Edgar Filing: DECKERS OUTDOOR CORP

DECK 9.30.2014 10-Q

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

(Mark one)

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

For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2014

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: 000-22446

DECKERS OUTDOOR CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)



Delaware		95-3015862
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)		(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

250 Coromar Drive, Goleta, California		93117
(Address of principal executive offices)		(zip code)

(805) 967-7611

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

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

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant: (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports) and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes ý 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 ý 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 ý

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



Class		Outstanding at October 24, 2014

Common Stock, $0.01 par value		34,635,916

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Part I.	Financial Information

Item 1.		Financial Statements (Unaudited):

		Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of September 30, 2014 and March 31, 2014	1

		Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the Three Months and Six Months Ended September 30, 2014 and 2013	2

		Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Six Months Ended September 30, 2014 and 2013	3

		Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements	4

Item 2.		Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations	15

Item 3.		Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk	32

Item 4.		Controls and Procedures	33

Part II.	Other Information

Item 1.		Legal Proceedings	34

Item 1A.		Risk Factors	34

Item 2.		Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds	35

Item 3.		Defaults Upon Senior Securities	35

Item 4.		Mine Safety Disclosures	35

Item 5.		Other Information	35

Item 6.		Exhibits	36

Signatures			37

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Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

(Unaudited)

(amounts in thousands, except par value)



	September 30, 2014			March 31, 2014
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	114,651		$	245,088
Trade accounts receivable, net of allowances of $19,613 and $15,569 as of September 30, 2014 and March 31, 2014, respectively	264,920			106,199
Inventories	481,651			211,519
Prepaid expenses	16,663			12,067
Other current assets	35,453			27,118
Income taxes receivable	4,302			—
Deferred tax assets	20,742			21,871
Total current assets	938,382			623,862
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $116,648 and $103,090 as of September 30, 2014 and March 31, 2014, respectively	202,777			184,570
Goodwill	127,934			127,934
Other intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization of $32,457 and $26,026 as of September 30, 2014 and March 31, 2014, respectively	96,018			91,411
Deferred tax assets	16,556			17,062
Other assets	20,336			19,365
Total assets	$	1,402,003		$	1,064,204

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Short-term borrowings	$	154,606		$	6,702
Trade accounts payable	215,055			76,139
Accrued payroll	25,389			22,927
Other accrued expenses	16,136			11,624
Income taxes payable	2,763			2,908
Value added tax (VAT) payable	7,085			1,915
Total current liabilities	421,034			122,215

Mortgage payable	33,408			—
Other long-term liabilities	51,554			53,140

Commitments and contingencies (note 5)

Stockholders’ equity:
Common stock, $0.01 par value; authorized 125,000 shares; issued and outstanding 34,636 and 34,624 shares as of September 30, 2014 and March 31, 2014, respectively	346			346
Additional paid-in capital	153,280			146,731
Retained earnings	747,483			743,815
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(5,102		)	(2,043		)
Total stockholders’ equity	896,007			888,849
Total liabilities and equity	$	1,402,003		$	1,064,204

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income

(Unaudited)

(amounts in thousands, except per share data)



	Three Months Ended September 30,						Six Months Ended September 30,
	2014			2013			2014			2013
Net sales	$	480,273		$	386,725		$	691,742		$	556,810
Cost of sales	256,400			219,833			381,097			320,086
Gross profit	223,873			166,892			310,645			236,724
Selling, general and administrative expenses	164,290			120,395			301,544			232,978
Income from operations	59,583			46,497			9,101			3,746
Other expense (income), net:
Interest income	(30		)	(7		)	(84		)	(16		)
Interest expense	2,000			1,067			2,438			1,447
Other, net	(29		)	(265		)	(125		)	(335		)
Total other expense (income), net	1,941			795			2,229			1,096
Income before income taxes	57,642			45,702			6,872			2,650
Income tax expense (benefit)	16,912			12,642			3,204			(1,135		)
Net income	40,730			33,060			3,668			3,785
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax:
Unrealized gain (loss) on foreign currency hedging	1,701			(1,772		)	1,441			(1,982		)
Foreign currency translation adjustment	(4,976		)	2,898			(4,500		)	1,809
Total other comprehensive (loss) income	(3,275		)	1,126			(3,059		)	(173		)
Comprehensive income	$	37,455		$	34,186		$	609		$	3,612


Net income per share:
Basic	$	1.18		$	0.96		$	0.11		$	0.11
Diluted	$	1.17		$	0.95		$	0.10		$	0.11
Weighted-average common shares outstanding:
Basic	34,632			34,496			34,629			34,474
Diluted	34,954			34,794			34,941			34,796

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(Unaudited)

(amounts in thousands)



	Six Months Ended September 30,
	2014			2013
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income	$	3,668		$	3,785
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash used in operating activities:
Depreciation, amortization and accretion	24,773			18,439
Change in fair value of contingent consideration	(1,987		)	(148		)
Provision for doubtful accounts, net	1,069			68
Deferred tax provision	1,152			(449		)
Stock compensation	6,933			7,417
Other	2,695			1,119
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Trade accounts receivable	(158,662		)	(101,730		)
Inventories	(269,488		)	(186,300		)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	(11,235		)	(10,572		)
Income tax receivable	(4,305		)	(3,997		)
Other assets	(607		)	(4,358		)
Trade accounts payable	138,252			86,816
Contingent consideration	(177		)	—
Accrued expenses	7,401			16,635
Income taxes payable	787			(570		)
Long-term liabilities	361			2,614
Net cash used in operating activities	(259,370		)	(171,231		)
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchases of property and equipment	(38,490		)	(43,656		)
Purchases of intangibles and other assets, net	(9,489		)	(701		)
Net cash used in investing activities	(47,979		)	(44,357		)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Cash paid for shares withheld for taxes	(643		)	(3,041		)
Excess tax benefits from stock compensation	261			763
Contingent consideration and deferred payments paid	(115		)	—
Proceeds from issuance of short-term borrowing	150,784			276,458
Cash paid for repayment of short-term borrowings	(3,458		)	(41,000		)
Proceeds from mortgage loan	33,931			—
Mortgage loan origination costs	(338		)	—
Repayment of mortgage principal	(37		)	—
Net cash provided by financing activities	180,385			233,180

Effect of exchange rates on cash	(3,473		)	1,924
Net change in cash and cash equivalents	(130,437		)	19,516
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	245,088			64,591
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$	114,651		$	84,107
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
Cash paid during the period for:
Income taxes	$	5,095		$	2,340
Interest	$	641		$	1,261
Non-cash investing and financing activities:
Accruals for purchases of property and equipment	$	6,905		$	6,381
Accruals for asset retirement obligations	$	286		$	26
Accruals for shares withheld for taxes	$	—		$	1,658

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

Three and Six Months Ended September 30, 2014 and 2013

(Unaudited)

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

(1) General

(a) Basis of Presentation

The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared on the same basis as the annual audited consolidated financial statements and, in the opinion of management, reflect all adjustments necessary for a fair presentation for each of the periods presented. The results of operations for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of results to be achieved for full fiscal years or other interim periods. Deckers Outdoor Corporation (also referred to as Deckers or the Company) is a global leader in designing, marketing and distributing innovative footwear, apparel, and accessories developed for both everyday casual lifestyle use and high performance activities. The Company’s business is seasonal, with the highest percentage of UGG® brand net sales occurring in the quarters ending September 30 and December 31 and the highest percentage of Teva® and Sanuk® brand net sales occurring in the quarters ending March 31 and June 30 of each year. The other brands do not have a significant seasonal impact on the Company.

In February 2014, our Board of Directors approved a change in the Company's fiscal year (FY) end from December 31 to March 31. The change is intended to better align our planning, financial and reporting functions with the seasonality of our business.

In July 2014, the Company acquired its UGG brand distributor that sold to retailers in Germany and now operates a wholesale business in Germany through the newly acquired subsidiary. The acquisition included certain intangible and tangible assets and the assumption of liabilities. The purchase price of the acquisition was not material to the Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements.

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

As contemplated by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) under Rule 10-01 of Regulation S-X, the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements and related footnotes have been condensed and do not contain certain information that will be included in the Company’s annual consolidated financial statements and footnotes thereto. For further information, refer to the consolidated financial statements and related footnotes included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013, filed with the SEC on March 3, 2014 (Annual Report).

(b) Use of Estimates

The preparation of the Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements in accordance with United States generally accepted accounting principles (US GAAP) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in these condensed consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes. Management bases these estimates and assumptions upon historical experience, existing and known circumstances, authoritative accounting pronouncements and other factors that management believes to be reasonable. Significant areas requiring the use of management estimates relate to inventory write-downs, accounts receivable reserves, returns liabilities, stock compensation, performance based compensation, impairment assessments, depreciation and amortization, income tax liabilities and uncertain tax positions, fair value of financial instruments, and fair values of acquired intangibles, assets and liabilities, including estimated contingent consideration payments. Actual results could differ materially from these estimates.

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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

Three and Six Months Ended September 30, 2014 and 2013

(Unaudited)

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

revenue recognition guidance in US GAAP when it becomes effective. The new standard is effective for the Company on April 1, 2017. Early application is not permitted. The standard permits the use of either the retrospective or cumulative effect transition method. The Company is evaluating the effect that ASU 2014-09 will have on its consolidated financial statements and related disclosures. The Company has not yet selected a transition method nor has it determined the effect of the standard on its ongoing financial reporting.

(2) Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets

The Company’s goodwill and other intangible assets are summarized as follows:



	Goodwill, Net		Other Intangible Assets, Net
Balance at March 31, 2014	$	127,934	$	91,411
Purchase of intangible assets	—		12,472
Amortization expense	—		(6,194		)
Changes in foreign currency exchange rates	—		(1,671		)
Balance at September 30, 2014	$	127,934	$	96,018

The Company’s goodwill by segment is as follows:



	September 30, 2014		March 31, 2014
UGG brand	$	6,101	$	6,101
Sanuk brand	113,944		113,944
Other brands	7,889		7,889
Total	$	127,934	$	127,934

(3) Fair Value Measurements

The fair values of the Company’s cash and cash equivalents, trade accounts receivable, prepaid expenses, other current assets, short-term borrowings, trade accounts payable, accrued payroll, other accrued expenses, income taxes payable and VAT payable approximate the carrying values due to the relatively short maturities of these instruments. The fair values of the Company’s long-term liabilities, other than contingent consideration, recalculated using current interest rates, would not significantly differ from the recorded amounts. The fair value of the contingent consideration related to acquisitions and of the Company's derivatives are measured and recorded at fair value on a recurring basis. Changes in fair value resulting from either accretion or changes in discount rates or in the expectations of achieving the performance targets are recorded in selling, general and administrative expenses (SG&A). The Company records the fair value of assets or liabilities associated with derivative instruments and hedging activities in other current assets or other accrued expenses, respectively, in the condensed consolidated balance sheets.

In 2010, the Company established a nonqualified deferred compensation program that permits a select group of management employees to defer earnings to a future date on a nonqualified basis. For each plan year, on behalf of the Company, the Company’s Board of Directors (the Board) may, but is not required to, contribute any amount it desires to any participant under this program. The Company’s contribution will be determined by the Board annually, most likely in the quarter ending March 31. The value of the deferred compensation is recognized based on the fair value of the participants’ accounts. The Company has established a rabbi trust for the purpose of supporting the benefits payable under this program. The assets of the trust are reported in other assets on the Company’s condensed consolidated balance sheets. All amounts deferred are presented in long-term liabilities in the condensed consolidated balance sheets.

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

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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

Three and Six Months Ended September 30, 2014 and 2013

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


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


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


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

The table below summarizes the Company’s financial assets and liabilities that are measured on a recurring basis at fair value:



	Fair value at September 30,			Fair Value Measurement Using
	2014			Level 1			Level 2		Level 3
Assets (liabilities) at fair value
Nonqualified deferred compensation asset	$	5,051		$	5,051		$	—	$	—
Nonqualified deferred compensation liability	$	(5,051	)	$	(5,051	)	$	—	$	—
Designated derivatives assets	$	1,038		$	—		$	1,038	$	—
Non-designated derivatives assets	$	3,433		$	—		$	3,433	$	—
Contingent consideration for acquisition of business	$	(27,500	)	$	—		$	—	$	(27,500	)



	Fair value at March 31,			Fair Value Measurement Using
	2014			Level 1			Level 2			Level 3
Assets (liabilities) at fair value
Nonqualified deferred compensation asset	$	4,534		$	4,534		$	—		$	—
Nonqualified deferred compensation liability	$	(4,534	)	$	(4,534	)	$	—		$	—
Designated derivatives liability	$	(832	)	$	—		$	(832	)	$	—
Contingent consideration for acquisition of business	$	(30,000	)	$	—		$	—		$	(30,000	)

The Level 2 inputs consist of forward spot rates at the end of the reporting period (see note 7).

The fair value of the contingent consideration is based on subjective assumptions. It is reasonably possible the estimated fair value of the contingent consideration could change in the near-term and the effect of the change could be material.

Sanuk®

The estimated fair value of the contingent consideration attributable to our Sanuk® (Sanuk) brand acquisition is based on the Sanuk brand's estimated future gross profit in calendar year 2015, using a probability weighted average sales forecast to determine a best estimate of gross profit. The estimated sales forecast includes a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 15.0% from calendar year 2013 through calendar year 2015. The gross profit forecast for calendar year 2015 is approximately $71,000, which is then used to apply the contingent consideration percentage in accordance with the applicable agreement. The total estimated contingent consideration is then discounted to the present value with a discount rate of 7.0%. The Company’s use of different estimates and assumptions could produce different estimates of the value of the contingent consideration. For example, a 5.0% change in the estimated CAGR would change the total liability balance at September 30, 2014 by approximately $2,000.

Hoka One One®

In connection with the Company’s acquisition of the Hoka One One® (Hoka) brand, the purchase price includes contingent consideration with maximum payments of $2,000, which is based on the Hoka brand’s net sales for calendar years 2013 through 2017. The Company estimates future net sales using a probability weighted average sales forecast to determine a

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best estimate. The Company’s use of different estimates and assumptions is not expected to have a material impact to the value of the contingent consideration.

Refer to note 5 for further information on the contingent consideration arrangements.

The following table presents a reconciliation of the Level 3 measurement:



Balance at March 31, 2014	$	30,000
Payments	(300		)
Change in fair value	(2,200		)
Balance at September 30, 2014	$	27,500

(4) Notes Payable and Long Term Debt

At September 30, 2014, the Company had outstanding borrowings of $146,000 under the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement and outstanding letters of credit of approximately $100. As a result, the unused balance under the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement was approximately $253,900 at September 30, 2014. After applying the asset coverage ratio and adjusted leverage ratio, the amount available to borrow at September 30, 2014 was approximately $231,200. Subsequent to September 30, 2014, the Company borrowed $49,000 and repaid $13,000 resulting in a total outstanding balance of $182,000 under the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement through November 10, 2014.

At September 30, 2014, the Company had approximately $8,100 of outstanding borrowings under the China Credit Facility. Interest is based on the People’s Bank of China rate, which was 6.0% at September 30, 2014. Subsequent to September 30, 2014, the Company repaid approximately $3,200, resulting in a total outstanding balance of approximately $4,900 under the China Credit Agreement through November 10, 2014.

In July 2014, the Company obtained a mortgage secured by its corporate headquarters property for approximately $33,900. At September 30, 2014 the outstanding balance under the mortgage was approximately $33,900. The mortgage has a fixed interest rate of 4.928%. Payments include interest and principal in an amount that will amortize the principal balance over a 30 year period. Minimum principal payments over the next 5 years are approximately $2,700. The loan will mature and have a balloon payment due in 15 years of approximately $23,400. The mortgage contains financial covenants which include: the asset coverage ratio must be greater than 1.10 to 1.00; the sum of the consolidated annual earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) and annual rental expense, divided by the sum of the annual interest expense and the annual rental expense must be greater than 2.25 to 1.00; and other customary limitations.

(5) Commitments and Contingencies

The Company is currently involved in various legal claims arising in the ordinary course of business. Management does not believe that the disposition of these matters, whether individually or in the aggregate, will have a material effect on the Company’s financial position or results of operations.

Contingent Consideration. In July 2011, the Company acquired the Sanuk brand, and the total purchase price included contingent consideration payments. As of September 30, 2014, the remaining contingent consideration payment, which has no maximum, is 40.0% of the Sanuk brand gross profit in calendar year 2015.

As of September 30, 2014 and March 31, 2014, contingent consideration for the acquisition of the Sanuk brand of approximately $25,800 and $28,000, respectively, is included within long-term liabilities in the condensed consolidated balance sheets. Refer to note 3 for further information on the contingent consideration amounts.

In September 2012, the Company acquired Hoka, and the total purchase price included contingent consideration payments with a maximum of $2,000. As of September 30, 2014 and March 31, 2014, contingent consideration for the acquisition

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of the Hoka brand of approximately $1,700 and $1,800, respectively, is included within other accrued expenses and long-term liabilities in the condensed consolidated balance sheets. Refer to note 3 for further information on the contingent consideration amounts.

Future Capital Commitments. As of September 30, 2014, the Company had approximately $12,000 of material commitments for future capital expenditures primarily related to equipment costs of its new distribution center and tenant improvements for new office space in Japan.

Income Taxes. The Company files income tax returns in the US federal jurisdiction and various state, local, and foreign jurisdictions. When tax returns are filed, some positions taken are subject to uncertainty about the merits of the position taken or the amount that would be ultimately sustained. The benefit of a tax position is recognized in the financial statements in the period during which the Company believes it is more likely than not that the position will be sustained upon examination. Tax positions that meet the more likely than not recognition threshold are measured as the largest amount of tax benefit that is more than 50% likely of being realized upon settlement. The portion of the benefits that exceeds the amount measured as described above is reflected as a liability for unrecognized tax benefits in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets along with any associated interest and penalties that would be payable to the taxing authorities upon examination. With few exceptions, the Company is no longer subject to US federal, state, local, or non-US income tax examinations by tax authorities for years before 2008.

Although the Company believes its tax estimates are reasonable and prepares its tax filings in accordance with all applicable tax laws, the final determination with respect to any tax audits, and any related litigation, could be materially different from the Company’s estimates or from its historical income tax provisions and accruals. The results of an audit or litigation could have a material effect on operating results or cash flows in the periods for which that determination is made. In addition, future period earnings may be adversely impacted by litigation costs, settlements, penalties, or interest assessments.

The Company has ongoing income tax examinations in various state and foreign tax jurisdictions. During the three months ended September 30, 2014, the Company recorded an accrual for uncertain tax positions of approximately $2,000. In addition, an accrual for interest and potential penalties of approximately $1,100 was recorded. The accrual relates to tax positions taken in prior years that are subject to examination. The Company records accruals relating to interest and potential penalties related to income tax matters within interest expense. It is reasonably possible that approximately $300 of uncertain tax positions will be settled within the next 12 months.

Indemnification. The Company has agreed to indemnify certain of its licensees, distributors, and promotional partners in connection with claims related to the use of the Company’s intellectual property. The terms of such agreements range up to five years initially and generally do not provide for a limitation on the maximum potential future payments. From time to time, the Company also agrees to indemnify its licensees, distributors and promotional partners in connection with claims that the Company’s products infringe the intellectual property rights of third parties. These agreements may or may not be made pursuant to a written contract.

Management believes the likelihood of any payments under any of these arrangements is remote and would be immaterial. This determination was made based on a prior history of insignificant claims and related payments. There are no currently pending claims relating to indemnification matters involving the Company’s intellectual property.

(6) Stockholders’ Equity

In May 2006, the Company adopted the 2006 Equity Incentive Plan (2006 Plan), which was amended by Amendment No. 1 dated May 9, 2007. The primary purpose of the 2006 Plan is to encourage ownership in the Company by key personnel, whose long-term service is considered essential to the Company’s continued success. The 2006 Plan reserves 6,000,000 shares of the Company’s common stock for issuance to employees, directors, or consultants. The maximum aggregate number of shares that may be issued under the 2006 Plan through the exercise of incentive stock options (Options) is 4,500,000. Pursuant to the Deferred Stock Unit Compensation Plan, a sub plan under the 2006 Plan, a participant may elect to defer settlement of their outstanding unvested awards until such time as elected by the participant.

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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

Three and Six Months Ended September 30, 2014 and 2013

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

The Company has elected to grant nonvested stock units (NSUs) annually to key personnel. The NSUs granted entitle the employee recipients to receive shares of common stock in the Company upon vesting of the NSUs. The vesting of most NSUs is subject to achievement of certain performance targets. During the three months ended September 30, 2014, the Company granted approximately 108,000 NSUs at a weighted-average grant date fair value of $83.34 per share, as well as approximately 4,000 time-based equity award units at a weighted-average grant date fair value of $82.85 per share under the 2006 Plan. During the six months ended September 30, 2014, the Company granted approximately 143,000 NSUs at a weighted-average grant date fair value of $83.99 per share, as well as approximately 22,000 time-based equity award units at a weighted-average grant date fair value of $79.47 per share under the 2006 Plan. The NSUs will vest in equal one-third installments at the end of each of the three years after the performance goal has been achieved, and the time-based equity award units have no Company performance targets and will vest in equal annual installments over a three year period. The vesting schedule for these awards was established to encourage officers and key employees to remain with the Company for the long-term. As of September 30, 2014, future unrecognized compensation cost for these NSUs and time-based equity award units, excluding estimated forfeitures, was approximately $12,400. As of September 30, 2014, the Company believed that the achievement of at least the threshold performance objective of the NSU awards was probable, and therefore recognized compensation expense accordingly for these awards.

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

In September 2014, the Board of Directors of the Company approved a long-term incentive award (2015 LTIP Awards) under its 2006 Equity Incentive Plan. The shares under these awards will be available for issuance to current and future members of the Company's leadership team, including the Company's named executive officers. Each recipient will receive a specified maximum number of restricted stock units (RSUs), each of which will represent the right to receive one share of the Company's common stock. These awards vest subject to certain long-term performance objectives and certain long-term service conditions. The awards will vest on March 31, 2017 only if the Company meets certain revenue targets ranging between approximately $2,155,000 and approximately $2,447,000 and certain EBITDA targets ranging between approximately $336,000 and approximately $394,000 for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2017. No vesting of any 2015 LTIP Awards will occur if either of the threshold performance criteria is not met for the year ending March 31, 2017. To the extent financial performance is achieved above the threshold levels, the number of RSUs that will vest will increase up to the maximum number of units granted under the award. Under this new program, the Company granted awards that contain a maximum amount of approximately 160,000 RSUs during the quarter ended September 30, 2014. The average grant date fair value of these RSUs was $98.29 per share. As of September 30, 2014, based on the Company's current long-range forecast, the Company believed that the achievement of at least the threshold performance objectives of these awards was probable, and therefore the Company recognized compensation expense accordingly. The amount recognized during the three and six months ended September 30, 2014 was not material to the Company's condensed consolidated financial statements.

In June 2012, the Company approved a stock repurchase program to repurchase up to $200,000 of the Company’s common stock in the open market or in privately negotiated transactions, subject to market conditions, applicable legal requirements, and other factors. The program does not obligate the Company to acquire any particular amount of common stock and the program may be suspended at any time at the Company’s discretion. There was no stock repurchased during the three months ended September 30, 2014. As of September 30, 2014, the Company had repurchased approximately 2,765,000 shares under this program, for approximately $120,700, or an average price of $43.66 per share, leaving the remaining approved amount at approximately $79,300.

Subsequent to September 30, 2014, the Company granted approximately 7,500 time-based equity award units at a weighted-average grant date fair value of $87.89 per share. Future unrecognized compensation cost for these awards, excluding estimated forfeitures, is approximately $650.

Subsequent to September 30, 2014, the Company repurchased approximately 157,000 shares under the stock repurchase program approved in June 2012 for approximately $13,300, or an average price of $84.69 per share, leaving the remaining approved amount at approximately $66,000.

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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

Three and Six Months Ended September 30, 2014 and 2013

(Unaudited)

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

(7) Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts and Hedging

As of September 30, 2014, the Company had foreign currency forward contracts designated as cash-flow hedges with notional amounts totaling approximately $39,000, held by three counterparties and had non-designated derivative contracts with notional amounts totaling approximately $45,000, held by three counterparties. At March 31, 2014, the Company had foreign currency forward contracts designated as cash-flow hedges with notional amounts totaling approximately $64,000, held by four counterparties. At September 30, 2014, the outstanding contracts were expected to mature over the next 3 months.

The nonperformance risk of the Company and the counterparties did not have a material impact on the fair value of the derivatives. During the three and six months ended September 30, 2014, the ineffective portion relating to these hedges was not material and the hedges remained effective as of September 30, 2014. The effective portion of the gain or loss on the derivative is reported in other comprehensive income (loss) (OCI/L) and reclassified into earnings in the same period or periods during which the hedged transaction affects earnings. As of September 30, 2014, the total amount in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (AOCI/L) (see note 8) was expected to be reclassified into income within the next 6 months.

The following table summarizes the effect of foreign exchange contracts designated as cash flow hedging relationships on the condensed consolidated financial statements:



For the Six Months Ended September 30,	Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in OCI/L on Derivative (Effective Portion)			Location of Gain (Loss) Reclassified from AOCI/L into Income (Effective Portion)	Reclassified from AOCI/L into Income (Effective Portion)			Location of Amount Excluded from Effectiveness Testing	Gain (Loss) from Amount Excluded from Effectiveness Testing
2014	$	1,625		Net sales	$	(299	)	SG&A	$	(70	)
2013	$	(2,583	)	Net sales	$	597		SG&A	$	21

The following table summarizes the effect of foreign exchange contracts not designated as hedging instruments on the condensed consolidated financial statements:



For the Six Months Ended September 30,	Location of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income (Loss) on Derivatives	Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income (Loss) on Derivatives
2014	SG&A	$	3,433
2013	SG&A	$	(32	)

(8) Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss

Accumulated balances of the components within accumulated other comprehensive loss were as follows:



	September 30, 2014			March 31, 2014
Unrealized gain (loss) on foreign currency hedging, net of tax	$	682		$	(759	)
Cumulative foreign currency translation adjustment, net of tax	(5,784		)	(1,284		)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	$	(5,102	)	$	(2,043	)

(9) Net Income per Share

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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

Three and Six Months Ended September 30, 2014 and 2013

(Unaudited)

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

Basic net income per share represents net income divided by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding for the period. Diluted net income per share represents net income divided by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding, including the dilutive impact of potential issuances of common stock. The reconciliations of basic to diluted weighted-average common shares outstanding were as follows:



	Three Months Ended September 30,		Six Months Ended September 30,
	2014	2013	2014	2013
Weighted-average shares used in basic computation	34,632,000	34,496,000	34,629,000	34,474,000
Dilutive effect of stock-based awards*	322,000	298,000	312,000	322,000
Weighted-average shares used for diluted computation	34,954,000	34,794,000	34,941,000	34,796,000



*Excluded NSUs	143,000	274,000	143,000	274,000
*Excluded RSUs	888,000	639,000	888,000	639,000
*Excluded stock appreciation rights (SARs)	525,000	525,000	525,000	525,000

* The share-based awards that were excluded from the dilutive effect were excluded because necessary conditions had not been satisfied for the shares to be issuable based on the Company’s performance through the three and six months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively. The excluded awards include the maximum amounts achievable for these awards.

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

The Company’s accounting policies of the segments below are the same as those described in the summary of significant accounting policies in the Annual Report, except that the Company does not allocate corporate overhead costs or non-operating income and expenses to segments. The Company evaluates segment performance primarily based on net sales and income (loss) from operations. The Company’s reportable segments include the strategic business units for the worldwide wholesale operations of the UGG brand, Teva brand, Sanuk brand, and other brands, its E-Commerce business and its retail store business. The wholesale operations of each brand are managed separately because each requires different marketing, research and development, design, sourcing, and sales strategies. The E-Commerce and retail store segments are managed separately because they are Direct-to-Consumer sales, while the brand segments are wholesale sales. The income (loss) from operations for each of the segments includes only those costs that are specifically related to each segment, which consist primarily of cost of sales, costs for research and development, design, selling and marketing, depreciation, amortization, and the costs of employees and their respective expenses that are directly related to each segment. The unallocated corporate overhead costs include: costs of the distribution centers, certain executive and stock compensation, accounting and finance, legal, information technology, human resources, and facilities costs, among others. During the three months ended September 30, 2014, the Company converted seven of its retail stores in China to partner retail stores, whereby, upon conversion, the stores became wholly-owned and operated by local, third party companies within China. These conversions included the assignment of the lease and the sale of both the Company's on-hand inventory and store leasehold improvements to the operator. As of the date of conversion, partner retail stores sales are included in the UGG brand wholesale segment and not included in the retail stores segment.

The Company’s other brands include Ahnu®, Hoka One One® (Hoka), MOZO® and TSUBO®. The wholesale operations of the Company’s other brands are included as one reportable segment, other wholesale, presented in the figures below. Business segment information is summarized as follows:

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DECKERS OUTDOOR CORPORATION

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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

Three and Six Months Ended September 30, 2014 and 2013

(Unaudited)

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



	Three Months Ended September 30,						Six Months Ended September 30,
	2014			2013			2014			2013
Net sales to external customers:
UGG wholesale	$	339,799		$	273,677		$	413,992		$	336,043
Teva wholesale	17,603			15,893			53,268			44,641
Sanuk wholesale	15,955			16,649			48,284			44,435
Other wholesale	22,117			12,993			33,942			20,971
E-Commerce	21,604			14,884			37,031			25,620
Retail stores	63,195			52,629			105,225			85,100
	$	480,273		$	386,725		$	691,742		$	556,810
Income (loss) from operations:
UGG wholesale	$	123,670		$	82,256		$	126,363		$	81,746
Teva wholesale	(310		)	(1,366		)	4,472			783
Sanuk wholesale	2,684			3,657			9,589			10,146
Other wholesale	(571		)	(189		)	(4,582		)	(2,678		)
E-Commerce	7,441			2,678			8,250			4,347
Retail stores	(7,114		)	(2,260		)	(22,965		)	(12,078		)
Unallocated overhead costs	(66,217		)	(38,279		)	(112,026		)	(78,520		)
	$	59,583		$	46,497		$	9,101		$	3,746

Inter-segment sales from the Company’s wholesale segments to the Company’s E-Commerce and retail stores segments are at the Company’s cost, and there is no inter-segment profit on these inter-segment sales. Income (loss) from operations of the wholesale segments does not include any inter-segment gross profit from sales to the E-Commerce and retail stores segments.

Business segment asset information is summarized as follows:



	September 30, 2014		March 31, 2014
Total assets for reportable segments:
UGG wholesale	$	617,013	$	153,341
Teva wholesale	41,445		81,766
Sanuk wholesale	202,451		214,627
Other wholesale	48,974		41,281
E-Commerce	5,530		3,129
Retail stores	158,058		160,535
	$	1,073,471	$	654,679

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

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DECKERS OUTDOOR CORPORATION

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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

Three and Six Months Ended September 30, 2014 and 2013

(Unaudited)

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



	September 30, 2014		March 31, 2014
Total assets for reportable segments	$	1,073,471	$	654,679
Unallocated cash and cash equivalents	114,651		245,088
Unallocated deferred tax assets	37,298		38,933
Other unallocated corporate assets	176,583		125,504
Consolidated total assets	$	1,402,003	$	1,064,204

The Company does not consider international operations a separate segment, as management reviews such operations in the aggregate with the aforementioned segments. Long-lived assets, which consist of property and equipment, in the US and all other countries combined were as follows:



	September 30, 2014		March 31, 2014
US	$	166,080	$	148,178
All other countries*	36,697		36,392
Total	$	202,777	$	184,570

* No other country’s long-lived assets comprised more than 10% of total long-lived assets as of September 30, 2014 and March 31, 2014.

The Company sells its products to customers throughout the US and to foreign customers located in Europe, Canada, Australia, Asia, and Latin America, among other regions. International sales were 39.8% and 38.3% of the Company’s total net sales for the three months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively. International sales were 39.1% and 37.3% of the Company’s total net sales for the six months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively. For the six months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, no single foreign country comprised more than 10% of total net sales.

Management performs regular evaluations concerning the ability of its customers to satisfy their obligations and records a provision for doubtful accounts based upon these evaluations. No single customer accounted for more than 10% of net sales for either the six months ended September 30, 2014 or 2013. As of September 30, 2014, the Company had one customer representing 11.0% of net trade accounts receivable. As of March 31, 2014, the Company had one customer representing 11.8% of net trade accounts receivable, and a second customer representing 11.4% of net trade accounts receivable.

The Company’s production is concentrated at a limited number of independent contractor factories in Asia. Sheepskin is the principal raw material for certain UGG products and the majority of sheepskin is purchased from two tanneries in China, which is sourced primarily from Australia and the United Kingdom (UK). The other materials used by the Company in production are sourced in Asia. The Company’s operations are subject to the customary risks of doing business abroad, including, but not limited to, currency fluctuations, customs duties and related fees, various import controls and other nontariff barriers, restrictions on the transfer of funds, labor unrest and strikes and, in certain parts of the world, political instability. The supply of sheepskin can be adversely impacted by weather conditions, disease, and harvesting decisions that are completely outside the Company’s control. Further, the price of sheepskin is impacted by demand, industry, and competitors.

A portion of the Company’s cash and cash equivalents are held as cash in operating accounts that are with third party financial institutions. These balances, at times, exceed the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation insurance limits. While the Company regularly monitors the cash balances in its operating accounts and adjusts the balances as appropriate, these cash balances could be impacted if the underlying financial institutions fail or are subject to other adverse conditions in the financial markets.

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DECKERS OUTDOOR CORPORATION

AND SUBSIDIARIES

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

Three and Six Months Ended September 30, 2014 and 2013

(Unaudited)

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

The remainder of the Company’s cash equivalents is invested in interest bearing funds managed by third party investment management institutions. These investments can include US treasury bonds and securities, money market funds, and municipal bonds, among other investments. Certain of these investments are subject to general credit, liquidity, market, and interest rate risks. Investment risk has been and may further be exacerbated by US mortgage defaults, credit and liquidity issues, and sovereign debt concerns in Europe, which have affected various sectors of the financial markets. As of September 30, 2014, the Company had experienced no loss or lack of access to cash in its operating accounts, invested cash, and cash equivalents. The Company’s cash and cash equivalents are as follows:



	September 30, 2014		March 31, 2014
Money market fund accounts	$	65,668	$	143,816
Cash	48,983		101,272
Total Cash and Cash Equivalents	$	114,651	$	245,088

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

SPECIAL NOTE ON FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This report and the information incorporated by reference in this report contain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, that concern matters that involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated or projected in the forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are intended to qualify for the safe harbor from liability established by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements other than statements of historical fact contained in this interim report, including statements regarding future events, our future financial performance, our future business strategy and the plans and objectives of management for future operations, are forward-looking statements. We have attempted to identify forward-looking statements by using words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “may,” “project,” ‘plan”, “predict”, “should,” “will,” and similar expressions, or the negative of these expressions, as they relate to us, our management and our industry. Specifically, this report and the information incorporated by reference in this report contain forward-looking statements relating to, among other things:


•	our global business, growth, operating, investing, and financing strategies;


•	our product, distribution channel, and geographic mix;


•	the success of new products, new brands, and other growth initiatives;


•	the impact of seasonality on our operations;


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


•	our development of worldwide distribution channels;


•	trends affecting our financial condition, results of operations, or cash flows;


•	our expectations for expansion of our retail and E-Commerce capabilities;


•	information security and privacy of customer, employee or company information;


•	overall global economic trends;


•	reliability of overseas factory production and storage; and


•	the availability and cost of raw materials.

We have based our forward-looking statements on our current expectations and projections about trends affecting our business and industry and other future events. Although we do not make forward-looking statements unless we believe we have a reasonable basis for doing so, we cannot guarantee their accuracy.

Some of the risks, uncertainties and assumptions that may cause actual results to differ from these forward-looking statements are described in Part II, Item 1A of this interim report in the section entitled “Risk Factors,” as well as in our other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). In addition, actual results may differ as a result of additional risks and uncertainties of which we are currently unaware or which we do not currently view as material to our business. We operate in a very competitive and rapidly changing environment. New risk factors emerge from time to time and we cannot predict all such risk factors, nor can we assess the impact of all such risk factors on our business or the extent to which any factor or combination of factors may cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statements. As a result, actual results may differ materially from the results stated in or implied by our forward-looking statements. Given these risks and uncertainties, investors should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which reflect our opinions only as of the date of this quarterly report, as a prediction of actual results.

You should read this report in its entirety, together with our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year (FY) ended December 31, 2013 filed with the SEC on March 3, 2014 (Annual Report), and the documents that we file as exhibits to these reports and the documents that we incorporate by reference in these reports, with the understanding that our future results may be materially different from what we currently expect. We qualify all of our forward-looking statements by these cautionary statements and we

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expressly disclaim any intent or obligation to update any forward-looking statements after the date hereof to conform such statements to actual results or to changes in our opinions or expectations, except as required by applicable law or the rules of the New York Stock Exchange.

References to “Deckers,” “we,” “us,” “our,” or similar terms refer to Deckers Outdoor Corporation together with its consolidated subsidiaries. Unless otherwise specifically indicated, all amounts herein are expressed in thousands, except for share quantity, per share data, and selling prices per pair. The following discussion of our financial condition and results of operations should be read together with our condensed consolidated financial statements and the accompanying notes to those statements included elsewhere in this document.

Overview

We are a global leader in designing, marketing and distributing innovative footwear, apparel and accessories developed for both everyday casual lifestyle use and high performance activities. We market our products primarily under three proprietary brands:


•	UGG®: Premier brand in luxurious comfort footwear, handbags, apparel, home and cold weather accessories;


•	Teva®: Born from the outdoors, active lifestyle footwear for the adventurous spirit; and


•	Sanuk®: Innovative action sport footwear brand rooted in the surf community.

In addition to our primary brands, our other brands include Ahnu®, an active lifestyle brand that is rooted with a yoga-inspired mindset; Hoka One One® (Hoka), a line of footwear for all capacities of runner designed with a unique performance midsole geometry, oversized midsole volume and active foot frame; MOZO®, a line of footwear crafted for culinary professionals that redefines the industry dress code; and TSUBO®, a line of mid and high-end dress and dress casual footwear that incorporates style, function and maximum comfort.

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

Our business has been impacted by, what we believe are, several important trends and we expect that it will continue to be impacted:


•	Sales of our products are highly seasonal and are sensitive to weather conditions, which are beyond our control. Even though we are creating more year-round styles for our brands, the effect of favorable or unfavorable weather on sales can be significant.


•	Continuing uncertainty surrounding US and global economic conditions has adversely impacted businesses worldwide. Some of our customers have been, and more may be, adversely affected, which in turn has, and may continue to, adversely impact our financial results.

•

The sheepskin used in certain UGG products is in high demand and limited supply, and there have been significant fluctuations in the price of sheepskin as the demand from competitors for this material has changed. However, our sheepskin costs are expected to decrease for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2015 compared to the trailing twelve months ended March 31, 2014 due to lower pricing negotiated through our sheepskin contracts as well as the increased use of UGGpure^TM, real wool woven into a durable backing used as an alternative to table grade sheepskin, in select products, primarily in linings and footbeds.


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


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


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


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

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•	There is an emerging sustainable lifestyle movement happening all around the world, and consumers are demanding that brands and companies become more environmentally and socially responsible.


•	Consumers are following a recent trend of buy now, wear now. This trend entails the consumer waiting to purchase shoes until they will actually wear them, contrasted with a tendency in the past to purchase shoes they did not plan to wear until later.

By emphasizing our brands' images and our focus on comfort, performance and authenticity, we believe we can continue to maintain a loyal consumer following that is less susceptible to fluctuations caused by changing fashions and changes in consumer preferences. We have also responded to consumer focus on sustainability by establishing objectives, policies, and procedures to help us drive key sustainability initiatives around human rights, environmental sustainability, and community affairs.

We have experienced significant cost fluctuations, most over the past several years, notably with respect to sheepskin. We attempt to cover the full amount of our sheepskin purchases under fixed price contracts. We continually strive to contain our material costs through increasing the mix of non-sheepskin products, exploring new footwear materials and new production technologies, and utilizing lower cost production. Also, refer to Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk for further discussion of our commodity price risk.

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

UGG Brand Overview

The UGG brand is one of the most iconic and recognized brands in the global footwear industry and highlights our successful track record of building niche brands into lifestyle market leaders. With loyal consumers around the world the UGG brand has proven to be a highly resilient line of premium footwear, with an expanding product offering and a growing global audience that attracts women, men and children. Our recent launch of I Heart UGG®, our new tween/teen line that brings together the iconic feel of UGG with spirited, youthful designs in footwear, apparel and accessories, has expanded our presence in our core heritage category by introducing our products to a new group of consumers. UGG brand footwear continually earns media exposure from numerous outlets both organically and from strategic public relations efforts, including an increasing amount of exposure internationally. The UGG brand has invested in creating holistic, impactful integrated campaigns across paid, earned and owned media channels, including mobile, digital, social, out-of-home (OOH) and print, which are globally scalable, contributing to broader public awareness of the brand.

We believe the increased global media focus and demand for UGG products has been driven by the following:


•	High consumer brand loyalty, due to over 35 years of delivering quality and luxuriously comfortable UGG footwear;


•	Continued innovation of new product categories and styles, including those beyond footwear such as loungewear, handbags, cold-weather accessories and a new home offering;


•	A more robust footwear offering, including transitional collections to better bridge the gap between late summer and the start of the holiday season;


•	Expanded slipper category showing incremental growth with added styles for both women and men;


•	Growing Direct-to-Consumer platform and enhanced OmniChannel capabilities that enable us to increasingly engage existing and prospective consumers in a more connected environment to introduce our evolving product lines;


•	Product customization with our UGG by You program allows for a deeper connection with the brand and products;


•	Focus on mobile consumers with responsive site design providing shoppers access to the brand from their mobile device;


•	Year-round holistic paid advertising approach for women, men and kids in targeted digital, high-end print, OOH, digital and across multiple social platforms;


•	Holiday and Winter focused advertising campaign to drive important seasonal sales;

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•	Continued creation of targeted UGG for Men campaigns featuring brand ambassador Tom Brady;


•	Targeted E-Commerce based marketing to existing and prospective consumers through integrated outreach including email blasts, interactive site design and search engine optimization based content;


•	Continued partnership with high-end retailers such as Nordstrom;


•	Expanded product assortments from existing accounts;


•	Adoption by high-profile celebrities as a favored footwear brand;


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


•	Increased exposure to the brand driven by our concept stores that showcase all of our product offerings;


•	Continued expansion of worldwide retail through new UGG stores; and


•	Continued geographic expansion through our UGG concept and outlet stores globally.

We believe the luxurious comfort of UGG products will continue to drive long-term consumer demand. Recognizing that there is a significant fashion element to UGG footwear and that footwear fashions fluctuate, our strategy seeks to prolong the longevity of the brand by offering a broader product line suitable for wear in a variety of climates and occasions and by presenting UGG as a global, premium lifestyle brand and limiting distribution to selected higher-end retailers. As part of this strategy, we have increased our product offering, including growing transitional collections and our spring line, an expanded men’s line, a fall line that consists of a range of luxurious collections for both genders, an expanded kids’ line, as well as home, handbags, cold weather accessories, and apparel. We have also recently expanded our marketing and promotional efforts, which we believe has contributed, and will continue to contribute, to our growth. We believe that the evolution of the UGG brand and our strategy of product diversification will also help decrease our reliance on sheepskin, which is in high demand and subject to price volatility. Nonetheless, we cannot assure investors that our efforts will continue to provide UGG brand growth.

Teva Brand Overview

For 30 years Teva has fueled the adventure lifestyle around the globe. Teva pioneered the sport sandal category in 1984 and today our mission remains steadfast: to enable spontaneous adventure with versatile, utility-centered footwear for active consumers. By designing simple, functional footwear, Teva is driving growth by extending our established global platforms in sandals and water-related products and by leveraging our authenticity with active lifestyle consumers.

We believe that Teva’s Originals collection is a key platform in driving market penetration for the brand. In the US, our focus will be to bolster our leadership position in sandals and grow our market share through casual category extensions. Globally, we expect that the Originals collection will establish Teva’s beachhead across the warm-weather climates of Asia and Latin America, setting the foundation to support future core lifestyle collections within these regions.

Within the US, we expect that Teva will grow its position as a market leader within the sport sandal category. Growth opportunities within our current core channels of distribution - outdoor specialty, sporting goods, and family footwear retail chains - will be pursued through deepening penetration with evolved and expanded product offerings. Teva plans to support its channel expansion beyond present distribution with focused investments in targeted, solution-driven marketing programs in order to attract new lifestyle consumers to the brand. However, we cannot assure investors that these efforts will be successful.

Sanuk Brand Overview

The Sanuk brand was founded 16 years ago, and from its origins in the Southern California surf culture, has grown into a global brand with an expanding fanbase and growing presence in the casual sneaker and sandal categories. The Sanuk brand’s use of unexpected materials and unconventional constructions combined with its fun and funky branding has contributed to the brand’s identity and growth since its inception, and led to successful products such as the Yoga Mat^TM sandal collection and the patented SIDEWALK SURFERS®. We believe that the Sanuk brand provides substantial growth opportunities, especially within the casual sneaker markets, supporting our strategic initiatives spanning new product launches, OmniChannel development and global expansion. However, we cannot assure investors that our efforts to grow the brand will be successful.

Other Brands Overview

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Our other brands consist of Ahnu, Hoka, MOZO and TSUBO. Our other brands are all sold through most of our distribution channels, with the majority sold through wholesale channels.

Ahnu is an active lifestyle brand rooted with a yoga-inspired mindset, offering performance products that encourage a balanced life though fitness, healthy living, nature sufficiency and giving back. Ahnu's products feature après-yoga styling, innovative trail and city hikers, and everyday casual shoes and sandals. Ahnu’s go-anywhere approach blurs the lines between performance and fashion through modern color and material stories infused with patented Numentum® performance technology.

The Hoka brand focuses on designing shoes with a unique performance midsole geometry, oversized midsole volume and an active foot frame. We believe runners from around the world are experiencing the benefits of Hoka brand products. These shoes are used by marathon runners, and even ultra-marathon runners as well as every day runners to enjoy running.

MOZO creates footwear for culinary professionals that redefines the industry dress code. Crafted for the most discerning of palates, MOZO shoes blend function, performance, and style. Each product is lightweight, durable, comfortable, and easy to clean. MOZO footwear is designed for casual, every day wear and built to challenge any culinary environment so you never have to compromise your personal style to perform at your very best. MOZO shoes are sold through food service equipment and supply distributors and online at Zappos.com and Amazon.com. Beginning in July 2014, MOZO products have become available at an increasing number of footwear retailers nationwide.

TSUBO, meaning pressure point in Japanese, is marketed as high-end casual footwear for men and women. The brand is the synthesis of ergonomics and style, with a full line of sport and dress casuals, boots, sandals and heels constructed to provide consumers with contemporary footwear that incorporates style, function, and maximum comfort. Our efforts are focused on positioning the TSUBO brand as the premium footwear solution for people in the city. We are continuing to create products to address consumers' unique needs of all-day comfort, innovative style, and superior quality.

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

E-Commerce Overview

Our E-Commerce business, which sells all of our brands, allows us to build our relationship with the consumer and is a key component of our integrated OmniChannel strategy. E-Commerce enables us to meet the growing demand for our products, sell the products at retail prices, and provide significant incremental operating income. The E-Commerce business provides us an opportunity to communicate to the consumer with a consistent brand message that is in line with our brands' promises, drives awareness of key brand initiatives, and offers targeted information to specific consumer segments. Our websites also drive wholesale and distributor sales through brand awareness and directing consumers to retailers that carry our brands, including our own retail stores. In recent years, our E-Commerce business has had significant revenue growth, much of which occurred as the UGG brand gained popularity and as consumers continued to increase internet usage for footwear and other purchases.

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

Retail Stores Overview

Our retail stores are predominantly UGG concept stores and UGG outlet stores. In 2013 we expanded our fleet and opened our first Sanuk (two concept, one outlet) stores and in 2014 we opened our first I Heart UGG store. Our retail stores enable us to directly impact our customers' experience, meet the growing demand for these products, sell the products at retail prices and generate strong annual operating income. In addition, our UGG concept stores allow us to showcase our entire product line including footwear, accessories, handbags, home, outerwear, lounge and retail exclusive items; whereas, a wholesale account may not represent all of these categories. Through our outlet stores, we sell some of our discontinued styles from prior seasons, as well as full price in-line product, and products made specifically for the outlet stores. Within our OmniChannel strategy, we believe that consumers try on product in our retail stores, perform further online research and order product online and, conversely, E-Commerce fuels our retail locations. As a result, we believe that our stores and websites are interconnected in a way that will allow us to view them on a combined basis. Further, our stores will allow the consumer to buy through our E-Commerce channel using internet capable devices in our stores.

As of September 30, 2014, we had a total of 130 retail stores worldwide. These stores are company-owned and operated. During the remainder of fiscal year 2015, we plan to open additional retail stores worldwide. During the three months ended September

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30, 2014, we converted seven of our retail stores in China to partner retail stores, whereby, upon conversion, the stores became wholly-owned and operated by local, third party companies within China. These conversions included the assignment of the lease and the sale of both our on-hand inventory and store leasehold improvements to the operator. As of the date of conversion, partner retail stores sales are included in our UGG brand wholesale segment and not included in our retail stores segment.

Seasonality

Our business is seasonal, with the highest percentage of UGG brand net sales occurring in the quarters ending September 30 and December 31 and the highest percentage of Teva and Sanuk brand net sales occurring in the quarters ending March 31 and June 30 of each year. Our other brands do not have a significant seasonal impact.

In February 2014, our Board of Directors approved a change in our fiscal year end from December 31 to March 31. The change is intended to better align our planning, financial and reporting functions with the seasonality of our business.

The following table summarizes our quarterly net sales and income (loss) from operations:



	FY 2015
	Quarter Ended June 30, 2014			Quarter Ended September 30, 2014		Quarter Ending December 31, 2014	Quarter Ending March 31, 2015
Net sales	$	211,469		$	480,273
(Loss) Income from operations	$	(50,482	)	$	59,583



				CY 2013				FY 2014
	Quarter Ended June 30, 2013			Quarter Ended September 30, 2013		Quarter Ended December 31, 2013		Quarter Ended March 31, 2014
Net sales	$	170,085		$	386,725	$	736,048	$	294,716
(Loss) Income from operations	$	(42,751	)	46,497		$	201,499	$	(408	)

With the large growth in the UGG brand over the past several years, net sales in the quarters ending September 30 and December 31 have exceeded net sales in the quarters ending March 31 and June 30. We currently expect this trend to continue. Nonetheless, actual results could differ materially depending upon consumer preferences, availability of product, competition, and our wholesale and distributor customers continuing to carry and promote our various product lines, among other risks and uncertainties.

Results of Operations

Three Months Ended September 30, 2014 Compared to Three Months Ended September 30, 2013

The following table summarizes our results of operations:



	Three Months Ended September 30,
	2014				2013				Change
	Amount		%		Amount		%		Amount		%
Net sales	$	480,273	100.0	%	$	386,725	100.0	%	$	93,548	24.2	%
Cost of sales	256,400		53.4		219,833		56.8		36,567		16.6
Gross profit	223,873		46.6		166,892		43.2		56,981		34.1
Selling, general and administrative expenses	164,290		34.2		120,395		31.2		43,895		36.5
Income from operations	59,583		12.4		46,497		12.0		13,086		28.1
Other expense, net	1,941		0.4		795		0.2		1,146		144.2
Income before income taxes	57,642		12.0		45,702		11.8		11,940		26.1
Income tax expense	16,912		3.5		12,642		3.3		4,270		33.8
Net income	$	40,730	8.5	%	$	33,060	8.5	%	$	7,670	23.2	%

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Overview. Overall net sales increased for all distribution channels of all segments, except for Sanuk brand wholesale. The increase in income from operations resulted from increased sales and gross margin, partially offset by higher selling, general and administrative expenses (SG&A).

Net Sales. The following tables summarize net sales by location, brand, and distribution channel:



	Three Months Ended September 30,
					Change
	2014		2013		Amount			%
Net sales by location:
US	$	289,098	$	238,777	$	50,321		21.1	%
International	191,175		147,948		43,227			29.2
Total	$	480,273	$	386,725	$	93,548		24.2	%
Net sales by brand and distribution channel:
UGG:
Wholesale	$	339,799	$	273,677	$	66,122		24.2	%
E-Commerce	15,181		11,125		4,056			36.5
Retail stores	62,119		52,192		9,927			19.0
Total	417,099		336,994		80,105			23.8
Teva:
Wholesale	17,603		15,893		1,710			10.8
E-Commerce	2,986		2,041		945			46.3
Retail stores	149		109		40			36.7
Total	20,738		18,043		2,695			14.9
Sanuk:
Wholesale	15,955		16,649		(694		)	(4.2	)
E-Commerce	2,152		1,458		694			47.6
Retail stores	880		293		587			200.3
Total	18,987		18,400		587			3.2
Other:
Wholesale	22,117		12,993		9,124			70.2
E-Commerce	1,285		260		1,025			394.2
Retail stores	47		35		12			34.3
Total	23,449		13,288		10,161			76.5
Total	$	480,273	$	386,725	$	93,548		24.2	%

Total E-Commerce	$	21,604	$	14,884	$	6,720		45.1	%

Total Retail stores	$	63,195	$	52,629	$	10,566		20.1	%

In order to provide a framework for assessing how our underlying businesses performed, excluding the effect of foreign currency rate fluctuations, we provide certain financial information on a “constant currency basis,” which is in addition to the actual financial information presented. In order to calculate our constant currency information, we translate the current period financial information using the foreign currency exchange rates that were in effect during the previous comparable period. However, constant currency measures should not be considered in isolation or as an alternative to US dollar measures that reflect current period exchange rates, or to other financial measures calculated and presented in accordance with US generally accepted accounting principles.

The increase in overall net sales was primarily due to an increase in our UGG brand sales through our wholesale channel and retail stores as well as an increase in our other brands wholesale sales. Other increases in net sales include UGG brand sales through our E-Commerce sites, Teva brand sales through the wholesale channel and other brand sales through our E-Commerce sites. On a constant currency basis, net sales increased 23.5% to approximately $478,000. We experienced an increase in the number of pairs sold in all segments, except for Sanuk brand wholesale. This resulted in an increase in the overall volume of footwear sold

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for all brands of 20.0% to approximately 7.2 million pairs sold for the three months ended September 30, 2014 from approximately 6.0 million pairs for the three months ended September 30, 2013.

Wholesale net sales of our UGG brand increased primarily due to an increase in the volume of pairs sold as well as an increase in the weighted-average wholesale selling price per pair. On a constant currency basis, wholesale sales of our UGG brand increased 23.3% to approximately $337,000. The increase in average selling price was primarily due to an increase in wholesale sales of approximately $73,000 combined with a decrease in sales to distributors of approximately $7,000, as selling prices through our wholesale channel are generally higher than selling prices through our distributor channel. For UGG wholesale net sales, the increase in volume had an impact of approximately $51,000 and the increase in average selling price had an impact of approximately $17,000.

Wholesale net sales of our Teva brand increased primarily due to an increase in the volume of pairs sold as well as a slight increase in the weighted-average wholesale selling price per pair. For Teva wholesale net sales, the increase in volume had an impact of approximately $2,000 and the increase in average selling price had no material impact.

Wholesale net sales of our Sanuk brand decreased primarily due to a decrease in the weighted-average wholesale selling price per pair as well as a slight decrease in the volume of pairs sold. The decrease in average selling price was primarily due to a shift in product mix. For Sanuk wholesale net sales, the decrease in average selling price had an impact of approximately $1,000 and the decrease in the volume of pairs sold had no material impact.

Wholesale net sales of our other brands increased primarily due to an increase in the volume of pairs sold, partially offset by a decrease in the weighted-average wholesale selling price per pair. The decrease in the average selling price was primarily due to an increased impact of closeout sales as well as a shift in product mix. For other brand wholesale net sales, the increase in volume of pairs sold had an impact of approximately $12,000 and the decrease in average selling price had an impact of approximately $3,000.

Net sales of our E-Commerce business increased primarily due to an increase in the number of pairs sold, partially offset by a slight decrease in the weighted-average selling price per pair. For E-Commerce net sales, the increase in volume had an impact of approximately $6,000 and the decrease in average selling price had no material impact.

Net sales of our retail store business, which are primarily UGG brand sales, increased largely due to the addition of 33 new stores opened since September 30, 2013. A large majority of the new stores were in the US and China, with the remaining new stores in Japan, Europe and Canada. Same store sales for the thirteen weeks ended September 28, 2014 decreased by 8.8% compared to the same period in 2013. The decrease in same store sales is primarily due to a shift in product mix whereby we sold more casual styles, which generally carry lower price points, as compared to the prior year period, as well as above average temperatures in portions of the US and Europe which reduced demand for our cold weather products. For retail same store sales, we experienced a decrease in the weighted-average selling price which had an impact of approximately $5,000 on retail store net sales, partially offset by an increase in the volume of pairs sold which had an impact of approximately $1,000 on retail store net sales. As we continue to increase the number of retail stores, each new store will have less significant impact on our growth rate.

International sales, which are included in the segment sales above, for all of our products combined increased by 29.2% for the three months ended September 30, 2014 as compared to the three months ended September 30, 2013. On a constant currency basis, international sales increased by 27.5% to approximately $189,000. International sales represented 39.8% and 38.3% of worldwide net sales for the three months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively. The increase in international sales as a percentage of worldwide net sales was primarily due to the continued growth in our UGG brand internationally across all channels of approximately $41,000.

Foreign income before income taxes was $22,910 and $25,618 and worldwide income before income taxes was $57,642 and $45,702 for the three months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively. Foreign income before income taxes represented 39.7% and 56.1% of worldwide income before income taxes for the three months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively. The decrease in foreign income before income taxes as a percentage of worldwide income before income taxes was primarily due to an increase in foreign operating expenses of approximately $33,000 as well as an increase in domestic income before income taxes, partially offset by the increase in international sales as well as a 5.9 percentage point increase in gross margin. The increase in foreign operating expenses were primarily related to the expansion of our international retail and E-Commerce operations.

We expect that our foreign income before income taxes will continue to fluctuate from year to year based on several factors, including our expansion initiatives. In addition, we believe that the continued evolution and geographic scope of the UGG brand, our continuing strategy of enhancing product diversification, and our expected growth in our international retail and E-Commerce

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business, will result in increases in foreign income before income taxes as a percentage of worldwide income before income taxes in future years.

Gross Profit. As a percentage of net sales, gross margin increased compared to the same period in 2013 primarily due to an increase in the proportion of wholesales sales versus sales to distributors, partially attributable to the acquisition of our UGG brand distributor in Germany and the corresponding conversion to a wholesale business. Overall wholesale sales increased by approximately $81,000 while overall distributor sales decreased by approximately $5,000. The overall increase in wholesale sales, which generally carry higher margins than distributor sales, had an impact of approximately 3 percentage points. Other factors contributing to the increase in gross margin include reduced sheepskin costs and increased use of UGGpure, real wool woven into a durable backing used as an alternative to table grade sheepskin in select products, primarily in linings and foot beds. Our gross margins fluctuate based on several factors, and we expect our gross margin to increase for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2015 compared to the fiscal year ended December 31, 2013, primarily due to the factors discussed above.

Selling, General and Administrative (SG&A) Expenses. The change in SG&A expenses was primarily due to:


•	increased retail costs of approximately $10,000, largely related to 33 new retail stores that were not open as of September 30, 2013 and related corporate infrastructure;


•	increased expenses of approximately $7,000 related to the impact of foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations;


•	increased expenses of approximately $7,000 for marketing and promotions, largely related to the UGG and Hoka brands;


•	increased expenses of approximately $6,000 for corporate infrastructure to support our international wholesale expansion;


•	increased sales and commission expenses of approximately $5,000 driven by the increase in wholesale sales;


•	increased E-Commerce costs of approximately $3,000, largely related to the expansion of our E-Commerce business and increased expenses related to marketing and advertising; and


•	increased amortization expense of approximately $2,000 related to our purchase of intangible assets.

Income (Loss) from Operations. Refer to note 10 to our accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements for a discussion of our reportable segments. The following table summarizes operating income (loss) by segment:



	Three Months Ended September 30,
							Change
	2014			2013			Amount			%
UGG wholesale	$	123,670		$	82,256		$	41,414		50.3	%
Teva wholesale	(310		)	(1,366		)	1,056			77.3
Sanuk wholesale	2,684			3,657			(973		)	(26.6	)
Other wholesale	(571		)	(189		)	(382		)	(202.1	)
E-Commerce	7,441			2,678			4,763			177.9
Retail stores	(7,114		)	(2,260		)	(4,854		)	(214.8	)
Unallocated overhead costs	(66,217		)	(38,279		)	(27,938		)	(73.0	)
Total	$	59,583		$	46,497		$	13,086		28.1	%

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

The increase in income from operations of UGG brand wholesale was the result of an increase in net sales as well as a 6.7 percentage point increase in gross margin, partially offset by an increase in operating expenses of approximately $6,000 as well as the negative impact of foreign currency rate fluctuations of approximately $1,000. The increase in gross margin was primarily due to an increase in the proportion of wholesale sales versus sales to distributors, as wholesale sales generally carry higher margins. Overall wholesale sales increased by approximately $73,000 while overall distributor sales decreased by approximately $7,000. The

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change in sales mix was partially due to the acquisition of our UGG brand distributor in Germany and the corresponding conversion to a wholesale business. The increase in gross margin was also attributable to reduced sheepskin costs and increased use of UGGpure, as well as a decreased impact from closeout sales.

The decrease in loss from operations of Teva brand wholesale was primarily the result of a decrease in operating expenses of approximately $1,000 as well as the increase in net sales, partially offset by a 3.3 percentage point decrease in gross margin. The decrease in gross margin was primarily due to the impact of increased closeout sales.

The decrease in income from operations of Sanuk brand wholesale was primarily the result of a 7.1 percentage point decrease in gross margin as well as a decrease in net sales, partially offset by decreased operating expenses of approximately $500. The decrease in gross margin was primarily due to a decrease in margin on closeout sales as well as increased sales discounts.

The increase in loss from operations of our other brands wholesale was primarily the result of an increase in operating expenses of approximately $4,000, partially offset by the increase in net sales.

The increase in income from operations of our E-Commerce business was primarily due to the increase in net sales as well as a decrease in operating expenses of approximately $2,000, partially offset by a 7.6 percentage point decrease in gross margin. The decrease in operating expenses was primarily due to the positive impact of foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations of approximately $5,000, partially offset by an increase of approximately $3,000 largely related to expansion and marketing costs. The decrease in gross margin was primarily due to increased sales discounts.

Loss from operations of our retail store business, which primarily relates to the UGG brand, increased primarily due to increased operating expenses of approximately $10,000 as well as a 4.0 percentage point decrease in gross margin. The increase in operating expenses largely related to our new store openings and related corporate infrastructure. The decrease in gross margin was primarily due to an increase in the proportion of sales from outlet stores versus concept stores compared to the same period a year ago, as well as increased discounts. These results were partially offset by the increase in net sales.

The increase in unallocated overhead costs was primarily due to the negative impact of foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations of approximately $13,000 and corporate infrastructure of approximately $8,000 to support our international expansion.

Other Expense, Net. The increase in other expense, net was primarily due to an increase in interest expense.

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



	Three Months Ended September 30,
	2014			2013
Income tax expense	$	16,912		$	12,642
Effective income tax rate	29.3		%	27.7		%

The change in the effective tax rate was primarily due to overall tax liabilities of approximately $1,200 recognized during the three months ended September 30, 2014 compared to overall discrete tax benefits of approximately $2,000 recognized during the three months ended September 30, 2013, as well as a change in the jurisdictional mix of expected annual pre-tax income. Tax liabilities recognized during the three months ended September 30, 2014 relate to provisions recorded for unrecognized tax benefits as well as prior year US federal and state tax adjustments. Discrete tax benefits recognized during the three months ended September 30, 2013 relate to a combination of prior year US federal, state and foreign tax adjustments. Unremitted earnings of non-US subsidiaries are expected to be reinvested outside of the US indefinitely. Such earnings would become taxable upon the sale or liquidation of these subsidiaries or upon the remittance of dividends. As of September 30, 2014, we did not have a material amount of cash and cash equivalents outside the US that would be subject to additional income taxes if it were to be repatriated. We anticipate our effective tax rate for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2015 to be comparable to the full year rate of 29.1% for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2013.

Net Income. We incurred an increase in net income as a result of the items discussed above.

Six Months Ended September 30, 2014 Compared to Six Months Ended September 30, 2013

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



	Six Months Ended September 30,
	2014				2013					Change
	Amount		%		Amount			%		Amount			%
Net sales	$	691,742	100.0	%	$	556,810		100.0	%	$	134,932		24.2	%
Cost of sales	381,097		55.1		320,086			57.5		61,011			19.1
Gross profit	310,645		44.9		236,724			42.5		73,921			31.2
Selling, general and administrative expenses	301,544		43.6		232,978			41.8		68,566			29.4
Income from operations	9,101		1.3		3,746			0.7		5,355			143.0
Other expense, net	2,229		0.3		1,096			0.2		1,133			103.4
Income before income taxes	6,872		1.0		2,650			0.5		4,222			159.3
Income tax expense (benefit)	3,204		0.5		(1,135		)	(0.2	)	4,339			382.3
Net income	$	3,668	0.5	%	$	3,785		0.7	%	$	(117	)	(3.1	)%

Overview. Overall net sales increased for all distribution channels of all segments. The increase in income from operations resulted from increased sales and gross margin, partially offset by higher SG&A expenses.

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Net Sales. The following tables summarize net sales by location, brand, and distribution channel:



	Six Months Ended September 30,
					Change
	2014		2013		Amount		%
Net sales by location:
US	$	421,350	$	348,888	$	72,462	20.8	%
International	270,392		207,922		62,470		30.0
Total	$	691,742	$	556,810	$	134,932	24.2	%
Net sales by brand and distribution channel:
UGG:
Wholesale	$	413,992	$	336,043	$	77,949	23.2	%
E-Commerce	23,554		16,986		6,568		38.7
Retail stores	102,894		84,387		18,507		21.9
Total	540,440		437,416		103,024		23.6
Teva:
Wholesale	53,268		44,641		8,627		19.3
E-Commerce	6,337		4,499		1,838		40.9
Retail stores	392		131		261		199.2
Total	59,997		49,271		10,726		21.8
Sanuk:
Wholesale	48,284		44,435		3,849		8.7
E-Commerce	4,861		3,546		1,315		37.1
Retail stores	1,822		510		1,312		257.3
Total	54,967		48,491		6,476		13.4
Other:
Wholesale	33,942		20,971		12,971		61.9
E-Commerce	2,279		589		1,690		286.9
Retail stores	117		72		45		62.5
Total	36,338		21,632		14,706		68.0
Total	$	691,742	$	556,810	$	134,932	24.2	%

Total E-Commerce	$	37,031	$	25,620	$	11,411	44.5	%

Total Retail stores	$	105,225	$	85,100	$	20,125	23.6	%

The increase in overall net sales was primarily due to an increase in our UGG brand sales through our wholesale channel and retail stores as well as an increase in our other brands wholesale sales. Other increases in net sales include Teva brand sales through the wholesale channel, UGG brand sales through our E-Commerce sites, and Sanuk brand sales through the wholesale channel. On a constant currency basis, net sales increased 23.4% to approximately $687,000. We experienced an increase in the number of pairs sold across all segments. This resulted in an increase in the overall volume of footwear sold for all brands of 23.6% to approximately 13.1 million pairs sold for the six months ended September 30, 2014 from 10.6 million pairs for the six months ended September 30, 2013.

Wholesale net sales of our UGG brand increased primarily due to an increase in the volume of pairs sold as well as an increase in the weighted-average wholesale selling price per pair. On a constant currency basis, wholesale sales of our UGG brand increased 22.4% to approximately $411,000. The increase in average selling price was primarily due to an increase in wholesale sales of approximately $75,000 versus an increase in sales to distributors of approximately $3,000, as selling prices through our wholesale channel are generally higher than selling prices through our distributor channel. For UGG wholesale net sales, the increase in volume had an impact of approximately $65,000 and the increase in average selling price had an impact of approximately $14,000.

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Wholesale net sales of our Teva brand increased primarily due to an increase in volume of pairs sold, partially offset by a slight decrease in the weighted-average wholesale selling price per pair. For Teva wholesale net sales, the increase in volume had an impact of approximately $9,000 and the decrease in average selling price had no material impact.

Wholesale net sales of our Sanuk brand increased primarily due to an increase in the volume of pairs sold, partially offset by a decrease in the weighted-average wholesale selling price per pair. The decrease in average selling price was primarily due to a shift in product mix. For Sanuk wholesale net sales, the increase in volume of pairs sold had an impact of approximately $7,000 and the decrease in average selling price had an impact of approximately $3,000.

Wholesale net sales of our other brands increased primarily due to an increase in the volume of pairs sold, partially offset by a decrease in the weighted-average wholesale selling price per pair. The decrease in the average selling price was primarily due to an increased impact from closeout sales as well as a shift in product mix. For other brand wholesale net sales, the increase in volume of pairs sold had an impact of approximately $14,000 and the decrease in average selling price had an impact of approximately $1,000.

Net sales of our E-Commerce business increased primarily due to an increase in the number of pairs sold, partially offset by a slight decrease in the weighted-average selling price per pair.. For E-Commerce net sales, the increase in volume had an impact of approximately $10,000 and the decrease in average selling price had no material impact.

Net sales of our retail store business, which are primarily UGG brand sales, increased largely due to the addition of 33 new stores opened since September 30, 2013. A large majority of the new stores were in the US and China, with the remaining new stores in Japan, Europe and Canada. Same store sales for the twenty-six weeks ended September 28, 2014 decreased by 6.7% compared to the same period in 2013. The decrease in same store sales is primarily due to a shift in product mix whereby we sold more casual styles, which generally carry lower price points, as compared to the prior year period, as well as above average temperatures in portions of the US and Europe which reduced demand for our cold weather products. For retail same store sales, we experienced a decrease in the weighted-average selling price which had an impact of approximately $7,000 on retail store net sales, partially offset by an increase in the volume of pairs sold which had an impact of approximately $3,000 on retail store net sales. As we continue to increase the number of retail stores, each new store will have less significant impact on our growth rate.

International sales, which are included in the segment sales above, for all of our products combined increased by 30.0% for the six months ended September 30, 2014 as compared to the six months ended September 30, 2013. On a constant currency basis, international sales increased 27.8% to approximately $266,000. International sales represented 39.1% and 37.3% of worldwide net sales for the six months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively. The increase in international sales as a percentage of worldwide net sales was primarily due to the continued growth in our UGG brand internationally across all channels of approximately $57,000.

Foreign income before income taxes was $442 and $12,720 and worldwide income before income taxes was $6,872 and $2,650 for the six months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively. Foreign income before income taxes represented 6.4% and 480.0% of worldwide income before income taxes for the six months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively. The decrease in foreign income before income taxes as a percentage of worldwide income before income taxes was primarily due to an increase in foreign operating expenses of approximately $49,000 as well as an increase in domestic income before income taxes, partially offset by the increase in international sales as well as a 3.9 percentage point increase in gross margin. The increase in foreign operating expenses was primarily related to the expansion of our international retail and E-Commerce operations.

Gross Profit. As a percentage of net sales, gross margin increased compared to the same period in 2013 primarily due to an increase in the proportion of wholesales sales versus sales to distributors, partially attributable to the acquisition of our UGG brand distributor in Germany and the corresponding conversion to a wholesale business. Overall wholesale sales increased by approximately $97,000 while overall distributor sales increased by approximately $6,000. The increase in wholesale sales, which generally carry higher margins than distributor sales, had an impact of approximately 2 percentage points. Other factors contributing to the increase in gross margin include reduced sheepskin costs and increased use of UGGpure. Our gross margins fluctuate based on several factors, and we expect our gross margin to increase for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2015 compared to the fiscal year ended December 31, 2013, primarily due to the factors discussed above.

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Selling, General and Administrative (SG&A) Expenses. The change in SG&A expenses was primarily due to:


•	increased retail costs of approximately $20,000, largely related to 33 new retail stores that were not open as of September 30, 2013 and related corporate infrastructure;


•	increased expenses of approximately $11,000 for marketing and promotions, largely related to the Hoka and UGG brands;


•	increased expenses of approximately $7,000 for corporate infrastructure to support our international wholesale expansion;


•	increased expenses of approximately $6,000 related to the impact of foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations;


•	increased sales and commission expenses of approximately $5,000 driven by the increase in wholesale sales;


•	increased E-Commerce costs of approximately $5,000, largely related to the expansion of our E-Commerce business and increased expenses related to marketing and advertising;


•	increased information technology costs of approximately $5,000, in part due to accelerating the expense for certain software projects that will not be used;


•	increased amortization expense of approximately $2,000 related to our purchase of intangible assets; and


•	increased depreciation expense of approximately $2,000, largely related to our new corporate headquarters.



	Six Months Ended September 30,
							Change
	2014			2013			Amount			%
UGG wholesale	$	126,363		$	81,746		$	44,617		54.6	%
Teva wholesale	4,472			783			3,689			471.1
Sanuk wholesale	9,589			10,146			(557		)	(5.5	)
Other wholesale	(4,582		)	(2,678		)	(1,904		)	71.1
E-Commerce	8,250			4,347			3,903			89.8
Retail stores	(22,965		)	(12,078		)	(10,887		)	90.1
Unallocated overhead costs	(112,026		)	(78,520		)	(33,506		)	42.7
Total	$	9,101		$	3,746		$	5,355		143.0	%

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

The increase in income from operations of UGG brand wholesale was the result of the increase in net sales as well as a 6.2 percentage point increase in gross margin, partially offset by an increase in operating expenses of approximately $9,000. The increase in gross margin was primarily due to an increase in the proportion of wholesale sales versus sales to distributors, as wholesale sales generally carry higher margins. Overall wholesale sales increased by approximately $75,000 while overall distributor sales increased by approximately $3,000. The change in sales mix was partially due to the acquisition of our UGG brand distributor in Germany and the corresponding conversion to a wholesale business. The increase in gross margin was also attributable to reduced sheepskin costs and increased use of UGGpure, as well as a decreased impact from closeout sales.

The increase in income from operations of Teva brand wholesale was primarily the result of the increase in net sales as well as a decrease in operating expenses of approximately $2,000.

The decrease in income from operations of Sanuk brand wholesale was primarily the result of a 5.7 percentage point decrease in gross margin, partially offset by the increase in net sales. The decrease in gross margin was primarily due to a decrease in margins on closeout sales.

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The increase in loss from operations of our other brands wholesale was primarily the result of an increase in operating expenses of approximately $7,000, partially offset by the increase in net sales.

The increase in income from operations of our E-Commerce business was primarily due to the increase in net sales. This increase was partially offset by a 7.0 percentage point decrease in gross margin as well as an increase in operating expenses of approximately $1,000, which includes the positive impact of foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations of approximately $4,000. The decrease in gross margins was primarily due to increased sales discounts.

Loss from operations of our retail store business, which primarily relates to the UGG brand, increased primarily due to increased operating expenses of approximately $20,000 as well as a 3.5 percentage point decrease in gross margin. The increase in operating expenses largely related to our new store openings and related corporate infrastructure. The decrease in gross margin was primarily due to an increase in the proportion of sales from outlet stores versus concept stores compared to the same period a year ago, as well as increased discounts. These results were partially offset by the increase in net sales.

The increase in unallocated overhead costs was primarily due to the negative impact of foreign currency rate fluctuations of approximately $11,000, corporate infrastructure of approximately $10,000 to support our international expansion and information technology costs of approximately $5,000.

Other Expense, Net. The increase in other expense, net was primarily due to an increase in interest expense.



	Six Months Ended September 30,
	2014			2013
Income tax expense (benefit)	$	3,204		$	(1,135	)
Effective income tax rate	46.6		%	(42.8		)%

The change in the effective tax rate was primarily due to overall tax liabilities of approximately $1,200 recognized during the six months ended September 30, 2014 compared to overall discrete tax benefits of approximately $2,000 recognized during the six months ended September 30, 2013, as well as a change in the jurisdictional mix of expected annual pre-tax income. Tax liabilities recognized during the six months ended September 30, 2014 relate to provisions recorded for unrecognized tax benefits as well as prior year US federal and state tax adjustments. Discrete tax benefits recognized during the six months ended September 30, 2013 relate to a combination of prior year US federal, state and foreign tax adjustments. Unremitted earnings of non-US subsidiaries are expected to be reinvested outside of the US indefinitely. Such earnings would become taxable upon the sale or liquidation of these subsidiaries or upon the remittance of dividends. As of September 30, 2014, we did not have a material amount of cash and cash equivalents outside the US that would be subject to additional income taxes if it were to be repatriated. We anticipate our effective tax rate for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2015 to be comparable to the full year rate of 29.1% for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2013.

Net Income. We incurred a decrease in net income as a result of the items discussed above.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

We have no off-balance sheet arrangements other than our guarantee contracts. See “Contractual Obligations” below.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

We finance our working capital and operating needs using a combination of our cash and cash equivalents balances, cash generated from operations, and, as needed, the credit available under our Amended and Restated Credit Agreement. In an economic recession or under other adverse economic conditions, our cash generated from operations may decline, and we may be unable to realize a return on our cash and cash equivalents, secure additional credit on favorable terms, or renew or access our existing credit. These factors may impact our working capital reserves and have a material adverse effect on our business.

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Our cash flow cycle includes the purchase of or deposits for raw materials, the purchase of inventories, the subsequent sale of the inventories, and the eventual collection of the resulting accounts receivables. As a result, our working capital requirements begin when we purchase, or make deposits on, raw materials and inventories and continue until we ultimately collect the resulting receivables. The seasonality of our UGG brand business requires us to build fall and winter inventories in the quarters ending June 30 and September 30 to support sales for the UGG brand’s major selling seasons, which historically occur during the quarters ending September 30 and December 31; whereas, the Teva and Sanuk brands build inventory levels beginning in the quarters ending December 31 and March 31 in anticipation of the spring selling season that occurs in the quarters ending March 31 and June 30. Given the seasonality of our UGG, Teva, and Sanuk brands, our working capital requirements fluctuate significantly throughout the year. The cash required to fund these working capital fluctuations has been provided using our internal cash flows and short-term borrowings. As needed, we borrow funds under our Amended and Restated Credit Agreement.

The following table summarizes our cash flows and working capital:



	Six Months Ended September 30,
							Change
	2014			2013			Amount			%
Net cash used in operating activities	$	(259,370	)	$	(171,231	)	$	(88,139	)	(51.5	)%
Net cash used in investing activities	$	(47,979	)	$	(44,357	)	$	(3,622	)	(8.2	)%
Net cash provided by financing activities	$	180,385		$	233,180		$	(52,795	)	(22.6	)%



	September 30, 2014		March 31, 2014		Change
	September 30, 2014		March 31, 2014		Amount			%
Cash and cash equivalents	$	114,651	$	245,088	$	(130,437	)	(53.2	)%
Trade accounts receivable	264,920		106,199		158,721			149.5
Inventories	481,651		211,519		270,132			127.7
Prepaid expenses	16,663		12,067		4,596			38.1
Other current assets	35,453		27,118		8,335			30.7
Income taxes receivable	4,302		—		4,302			*
Deferred tax assets	20,742		21,871		(1,129		)	(5.2	)
Total current assets	938,382		623,862		314,520			50.4

Short-term borrowings	154,606		6,702		147,904			2,206.9
Trade accounts payable	215,055		76,139		138,916			182.5
Other current liabilities	51,373		39,374		11,999			30.5
Total current liabilities	421,034		122,215		298,819			244.5

Net working capital	$	517,348	$	501,647	$	15,701		3.1	%

* Calculation of percentage change is not meaningful.

Cash from Operating Activities. Net cash used in operating activities for the six months ended September 30, 2014 resulted primarily from an increase in inventories and trade accounts receivable. The increase in inventory was primarily related to expected future sales and the timing of our inventory purchases and payments. The change in trade accounts receivable was primarily related to increased wholesale sales in the three months ended September 30, 2014 as compared to the three months ended March 31, 2014. This increase in cash used in operating activities was partially offset by an increase in trade accounts payable, primarily due to the timing of inventory purchases and payments. Net cash used in operating activities for the six months ended September 30, 2013 resulted primarily from increases in inventories and trade accounts receivable. The increase in inventory was primarily related to expected future sales and the timing of our inventory purchases and payments. The change in trade accounts receivable was primarily related to increased wholesale sales during the three months ended September 30, 2013 as compared to the three months ended March 31, 2013. This increase in cash used in operating activities was partially offset by an increase in trade accounts payable, primarily due to the timing of inventory purchases and payments.

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Net working capital increased as of September 30, 2014 from March 31, 2014, primarily as a result of increased inventories and increased trade accounts receivable which were largely offset by increased short-term borrowings, higher trade accounts payable and lower cash and cash equivalents balances. Changes in working capital are due to the items discussed above, as well as our normal seasonality and timing of cash receipts and cash payments.

Wholesale accounts receivable turnover increased to 6.5 times in the twelve months ended September 30, 2014 from 5.9 times for the twelve months ended September 30, 2013, primarily due to the increase in wholesale sales having a greater impact than the higher average accounts receivable balances.

Inventory turnover increased to 2.7 times for the twelve months ended September 30, 2014 compared to 2.2 times for the twelve months ended September 30, 2013, primarily due to increased sales as well as lower average inventory levels during the twelve months ended September 30, 2014 compared to the twelve months ended September 30, 2013. The lower average inventory balances were primarily attributed to an improvement in inventory management and a decrease in sheepskin costs and increased use of UGGpure.

Cash from Investing Activities. Net cash used in investing activities for the six months ended September 30, 2014 resulted primarily from the purchases of property and equipment and purchase of intangible and other assets, net. The capital expenditures were primarily related to the build out of our distribution center and retail stores, infrastructure improvements to support our OmniChannel transformation and international expansion, and purchases of computer hardware and software. The purchase of intangible and other assets, net was related to the acquisition of our UGG brand distributor that sold to retailers in Germany. For the six months ended September 30, 2013, net cash used in investing activities resulted primarily from the purchases of property and equipment. The capital expenditures included our corporate facilities, the build out of new retail stores, and purchases of computer hardware and software.

As of September 30, 2014, we had approximately $12,000 of material commitments for future capital expenditures primarily related to equipment costs of our new distribution center and tenant improvements for new office space in Japan. We estimate that the capital expenditures for the next twelve months including the aforementioned commitments will be approximately $100,000. We anticipate these expenditures will primarily include information technology and related infrastructure improvements to support our OmniChannel transformation and international expansion, equipment costs of our new distribution center, and the build out of retail stores. The actual amount of capital expenditures for the year may differ from this estimate, largely depending on the timing of new store openings or any unforeseen needs to replace existing assets and the timing of other expenditures.

Cash from Financing Activities. For the six months ended September 30, 2014, net cash from financing activities was comprised primarily of short-term borrowings provided by our lines of credit and funding received from the mortgage obtained on our corporate headquarters property offset, in part, by repayments of short-term borrowings. For the six months ended September 30, 2013, net cash provided by financing activities was comprised primarily of short-term borrowings, partially offset by repayments of short-term borrowings as well as cash used to pay for shares withheld for taxes from employee stock unit vestings.

In June 2012, our Board of Directors approved a stock repurchase program to repurchase up to $200,000 of our common stock in the open market or in privately negotiated transactions, subject to market conditions, applicable legal requirements, and other factors. The program does not obligate us to acquire any particular amount of common stock and the program may be suspended at any time at our discretion. There was no stock repurchased during the six months ended September 30, 2014. As of September 30, 2014, we have repurchased approximately 2,765,000 shares under this program, for approximately $120,700, or an average price of $43.66, leaving the remaining approved amount at approximately $79,300. Subsequent to September 30, 2014, we repurchased approximately 157,000 shares under the stock repurchase program approved in June 2012 for approximately $13,300, or an average price of $84.69 per share, leaving the remaining approved amount at approximately $66,000.

In August 2011, we entered into a Credit Agreement (Credit Agreement) with JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association as the administrative agent, Comerica Bank and HSBC Bank USA, National Association, as syndication agents, and the lenders party thereto. In August 2012 we amended and restated in its entirety the Credit Agreement (Amended and Restated Credit Agreement). The Amended and Restated Credit Agreement is a five-year, $400,000 secured revolving credit facility. In June 2013 we amended the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement to permit additional borrowings in China of $12,500 and revised certain financial covenants including an increase in the maximum amount permitted to be spent on the headquarters building from $75,000 to $80,000. In August 2013 one of our subsidiaries entered into a new credit agreement in China (China Credit Facility). Refer to note 4 and to our accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements for further information on our Amended and Restated Credit Agreement and China Credit Facility. At September 30, 2014, we had $146,000 outstanding borrowings under the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement and outstanding letters of credit of approximately $100, leaving an unused balance of approximately $253,900 under the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement. Subsequent to September 30, 2014, we borrowed $49,000 and repaid $13,000 resulting in a total outstanding balance of $182,000 under the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement through

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November 10, 2014. At September 30, 2014, we had approximately $8,100 of outstanding borrowings under the China Credit Facility. Subsequent to September 30, 2014, we repaid approximately $3,200, resulting in a total outstanding balance of approximately $4,900 under the China Credit Agreement through November 10, 2014. As of September 30, 2014, we were in compliance with all covenants and we remain in compliance as of the date of this report.

In July 2014, we obtained a mortgage on our corporate headquarters property for approximately $33,900. At September 30, 2014 the outstanding balance under the mortgage is $33,900. The mortgage has a fixed interest rate of 4.928%. Payments include interest and principal in an amount that will amortize the principal balance over a 30 year period. Minimum principal payments over the next 5 years are approximately $2,700. The loan will mature and have a balloon payment due in 15 years of approximately $23,400. The loan will be used for working capital and other general corporate purposes. The mortgage contains financial covenants which include: the asset coverage ratio must be greater than 1.10 to 1.00; the sum of the consolidated annual earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) and annual rental expense, divided by the sum of the annual interest expense and the annual rental expense must be greater than 2.25 to 1.00; and other customary limitations.

Contractual Obligations. There were no material changes to the contractual obligations or contingent consideration liabilities reported in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2013, filed with the SEC on March 3, 2014, other than those which occurred in the ordinary course of business and the mortgage secured by our corporate headquarters property referred to in note 4.

We believe that internally generated funds, the available borrowings under our existing credit facilities, mortgage proceeds, and our cash and cash equivalents will provide sufficient liquidity to enable us to meet our working capital requirements for at least the next 12 months and the foreseeable future. However, risks and uncertainties that could impact our ability to maintain our cash position include our growth rate, the continued strength of our brands, our ability to respond to changes in consumer preferences, the impact of commodity costs including for sheepskin, our ability to collect our receivables in a timely manner, our ability to effectively manage our inventories, our ability to generate returns on our acquisitions of businesses, and market volatility, among others. See Part I, Item 1A, “Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for a discussion of additional factors that may affect our working capital position. Furthermore, we may require additional cash resources due to changed business conditions or other future developments, including any investments or acquisitions we may decide to pursue. If these sources are insufficient to satisfy our cash requirements, we may seek to sell debt securities or additional equity securities or to obtain a new credit agreement or draw on our existing Amended and Restated Credit Agreement. The sale of convertible debt securities or additional equity securities could result in additional dilution to our stockholders. Additional indebtedness could further result in incurring additional debt service obligations and could result in additional operating and financial covenants that would restrict our operations. In addition, there can be no assurance that any additional financing will be available on acceptable terms, if at all. Although there are no other material present understandings, commitments or agreements with respect to the acquisition of any other businesses, we may evaluate acquisitions of other businesses or brands.

Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

For a discussion of accounting policies that we consider critical to our business operations and understanding of our results of operations, and that affect the more significant judgments and estimates used in the preparation of our condensed consolidated financial statements, see Part II, Item 7, “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations - Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates” contained in the Annual Report.

Recent Accounting Pronouncement

On May 28, 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, which requires an entity to recognize the amount of revenue to which it expects to be entitled for the transfer of promised goods or services to customers. The ASU will replace most existing revenue recognition guidance in US GAAP when it becomes effective. The new standard is effective for us on April 1, 2017. Early application is not permitted. The standard permits the use of either the retrospective or cumulative effect transition method. We are evaluating the effect that ASU 2014-09 will have on our consolidated financial statements and related disclosures. We have not yet selected a transition method nor have we determined the effect of the standard on our ongoing financial reporting.

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

Commodity Price Risk. We purchase certain materials that are affected by commodity prices, the most significant of which is sheepskin. The supply of sheepskin used in certain UGG products is in high demand and there are a limited number of suppliers able to meet our expectations for the quantity and quality of sheepskin required. There have been significant changes in the price of sheepskin in recent years as the demand from our competitors, as well as the demand from our customers, for this commodity

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has changed. Other significant factors affecting the price of sheepskin include weather patterns, harvesting decisions, global economic conditions, and additional factors which are not considered predictable or within our control. We use purchasing contracts, pricing arrangements, and refundable deposits to attempt to reduce the impact of price volatility as an alternative to hedging commodity prices. The purchasing contracts and pricing arrangements we use may result in unconditional purchase obligations, which are not reflected in our condensed consolidated balance sheets. In the event of significant commodity cost increases, we will likely not be able to adjust our selling prices sufficiently to mitigate the impact on our margins.

Foreign Currency Exchange Rate Risk. We face market risk to the extent that changes in foreign currency exchange rates affect our foreign assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses. We hedge certain foreign currency forecasted transactions and exposures from existing assets and liabilities. Other than as a result of an increasing amount of sales, expenses, and financial positions denominated in foreign currencies, as discussed above, we do not believe that there has been a material change in the nature of our primary market risk exposures, including with respect to the categories of market risk to which we are exposed or the particular markets that present the primary risk of loss. As of the date of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, we do not know of or expect there to be any material change in the general nature of our primary market risk exposure in the near term.

We currently utilize forward contracts and other derivative instruments to mitigate exposure to fluctuations in the foreign currency exchange rate, for a portion of the amounts we expect to purchase and sell in foreign currencies. As of September 30, 2014, we had foreign currency forward contracts designated as cash-flow hedges with notional amounts totaling approximately $39,000, held by three counterparties. Based upon sensitivity analysis as of September 30, 2014, a 10.0% change in foreign exchange rates would cause the fair value of these financial instruments to increase or decrease by approximately $4,000. In addition, we had non-designated derivative contracts with notional amounts totaling approximately $45,000, held by three counterparties. As our international operations grow and we increase purchases and sales in foreign currencies, we will continue to evaluate our hedging policy and may utilize additional derivative instruments, as needed, to hedge our foreign currency exposures. We do not use foreign currency contracts for trading purposes. All contracts held were expected to mature over the next 3 months.

Although the majority of our sales and inventory purchases are denominated in US currency, these sales and inventory purchases may be impacted by fluctuations in the exchange rates between the US dollar and the local currencies in the international markets where our products are sold and manufactured. Our foreign currency exposure is generated primarily from our European and Asian operations. Approximately $190,000, or 27.5%, of our total net sales for the six months ended September 30, 2014 were denominated in foreign currencies. As we hold more cash and other monetary assets and liabilities in foreign currencies, we are exposed to financial statement transaction gains and losses as a result of remeasuring the financial positions held in foreign currencies into US dollars for subsidiaries that are US dollar functional and also from remeasuring the financial positions held in US dollars and foreign currencies into the functional currency of subsidiaries that are non-US dollar functional. We remeasure monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies into US dollars using the exchange rate as of the end of the reporting period. In addition, certain of our foreign subsidiaries’ local currency is their designated functional currency, and we translate those subsidiaries’ assets and liabilities into US dollars using the exchange rates at of the end of the reporting period, which results in financial statement translation gains and losses in other comprehensive income. Changes in foreign exchange rates affect our reported profits and can distort comparisons from year to year. In addition, if the US dollar strengthens, it may result in increased pricing pressure on our foreign distributors, and retailers, which may have a negative impact on our net sales and gross margins.

Interest Rate Risk. Our market risk exposure with respect to financial instruments is tied to changes in the prime rate in the US and changes in London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR). Our Amended and Restated Credit Agreement provides for interest on outstanding borrowings at rates tied to the prime rate or, at our election, tied to LIBOR. A 1.0% increase in interest rates on these borrowings during the current period would not have a material impact on income before income taxes. Our China Credit Facility provides for interest on outstanding borrowings at rates based on the People’s Bank of China rate, which was 6.0% at September 30, 2014.

Item 4. Controls and Procedures

Disclosure Controls and Procedures

The Company maintains a system of disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or the Exchange Act) which are designed to provide reasonable assurance that information required to be disclosed in the reports that the Company files or submits under the Exchange Act, is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms. These disclosure controls and procedures include, among other processes, controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in the reports that the Company files or submits under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to management, including the principal executive officer and principal financial officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. In designing and

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evaluating our disclosure controls and procedures, our management recognized that any system of controls and procedures, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable assurance of achieving the desired control objectives, as ours are designed to do, and management necessarily was required to apply its judgment in evaluating the cost-benefit relationship of possible controls and procedures.

The Company carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of management, including the principal executive officer and the principal financial officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures as of September 30, 2014 pursuant to Exchange Act Rule 13a-15. Based upon that evaluation, the principal executive officer and the principal financial officer concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective at the reasonable assurance level as of the end of the period covered by this report to ensure that the information required to be disclosed by us in reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms, and to ensure that the information required to be disclosed by us in reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to our management, including the principal executive officer and principal financial officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

There was no change in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the quarter ended September 30, 2014 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

Part II. OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

On July 17, 2012 and July 26, 2012, two purported shareholder derivative lawsuits were filed in the California Superior Court for the County of Santa Barbara against our Board of Directors and several of our officers. The Company was named as nominal defendant. Plaintiffs in the state derivative actions allege, among other things, that the Board allowed certain officers to make allegedly false and misleading statements. The complaints include claims for breach of fiduciary duties, mismanagement, waste of corporate assets, insider trading, unjust enrichment, and violations of the California Corporations Code. The complaints seek compensatory damages, disgorgement, and other relief. The actions were consolidated on September 13, 2012, and the Plaintiffs filed a consolidated complaint on November 20, 2012. On March 21, 2013, the Company’s demurrer to the consolidated complaint was sustained with leave to amend. The Plaintiffs did not timely amend the consolidated complaint and a final judgment and order of dismissal with prejudice was entered on May 6, 2013. Plaintiffs filed an appeal on May 22, 2013. The court of appeal affirmed the judgment of dismissal on October 2, 2014. Plaintiffs have until November 11, 2014 to petition the court of appeal for a rehearing, and until December 5, 2014 to seek review in the California Supreme Court.

As part of our policing program for our intellectual property rights, from time to time, we file lawsuits in the US and abroad alleging acts of trademark counterfeiting, trademark infringement, patent infringement, trade dress infringement, trademark dilution, and state or foreign law claims. At any given point in time, we may have a number of such actions pending. These actions often result in seizure of counterfeit merchandise or out of court settlements with defendants or both. From time to time, we are subject to claims where plaintiffs will raise, or defendants will raise, either as affirmative defenses or as counterclaims, the invalidity or unenforceability of certain of our intellectual properties, including our trademark registration for UGG. We also are aware of many instances throughout the world in which a third party is using our UGG trademarks within its internet domain name, and we have discovered and are investigating several manufacturers and distributors of counterfeit Teva, UGG, and Sanuk products.

Although we are subject to other routine legal proceedings from time to time in the ordinary course of business, including employment, intellectual property and product liability claims, we believe that the outcome of all pending legal proceedings in the aggregate will not have a material adverse effect on our business or consolidated financial statements.

Other than the aforementioned matters, there have been no material changes from the legal proceedings disclosed in the “Legal Proceedings” section of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013, filed with the SEC on March 3, 2014.

Item 1A. Risk Factors

There have been no material changes from the risk factors disclosed in the “Risk Factors” section of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2013, filed with the SEC on March 3, 2014.

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

Purchases of Equity Securities by the Issuer and Affiliated Purchasers

In June 2012, the Company approved a stock repurchase program to repurchase up to $200,000 of the Company’s common stock in the open market or in privately negotiated transactions, subject to market conditions, applicable legal requirements, and other factors. The program does not obligate the Company to acquire any particular amount of common stock and the program may be suspended at any time at the Company’s discretion. There was no stock repurchased during the three months ended September 30, 2014. As of September 30, 2014, we repurchased approximately 2,765,000 shares under this program, for approximately $120,700, or an average price of $43.66 per share, leaving the remaining approved amount at approximately $79,300. The purchases were funded from available working capital.

Item 3. Defaults upon Senior Securities

Not applicable

Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures

Not applicable

Item 5. Other Information

Not applicable

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Item 6. Exhibits

EXHIBIT INDEX



Exhibit Number		Description of Exhibit
10.1		Term Loan Agreement, dated as of July 9, 2014, by and among Deckers Cabrillo, LLC, as Borrower and California Bank & Trust, as Lender (Exhibit 10.1 to the Registrant’s Form 8-K filed on July 15, 2014 and incorporated by reference herein)
10.2		Continuing Guaranty Agreement, dated as of July 9, 2014, by and among Deckers Outdoor Corporation and California Bank & Trust (Exhibit 10.2 to the Registrant’s Form 8-K filed on July 15, 2014 and incorporated by reference herein)
10.3		Deed of Trust, Assignment of Leases and Rents and Security Agreement (including Fixture Filing), dated as of July 9, 2014, executed by Deckers Cabrillo, LLC (Exhibit 10.3 to the Registrant’s Form 8-K filed on July 15, 2014 and incorporated by reference herein)
10.4		Form of Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement (2014 LTIP) under 2006 Equity Incentive Plan (Exhibit 10.1 to the Registrant’s Form 8-K filed on September 24, 2014 and incorporated by reference herein)
*31.1		Certification of the Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13A-14(a) under the Exchange Act, adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
*31.2		Certification of the Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13A-14(a) under the Exchange Act, adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
**32.1		Certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
*101.1		The following materials from the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended September 30, 2014, formatted in XBRL (eXtensible Business Reporting Language): (i) Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of September 30, 2014 and March 31, 2014; (ii) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the three and six months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013; (iii) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the six months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, and (iv) Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.



*		Filed herewith.
**		Furnished herewith.

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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.



		Deckers Outdoor Corporation


Date:	November 10, 2014	/s/ Thomas A. George
		Thomas A. George
		Chief Financial Officer

		(Duly Authorized Officer on Behalf of the Registrant and Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)