Edgar Filing: WILLIAMS SONOMA INC

Form 10-Q

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 August 4, 2013.

¨	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: 001-14077

WILLIAMS-SONOMA, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)


Delaware		94-2203880
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)		(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

3250 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco, CA		94109
(Address of principal executive offices)		(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (415) 421-7900

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

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

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 ü 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 definition of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.


Large accelerated filer ü		Accelerated filer
Non-accelerated filer (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)		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 No ü

As of September 1, 2013, 95,704,002 shares of the registrant’s Common Stock were outstanding.

WILLIAMS-SONOMA, INC.

REPORT ON FORM 10-Q

FOR THE QUARTER ENDED AUGUST 4, 2013

TABLE OF CONTENTS

PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION


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Item 1.	Financial Statements		2

	Condensed Consolidated Statements of Earnings for the Thirteen and Twenty-Six Weeks Ended August 4, 2013 and July 29, 2012		2

	Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the Thirteen and Twenty-Six Weeks Ended August 4, 2013 and July 29, 2012		2

	Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of August 4, 2013, February 3, 2013 and July 29, 2012		3

	Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Twenty-Six Weeks Ended August 4, 2013 and July 29, 2012		4

	Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements		5

Item 2.	Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations		12

Item 3.	Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk		19

Item 4.	Controls and Procedures		19

	PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1.	Legal Proceedings		20

Item 1A.	Risk Factors		20

Item 2.	Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities And Use of Proceeds		20

Item 3.	Defaults Upon Senior Securities		20

Item 4.	Mine Safety Disclosures		20

Item 5.	Other Information		20

Item 6.	Exhibits		21

ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

WILLIAMS-SONOMA, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS

(Unaudited)


	Thirteen Weeks Ended						Twenty-Six Weeks Ended
Dollars and shares in thousands, except per share amounts	August 4, 2013			July 29, 2012			August 4, 2013			July 29, 2012
Net revenues	$	982,209		$	874,283		$	1,870,017		$	1,691,897
Cost of goods sold		613,285			539,803			1,166,908			1,048,151
Gross margin		368,924			334,480			703,109			643,746
Selling, general and administrative expenses		290,838			264,377			561,240			524,320
Operating income		78,086			70,103			141,869			119,426
Interest (income) expense, net		(125	)		(168	)		(314	)		(359	)
Earnings before income taxes		78,211			70,271			142,183			119,785
Income taxes		29,292			26,891			53,798			45,689
Net earnings	$	48,919		$	43,380		$	88,385		$	74,096
Basic earnings per share	$	0.50		$	0.44		$	0.91		$	0.74
Diluted earnings per share	$	0.49		$	0.43		$	0.89		$	0.73
Shares used in calculation of earnings per share:
Basic		96,892			99,209			97,470			99,815
Diluted		98,957			100,818			99,365			101,541

See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

WILLIAMS-SONOMA, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

(Unaudited)


	Thirteen Weeks Ended						Twenty-Six Weeks Ended
Dollars in thousands	August 4, 2013			July 29, 2012			August 4, 2013			July 29, 2012
Net earnings	$	48,919		$	43,380		$	88,385		$	74,096
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustment		(3,148	)		(1,374	)		(4,496	)		(301	)
Change in fair value of derivative financial instruments		292			0			123			0
Comprehensive income	$	46,063		$	42,006		$	84,012		$	73,795

See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

WILLIAMS-SONOMA, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(Unaudited)


Dollars and shares in thousands, except per share amounts	August 4, 2013			February 3, 2013		July 29, 2012
ASSETS
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$	205,364		$	424,555	$	336,550
Restricted cash		16,967			16,055		16,043
Accounts receivable, net		62,808			62,985		53,424
Merchandise inventories, net		736,871			640,024		616,355
Prepaid catalog expenses		37,266			37,231		39,362
Prepaid expenses		61,725			26,339		33,805
Deferred income taxes, net		99,699			99,764		91,728
Other assets		11,029			9,819		9,103
Total current assets		1,231,729			1,316,772		1,196,370
Property and equipment, net		829,951			812,037		743,915
Non-current deferred income taxes, net		7,509			12,398		11,483
Other assets, net		54,989			46,472		38,116
Total assets	$	2,124,178		$	2,187,679	$	1,989,884
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current liabilities
Accounts payable	$	318,532		$	259,162	$	201,905
Accrued salaries, benefits and other		95,762			120,632		85,598
Customer deposits		225,822			207,415		202,590
Income taxes payable		2,955			41,849		26,442
Current portion of long-term debt		1,817			1,724		1,652
Other liabilities		35,531			26,345		27,682
Total current liabilities		680,419			657,127		545,869
Deferred rent and lease incentives		170,817			171,198		178,996
Long-term debt		1,968			3,753		5,421
Other long-term obligations		51,599			46,463		49,131
Total liabilities		904,803			878,541		779,417
Commitments and contingencies
Stockholders’ equity
Preferred stock: $.01 par value; 7,500 shares authorized; none issued		0			0		0
Common stock: $.01 par value; 253,125 shares authorized; 95,839, 97,734 and 98,687 shares issued and outstanding at August 4, 2013, February 3, 2013 and July 29, 2012, respectively		959			977		987
Additional paid-in capital		513,246			503,616		488,336
Retained earnings		699,012			790,912		708,855
Accumulated other comprehensive income		9,260			13,633		12,289
Treasury stock, at cost		(3,102	)		0		0
Total stockholders’ equity		1,219,375			1,309,138		1,210,467
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	$	2,124,178		$	2,187,679	$	1,989,884

See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

WILLIAMS-SONOMA, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(Unaudited)


	Twenty-Six Weeks Ended
Dollars in thousands	August 4, 2013			July 29, 2012
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net earnings	$	88,385		$	74,096
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization		73,832			65,318
Loss on sale/disposal of assets		1,233			794
Amortization of deferred lease incentives		(12,621	)		(13,179	)
Deferred income taxes		(6,937	)		(5,843	)
Tax benefit from exercise of stock-based awards		11,733			12,940
Excess tax benefit from exercise of stock-based awards		(5,173	)		(6,390	)
Stock-based compensation expense		18,472			15,092
Changes in:
Accounts receivable		(1,284	)		(6,953	)
Merchandise inventories		(97,653	)		(62,778	)
Prepaid catalog expenses		(35	)		(5,068	)
Prepaid expenses and other assets		(40,191	)		(10,533	)
Accounts payable		52,336			(22,781	)
Accrued salaries, benefits and other current and long-term liabilities		(10,677	)		(22,658	)
Customer deposits		18,710			12,218
Deferred rent and lease incentives		12,823			10,449
Income taxes payable		(38,890	)		4,012
Net cash provided by operating activities		64,063			38,736
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchases of property and equipment		(97,777	)		(69,608	)
Restricted cash deposits		(912	)		(1,311	)
Proceeds from insurance reimbursement		1,232			0
Other		42			(54	)
Net cash used in investing activities		(97,415	)		(70,973	)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Repurchase of common stock		(131,006	)		(93,076	)
Payment of dividends		(52,196	)		(44,449	)
Repayments of long-term obligations		(1,692	)		(200	)
Proceeds from exercise of stock-based awards		6,541			8,980
Tax withholdings related to stock-based awards		(11,135	)		(11,073	)
Excess tax benefit from exercise of stock-based awards		5,173			6,390
Other		0			(394	)
Net cash used in financing activities		(184,315	)		(133,822	)
Effect of exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents		(1,524	)		(148	)
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents		(219,191	)		(166,207	)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period		424,555			502,757
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$	205,364		$	336,550

See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

WILLIAMS-SONOMA, INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Twenty-Six Weeks Ended August 4, 2013 and July 29, 2012

(Unaudited)

NOTE A. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - BASIS OF PRESENTATION

These financial statements include Williams-Sonoma, Inc. and its wholly owned subsidiaries (“we,” “us” or “our”). The Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of August 4, 2013 and July 29, 2012, the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Earnings for the thirteen and twenty-six weeks then ended, the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the thirteen and twenty-six weeks then ended, and the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the twenty-six weeks then ended have been prepared by us, without audit. In our opinion, the financial statements include all adjustments (which include only normal recurring adjustments) necessary to present fairly the financial position at the balance sheet dates and the results of operations for the thirteen and twenty-six weeks then ended. Significant intercompany transactions and accounts have been eliminated. The balance sheet as of February 3, 2013, presented herein, has been derived from our audited Consolidated Balance Sheet included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 3, 2013.

The results of operations for the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended August 4, 2013 are not necessarily indicative of the operating results of the full year.

Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in the annual financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America have been omitted. These financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 3, 2013.

NOTE B. STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION

Equity Award Programs

Our Amended and Restated 2001 Long-Term Incentive Plan (the “Plan”) provides for grants of incentive stock options, nonqualified stock options, stock-settled stock appreciation rights (collectively, “option awards”), restricted stock awards, restricted stock units, deferred stock awards (collectively, “stock awards”) and dividend equivalents up to an aggregate of 25,760,000 shares. As of August 4, 2013, there were 6,146,000 shares available for future grant. Awards may be granted under the Plan to officers, employees and non-employee Board members of the company or any parent or subsidiary. Annual grants are limited to 1,000,000 shares covered by option awards and 400,000 shares covered by stock awards on a per person basis. All grants of option awards made under the Plan have a maximum term of seven years. The exercise price of these option awards is not less than 100% of the closing price of our stock on the day prior to the grant date. Option awards and stock awards granted to employees generally vest over a period of four years. Certain option awards, stock awards and other agreements contain vesting acceleration clauses resulting from events including, but not limited to, retirement, merger or a similar corporate event. Option and stock awards granted to non-employee Board members generally vest in one year. Non-employee Board members automatically receive stock awards on the date of their initial election to the Board and annually thereafter on the date of the annual meeting of stockholders (so long as they continue to serve as a non-employee Board member).

Stock-Based Compensation Expense

We measure and record stock-based compensation expense in our Consolidated Financial Statements for all employee stock-based awards using a fair value method. During the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended August 4, 2013, we recognized total stock-based compensation expense, as a component of selling, general and administrative expenses, of $9,481,000 and $18,472,000, respectively (including stock-based compensation expense of

$1,341,000 for the twenty-six weeks ended August 4, 2013, associated with the retirement of one of our former brand presidents). During the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended July 29, 2012, we recognized total stock-based compensation expense of $7,099,000 and $15,092,000, respectively (including stock-based compensation expense of $3,019,000 for the twenty-six weeks ended July 29, 2012, associated with the retirement of our former Executive Vice President, Chief Operating and Chief Financial Officer).

Stock Options

The following table summarizes our stock option activity during the twenty-six weeks ended August 4, 2013:


	Shares
Balance at February 3, 2013		428,930
Granted		0
Exercised		(199,442	)
Cancelled		0
Balance at August 4, 2013 (100% vested)		229,488

Stock-Settled Stock Appreciation Rights

The following table summarizes our stock-settled stock appreciation right activity during the twenty-six weeks ended August 4, 2013:


	Shares
Balance at February 3, 2013		2,527,784
Granted		0
Converted into common stock		(429,269	)
Cancelled		(37,950	)
Balance at August 4, 2013		2,060,565
Vested at August 4, 2013		1,381,248
Vested plus expected to vest at August 4, 2013		1,825,834

Restricted Stock Units

The following table summarizes our restricted stock unit activity during the twenty-six weeks ended August 4, 2013:


	Shares
Balance at February 3, 2013		2,772,426
Granted		855,736
Released		(306,164	)
Cancelled		(89,747	)
Balance at August 4, 2013		3,232,251
Vested plus expected to vest at August 4, 2013		2,212,051

NOTE C. EARNINGS PER SHARE

Basic earnings per share is computed as net earnings divided by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the period. Diluted earnings per share is computed as net earnings divided by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the period plus common stock equivalents. Common stock equivalents consist of shares subject to option awards with exercise prices less than or equal to the average market

price of our common stock for the period, as well as restricted stock units, to the extent their inclusion would be dilutive.

The following is a reconciliation of net earnings and the number of shares used in the basic and diluted earnings per share computations:


Dollars and amounts in thousands, except per share amounts	Net Earnings		Weighted Average Shares		Earnings Per Share
Thirteen weeks ended August 4, 2013
Basic	$	48,919		96,892	$	0.50
Effect of dilutive stock-based awards				2,065
Diluted	$	48,919		98,957	$	0.49
Thirteen weeks ended July 29, 2012
Basic	$	43,380		99,209	$	0.44
Effect of dilutive stock-based awards				1,609
Diluted	$	43,380		100,818	$	0.43
Twenty-six weeks ended August 4, 2013
Basic	$	88,385		97,470	$	0.91
Effect of dilutive stock-based awards				1,895
Diluted	$	88,385		99,365	$	0.89
Twenty-six weeks ended July 29, 2012
Basic	$	74,096		99,815	$	0.74
Effect of dilutive stock-based awards				1,726
Diluted	$	74,096		101,541	$	0.73

Stock-based awards of 0 and 1,667,000 for the thirteen weeks ended and 133,000 and 1,600,000 for the twenty-six weeks ended August 4, 2013 and July 29, 2012, respectively, were not included in the computation of diluted earnings per share, as their inclusion would be anti-dilutive.

NOTE D. SEGMENT REPORTING

We have two reportable segments, direct-to-customer and retail. The direct-to-customer segment has seven merchandising concepts (Williams-Sonoma, Pottery Barn, Pottery Barn Kids, PBteen, West Elm, Rejuvenation and Mark and Graham) which sell our products through our e-commerce websites and direct-mail catalogs. Our direct-to-customer merchandising concepts are operating segments, which have been aggregated into one reportable segment, direct-to-customer. The retail segment has five merchandising concepts (Williams-Sonoma, Pottery Barn, Pottery Barn Kids, West Elm and Rejuvenation) which sell our products through our retail stores. Our retail merchandising concepts are operating segments, which have been aggregated into one reportable segment, retail. Management’s expectation is that the overall economic characteristics of each of our operating segments will be similar over time based on management’s judgment that the operating segments have had similar historical economic characteristics and are expected to have similar long-term financial performance in the future.

These reportable segments are strategic business units that offer similar home-centered products. They are managed separately because the business units utilize two distinct distribution and marketing strategies. Based on management’s best estimate, our operating segments include allocations of certain expenses, including advertising and employment costs, to the extent they have been determined to benefit both channels. These operating segments are aggregated at the channel level for reporting purposes due to the fact that our brands are interdependent for economies of scale and we do not maintain fully allocated income statements at the brand level. As a result, material financial decisions related to the brands are made at the channel level. Furthermore, it is not practicable for us to report revenue by product group.

We use operating income to evaluate segment profitability. Operating income is defined as earnings (loss) before net interest income or expense and income taxes. Unallocated costs before interest and income taxes include

corporate employee-related costs, occupancy expenses (including depreciation expense), administrative costs and third party service costs, primarily in our corporate systems, corporate facilities and other administrative departments. Unallocated assets include corporate cash and cash equivalents, deferred income taxes, the net book value of corporate facilities and related information systems, and other corporate long-lived assets.

Income tax information by reportable segment has not been included as income taxes are calculated at a company-wide level and are not allocated to each reportable segment.

Segment Information


Dollars in thousands	Direct-to- Customer		Retail		Unallocated			Total
Thirteen weeks ended August 4, 2013
Net revenues¹	$	477,657	$	504,552	$	0		$	982,209
Depreciation and amortization expense		6,096		19,535		11,592			37,223
Operating income (loss)		114,491		34,609		(71,014	)		78,086
Capital expenditures		9,993		24,428		15,912			50,333
Thirteen weeks ended July 29, 2012
Net revenues¹	$	414,361	$	459,922	$	0		$	874,283
Depreciation and amortization expense		5,677		17,497		9,350			32,524
Operating income (loss)		95,223		38,602		(63,722	)		70,103
Capital expenditures		7,482		16,808		17,499			41,789
Twenty-six weeks ended August 4, 2013
Net revenues¹	$	896,741	$	973,276	$	0		$	1,870,017
Depreciation and amortization expense		12,922		38,752		22,158			73,832
Operating income (loss)		210,432		68,625		(137,188	)		141,869
Assets²		470,792		937,720		715,666			2,124,178
Capital expenditures		19,699		45,150		32,928			97,777
Twenty-six weeks ended July 29, 2012
Net revenues¹	$	788,768	$	903,129	$	0		$	1,691,897
Depreciation and amortization expense		11,294		35,556		18,468			65,318
Operating income (loss)		173,178		72,955		(126,707	)		119,426
Assets²		373,340		881,375		735,169			1,989,884
Capital expenditures		12,758		26,080		30,770			69,608

¹	Includes net revenues of approximately $50.4 million and $31.6 million for the thirteen weeks ended August 4, 2013 and July 29, 2012, respectively, and $98.5 million and $62.2 million for the twenty-six weeks ended August 4, 2013 and July 29, 2012, respectively, related to our foreign operations.

²	Includes approximately $55.5 million and $26.5 million of long-term assets as of August 4, 2013 and July 29, 2012, respectively, related to our foreign operations.

NOTE E. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

We are involved in lawsuits, claims and proceedings incident to the ordinary course of our business. These disputes, which are not currently material, are increasing in number as our business expands and our company grows larger. Litigation is inherently unpredictable. Any claims against us, whether meritorious or not, could be time consuming, result in costly litigation, require significant amounts of management time and result in the diversion of significant operational resources. The results of these lawsuits, claims and proceedings cannot be predicted with certainty. However, we believe that the ultimate resolution of these current matters will not have a material adverse effect on our consolidated financial statements taken as a whole.

NOTE F. STOCK REPURCHASE PROGRAM AND DIVIDEND

Stock Repurchase Program

In March 2013, we announced that our Board of Directors had authorized a new three-year stock repurchase program to purchase up to $750,000,000 of our common stock. During the thirteen weeks ended August 4, 2013, we repurchased 1,613,943 shares of our common stock at an average cost of $55.66 per share and a total cost of approximately $89,832,000. During the twenty-six weeks ended August 4, 2013, we repurchased 2,414,825 shares of our common stock at an average cost of $54.25 per share and a total cost of approximately $131,006,000.

Stock repurchases under this program may be made through open market and privately negotiated transactions at times and in such amounts as management deems appropriate. The timing and actual number of shares repurchased will depend on a variety of factors including price, corporate and regulatory requirements, capital availability and other market conditions. This stock repurchase program does not have an expiration date and may be limited or terminated at any time without prior notice.

During the thirteen weeks ended July 29, 2012, we repurchased 884,763 shares of our common stock at an average cost of $35.43 per share and a total cost of $31,343,000. During the twenty-six weeks ended July 29, 2012, we repurchased 2,529,271 shares of our common stock at an average cost of $36.80 per share and a total cost of $93,076,000 under programs previously authorized by our Board of Directors.

Dividend

Our quarterly cash dividend was $0.31 and $0.22 per common share for the thirteen weeks ended August 4, 2013 and July 29, 2012, respectively.

NOTE G. DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

Substantially all of our purchases and sales are denominated in U.S. Dollars, which limits our exposure to foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations. However, we are exposed to foreign currency exchange risk related to the transactions of our foreign subsidiaries. To mitigate this risk, in April 2013, we began utilizing foreign currency forward contracts in accordance with our risk management policies. We do not enter into such contracts for speculative purposes.

The assets or liabilities associated with the derivative instruments are recorded at fair value in either other current assets or other current liabilities, respectively, within our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. As discussed below, the accounting for gains and losses resulting from changes in fair value depends on whether the derivative instrument is designated as, and qualifies for, hedge accounting in accordance with the Financial Accounting Standards Board Accounting Standard Codification (“ASC”) 815, Derivatives and Hedging. The majority of our foreign currency forward contracts entered into as of August 4, 2013 are designated as cash flow hedges and, therefore, protect us against the variability of forecasted foreign currency cash flows resulting from purchases in non-functional currencies.

Cash Flow Hedges

We enter into foreign currency forward contracts designated as cash flow hedges for forecasted inventory purchases in U.S. dollars by our foreign subsidiaries. These hedges generally have terms of up to twelve months. All hedging relationships are formally documented, and the hedges are designed to offset changes to future cash flows on hedged transactions. We recognize derivative instruments as either assets or liabilities in our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet and measure them at fair value. We record the effective portion of changes in the fair value of our derivative instruments designated as cash flow hedging instruments in other comprehensive income (“OCI”) in our Condensed Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income until the earlier of either the hedged forecasted

inventory purchase or the maturity of the respective contract. Subsequently, as the inventory is sold to the customer, we reclassify the amounts previously recorded in OCI to cost of goods sold. Changes in fair value of the forward contract related to interest charges or “forward points” are excluded from the assessment and measurement of hedge effectiveness and are recorded immediately in other income (expense), net in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Earnings. As of August 4, 2013, we had foreign currency forward contracts in place to sell Canadian dollars and buy U.S. dollars totaling $23,200,000, consisting of $19,400,000 designated as cash flow hedges and $3,800,000 which have been de-designated due to the related inventory purchases having occurred. Based on the rates in effect on August 4, 2013, we would expect to reclassify a net gain of approximately $123,000 from OCI to cost of goods sold over the next 12 months.

In addition, as of August 4, 2013, we had non-designated foreign currency forward contracts to sell Australian dollars and buy U.S. dollars totaling $5,000,000. Any foreign exchange gains (losses) related to these contracts are recognized in other income (expense). There were no foreign currency forward contracts outstanding as of July 29, 2012.

Hedge effectiveness is evaluated prospectively at inception, on an ongoing basis, as well as retrospectively using regression analysis. Any measureable ineffectiveness of the hedge is recorded in other income (expense), net in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Earnings. No gain or loss was recognized for cash flow hedges due to hedge ineffectiveness and all hedges were deemed effective for assessment purposes for the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended August 4, 2013.

The effect of derivative instruments in our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements, pre-tax, was as follows:


Dollars in thousands	Thirteen Weeks Ended August 4, 2013			Twenty-Six Weeks Ended August 4, 2013
Net gain (loss) recognized in OCI	$	292		$	123
Net gain (loss) reclassified from OCI into cost of goods sold		0			0
Net foreign exchange gain (loss) recognized in other income (expense):
Instruments designated as cash flow hedges (a)		(29	)		(42	)
Instruments not designated or de-designated during the period (b)		222			222

(a)

Changes in fair value of the forward contract related to interest charges or “forward points”

(b)

Changes in fair value subsequent to de-designation for instruments de-designated as cash flow hedges during the period, and changes in fair value related to instruments not designated as cash flow hedges

The fair values of our derivative financial instruments are presented below. All fair values for these derivatives were measured using Level 2 inputs as defined by the fair value hierarchy described in Note H.


Dollars in thousands	Balance sheet location	August 4, 2013
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments:
Cash flow hedge foreign currency forward contracts	Other current assets	$	107
Cash flow hedge foreign currency forward contracts	Other current liabilities		(48	)
Total derivatives designated as hedging instruments		$	59

Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:
Foreign currency forward contracts	Other current assets	$	204
Foreign currency forward contracts	Other current liabilities		0
Total derivatives not designated as hedging instruments		$	204

We record all derivative assets and liabilities on a gross basis. They do not meet the balance sheet netting criteria as discussed in ASC 210, Balance Sheet, because we do not have master netting agreements established with our derivative counterparties that would allow for net settlement.

Amounts recorded within accumulated other comprehensive income (“AOCI”) associated with our derivative instruments were as follows:


Dollars in thousands	Thirteen Weeks Ended August 4, 2013			Twenty-Six Weeks Ended August 4, 2013
AOCI beginning balance amount of gain (loss)	$	(169	)	$	0
Amounts recognized in OCI before reclassifications		292			123
Amounts reclassified from OCI into cost of goods sold		0			0
AOCI ending balance amount of gain (loss)	$	123		$	123

NOTE H. FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

Fair value is the price that would be received from selling an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date.

We determine the fair value of financial and non-financial assets and liabilities using the fair value hierarchy established by the ASC 820, Fair Value Measurement, which defines three levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair value, as follows:

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Level 1 inputs which include quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities;

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Level 2 inputs which include observable inputs other than Level 1 inputs, such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities; quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the asset or liability. These inputs either represent quoted prices for similar assets in active markets or have been derived from observable market data; and

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Level 3 inputs which include unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity and that are significant to the fair value of the underlying asset or liability.

The fair values of our cash and cash equivalents are based on Level 1 inputs, which include quoted prices in active markets for identical assets.

Foreign Currency Derivatives and Hedging Instruments

We use the income approach to value our derivatives using observable Level 2 market data at the measurement date and standard valuation techniques to convert future amounts to a single present value amount, assuming that participants are motivated but not compelled to transact. Level 2 inputs are limited to quoted prices that are observable for the assets and liabilities, which include interest rates and credit risk ratings. We use mid-market pricing as a practical expedient for fair value measurements. Key inputs for currency derivatives are the spot rates, forward rates, interest rates, and credit derivative market rates.

The counterparties associated with our foreign currency forward contracts are large credit-worthy financial institutions, and the derivatives transacted with these entities are relatively short in duration, therefore, we do not consider counterparty concentration and non-performance to be material risks at this time. Both we and our counterparties are expected to perform under the contractual terms of the instruments. None of the derivative

contracts entered into are subject to credit risk-related contingent features or collateral requirements. Our policy is to present the fair value of our foreign currency derivatives on a gross basis in our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet as these instruments are not subject to legal right of offset or other netting arrangements with our counterparties.

There were no transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 categories during the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended August 4, 2013.

ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties, as well as assumptions that, if they do not fully materialize or are proven incorrect, could cause our business and results of operations to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements include statements related to: the execution of our strategies; the expansion of our global business; the expansion of our relationship with our franchisee in the Middle East; our business development efforts; our planned use of cash; our compliance with our financial covenants; and our belief that our cash on-hand, in addition to our available credit facilities, will provide adequate liquidity for our business operations over the next 12 months, as well as statements of belief and statements of assumptions underlying any of the foregoing. You can identify these and other forward-looking statements by the use of words such as “may,” “should,” “expects,” “plans,” “anticipates,” “believes,” “estimates,” “predicts,” “intends,” “potential,” “continue,” or the negative of such terms, or other comparable terminology. The risks, uncertainties and assumptions referred to above that could cause our results to differ materially from the results expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, those discussed under the heading “Risk Factors” in this document and our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended February 3, 2013, and the risks, uncertainties and assumptions discussed from time to time in our other public filings and public announcements. All forward-looking statements included in this document are based on information available to us as of the date hereof, and we assume no obligation to update these forward-looking statements.

OVERVIEW

Williams-Sonoma, Inc. is a specialty retailer of high-quality products for the home. These products, representing distinct merchandise strategies – Williams-Sonoma, Pottery Barn, Pottery Barn Kids, PBteen, West Elm, Williams-Sonoma Home, Rejuvenation and Mark and Graham – are marketed through e-commerce websites, direct mail catalogs and 590 stores. We currently operate in the U.S., Canada, and Australia and offer international shipping to customers worldwide. Our catalogs reach customers throughout the U.S. and Australia and our unaffiliated franchisee operates 25 stores in the Middle East.

The following discussion and analysis of financial condition, results of operations, and liquidity and capital resources for the thirteen weeks ended August 4, 2013 (“second quarter of fiscal 2013”), as compared to the thirteen weeks ended July 29, 2012 (“second quarter of fiscal 2012”) and the twenty-six weeks ended August 4, 2013 (“year-to-date 2013”), as compared to the twenty-six weeks ended July 29, 2012 (“year-to-date 2012”), should be read in conjunction with our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements and the notes thereto.

All explanations of changes in operational results are discussed in order of their magnitude.

Second Quarter of Fiscal 2013 Financial Results

In the second quarter of fiscal 2013, our net revenues increased 12.3% to $982,209,000, compared to $874,283,000 in the second quarter of fiscal 2012, including a comparable brand revenue increase of 8.4%. Diluted earnings per share in the second quarter of fiscal 2013 increased to $0.49, versus $0.43 in the second

quarter of fiscal 2012, and we returned $120,000,000 to our stockholders through stock repurchases and dividends.

Direct-to-customer net revenues in the second quarter of fiscal 2013 increased $63,296,000, or 15.3%, compared to the second quarter of fiscal 2012, primarily driven by Pottery Barn, West Elm, PBteen and Pottery Barn Kids. Direct-to-customer net revenues generated 49% of our total company net revenues in the second quarter of fiscal 2013 versus 47% in the second quarter of fiscal 2012.

Retail net revenues in the second quarter of fiscal 2013 increased $44,630,000, or 9.7%, compared to the second quarter of fiscal 2012, driven primarily by Pottery Barn, West Elm, and our international franchise operations, partially offset by a decrease in Williams-Sonoma. Including three net new stores within the second quarter of fiscal 2013, retail leased square footage increased 2.2% from the end of the second quarter of fiscal 2012.

In Pottery Barn, our largest brand, comparable brand revenues increased 9.9% in the second quarter of fiscal 2013, driven by strength in our outdoor business with all key categories performing well. In the Williams-Sonoma brand, comparable brand revenues decreased 0.4%, however, our brand extensions, Williams-Sonoma Home and Agrarian, continued to drive incremental growth. Although the retail channel continues to underperform, we have seen strength in our direct-to-customer channel driven by increased traffic and strategic promotions. In Pottery Barn Kids, comparable brand revenues grew by 8.2% in the second quarter of fiscal 2013, driven by strong results across textiles, furniture and decorative accessories. In West Elm, comparable brand revenues increased 16.5% in the second quarter of fiscal 2013 on top of 15.6% in the second quarter of fiscal 2012. Brand growth continues to be driven by all categories, including furniture, textiles, decorative accessories and lighting. In PBteen, comparable brand revenues increased 16.3% in the second quarter of fiscal 2013, driven by strength in our furniture business and textiles.

Results of Operations

NET REVENUES

Net revenues consist of direct-to-customer net revenues and retail net revenues. Direct-to-customer net revenues include sales of merchandise to customers through our e-commerce websites and our catalogs, as well as shipping fees. Retail net revenues include sales of merchandise to customers at our retail stores, as well as shipping fees on any products shipped to our customers’ homes. Shipping fees consist of revenue received from customers for delivery of merchandise to their homes. Revenues are presented net of sales returns and other discounts.

The following table summarizes our net revenues for the second quarter of fiscal 2013 and fiscal 2012, and year-to-date 2013 and 2012:


	Thirteen Weeks Ended								Twenty-Six Weeks Ended
Dollars in thousands	August 4, 2013		% Total		July 29, 2012		% Total		August 4, 2013		% Total		July 29, 2012		% Total
Direct-to-customer net revenues	$	477,657		48.6%	$	414,361		47.4%	$	896,741		48.0%	$	788,768		46.6%
Retail net revenues		504,552		51.4%		459,922		52.6%		973,276		52.0%		903,129		53.4%
Net revenues	$	982,209		100.0%	$	874,283		100.0%	$	1,870,017		100.0%	$	1,691,897		100.0%

Net revenues in the second quarter of fiscal 2013 increased by $107,926,000, or 12.3%, compared to the second quarter of fiscal 2012, with comparable brand revenue growth of 8.4%. This increase was primarily driven by the Pottery Barn, West Elm, Pottery Barn Kids, and PBteen brands.

Net revenues for year-to-date 2013 increased by $178,120,000, or 10.5%, compared to year-to-date 2012, with comparable brand revenue growth of 7.8%. These increased net revenues during year-to-date 2013 were driven primarily by the Pottery Barn, West Elm, Pottery Barn Kids, and PBteen brands.

Comparable Brand Revenue Growth

Comparable brand revenue includes retail comparable store sales and direct-to-customer sales, as well as shipping fees, sales returns and other discounts associated with current period sales. Outlet comparable store net revenues are included in their respective brands. Sales related to our international franchised stores have been excluded as these stores are not operated by us. Comparable stores are defined as permanent stores in which gross square footage did not change by more than 20% in the previous 12 months and which have been open for at least 12 consecutive months without closure for seven or more consecutive days.

Percentages represent changes in comparable brand revenue compared to the same period in the prior year.


	Thirteen Weeks Ended						Twenty-Six Weeks Ended
Comparable brand revenue growth (decline)	August 4, 2013			July 29, 2012			August 4, 2013			July 29, 2012
Pottery Barn		9.9%			11.7%			8.8%			10.4%
Williams-Sonoma		(0.4%	)		(1.5%	)		0.7%			(2.8%	)
Pottery Barn Kids		8.2%			3.8%			7.6%			1.5%
West Elm		16.5%			15.6%			14.2%			18.7%
PBteen		16.3%			0.8%			16.2%			(2.2%	)
Total		8.4%			7.4%			7.8%			6.4%
DIRECT-TO-CUSTOMER NET REVENUES
	Thirteen Weeks Ended						Twenty-Six Weeks Ended
Dollars in thousands	August 4, 2013			July 29, 2012			August 4, 2013			July 29, 2012
Direct-to-customer net revenues	$	477,657		$	414,361		$	896,741		$	788,768
Direct-to-customer net revenue growth		15.3%			12.6%			13.7%			10.8%

Direct-to-customer net revenues in the second quarter of fiscal 2013 increased $63,296,000, or 15.3%, compared to the second quarter of fiscal 2012, with increases across all brands. This growth was primarily led by the Pottery Barn, West Elm, PBteen, and Pottery Barn Kids brands. Direct-to-customer net revenues for year-to-date 2013 increased $107,973,000, or 13.7%, compared to year-to-date 2012, with increases across all brands. This growth was primarily led by the Pottery Barn, West Elm, PBteen, and Pottery Barn Kids brands. RETAIL NET REVENUES AND OTHER DATA
	Thirteen Weeks Ended						Twenty-Six Weeks Ended
Dollars in thousands	August 4, 2013			July 29, 2012			August 4, 2013			July 29, 2012
Retail net revenues	$	504,552		$	459,922		$	973,276		$	903,129
Retail net revenue growth		9.7%			3.0%			7.8%			3.4%
Number of stores - beginning of period		587			575			581			576
Number of new stores		5			5			12			7
Number of new stores due to remodeling¹		-			2			4			3
Number of permanently closed stores		(1	)		(1	)		(4	)		(3	)
Number of closed stores due to remodeling¹		(1	)		(2	)		(3	)		(4	)
Number of stores - end of period		590			579			590			579
Store selling square footage at period-end		3,600,000			3,526,000			3,600,000			3,526,000
Store leased square footage (“LSF”) at period-end		5,863,000			5,738,000			5,863,000			5,738,000

¹ Remodeled stores are defined as those stores temporarily closed and subsequently reopened during the year due to square footage expansion, store modification or relocation.


	Store Count											Avg. LSF Per Store
	May 5, 2013		Openings		Closings			August 4, 2013		July 29, 2012		August 4, 2013		July 29, 2012
Williams-Sonoma		254		-		(1	)		253		259		6,600		6,500
Pottery Barn		195		1		-			196		193		13,800		13,800
Pottery Barn Kids		85		1		-			86		83		8,000		8,100
West Elm		49		3		(1	)		51		40		14,600		16,400
Rejuvenation		4		-		-			4		4		13,200		13,200
Total		587		5		(2	)		590		579		9,900		9,900

Retail net revenues for year-to-date 2013 increased $70,147,000, or 7.8%, compared to year-to-date 2012, driven primarily by Pottery Barn, West Elm, and our international franchise operations, partially offset by a decrease in Williams-Sonoma. Including nine net new stores for year-to-date 2013, retail leased square footage increased 2.2% from the end of the second quarter of fiscal 2012.

COST OF GOODS SOLD


	Thirteen Weeks Ended								Twenty-Six Weeks Ended
Dollars in thousands	August 4, 2013		% Net Revenues		July 29, 2012		% Net Revenues		August 4, 2013		% Net Revenues		July 29, 2012		% Net Revenues
Cost of goods sold¹	$	613,285		62.4%	$	539,803		61.7%	$	1,166,908		62.4%	$	1,048,151		62.0%

¹	Includes total occupancy expenses of $138,068,000 and $124,492,000 for the second quarter of fiscal 2013 and second quarter of fiscal 2012, respectively, and $271,072,000 and $249,679,000 for year-to-date 2013 and year-to-date 2012, respectively.

Cost of goods sold includes cost of goods, occupancy expenses and shipping costs. Cost of goods consists of cost of merchandise, inbound freight expenses, freight-to-store expenses and other inventory related costs such as shrinkage, damages and replacements. Occupancy expenses consist of rent, depreciation and other occupancy costs, including common area maintenance and utilities. Shipping costs consist of third party delivery services and shipping materials.

Our classification of expenses in cost of goods sold may not be comparable to other public companies, as we do not include non-occupancy related costs associated with our distribution network in cost of goods sold. These costs, which include distribution network employment, third party warehouse management and other distribution-related administrative expenses, are recorded in selling, general and administrative expenses.

Within our reportable segments, the direct-to-customer channel does not incur freight-to-store or store occupancy expenses, and typically operates with lower markdowns and inventory shrinkage than the retail channel. However, the direct-to-customer channel incurs higher customer shipping, damage and replacement costs than the retail channel.

Second Quarter of Fiscal 2013 vs. Second Quarter of Fiscal 2012

Cost of goods sold increased by $73,482,000, or 13.6%, in the second quarter of fiscal 2013 compared to the second quarter of fiscal 2012. Cost of goods sold as a percentage of net revenues increased to 62.4% in the second quarter of fiscal 2013 from 61.7% in the second quarter of fiscal 2012. This increase was primarily driven by lower selling margins, partially offset by the leverage of fixed occupancy expenses due to increasing net revenues.

In the direct-to-customer channel, cost of goods sold as a percentage of net revenues in the second quarter of fiscal 2013 remained unchanged from the second quarter of fiscal 2012.

In the retail channel, cost of goods sold as a percentage of net revenues increased 160 basis points in the second quarter of fiscal 2013 compared to the second quarter of fiscal 2012. This increase was primarily driven by lower selling margins.

Year-to-Date 2013 vs. Year-to-Date 2012

Cost of goods sold for year-to-date 2013 increased by $118,757,000, or 11.3%, compared to year-to-date 2012. Cost of goods sold as a percentage of net revenues increased to 62.4% for year-to-date 2013 from 62.0% for year-to-date 2012. This increase was primarily driven by lower selling margins, partially offset by the leverage of fixed occupancy expenses due to increasing net revenues.

In the direct-to-customer channel, cost of goods sold as a percentage of net revenues decreased 20 basis points for year-to-date 2013 compared to year-to-date 2012. This decrease as a percentage of net revenues was primarily driven by improved selling margins.

In the retail channel, cost of goods sold as a percentage of net revenues increased 150 basis points for year-to-date 2013 compared to year-to-date 2012. This increase as a percentage of net revenues was primarily driven by lower selling margins.

SELLING, GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES


	Thirteen Weeks Ended								Twenty-Six Weeks Ended
Dollars in thousands	August 4, 2013		% Net Revenues		July 29, 2012		% Net Revenues		August 4, 2013		% Net Revenues		July 29, 2012		% Net Revenues
Selling, general and administrative expenses	$	290,838		29.6%	$	264,377		30.2%	$	561,240		30.0%	$	524,320		31.0%

Selling, general and administrative expenses consist of non-occupancy related costs associated with our retail stores, distribution warehouses, customer care centers, supply chain operations (buying, receiving and inspection) and corporate administrative functions. These costs include employment, advertising, third party credit card processing and other general expenses.

We experience differing employment and advertising costs as a percentage of net revenues within the retail and direct-to-customer channels due to their distinct distribution and marketing strategies. Store employment costs represent a greater percentage of retail net revenues than employment costs as a percentage of net revenues within the direct-to-customer channel. However, advertising expenses are higher within the direct-to-customer channel than in the retail channel.

Second Quarter of Fiscal 2013 vs. Second Quarter of Fiscal 2012

Selling, general and administrative expenses increased by $26,461,000, or 10.0%, in the second quarter of fiscal 2013 compared to the second quarter of fiscal 2012. Selling, general and administrative expenses as a percentage of net revenues decreased to 29.6% in the second quarter of fiscal 2013 from 30.2% in the second quarter of fiscal 2012. This decrease as a percentage of net revenues was primarily driven by the leverage of employment and advertising costs due to increasing net revenues.

In the direct-to-customer channel, selling, general and administrative expenses as a percentage of net revenues decreased 100 basis points in the second quarter of fiscal 2013 compared to the second quarter of fiscal 2012, primarily driven by the leverage of advertising costs due to increasing net revenues.

In the retail channel, selling, general and administrative expenses as a percentage of net revenues decreased 10 basis points in the second quarter of fiscal 2013 compared to the second quarter of fiscal 2012. This decrease was primarily driven by the leverage of employment-related costs due to increasing net revenues, partially offset by an increase in other general expenses.

Year-to-Date 2013 vs. Year-to-Date 2012

Selling, general and administrative expenses for year-to-date 2013 increased by $36,920,000, or 7.0%, compared to year-to-date 2012. Including employee separation charges of $2,932,000, selling, general and administrative expenses as a percentage of net revenues decreased to 30.0% for year-to-date 2013 from 31.0% for year-to-date 2012 (which included employee separation charges of $6,935,000). This decrease as a percentage of net revenues was primarily driven by the leverage of advertising and employment costs due to increasing net revenues, and a reduction in year-over-year employee separation charges.

In the direct-to-customer channel, selling, general and administrative expenses as a percentage of net revenues decreased 130 basis points for year-to-date 2013 compared to year-to-date 2012, primarily driven by the leverage of advertising costs due to increasing net revenues.

In the retail channel, selling, general and administrative expenses as a percentage of net revenues decreased 50 basis points for year-to-date 2013 compared to year-to-date 2012. This decrease was primarily driven by the leverage of employment-related costs due to increasing net revenues, partially offset by an increase in other general expenses.

INCOME TAXES

The effective tax rate was 37.8% for year-to-date 2013 and 38.1% for year-to-date 2012.

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

As of August 4, 2013, we held $205,364,000 in cash and cash equivalent funds, the majority of which are held in money market funds and interest-bearing demand deposit accounts. As is consistent within our industry, our cash balances are seasonal in nature, with the fourth quarter historically representing a significantly higher level of cash than other periods.

Throughout the fiscal year, we utilize our cash balances to build our inventory levels in preparation for our fourth quarter holiday sales. In fiscal 2013, we plan to use our cash resources to fund our inventory and inventory related purchases, advertising and marketing initiatives, stock repurchases, purchases of property and equipment and dividend payments. In addition to the current cash balances on hand, we have a credit facility that provides for a $300,000,000 unsecured revolving line of credit that may be used for loans or letters of credit. Prior to December 22, 2016, we may, upon notice to the lenders, request an increase in the credit facility of up to $200,000,000 to provide for a total of $500,000,000 of unsecured revolving credit. During the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended August 4, 2013 and July 29, 2012, we had no borrowings under the credit facility, and no amounts were outstanding as of August 4, 2013 or July 29, 2012. However, as of August 4, 2013, $4,970,000 in issued but undrawn standby letters of credit was outstanding under the credit facility. Additionally, as of August 4, 2013, we had three unsecured letter of credit reimbursement facilities for a total of $90,000,000, of which an aggregate of $18,530,000 was outstanding. On August 30, 2013, we renewed all three of our letter of credit facilities for an aggregate of $70,000,000, and each of these facilities now matures on August 29, 2014. These letter of credit facilities represent only a future commitment to fund inventory purchases to which we had not taken legal title.

We are currently in compliance with all of our financial covenants and, based on our current projections, we expect to remain in compliance throughout fiscal 2013. We believe our cash on hand, in addition to our available credit facilities, will provide adequate liquidity for our business operations over the next 12 months.

Cash Flows from Operating Activities

For year-to-date 2013, net cash provided by operating activities was $64,063,000 compared to $38,736,000 for year-to-date 2012. For year-to-date 2013, net cash provided by operating activities was primarily attributable to an increase in net earnings adjusted for non-cash items and an increase in accounts payable, partially offset by an increase in merchandise inventories and prepaid expenses as well as a decrease in income taxes payable resulting from the timing of payments. This represents an increase in net cash provided, compared to year-to-date 2012, primarily due to an increase in accounts payable resulting from the timing of payments and an increase in adjusted net earnings, partially offset by a decrease in income taxes payable and an increase in both merchandise inventories and prepaid expenses.

Cash Flows from Investing Activities

For year-to-date 2013, net cash used in investing activities was $97,415,000 compared to $70,973,000 for year-to-date 2012, and was primarily attributable to purchases of property and equipment. Net cash used compared to year-to-date 2012 increased primarily due to an increase in purchases of property and equipment.

Cash Flows from Financing Activities

For year-to-date 2013, net cash used in financing activities was $184,315,000 compared to $133,822,000 for year-to-date 2012. For year-to-date 2013, net cash used in financing activities was primarily attributable to our repurchase of common stock and the payment of dividends. Net cash used compared to year-to-date 2012 increased primarily due to an increase in our repurchase of common stock.

Stock Repurchase Program and Dividend

See Note F to our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements, Stock Repurchase Program and Dividend, within Item 1 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for further information.

Critical Accounting Policies

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations is based on our condensed consolidated financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. The preparation of these financial statements requires us to make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses and related disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities. The estimates and assumptions are evaluated on an ongoing basis and are based on historical experience and various other factors that we believe to be reasonable under the circumstances. Actual results may differ significantly from these estimates. During the second quarter of fiscal 2013, there have been no significant changes to the critical accounting policies discussed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended February 3, 2013.

Seasonality

Our business is subject to substantial seasonal variations in demand. Historically, a significant portion of our revenues and net earnings have been realized during the period from October through January, and levels of net revenues and net earnings have typically been lower during the period from February through September. We believe this is the general pattern associated with the retail industry. In anticipation of our peak season, we hire a substantial number of additional temporary employees in our retail stores, customer care centers and distribution centers, and incur significant fixed catalog production and mailing costs.

ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

We are exposed to market risks, which include significant deterioration of the U.S. and foreign markets, changes in U.S. interest rates, foreign currency exchange rates, including the devaluation of the U.S. dollar, and the effects of uncertain economic forces which may affect the prices we pay our vendors in the foreign countries in which we do business. We do not engage in financial transactions for trading or speculative purposes.

Interest Rate Risk

Our line of credit facility is the only instrument we hold with a variable interest rate which could, if drawn upon, subject us to risks associated with changes in that interest rate. As of August 4, 2013, there were no amounts outstanding under our credit facility.

In addition, we have fixed and variable income investments consisting of short-term investments classified as cash and cash equivalents, which are also affected by changes in market interest rates. As of August 4, 2013, our investments, made primarily in money market funds and interest-bearing demand deposit accounts, are stated at cost and approximate their fair values.

Foreign Currency Risks

We purchase a significant amount of inventory from vendors outside of the U.S. in transactions that are denominated in U.S. dollars. Approximately 3% of our international purchase transactions are in currencies other than the U.S. dollar, primarily the euro. Any currency risks related to these international purchase transactions were not significant to us during year-to-date 2013 or year-to-date 2012. Since we pay for the majority of our international purchases in U.S. dollars, however, a decline in the U.S. dollar relative to other foreign currencies would subject us to risks associated with increased purchasing costs from our vendors in their effort to offset any lost profits associated with any currency devaluation. We cannot predict with certainty the effect these increased costs may have on our financial statements or results of operations.

In addition, our retail stores in Canada and Australia, and our limited operations in Asia and Europe, expose us to market risk associated with foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations. Substantially all of our purchases and sales are denominated in U.S. dollars, which limits our exposure to this risk and, as such, these exchange rate fluctuations have not been material to us in the past. However, as we continue to expand globally, we are exposed to foreign currency exchange risk related to the transactions of our foreign subsidiaries. To mitigate this risk, in April 2013, we began utilizing foreign currency forward contracts in accordance with our risk management policies (see Note G to our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements).

ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

As of August 4, 2013, an evaluation was performed by management, with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) and our Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”), of the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures. Based on that evaluation, our management, including our CEO and CFO, concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures are effective to ensure that information we are required to disclose in reports that we file or submit under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our CEO and CFO, as appropriate, to allow for timely discussions regarding required disclosures, and that such information is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the rules and forms of the SEC.

Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

There was no change in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during our most recent fiscal quarter that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

Information required by this Item is contained in Note E to our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements within Part I of this Form 10-Q.

ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS

See Part I, Item 1A of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended February 3, 2013 for a description of the risks and uncertainties associated with our business. There were no material changes to such risk factors in the current quarterly reporting period.

ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS

The following table provides information as of August 4, 2013 with respect to shares of common stock we repurchased during the second quarter of fiscal 2013. For additional information, please see Note F to our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements within Part I of this Form 10-Q.


Fiscal period	Total Number of Shares Purchased		Average Price Paid Per Share		Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of a Publicly Announced Program		Maximum Dollar Value of Shares That May Yet Be Purchased Under the Program
May 6, 2013 to June 2, 2013		180,910		$ 55.47		180,910		$ 699,286,505
June 3, 2013 to June 30, 2013		926,852		$ 54.43		926,852		$ 648,838,210
July 1, 2013 to August 4, 2013		506,181		$ 57.98		506,181		$ 619,490,120
Total		1,613,943		$ 55.66		1,613,943		$ 619,490,120

ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES

Not applicable.

ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES

Not applicable.

ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION

None.

ITEM 6. EXHIBITS

(a)

Exhibits


Exhibit Number		Exhibit Description

31.1		Certification of Chief Executive Officer, pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) and Rule 15d-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act, as amended
31.2		Certification of Chief Financial Officer, pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) and Rule 15d-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act, as amended
32.1		Certification of Chief Executive Officer, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
32.2		Certification of Chief Financial Officer, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
101.INS*		XBRL Instance Document
101.SCH*		XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document
101.CAL*		XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document
101.DEF*		XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document
101.LAB*		XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document
101.PRE*		XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document

SIGNATURE

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.


WILLIAMS-SONOMA, INC.

By:		/s/ Julie P. Whalen
		Julie P. Whalen
		Chief Financial Officer

Date: September 12, 2013

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