UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-K
x ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the fiscal year ended November 25, 2006
Commission file number: 0-18926
INNOVO GROUP INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Registrants telephone number, including area code: (323) 837-3700 |
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Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act. Yes o No x
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Act. Yes o No x
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 if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K (§229.405 of this chapter) is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of registrants knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K. o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer or a non-accelerated filer. See definition of accelerated filer and large accelerated filer in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.)
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Non-accelerated filer x |
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined by Rule 12b-2 of the Act.) Yes o No x
The aggregate market value of the voting and non-voting common stock held by non-affiliates of the registrant based on the closing price of the registrants common stock on The Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc. as of May 26, 2006, was approximately $19,254,000.
The number of shares of the registrants common stock outstanding as of February 8, 2006 was 41,177,801.
Documents incorporated by reference: Portions of the registrants definitive proxy statement to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission within 120 days after the end of the fiscal year are incorporated by reference in Part III of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
INNOVO GROUP INC.
FORM 10-K ANNUAL REPORT
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED NOVEMBER 25, 2006
Table of Contents
Forward-Looking Statements
Statements contained in this Annual Report on Form 10-K, or Annual Report, and in future filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, or the SEC, in our press releases or in our other public or shareholder communications that are not purely historical facts are forward-looking statements. Statements looking forward in time are included in this Annual Report pursuant to the safe harbor provision of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements include, without limitation, any statement that may predict, forecast, indicate, or imply future results, performance, or achievements, and may contain the words, believe, anticipate, expect, estimate, intend, plan, project, will be, will continue, will likely result, and any variations of such words with similar meanings. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that are difficult to predict; therefore, actual results may differ materially from those expressed or forecasted in any such forward-looking statements.
Factors that would cause or contribute to such differences include, but are not limited to, the risk factors contained or referenced under the headings Business, Risk Factors and Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations set forth in this Annual Report. In particular, certain risks and uncertainties that we face include, but are not limited to, risks associated with:
· our ability and success in implementing our strategic plan to focus our resources on our Joes® brand;
· our ability to operate profitably and effectively manage expenses;
· our ability to execute and successfully implement a proposed merger with JD Holdings Inc., the successor-in-interest to JD Design LLC from whom we have our Joes® license;
· our ability to maintain requirements to list our common stock on Nasdaq;
· our reliance on our Joes® brand to generate revenue; and
· our ability to maintain and effectively manage relationships with vendors and third parties to whom we outsource certain of our business operations.
Since we operate in a rapidly changing environment, new risk factors can arise and it is not possible for our management to predict all such risk factors, nor can it assess the impact of all such risk factors on our business or the extent to which any factor, or combination of factors, may cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statements. Given these risks and uncertainties, readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements that only speak as of the date of this filing.
We undertake no obligation to publicly revise these forward-looking statements to reflect events, circumstances or the occurrence of unanticipated events that occur subsequent to the date of this Annual Report. As used in this Annual Report, the terms we, us, our, and Innovo Group refer to Innovo Group Inc. and our subsidiaries and affiliates, unless the context indicates otherwise.
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Overview
We began our operations in April 1987 as Innovo, Inc., or Innovo, a Texas corporation, to manufacture and domestically distribute cut and sewn canvas and nylon consumer products for the utility, craft, sports licensed and advertising specialty markets. In 1990, Innovo merged into Elorac Corporation, a Delaware corporation, and renamed itself our present name, Innovo Group Inc. Initially, we produced craft and accessory products for the consumer marketplace through various operating subsidiaries. Since that time, we gradually evolved from producing craft and accessory products to designing and selling apparel products. During this transition, we moved our operations from Tennessee to Los Angeles, California.
Our principal business activity has evolved into the design, development and worldwide marketing of apparel products, primarily, denim jeans and related casualwear. Our primary apparel products bear the brand name Joes® operated under our Joes Jeans Inc., or Joes Jeans, subsidiary. Since Joes Jeans was established in 2001, the brand is recognized in the premium denim industry for its quality, fit and fashion-forward designs. Because we focus on design, development and marketing, we rely on third party manufacturers to manufacture our apparel products for distribution and Pixior LLC, or Pixior, a Los Angeles-based distribution company, for product fulfillment services. We sell our products to numerous retailers, which include major department stores, specialty stores, and distributors around the world.
Fiscal 2006 was a transition year for us. After deciding to focus our operations on our Joes® brand, we decided to cease operations of our other branded and private label business. In May 2006, we sold certain of the assets related to our private label division where we made denim apparel products for mass market retailers such as American Eagle Outfitters Inc., or AEO, and Target Corporation, or Target. In addition throughout the course of the fiscal year, we ceased production and sold the remaining indie and Betsey Johnson® inventory to focus on our Joes® business. Further, in the third quarter of fiscal 2006, we began operating under an agreement with Pixior to outsource our product fulfillment services, including our warehousing, distribution and customer services needs for our products and moved our principal offices to space under a verbal facilities arrangement with Pixior.
To enhance our ability to capitalize on the Joes® brand, on February 6, 2007, we entered into a merger agreement to merge with JD Holdings Inc., or JD Holdings, the successor in interest to JD Design LLC, or JD Design, the entity from whom we license the Joes® brand. In exchange for all of the rights to the Joes® brand and subject to approval by our stockholders, we will issue to JD Holdings 14,000,000 shares of our common stock, $300,000 in cash and enter into an employment agreement with Joe Dahan, the principal designer of the Joes brand and sole stockholder of JD Holdings. In the event that the merger is approved, the license agreement will terminate and we will own all right, title and interest in the Joes® brand and marks. By owning all rights to the Joes® brand and marks outright, we will eliminate any risks associated with the potential termination of the license agreement and have the right to control the direction of the brand and our company, including licensing opportunities. To capitalize on licensing opportunities for the brand, we also announced that we entered into a license agreement with the Betesh Group to be effective upon completion of the merger agreement for the worldwide license to produce and sell handbags, belts and small leather goods, such as wallets for men and women bearing the Joes® brand. We will receive a royalty of 10% on net sales of these products subject to certain minimums. The initial term of the license after it becomes effective will be through December 31, 2010 with certain renewal rights.
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Principal Products and Revenue Sources
Our principal apparel products bear the Joes® mark and operate under our Joes Jeans subsidiary. Historically, our principal products also included private label denim and denim-related apparel products and other branded denim and denim-related apparel products bearing the indie, Betsey Johnson®, Fetish and Shago® marks operated under our Innovo Azteca Apparel, Inc., or IAA, subsidiary. Since the sale in May 2006 of certain assets of our private label business and subsequent classification as a discontinued operation, our continuing operations for fiscal 2006 only include net sales of our Joes® brand and net sales of other terminated branded apparel lines. Because these other branded apparel lines were not separate operating divisions, the terminated lines are not included as part of our discontinued operations. They continue to be reflected in our overall net sales even though the brands will not be part of our continuing operations for fiscal 2007. We also sold the assets of our craft and accessory business operated under our Innovo subsidiary in May 2005 and reported that subsidiary as a discontinued operation as of fiscal 2004. For the previous three fiscal years, our net sales from continuing operations are as follows:
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Joes®
Through fiscal 2006 from fiscal 2004, our Joes® brand represented approximately 97%, 93% and 68%, respectively, of our total net sales from continuing operations. This increase in percentage of overall net sales attributable to our Joes® brand is indicative of our transition and decision to focus our resources on it and the reclassification of certain operations as discontinued.
Our Joes® product line includes womens, mens and childrens denim jeans, pants, shirts, sweaters, jackets and other apparel products sold domestically and internationally. Joes® products are marketed to U.S. retailers through third party showrooms located in New York and Los Angeles and to international retailers through international distributors with showrooms in Paris, Tokyo and Germany. Joes ® womens product line represents our largest source of revenue and consists primarily of denim jeans in a variety of different fits, fabrics, washes and detailing. Every season, we continue to offer certain core basic styles in addition to new ones to appeal to trendsetters and fashion forward consumers. We believe our attention to fitting different body styles gives us an advantage in the marketplace, as we can offer the consumer a product designed and tailored to fit her needs. We have branded the different fit styles so that the consumer can differentiate and choose from the variety carried by the retailer. Our fit styles currently include:
· Chelsea an ultra slim fit;
· Cigarette a straight and narrow fit;
· Honey a curvy fit;
· Lover a relaxed fit;
· Muse a higher waist fit;
· Provocateur a petite fit with a shorter inseam;
· Rocker a lean flare fit;
· Socialite a classic bootcut fit;
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· Starlet a slim legged bootcut fit; and
· Twiggy a taller fit with a longer inseam.
Joes® womens product offerings also include non-denim pants, denim skirts, denim and leather jackets, knit shirts, and sweaters. Suggested retail prices for Joes® womens products currently range from $143 to $174 for denim and fashion pants, from $88 to $198 for tops and from $215 to $450 for jackets.
In the first quarter of fiscal 2006, Joes® expanded its offerings by re-launching its mens denim line. Joes® mens product line consists of mens denim jeans, in addition to non-denim pants, knit shirts, sweaters, and denim and leather jackets. We have carried over the concept from our womens line of offering a variety of different fits, fabrics, washes and detailing in our product selection. Similar to womens, we also offer for men certain core basic styles every season in addition to new styles. We also brand the fit styles, which include the Brixton, the Classic, the Rebel and the Rocker. Suggested retail prices for Joes® mens products range currently from $158 to $289 for denim and fashion pants, from $62 to $168 for tops and from $158 to $795 for jackets.
Childrens product offerings bearing the Joes® brand first began selling in the first quarter of fiscal 2006 and include boys, girls and toddlers denim jeans and a limited selection of non-denim pants, tops and jackets. We do not participate in nor are we responsible for the product designs, manufacturing or sales of the childrens products because we amended our master license agreement to release back these rights to JD Design. In exchange for this release, we receive royalty income of 5% on the net sales of the childrens products. The royalty income received is included in our net sales.
Other Branded Apparel
Beginning in fiscal 2004, we terminated several of our branded apparel license agreements. In fiscal 2004, we terminated our license agreements for Fetish, Shago® and Hot Wheels® branded apparel. In July 2005, we terminated the license agreement associated with the Betsey Johnson® brand and in January 2006, we decided to exit the operation of our indie branded apparel line. During fiscal 2006, we had limited sales of other branded apparel bearing the indie and Betsey Johnson® marks. These sales related primarily to the liquidation of remaining inventory.
Private Label Apparel
From fiscal 2003 until May 2006, we also designed and developed private label apparel products under purchase order arrangements for mass market retailers. Our private label product line consisted of denim jeans for both the mens and womens market. Through private label arrangements, we sold denim products primarily to AEO and Target. In May 2006, we sold the assets of this division to Cygne Designs Inc., or Cygne, and now report this division as a discontinued operation. See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements - Note 3 - Discontinued Operations for further discussion of the sale of these assets.
Product Design, Development and Sourcing
Joes®
Our product development for the Joes® brand is managed internally by a team of designers led by Joe Dahan, the owner of JD Design and president of our Joes Jeans subsidiary. This design team is responsible for the creation, development and coordination of the product group offerings within each collection. Joes® typically develops four collections per year for spring, summer, fall and holiday, with certain core basic styles offered throughout the year. Joe Dahan is an instrumental part of Joes® design
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process. When we originally licensed the Joes® brand from JD Design, we also entered into an employment agreement with Joe Dahan. The loss of Joe Dahan could have a material adverse impact on us; however, we believe we could find alternative sources for the development and design of Joes products. The termination of employment of Joe Dahan would not affect our license agreement for the Joes® brand. Furthermore, in connection with the proposed merger agreement, we have agreed to enter into a ten year employment contract with Joe Dahan for his services as the Creative Director of the brand to be effective as of the closing of the merger. While his current and proposed employment agreement both contain customary provisions related to continued employment, we believe that should Mr. Dahans employment terminate, we would be able to find alternative sources for the development and design of Joes® products. See Risk Factors The loss of the services of key personnel could have a material adverse effect on our business.
We currently rely on third party manufacturers to manufacture all of our products for distribution. Our manufacturers are primarily located in Mexico and the United States. For production in Mexico, we utilize an existing manufacturing relationship with a related party for the manufacture of our products. We purchase these products in various stages of production from partial to completed finished goods. We control the production schedules in order to ensure quality and timely deliveries. We outsource the warehousing, picking, packing and shipping of our Joes® products to retailers to Pixior under an outsourcing agreement. We also share facilities with Pixior under a verbal lease arrangement. We purchase fabric for Joes products both domestically and internationally from independent vendors. Our raw materials are principally blends of fabrics, yarns and threads and are available from multiple sources. We have not experienced any material shortage of raw material for our needs.
We continue to explore alternate inventory strategies designed to improve our gross margins. However, there can be no assurance that any change in sourcing will result in enhanced profit margins, similar quality or timely deliveries, but we do believe that continuing to monitor this expense can be beneficial for growth of our Joes brand.
Other Branded Apparel
For other branded apparel lines that we no longer produce, we developed those products internally or in conjunction with design personnel of the licensor. Our Betsey Johnson® products were sourced from domestic contractors generally located in the Los Angeles area and our indie products were sourced from Mexico generally through Azteca Production International, Inc., or Azteca. Since we had not yet begun operating under our arrangement with Pixior, we were responsible for warehousing, packing and shipping our products to a warehouse which we previously shared under a verbal arrangement with Azteca and its affiliates for distribution directly to the retailer. We purchased fabric for these apparel lines both domestically and internationally from independent vendors.
General Product Sourcing
Historically, we relied on two of our stockholders, Hubert Guez and Paul Guez and their affiliated companies, including, Azteca and Commerce Investment Group LLC, or Commerce, for their experience and ability to source and supply our products. Initially, to assist with our transition from a craft and accessory business to the denim apparel and design business, we developed a strategic relationship with Hubert Guez and Paul Guez, Azteca and Commerce. Beginning in the summer of 2000, we entered into a series of transactions with them, including the issuance of securities, the execution of supply, manufacturing, warehousing and distribution agreements, and the acquisition of certain of their existing business units. The Guez brothers and their affiliated companies have in the aggregate more than fifty years of experience in the apparel industry with a specialty in denim apparel and related products.
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While we have begun to reduce our reliance on our strategic relationship with the Guezs through the transitions of fiscal 2006, we currently utilize an Azteca subsidiary located in Mexico, AZT International SA de CV, or AZT, and its ability to manufacture our products on a purchase order basis. We purchase our products from them in various stages of production from partial to completed finished goods. We do not have a long-term supply agreement with them or any third party contractors, but we believe that there are a number of overseas and domestic contractors that could fulfill our requirements in the event that AZT would not be able to do so. Under our purchase order supply arrangement with AZT, during fiscal 2006, we purchased from AZT and its affiliates, approximately $12,845,000 or 55% of our products compared to $2,560,000, or 8%, in fiscal 2005, excluding products for our private label apparel division that we sold in May 2006 and report as a discontinued operation.
In the event we terminate our relationship with AZT in Mexico or the economic climate or other factors result in a significant reduction in the number of local contractors in the Los Angeles area, our business could be negatively impacted. At this time, we believe that we would be able to find alternative sources for the production of our apparel products if this were to occur; however, no assurances can be given that a transition could be completed without a short or long term disruption to our business.
We generally purchase our products in U.S. dollars. However, because we use some overseas or non-U.S. suppliers, the cost of these products may be affected by changes in the value of the relevant currencies. Certain of our apparel purchases in the international markets will be subject to the risks associated with the importation of these type products. See Business-Import Restrictions and Other Governmental Regulations.
While we attempt to mitigate our exposure to manufacturing risk, the use of independent contractors does reduce our control over production and delivery and exposes us to the usual risks of sourcing products from independent suppliers. Transactions with our foreign manufacturers and suppliers are subject to the typical risks of doing business abroad, generally, such as the cost of transportation and the imposition of import duties and restrictions. The United States and the countries in which our products are manufactured may, from time to time, impose new quotas, duties, tariffs or other restrictions, or adjust presently prevailing quotas, duty or tariff levels, which could affect our operations and our ability to import products at current or increased levels. We cannot predict the likelihood or frequency of any such events occurring. See Business - Import Restrictions and Other Governmental Regulations.
License Agreements and Trademarks
Joes® License Agreement
In February 2001, we acquired license rights to the JD stylized logo and the Joes® mark for most apparel and accessory products from JD Design. The license agreement has a ten-year term with two ten-year renewal periods subject to us not being in material default at the end of each period. Additionally, pursuant to the terms of the agreement, Joe Dahan receives a 3% royalty on the net sales of Joes® products. We believe that we will be able to renew our Joes® license; however, there can be no assurance that other factors may arise that could result in the non-renewal of this license.
On February 6, 2007, we entered into a merger agreement with JD Holdings, the successor-in-interest to JD Design, to acquire all right, title and interest in the Joes® brand and related marks. In exchange for the rights to the Joes® brand and subject to approval by our stockholders, we will issue to JD Holdings 14,000,000 shares of our common stock, $300,000 in cash and enter into an employment agreement with Joe Dahan, the principal designer of the Joes brand and sole stockholder of JD Holdings. In the event that the merger is approved, the license agreement will terminate and we will own all right, title and interest in the Joes® brand and the marks. By owning all rights to the Joes® brand and marks outright, we will eliminate any risks associated with the potential termination of the license
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agreement and have the right to control the direction of the brand and our company. In addition, we also entered into a license agreement to be effective after completion of the merger agreement for the worldwide license for bags, belts and small leather goods, such as wallets for a royalty on the net sales. We expect that in the event the merger is approved and completed, we will seek additional license partners for the Joes® brand.
As the licensee and on behalf of JD Design, we have applied for protection with the United States Patent and Trademark Office, as well as with various foreign jurisdictions, such as Australia, Canada, China, the European Union, Japan, Korea, India, New Zealand, Russian Federation, Singapore, Switzerland and Turkey for trademark protection for certain of Joes logos and Joes Jeans marks for apparel and accessory products. As of November 25, 2006, three trademark registrations for various stylized designs bearing variations of Joes, Joes Jeans and JD name and or logo have been issued, one has been allowed and one trademark registration for the Lover has been issued in the United States. Internationally, primarily under the Madrid Protocol, 38 trademark registrations have been issued and we continue to prosecute 22 pending trademark applications internationally that we believe are necessary to protect the brand.
Terminated Branded Apparel Lines
As we evaluated our business operations during fiscal 2004 through fiscal 2006, we terminated the operation of several of our branded apparel lines. A discussion of these branded apparel license agreements and rights is included to provide the reader with background information about these terminated branded apparel lines.
indie
In June 2004, we announced the launch and initial development of a new line of company-owned and designed branded denim and denim-related apparel bearing the brand name indie. The indie line was a collection of womens five-pocket denim jeans and skirts, tops and jackets utilizing our in-house denim design, production and marketing personnel. indie products began shipping in January 2005 and as a result of lower than anticipated sales and to further our strategy and focus on our Joes® brand, in January 2006, we announced that we were exiting the operation of the indie brand. Over the course of fiscal 2006, we sold the remaining inventory. However, we continue to own the trademark applications that have been issued internationally.
Betsey Johnson® License Agreement
On July 22, 2005, we entered into a termination settlement agreement and mutual release with B.J. Vines, licensor of the Betsey Johnson® apparel brand, to provide for the immediate termination of the license agreement under which IAA had the exclusive right to design, market, and distribute womens denim and coordinating denim related apparel under the Betsey Johnson® brand name in the United States and Canada. Because of lower than anticipated sales, the parties believed that the termination of the agreement was in the best interest of the parties.
In exchange for the early termination of the license agreement and a general release by both parties, IAA paid to B.J. Vines a one-time payment in the amount of $350,000. This one time payment represented a significant amount less than the minimum guaranteed royalties that IAA would have otherwise been required to pay during the remaining three years of the license. In connection with the termination, IAA has no further obligations under the license agreement, and all ancillary documents, which included a personal guarantee by the original licensee, were also terminated. During fiscal 2006, we sold the limited amount of
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remaining inventory and beginning in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2006, we did not have any additional sales related to this terminated apparel line.
Fetish, Shago® and Hot Wheels®
During fiscal 2004, we terminated three other branded apparel licenses as a result of our decision to exit the urban apparel market and shift our focus and resources on denim and denim-related apparel. However, throughout the course of fiscal 2005, we continued to have some limited sales of excess inventory pursuant to our settlement agreements. As a result, these limited net sales of Fetish and Shago® branded apparel are included in net sales of other branded apparel for fiscal 2005. There were never any sales of the Hot Wheels® branded apparel line. We have no further obligations under our settlement agreements other than customary continuing rights related to indemnification, audits and maintenance of books and records.
Sales, Distribution and Outsourcing Agreements
Joes®
Domestically, our Joes® branded apparel products are sold to retailers and specialty stores through independent third party showrooms located in Los Angeles and New York where retailers review the latest collections offered by Joes and place orders. The showroom representatives provide us with purchase orders from the retailers and other specialty store buyers. Pursuant to our arrangement with each of these showrooms, we pay sales commissions at an agreed upon percentage of sales less discounts, returns and other credit allowances. In addition, pursuant to our license agreement, we pay to JD Design a royalty of 3% on net sales. If the merger agreement is approved, we will no longer pay the royalty, but we will be obligated to pay certain additional salary amounts to Joe Dahan based upon gross profit and net sales. Under our outsourcing arrangement, Pixior warehouses, picks, packs and ships our Joes products directly to the retailer or specialty store from its warehouse.
Internationally, we have sold our Joes® branded apparel products through a Master Distribution Agreement, or MDA, with Beyond Blue Inc., or BBI, a Los Angeles-based company that specializes in international consulting, distribution and licensing for apparel products. Pursuant to the MDA entered into on January 1, 2004, Joes granted to BBI the exclusive distribution rights for Joes products outside the United States. Under the MDAs terms, BBI established sub-distributors and sales agents in certain international markets through sub-distribution arrangements and assumed our obligations under a prior agreement with Itochu Corporation, or Itochu, for the Japanese market. The initial term of the MDA was through June 30, 2007, with an option to renew under an amendment. Under the terms of the MDA, we sold our Joes products to BBI at 22.5% discount from our wholesale price, which they then re-sold to various international retailers and sub-distributors. On February 1, 2007, we and BBI mutually agreed to dissolve the MDA. Under the terms of the dissolution, we have been assigned the rights associated with the sub-distributors in various countries and are continuing to work with existing international distributors in each country.
For the Japanese market, on July 1, 2003, Joes entered into a three year Distribution and Licensing Agreement with Itochu pursuant to which Itochu obtained certain manufacturing and licensing rights for the Joes® marks in Japan. As part of the MDA with BBI, we assigned our rights under the agreement with Itochu to BBI. The agreement with Itochu automatically ended on December 31, 2006, and we are currently working with them on a purchase order basis.
As a result of the dissolution of these two agreements, we are internally evaluating our options with respect to our international business and are reviewing our relationships in the international marketplace to create a strategy to improve and grow our international sales.
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In April 2006, we announced that we entered into an agreement with Pixior to outsource our product fulfillment services, including our warehousing, distribution and customer services needs for our branded apparel products. We began operating under this agreement in the third quarter of fiscal 2006. In addition, in mid-July 2006, we moved our principal executive offices to space located within Pixiors current space under a verbal month to month arrangement for the use of general administrative offices. We pay Pixior $10,000 a month as a facility rent expense in addition to the fee we pay for our product fulfillment services.
Other Branded Apparel
For our other branded apparel lines, such as indie and Betsey Johnson®, we utilized a combination of internal sales, independent sales representative or third party showroom arrangements to meet with retailers to review the latest collections offered under the respective brand and place orders. In February 2005, we entered into a Master Distribution Agreement similar to our Joes MDA with BBI for the international distribution of our indie products, which we mutually agreed to no longer operate under after our decision to exit the indie branded apparel line.
Advertising, Marketing and Promotion
Historically, our advertising campaign for our Joes® brand has been limited to strategic placement of advertising in areas of high concentration of fashion advertising. We marketed through billboard advertisement in Los Angeles, California, and leased advertising space on the tops of taxi cabs in New York City. These advertising spaces have been outfitted with Joes unique and eye-catching ads which primarily feature womens silhouettes. In addition, we have an internal public relations person to strategically place our products in magazines, editorials, and with stylists.
Sales through existing retail channels are enhanced by visual merchandising. For example, many of our customers stores have denim focus areas located within a department that are dedicated to selling and showcasing our Joes® merchandise on a year round basis.
Customers
Joes®
Our Joes products are sold to consumers through high-end department stores and boutiques located throughout the world.
We currently sell our Joes® apparel to domestic retailers such as Barneys New York, Federated Department Stores Inc., which includes Bloomingdales, Macys, and Marshall Fields, Henri Bendel, Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom, and Saks Fifth Avenue, and specialty retailers such as American Rag, Anthropology, Atrium, Bergdorf Goodman Lisa Klein, Ron Herman, Fred Segal, and Scoop NYC in the United States. We sell internationally to retailers such as Galleries Lafayette, Le Bon Marche, and Le Printemps in France, Barneys Japan, Isetan, and Mitsukoshi in Japan, Harvey Nichols and Selfridges & Co. in the United Kingdom, Ztampz in Hong Kong and Gio Moretti in Italy.
The Joes® website, www.joesjeans.com, has been established to promote and advance the brands image and to allow consumers to review and purchase online the latest collection of products. The information available on Joes® website is not intended to be incorporated into this Annual Report. Joes currently uses both online and print advertising to create brand awareness with customers as well as consumers.
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For fiscal 2006, Joes three largest customers and customer groups accounted for approximately 42% of its net sales. While, this is a high percentage of sales, attributable to three customer groups, we believe that we would be able to find alternative customers to purchase Joes products in the event of the loss of any of these existing customers. For example, Joes largest customer was Federated Department Stores Inc. which includes Bloomingdales, Macys, and Marshall Fields.
Other Branded Apparel
During fiscal 2006, we sold the remaining indie and Betsey Johnson® inventory primarily to discount liquidators.
We do not enter into long-term agreements with any of our customers. Instead, we receive individual purchase order commitments from our customers. A decision by the controlling owner of a group of stores or any other significant customer, whether motivated by competitive conditions, financial difficulties or otherwise, to decrease the amount of merchandise purchased from us, or to change their manner of doing business with us, could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition and results of operations. See Risk FactorsA portion of our net sales and gross profit is derived from a small number of large customers.
Seasonality of Business and Working Capital
Products are designed and marketed primarily for four principal selling seasons, Spring, Summer, Fall/Back-to-School and Winter/Holiday. Typically, we have approximately a twelve to fourteen week turnaround time between the time we book an order and when we ship it. Our primary booking periods for the retail sales seasons are as follows:
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We have historically experienced and expect to continue to experience seasonal fluctuations in our net sales. Historically, a significant amount of our net sales are realized during the third and fourth quarter when we ship orders taken during earlier months. In the second quarter in order to prepare for peak sales that occur during the second half of the year, we build inventory levels, which results in higher liquidity needs compared to other quarters. If sales are materially different from seasonal norms during the third quarter, our annual operating results could be materially affected. Accordingly, our results for the individual quarters are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the entire year.
During fiscal 2006, we utilized financing agreements with CIT Commercial Services, a unit of CIT Group, Inc., or CIT, to provide us with our working capital needs through the sale of our account receivables and advances against certain eligible inventory. See Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations - Liquidity and Capital Resources for further discussion of our financing agreements with CIT.
Based upon our historical growth, we may need to obtain additional working capital in order to meet our operational needs in fiscal 2007. While we expect to fund our operational needs by relying on the availability of funds offered to us under our financing agreements with CIT, we believe that any additional capital, to the extent needed, may be obtained through alternative short-term financing arrangements. We
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also have funds available to us as a result of proceeds from the sale of equity and warrants during our first quarter of fiscal 2007 in December 2006. See Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations - Liquidity and Capital Resources for a further discussion of our capital needs. However, there can be no assurance that this or other financing will be available if needed. Our inability to fulfill any interim working capital requirements would force us to contract our operations.
Credit and Collection
We currently extend credit to a majority of our larger customers, who purchase our products from us at wholesale. Our decision to extend credit is based on factors such as credit approval by CIT under our factoring arrangements, past credit history, reputation of creditworthiness within our industry, and timelines of payments made to us. We generally extend this credit without requiring collateral. A percentage of our customers are required to pay by either cash before delivery, credit card or cash on delivery, or C.O.D., which is also based on such factors as lack of credit history, reputation (or lack thereof) within our industry and/or prior payment history. For those customers to whom we extend credit, typical terms are net 30 to 60 days. Based on industry practices, financial awareness of the customers with whom we conduct business, and business experience of our industry, our management exercises professional judgment in determining which customers will be extended credit. We are exposed to some collection risk for receivables which were factored with recourse where CIT did not accept the credit risk. However, the aggregate amount of exposure is generally low and, therefore, we believe that the credit risk associated with our extension of credit is minimal.
Backlog
Although we may, at any given time, have significant business booked in advance of ship dates, customers purchase orders are typically filled and shipped within two to six weeks. As of November 25, 2006, we had backlog of $16,600,000 for Joes®. The amount of outstanding customer purchase orders at a particular time is influenced by numerous factors, including the product mix, timing of the receipt and processing of customer purchase orders, shipping schedules for the product and specific customer shipping windows. Due to these factors, a comparison of outstanding customer purchase orders from period to period is not necessarily meaningful and may not be indicative of eventual actual shipments.
Competition
The apparel industry in which we operate is fragmented and highly competitive in the United States and on a worldwide basis. We compete with a large number of apparel companies similar to ours for consumers. Our primary branded competitors include Seven for All Mankind, Citizens of Humanity, and Rock & Republic. We do not hold a dominant competitive position, and our ability to sell our products is dependent upon the anticipated popularity of our designs and brand name, the price and quality of our products and our ability to meet our customers delivery schedules.
We believe that we are competitive with companies producing goods of like quality and pricing, and that new product development, product identity through marketing, promotions and competitive price points will allow us to maintain our competitive position. However, many of our competitors may possess greater financial, technical and other resources than us. Furthermore, the intense competition and the rapid changes in consumer preferences constitute significant risk factors in our operations. As we expand globally, we will continue to encounter additional sources of competition. See Risk FactorsWe face intense competition in the worldwide apparel industry.
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Imports Restrictions and Other Governmental Regulations
Transactions with our foreign manufacturers and suppliers are subject to the general risks of doing business abroad. Imports into the United States are affected by, among other things, the cost of transportation and the imposition of import duties and restrictions. The countries in which our products might be manufactured may, from time to time, impose new quotas, duties, tariffs or other restrictions, or adjust presently prevailing quotas, duty or tariff levels, which could affect our operations and our ability to import products at current or increased levels. We cannot predict the likelihood or frequency of any such events occurring. The enactment of any additional duties, quotas or restrictions could result in increases in the cost of our products generally and might adversely affect our sales and profitability.
Our import operations are subject to international trade agreements and regulations such as the North American Free Trade Agreement and other bilateral textile agreements between the United States and a number of foreign countries, including Hong Kong, China, Taiwan and Korea. Some of these agreements impose quotas on the amount and type of goods that can be imported into the United States from these countries. Such agreements also allow the United States to impose, at any time, restraints on the importation of categories of merchandise that, under the terms of the agreements, are not subject to specified limits. Some of our imported products are also subject to United States customs duties and, in the ordinary course of business, we are from time to time subject to claims by the United States Customs Service for duties and other charges.
Because our foreign manufacturers are located at greater geographic distances from us than our domestic manufacturers, we are generally required to allow greater lead time for foreign orders, which reduces our manufacturing flexibility. Foreign imports are also affected by the high cost of transportation into the United States.
In addition to the factors outlined above, our future import operations may be adversely affected by political instability resulting in the disruption of trade from exporting countries, any significant fluctuation in the value of the dollar against foreign currencies and restrictions on the transfer of funds.
Discontinued Operations
Beginning in fiscal 2004, we classified certain of our operations as discontinued as a result of such operations meeting certain accounting criteria of an asset held for sale. As a result, in fiscal 2004, our commercial rental property consisting of four separate buildings that served as our former headquarters located in Springfield, Tennessee and the remaining assets of our craft and accessory business segment conducted through our Innovo Inc. subsidiary were both first classified as discontinued operations. On May 17, 2005, we completed the sale of the assets of our craft and accessory segment of operations. In February 2006, we completed an auction of each of the four separate buildings that served as our former headquarters.
In January 2006, in connection with our Board of Directors decision to focus our operations on our Joes® brand, we began to look for a purchaser for our private label apparel division operated by our IAA subsidiary that we originally purchase in July 2003 from Azteca Production International, Inc., or Azteca. Because the sale of these assets was subject to obtaining approval of our stockholders, the potential sale of the private label division assets did not meet the criteria of an asset held for sale and thus could not be considered a discontinued operation until the sale was completed. On May 12, 2006, we completed the sale of our private label apparel division and accordingly, reported it as a discontinued operation on our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended May 27, 2006. As such, all prior periods have been reclassified to reflect this operating division as a discontinued operation.
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Human Resources
As of February 7, 2006, we had 81 full-time employees and we consider our relationships with our employees to be good.
Financial Information about Geographical Areas
See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements - Note 14 Segment Reporting and Operations by Geographical Area for further discussion of financial information about geographical areas.
Available Information
Our website address is www.innovogroup.com. We make available on or through our website, without charge, our Annual Report, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, Current Reports on Form 8-K, and amendments to those reports filed or furnished pursuant to Section 13(a) or 15 (d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, as soon as reasonably practicable after such reports are electronically filed with or furnished to the SEC. Although we maintain a website at www.innovogroup.com, we do not intend that the information available through our website be incorporated into this Annual Report. In addition, any materials filed with, or furnished to, the SEC may be read and copied at the SECs Public Reference Room at 100 F Street, N.E., Washington, D.C. 20549 or viewed on line at www.sec.gov. Information regarding the operation of the Public Reference Room can be obtained by calling the SEC at (202) 551-8090.
Executive Officer
The following table sets forth certain information regarding our executive officer:
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Marc B. Crossman |
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Chief Executive Officer, (Principal Executive Officer), President, Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer) and Director |
Marc B. Crossman has served as our Chief Financial Officer since March 2003 and a member of our Board of Directors since January 1999. In September 2004, Mr. Crossman was appointed to the position of President and in January 2006, Mr. Crossman was appointed to the position of Interim Chief Executive Officer. In May 2006, the Interim title was removed.
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The following risk factors should be read carefully in connection with evaluating our business and the forward-looking statements contained in this Annual Report. Any of the following risks could materially adversely affect our business, our operating results, our financial condition and the actual outcome of matters as to which forward-looking statements are made in this Annual Report.
We may not be successful in implementing our strategic plan to focus our resources on our Joes® brand.
Our ongoing business operations focus our resources on our Joes® brand. While to date, this has been our best performing asset, we cannot assure you that our reliance on sales from only one brand in the marketplace will result in profitability for us. We cannot assure you that our Joes® brand will continue to meet our expectations in terms of sales, profits and acceptance in the marketplace by consumers and retailers. Therefore, our business operations could be negatively impacted by a change in any one or all of these expectations and may have a material adverse impact on our financial condition and results of operations.
Our operations could be dependent on our ability to execute on our exploration of strategic initiatives for our business, including our proposed merger agreement with JD Holdings.
In January 2006, we announced that our Board of Directors decided to explore strategic initiatives related to our business, including the possible sale of some or all of our assets. In furtherance of these initiatives, in February 2007, we announced that we entered into a merger agreement with JD Holdings to purchase all right, title and interest in the Joes® brand and marks. We believe that the purchase of the Joes® brand and marks will give us the right to control the direction of the brand. However, this merger is subject to the approval of our stockholders and we cannot assure you that the transaction will be approved or that this change will result in profitability for us. While we believe that this transaction may ultimately enhance stockholder value, we cannot assure you that this or any transaction will result in enhanced economic value or profitability. In addition, in the event that the merger is approved, we expect to seek opportunities to license the Joes® brand and marks under license agreements for categories of products that we do not produce. We cannot assure you that this strategy will work or result in increased revenue for us.
Due to our negative cash flows, we could be required to cut back or stop operations if we are unable to raise or obtain needed funding.
Our ability to fund our operations will depend on (i) utilizing our receivable and inventory based agreements with CIT; (ii) utilizing the proceeds from our equity financing in December 2006; (iii) maximizing our trade payables with our domestic and international suppliers; (iv) managing our inventory levels and operating expenses; and (v) increasing collection efforts on existing account receivables.
Our primary method to obtain the cash necessary for operating needs is through the sale of our account receivables under our factoring agreements and ability to obtain advances under our inventory security agreements, or the Factoring Facilities, with CIT. These Factoring Facilities give us, through our operating subsidiaries, the ability to obtain cash by selling to CIT certain of our account receivables for up to 85% of the face amount of the receivables on either a recourse or non-recourse basis depending on the creditworthiness of the customer. The Factoring Facilities also allow us to obtain advances for up to 50% of the value of certain eligible inventory. We currently obtain funds under the Factoring Facilities at 85% of factored invoices and under the inventory security agreement up to approximately $2,700,000 of maximum
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availability. CIT has the ability, in its discretion at any time or from time to time, to adjust or revise any limits on the amount of loans or advances made to us pursuant to the Factoring Facilities. As further assurance to enter into the Factoring Facilities, cross guarantees were executed by and among us, Innovo, Joes and IAA, to guarantee each subsidiaries obligations and in November 2004, upon request by CIT, our Chairman, Sam Furrow, executed a personal guarantee for up to $1,000,000. This personal guarantee by Mr. Furrow has contributed to our ability to obtain cash under our existing Factoring Facilities. In addition, in October 2006, JD Design granted to CIT a security interest in the Joes® trademarks and executed a non-recourse guaranty in favor of CIT to allow us to obtain additional advances under our inventory security agreement. In connection with the security interest and guaranty, we entered into an agreement with JD Design to provide protection to JD Design through the potential issuance of shares of our common stock as collateral for the non-recourse guaranty and security interest granted to CIT. See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements - Note 6 Account Receivables, Inventory Advances and Due (to) Factor and Note 13 Commitments and Contingencies for further discussion of our Factoring Facilities with CIT and the Collateral Protection Agreement with JD Design.
As of November 25, 2006, our availability with CIT was approximately $425,000 under the Factoring Facilities. This amount fluctuates on a daily basis based upon invoicing and collection related activity by CIT on our behalf. In connection with the agreements with CIT, certain assets are pledged to CIT, including all of our inventory, merchandise, and/or goods, including raw materials through finished goods and receivables.
These Factoring Facilities may be terminated by CIT upon 60 days prior written notice or immediately upon the occurrence of an event of default, as defined in the agreement. The agreements may be terminated by us upon 60 days advanced written notice prior to June 30, 2007 or earlier provided that the minimum factoring fees have been paid for the respective period.
Because our negative cash flows could cause CIT to terminate the Factoring Facilities after notice, we may be forced to pay our liability with CIT, which could include CIT exercising its right to take possession of the pledged collateral, which includes raw materials through finished goods and receivables. Although we have undertaken numerous measures to increase sales, control inventory costs and operate more efficiently so that we may be able to continue to fund our operations for fiscal 2007, we may continue to experience losses and negative cash flows. We can give you no assurance that we will in fact operate profitably in the future.
We rely on our Joes ® License Agreement to generate our revenues.
Our sales are dependent upon our Joes® license. Although we believe we will continue to meet all of our material obligations under this license agreement, there can be no assurance that such license rights will continue or will be available for renewal beyond the rights that we have under the agreement. We are dependent on our revenue from this license agreement to fund our continuing operations. Because of this reliance, we have entered into the merger agreement with JD Holdings so that we can, if we obtain stockholder approval, own all right, title and interest to the Joes® brand and marks. By owning the brand and the marks, we eliminate the possibility of losing the license that we rely on to generate revenue.
We outsource certain of our business operations and are dependent, to a degree, on third parties to perform these services for us.
In connection with our operations, we outsource certain services and are dependent on third parties such as Azteca for the manufacture and Pixior for product fulfillment of our apparel products. The inability of one or more of these service providers to manufacture, ship or fulfill our customer purchase orders in a timely manner or to meet our quality standards could cause us to miss the delivery dates for our customers
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for those items. As a result, our customers may decide to cancel orders, refuse to accept delivery of the products or cause us to provide discounts or allowances. Any of these events could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition and results of operation.
We are dependent on our relationships with our vendors.
We purchase our raw materials, including fabric, yarns, threads and trims, such as zippers, buttons, tags from a variety of vendors. While we are not reliant exclusively on one or more particular vendor for the supply of the raw materials or component parts required to meet our manufacturing needs, we depend on our relationships and these vendors to ensure our supply of these raw materials or component parts. Any problems or disputes with these vendors could result in us having to source these raw materials or component parts from another vendor, which could delay production, and in turn have a material adverse effect on our financial condition and results of operation.
Our common stock price is extremely volatile and may decrease rapidly.
The trading price and volume of our common stock has historically been subject to wide fluctuation in response to factors such as the following, some of which are beyond our control:
· annual and quarterly variations in actual or anticipated operating results,
· operating results that vary from the expectations of securities analyst and investors,
· changes in expectations as to our future financial performance, including financial estimates by securities analysts and investors,
· changes in market valuations of other denim apparel companies,
· announcements of new product lines by us or our competitors, announcements by us or our competitors of significant contracts, acquisitions or dispositions of assets, strategic partnerships, joint ventures or capital commitments,
· additions or departures of key personnel or members of our board of directors, and
· general conditions in the apparel industry.
In the 52 week period prior to February 7, 2007, the closing price of our common stock has ranged from $0.37 to $1.45. In addition, stock markets generally have experienced extreme price and volume trading volatility in recent years. This volatility has had a substantial effect on the market prices of securities of many companies for reasons frequently unrelated to the operating performance of the specific companies. These broad market fluctuations may significantly and negatively affect the market price of our common stock.
If we cannot meet the Nasdaq Capital Market maintenance requirements and Nasdaq rules, Nasdaq may delist our common stock, which could negatively affect the price of the common stock and your ability to sell the common stock.
In the future, we may not be able to meet the listing maintenance requirements of the Nasdaq Capital Market, formerly known as the Small Cap Market, and Nasdaq rules, which require, among other things, minimum stockholders equity of $2.5 million, a minimum bid price for our common stock of $1.00, and a requirement that a majority of our Board of Directors be independent, as defined in the Nasdaq rules.
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On June 30, 2006, we announced that we received a Nasdaq staff deficiency notice indicating that we were no longer in compliance with Nasdaq Rule 4310(c)(4) because the closing bid price per share of our common stock was below $1.00 per share for 30 consecutive trading days. We were provided with 180 calendar days, or until December 27, 2006, to regain compliance with this rule. On December 29, 2006, we announced that we had received a second letter from Nasdaq on December 28, 2006. The second letter notified us that since we did not regain compliance by December 27, 2006, but otherwise met the initial listing criteria set forth in Nasdaq Rule 4310(c) except for the bid price requirement, we were eligible for an additional 180 calendar days, or until June 25, 2007, to regain compliance. On January 29, 2007, we announced that we had regained compliance with the minimum bid price rule. However, there can be no assurance that we will be able to maintain the bid price of our common stock at $1.00 and not violate this rule or other Nasdaq requirements in the future.
If we are unable to satisfy Nasdaq criteria for maintaining listing, our common stock would be subject to delisting. Trading, if any, of our common stock would thereafter be conducted in the over-the-counter market, in the so-called pink sheets or on the National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc., or NASD, electronic bulletin board. As a consequence of any such delisting, a stockholder would likely find it more difficult to dispose of, or to obtain accurate quotations as to the prices of our common stock.
Our directors and management beneficially own a large percentage of our common stock.
Our executive officer and directors beneficially own approximately 18% of our common stock, including options exercisable within 60 days of February 7, 2006, in the aggregate. More specifically, the Chairman of our Board, Sam Furrow, beneficially owns approximately 8.1% of our common stock, and Jay Furrow, our former Chief Executive Officer, current member of our Board and the son of Sam Furrow, beneficially owns approximately 4.6% of our common stock. Because of this level of stock ownership, in the aggregate, certain persons may be in a position to directly or indirectly control our affairs. Our bylaws also limit the ability of stockholders to call a special meeting of stockholders. These bylaw provisions could have the effect of discouraging a takeover of us, and therefore may adversely affect the market price and liquidity of our securities. We are also subject to a Delaware statute regulating business combinations that may hinder or delay a change in control. The anti-takeover provisions of the Delaware statute may adversely affect the market price and liquidity of our securities.
We are dependent, to a degree, on manufacturing arrangements with Azteca certain stockholders and their related entities to produce a substantial portion of our products. In addition, we have historically in the past granted them certain rights which may result in the ability to influence us to a degree.
Over the course of our relationship with Azteca, Commerce, Hubert Guez and Paul Guez, we have at certain times entered into a variety of agreements with them, including purchase agreements and manufacturing and distribution arrangements, verbal and written. Azteca and Commerce are entities controlled by Hubert Guez and/or Paul Guez. Our business is dependent in part with our ability to work with Azteca, Commerce and each of the Guez brothers.
Our relationship with the Guez brothers and their entities began in the summer of 2000 when we entered into a securities purchase agreement with them. Thereafter, we utilized this relationship in order to enter into the denim apparel and design business. To foster business growth, we entered into certain supply and distribution agreements with them and also moved our headquarters from Tennessee to Los Angeles to office and warehouse space under a verbal shared facility arrangement. Over the course of the next few
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years, the Guez brothers maintained an interest in us through stock ownership and through the various manufacturing, supply and distribution arrangements.
In fiscal 2006, as a result of the prior relationship, we entered into a manufacturing arrangement with them to manufacture some of our Joes® denim bottoms in Mexico through their Mexican subsidiary, AZT. In fiscal 2006, we purchased approximately $12,845,000 in goods and services, or 55% of our total purchases from AZT and its affiliates. Therefore, the loss of our manufacturing arrangements with AZT could adversely affect our current supply responsibilities. If we, due to unforeseen circumstances are unable to utilize the services of AZT for manufacturing, our operations may be adversely affected until we are able to secure manufacturing arrangements with other suppliers that could provide a similar magnitude of services to us. In addition, developing and finding such alternative suppliers for such services may take focus, time and effort from managements attention to other operations.
Over the course of the relationship and as we have grown and changed our business plans, the Guez brothers and their related entities have decreased their stock ownership and decreased the amount and types of operational arrangements with us. Presently, we only utilize AZT to manufacture our products. We no longer share office space with them and based upon a Schedule 13D/A filed by Paul Guez, Azteca, and Hubert Guez on July 17, 2006, and a Form 4 filed on January 26, 2007, the Guez brothers, including entities owned or controlled by them, beneficially own approximately 16% of our common stock in the aggregate. In addition, we granted certain rights in 2000 in connection with investments made by Commerce and other investors affiliated with Hubert Guez and Paul Guez, including a Mr. Joseph Mizrachi, whereby they may have the right to designate three individuals and one individual, respectively, for election to our board of directors. If any or all of the designated directors are elected, then our board has the obligation to appoint at least one designated director to each of its committees. As of February 21, 2003, the Mizrachis ceased to be the beneficial owners of more than 5% of our securities. Because of this level of stock ownership, in the aggregate, and the right to appoint members to our board, they may be in a position to directly or indirectly influence our affairs.
The seasonal nature of our business makes management more difficult, severely reduces cash flow and liquidity during parts of the year and could force us to curtail our operations.
Our business is seasonal. The majority of our marketing and sales activities take place from late fall to early spring. Historically, our greatest volume of shipments and sales have occurred from late spring through the summer, which coincides with our second and third fiscal quarters. This requires us to build-up inventories during our first and second fiscal quarters when our cash flow is weakest. Historically speaking, our cash flow is strongest in the third and fourth fiscal quarters. Unfavorable economic conditions affecting retailers during the fall and holiday seasons in any year could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations for the year. We are likely to experience periods of negative cash flow throughout each year, including, a drop-off in business commencing each December, which could force us to curtail operations if adequate liquidity is not available. We cannot assure you that the effects of such seasonality will diminish in the future.
We face risks associated with constantly changing fashion trends, including consumers response to our Joes® branded apparel.
Our success will depend on our ability to anticipate, gauge and respond to changing consumer demand and fashion trends in a timely manner, in particular, consumer demand for our Joes® branded apparel. Any failure on our part to anticipate, identify and respond effectively to changing consumer demands and fashion trends could adversely affect the acceptance of our products and leave us with a substantial amount of unsold inventory or missed opportunities in the marketplace. If that occurs, we may be forced to rely on markdowns or promotional sales to dispose of excess, slow-moving inventory, which
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may negatively affect our ability to achieve profitability. At the same time, a focus on tight management of inventory may result, from time to time, in our not having an adequate supply of products to meet consumer demand and may cause us to lose sales.
In addition, we face risks associated with delivering an entire collection of items, including, fashion t-shirts, tops, sweaters and bottoms in fabric other than denim, of fashion-forward apparel items bearing the Joes® brand name. We attempt to minimize our risk associated with these products through early order commitments by retailers. We must generally place production orders with manufacturers before we have received all of a seasons orders and orders may be cancelled by retailers before shipment. Therefore, if we fail to anticipate accurately and respond to consumer preferences, we could experience lower sales, excess inventories or lower profit margins, any of which could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations and financial condition.
Our business could be negatively impacted by a change in consumer demand for denim in the marketplace.
Denim, including premium denim, an industry term for denim jeans with a typical retail price of $120 or more, has been increasingly popular and growing in sales over the past few years as a consumer discretionary purchase both domestically and internationally. However, because consumer demands and fashion trends are subject to cyclical variations as well as the fact that the general economy and future economic prospects can often affect consumer spending habits, a change in any one of the following:
· consumer demand,
· consumer purchases of discretionary items,
· the economy in general, or
· fashion trends,
any of which may result in lower sales, excess inventories or lower profit margins for our Joes® products, any of which could have a material adverse effect on our results operations and financial condition.
Our Joes® business may not experience the growth we expect if we are unable to execute on our plan to increase our international sales.
Continued growth of our Joes® brand may be dependent, in part, on our ability to increase our international net sales. During fiscal 2006, our international net sales decreased compared to fiscal 2005 partially as a result of delays in producing samples for use at international trade shows. On February 1, 2007, we and our international distributor mutually agreed to dissolve our agreement for international distribution. Under the terms of the dissolution, we have been assigned the rights associated with the sub-distributors in various countries and are continuing to ship to our international distributors. Further, our distribution agreement for the Japanese market automatically ended on December 31, 2006, and we are currently working with them on a purchase order basis. As a result of the dissolution of these two agreements, we are internally evaluating our options with respect to our international business and are reviewing our relationships in the international marketplace to create a strategy to improve and grow our international sales. While we believe that our strategy for fiscal 2007 will improve our international sales, there can be no assurance that we will be able to achieve our expectation level of net sales in the international marketplace. Further, there can be no assurance that our styles, fits and washes will gain acceptance in the international marketplace, as we primarily design with the domestic customer in mind.
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Lack of growth in the international market could have a material adverse effect on our results operations and financial condition.
A portion of our net sales and gross profit is derived from a small number of large customers.
Our 10 largest customers and customer groups accounted for approximately 60% of our net sales during fiscal 2006. We do not enter into any type of long-term agreements or firm commitment orders with any of our customers. Instead, we enter into a number of individual purchase order commitments with our customers. A decision by the controlling owner of a group of stores or store or any other significant customer, including our limited number of private label customers, whether motivated by competitive conditions, financial difficulties or otherwise, to decrease the amount of merchandise purchased from us, or to change their manner of doing business with us, could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition and results of operations if we were unable to find an alternative customer for our products in a timely manner.
Our business could be negatively impacted by the financial health of our retail customers.
We sell our product primarily to retail and distribution companies around the world based on pre-qualified payment terms. Financial difficulties of a customer could cause us to curtail business with that customer, in addition to the customers decision to decrease the level of its orders, to cancel orders previously placed in advance of shipment dates or to cease carrying our products. We may also assume more credit risk relating to that customers receivables. We are dependent primarily on lines of credit that we establish from time to time with customers, and should a substantial number of customers become unable to pay to us their respective debts as they become due, we may be unable to collect some or all of the monies owed by those customers.
In recent years, the retail industry has experienced consolidation or other ownership changes that have resulted in one entity controlling several different stores. This consolidation can result in fewer customers for our products or the closing of some stores or the number of doors which carry our products. As a result, the potential for consolidation or ownership changes, closing of retail outlets and fewer customers could negatively impact sales of our products and have a material adverse effect on our financial condition and results of operations.
The loss of the services of key personnel could have a material adverse effect on our business.
Our executive officer has substantial experience and expertise in our business and has made significant contributions to our growth and success. The unexpected loss of services of this individual could adversely affect us. We are currently not protected by a key-man or similar life insurance covering our executive officer, nor do we have a written employment agreement with our executive officer who serves as our Chief Executive Officer, President and Chief Financial Officer. If, for example, our executive officer should leave us, his services would likely have a substantial impact on our ability to operate, on a daily basis, because we would be forced to find and hire similarly experienced personnel to fill one or more of those positions, and daily operations may suffer temporarily as a result of this immediate void.
Furthermore, with respect to Joes, while we maintain an employment agreement with Joe Dahan and expect to enter into a new agreement if the merger transaction is completed, Mr. Dahans departure from Joes could materially adversely affect our operations because his experience, design capabilities, and name recognition in the apparel industry is important to our business and we rely heavily on Mr. Dahans capabilities to design, direct and produce product for the Joes brand. However, the loss of Mr. Dahan would not terminate our existing agreement pursuant to which we license the use of Joes® and the JD logo, nor would it have any effect on the brand should the merger be approved. While we believe that we would
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be able to find a suitable replacement to design, direct and produce product for the Joes brand, we do not know the effect a new or different designer would have on the products and consumers response to those new products. Therefore, loss of such service could have an impact on our ability to operate on a daily basis and daily operations may suffer temporarily as well.
Our business could suffer as a result of manufacturers inability to produce our goods on time and to our specifications or if we need to replace manufacturers.
We do not own or operate any manufacturing facilities and therefore depend upon independent third parties for the manufacture of all of our products. Our products are manufactured to our specifications by both domestic and international manufacturers. In part, we are partially dependent on AZT and its affiliates as a manufacturer to the extent that they manufactured approximately 55% of our products during fiscal 2006. During fiscal 2006, approximately 41% of our products were manufactured in the United States and approximately 59% of our products were manufactured in Mexico or foreign countries. The inability of a certain manufacturer to ship orders of our products in a timely manner or to meet our quality standards could cause us to miss the delivery date requirements of our customers for those items, which could result in cancellation of orders, refusal to accept deliveries or a reduction in purchase prices, any of which could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition and results of operations. Because of the seasonality of our business, and the apparel and fashion business in particular, the dates on which customers need and require shipments of products from us are critical, as styles and consumer tastes change so rapidly in the apparel and fashion business, particularly from one season to the next. Further, because quality is a leading factor when customers and retailers accept or reject goods, any decline in quality by our third-party manufacturers could be detrimental not only to a particular order, but also to our future relationship with that particular customer.
We compete with other companies for the production capacity of our manufacturers. Some of these competitors have greater financial and other resources than we have, and thus may have an advantage in the competition for production and import quota capacity. If we experience a significant increase in demand, or if an existing manufacturer of ours must be replaced, we may have to expand our third-party manufacturing capacity. We cannot assure you that this additional capacity will be available when required on terms that are acceptable to us or similar to existing terms which we have with our manufacturers, either from a production standpoint or a financial standpoint. We enter into a number of purchase order commitments each season specifying a time for delivery, method of payment, design and quality specifications and other standard industry provisions, but do not have long-term contracts with any manufacturer. None of the manufacturers we use produces our products exclusively.
Should we be forced to replace one or more of our manufacturers, particularly a manufacturer that we may rely upon for a substantial portion of our production needs, such as AZT, then we may experience an adverse financial impact, or an adverse operational impact, such as being forced to pay increased costs for such replacement manufacturing or delays upon distribution and delivery of our products to our customers, which could cause us to lose customers or lose revenues because of late shipments.
If an independent manufacturer of ours fails to use acceptable labor practices, our business could suffer.
While we require our independent manufacturers to operate in compliance with applicable laws and regulations, we have no control over the ultimate actions of our independent manufacturers. Despite our lack of control, we have internal and vendor operating guidelines to promote ethical business practices and our staff periodically visits and monitors the operations of our independent manufacturers. We also utilize the services of a third party independent labor consulting service to conduct on site audits as required by state labor laws to help minimize our risk and exposure to unacceptable labor practice violations. The
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violation of labor or other laws by one of our independent manufacturers or the divergence of an independent manufacturers labor practices from those generally accepted as ethical in the United States, could interrupt or otherwise disrupt the shipment of finished products to us or damage our reputation. Any of these, in turn, could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition and results of operations. In particular, the laws governing garment manufacturers in the State of California impose joint liability upon us and our independent manufacturers for the labor practices of those independent manufacturers. As a result, should one of our independent manufacturers be found in violation of state labor laws, we could suffer financial or other unforeseen consequences.
Our trademark and other intellectual property rights may not be adequately protected outside the United States and some of our products are targets of counterfeiting.
We believe that our trademarks and other proprietary rights are important to our success and our competitive position. We may, however, experience conflict with various third parties who acquire or claim ownership rights in certain trademarks as we expand our product offerings and expand the number of countries where we sell our products. We cannot ensure that the actions we have taken to establish and protect these trademarks and other proprietary rights will be adequate to prevent imitation of our products by others or to prevent others from seeking to block sales of our products as a violation of their trademarks and proprietary rights. Also, we cannot assure you that others will not assert rights in, or ownership of, trademarks and other proprietary rights of ours or that we will be able to successfully resolve these types of conflicts to our satisfaction. In addition, the laws of certain foreign countries may not protect proprietary rights to the same extent as do the laws of the United States.
Our Joes® products are sometimes the target of counterfeiters. As a result, there are often products that are imitations or knock-offs of our Joes® products that can be found in the marketplace or consumers can find products that are confusingly similar to ours. We intend to vigorously defend our trademarks and products bearing our trademarks, however, we cannot assure you that our efforts will be adequate to prosecute and block all sales of infringing products from the marketplace.
Our ability to conduct business in international markets may be affected by legal, regulatory, political and economic risks.
Our ability to capitalize on growth in new international markets and to maintain the current level of operations in our existing international markets is subject to risks associated with international operations. Some of these risks include:
· the burdens of complying with a variety of foreign laws and regulations,
· unexpected changes in regulatory requirements, and
· new tariffs or other barriers to some international markets.
We are also subject to general political and economic risks associated with conducting international business, including:
· political instability,
· changes in diplomatic and trade relationships, and
· general economic fluctuations in specific countries or markets.
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We cannot predict whether quotas, duties, taxes, or other similar restrictions will be imposed by the United States, Mexico, the European Union, Canada, China, Japan, India, Korea or other countries upon the import or export of our products in the future, or what effect any of these actions would have on our business, financial condition or results of operations. Changes in regulatory or geopolitical policies and other factors may adversely affect our business in the future or may require us to modify our current business practices.
We face intense competition in the denim industry.
We face a variety of competitive challenges from other domestic and foreign fashion-oriented apparel producers, some of whom may be significantly larger and more diversified and have greater financial and marketing resources than we have. We do not currently hold a dominant competitive position in any market. We compete with other denim manufacturers such as Seven for All Mankind, Citizens of Humanity and Rock & Republic, and other larger competitors primarily on the basis of:
· anticipating and responding to changing consumer demands in a timely manner,
· maintaining favorable brand recognition,
· developing innovative, high-quality products in sizes, colors and styles that appeal to consumers,
· appropriately pricing products,
· providing strong and effective marketing support,
· creating an acceptable value proposition for retail customers,
· ensuring product availability and optimizing supply chain efficiencies with manufacturers and retailers, and
· obtaining sufficient retail floor space and effective presentation of our products at retail.
Furthermore, some of our competitors are privately held corporations and may have resources available to them that we, as a public company do not have. Therefore, it may be difficult for us to effectively gauge consumer response to our products and how our products are competing with these and other competitors in the marketplace.
In the event that we consummate the merger agreement with JD Holdings, our existing stockholders may be diluted.
Pursuant to the merger agreement entered into in February 2007 with JD Holdings, if we receive approval by our stockholders, we have agreed to issue to JD Holdings 14,000,000 shares of our common stock. In the event that we issue 14,000,000 shares of our common stock, this issuance would dilute the equity interests of our existing stockholders. The perceived risk of dilution may cause our existing stockholders to sell their shares, which could contribute to a decline in the price of our common stock or to vote against the merger transaction. In the event that the merger is not approved by our stockholders, we would continue to hold only a license for the right to use the Joes® brand and marks.
ITEM 1B. UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS
Not applicable.
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Our principal place of business is located in Commerce, Los Angeles County, California. The following table sets forth information with respect to our principal place of business:
Location |
|
Use |
|
Ownership |
|
Approximate |
|
Lease Expiration |
|
Commerce, California |
|
Design and administrative offices |
|
Leased |
|
15,000 sq. ft. |
|
Verbal arrangement |
|
We believe that our existing facilities are well maintained, in good operating condition and are adequate for our present level of operations. In addition, our Joes products are displayed in third-party showrooms in New York City, Los Angeles and internationally through sales representation or distribution arrangements. Therefore, we do not lease or own space in which Joes products are sold in the United States or internationally. We also have leased a small office space in New York, New York for public relations purposes that we lease on a short term lease that is renewable for consecutive six month periods.
Historically, we have at times leased additional space to meet certain needs associated with other divisions, business lines or business segments that we no longer operate. For example, we previously leased additional executive office space in Los Angeles, California since our prior principal office space did not have a meeting room for our board and management. In addition, we also leased space in New York, New York in connection with the launch and support of our Fetish and Shago® branded apparel lines. We have entered into a sublease and an assignment of leases for these spaces, respectively; however, we remain contingently liable as the original lessee under the lease agreements until the end of the original term of the subleases, which are December 31, 2009 and July 31, 2009, respectively. The chances are remote that we will be required to pay any additional amounts under these guarantees.
(a) We are a party to lawsuits and other contingencies in the ordinary course of our business. We do not believe that the outcome of any individual action would have adverse effect in the aggregate on our financial condition. We do not believe that it is likely that an adverse outcome of individually insignificant actions in the aggregate would be sufficient enough, in number or in magnitude, to have a material adverse effect in the aggregate on our financial condition.
(b) None.
ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS
None.
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ITEM 5. MARKET FOR REGISTRANTS COMMON EQUITY AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS
(a) Our common stock is currently traded under the symbol INNO on The Nasdaq Capital Market maintained by The Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc., or Nasdaq. The following sets forth the high and low interday quotations for our common stock in such market for the periods indicated. This information reflects inter-dealer prices, without retail mark-up, mark-down or commissions, and may not necessarily represent actual transactions. No representation is made by us that the following quotations necessarily reflect an established public trading market in our common stock:
Fiscal 2006 |
|
High |
|
Low |
|
||
First Quarter |
|
$ |
1.41 |
|
$ |
0.50 |
|
Second Quarter |
|
$ |
1.32 |
|
$ |
0.52 |
|
Third Quarter |
|
$ |
0.85 |
|
$ |
0.45 |
|
Fourth Quarter |
|
$ |
0.75 |
|
$ |
0.37 |
|
Fiscal 2005 |
|
High |
|
Low |
|
||
First Quarter |
|
$ |
4.79 |
|
$ |
1.96 |
|
Second Quarter |
|
$ |
6.61 |
|
$ |
3.93 |
|
Third Quarter |
|
$ |
6.24 |
|
$ |
1.88 |
|
Fourth Quarter |
|
$ |
2.38 |
|
$ |
1.12 |
|
As of February 6, 2007, there were 909 record holders of our common stock.
We have never declared or paid a cash dividend and do not anticipate paying cash dividends on our common stock in the foreseeable future. In deciding whether to pay dividends on our common stock in the future, our board of directors will consider such factors they may deem relevant, including our earnings and financial condition and our capital expenditure requirements.
Equity Compensation Plan Information
The following table sets forth certain information about our common stock that may be issued upon the exercise of options, warrants and rights under all of the our compensation plans (including individual compensation arrangements) under which our equity securities are authorized for issuance as of November 25, 2006, which includes our 2004 Stock Incentive Plan, our 2000 Employee Stock Incentive Plan and our 2000 Director Stock Incentive Plan. We stopped granting options under our 2000 Employee Stock Incentive Plan or our 2000 Director Stock Incentive Plan after the adoption and approval of our 2004 Stock Incentive Plan on June 3, 2004.
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Plan Category |
|
|
|
|
|
Number of Securities |
|
|
|
|
(a) |
|
(b) |
|
(c) |
|
|
Equity Compensation
Plans approved by security |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2004 Incentive Plan |
|
3,688,750 |
|
$ |
1.69 |
|
377,256 |
|
2000 Employee Plan |
|
200,000 |
|
$ |
2.40 |
|
N/A |
(2) |
2000 Director Plan |
|
203,546 |
|
$ |
0.78 |
|
N/A |
(2) |
TOTAL |
|
4,092,296 |
|
$ |
1.68 |
|
377,256 |
|
(1) See 2004 Stock Incentive Plan, 2000 Employee Stock Incentive Plan and 2000 Director Stock Incentive Plan described in Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements - Note 12 Stockholders Equity - Stock Option Plans for a further description of our equity compensation plans.
(2) While there are shares available under both of these plans, we will no longer grant options under our 2000 Employee Stock Incentive Plan or our 2000 Director Stock Incentive Plan since the adoption and approval of our 2004 Stock Incentive Plan on June 3, 2004.
(b) None.
(c) None.
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ITEM 6. SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA
The table below (includes the notes hereto) sets forth a summary of selected consolidated financial data. The selected consolidated financial data should be read in conjunction with the related consolidated financial statements and notes thereto.
|
|
Year ended |
|
|||||||||||||
|
|
(in thousands, except per share data) |
|
|||||||||||||
|
|
11/25/06 |
|
11/26/05 |
|
11/27/04 |
|
11/29/03 |
|
11/30/02 |
|
|||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||||
Net sales |
|
$ |
46,633 |
|
$ |
35,920 |
|
$ |
26,716 |
|
$ |
37,468 |
|
$ |
17,537 |
|
Cost of goods sold |
|
31,224 |
|
25,203 |
|
19,883 |
|
32,466 |
|
11,393 |
|
|||||
Gross profit |
|
15,409 |
|
10,717 |
|
6,833 |
|
5,002 |
|
6,144 |
|
|||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||||
Operating expenses |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||||
Selling, general and administrative |
|
21,587 |
|
18,245 |
|
18,670 |
|
13,906 |
|
5,216 |
|
|||||
Depreciation and amortization |
|
290 |
|
182 |
|
202 |
|
390 |
|
195 |
|
|||||
|
|
21,877 |
|
18,427 |
|
18,872 |
|
14,296 |
|
5,411 |
|
|||||
Operating (loss) income |
|
(6,468 |
) |
(7,710 |
) |
(12,039 |
) |
(9,294 |
) |
733 |
|
|||||
Interest expense |
|
(573 |
) |
(781 |
) |
(353 |
) |
(495 |
) |
(340 |
) |
|||||
Other (expense) income |
|
(67 |
) |
16 |
|
(19 |
) |
482 |
|
138 |
|
|||||
(Loss) income from operations, before taxes |
|
(7,108 |
) |
(8,475 |
) |
(12,411 |
) |
(9,307 |
) |
531 |
|
|||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||||
Income taxes |
|
36 |
|
13 |
|
15 |
|
52 |
|
119 |
|
|||||
(Loss) income from continuing operations |
|
$ |
(7,144 |
) |
$ |
(8,488 |
) |
$ |
(12,426 |
) |
$ |
(9,359 |
) |
$ |
412 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||||
Discontinued operations, net of tax |
|
(2,149 |
) |
(7,945 |
) |
2,850 |
|
1,042 |
|
160 |
|
|||||
Net (loss) income |
|
$ |
(9,293 |
) |
$ |
(16,433 |
) |
$ |
(9,576 |
) |
$ |
(8,317 |
) |
$ |
572 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||||
Earnings (loss) per common share - Basic |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||||
(Loss) earnings from continuing operations |
|
(0.21 |
) |
(0.26 |
) |
(0.44 |
) |
(0.55 |
) |
0.03 |
|
|||||
(Loss) earnings from discontinued operations |
|
(0.06 |
) |
(0.25 |
) |
0.10 |
|
0.06 |
|
0.01 |
|
|||||
(Loss) earnings per common share - Basic |
|
$ |
(0.27 |
) |
$ |
(0.51 |
) |
$ |
(0.34 |
) |
$ |
(0.49 |
) |
$ |
0.04 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||||
Earnings (loss) per common share - Diluted |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||||
(Loss) earnings from continuing operations |
|
(0.21 |
) |
(0.26 |
) |
(0.44 |
) |
(0.55 |
) |
0.03 |
|
|||||
(Loss) earnings from discontinued operations |
|
(0.06 |
) |
(0.25 |
) |
0.10 |
|
0.06 |
|
0.01 |
|
|||||
(Loss) earnings per common share - Diluted |
|
$ |
(0.27 |
) |
$ |
(0.51 |
) |
$ |
(0.34 |
) |
$ |
(0.49 |
) |
$ |
0.04 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||||
Weighted average shares outstanding |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||||
Basic |
|
33,853 |
|
31,942 |
|
28,195 |
|
17,009 |
|
14,856 |
|
|||||
Diluted |
|
33,853 |
|
31,942 |
|
28,195 |
|
17,009 |
|
16,109 |
|
|||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||||
Balance sheet data: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||||
Total assets |
|
$ |
11,794 |
|
$ |
27,596 |
|
$ |
38,143 |
|
$ |
46,365 |
|
$ |
15,143 |
|
Stockholders equity |
|
3,308 |
|
11,557 |
|
20,279 |
|
16,482 |
|
5,068 |
|
|||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||||
Long-term debt - Discontinued operations |
|
|
|
7,085 |
|
8,627 |
|
21,800 |
|
3,387 |
|
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ITEM 7. MANAGEMENTS DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Introduction and Overview
This discussion and analysis summarizes the significant factors affecting our results of operations and financial conditions during the fiscal years ended November 25, 2006, November 26, 2005 and November 27, 2004. This discussion should be read in conjunction with our Consolidated Financial Statements, Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements and supplemental information in Item 8 of this Annual Report. The discussion and analysis contains statements that may be considered forward-looking. These statements contain a number of risks and uncertainties as discussed here, under the heading Forward-Looking Statements of this Annual Report that could cause actual results to differ materially. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof. Our future results, performance or achievements could differ materially from those expressed or implied in these forward-looking statements. We do not undertake and specifically decline any obligation to publicly revise these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances occurring after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.
Executive Overview
Our principal business activity has evolved into the design, development and worldwide marketing of apparel products focusing on denim and casualwear. Our primary apparel products bear the brand name Joes® operated under our Joes Jeans Inc. or Joes Jeans, subsidiary. Since Joes Jeans was established in 2001, the brand is recognized in the premium denim industry for its quality, fit and fashion-forward designs. Historically, we also sold other branded apparel products, such as indie, Betsey Johnson®, Fetish and Shago®, private label denim and denim related products and craft and accessory products.
Fiscal 2006 continued to be a transition year for us. Beginning in 2004 with our exit from urban branded apparel and through 2006, we continued to re-evaluate our various license agreements and segments of operations. In May 2005, we sold the remaining assets of our craft and accessory business segment operated under our Innovo Inc. subsidiary. In July 2005, we terminated the license agreement associated with the Betsey Johnson® brand. Thereafter, we decided to focus our operations on our Joes® brand and exit the operation of our other branded labels such as indie and Betsey Johnson®. In addition, we divested ourselves of our private label division in May 2006 when we sold certain of the assets where we made denim apparel products for mass market retailers such as American Eagle Outfitters Inc. and Target Corporation. Throughout the course of the fiscal year, we sold almost all of the remaining indie and Betsey Johnson® inventory to focus on our Joes® business. Further, in the third quarter of fiscal 2006, we began operating under an agreement with Pixior LLC, or Pixior, a Los Angeles-based distribution company, to outsource our product fulfillment services, including our warehousing, distribution and customer service needs for our products. By outsourcing these services, we have been able to reduce our overhead and expect to reduce certain selling, general and administrative expenses associated with our continuing operations.
Because we focus on design, development and marketing, we rely on third party manufacturers to manufacture our apparel products for distribution and Pixior for product fulfillment services. We sell our products at wholesale prices to numerous retailers, which include major department stores, specialty stores, and distributors around the world.
Our business is seasonal. The majority of the marketing and sales activities take place from late fall to early spring. The greatest volume of shipments and sales are generally made from late spring through the
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summer, which coincides with our second and third fiscal quarters and our cash flow is strongest in our third and fourth fiscal quarters. Due to the seasonality of our business, as well as the evolution and changes in our business and product mix, often our quarterly or yearly results are not necessarily indicative of the results for the next quarter or year.
During fiscal 2004 and 2005, we launched and terminated several branded apparel lines which were sources of revenue for us during certain points, such as Fetish, Shago®, Betsey Johnson® and indie. In May 2005, we sold certain assets related to our craft and accessory segment of operations and in May 2006, we sold certain assets of our private label business. Both have subsequently been classified as part of our discontinued operations. As a result, our continuing operations for fiscal 2006 include net sales of our Joes Jean® brand, as well as net sales of other terminated branded apparel lines. Because these other branded apparel lines were not separate operating divisions, the terminated lines are not included as part of our discontinued operations. They continue to be reflected in our overall net sales even though the brands will not be part of our continuing operations for fiscal 2007. As a result of disposition of assets and termination of various branded apparel lines, our current and future business differs from our past operations. Results of operations related to our Joes® brand is the only consistent item through all periods presented.
Subsequent Events
In December 2006, we raised approximately $3,622,000 through a private placement of common stock and warrants to purchase common stock to certain accredited investors. In connection with the transaction, we issued 6,834,347 shares of our common stock at a purchase price of $0.53 per share and 2,050,304 warrants to purchase shares of our common stock with an exercise price of $0.58 per share to the investors. We also issued 125,000 warrants to purchase shares of our common stock with an exercise price of $0.66 per share to a consultant in exchange for introducing the investors to us. The warrants are not exercisable for six months and contain a cashless exercise provision. We also agreed to register the shares for resale on a registration statement, which we expect to file shortly after our Annual Report.
In addition, in fiscal 2007, we entered into a series of transactions to solidify our focus on our Joes® branded apparel line. In February 2007, we entered into a merger agreement to merge with JD Holdings Inc., or JD Holdings, the successor in interest to JD Design LLC, or JD Design, the entity from whom we license the Joes® brand. The merger is subject to the approval of our stockholders, but in the event that it is approved, we would own all right, title and interest to the Joes® brand and marks. In exchange for all of the rights to the Joes® brand and subject to approval by our stockholders, we will issue to JD Holdings 14,000,000 shares of our common stock, $300,000 in cash and enter into an employment agreement with Joe Dahan, the principal designer of the Joes brand and sole stockholder of JD Holdings. This merger, if approved, would allow us the unrestricted right to control the direction of the brand and our company, including licensing opportunities and give us reassurance that no license-related issues could potentially hamper our operations. We also announced that we entered into a license agreement with the Betesh Group to be effective upon completion of the merger agreement for the worldwide license to produce and sell handbags, belts and small leather goods, such as wallets, for men and women bearing the Joes® brand. We will receive a royalty of 10% on net sales of these products subject to certain minimums. The initial term of the license after it becomes effective will be through December 31, 2010 with certain renewal rights. Further, in February 2007 we also agreed to dissolve our international distribution agreement with our international distributor, Beyond Blue Inc., or BBI. As a result, we are internally evaluating our options with respect to our international business and are reviewing our relationships in the international marketplace to create a strategy to improve and grow our international sales.
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Comparison of Fiscal Year Ended November 25, 2006 to Fiscal Year Ended November 26, 2005
Results of Continuing Operations
The following table sets forth certain statements of operations data for the periods as indicated:
|
|
Year ended |
|
|||||||||
|
|
(in thousands) |
|
|||||||||
|
|
11/25/06 |
|
11/26/05 |
|
$ Change |
|
% Change |
|
|||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||
Net sales |
|
$ |
46,633 |
|
$ |
35,920 |
|
$ |
10,713 |
|
30 |
% |
Cost of goods sold |
|
31,224 |
|
25,203 |
|
6,021 |
|
24 |
% |
|||
Gross profit |
|
15,409 |
|
10,717 |
|
4,692 |
|
44 |
% |
|||
Gross margin |
|
33 |
% |
30 |
% |
3 |
% |
11 |
% |
|||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||
Selling, general & administrative |
|
21,587 |
|
18,245 |
|
3,342 |
|
18 |
% |
|||
Depreciation & amortization |
|
290 |
|
182 |
|
108 |
|
59 |
% |
|||
Loss from operations |
|
(6,468 |
) |
(7,710 |
) |
1,242 |
|
(A |
) |
|||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||
Interest expense |
|
(573 |
) |
(781 |
) |
208 |
|
-27 |
% |
|||
Other (expense) income |
|
(67 |
) |
16 |
|
(83 |
) |
(A |
) |
|||
Loss from continuing operations, before taxes |
|
(7,108 |
) |
(8,475 |
) |
1,367 |
|
-16 |
% |
|||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||
Income taxes |
|
36 |
|
13 |
|
23 |
|
177 |
% |
|||
Loss from continuing operations |
|
(7,144 |
) |
(8,488 |
) |
1,344 |
|
-16 |
% |
|||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||
Discontinued operations, net of tax |
|
(2,149 |
) |
(7,945 |
) |
5,796 |
|
(A |
) |
|||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||
Net Loss |
|
$ |
(9,293 |
) |
$ |
(16,433 |
) |
$ |
7,140 |
|
-43 |
% |
(A) Not Meaningful
Fiscal Year 2006 Overview
The following table represents a summary of our net sales, gross profit and gross margins for the periods indicated.
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|
(in thousands) |
|
||||||||||
|
|
11/25/06 |
|
11/26/05 |
|
Change |
|
% |
|
|||
Net Sales |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||
Joes Jeans |
|
$ |
45,264 |
|
$ |
33,304 |
|
$ |
11,960 |
|
36 |
% |
Other Branded |
|
1,369 |
|
2,616 |
|
(1,247 |
) |
(48 |
)% |
|||
|
|
$46,633 |
|
$ |
35,920 |
|
$ |
10,713 |
|
30 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||
Gross Profit |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||
Joes Jeans |
|
$ |
16,910 |
|
$ |
10,505 |
|
$ |
6,405 |
|
61 |
% |
Other Branded |
|
(1,501 |
) |
212 |
|
(1,713 |
) |
(808 |
)% |
|||
|
|
$15,409 |
|
$ |
10,717 |
|
$ |
4,692 |
|
44 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||
Gross Margin |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||
Joes Jeans |
|
37 |
% |
32 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|||
Other Branded |
|
(110 |
)% |
8 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|||
Overall |
|
33 |
% |
30 |
% |
|
|
|
|
Net Sales
Our overall net sales increased to $46,633,000 in fiscal 2006 from $35,920,000 in fiscal 2005, a 30% increase.
Joes®
The following table represents a summary of our Joes® net sales for the periods indicated.
|
(in thousands) |
|
||||||||||
|
|
11/25/06 |
|
11/26/05 |
|
Change |
|
% |
|
|||
Domestic - women |
|
$ |
39,558 |
|
$ |
26,992 |
|
$ |
12,566 |
|
47 |
% |
International - women |
|
3,427 |
|
6,209 |
|
(2,782 |
) |
(45 |
)% |
|||
Mens |
|
2,239 |
|
103 |
|
2,136 |
|
(A |
) |
|||
Royalty income |
|
40 |
|
|
|
40 |
|
(A |
) |
|||
|
|
$45,264 |
|
$ |
33,304 |
|
$ |
11,960 |
|
36 |
% |
|
(A) Not Meaningful
Our net sales of our Joes branded apparel increased to $45,264,000 during fiscal 2006 from $33,304,000 during fiscal 2005, a 36% increase. This increase can be attributed to a continued strong demand for denim apparel products in the marketplace coupled with brand acceptance for our Joes® products in the premium denim market and the addition of our mens line. As a result of increased brand acceptance and awareness of our Joes® products, in fiscal 2006, we experienced growth in the number of department store doors carrying our products, as well as increases in the average inventory per door. However, our domestic net sales increase of 47% was offset by a 45% decrease in international net sales. Our international net sales decreased primarily due to delays during fiscal 2006 in the delivery of samples to our international distributor for use at major European apparel tradeshows and sales orders. The salesperson samples were delayed in part because we utilized the same design calendar for both international and domestic production schedules. We have modified our design calendar for our Spring 2007 collection in an effort to ensure that salesperson samples are delivered in advance of international
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tradeshow dates. In addition, we recently dissolved our agreement with our international distributor and are internally evaluating our options with respect to our international business and reviewing our relationships in the international marketplace to create a strategy to improve and grow our international sales for fiscal 2007.
Other Branded Apparel
Net sales of our other branded apparel for fiscal 2006 include sales from indie and to a limited extent, Betsey Johnson®. For fiscal 2005, our other branded label products included indie, Betsey Johnson® and to a limited extent, Fetish and Shago®. Our net sales of other branded label products decreased to $1,369,000 in fiscal 2006 from $2,616,000 in fiscal 2005, a 48% decrease, primarily due to sales of remaining inventory after our decision to exit the operation of the indie brand in January 2006 and termination of the Betsey Johnson® license in July 2005. Our Betsey Johnson® branded apparel had limited net sales of $38,000 in fiscal 2006 compared to net sales of $180,000 in fiscal 2005. During fiscal 2005, we had $273,000 of sales attributable to Fetish and Shago® products that we did not have in fiscal 2006.
Gross Profit
Our gross profit increased to $15,409,000 in fiscal 2006 from $10,717,000 in fiscal 2005, a 44% increase. Our overall gross margin percentage increased to 33% in fiscal 2006 from 30% in fiscal 2005 because of our shift in sales mix to a higher percentage of our net sales from our Joes® branded apparel products, which generally a higher and more consistent gross margin than our other branded apparel products. For example, our overall gross margins were negatively affected by a negative 110% gross margin for our other branded apparel products compared to our Joes® gross margin of 37% for fiscal 2006.
Joes®
Our gross profit for our Joes® brand increased to $16,910,000 in fiscal 2006 from $10,505,000 in fiscal 2005, a 61% increase. Our gross margin percentage for our Joes® brand increased to 37% in fiscal 2006 from 32% in fiscal 2005. Our gross margin increase for our Joes® brand is primarily attributable to more consistent gross margins in each quarter of fiscal 2006 compared to fiscal 2005. For example, in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2005, our gross margins were negatively affected by an additional $2,700,000 of inventory reserves recorded as a result of ending the quarter with higher than anticipated inventory levels and the need to sell certain back pocket designs by March 31, 2006 under a settlement agreement with Levis Strauss & Co. During fiscal 2006, we experienced more consistent gross margins from quarter to quarter; however, in the first quarter of fiscal 2006, we did experience lower gross margins as a result of (i) $2,562,000 of sales sold at a discount with little or no gross margins; and (ii) an additional reserve of $243,000 that we recorded against certain excess inactive fabric due to a change in inventory planning.
Other Branded Apparel
Our gross profit for our other branded apparel decreased to a negative $1,501,000 in fiscal 2006 from $212,000 in fiscal 2005, an 808% decrease. Our gross margin percentage for our other branded apparel increased to a negative 110% from 8% in fiscal 2005. This decrease in gross profit in fiscal 2006 was due to sales to discounters with negative or no gross margins in order to liquidate remaining inventory and sales at less than estimated net realizable value.
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Selling, General and Administrative Expense
Selling, general and administrative, or SG&A, expenses increased to $21,587,000 in fiscal 2006 from $18,245,000 in fiscal 2005, an 18% increase.
The SG&A increase in fiscal 2006 compared to fiscal 2005 is largely a result of the following factors: (i) an increase in sales commissions and royalties of $946,000 as a result of our 36% increase in Joes® sales; (ii) an increase of $360,000 in advertising expenses associated with expenses for booths for tradeshows, catalogues and look books to showcase our new product offerings, including our mens line; (iii) an increase of $883,000 in sample expenses due to increased costs associated with testing different washes and finishes associated with development and sample production, including producing samples for our re-launched Joes® mens product line ; (iv) an increase of $498,000 in facilities and distribution costs associated with outsourcing our product fulfillment services to Pixior and moving office space; (v) an increase of $370,000 in termination and settlement expenses due to severance payments in the first quarter of fiscal 2006 associated with terminating our former CEO and amounts paid for the assignment of office space in New York; and (vi) an increase of $1,044,000 in stock-based compensation charges related to the adoption of Statement 123(R). These SG&A expenses were partially offset by (i) a reduction of $53,000 in employee and employee related expenses; and (ii) a reduction of $686,000 in professional fees primarily associated with maintenance and compliance with, rather than implementation of, the requirements of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
Depreciation and Amortization Expense
Our depreciation and amortization expense increased to $290,000 during fiscal 2006 from $182,000 during fiscal 2005, a 59% increase. The increase was primarily attributable to depreciation associated with our purchase of $668,000 of fixed assets during fiscal 2006, which included tradeshow booths and related improvements, sewing machines and other equipment for sample production certain leasehold improvements to support our move in July 2006 to the shared facility, computers and office equipment.
Interest Expense
Our combined interest expense decreased to $573,000 in fiscal 2006 from $781,000 in fiscal 2005, a 27% decrease. Our interest expense during fiscal 2006 was primarily associated with $576,000 of interest expense from our factoring and inventory lines of credit and letters of credit from CIT used to help support our working capital increases which was partially offset by interest received on a promissory note from the purchaser of our former headquarters in Springfield, Tennessee.
Other Income (Expense)
During fiscal 2006, other expense, net was $67,000 compared to other income of $16,000 during fiscal 2005. Other expense in fiscal 2006 was associated with $68,000 of expense recorded in the second quarter of fiscal 2006 associated with the loss of certain finished goods from a cargo fire in Turkey which was offset by an immaterial amount of other income. During fiscal 2005, other income of $16,000 was associated with $8,000 in settlement funds in connection with a cease and desist letter sent to protect our trademarks and $8,000 in additional income from sales of licensed branded apparel in Japan.
Income Taxes
Our income tax expense related to continuing operations was $36,000 in fiscal 2006 compared to $13,000 in fiscal 2005, or a 177% increase. Our effective tax rate was 0% for fiscal 2006 and 0% for fiscal
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2005 due to continued losses. We have not recognized a tax benefit for our fiscal 2006 operating losses as there is a full valuation allowance for our deferred tax assets, including net operating loss carryforwards.
Loss from Continuing Operations
We incurred a loss from continuing operations of $7,144,000 in fiscal 2006 compared to a loss from continuing operations of $8,488,000 in fiscal 2005, a 16% decrease. Our loss from continuing operations in fiscal 2006 is largely the result of the following factors: (i) an increase of $3,342,000 in SG&A expenses primarily associated with increased commissions and royalties, sample costs, advertising costs, facilities and distribution costs and stock-based compensation charges of $1,044,000 related to the adoption of Statement 123(R); and (ii) an increase of $108,000 in depreciation and amortization expenses primarily due to fixed assets purchased to support our facility move in July 2006. However, our loss from continuing operations decreased as a result of an increase in gross profit of $15,409,000 and a corresponding 3 percentage point increase in overall gross margins. In an effort to focus our operations on our Joes® brand, we had additional costs in fiscal 2006 that we do not expect to have in fiscal 2007, which we expect will assist us in reducing expenses and achieving profitability.
Comparison of Fiscal Year Ended November 26, 2005 to Fiscal Year Ended November 27, 2004
Fiscal Year 2005 Overview
The following table sets forth certain statements of operations data for the fiscal year periods as indicated:
|
|
Year ended |
|
|||||||||
|
|
(in thousands) |
|
|||||||||
|
|
11/26/05 |
|
11/27/04 |
|
$ Change |
|
% Change |
|
|||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||
Net sales |
|
$ |
35,920 |
|
$ |
26,716 |
|
$ |
9,204 |
|
34 |
% |
Cost of goods sold |
|
25,203 |
|
19,883 |
|
5,320 |
|
27 |
% |
|||
Gross profit |
|
10,717 |
|
6,833 |
|
3,884 |
|
57 |
% |
|||
Gross margin |
|
30 |
% |
26 |
% |
4 |
% |
20 |
% |
|||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||
Selling, general & administrative |
|
18,245 |
|
18,670 |
|
(425 |
) |
-2 |
% |
|||
Depreciation & amortization |
|
182 |
|
202 |
|
(20 |
) |
-10 |
% |
|||
Loss from operations |
|
(7,710 |
) |
(12,039 |
) |
4,329 |
|
-36 |
% |
|||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||
Interest expense |
|
(781 |
) |
(353 |
) |
(428 |
) |
121 |
% |
|||
Other income (expense) |
|
16 |
|
(19 |
) |
35 |
|
(A |
) |
|||
Loss from continuing operations, before taxes |
|
(8,475 |
) |
(12,411 |
) |
3,936 |
|
-32 |
% |
|||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||
Income taxes |
|
13 |
|
15 |
|
(2 |
) |
-13 |
% |
|||
Loss from continuing operations |
|
(8,488 |
) |
(12,426 |
) |
3,938 |
|
-32 |
% |
|||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||
Discontinued operations, net of tax |
|
(7,945 |
) |
2,850 |
|
(10,795 |
) |
(A |
) |
|||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||
Net Loss |
|
$ |
(16,433 |
) |
$ |
(9,576 |
) |
$ |
(6,857 |
) |
72 |
% |
(A) Not Meaningful
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The following table represents a summary of our net sales, gross profit and gross margins for the periods indicated:
|
(in thousands) |
|
||||||||||
|
|
11/26/05 |
|
11/27/04 |
|
Change |
|
% |
|
|||
Net Sales |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||
Joes Jeans |
|
$ |
33,304 |
|
$ |
18,296 |
|
$ |
15,008 |
|
82 |
% |
Other Branded |
|
2,616 |
|
8,420 |
|
(5,804 |
) |
(69 |
)% |
|||
|
|
$ |
35,920 |
|
$ |
26,716 |
|
$ |
9,204 |
|
34 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||
Gross Profit |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||
Joes Jeans |
|
$ |
10,505 |
|
$ |
6,383 |
|
$ |
4,122 |
|
65 |
% |
Other Branded |
|
212 |
|
450 |
|
(238 |
) |
(53 |
)% |
|||
|
|
$ |
10,717 |
|
$ |
6,833 |
|
$ |
3,884 |
|
57 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||
Gross Margin |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||
Joes Jeans |
|
32 |
% |
35 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|||
Other Branded |
|
8 |
% |
5 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|||
Overall |
|
30 |
% |
26 |
% |
|
|
|
|
Net Sales
Our net sales increased to $35,920,000 in fiscal 2005 from $26,716,000 in fiscal 2004, a 34% increase.
Joes®
The following table represents a summary of our Joes® net sales for the periods indicated.
|
(in thousands) |
|
||||||||||
|
|
11/26/05 |
|
11/27/04 |
|
Change |
|
% |
|
|||
Domestic - women |
|
$ |
26,992 |
|
$ |
12,731 |
|
$ |
14,262 |
|
112 |
% |
International - women |
|
6,209 |
|
5,243 |
|
966 |
|
18 |
% |
|||
Mens |
|
103 |
|
322 |
|
(221 |
) |
(A |
) |
|||
Royalty income |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(A |
) |
|||
|
|
$ |
33,304 |
|
$ |
18,296 |
|
$ |
15,008 |
|
82 |
% |
(A) Not Meaningful
Our net sales of our Joes branded apparel increased to $33,304,000 during fiscal 2005 from $18,296,000 during fiscal 2004, an 82% increase. This increase can be attributable to an overall strong demand for denim apparel products in the marketplace coupled with brand acceptance for our Joes® products in the premium denim market both domestically and internationally. More specifically, international sales of our Joes® products increased to $6,209,000 in fiscal 2005 from $5,243,000 in fiscal 2004, or an 18% increase, and domestic sales increased to $26,992,000 in fiscal 2005 from $12,731,000 in fiscal 2004, or a 112% increase. This increase was partially offset by a decrease of $221,000 in our mens line as a result of stopping the mens line for several seasons in fiscal 2005 and re-launching it in fiscal 2006.
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Other Branded Apparel
Net sales of our other branded apparel for fiscal 2005 primarily represent net sales from our indie, Betsey Johnson®, Fetish and Shago® products. For fiscal 2004, our other branded label products included Fetish, Shago® and to a limited extent, Betsey Johnson®. Our net sales of other branded label products decreased to $2,616,000 in fiscal 2005 from $8,420,000 in fiscal 2004, a 69% decrease, primarily due to the termination of our Fetish and Shago® lines in fiscal 2005 and limited sales of other branded apparel. Our Betsey Johnson® branded apparel had net sales of $124,000 in fiscal 2004 and $180,000 in fiscal 2005. Because sales of indie and Betsey Johnson® products in fiscal 2005 were less than $2,500,000 combined, we terminated the license for Betsey Johnson® in July 2005 and we announced our intention to sell and/or exit our indie branded apparel line in January 2006.
Gross Profit
Our gross profit increased to $10,717,000 in fiscal 2005 from $6,833,000 in fiscal 2004, a 57% increase. Our gross margin percentage increased to 30% in fiscal 2005 from 26% in fiscal 2004 because of our shift in sales mix to a higher percentage of our net sales from our Joes® branded apparel products which generally carry more consistent gross margins and gross profit.
Joes®
Our gross profit for our Joes® brand increased to $10,505,000 in fiscal 2005 from a gross profit of $6,383,000 in fiscal 2004, a 65% increase. However, our gross margin percentage for our Joes® brand decreased to 32% in fiscal 2005 from 35% in fiscal 2004.
Our decrease in our Joes® branded apparel gross margin percentage was primarily due to additional inventory reserves recorded in the fourth quarter of 2005 in the amount of $2,700,000. During the third and fourth quarters of fiscal 2005, we bought too much inventory for deliveries in the third quarter and continued to build up our Joes inventory in anticipation of net sales of approximately $10,000,000. Retailers also experienced higher than normal levels of inventory and we did not see reorders at the rate we expected in the fourth quarter. Our fourth quarter of fiscal 2005 net sales of Joes were $6,921,000 and we were left with higher than normal levels of inventory at the end of the fourth quarter. This higher level of inventory, coupled with the need to sell certain back pocket designs by March 31, 2006 in connection with a settlement agreement with Levi Strauss & Co., resulted in the write down of some of our Joes inventory.
Other Branded Apparel
Our gross profit for our other branded apparel decreased to $212,000 in fiscal 2005 from $450,000 in fiscal 2004, a 53% decrease. Our gross margin percentage for our other branded apparel increased to 8% in fiscal 2005 from 5% in fiscal 2004. This decrease in gross profit in fiscal 2005 was due to an additional write down of $330,000 on remaining Betsey Johnson® inventory in connection with the termination of the license agreement in July 2005. Our gross margins increased due to higher than usual gross margins from sales at prices higher than estimated liquidated value and prior quarter write downs.
Selling, General and Administrative Expense
Selling, general and administrative, or SG&A, expenses decreased to $18,245,000 in fiscal 2005 from $18,670,000 in fiscal 2004, a 2% decrease.
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The SG&A decrease in fiscal 2005 compared to fiscal 2004 is largely a result of a charge of $2,105,000 in the second quarter of fiscal 2004 associated with the termination of the Fetish license agreement that we did not have in fiscal 2005. This decrease was partially offset by: (i) an increase of $1,024,000 in sales commissions and royalty expenses associated with an 82% increase in net sales of our Joes® branded apparel; (ii) a increase of $348,000 in facilities expenses due to a new facility lease in Los Angeles and customary annual increases in rent under our existing lease arrangements; and (iii) an increase of $162,000 for professional fees primarily related to additional compliance measures for Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
Depreciation and Amortization Expenses
Our depreciation and amortization expenses decreased to $182,000 during fiscal 2005 from $202,000 during fiscal 2004, a 10% decrease. The decrease in depreciation and amortization expenses was primarily attributable to depreciation associated with our tradeshow booth for our terminated Fetish branded apparel line that was written off in mid-2004 that we no longer had in fiscal 2005.
Interest Expense
Our combined interest expense increased to $781,000 in fiscal 2005 from $353,000 in fiscal 2004, a 121% increase. Our interest expense in fiscal 2005 was primarily associated with: (i) $403,000 of interest expense from our factoring and inventory lines of credit and letters of credit from CIT used to help support our working capital increases; (ii) $15,000 of interest expense from two loans totaling $500,000 provided by Marc Crossman, our President and Chief Financial Officer, to Innovo Group on February 7, 2003 and February 13, 2003 which have been repaid; and (iv) $363,000 of interest on $4,385,0000 convertible note including amortization of deferred financing cost, all of which have been repaid.
Other Income (Expense)
During fiscal 2005, other income was $16,000 compared to other income of $38,000 during fiscal 2004. Other income during fiscal 2005 was associated with $8,000 in settlement funds in connection with a cease and desist letter sent to protect our trademarks and $8,000 in additional income from sales of licensed branded apparel in Japan. Other income of $38,000 was offset by other expense of $57,000 in fiscal 2004 primarily associated with foreign currency exchange fluctuations for our Joes Jeans Japan subsidiary that we dissolved in fiscal 2004.
Income Taxes
Our income tax expense related to continuing operations was $13,000 in fiscal 2005 compared to $15,000 in fiscal 2004, or a 13% decrease. Our effective tax rate was 0% for both fiscal 2005 and 2004 due to continued losses. We have not recognized a tax benefit for our fiscal 2005 operating losses as there is a full valuation allowance for our deferred tax assets, including net operating loss carryforwards.
Loss from Continuing Operations
We incurred a loss from continuing operations of $8,488,000 in fiscal 2005 compared to a loss from continuing operation of $12,426,000 in fiscal 2004, a 32% decrease. The decrease in our loss from continuing operations in fiscal 2005 is largely the result of the following factors: (i) a decrease of $425,000 in SG&A expenses; and (ii) a 4 percentage point improvement in overall gross margins and corresponding increase of $3,884,000 in gross profit from our overall net sales.
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However, we continued to experience losses due to: (i) lower gross profit as a result of $2,700,000 of additional inventory reserves recorded in the fourth quarter of 2005 against our higher than expected levels of Joes® inventory; (ii) lower than anticipated net sales in the fourth quarter from our Joes Jeans® branded apparel products; and (iii) SG&A expenses that remained at levels higher than operating profits.
Discontinued Operations
Beginning in fiscal 2004, we classified certain of our operations as discontinued as a result of such operations meeting certain accounting criteria of an asset held for sale. As a result, in fiscal 2004, our commercial rental property consisting of four separate buildings that served as our former headquarters located in Springfield, Tennessee and the remaining assets of our craft and accessory business segment conducted through our Innovo Inc. subsidiary were both first classified as discontinued operations. On May 17, 2005, we completed the sale of the assets of our craft and accessory segment of operations. In February 2006, we completed an auction of each of the four separate buildings that served as our former headquarters for an aggregate sales price of $741,000 before net selling costs of approximately $126,000. We also repaid the remaining note payable balance of $287,000 collateralized by a first deed of trust on these buildings with the proceeds from the sale. In connection with the sale of one of the buildings, we received a promissory note issued by the purchaser in the original principal amount of $50,000, which represented a portion of the purchase price. As of November 25, 2006, $4,000 of the promissory note has been included on our balance sheet under Other current assets and $47,000 of the promissory note has been included under non-current Other assets of continuing operations. The note bears interest at a rate of 8%, has a term of five years and is collateralized by a deed of trust on the building.
In January 2006, in connection with our Board of Directors decision to focus our operations on our Joes® brand, we began to look for a purchaser for our private label apparel division operated by our IAA subsidiary that we originally purchased in July 2003 from Azteca Production International, Inc., or Azteca. On May 12, 2006, we completed the sale of our private label apparel division and accordingly, reported it as a discontinued operation. As such, all prior periods have been reclassified to reflect this operating division as a discontinued operation.
Under the asset purchase agreement for the private label division entered into with Cygne Designs, Inc., or Cygne, the assets sold included the private label divisions customer list, the assumption of certain existing purchase orders and inventory related to the private label division, and the assumption of the benefit of a non-compete clause in favor of Azteca. In exchange for the purchased assets, Cygne assumed certain liabilities associated with the private label division, including, the remaining obligation under the original promissory note executed in favor of Azteca, all other liabilities, excluding the original promissory note, owed in connection with our operation of the private label division to Azteca in excess of $1,500,000, certain liabilities associated with outstanding purchase orders and inventory schedules listed in the asset purchase agreement, the obligation to continue to pay the earn-out under the original asset purchase agreement with Azteca and the liabilities related to the workforce of the private label division. The aggregate value of the assumed liabilities which represented the purchase price for the transaction was approximately $10,437,000 as of the closing date. We also recorded an approximate charge of $36,000 for certain property and equipment disposed of or abandoned as part of discontinuing these operations. The following table sets forth a summary of the assumption of the liabilities less the net book value of the assets and our resulting loss on the sale of these assets (in thousands):
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Note payable - related party |
|
$ |
7,937 |
|
Other related party liabilities |
|
2,500 |
|
|
Total purchase price (liabilities assumed by buyer) |
|
10,437 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net intangible asset - customer relationship |
|
9,469 |
|
|
Raw material inventory |
|
3,360 |
|
|
Disposition of property and equipment |
|
36 |
|
|
Net book value of assets sold |
|
12,865 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Loss, before transaction costs |
|
2,428 |
|
|
Transaction costs |
|
186 |
|
|
Loss on sale of private label apparel division |
|
$ |
2,614 |
|
In accordance with the provisions of SFAS No. 144 Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets, the accompanying consolidated financial statements reflect the results of operations and financial position of our commercial rental property, our craft and accessory business segment and our private label apparel division separately as a discontinued operation and in the related discussions and comparisons between current and prior fiscal years. The assets and liabilities of the discontinued operations are presented in the consolidated balance sheet under the captions Assets of Discontinued Operations and Liabilities of Discontinued Operations.
The following is a summary of loss and other information of the discontinued operations for the fiscal years presented:
|
(in thousands) |
|
|||||||||||
|
|
Private Label |
|
Innovo, Inc. |
|
Leaseall |
|
Total |
|
||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
||||
2006 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
||||
Net sales |
|
$ |
20,393 |
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
20,393 |
|
Pre-tax income (loss) |
|
487 |
|
(3 |
) |
(19 |
) |
465 |
|
||||
Loss on sale |
|
(2,614 |
) |
|
|
|
|
(2,614 |
) |
||||
Income taxes expense (benefit) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
||||
Discontinued operations, net of tax |
|
$ |
(2,127 |
) |
$ |
(3 |
) |
$ |
(19 |
) |
$ |
(2,149 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
||||
2005 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
||||
Net sales |
|
$ |
72,670 |
|
$ |
2,491 |
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
75,161 |
|
Impairment loss of goodwill |
|
12,572 |
|
|
|
|
|
12,572 |
|
||||
Pre-tax loss |
|
(7,941 |
) |
(258 |
) |
(120 |
) |
(8,319 |
) |
||||
Gain on sale |
|
|
|
374 |
|
|
|
374 |
|
||||
Income taxes expense (benefit) |
|
|
|
1 |
|
(1 |
) |
|
|
||||
Discontinued operations, net of tax |
|
$ |
(7,941 |
) |
$ |
115 |
|
$ |
(119 |
) |
$ |
(7,945 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
||||
2004 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
||||
Net sales |
|
$ |
77,992 |
|
$ |
16,957 |
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
94,949 |
|
Pre-tax income (loss) |
|
5,294 |
|
(1,550 |
) |
(909 |
) |
2,835 |
|
||||
Income taxes expense (benefit) |
|
|
|
(7 |
) |
(8 |
) |
(15 |
) |
||||
Discontinued operations, net of tax |
|
$ |
5,294 |
|
$ |
(1,543 |
) |
$ |
(901 |
) |
$ |
2,850 |
|
Pre-tax loss from discontinued operations does not include an allocation of corporate overhead costs. Included in the pre-tax losses from discontinued operations for fiscal 2004 is an asset impairment
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charge of $574,000 for the commercial real estate property and a loss of $94,000 for the abandonment of certain craft and accessory fixed assets. The craft and accessory business segment also recorded an early facility termination expense of $61,000.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Our primary sources of liquidity are: (i) sales from accounts receivable factoring facilities and advances against inventory; and (ii) trade payable credits from vendors and related parties. Cash provided by continuing operating activities was $1,836,000 in fiscal 2006. Cash provided by our continuing operating activities plus $560,000 of cash on hand at the beginning of fiscal 2006 was used during fiscal 2006 to fund investing in and financing continuing operating activities of $54,000 and $1,270,000, respectively. During fiscal 2006, we used the cash provided by our continuing operations to fund operating expenses and purchase inventory. Our cash balance was $385,000 as of November 25, 2006.
We are dependent on credit arrangements with suppliers and factoring and inventory based agreements for working capital needs. From time to time, we have conducted equity financing through private placements and obtained increases in our availability from CIT Commercial Services, Inc., a unit of CIT Group, or CIT, through guarantees by certain related parties. In December 2006, we conducted an equity financing through a private placement and received approximately $3,622,000 in gross proceeds.
Our primary capital needs are for our operating expenses and working capital necessary to fund inventory purchases and finance extensions of our trade credit to our customers. For fiscal 2007, we anticipate funding operating expenses and working capital through the following: (i) utilizing our receivable and inventory based agreements with CIT; (ii) utilizing the proceeds from our equity financing in December 2006; (iii) maximizing our trade payables with our domestic and international suppliers; (iv) managing our inventory levels and operating expenses; and (v) increasing collection efforts on existing account receivables.
One of our primary methods to obtain the cash necessary for operating needs is through the sale of our accounts receivable pursuant to our factoring agreements and the ability to obtain advances under our inventory security agreements, or the Factoring Facilities, with CIT. These Factoring Facilities give us the ability to obtain cash by selling to CIT certain of our accounts receivable for up to 85% of the face amount of the receivables, on either a recourse or non-recourse basis depending on the creditworthiness of the customer. The Factoring Facilities also allow us to obtain advances for up to 50% of the value of certain eligible inventory. We currently obtain funds under the Factoring Facilities at 85% of factored invoices and under the inventory security agreement up to approximately $2,700,000 of maximum availability. CIT has the ability, in its discretion at any time or from time to time, to adjust or revise any limits on the amount of loans or advances made to us pursuant to the Factoring Facilities. To provide further assurance to CIT to enter into the Factoring Facilities, cross guarantees were executed by and among us, Innovo, Joes and IAA, to guarantee each subsidiaries obligations and in November 2004, upon request by CIT, our Chairman, Sam Furrow, executed a personal guarantee for up to $1,000,000. This personal guarantee by Mr. Furrow has contributed to our ability to obtain cash under our existing Factoring Facilities. In addition, in October 2006, JD Design granted to CIT a security interest in the Joes® trademarks and executed a non-recourse guaranty in favor of CIT to allow us to obtain additional advances under our inventory security agreement. In connection with the security interest and guaranty, we entered into an agreement with JD Design to provide protection to JD Design through the potential issuance of up to 3,846,154 shares of our common stock as collateral for the non-recourse guaranty and security interest granted to CIT. The exact amount of shares to be issued depends on the amount of the default and the lowest price the shares can be issued at is $0.52. See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements - Note 6 Account Receivables, Inventory Advances and Due (to) Factor and Note 13 Commitments and Contingencies for further discussion of our Factoring Facilities with CIT and the Collateral Protection Agreement with JD Design.
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As of November 25, 2006, our availability with CIT was approximately $425,000 under the Factoring Facilities. This amount fluctuates on a daily basis based upon invoicing and collection related activity by CIT on our behalf. In connection with the agreements with CIT, certain assets are pledged to CIT, including all of our inventory, merchandise, and/or goods, including raw materials through finished goods and receivables.
These Factoring Facilities may be terminated by CIT upon 60 days prior written notice or immediately upon the occurrence of an event of default, as defined in the agreement. The agreements may be terminated by us upon 60 days advanced written notice prior to June 30, 2007 or earlier provided that the minimum factoring fees have been paid for the respective period.
The factoring rate that we pay to CIT to factor accounts is at 0.6% for accounts which CIT bears the credit risk and 0.4% for accounts which we bear the credit risk and the interest rate associated with the Factoring Facilities is at 0.25% plus the Chase prime rate.
We have also established a letter of credit facility with CIT to allow us to open letters of credit for a fee of 0.25% of the letter of credit face value with international and domestic suppliers, subject to availability on our inventory line of credit.
As of November 25, 2006, we had $10,071,00 of factored receivables with CIT and a loan balance of $1,370,000 for inventory advances. We had one letter of credit in the amount of $75,000 as of November 25, 2006.
Based on our cash on hand, the expected availability under our CIT Factoring Facilities, and the funds received from our equity financing in December 2006, we believe that we have the working capital resources necessary to meet our projected operational needs for fiscal 2007. Management further believes that our overall losses are being eliminated or reduced in a manner that will allow working capital to be used for the projected growth for our operations and Joes® brand.
However, if we continue to have overall operating losses or require more capital for growth, we believe that it will be necessary to obtain additional working capital through credit arrangements or debt or equity financings. We believe that any additional capital, to the extent needed, may be obtained from additional sales of equity securities or other loans or credit arrangements. There can be no assurance that this or other financings will be available if needed. Our inability to fulfill any interim working capital requirements would force us to constrict our operations.
We believe that the relatively moderate rate of inflation over the past few years has not had a significant impact on our net sales or income (losses) from continuing operations.
Commitments and Contractual Obligations
The following table sets forth our contractual obligations and commercial commitments for our continuing operations as of November 25, 2006 (in thousands):
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|
|
Payments due by period |
|
||||||||||||||||
|
|
Total |
|
2007 |
|
2008 |
|
2009 |
|
2010 |
|
2011 |
|
||||||
Operating lease obligations |
|
$ |
346 |
|
152 |
|
93 |
|
93 |
|
8 |
|
|
|
|||||
Advertising commitments |
|
$ |
47 |
|
47 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||||
Purchase obligations |
|
$ |
2,605 |
|
2,605 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||||
Letters of Credit |
|
$ |
75 |
|
75 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||||
|
|
$ |
3,073 |
|
$ |
2,879 |
|
$ |
93 |
|
$ |
93 |
|
$ |
8 |
|
$ |
|
|
Off Balance Sheet Arrangements
We do not have any off balance sheet arrangements.
Managements Discussion of Critical Accounting Policies
We believe that the accounting policies discussed below are important to an understanding of our financial statements because they require management to exercise judgment and estimate the effects of uncertain matters in the preparation and reporting of financial results. Accordingly, we caution that these policies and the judgments and estimates they involve are subject to revision and adjustment in the future. While they involve less judgment, management believes that the other accounting policies discussed in Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements - Note 2 Summary of Significant Accounting Policies included in this Annual Report are also important to an understanding of our financial statements. We believe that the following critical accounting policies affect our more significant judgments and estimates used in the preparation of our consolidated financial statements.
Revenue Recognition
Revenues are recorded on the accrual basis of accounting when title transfers to the customer, which is typically at the shipping point. We record estimated reductions to revenue for customer programs, including co-op advertising, other advertising programs or allowances, based upon a percentage of sales. We also allow for returns based upon pre-approval or in the case of damaged goods. Such returns are estimated based on historical experience and an allowance is provided at the time of sale.
Accounts Receivable and Due from Factor and Allowance for Customer Credits and Other Allowances
We evaluate our ability to collect on accounts receivable and charge-backs (disputes from the customer) based upon a combination of factors. In circumstances where we are aware of a specific customers inability to meet its financial obligations (e.g., bankruptcy filings, substantial downgrading of credit sources), a specific reserve for bad debts is taken against amounts due to reduce the net recognized receivable to the amount reasonably expected to be collected. For all other customers, we recognize reserves for bad debts and charge-backs based on our historical collection experience. If collection experience deteriorates (i.e., an unexpected material adverse change in a major customers ability to meet its financial obligations to us), the estimates of the recoverability of amounts due to us could be reduced by a material amount.
For fiscal 2006, the balance in the allowance for customer credits and other allowances was $581,000 compared to $412,000 for fiscal 2005 for non-factored accounts receivables for continuing operations.
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Inventory
We continually evaluate the composition of our inventories, assessing slow-turning, ongoing product as well as product from prior seasons. Market value of distressed inventory is valued based on historical sales trends on our individual product lines, the impact of market trends and economic conditions, and the value of current orders relating to the future sales of this type of inventory. Significant changes in market values could cause us to record additional inventory markdowns.
Valuation of Long-lived and Intangible Assets and Goodwill
We assess the impairment of identifiable intangibles, long-lived assets and goodwill whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value may not be recoverable. Factors considered important that could trigger an impairment review include the following:
· A significant underperformance relative to expected historical or projected future operating results;
· A significant change in the manner of the use of the acquired asset or the strategy for the overall business; or
· A significant negative industry or economic trend.
When we determine that the carrying value of intangibles, long-lived assets and goodwill may not be recoverable based upon the existence of one or more of the above indicators of impairment, we will measure any impairment based on a projected discounted cash flow method using a discount rate determined by our management.
For fiscal 2006, we did not recognize any impairment related to our one remaining long-lived asset group.
Income Taxes
As part of the process of preparing our consolidated financial statements, management is required to estimate income taxes in each of the jurisdictions in which we operate. The process involves estimating actual current tax expense along with assessing temporary differences resulting from differing treatment of items for book and tax purposes. These timing differences result in deferred tax assets and liabilities, which are included in our consolidated balance sheet. Management records a valuation allowance to reduce its deferred tax assets to the amount that is more likely than not to be realized. Management has considered future taxable income and ongoing tax planning strategies in assessing the need for the valuation allowance. Increases in the valuation allowance result in additional expense to be reflected within the tax provision in the consolidated statement of income. Reserves are also estimated for ongoing audits regarding Federal and state issues that are currently unresolved. We routinely monitor the potential impact of these situations. Based on managements assessment, there has been no reduction of the valuation allowance other than to the extent net operating losses offset current year net income.
Contingencies
We account for contingencies in accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards, or SFAS No. 5, Accounting for Contingencies. SFAS No. 5 requires that we record an estimated loss from a loss contingency when information available prior to issuance of our financial statements indicates that it is probable that an asset has been impaired or a liability has been incurred at the date of the financial statements and the amount of the loss can be reasonably estimated. Accounting for contingencies such as legal and income tax matters requires management to use judgment. Many of these legal and tax contingencies can take years to be resolved. Generally, as the time period increases over which the
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uncertainties are resolved, the likelihood of changes to the estimate of the ultimate outcome increases. Management believes that the accruals for these matters are adequate. Should events or circumstances change, we could have to record additional accruals.
Stock Based Compensation
We adopted the provisions of and account for stock-based compensation in accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards, or SFAS, 123R, Share Based Payment on November 27, 2005. We elected the modified prospective method where prior periods are not revised for comparative purposes. Under the fair value recognition provisions of SFAS 123R, stock based compensation is measured at grant date based upon the fair value of the award and expense is recognized on a straight-line basis over the vesting period. We use the Black-Sholes option pricing model to determine the fair value of stock options, which requires management to use estimates and assumptions. The determination of the fair value of stock based option awards on the date of grant is based upon the exercise price as well as assumptions regarding subjective variables. These variables include our expected life of the option, expected stock price volatility over the term of the award, determination of an risk free interest rate and an estimated dividend yield. We estimate the expected life of the option by calculating the average term based upon historical experience. We estimate the expected stock price volatility by using implied volatility in market traded stock over the same period as the vesting period. We base the risk-free interest rate on zero coupon yields implied from U.S. Treasury issues with remaining terms similar to the term on the options. We do not expect to pay dividends in the foreseeable future and therefore use an expected dividend yield of zero. If factors change or we employ different assumptions for estimating fair value of the stock option, our estimates may be different than future estimates or actual values realized upon the exercise, expiration, early termination or forfeiture of those awards in the future. At this time, we believe that our current method for accounting for stock based compensation is reasonable. However, SFAS 123R guidance is relatively new and the application of these principles over time may be subject to further interpretation or refinement. See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements - Note 2 Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Stock-Based Compensation and Note 12 Stockholders Equity Stock Option Plans for additional discussion of SFAS 123R.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
In November 2004, the Financial Accounting Standards Board, or FASB, issued SFAS No. 151, Inventory Cost. This Statement amends the guidance in Accounting Research Bulletin No. 43, Chapter 4, Inventory Pricing, to clarify the accounting for abnormal amounts of idle facility expense, freight, handling costs, and wasted material (scrap). SFAS No. 151 requires that those items be recognized as current-period charges. In addition, SFAS No. 151 requires that the allocation of fixed production overheads to the costs of conversion be based on the normal capacity of the production facilities. The provisions of SFAS No. 151 are effective for inventory costs incurred in fiscal years beginning after June 15, 2005. As such, we have applied a methodology related to accounting for inventory costs that is consistent with SFAS 151. There is no material effect on our results of operations or consolidated financial position as a result of the application of this methodology.
In May 2005, the FASB issued SFAS No. 154, Accounting Changes and Error Corrections, or SFAS No. 154. SFAS No. 154 replaces APB No. 20, Accounting Changes and SFAS No. 3, Reporting Accounting Changes in Interim Financial Statements and establishes retrospective application as the required method for reporting a change in accounting principle. The reporting of a correction of an error by restating previously issued financial statements is also addressed. SFAS No. 154 is effective for accounting changes and corrections of errors made in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2005. We do not believe that the adoption of SFAS No. 154 will have a material effect on our results of operations or consolidated financial position.
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In November 2005, the FASB issued FASB Staff Position No. FAS-123R-3, or FSP 123R-3, Transition Election Related to Accounting for the Tax Effects of Share-Based Payment Awards. FSP 123R-3 provides an elective alternative transition method for calculating the pool of excess tax benefits available to absorb tax deficiencies recognized subsequent to the adoption of FAS 123R. Companies may take up to one year from the effective date of FSP 123R-3 to evaluate the available transition alternatives and make a one-time election as to which method to adopt. We are currently in the process of evaluating the alternative methods.
On July 13, 2006, the FASB issued Interpretation No. 48, or FIN No. 48, Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes: An interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109. This interpretation clarifies the accounting for uncertainty in income taxes recognized in an entitys financial statements in accordance with SFAS No. 109, Accounting for Income Taxes. FIN No. 48 prescribes a recognition threshold and measurement principles for financial statement disclosure of tax positions taken or expected to be taken on a tax return. This interpretation is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2006. We do not expect that the adoption of FIN No. 48 will have any material effect on our results of operations or consolidated financial position.
In September 2006, the FASB issued SFAS No. 157, Fair Value Measurements, or SFAS 157, which defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value and requires enhanced disclosures about fair value measurements. SFAS 157 requires companies to disclose the fair value of their financial instruments according to a fair value hierarchy (i.e., levels 1, 2, and 3, as defined). Additionally, companies are required to provide enhanced disclosure regarding instruments in the level 3 category, including a reconciliation of the beginning and ending balances separately for each major category of assets and liabilities. SFAS 157 will be effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007 and interim periods within those fiscal years. We are currently evaluating the impact adoption may have on our results of operations or consolidated financial position.
In September 2006, the SEC issued Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 108, Considering the Effects of Prior Year Misstatements when Quantifying Misstatements in Current Year Financial Statements, or SAB 108. SAB 108 provides interpretive guidance on how the effects of the carryover or reversal of prior year misstatements should be considered in quantifying a current year misstatement. The SEC has stated that registrants should quantify errors using both a balance sheet and income statement approach and evaluate whether either approach results in quantifying a misstatement that, when all relevant quantitative and qualitative factors are considered, is material. SAB 108 will be effective for fiscal years ending on or after November 15, 2006. We do not expect that SAB 108 will have a material impact on our results of operations, consolidated financial position or cash flows.
ITEM 7A. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
We are exposed to certain market risks arising from transactions in the normal course of our business. Such risk is principally associated with interest rate and changes in our credit standing.
Interest Rate Risk
Our obligations under our receivable and inventory agreements bear interest at floating rates (primarily JP Morgan Chase prime rate), we are sensitive to changes in prevailing interest rates. A 1% increase or decrease in market interest rates that affect our financial instruments would have an immaterial impact on earnings or cash flow during the next fiscal year.
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Foreign Currency Exchange Rates
Foreign currency exposures arise from transactions, including firm commitments and anticipated contracts, denominated in a currency other than an entitys functional currency and from foreign-denominated revenues translated into U.S. dollars.
We generally purchase our products in U.S. dollars. However, we source some of our products overseas and, as such, the cost of these products may be affected by changes in the value of the relevant currencies. Changes in currency exchange rates may also affect the relative prices at which we and our foreign competitors sell products in the same market. We currently do not hedge our exposure to changes in foreign currency exchange rates. We cannot assure you that foreign currency fluctuations will not have a material adverse impact on our financial condition and results of operations.
Manufacturing and Distribution Relationships
We purchase a significant portion of finished goods from AZT and its affiliates and obtain credit terms which we believe are favorable. While this relationship is important to our current business and has intangible value to us, any loss of AZT as a vendor, or material changes to the terms, would not have an adverse impact on our business, as we believe that we would be able to enter into alternative sourcing relationships on similar terms. AZT and its affiliates are controlled by two of our stockholders, Hubert Guez and Paul Guez.
Our products are manufactured by contractors located in Los Angeles, Mexico, and to a limited extent, Europe, Turkey and Asia, including Hong Kong and China. We have historically used contractors in other countries, such as Korea, Vietnam and India. Our products are distributed out of Los Angeles or directly from the factory to the customer.
|
2006 |
|
2005 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
United States |
|
41.2 |
% |
67.0 |
% |
Mexico |
|
54.9 |
% |
9.1 |
% |
Europe |
|
1.7 |
% |
23.0 |
% |
Asia |
|
2.2 |
% |
0.9 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
100 |
% |
100 |
% |
ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA
The information required by Item 8 is included in Item 15. Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules of our consolidated financial statements and notes thereto, and the consolidated financial statement schedule filed on this Annual Report.
ITEM 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURES
There have been no changes in or disagreements with our independent registered public accounting firm, Ernst & Young LLP.
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ITEM 9A. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
(a) Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
As of November 25, 2006, the end of the period covered by this periodic report, we carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures pursuant to Securities Exchange Act Rule 13a-15 and 15d-15.
Disclosure controls and procedures are controls and procedures that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in our reports filed or submitted under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC rules and forms. Management recognizes that a control system, no matter how well conceived and operated, can provide only reasonable assurance that the objectives of the control system are met. Further, the design of a control system must reflect the fact that there are resource constraints, and the benefits of controls must be considered relative to their costs. Because of the inherent limitations in all control systems, no evaluation of controls can provide absolute assurance that all control issues within the company have been detected. Therefore, assessing the costs and benefits of such controls and procedures necessarily involves the exercise of judgment by management. Our disclosure controls and procedures are designed to provide reasonable assurance of achieving the objective of ensuring that information required to be disclosed in our reports filed or submitted under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC rules and forms. In addition, our disclosure controls and procedures include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that the information required to be disclosed by us in the reports we file or submit under the Act is accumulated and communicated to management, including our principal executive and principal financial officers or persons performing similar functions, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
Our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer has concluded, based on our evaluation of our disclosure controls and procedures, that our disclosure controls and procedures under Rule 13a-15(e) and Rule 15d-15(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 are effective at the reasonable assurance level.
(c) Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
We made no changes in our internal control over financial reporting during the fourth quarter of the fiscal year covered by this report that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
We did not fail to file any reports required to be filed on Form 8-K for the last fiscal quarter.
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Certain information required by Part III is omitted on this Annual Report since we intend to file our Definitive Proxy Statement for our next Annual Meeting of Stockholders, pursuant to Regulation 14A of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or Exchange Act, no later than March 25, 2007, and certain information to be included in the Definitive Proxy Statement is incorporated herein by reference.
ITEM 10. DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE REGISTRANT AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
The information required by Item 10 as to directors, executive officers and Section 16 reporting compliance is incorporated by reference from our Definitive Proxy Statement.
Our Board of Directors has a standing Audit Committee established in accordance with section 3(a)(58)(A) of the Exchange Act to assist our Board of Directors in its oversight responsibilities regarding (1) the integrity of our financial statements, (2) our compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, (3) the independent accountants qualifications and independence and (4) the performance of the our internal audit function; (b) to prepare the report required by the SEC for inclusion in the our annual proxy statement;(c) retain and terminate our independent accountant; (d) to approve audit and non-audit services to be performed by the independent accountant; and (e) to perform such other functions as our Board of Directors may from time to time assign. The current members of our Audit Committee are Suhail Rizvi, Kelly Hoffman, Kent Savage and Tom ORiordan and has determined that at least one person serving on the Audit Committee is an audit committee financial expert as defined under Item 401(h) of Regulation S-K. Suhail Rizvi, the Chairman of the Audit Committee, is an audit committee financial expert and is independent as defined under applicable SEC and Nasdaq rules.
Our Board of Directors adopted a Code of Business Conduct and Ethics for all of our directors, officers and employees on May 22, 2003. Our Code of Business Conduct and Ethics is available on our website at www.innovogroup.com or you may request a free copy of our Code of Business Conduct and Ethics from:
Innovo Group Inc.
Attention: General Counsel
5901 South Eastern Avenue
Commerce, CA 90040
(323) 837-3700
To date, there have been no waivers under our Code of Business Conduct and Ethics. We intend to disclose any amendments to our Code of Business Conduct and Ethics and any waiver from a provision of the Code granted on a Form 8-K filed with the SEC within four business days following such amendment or waiver or on our website at www.innovogroup.com within four business days following such amendment or waiver. The information contained or connected to our website is not incorporated by reference into this Annual Report and should not be considered a part of this or any other report that we file or furnish to the SEC.
ITEM 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
The information required by Item 11 as to executive compensation is incorporated by reference from our Definitive Proxy Statement.
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ITEM 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND RELATED STOCKHOLDERS MATTERS
The information required by Item 12 as to the security ownership of certain beneficial owners and management and related stockholder matters is incorporated by reference from our Definitive Proxy Statement.
ITEM 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS
The information required by Item 13 as to certain relationships and related transactions is incorporated by reference from our Definitive Proxy Statement.
ITEM 14. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES
The information required by Item 14 as to principal accountant fees and services is incorporated by reference from our Definitive Proxy Statement.
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ITEM 15. EXHIBITS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES
(a) List of documents filed as a part of this Annual Report:
1 and 2. Financial Statements and Financial Statement Schedules
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(a)3. Exhibits (listed according to the number assigned in the table in Item 601 of Regulation S-K)
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Asset Purchase Agreement dated July 17, 2003 by and among Innovo Azteca Apparel, Inc., Azteca Production International, Inc., Hubert Guez and Paul Guez |
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Exhibit 2.1 to Current Report on Form 8-K dated July 18, 2003 filed on August 1, 2003 |
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3.1 |
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Sixth Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of the Registrant |
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Exhibit 4.1 to Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended May 27, 2005 filed on July 12, 2005 |
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Amended and Restated Bylaws of Registrant |
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Exhibit 4.2 to Registration Statement on Form S-8 filed on November 12, 1993 |
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4.1 |
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Common Stock Purchase Warrant Agreement between Innovo Group Inc. and Sanders Morris Harris, Inc. dated June 30, 2003 |
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Exhibit 4.3 to Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended May 31, 2003 filed on July 15, 2003 |
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Common Stock Purchase Warrant Agreement between Innovo Group Inc. and certain purchasers dated August 29, 2003 |
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Exhibit 4.5 to Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q/A for the period ended August 30, 2003 filed on October 17, 2003 |
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Form of Securities Purchase Agreement dated December 1, 2003 |
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Exhibit 4 to Current Report on Form 8-K filed on December 2, 2003 |
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Form of Common Stock Purchase Warrant |
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Exhibit 4.2 to Current Report on Form 8-K filed on June 23, 2004 |
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4.5 |
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Form of Registration Rights Agreement |
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Exhibit 4.3 to Current Report on Form 8-K filed on June 23, 2004 |
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4.6 |
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Form of Securities Purchase Agreement dated December 19, 2006 |
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Exhibit 4.1 to Current Report on Form 8-K filed on December 26, 2006 |
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Form of Common Stock Purchase Warrant |
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Exhibit 4.2 to Current Report on Form 8-K filed on December 26, 2006 |
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4.8 |
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Form of Common Stock Purchase Warrant |
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Exhibit 4.1 to Current Report on Form 8-K filed on January 3, 2007 |
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10.1 |
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Investor Rights Agreement between Innovo Group Inc., the Furrow Group, the Board Members and Commerce Investment Group LLC dated August 11, 2000 |
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Exhibit 10.65 to Current Report on Form 8-K/A dated August 11, 2000 filed on September 15, 2000 |
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Investor Rights Agreement dated October 31, 2000 between Innovo Group Inc., the Furrow Group, the Board Members and Third Millennium Properties, Inc. JAML, LLC and Innovation, LLC [sic] |
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Exhibit 10.75 to Annual Report on Form 10-K for the period ended November 30, 2000 filed on March 15, 2001 |
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Employment Agreement between Innovo Group Inc. and Joe Dahan dated February 7, 2001 |
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Exhibit 10.81 to Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended March 3, 2001 filed on April 17, 2001 |
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License Agreement between Innovo Group Inc. and JD Design, LLC dated February 7, 2001 |
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Exhibit 10.83 to Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended March 3, 2001 filed on April 17, 2001 |
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10.5 |
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First Amendment to License Agreement by and between Innovo Group Inc. and JD Design LLC |
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Exhibit 10.1 to Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended August 27, 2005 filed on October 11, 2005 |
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Factoring Agreement dated June 1, 2001 between Joes Jeans, Inc. and CIT Commercial Services |
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Exhibit 10.4 to Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q/A for the period ended August 30, 2003 filed on October 17, 2003 |
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Factoring Agreement dated June 1, 2001 between Innovo, Inc. and CIT Commercial Services |
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Exhibit 10.6 to Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q/A for the period ended August 30, 2003 filed on October 17, 2003 |
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Factoring Agreement dated September 10, 2001 between Innovo Azteca Apparel, Inc. and CIT Commercial Services |
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Exhibit 10.5 to Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q/A for the period ended August 30, 2003 filed on October 17, 2003 |
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Inventory Security Agreement dated August 20, 2002 between Joes Jeans, Inc. and CIT Commercial Services |
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Exhibit 10.7 to Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q/A for the period ended August 30, 2003 filed on October 17, 2003 |
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Inventory Security Agreement dated August 20, 2002 between Innovo Azteca Apparel, Inc. and CIT Commercial Services |
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Exhibit 10.8 to Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q/A for the period ended August 30, 2003 filed on October 17, 2003 |
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Amendment to Factoring Agreement originally dated June 1, 2001 between Joes Jeans, Inc. and CIT Commercial Services dated effective April 23, 2003 |
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Exhibit 10.6 to Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended May 31, 2003 filed on July 15, 2003 |
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Amendment to Factoring Agreement originally dated June 1, 2001 between Innovo Inc. and CIT Commercial Services dated effective April 23, 2003 |
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Exhibit 10.8 to Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended May 31, 2003 filed on July 15, 2003 |
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10.13 |
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Amendment to Factoring Agreement originally dated September 10, 2001 between Innovo Azteca Apparel, Inc. and CIT Commercial Services dated effective April 23, 2003 |
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Exhibit 10.7 to Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended May 31, 2003 filed on July 15, 2003 |
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2000 Employee Stock Incentive Plan, as amended |
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Exhibit 99.1 to Current Report on Form 8-K dated July 18, 2003 filed on August 1, 2003 |
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2000 Director Option Plan |
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Attachment E to Definitive Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A filed on September 19, 2000 |
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Master Distribution Agreement between Joes Jeans, Inc. and Beyond Blue, Inc. dated effective as of January 1, 2004 |
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Exhibit 10.61 to the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended November 29, 2003 filed on February 27, 2004 |
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First Amendment to Master Distribution Agreement between Joes Jeans, Inc. and Beyond Blue, Inc. dated effective as of February 14, 2005 |
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Exhibit 10.67 to the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended November 27, 2004 filed on February 25, 2005 |
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2004 Stock Incentive Plan |
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Attachment A to Definitive Revised Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A filed on April 26, 2005 |
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Settlement Agreement and Release dated May 25, 2004 by and between Blondie Rockwell, Inc. and Innovo Azteca Apparel, Inc. |
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Exhibit 10.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed on May 27, 2004 |
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Guaranty Agreement dated May 25, 2004 executed by Innovo Group Inc. on behalf of Innovo Azteca Apparel, Inc to and in favor of Blondie Rockwell, Inc. |
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Exhibit 10.2 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed on May 27, 2004 |
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10.21 |
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Separation Agreement by and between Innovo Group Inc. and Samuel J. Furrow, Jr. |
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Exhibit 10.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K/A filed on February 2, 2006 |
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10.22 |
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Collateral Protection Agreement with JD Design LLC dated October 13, 2006 |
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First Amendment to Collateral Protection Agreement with JD Design dated October 30, 2006 |
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Filed Herewith |
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Dissolution Agreement with Beyond Blue Inc. dated February 1, 2007 |
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Exhibit 10.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed on February 7, 2007 |
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Code of Business Conduct and Ethics adopted as of May 22, 2003 |
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Exhibit 14 to the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended November 29, 2003 filed on February 27, 2004 |
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Subsidiaries of the Registrant |
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Filed herewith |
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Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm |
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Filed herewith |
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24.1 |
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Power of Attorney (included on page 55) |
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Filed herewith |
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Certification of the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. |
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Filed herewith |
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Certification of the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. |
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Filed herewith |
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Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
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/s/ Marc Crossman |
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Marc Crossman |
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Chief Executive Officer, President and Chief Financial |
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February 8, 2007 |
KNOW ALL PERSONS BY THESE PRESENTS, that each person whose signature appears below constitutes and appoints Marc Crossman, his attorney-in-fact, each with the power of substitution for him or any and all capacities, to sign any amendments to this Annual Report on Form 10-K and to file the same with exhibits thereto and other documents in connection therewith, with the Securities and Exchange Commission, hereby ratifying and confirming all that each said attorney-in-fact, or his or her substitutes, may do or cause to be done by virtue hereof. Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed by the following persons on behalf of the registrant in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
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/s/ Marc B. Crossman |
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Chief Executive Officer |
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February 8, 2007 |
Marc B. Crossman |
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(Principal Executive Officer), President, |
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Chief Financial Officer |
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(Principal Financial Officer) and Director |
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/s/ Samuel J. Furrow |
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Chairman of the Board of Directors |
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February 8, 2007 |
Samuel J. Furrow |
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/s/ Samuel J. Furrow, Jr. |
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Director |
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February 8, 2007 |
Samuel J. Furrow, Jr. |
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/s/ Kelly Hoffman |
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Director |
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February 8, 2007 |
Kelly Hoffman |
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/s/ Suhail R. Rizvi |
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February 8, 2007 |
Suhail R. Rizvi |
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/s/ Thomas ORiordan |
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Director |
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February 8, 2007 |
Thomas ORiordan |
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/s/ Kent Savage |
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Director |
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February 8, 2007 |
Kent Savage |
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Innovo Group Inc. and Subsidiaries
Index to Consolidated Financial Statements
Audited Consolidated Financial Statements: |
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Consolidated Balance Sheets at November 25, 2006 and November 26, 2005 |
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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
The Board of Directors and Stockholders of Innovo Group Inc.
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Innovo Group Inc. and subsidiaries as of November 25, 2006 and November 26, 2005, and the related consolidated statements of operations, stockholders equity, and cash flows for each of the three fiscal years in the period ended November 25, 2006. Our audits also included the financial statement schedule listed in the index at Item 15(a). These financial statements and schedule are the responsibility of Innovo Group Inc.s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements and schedule based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public CompanyAccounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we planand perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financialstatements are free of material misstatement. We were not engaged to perform anaudit of the Companys internal control over financial reporting. Our audits included consideration of internal control over financial reporting as a basis for designing audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Companys internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion. An audit also includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the consolidated financial position of Innovo Group Inc. and subsidiaries as of November 25, 2006 and November 26, 2005 and the consolidated results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the three fiscal years in the period ended November 25, 2006 in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. Also, in our opinion, the related financial statement schedule, when considered in relation to the basic financial statements taken as a whole, presents fairly, in all material respects the information set forth therein.
As discussed in Note 2 Summary of Significant Accounting Policies to the consolidated financial statements, Innovo Group Inc. changed its method of accounting for Share-Based Payments in accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 123 (revised 2004) on November 27, 2005.
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F-1
INNOVO GROUP INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
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Cash and cash equivalents |
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Accounts receivable and due from factor, net of allowance for customer credits and returns of $581 (2006) and $412 (2005) |
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