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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C.  20549

 

FORM 10-Q

 

(Mark one)

 

x  QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2010

 

or

 

o         TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

For the transition period from            to           

 

Commission File Number: 0-22446

 

DECKERS OUTDOOR CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Delaware

 

95-3015862

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)

 

(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

 

 

 

495-A South Fairview Avenue, Goleta, California

 

93117

(Address of principal executive offices)

 

(zip code)

 

(805) 967-7611

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

 

 

(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)

 

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 x No o

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). Yes o 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 the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):

 

Large accelerated filer x

 

Accelerated filer o

 

 

 

Non-accelerated filer o

 

Smaller reporting company o

(Do not check if a smaller reporting company)

 

 

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).  Yes o  No x

 

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.

 

Class

 

Outstanding at April 29, 2010

 

 

 

 

 

Common Stock, $0.01 par value

 

12,897,020

 

 

 

 



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Part I.

Financial Information

 

 

 

 

Item 1.

Financial Statements (Unaudited):

 

 

 

 

 

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of March 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009

1

 

 

 

 

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2010 and 2009

2

 

 

 

 

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2010 and 2009

3

 

 

 

 

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

4

 

 

 

Item 2.

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

13

 

 

 

Item 3.

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

24

 

 

 

Item 4.

Controls and Procedures

25

 

 

 

Part II.

Other Information

 

 

 

 

Item 1.

Legal Proceedings

25

 

 

 

Item 1A.

Risk Factors

25

 

 

 

Item 2.

Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

26

 

 

 

Item 3.

Defaults Upon Senior Securities

26

 

 

 

Item 4.

(Removed and Reserved)

26

 

 

 

Item 5.

Other Information

26

 

 

 

Item 6.

Exhibits

26

 

 

 

Signatures

 

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Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

(Unaudited)

(amounts in thousands, except par value)

 

 

 

March 31,

 

December 31,

 

 

 

2010

 

2009

 

Assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current assets:

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

$

357,328

 

$

315,862

 

Restricted cash

 

200

 

300

 

Short-term investments

 

 

26,120

 

Trade accounts receivable, net of allowances of $8,115 and $11,790 as of March 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009, respectively

 

54,582

 

76,427

 

Inventories

 

68,824

 

85,356

 

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

 

7,369

 

7,210

 

Deferred tax assets

 

9,712

 

9,712

 

Total current assets

 

498,015

 

520,987

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Restricted cash

 

213

 

400

 

Property and equipment, at cost, net

 

36,144

 

35,442

 

Goodwill

 

6,507

 

6,507

 

Other intangible assets, net

 

19,486

 

17,433

 

Deferred tax assets

 

16,704

 

16,704

 

Other assets

 

1,852

 

1,570

 

Total assets

 

$

578,921

 

$

599,043

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

Trade accounts payable

 

$

29,458

 

$

47,331

 

Accrued payroll

 

10,353

 

20,869

 

Other accrued expenses

 

10,087

 

12,985

 

Income taxes payable

 

10,038

 

19,685

 

Total current liabilities

 

59,936

 

100,870

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Long-term liabilities

 

5,769

 

6,269

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Commitments and contingencies (note 9)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stockholders’ equity:

 

 

 

 

 

Deckers Outdoor Corporation stockholders’ equity:

 

 

 

 

 

Common stock, $0.01 par value; authorized 50,000 shares; issued and outstanding 12,896 and 12,868 shares as of March 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009, respectively

 

129

 

129

 

Additional paid-in capital

 

129,020

 

125,431

 

Retained earnings

 

383,199

 

365,304

 

Accumulated other comprehensive income

 

77

 

494

 

Total Deckers Outdoor Corporation stockholders’ equity

 

512,425

 

491,358

 

Noncontrolling interest

 

791

 

546

 

Total equity

 

513,216

 

491,904

 

Total liabilities and equity

 

$

578,921

 

$

599,043

 

 

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income

(Unaudited)

(amounts in thousands, except per share data)

 

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

 

 

March 31,

 

 

 

2010

 

2009

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net sales

 

$

155,927

 

$

134,226

 

Cost of sales

 

78,020

 

75,313

 

Gross profit

 

77,907

 

58,913

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Selling, general and administrative expenses

 

49,086

 

39,587

 

Income from operations

 

28,821

 

19,326

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other (income) expense, net:

 

 

 

 

 

Interest income

 

(19

)

(596

)

Interest expense

 

18

 

17

 

Other, net

 

(64

)

(19

)

 

 

(65

)

(598

)

Income before income taxes

 

28,886

 

19,924

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income taxes

 

10,746

 

7,571

 

Net income

 

18,140

 

12,353

 

Net income attributable to the noncontrolling interest

 

245

 

13

 

Net income attributable to Deckers Outdoor Corporation

 

$

17,895

 

$

12,340

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income per share attributable to Deckers Outdoor Corporation common stockholders:

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

$

1.39

 

$

0.94

 

Diluted

 

$

1.37

 

$

0.93

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted-average common shares:

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

12,877

 

13,090

 

Diluted

 

13,020

 

13,201

 

 

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(Unaudited)

(amounts in thousands)

 

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

 

 

March 31,

 

 

 

2010

 

2009

 

Cash flows from operating activities:

 

 

 

 

 

Net income

 

$

18,140

 

$

12,353

 

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:

 

 

 

 

 

Depreciation, amortization and accretion

 

3,895

 

2,106

 

(Recovery of) provision for doubtful accounts, net

 

(1,025

)

315

 

Write-down of inventory

 

395

 

1,048

 

Stock compensation

 

2,942

 

2,403

 

Other

 

(820

)

(5

)

Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of assets and liabilities acquired in the acquisition of businesses:

 

 

 

 

 

Restricted cash

 

288

 

300

 

Trade accounts receivable

 

22,869

 

51,739

 

Inventories

 

17,134

 

27,112

 

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

 

(159

)

(1,243

)

Other assets

 

(282

)

(186

)

Trade accounts payable

 

(17,873

)

(24,050

)

Accrued expenses

 

(14,238

)

(15,519

)

Income taxes payable

 

(9,150

)

(16,724

)

Long-term liabilities

 

(499

)

(151

)

Net cash provided by operating activities

 

21,617

 

39,498

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash flows from investing activities:

 

 

 

 

 

Purchases of short-term investments

 

 

(38,744

)

Proceeds from sales of short-term investments

 

26,080

 

5,478

 

Purchases of property and equipment

 

(3,238

)

(2,513

)

Acquisitions of businesses

 

(3,191

)

(1,675

)

Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities

 

19,651

 

(37,454

)

 

 

 

 

 

Cash flows from financing activities:

 

 

 

 

 

Cash paid for shares withheld for taxes

 

(684

)

(503

)

Excess tax benefits from stock compensation

 

811

 

696

 

Cash received from issuances of common stock

 

78

 

 

Net cash provided by financing activities

 

205

 

193

 

 

 

 

 

 

Effect of exchange rates on cash

 

(7

)

32

 

Net change in cash and cash equivalents

 

41,466

 

2,269

 

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

 

315,862

 

176,804

 

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

 

$

357,328

 

$

179,073

 

 

 

 

 

 

Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:

 

 

 

 

 

Cash paid during the period for:

 

 

 

 

 

Income taxes

 

$

18,903

 

$

23,599

 

Interest

 

$

2

 

$

2

 

Non-cash investing activity:

 

 

 

 

 

Accruals for purchases of property and equipment

 

$

800

 

$

902

 

Non-cash financing activity:

 

 

 

 

 

Accruals for shares withheld for taxes

 

$

657

 

$

599

 

 

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

(Unaudited)

(amounts in thousands, except share quantity and per share data)

 

(1)                      General

 

(a)          Basis of Presentation

 

The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared on the same basis as the annual audited consolidated financial statements and, in the opinion of management, reflect all adjustments necessary for a fair presentation for each of the periods presented.  The results of operations for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of results to be achieved for full fiscal years.  Deckers Outdoor Corporation builds niche products into global lifestyle brands by designing and marketing innovative, functional and fashion-oriented footwear and accessories, developed for both high performance outdoor activities and everyday casual lifestyle use.  The Company’s business is seasonal, with the highest percentage of UGG® brand net sales occurring in the third and fourth quarters. The other brands do not have a significant seasonal impact on the Company.  The Company owns 51% of a joint venture with an affiliate of Stella International Holdings Limited (Stella International) for the primary purpose of opening and operating retail stores for the UGG brand in China.  Stella International is also one of the Company’s major manufacturers in China.  In March 2009, the Company acquired 100% of the ownership interest of Ahnu, Inc., an outdoor performance and lifestyle footwear brand.  In January 2010, the Company acquired certain assets and liabilities, including reacquisition of its distribution rights, from its Teva distributor that sold to retailers in Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxemburg (Benelux) as well as France.

 

As contemplated by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) under Rule 10-01 of Regulation S-X, the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements and related footnotes have been condensed and do not contain certain information that will be included in the Company’s annual consolidated financial statements and footnotes thereto.  For further information, refer to the consolidated financial statements and related footnotes included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2009.

 

(b)         Use of Estimates

 

The preparation of the Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements in accordance with US generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in these condensed consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes.  Significant areas requiring the use of management estimates relate to inventory reserves, accounts receivable reserves, returns liabilities, stock compensation, impairment assessments, depreciation and amortization, income tax liabilities and uncertain tax positions, fair value of financial instruments, and fair values of acquired intangibles, assets and liabilities. Actual results could differ materially from these estimates.

 

(2)                      Stockholders’ Equity

 

In May 2006, the Company adopted the 2006 Equity Incentive Plan, which was amended by Amendment No. 1 dated May 9, 2007 (2006 Plan). The primary purpose of the 2006 Plan is to encourage ownership in the Company by key personnel, whose long-term service is considered essential to the Company’s continued progress. The 2006 Plan provides for 2,000,000 shares of the Company’s common stock that are reserved for issuance to employees, directors, or consultants. The maximum aggregate number of shares that may be issued under the 2006 Plan through the exercise of incentive stock options is 1,500,000.

 

The Company generally grants nonvested stock units (NSUs) annually to key personnel. The NSUs granted entitle the employee recipients to receive shares of common stock in the Company, which generally vest in quarterly increments between the third and fourth anniversary of the grant. Most of these awards include vesting that is also subject to achievement of certain performance targets.

 

In June 2009, the Company announced that the Board of Directors approved a stock repurchase program to repurchase up to $50,000 of the Company’s common stock in the open market or in privately negotiated transactions, subject to market conditions, applicable legal requirements and other factors.  The program does not obligate the Company to acquire any particular amount of common stock and the program may be suspended at any time at the Company’s discretion.  The purchases will be funded from available working capital.  During the three months ended March 31, 2010, the Company did not repurchase any shares under this program.  As of March 31, 2010, the remaining approved amount for repurchases was approximately $30,000.

 

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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

(Unaudited)

(amounts in thousands, except share quantity and per share data)

 

On a quarterly basis, the Company generally grants fully-vested shares of its common stock to each of its outside directors. The fair value of such shares is expensed on the date of issuance.

 

The table below summarizes stock compensation amounts recognized in the condensed consolidated statements of income:

 

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

 

 

March 31,

 

 

 

2010

 

2009

 

Compensation expense recorded for:

 

 

 

 

 

NSUs

 

$

1,560

 

$

1,177

 

Stock Appreciation Rights (SARs)

 

1,013

 

877

 

Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)

 

193

 

170

 

Directors’ shares

 

176

 

179

 

Total compensation expense

 

2,942

 

2,403

 

Income tax benefit recognized

 

(1,174

)

(960

)

Net compensation expense

 

$

1,768

 

$

1,443

 

 

The table below summarizes the total remaining unrecognized compensation cost related to nonvested awards and the weighted-average period over which the cost is expected to be recognized as of March 31, 2010:

 

 

 

Unrecognized Compensation
Cost

 

Weighted-Average
Remaining Vesting
Period (Years)

 

NSUs

 

$

19,020

 

2.4

 

SARs

 

10,547

 

3.3

 

RSUs

 

1,756

 

3.3

 

Total

 

$

31,323

 

 

 

 

During the three months ended March 31, 2010, the Company granted 102,000 NSUs under the 2006 Plan.  The weighted-average grant-date fair value of these NSUs was $138.00 per share.

 

(3)                      Comprehensive Income

 

Comprehensive income is the total of net income and all other non-owner changes in equity. At March 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009, accumulated other comprehensive income of $77 and $494, respectively, consisted of unrealized gains and losses on short-term investments and cumulative foreign currency translation adjustment.

 

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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

(Unaudited)

(amounts in thousands, except share quantity and per share data)

 

Comprehensive income is determined as follows:

 

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

 

 

March 31,

 

 

 

2010

 

2009

 

Net income

 

$

18,140

 

$

12,353

 

Other comprehensive loss:

 

 

 

 

 

Unrealized loss on short-term investments

 

(2

)

 

Foreign currency translation adjustment

 

(415

)

(47

)

Total other comprehensive loss

 

(417

)

(47

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Comprehensive income

 

17,723

 

12,306

 

Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest

 

245

 

13

 

Comprehensive income attributable to Deckers Outdoor Corporation

 

$

17,478

 

$

12,293

 

 

(4)                      Net Income per Share Attributable to Deckers Outdoor Corporation Common Stockholders

 

Basic net income per share represents net income attributable to Deckers Outdoor Corporation divided by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding for the period.  Diluted net income per share represents net income attributable to Deckers Outdoor Corporation divided by the weighted-average number of shares outstanding, including the dilutive impact of potential issuances of common stock.  For the three months ended March 31, 2010 and 2009, the difference between the weighted-average number of basic and diluted common shares resulted from the dilutive impact of NSUs and options to purchase common stock.

 

The reconciliations of basic to diluted weighted-average common shares outstanding were as follows:

 

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

 

 

March 31,

 

 

 

2010

 

2009

 

Weighted-average shares used in basic computation

 

12,877,000

 

13,090,000

 

Dilutive effect of NSUs and stock options*

 

143,000

 

111,000

 

Weighted-average shares used for diluted computation

 

13,020,000

 

13,201,000

 

 


* Excluded NSUs

 

102,000

 

90,000

 

 

The Company excluded all of its SARs and RSUs from the diluted net income per share computation for the three months ended March 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively.  The shares were excluded because the necessary conditions had not been satisfied for the shares to be issuable based on the Company’s performance through March 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively.

 

(5)                      Restricted Cash

 

In January 2007, the Company entered into an escrow agreement initiated in conjunction with the Company’s purchase obligation with a movie production company for advertising services.  As a result of the agreement, during the three months ended March 31, 2010, the Company paid $300 of the purchase obligation and had $400 of restricted cash related to this obligation remaining as of March 31, 2010.  Of the total restricted cash related to this obligation, $200 is short-term and is included as a current asset, and the remaining $200 is long-term and is included as a noncurrent asset in the Company’s condensed consolidated balance sheet at March 31, 2010.  The agreement contains a disbursement schedule according to when the remaining funds will be disbursed to the production company, which is as follows:

 

January 2011

 

$

200

 

January 2012

 

200

 

 

 

$

400

 

 

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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

(Unaudited)

(amounts in thousands, except share quantity and per share data)

 

(6)                      Fair Value Measurements

 

The fair values of the Company’s cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, trade accounts receivable, prepaid expenses and other current assets, trade accounts payable, accrued expenses, and income taxes payable approximate the carrying values due to the relatively short maturities of these instruments.  The fair values of the Company’s long-term liabilities, if recalculated based on current interest rates, would not significantly differ from the recorded amounts.

 

The inputs used in measuring fair value are prioritized into the following hierarchy:

 

·                  Level 1: Quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.

·                  Level 2: Inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1 that are either directly or indirectly observable.

·                  Level 3: Unobservable inputs in which little or no market activity exists, therefore requiring an entity to develop its own assumptions about the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing.

 

The Company has established a nonqualified deferred compensation program with an effective date of February 1, 2010 (referred to as “the Plan”).  The Plan permits a select group of management employees, designated by the Plan Committee, to defer earnings to a future date on a nonqualified basis.  For each plan year, the Board may, but is not required to, contribute any amount it desires to any participant under the Plan. The Company’s contribution will be determined by the Board annually in the fourth quarter. No such contribution has been approved as of March 31, 2010.  All amounts deferred under this plan are presented in long-term liabilities in the condensed consolidated balance sheet.  The value of the deferred compensation is recognized based on the fair value of the participants’ accounts based on Level 1 inputs.  The Company has established a trust as a reserve for the benefits payable under the Plan.  The amounts deferred and the assets in trust related to the Plan were immaterial as of March 31, 2010.

 

Short-term investments are classified as available for sale and are reported at fair value, with any unrealized gains and losses included as a separate component of stockholders’ equity. Interest and dividends are included in interest income in the condensed consolidated statements of income.  The cost of securities sold is based on the specific identification method.  Securities with original maturities of three months or less are classified as cash equivalents. Those that mature over three months from their original date and in less than one year are classified as short-term investments, as the funds are used for working capital requirements. The fair values of the Company’s short-term investments are shown in the table below and were determined based on Level 1 inputs.  The Company had no short-term investments at March 31, 2010.

 

 

 

December 31, 2009

 

 

 

Cost

 

Unrealized
Gains

 

Fair Value

 

Short-term Investments

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Government and agency securities

 

$

26,118

 

$

2

 

$

26,120

 

Total short-term investments

 

$

26,118

 

$

2

 

$

26,120

 

 

(7)                      Credit Facility

 

The Company’s revolving credit facility with Comerica Bank (the “Facility”) provides for a maximum availability of $20,000. Up to $12,500 of borrowings may be in the form of letters of credit. The Facility bears interest at the lender’s prime rate (3.25% at March 31, 2010) or, at the Company’s option, at the London Interbank Offered Rate, or LIBOR, (0.25% at March 31, 2010) plus 1.0% to 2.5%, depending on the ratio of liabilities to earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization, and is secured by substantially all assets. The Facility includes annual commitment fees of $60 per year and expires on June 1, 2010. At March 31, 2010, the Company had no outstanding borrowings under the Facility and outstanding letters of credit aggregated $189. As a result, $19,811 was available under the Facility at March 31, 2010.

 

The agreements underlying the Facility contain certain financial covenants. The covenants currently include a limitation on aggregate annual lease payments of $20,000, a quick ratio requirement of at least 0.90:1.00, a minimum profitability requirement of $1,000 per fiscal quarter, a limitation on annual consolidated capital expenditures of $25,000 in fiscal year 2009 and $15,000 in any fiscal year thereafter, a minimum tangible net worth requirement of $37,000 commencing with the fiscal year ended December 31, 2004 plus 75% of consolidated net profit on a cumulative basis, and a requirement that the

 

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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

(Unaudited)

(amounts in thousands, except share quantity and per share data)

 

Company’s consolidated total liabilities to consolidated effective tangible net worth ratio be no greater than 1.50:1.00. The agreements also contain a prohibition on the payment of dividends.

 

(8)                      Business Segments, Concentration of Business, and Credit Risk and Significant Customers

 

In the first quarter of fiscal 2010, as part of a refinement of its business strategy, the Company incorporated its Simple wholesale reportable segment into the Other wholesale reportable segment.  None of the brands included in the Other wholesale reportable segment met the quantitative thresholds for individual segment reporting, and they share a majority of the aggregation criteria, thus permitting the Company to aggregate these brands for segment reporting purposes.  This change in segment reporting had no impact on the Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements for any periods. The segment information for the three months ended March 31, 2009 and as of December 31, 2009 has been adjusted retrospectively to conform to the current period presentation.

 

The Company’s accounting policies of the segments below are the same as those described in the summary of significant accounting policies, except that the Company does not allocate corporate overhead costs, stock compensation, non-operating income and expenses, income taxes, or net income attributable to the noncontrolling interest to segments. The Company evaluates segment performance primarily based on net sales and income or loss from operations. The Company’s reportable segments include the strategic business units for the worldwide wholesale operations of the UGG brand, Teva® brand, and its other brands (including the Simple, TSUBO®, and Ahnu® brands), its eCommerce business and its retail store business. The wholesale operations of each brand are managed separately because each requires different marketing, research and development, design, sourcing and sales strategies. The eCommerce and retail store segments are managed separately because they are direct to consumer sales, while the brand segments are wholesale sales. The income or loss from operations for each of the segments includes only those costs which are specifically related to each segment, which consist primarily of cost of sales, costs for research and development, design, marketing, sales, commissions, bad debts, depreciation, amortization and the costs of employees and their respective expenses that are directly related to each business segment. The unallocated corporate overhead costs are the shared costs of the organization and include the following: costs of the distribution centers, certain executive and stock compensation, accounting and finance, legal, information technology, human resources and facilities costs, among others. The gross profit derived from the sales to third parties of the eCommerce and retail stores segments for the US is separated into two components: (i) the wholesale profit is included in the operating income or loss of each wholesale segment, and (ii) the retail profit is included in the operating income of the eCommerce and retail stores segments. The gross profit of the international portion of the eCommerce and retail stores segments includes both the wholesale and retail profit. Business segment information is summarized as follows:

 

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DECKERS OUTDOOR CORPORATION

AND SUBSIDIARIES

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

(Unaudited)

(amounts in thousands, except share quantity and per share data)

 

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

 

 

March 31,

 

 

 

2010

 

2009

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net sales to external customers:

 

 

 

 

 

UGG wholesale

 

$

64,500

 

$

62,985

 

Teva wholesale

 

42,237

 

34,637

 

Other wholesale

 

7,624

 

6,483

 

eCommerce

 

18,422

 

16,186

 

Retail stores

 

23,144

 

13,935

 

 

 

$

155,927

 

$

134,226

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income (loss) from operations:

 

 

 

 

 

UGG wholesale

 

$

31,871

 

$

27,393

 

Teva wholesale

 

11,315

 

7,810

 

Other wholesale

 

(816

)

(3,510

)

eCommerce

 

4,701

 

4,927

 

Retail stores

 

4,964

 

1,016

 

Unallocated overhead costs

 

(23,214

)

(18,310

)

 

 

$

28,821

 

$

19,326

 

 

 

 

March 31,

 

December 31,

 

 

 

2010

 

2009

 

Total assets for reportable segments:

 

 

 

 

 

UGG wholesale

 

$

67,475

 

$

130,493

 

Teva wholesale

 

56,807

 

31,105

 

Other wholesale

 

18,329

 

11,551

 

eCommerce

 

1,091

 

2,431

 

Retail stores

 

25,286

 

27,931

 

 

 

$

168,988

 

$

203,511

 

 

The assets allocable to each reporting segment generally include accounts receivable, inventory, fixed assets, intangible assets and certain other assets that are specifically identifiable with one of the Company’s business segments. Unallocated assets are the assets not specifically related to the segments and generally include the Company’s cash and cash equivalents, short-term investments, deferred tax assets, and various other assets shared by the Company’s segments. Reconciliations of total assets from reportable segments to the condensed consolidated balance sheets are as follows:

 

 

 

March 31,

 

December 31,

 

 

 

2010

 

2009

 

Total assets for reportable segments

 

$

168,988

 

$

203,511

 

Unallocated cash and cash equivalents and short-term investments

 

357,328

 

341,982

 

Unallocated deferred tax assets

 

26,416

 

26,416

 

Other unallocated corporate assets

 

26,189

 

27,134

 

Consolidated total assets

 

$

578,921

 

$

599,043

 

 

At March 31, 2010, the Company had cash and cash equivalents of $357,328. A portion of these are held as cash in operating accounts that are with third party financial institutions. These balances, at times, exceed the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) insurance limits. While the Company regularly monitors the cash balances in its operating accounts and adjusts the balances as appropriate, these cash balances could be impacted if the underlying financial institutions fail or are subject to other adverse conditions in the financial markets. As of March 31, 2010, the Company had experienced no loss or lack of access to cash in its operating accounts.

 

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DECKERS OUTDOOR CORPORATION

AND SUBSIDIARIES

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

(Unaudited)

(amounts in thousands, except share quantity and per share data)

 

The remainder of the Company’s cash equivalents is invested in interest bearing funds managed by third party investment management institutions. These investments can include US treasuries and government agencies, money market funds, and municipal bonds, among other investments. Certain of these investments are subject to general credit, liquidity, market, and interest rate risks. While the Company does not hold any investments whose value is directly correlated to mortgage debt, investment risk has been and may further be exacerbated by US mortgage defaults and credit and liquidity issues, which have affected various sectors of the financial markets. As of March 31, 2010, the Company had experienced no material loss or lack of access to its cash and cash equivalents.

 

The Company sells its products to customers throughout the US and to foreign customers located in Europe, Canada, Australia, Asia, and Latin America, among other regions.  International sales were 25.0% and 24.0% of the Company’s total net sales for the three months ended March 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively.  The Company does not consider international operations a separate segment, as management reviews such operations in the aggregate with the aforementioned segments.

 

Long-lived assets, which consist of property and equipment, by major country were as follows:

 

 

 

March 31,

 

December 31,

 

 

 

2010

 

2009

 

US

 

$

27,311

 

$

27,405

 

UK

 

6,260

 

6,341

 

All other countries*

 

2,573

 

1,696

 

Total

 

$

36,144

 

$

35,442

 

 


*            No other country’s long-lived assets comprised more than 10% of total long-lived assets as of March 31, 2010 or December 31, 2009.

 

Management performs regular evaluations concerning the ability of its customers to satisfy their obligations and records a provision for doubtful accounts based upon these evaluations.  No single customer accounted for more than 10.0% of the Company’s net sales for either the three months ended March 31, 2010 or 2009.  As of March 31, 2010, no single customer represented more than 10.0% of net trade accounts receivable.  As of December 31, 2009, the Company had one customer representing 28.0% of net trade accounts receivable.

 

The Company’s production and sourcing is concentrated in China, New Zealand and Australia, with the vast majority of its production at a limited number of independent contractor factories in China. The Company’s operations are subject to the customary risks of doing business abroad, including, but not limited to, currency fluctuations, customs duties and related fees, various import controls and other nontariff barriers, restrictions on the transfer of funds, labor unrest and strikes and, in certain parts of the world, political instability.

 

(9)                      Commitments and Contingencies

 

The Company has a contract requiring minimum purchase commitments of sheepskin that Deckers’ affiliates, manufacturers, factories and other agents (each or collectively, a “Buyer”) must make on or before December 31, 2010. As of March 31, 2010 the remaining commitment is approximately $47,000. This contract may result in an unconditional purchase obligation if a Buyer does not meet the minimum purchase requirements. In the event that a Buyer does not purchase such minimum commitments on or before December 31, 2010, the Company is required to purchase any remaining amounts on or before December 31, 2010. The contract does not permit net settlement. The Company expects sheepskin purchases by third party factories will exceed the contract levels. Therefore, management believes the likelihood of any non-performance payments under this contractual arrangement is remote and would have an immaterial effect on the consolidated financial statements. The Company determined this based upon its historical and projected sales and inventory purchases.

 

The Company agreed to make loans to its joint venture with Stella International, should the need arise. As of March 31, 2010, the estimated remaining loans by Deckers was expected to be approximately $1,800. The Company owns 51% of the joint venture. The Company also entered into or amended agreements with certain of its international distributors to assume control of the distribution rights in those regions. Under one of these agreements, the Company is obligated to make total payments of

 

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DECKERS OUTDOOR CORPORATION

AND SUBSIDIARIES

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

(Unaudited)

(amounts in thousands, except share quantity and per share data)

 

approximately $1,600 from April 1, 2010 through 2011. The payments include consideration for the purchase of certain assets and services.

 

In 2009, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) selected the Company’s US federal income tax return for the year ended December 31, 2007 for examination and has since expanded the audit period to include the years ending December 31, 2006 through 2008.  The Company does not know the timing of completion of the examination and if the examination will result in a material effect to the Company’s financial statements.  It is reasonably possible that the Company’s unrecognized tax benefit could change, and the Company cannot determine if any such change will be material.  The Company believes its unrecognized tax benefits are appropriately reported.

 

The Company is currently involved in various legal claims arising from the ordinary course of business. Management does not believe that the disposition of these matters will have a material effect on the Company’s financial position or results of operations. In addition, the Company has agreed to indemnify certain of its licensees, distributors and promotional partners in connection with claims related to the use of the Company’s intellectual property. The terms of such agreements range up to five years initially and generally do not provide for a limitation on the maximum potential future payments. Management believes the likelihood of any payments is remote and would be immaterial. The Company determined the risk was low based on a prior history of insignificant claims. The Company is not currently involved in any indemnification matters in regards to its intellectual property.

 

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(10)                Other Intangible Assets, Net

 

The Company’s other intangible assets, net are summarized as follows:

 

Balance at December 31, 2009

 

17,433

 

Purchases of intangible assets

 

3,726

 

Amortization expense

 

(1,673

)

Balance at March 31, 2010

 

$

19,486

 

 

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Item 2.    Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

 

Forward-Looking Statements

 

This report and the information incorporated by reference in this report contain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.  We sometimes use words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “continue,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “may,” “project,” “will” and similar expressions, as they relate to us, our management and our industry, to identify forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements relate to our expectations, beliefs, plans, strategies, prospects, future performance, anticipated trends and other future events. Specifically, this report and the information incorporated by reference in this report contain forward-looking statements relating to, among other things:

 

·                  our global business, growth, operating and financing strategies;

·                  our product and geographic mix;

·                  the success of new products and growth initiatives;

·                  the impact of seasonality on our operations;

·                  expectations regarding our net sales and earnings growth and other financial metrics;

·                  our development of international distribution channels;

·                  trends affecting our financial condition or results of operations;

·                  overall global economic trends; and

·                  reliability of overseas factory production and availability of raw materials.

 

We have based our forward-looking statements largely on our current expectations and projections about future events and financial trends affecting our business. Actual results may differ materially. Some of the risks, uncertainties and assumptions that may cause actual results to differ from these forward-looking statements are described in Part II, Item 1A, and “Risk Factors.” In light of these risks, uncertainties and assumptions, the forward-looking events and circumstances discussed in this report and the information incorporated by reference in this report might not happen.

 

You should read this report in its entirety, together with the documents that we file as exhibits to this report and the documents that we incorporate by reference in this report with the understanding that our future results may be materially different from what we expect. We qualify all of our forward-looking statements by these cautionary statements and we assume no obligation to update such forward-looking statements publicly for any reason.

 

The “UGG,” “Teva,” “Simple,” “TSUBO,” and “Ahnu” families of related marks, images and symbols are our trademarks and intellectual property.  Other trademarks, trade names and service marks appearing in this report are the property of their respective holders.  References to “Deckers,” “we,” “us,” “our,” or similar terms refer to Deckers Outdoor Corporation together with its consolidated subsidiaries.  Unless otherwise specifically indicated, all amounts herein are expressed in thousands, except for share quantity, per share data, and selling prices.

 

Overview

 

We are a leading designer, producer, marketer, and brand manager of innovative, high-quality footwear and accessories. We market our products primarily under two proprietary brands:

 

·                  UGG®: Premier brand in luxury and comfort footwear and accessories; and

 

·                  Teva®: High performance sport shoes and rugged outdoor footwear.

 

In addition to our primary brands, our other brands include Simple®, a line of innovative sustainable-lifestyle footwear and accessories, TSUBO®, a line of high-end casual footwear that incorporates style, function and maximum comfort, and Ahnu®, a line of outdoor performance and lifestyle footwear.

 

We sell our brands through our quality domestic retailers and international distributors and retailers, as well as directly to our end-user consumers through our eCommerce business and our retail stores. Independent third parties manufacture all of our products.

 

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Our business has been impacted by several important trends affecting our end markets:

 

·                  Recent changes in US and global economic conditions have adversely impacted businesses worldwide in general; some of our customers have been, and more may be, adversely affected, which in turn has, and may continue to, adversely impact our financial results.

·                  The markets for casual, outdoor and athletic footwear have grown significantly during the last decade. We believe this growth is a result of the trend toward casual dress in the workplace, increasingly active outdoor lifestyles and a growing emphasis on comfort.

·                  Consumers are more often seeking footwear designed to address a broader array of activities with the same quality, comfort and high performance attributes they have come to expect from traditional athletic footwear.

·                  Our customers have narrowed their footwear product breadth, focusing on brands with a rich heritage and authenticity as market category creators and leaders.

·                  Consumers have become increasingly focused on luxury and comfort, seeking out products and brands that are fashionable while still comfortable.

·                  There is an emerging sustainable lifestyle movement happening all around the world. Consumers are demanding that brands and companies take a more responsible approach when it comes to protecting the environment.

 

By emphasizing our brands’ images and our focus on comfort, performance and authenticity, we believe we can maintain a loyal consumer following that is less susceptible to fluctuations caused by changing fashions and changes in consumer preferences.

 

Below is an overview of the various components of our business, including some of the important factors that affect each business and some of our strategies for growing each business.

 

UGG Brand Overview

 

The UGG brand has become well-known throughout the US as well as internationally.  Over the past several years, our UGG brand has received increased global media exposure including increased print media in ads and cooperative advertising with our customers, which has contributed to broader public awareness of the brand and significantly increased demand for the collection.  We believe that the increased global media focus and demand for UGG products were driven by the following:

 

·                  consumer brand loyalty, due to the luxury and comfort of UGG footwear;

·                  continued innovation of new product categories and styles;

·                  increased marketing in high-end magazines;

·                  successful targeting of high-end distribution;

·                  adoption by high-profile celebrities as a favored footwear brand;

·                  increased media attention that has enabled us to introduce the brand to consumers much faster than we would have otherwise been able to;

·                  increased exposure to the brand driven by our concept stores which showcase all of our product offerings; and

·                  continued geographic expansion across the US and internationally.

 

We believe the luxury and comfort features of UGG products will continue to drive long-term consumer demand.  Recognizing that there is a significant fashion element to UGG footwear and that footwear fashions fluctuate, our strategy seeks to prolong the longevity of the brand by offering a broader product line suitable for wear in a variety of climates and occasions and by limiting distribution to selected higher-end retailers.  As part of this strategy we have increased our product offering, including a growing spring line, an expanded men’s line, and a fall line that consists of a range of luxurious collections for both genders, an expanded kids’ line, as well as handbags and cold weather outerwear and accessories.

 

Teva Brand Overview

 

Because of our Teva brand’s heritage in outdoor footwear and continued commitment to product innovation, the brand remains popular with traditional outdoor athletes and enthusiasts.  Since early 2009, we have employed proprietary consumer insights to help fine tune our strategic plan.  Our integrated product, marketing and sales efforts are now focused on growth markets that expand the Teva brand’s reach beyond sandals and the traditional outdoor market.  Going forward, we intend to leverage the Teva brand’s core performance competencies of traction, hydro and comfort to drive growth through innovation in the growing closed toe markets of multi-sport and light hiking, which enjoy strong appeal to a large number of consumers.

 

Teva product sales grew in 2010, resulting largely from the strong sell through at retail in 2009 and due to our conversion of a distributor to a direct subsidiary in Benelux, despite the economic downturn.  This included our small but relevant fall multi-sport and light hiking line of shoes for men, women and children, as well as our greatly

 

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contemporized spring line of performance and lifestyle sandals.  We have entered 2010 with growing brand momentum, and our new spring and fall product lines and marketing support have been viewed by our retailers as exciting, innovative and appealing.

 

We see continuing opportunity to grow the Teva brand within our core outdoor specialty and sporting goods channels of trade, but we also believe we have significant expansion opportunities into the family footwear, department store, better footwear, and other channels.  Through effective channel management and clear product line segmentation, we believe we can grow the Teva brand in all of these channels without alienating our core consumer or retailers in the outdoor specialty channel.  However, we cannot assure investors that these efforts will be successful.

 

Other Brands Overview

 

Our other brands consist primarily of the Simple, TSUBO, and Ahnu brands.  The Simple brand is committed to style and innovation in fashionable, youthful, functional, and sustainably-produced footwear.  The brand is a leader in sustainable footwear, and we are committed to our objective of making Simple products 100% sustainable, thus minimizing the ecological footprint left on the planet.  Green Toe®, our collection of sustainable footwear, represents a revolutionary shift in thinking about footwear by building a shoe from the inside out using sustainable materials and processes.  The progress in Green Toe has influenced the rest of the Simple product line, which has led to the development of additional product platforms, such as ecoSNEAKS®.  This product collection also uses sustainable materials such as water-based cements, certified organic cotton, British Leather Consortium (BLC) and International Standards Organization (ISO) 14001 leathers, hemp, and outsoles made from recycled car tires.  Our marketing vehicles include small print in regional publications, a digital media platform, including a social media strategy, public relations and consumer events that focus on music and sustainability.

 

TSUBO, meaning pressure point in Japanese, is marketed as high-end casual footwear for men and women. The brand is the synthesis of ergonomics and style, with a full line of sport and dress casuals, boots, sandals and heels constructed to provide consumers with contemporary footwear that incorporates style, function and maximum comfort.  The TSUBO brand has a rich heritage with consumers in major cities around the world who appreciate design, pay attention to detail, and will not sacrifice comfort.  We intend to build on this heritage, positioning the TSUBO brand as the premium footwear solution for people in the city, providing all day comfort, style and quality.  We will continue to create product addressing consumers’ unique needs: all-day comfort, innovative style and superior quality.  At the same time, we will market to the TSUBO brand consumers where they live, emphasizing regional advertising and in-market grass roots, product placement and public relations efforts.

 

In March 2009, we acquired 100% of the ownership interest of Ahnu, Inc.  The Ahnu brand is an outdoor performance and lifestyle footwear brand with products for men, women and children.  The name Ahnu is derived from the goddess of balance and well-being in Celtic mythology.  The brand focuses on balancing work and play, family and friends, and self and society.  The product goal is to achieve uncompromising footwear performance by developing footwear that will provide the appropriate balance of traction, grip, flexibility, cushioning and durability for a variety of outdoor activities — whether on trails, beaches or sidewalks.  Ahnu products are sold throughout the US, primarily at outdoor specialty stores and independent shoe stores, as well as certain regions internationally.

 

We expect to leverage our design, marketing and distribution capabilities to grow these brands over the next several years, consistent with our mission to build niche brands into global market leaders.  Nevertheless, we cannot assure investors that our efforts will be successful.

 

eCommerce Overview

 

Our eCommerce business, which sells most of our brands, enables us to meet the growing demand for these products, sell the products at retail prices and provide significant incremental operating income.  The eCommerce business enables us to directly interact and reinforce our relationships with the consumer.  In recent years, our eCommerce business has had strong revenue growth, much of which occurred as the UGG brand gained popularity and as consumers continued to increase internet usage for footwear and other purchases.

 

Managing our eCommerce business requires us to focus on the latest trends and techniques for web design, to generate internet traffic to our websites, to effectively convert website visits into orders, and to maximize average order sizes.  We plan to continue to grow our eCommerce business through improved website features and performance, increased marketing and more international websites.  Nevertheless, we cannot assure investors that revenue from our eCommerce business will continue to grow.

 

Retail Stores Overview

 

Our retail stores are predominantly UGG Australia concept stores and UGG Australia outlet stores.  Our retail stores enable us to directly impact our customers’ experience, meet the growing demand for these products, sell the products at retail prices and provide

 

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us with incremental operating income.  In addition, our UGG Australia concept stores allow us to showcase our entire UGG product line; whereas, a retailer may not carry the whole line.  Through our outlet stores, we sell some of our discontinued styles from prior seasons, plus products made specifically for the outlet stores.  We sell most of our brands through our UGG Australia outlet stores.  As of March 31, 2010, we had a total of 18 retail stores worldwide.  For 2010, we plan to significantly expand our retail stores business through opening additional stores in the US and internationally.

 

Seasonality

 

Our business is seasonal, with the highest percentage of UGG brand net sales occurring in the third and fourth quarters.  Our other brands do not have a significant seasonal impact.

 

 

 

2010

 

 

 

First
Quarter

 

Second
Quarter

 

Third
Quarter

 

Fourth
Quarter

 

Net sales

 

$

155,927

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income from operations

 

$

28,821

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2009

 

 

 

First
Quarter

 

Second
Quarter

 

Third
Quarter

 

Fourth
Quarter

 

Net sales

 

$

134,226

 

$

102,548

 

$

228,414

 

$

347,989

 

Income from operations*

 

$

19,326

 

$

3,225

 

$

53,080

 

$

105,616

 

 

 

 

2008

 

 

 

First
Quarter

 

Second
Quarter

 

Third
Quarter

 

Fourth
Quarter

 

Net sales

 

$

97,535

 

$

91,116

 

$

197,288

 

$

303,506

 

Income (loss) from operations*

 

$

17,060

 

$

(6,944

)

$

43,081

 

$

63,722

 

 


*            Included in income (loss) from operations in the second quarter of 2008 is a $14,900 impairment loss on our Teva trademarks.  Included in the fourth quarter of 2008 is a $20,925 impairment loss on our Teva trademarks, Teva goodwill, and TSUBO goodwill.  Included in the second quarter of 2009 is a $1,000 impairment loss on our TSUBO trademarks.

 

With the large growth in the UGG brand in recent years, net sales in the last half of the year have exceeded that for the first half of the year. Given our expectations for our brands, we currently expect this trend to continue. Nonetheless, actual results could differ materially depending upon consumer preferences, availability of product, competition and our customers continuing to carry and promote our various product lines, among other risks and uncertainties. See Part II, Item 1A, “Risk Factors.”

 

Results of Operations

 

Three Months Ended March 31, 2010 Compared to Three Months Ended March 31, 2009

 

The following table summarizes the Company’s results of operations:

 

 

 

Three Months Ended March 31,

 

 

 

2010

 

2009

 

Change

 

 

 

Amount

 

%

 

Amount

 

%

 

Amount

 

%

 

Net sales

 

$

155,927

 

100.0

%

$

134,226

 

100.0

%

$

21,701

 

16.2

%

Cost of sales

 

78,020

 

50.0

 

75,313

 

56.1

 

2,707

 

3.6

 

Gross profit

 

77,907

 

50.0

 

58,913

 

43.9

 

18,994

 

32.2

 

Selling, general and administrative expenses

 

49,086

 

31.5

 

39,587

 

29.5

 

9,499

 

24.0

 

Income from operations

 

28,821

 

18.5

 

19,326

 

14.4

 

9,495

 

49.1

 

Other income, net

 

(65

)

0.0

 

(598

)

-0.4

 

(533

)

-89.1

 

Income before income taxes

 

28,886

 

18.5

 

19,924

 

14.8

 

8,962

 

45.0

 

Income taxes

 

10,746

 

6.9

 

7,571

 

5.6

 

3,175

 

41.9

 

Net income

 

18,140

 

11.6

 

12,353

 

9.2

 

5,787

 

46.8

 

Net income attributable to the noncontrolling interest

 

245

 

0.2

 

13

 

0.0

 

232

 

1784.6

 

Net income attributable to Deckers Outdoor Corporation

 

$

17,895

 

11.5

%

$

12,340

 

9.2

%

$

5,555

 

45.0

%

 

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Overview.  The increase in net sales was primarily due to an increase in UGG and Teva product sales.  The increase in income from operations resulted primarily from the increase in gross margin and higher net sales, partially offset by higher selling, general and administrative expenses.

 

Net Sales

 

The following table summarizes net sales by location and net sales by brand and distribution channel:

 

 

 

Three Months Ended March 31,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Change

 

 

 

2010

 

2009

 

Amount

 

%

 

Net sales by location:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

US

 

$

117,006

 

$

102,011

 

$

14,995

 

14.7

%

International

 

38,921

 

32,215

 

6,706

 

20.8

 

Total

 

$

155,927

 

$

134,226

 

$

21,701

 

16.2

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net sales by brand and distribution channel:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

UGG:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wholesale

 

$

64,500

 

$

62,985

 

$

1,515

 

2.4

%

eCommerce

 

16,938

 

14,581

 

2,357

 

16.2

 

Retail stores

 

22,935

 

13,803

 

9,132

 

66.2

 

Total

 

104,373

 

91,369

 

13,004

 

14.2

 

Teva:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wholesale

 

42,237

 

34,637

 

7,600

 

21.9

 

eCommerce

 

892

 

871

 

21

 

2.4

 

Retail stores

 

40

 

57

 

(17

)

-29.8

 

Total

 

43,169

 

35,565

 

7,604

 

21.4

 

Other:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wholesale

 

7,624

 

6,483

 

1,141

 

17.6

 

eCommerce

 

592

 

734

 

(142

)

-19.3

 

Retail stores

 

169

 

75

 

94

 

 

*

Total

 

8,385

 

7,292

 

1,093

 

15.0

 

Total

 

$

155,927

 

$

134,226

 

$

21,701

 

16.2

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total eCommerce

 

$

18,422

 

$

16,186

 

$

2,236

 

13.8

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Retail stores

 

$

23,144

 

$

13,935

 

$

9,209

 

66.1

%

 


*  Calculation of percentage change is not meaningful.

 

The increase in net sales was primarily driven by strong sales for the UGG and Teva brands.  In addition, our weighted-average wholesale selling price per pair increased 7.0% to $30.71 for the three months ended March 31, 2010 from $28.70 for the three months ended March 31, 2009, resulting primarily from higher Teva and UGG sales, with UGG products generally carrying a higher average selling price.  During the quarter, we experienced an increase in the number of pairs sold primarily through our retail stores and eCommerce segments.  This resulted in a 5.3% overall increase in the volume of footwear sold for all brands to approximately 4.0 million pairs for the three months ended March 31, 2010 compared to approximately 3.8 million pairs for the three months ended March 31, 2009.

 

Wholesale net sales of our UGG brand increased primarily due to an increase in domestic shipments, as well as an increase in the weighted-average wholesale selling price per pair.  This was partially offset by decreases in some international regions related to a shift in the timing of certain of our international distributors’ purchases.  We cannot assure investors that UGG brand sales will continue to grow at their past pace or that revenue from UGG products will not at some point decline.

 

Wholesale net sales of our Teva brand increased primarily due to an increase in the weighted-average wholesale selling price per pair.  The average selling price increase was the result of significantly decreased closeout sales and was also the result of realizing the benefit of assuming the distribution rights in Benelux and France.

 

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Wholesale net sales of our other brands increased, primarily due to an increase in the number of pairs sold.

 

Net sales of our eCommerce business increased primarily due to an overall increase in the number of pairs sold, led by UGG purchases.

 

Net sales of our retail store business, which are primarily UGG brand sales, increased largely due to the addition of five new stores opened since March 31, 2009.  We do not expect this growth rate to continue because as we increase the number of our stores, each new store will have less proportional impact on our growth rate.  For those stores that were open during the full first quarter of 2009 and 2010, same store sales grew by 28.2%.  Nevertheless, we cannot assure investors that retail store sales will continue to grow at their recent pace or that revenue from our retail store business will not at some point decline.

 

International sales, which are included in the segment sales above, for all of our products combined represented 25.0% of worldwide net sales for the three months ended March 31, 2010 compared to 24.0% of worldwide net sales for the three months ended March 31, 2009.  The majority of the international sales growth was from the Teva brand in each of our international markets, led by the European region, largely due to our conversion to the direct subsidiary in Benelux.

 

Gross Profit.  As a percentage of net sales, gross margin increased to 50.0% for the three months ended March 31, 2010, compared to 43.9% for the three months ended March 31, 2009.  The increase was primarily attributable to a higher percentage of retail sales and higher margins on our Teva brand, related to reduced closeout sales and realizing the benefit of the direct wholesale business of our subsidiary in Benelux.

 

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses (SG&A).  As a percentage of net sales, SG&A increased to 31.5% for the three months ended March 31, 2010 compared to 29.5% for the three months ended March 31, 2009.  The increase in SG&A both as a percentage of sales and in absolute dollars resulted primarily from:

 

·                  increased payroll and related costs in support of our continued growth;

·                  fixed costs related to five new retail stores that were not open in the first quarter of 2009; and

·                  costs associated with our Teva distribution in Benelux, both the costs incurred to assume the distribution as well as operating expenses.

 

These increases were partially offset by increased net bad debt recoveries and an overall decrease in marketing expenses.

 

Income from Operations

 

The gross profit derived from the sales to third parties of the eCommerce and retail store segments for the US is separated into two components:  (i) the wholesale profit is included in the operating income or loss of each wholesale segment, and (ii) the remaining profit is included in the eCommerce and retail stores segments.  The gross profit of the international portion of the eCommerce and retail stores segments includes both the wholesale and retail profit.  The following table summarizes operating income (loss) by segment:

 

 

 

Three Months Ended March 31,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Change

 

 

 

2010

 

2009

 

Amount

 

%

 

UGG wholesale

 

$

31,871

 

$

27,393

 

$

4,478

 

16.3

%

Teva wholesale

 

11,315

 

7,810

 

3,505

 

44.9

 

Other wholesale

 

(816

)

(3,510

)

2,694

 

76.8

 

eCommerce

 

4,701

 

4,927

 

(226

)

-4.6

 

Retail stores

 

4,964

 

1,016

 

3,948

 

388.6

 

Unallocated overhead costs

 

(23,214

)

(18,310

)

(4,904

)

-26.8

 

Total

 

$

28,821

 

$

19,326

 

$

9,495

 

49.1

%

 

Income from operations increased due to the increase in net sales and gross margin, partially offset by the higher SG&A expenses.

 

The increase in income from operations of UGG brand wholesale was primarily the result of a higher gross margin and the higher sales, combined with higher net bad debt recoveries.  These results were partially offset by higher research, development, and design expenses.

 

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The increase in income from operations of Teva brand wholesale was largely due to higher sales and gross margin, primarily due to the decreased impact of closeout sales and the benefit of direct business in Benelux.  These results were partially offset by increased divisional expenses.

 

The loss from operations of our other brands improved primarily due to decreased marketing and promotional expenses, as well as the increased sales and gross margins.

 

Income from operations of our eCommerce business decreased slightly primarily due to lower gross margin and higher operating expenses, partially offset by the increased sales.

 

Income from operations of our retail store business increased primarily due to increased sales and gross margins, partially offset by higher operating expenses primarily related to our new store openings.

 

The increase in unallocated overhead costs resulted primarily from higher payroll and related costs to support our continued growth.

 

Other (Income) Expense, Net.  Interest income decreased by $577, or 96.8%, for the three months ended March 31, 2010, compared to the three months ended March 31, 2009.  The decrease resulted primarily from significantly lower market interest rates, as well as a shift in our investment mix to all highly liquid cash equivalents.

 

Income Taxes.  Income taxes for the interim periods are computed using the effective tax rate estimated to be applicable for the full fiscal year, which is subject to ongoing review and evaluation by management and can vary from quarter to quarter.  Income tax expense and effective income tax rates were as follows:

 

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

 

 

March 31,

 

 

 

2010

 

2009

 

Income tax expense

 

$

10,746

 

$

7,571

 

Effective income tax rate

 

37.2

%

38.0

%

 

The decrease in the effective tax rate was primarily due to the increase in our projected annual international pre-tax income as a percentage of worldwide pre-tax income, as income generated in most of our foreign jurisdictions are taxed at significantly lower rates than the US. The effective tax rate is subject to ongoing review and evaluation by management and can vary from year to year.

 

Net Income Attributable to the Noncontrolling Interest.  Net income attributable to the noncontrolling interest in our joint venture with Stella International was $245 for the three months ended March 31, 2010 compared to $13 for the same period of 2009.

 

Net Income Attributable to Deckers Outdoor Corporation.  Our net income increased as a result of the items discussed above.  Our diluted earnings per share increased by 47.3% to $1.37 for the three months ended March 31, 2010 compared to $0.93 in the same period of 2009, primarily as a result of the increase in net income.

 

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

 

We have off-balance sheet arrangements consisting of operating lease obligations and purchase obligations.  See “Contractual Obligations” below.

 

Liquidity and Capital Resources

 

We finance our working capital and operating needs using a combination of our cash and cash equivalents balances, short-term investments, cash generated from operations and, as needed, the credit available under our revolving credit facility. In an economic recession or under other adverse economic conditions, we may be unable to realize a return on our cash and cash equivalents and short-term investments, secure additional credit on favorable terms, renew our existing credit or access our existing line of credit. Such failures may impact our working capital reserves and have a material adverse effect on our business.

 

Since the latter part of 2007, US and foreign credit markets have experienced adverse conditions, including unusual volatility and a lack of secondary market liquidity, which conditions have presented, and continue to present, significant challenges to the investment markets and have limited the availability of short-term debt for working capital. While it is difficult to predict how long these adverse conditions will exist, these factors, if they continue, could adversely impact our future financial condition and our future results of operations.

 

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Our cash flow cycle includes the purchase of inventories, the subsequent sale of the inventories and the eventual collection of the resulting accounts receivables. As a result, our working capital requirements begin when we purchase the inventories and continue until we ultimately collect the resulting receivables. The seasonality of our UGG brand business requires us to build fall and winter inventories in the second and third quarters to support sales for the UGG brand’s major selling seasons, which historically occur during the third and fourth quarters.  Given the seasonality of our UGG brand, our working capital requirements fluctuate significantly throughout the year. The cash required to fund these working capital fluctuations has been provided using our internal cash flows. If necessary, we may borrow funds under our revolving credit facility.  During 2009 and the three months ended March 31, 2010, we did not borrow funds under our revolving credit facility.

 

The following table summarizes the Company’s cash flows and working capital:

 

 

 

Three Months Ended March 31,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Change

 

 

 

2010

 

2009

 

Amount

 

%

 

Net cash provided by operating activities

 

$

21,617

 

$

39,498

 

$

(17,881

)

-45.3

%

Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities

 

$

19,651

 

$

(37,454

)

$

57,105

 

152.5

%

Net cash provided by financing activities

 

$

205

 

$

193

 

$

12

 

6.2

%

 

 

 

March 31,

 

December 31,

 

Change

 

 

 

2010

 

2009

 

Amount

 

%

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

$

357,328

 

$

315,862

 

$

41,466

 

13.1

%

Short-term investments

 

 

26,120

 

(26,120

 

*

Trade accounts receivable

 

54,582

 

76,427

 

(21,845

)

-28.6

%

Inventories

 

68,824

 

85,356

 

(16,532

)

-19.4

%

Other current assets

 

17,281

 

17,222

 

59

 

0.3

%

Total current assets

 

$

498,015

 

$

520,987

 

$

(22,972

)

-4.4

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Trade accounts payable

 

$

29,458

 

$

47,331

 

$

(17,873

)

-37.8

%

Other current liabilities

 

30,478

 

53,539

 

(23,061

)

-43.1

%

Total current liabilities

 

$

59,936

 

$

100,870

 

$

(40,934

)

-40.6

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net working capital

 

$

438,079

 

$

420,117

 

$

17,962

 

4.3

%

 


* Calculation of percentage change is not meaningful.

 

Cash from Operating Activities.  The change in net cash provided by operating activities in both the three months ended March 31, 2010 and 2009 were primarily due to decreases in accounts receivable and inventory. The lower decrease in accounts receivable in the three months ended March 31, 2010 was primarily due to a lower accounts receivable balance at the end of 2009 versus 2008, resulting from improved collections in 2009.  The lower decrease in inventory in the three months ended March 31, 2010 was primarily due to increased inventory purchases in support of our increased sales forecasts. These changes were partially offset by decreases in income taxes payable and trade accounts payable in the first three months of 2010 and 2009.  The lower decrease in income taxes payable in the three months ended March 31, 2010 was due to a lower income tax liability at the end of 2009 versus the end of 2008 related to our international pre-tax income mix.  The lower decrease in accounts payable in the three months ended March 31, 2010 was primarily due to timing of payments at the end of 2009 versus the end of 2008.  Net working capital improved from December 31, 2009 to March 31, 2010 primarily as a result of higher cash and cash equivalents and lower current liabilities, partially offset by lower short-term investments, accounts receivable and inventory.  Changes in working capital are due to the items discussed above, as well as our normal seasonality and timing of cash receipts and cash payments.

 

As of September 30, 2009, we changed the method of our accounts receivable turnover calculation to exclude consumer direct sales, as this is more consistent with how management views the business, and, in general, our consumer direct sales do not carry accounts receivable balances.  Under our new method, wholesale accounts receivable turnover increased to 9.1 times in the twelve months ended March 31, 2010 from 8.2 times for the twelve months ended March 31, 2009, primarily due to increased sales for the twelve months ended March 31, 2010 compared to the twelve months ended March 31, 2009.

 

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Inventory turnover decreased to 4.0 times for the twelve months ended March 31, 2010 compared to 4.3 times for the twelve months ended March 31, 2009, largely due to an increase in average inventory balances during the twelve months ended March 31, 2010 compared to the twelve months ended March 31, 2009.  The higher average inventory balances were in support of our increased sales.

 

Cash from Investing Activities.  Net cash provided by investing activities resulted primarily from sales of short-term investments, partially offset by acquisitions of businesses and purchases of property and equipment.  In addition, we did not purchase short-term investments in the three months ended March 31, 2010, as we shifted our investments to highly liquid cash equivalents.  For the three months ended March 31, 2009, net cash used in investing activities resulted primarily from purchases of short-term investments.

 

As of March 31, 2010, we had no material commitments for future capital expenditures but estimate that the remaining capital expenditures for 2010 will range from approximately $22,000 to $27,000. We anticipate these expenditures will primarily include the build-out of new retail stores and computer software and hardware.  The actual amount of capital expenditures for the remainder of 2010 may differ from this estimate, largely depending on the timing of new store openings or any unforeseen needs to replace existing assets and the timing of other expenditures.

 

Cash from Financing Activities.  For both the three months ended March 31, 2010 and 2009, net cash provided by financing activities was comprised primarily of excess tax benefits from stock compensation, partially offset by cash used for shares withheld for taxes from employee stock unit vestings.

 

In June 2009, we announced that our Board of Directors approved a stock repurchase program to repurchase up to $50,000 of our common stock in the open market or in privately negotiated transactions, subject to market conditions, applicable legal requirements and other factors.  The program does not obligate us to acquire any particular amount of common stock and the program may be suspended at any time at our discretion.  The purchases will be funded from available working capital.  For the three months ended March 31, 2010, we did not repurchase any shares of our common stock under this program.  As of March 31, 2010, the remaining amount approved to repurchase shares is approximately $30,000.

 

Our revolving credit facility with Comerica Bank, or the Facility, provides for a maximum availability of $20,000. Up to $12,500 of borrowings may be in the form of letters of credit. The Facility bears interest at the lender’s prime rate (3.25% at March 31, 2010) or, at our option, at the London Interbank Offered Rate, or LIBOR, (0.25% at March 31, 2010) plus 1.0% to 2.5%, depending on our ratio of liabilities to earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization, and is secured by substantially all of our assets. The Facility includes annual commitment fees of $60 per year and expires on June 1, 2010.  At March 31, 2010, we had no outstanding borrowings under the Facility and outstanding letters of credit of $189.  As a result, $19,811 was available under the Facility at March 31, 2010.

 

The agreements underlying the Facility contain certain financial covenants, which currently include a limitation on aggregate annual lease payments of $20,000, a quick ratio requirement of at least 0.90:1.00, a minimum profitability requirement of $1,000 per fiscal quarter, a limitation on annual consolidated capital expenditures of $25,000 in fiscal year 2009 and $15,000 in any fiscal year thereafter, a minimum tangible net worth requirement of $37,000 commencing with the fiscal year ended December 31, 2004, plus 75% of consolidated net profit on a cumulative basis, and a requirement that our consolidated total liabilities to consolidated effective tangible net worth ratio be no greater than 1.50:1.00.  The agreements also contain a prohibition on the payment of dividends.  Prior to its expiration, we intend to enter into an amended and restated credit facility, including modifying our covenants to accommodate our growth initiatives.  At March 31, 2010, we were in compliance with all covenants and remain so as of the date of this report.

 

Contractual Obligations.  The following table summarizes our contractual obligations at March 31, 2010, and the effects such obligations are expected to have on liquidity and cash flow in future periods.

 

 

 

Payments Due by Period

 

 

 

 

 

Less than

 

 

 

 

 

More than

 

 

 

Total

 

1 Year

 

1-3 Years

 

3-5 Years

 

5 Years

 

Operating lease obligations(1)

 

$

76,355

 

$

14,941

 

$

27,035

 

$

13,209

 

$

21,170

 

Purchase obligations(2)

 

312,843

 

310,805

 

2,038

 

 

 

Unrecognized tax benefits(3)

 

5,011

 

 

5,011

 

 

 

Total

 

$

394,209

 

$

325,746

 

$

34,084

 

$

13,209

 

$

21,170

 

 

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(1)          Our operating lease obligations consist primarily of building leases for our retail locations, distribution centers, and corporate and regional offices.  Other long-term liabilities on our condensed consolidated balance sheet include primarily deferred rents, which are included in operating lease obligations in this table.

(2)          Our purchase obligations consist largely of purchase orders.  They also include promotional expenses, service contracts, and minimum purchase commitments.  Outstanding purchase orders are primarily with our third party manufacturers and are expected to be paid within one year.  These are outstanding open orders and not minimum purchase obligations.  Our promotional expenditures and service contracts are due periodically through 2012.  In February 2009, we entered into a contract requiring minimum purchase commitments of sheepskin with a remaining commitment of approximately $47,000 as of March 31, 2010 that Deckers’ affiliates, manufacturers, factories and other agents (each or collectively, a “Buyer”) must make on or before December 31, 2010.  This contract may result in an unconditional purchase obligation if a Buyer does not meet the minimum purchase requirements.  In the event that a Buyer does not purchase such minimum commitments on or before December 31, 2010, Deckers is required to purchase any remaining amounts on or before December 31, 2010.  We expect our sheepskin purchases by third party factories supplying UGG product to us will exceed these levels.  Therefore, we do not anticipate having to make any non-performance payments under this contractual arrangement; however, we are not able to reasonably estimate when or if cash payments will occur and have included the remaining amount in this table.  We believe this will not materially affect our liquidity or results of operations, as it is in the normal course of our business.

(3)          The unrecognized tax benefits are related to uncertain tax positions taken in our income tax return that would impact the effective tax rate or additional paid-in capital, if recognized.

 

In addition to the amounts in the table above, we have entered into other off-balance sheet arrangements.  We agreed to make loans to our joint venture with Stella International, should the need arise. As of March 31, 2010, the estimated remaining loans by Deckers was expected to be approximately $1,800.  We also have potential future earn-out payments relating to our acquisitions of TSUBO, LLC and Ahnu, Inc. through 2013.  These amounts were excluded from the table above as all conditions for the earn-out payments have not been met.  Additionally, we entered into or amended agreements with certain of our international distributors to assume control of the distribution rights in those regions.  Under these agreements, we expect to make total payments to these distributors of approximately $6,900 from April 1, 2010 through 2011.  The payments include consideration for the purchase of certain assets and services.

 

We believe that internally generated funds, the available borrowings under our existing Facility or a new credit facility, cash and cash equivalents, and short-term investments will provide sufficient liquidity to enable us to meet our current and foreseeable working capital requirements.  However, risks and uncertainties that could impact our ability to maintain our cash position include our growth rate, the continued strength of our brands, our ability to respond to changes in consumer preferences, our ability to collect our receivables in a timely manner, our ability to effectively manage our inventories, the availability of short-term credit, and market volatility, among others.  See Part II, Item 1A, and “Risk Factors” for a discussion of additional factors that may affect our working capital position.  Furthermore, we may require additional cash resources due to changed business conditions or other future developments, including any investments or acquisitions we may decide to pursue.  If these sources are insufficient to satisfy our cash requirements, we may seek to sell debt securities or additional equity securities or to obtain a new credit facility or draw on our existing Facility.  The sale of convertible debt securities or additional equity securities could result in additional dilution to our stockholders.  The incurrence of indebtedness would result in incurring debt service obligations and could result in operating and financial covenants that would restrict our operations.  In addition, there can be no assurance that any additional financing will be available on acceptable terms, if at all.  Although there are no other material present understandings, commitments or agreements with respect to the acquisition of any other businesses, we may evaluate acquisitions of other businesses or brands.

 

Impact of Inflation

 

We believe that the rates of inflation during the three most recent fiscal years have not had a material impact on our net sales or income from operations.

 

Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

 

Revenue Recognition.  We recognize revenue 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.  Allowances for estimated returns, discounts, chargebacks, and bad debts are provided for when related revenue is recorded. Amounts billed for shipping and handling costs are recorded as a component of net sales, while the related costs paid to third-party shipping companies are recorded as a cost of sales.  We present revenue net of taxes collected from customers and remitted to governmental authorities.

 

Use of Estimates.  The preparation of financial statements in conformity with US generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, disclosures about contingent liabilities and the reported amounts of net sales and expenses during the reporting period.  Management bases these estimates and

 

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assumptions upon historical experience, existing and known circumstances, authoritative accounting pronouncements and other factors that management believes to be reasonable.  Management reasonably could use different estimates and assumptions, and changes in estimates and assumptions could occur from period to period, with the result in each case being a potential material change in the financial statement presentation of our financial condition or results of operations. We have historically been materially accurate in our estimates used for the reserves and allowances below.  We believe that the estimates and assumptions below are among those most important to an understanding of our consolidated financial statements contained in this report.

 

The following table summarizes data related to the critical accounting estimates for accounts receivable allowances and related reserves, which are discussed below:

 

 

 

March 31, 2010

 

December 31, 2009

 

 

 

Amount

 

% of Gross Trade
Accounts
Receivable

 

Amount

 

% of Gross Trade
Accounts
Receivable

 

Gross trade accounts receivable

 

$

62,697

 

 

 

$

88,217

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Allowance for doubtful accounts

 

$

1,592

 

2.5

%

$

2,710

 

3.1

%

Reserve for sales discounts

 

$

1,689

 

2.7

%

$

2,796

 

3.2

%

Allowance for estimated chargebacks

 

$

2,972

 

4.7

%

$

3,049

 

3.5

%

 

 

 

Amount

 

% of Net Sales

 

Amount

 

% of Net Sales

 

Net sales for the three months ended

 

$

155,927

 

 

 

$

347,989

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Allowance for estimated returns

 

$

1,862

 

1.2

%

$

3,235

 

0.9

%

Estimated returns liability

 

$

455

 

0.3

%

$

4,018

 

1.2

%

 

Allowance for Doubtful Accounts.  We provide a reserve against trade accounts receivable for estimated losses that may result from customers’ inability to pay. We determine the amount of the reserve by analyzing known uncollectible accounts, aged trade accounts receivables, economic conditions and forecasts, historical experience and the customers’ credit-worthiness. Trade accounts receivable that are subsequently determined to be uncollectible are charged or written off against this reserve. The reserve includes specific reserves for accounts, which all or a portion of are identified as potentially uncollectible, plus a non-specific reserve for the balance of accounts based on our historical loss experience.  Reserves have been established for all projected losses of this nature. The decrease in the allowance for doubtful accounts from December 31, 2009 to March 31, 2010 was primarily due to a decrease in one account’s specific reserve, as that customer had filed for bankruptcy, and subsequently, we recovered the outstanding account balance against which we had previously reserved.  Our use of different estimates and assumptions could produce different financial results.  For example, a 1.0% change in the rate used to estimate the reserve for the accounts we consider to have credit risk and are not specifically identified as uncollectible would change the allowance for doubtful accounts at March 31, 2010 by approximately $2,000.

 

Reserve for Sales Discounts.  A significant portion of our domestic wholesale net sales and resulting trade accounts receivable reflects a discount that the customers may take, generally based upon meeting certain order, shipment and payment timelines.  We estimate the amount of the discounts that are available to be taken against the period-end trade accounts receivable, and we record a corresponding reserve for sales discounts.  The decrease in the reserve as a percentage of accounts receivable was primarily due to a lower percentage of total outstanding customer balances being eligible for terms discounts.  Our use of different estimates and assumptions could produce different financial results. For example a 10.0% change in the estimate of the percentage of accounts that will ultimately take their discount would change the reserve for sales discounts at March 31, 2010 by approximately $200.

 

Allowance for Estimated Chargebacks.  When our domestic wholesale customers pay their invoices, they often take deductions for chargebacks against their invoices, which are often valid.  Therefore, we record an allowance for the balance of chargebacks that are outstanding in our accounts receivable balance as of the end of each quarter, along with an estimated reserve for chargebacks that have not yet been taken against outstanding accounts receivable balances.  This estimate is based on historical trends of the timing of chargebacks taken against invoices.  The increase in the allowance as a percentage of accounts receivable was largely attributable to a substantial increase in accounts receivable turnover, resulting in increased chargeback activity.

 

Allowance for Estimated Returns and Estimated Returns Liability.  We record an allowance for anticipated future returns of goods shipped prior to period-end and a liability for anticipated returns of goods sold direct to consumers. In general, we accept returns for damaged or defective products but discourage returns for other reasons. We also accept returns from our retail and eCommerce customers for a thirty-day period. We base the amounts of the allowance and liability on any approved customer requests for returns, historical returns experience and any recent events that could result in a change from historical returns rates, among other factors.  The estimated returns liability as of March 31, 2010 decreased relative to the liability at December 31, 2009 due to the December reserve amount including increased reserves to account for increased expected holiday returns during the first quarter of 2010.  Our

 

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use of different estimates and assumptions could produce different financial results.  For example, a 1.0% change in the rate used to estimate the percentage of sales expected to ultimately be returned would change the reserve for returns at March 31, 2010 by approximately $900.

 

Inventory Write-Downs.  Inventories are stated at lower of cost or market. We review the various items in inventory on a regular basis for excess, obsolete, and impaired inventory.  In doing so, we write the inventory down to the lower of cost or estimated future net selling prices.  At March 31, 2010, inventories were stated at $68,824, net of inventory write-downs of $975.  At December 31, 2009, inventories were stated at $85,356, net of inventory write-downs of $1,846.  The decrease in inventory write-downs at March 31, 2010 compared to December 31, 2009 was primarily due to sales of previously written-down inventory, primarily in our other brands segment inventories.  Our use of different estimates and assumptions could produce different financial results.  For example, a 10.0% change in the estimated selling prices of our potentially obsolete inventory would change the inventory write-down reserve at March 31, 2010 by approximately $100.

 

Valuation of Goodwill, Intangible and Other Long-Lived Assets.  Annually, or whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable, we assess the impairment of goodwill, intangible and other long-lived assets on a separate asset basis based on assumptions and judgments regarding the carrying amount of these assets individually. We test goodwill and nonamortizable intangible assets for impairment on an annual basis as of December 31 based on the fair value of the reporting unit for goodwill and the fair value of the assets for nonamortizable intangibles compared to their respective carrying value. We consider other long-lived assets to be impaired if we determine that the carrying value may not be recoverable. Among other considerations, we consider the following factors:

 

·                  the assets’ ability to continue to generate income from operations and positive cash flow in future periods;

·                  changes in consumer demand or acceptance of the related brand names, products or features associated with the assets;

·                  increased competition; and

·                  deterioration of general economic conditions or the retail environment, and customers reducing orders in response to such conditions.

 

If we determine the assets to be impaired, we recognize an impairment loss equal to the amount by which the carrying value of the assets exceeds the estimated fair value of the assets.  In addition, as it relates to long-lived assets, we base the useful lives and related amortization or depreciation expense on the estimate of the period that the assets will generate sales or otherwise be used by us.  Our use of different estimates (including estimated royalty rates, discount rates, market multiples, and future revenues, among others) and assumptions could produce different financial results.

 

Stock Compensation Expense. Stock compensation transactions with employees are accounted for using the fair value method and expensed ratably over the vesting period of the award.  Stock compensation expense is based on the fair values of all share-based awards as of the grant date. Determining the expense of share-based awards at the grant date requires judgment, including estimating the percentage of awards that will be forfeited, probabilities of meeting criteria for performance-based awards, stock volatility, the expected life of the award, and other inputs.  If actual forfeitures differ significantly from the estimates, stock compensation expense and our results of operations could be materially impacted.

 

Item 3.           Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

 

Derivative Instruments.  Although we have used foreign currency hedges in the past, we currently do not utilize forward contracts or other derivative instruments to mitigate exposure to fluctuations in the foreign currency exchange rate, as the majority of our purchases and sales for the foreseeable future will be denominated in US currency.  As our international operations grow and we increase purchases and sales in foreign currencies, we will evaluate and utilize derivative instruments, as needed, to hedge our foreign currency exposures.

 

Although the majority of our sales and inventory purchases are denominated in US currency, our sales and inventory purchases may be impacted by fluctuations in the exchange rates between the US dollar and the local currencies in the international markets where our products are sold and manufactured.  Approximately $17 million, or 11%, of our total net sales during the first quarter of 2010 were denominated in foreign currencies.  As we begin to hold more cash in foreign currencies, we are exposed to financial statement gains and losses as a result of translating the operating results and financial positions held in foreign currencies into US dollars.  We translate monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies into US dollars using the exchange rate as of the end of the reporting period.  Changes in foreign exchange rates affect our reported profits and can distort comparisons from year to year.  In addition, if the US dollar strengthens, it may result in increased pricing pressure on our distributors, which may have a negative impact

 

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on our net sales and gross margins.  We are unable to estimate the amount of any impact on sales and gross margins attributed to pricing pressures caused by fluctuations in exchange rates.

 

Interest Rate Risk.  Our market risk exposure with respect to financial instruments is to changes in the prime rate in the US and changes in LIBOR.  Our revolving line of credit provides for interest on outstanding borrowings at rates tied to the prime rate or at our election tied to LIBOR.  At March 31, 2010, we had no outstanding borrowings under the revolving line of credit.  A 1.0% increase in interest rates on our current borrowings would have no impact on income before income taxes.

 

Foreign Currency Exchange Rate Risk.  We face market risk to the extent that changes in foreign currency exchange rates affect our foreign assets and liabilities. We manage these risks by attempting to denominate contractual and other foreign arrangements in US dollars and by maintaining a significant percentage of our liabilities in US dollars.  Other than an increasing amount of sales, expenses, and financial positions denominated in foreign currencies, as discussed above, we do not believe that there has been a material change in the nature of our primary market risk exposures, including the categories of market risk to which we are exposed and the particular markets that present the primary risk of loss.  As of the date of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, we do not know of or expect there to be any material change in the general nature of our primary market risk exposure in the near term.

 

Item 4.           Controls and Procedures

 

Disclosure Controls and Procedures

 

Disclosure controls and procedures are the controls and other procedures that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in the reports that the Company files or submits under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or the Exchange Act, is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission’s rules and forms.  Disclosure controls and procedures include, among other processes, controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in the reports that the Company files or submits under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to management, including the principal executive officer and principal financial officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

 

The Company carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of management, including the principal executive officer and the principal financial officer of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures as of March 31, 2010 pursuant to Exchange Act Rule 13a-15.  Based upon that evaluation, the principal executive officer and the principal financial officer believe that as of the end of the period covered by this report, the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures are effective in making known to them material information relating to the Company (including its consolidated subsidiaries) required to be included in this report.

 

Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

 

There was no change in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the quarter ended March 31, 2010 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

 

Part II.          OTHER INFORMATION

 

Item 1.                 Legal Proceedings

 

We are involved in routine litigation arising in the ordinary course of business. Such routine matters, if decided adversely to us, would not, in the opinion of management, have a material adverse effect on our financial condition or results of operations. Additionally, we have many pending disputes in the US Patent and Trademark Office, foreign trademark offices and US federal and foreign courts regarding unauthorized use or registration of our brand trademarks. We also are aware of many instances throughout the world in which a third party is using our UGG trademarks within its internet domain name, and we have discovered and are investigating several manufacturers and distributors of counterfeit Teva and UGG products.

 

Item 1A.        Risk Factors

 

There have been no material changes from the risk factors disclosed in the “Risk Factors” section of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2009, filed on March 1, 2010.

 

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Item 2.              Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

 

Purchases of Equity Securities by the Issuer and Affiliated Purchasers

 

The Company has a stock repurchase program which authorizes management to repurchase up to $50,000 of the Company’s common stock in the open market or in privately negotiated transactions, subject to market conditions, applicable legal requirements and other factors.  The program does not obligate the Company to acquire any particular amount of common stock and the program may be suspended at any time at the Company’s discretion.  The purchases will be funded from available working capital.  During the three months ended March 31, 2010, the Company did not repurchase any shares under this program.  As of March 31, 2010, the remaining approved amount for repurchases was approximately $30,000.

 

Item 3.              Defaults upon Senior Securities

 

Not applicable

 

Item 4.              (Removed and Reserved)

 

 

Item 5.              Other Information

 

Not applicable

 

Item 6.              Exhibits

 

EXHIBIT INDEX

 

Exhibit
Number

 

Description of Exhibit

3.1