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:  June 29, 2013

 

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: 000-19848

 


 

FOSSIL GROUP, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 


 

Delaware

 

75-2018505

(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)

 

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

 

 

 

901 S. Central Expressway, Richardson, Texas

 

75080

(Address of principal executive offices)

 

(Zip Code)

 

(972) 234-2525

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

 


 

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

 

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

 

Large accelerated filer x

 

Accelerated filer o

 

 

 

Non-accelerated filer o

 

Smaller reporting company o

(Do not check if a smaller reporting company)

 

 

 

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

 

The number of shares of the registrant’s common stock outstanding as of August 2, 2013: 56,468,636.

 

 

 



 

 

PART I—FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

Item 1.  Financial Statements

 

FOSSIL GROUP, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

UNAUDITED

IN THOUSANDS

 

 

 

June 29,
2013

 

December 29,
2012

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Assets

 

 

 

 

 

Current assets:

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

$

313,308

 

$

177,236

 

Securities available for sale

 

44

 

127

 

Accounts receivable - net of allowances of $66,032 and $82,362, respectively

 

257,668

 

363,456

 

Inventories

 

582,114

 

506,314

 

Deferred income tax assets-net

 

30,868

 

34,238

 

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

 

90,312

 

62,741

 

Total current assets

 

1,274,314

 

1,144,112

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Investments

 

24

 

6,965

 

Property, plant and equipment - net of accumulated depreciation of $283,271 and $262,041, respectively

 

334,460

 

335,446

 

Goodwill

 

202,205

 

184,793

 

Intangible and other assets-net

 

178,364

 

170,673

 

Total long-term assets

 

715,053

 

697,877

 

Total assets

 

$

1,989,367

 

$

1,841,989

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity

 

 

 

 

 

Current liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts payable

 

$

144,661

 

$

149,561

 

Short-term debt

 

1,567

 

2,794

 

Accrued expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

Compensation

 

60,407

 

55,563

 

Royalties

 

34,663

 

53,547

 

Co-op advertising

 

15,440

 

24,500

 

Transaction taxes

 

16,762

 

27,973

 

Other

 

57,214

 

61,575

 

Income taxes payable

 

19,166

 

31,265

 

Total current liabilities

 

349,880

 

406,778

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Long-term income taxes payable

 

10,600

 

8,662

 

Deferred income tax liabilities

 

85,430

 

79,756

 

Long-term debt

 

339,434

 

75,140

 

Other long-term liabilities

 

49,958

 

31,189

 

Total long-term liabilities

 

485,422

 

194,747

 

Commitments and contingencies (Note 12)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stockholders’ equity:

 

 

 

 

 

Common stock, 57,638 and 59,631 shares issued at June 29, 2013 and December 29, 2012, respectively

 

576

 

596

 

Additional paid-in capital

 

145,167

 

138,097

 

Retained earnings

 

984,768

 

1,066,082

 

Accumulated other comprehensive income

 

16,814

 

28,760

 

Total Fossil Group, Inc. stockholders’ equity

 

1,147,325

 

1,233,535

 

Noncontrolling interest

 

6,740

 

6,929

 

Total stockholders’ equity

 

1,154,065

 

1,240,464

 

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

 

$

1,989,367

 

$

1,841,989

 

 

See notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

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FOSSIL GROUP, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

UNAUDITED

IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA

 

 

 

For the 13 Weeks Ended

 

For the 26 Weeks Ended

 

 

 

June 29, 2013

 

June 30, 2012

 

June 29, 2013

 

June 30, 2012

 

Net sales

 

$

706,249

 

$

636,104

 

$

1,387,148

 

$

1,225,638

 

Cost of sales

 

297,348

 

279,743

 

599,776

 

540,297

 

Gross profit

 

408,901

 

356,361

 

787,372

 

685,341

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Selling and distribution

 

217,463

 

196,265

 

420,652

 

377,703

 

General and administrative

 

84,490

 

71,999

 

165,451

 

136,680

 

Total operating expenses

 

301,953

 

268,264

 

586,103

 

514,383

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating income

 

106,948

 

88,097

 

201,269

 

170,958

 

Interest expense

 

1,749

 

1,429

 

2,979

 

2,243

 

Other (expense) income-net

 

(961

)

1,425

 

8,823

 

3,974

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income before income taxes

 

104,238

 

88,093

 

207,113

 

172,689

 

Provision for income taxes

 

33,829

 

27,705

 

62,723

 

51,229

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income

 

70,409

 

60,388

 

144,390

 

121,460

 

Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest

 

2,696

 

3,050

 

4,490

 

5,982

 

Net income attributable to Fossil Group, Inc.

 

$

67,713

 

$

57,338

 

$

139,900

 

$

115,478

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other comprehensive income (loss), net of taxes:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Currency translation adjustment

 

$

2,984

 

$

(15,681

)

$

(16,853

)

$

(5,610

)

Unrealized (loss) gain on securities available for sale

 

(12

)

(21

)

(83

)

29

 

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

 

1,599

 

2,257

 

4,990

 

908

 

Total other comprehensive income (loss)

 

4,571

 

(13,445

)

(11,946

)

(4,673

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total comprehensive income

 

74,980

 

46,943

 

132,444

 

116,787

 

Less: Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest

 

2,696

 

3,050

 

4,490

 

5,982

 

Comprehensive income attributable to Fossil Group, Inc.

 

$

72,284

 

$

43,893

 

$

127,954

 

$

110,805

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Earnings per share:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

$

1.16

 

$

0.93

 

$

2.37

 

$

1.87

 

Diluted

 

$

1.15

 

$

0.92

 

$

2.36

 

$

1.86

 

Weighted average common shares outstanding:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

58,600

 

61,669

 

58,997

 

61,741

 

Diluted

 

58,890

 

62,092

 

59,335

 

62,250

 

 

See notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

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FOSSIL GROUP, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

UNAUDITED

IN THOUSANDS

 

 

 

For the 26 Weeks Ended

 

 

 

June 29, 2013

 

June 30, 2012

 

Operating Activities:

 

 

 

 

 

Net income

 

$

144,390

 

$

121,460

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

Depreciation, amortization and accretion

 

38,669

 

30,279

 

Stock-based compensation

 

6,968

 

7,832

 

Decrease in allowance for returns-net of inventory in transit

 

(4,581

)

(1,726

)

(Gain) loss on disposal of assets

 

(272

)

802

 

Impairment losses

 

0

 

256

 

Equity in income of joint venture

 

0

 

(565

)

Gain on equity method investment

 

(6,510

)

0

 

Decrease in allowance for doubtful accounts

 

(6,568

)

(3,087

)

Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation

 

(6,204

)

(10,080

)

Deferred income taxes and other

 

7,035

 

4,233

 

Contingent consideration revaluation

 

0

 

(4,382

)

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts receivable

 

123,256

 

99,950

 

Inventories

 

(76,865

)

(20,745

)

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

 

(23,082

)

(3,729

)

Accounts payable

 

(839

)

(41,902

)

Accrued expenses

 

(33,315

)

(58,587

)

Income taxes payable

 

(3,380

)

16,379

 

Net cash provided by operating activities

 

158,702

 

136,388

 

Investing Activities:

 

 

 

 

 

Additions to property, plant and equipment

 

(42,959

)

(30,147

)

Increase in intangible and other assets

 

(5,122

)

(4,695

)

Proceeds from the sale of property, plant, equipment and other

 

1,972

 

0

 

Net change in restricted cash

 

398

 

597

 

Business acquisitions-net of cash acquired

 

(14,896

)

(229,142

)

Net cash used in investing activities

 

(60,607

)

(263,387

)

Financing Activities:

 

 

 

 

 

Acquisition of common stock

 

(231,870

)

(127,032

)

Distribution of noncontrolling interest earnings

 

(4,679

)

(4,096

)

Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation

 

6,204

 

10,080

 

Debt borrowings

 

676,500

 

217,899

 

Debt payments

 

(411,748

)

(124,357

)

Proceeds from exercise of stock options

 

4,534

 

4,420

 

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

 

38,941

 

(23,086

)

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

 

(964

)

1,423

 

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

 

136,072

 

(148,662

)

Cash and cash equivalents:

 

 

 

 

 

Beginning of period

 

177,236

 

287,498

 

End of period

 

$

313,308

 

$

138,836

 

 

See notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

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FOSSIL GROUP, INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

UNAUDITED

 

1. FINANCIAL STATEMENT POLICIES

 

Basis of Presentation. On May 22, 2013, the company changed its corporate name from “Fossil, Inc.” to “Fossil Group, Inc.” The condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Fossil Group, 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 June 29, 2013, and the results of operations for the thirteen week periods ended June 29, 2013 (“Second Quarter”) and June 30, 2012 (“Prior Year Quarter”), respectively, and the twenty-six week periods ended June 29, 2013 (“Year To Date Period”) and June 30, 2012 (“Prior Year YTD Period”), respectively. All adjustments are of a normal, recurring nature.

 

These interim condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated 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, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), for the fiscal year ended December 29, 2012 (the “2012 Form 10-K”). Operating results for the Second Quarter and Year To Date Period are not necessarily indicative of the results to be achieved for the full fiscal 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 and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the condensed consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of 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 the 2012 Form 10-K.

 

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, soft accessories and clothing. In the watch and jewelry product categories, 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 in countries where it has a physical presence, direct to the consumer through its retail stores and commercial websites and through third-party distributors in countries where the Company does not maintain a physical presence. The Company’s products are offered at varying price points to meet 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 foreign exchange forward contracts to hedge the future payment of intercompany inventory transactions denominated in U.S. dollars. If the Company’s foreign subsidiaries were to settle their contracts designated as cash flow hedges that were denominated in Euros, British Pounds, Mexican Pesos, Australian Dollars, Canadian Dollars and Japanese Yen, the net result would have been a gain of approximately $4.5 million, net of taxes, as of June 29, 2013. The Company applies the hedge accounting rules as required by Accounting Standard Codification (“ASC”) 815, Derivatives and Hedging (“ASC 815”). See “Note 8—Derivatives and Risk Management” for additional disclosures about the Company’s use of forward contracts.

 

Earnings Per Share (“EPS”). Basic EPS is based on the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during each period. Diluted EPS adjusts basic EPS for the effects of dilutive common stock equivalents outstanding during each period using the treasury stock method.

 

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The following table reconciles the numerators and denominators used in the computations of both basic and diluted EPS (in thousands, except per share data):

 

 

 

For the 13 Weeks Ended

 

For the 26 Weeks Ended

 

 

 

June 29, 2013

 

June 30, 2012

 

June 29, 2013

 

June 30, 2012

 

Numerator:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income attributable to Fossil Group, Inc.

 

$

67,713

 

$

57,338

 

$

139,900

 

$

115,478

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Denominator:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic EPS computation:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic weighted average common shares outstanding

 

58,600

 

61,669

 

58,997

 

61,741

 

Basic EPS

 

$

1.16

 

$

0.93

 

$

2.37

 

$

1.87

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Diluted EPS computation:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic weighted average common shares outstanding

 

58,600

 

61,669

 

58,997

 

61,741

 

Stock options, stock appreciation rights and restricted stock units

 

290

 

423

 

338

 

509

 

Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding

 

58,890

 

62,092

 

59,335

 

62,250

 

Diluted EPS

 

$

1.15

 

$

0.92

 

$

2.36

 

$

1.86

 

 

Approximately 273,000, 273,000, 248,000 and 248,000 shares issuable under stock-based awards were not included in the diluted EPS calculation at the end of the Second Quarter, Year To Date Period, Prior Year Quarter and Prior Year YTD Period, respectively, because they were antidilutive.

 

Restricted Cash. As of June 29, 2013 and December 29, 2012, the Company had short-term restricted cash balances of $0.1 million and $0.3 million, respectively, and long-term restricted cash balances of $0.7 million and $1.0 million, respectively, primarily pledged as collateral to secure bank guarantees for the purpose of obtaining retail space.  Short-term restricted cash is reported in prepaid expenses and other current assets in the Company’s condensed consolidated balance sheets as a component of current assets.  Long-term restricted cash is reported in intangible and other assets-net in the Company’s condensed consolidated balance sheets as a component of long-term assets.

 

Recently Issued Accounting Standards. In July 2013, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2013-11, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Presentation of an Unrecognized Tax Benefit When a Net Operating Loss Carryforward, a Similar Tax Loss, or a Tax Credit Carryforward Exists (“ASU 2013-11”).  ASU 2013-11 requires, unless certain conditions exist, an unrecognized tax benefit to be presented as a reduction to a deferred tax asset in the financial statements for a net operating loss carryforward, a similar tax loss, or a tax credit carryforward. The guidance in ASU 2013-11 will become effective for the Company prospectively for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2013, and interim periods within those years, with early adoption permitted.  Retrospective application is also permitted.  The Company is currently assessing the impact, if any, the adoption of ASU 2013-11 will have on its condensed consolidated results of operations and financial position.

 

In March 2013, FASB issued ASU 2013-05, Foreign Currency Matters (Topic 830): Parent’s Accounting for the Cumulative Translation Adjustment upon Derecognition of Certain Subsidiaries or Groups of Assets within a Foreign Entity or of an Investment in a Foreign Entity (“ASU 2013-05”).  ASU 2013-05 addresses the accounting for the cumulative translation adjustment when a parent either sells a part or all of its investment in a foreign entity or no longer holds a controlling financial interest in a subsidiary or group of assets that is a nonprofit activity or a business within a foreign entity.  The guidance outlines the events when cumulative translation adjustments should be released into net income and is intended by FASB to eliminate some disparity in current accounting practice.  The guidance in ASU 2013-05 will become effective for the Company for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2013, and interim periods within those years. The Company will apply the guidance prospectively to any derecognition events that may occur after the effective date, and does not expect the adoption of ASU 2013-05 to have a material impact on the Company’s condensed consolidated results of operations or financial position.

 

In December 2011, the FASB issued ASU 2011-11, Balance Sheet (Topic 210): Disclosures about Offsetting Assets and Liabilities (“ASU 2011-11”), to address certain comparability issues between financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP and those prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards.  In January 2013, the FASB issued ASU 2013-01, Balance Sheet (Topic 210): Clarifying the Scope of Disclosures about Offsetting Assets and Liabilities (“ASU 2013-01”), which clarifies which instruments and transactions are subject to the offsetting disclosure requirements established by ASU 2011-11.  ASU 2011-11 will require an entity to provide enhanced disclosures about certain financial instruments and derivatives, as defined in ASU 2013-01, to enable users to understand the effects of offsetting in the financial statements as well as the effects of master netting arrangements on an entity’s financial condition.  The amendments in ASU 2011-11 and ASU 2013-01 are effective for annual reporting periods beginning on or after January 1, 2013, and interim periods within those years, with respective disclosures required for all comparative periods presented.  The Company does not expect the adoption of ASU 2011-11 and ASU 2013-01 to have a material impact on the Company’s condensed consolidated results of operations or financial position.

 

 

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Recently Adopted Accounting Standards. In July 2012, the FASB issued ASU 2012-02, Intangibles—Goodwill and Other (Topic 350): Testing Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets for Impairment (“ASU 2012-02”). The amendments in this update permit an entity to make a qualitative assessment to determine if it is more likely than not that an indefinite-lived intangible asset other than goodwill is impaired. If an entity concludes that it is more likely than not that the fair value of an indefinite-lived intangible asset other than goodwill is less than its carrying amount, it is required to perform the quantitative impairment test for that asset. This ASU aligns the guidance of impairment testing for indefinite-lived intangible assets other than goodwill with that in ASU 2011-08, Intangibles—Goodwill and Other (Topic 350): Testing Goodwill for Impairment (“ASU 2011-08”). The guidance in ASU 2012-02 was effective for the Company beginning December 30, 2012 and did not have a material impact on the Company’s condensed consolidated results of operations or financial position.

 

In February 2013, the FASB issued ASU 2013-02, Comprehensive Income (Topic 220): Reporting of Amounts Reclassified Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (“ASU 2013-02”).  FASB issued ASU 2013-02 to improve the transparency of changes in other comprehensive income (“OCI”) and items reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income (“AOCI”) in financial statements.  ASU 2013-12 requires an entity to provide information about amounts reclassified out of AOCI by component.  In addition, an entity must present either on the face of the income statement or in the notes, significant amounts reclassified out of AOCI by the respective line items of net income. See “Note 6—Stockholders’ Equity and Benefit Plans” for additional disclosures about the Company’s OCI.  The guidance in ASU 2013-02 became effective for the Company on December 30, 2012 and did not have a material impact on the Company’s condensed consolidated results of operations or financial position.

 

2. ACQUISITIONS, DIVESTITURE AND GOODWILL

 

Skagen Designs, Ltd. Acquisition.  On April 2, 2012, the Company acquired Skagen Designs, Ltd. and certain of its international affiliates (“Skagen Designs”). Skagen Designs was a privately held Nevada-based company that globally marketed and distributed contemporary Danish design accessories including watches, clocks, jewelry and sunglasses. The primary purpose of the acquisition was to add an attractive brand to the Company’s portfolio that the Company could grow using its established distribution channels. The purchase price was $231.7 million in cash and 150,000 shares of the Company’s common stock valued at $19.9 million based on the mean between the highest and lowest sales price of the Company’s common stock on NASDAQ on April 2, 2012. To fund the cash purchase price, the Company utilized approximately $200 million of availability under its revolving line of credit and excess cash available in its international subsidiaries to fund the international portion of the purchase price. In addition, subject to the purchase agreement, the sellers could have received up to 100,000 additional shares of the Company’s common stock if the Company’s net sales of SKAGEN® branded products exceeded certain thresholds over a defined period of time (the “Earnout”).

 

The Company recorded the Earnout as a $9.9 million contingent consideration liability in accrued expenses-other in the Company’s condensed consolidated balance sheets as of the acquisition date. As of December 29, 2012, the contingent consideration liability was remeasured at zero, which resulted in a decrease in operating expenses of $9.9 million during fiscal year 2012. During fiscal year 2013, the contingent consideration liability remained valued at zero as the Earnout criteria was not met. The results of Skagen Designs’ operations have been included in the Company’s consolidated financial statements since April 2, 2012.

 

Prior to closing the Skagen Designs acquisition, the Company incurred approximately $600,000 of acquisition-related expenses for legal, accounting and valuation services during fiscal year 2011 and the first quarter of fiscal year 2012. The Company incurred additional acquisition and integration related costs of approximately $8.2 million in fiscal year 2012, subsequent to the closing date. Acquisition and integration costs were reflected in general and administrative expenses on the Company’s consolidated statements of comprehensive income. There were no acquisition and integration costs incurred during the Year To Date Period.

 

The Company’s condensed consolidated statement of operations for the Prior Year Quarter included $25.2 million of net sales and $1.0 million of operating income related to the results of operations of Skagen Designs from the date of its acquisition on April 2, 2012.

 

During the first quarter of fiscal year 2013, the Company finalized the purchase accounting for the acquisition, with no change since fiscal year end December 29, 2012. Assets acquired and liabilities assumed in the transaction were recorded at their acquisition date fair values, while transaction costs associated with the acquisition were expensed as incurred. Because the total purchase price exceeded the fair values of the tangible and intangible assets acquired, goodwill was recorded equal to the difference. The element of goodwill that is not separable into identifiable intangible assets represents expected synergies. The following table summarizes the allocation of the purchase price to the fair value of the assets acquired and the liabilities assumed as of April 2, 2012, the effective date of the acquisition (in thousands):

 

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Cash paid, net of cash acquired

 

$

229,012

 

Value of common stock issued

 

19,899

 

Contingent consideration

 

9,950

 

Total transaction consideration:

 

$

258,861

 

Accounts receivable

 

$

16,595

 

Inventories

 

22,638

 

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

 

3,306

 

Property, plant and equipment

 

4,232

 

Goodwill

 

140,387

 

Trade name

 

64,700

 

Customer lists

 

24,400

 

Patents

 

1,500

 

Noncompete agreement

 

1,900

 

Other long-term assets

 

2,972

 

Current liabilities

 

(20,840

)

Long-term liabilities

 

(2,929

)

Total net assets acquired

 

$

258,861

 

 

The goodwill and trade name assets recognized from the acquisition have indefinite useful lives, were tested for impairment at fiscal year end 2012 and will continue to be tested for impairment annually or on an interim basis if indicators are present. The amortization periods for the acquired customer lists, patents and noncompete agreements range from three years to nine years. Approximately $133.8 million of the goodwill recognized in the acquisition is expected to be deductible for tax purposes.

 

The following unaudited pro forma information presents the combined results of operations of Fossil Group, Inc. and Skagen Designs as if the acquisition had occurred at the beginning of the prior year periods. The pro forma information is not necessarily indicative of what the financial position or results of operations actually would have been had the acquisition been completed at the beginning of each prior year period presented below. In addition, the unaudited pro forma financial information is not indicative of, nor does it purport to project, the future financial position or operating results of Fossil Group, Inc. The unaudited pro forma information does not give effect to any potential cost savings or other operating efficiencies that could result from the acquisition. The following table presents the unaudited pro forma financial information (in thousands, except per share data):

 

 

 

For the 13 Weeks Ended

 

For the 26 Weeks Ended

 

 

 

June 30,
2012

 

June 30,
2012

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net sales

 

$

636,104

 

$

1,256,081

 

Net income attributable to Fossil Group, Inc.

 

61,211

 

120,245

 

Earnings per share:

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

$

0.99

 

$

1.95

 

Diluted

 

$

0.99

 

$

1.93

 

 

Fossil Spain Acquisition. On August 10, 2012, the Company’s joint venture company, Fossil, S.L. (“Fossil Spain”), entered into a Framework Agreement (the “Framework Agreement”) with several related and unrelated parties, including General De Relojeria, S.A. (“General De Relojeria”), the Company’s joint venture partner. Pursuant to the Framework Agreement, Fossil Spain was granted the right to acquire the outstanding 50% of its shares owned by General De Relojeria upon the expiration of the joint venture agreement on December 31, 2015. Upon the acquisition of these shares, Fossil Spain will become a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company.

 

Effective January 1, 2013, pursuant to the Framework Agreement, the Company assumed control over the board of directors and the day-to-day management of Fossil Spain. As a result of this change, the Company now controls Fossil Spain and began consolidating it in accordance with ASC 810, Consolidation, instead of treating it as an equity method investment. In accordance with ASC 805, Business Combinations, the Company remeasured its preexisting investment in Fossil Spain to fair value as of January 1, 2013, resulting in a gain of $6.5 million, which was recorded in other (expense) income-net on the Company’s condensed consolidated statements of comprehensive income.  The results of Fossil Spain’s operations have been included in the Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements since January 1, 2013. The Company recorded approximately $10.6 million of goodwill related to the acquisition.

 

 

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The purchase price for the shares has a fixed and variable component.  The fixed portion is based on 50% of the net book value of Fossil Spain as of December 31, 2012. The fixed portion was measured at 5.2 million Euros (approximately $6.8 million at the purchase date).  The Company recorded a contingent consideration liability of 5.9 million Euros (approximately $7.8 million at the purchase date) related to the variable portion of the purchase price as of January 1, 2013.  The variable portion will be determined based on Fossil Spain’s aggregated results of operations less dividends distributed by Fossil Spain to General De Relojeria with a minimum annual variable price of 2.0 million Euros (approximately $2.6 million at the purchase date) and a maximum annual variable price of 3.5 million Euros (approximately $4.6 million at the purchase date) for each of the calendar years 2013, 2014, and 2015.  See “Note 9 — Fair Value measurements” for additional information about the contingent consideration liability for Fossil Spain.

 

Both the fixed and variable portions of the purchase price were recorded in other long-term liabilities in the condensed consolidated balance sheets at June 29, 2013.

 

Bentrani Watches, LLC Acquisition. On December 31, 2012, the Company purchased substantially all of the assets of Bentrani Watches, LLC (“Bentrani”).  Bentrani was a distributor of watch products in 16 Latin American countries and was based in Miami, Florida.  Bentrani was the Company’s largest third-party distributor and had partnered with the Company for ten years.  The purchase price was $26.0 million, comprised of $18.7 million in cash and $7.3 million in forgiveness of a payable to the Company. The Company recorded approximately $8.1 million of goodwill related to the acquisition. The results of Bentrani’s operations have been included in the Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements since the acquisition date.  On June 28, 2013, the Company also obtained control of Bentrani Chile SpA (“Bentrani Chile”), and the results of Bentrani Chile’s operations have been included in the Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements since that date.  The terms of the Bentrani Chile acquisition were not significant.

 

Swiss Technology Components GmbH Divestiture.  On April 24, 2013, Swiss Technology Holding GmbH (“STH”), a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, sold 80% of STH’s share in Swiss Technology Components GmbH (“STC”). During the Second Quarter, STC was deconsolidated as a result of the Company’s termination of control and is now accounted for under the cost method.

 

Goodwill is the excess of the cost of an acquired entity over the net of the amounts assigned to assets acquired and liabilities assumed.  The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill, which is not subject to amortization, were as follows (in thousands):

 

 

 

North America
wholesale

 

Europe
wholesale

 

Asia
 Pacific
wholesale

 

Total

 

Balance at December 29, 2012

 

$

109,270

 

$

63,884

 

$

11,639

 

$

184,793

 

Acquisitions

 

8,149

 

10,641

 

0

 

18,790

 

Foreign currency changes

 

(3

)

(1,325

)

(50

)

(1,378

)

Balance at June 29, 2013

 

$

117,416

 

$

73,200

 

$

11,589

 

$

202,205

 

 

3. INVENTORIES

 

Inventories consisted of the following (in thousands):

 

 

 

June 29,
2013

 

December 29,
2012

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Components and parts

 

$

54,874

 

$

62,731

 

Work-in-process

 

10,848

 

8,071

 

Finished goods

 

516,392

 

435,512

 

Inventories

 

$

582,114

 

$

506,314

 

 

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4. WARRANTY RESERVE

 

The Company’s warranty liabilities are primarily related to watch products. The Company’s FOSSIL® watch products sold in the U.S. are covered by a limited warranty against defects in materials or workmanship for a period of 11 years from the date of purchase. RELIC® watch products sold in the U.S. are covered by a comparable 12 year warranty, while certain other watches sold by the Company are covered by a comparable two year limited warranty. SKAGEN branded watches are covered by a lifetime warranty against defects due to faulty material or workmanship, subject to normal conditions of use.  The Company’s warranty liability is recorded using historical warranty repair expense and is recorded in accrued expenses-other in the condensed consolidated balance sheets.  As changes in warranty costs are experienced, the warranty accrual is adjusted as necessary. Warranty liability activity consisted of the following (in thousands):

 

 

 

For the 26 Weeks Ended

 

 

 

June 29, 2013

 

June 30, 2012

 

Beginning balance

 

$

13,383

 

$

10,996

 

Settlements in cash or kind

 

(4,715

)

(2,101

)

Warranties issued and adjustments to preexisting warranties (1)

4,906

 

3,463

 

Liabilities assumed in acquisition

 

340

 

389

 

Ending balance

 

$

13,914

 

$

12,747

 

 


(1)   Changes in cost estimates related to preexisting warranties are aggregated with accruals for new standard warranties issued and foreign currency changes.

 

5.  INCOME TAXES

 

The Company’s income tax expense and related effective rate were as follows (in thousands, except percentage data):

 

 

 

For the 13 Weeks Ended

 

For the 26 Weeks Ended

 

 

 

June 29, 2013

 

June 30, 2012

 

June 29, 2013

 

June 30, 2012

 

Income tax expense

 

$

33,829

 

$

27,705

 

$

62,723

 

$

51,229

 

Income tax rate

 

32.5

%

31.4

%

30.3

%

29.7

%

 

The higher effective tax rate in the Second Quarter and the Year To Date Period was primarily due to the quarter impact of adjusting the estimated full year rate to reflect a shift in geographical earnings mix.

 

As of June 29, 2013, the total amount of unrecognized tax benefits, excluding interest and penalties, was $9.6 million, of which $6.1 million would favorably impact the effective tax rate in future periods, if recognized. The U.S. Internal Revenue Service completed its examination of the Company’s 2007-2009 federal income tax returns, and the Company has settled all outstanding federal income tax liabilities for those years.  The Company is subject to examinations in various state and foreign jurisdictions for its 2005-2012 tax years, none of which the Company believes are individually significant. Audit outcomes and 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 condensed consolidated balance sheet date. As of June 29, 2013, the Company had recorded $0.2 million of unrecognized tax benefits, excluding interest and penalties, for positions that could 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 receivable/payable, respectively. The total amount of accrued income tax-related interest and penalties included in the condensed consolidated balance sheets at June 29, 2013 was $0.9 million and $0.3 million, respectively. For the Second Quarter, the Company accrued income tax-related interest expense of $0.1 million.

 

6. STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY AND BENEFIT PLANS

 

Common Stock Repurchase Programs. Purchases of the Company’s common stock are made from time to time pursuant to its repurchase programs, subject to market conditions and at prevailing market prices, through the open market. Repurchased shares of common stock are recorded at cost and become authorized but unissued shares which may be issued in the future for general corporate or other purposes. The Company may terminate or limit its stock repurchase program at any time. In the event the repurchased shares are cancelled, the Company accounts for retirements by allocating the repurchase price to common stock, additional paid-in capital and retained earnings.  The repurchase price allocation is based upon the equity contribution associated with historical issuances. The repurchase programs are conducted pursuant to Rule 10b-18 of the Exchange Act.

 

 

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During the Year To Date Period, the Company effectively retired 2.2 million shares of common stock repurchased under its repurchase programs. The effective retirement of repurchased common stock decreased common stock by $22,300, additional paid-in capital by $4.5 million, retained earnings by $221.2 million and treasury stock by $225.8 million. At December 29, 2012 and June 29, 2013, all treasury stock had been effectively retired.

 

The following table reflects the Company’s common stock repurchase activity for the periods indicated (in millions):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For the 13 Weeks Ended
June 29, 2013

 

For the 26 Weeks Ended
June 29, 2013

 

Fiscal Year
Authorized

 

Dollar Value
Authorized

 

Termination
Date

 

Number of
Shares
Repurchased

 

Dollar Value
Repurchased

 

Number of
Shares
Repurchased

 

Dollar Value
Repurchased

 

2012

 

$

1,000.0

 

December 2016

 

1.7

 

$

169.2

 

1.8

 

$

187.2

 

2010

 

$

30.0

 

None

 

0.0

 

$

0.0

 

0.0

 

$

0.0

 

2010

 

$

750.0

 

December 2013 (1)

 

0.0

 

$

0.0

 

0.4

 

$

38.6

 

 


(1)         In the first quarter of fiscal year 2013, the Company completed this repurchase plan.

 

Stock-Based Compensation Plans. The Company accounts for stock-based compensation in accordance with the provisions of ASC 718, Compensation-Stock Compensation (“ASC 718”), using the Black-Scholes option pricing model to determine the fair value of stock options and stock appreciation rights at the date of grant. Grants under the Company’s stock-based compensation plans generally include: (i) stock options and restricted stock for its international employees, (ii) restricted stock units for its non-employee directors and (iii) stock appreciation rights, restricted stock and restricted stock units for its U.S.-based employees. There have been no significant changes to the Company’s stock-based compensation plans since the 2012 Form 10-K.

 

The following table summarizes stock options and stock appreciation rights activity during the Second 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 March 30, 2013

 

958

 

$

67.97

 

6.4

 

$

35,658

 

Granted

 

5

 

95.91

 

 

 

 

 

Exercised

 

(120

)

35.60

 

 

 

8,544

 

Forfeited or expired

 

(20

)

96.38

 

 

 

 

 

Outstanding at June 29, 2013

 

823

 

72.14

 

6.3

 

31,815

 

Exercisable at June 29, 2013

 

499

 

$

55.30

 

5.6

 

$

26,124

 

 

The aggregate intrinsic value shown in the table above is before income taxes and is based on (i) the exercise price for outstanding and exercisable options/rights at June 29, 2013 and (ii) the fair market value of the Company’s common stock on the exercise date for options/rights that were exercised during the Second Quarter.

 

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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 June 29, 2013:

 

 

 

Stock Options Outstanding

 

Stock Options Exercisable

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted-

 

Average

 

 

 

Weighted-

 

 

 

 

 

Average

 

Remaining

 

 

 

Average

 

 

 

Number of 

 

Exercise

 

Contractual

 

Number of 

 

Exercise

 

Range of Exercise Prices

 

Shares

 

Price

 

Term (Years)

 

Shares

 

Price

 

 

 

in thousands

 

 

 

 

 

in thousands

 

 

 

$13.65 - $21.51

 

97

 

$ 15.31

 

4.9

 

75

 

$ 15.81

 

$21.51 - $34.59

 

101

 

28.40

 

3.2

 

101

 

28.40

 

$34.59 - $67.10

 

92

 

39.57

 

6.2

 

92

 

39.57

 

$67.10 - $106.40

 

138

 

81.19

 

7.8

 

80

 

81.05

 

$106.40 - $131.46

 

194

 

128.06

 

8.5

 

67

 

128.06

 

Total

 

622

 

$ 70.77

 

6.6

 

415

 

$ 54.92

 

 

 

 

Stock Appreciation Rights Outstanding

 

Stock Appreciation Rights Exercisable

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted-

 

Average

 

 

 

Weighted-

 

 

 

 

 

Average

 

Remaining

 

 

 

Average

 

 

 

Number of

 

Exercise

 

Contractual

 

Number of

 

Exercise

 

Range of Exercise Prices

 

Shares

 

Price

 

Term (Years)

 

Shares

 

Price

 

 

 

in thousands

 

 

 

 

 

in thousands

 

 

 

$13.65 - $21.51

 

28

 

$

13.65

 

3.7

 

12

 

$

13.65

 

$21.51 - $34.59

 

21

 

29.13

 

2.6

 

20

 

29.47

 

$34.59 - $67.10

 

27

 

40.96

 

4.9

 

23

 

38.25

 

$67.10 - $106.40

 

77

 

92.41

 

6.9

 

12

 

81.23

 

$106.40 - $131.46

 

48

 

127.90

 

6.4

 

17

 

127.89

 

Total

 

201

 

$

76.40

 

5.6

 

84

 

$

57.22

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted-Average

 

Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock Units 

 

Number of
Shares

 

Grant-Date Fair
Value

 

 

 

in thousands

 

 

 

Nonvested at March 30, 2013

 

235

 

$

 

94.09

 

Granted

 

14

 

103.55

 

Vested

 

(20

)

76.75

 

Forfeited

 

(8

)

88.46

 

Nonvested at June 29, 2013

 

221

 

$

 

96.47

 

 

The total fair value of restricted stock and restricted stock units vested during the Second Quarter was approximately $2.1 million.

 

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income. The following table illustrates changes in the balances of each component of accumulated other comprehensive income, net of taxes (in thousands):

 

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For the 13 Weeks Ended June 29, 2013

 

 

 

Currency

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Translation

 

Securities Available

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Adjustments

 

for Sale

 

Forward Contracts

 

Total

 

Beginning balance

 

$

10,344

 

$

(546

)

$

2,445

 

$

12,243

 

Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications, net of tax expense of $332

 

2,984

 

(12

)

2,442

 

5,414

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Amounts reclassed from accumulated other comprehensive income, net of tax expense of $505

 

0

 

0

 

843

 

843

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total other comprehensive income (loss)

 

2,984

 

(12

)

1,599

 

4,571

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ending balance

 

$

13,328

 

$

(558

)

$

4,044

 

$

16,814

 

 

 

 

For the 13 Weeks Ended June 30, 2012

 

 

 

Currency

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Translation

 

Securities Available

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Adjustments

 

for Sale

 

Forward Contracts

 

Total

 

Beginning balance

 

$

29,024

 

$

(396

)

$

2,324

 

$

30,952

 

Other comprehensive (loss) income before reclassifications, net of tax expense of $3,063

 

(15,681

)

(21

)

3,708

 

(11,994

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Amounts reclassed from accumulated other comprehensive income, net of tax expense of $721

 

0

 

0

 

1,451

 

1,451

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total other comprehensive (loss) income

 

(15,681

)

(21

)

2,257

 

(13,445

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ending balance

 

$

13,343

 

$

(417

)

$

4,581

 

$

17,507

 

 

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For the 26 Weeks Ended June 29, 2013

 

 

 

Currency

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Translation

 

Securities Available

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Adjustments

 

for Sale

 

Forward Contracts

 

Total

 

Beginning balance

 

$

30,181

 

$

(475

)

$

(946

)

$

28,760

 

Other comprehensive (loss) income before reclassifications, net of tax expense of $3,806

 

(16,853

)

(83

)

5,788

 

(11,148

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Amounts reclassed from accumulated other comprehensive income, net of tax expense of $592

 

0

 

0

 

798

 

798

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total other comprehensive (loss) income

 

(16,853

)

(83

)

4,990

 

(11,946

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ending balance

 

$

13,328

 

$

(558

)

$

4,044

 

$

16,814

 

 

 

 

For the 26 Weeks Ended June 30, 2012

 

 

 

Currency

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Translation

 

Securities Available

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Adjustments

 

for Sale

 

Forward Contracts

 

Total

 

Beginning balance

 

$

18,953

 

$

(446

)

$

3,673

 

$

22,180

 

Other comprehensive (loss) income before reclassifications, net of tax expense of $1,982

 

(5,610

)

29

 

3,211

 

(2,370

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Amounts reclassed from accumulated other comprehensive income, net of tax expense of $1,165

 

0

 

0

 

2,303

 

2,303

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total other comprehensive (loss) income

 

(5,610

)

29

 

908

 

(4,673

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ending balance

 

$

13,343

 

$

(417

)

$

4,581

 

$

17,507

 

 

7. SEGMENT INFORMATION

 

The Company manages its business primarily on a geographic basis. The Company’s reportable operating segments are comprised of North America wholesale, Europe wholesale, Asia Pacific wholesale and Direct to consumer. The North America wholesale, Europe wholesale and Asia Pacific wholesale segments do not include activities related to the Direct to consumer segment. The North America wholesale segment primarily includes sales to wholesale or distributor customers based in Canada, Mexico, the United States and countries in South America. The Europe wholesale segment primarily includes sales to wholesale or distributor customers based in European countries, the Middle East and Africa. The Asia Pacific wholesale segment primarily includes sales to wholesale or distributor customers based in Australia, China (including the Company’s assembly and procurement operations), India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, New Zealand, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan and Thailand. 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.

 

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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. General corporate expenses, including certain administrative, legal, accounting, technology support costs, equity compensation 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.

 

Summary information by operating segment was as follows (in thousands):

 

 

 

For the 13 Weeks Ended
June 29, 2013

 

For the 13 Weeks Ended
June 30, 2012

 

 

 

Net Sales

 

Operating
Income

 

Net Sales

 

Operating
Income

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

North America wholesale:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

External customers

 

$

260,692

 

$

66,321

 

$

249,812

 

$

45,858

 

Intersegment

 

49,016

 

 

 

46,053

 

 

 

Europe wholesale:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

External customers

 

170,759

 

36,451

 

147,710

 

31,534

 

Intersegment

 

38,713

 

 

 

34,652

 

 

 

Asia Pacific wholesale:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

External customers

 

96,187

 

30,473

 

84,344

 

33,561

 

Intersegment

 

252,894

 

 

 

161,425

 

 

 

Direct to consumer

 

178,611

 

16,105

 

154,238

 

15,710

 

Intersegment items

 

(340,623

)

 

 

(242,130

)

 

 

Corporate

 

 

 

(42,402

)

 

 

(38,566

)

Consolidated

 

$

706,249

 

$

106,948

 

$

636,104

 

$

88,097

 

 

 

 

For the 26 Weeks Ended

 

For the 26 Weeks Ended

 

 

 

June 29, 2013

 

June 30, 2012

 

 

 

 

 

Operating

 

 

 

Operating

 

 

 

Net Sales

 

Income

 

Net Sales

 

Income

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

North America wholesale:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

External customers

 

$

515,858

 

$

126,729

 

$

474,812

 

$

99,367

 

Intersegment

 

94,962

 

 

 

88,879

 

 

 

Europe wholesale:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

External customers

 

344,663

 

74,998

 

300,661

 

62,632

 

Intersegment

 

79,401

 

 

 

69,213

 

 

 

Asia Pacific wholesale:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

External customers

 

182,963

 

58,023

 

161,053

 

58,804

 

Intersegment

 

455,090

 

 

 

327,718

 

 

 

Direct to consumer

 

343,664

 

23,217

 

289,112

 

24,092

 

Intersegment items

 

(629,453

)

 

 

(485,810

)

 

 

Corporate

 

 

 

(81,698

)

 

 

(73,937

)

Consolidated

 

$

1,387,148

 

$

201,269

 

$

1,225,638

 

$

170,958

 

 

The following tables reflect net sales for each class of similar products in the periods presented (in thousands, except percentage data):

 

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For the 13 Weeks Ended
June 29, 2013

 

For the 13 Weeks Ended
June 30, 2012

 

 

 

Net Sales

 

Percentage
of Total

 

Net Sales

 

Percentage
of Total

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Watches

 

$

547,225

 

77.5

%

$

476,755

 

75.0

%

Leathers

 

91,748

 

13.0

 

96,907

 

15.2

 

Jewelry

 

47,042

 

6.7

 

37,779

 

5.9

 

Other

 

20,234

 

2.8

 

24,663

 

3.9

 

Total

 

$

706,249

 

100.0

%

$

636,104

 

100.0

%

 

 

 

For the 26 Weeks Ended

 

For the 26 Weeks Ended

 

 

 

June 29, 2013

 

June 30, 2012

 

 

 

 

 

Percentage

 

 

 

Percentage

 

 

 

Net Sales

 

of Total

 

Net Sales

 

of Total

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Watches

 

$

1,060,242

 

76.4

%

$

895,188

 

73.0

%

Leathers

 

194,536

 

14.0

 

200,955

 

16.4

 

Jewelry

 

89,356

 

6.5

 

76,930

 

6.3

 

Other

 

43,014

 

3.1

 

52,565

 

4.3

 

Total

 

$

1,387,148

 

100.0

%

$

1,225,638

 

100.0

%

 

8. DERIVATIVES AND RISK MANAGEMENT

 

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 fluctuations in global currencies that will ultimately be used by non-U.S. dollar functional currency subsidiaries to settle future payments of intercompany inventory transactions denominated in U.S. dollars. Specifically, the Company projects future intercompany purchases by its non-U.S. dollar functional currency subsidiaries generally over a period of up to 18 months. The Company enters into foreign currency forward contracts (“forward contracts”) generally for up to 65% of the forecasted purchases to manage fluctuations in global currencies that will ultimately be used to settle such U.S. dollar denominated inventory purchases. Forward contracts represent agreements to exchange the currency of one country for the currency of another country at an agreed-upon settlement date. The majority of the Company’s forward contracts are designated as single cash flow hedges. Fluctuations in exchange rates will either increase or decrease the Company’s U.S. dollar equivalent cash flows from these intercompany inventory transactions, which will affect the Company’s U.S. dollar earnings. Gains or losses on the forward contracts are expected to offset these fluctuations to the extent the cash flows are hedged by the forward contracts. The Company also periodically enters into forward contracts to manage exchange rate risks associated with certain non-inventory intercompany transactions and to which the Company does not elect hedge treatment. All of the Company’s outstanding forward contracts were designated as hedging instruments as of June 29, 2013 and December 29, 2012.

 

The forward contracts that the Company purchased to hedge exchange rate risk associated with intercompany inventory transactions meet the criteria for hedge eligibility, which requires that they represent foreign-currency-denominated forecasted intra-entity transactions in which (i) the operating unit that has the foreign currency exposure is a party to the hedging instrument and (ii) the hedged transaction is denominated in a currency other than the hedging unit’s functional currency.

 

At the inception of the hedge, the hedging relationship is expected to be highly effective in achieving offsetting cash flows attributable to the hedged risk. The Company assesses hedge effectiveness under the critical terms matched method at inception and at least quarterly throughout the life of the hedging relationship. If the critical terms (i.e., amounts, currencies and settlement dates) of the forward currency exchange contract match the terms of the forecasted transaction, the Company concludes that the hedge is effective.

 

The accounting for gains and losses that result from changes in the fair values of derivative instruments depends on whether the derivatives have been designated and qualify as hedging instruments. Changes in the fair value of derivatives not designated as hedging instruments are recognized in earnings when they occur. 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 (loss) income, 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.  Due to the high degree of effectiveness between the hedging instruments and the underlying exposures being hedged, the Company’s hedges resulted in no ineffectiveness in the condensed consolidated statements of comprehensive income, and there were no components excluded from the assessment of hedge effectiveness for the Second Quarter, Prior Year Quarter, Year To Date Period or Prior Year YTD Period.

 

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All derivative instruments are recognized as either assets or liabilities at fair value in the condensed consolidated balance sheets. Forward contracts designated as cash flow hedges are recorded at fair value at each balance sheet date and the change in fair value is recorded to accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) within the equity section of the balance sheet until such forward contract’s gains (losses) become realized or the cash flow hedge relationship is terminated. If the cash flow hedge relationship is terminated, the derivative’s gains or losses that are deferred in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) will be recognized in earnings when the hedged cash flows occur. However, for cash flow hedges that are terminated because the forecasted transaction is not expected to occur in the original specified time period, the derivative’s gains or losses are immediately recognized in earnings. There were no gains or losses reclassified into earnings as a result of the discontinuation of cash flow hedges in the Second Quarter, Prior Year Quarter, Year To Date Period or Prior Year YTD Period. Hedge accounting is discontinued if it is determined that the derivative is not highly effective. The Company records all cash flow hedge assets and liabilities on a gross basis as they do not meet the balance sheet netting criteria because the Company does not have master netting agreements established with the derivative counterparties that would allow for net settlement.

 

As of June 29, 2013, the Company had the following outstanding forward contracts that were entered into to hedge the future payments of intercompany inventory transactions (in millions):

 

Functional Currency

 

Contract Currency

 

Type

 

Amount

 

Type

 

Amount

 

Euro

 

179.3

 

U.S. Dollar

 

234.6

 

British Pound

 

20.4

 

U.S. Dollar

 

31.7

 

Japanese Yen

 

2,321.6

 

U.S. Dollar

 

26.4

 

Canadian Dollar

 

28.3

 

U.S. Dollar

 

27.7

 

Mexican Peso

 

148.9

 

U.S. Dollar

 

11.6

 

Australian Dollar

 

11.6

 

U.S. Dollar

 

11.4

 

 

The effective portion of gains and losses on derivative instruments that was recognized in other comprehensive income (loss), net of taxes during the Second Quarter, Prior Year Quarter, Year To Date Period and the Prior Year YTD Period is set forth below (in thousands):

 

Derivatives Designated as Cash 

 

For the 13 Weeks
Ended

 

For the 13 Weeks
Ended

 

Flow Hedges Under ASC 815

 

June 29, 2013

 

June 30, 2012

 

Foreign exchange forward contracts

 

$

2,442

 

$

3,708

 

Total gain recognized in other comprehensive income (loss)

 

$

2,442

 

$

3,708

 

 

 

 

For the 26 Weeks

 

For the 26 Weeks

 

Derivatives Designated as Cash

 

Ended

 

Ended

 

Flow Hedges Under ASC 815

 

June 29, 2013

 

June 30, 2012

 

Foreign exchange forward contracts

 

$

5,788

 

$

3,211

 

Total gain recognized in other comprehensive income (loss)

 

$

5,788

 

$

3,211

 

 

The following table illustrates the effective portion of gains and losses on derivative instruments recorded in other comprehensive income (loss), net of taxes during the term of the hedging relationship and reclassified into earnings during the Second Quarter, Prior Year Quarter, Year To Date Period, and Prior Year YTD Period (in thousands):

 

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Condensed

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Consolidated

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Statements of

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Comprehensive

 

 

 

For the 13 Weeks 

 

For the 13 Weeks

 

Foreign Exchange Forward 

 

Income

 

 

 

Ended

 

Ended

 

Contracts Under ASC 815

 

Location

 

 

 

June 29, 2013

 

June 30, 2012

 

Cash flow hedging instruments

 

Other (expense) income-net

 

Total gain reclassified from other comprehensive income (loss)

 

$

843

 

$

1,451

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Not designated as hedging instruments

 

Other (expense) income-net

 

Total loss recognized in income

 

$

(74

)

$

0

 

 

 

 

Condensed

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Consolidated

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Statements of

 

 

 

For the 26 Weeks

 

For the 26 Weeks

 

Foreign Exchange Forward

 

Comprehensive

 

 

 

Ended

 

Ended

 

Contracts Under ASC 815

 

Income Location

 

 

 

June 29, 2013

 

June 30, 2012

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash flow hedging instruments

 

Other (expense) income-net

 

Total gain reclassified from other comprehensive income (loss)

 

$

798

 

$

2,303

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Not designated as hedging instruments

 

Other (expense) income-net

 

Total loss recognized in income

 

$

(74

)

$

0

 

 

The following table discloses the fair value amounts for the Company’s derivative instruments as separate asset and liability values, presents the fair value of derivative instruments on a gross basis, and identifies the line items in the condensed consolidated balance sheets in which the fair value amounts for these categories of derivative instruments are included (in thousands):

 

 

 

Asset Derivatives

 

Liability Derivatives

 

 

 

June 29, 2013

 

December 29, 2012

 

June 29, 2013

 

December 29, 2012

 

Foreign

 

Condensed

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Condensed

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Exchange

 

Consolidated

 

 

 

Consolidated

 

 

 

Consolidated

 

 

 

Consolidated

 

 

 

Contracts

 

Balance

 

 

 

Balance

 

 

 

Balance

 

 

 

Balance

 

 

 

Under

 

Sheet

 

Fair

 

Sheet

 

Fair

 

Sheet

 

Fair

 

Sheet

 

Fair

 

ASC 815

 

Location

 

Value

 

Location

 

Value

 

Location

 

Value

 

Location

 

Value

 

Cash flow hedging instruments

 

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

 

$

7,710

 

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

 

$

2,336

 

Accrued expenses- other

 

$

1,426

 

Accrued expenses- other

 

$

4,560

 

Cash flow hedging instruments

 

Intangible and other assets-net

 

688

 

Intangible and other assets-net

 

240

 

Other long-term liabilities

 

57

 

Other long-term liabilities

 

582

 

Total

 

 

 

$

8,398

 

 

 

$

2,576

 

 

 

$

1,483

 

 

 

$

5,142

 

 

At the end of the Second Quarter, the Company had foreign exchange forward contracts with maturities extending through December 2014. The estimated net amount of the existing gains or losses at June 29, 2013 that is expected to be reclassified into earnings within the next twelve months is a gain of $4.1 million. See “Note 1—Financial Statement Policies” for additional disclosures on foreign currency hedging instruments.

 

9. 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.

 

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ASC 820, Fair Value Measurement and Disclosures (“ASC 820”), 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 quoted prices in active markets, that are observable either directly or indirectly.

 

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

 

ASC 820 requires the use of observable market data if such data is available without undue cost and effort.

 

The following table presents the fair value hierarchy for those assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of June 29, 2013 (in thousands):

 

 

 

Fair Value at June 29, 2013

 

 

 

Level 1

 

Level 2

 

Level 3

 

Total

 

Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Securities available for sale:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Investments in publicly traded equity securities

 

$

44

 

$

0

 

$

0

 

$

44

 

Forward contracts

 

0

 

8,398

 

0

 

8,398

 

Deferred compensation plan assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Investment in publicly traded mutual funds

 

3,040

 

0

 

0

 

3,040

 

Total

 

$

3,084

 

$

8,398

 

$

0

 

$

11,482

 

Liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Contingent consideration

 

$

0

 

$

0

 

$

7,663

 

$

7,663

 

Forward contracts

 

0

 

1,483

 

0

 

1,483

 

Total

 

$

0

 

$

1,483

 

$

7,663

 

$

9,146

 

 

The following table presents the fair value hierarchy for those assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of December 29, 2012 (in thousands):

 

 

 

Fair Value at December 29, 2012

 

 

 

Level 1

 

Level 2

 

Level 3

 

Total

 

Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Securities available for sale:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Investments in publicly traded equity securities

 

$

127

 

$

0

 

$

0

 

$

127

 

Forward contracts

 

0

 

2,576

 

0

 

2,576

 

Deferred compensation plan assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Investment in publicly traded mutual funds

 

3,188

 

0

 

0

 

3,188

 

Total

 

$

3,315

 

$

2,576

 

$

0

 

$

5,891

 

Liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Forward contracts

 

$

0

 

$

5,142

 

$

0

 

$

5,142

 

Total

 

$

0

 

$

5,142

 

$

0

 

$

5,142

 

 

The fair values of the Company’s securities available for sale and deferred compensation plan assets are based on quoted prices. The deferred compensation plan assets are recorded in intangible and other assets-net in the Company’s condensed consolidated balance sheets. The fair values of the Company’s forward contracts are based on published quotations of spot currency rates and forward points, which are converted into implied forward currency rates.

 

The Company has evaluated its short-term and long-term debt and believes, based on the interest rates, related terms and maturities, that the fair values of such instruments approximate their carrying amounts. As of June 29, 2013 and December 29, 2012, the carrying values of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, accounts payable and accrued liabilities approximated their fair values due to the short-term maturities of these accounts.

 

The fair value of the contingent consideration liability related to Fossil Spain is determined using Level 3 inputs. See “Note 2 — Acquisitions, Divestiture and Goodwill” for additional disclosure about the acquisition. The contingent consideration is based on Fossil Spain’s earnings during the three year period from December 31, 2013 to December 31, 2015.  The contingent consideration for calendar years 2013 and 2014 will be paid each year within thirty days of calculation of the amount. The contingent consideration for calendar year 2015 will be paid upon the execution of the purchase agreement in 2016. The fair value of the contingent consideration was determined using present value techniques with forecasted future cash flows for Fossil Spain as the significant unobservable input. Future revenue growth based on management’s projections for calendar years 2013, 2014, and 2015 ranges from 3% to 10%. Operating expenses are projected to be approximately 28% of revenues for calendar years 2013, 2014, and 2015. A discount rate of 19% was used to calculate the present value of the contingent consideration. An increase in future cash flows may result in a higher estimated fair value of the contingent consideration liability. Alternatively, a decrease in future cash flows may result in a lower estimated fair value of the contingent consideration liability. Future changes in the estimated fair value of the contingent consideration liability, if any, will be reflected in earnings. None of the underlying assumptions in regard to the estimates have changed since the first quarter of fiscal year 2013.

 

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10. CONTROLLING AND NONCONTROLLING INTEREST

 

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

 

 

 

Fossil Group, Inc.

 

 

 

Total

 

 

 

Stockholders’

 

Noncontrolling

 

Stockholders’

 

 

 

Equity

 

Interest

 

Equity

 

Balance at December 29, 2012

 

$

1,233,535

 

$

6,929

 

$

1,240,464

 

Net income

 

139,900

 

4,490

 

144,390

 

Currency translation adjustments

 

(16,853

)

0

 

(16,853

)

Unrealized loss on securities available for sale

 

(83

)

0

 

(83

)

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

 

4,990

 

0

 

4,990

 

Common stock issued upon exercise of stock options and stock appreciation rights

 

4,534

 

0

 

4,534

 

Tax benefit derived from stock-based compensation

 

6,204

 

0

 

6,204

 

Distribution of noncontrolling interest earnings

 

0

 

(4,679

)

(4,679

)

Acquisition of common stock

 

(231,870

)

0

 

(231,870

)

Stock-based compensation expense

 

6,968

 

0

 

6,968

 

Balance at June 29, 2013

 

$

1,147,325

 

$

6,740

 

$

1,154,065

 

 

 

 

Fossil Group, Inc.

 

 

 

Total

 

 

 

Stockholders’

 

Noncontrolling

 

Stockholders’

 

 

 

Equity

 

Interest

 

Equity

 

Balance at December 31, 2011

 

$

1,105,929

 

$

10,917

 

$

1,116,846

 

Net income

 

115,478

 

5,982

 

121,460

 

Currency translation adjustments

 

(5,610

)

0

 

(5,610

)

Unrealized gain on securities available for sale

 

29

 

0

 

29

 

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

 

908

 

0

 

908

 

Common stock issued upon exercise of stock options and stock appreciation rights

 

4,420

 

0

 

4,420

 

Tax benefit derived from stock-based compensation

 

10,080

 

0

 

10,080

 

Distribution of noncontrolling interest earnings

 

0

 

(4,096

)

(4,096

)

Business acquisitions

 

19,899

 

81

 

19,980

 

Acquisition of common stock

 

(127,032

)

0

 

(127,032

)

Stock-based compensation expense

 

7,832

 

0

 

7,832

 

Balance at June 30, 2012

 

$

1,131,933

 

$

12,884

 

$

1,144,817

 

 

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11. INTANGIBLE AND OTHER ASSETS

 

The following table summarizes intangible and other assets (in thousands):

 

 

 

 

 

June 29, 2013

 

December 29, 2012

 

 

 

Useful

 

Carrying

 

Accumulated

 

Carrying

 

Accumulated

 

 

 

Lives

 

Amount

 

Amortization

 

Amount

 

Amortization

 

Intangibles-subject to amortization:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Trademarks

 

10 yrs.

 

$

4,175

 

$

2,552

 

$

4,135

 

$

2,400

 

Customer lists

 

5-10 yrs.

 

42,816

 

11,982

 

32,144

 

9,980

 

Patents

 

3-20 yrs.

 

2,273

 

1,087

 

2,273

 

815

 

Noncompete agreement

 

6 yrs.

 

1,889

 

394

 

1,895

 

237

 

Other

 

7-20 yrs.

 

256

 

197

 

258

 

194

 

Total intangibles-subject to amortization

 

 

 

51,409

 

16,212

 

40,705

 

13,626

 

Intangibles-not subject to amortization:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Trade names

 

 

 

83,632

 

 

 

83,647

 

 

 

Other assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Key money deposits

 

 

 

33,697

 

14,439

 

35,655

 

14,060

 

Other deposits

 

 

 

21,725

 

 

 

17,591

 

 

 

Deferred compensation plan assets

 

 

 

3,040

 

 

 

3,188

 

 

 

Deferred tax asset-net

 

 

 

6,410

 

 

 

6,536

 

 

 

Restricted cash

 

 

 

680

 

 

 

991

 

 

 

Shop-in-shop

 

 

 

11,982

 

6,212

 

11,396

 

5,297

 

Other

 

 

 

2,653

 

1

 

3,948

 

1

 

Total other assets

 

 

 

80,187

 

20,652

 

79,305

 

19,358

 

Total intangible and other assets

 

 

 

$

215,228

 

$

36,864

 

$

203,657

 

$

32,984

 

Total intangible and other assets-net

 

 

 

 

 

$

178,364

 

 

 

$

170,673

 

 

Key money is the amount of funds paid to a landlord or tenant to acquire the rights of tenancy under a commercial property lease for a certain property. Key money represents the “right to lease” with an automatic right of renewal. This right can be subsequently sold by the Company or can be recovered should the landlord refuse to allow the automatic right of renewal to be exercised. Key money is amortized over the initial lease term, which ranges from approximately four to 18 years.

 

Amortization expense for intangible assets was approximately $1.3 million, $1.3 million, $2.6 million and $1.5 million for the Second Quarter, Prior Year Quarter, Year To Date Period, and Prior YTD Period, respectively. Estimated aggregate future amortization expense by fiscal year for intangible assets is as follows (in thousands):

 

 

 

Amortization 
Expense

 

2013 (remaining)

 

$

2,576

 

2014

 

5,121

 

2015

 

4,729

 

2016

 

4,591

 

2017

 

4,332

 

2018

 

3,969

 

 

12. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

 

Litigation. The Company is occasionally subject to litigation or other legal proceedings in the normal course of its business. The Company does not believe that the outcome of any currently pending legal matters, individually or collectively, will have a material effect on the business or financial condition of the Company.

 

13. DEBT

 

Short Term Foreign-Based Activity.  Due to the deconsolidation of STC during the Second Quarter, the 1.1 million Swiss Franc note entered into by STC on October 31, 2012 is no longer recognized on the Company’s condensed consolidated balance sheets as of June 29, 2013. See “Note 2-Acquisitions, Divestiture and Goodwill” for additional disclosures on the deconsolidation of STC.

 

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Long Term U.S.-Based Activity.  On May 17, 2013, the Company and certain of its subsidiaries entered into a five year Credit Agreement (the “Credit Agreement”) with (i) the lenders party thereto, (ii) Wells Fargo Bank, National Association (“Wells Fargo”), as administrative agent, swingline lender and issuing lender, (iii) Bank of America, N.A. and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as syndication agents, (iv) HSBC Bank USA, National Association and Fifth Third Bank, as documentation agents, and (v) Wells Fargo Securities, LLC, Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated and J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, as joint lead arrangers and bookrunners.  The Credit Agreement provides for revolving credit loans in the amount of $750 million (the “Revolver”), a swingline subfacility up to $20 million, an up to $10 million subfacility for letters of credit, and a term loan in the amount of $250 million (the “Term Loan”). The Credit Agreement expires and is due and payable on May 17, 2018. The Credit Agreement is guaranteed by all direct and indirect material domestic subsidiaries of the Company and is secured by 65% of the outstanding voting capital stock and 100% of the non-voting capital stock of the following foreign subsidiaries of the Company: Fossil Europe B.V., Swiss Technology Holding GmbH and Fossil (East) Limited. In connection with entering into the Credit Agreement, the Company paid upfront fees of approximately $4.8 million, which are being amortized over the life of the Credit Agreement.

 

Amounts outstanding under the Revolver and Term Loan bear interest at the Company’s option of (i) the base rate (defined as the higher of (a) the prime rate publicly announced by Wells Fargo (3.75% at the end of the Second Quarter), (b) the federal funds rate plus 0.5% and (c) the London Interbank Offer Rate (“LIBOR”) (0.2% at the end of the Second Quarter) for an interest period of one month plus 1.0%) plus the base rate applicable margin (which varies based upon the Company’s consolidated leverage ratio (the “Ratio”) from 0.25% if the Ratio is less than 1.00 to 1.00, to 1.00% if the Ratio is greater than or equal to 2.00 to 1.00) or (ii) the LIBOR rate (defined as the quotient obtained by dividing (a) LIBOR by (b) 1.00 minus the Eurodollar reserve percentage) plus the LIBOR rate applicable margin (which varies based upon the Ratio from 1.25% if the Ratio is less than 1.00 to 1.00, to 2.00% if the Ratio is greater than or equal to 2.00 to 1.00). Amounts outstanding under the swingline loan under the Credit Agreement or upon any drawing under a letter of credit bear interest at the base rate plus the base rate applicable margin. Interest based upon the base rate is payable quarterly in arrears. Interest based upon the LIBOR rate is payable either monthly or quarterly in arrears, depending on the interest period selected by the Company. The Revolver also includes a commitment fee ranging from 0.20% to 0.35% for any amounts not drawn under the Revolver.

 

The Credit Agreement replaced a credit agreement dated as of December 17, 2010, as amended, by and among the Company and certain of its subsidiaries, Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as administrative agent, swingline lender and issuing lender, Wells Fargo Securities, LLC, as sole lead arranger and sole book manager and Bank of America, N.A., as lender, which was scheduled to mature on December 17, 2014 (the “Prior Credit Agreement”). The Company incurred approximately $0.5 million and $1.2 million of interest expense related to the Prior Credit Agreement during the Second Quarter and Year To Date Period, respectively.  Additionally, during the Year To Date Period, the Company had total borrowings of $346.5 million and repayments of $411.5 million, inclusive of the final payment of $248.0 million. The Company incurred approximately $0.7 million of interest expense related to the Prior Credit Agreement during the Prior Year Quarter and Prior Year YTD Period. On May 17, 2013, the entire amount outstanding under the Prior Credit Agreement was repaid using funds borrowed under the Credit Agreement. No penalties or other early termination fees were incurred in connection with the termination of the Prior Credit Agreement.

 

Loans under the Credit Agreement may be prepaid, in whole or in part, at the option of the Company, in minimum principal amounts of $2.0 million or increments of $1.0 million in excess thereof with respect to a base rate loan under the Revolver, $5.0 million or increments of $1.0 million in excess thereof with respect to a LIBOR rate loan under the Revolver and Term Loan, and $100,000 or increments of $100,000 in excess thereof with respect to a swingline loan. Loans under the Credit Agreement must be repaid with the net proceeds of certain asset sales, insurance and condemnation events. The Company may permanently reduce the revolving credit commitment at any time, in whole or in part, without premium or penalty, in a minimum aggregate principal amount of not less than $3.0 million or increments of $1.0 million in excess thereof.

 

Wells Fargo can accelerate the repayment obligation upon the occurrence of an event of default, including the failure to pay principal or interest, a material inaccuracy of a representation or warranty, violation of covenants, cross-default, change in control, bankruptcy events, failure of a loan document provision, certain ERISA events and material judgments.

 

During the Year To Date Period, the Company had borrowings of $250.0 million under the Term Loan which was used to pay off amounts outstanding under the Prior Credit Agreement and pay upfront fees related to the Credit Agreement. During the Year To Date Period, the Company also had borrowings of $80.0 million under the Revolver which was used primarily to fund common stock repurchases. As of June 29, 2013, $250.0 million and $80.0 million were outstanding under the Term Loan and the Revolver, respectively.  Amounts available under the Revolver are reduced by any amounts outstanding under standby letters of credit. As of June 29, 2013, the Company had available borrowings of approximately $669.0 million under the Revolver. The Company incurred approximately $0.5 million of interest expense related to the Term Loan during the Second Quarter and Year To Date Period. The Company incurred approximately $15,000 of interest expense related to the Revolver during the Second Quarter and Year To Date Period.

 

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Financial covenants in the Credit Agreement require the Company to maintain (i) a consolidated leverage ratio no greater than 2.50 to 1.00, (ii) a consolidated interest coverage ratio no less than 3.50 to 1.00, and (iii) maximum capital expenditures not in excess of (x) $200.0 million from the closing through the fiscal year ending 2013 and during each of fiscal years 2014 and 2015 and (y) $250.0 million during each fiscal year thereafter, subject to certain adjustments. The Credit Agreement contains representations, warranties, covenants, events of default and indemnities that are customary for agreements of this type. The Company was in compliance with all covenants in the Credit Agreement as of June 29, 2013 and during the Second Quarter.

 

14. SUBSEQUENT EVENT

 

Interest Rate Swap Agreement.  On July 26, 2013, the Company entered into an interest rate swap agreement with a term of approximately five years. The interest rate swap agreement hedges approximately $250 million of 1-month LIBOR-based variable rate debt obligations under the Term Loan. Under the terms of the agreement, the Company will pay a fixed interest rate of 1.288% on a notional amount of $250 million to the swap counterparty, which will amortize over the remaining life of the Term Loan to generally match the amortization of the underlying loan.  The Company will receive interest from the swap counterparty on $250 million at a variable rate based on 1-month LIBOR.

 

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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 Group, Inc. and its wholly and majority-owned subsidiaries for the thirteen and twenty-six week periods ended June 29, 2013 (the “Second Quarter” and “Year To Date Period,” respectively) as compared to the thirteen and twenty-six week periods ended June 30, 2012 (the “Prior Year Quarter” and “Prior Year YTD Period,” respectively). 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, soft accessories and clothing. In the watch and jewelry product categories, 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 in countries where we have a physical presence, direct to the consumer through our retail stores and commercial websites and through third-party distributors in countries where we do not maintain a physical presence. Our products are offered at varying price points to meet 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, Company-owned retail and outlet stores, mass market stores, and through our FOSSIL® catalogs and website. Our wholesale customer base includes, among others, Dillard’s, JCPenney, Kohl’s, Macy’s, Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom, Saks Fifth Avenue, Target and Wal-Mart. In the United States, our network of Company-owned stores included 130 retail stores located in premier retail sites and 100 outlet stores located in major outlet malls as of June 29, 2013. In addition, we offer an extensive collection of our FOSSIL brand products on our website, www.fossil.com, as well as proprietary and licensed watch and jewelry brands through other managed and affiliate websites.

 

Internationally, our products are sold to department stores, specialty retail stores and specialty watch and jewelry stores in approximately 130 countries worldwide through 25 Company-owned foreign sales subsidiaries and through a network of over 60 independent distributors. Our products are offered on airlines and cruise ships and in international Company-owned retail stores.  Internationally, our network of Company-owned stores included 192 retail stores and 71 outlet stores in select international markets as of June 29, 2013. Our products are also sold through licensed and franchised FOSSIL retail stores, retail concessions operated by us and kiosks in certain international markets, as well as our websites in certain countries.

 

Our business is subject to 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. If economic conditions worsen or if the global or regional economies slip back into a recession, our revenues and earnings for fiscal year 2013 or beyond could be negatively impacted.

 

Our business is also subject to the risks inherent in global sourcing of supply. Certain key components in our products come from limited sources of supply, which exposes us to potential supply shortages that could disrupt the manufacture and sale of our products. Any interruption or delay in the supply of key components could significantly harm our ability to meet scheduled product deliveries to our customers and cause us to lose sales. Interruptions or delays in supply may be caused by a number of factors that are outside of our and our contractor manufacturers’ control, such as natural disasters like the earthquake and tsunami in Japan in early fiscal year 2011.

 

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. We believe the net sales growth we have experienced over the last several fiscal quarters is the result of our ability to design innovative watch products incorporating a number of new materials that not only differentiate us from our competition but also continue to provide a solid value proposition to consumers across all of our brands.

 

The majority of our products are sold at price points ranging from $85 to $600. Although the current economic environment continues to weigh on consumer discretionary spending levels, we believe that the price/value relationship and the differentiation and innovation of our products, in comparison to those of our competitors, will allow us to maintain or grow our market share in those markets in which we compete. 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 that of our competitors, have allowed us to weather recessionary periods for longer periods of time and generally resulted in market share gains to us.

 

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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 manage these currency risks by using derivative instruments. The primary risks managed by using derivative instruments are the future payments by non-U.S. dollar functional currency subsidiaries of intercompany inventory transactions denominated in U.S. dollars. We enter into foreign exchange forward contracts to manage fluctuations in global currencies that will ultimately be used to settle such U.S. dollar denominated inventory purchases.

 

For a more complete discussion of the risks facing our business, see “Part I, Item 1A. Risk Factors” of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 29, 2012.

 

Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

 

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) 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 condensed consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the periods reported. On an on-going basis, we evaluate our estimates and judgments, including those related to product returns, bad debt, inventories, long-lived asset impairment, impairment of goodwill and trade names, income taxes, warranty costs, hedge accounting, litigation reserves and stock-based compensation. We base our estimates and judgments on historical experience and on various other factors that we believe to be reasonable under the circumstances. Our estimates 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 critical accounting policies disclosed in “Part II, Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 29, 2012.

 

Recently Issued Accounting Standards

 

In July 2013, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2013-11, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Presentation of an Unrecognized Tax Benefit When a Net Operating Loss Carryforward, a Similar Tax Loss, or a Tax Credit Carryforward Exists (“ASU 2013-11”).  ASU 2013-11 requires, unless certain conditions exist, an unrecognized tax benefit to be presented as a reduction to a deferred tax asset in the financial statements for a net operating loss carryforward, a similar tax loss, or a tax credit carryforward. The guidance in ASU 2013-11 will become effective for us prospectively for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2013, and interim periods within those years, with early adoption permitted.  Retrospective application is also permitted.  We are still currently assessing the impact, if any, the adoption of ASU 2013-11 will have on our condensed consolidated results of operations and financial position.

 

In March 2013, FASB issued ASU 2013-05, Foreign Currency Matters (Topic 830): Parent’s Accounting for the Cumulative Translation Adjustment upon Derecognition of Certain Subsidiaries or Groups of Assets within a Foreign Entity or of an Investment in a Foreign Entity (“ASU 2013-05”).  ASU 2013-05 addresses the accounting for the cumulative translation adjustment when a parent either sells a part or all of its investment in a foreign entity or no longer holds a controlling financial interest in a subsidiary or group of assets that is a nonprofit activity or a business within a foreign entity.  The guidance outlines the events when cumulative translation adjustments should be released into net income and is intended by FASB to eliminate some disparity in current accounting practice.  The guidance in ASU 2013-05 will become effective for us for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2013, and interim periods within those years. We will apply the guidance prospectively to any derecognition events that may occur after the effective date, and we do not expect the adoption of ASU 2013-05 to have a material impact on our condensed consolidated results of operations or financial position.

 

In December 2011, the FASB issued ASU 2011-11, Balance Sheet (Topic 210): Disclosures about Offsetting Assets and Liabilities (“ASU 2011-11”), to address certain comparability issues between financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP and those prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards.  In January 2013, the FASB issued ASU 2013-01, Balance Sheet (Topic 210): Clarifying the Scope of Disclosures about Offsetting Assets and Liabilities (“ASU 2013-01”), which clarifies which instruments and transactions are subject to the offsetting disclosure requirements established by ASU 2011-11.  ASU 2011-11 will require an entity to provide enhanced disclosures about certain financial instruments and derivatives, as defined in ASU 2013-01, to enable users to understand the effects of offsetting in the financial statements as well as the effects of master netting arrangements on an entity’s financial condition.  The amendments in ASU 2011-11 and ASU 2013-01 are effective for annual reporting periods beginning on or after January 1, 2013, and interim periods within those years, with respective disclosures required for all comparative periods presented.  We do not expect the adoption of ASU 2011-11 and ASU 2013-01 to have a material impact on our condensed consolidated results of operations or financial position.

 

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Recently Adopted Accounting Standards

 

In July 2012, the FASB issued ASU 2012-02, Intangibles—Goodwill and Other (Topic 350): Testing Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets for Impairment (“ASU 2012-02”). The amendments in this update permit an entity to make a qualitative assessment to determine if it is more likely than not that an indefinite-lived intangible asset other than goodwill is impaired. If an entity concludes that it is more likely than not that the fair value of an indefinite-lived intangible asset other than goodwill is less than its carrying amount, it is required to perform the quantitative impairment test for that asset. This ASU aligns the guidance of impairment testing for indefinite-lived intangible assets other than goodwill with that in ASU 2011-08, Intangibles—Goodwill and Other (Topic 350): Testing Goodwill for Impairment (“ASU 2011-08”). The guidance in ASU 2012-02 was effective for us beginning December 30, 2012 and did not have a material impact on our condensed consolidated results of operations or financial position.

 

In February 2013, the FASB issued ASU 2013-02, Comprehensive Income (Topic 220): Reporting of Amounts Reclassified Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (“ASU 2013-02”).  FASB issued ASU 2013-02 to improve the transparency of changes in other comprehensive income (“OCI”) and items reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income (“AOCI”) in financial statements.  ASU 2013-12 requires an entity to provide information about amounts reclassified out of AOCI by component.  In addition, an entity must present either on the face of the income statement or in the notes, significant amounts reclassified out of AOCI by the respective line items of net income.  See “Note 6-Stockholders’ Equity and Benefit Plans” for additional disclosures about our OCI.  The guidance in ASU 2013-02 became effective for us on December 30, 2012 and did not have a material impact on our condensed consolidated results of operations or financial position.

 

Results of Operations

 

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

 

 

 

Percentage of Net Sales

 

Percentage

 

 

 

For the 13 Weeks Ended

 

Change from

 

 

 

June 29, 2013

 

June 30, 2012

 

2012

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net sales

 

100.0

%

100.0

%

11.0

%

Cost of sales

 

42.1

 

44.0

 

6.3

 

Gross profit

 

57.9

 

56.0

 

14.7

 

Operating expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Selling and distribution

 

30.8

 

30.9

 

10.8

 

General and administrative

 

12.0

 

11.3

 

17.3

 

Operating income

 

15.1

 

13.8

 

21.4

 

Interest expense

 

0.2

 

0.2

 

22.4

 

Other (expense) income-net

 

(0.1

)

0.2

 

*

 

Income before income taxes

 

14.8

 

13.8

 

18.3

 

Provision for income taxes

 

4.8

 

4.3

 

22.1

 

Net income

 

10.0

 

9.5

 

16.6

 

Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest

 

0.4

 

0.5

 

(11.6

)

Net income attributable to Fossil Group, Inc.

 

9.6

%

9.0

%

18.1

%

 


* Not meaningful

 

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Percentage of Net Sales

 

Percentage

 

 

 

For the 26 Weeks Ended

 

Change from

 

 

 

June 29, 2013

 

June 30, 2012

 

2012

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net sales

 

100.0

%

100.0

%

13.2

%

Cost of sales

 

43.2

 

44.1

 

11.0

 

Gross profit

 

56.8

 

55.9

 

14.9

 

Operating expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Selling and distribution

 

30.3

 

30.8

 

11.4

 

General and administrative

 

12.0

 

11.2

 

21.0

 

Operating income

 

14.5

 

13.9

 

17.7

 

Interest expense

 

0.2

 

0.2

 

32.8

 

Other (expense) income-net

 

0.6

 

0.4

 

*

 

Income before income taxes

 

14.9

 

14.1

 

19.9

 

Provision for income taxes

 

4.5

 

4.2

 

22.4

 

Net income

 

10.4

 

9.9

 

18.9

 

Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest

 

0.3

 

0.5

 

(24.9

)

Net income attributable to Fossil Group, Inc.

 

10.1

%

9.4

%

21.1

%

 


* Not meaningful

 

Net Sales. The following tables set forth consolidated net sales by segment and the percentage relationship of each segment 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

 

 

 

June 29, 2013

 

June 30, 2012

 

June 29, 2013

 

June 30, 2012

 

Wholesale:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

North America

 

$

260.7

 

$

249.8

 

36.9

%

39.3

%

Europe

 

170.7

 

147.7

 

24.2

 

23.2

 

Asia Pacific

 

96.2

 

84.4

 

13.6

 

13.3

 

Total wholesale

 

527.6

 

481.9

 

74.7

 

75.8

 

Direct to consumer

 

178.6

 

154.2

 

25.3

 

24.2

 

Consolidated

 

$

706.2

 

$

636.1

 

100.0

%

100.0

%

 

 

 

Amounts

 

Percentage of Total

 

 

 

For the 26 Weeks Ended

 

For the 26 Weeks Ended

 

 

 

June 29, 2013

 

June 30, 2012

 

June 29, 2013

 

June 30, 2012

 

Wholesale:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

North America

 

$

515.8

 

$

474.8

 

37.2

%

38.8

%

Europe

 

344.6

 

300.7

 

24.8

 

24.5

 

Asia Pacific

 

183.0

 

161.0

 

13.2

 

13.1

 

Total wholesale

 

1,043.4

 

936.5

 

75.2

 

76.4

 

Direct to consumer

 

343.7

 

289.1

 

24.8

 

23.6

 

Consolidated

 

$

1,387.1

 

$

1,225.6

 

100.0

%

100.0

%

 

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The following table illustrates by factor the total year-over-year percentage change in net sales by segment and on a consolidated basis:

 

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

Attributable to Changes in the Following Factors

 

 

 

Exchange
Rates

 

Organic
Change

 

Total
Change

 

North America wholesale

 

0.2

%

4.2

%

4.4

%

Europe wholesale

 

0.6

 

15.0

 

15.6

 

Asia Pacific wholesale

 

(3.7

)

17.7

 

14.0

 

Direct to consumer

 

(0.3

)

16.1

 

15.8

 

Consolidated

 

(0.4

)%

11.4

%

11.0

%

 

Analysis of Percentage Change in Net Sales during the Year To Date Period Versus Prior Year YTD Period

Attributable to Changes in the Following Factors

 

 

 

 

Exchange
Rates

 

Acquisitions

 

Organic
Change

 

Total
Change

 

North America wholesale

 

0.1

%

1.9

%

6.6

%

8.6

%

Europe wholesale

 

0.4

 

5.7

 

8.5

 

14.6

 

Asia Pacific wholesale

 

(2.9

)

2.0

 

14.6

 

13.7

 

Direct to consumer

 

(0.3

)

1.1

 

18.1

 

18.9

 

Consolidated

 

(0.3

)%

2.7

%

10.8

%

13.2

%

 

The following net sales discussion excludes the impact on sales growth attributable to foreign currency exchange rate changes as noted in the above table.

 

Consolidated Net Sales.    Net sales rose 11.4% for the Second Quarter representing sales growth across each of our wholesale and retail operations in comparison to the Prior Year Quarter.  Global watch sales delivered the strongest performance, increasing 15.2%, or $72.5 million.  We believe that we continue to gain market share in the watch category as we maximize the potential for our brands with our global distribution infrastructure and design innovation.  Our jewelry category also favorably impacted the Second Quarter, increasing 23.9%, or $9.0 million, as our new global assortment resonated well with consumers.  These sales gains were partially offset by sales decreases in leathers of 5.1%, or $5.0 million, and eyewear of 39.2%, or $4.0 million, as a result of decreased sell through rates at retail. For the Year To Date Period, net sales increased by 13.5%, or $165.1 million, representing sales growth in each of our wholesale and direct to consumer businesses.

 

North America Wholesale Net Sales.  North America wholesale net sales increased 4.2%, or $10.5 million, during the Second Quarter in comparison to the Prior Year Quarter.  The Second Quarter was negatively impacted by a timing shift of approximately $15 million from the Second Quarter into the first quarter of fiscal 2013 due to the early timing of Easter in the current fiscal year as compared to the prior fiscal year.  North America sales growth was led by an 8.9%, or $17.4 million, increase in watches and a 19.8%, or $1.8 million, increase in the jewelry category.  Our leathers and eyewear businesses experienced sales decreases of 12.2%, or $4.8 million, and 63.1%, or $2.5 million, respectively.  North America wholesale sales increased across geographies as our U.S. shipments increased 2.6% or $5.9 million, during the Second Quarter, while our subsidiaries in Canada and Mexico delivered increases of 27.7% and 10.5%, respectively.  For the Year To Date Period, North America wholesale net sales increased 8.5%, or $40.4 million, compared to the Prior Year YTD Period.  This increase was principally driven by sales gains in watches and jewelry, partially offset by decreases in leathers and eyewear.  The Year To Date Period was negatively impacted by approximately $10 million as a result of the misalignment of our fiscal calendar with the National Retail Federation (“NRF”) calendar, on which many of our customers operate.  The NRF calendar included an extra week in January 2013 as compared to our fiscal calendar.  The extra week on our fiscal calendar will take place in January 2014, leaving every month in this fiscal year misaligned.  Accordingly, our fiscal calendar will not re-align with the NRF calendar until January 2014.

 

Europe Wholesale Net Sales.  Europe wholesale net sales rose 15.0%, or $22.1 million, during the Second Quarter in comparison to the Prior Year Quarter representing growth across multiple geographies within the European region.  Sales growth was primarily a result of a 17.0%, or $19.6 million, increase in our watch category and a 22.6%, or $4.2 million, increase in our jewelry business.  Sales to third party distributors also favorably contributed to the Second Quarter, increasing 13.1%, or $4.3 million, as a result of increased sell-through rates.  The Second Quarter was negatively impacted by decreases in the leathers and eyewear categories of 24.0%, or $2.0 million, and 66.4%, or $1.5 million, respectively.  The decrease in leathers was primarily attributable to decreased sell-through rates at retail, while the decrease in eyewear was largely due to door reduction.  Europe wholesale net sales increased 14.2%, or $42.6 million, for the Year To Date Period as compared to the Prior Year YTD Period, led by a 19.4%, or $43.7 million, increase in watch sales and a 10.8%, or $4.5 million, increase in our jewelry business.  These sales gains were partially offset by decreases in our eyewear and leathers categories of 62.8%, or $4.2 million, and 19.3%, or $4.1 million, respectively.

 

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Asia Pacific Wholesale Net Sales.  Asia Pacific wholesale net sales rose 17.7%, or $14.9 million, during the Second Quarter in comparison to the Prior Year Quarter.  This increase was principally attributable to watch sales increasing 20.6%, or $15.5 million, partially offset by a 41.7%, or $0.8 million, decrease in jewelry sales.  We experienced strong growth across most markets led by China, India and Japan.  At the end of the Second Quarter, we operated 294 concession locations in Asia with a net 13 new concessions opened during the Second Quarter.  For the Second Quarter, concession sales increased by 27.9% with comp sales growing 4.2% in comparison to the Prior Year Quarter.  For the Year To Date Period as compared to the Prior Year YTD Period, Asia Pacific wholesale net sales rose 16.6%, or $26.7 million, principally as a result of the same factors experienced during the Second Quarter.  Concession sales increased by 27.0%, with comp sales growing 4.1% in the Year To Date Period in comparison to the Prior Year YTD Period.

 

Direct to Consumer Net Sales.  Direct to consumer net sales for the Second Quarter increased by 16.1%, or $24.9 million, in comparison to the Prior Year Quarter, primarily the result of a 17.4% increase in the average number of Company-owned stores open during the Second Quarter partially offset by comparable store sales decreases of 0.1%.  For the Year To Date Period, net sales from our Direct to consumer segment increased 19.2%, or $55.5 million, in comparison to the Prior Year YTD Period, primarily as a result of a 15.9% increase in the average number of Company-owned stores open and comparable store sales increases of 2.0%.

 

The following table sets forth the number of stores by concept for the periods indicated below:

 

 

 

June 29, 2013

 

June 30, 2012

 

 

 

North
America

 

Other 
International

 

Total

 

North
America

 

Other 
International

 

Total

 

Full price accessory

 

108

 

153

 

261

 

104

 

154

 

258

 

Outlets

 

108

 

67

 

175

 

85

 

36

 

121

 

Clothing

 

30

 

2

 

32

 

32

 

2

 

34

 

Full price multi-brand

 

6

 

19

 

25

 

2

 

12

 

14

 

Total stores

 

252

 

241

 

493

 

223

 

204

 

427

 

 

During the Second Quarter, we opened 21 new stores and closed five stores. For fiscal year 2013, we anticipate opening a total of approximately 70-75 net new retail stores globally, with a focus internationally and in outlet stores.

 

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 Profit. Gross profit increased by 14.7% to $408.9 million in the Second Quarter compared to $356.4 million in the Prior Year Quarter as a result of increased sales and gross profit margin expansion.  Gross profit margin increased 190 basis points to 57.9% in the Second Quarter compared to 56.0% in the Prior Year Quarter.  The increase in gross profit margin was primarily driven by reduced levels of liquidation sales and improved liquidation strategies that drive more profitable margins, a more favorable sales mix of higher margin watch products, growth in the Direct to consumer distribution channel and direct distribution in Latin America, Spain and Portugal as a result of recent acquisitions. Gross profit margin was unfavorably impacted by an increase in the sales mix of lower margin sales to third party distributors. Foreign currency exchange rate changes negatively impacted gross profit margin by approximately 20 basis points during the Second Quarter.  For the Year To Date Period, gross profit margin increased 90 basis points to 56.8% compared to 55.9% in the Prior Year YTD Period.  During the Year To Date Period, foreign currency exchange rate changes negatively impacted gross profit margin by approximately 20 basis points in comparison to the Prior Year YTD Period.  Excluding the impact of currency, gross profit margin was favorably impacted by factors similar to those experienced during the Second Quarter.

 

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Operating Expenses. Total operating expenses in the Second Quarter increased by $33.7 million and, as a percentage of net sales, increased to 42.8% in the Second Quarter as compared to 42.2% in the Prior Year Quarter.  The translation of foreign-based expenses in the Second Quarter increased operating expenses by approximately $0.4 million as a result of the weaker U.S. dollar.  On a constant dollar basis, operating expense increases were primarily attributable to the expansion of our retail store and concession base, investments to support growth in the Asia Pacific region and global initiatives, the impact of newly acquired businesses and costs associated with our enhanced Swiss production capabilities.  For the Year To Date Period, operating expenses expressed as a percentage of net sales increased to 42.3% compared to 42.0% in the Prior Year YTD Period and included a $2.3 million favorable impact from the translation of foreign-based expenses into U.S. dollars due to a stronger U.S. dollar.  On a constant dollar basis, operating expenses for the Year To Date Period increased by $69.4 million primarily the result of the same factors that impacted the Second Quarter.

 

The following tables set 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):

 

 

 

For the 13 Weeks Ended June 29, 2013

 

For the 13 Weeks Ended June 30, 2012

 

 

 

Operating Expense

 

% of Net Sales

 

Operating Expense

 

% of Net Sales

 

North America wholesale

 

$

50.9

 

19.5

%

$

53.2

 

21.3

%

Europe wholesale

 

59.7

 

35.0

 

49.6

 

33.6

 

Asia Pacific wholesale

 

48.4

 

50.3

 

39.8

 

47.2

 

Direct to consumer

 

100.7

 

56.4

 

87.2

 

56.5

 

Corporate

 

42.3

 

 

 

38.5

 

 

 

Total

 

$

302.0

 

42.8

%

$

268.3

 

42.2

%

 

 

 

For the 26 Weeks Ended June 29, 2013

 

For the 26 Weeks Ended June 30, 2012

 

 

 

Operating Expense

 

% of Net Sales

 

Operating Expense

 

% of Net Sales

 

North America wholesale

 

$

99.6

 

19.3

%

$

95.0

 

20.0

%

Europe wholesale

 

115.7

 

33.6

 

96.8

 

32.2

 

Asia Pacific wholesale

 

90.3

 

49.3

 

78.7

 

48.9

 

Direct to consumer

 

199.0

 

57.9

 

170.2

 

58.9

 

Corporate

 

81.5

 

 

 

73.7

 

 

 

Total

 

$

586.1

 

42.3

%

$

514.4

 

42.0

%

 

Operating Income.  Operating income increased $18.9 million, or 21.4%, in the Second Quarter compared to the Prior Year Quarter.  As a percentage of net sales, operating income increased to 15.1% in the Second Quarter compared to 13.8% of net sales in the Prior Year Quarter.  During the Second Quarter, operating income was negatively impacted by approximately $2.8 million as a result of the translation of foreign-based sales and expenses into U.S. dollars.  During the Year To Date Period, operating profit margin increased to 14.5% as compared to 13.9% in the Prior Year YTD Period.  Operating income for the Year To Date Period included approximately $2.6 million of net currency losses related to the translation of foreign-based sales and expenses into U.S. dollars.

 

Other (Expense) Income-Net.  Other (expense) income-net decreased unfavorably by $2.4 million in comparison to the Prior Year Quarter.  This decrease was primarily driven by net foreign currency losses resulting from mark-to-market hedging and other transactional activities as compared to net gains in the Prior Year Quarter.  For the Year To Date Period, other (expense) income-net increased favorably by $4.8 million in comparison to the Prior Year YTD Period.  This increase was primarily driven by (i) a $6.5 million non-cash, mark-to-market valuation gain related to our right to acquire in 2015 the remaining 50% of Fossil, S.L. (“Fossil Spain”), our Spanish joint venture owned by General De Relojeria, S.A. and (ii) decreased net foreign currency gains resulting from mark-to-market hedging and other transactional activities as compared to the Prior Year YTD Period.

 

Provision For Income Taxes. Income tax expense for the Second Quarter was $33.8 million, resulting in an effective income tax rate of 32.5%.  For the Prior Year Quarter, income tax expense was $27.7 million, resulting in an effective income tax rate of 31.4%.  Income tax expense was $62.7 million for the Year To Date Period, resulting in an effective income tax rate of 30.3%. For the Prior Year YTD Period, income tax expense was $51.2 million, resulting in an effective income tax rate of 29.7%. The higher effective tax rate in the Second Quarter and the Year To Date Period was primarily due to the quarter impact of adjusting the estimated full year rate to reflect a shift in geographical earnings mix.

 

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Net Income Attributable to Fossil Group, Inc. Second Quarter net income attributable to Fossil Group, Inc. increased by 18.1% to $67.7 million, or $1.15 per diluted share, in comparison to $57.3 million, or $0.92 per diluted share, in the Prior Year Quarter. The Second Quarter results included net foreign currency losses of $0.06 per diluted share, offset by  a $0.06 per diluted share benefit as a result of a 5.2% lower outstanding share count due to common stock repurchases under our ongoing stock repurchase program.  For the Year To Date Period, net income attributable to Fossil Group, Inc. of $139.9 million, or $2.36 per diluted share, represented a 21.1% increase compared to $115.5 million, or $1.86 per diluted share earned during the Prior Year YTD Period.  The Year To Date Period results included a $6.5 million non-cash, non-operating gain, which benefitted earnings by $0.11 per diluted share, related to our right to acquire in 2015 the remaining 50% of Fossil Spain.  Additionally, net income attributable to Fossil Group, Inc. for the Year To Date Period included net foreign currency losses of $0.04 per diluted share, and an $0.11 per diluted share benefit as a result of a 4.7% lower outstanding share count due to common stock repurchases under our ongoing stock repurchase program.

 

Liquidity and Capital Resources

 

Historically, our business operations have not required substantial cash during the first several months of our fiscal year. Generally, starting in the third 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 quarterly cash requirements are also impacted by the number of new stores we open, other capital expenditures and strategic investments such as acquisitions and stock repurchases. Our cash and cash equivalents balance at the end of the Second Quarter was $313.3 million, including $299.1 million held in banks outside the U.S., in comparison to cash and cash equivalents of $138.8 million at the end of the Prior Year Quarter and $177.2 million at the end of fiscal year 2012.

 

Net cash provided by operating activities and financing activities of $158.7 million and $38.9 million, respectively, was partially offset by net cash used by investing activities of $60.6 million during the Year To Date Period. Excluding net non-cash activities of $28.5 million, net cash provided by operating activities during the Year To Date Period consisted primarily of net income of $144.4 million, partially offset by uses of cash related to net increases in working capital of $14.2 million. Net cash used in investing activities during the Year To Date Period was primarily driven by $43.0 million related to capital expenditures and $14.9 million used for business acquisitions, net of cash acquired. During the Year To Date Period, net cash provided by financing activities was principally comprised of $264.8 million of net debt borrowings, partially offset by $231.9 million of common stock acquisitions.

 

Net borrowings on notes payable primarily consisted of draws and repayments made under our revolving credit facility.

 

Accounts receivable, net of allowances, increased by 13.8% to $257.7 million at the end of the Second Quarter compared to $226.4 million at the end of the Prior Year Quarter, primarily as a result of increased wholesale sales and acquisitions. Excluding acquisitions, days sales outstanding for our wholesale segments for the Second Quarter moderately improved.

 

Inventory at the end of the Second Quarter was $582.1 million, representing an increase of 11.0% from the Prior Year Quarter inventory balance of $524.4 million.  Our inventory growth was driven by new store growth, investments in components to preserve production flow and our acquisitions.

 

In fiscal year 2010, our Board of Directors approved two common stock repurchase programs pursuant to which up to $30 million and $750 million, respectively, could be used to repurchase outstanding shares of our common stock.  In December 2012, our Board of Directors approved an additional common stock repurchase program pursuant to which up to $1.0 billion could be used to repurchase outstanding shares of our common stock. All of these repurchase programs are to be conducted pursuant to Rule 10b-18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The $750 million repurchase program has a termination date of December 2013, and the $30 million repurchase program has no termination date.  The $1.0 billion common stock repurchase program has a termination date of December 2016.

 

The following tables reflect our common stock repurchase activity for the periods indicated (in millions):

 

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For the 13 Weeks Ended
June 29, 2013

 

For the 26 Weeks Ended
June 29, 2013

 

Fiscal Year Authorized

 

Dollar Value
Authorized

 

Termination Date

 

Number of
Shares
Repurchased

 

Dollar Value
Repurchased

 

Number of
Shares
Repurchased

 

Dollar Value
Repurchased

 

2012

 

$

1,000.0

 

December 2016

 

1.7

 

$

169.2

 

1.8

 

$

187.2

 

2010

 

$

30.0

 

None

 

0.0

 

$

0.0

 

0.0

 

$

0.0

 

2010

 

$

750.0

 

December 2013(1)

 

0.0

 

$

0.0

 

0.4

 

$

38.6

 

 


(1)         In the first quarter of fiscal year 2013, we completed this repurchase plan.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For the 13 Weeks Ended
June 30, 2012

 

For the 26 Weeks Ended
June 30, 2012

 

Fiscal Year Authorized

 

Dollar Value
Authorized

 

Termination Date

 

Number of
Shares
Repurchased

 

Dollar Value
Repurchased

 

Number of
Shares
Repurchased

 

Dollar Value
Repurchased

 

2012

 

$

1,000.0

 

December 2016

 

0.0

 

$

0.0

 

0.0

 

$

0.0

 

2010

 

$

30.0

 

None

 

0.0

 

$

0.0

 

0.0

 

$

0.0

 

2010

 

$

750.0

 

December 2013

 

0.7

 

$

58.9

 

1.3

 

$

118.2

 

 

We effectively retired 2.2 million shares of the common stock repurchased under our repurchase programs during the Year To Date Period. We account for the retirements by allocating the repurchase price, which is based upon the equity contribution associated with historical issuances, to common stock, additional paid-in capital and retained earnings. The effective retirement of common stock repurchased during the Year To Date Period decreased common stock by $22,300, additional paid-in capital by $4.5 million, retained earnings by $221.2 million and treasury stock by $225.8 million. We effectively retired 7.5 million shares of our common stock during the Prior Year YTD Period that were repurchased under our repurchase programs during our 2012, 2011 and 2010 fiscal years. The effective retirement of common stock repurchased during the Prior Year YTD Period decreased common stock by $75,000, additional paid-in capital by $48.4 million, retained earnings by $520.4 million and treasury stock by $568.9 million. At December 29, 2012 and June 29, 2013, all treasury stock had been effectively retired. As of June 29, 2013, we had $842.8 million of repurchase authorizations remaining under the combined purchase plans.

 

At the end of the Second Quarter, we had working capital of $924.4 million compared to working capital of $726.5 million at the end of the Prior Year Quarter. Additionally, at the end of the Second Quarter, we had approximately $1.6 million of outstanding short-term borrowings and $339.4 million in long-term debt.

 

On May 17, 2013, we entered into a five year Credit Agreement (the “Credit Agreement”) with (i) certain lenders party thereto (ii) Wells Fargo Bank, National Association (“Wells Fargo”), as administrative agent, swingline lender and issuing lender, (iii) Bank of America, N.A. and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as syndication agents, (iv) HSBC Bank USA, National Association and Fifth Third Bank, as documentation agents, and (v) Wells Fargo Securities, LLC, Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated and J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, as joint lead arrangers and bookrunners.  The Credit Agreement provides for revolving credit loans in the amount of $750 million (the “Revolver”), a swingline subfacility up to $20 million, and up to $10 million subfacility for letters of credit, and a term loan in the amount of $250 million (the “Term Loan”). Amounts outstanding under the Revolver and Term Loan bear interest at our option of (i) the base rate (defined as the higher of (a) the prime rate publicly announced by Wells Fargo (3.75% at the end of the Second Quarter), (b) the federal funds rate plus 0.5% and (c) the London Interbank Offer Rate (“LIBOR”) (0.2% at the end of the Second Quarter) for an interest period of one month plus 1.0%) plus the base rate applicable margin (which varies based upon our consolidated leverage ratio (the “Ratio”) from 0.25% if the Ratio is less than 1.00 to 1.00, to 1.00% if the Ratio is greater than or equal to 2.00 to 1.00) or (ii) the LIBOR rate (defined as the quotient obtained by dividing (a) LIBOR by (b) 1.00 minus the Eurodollar reserve percentage) plus the LIBOR rate applicable margin (which varies based upon the Ratio from 1.25% if the Ratio is less than 1.00 to 1.00 to 2.00% if the Ratio is greater than or equal to 2.00 to 1.00). Amounts outstanding under the swingline subfacility under the Credit Agreement or upon any drawing under a letter of credit bear interest at the base rate plus the base rate applicable margin. Interest based upon the base rate is payable quarterly in arrears. Interest based upon the LIBOR rate is payable either monthly or quarterly in arrears, depending on the interest period selected by us.  The Revolver also contains a commitment fee, determined based upon the Ratio, which varies from 0.20%, if the Ratio is less than 1.00 to 1.00, to 0.35%, if the Ratio is greater than or equal to 2.00 to 1.00.

 

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The Credit Agreement is guaranteed by all of our direct and indirect material domestic subsidiaries and secured by 65% of the total outstanding voting capital stock and 100% of the non-voting capital stock of Fossil Europe B.V., Fossil (East) Limited and Swiss Technology Holding GmbH, certain of our foreign subsidiaries, pursuant to a pledge agreement.

 

Financial covenants governing the Credit Agreement require us to maintain (i) a consolidated total leverage ratio no greater than 2.50 to 1.00, (ii) a consolidated interest coverage ratio no less than 3.50 to 1.00, and (iii) maximum capital expenditures not in excess of (x) $200.0 million from the closing through the fiscal year ending 2013 and during each of fiscal years 2014 and 2015 and (y) $250.0 million during each fiscal year thereafter, subject to certain adjustments.

 

The Credit Agreement replaced a credit agreement dated as of December 17, 2010, as amended, by and among us and certain of our subsidiaries, Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as administrative agent, swingline lender and issuing lender, Wells Fargo Securities, LLC, as sole lead arranger and sole book manager and Bank of America, N.A., as lender, which was scheduled to mature on December 17, 2014 (the “Prior Credit Agreement”).  During the Year To Date Period, we borrowed $346.5 million under the Prior Credit Agreement at an average rate of 1.47%. These borrowings were mainly used to fund common stock repurchases. The entire outstanding balance of $248.0 million was repaid on May 17, 2013 using funds borrowed under the Credit Agreement. No penalties or other early termination fees were incurred in connection with the termination of the Prior Credit Agreement.

 

We had $1.1 million of outstanding standby letters of credit at June 29, 2013 that reduced amounts available under the Revolver. During the Year To Date Period, we borrowed $250.0 million under the Term Loan at an average rate of 1.7%, and we borrowed $80.0 million under the Revolver at an average rate of 1.7%. As of June 29, 2013, the amounts borrowed were still outstanding, and we had $669.0 million available for borrowing under the Revolver. The borrowings made under the Term Loan were used to repay the outstanding balance under the Prior Credit Agreement and to pay upfront fees related to the Credit Agreement. Borrowings under the Revolver were mainly used to fund common stock repurchases.

 

At the end of the Second Quarter, excluding long-term capital lease obligations of $5.9 million, we had outstanding short-term and long-term borrowings of $0.1 million and $3.5 million, respectively, related to our wholly-owned subsidiary, Fossil Group Europe, Gmbh, in the form of a term note. This note is secured by our building in Basel, Switzerland. This note has a variable interest rate (2.0% at the end of the Second Quarter) and interest payments due quarterly. This note requires minimum principal payments of 100,000 Swiss Francs (approximately $106,000 at the end of the Second Quarter) each year, has no stated maturity and has no penalties for early termination.

 

During fiscal 2012, we assumed a 500,000 Swiss Franc short-term note payable (the “STP Note”) with Eastime Limited, as lender. The STP Note has a fixed interest rate of 2% with interest due annually. The note originally expired on March 31, 2013 but was extended until June 30, 2013.  The note was repaid upon its expiration on June 30, 2013. At June 29, 2013, Swiss Franc-based borrowings, in U.S. dollars, under the STP Note were approximately $0.5 million.

 

Due to the deconsolidation of Swiss Technology Components AG (“STC”) during the Second Quarter, the 1.1 million Swiss Franc note entered into by STC on October 31, 2012 is no longer recognized on our condensed consolidated balance sheet as of June 29, 2013. See “Note 2-Acquisitions, Divestiture and Goodwill” for additional disclosures on the deconsolidation of STC.

 

At June 29, 2013, we were in compliance with all material debt covenants related to all of our credit agreements.  For the remainder of fiscal year 2013, we expect total capital expenditures to be in a range of $67 million to $77 million.  These capital expenditures will be primarily related to global retail store expansion and renovation and investment in technological infrastructure. We believe that cash flows from operations combined with existing cash on hand and amounts available under the Revolver will be sufficient to fund our working capital needs, common stock repurchases and planned capital expenditures for the next twelve months.

 

Contractual Obligations

 

As of June 29, 2013, there were no material changes to our contractual obligations set forth in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 29, 2012, other than those described in “Note 13—Debt” in our notes to our condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

 

We did not have any off-balance sheet arrangements at June 29, 2013.

 

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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; interruptions or delays in the supply of key components; 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 on Form 10-Q and the risks and uncertainties set forth in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 29, 2012. Accordingly, readers of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q 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

 

Foreign Currency Exchange Rate 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, and to a lesser extent, the British Pound, Japanese Yen, Canadian Dollar, Mexican Peso and Australian Dollar 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 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 exchange 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 Second Quarter and management does not anticipate any significant changes in such exposures or in the strategies we employ to manage such exposure in the near future.

 

At June 29, 2013, the following table reflects the outstanding foreign exchange forward contracts and their expiration dates (in millions).

 

Functional Currency

 

Contract Currency

 

 

 

Type

 

Amount

 

Type

 

Amount

 

Expiration Through

 

Euro

 

179.3

 

U.S. Dollar

 

234.6

 

December 2014

 

British Pound

 

20.4

 

U.S. Dollar

 

31.7

 

December 2014

 

Japanese Yen

 

2,321.6

 

U.S. Dollar

 

26.4

 

December 2014

 

Canadian Dollar

 

28.3

 

U.S. Dollar

 

27.7

 

December 2014

 

Mexican Peso

 

148.9

 

U.S. Dollar

 

11.6

 

March 2014

 

Australian Dollar

 

11.6

 

U.S. Dollar

 

11.4

 

March 2014

 

 

If we were to settle our Euro, British Pound, Japanese Yen, Australian Dollar, Mexican Peso and Canadian Dollar based contracts at June 29, 2013, the net result would have been a net gain of approximately $4.5 million, net of taxes.  At the end of the Second Quarter, a 10% unfavorable change in the U.S. dollar strengthening against foreign currencies to which we have balance sheet transactional exposures, would have decreased net pre-tax income by $6.1 million.  The translation of the balance sheets of our foreign-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 Second Quarter, a 10% unfavorable change in the exchange rate of the U.S. dollar strengthening against the foreign currencies to which we have exposure would have reduced consolidated stockholders’ equity by approximately $69.0 million. In our view, 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.

 

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Interest Rate Risk

 

We are subject to interest rate volatility with regard to existing and future debt borrowings.  Based on our variable-rate debt outstanding as of June 29, 2013, a 100 basis point increase in interest rates would increase annual interest expense by approximately $2.8 million. Effective July 26, 2013, subsequent to the balance sheet date, we entered into an interest rate swap agreement to manage our exposure to interest rate fluctuations on our Term Loan.  See “Note 14-Subsequent Event” for additional disclosures about our interest rate swap.  We will continue to evaluate our interest rate exposure and the use of interest rate swaps in future periods to mitigate our risk associated with adverse fluctuations in interest rates.

 

Item 4.                                  Controls and Procedures

 

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

 

We conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness of our “disclosure controls and procedures” (“Disclosure Controls”), as defined by Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (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 were effective at the reasonable assurance level as of June 29, 2013.

 

Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting

 

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

 

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PART II—OTHER INFORMATION

 

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

 

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

 

Item 1A. Risk Factors

 

There were no material changes to the risk factors set forth in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 29, 2012.

 

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

 

The following table shows our common stock repurchases based on settlement date for the fiscal quarter ended June 29, 2013:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Number of Shares

 

Approximate
Dollar Value of
 Shares

 

 

 

Total Number

 

Average

 

Purchased as Part of

 

that May Yet Be

 

 

 

of Shares

 

Price Paid per

 

Publicly

 

Purchased

 

Period

 

Purchased (1)

 

Share

 

Announced Plans

 

Under the Plans (2)

 

March 31, 2013 - April 27, 2013

 

433,572

 

$

94.72

 

432,798

 

$

971,015,351

 

April 28, 2013 - May 25, 2013

 

164,958

 

96.37

 

164,958

 

955,118,563

 

May 26, 2013 - June 29, 2013

 

1,073,830

 

104.61

 

1,073,830

 

842,786,773

 

Total

 

1,672,360

 

 

 

1,671,586

 

 

 

 


(1)                  During the Second Quarter, 774 shares of repurchased common stock were acquired from grantees in connection with income tax withholding obligations arising from vesting of restricted stock grants.  These shares were not part of our publicly announced program to repurchase shares of common stock.

(2)                  On August 10, 2010, we announced a common stock repurchase program pursuant to which up to $30 million could be used to repurchase outstanding shares of our common stock. The $30 million repurchase program has no termination date.  On August 30, 2010, we announced a common stock repurchase program pursuant to which up to $750 million could be used to repurchase outstanding shares of our common stock. The $750 million repurchase program was completed during the first quarter of fiscal year 2013.  In December 2012, we announced a common stock repurchase program pursuant to which up to $1.0 billion could be used to repurchase outstanding shares of our common stock. The $1.0 billion repurchase program has a termination date in December 2016.  During the Second Quarter, approximately 1,672,000 shares of common stock were repurchased pursuant to the $1.0 billion plan.

 

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Item 6. Exhibits

 

(a)                 Exhibits

 

Exhibit
Number

 

Document Description

 

 

 

3.1

 

Third Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of Fossil, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 of the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on May 25, 2010).

 

 

 

3.2

 

Certificate of Amendment of the Third Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of Fossil, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on May 28, 2013).

 

 

 

3.3

 

Fourth Amended and Restated Bylaws of Fossil Group, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 of the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on May 28, 2013).

 

 

 

10.1

 

Credit Agreement, dated as of May 17, 2013, by and among Fossil, Inc., Fossil Intermediate, Inc., Fossil Trust, Fossil Partners, L.P., Arrow Merchandising, Inc., Fossil Stores I, Inc., Fossil Holdings, LLC, Fossil International Holdings, Inc., Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, Bank of America, N.A., JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., HSBC Bank USA, National Association, Fifth Third Bank, Wells Fargo Securities, LLC, Merrill Lynch Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated and J.P. Morgan Securities LLC. (The exhibits and schedules to the Credit Agreement have not been filed herewith and will be provided to the Securities and Exchange Commission supplementally upon request.) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on May 20, 2013).

 

 

 

10.2

 

Guaranty Agreement, dated as of May 17, 2013, executed and delivered by Fossil Intermediate, Inc., Fossil Partners, L.P., Fossil Trust, Fossil Stores I, Inc. and Fossil International Holdings, Inc. to Wells Fargo Bank, National Association (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on May 20, 2013).

 

 

 

10.3

 

Pledge Agreement, dated as of May 17, 2013, by and among Fossil, Inc. and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on May 20, 2013).

 

 

 

10.4

 

Letter Agreement Regarding Acceptance to Serve as an Advisory Director and Election to Decline Participation in the Fossil, Inc. 2008 Long-Term Incentive Plan, executed by Michael Steinberg on May 22, 2013 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on May 28, 2013).

 

 

 

10.5

 

Letter Agreement Regarding Acceptance to Serve as an Advisory Director and Election to Decline Participation in the Fossil, Inc. 2008 Long-Term Incentive Plan, executed by Donald J. Stone on May 22, 2013 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on May 28, 2013).

 

 

 

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.

 

 

 

101.INS(2)

 

XBRL Instance Document.

 

 

 

101.SCH(2)

 

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document.

 

 

 

101.DEF(2)

 

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Link Document.

 

 

 

101.CAL(2)

 

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document.

 

 

 

101.LAB(2)

 

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document.

 

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101.PRE(2)

 

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document.

 


(1)                  Filed herewith.

(2)                  Pursuant to Rule 406T of Regulation S-T, the Interactive Data Files on Exhibit 101 hereto are deemed not filed or part of a registration statement or prospectus for purposes of Sections 11 or 12 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, are deemed not filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and otherwise are not subject to liability under those sections.

 

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SIGNATURES

 

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

 

 

 

FOSSIL GROUP, INC.

 

 

 

August 8, 2013

 

/S/ DENNIS R. SECOR

 

 

Dennis R. Secor

 

 

Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer (Principal financial and accounting officer duly authorized to sign on behalf of the Registrant)

 

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EXHIBIT INDEX

 

Exhibit
Number

 

Document Description

 

 

 

3.1

 

Third Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of Fossil, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 of the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on May 25, 2010).

 

 

 

3.2

 

Certificate of Amendment of the Third Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of Fossil, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on May 28, 2013).

 

 

 

3.3

 

Fourth Amended and Restated Bylaws of Fossil Group, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 of the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on May 28, 2013).

 

 

 

10.1

 

Credit Agreement, dated as of May 17, 2013, by and among Fossil, Inc., Fossil Intermediate, Inc., Fossil Trust, Fossil Partners, L.P., Arrow Merchandising, Inc., Fossil Stores I, Inc., Fossil Holdings, LLC, Fossil International Holdings, Inc., Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, Bank of America, N.A., JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., HSBC Bank USA, National Association, Fifth Third Bank, Wells Fargo Securities, LLC, Merrill Lynch Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated and J.P. Morgan Securities LLC. (The exhibits and schedules to the Credit Agreement have not been filed herewith and will be provided to the Securities and Exchange Commission supplementally upon request.) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on May 20, 2013).

 

 

 

10.2

 

Guaranty Agreement, dated as of May 17, 2013, executed and delivered by Fossil Intermediate, Inc., Fossil Partners, L.P., Fossil Trust, Fossil Stores I, Inc. and Fossil International Holdings, Inc. to Wells Fargo Bank, National Association (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on May 20, 2013).

 

 

 

10.3

 

Pledge Agreement, dated as of May 17, 2013, by and among Fossil, Inc. and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on May 20, 2013).

 

 

 

10.4

 

Letter Agreement Regarding Acceptance to Serve as an Advisory Director and Election to Decline Participation in the Fossil, Inc. 2008 Long-Term Incentive Plan, executed by Michael Steinberg on May 22, 2013 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on May 28, 2013).

 

 

 

10.5

 

Letter Agreement Regarding Acceptance to Serve as an Advisory Director and Election to Decline Participation in the Fossil, Inc. 2008 Long-Term Incentive Plan, executed by Donald J. Stone on May 22, 2013 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on May 28, 2013).

 

 

 

31.1(1)

 

Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

 

 

 

31.2(1)

 

Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

 

 

 

32.1(1)

 

Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Section 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 Section 18 U.S.C Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

 

 

 

101.INS(2)

 

XBRL Instance Document.

 

 

 

101.SCH(2)

 

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document.

 

 

 

101.DEF(2)

 

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Link Document.

 

 

 

101.CAL(2)

 

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document.

 

 

 

101.LAB(2)

 

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document.

 

 

 

101.PRE(2)

 

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document.

 

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(1)                  Filed herewith.

(2)                  Pursuant to Rule 406T of Regulation S-T, the Interactive Data Files on Exhibit 101 hereto are deemed not filed or part of a registration statement or prospectus for purposes of Sections 11 or 12 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, are deemed not filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and otherwise are not subject to liability under those sections.

 

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