UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C.  20549

 

FORM 10-Q

 

(Mark One)

 

     x

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

 

 

For the quarterly period ended: April 4, 2009

 

 

OR

 

 

     o

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

 

For the transition period from          to         

 

Commission file number: 0-19848

 

FOSSIL, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Delaware

 

75-2018505

(State or other jurisdiction of

 

(I.R.S. Employer

incorporation or organization)

 

Identification No.)

 

2280 N. Greenville Avenue, Richardson, Texas 75082

(Address of principal executive offices)

(Zip Code)

 

(972) 234-2525

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

 

Indicate by check mark whether registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes x  No o

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). Yes ¨  No ¨

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company.  See definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

 

Large accelerated filer x

 

Accelerated filer o

 

 

 

Non-accelerated filer o

 

Smaller reporting company o

(Do not check if a smaller reporting company)

 

 

 

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

 

The number of shares of the registrant’s common stock outstanding as of May 11, 2009: 66,624,557.

 

 

 



 

PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

Item 1.                       Financial Statements

 

FOSSIL, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

UNAUDITED

AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS

 

 

 

April 4, 2009

 

January 3, 2009

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Assets

 

 

 

 

 

Current assets:

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

$

 195,400

 

$

 172,012

 

Securities available for sale

 

7,516

 

6,436

 

Accounts receivable - net of allowances of $49,946 and $55,596, respectively

 

158,404

 

205,973

 

Inventories - net

 

285,082

 

291,955

 

Deferred income tax assets - net

 

27,394

 

27,006

 

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

 

57,459

 

60,084

 

Total current assets

 

731,255

 

763,466

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Investments

 

10,219

 

13,011

 

Property, plant and equipment - net of accumulated depreciation of $160,399 and $156,758, respectively

 

202,738

 

207,328

 

Goodwill

 

42,892

 

43,217

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Intangible and other assets - net of accumulated amortization of $10,065 and $9,159, respectively

 

61,557

 

60,274

 

Total assets

 

$

 1,048,661

 

$

 1,087,296

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity

 

 

 

 

 

Current liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

Short-term debt

 

$

 4,849

 

$

 5,271

 

Accounts payable

 

69,787

 

91,027

 

Accrued expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

Compensation

 

29,371

 

34,091

 

Royalties

 

8,968

 

17,078

 

Co-op advertising

 

10,383

 

21,869

 

Other

 

27,068

 

30,306

 

Income taxes payable

 

4,432

 

7,327

 

Total current liabilities

 

154,858

 

206,969

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Long-term income taxes payable

 

39,963

 

38,784

 

Deferred income tax liabilities

 

26,248

 

22,880

 

Long-term debt

 

4,460

 

4,733

 

Other long-term liabilities

 

8,780

 

8,567

 

Total long-term liabilities

 

79,451

 

74,964

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stockholders’ equity:

 

 

 

 

 

Common stock, 66,622 and 66,502 shares issued at 2009 and 2008, respectively

 

666

 

665

 

Additional paid-in capital

 

83,593

 

81,905

 

Retained earnings

 

712,747

 

695,427

 

Accumulated other comprehensive income

 

15,218

 

24,147

 

Noncontrolling interest

 

2,128

 

3,219

 

Total stockholders’ equity

 

814,352

 

805,363

 

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

 

$

 1,048,661

 

$

 1,087,296

 

 

See notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

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FOSSIL, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

UNAUDITED

AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA

 

 

 

For the 13 Weeks Ended

 

 

 

April 4, 2009

 

April 5, 2008

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net sales

 

$

 323,027

 

$

 356,184

 

Cost of sales

 

153,648

 

161,933

 

Gross profit

 

169,379

 

194,251

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

Selling and distribution

 

108,087

 

105,323

 

General and administrative

 

37,489

 

39,813

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total operating expenses

 

145,576

 

145,136

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating income

 

23,803

 

49,115

 

Interest expense

 

63

 

200

 

Other income (expense) - net

 

4,683

 

124

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income before income taxes

 

28,423

 

49,039

 

Provision for income taxes

 

9,927

 

17,888

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income

 

18,496

 

31,151

 

Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest

 

1,176

 

934

 

Net income attributable to Fossil, Inc.

 

$

 17,320

 

$

 30,217

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other comprehensive income (loss), net of taxes:

 

 

 

 

 

Currency translation adjustment

 

(8,664

)

14,653

 

Unrealized gain (loss) on securities available for sale

 

256

 

(405

)

Forward contracts hedging intercompany foreign currency payments - change in fair values

 

(523

)

(5,347

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Comprehensive income

 

8,389

 

39,118

 

Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to the noncontrolling interest

 

(2

)

3

 

Comprehensive income attributable to Fossil, Inc.

 

$

 8,391

 

$

 39,115

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Earnings per share:

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

$

 0.26

 

$

 0.44

 

Diluted

 

$

 0.26

 

$

 0.43

 

Weighted average common shares outstanding:

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

66,554

 

68,631

 

Diluted

 

66,742

 

69,755

 

 

See notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

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FOSSIL, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

UNAUDITED

AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS

 

 

 

For the 13 Weeks Ended

 

 

 

April 4, 2009

 

April 5, 2008

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating Activities:

 

 

 

 

 

Net income

 

$

 18,496

 

$

 31,151

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

10,060

 

8,981

 

Stock-based compensation

 

1,293

 

1,449

 

Decrease in allowance for returns - net of related inventory in transit

 

(3,638

)

(1,351

)

Loss on disposal of assets

 

35

 

82

 

Equity in loss (income) of joint venture

 

2,239

 

(666

)

Increase in allowance for doubtful accounts

 

824

 

300

 

Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation

 

(341

)

1,106

 

Deferred income taxes

 

2,927

 

3,630

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of effects of acquisitions:

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts receivable

 

53,219

 

26,804

 

Inventories

 

4,037

 

(20,115

)

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

 

8,773

 

(3,090

)

Accounts payable

 

(25,404

)

(22,493

)

Accrued expenses

 

(27,710

)

(35,571

)

Income taxes payable

 

(1,744

)

11,851

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net cash from operating activities

 

43,066

 

2,068

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Investing Activities:

 

 

 

 

 

Additions to property, plant, and equipment

 

(5,310

)

(8,902

)

Increase in intangible and other assets

 

(3,017

)

(4,317

)

Purchase of securities available for sale

 

(677

)

(1,091

)

Sales and maturities of securities available for sale

 

20

 

5,852

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net cash used in investing activities

 

(8,984

)

(8,458

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Financing Activities:

 

 

 

 

 

Acquisition and retirement of common stock

 

 

 

(52,336

)

Distribution of noncontrolling interest earnings

 

(2,513

)

(4,083

)

Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation

 

341

 

(1,106

)

Payments on notes payable

 

(69

)

(5,828

)

Proceeds from exercise of stock options

 

424

 

949

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net cash used in financing activities

 

(1,817

)

(62,404

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

 

(8,877

)

10,492

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

 

23,388

 

(58,302

)

Cash and cash equivalents:

 

 

 

 

 

Beginning of period

 

172,012

 

255,244

 

End of period

 

$

 195,400

 

$

 196,942

 

 

See notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

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FOSSIL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

UNAUDITED

 

1.                                      FINANCIAL STATEMENT POLICIES

 

Basis of Presentation.  The condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Fossil, Inc., a Delaware corporation, and its wholly and majority-owned subsidiaries (the “Company”). The condensed consolidated financial statements reflect all adjustments that are, in the opinion of management, necessary to present a fair statement of the Company’s financial position as of April 4, 2009, and the results of operations for the thirteen week periods ended April 4, 2009 (“First Quarter”) and April 5, 2008 (“Prior Year Quarter”), respectively.  All adjustments are of a normal, recurring nature.

 

These interim financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited financial statements and the notes thereto included in the annual report on Form 10-K filed by the Company pursuant to the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”) for the year ended January 3, 2009. Operating results for the thirteen week period ended April 4, 2009 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be achieved for the full year.

 

The condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) which require the Company to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and revenues and expenses during the periods reported. Actual results could differ from those estimates. The Company has not made any changes in its significant accounting policies from those disclosed in its most recent annual report.

 

Business.  The Company is a global design, marketing and distribution company that specializes in consumer fashion accessories.  Its principal offerings include an extensive line of men’s and women’s fashion watches and jewelry, handbags, small leather goods, belts, sunglasses, cold weather accessories, footwear and apparel.   In the watch and jewelry product category, the Company has a diverse portfolio of globally recognized owned and licensed brand names under which its products are marketed. The Company’s products are distributed globally through various distribution channels including wholesale, export and direct to the consumer at varying price points to service the needs of its customers, whether they are value conscious or luxury oriented. Based on its extensive range of accessory products, brands, distribution channels and price points, the Company is able to target style-conscious consumers across a wide age spectrum on a global basis.

 

Foreign Currency Hedging Instruments.  The Company’s foreign subsidiaries periodically enter into forward contracts principally to hedge the future payment of intercompany inventory transactions in U.S. dollars. If the Company’s foreign subsidiaries were to settle their Euro, British Pound, Swedish Krona, and Japanese Yen based contracts at the reporting date, the net result would be a gain of approximately $1.7 million, net of taxes, as of April 4, 2009.  Refer to Note 6, Derivatives and Risk Management, of this Form 10-Q for additional disclosures about the Company’s use of forward contracts.  The tax benefit of the changes in fair value of hedging activities for the First Quarter and Prior Year Quarter was $364,739 and $410,710, respectively.

 

Fair Value Measurements.  The Company defines fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date.

 

SFAS No. 157, Fair Value Measurements (“SFAS 157”) establishes a fair value hierarchy, which prioritizes the inputs used in measuring fair value into three broad levels as follows:

 

·                  Level 1 - Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.

·                  Level 2 - Inputs, other than the quoted prices in active markets, that are observable either directly or indirectly.

·                  Level 3 - Unobservable inputs based on the Company’s assumptions.

 

SFAS 157 requires the use of observable market data if such data is available without undue cost and effort.

 

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The following table presents the fair value hierarchy for those assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of April 4, 2009 (in thousands):

 

 

 

Level 1

 

Level 2

 

Level 3

 

Total

 

Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Securities available for sale

 

$

7,516

 

$

 

$

 

$

7,516

 

Foreign exchange forward contracts

 

 

6,148

 

 

6,148

 

Total

 

$

7,516

 

$

6,148

 

$

 

$

13,664

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Foreign exchange forward contracts

 

$

 

$

2,189

 

$

 

$

2,189

 

Total

 

$

 

$

2,189

 

$

 

$

2,189

 

 

The fair values of the Company’s available for sale securities are based on quoted prices.  The foreign exchange forward contracts are entered into by the Company principally to hedge the future payment of intercompany inventory transactions by non-U.S. subsidiaries.  The fair values of the Company’s foreign exchange forward contracts are based on published quotations of spot currency rates and forward points, which are converted into implied forward currency rates.

 

Earnings Per Share (“EPS”). The following table reconciles the numerators and denominators used in the computations of both basic and diluted EPS:

 

 

 

For the 13 Weeks Ended

 

 

 

April 4, 2009

 

April 5, 2008

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA

 

 

 

 

 

Numerator:

 

 

 

 

 

Net income attributable to Fossil, Inc.

 

$

17,320

 

$

30,217

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Denominator:

 

 

 

 

 

Basic EPS computations:

 

 

 

 

 

Basic weighted average common shares outstanding

 

66,554

 

68,631

 

Basic EPS

 

$

0.26

 

$

0.44

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Diluted EPS computation:

 

 

 

 

 

Basic weighted average common shares outstanding

 

66,554

 

68,631

 

Stock options, stock appreciation rights and restricted stock units

 

188

 

1,124

 

Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding

 

66,742

 

69,755

 

Diluted EPS

 

$

0.26

 

$

0.43

 

 

Approximately 2,345,000 and 56,000 weighted average shares issuable under stock-based awards were not included in the diluted earnings per share calculation at the end of the First Quarter and Prior Year Quarter, respectively, because they were antidilutive. These common share equivalents may be dilutive in future EPS calculations.

 

Goodwill.  The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill, which is not subject to amortization, are as follows:

 

IN THOUSANDS

 

United States -
Wholesale

 

Europe -
Wholesale

 

Other
International -
Wholesale

 

Direct to
Consumer

 

Total

 

Balance at January 5, 2008

 

$

21,799

 

$

18,908

 

$

4,778

 

$

 

$

45,485

 

Currency

 

 

(1,769

)

(499

)

 

(2,268

)

Balance at January 3, 2009

 

21,799

 

17,139

 

4,279

 

 

43,217

 

Currency

 

 

(343

)

18

 

 

(325

)

Balance at April 4, 2009

 

$

21,799

 

$

16,796

 

$

4,297

 

$

 

$

42,892

 

 

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Newly Issued Accounting Standards.

 

In April 2009, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Staff Position No. FAS 115-2 and FAS 124-2, and Emerging Issues Task Force (“EITF”) 99-20-2, Recognition and Presentation of Other-Than-Temporary Impairments (“FSP 115-2”).  FSP 115-2 provides additional guidance to provide greater clarity about the credit and noncredit component of an other-than-temporary impairment event and to more effectively communicate when an other-than-temporary impairment event has occurred.  FSP 115-2 applies to debt securities, and is effective for periods ending after June 15, 2009.  The Company does not believe this guidance will have a significant impact on our consolidated results of operations or financial condition.

 

In April 2009, the FASB released Staff Position FAS No. 157-4, Determining Whether a Market Is Not Active and a Transaction Is Not Distressed (“FSP 157-4”).  FSP 157-4 provides guidelines for making fair value measurements more consistent with the principles presented in SFAS 157.  FSP 157-4 provides additional authoritative guidance in determining whether a market is active or inactive and whether a transaction is distressed.  FSP 157-4 is applied to all assets and liabilities (i.e. financial and non-financial) and will require enhanced disclosures.  This standard is effective for periods ending after June 15, 2009, but early adoption is permitted for interim periods ending after March 15, 2009.  The Company does not believe this guidance will have a significant impact on our consolidated results of operations or financial condition.

 

In April 2009, the FASB released Staff Position No. FAS 107-1 and Accounting Principles Board (“APB”) Opinion No. 28-1, Interim Disclosures about Fair Value of Financial Instruments (“FSP 107-1”).  FSP 107-1 amends FASB Statement No. 107, Disclosures about Fair Values of Financial Instruments, to require disclosures about fair value of financial instruments in interim financial statements as well as in annual financial statements.  FSP 107-1 also amends APB Opinion No. 28, Interim Financial Reporting, to require those disclosures in all interim financial statements.  FSP 107-1 is effective for interim periods ending after June 15, 2009, but early adoption is permitted for interim periods ending after March 15, 2009.   The Company does not believe this guidance will have a significant impact on our consolidated results of operations or financial condition.

 

Newly Adopted Accounting Standards.

 

In June 2008, the FASB issued FASB Staff Position Emerging Issues Task Force 03-6-1, “Determining Whether Instruments Granted in Share Based Payment Transactions Are Participating Securities” (“FSP-EITF 03-6-1”). Under FSP-EITF 03-6-1, unvested share based payment awards that contain non-forfeitable rights to dividends or dividend equivalents (whether paid or unpaid) are participating securities and shall be included in the computation of earnings per share pursuant to the two-class method. FSP-EITF 03-6-1 was effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2008, and interim periods within those years and requires retrospective application. The adoption of FSP-EITF 03-6-1 did not have a significant impact on the Company’s earnings per share calculations.

 

In May 2008, the FASB issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (“SFAS”) No. 162, The Hierarchy of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“SFAS 162”). SFAS 162 identifies the sources of accounting principles and the framework for selecting the principles to be used in the preparation of financial statements of nongovernmental entities that are presented in conformity with GAAP.  SFAS 162 was effective November 15, 2008, 60 days following the SEC’s approval of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board amendments to AU Section 411, The Meaning of Present Fairly in Conformity With Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. Adoption of SFAS 162 on January 4, 2009 did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated results of operations or financial position.

 

In April 2008, the FASB issued FASB Staff Position No. 142-3, Determination of the Useful Life of Intangible Assets (“FSP 142-3”).  FSP 142-3 amends SFAS No. 142, Goodwill and Intangible Assets, and provides guidance for determining the useful life of a recognized intangible asset and requires enhanced disclosures so that users of financial statements are able to assess the extent to which the expected future cash flows associated with the asset are affected by the Company’s intent and/or ability to renew or extend the arrangement.  FSP 142-3 was effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2008.  The adoption of  FSP 142-3 on January 4, 2009 did not impact the Company’s consolidated results of operations or financial position as this standard is required to be implemented prospectively; however, this standard may impact the Company in future periods.

 

In March 2008, the FASB issued SFAS No. 161, Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities—an amendment of FASB Statement  No. 133 (“SFAS 161”).  SFAS 161 requires enhanced disclosures about an entity’s derivative and hedging activities aimed at improving the transparency of financial reporting.  SFAS 161 was effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years and interim periods beginning after November 15, 2008. Adoption of SFAS 161 on January 4, 2009 did not have any impact on the Company’s consolidated results of operations or financial position.  Refer to Note 6, Derivatives and Risk Management, of this Form 10-Q for the enhanced disclosures required by the adoption of SFAS 161.

 

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In December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 141 (revised 2007), Business Combinations (“SFAS 141(R)”). SFAS 141(R) establishes principles and requirements for how the acquiror in a business combination recognizes and measures in its financial statements the fair value of identifiable assets acquired, the liabilities assumed and any noncontrolling interest in the acquiree at the acquisition date. SFAS 141(R) significantly changes the accounting for business combinations in a number of areas, including the treatment of contingent consideration, preacquisition contingencies, transaction costs and restructuring costs.  In addition, under SFAS 141(R), changes in an acquired entity’s deferred tax assets and uncertain tax positions after the measurement period will impact income tax expense.  The provisions of this standard will apply to any acquisitions we complete on or after December 15, 2008.  The adoption of SFAS 141(R) did not have an impact on the Company’s financial condition or results of operations; however, this standard may impact the Company in future periods.

 

In December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 160, Noncontrolling Interests in Consolidated Financial Statements, an amendment of ARB No. 51 (“SFAS 160”).  SFAS 160 changes the accounting and reporting for minority interests, which is recharacterized as noncontrolling interests and classified as a component of equity. This new consolidation method significantly changes the accounting for transactions with minority interest holders.  The provisions of SFAS 160 were applied to all noncontrolling interests prospectively, except for the presentation and disclosure requirements, which were applied retrospectively to all periods presented and have been disclosed as such in the Company’s condensed  consolidated financial statements herein.  Upon adoption of this statement, the Company has recognized its noncontrolling interests as equity in the condensed consolidated balance sheets, has reflected net income attributable to noncontrolling interests in consolidated net income and has provided, in Note 7, Controlling and Noncontrolling Interests, a summary of changes in equity attributable to controlling and noncontrolling interests.

 

In September 2006, the FASB issued SFAS 157.  SFAS 157 provides guidance for using fair value to measure assets and liabilities. Under SFAS 157, fair value refers to the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. SFAS 157 became effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007; however, the FASB provided a one year deferral for implementation of the standard for non-recurring, non-financial assets and liabilities.  The Company adopted SFAS 157 for non-financial assets and non-financial liabilities effective January 4, 2009, which did not have any effect on the Company’s consolidated results of operations or financial condition.

 

2.                                      INVENTORIES

 

Inventories — net consist of the following:

 

 

 

April 4, 2009

 

January 3, 2009

 

 

 

IN THOUSANDS

 

Components and parts

 

$

14,731

 

$

22,354

 

Work-in-process

 

1,935

 

3,339

 

Inventory purchases in-transit

 

27,077

 

30,056

 

Finished goods

 

256,950

 

252,523

 

 

 

300,693

 

308,272

 

Inventory obsolescence reserve

 

(15,611

)

(16,317

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Inventories - net

 

$

285,082

 

$

291,955

 

 

3.                                      INCOME TAXES

 

The Company’s income tax expense net of amounts attributable to noncontrolling interest for the First Quarter and Prior Year Quarter was $9.3 million and $17.2 million, respectively, resulting in an effective income tax rate of 35.0% and 36.3%, respectively.  The lower effective rate for the First Quarter is the result of the recognition of previously unrecognized tax benefits due to the settlement of foreign tax audits.

 

As of April 4, 2009, the total amount of unrecognized tax benefits, excluding interest and penalties, was $34.0 million, of which $8.1 million would favorably impact the effective tax rate in future periods, if recognized.   During the fourth quarter of 2008, the Internal Revenue Service opened an audit of the Company’s income tax returns for tax years 2005 and 2006.  The

 

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Company is also subject to examinations in various state and foreign jurisdictions for the 2004-2007 tax years, none of which are individually significant.   Audit outcomes and the timing of audit settlements are subject to significant uncertainty.

 

The Company has classified uncertain tax positions as long-term income taxes payable unless such amounts are expected to be paid within twelve months of the balance sheet date.   As of April 4, 2009, the Company has no unrecognized tax benefits for positions that are expected to be settled within the next twelve months.   Consistent with its past practice, the Company recognizes interest and/or penalties related to income tax overpayments and income tax underpayments in income tax expense and income taxes payable, respectively. The total amount of accrued income tax-related interest and penalties included in the condensed consolidated balance sheet at April 4, 2009 was $5.7 million and $0.4 million, respectively.  For the First Quarter, the Company accrued interest expense of $0.4 million.

 

4.                                      STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY AND BENEFIT PLANS

 

Common Stock Repurchase Program.  During 2008 and 2007, the Company’s Board of Directors approved two stock repurchase programs, pursuant to which up to 4,000,000 shares of its common stock may be repurchased.  During 2008 and 2007, the Company repurchased and retired 3.6 million and 0.4 million shares, respectively, of its common stock under these repurchase programs at a cost of approximately $105.9 million and $15.9 million, respectively.  The repurchase programs were conducted pursuant to Rule 10b-18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and were completed in April 2008 and November 2008.

 

Stock-Based Compensation Plans.  The Company accounts for stock-based compensation in accordance with the provisions of SFAS 123(R), Share-Based Payment, using the Black-Scholes option pricing model to determine the fair value of stock options at the date of grant. The Company’s current stock-based compensation plans include: (a) stock options and restricted stock for its international employees, (b) stock options for its non-employee directors, and (c) stock appreciation rights, restricted stock and restricted stock units for its U.S.-based employees.  Prior to 2006, the Company’s stock-based compensation plans included stock options for its non-employee directors and stock options and restricted stock for its employees, including its executive officers.

 

Long-Term Incentive Plan.  Designated employees of the Company, including officers, are eligible to receive (a) stock options, (b) stock appreciation rights, (c) restricted or non-restricted stock awards, (d) restricted stock units, (e) cash awards or (f) any combination of the foregoing.  The current stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock and restricted stock units outstanding have original vesting terms ranging from three to five years.  All stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock and restricted stock units are accounted for at fair value at the date of grant.  All stock appreciation rights and restricted stock units are settled in shares of common stock of the Company.

 

Restricted Stock Plan.  Shares awarded under the 2002 Restricted Stock Plan have been funded with shares contributed to the Company from a significant stockholder.  The restricted shares outstanding have original vesting periods that predominately range from one to five years.  These shares were accounted for at fair value at the date of grant.  On August 29, 2007, the Company’s Board of Directors elected to terminate this plan; however, the termination will not impair the remaining 80,965 outstanding shares which will continue in accordance with their original terms.

 

Non-Employee Director Stock Option Plan.  During the first year individuals are elected as non-employee directors of the Company, they receive a grant of 5,000 non-qualified stock options. In addition, on the first day of each subsequent calendar year, each non-employee director automatically receives a grant of an additional 6,000 non-qualified stock options as long as the individual is serving as a non-employee director. Prior to April 1, 2008, 4,000 non-qualified stock options were granted annually.  Pursuant to this plan, 50% of the options granted will become exercisable on the first anniversary of the date of grant and in two additional installments of 25% each on the second and third anniversaries of the date of the grant. All stock options granted under this plan are accounted for at fair value at the date of grant.

 

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The following table summarizes stock options and stock appreciation rights activity during the First Quarter:

 

Stock Options and Stock Appreciation Rights

 

Number of Shares

 

Weighted-
Average
Exercise
Price

 

Weighted-
Average
Remaining
Contractual
Term (Years)

 

Aggregate
Intrinsic Value

 

 

 

IN THOUSANDS

 

 

 

 

 

IN THOUSANDS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Outstanding at January 3, 2009

 

2,858

 

$

21.09

 

5.7

 

$

5,862

 

Granted

 

317

 

13.65

 

 

 

 

 

Exercised

 

(42

)

10.13

 

 

 

103

 

Forfeited or expired

 

(14

)

27.12

 

 

 

 

 

Outstanding at April 4, 2009

 

3,119

 

20.46

 

5.8

 

7,018

 

Exercisable at April 4, 2009

 

2,049

 

18.78

 

4.7

 

5,697

 

Nonvested at April 4, 2009

 

1,070

 

23.66

 

7.9

 

1,320

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Expected to vest

 

997

 

$

23.66

 

7.9

 

$

1,228

 

 

The aggregate intrinsic value in the table above is before income taxes and is based on the exercise price for outstanding and exercisable stock options and stock appreciation rights at April 4, 2009 and the fair market value on the exercise date for stock options and stock appreciation rights that have been exercised during the First Quarter.

 

Stock Options and Stock Appreciation Rights Outstanding and Exercisable.  The following table summarizes information with respect to stock options and stock appreciation rights outstanding and exercisable at April 4, 2009:

 

Stock Options and Stock Appreciation Rights Outstanding

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted-

 

Stock Options and Stock Appreciation

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted-

 

Average

 

Rights Exercisable

 

 

 

 

 

Average

 

Remaining

 

 

 

Weighted-

 

 

 

Number of

 

Exercise

 

Contractual

 

 

 

Average

 

Range of Exercise Prices

 

Shares

 

Price

 

Life (Years)

 

Number of Shares

 

Exercise Price

 

 

 

IN THOUSANDS

 

 

 

 

 

IN THOUSANDS

 

 

 

$0.00 – $4.39

 

 

$

 

 

 

$

 

$4.39 - $8.78

 

207

 

7.33

 

1.59

 

207

 

7.33

 

$8.78 - $13.18

 

538

 

11.30

 

3.29

 

538

 

11.30

 

$13.18 - $17.57

 

415

 

14.02

 

8.49

 

44

 

13.79

 

$17.57 - $21.96

 

417

 

18.84

 

5.68

 

313

 

18.86

 

$21.96 - $26.35

 

850

 

24.16

 

5.55

 

767

 

24.19

 

$26.35 - $30.74

 

382

 

30.53

 

7.69

 

100

 

30.11

 

$30.74 - $35.14

 

257

 

31.45

 

7.45

 

54

 

31.54

 

$35.14 - $39.53

 

2

 

36.18

 

6.58

 

 

36.18

 

$39.53 - $43.92

 

51

 

43.10

 

8.74

 

26

 

43.10

 

Total

 

3,119

 

$

20.46

 

5.78

 

2,049

 

$

18.78

 

 

The Company has elected to apply the long-form method to determine the hypothetical additional paid-in capital (“APIC”) pool provided by FASB Staff Position No. FAS 123(R)-3, Transition Election Related to Accounting for the Tax Effects of Share-Based Payment Awards.  The Company had determined that a hypothetical pool of excess tax benefits existed in APIC as of January 1, 2006, the date of adoption of SFAS 123R, related to historical stock option exercises.  In future periods, excess tax benefits resulting from stock option and stock appreciation right exercises will be recognized as additions to APIC in the period the benefit is realized.  In the event of a shortfall (that is, the tax benefit realized is less than the amount previously recognized through periodic stock-based compensation expense recognition and related deferred tax accounting), the shortfall would be charged against

 

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APIC to the extent of previous excess benefits, if any, including the amounts included in the hypothetical APIC pool, and then to tax expense.

 

Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock Units. The following table summarizes restricted stock and restricted stock unit activity during the First Quarter:

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted-
Average

 

Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock Units

 

Number of Shares

 

Grant Date Fair
Value

 

 

 

IN THOUSANDS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Nonvested at January 3, 2009

 

495

 

$

24.56

 

Granted

 

149

 

13.61

 

Vested

 

(100

)

23.27

 

Forfeited

 

(3

)

27.42

 

Nonvested at April 4, 2009

 

541

 

21.76

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Expected to vest

 

495

 

$

21.76

 

 

The total fair value of restricted stock and restricted stock units vested during the First Quarter was approximately $1.4 million.

 

5.                                      SEGMENT INFORMATION

 

The Company manages its business primarily on a geographic basis. The Company’s reportable operating segments are comprised of the United States-Wholesale, Europe-Wholesale, Other International-Wholesale, and Direct to Consumer. The United States-Wholesale, Europe-Wholesale, and Other International-Wholesale reportable segments do not include activities related to the Direct to Consumer segment.   The Europe-Wholesale segment primarily includes sales to wholesale or distributor customers based in European countries, the Middle East and Africa.  The Other International-Wholesale segment primarily includes sales to wholesale or distributor customers based in Australia, Canada, China (including the Company’s assembly and procurement operations), India, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand and countries in South America. The Direct to Consumer segment includes company-owned retail stores, e-commerce sales and catalog activities.  Each reportable operating segment provides similar products and services.

 

The Company evaluates the performance of its reportable segments based on net sales and operating income. Net sales for geographic segments are generally based on the location of the customers. Operating income for each segment includes net sales to third parties, related cost of sales and operating expenses directly attributable to the segment.  Operating income for each segment includes intercompany profits associated with the sale of products by one segment to another.  However, in evaluating the performance of each segment, management considers the impact that such intercompany profits have on each reportable segment.  General corporate expenses, including certain administrative, legal, accounting, technology support costs, payroll costs attributable to executive management and amounts related to intercompany eliminations are not allocated to the various segments.  Intercompany sales of products between segments are referred to as intersegment items.  The following table presents summary information by operating segment:

 

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For the 13 Weeks Ended April 4,
2009

 

For the 13 Weeks Ended April 5,
2008

 

 

 

Net Sales

 

Operating
Income (Loss)

 

Net Sales

 

Operating
Income (Loss)

 

 

 

IN THOUSANDS

 

United States Wholesale:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

External customers

 

$

100,656

 

$

13,321

 

$

104,949

 

$

7,684

 

Intersegment

 

51,493

 

 

51,698

 

 

Direct to Consumer

 

66,522

 

(2,069

)

55,455

 

(1,232

)

Europe Wholesale:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

External customers

 

103,446

 

14,478

 

130,119

 

36,898

 

Intersegment

 

13,226

 

 

5,059

 

 

Other International Wholesale:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

External customers

 

52,403

 

16,240

 

65,661

 

24,897

 

Intersegment

 

90,449

 

 

102,764

 

 

Intersegment items

 

(155,168

)

 

(159,521

)

 

Corporate

 

 

(18,167

)

 

(19,132

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Consolidated

 

$

323,027

 

$

23,803

 

$

356,184

 

$

49,115

 

 

6.                                      DERIVATIVES AND RISK MANAGEMENT

 

On January 4, 2009, the Company adopted SFAS 161, which requires enhanced disclosures about a company’s derivative instruments and hedging activities.  The adoption of SFAS 161 did not have any financial impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

 

The Company is exposed to certain risks relating to its ongoing business operations, which it attempts to manage by using derivative instruments.  The primary risks managed by using derivative instruments are the future payments of intercompany inventory transactions by non-U.S. subsidiaries. Forward contracts are entered into by the Company to manage fluctuations in global currencies in which various inventory purchases are transacted.  SFAS No. 133 (“SFAS 133”) Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities, requires companies to recognize all derivative instruments as either assets or liabilities at fair value in the statement of financial condition. In accordance with SFAS 133,  the Company designates all forward contracts as cash flow hedges.

 

For a derivative instrument that is designated and qualifies as a cash flow hedge, the effective portion of the gain or loss on the derivative is reported as a component of other comprehensive income (loss), net of taxes and reclassified into earnings in the same period or periods during which the hedged transaction affects earnings. Gains and losses on the derivative representing either hedge ineffectiveness or hedge components excluded from the assessment of effectiveness are recognized in current earnings.

 

The Company qualifies only those contracts which closely match the terms of the underlying transaction for hedge accounting treatment.  These hedges resulted in no ineffectiveness in the statements of operations, and there were no components excluded from the assessment of hedge effectiveness for the three months ended April 4, 2009.

 

As of April 4, 2009, the Company had the following outstanding forward contracts that were entered into to hedge the future payments of intercompany inventory transactions:

 

Functional Currency (Thousands)

 

 

Contract Currency (Thousands)

 

Type

 

Amount

 

 

Type

 

Amount

 

Euro

 

66,577

 

 

U.S. Dollar

 

92,500

 

British Pound

 

1,000

 

 

U.S. Dollar

 

1,831

 

Japanese Yen

 

1,017,000

 

 

U.S. Dollar

 

11,095

 

Swedish Krona

 

8,149

 

 

U.S. Dollar

 

1,000

 

 

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The effective portion of gains and losses on derivative instruments designated and qualifying as cash flow hedges that was recognized in other comprehensive income (loss) during the current period (in thousands):

 

 

 

For the Thirteen Weeks Ended

 

For the Thirteen Weeks Ended

 

 

 

April 4, 2009

 

April 5, 2008

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Foreign exchange contracts

 

$

2,406.2

 

$

(6,074.2

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total gain (loss) recognized in other comprehensive income (loss), net of taxes

 

$

2,406.2

 

$

(6,074.2

)

 

The effective portion of gains and losses on derivative  instruments designated and qualifying as cash flow hedges recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) during the term of the hedging relationship and reclassified into earnings during the current period is set forth in the table below (in thousands):

 

 

 

 

 

For the

 

 

 

For the

 

 

 

Income Statement

 

Thirteen Weeks Ended

 

Income Statement

 

Thirteen Weeks Ended

 

 

 

Location

 

April 4, 2009

 

Location

 

April 5, 2008

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Foreign exchange contracts

 

Other Inc/(Exp)

 

$

2,929.3

 

Other Inc/(Exp)

 

$

(727.0

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total gain (loss) reclassified from other comprehensive income (loss) into operations, net of taxes

 

 

 

$

2,929.3

 

 

 

$

(727.0

)

 

The table below discloses the Company’s fair value amounts as separate asset and liability values, presents the fair value of derivative instruments on a gross basis, and identifies the line item(s) in the balance sheet in which the fair value amounts for these categories of derivative instruments are included (in thousands).

 

 

 

Asset Derivatives

 

Liability Derivatives

 

 

 

April 4, 2009

 

Jan 3, 2009

 

April 4, 2009

 

Jan 3, 2009

 

 

 

Balance

 

 

 

Balance

 

 

 

Balance

 

 

 

Balance

 

 

 

 

 

Sheet

 

Fair

 

Sheet

 

Fair

 

Sheet

 

Fair

 

Sheet

 

Fair

 

 

 

Location

 

Value

 

Location

 

Value

 

Location

 

Value

 

Location

 

Value

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Derivatives designated as hedging instruments under SFAS 133:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Foreign exchange contracts

 

Other Current

 

 

 

Other Current

 

 

 

Accounts

 

 

 

Other Current

 

 

 

 

 

Assets

 

$

6,147.8

 

Assets

 

$

8,475.8

 

Payable

 

$

2,188.6

 

Assets

 

$

3,628.9

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total derivatives designated as hedging instruments under SFAS 133

 

 

 

$

6,147.8

 

 

 

$

8,475.8

 

 

 

$

2,188.6

 

 

 

$

3,628.9

 

 

At the end of the First Quarter, the Company had foreign exchange contracts with maturities extending through June 2010. The estimated net amount of the existing gains or losses at the reporting date that is expected to be reclassified into earnings within the next 12 months is $4.0 million.

 

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7.                                    CONTROLLING AND NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS

 

The following tables summarize the changes in equity attributable to controlling and noncontrolling interests (in thousands):

 

 

 

Fossil, Inc.

 

 

 

Total

 

 

 

Stockholders’

 

Noncontrolling

 

Stockholders’

 

 

 

Equity

 

Interests

 

Equity

 

Balance at January 3, 2009

 

$

802,144

 

$

3,219

 

$

805,363

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income

 

17,320

 

1,176

 

18,496

 

Translation adjustments

 

(8,662

)

(2

)

(8,664

)

Unrealized gain on available for sale securities

 

256

 

 

256

 

Unrealized loss on forward contracts

 

(523

)

 

(523

)

Common stock issued upon exercise of stock options and SARs

 

424

 

 

424

 

Tax benefit derived from stock-based compensation

 

341

 

 

341

 

Other

 

 

248

 

248

 

Restricted stock forfeiture put to treasury

 

(369

)

 

(369

)

Restricted stock issued in connection with deferred compensation plan

 

1,293

 

 

1,293

 

Repurchase and retirement of common stock

 

 

 

 

Dividends paid

 

 

(2,513

)

(2,513

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance at April 4, 2009

 

$

812,224

 

$

2,128

 

$

814,352

 

 

 

 

Fossil, Inc.

 

 

 

Total

 

 

 

Stockholders’

 

Noncontrolling

 

Stockholders’

 

 

 

Equity

 

Interests

 

Equity

 

Balance at January 5, 2008

 

$

771,662

 

$

6,127

 

$

777,789

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income

 

30,217

 

934

 

31,151

 

Translation adjustments

 

14,650

 

3

 

14,653

 

Unrealized loss on available for sale securities

 

(405

)

 

(405

)

Unrealized loss on forward contracts

 

(5,347

)

 

(5,347

)

Common stock issued upon exercise of stock options and SARs

 

949

 

 

949

 

Tax expense derived from stock-based compensation

 

(1,106

)

 

(1,106

)

Other

 

 

642

 

642

 

Restricted stock forfeiture put to treasury

 

(877

)

 

(877

)

Restricted stock issued in connection with deferred compensation plan

 

1,450

 

 

1,450

 

Repurchase and retirement of common stock

 

(52,336

)

 

(52,336

)

Dividends paid

 

 

(4,083

)

(4,083

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance at April 5, 2008

 

$

758,857

 

$

3,623

 

$

762,480

 

 

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8.                                    INTANGIBLE AND OTHER ASSETS

 

 

 

 

 

April 4, 2009

 

January 3, 2009

 

 

 

Useful

 

Carrying

 

Accumulated

 

Carrying

 

Accumulated

 

Fiscal Year

 

Lives

 

Amount

 

Amortization

 

Amount

 

Amortization

 

 

 

 

 

IN THOUSANDS

 

Intangibles - subject to amortization:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Trademarks

 

10 yrs.

 

$

2,635

 

$

1,504

 

$

2,620

 

$

1,459

 

Customer list

 

9 yrs.

 

7,701

 

4,872

 

7,656

 

4,578

 

Patents

 

14 -20 yrs.

 

753

 

269

 

752

 

258

 

Other

 

7-20 yrs.

 

192

 

167

 

196

 

168

 

Total intangibles - subject to amortization

 

 

 

11,281

 

6,812

 

11,224

 

6,463

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Intangibles - not subject to amortization:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tradenames

 

 

 

23,125

 

 

23,327

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Deposits

 

 

 

28,164

 

2,926

 

25,650

 

2,405

 

Cash surrender value of life insurance

 

 

 

1,994

 

 

2,101

 

 

Other

 

 

 

7,058

 

327

 

7,131

 

291

 

Total other assets

 

 

 

37,216

 

3,253

 

34,882

 

2,696

 

Total intangibles and other assets

 

 

 

$

71,622

 

$

10,065

 

$

69,433

 

$

9,159

 

Net of amortization

 

 

 

 

 

$

61,557

 

 

 

$

60,274

 

 

Estimated aggregate future amortization expense for intangible assets is as follows:

 

 

 

IN THOUSANDS

 

For the nine months ended January 2, 2009

 

$

1,056

 

For the twelve months ended January 1, 2011

 

1,404

 

For the twelve months ended January 7, 2012

 

823

 

For the twelve months ended January 5, 2013

 

614

 

For the twelve months ended January 4, 2014

 

593

 

 

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

 

The following is a discussion of the financial condition and results of operations of Fossil, Inc. and its wholly and majority-owned subsidiaries for the thirteen week period ended April 4, 2009 (the “First Quarter”) as compared to the thirteen week period ended April 5, 2008 (the “Prior Year Quarter”).  This discussion should be read in conjunction with the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements and the related Notes thereto.

 

General

 

We are a global design, marketing and distribution company that specializes in consumer fashion accessories.  Our principal offerings include an extensive line of men’s and women’s fashion watches and jewelry, handbags, small leather goods, belts, sunglasses, cold weather accessories, footwear and apparel. In the watch and jewelry product category, we have a diverse portfolio of globally recognized owned and licensed brand names under which our products are marketed. Our products are distributed globally through various distribution channels including wholesale, export and direct to the consumer at varying price points to service the needs of our customers, whether they are value-conscious or luxury oriented. Based on our extensive range of accessory products, brands, distribution channels and price points, we are able to target style-conscious consumers across a wide age spectrum on a global basis.

 

Domestically, we sell our products through a diversified distribution network that includes department stores, specialty retail locations, specialty watch and jewelry stores, owned retail and factory outlet stores, mass market stores and through our FOSSIL® catalog and website.  Our wholesale customer base includes, among others,  Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom, Macy’s,

 

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Dillard’s, JCPenney, Kohl’s, Sears, Wal-Mart and Target.  We also sell our products in the United States through a network of company-owned stores that included 126 retail stores located in premier retail sites and 71 outlet stores located in major outlet malls as of April 4, 2009.  In addition, we offer an extensive collection of our FOSSIL brand products through our catalog and on our website, www.fossil.com, as well as proprietary and licensed watch and jewelry brands through other managed and affiliated websites.

 

Internationally, our products are sold to department stores, specialty retail stores and specialty watch and jewelry stores in over 100 countries worldwide through 23 company-owned foreign sales subsidiaries and through a network of 59 independent distributors. Our products are distributed in Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, Central and South America, Canada, the Caribbean, Mexico, and the Middle East. Our products are offered on airlines, cruise ships and in international company-owned retail stores, which included 107 accessory retail stores, 12 multi-brand stores and 9 outlet stores in select international markets as of April 4, 2009.  Our products are also sold through independently-owned and franchised FOSSIL retail stores and kiosks in certain international markets.  In addition, we offer an extensive collection of our FOSSIL brand products on our websites in  certain countries.

 

Our business is subject to global economic cycles and retail industry conditions.  Purchases of discretionary fashion accessories, such as our watches, handbags, sunglasses and other products, tend to decline during recessionary periods when disposable income is low and consumers are hesitant to use available credit.  The global economic environment has deteriorated over the last several quarters.  The decreased values in real estate, reduced credit lending by banks, solvency concerns of major financial institutions, increases in unemployment levels and recent significant declines and volatility in the global financial markets have negatively impacted the level of consumer spending for discretionary items.  This has affected our business as it is dependent on consumer demand for our products.  In North America, we are experiencing a significant slowdown in customer traffic and a highly promotional environment.  These same conditions are spreading to many international markets.  If the global macroeconomic environment continues to be weak or deteriorates further, there will likely be a negative effect on our revenues and earnings across most of our segments for fiscal year 2009 and potentially continuing into fiscal year 2010.

 

Future sales and earnings growth are also contingent upon our ability to anticipate and respond to changing fashion trends and consumer preferences in a timely manner while continuing to develop innovative products in the respective markets in which we compete.   As is typical with new products, market acceptance of new designs and products that we may introduce is subject to uncertainty.  In addition, we generally make decisions regarding product designs several months in advance of the time when consumer acceptance can be measured.

 

The majority of our products are sold at price points ranging from $50 to $500.  Although the current economic environment is expected to negatively impact consumer discretionary spending and, ultimately, our net sales, we believe that the price/value relationship of our products will allow us to maintain our market share in those markets in which we compete.  Additionally, we are focusing on our opening price points across all brands and categories as we believe consumers of discretionary accessory goods are looking for even more value for their dollars and looking to spend less money than in the past.  Historically, during recessionary periods, the strength of our balance sheet, our strong operating cash flow and the relative size of our business with our wholesale customers, in comparison to our competitors, have allowed us to weather such recessionary periods for longer periods of time and generally results in market share gains to us.

 

Our international operations are subject to many risks, including foreign currency.  Generally, a strengthening of the U.S. dollar against currencies of other countries in which we operate will reduce the translated amounts of sales and operating expenses of our subsidiaries, which results in a reduction of our consolidated operating income.  We anticipate that the current strengthening of the U.S. dollar against the currencies of international markets in which we operate will significantly impact our reported sales growth and earnings for the remainder of fiscal year 2009, as compared to fiscal year 2008, particularly during the second and third quarters of 2009.

 

For a more complete discussion of the risks facing our business, see “Part I, Item 1A” of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2009.

 

Significant Accounting Policies and Estimates

 

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. On an on-going basis, we evaluate our estimates and judgments, including those related to product returns, bad debts, inventories, long-lived asset impairment, impairment of goodwill and income taxes. We base our estimates and judgments on

 

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historical experience and on various other factors that we believe to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions. There have been no changes to the significant accounting policies disclosed in Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations included in our annual report on Form 10-K filed for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2009.

 

New Accounting Standards

 

In April 2009, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Staff Position No. FAS 115-2 and FAS 124-2, and Emerging Issues Task Force (“EITF”) 99-20-2, Recognition and Presentation of Other-Than-Temporary Impairments (“FSP 115-2”).  FSP 115-2 provides additional guidance to provide greater clarity about the credit and noncredit component of an other-than-temporary impairment event and to more effectively communicate when an other-than-temporary impairment event has occurred.  FSP 115-2 applies to debt securities, and is effective for periods ending after June 15, 2009.  The Company does not believe this guidance will have a significant impact on our consolidated results of operations or financial condition.

 

In April 2009, the FASB released Staff Position FAS No. 157-4, Determining Whether a Market Is Not Active and a Transaction Is Not Distressed (“FSP 157-4”).  FSP 157-4 provides guidelines for making fair value measurements more consistent with the principles presented in SFAS 157.  FSP 157-4 provides additional authoritative guidance in determining whether a market is active or inactive and whether a transaction is distressed.  FSP 157-4 is applied to all assets and liabilities (i.e. financial and non-financial) and will require enhanced disclosures.  This standard is effective for periods ending after June 15, 2009, but early adoption is permitted for interim periods ending after March 15, 2009.  The Company does not believe this guidance will have a significant impact on our consolidated results of operations or financial condition.

 

In April 2009, the FASB released Staff Position No. FAS 107-1 and Accounting Principles Board (“APB”) Opinion No. 28-1, Interim Disclosures about Fair Value of Financial Instruments (“FSP107-1”).  FSP 107-1 amends FASB Statement No. 107, Disclosures about Fair Values of Financial Instruments, to require disclosures about fair value of financial instruments in interim financial statements as well as in annual financial statements.  FSP 107-1 also amends APB Opinion No. 28, Interim Financial Reporting, to require those disclosures in all interim financial statements.  FSP 107-1 is effective for interim periods ending after June 15, 2009, but early adoption is permitted for interim periods ending after March 15, 2009.   The Company does not believe this guidance will have a significant impact on our consolidated results of operations or financial condition.

 

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Results of Operations

 

The following table sets forth, for the periods indicated, (i) the percentages of our net sales represented by certain line items from our condensed consolidated statements of income and comprehensive income and (ii) the percentage changes in these line items between the periods indicated.

 

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

 

 

 

Percentage of Net Sales

 

Percentage

 

 

 

For the 13 Weeks Ended

 

Change from

 

 

 

April 4, 2009

 

April 5, 2008

 

2008

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net sales

 

100.0

%

100.0

%

(9.3

)%

Cost of sales

 

47.6

 

45.5

 

(5.1

)

Gross profit

 

52.4

 

54.5

 

(12.8

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Selling and distribution

 

33.5

 

29.6

 

2.6

 

General and administrative

 

11.6

 

11.2

 

(5.8

)

Operating income

 

7.3

 

13.7

 

(51.5

)

Interest expense

 

 

 

(68.5

)

Other income (expense) - net

 

1.5

 

 

 

Income before income taxes

 

8.8

 

13.7

 

(42.0

)

Provision for income taxes

 

3.1

 

5.0

 

(44.5

)

Net income

 

5.7

 

8.7

 

(40.6

)

Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest, net of tax

 

0.3

 

0.2

 

25.9

 

Net income attributable to Fossil, Inc.

 

5.4

%

8.5

%

(42.7

)%

 

Net Sales.  The following table sets forth consolidated net sales by segment (excluding corporate, which had no net sales), and components of certain segments, and the percentage relationship of the components to consolidated net sales for the periods indicated (in millions, except percentage data):

 

 

 

Amounts

 

Percentage of Total

 

 

 

For the 13 Weeks Ended

 

For the 13 Weeks Ended

 

 

 

April 4, 2009

 

April 5, 2008

 

April 4, 2009

 

April 5, 2008

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

International-Wholesale:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Europe

 

$

103.4

 

$

130.1

 

32.0

%

36.6

%

Other

 

52.4

 

65.7

 

16.2

%

18.4

%

Total International-Wholesale

 

155.8

 

195.8

 

48.2

%

55.0

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

United States-Wholesale:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Watch products

 

49.1

 

49.6

 

15.2

%

13.9

%

Other products

 

51.6

 

55.3

 

16.0

%

15.5

%

Total United States-Wholesale

 

100.7

 

104.9

 

31.2

%

29.4

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Direct to Consumer

 

66.5

 

55.5

 

20.6

%

15.6

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total net sales

 

$

323.0

 

$

356.2

 

100.0

%

100.0

%

 

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The following table is intended to illustrate by factor the total of the percentage change in sales by segment and on a consolidated basis:

 

Analysis of Percentage Change in Sales during the First Quarter Versus Prior Year Quarter

Attributable to Changes in the Following Factors

 

 

 

Exchange
Rates

 

Organic
Growth

 

Total Change

 

Europe-Wholesale

 

(14.2

)%

(6.3

)%

(20.5

)%

Other International-Wholesale

 

(5.9

)%

(14.3

)%

(20.2

)%

United States-Wholesale

 

0.0

%

(4.0

)%

(4.0

)%

Direct to Consumer

 

(5.8

)%

25.6

%

19.8

%

Total

 

(7.2

)%

(2.1

)%

(9.3

)%

 

Europe Wholesale Net Sales.   The following discussion excludes the impact on sales growth attributable to foreign currency rate changes as noted in the above table.  European net sales decreased 6.3%  principally due to sales volume declines in FOSSIL and EMPORIO ARMANI® watches and jewelry and DKNY® watches. These decreases were partially offset by sales volume growth in BURBERRY® watches and sales from DKNY® jewelry that was launched during the third quarter of 2008.  FOSSIL watches and jewelry declined 7.8% and 21.2%, respectively, while EMPORIO ARMANI watches and jewelry decreased 11.8% and 37.5%, respectively.  These sales volume declines are primarily due to the economic downturn which has led to reduced levels of orders from our European wholesale customer base.  BURBERRY sales volume rose 44.9%, representing increases across most major European markets in which we operate, as a result of the strong positive response to the new spring styles introduced during the First Quarter.  DKNY jewelry contributed $2.1 million to net sales during the First Quarter.

 

Other International Wholesale Net Sales.  The following discussion excludes the impact on sales growth attributable to foreign currency rate changes as noted in the above table.  Other international wholesale sales include sales from our Asia Pacific, Mexico and Canada subsidiaries and export sales from the United States.  Other international wholesale sales declined 14.3% during the First Quarter primarily as a result of declines in shipments to third-party distributors.  We believe sales declines are related to deteriorating economic conditions and currency declines in many of the regions in which our third-party distributors distribute our brands.  Sales from our Asia Pacific wholesale operations, excluding shipments to third-party distributors, increased by 7.1% as we continued to expand our offerings and market share despite difficult economic conditions across much of this region.  Our growth in Asia during the First Quarter principally related to further penetration into our newer markets of China, Korea and India as well as a 12% increase generated in our Australian wholesale business primarily related to sales volume growth in our women’s leathers business.

 

United States Wholesale Net Sales.  U.S. wholesale watch net sales decreased 1.0% during the First Quarter representing declines across most major brands, we believe primarily as a result of the weak economic environment. However, we did experience sales volume growth in our MICHAEL KORS® and mass market offerings.  MICHAEL KORS sales volume increased 85.8% as a result of further penetration in the department store channel and new door growth.  The 22.5% increase in the mass market business primarily reflects a timing shift of approximately $2.0 million of shipments from the second quarter of fiscal 2009 into the First Quarter in comparison to the comparable Prior Year Quarter.  The domestic accessory businesses experienced a sales volume decline of 6.7% which is primarily attributable to reduced eyewear and women’s handbag shipments, partially offset by sales volume growth in FOSSIL accessory jewelry and sales related to the launch of our FOSSIL men’s footwear line. We primarily attribute the sales volume declines in eyewear and women’s handbags to the challenging economic environment resulting in decreased consumer demand and retailers lowering inventory levels.  Additionally, eyewear sales volume was unfavorably impacted by certain of our customers consolidating vendors in their sunglass departments and discontinuing the RELIC® men’s eyewear line. FOSSIL accessory jewelry sales increased 86.7% principally as a result of increased penetration in the department store channel as well as an increase in the number of customers we sell to in comparison to the Prior Year Quarter.  FOSSIL men’s footwear contributed $0.8 million to the First Quarter.

 

Direct to Consumer Net Sales.   The following discussion excludes the impact on sales growth attributable to foreign currency rate changes as noted in the above table.  Direct to consumer sales increased 25.6% in comparison to the Prior Year Quarter, primarily as a result of a 31.4% increase in the average number of company-owned stores open during the First Quarter and constant dollar comparable store sales gains of 5.1%.  Net sales through our e-commerce businesses increased 26.4% during the First Quarter principally as a result of a 62.5% increase in sales from our German website and a 16.6% increase from our U.S. based e-commerce site.  Comparable store sales related to our global full price accessory concept increased by 4.5% for the First Quarter.  We ended the First Quarter with 325 stores, including 195 full price accessory stores, 107 of which are outside the U.S., 80 outlet locations, including 9 outside the U.S., 33 apparel stores, and 17 multi-brand stores, including 12 outside the U.S.  This compares to 250 stores at the end of the Prior Year Quarter, which included 118 full price accessory stores, 60 located outside the U.S., 81 outlet locations, including 6 outside the U.S., 33 apparel stores, and 18 multi-brand stores, including 13 outside the U.S.  During the First Quarter, we opened 7 new stores and closed 6.  During fiscal 2009, we anticipate opening approximately 40 to 50 additional retail stores globally.  This growth will be almost exclusively related to our FOSSIL full price accessory concept with more stores to be opened in international markets than in the U.S.

 

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A store is included in comparable store sales in the thirteenth month of operation. Stores that experience a gross square footage increase of 10% or more due to an expansion and/or relocation are removed from the comparable store sales base, but are included in total sales. These stores are returned to the comparable store sales base in the thirteenth month following the expansion and/or relocation.

 

Gross ProfitGross profit of $169.4 million represents a decrease of 12.8% over the $194.3 million in the Prior Year Quarter as a result of a decline in net sales and gross profit margin contraction. Gross profit margin decreased 210 basis points to 52.4% in the First Quarter compared to 54.5% in the Prior Year Quarter.  The decrease in gross profit margin was primarily driven by a stronger U.S. dollar, which impacted gross profit margin unfavorably by over 300 basis points, and an increase in low margin sales through off-price liquidation channels in comparison to the Prior Year Quarter.  Partially offsetting the decline in gross profit margin was an increase in the sales mix of higher margin direct to consumer segment sales.  During the First Quarter, direct to consumer sales increased to 20.6% of consolidated net sales in comparison to 15.5% of consolidated net sales in the Prior Year Quarter.  Gross profit margin was also favorably impacted by a reduction in shipments to third-party distributors that generate lower gross profit margins than our consolidated historical gross profit margin.

 

Operating Expenses.  First Quarter operating expenses as a percentage of net sales increased to 45.1% compared to 40.7% in the Prior Year Quarter.  Total operating expenses increased by approximately $0.5 million in the First Quarter to $145.6 million and included a $9.6 million decrease from the translation of foreign-based expenses as a result of the stronger U.S. dollar as compared to the Prior Year Quarter.  On a constant dollar basis, the increase in operating expenses was primarily driven by an $11.4 million increase in our direct to consumer segment as a result of carrying an additional eighty plus new stores opened during fiscal 2008 and the First Quarter.  Operating expenses related to our wholesale operations and corporate department decreased by approximately $1.3 million primarily due to decreased payroll expenses despite $1.5 million of severance charges during the First Quarter and continued expansion of infrastructure in China, Korea and India.

 

The following table sets forth operating expenses on a segment basis and the relative percentage of operating expenses to net sales for each segment for the periods indicated (in millions, except for percentage data):

 

 

 

Amounts

 

Percentage of Net Sales

 

 

 

For the 13 Weeks Ended

 

For the 13 Weeks Ended

 

 

 

April 4, 2009

 

April 5, 2008

 

April 4, 2009

 

April 5, 2008

 

Europe-Wholesale

 

$

34.8

 

$

39.3

 

33.7

%

30.2

%

Other International-Wholesale

 

17.1

 

16.9

 

32.6

%

25.7

%

United States-Wholesale

 

28.5

 

31.4

 

28.3

%

29.9

%

Direct to Consumer

 

47.3

 

38.4

 

71.1

%

69.2

%

Corporate

 

17.9

 

19.1

 

 

 

Total

 

$

145.6

 

$

145.1

 

45.1

%

40.7

%

 

Operating Income.   Operating income decreased to 7.4% of net sales in the First Quarter compared to 13.8% of net sales in the Prior Year Quarter as a result of a decline in net sales, decreased gross profit margin and higher operating expenses as a percentage of sales.  During the First Quarter, operating income was negatively impacted by approximately $14.5 million in comparison to the Prior Year Quarter as a result of the translation of foreign-based sales and expenses into U.S. dollars.

 

Other Income (Expense) - Net.  Other income (expense) increased favorably by $4.6 million during the First Quarter in comparison to the Prior Year Quarter.  This increase was primarily driven by foreign currency transaction gains as opposed to currency losses in the Prior Year Quarter, as a result of settling a portion of inventory purchases by utilizing forward contracts previously entered into by us at forward rates above the relative prevailing currency rate at the time of settlement.  These gains were partially offset by decreased interest income as a result of lower average invested cash balances and reduced yields earned on these balances in comparison to the Prior Year Quarter.

 

Provision For Income Taxes.  Our income tax expense net of amounts attributable to noncontrolling interest for the First Quarter was $9.3 million, resulting in an effective income tax rate of 35.0%.  For the Prior Year Quarter, income tax expense was $17.2 million, resulting in an effective rate of 36.3%. The lower effective rate for the First Quarter, as compared to the Prior Year Quarter, is the result of the recognition of previously unrecognized tax benefits due to the settlement of foreign tax audits. We estimate our fiscal year 2009 effective tax rate will approximate 37% to 38%, excluding any discrete events.

 

Net Income Attributable to Fossil, Inc.  First Quarter net income attributable to Fossil, Inc. decreased by 42.7% to $17.3 million, or $0.26 per diluted share, inclusive of an unfavorable $0.07 per diluted share impact related to the stronger U.S. dollar.

 

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2009 Net Sales and Earnings Estimates.   As we continue to grow our retail store base and e-commerce businesses, sales from our direct to consumer segment increase as a percentage of the total sales mix, benefiting our profitability in the fourth quarter, generally at the expense of the first and second quarter when, due to seasonality, it is more difficult to leverage direct to consumer expenses against direct to consumer sales.  Additionally, our reported net sales and operating income for the second and third quarters of fiscal year 2009 are expected to be negatively impacted in comparison to the same periods of fiscal year 2008 as the U.S. dollar has significantly strengthened against other major currencies since September of 2008.  As a result, we are currently estimating reported net sales for the second quarter of fiscal 2009 to decrease 8% to 10%, with constant dollar sales expected to be in a range from flat to minus 2%.  Second quarter reported diluted earnings per share are expected to be in a range of $0.18 to $0.20, despite an expected $0.13 per share negative impact to reported earnings as a result of the stronger U.S. dollar in comparison to the Prior Year Quarter.  Our 2008 second quarter diluted earnings per share was $0.36.  For fiscal year 2009, we are currently estimating reported net sales to decrease in a range from 5% to 8%, with constant dollar sales expected to be in a range from minus 3% to positive 1%.  Fiscal year 2009 diluted earnings per share are expected to be in a range of $1.50 to $1.70 as compared to $2.02 diluted earnings per share for fiscal 2008.  This guidance is based upon currency rates slightly below the current prevailing rate of the U.S. dollar compared to other foreign currencies for countries in which we operate.

 

Liquidity and Capital Resources

 

Historically, our general business operations have not required substantial cash during the first several months of our fiscal year. Generally, starting in the second quarter, our cash needs begin to increase, typically reaching a peak in the September-November time frame as we increase inventory levels in advance of the holiday season. Our cash and cash equivalent balances as of the end of the First Quarter amounted to $195.4 million in comparison to $196.9 million at the end of the Prior Year Quarter and $172.0 million at the end of fiscal year 2008.

 

The $23.4 million increase in cash and cash equivalents since the end of fiscal year 2008 is primarily related to net cash from operating activities of $43.1 million, driven by net income of $18.5 million, favorable non-cash activities of $13.4 million, and favorable increases in working capital of $11.2 million.   Increases in cash from operating activities were offset by capital expenditures of $5.3 million, increases in intangible and other assets of  $3.0 million, distributions of $2.5 million to noncontrolling interests, and an unfavorable impact on cash balances resulting from foreign exchange rate translations of $8.9 million.

 

Accounts receivable decreased to $158.4 million at the end of the First Quarter compared to $204.8 million at the end of the Prior Year Quarter, primarily due to a reduction in wholesale shipments during the First Quarter versus the Prior Year Quarter and the translation impact of a stronger U.S. dollar.  Days sales outstanding for our wholesale segments for the First Quarter was 54 days, which decreased from 61 days in the Prior Year Quarter primarily due to lower levels of international sales that generally result in longer collection cycles than those experienced in the U.S.  Inventory at quarter-end was $285.1 million, representing an increase of 7.4% from the Prior Year Quarter inventory balance of $265.5 million.  This increase includes $4.5 million in inventory due to the increase of a net 75 retail stores opened since the end of the first quarter last year and represents a significant improvement from the 17.5% increase in inventory reported at year end.  By the end of the second quarter we are anticipating inventory growth to be equal to or less than sales growth.

 

At the end of the First Quarter, we had working capital of $576.4 million compared to working capital of $522.1 million at the end of the Prior Year Quarter and approximately $4.8 million of outstanding short-term borrowings, primarily related to our Japanese revolving line of credit.  We had no outstanding borrowings under our U.S. credit facilities at the end of the First Quarter.  Borrowings under our $140 million U.S. Short-Term Revolving Credit Facility with Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. bears interest at our option of (i) the London Interbank Offer Rate (“LIBOR”) (0.48% at the end of the First Quarter) plus 50 basis points, or (ii) the lesser of (a) the higher of Wells Fargo prime rate (3.25% at the end of the First Quarter) plus 1.5%, or 3%, or (b) the maximum rate allowed by law. The U.S. credit facility is secured by 65% of the issued and outstanding shares of certain of our subsidiaries pursuant to a Stock Pledge Agreement. The U.S. credit facility requires the maintenance of net worth, quarterly income, working capital and certain financial ratios. Available borrowings under our U.S. credit facility are reduced by amounts outstanding related to open letters of credit.  We also maintain two short-term credit facilities in Japan allowing for borrowings up to 450 million Yen, bearing interest based upon the Euroyen rate and Tokyo Interbank Offer Rate (approximately 1.54% and 0.76%, respectively at the end of the First Quarter). Our revolving short-term credit facilities in the United States and Japan renew each year in November and June, respectively.  At the end of the First Quarter, we had combined available borrowings of approximately $108.4 million relating to these facilities and we were in compliance with all debt covenants.

 

At the end of the First Quarter, our wholly-owned subsidiary, Fossil Group Europe, Gmbh (“FGE”), had outstanding long-term borrowings, in the form of a term note, of $3.4 million.  This note has a variable interest term with an interest rate at the end of the First Quarter of 2.0% with interest payments due quarterly.  This note requires minimum principal payments of 100,000 Swiss Francs each year with no stated maturity and no penalties for early termination.

 

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We believe that cash flow from operations combined with existing cash on hand will be sufficient to fund our working capital needs and capital expenditures plans for the next twelve months.  We also have access to amounts available under our credit facilities should additional funds be required.

 

Forward-Looking Statements

 

The statements contained and incorporated by reference in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q that are not historical facts, including, but not limited to, statements regarding our expected financial position, results of operations, business and financing plans found in this “Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” and “Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk,” constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and involve a number of risks and uncertainties. The words “may,” “believes,” “expects,” “plans,” “intends,” “estimates,” “anticipates” and similar expressions identify forward-looking statements. The actual results of the future events described in such forward-looking statements could differ materially from those stated in such forward-looking statements. Among the factors that could cause actual results to differ materially are: the effect of worldwide economic conditions; significant changes in consumer spending patterns or preferences; acts of war or acts of terrorism; changes in foreign currency valuations in relation to the U.S. dollar; lower levels of consumer spending resulting from a general economic downturn or generally reduced shopping activity caused by public safety or consumer confidence concerns; the performance of our products within the prevailing retail environment; customer acceptance of both new designs and newly-introduced product lines; financial difficulties encountered by customers; the effects of vigorous competition in the markets in which we operate; the integration of the organizations and operations of any acquired businesses into our existing organization and operations; the termination or non-renewal of material licenses, foreign operations and manufacturing; changes in the costs of materials, labor and advertising; government regulation; our ability to secure and protect trademarks and other intellectual property rights; and the outcome of current and possible future litigation.

 

In addition to the factors listed above, our actual results may differ materially due to the other risks and uncertainties discussed in this Quarterly Report and the risks and uncertainties set forth in our annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended January 3, 2009. Accordingly, readers of this Quarterly Report should consider these facts in evaluating the information and are cautioned not to place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements contained herein. We undertake no obligation to update or revise publicly any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise except as required by law.

 

Item 3.  Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

 

As a multinational enterprise, we are exposed to changes in foreign currency exchange rates. Our most significant foreign currency risks relate to the Euro, British Pound, Swiss Franc and, to a lesser extent the Australian Dollar, Canadian Dollar, Japanese Yen, Mexican Peso, Malaysian Ringitt, Singapore Dollar and Swedish Krona, as compared to the U.S. dollar. Due to our vertical nature whereby a significant portion of goods are sourced from our owned facilities, the foreign currency risks relate primarily to the necessary current settlement of intercompany inventory transactions.  We employ a variety of operating practices to manage these market risks relative to foreign currency exchange rate changes and, where deemed appropriate, utilize foreign currency forward contracts.  These operating practices include, among others, our ability to convert foreign currency into U.S. dollars at spot rates and to maintain U.S. dollar pricing relative to sales of our products to certain distributors located outside the U.S.  The use of foreign currency forward contracts allows us to offset exposure to rate fluctuations because the gains or losses incurred on the derivative instruments will offset, in whole or in part, losses or gains on the underlying foreign currency exposure.  We use derivative instruments only for risk management purposes and do not use them for speculation or for trading. There were no significant changes in how we managed foreign currency transactional exposure in the First Quarter and we do not anticipate any significant changes in such exposures or in the strategies we employ to manage such exposure in the near future.

 

At the end of the First Quarter, we had outstanding foreign exchange contracts to sell 66.6 million Euro for approximately $92.5 million, expiring through June 2010, approximately 1.0 billion Japanese Yen for $11.1 million, expiring December 2009, approximately 1.0 million British Pounds for $1.8 million, expiring through April 2009 and approximately 8.1 million Swedish Krona for $1.0 million, expiring July 2009. If we were to settle our Euro, Japanese Yen, British Pound and Swedish Krona-based contracts and the related intercompany inventory transactions at the reporting date, the net result would be a net gain of

 

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approximately $1.7 million, net of taxes. Exclusive of these outstanding foreign exchange contracts or other operating or financing activities that may be employed by us, a measurement of the unfavorable impact of a 10 percent change in the Euro, British Pound and Swiss Franc as compared to the U.S. dollar on our operating profits and stockholders’ equity is presented in the following paragraph.

 

At the end of the First Quarter, a 10 percent unfavorable change in the U.S. dollar strengthening against the Euro, British Pound, and Swiss Franc involving balance sheet transactional exposures would have reduced net pre-tax income by $7.4 million. The translation of the balance sheets of our European, United Kingdom and Switzerland-based operations from their local currencies into U.S. dollars is also sensitive to changes in foreign currency exchange rates. At the end of the First Quarter, a 10 percent unfavorable change in the exchange rate of the U.S. dollar strengthening against the Euro, British Pound and Swiss Franc would have reduced consolidated stockholders’ equity by approximately $23.5 million. In our view, the risks associated with exchange rate changes in other currencies to which we have exposure are not material, and these hypothetical losses resulting from these assumed changes in foreign currency exchange rates are not material to our consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

 

Item 4.  Controls and Procedures

 

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

 

We conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our “disclosure controls and procedures” (“Disclosure Controls”), as defined by Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) of the Exchange Act as of the end of the period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. The Disclosure Controls evaluation was done under the supervision and with the participation of management, including our Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) and Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”).  There are inherent limitations to the effectiveness of any system of disclosure controls and procedures. Accordingly, even effective disclosure controls and procedures can only provide reasonable assurance of achieving their control objectives.

 

Based upon this evaluation, our CEO and CFO have concluded that our Disclosure Controls and procedures were effective at the reasonable assurance level as of April 4, 2009.

 

Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting

 

There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting during the First Quarter that materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

 

PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

 

Item 1.  Legal Proceedings

 

Three shareholder derivative lawsuits have been filed in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas, Dallas Division, naming us as a nominal defendant and naming all of our then current directors and certain of our current and former officers and directors as defendants.  The first suit, captioned City of Pontiac Policeman’s and Fireman’s Retirement System, derivatively on behalf of Fossil, Inc. v. Tom Kartsotis, Kosta N. Kartsotis, Michael L. Kovar, Michael W. Barnes, Mark D. Quick, Randy S. Kercho, Jal S. Shroff, Randy S. Hyne, Thomas R. Tunnel, Richard H. Gundy, Kenneth W. Anderson, Andrea Camerana, Alan J. Gold, Michael Steinberg, Donald J. Stone and Cadence Wang (Cause No. 3-06CV1672-P), was filed on September 13, 2006.  The second suit, captioned Robert B. Minich, derivatively on behalf of Fossil, Inc. v. Tom Karstotis, Kosta N. Kartsotis, Michael L. Kovar, Michael W. Barnes, Mark D. Quick, Randy S. Kercho, Jal S. Shroff, Randy S. Hyne, Thomas R. Tunnel, Richard H. Gundy, Kenneth W. Anderson, Andrea Camerana, Alan J. Gold, Michael Steinberg, Donald J. Stone and Cadence Wang (Cause No. 3-06CV1977-M), was filed on October 26, 2006.  The third suit, captioned Robert Neel, derivatively on behalf of Fossil, Inc. v. Michael W. Barnes, Richard H. Gundy, Randy S. Kercho, Mark D. Quick, Tom Kartsotis, Kosta N. Kartsotis, Jal S. Shroff, T.R. Tunnell, Michael L. Kovar, Donald J. Stone, Kenneth W. Anderson, Alan J. Gold, Michael Steinberg, and Fossil, Inc. (Cause No. 3-06CV2264-G), was filed on December 8, 2006. The complaints allege purported violations of federal securities laws and state law claims for breach of fiduciary duty, abuse of control, constructive fraud, corporate waste, unjust enrichment and gross mismanagement in connection with certain stock option grants made by us. Plaintiffs seek (i) an unspecified amount of money damages for all losses and damages suffered as a result of the acts alleged in the complaint; (ii) for defendants to account for all damages caused by them and all profits and special benefits obtained as a result of the alleged unlawful conduct; (iii) actions to reform and improve Company corporate governance and internal control procedures; (iv) the ordering of the

 

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imposition of a constructive trust over the defendants’ stock options and proceeds derived therefrom; and (v) punitive damages.  We intend to assert a vigorous defense to the litigation.  The ultimate liability with respect to these claims cannot be determined at this time; however, we do not expect this matter to have a material impact on our financial condition, operations or liquidity.

 

There are no other legal proceedings to which we are a party or to which our properties are subject, other than routine litigation incident to our business, which is not material to our consolidated financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.

 

Item 6.  Exhibits

 

(a)                                Exhibits

 

3.1

 

Second Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of Fossil, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 of the Company’s Report on Form 10-K for the year ended January 1, 2005).

 

 

 

3.2

 

Certificate of Amendment of the Second Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of Fossil, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 of the Company’s Report on Form 10-K for the year ended January 1, 2005).

 

 

 

3.3

 

Second Amended and Restated Bylaws of Fossil, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 of the Company’s Report on Form 8-K filed on September 4, 2008).

 

 

 

10.1

 

Summary Sheet of Non-employee Director Cash Compensation (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Company’s Report on Form 8-K filed on April 7, 2009).

 

 

 

31.1(1)

 

Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

 

 

 

31.2(1)

 

Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

 

 

 

32.1(1)

 

Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

 

 

 

32.2(1)

 

Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

 


(1)                                                   Filed herewith.

 

SIGNATURES

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

 

 

FOSSIL, INC.

 

 

 

 

Date: May 14, 2009

/s/ Mike L. Kovar

 

Mike L. Kovar

 

Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

 

(Principal financial and accounting officer duly

 

authorized to sign on behalf of Registrant)

 

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EXHIBIT INDEX

 

Exhibit
Number

 

Document Description

 

 

 

3.1

 

Second Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of Fossil, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 of the Company’s Report on Form 10-K for the year ended January 1, 2005).

 

 

 

3.2

 

Certificate of Amendment of the Second Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of Fossil, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 of the Company’s Report on Form 10-K for the year ended January 1, 2005).

 

 

 

3.3

 

Second Amended and Restated Bylaws of Fossil, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 of the Company’s Report on Form 8-K filed on September 4, 2008).

 

 

 

10.1

 

Summary Sheet of Non-employee Director Cash Compensation (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Company’s Report on Form 8-K filed on April 7, 2009).

 

 

 

31.1(1)

 

Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

 

 

 

31.2(1)

 

Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

 

 

 

32.1(1)

 

Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

 

 

 

32.2(1)

 

Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

 


(1)                                  Filed herewith.

 

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