
|
44.5 |
|
|
|
301,067 |
|
|
|
43.2 |
|
Royalty income |
|
|
230 |
|
|
|
0.1 |
|
|
|
1,193 |
|
|
|
0.3 |
|
|
|
1,070 |
|
|
|
0.2 |
|
|
|
2,394 |
|
|
|
0.3 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
157,423 |
|
|
|
44.4 |
|
|
|
153,221 |
|
|
|
43.5 |
|
|
|
330,435 |
|
|
|
44.7 |
|
|
|
303,461 |
|
|
|
43.5 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operating expenses: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Selling |
|
|
38,592 |
|
|
|
10.9 |
|
|
|
40,950 |
|
|
|
11.6 |
|
|
|
64,126 |
|
|
|
8.7 |
|
|
|
67,791 |
|
|
|
9.7 |
|
General and administrative |
|
|
98,857 |
|
|
|
27.9 |
|
|
|
90,473 |
|
|
|
25.7 |
|
|
|
198,079 |
|
|
|
26.8 |
|
|
|
176,457 |
|
|
|
25.3 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
137,449 |
|
|
|
38.8 |
|
|
|
131,423 |
|
|
|
37.3 |
|
|
|
262,205 |
|
|
|
35.5 |
|
|
|
244,248 |
|
|
|
35.0 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Earnings from operations |
|
|
19,974 |
|
|
|
5.6 |
|
|
|
21,798 |
|
|
|
6.2 |
|
|
|
68,230 |
|
|
|
9.2 |
|
|
|
59,213 |
|
|
|
8.5 |
|
Interest income, net |
|
|
488 |
|
|
|
0.1 |
|
|
|
1,286 |
|
|
|
0.3 |
|
|
|
1,941 |
|
|
|
0.3 |
|
|
|
2,133 |
|
|
|
0.3 |
|
Other, net |
|
|
844 |
|
|
|
0.2 |
|
|
|
(147 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
748 |
|
|
|
0.1 |
|
|
|
(169 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Earnings before income taxes |
|
|
21,306 |
|
|
|
6.0 |
|
|
|
22,937 |
|
|
|
6.5 |
|
|
|
70,919 |
|
|
|
9.6 |
|
|
|
61,177 |
|
|
|
8.8 |
|
Income taxes |
|
|
7,045 |
|
|
|
2.0 |
|
|
|
7,989 |
|
|
|
2.3 |
|
|
|
23,814 |
|
|
|
3.2 |
|
|
|
22,329 |
|
|
|
3.2 |
|
Minority interest in loss of
consolidated subsidiary |
|
|
(380 |
) |
|
|
(0.1 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(380 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net earnings |
|
$ |
14,641 |
|
|
|
4.1 |
% |
|
$ |
14,948 |
|
|
|
4.2 |
% |
|
$ |
47,485 |
|
|
|
6.4 |
% |
|
$ |
38,848 |
|
|
|
5.6 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
THREE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2008 COMPARED TO THREE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2007
Net sales
Net sales for the three months ended June 30, 2008 were $354.6 million, an increase of $2.4
million or 0.7%, over net sales of $352.2 million for the three months ended June 30, 2007. The
increase in net sales was primarily due to increased international wholesale sales partially offset
by lower domestic wholesale sales. Net sales also increased within the domestic retail segment
from an increased store base, which more than offset the effect of negative comparable store sales.
Our domestic wholesale net sales decreased $18.4 million to $201.4 million for the three
months ended June 30, 2008, from $219.8 million for the three months ended June 30, 2007. The
decrease in our domestic wholesale segment was broad based and across key divisions primarily due
to the weak U.S. retail environment; however, we saw increases in our Womens Sport and Mens USA
divisions during the quarter. The average selling price per pair within the domestic wholesale
segment increased to $18.93 per pair for the three months ended June 30, 2008 from $18.59 per pair
in the same period last year. The decrease in the domestic wholesale segments net sales came on a
9.7% unit sales volume decrease to 10.6 million pairs from 11.7 million pairs for the same period
in 2007.
Our international wholesale segment net sales increased $17.8 million, or 29.6%, to $77.5
million for the three months ended June 30, 2008, compared to $59.7 million for the three months
ended June 30, 2007. Our international wholesale sales consist of direct subsidiary sales those
sales we make to department stores and specialty retailers and sales to our distributors who in
turn sell to department stores and specialty retailers in various international regions where we do
not sell direct. This includes sales made by our consolidated joint venture which we control but
where there is a significant minority interest. Direct subsidiary sales increased $15.8 million or
53.5%, to $45.1 million for the three months ended June 30, 2008 compared to net sales of $29.3
million for the three months ended June 30, 2007. The increase in direct subsidiary sales was
primarily due to increased sales into the United Kingdom, Canada, and Germany. Our distributor
sales increased $2.0 million to $32.4 million or 6.5% for the three months ended June 30, 2008,
compared to sales of $30.4 million for the three months ended June 30, 2007. This was primarily
due to increased sales to our distributors in Japan, Dubai and Russia.
16
Our retail segment sales increased $2.6 million to $71.2 million for the three months ended
June 30, 2008, a 3.7% increase over sales of $68.6 million for the three months ended June 30,
2007. The increase in retail sales was due to a net increase of 39 stores and positive
international comparable store sales partially offset by negative domestic comparable store sales.
Our domestic retail sales increased 2.3% for the three months ended June 30, 2008 compared to the
same period in 2007 due to a net increase of 34 stores partially offset by negative comparable
store sales. Our international retail sales increased 17.5% for the three months ended June 30,
2008 compared to the same period in 2007 due to a net increase of five stores, positive comparable
store sales and foreign currency translation gains. During the three months ended June 30, 2008,
we opened 12 new domestic stores and one international concept store, and we closed one domestic
concept store. Of our new store additions, ten were concept stores, two were outlet stores and one
was a warehouse store. For the three months ended June 30, 2008, we realized positive comparable
store sales in our international retail stores of 5.9% while we realized negative comparable store
sales of 9.7% in our domestic retail stores.
Our e-commerce sales increased $0.4 million to $4.5 million for the three months ended June
30, 2008, a 10.9% increase over sales of $4.1 million for the three months ended June 30, 2007.
Our e-commerce sales made up approximately 1% of our consolidated net sales for each of the three
months ended June 30, 2008 and 2007.
Gross profit
Gross profit for the three months ended June 30, 2008 increased $5.2 million to $157.2 million
as compared to $152.0 million for the three months ended June 30, 2007. Gross profit as a
percentage of net sales, or gross margin, increased to 44.3% for the three months ended June 30,
2008 from 43.2% for the same period in the prior year. The gross margin increase was largely the
result of a higher proportion of our revenues coming from our international wholesale segment
through foreign subsidiaries, which achieved higher gross margins than our domestic wholesale
segment and sales through our foreign distributors. Gross profit for our domestic wholesale
segment decreased $9.3 million, or 10.9%, to $75.9 million for the three months ended June 30, 2008
compared to $85.2 million for the three months ended June 30, 2007. Gross margins for our domestic
wholesale segment decreased to 37.7% for the three months ended June 30, 2008 from 38.8% for the
same period in the prior year. The decrease was due to increased product costs that were partially
offset by the increase in average selling price per pair.
Gross profit for our international wholesale segment increased $12.7 million, or 58.1%, to
$34.3 million for the three months ended June 30, 2008 compared to $21.6 million for the three
months ended June 30, 2007. Gross margins were 44.2% for the three months ended June 30, 2008
compared to 36.3% for the three months ended June 30, 2007. International wholesale sales through
our foreign subsidiaries achieved higher gross margins than our international wholesale sales
through our foreign distributors. Gross margins for our direct subsidiary sales were 54.8% for the
three months ended June 30, 2008 as compared to 45.2% for the three months ended June 30, 2007.
Gross margins for our distributor sales were 29.6% for the three months ended June 30, 2008 as
compared to 27.7% for the three months ended June 30, 2007. The increase in gross margins for the
international wholesale segment was due to increased sales through our foreign subsidiaries and
favorable currency translation gains.
Gross profit for our retail segment increased $1.8 million, or 4.2%, to $44.8 million for the
three months ended June 30, 2008 as compared to $43.0 million for the three months ended June 30,
2007. This increase in gross profit was due to a net increase of 39 stores and a positive
comparable store sales increase of 5.9% in our international stores. Gross margins increased to
62.9% for the three months ended June 30, 2008 as compared to 62.6% for the three months ended June
30, 2007. The increase in gross margins was due to a larger proportion of sales coming from our
international retail segment and favorable currency translation offset by decreased margins and
negative comparable sales of 9.7% in our domestic stores due to the weak U.S. retail environment.
Our cost of sales includes the cost of footwear purchased from our manufacturers, royalties,
duties, quota costs, inbound freight (including ocean, air and freight from the dock to our
distribution centers), broker fees and storage costs. Because we include expenses related to our
distribution network in general and administrative expenses while some of our competitors may
include expenses of this type in cost of sales, our gross margins may not be comparable, and we may
report higher gross margins than some of our competitors in part for this reason.
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Selling expenses
Selling expenses decreased by $2.4 million, or 5.8%, to $38.6 million for the three months
ended June 30, 2008 from $41.0 million for the three months ended June 30, 2007. As a percentage
of net sales, selling expenses were 10.9% and 11.6% for the three months ended June 30, 2008 and
2007, respectively. The decrease in selling expenses was primarily due to decreased promotional
costs of $2.8 million, which were partially offset by slightly increased advertising costs.
Promotional costs were higher in the prior year due to the launch of our Cali Gear line.
Selling expenses consist primarily of the following: sales representative sample costs, sales
commissions, trade shows, advertising and promotional costs, which may include television, print
ads, ad production costs and point-of-purchase (POP) costs.
General and administrative expenses
General and administrative expenses increased by $8.4 million, or 9.3%, to $98.9 million for
the three months ended June 30, 2008 from $90.5 million for the three months ended June 30, 2007.
As a percentage of sales, general and administrative expenses were 27.9% and 25.7% for the three
months ended June 30, 2008 and 2007, respectively. The increase in general and administrative
expenses was primarily due to higher rent expense of $2.6 million as a result of an additional 34
domestic stores from the same period a year ago, increased general and administrative expenses of
$2.8 million related to the start-up of our joint venture in China, and increased outside services
of $1.2 million. In addition, the expenses related to our distribution network, including the
functions of purchasing, receiving, inspecting, allocating, warehousing and packaging of our
products totaled $27.7 million and $23.9 million for the three months ended June 30, 2008 and 2007,
respectively. The $3.8 million increase was due in part to the lease of additional domestic
distribution space at a nearby facility and its functional integration with the existing domestic
distribution facility as well as increased sales volumes.
General and administrative expenses consist primarily of the following: salaries, wages and
related taxes and various overhead costs associated with our corporate staff, stock-based
compensation, domestic and international retail store operations, non-selling-related costs of our
international operations, costs associated with our domestic and European distribution centers,
professional fees related to legal, consulting and accounting, insurance, depreciation and
amortization, and expenses related to our distribution network, which includes the functions of
purchasing, receiving, inspecting, allocating, warehousing and packaging our products. These costs
are included in general and administrative expenses and are not allocated to segments.
Interest income
Interest income for the three months ended June 30, 2008 decreased $0.6 million to $1.8
million compared to $2.4 million for the same period in 2007. The decrease in interest income
resulted from lower interest rates during the three months ended June 30, 2008 when compared to the
same period in 2007.
Interest expense
Interest expense was $1.3 million for the three months ended June 30, 2008 compared to $1.2
million for the same period in 2007. Interest expense was incurred on mortgages on our
distribution center and our corporate office located in Manhattan Beach, California, and on amounts
owed to our foreign manufacturers. The increase in interest expense was primarily due to increased
interest on purchases from our manufacturers.
Income taxes
The effective tax rate for the three months ended June 30, 2008 was 33.1% as compared to 34.8%
for the three months ended June 30, 2007. The decrease in our tax rate was due in part to a larger
proportion of our net sales coming from our non-U.S. subsidiary operations that have lower tax
rates than our domestic statutory rate. Income tax expense for the three months ended June 30,
2008 was $7.0 million compared to $8.0 million for the same period
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in 2007. Income taxes were computed using the estimated effective tax rates applicable to
each of our domestic and international taxable jurisdictions for the full fiscal year. The 2008
rate is expected to be lower than the statutory domestic rate of approximately 40% due to our
non-U.S. subsidiary earnings in lower tax rate jurisdictions and our reinvestment of undistributed
earnings from our non-U.S. subsidiaries, thereby indefinitely postponing their remittance to the
United States Internal Revenue Service. As such, we did not provide for deferred income taxes on
accumulated undistributed earnings of our non-U.S. subsidiaries.
Minority interest in net loss of consolidated subsidiary
Minority interest of $0.4 million for the three months ended June 30, 2008 represents the
share of net loss that is attributable to the equity that we do not own of Skechers China our joint
venture which was formed in October 2007.
SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2008 COMPARED TO SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2007
Net sales
Net sales for the six months ended June 30, 2008 were $739.5 million, an increase of $42.4
million or 6.1%, over net sales of $697.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2007. The
increase in net sales was primarily due to increased international wholesale sales and growth
within the domestic retail segment from an increased store base as well as positive international
comparative store sales increases partially offset by lower domestic wholesale sales.
Our domestic wholesale net sales decreased $10.7 million to $422.2 million for the six months
ended June 30, 2008, from $432.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2007. The decrease in
our domestic wholesale segment was broad based and across key divisions primarily due to the weak
U.S. retail environment; however, we saw increases in our Cali Gear and Womens Sport divisions
during the six months ended June 30, 2008. The average selling price per pair within the domestic
wholesale segment increased to $18.50 per pair for the six months ended June 30, 2008 from $18.35
per pair in the same period last year. The decrease in domestic wholesale segment net sales came
on a 2.4% unit sales volume decrease to 22.9 million pairs from 23.5 million pairs for the same
period in 2007.
Our international wholesale segment net sales increased $45.7 million, or 34.7%, to $177.0
million for the six months ended June 30, 2008, compared to $131.3 million for the six months ended
June 30, 2007. Direct subsidiary sales increased $46.4 million, or 63.7%, to $119.2 million for the
six months ended June 30, 2008 compared to net sales of $72.8 million for the six months ended June
30, 2007. The increase in direct subsidiary sales was primarily due to increased sales into the
United Kingdom, Germany, Spain, and Canada. Our distributor sales decreased $0.7 million to $57.8
million or 1.2% for the six months ended June 30, 2008, compared to sales of $58.5 million for the
six months ended June 30, 2007. This was primarily due to decreased sales to our distributors in
Panama and Serbia.
Our retail segment sales increased $6.3 million to $131.7 million for the six months ended
June 30, 2008, a 5.1% increase over sales of $125.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2007.
The increase in retail sales was due to a net increase of 39 stores and positive international
comparable store sales partially offset by negative domestic comparable store sales. Our domestic
retail sales increased 3.8% for the six months ended June 30, 2008 compared to the same period in
2007 due to a net increase of 34 stores partially offset by negative comparable store sales. Our
international retail sales increased 18.5% for the six months ended June 30, 2008 compared to the
same period in 2007 due to a net increase of five stores, positive comparable store sales and
foreign currency translation gains. During the six months ended June 30, 2008, we opened 16 new
domestic stores and one international store, and closed two domestic concept stores. Of our new
store additions, 13 were concept stores, three were outlet stores and one was a warehouse store.
For the six months ended June 30, 2008, we realized positive comparable store sales in our
international retail stores of 8.5%, while we realized negative comparable store sales of 8.1% in
our domestic retail stores.
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Our e-commerce sales increased $1.1 million to $8.6 million for the six months ended June 30,
2008, a 15.2% increase over sales of $7.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2007. Our
e-commerce sales made up approximately 1% of our consolidated net sales for each of the six months
ended June 30, 2008 and 2007.
Gross profit
Gross profit for the six months ended June 30, 2008 increased $28.3 million to $329.4 million
as compared to $301.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2007. Gross margin increased to
44.5% for the six months ended June 30, 2008 from 43.2% for the same period in the prior year. The
gross margin increase was largely the result of a higher proportion of our revenues coming from our
international wholesale segment through foreign subsidiaries, which achieved higher gross margins
than our domestic wholesale segment and sales through our foreign distributors. Gross profit for
our domestic wholesale segment decreased $6.3 million, or 3.7%, to $164.1 million for the six
months ended June 30, 2008 compared to $170.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2007.
Gross margins for our domestic wholesale segment decreased to 38.9% for the six months ended June
30, 2008 from 39.4% for the same period in the prior year. The decrease was due to increased
product costs that were partially offset by the increase in average selling price per pair.
Gross profit for our international wholesale segment increased $31.3 million, or 64.1%, to
$80.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2008 compared to $48.9 million for the six months
ended June 30, 2007. Gross margins were 45.3% for the six months ended June 30, 2008 compared to
37.2% for the six months ended June 30, 2007. Gross margins for our direct subsidiary sales were
53.0% for the six months ended June 30, 2008 as compared to 42.5% for the six months ended June 30,
2007. Gross margins for our distributor sales were 29.5% for the six months ended June 30, 2008 as
compared to 30.6% for the six months ended June 30, 2007. The increase in gross margins for the
international wholesale segment was due to increased sales through our foreign subsidiaries and
favorable currency translation gains.
Gross profit for our retail segment increased $3.0 million, or 3.8%, to $80.8 million for the
six months ended June 30, 2008 as compared to $77.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2007.
This increase in gross profit was due to a net increase of 39 stores and a positive comparable
store sales increase of 8.5% in our international stores. Gross margins decreased to 61.3% for the
six months ended June 30, 2008 as compared to 62.1% for the six months ended June 30, 2007. The
decrease in gross margins was primarily due to decreased margins and negative comparable sales of
8.1% in our domestic stores due to the weak U.S. retail environment.
Selling expenses
Selling expenses decreased by $3.7 million, or 5.4%, to $64.1 million for the six months ended
June 30, 2008 from $67.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2007. As a percentage of net
sales, selling expenses were 8.7% and 9.7% for the six months ended June 30, 2008 and 2007,
respectively. The decrease in selling expenses was primarily due to decreased promotional costs of
$4.3 million, which were partially offset by increased advertising costs of $0.5 million.
Promotional costs were higher in the prior year due to the launch of our Cali Gear line.
General and administrative expenses
General and administrative expenses increased by $21.6 million, or 12.3%, to $198.1 million
for the six months ended June 30, 2008 from $176.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2007.
As a percentage of sales, general and administrative expenses were 26.8% and 25.3% for the six
months ended June 30, 2008 and 2007, respectively. The increase in general and administrative
expenses was primarily due to higher rent expense of $4.5 million as a result of an additional 34
domestic stores from the same period a year ago, increased salaries and wages of $3.0 million,
increased warehouse and distribution costs of $3.3 million from increased sales, general and
administrative expenses of $2.8 million related to the start-up of our joint venture in China, $1.4
million related to the write-off of leasehold improvements at seven of our domestic retail stores,
and increased outside services of $1.3 million. In addition, the expenses related to our
distribution network, including the functions of purchasing, receiving, inspecting, allocating,
warehousing and packaging of our products totaled $58.4 million and $48.5 million for the
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six months ended June 30, 2008 and 2007, respectively. The $9.9 million increase was due in
part to the lease of additional domestic distribution space at a nearby facility and its functional
integration with the existing domestic distribution facility as well as increased sales volumes.
Interest income
Interest income for the six months ended June 30, 2008 decreased $0.6 million to $4.3 million
compared to $4.9 million for the same period in 2007. The decrease in interest income resulted
from lower interest rates during the six months ended June 30, 2008 when compared to the same
period in 2007.
Interest expense
Interest expense was $2.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2008 compared to $2.8
million for the same period in 2007. Interest expense was incurred on our convertible notes
through February 20, 2007, mortgages on our distribution center and our corporate office located in
Manhattan Beach, California, and amounts owed to our foreign manufacturers. The decrease in
interest expense was primarily due to the conversion of our 4.5% convertible subordinated notes to
shares of our Class A common stock on or prior to February 20, 2007.
Income taxes
The effective tax rate for the six months ended June 30, 2008 was 33.6% as compared to 36.5%
for the six months ended June 30, 2007. The decrease in our tax rate was due in part to a larger
proportion of our net sales coming from our non-U.S. subsidiary operations that have lower tax
rates than our domestic statutory rate. Income tax expense for the six months ended June 30, 2008
was $23.8 million compared to $22.3 million for the same period in 2007. Income taxes were
computed using the estimated effective tax rates applicable to each of our domestic and
international taxable jurisdictions for the full fiscal year. The 2008 rate is expected to be
lower than the statutory domestic rate of approximately 40% due to our non-U.S. subsidiary earnings
in lower tax rate jurisdictions and our reinvestment of undistributed earnings from our non-U.S.
subsidiaries, thereby indefinitely postponing their remittance to the United States Internal
Revenue Service. As such, we did not provide for deferred income taxes on accumulated
undistributed earnings of our non-U.S. subsidiaries.
Minority interest in net loss of consolidated subsidiary
Minority interest of $0.4 million for the three months ended June 30, 2008 represents the
share of net loss that is attributable to the equity that we do not own of Skechers China our joint
venture which was formed in October 2007.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
Our working capital at June 30, 2008 was $434.8 million, a decrease of $89.1 million from
working capital of $523.9 million at December 31, 2007. The decrease was primarily due to the
reclassification of $94.1 million of our investments in auction rate securities to long-term
assets. Our cash and cash equivalents at June 30, 2008 were $145.6 million compared to $199.5
million at December 31, 2007. The decrease in cash and cash equivalents of $53.9 million was the
result of increased receivables of $68.3 million, capital expenditures of $37.8 million, and
increased inventory level of $29.8 million, partially offset by our net earnings of $47.5 million,
increased accrued expenses of $10.9 million and increased payables of $19.7 million.
As a result of the recent liquidity issues experienced in the global credit and capital
markets, auctions for our auction rate securities have failed since mid-February 2008. A failed
auction is not an indication of an increased credit risk or a reduction in the underlying
collateral; however, we will not be able to liquidate the investments until a successful auction
occurs, a buyer is found outside the auction process, the securities are called or refinanced by
the issuer or the securities mature. Accordingly, there is no assurance that future auctions will
succeed or other events will occur to provide liquidity, and as a result, our ability to liquidate
our investments in the near term may be limited or may not exist and, as a result, these auction
rate securities are classified as long term investments as of
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June 30, 2008. In connection with this classification, we recorded a $5.9 million unrealized
loss on these securities based on what we believe is a temporary decline in value. During the
second quarter of 2008, issuers refinanced $9.7 million of our preferred stock investments at par.
In addition, issuers have called an additional $2.8 million at par which we expect to collect
during the third quarter of 2008.
We determined that there were no observable market transactions for which to determine the
current market value of these securities, nor was there a consistent methodology employed by
broker-dealers to provide values to their clients for these investments. Consequently, we
estimated the value of our holdings of these securities based on a calculated discount that could
be applied if these investments were valued using longer-term interest rates and maturities. The
discount calculation assumed, among other factors, that a purchaser of these securities would
expect a yield of approximately 100 basis points over the current yield of these investments and
that the issuers would redeem these investments or they would be otherwise converted to cash
ratably over the next seven years. These assumptions were our attempt to give consideration to
announced plans by certain issuers to partially redeem or attempt to restore liquidity to these
securities as well as a lack of clarity as to whether these efforts will be successful. We
calculated a discount that amounted to approximately 3.6% of the par value of the auction rate
preferred securities. If these investments were discounted to adjust the yield to the current 30
year AAA rated municipal tax-exempt bonds rate, the resulting discount would be approximately 13.7%
of the par value of these securities. Our valuation is highly subjective and could change
significantly based on the various assumptions used.
For the six months ended June 30, 2008, net cash used in operating activities was $26.5
million compared to net cash provided by operating activities of $7.6 million for the six months
ended June 30, 2007. The decrease in our operating cash flows for the six months ended June 30,
2008, when compared to the six months ended June 30, 2007 was primarily the result of a larger
increase in inventory levels and larger increase in accounts receivable due to higher sales,
partially offset by higher net earnings.
Net cash used in investing activities was $33.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2008
as compared to $59.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2007. Capital expenditures for the
six months ended June 30, 2008 were approximately $37.8 million, which primarily consisted of a
corporate real property purchase, new store openings and remodels, and warehouse equipment
upgrades. This was compared to capital expenditures of $17.3 million for the six months ended June
30, 2007, which primarily consisted of new store openings and remodels, warehouse equipment
upgrades, and the construction of a new corporate facility. Excluding the costs of our new
distribution center in Moreno Valley, California, we expect our ongoing capital expenditures for
the remainder of 2008 to be approximately $20.0 million, which includes opening an additional 15 to
20 domestic retail stores, store remodels and tenant improvements in our new corporate facility.
We are currently in the process of designing and purchasing the equipment to be used in our new
distribution center and estimate the cost of this equipment to be between $75.0 million and $85.0
million, which we expect to incur approximately $22.0 million in the remainder of 2008 and the
balance during fiscal 2009. We currently anticipate that our capital expenditure requirements for
2008 will be funded through our operating cash flows, current cash, or available lines of credit.
Net cash provided by financing activities was $5.9 million during the six months ended June
30, 2008 compared to $6.6 million during the six months ended June 30, 2007. The decrease in cash
provided by financing activities was due to lower proceeds from the issuance of Class A common
stock upon the exercise of stock options during the six months ended June 30, 2008 as compared to
the same period in the prior year which was partially offset by a capital contribution by our
minority partner to our joint venture.
In April 2002, we issued $90.0 million aggregate principal amount of 4.50% convertible
subordinated notes due April 15, 2007. On January 19, 2007, we called these notes for redemption.
The redemption date was February 20, 2007. The aggregate principal amount of notes outstanding was
$90.0 million. Holders of $89.969 million principal amount of the notes converted their notes into
shares of our Class A common stock prior to the redemption date, which included $2.5 million of
principal amount of the notes held by us. As a result of these conversions, 3,464,594 shares of
Class A common stock were issued to holders of the notes, which included 96,272 shares issued to us
that were immediately retired. In connection with these conversions, we paid approximately $500 in
cash to holders who elected to convert their notes, which represented cash paid in lieu of
fractional shares. In addition, we paid
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approximately $32,000 to holders who redeemed their notes, which represented the redemption
price of 100.9% of $31,000 principal amount of the notes plus accrued interest.
We have outstanding debt of $16.5 million that primarily relates to notes payable for one of
our distribution center warehouses and one of our administrative offices, which notes are secured
by the respective properties.
We have a secured line of credit, expiring on May 31, 2011, permitting our company and certain
of its subsidiaries to borrow up to $150.0 million based upon eligible accounts receivable and
inventory, which line of credit can be increased to $250.0 million at our request. The loan
agreement provides for the issuance of letters of credit up to a maximum of $30.0 million. The
loan agreement contains customary affirmative and negative covenants for secured credit facilities
of this type. We were in compliance with all covenants of the loan agreement at June 30, 2008. We
had outstanding letters of credit of $9.0 million under this line of credit as of June 30, 2008.
We believe that anticipated cash flows from operations, available borrowings under our secured
line of credit, cash on hand and financing arrangements will be sufficient to provide us with the
liquidity necessary to fund our anticipated working capital and capital requirements through the
second quarter of 2009. However, in connection with our current strategies, we will incur
significant working capital requirements and capital expenditures. Our future capital requirements
will depend on many factors, including, but not limited to, costs associated with moving to a new
distribution facility, the levels at which we maintain inventory, the market acceptance of our
footwear, the success of our international operations, the levels of promotion and advertising
required to promote our footwear, the extent to which we invest in new product design and
improvements to our existing product design, acquisition of other brands or companies, and the
number and timing of new store openings. To the extent that available funds are insufficient to
fund our future activities, we may need to raise additional funds through public or private
financing of debt or equity. We cannot be assured that additional financing will be available or
that, if available, it can be obtained on terms favorable to our stockholders and us. Failure to
obtain such financing could delay or prevent our planned expansion, which could adversely affect
our business, financial condition and results of operations. In addition, if additional capital is
raised through the sale of additional equity or convertible securities, dilution to our
stockholders could occur.
OFF-BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENTS
We do not have any relationships with unconsolidated entities or financial partnerships such
as entities often referred to as structured finance or special purpose entities that would have
been established for the purpose of facilitating off-balance-sheet arrangements or for other
contractually narrow or limited purposes. As such, we are not exposed to any financing, liquidity,
market or credit risk that could arise if we had engaged in such relationships.
CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND USE OF ESTIMATES
Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations is based
upon our consolidated financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with accounting
principles generally accepted in the United States. The preparation of these financial statements
requires us to make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets,
liabilities, sales and expenses, and related disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities. We
base our estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions that are believed to
be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments
about the carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other
sources. Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions.
For a detailed discussion of the our critical accounting policies please refer to our annual report
on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2007 filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange
Commission (SEC) on February 29, 2008.
RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS
In May 2008, the FASB issued SFAS No. 162 The Hierarchy of Generally Accepted Accounting
Principles (SFAS 162). SFAS 162 identifies the sources of accounting principles and the framework
for selecting the principles used in the preparation of financial statements of nongovernmental
entities that are presented in
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conformity with GAAP. This statement shall be effective 60 days following the Securities
Exchange and Commissions approval of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board amendments to
AU Section 411, The Meaning of Present Fairly in Conformity With Generally Accepted Accounting
Principles. We do not expect that the adoption of SFAS 162 will have a material impact on our
financial condition or results of operations.
In March 2008, the FASB issued SFAS No.161, Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and
Hedging Activitiesan amendment of FASB Statement No. 133 (SFAS 161). This Statement requires
enhanced disclosures about an entitys derivative and hedging activities, including (a) how and why
an entity uses derivative instruments, (b) how derivative instruments and related hedged items are
accounted for under SFAS No. 133, Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities
(SFAS 133), and its related interpretations, and (c) how derivative instruments and related
hedged items affect an entitys financial position, financial performance, and cash flows. SFAS 161
is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years and interim periods beginning after
November 15, 2008. We are currently evaluating the impact of this standard on our Consolidated
Financial Statements; however, we do not expect that the adoption of SFAS 161 will have a material
impact on our financial condition or results of operations.
In December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 160 Accounting for Noncontrolling Interests (SFAS
160), which clarifies the classification of noncontrolling interests in consolidated statements of
financial position and the accounting for and reporting of transactions between the reporting
entity and holders of such noncontrolling interests. SFAS 160 will be effective for fiscal years
beginning after December 15, 2008. We are currently evaluating the impact of this standard on our
Consolidated Financial Statements; however, we do not expect that the adoption of SFAS 160 will
have a material impact on our financial condition or results of operations.
In December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 141(R) Applying the Acquisition Method (SFAS
141(R)), which clarifies the accounting for a business combination and requires an acquirer to
recognize the assets acquired, the liabilities assumed, and any noncontrolling interest in the
acquiree at the acquisition date, measured at their fair values as of that date. SFAS 141(R) will
be effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2008. We are currently evaluating the
impact of this standard on our Consolidated Financial Statements; however, we do not expect that
the adoption of SFAS 141(R) will have a material impact on our financial condition or results of
operations.
QUARTERLY RESULTS AND SEASONALITY
While sales of footwear products have historically been somewhat seasonal in nature with the
strongest sales generally occurring in the second and third quarters, we believe that changes in
our product offerings have somewhat mitigated the effect of this seasonality and, consequently, our
sales are not necessarily as subjected to seasonal trends as those of our past or of our
competitors in the footwear industry.
We have experienced, and expect to continue to experience, variability in our net sales and
operating results on a quarterly basis. Recently, various macroeconomic pressures have created a
difficult U.S. retail environment which has caused a downturn in our domestic business. Our
domestic customers generally assume responsibility for scheduling pickup and delivery of purchased
products. Any delay in scheduling or pickup which is beyond our control could materially negatively
impact our net sales and results of operations for any given quarter. We believe the factors which
influence this variability include (i) the timing of our introduction of new footwear products,
(ii) the level of consumer acceptance of new and existing products, (iii) general economic and
industry conditions that affect consumer spending and retail purchasing, (iv) the timing of the
placement, cancellation or pickup of customer orders, (v) increases in the number of employees and
overhead to support growth, (vi) the timing of expenditures in anticipation of increased sales and
customer delivery requirements, (vii) the number and timing of our new retail store openings and
(viii) actions by competitors. Due to these and other factors, the operating results for any
particular quarter are not necessarily indicative of the results for the full year.
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INFLATION
We do not believe that the relatively moderate rates of inflation experienced in the United
States over the last three years have had a significant effect on our sales or profitability.
However, we cannot accurately predict the effect of inflation on future operating results. Although
higher rates of inflation have been experienced in the U.S. as well as in a number of foreign
countries in which our products are manufactured, we do not believe that inflation has had a
material effect on our sales or profitability. While we have been able to offset our foreign
product cost increases by increasing prices or changing suppliers in the past, we cannot assure you
that we will be able to continue to make such increases or changes in the future.
EXCHANGE RATES
Although we currently invoice most of our customers in U.S. Dollars, changes in the value of
the U.S. Dollar versus the local currency in which our products are sold, along with economic and
political conditions of such foreign countries, could adversely affect our business, financial
condition and results of operations. Purchase prices for our products may be impacted by
fluctuations in the exchange rate between the U.S. dollar and the local currencies of the contract
manufacturers, which may have the effect of increasing our cost of goods in the future. In
addition, the weakening of an international customers local currency and banking market may
negatively impact such customers ability to meet their payment obligations to us. We regularly
monitor the credit worthiness of our international customers and make credit decisions based on
both prior sales experience with such customers and their current financial performance, as well as
overall economic conditions. While we currently believe that our international customers have the
ability to meet all of their obligations to us, there can be no assurance that they will continue
to be able to meet such obligations. During 2006 and 2007, exchange rate fluctuations did not have
a material impact on our inventory costs. We do not engage in hedging activities with respect to
such exchange rate risk.
ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
We do not hold any derivative securities that require fair value presentation per FASB
Statement No. 133.
Market risk is the potential loss arising from the adverse changes in market rates and prices,
such as interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates. Changes in interest rates and changes
in foreign currency exchange rates have and will have an impact on our results of operations.
Interest rate fluctuations. At June 30, 2008, no amounts were outstanding that were subject to
changes in interest rates; however, the interest rate charged on our secured line of credit
facility is based on the prime rate of interest, and changes in the prime rate of interest will
have an effect on the interest charged on outstanding balances. No amounts are currently
outstanding.
Foreign exchange rate fluctuations. We face market risk to the extent that changes in foreign
currency exchange rates affect our non-U.S. dollar functional currency foreign subsidiarys
revenues, expenses, assets and liabilities. In addition, changes in foreign exchange rates may
affect the value of our inventory commitments. Also, inventory purchases of our products may be
impacted by fluctuations in the exchange rates between the U.S. dollar and the local currencies of
the contract manufacturers, which could have the effect of increasing the cost of goods sold in the
future. We manage these risks by primarily denominating these purchases and commitments in U.S.
dollars. We do not engage in hedging activities with respect to such exchange rate risks.
Assets and liabilities outside the United States are located in the United Kingdom, France,
Germany, Spain, Switzerland, Italy, Canada, Belgium, the Netherlands, Brazil and China. Our
investments in foreign subsidiaries with a functional currency other than the U.S. dollar are
generally considered long-term. Accordingly, we do not hedge these net investments. During the six
months ended June 30, 2008 and 2007, the fluctuation of foreign currencies resulted in a cumulative
foreign currency translation gain of $0.9 million and loss of $0.9 million, respectively, that are
deferred and recorded as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income in
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stockholders equity. A 200 basis point reduction in each of these exchange rates at June 30,
2008 would have reduced the values of our net investments by approximately $3.1 million.
ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
Attached as exhibits to this quarterly report on Form 10-Q are certifications of our Chief
Executive Officer (CEO) and Chief Financial Officer (CFO), which are required in accordance
with Rule 13a-14 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the Exchange Act). This
Controls and Procedures section includes information concerning the controls and controls
evaluation referred to in the certifications.
EVALUATION OF DISCLOSURE CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
The term disclosure controls and procedures refers to the controls and procedures of a
company that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by a company in the
reports that it files under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within
required time periods. We have established disclosure controls and procedures to ensure that
material information relating to Skechers and its consolidated subsidiaries is made known to the
officers who certify our financial reports, as well as other members of senior management and the
Board of Directors, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosures. As of the end of the
period covered by this quarterly report on Form 10-Q, we carried out an evaluation under the
supervision and with the participation of our management, including our CEO and CFO, of the
effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures pursuant to
Rule 13a-15 of the Exchange Act. Based upon that evaluation, our CEO and CFO concluded that our
disclosure controls and procedures are effective in timely alerting them to material information
related to our company that is required to be included in our periodic reports filed with the SEC
under the Exchange Act.
CHANGES IN INTERNAL CONTROL OVER FINANCIAL REPORTING
There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting during the three months
ended June 30, 2008 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect,
our internal control over financial reporting.
INHERENT LIMITATIONS ON EFFECTIVENESS OF CONTROLS
Our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, does not
expect that our disclosure controls or our internal control over financial reporting will prevent
or detect all error and all fraud. A control system, no matter how well designed and operated, can
provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurance that the control systems objectives will be met.
The design of a control system must reflect the fact that there are resource constraints, and the
benefits of controls must be considered relative to their costs. Further, because of the inherent
limitations in all control systems, no evaluation of controls can provide absolute assurance that
misstatements due to error or fraud will not occur or that all control issues and instances of
fraud, if any, within the company have been detected. These inherent limitations include the
realities that judgments in decision-making can be faulty and that breakdowns can occur because of
simple error or mistake. Controls can also be circumvented by the individual acts of some persons,
by collusion of two or more people, or by management override of the controls. The design of any
system of controls is based in part on certain assumptions about the likelihood of future events,
and there can be no assurance that any design will succeed in achieving its stated goals under all
potential future conditions. Projections of any evaluation of controls effectiveness to future
periods are subject to risks. Over time, controls may become inadequate because of changes in
conditions or deterioration in the degree of compliance with policies or procedures. Because of the
inherent limitations in a cost-effective control system, misstatements due to error or fraud may
occur and not be detected.
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PART II OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
See note 9 to the financial statements on page ten of this quarterly report for a discussion
of legal proceedings as required under applicable SEC rules and regulations.
ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS
The information presented below updates the risk factors disclosed in our annual report on
Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2007 and should be read in conjunction with the risk
factors and other information disclosed in our 2007 annual report that could have a material effect
on our business, financial condition and results of operations.
We Depend Upon A Relatively Small Group Of Customers For A Large Portion Of Our Sales.
During the six months ended June 30, 2008 and June 30, 2007, our net sales to our five largest
customers accounted for approximately 25.1% and 24.9% of total net sales, respectively. No
customer accounted for more than 10% of our net sales during the three and six months ended June
30, 2008 and 2007, respectively. One customer accounted for 10.5% and 10.0% of our outstanding
accounts receivable balance at June 30, 2008 and 2007, respectively. Although we have long-term
relationships with many of our customers, our customers do not have a contractual obligation to
purchase our products and we cannot be certain that we will be able to retain our existing major
customers. Furthermore, the retail industry regularly experiences consolidation, contractions and
closings which may result in our loss of customers or our inability to collect accounts receivable
of major customers. If we lose a major customer, experience a significant decrease in sales to a
major customer or are unable to collect the accounts receivable of a major customer, our business
could be harmed.
We Rely On Independent Contract Manufacturers And, As A Result, Are Exposed To Potential
Disruptions In Product Supply.
Our footwear products are currently manufactured by independent contract manufacturers. During
the six months ended June 30, 2008 and June 30, 2007, the top five manufacturers of our
manufactured products produced approximately 65.7% and 64.5% of our total purchases, respectively.
One manufacturer accounted for 31.5% of total purchases for the six months ended June 30, 2008 and
the same manufacturer accounted for 29.5% of total purchases for the same period in 2007. A second
manufacturer accounted for 11.6% of our total purchases during the six months ended June 30, 2008
and the same manufacturer accounted for 10.6% of total purchases for the same period in 2007. We do
not have long-term contracts with manufacturers, and we compete with other footwear companies for
production facilities. We could experience difficulties with these manufacturers, including
reductions in the availability of production capacity, failure to meet our quality control
standards, failure to meet production deadlines or increased manufacturing costs. This could result
in our customers canceling orders, refusing to accept deliveries or demanding reductions in
purchase prices, any of which could have a negative impact on our cash flow and harm our business.
If our current manufacturers cease doing business with us, we could experience an interruption
in the manufacture of our products. Although we believe that we could find alternative
manufacturers, we may be unable to establish relationships with alternative manufacturers that will
be as favorable as the relationships we have now. For example, new manufacturers may have higher
prices, less favorable payment terms, lower manufacturing capacity, lower quality standards or
higher lead times for delivery. If we are unable to provide products consistent with our standards
or the manufacture of our footwear is delayed or becomes more expensive, our business would be
harmed.
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One Principal Stockholder Is Able To Control Substantially All Matters Requiring A Vote Of Our
Stockholders And His Interests May Differ From The Interests Of Our Other Stockholders.
As of June 30, 2008, Robert Greenberg, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer,
beneficially owned 78.4% of our outstanding Class B common shares and members of Mr. Greenbergs
immediate family beneficially owned the remainder of our outstanding Class B common shares. The
holders of Class A common shares and Class B common shares have identical rights except that
holders of Class A common shares are entitled to one vote per share while holders of Class B common
shares are entitled to ten votes per share on all matters submitted to a vote of our stockholders.
As a result, as of June 30, 2008, Mr. Greenberg beneficially owned approximately 62.1% of the
aggregate number of votes eligible to be cast by our stockholders, and together with shares
beneficially owned by other members of his immediate family, they beneficially owned approximately
79.3% of the aggregate number of votes eligible to be cast by our stockholders. Therefore, Mr.
Greenberg is able to control substantially all matters requiring approval by our stockholders.
Matters that require the approval of our stockholders include the election of directors and the
approval of mergers or other business combination transactions. Mr. Greenberg also has control over
our management and affairs. As a result of such control, certain transactions are not possible
without the approval of Mr. Greenberg, including proxy contests, tender offers, open market
purchase programs or other transactions that can give our stockholders the opportunity to realize a
premium over the then-prevailing market prices for their shares of our Class A common shares. The
differential in the voting rights may adversely affect the value of our Class A common shares to
the extent that investors or any potential future purchaser view the superior voting rights of our
Class B common shares to have value.
ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS
On May 30, 2008, we held our annual meeting of stockholders. The election of two members to
the Board of Directors was voted on at the meeting.
The results of the voting on these matters are set forth as follows:
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Proposal |
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Proposal No. 1 |
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Election of Director Nominees |
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Geyer Kosinski |
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154,368,190 |
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1,377,047 |
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Richard Siskind |
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154,368,184 |
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1,377,053 |
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The following directors did not stand for election and continue to serve as directors of our
company: Robert Greenberg, Morton Erlich, Michael Greenberg, David Weinberg and Jeffrey Greenberg.
ITEM 6. EXHIBITS
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10.1
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Lease Agreement dated May 20, 2008 between Skechers EDC SPRL, a
subsidiary of the Registrant, and ProLogis Belgium III SPRL, regarding
ProLogis Park Liege Distribution Center II in Liege, Belgium
(incorporated by reference to exhibit 10.1 of the Registrants Form 8-K
filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 27, 2008). |
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10.2
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Addendum to Lease Agreement dated May 20, 2008 between Skechers EDC SPRL,
a subsidiary of the Registrant, and ProLogis Belgium II SPRL, regarding
ProLogis Park Liege Distribution Center I in Liege, Belgium (incorporated
by reference to exhibit 10.2 of the Registrants Form 8-K filed with the
Securities and Exchange Commission on May 27, 2008). |
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31.1
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Certification of the Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of
the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. |
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31.2
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Certification of the Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of
the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. |
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32.1
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Certification of the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial
Officer pursuant to Section 906 of
the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. *** |
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In accordance with Item 601(b)(32)(ii) of Regulation S-K, this exhibit shall not be deemed
filed for the purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act or otherwise subject to the
liability of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing
under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act. |
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly
caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
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Date: August 8, 2008 |
SKECHERS U.S.A., INC.
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By: |
/S/ FREDERICK H. SCHNEIDER
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Frederick H. Schneider |
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Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer) |
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