UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-K
(Mark One)
☒ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the fiscal year ended Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 20192021
or
☐TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from ________ to ________
Commission File Number 0-23702
STEVEN MADDEN, LTD.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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52-16 Barnett Avenue,, Long Island City,, New York11104
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(718) 446-1800
Securities Registered Pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
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The aggregate market value of the common equity held by non-affiliates of the registrant (assuming for these purposes, but without conceding, that all executive officers and directors are “affiliates” of the registrant) as of June 28, 2019,30, 2021, the last business day of the registrant's most recently completed second fiscal quarter, was $2,847,066,470$3,550,947,572 (based on the closing sale price of the registrant's common stock on that date as reported on The NASDAQ Global Select Market).
The number of outstanding shares of the registrant's common stock as of February 26, 202024, 2022 was 83,799,28880,177,046 shares.
DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE:
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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SAFE HARBOR STATEMENT UNDER THE U.S. PRIVATE SECURITIES LITIGATION REFORM ACT OF 1995
This Annual Report on Form 10-K contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Examples of forward-looking statements include, among others, statements regarding revenue and earnings guidance, plans, strategies, objectives, expectations and intentions. You can identify forward-looking statements by words such as: “may,” “will,” “expect,” “believe,” “should,” “anticipate,” “project,” “predict,” “plan,” “intend,” or “estimate,” and similar expressions or the negative of these expressions. Forward-looking statements are neither historical facts nor assurances of future performance. Instead, they represent our current beliefs, expectations and assumptions regarding anticipated events and trends affecting our business and industry based on information available as of the time such statements are made. We caution investors that such forward-looking statements are inherently subject to risks and uncertainties, many of which cannot be predicted with accuracy and some of which may be outside of our control. Our actual results and financial condition may differ materially from those indicated in these forward-looking statements. As such, investors should not rely upon them. Important risk factors include:
•our ability to accurately anticipate fashion trends and promptly respond to consumer demand;
•our ability to compete effectively in a highly competitive market;
•our ability to adapt our business model to rapid changes in the retail industry;
•our dependence on the hiringretention and retentionhiring of key personnel;
•our ability to successfully implement growth strategies and integrate acquired businesses;
•our ability to achieve operating results that are consistent with prior financial guidance;
•disruptions to product delivery systems and our ability to properly manage inventory;
•our reliance on independent manufacturers to produce ourand deliver products in a timely manner, especially when faced with adversities such as work stoppages, transportation delays, public health emergencies, social unrest, changes in local economic conditions, and political upheavals as well as their ability to meet our quality standards;
•changes in trade policies and tariffs imposed by the United States government and the governments of other nations in which we manufacture and sell our products;
•legal, regulatory, political and economic risks that may affect our sales in international markets;
•additional tax liabilities resulting from audits by various taxing authorities;
•our ability to adequately protect our trademarks and other intellectual property rights;
•changes in U.S. and foreign tax laws that could have an adverse effect on our financial results; and
•other risks and uncertainties indicated from time to time in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
These risks and uncertainties, along with the risk factors discussed under Item 1A. “Risk Factors” in this Annual Report on Form 10-K, should be considered in evaluating any forward-looking statements contained in this report. We do not undertake any obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statement, including without limitation, any guidance regarding revenue or earnings, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise.
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PART I
ACCESS TO COMPANY REPORTS AND OTHER INFORMATION
Steven Madden, Ltd. and its subsidiaries (collectively, the “Company”, "we", "our", or "us", as applicable) was incorporated in New York on July 9, 1990, reincorporated under the same name in Delaware in November 1998 and completed its initial public offering in December 1993.
We file Annual Reports on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, Current Reports on Form 8-K and other reports and information with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) pursuant to Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”). These reports, any amendments to such reports, and our proxy statements for our stockholders' meetings are available free of charge on the "Investor Relations" section of our website, https://www.stevemadden.com/, as soon as reasonably practicable after such material is electronically filed with, or furnished to, the SEC. We will provide paper copies of such filings free of charge upon request. In addition, the SEC maintains an Internet site that contains reports, proxy and information statements and other information regarding us, which is available at http://www.sec.gov.
We have a Code of Ethics for our Chief Executive Officer and our senior financial officers, as well as a Code of Business Conduct and Ethics for members of our Board of Directors, each of which is attached as an exhibit to our 2014 Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on February 26, 2015. We also have a Code of Conduct that is applicable to all of our employees, which is attached as an exhibit to our 2018 Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on February 28, 2019. Each of these codes is posted on our website at https://investor.stevemadden.com/corporate-governance/highlights. We will provide paper copies of these codes free of charge upon request. We intend to disclose on our website any amendments to, or waivers of, these codes that would otherwise be reportable on a current report on Form 8-K. Such disclosure would be posted within four business days following the date of the amendment or waiver.
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ITEM 1. BUSINESS
Steven Madden, Ltd. and its subsidiaries (collectively, the “Company”, "we", "our", or "us", as applicable) design, source and market and sell fashion-forward name brandbranded and private label footwear, accessories and apparel for women, men and childrenchildren. We distribute our products through department stores, mass merchants, off-price retailers, shoe chains, online retailers, national chains, specialty retailers and name brandindependent stores throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico, Europe, South Africa and private label fashion handbags, apparel and accessories. We also license some ofcertain other international markets. In addition, our trademarks for use in connection with the manufacturing, marketing and sale of various products by third party licensees. Our products are marketeddistributed through our retail stores and our e-commerce websites within the United States, Canada, Mexico and South Africa, and our joint ventures in Europe, South Africa, Israel, Taiwan and China, as well as better department stores, major department stores, mid-tier department stores, specialty stores, luxury retailers, value priced retailers, national chains, mass merchants, online retailers and catalog retailers throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico and certain European nations. In addition, we haveunder special distribution arrangements for the marketing of our products in Spain, Italy, Australia,certain European countries, the Middle East, India, South and Central America, New Zealand and Singapore.various countries in Asia, in addition to our e-commerce sites. Our product line includeslines include a broad range of contemporary styles designed to establish or capitalize on market trends, complemented by core product offerings. We have established a reputation for design creativity and our ability to offer quality, trend-right products in popular styles at accessible price points, delivered in an efficient manner and time frame.
Wholesale Footwear
Our Wholesale Footwear segment comprisesdesigns, sources and markets our brands and sells our products to department stores, mass merchants, off-price retailers, shoe chains, online retailers, national chains, specialty retailers and independent stores throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico, Europe, South Africa, and through our joint ventures and international distributor network. Our Wholesale Footwear business consists of fashion-forward footwear for women, men, and children. Our products are designed and marketed for various lifestyles and include dress shoes, boots, booties, fashion sneakers, sandals and casual shoes. The Wholesale Footwear segment primarily consists of the following brands:
Wholesale Accessories/Apparel Segment
Our Wholesale Accessories/Apparel segment designs, sources and markets nameour brands and sells themour products to department stores, mass merchants, value pricedoff-price retailers, online retailers, specialty retailers and specialtyindependent stores throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico, Europe, South Africa, and through our joint ventures and Internationalinternational distributor network. These brands include the following brands as well as private label fashionOur Wholesale Accessories/Apparel business primarily consists of handbags, and accessories:
JohnsonAs of December 31, 2019, we owned and operated®, Cejon®, 227Madden NYC™and Dolce Vita®. This segment also includes our private label handbag and accessories business. The agreement under which we licensed the Cupcakes & Cashmere® trademark terminated in April 2021. This segment represented 18.4% of total revenue during 2021.
Direct-to-Consumer
Our Direct-to-Consumer segment, which was referred to as the Retail segment in previous filings, consists of Steve Madden® and Superga® full-price retail stores, including 146 Steve Madden full-price stores, 68 Steve Madden ® outlet stores, 2 Steven stores, 2 GREATS stores, 1 Superga storeSteve Madden® shop-in-shops and 8directly-operated digital e-commerce websites (Steve Madden, Superga, Betsey Johnson, Blondo, Dolce Vita, GREATS, BB Dakota and Jocelyn). In 2019, we added 8 full-price stores, 8 outlet stores and 2 e-commerce websites and closed 17 full-price stores, 2 outlet stores and 1 e-commerce website. In addition, during 2019, we closed 12 concessions in China and opened 1 concession in Taiwan, ending the year with 31 company-operated concessions in international markets. Steve Maddenwebsites. Our retail stores are located in major shoppingregional malls and shopping centers, as well as high streets in urban street locationsmajor cities across the United States, Canada, Mexico, South Africa, Israel, ChinaTaiwan and Taiwan. Comparative store sales (sales of those stores, including the e-commerce websites, that were open for at least twelve months) increased 6.1% in fiscal year 2019 from the prior year. We exclude new locations from the comparable store base for the first year of operations. Stores that are closed for renovations are removed from the comparable store base.
In 2021, we added eight brick-and-mortar stores and closed five brick-and-mortar stores, and one e-commerce website. As of December 31, 2021, we operated 214 brick-and-mortar retail stores, including 147 Steve Madden full-price stores, 66 Steve Madden outlet stores and one Superga store, as well as six e-commerce websites. In addition, during 2021, we closed one concession in Taiwan and opened one concession in China, ending the year with 17 company-operated concessions in international markets. In fiscal year 2022, we expect to open 10 to 1312 new brick-and-mortar retail stores in international markets and close 4three to 6six locations globally.
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In addition to our stores, our Direct-to-Consumer business offers products online through our Steve Madden e-commerce sites in 2020.the United States, Canada, Mexico, Europe, Israel, South Africa and Asia as well as our six e-commerce sites, which include: www.SteveMadden.com, www.DolceVita.com www.betseyjohnson.com, www.Blondo.com, www.GREATS.com and www.Superga-USA.com.
First Cost Segment
Licensing Segment
Our Corporate activities do not constitute a reportable segment and include costs that are not directly attributable to the segments. These costs are primarily related to our corporate executives, corporate finance, corporate social responsibility, legal, human resources, information technology, cybersecurity and other shared costs.
For additional information on our segments, refer to Note QT – Segment Information in the Notes to our consolidated financial statements included in this Annual ReportReport.
OUR BRANDS
Steve Madden Women's. We design, source and market a lifestyle collection of women’s fashion-forward footwear and accessories for women ages 16 to 35 under the Steve Madden® brand. Retail channels include department stores, off-price retailers, online retailers, shoe chains, specialty retailers and independent stores worldwide as well as Steve Madden websites across the globe. Retail price points for Steve Madden Women's footwear range from $59 to $199 and accessories range from $39 to $99.
Madden Girl. We design, source and market a full collection of directional young women's footwear and accessories under the Madden Girl® brand. Madden Girl® is geared towards fashion-forward young women ages 13 to 25 and is an “opening price point” brand. Retail channels include department stores, off-price retailers, shoe chains, online retailers and specialty retailers throughout the United States and select international markets as well as on Form 10-Kwww.stevemadden.com.. Retail price points for additional information relatingMadden Girl® footwear range from $39 to our five operating segments.$89 and accessories range from $29 to $49.
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Steven. We design, source and market women's fashion footwear and accessories under the Steven® trademark. Steven products are designed to appeal to fashion conscious women ages 25 to 45 who grew up wearing Steve Madden footwear and are looking for a shoe with an emphasis on comfort. Retail channels include department stores, off-price retailers, shoe chains, online retailers, specialty retailers and independent stores throughout the United States as well as on www.stevemadden.com. Retail price points for Steven footwear range from $39 to $99 and accessories from $39 to $79.
Steve Madden Kids. We design, source and market our Steve Madden Kids® brand to appeal to toddlers, ages 3 to 6, young girls, ages 6 to 11, and tweens, ages 11 to 14. Retail channels include department stores, online retailers, shoe chains, off-price retailers, specialty retailers and independent stores throughout the United States and in select international markets as well as on www.stevemadden.com. Retail price points for Steve Madden Kids products range from $49 to $99.
Betsey Johnson. On October 5, 2010, we acquired the Betsey Johnson® trademark and substantially all other intellectual property of Betsey Johnson LLC. Betsey Johnson® footwear and accessories are designed for inclusive, punky and fiercely independent women ages 25 to 45. Retail channels include major department stores, off-price retailers, shoe chains, online retailers, specialty retailers and independent stores throughout the United States as well as on www.betseyjohnson.com Retail price points for Betsey Johnson® footwear range from $79 to $149 and handbags range from $29 to $109.
Superga. On February 9, 2011, we entered into a license agreement with Basic Properties America Inc. and BasicNet S.p.A., for the use of the Superga® trademark in connection with the marketing and sale of footwear. Founded in Italy in 1911, Superga® is recognized for its fun lifestyle and vulcanized rubber sole sneakers in a wide range of colors, fabrics and prints for women, men and children. Retail channels include department stores, online retailers, shoe chains, off-price retailers, specialty retailers and independent stores as well as on www.superga-usa.com. Retail price points for Superga® products range from $65 to $129.
Mad Love. The Mad Love® brand is a beach-to-the-street lifestyle brand created to appeal to women with a young attitude and active lifestyle, and marketed exclusively to Target Corporation. As of spring 2021, Mad Love® has become a sustainable brand, designed and created with the mission to make our earth a better place. Retail price points for Mad Love® products range from $15 to $25.
Dolce Vita. In August 2014, we acquired the Dolce Vita® and DV® brands (collectively "Dolce Vita"). Dolce Vita® is a contemporary women's footwear brand with retail price points ranging from $79 to $225. Our Dolce Vita® brand products are distributed through department stores, online retailers, shoe chains, off-price retailers, specialty retailers and independent shoe stores throughout the United States. In December 2021, we acquired the Dolce Vita® handbag line. The DV® brand is a contemporary women's footwear brand with retail price points ranging from $39 to $99. DV® products are distributed through major department stores, online retailers, shoe chains, off-price retailers, specialty retailers and independent shoe stores throughout the United States.
Blondo. In January 2015, we acquired the intellectual property and related assets of Blondo®, a 100 year-old footwear brand recognized for its quality water-resistant leather boots, booties, casual shoes and sneakers. Blondo® products are distributed through department stores, off-price retailers, shoe chains, online retailers, specialty retailers and independent stores throughout the United States and Canada as well as on www.dolcevita.com. Retail price points for Blondo® products range from $89 to $200.
GREATS. In August 2019, we acquired GREATS®, a Brooklyn-based digitally native footwear brand founded in 2014 which specializes in premium quality, responsibly made sneakers for men and women. GREATS® products are distributed through department stores, online retailers, specialty retailers and independent stores in the United States as well as on www.greats.com. Retail price points for GREATS® products range from $119 to $199.
Anne Klein. In January 2018, we entered into a license agreement with WHP Global for a license to use the Anne Klein®, AK Sport®, AK Anne Klein Sport® and Lion Head Design® (collectively "Anne Klein®") trademarks in connection with the design, marketing and Developmentsale of footwear and accessories. The Anne Klein® brand has a rich heritage going back 50 years, and is recognized for its dedication to timeless American classics. Retail channels include department stores, off-price retailers, shoe chains, online retailers, specialty retailers and independent stores throughout the United States and select international markets as well as on www.anneklein.com. Retail price points for Anne Klein® footwear range from $59 to $129 and accessories range from $49 to $99.
Madden NYC™. The Madden NYC brand is a fashion forward brand marketed exclusively to Walmart, Inc. Retail price points for Madden NYC™ products range from $16 to $22.
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BB Dakota Steve Madden. In August 2019, we acquired BB Dakota® and launched a co-branded apparel collection in Fall 2020. BB Dakota Steve Madden products are distributed through department stores, online retailers and independent stores in the United States and select international markets as well as on stevemadden.com. Retail price points for BB Dakota Steve Madden products range from $39 to $129. In the fourth quarter of 2021, we decided to transition BB Dakota Steve Madden products to the Steve Madden brand.
PRODUCT DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT
We have established a reputation for our creative designs, marketing and trendytrend-right products at affordable price points. Our future success will substantially depend on our ability to continue to anticipate and react swiftlyquickly to changing consumer demands. To meet this objective, we have developed what we believe is an unparalleled design process that allows us to recognizeteam and respond quickly to changing consumer demands.process. Our design team strives to create designs that fitare true to our image,DNA, reflect current or anticipated trends and can be manufactured in a timely and cost-effective manner. Most new products are tested in select Steve Madden retail stores.stores and on www.stevemadden.com. Based on these tests, among other things, management selects the Company's products that are then offered for wholesale and retail distribution nationwide.worldwide. We believe that our design and testing processes andcombined with our flexible sourcing models
model provide our brands with a significant competitive advantage allowingand allows us to mitigate the risk of incurring costs associated with the production and distribution of less desirable designs.
We source each of our product lines separately based on the individual design, style and quality specifications of the products in such product lines. We do not own or operate any foreign manufacturing facilities; rather, we use agents and our own sourcing office to source our products from independently owned manufacturers primarily in China and also in Cambodia, Mexico, Brazil, Vietnam, India, Vietnam, Italy and other European nations. We have established relationships with a number of manufacturers and agents in each of these countries. We have not entered into any long-term manufacturing or supply contracts. We believe that a sufficient number of alternative sources exist for the manufacture of our products.
We continually monitor the availability of the principal raw materials used in our footwear, which are currently available from a number of sources in various parts of the world. We track inventory flow on a regular basis, monitor sell-through data and incorporate input on product demand from wholesale customers.
The manufacturers of our products are required to meet quality, human rights, safety and other standard requirements. We are committed to the safety and well-being of the workers throughout our supply chain.
Our products are manufactured overseas and most of our products are shipped via ocean freight carriers to ports principally to our third-party distribution facilities in California and to a lesser extent in New Jersey, and via truck from Mexico to our third-party distribution facility in Texas. We rely to a lesser extent on air carriers for the shipping of products. Once our products arrive in the U.S., we distribute them mainly from eightsix third-party distribution centers, fivefour located in California, one located in Texas, one located in Tennessee and one located in New Jersey. Our products are also distributed through a Company-operated distribution center located in Canada. Our products are also distributedCanada and through our third-party distribution facility in Mexico.Mexico and Europe. By utilizing distribution facilities specializing in fulfillment for certain wholesale accounts,customers and Steve Madden retail stores and Internet customers, we believe that our customersconsumers are served more promptly and efficiently. Suppliers of products for our businesses in Canada, Mexico, Europe and MexicoSouth Africa, and our joint ventures in Europe, South Africa, Israel, Taiwan and China ship to ports in the respective countries, and products for our overseas distributors are shipped to freight forwarders primarily in China and Mexico where the distributor arranges for subsequent shipment. See Item 1A “Risk Factors” below for a discussion of the risk of supply chain disruptions.
We selldistribute our products principally through department stores, specialty stores,mass merchants, off-price retailers, shoe chains, online retailers, luxury retailers, national chains and mass merchantsspecialty retailers and independent stores in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Europe and certain European nations.other international markets. In addition, we sell our products in our Company-owned retail stores in the United States, Canada, Mexico and Mexico,South Africa, under our joint ventures in Europe, South Africa, Israel, Taiwan and China, and on our e-commerce websites. For the year ended December 31, 2019,2021, our two Wholesale segments and our Retail segment generated net sales of approximately $1,446,953$1,365,997 and $321,182,$487,906, or 81%73% and 18%26% of our total revenue, respectively. Each of these distribution channels is described below.
Department Stores. We currently sell our products to approximately 2,2004,500 doors of 15 department storesstore retailers throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico, Europe and certain European nations.other select international markets. Our major accounts include Nordstrom, Inc., Macy's, Inc., and Dillard's, Inc., Belk, Inc. and Bloomingdale's, Inc.
We provide merchandising support to our department store customers, including in-store fixtures and signage, supervision of displays and merchandising of our various product lines. Our wholesale merchandising effort includes the creation of in-store concept shops in which we showcase a broader collection of our branded
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products. These in-store concept shops create an environment that is consistent with our image and are designed to enable the retailer to display and sell a greater volume of our products per square foot. In addition, these in-store concept shops encourage longer term commitment by the retailer to our products and enhance consumer brand awareness.
In addition to merchandising support, our key account executives maintain weekly communications with their respective accounts to guide them in placing orders and to assist them in managing inventory, assortment and retail sales. We also leverage our sell-through data gathered at our retail stores to assist department stores in allocating their open-to-buy dollars to the most popular styles in the product line and phasing out styles with weaker sell-through, which, in turn, reduces markdown exposure at the end of the season.
Mass Merchants and National Chains and Mass Merchants.Chains. We currently sell to national chains and mass merchants throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico and certain European nations.other select international markets. Our major accounts include Wal-Mart Stores,Walmart Inc., Target Corporation and Kohl's Corporation.
Shoe Chains/Specialty Stores/Catalog Sales.Retailers. We currently sell to shoe chains and specialty store locationsretailers throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico, Europe and certain European nations.other select international markets. Our major specialty store accounts include DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse,Brands, Famous Footwear and Gap, Inc.Shoe Carnival. We offer our specialty store accountsshoe chain customers similar merchandising, sell-through and inventory tracking support offered to our department store accounts. Sales of our products are also made through certain catalogs.customers.
Steve Madden Steve Madden Outlet, Steven,and Superga and GREATS Retail Stores.As of December 31, 2019,2021, we operated 146147 Steve Madden full-price stores within the United States, Canada, Mexico and South Africa and under our joint ventures in Israel, Taiwan and China. We also operated 66 Steve Madden outlet stores within the United States, Canada and Mexico and under our joint ventures in South Africa, China,Israel and Taiwan and Israel. We also operated 68 Steve Madden outlet stores, 2 Steven stores, 2 GREATS stores and 1as well as one Superga store withinin the United States. We also operated 8 e-commerce websites (Steve Madden, Superga, Betsey Johnson, Blondo, Dolce Vita, GREATS, BB Dakota and Jocelyn). We believe thatFor additional information about our retail stores, will continuerefer to enhance overall sales and profitability, and our ability to react swiftly to changing consumer trends. Our stores play an important role in our integrated retail strategy and serve as fulfillment and return locations for our e-commerce business. We are also launching buy-online-return-in-store in select locations. Our stores also serve as a marketing tool that allows us to strengthen global brand recognition and to showcase selected items from our full line of branded and licensed products. Furthermore, our retail stores provide us with venues to test and introduce new products, designs and merchandising strategies. We often test new designs at our Steve Madden retail stores before scheduling them for mass production and wholesale distribution. In addition to these test marketing benefits, we have been able to leverage
International Distributors
Distributors. In addition to the countries and territories mentioned above, our products are available in many other countries and territories worldwide via retail selling and distribution agreements. Under the terms of these agreements, the distributors and retailers purchase product from us and are generally required to open a minimum number of stores each year and to pay a fee for each pair of footwear purchased and an additional sales royalty as a percentage of sales or a predetermined amount per unit of sale. Most of the distributors are required to purchase a minimum number of our products within specified periods. The agreements currently in place expire on various dates and include automatic renewals at the distributors' option provided certain conditions are met. These agreements are exclusive in their specific territories, which include certain European territories,countries, the Middle East, South and Central America Oceania and various countries in Asia.
For the year ended December 31, 2021, two customers represented approximately 14.0% and 10.6% of total revenue. At December 31, 2020, two customers were 19.3% and 18.1% of total accounts receivable. The Company did not have any other customers who accounted for more than 10% of total revenue or any other customers who accounted for more than 10% of total accounts receivable.
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COMPETITION
The fashion industry is highly competitive. We compete with specialty shoe, apparel and accessory companies as well as companies with diversified footwear product lines, such as Aldo, Sam Edelman, Deckers Outdoor CorporationDr. Martens and Vince Camuto. Our competitors may have greater financial and other resources than we do. We believe effective marketing and advertising, favorable brand image, fashionable styling, high quality, value and fast manufacturing turnaround are the most important competitive factors, and we intend to continue to employ these elements in our business. However, we cannot be certain that we will be able to compete successfully against our current and future competitors, or that competitive pressures will not have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.
We have focused on creating an integrated brandintegrated-brand building program to establish our Company as a leading designer of fashion footwear for style-conscious young women, men and men.children. Principal marketing activities include social media and digital marketing efforts, influencer marketing, public relations, including product and brand placements in lifestyle and fashion magazines and digital outlets, in-store promotions, and events, as well as personalpublic and media appearances by our founder and Creative and Design Chief, Steven Madden. We continue to promote our e-commerce websites where customers can purchase Steve Madden Women's,®, Steven Madden Men's, Superga, ®, Dolce Vita®,Betsey, Johnson®, Blondo Dolce Vita®, GREATS® and GREATS footwearSuperga® products and BB Dakota and Jocelynx Steve Madden® apparel, and accessory products, as well as selectedselect styles of Madden Girl footwear and accessory® products. We also connect with our customers through social media forums including Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.
Sophisticated information systems are essential to our ability to maintain our competitive position and to support our growth. Our Enterprise Resource Planning (“ERP”) system is an integrated system that supports our wholesale business in the areas of finance and accounting, manufacturing-sourcing, purchase order management, customer order management and inventory control. All of our North American wholesale businesses (other than Canada, which has a separate ERP system) and our Asia first-costfirst cost and sourcing operations are operated through this ERP system. Our warehouse management system is utilized by the majority of our third-party logistics providers and is fully integrated with our ERP system. A point of salepoint-of-sale system for our U.S. retail stores is integrated with a retail inventory management/store replenishment system. We have transitioned our e-commerce software to a major cloud-based provider. Complementing all of these systems are ancillary systems and third-party information processing services, including, among others, supply chain, business intelligence/data warehouse, Electronic Data Interchange, credit card processing and payroll. We undertake updates of all of these management information systems on a periodic basis in order to ensure that our functionality is continuously improved. In 2019, we invested $8.2 million in a new data and recovery center, with substantially all of the project completed in 2021.
TRADEMARKS
Our strategy for the continued growth of our business includes expanding our presence beyond footwear, accessories and apparel through the selective licensing of our brands. We consider our Company-owned trademarks to be among our most valuable assets and have registered many of our marks in the United States and 131149 other countries and in numerous International Classes. From time to time, we adopt new trademarks and new logos and/or stylized versions of our trademarks in connection with the marketing of new product lines. We believe that these trademarks have significant value and are important for purposes of identifying our Company, the marketing of our products and the products of our licensees, and distinguishing them from the products of others. What follows is a list of the trademarks
Trademarks we believe areto be most significant to our business:
In addition to the licensing of our trademarks, we in-license the trademarks of third parties for use in connection with certain of our product lines. Generally, these licensing arrangements require us to make advertising payments to the licensor as
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well as royalty payments equal to a percentage of our net sales and/or a minimum royalty and in some cases additional payments in the event that specified net sales targets are not achieved.
•Authenticity: Show up to work as your true self
•Initiative: Act upon good ideas quickly and be ready to iterate
•Tenacity: Look at problems from all sides and be resourceful
•Humility: Think from the perspective of others and always be open to learning
•Trust: Build strong relationships with good will and integrity
Career Development
The fashion landscape is constantly shifting and evolving, which makes it especially important for us to invest in the ongoing career development of our employees. In service of this objective, we constantly seek out, promote and improve upon internal programs and processes that make it possible for employees to reach their full potential. Some examples of this focus include our ongoing professional development relationship with the University of Arizona Global Campus, our tuition reimbursement program, our internal employee learning opportunities, and external conference and workshop offerings around specific industry content as well as leadership, coaching, and management training in general. In addition, in 2021 we launched SM Learning Sessions, a monthly, company-wide training and development program where we invite internal and external content providers to present on various topics. Mentoring, annual performance evaluations and feedback are also key elements of our career development efforts at our Company.
Diversity and Inclusion
We believe that recruiting, employing and retaining people from all backgrounds, ethnicities, genders, lifestyles and belief systems have been the cornerstones of meeting the needs of our diverse consumer base and building a global business. By embracing a diverse and inclusive workplace, we create an environment that offers all our employees opportunities to succeed. We want all our employees to be as successful as they can be and to reach their full potential no matter who they are, where they are from or what they believe. In the spirit of this core belief, we strive to build an increasingly inclusive culture where all employees feel free to express themselves and have opportunities to grow. Since 2020, we engaged in the following diversity initiatives, among others:
•we established a Diversity and Inclusion Council made up of key leaders in our Company to oversee the implementation of our detailed Diversity and Inclusion Strategic Plan;
•employees formed two employee resource groups - one for Black employees and allies called Black Sole and one for LGBTQ employees and allies called SM Pride;
•we signed the Open to All pledge with other major brands and retailers;
•we joined the Black in Fashion Council;
•we implemented Company-wide Diversity and Inclusion training;
•we joined Hive Diversity and are partnering with Historically Black Colleges and Universities to establish diverse pipelines of talent and expand our recruiting; and
•we launched Adaptive Kids footwear, soon to expand to adults.
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Wellness
We see personal health and fitness of our employees as key to long-term professional success, which is why we offer benefits and programs focused on physical, emotional and financial well-being. These include mindfulness and meditation training, financial wellness seminars, health fairs, discounted gym memberships, free flu shots, paid-time-off to receive COVID-19 vaccination and boosters, on-site COVID testing and on-site discounted food. We also offer an Employee Assistance Program with a range of programs, resources and tools that can help with myriad issues. To help manage work-life balance, we offer a paid membership to Care.com so employees can find childcare, senior care, special needs care and other related services.
THE STEVE MADDEN CORPORATE FOUNDATION
In December 2021, the Company formed The Steve Madden Corporate Foundation, a donor-advised fund established under Fidelity Charitable and managed by Rockefeller Capital Management. As part of the Company's charitable giving strategy, we made a $1 million contribution at the end of 2021.
GOVERNMENT REGULATIONS
Our business is subject to various United States federal state, and local and foreign laws and regulations, including environmental, health and safety laws and regulations. In addition, we may incur liability under environmental statutes and regulations with respect to the contamination of sites that we own or operate or previously owned or operated (including contamination caused by prior owners and operators of such sites and neighboring properties, or other persons) and the off-site disposal of hazardous materials. We believe our operations are in compliance with the terms of all applicable laws and regulations and our compliance with these laws and regulations has not had, and is not expected to have, a material effect on our capital expenditures, cash flows, earnings or competitive position.
COVID-19
The health and safety of our team members is of the highest importance. Our focus on the safety of our team members is evident in our initial and ongoing response to COVID-19 starting back in March 2020. We initially closed down all stores to ensure the safety of our customers and retail associates, and then we added working from home flexibility for our corporate positions that can be accomplished remotely. The Company continues to grant flexible work options through added resources and implementation of a hybrid working environment. We increased cleaning protocols, implemented onsite temperature screening, upgraded our HVAC systems, provided personal protective equipment and related supplies as needed, established new spacing and schedules to maximize social distancing while at work, and have also provided regular communications regarding impacts of COVID-19, including health and safety protocols and procedures. We have also provided our employees with additional paid time off to receive their Covid-19 vaccines and booster, and we are also providing on-site COVID testing. For more information about the impact of COVID-19 on our business, refer to Note D – Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic in the Notes to our consolidated financial statements included in this Annual Report.
SEASONALITY AND OTHER FACTORS
Our operating results are subject to some variability due to seasonality and other factors. For example, the highest percentage of our boot sales occur in the fall and winter months (our third and fourth fiscal quarters) and the highest percentage of our sandal sales occur in the spring and summer months (our first and second fiscal quarters). Historically, some of our businesses, including our Retail segment, have experienced holiday retail seasonality. Our diverse range of product offerings, however, provides some mitigation to the impact of seasonal changes in demand for certain items. In addition to seasonal fluctuations, our operating results fluctuate from quarter to quarter as a result of the weather, the timing of holidays and larger shipments of footwear, market acceptance of our products, pricing and presentation of the products offered and sold, the hiring and training of additional personnel, inventory write downs for obsolescence, the cost of materials, the product mix among our wholesale, retail and licensing businesses, the incurrence of other operating costs and factors beyond our control, such as general economic conditions and actions of competitors. Revenue levels in any period are also impacted by customer decisions to increase or decrease their inventory levels in response to anticipated consumer demand. Our customers may cancel orders, change delivery schedules or change the mix of products ordered with minimal notice to us.
We had unfilled wholesale customer orders of approximately $328,600839,381 and $369,458,$310,198, as of February 3, 20201, 2022 and February 1, 2019,2021, respectively.Our backlog at a particular time is affected by a number of factors, including seasonality, timing of market weeks and wholesale customer purchases of our core products through our open stock program. Accordingly, a comparison of backlog from period to period may not be indicative of eventual shipments.
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ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS
You should carefully consider the risks and uncertainties we describe below and the other information in this Annual Report on Form 10-K before deciding to invest in, sell or retain shares of our common stock. These are not the only risks and uncertainties that we face. Other sections of this report may discuss factors that could adversely affect our business. Our industry is highly competitive and subject to rapid change. There may be additional risks and uncertainties that we do not currently know about, or that we currently believe are immaterial, or that we have not predicted, which may also harm our business or adversely affect us. If any of these risks or uncertainties actually occurs, our business, financial condition, results of operations and liquidity could be materially harmed.
The current COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic and related government, private sector, and individual consumer responsive actions have and could continue to affect our business operations, store traffic, employee availability, supply chain, financial condition, liquidity, and cash flow.
The COVID-19 pandemic has negatively impacted the global economy, disrupted consumer spending and global supply chains, and created significant volatility and disruption of financial markets. COVID-19 has impacted our business and operations, and we expect this to continue and could adversely impact our financial results.
The spread of COVID-19 has caused health officials to impose restrictions and recommend precautions to mitigate the spread of the virus, especially when congregating in heavily populated areas, such as malls. Our stores have experienced temporary closures, and we have implemented precautionary measures in line with guidance from local authorities in the stores that are open. These measures include restrictions such as limitations on the number of guests allowed in our stores at any single time, minimum physical distancing requirements, and limited operating hours. We do not know how the measures recommended by local authorities or implemented by us may change over time or what the duration of these restrictions will be.
Further resurgences in COVID-19 cases, including from variants, could cause additional restrictions, including temporarily closing all or some of our stores again. An outbreak at one of our locations, could negatively impact our employees, customers and financial results. There is uncertainty over the impact of COVID-19 on the U.S. and global economies, consumer willingness to visit stores and malls, and employee willingness to staff our stores as the pandemic continues and if there are future resurgences. There is also uncertainty regarding potential long-term changes to consumer shopping behavior and preferences and whether consumer demand will recover when restrictions are lifted.
The COVID-19 pandemic also has the potential to significantly impact our supply chain if the factories that manufacture our products, the distribution centers where we manage our inventory, or the operations of our logistics and other service providers are disrupted, temporarily closed, or experience worker shortages. In particular, we have seen disruptions and delays in lead times and we may see increases in the pricing of certain components of our products as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The COVID-19 situation is changing rapidly and the extent to which COVID-19 impacts our results will depend on future developments, which are highly uncertain and cannot be predicted, including new information that may emerge concerning the severity of COVID-19 and its variants and the actions taken to contain it or treat its impact, including vaccinations.
INDUSTRY RISKS
The fashion footwear, accessories and apparel industry is subject to rapid changes in consumer preferences. If we do not accurately anticipate fashion trends and promptly respond to consumer demand, we could lose sales, our relationships with customers could be harmed and our brand loyalty could be diminished.
The strength of our brands and our success depends in significant part upon our ability to anticipate and promptly respond to product and fashion trends as well as to anticipate, gauge and react to changing consumer demands in a timely manner. There can be no assurance that our products will correspond to the changes in taste and demand or that we will be able to successfully advertise and market products that respond to trends and customer preferences. If we misjudge the market for our products, we may be faced with significant excess inventories for some products and missed opportunities as to others. In addition, misjudgments in merchandise selection could adversely affect our image with our customers resulting in lower sales and increased markdown allowances for customers, which could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations and liquidity.
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We face intense competition from both established companies and newer entrants into the market. Our failure to compete effectively could cause our market share to decline, which could harm our reputation and have a material adverse impact on our financial condition, results of operations and liquidity.
The fashion footwear, accessories and apparel industry is highly competitive and barriers to entry are low. Our competitors include specialty companies as well as companies with diversified product lines. Market growth in the sales of fashion footwear, accessories and apparel has encouraged the entry of many new competitors and increased competition from established companies. Many of these competitors, including Aldo, Sam Edelman, Deckers Outdoor CorporationLucky Brand and Vince Camuto, may have significantly greater financial and other resources than we do, and there can be no assurance that we will be able to compete successfully with these and other fashion footwear, accessories and apparel companies. Increased competition could result in pricing pressures, increased marketing expenditures and loss of market share and could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations and liquidity.
If we and the retailers that are our customers are unable to adapt to recent and anticipated changes in the retail industry, the sales of our products may decline, which could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, results of operations and liquidity.
In recent years, the retail industry has experienced consolidation and other ownership changes. In the future, retailers in the United States and in foreign markets may further consolidate, undergo restructurings or reorganizations, or realign their affiliations, any of which could decrease the number of stores that carry our or our licensees’ products or increase the ownership concentration within the retail industry. Changing shopping patterns, including the rapid expansion of online retail shopping and the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic, have adversely affected customer traffic in mall and outlet centers, particularly in North America. We expect competition in the e-commerce market will intensify. As a greater portion of consumer expenditures with retailers occurs online and through mobile commerce applications, our brick-and-mortar retail customers who fail to successfully integrate their physical retail stores and digital retail may experience financial difficulties, including store closures, bankruptcies or liquidations. A continuation or worsening of these trends could cause financial difficulties for one or more of our major customers, which, in turn, could substantially increase our credit risk and have a material adverse effect on our results of operations, financial condition and cash flows. We have little or no control over how our customers will respond to the challenges posed by these changes in the retail industry. Our success will be determined, in part, on our and our customers’ ability to manage the impact of the rapidly changing retail environment and identify and capitalize on retail trends, including technology, e-commerce and other process efficiencies that will better service our customers. If we and our customers fail to compete successfully, our businesses, market share, results of operations and financial condition could be materially and adversely affected. While such changes in the retail industry to date have not had a material adverse effect on our business or financial condition, results of operations and liquidity, there can be no assurance as to the future effect of any such changes.
The loss of Steve Madden, our founder and Creative and Design Chief, or members of our executive management team could have a material adverse effect on our business.
The growth and success of our Company since its inception more than a quarter century ago is attributable, to a significant degree, to the talents, skills and efforts of our founder and Creative and Design Chief, Steven Madden. An extended or permanent loss of the services of Mr. Madden could severely disrupt our business and have a material adverse effect on our Company. We also depend on the contributions of the members of our senior management team. Our senior executives have substantial experience and expertise in our business and industry and have made significant contributions to our growth and success. Competition for executive talent in the fashion footwear, accessories and apparel industries is intense. While our employment agreements with Mr. Madden and most of our senior executives include a non-compete provision in the event of the termination of employment, the non-compete periods are of limited duration and scope. Although we believe we have depth within our senior management team, if we were to lose the services of our Creative and Design ChiefMr. Madden or any of our senior executives, and especially if any of these individuals were to join a competitor or form a competing company, our business and financial performance could be seriously harmed. A loss of the skills, industry knowledge, contacts and expertise of our Creative and Design ChiefMr. Madden or any of our senior executives could cause a setback to our operating plan and strategy.
If we are not successful in implementing our growth strategy or integrating acquired businesses, we may not be able to take advantage of certain market opportunities and may become less competitive.competitive.
and training of new personnel. However, in order to manage currently anticipated levels of future demand, we may be required to, among other
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things, expand our distribution facilities, establish relationships with new manufacturers to produce our products and continue to expand and improve our financial, management and operating systems. We may experience difficulty integrating acquired businesses into our operations and may not achieve anticipated synergies from such integration. There can be no assurance that we will be able to manage future growth effectively and a failure to do so could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations and liquidity.
If one or more of our significant customers were to reduce or stop purchases of our products, our sales and profits could decline.
Our financial results are subject to quarterly fluctuations.
Our results of operations may fluctuate from quarter to quarter and are affected by a variety of factors, including:
•the timing of larger shipments of products;
•market acceptance of our products;
•the mix, pricing and presentation of the products offered and sold;
•the hiring and training of additional personnel;
•inventory write downs for obsolescence;
•the cost of materials;
•the product mix between wholesale, retail and licensing businesses;
•the incurrence of other operating costs;
•factors beyond our control, such as general economic conditions, declines in consumer confidence and actions of competitors;
•the timing of holidays; and
•weather conditions.
In addition, we expect that our sales and operating results may be significantly impacted by the opening of new retail stores and the introduction of new products. Accordingly, the results of operations in any quarter will not necessarily be indicative of the results that may be achieved for a full fiscal year or any future quarter.
Extreme or unseasonable weather conditions in locations where we or our customers and suppliers are located could adversely affect our business.
Our corporate headquarters and principal operational locations, including retail, distribution and warehousing facilities, may be subject to natural disasters and other severe weather and geological events that could disrupt our operations. The occurrence of such natural events may result in sudden disruptions in business conditions of the local economies affected, as well as of the regional and global economies. Such disruptions may result in decreased demand for our products and disruptions in our management functions, sales channels and manufacturing and distribution networks, which could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations. Extreme weather events and changes in weather patterns can also influence customer trends and shopping habits. Extended periods of unseasonably warm temperatures during the winter season or cool weather during the summer season may diminish demand for our seasonal merchandise. Heavy snowfall, hurricanes or other severe weather events where our retail stores and the retail stores of our wholesale customers are located may decrease customer traffic in those stores and reduce our sales and profitability. If severe weather events force closure of or disrupt operations at the distribution centers we use for our merchandise, we could incur higher costs and experience longer lead times to distribute our products to our retail stores, wholesale customers or e-commerce customers. If prolonged, such extreme or unseasonable weather conditions could adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.
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We extend credit to most of our customers in the United States, and their failure to pay for products shipped to them could adversely affect our financial results.
We sell our products primarily to retail stores across the United States and extend credit based on an evaluation of each customer's financial condition, usually without collateral. Various retailers, including some of our customers, have experienced financial difficulties, which has increased the risk of extending credit to such retailers. Even though we seek to mitigate the risks of extending credit by factoring most of our accounts receivable and obtaining letters of credit for others, if any of our customers were to experience a shortage of liquidity, the risk that the customer's outstanding payables to us would not be paid could cause us to curtail business with the customer or require us to assume more credit risk relating to the customer's accounts payable.
Our stock price may fluctuate substantially if our operating results are inconsistent with our forecasts or those of analysts who follow us.
The trading price of our common stock periodically may rise or fall based on the accuracy of forecasts of our future performance. One of our primary business objectives is to maximize the long-term strength, growth and profitability of our Company, rather than to achieve an earnings target in any particular fiscal quarter. We believe that this longer-term goal is in our best interests and those of our stockholders. Although we have temporarily suspended offering guidance as to our quarterly and annual forecast of net sales and earnings, we recognize that it may be helpful to our stockholders and potential investors to provide such guidance in the future. In that case, we will endeavor to provide meaningful and considered guidance at the time it is provided and generally expect to provide updates to our guidance when we report our quarterly results. However, our actual results may differ from our forecasts as the guidance is based on assumptions and expectations that may or may not come to pass. As such, we assume no responsibility to update any of our forward-looking statements at such times or otherwise. If and when we announce actual results that differ from those that we have forecast, the market price of our common stock could be adversely affected. Investors who rely on these forecasts in making investment decisions with respect to our common stock do so at their own risk. We take no responsibility for any losses suffered as a result of such changes in the price of our common stock.
In addition, outside securities analysts may follow our financial results and issue reports that discuss our historical financial results and their predictions of our future performance. These analysts' predictions are based upon their own opinions and are often different from our own forecasts. Our stock price could decline if our results are below the estimates or expectations of these outside analysts.
FOREIGN SOURCING RISKS
Disruptions to our product delivery systems and failure to effectively manage inventory based on business trends across various distribution channels could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations and liquidity.
In the year ended December 31, 2021, our supply chain was disrupted by the increase in consumer demand, pandemic related outbreaks in Asia, domestic port and warehouse delays, and container shortages. In addition to these factors, global inflation has also contributed to higher freight costs. Continued disruptions of the supply chain may require us to use more expensive methods to ship our products and may result in the loss of revenue.
Any severe and prolonged disruption to ocean freight transportation could force us to userely on alternate and more expensive transportation systems. Efficient and timely inventory deliveries and proper inventory management are important factors in our operations. Inventory shortages can adversely affect the timing of shipments to customers and diminish sales and brand loyalty. Conversely, excess inventories can result in lower gross marginsprofit due to the excessiveincreased discounts and markdowns that may be necessary to reduce high inventory levels. Severe and extended delays in the delivery of our inventory or our inability to effectively manage our inventory could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations and liquidity.
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Our reliance on foreign manufacturers’ inabilitymanufacturers to provide materials or produce our goods in a timely manner or to meet our quality standards could adversely affectcause problems if we experience a supply chain disruption and we are unable to secure an alternative source of raw materials or end products.
The entire apparel industry, including our financial resultsCompany, continues to face supply chain challenges as a result of COVID-19 including reduced freight availability and harm our brands’ reputation.
increased costs, port disruption, manufacturing facility closures, and related labor shortages and other supply chain disruptions. We do not own or operate any foreign manufacturing facilities and, therefore, are dependent upon third parties to manufacture most of our products. During 2021, 79% of our total purchases were from China. We also have no long-term manufacturing or supply contracts with any of our suppliers or manufacturers for the production and supply of our raw materials and products, and we compete with other companies for raw materials and production. The risks inherent in reliance on foreign manufacturing include work stoppages, transportation delays, public health emergencies, social unrest, changes in local economic conditions, and political upheavals. During 2019, 88%
We have experienced, and may in the future experience, a significant disruption in the supply of raw materials and products and may be unable to locate alternative suppliers of comparable quality at an acceptable price, or at all. In addition, if we experience significant increased demand, or if we need to replace an existing supplier or manufacturer, we may be unable to locate additional supplies of raw materials or additional manufacturing capacity on terms that are acceptable to us, or at all, or we may be unable to locate any supplier or manufacturer with sufficient capacity to meet our total purchases were from China. Chinarequirements or fill our orders in a timely manner. Identifying a suitable supplier is currently experiencingan involved process that requires us to become satisfied with its quality control, responsiveness and service, financial stability, and labor and other ethical practices. Even if we are able to expand existing or find new manufacturing sources, we may encounter delays in production and added costs as a public health emergency due to the spreadresult of the coronavirus,time it takes to train our suppliers and manufacturing facilities that produce our products have been shut down beyond the customary lunar new year holiday. Although manufacturing has resumed, manufacturers are currently not at full capacity. We cannot accurately predict when and whether those manufacturers will return to full capacity or the extent to which the coronavirus epidemic will have short- or long-term adverse effects on the ability of manufacturers in Chinaour methods, products, and other countries to produce our products. The inabilityquality control standards.
Our supply of Chineseraw materials or other manufacturers to ship ordersmanufacture of our products could be disrupted or delayed by the impact of health pandemics, including the current COVID-19 pandemic, and the related government and private sector responsive actions such as border closures, restrictions on product shipments, and travel restrictions. Delays related to supplier changes could also arise due to an increase in a timely mannershipping times if new suppliers are located farther away from our markets or from other participants in our supply chain. The receipt of inventory sourced from areas impacted by COVID-19 has been slowed or disrupted and our manufacturers may also face similar challenges in receiving raw materials and fulfilling our orders. In addition, ocean freight capacity issues continue to persist worldwide due to COVID-19 as there is much greater demand for shipping and reduced capacity and equipment. Any delays, interruption, or increased costs in the supply of raw materials or manufacture of our products could have an adverse effect on our ability to meet customer demand for our quality standards could cause us to miss the delivery date requirements of our customers for those items. Such failures could result in the cancellation of orders, customers’ refusal to accept deliveries, a reduction in purchase prices,products and ultimately, termination of a customer relationship, any of which could have a material adversenegative effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations and liquidity. In that case, we may be required to seek alternative sources of materials or products. Although we believe that we can manage our exposure to these risks, we cannot be certain that we will be able to identify such alternative materials or sources without delay or without greater cost to us. Our inability to identify and secure alternative sources of supply in this situation could have a material adverse effect on our ability to satisfy customer orders.
Changes in trade policies and tariffs imposed by the United States government and the governments of other nations could have a material adverse effect on our business and results of operations.
Our operations are dependent upon products purchased, manufactured and sold internationally. Our sources of supply are subject to the usual risks of doing business abroad, such as the implementation of, or potential changes in, foreign and domestic trade policies, increases in import duties, anti-dumping measures, quotas, safeguard measures, trade restrictions, restrictions on the transfer of funds and, in certain parts of the world, political instability and terrorism. In 2018 and 2019, the United States government imposed significant tariffs and created the potential for significant additional changes in trade policies, including tariffs and government regulations affecting trade between the United States and countries where we purchase, manufacture and sell our products. These trends are affecting many global manufacturing and service sectors, including the footwear, accessories and apparel industries, and may cause us to face trade protectionism in many different regions of the world. These protectionist measures could result in increases in the cost of our products and adversely affect our sales and profitability.
Effective September 24, 2018, the United States government imposed additional tariffs on approximately $200 billion of goods imported from China. The additional tariffs on Chinese imports were initially set at a level of 10% and were increased to 25% in May 2019. This initial round of tariffs applied to handbags and certain other accessories that we produce. In August 2019, the United States government announced a second round of tariffs set at a level of 15% on approximately $300 billion of goods imported from China, including footwear, apparel and certain other accessories that we produce. The second round of tariffs became effective on September 1, 2019, for a portion of the covered products that we produce. Tariffs for the remaining covered products that we produce were scheduled to become effective on December 15, 2019, but were suspended indefinitely as part of the phase I trade agreement between the United States and China that was signed on January 15, 2020. In addition, as of February 14, 2020, the 15% tariff that was implemented on September 1, 2019 was reduced to 7.5%. China has already imposed retaliatory tariffs on a wide range of American products in response to these tariffs. Most of the products that we sell in the United States have been manufactured in China. The negative impact in gross margin in our wholesale business in the fourth quarter of 2018 and throughout 2019 was due, in part, to the impact of the 25% tariff on handbags and certain other
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accessory categories as well as the 15% tariff on footwear, apparel, and other accessory categories. Our efforts to mitigate the impact of these tariffs may not be successful, and the continued imposition of tariffs on products that we import from China could have a material adverse effect on our business and results of operations.
On November 30, 2018,December 31, 2020, the United StatesGeneralized System of America,Preferences ("GSP") expired. GSP is a trade program that provides nonreciprocal, duty-free treatment for certain U.S. imports (including handbags) from qualifying developing countries including Cambodia, Myanmar, Thailand, Indonesia, Sri Lanka, the United Mexican States,Philippines, and Canada Trade Agreement (the “USMCA”) was draftedPakistan, among others. We currently manufacture handbags in GSP countries, primarily Cambodia. The additional tariff to be paid on such products ranges from 3.3% to 17.6%. GSP has historically been renewed, despite lapsing several times, and upon renewal has been retroactive in nature. There is a current debate in Congress as partto whether reauthorize the program “as is” or revise GSP eligibility criteria to include environmental and labor conditions. If GSP is not renewed and our efforts to mitigate the impact of this additional tariff are not successful, the renegotiationimposition of the North American Free Trade Agreement (“NAFTA”) among the United States, Mexico and Canada. The U.S. House of Representatives ratified a revised version of the USMCAtariffs on December 19, 2019, and the Senate ratified it on January 16, 2020. It became effective upon the president's signature on January 29, 2020. We are presently evaluating the extent to which the USMCA would affect our business. Depending on how it is applied, it could necessitate changeshandbags that we manufacture in the way we conduct our business, including our product sourcing operations, andimpacted countries could have a material adverse effect on our business and results of operations.
If our manufacturers, the manufacturers used by our licensees or our licensees themselves fail to use acceptable labor practices or to otherwise comply with local laws and other standards, our business reputation could suffer.
Our products are manufactured by numerous independent manufacturers outside of the United States. We also have license agreements that permit our licensees to manufacture or contract to manufacture products using our trademarks. We impose, and require our licensees to impose, on these manufacturers environmental, health and safety standards for the benefit of their labor force. In addition, we require these manufacturers to comply with applicable standards for product safety. However, we do not control our independent manufacturers or licensing partners or their labor, product safety and other business practices. From time to time, our independent manufacturers may not comply with such standards or applicable local law or our licensees may not require their manufacturers to comply with such standards or applicable local law. The violation of such standards and laws by one of our independent manufacturers or by one of our licensing partners, or the divergence of a manufacturer's or a licensing partner's labor practices from those generally accepted as ethical in the United States, could harm our reputation, result in a product recall or require us to curtail our relationship with and locate a replacement for such manufacturer. We could also be the focus of adverse publicity and our reputation could be damaged. Any of these events could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations and liquidity.
GLOBAL BUSINESS RISKS
Our global operations expose us to a variety of legal, regulatory, political and economic risks that may adversely impact our results of operations in certain regions.
As a result of our international operations, we are subject to risks associated with our operations in international markets as a result of a number of factors, many of which are beyond our control. These risks include, among other things:
•the challenge of managing broadly dispersed foreign operations;
•inflationary pressures and economic changes or volatility in foreign economies;
•the burdens of complying with the laws and regulations of both U.S. and foreign jurisdictions;
•additional or increased customs duties, tariffs, taxes and other charges on imports or exports;
•political corruption or instability;
•geopolitical regional conflicts, terrorist activity, political unrest, civil strife and acts of war;
•local business practices that do not conform to U.S. legal or ethical guidelines;
•anti-American sentiment in foreign countries in which we operate;
•delays in receipts of our products at our distribution centers due to labor unrest, increasing security requirements or other factors at U.S. or foreign ports;
•significant fluctuations in the value of the dollar against foreign currencies;
•increased difficulty in protecting our intellectual property in foreign jurisdictions;
•restrictions on the transfer of funds between the U.S. and foreign nations; and
•natural disasters or health epidemics in areas in which our businesses, customers, suppliers and licensees are located.
All of these factors could disrupt our operations or limit the countries in which we sell or source our products, significantly increase the cost of operating in or obtaining materials originating from certain countries, result in decreased revenues, and materially and adversely affect our product sales, financial condition and results of operations.
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We are subject to the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, which prohibits the payment of bribes to foreign officials to assist in obtaining or retaining business. We are also subject to anti-corruption laws of the foreign countries in which we operate. Although we have implemented policies and procedures that are designed to promote compliance with such laws, our employees, contractors and agents may take actions that violate our policies and procedures. Any such violation could result in sanctions or other penalties against us and have an adverse effect on our business, reputation and operating results.
Our business is exposed to foreign exchange rate fluctuations.
We make most of our purchases in U.S. dollars. However, we source substantially all of our products overseas, and as such, the cost of these products may be affected by changes in the value of the relevant currencies against the U.S. dollar. Changes in currency exchange rates may also affect the relative prices at which we and our foreign competitors sell products in the same market. We use forward foreign exchange contracts to hedge material exposure to adverse changes in foreign exchange rates. However, no hedging strategy can completely insulate us from foreign exchange risk. We are also exposed to gains and losses resulting from the effect that fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates have on the reported results in our financial statements due to the translation of the operating results and financial position of our foreign subsidiaries. There can be no assurance that foreign currency fluctuations will not have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations and liquidity. See Item 7A “Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk” below for additional information regarding our foreign exchange risk.
We may be subject to additional tax liabilities as a result of audits by various taxing authorities.
We are subject to the tax laws and regulations of numerous jurisdictions as a result of our international operations. These tax laws and regulations are highly complex and significant judgment and specialized expertise is required in evaluating and estimating our worldwide provision for income taxes. We are subject to audit by the taxing authorities in each jurisdiction where we conduct our business and any one of these jurisdictions may assess additional taxes against us as a result of an audit. The final determination with respect to any tax audits, and any related litigation, could be different from our estimates or from our historical tax provisions and accruals. The outcome of any audit or audit-related litigation could have a material adverse effect on our operating results or cash flows in the periods for which that determination is made and may require a restatement of prior financial reports. In addition, future period earnings may be adversely impacted by litigation costs, settlement payments or interest or penalty assessments.
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY RISKS
Disruption of our information technology systems and websites could adversely affect our financial results and our business reputation.
We are heavily dependent upon our information technology systems to record and process transactions and manage and operate all aspects of our business.
We also have e-commerce websites for direct retail sales.
Given the nature of our business and the significant number of transactions in which we engage annually, it is essential that we maintain constant operation of our information technology systems and websites and that they operate effectively. We depend on our in-house information technology employees and third parties, including “cloud” service providers, to maintain and periodically update and upgrade our systems and websites to support the growth of our business. We also maintain an off-site server data facility that records and processes information regarding our vendors and customers and their transactions with us. Despite our preventative efforts, ourOur information technology systems and websites may, from time to time, be vulnerable to damage or interruption from events such as computer viruses, security breaches, power outages and difficulties in replacing or integrating the systems of acquired businesses. Any such problems or interruptions could result in loss of valuable business data, our customers' or employees' personal information, disruption of our operations and other adverse impacts to our business and require significant expenditures by us to remediate any such failure, problem or breach. In addition, we must comply with increasingly complex regulatory standards enacted to protect business and personal data and an inability to maintain compliance with these regulatory standards could subject us to legal risks and penalties. Although we maintain insurance coverage aimed at addressing certain of these risks, there can be no assurance that insurance coverage will be available or that the amounts of coverage will be adequate to cover a specific loss.
Our business and reputation could be adversely affected if our computer systems or the systems of our business partners or service providers, become subject to a data security or privacy breach or other disruption from a third party.
In addition to our own confidential and proprietary business information, a routine part of our business includes the gathering, processing and retention of sensitive and confidential information pertaining to our customers, employees and others. We, our business partners or our service providers may not have the resources or technical sophistication to anticipate or prevent the rapidly evolving and complex cyber-attacks being unleashed by increasingly sophisticated hackers and data thieves.
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As a result, our facilities and information technology systems, as well as those of our business partners and third-party service providers, may be vulnerable to cyber-attacks and breaches, acts of vandalism, ransomware, software viruses and other similar types of malicious activities. Any actual or threatened cyber-attack may cause us to incur unanticipated costs, including costs related to the hiring of additional computer experts, business interruption, engaging third-party cyber security consultants and upgrading our information security technologies. As a result of recent security breaches at a number of prominent companies, the media and public scrutiny of information security and privacy has become more intense and the regulatory environment has become more uncertain. Any compromise or breach of our information technology systems or those of our business partners or service providers that results in the misappropriation, loss or other unauthorized disclosure of a customer’s or other person’s private, confidential or proprietary information could result in:
•a loss of confidence in us by our customers and business partners;
•violate applicable privacy and other laws;
•expose us to litigation and significant potential liability; or
•require us to expend significant resources to remedy any such breach and redress any damages cause by such a breach.
We must also comply with increasingly rigorous regulatory standards for the protection of business and personal data enacted in the U.S., Europe and elsewhere. For example,Some examples include the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (the “GDPR”) became effective on May 25, 2018. The GDPR imposes, the California Consumer Privacy Act ("CCPA") and the California Privacy Rights Act ("CPRA"). These regulations impose additional obligations on companies concerning the handling of personal data and provides certain individual privacy rights to persons whose data is stored. Our compliance with existing, proposed and recently enacted laws (including implementation of the privacy and process enhancements required by the GDPR)these regulations) and regulations can be costly. Any failure by us to comply with these regulatory standards could subject us to significant legal financial and reputational harm.
Failure to adequately protect our trademarks and intellectual property rights, to prevent counterfeiting of our products or to defend claims against us related to our trademarks and intellectual property rights could reduce sales and adversely affect the value of our brands.
We believe that our trademarks and other proprietary rights are of major significance to our success and our competitive position, and we consider some of our trademarks, such as Steve Madden®Madden®, to be integral to our business and among our most valuable assets. Accordingly, we devote substantial resources to the establishment and protection of our trademarks on a worldwide basis. Nevertheless, policing unauthorized use of our intellectual property is difficult, expensive and time consuming. There can be no assurance that the actions we take to establish and protect our trademarks and other proprietary rights will be adequate to prevent imitation of our products by others or to prevent others from seeking to block sales of our products on the basis that our products violate the trademarks or other proprietary rights of others. Moreover, no assurance can be given that others will not assert rights in, or ownership of, trademarks and other proprietary rights of ours or that we will be able to successfully resolve such conflicts. We could incur substantial costs in legal actions relating to our use of intellectual property or the use of our intellectual property by others. In addition, the laws of certain foreign countries may not protect proprietary rights to the same extent as do the laws of the United States. Our failure to establish and protect such proprietary rights from unlawful and improper use could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations and liquidity.
A portion of our revenue is dependent on licensing our trademarks. The actions of our licensees or the loss of a significant licensee could diminish our brand integrity and adversely affect our revenue and results of operations.
We license to others the rights to produce and market certain products that are sold under our trademarks. Although we retain significant control over our licensees’ products and advertising, we rely on our licensees forhave operational and financial control over their businesses. If the quality, image or distribution of our licensed products diminish, customer acceptance of and demand for our brands and products could decline. This could materially and adversely affect our business and results of operations. In fiscal year 2019,2021, approximately 90%70% of our net royalties were derived from our top five licensed product lines. A decrease in customer demand for any of these product lines could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations and financial condition. Furthermore, if we are unable to engage an adequate replacement for a terminated licensee or to engage such a replacement for an extended period, our revenues and results of operations could be adversely affected.
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Changes in economic conditions may adversely affect our financial condition, results of operations and liquidity.
Our opportunities for long-term growth and profitability are accompanied by significant challenges and risks, particularly in the near term. Specifically, our business is dependent on consumer demand for our products and the purchase of our products by consumers is largely discretionary. Consumer confidence and discretionary spending could be adversely affected in response to financial market volatility, negative financial news, increases in inflation and interest rates, conditions in the real estate and mortgage markets, declines in income or asset values, changes to fuel and other energy costs, labor and healthcare costs, food costs and other economic factors. A downturn in economic conditions leading to a reduction in consumer confidence and discretionary spending could have a negative effect on our sales and results of operations during the year ending December 31, 20202022 and thereafter.
We are involved in various claims, litigation and other legal and regulatory proceedings and governmental investigations that arise from time to time in the ordinary course of our business. Due to the inherent uncertainties of litigation and such other proceedings and investigations, we cannot predict with accuracy the ultimate outcome of any such matters. An unfavorable outcome could have an adverse impact on our business, financial condition and results of operations.
Changes in tax laws could have an adverse effect upon our financial results.
We are subject to income taxation in various jurisdictions in the United States and numerous foreign jurisdictions. Tax laws and regulations, or their interpretation and application, in any jurisdiction are subject to significant changes. Legislation or other changes in the tax laws of the jurisdictions where we do business could increase our tax liability and adversely affect our
after-tax profitability. Adjustments to the incremental provisional tax expense may be made in future periods as actual amounts may differ due to, among other factors, a change in interpretation of the U.S. tax code and related tax accounting guidance, changes in assumptions made in developing these estimates, regulatory guidance that may be issued with respect to the applicable revisions to the U.S. tax code and state tax implications.
Other jurisdictions are contemplating changes or have unpredictable enforcement activity. Increases in applicable tax rates, implementation of new taxes, changes in applicable tax laws and interpretations of these tax laws and actions by tax authorities in jurisdictions in which we operate could reduce our after taxafter-tax income and have an adverse effect on our results of operations.
SEC rules relating to “conflict minerals” require us to incur additional expenses and could adversely affect our business.
The SEC has promulgated final rules mandated by the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act requiring the disclosure of the use of tantalum, tin, tungsten and gold, known as “conflict minerals,” included in products either manufactured by public companies or as to which public companies have contracted for the manufacture. These rules, adopted in an effort to prevent inadvertent support of armed conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo and certain adjoining countries (collectively, the “DRC”), require companies to investigate their supply chains to determine whether these minerals are present in their products and, if so, from where the minerals originate. The rules also require disclosure and annual reporting as to whether or not conflict minerals, if used in the manufacture of the products offered, originate from the DRC. We currently require our manufacturers to comply with policies addressing legal and ethical concerns relating to labor, employment, political and social matters, including restrictions on the use of conflict minerals. Violation of these policies by our manufacturers could harm our reputation, disrupt our supply chain or increase our cost of goods sold. Additionally, violation of any of these policies by our manufacturers could cause us to face disqualification as a supplier for our customers and suffer reputational challenges. Due to the complexity of our supply chain, compliance with the rules requires significant efforts from a cross-operational team and diverts the attention of our management and personnel and results in potential costs ofcould require us to hire additional staff. Any of the foregoing could adversely affect our sales, net earnings, business and financial condition and results of operations.
Any failure to maintain effective internal control over our financial reporting could materially adversely affect us.
Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 requires us to include in our annual reports on Form 10-K an assessment by management of the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting. In particular, we must perform
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system and process evaluation and testing of our internal control over financial reporting to allow management and our independent registered public accounting firm to report on the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting, as required by Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. Our compliance with Section 404 may require us to incur substantial accounting expense and expend significant management efforts. Our failure to maintain effective internal controls could result in a determination by our auditors that a material weakness or significant deficiency exists in our internal controls. Such a determination could result in a loss of investor confidence in the reliability of our financial statements and could require us to restate our quarterly or annual financial statements. These factors could, in turn, negatively affect the price of our common stock.
ITEM 1B. UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS
None.
ITEM 2. PROPERTIES
We lease space for our headquarters, our retail stores, showrooms, warehouses, storage and office facilities in various locations in the United States, as well as overseas. We ownAll of our locations are leased, with an exception of one improved real property parcel in Long Island City, New York.York, which we own. We believe that our existing facilities are in good operating condition and are adequate for our present level of operations. The following table sets forth information with respect to our key properties:
the location, use and size of the Company's principal properties as of December 31, 2021.
| Location | Approximate | |||||||||
| Dongguan, China | Offices and sample production | 154,900 | ||||||||
| Long Island City, NY | Executive offices and sample factory | 111,000 | ||||||||
| New York, NY | ||||||||||
| Offices and showroom, Schwartz & Benjamin | ||||||||||
| New York, NY | Offices and showroom, Accessories | 27,200 | ||||||||
| Costa Mesa, CA | Offices, BB Dakota | 10,500 | ||||||||
| New York, NY | Offices and showroom | 10,000 | ||||||||
| Renton, WA | Topline Office | 9,500 | ||||||||
| Putian City, China | ||||||||||
| Long Island City, NY | 7,200 | |||||||||
| León, Mexico | 6,400 | |||||||||
| Mexico City, Mexico | Offices, SM Mexico | 5,700 | ||||||||
In addition to the above properties, the Company occupies 214 leased retail and outlet store locations. These leases expire at various times through fiscal 2030. All of our retail stores are leased pursuant to leases that, under their original terms, extend for an average of ten years. Many of the leases contain rent escalation clauses to compensate for increases in operating costs and real estate taxes over the base year. The current terms of our retail store leases expire as follows:Refer to Item 1. "Business" for further information.
| Year | Number of Stores |
| 2020 | 33 |
| 2021 | 32 |
| 2022 | 44 |
| 2023 | 34 |
| 2024 | 20 |
| 2025 | 25 |
| 2026 | 15 |
| 2027 | 9 |
| 2028 | 6 |
| 2029 | 5 |
| 2030 | 1 |
ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
In the ordinary course of business, we have various pending cases involving contractual disputes, employee-related matters, distribution matters, product liability claims, trademarkintellectual property infringement and other matters. In the opinion of management, after consulting with legal counsel, the liabilities, if any, resulting from these legal proceedings should not have a material impact on our financial condition, results of operations or liquidity.
ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES
Not applicable.
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PART II
ITEM 5. MARKET FOR REGISTRANT'S COMMON EQUITY, RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS AND
ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES
($ in thousands, except sharefor holders of record, beneficial owners and per share data)
Market Information.Our shares of common stock haveis traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market since August 1, 2007 under the trading symbol SHOO and werewas previously traded on the NASDAQ National Market prior to that date. The following table sets forth the range of high and low closing sales prices for our common stock during each fiscal quarter during the two-year period ended December 31, 2019 as reported by the NASDAQ Global Select Market. The trading volume of our securities fluctuates and may be limited during certain periods. As a result, the liquidity of an investment in our securities may be adversely affected.
| Common Stock | |||||
| 2019 | High | Low | 2018 | High | Low |
| Quarter ended March 31, 2019 | $35.38 | $29.71 | Quarter ended March 31, 2018 | $32.85 | $27.77 |
| Quarter ended June 30, 2019 | $36.87 | $29.43 | Quarter ended June 30, 2018 | $37.00 | $28.60 |
| Quarter ended September 30, 2019 | $36.82 | $28.85 | Quarter ended September 30, 2018 | $39.30 | $34.54 |
| Quarter ended December 31, 2019 | $44.80 | $33.20 | Quarter ended December 31, 2018 | $35.56 | $27.88 |
Holders.As of February 26, 2020,24, 2022, there were 171158 holders of record and approximately 19,00026,000 beneficial owners of our common stock.
Issuer Repurchases of Equity Securities.Our Board of Directors authorized a share repurchase program (the “Share Repurchase Program”), effective as of January 1, 2004. The Share Repurchase Program does not have a fixed expiration or termination date and may be modified or terminated by the Board of Directors at any time. On several occasions the Board of Directors has increased the amount authorized for repurchase of our common stock. Most recently, onOn April 24, 2019, the Board of Directors approved the extensionexpansion of ourthe Company's Share Repurchase Program for up to $200,000 in repurchases of ourthe Company's common stock, which includesincluded the amount remaining under the prior authorization. On November 2, 2021, the Board of Directors approved an increase in the Company's share repurchase authorization of approximately $200,000, bringing the total authorization to $250,000, which included the amount remaining under the prior authorization. The Share Repurchase Program permits us to effect repurchases from time to time through a combination of open market repurchases or in privately negotiated transactions at such prices and times as are determined to be in our best interest. In the middle of March 2020, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, as a precautionary measure the Board of Directors temporarily suspended the repurchase of our common stock, which the Board of Directors reinstated on February 24, 2021. During the twelve months ended December 31, 2019,2021, we repurchased an aggregate of 2,381,3402,050 shares of our common stock under the Share Repurchase Program, at a weighted average price per share of $32.76,$42.94, for an aggregate purchase price of approximately $78,001,$88,039, which includes the amount remaining under the prior authorization. As of December 31, 2019,2021, approximately $136,959$223,551 remained available for future repurchases under the Share Repurchase Program. The following table presents the total number of shares of our common stock, $.0001$0.0001 par value, purchased by us in the three months ended December 31, 2019,2021, the average price paid per share, the amount of shares purchased pursuant to our Share Repurchase Program and the approximate dollar value of the shares that still could have been purchased at the end of the fiscal period pursuant to our Share Repurchase Program. See Note K – Share Repurchase Program to the Consolidated Financial Statements for further details on our share repurchase program. During the three months ended December 31, 2021, there were no sales by us of unregistered shares of common stock.
| Period | Total Number of Shares Purchased(1) | Average Price Paid per Share(1) | Total Number of Shares Purchased as part of Publicly Announced Plans or Programs | Maximum Dollar Amount of Shares that May Yet Be Purchased Under the Plans or Programs | |||||||||
| 10/1/2019 - 10/31/2019 | 2,411 | $ | 34.84 | — | $ | 141,759 | |||||||
| 11/1/2019 - 11/30/2019 | 9,114 | 41.94 | — | 141,759 | |||||||||
| 12/1/2019 - 12/31/2019 | 578,284 | 42.88 | 112,921 | 136,959 | |||||||||
| Total | 589,809 | $ | 42.83 | 112,921 | |||||||||
| (in thousands except for per share) | Total Number of Shares Purchased(1) | Average Price Paid per Share(1) | Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans or Programs | Maximum Dollar Amount of Shares that May Yet Be Purchased Under the Plans or Programs | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 10/1/2021 - 10/31/2021 | 12 | $ | 40.67 | 4 | $ | 249,358 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 11/1/2021 - 11/30/2021 | 184 | 49.42 | 178 | 240,555 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 12/1/2021 - 12/31/2021 | 842 | 46.19 | 371 | 223,551 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total | 1,038 | 46.70 | 553 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
(1) The Steven Madden, Ltd. 2019 Incentive Compensation Plan and its predecessor plan, the Steven Madden, Ltd. Amended and Restated 2006 Stock Incentive Plan, each provide us with the right to deduct or withhold, or require participantsemployees to remit to us, an amount sufficient to satisfy all or part of the tax withholding obligations applicable to stock-based compensation awards. To the extent permitted, participants may elect to satisfy all or part of such withholding obligations by tendering to us previously owned shares or by having us withhold shares having a fair market value equal to the minimum statutory tax withholdingtax-withholding rate that could be imposed on the transaction. Included in this table are shares withheld during the fourth quarter of 20192021 in connection with the settlement of vested restricted stock to satisfy tax withholdingtax-withholding requirements in addition to the shares repurchased pursuant to the Share Repurchase Program. Of the total number of shares repurchased by us in the fourth quarter of 2019, 476,888 shares were withheld at an average price per share of $42.91, forwith an aggregate purchase price of approximately $20,464, in connection with the settlement of vested restricted stock and exercises of stock options to satisfy tax withholding requirements. Excluding the shares withheld in connection with the settlement of vested restricted stock and exercises of stock options, the average price per share was $42.50 in December 2019.$22,517.
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Performance Graph.
The following graph compares the yearly percentage change in the cumulative total stockholder return on our common stock during the period beginning on December 31, 2014,2016, and ending on December 31, 2019,2021, with the cumulative total return on the Russell 2000 Index and a peer group index. In 2016, we decided to remove the S&P 500 Footwear Index and replace it with a peer group index of companies we believe are engaged in similar businesses, because we believe the composition of the new peer group is more representative of our current business. The peer group index consists of sixseven companies: Caleres, Inc., Crocs, Inc., Deckers Outdoor Corporation, Genesco Inc., Skechers U.S.A., Inc., Designer Brands Inc. and Wolverine World Wide, Inc.
The comparison assumes that $100 was invested on December 31, 20142016 in our common stock and in the foregoing indices and assumes the reinvestment of dividends.
| 12/31/2016 | 12/31/2017 | 12/31/2018 | 12/31/2019 | 12/31/2020 | 12/31/2021 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Steven Madden, Ltd. | $ | 100.00 | $ | 130.63 | $ | 129.07 | $ | 186.42 | $ | 154.14 | $ | 205.74 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Russell 2000 Index | $ | 100.00 | $ | 114.65 | $ | 102.02 | $ | 128.06 | $ | 153.62 | $ | 176.39 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Peer Group | $ | 100.00 | $ | 128.90 | $ | 132.82 | $ | 173.52 | $ | 193.85 | $ | 271.70 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 12/31/2014 | 12/31/2015 | 12/31/2016 | 12/31/2017 | 12/31/2018 | 12/31/2019 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Steven Madden, Ltd. | $ | 100.00 | $ | 94.94 | $ | 112.32 | $ | 146.72 | $ | 144.96 | $ | 209.38 | |||||||||||||
| Russell 2000 Index | $ | 100.00 | $ | 95.59 | $ | 115.95 | $ | 132.94 | $ | 118.30 | $ | 148.49 | |||||||||||||
| Peer Group | $ | 100.00 | $ | 85.75 | $ | 86.66 | $ | 116.08 | $ | 117.28 | $ | 163.63 | |||||||||||||
ITEM 6. SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA[RESERVED]
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INCOME STATEMENT DATA Year Ended December 31, | |||||||||||||||||||
| 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |||||||||||||||
| Net sales | $ | 1,768,135 | $ | 1,653,609 | $ | 1,546,098 | $ | 1,399,551 | $ | 1,405,239 | |||||||||
| Commission and licensing fee income | 19,022 | 24,125 | 20,985 | 20,301 | 25,681 | ||||||||||||||
| Total revenue | 1,787,157 | 1,677,734 | 1,567,083 | 1,419,852 | 1,430,920 | ||||||||||||||
| Cost of sales | 1,101,140 | 1,037,571 | 968,357 | 877,568 | 904,747 | ||||||||||||||
| Gross profit | 686,017 | 640,163 | 598,726 | 542,284 | 526,173 | ||||||||||||||
| Operating expenses | 505,153 | 466,781 | 427,942 | 373,108 | 351,480 | ||||||||||||||
| Impairment charges | 4,050 | — | 1,000 | — | 3,045 | ||||||||||||||
| Income from operations | 176,814 | 173,382 | 169,784 | 169,176 | 171,648 | ||||||||||||||
| Interest and other income - net | 4,412 | 3,958 | 2,543 | 1,824 | 818 | ||||||||||||||
| Income before provision for income taxes | 181,226 | 177,340 | 172,327 | 171,000 | 172,466 | ||||||||||||||
| Provision for income taxes | 39,504 | 46,841 | 53,189 | 49,726 | 58,811 | ||||||||||||||
| Net income | 141,722 | 130,499 | 119,138 | 121,274 | 113,655 | ||||||||||||||
| Less: net income attributable to non-controlling interests | 411 | 1,363 | 1,190 | 363 | 717 | ||||||||||||||
| Net income attributable to Steven Madden, Ltd. | $ | 141,311 | $ | 129,136 | $ | 117,948 | $ | 120,911 | $ | 112,938 | |||||||||
| Basic net income per share | $ | 1.78 | $ | 1.58 | $ | 1.43 | $ | 1.41 | $ | 1.28 | |||||||||
| Diluted net income per share | $ | 1.69 | $ | 1.50 | $ | 1.36 | $ | 1.35 | $ | 1.23 | |||||||||
| Basic weighted average common shares outstanding | 79,577 | 81,664 | 82,736 | 85,664 | 88,496 | ||||||||||||||
| Effect of dilutive securities - options/restricted stock | 4,069 | 4,433 | 4,009 | 3,670 | 3,217 | ||||||||||||||
| Diluted weighted average common stock outstanding | 83,646 | 86,097 | 86,745 | 89,334 | 91,713 | ||||||||||||||
| Cash dividends declared per common share | $ | 0.57 | $ | 0.53 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | |||||||||
BALANCE SHEET DATA At December 31, | |||||||||||||||||||
| 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |||||||||||||||
| Total assets | $ | 1,278,647 | $ | 1,072,570 | $ | 1,057,161 | $ | 960,875 | $ | 914,385 | |||||||||
| Working capital | 437,608 | 478,436 | 438,906 | 345,544 | 284,178 | ||||||||||||||
| Noncurrent liabilities | 156,152 | 33,199 | 41,617 | 36,676 | 60,923 | ||||||||||||||
| Stockholders' equity | $ | 841,224 | $ | 814,682 | $ | 808,932 | $ | 741,072 | $ | 678,663 | |||||||||
ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF
OPERATIONS
The following discussion of our financial condition and results of operations should be read in conjunction with our audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto appearing elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
($ in thousands, except for retail sales data per square foot, earnings per share and per share data)
Steven Madden, Ltd. and its subsidiaries design, source market and sellmarket fashion-forward branded and private label footwear, accessories and apparel for women, men and children. In addition, we design, source, market and sell branded fashion handbags, apparel and accessories, as well as private label fashion handbags and accessories. We market and selldistribute our products through better department stores, major department stores, mid-tier department stores, specialty stores, luxurymass merchants, off-price retailers, value pricedshoe chains, online retailers, national chains, mass merchants,specialty retailers and online retailers,independent stores throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico, ItalyEurope, South Africa and certain other European nations.international markets. In addition, our products are marketeddistributed through our retail stores and our e-commerce websites within the United States, Canada, Mexico and Mexico,South Africa, and our joint ventures in Europe, South Africa, Israel, Taiwan and China, and under special distribution arrangements in certain European territories,countries, the Middle East, South and Central America, Oceania and various countries in Asia.Asia, in addition to our e-commerce sites. Our product line includeslines include a broad range of contemporary styles designed to establish or capitalize on market trends, complemented by core product offerings. We have established a reputation for design creativity and our ability to offer quality, trend-right products in popular styles at accessible price points, delivered in an efficient manner and time frame.
Our business comprises five distinct segments (Wholesalesegments: Wholesale Footwear, Wholesale Accessories/Apparel, Retail,Direct-to-Consumer, First Cost and Licensing).Licensing. Our Wholesale Footwear segment includesdesigns, sources and markets our brands and sells our products to department stores, mass merchants, off-price retailers, shoe chains, online retailers, national chains, specialty retailers and independent stores throughout the following brands: Steve Madden Women's®, Madden Girl®, Steve Madden Men's®, Madden®, Madden NYC, Report®, Dolce Vita®, DV by Dolce Vita®, Mad Love®, Steven by Steve Madden®, Superga® (under license), Anne Klein® (under license), Betsey Johnson®, Betseyville®, Steve Madden Kids®, Stevies®, Brian Atwood®, GREATS®United States, Canada, Mexico, Europe, South Africa, and Blondo®,through our joint ventures and includes our International business and certain private label footwear business. An agreement to license the Kate Spade® trademark was terminated as of December 31, 2019.international distributor network. Our Wholesale Accessories/Apparel segment includes Steve Madden®, Big Buddha®, Madden NYC, Betsey Johnson®, Steven by Steve Madden®, Madden Girl®, Luv Betsey®, Brian Atwood®, DKNY® (under license), Anne Klein® (under license), Jocelyn, Cejon®, BB Dakota®designs, sources and Cupcakes & Cashmere® (under license)markets our brands and includessells our International businessproducts to department stores, mass merchants, off-price retailers, online retailers, specialty retailers and certain private label accessories business. Steven Madden Retail, Inc.,independent stores throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico, Europe, South Africa, and through our wholly-owned retail subsidiary, that comprises of ourjoint ventures and international distributor network. Our Direct-to-Consumer segment, which was referred to as the Retail segment operatesin previous filings, consists of Steve Madden Steven,® and Superga GREATS and International® full-price retail stores, Steve Madden® outlet stores, Steve Madden® shop-in-shops and directly-operated digital e-commerce websites. Our retail stores are located in regional malls and shopping centers, as well as Steve Madden, Superga, Betsey Johnson, Blondo, Dolce Vita, GREATS, BB Dakotahigh streets in major cities across the United States, Canada, Mexico, South Africa, Israel, Taiwan and Jocelyn e-commerce websites. TheChina. Our First Cost segment represents activities of a subsidiaryone of our wholly-owned subsidiaries that earns commissions for serving as a buying agent for footwear products under private labels for many of the country's large mass-market merchandisers, shoeselect national chains, specialty retailers and other value pricedvalue-priced retailers. Our Licensing segment is engaged in the licensing of the Steve Madden®, Steven by Steve Madden®Madden® and Madden Girl®Girl® trademarks for use in connection with the manufacture,manufacturing, marketing and sale of select apparel categories, outerwear, hosiery, jewelry, hair accessories, watches, eyeglasses, hair accessories, fragrance,sunglasses, umbrellas, bedding, luggage, fragrance and luggage. In addition, wemen’s leather accessories. We license the Betsey Johnson®Johnson® trademark for use in connection with the manufacture,manufacturing, marketing and sale of women's and children’s apparel, hosiery, swimwear, slippers, fragrance and beauty, sleepwear, swimwear, activewear, medical scrubs, jewelry, headbands, watches, slippers,eyeglasses, sunglasses, bedding and bath, luggage, umbrellas and medical scrubs. We also licenseself-care bath and body products. Our Corporate activities do not constitute a reportable segment and include costs that are not directly attributable to the Dolce Vita® trademark for use in connection with the manufacture, marketingsegments. These costs are primarily related to our corporate executives, corporate finance, corporate social responsibility, legal, human resources, information technology, cybersecurity and sale of swimwear and FREEBIRD by Steven® for operation of retail stores.other shared costs.
On August 9, 2019, we acquired 90% of the outstanding common stock of GREATS Brand, Inc., owner of GREATS, a pioneering digitally native sneaker brand, for an initial payment of $12,829 and a future contingent payment of $5,000 based on the GREATS brand achieving certain EBITA targets. In connection therewith, we recorded a long-term liability of $4,354 as of the date of acquisition to reflect the estimated fair value of the contingent purchase price. The amount of future payments will be determined by GREATS' future performance with no minimum future payment. After the effect of closing adjustments, the purchase price was $16,893, net of cash acquired of approximately $290. The acquisition was funded by cash on hand and adds a new footwear brand with added growth potential to our Company.
Reclassifications
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The following measurements are amongCOVID-19 pandemic has negatively impacted the key business indicators reviewed by various membersglobal economy, disrupted consumer spending and global supply chains, and created significant volatility and disruption of financial markets. Our stores have experienced temporary closures, and we have implemented precautionary measures in line with guidance from local authorities in the stores that were open. The COVID-19 pandemic has also significantly impacted our supply chain. In particular, we have experienced disruptions and delays in shipments and increases in the pricing of certain components of our managementproducts. The receipt of inventory sourced from areas impacted by COVID-19 has been slowed or disrupted and our manufacturers have also faced similar challenges in receiving raw materials and fulfilling our orders. In addition, there is significant inflationary pressure on ocean and air freight costs as capacity issues and port congestions continue to measure our consolidated and segment results:
Recent Developments
During fiscal year 2021, we acquired the remaining 49.9% non-controlling interest of our European and our South African joint ventures for the total cash consideration of $18,942. In addition, we acquired the rights for Dolce Vita Handbags for a cash consideration of $2,000. For additional information many ofon these metrics are disclosed and discussedacquisitions, refer to Note E – Acquisitions in the Notes to our consolidated financial statements included in this Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.Annual Report.
| Years Ended December 31, | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |||||||||
| ($ in thousands) | |||||||||||
| Net Income | $ | 141,722 | $ | 130,499 | $ | 119,138 | |||||
| Add back: | |||||||||||
| Provision for income taxes | 39,504 | 46,841 | 53,189 | ||||||||
| Vendor support, bad debt expense, net of recovery and write-off of an unamortized buying agency agreement support payment related to the Payless ShoeSource bankruptcy (in First Cost segment) | 10,355 | 8,507 | — | ||||||||
| Provision for early lease termination charges and impairment of lease right-of-use asset | 5,423 | 1,693 | 5,123 | ||||||||
| Impairment of the Brian Atwood trademark | 4,050 | — | — | ||||||||
| Provision for legal charges and settlements | 3,977 | 2,837 | 6,713 | ||||||||
| Acquisition costs | 1,120 | — | — | ||||||||
| Divisional headquarters relocation expenses | 669 | — | — | ||||||||
| Loss related to a termination of a joint venture | 544 | — | — | ||||||||
| Provisions for bad debt expense, net of recovery related to the Payless ShoeSource bankruptcy (in Wholesale Footwear segment) | (1,668 | ) | 3,616 | 5,470 | |||||||
| Net benefit in connection with the reversal of a contingent liability partially offset by the acceleration of amortization related to the termination of the Kate Spade license agreement | (1,868 | ) | — | — | |||||||
| Schwartz & Benjamin acquisition integration charges and related restructuring | — | 2,065 | 3,639 | ||||||||
| Charges related to preferred interest investment | — | — | 2,700 | ||||||||
| Impairment of Wild Pair trademark | — | — | 1,000 | ||||||||
| Schwartz & Benjamin acquisition inventory fair value adjustment | — | — | 591 | ||||||||
| Schwartz & Benjamin amendment to the equity purchase agreement | — | — | (10,215 | ) | |||||||
| Deduct: | |||||||||||
| Interest and other income - net* | 4,412 | 3,958 | 2,543 | ||||||||
| Adjusted EBIT | 199,416 | 192,100 | 184,805 | ||||||||
| Add back: | |||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 21,119 | 21,754 | 20,406 | ||||||||
| Loss on disposal of fixed assets | 920 | 1,220 | 1,455 | ||||||||
| Adjusted EBITDA | $ | 221,455 | $ | 215,074 | $ | 206,666 | |||||
| (*) Includes realized (losses)/gains on marketable securities and foreign exchange (losses)/gains. | |||||||||||
Total revenue for 20192021 increased by 6.5%55.3% to $1,787,157$1,866,142 from $1,677,734$1,201,814 in 2018. Total revenue growth was primarily driven by our Wholesale Accessories/Apparel, Footwear and Retail2020, with increases in all segments partially offset byas a decline in revenue from our First Cost and Licensing segments. Net sales inresult of the Wholesale Footwear segment increased by $53,725, or 5.1%, when compared toimpact of the COVID-19 pandemic on prior year. Net sales in the Wholesale Accessories/Apparel increased by $34,771, or 11.6%, when compared to the prior year. Net sales in the Retail segment increased by $26,030, or 8.8%, when compared to the prior year. First Cost segment revenue decreased by $3,785 or 33.7%, when compared to the prior year. Licensing segment revenue decreased by $1,318, or 10.2%, when compared to the prior year.
Net income attributable to Steven Madden, Ltd. increased 9.4% to $141,311was $190,678 in 20192021 compared to $129,136net loss attributable to Steven Madden, Ltd. of $(18,397) in 2018.2020. Our effective tax rate for 20192021 decreased to 21.8%20.5% compared to 26.4%39.0% recorded in 2018.2020. Diluted earnings per share in 2019 increased to $1.692021 was $2.34 per share on 83,64681,628 diluted weighted average shares outstanding compared to $1.50diluted loss of $(0.23) per share on 86,09778,635 diluted weighted average shares outstanding in the prior year.
Our inventory turnover (calculated on a trailing four quarter average) for boththe years ended December 31, 20192021 and 20182020 was 8.1 times.6.4 times and 7.1 times, respectively. Our total company accounts receivable average collection days were 7067 days in 20192021 compared to 6973 days in 2018.2020. As of December 31, 2019,2021, we had $304,622$263,536 in cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities,short-term investments, no short or long-term debt and total stockholders’ equity of $841,224.$820,538. Working capital decreasedincreased to $437,608$509,470 as of December 31, 2019,2021, compared to $478,436$462,325 on December 31, 2018.2020. The decreaseincrease in working capital was primarily due to the resultimpact of the addition of current operating lease liabilities of $38,624COVID-19 pandemic in accordancethe prior year.
As we look ahead, we remain focused on delivering trend-right product, deepening connections with our adoption of ASU 2016-02, "Leases"consumers, enhancing our digital commerce business, expanding our non-footwear categories, growing our international business and cash used forefficiently managing our acquisitions, net of cash acquired of $37,173.inventory and expenses while continuing to make meaningful progress on our corporate social responsibility initiatives.
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| Years Ended December 31, ($ in thousands) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |||||||||||||||||||
| CONSOLIDATED: | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Net sales | $ | 1,768,135 | 98.9 | % | $ | 1,653,609 | 98.6 | % | $ | 1,546,098 | 98.7 | % | |||||||||
| Commission and licensing fee income | 19,022 | 1.1 | % | 24,125 | 1.4 | % | 20,985 | 1.3 | % | ||||||||||||
| Total revenue | 1,787,157 | 100.0 | % | 1,677,734 | 100.0 | % | 1,567,083 | 100.0 | % | ||||||||||||
| Cost of sales | 1,101,140 | 61.6 | % | 1,037,571 | 61.8 | % | 968,357 | 61.8 | % | ||||||||||||
| Gross profit | 686,017 | 38.4 | % | 640,163 | 38.2 | % | 598,726 | 38.2 | % | ||||||||||||
| Operating expenses | 505,153 | 28.3 | % | 466,781 | 27.8 | % | 427,942 | 27.3 | % | ||||||||||||
| Impairment charges | 4,050 | 0.2 | % | — | — | % | 1,000 | 0.1 | % | ||||||||||||
| Income from operations | 176,814 | 9.9 | % | 173,382 | 10.3 | % | 169,784 | 10.8 | % | ||||||||||||
| Interest and other income – net | 4,412 | 0.2 | % | 3,958 | 0.2 | % | 2,543 | 0.2 | % | ||||||||||||
| Income before income taxes | 181,226 | 10.1 | % | 177,340 | 10.6 | % | 172,327 | 11.0 | % | ||||||||||||
| Net income attributable to Steven Madden, Ltd. | $ | 141,311 | 7.9 | % | $ | 129,136 | 7.7 | % | $ | 117,948 | 7.5 | % | |||||||||
| By Segment: | |||||||||||||||||||||
| WHOLESALE FOOTWEAR SEGMENT: | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Net sales | $ | 1,112,091 | 100.0 | % | $ | 1,058,366 | 100.0 | % | $ | 1,017,557 | 100.0 | % | |||||||||
| Cost of sales | 738,504 | 66.4 | % | 712,457 | 67.3 | % | 685,190 | 67.3 | % | ||||||||||||
| Gross profit | 373,587 | 33.6 | % | 345,909 | 32.7 | % | 332,367 | 32.7 | % | ||||||||||||
| Operating expenses | 206,055 | 18.5 | % | 205,771 | 19.4 | % | 198,353 | 19.5 | % | ||||||||||||
| Impairment charges | 4,050 | 0.4 | % | — | — | % | 1,000 | 0.1 | % | ||||||||||||
| Income from operations | $ | 163,482 | 14.7 | % | $ | 140,138 | 13.2 | % | $ | 133,014 | 13.1 | % | |||||||||
| WHOLESALE ACCESSORIES/APPAREL SEGMENT: | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Net sales | $ | 334,862 | 100.0 | % | $ | 300,091 | 100.0 | % | $ | 256,295 | 100.0 | % | |||||||||
| Cost of sales | 236,731 | 70.7 | % | 208,352 | 69.4 | % | 175,566 | 68.5 | % | ||||||||||||
| Gross profit | 98,131 | 29.3 | % | 91,739 | 30.6 | % | 80,729 | 31.5 | % | ||||||||||||
| Operating expenses | 75,676 | 22.6 | % | 64,647 | 21.5 | % | 57,092 | 22.3 | % | ||||||||||||
| Income from operations | $ | 22,455 | 6.7 | % | $ | 27,092 | 9.0 | % | $ | 23,637 | 9.2 | % | |||||||||
| RETAIL SEGMENT: | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Net sales | $ | 321,182 | 100.0 | % | $ | 295,152 | 100.0 | % | $ | 272,246 | 100.0 | % | |||||||||
| Cost of sales | 125,905 | 39.2 | % | 116,762 | 39.6 | % | 107,601 | 39.5 | % | ||||||||||||
| Gross profit | 195,277 | 60.8 | % | 178,390 | 60.4 | % | 164,645 | 60.5 | % | ||||||||||||
| Operating expenses | 204,327 | 63.6 | % | 177,655 | 60.2 | % | 165,771 | 60.9 | % | ||||||||||||
| (Loss)/income from operations | $ | (9,050 | ) | (2.8 | )% | $ | 735 | 0.2 | % | $ | (1,126 | ) | (0.4 | )% | |||||||
| Number of stores | 227 | 229 | 206 | ||||||||||||||||||
| FIRST COST SEGMENT: | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Commission fee income | $ | 7,441 | 100.0 | % | $ | 11,226 | 100.0 | % | $ | 9,493 | 100.0 | % | |||||||||
| Gross profit | 7,441 | 100.0 | % | 11,226 | 100.0 | % | 9,493 | 100.0 | % | ||||||||||||
| Operating expenses | 15,618 | 209.9 | % | 15,775 | 140.5 | % | 4,334 | 45.7 | % | ||||||||||||
| (Loss)/income from operations | $ | (8,177 | ) | (109.9 | )% | $ | (4,549 | ) | (40.5 | )% | $ | 5,159 | 54.3 | % | |||||||
| LICENSING SEGMENT: | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Licensing fee income | $ | 11,581 | 100.0 | % | $ | 12,899 | 100.0 | % | $ | 11,492 | 100.0 | % | |||||||||
| Gross profit | 11,581 | 100.0 | % | 12,899 | 100.0 | % | 11,492 | 100.0 | % | ||||||||||||
| Operating expenses | 3,477 | 30.0 | % | 2,933 | 22.7 | % | 2,392 | 20.8 | % | ||||||||||||
| Income from operations | $ | 8,104 | 70.0 | % | $ | 9,966 | 77.3 | % | $ | 9,100 | 79.2 | % | |||||||||
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
| Years Ended December 31, | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| (in thousands, except for number of stores) | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| CONSOLIDATED: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net sales | $ | 1,853,902 | 99.3 | % | $ | 1,188,943 | 98.9 | % | $ | 1,768,135 | 98.9 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Commission and licensing fee income | 12,240 | 0.7 | % | 12,871 | 1.1 | % | 19,022 | 1.1 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total revenue | 1,866,142 | 100.0 | % | 1,201,814 | 100.0 | % | 1,787,157 | 100.0 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Cost of sales (exclusive of depreciation and amortization) | 1,098,645 | 58.9 | % | 737,273 | 61.3 | % | 1,101,140 | 61.6 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Gross profit | 767,497 | 41.1 | % | 464,541 | 38.7 | % | 686,017 | 38.4 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating expenses | 519,848 | 27.9 | % | 414,978 | 34.5 | % | 503,270 | 28.2 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Impairment of intangibles | 2,620 | 0.1 | % | 44,273 | 3.7 | % | 4,050 | 0.2 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Impairment of lease right-of-use asset and fixed assets | 1,432 | 0.1 | % | 36,895 | 3.1 | % | 1,883 | 0.1 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Income/(loss) from operations | 243,597 | 13.1 | % | (31,605) | (2.6) | % | 176,814 | 9.9 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Interest and other income – net | (1,529) | (0.1) | % | 1,620 | 0.1 | % | 4,412 | 0.2 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Income/(loss) before income taxes | 242,068 | 13.0 | % | (29,985) | (2.5) | % | 181,226 | 10.1 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net income/(loss) attributable to Steven Madden, Ltd. | $ | 190,678 | 10.2 | % | $ | (18,397) | (1.5) | % | $ | 141,311 | 7.9 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| BY SEGMENT: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| WHOLESALE FOOTWEAR SEGMENT: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net sales | $ | 1,022,322 | 100.0 | % | $ | 713,662 | 100.0 | % | $ | 1,112,091 | 100.0 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Cost of sales (exclusive of depreciation and amortization) | 677,155 | 66.2 | % | 487,105 | 68.3 | % | 738,504 | 66.4 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Gross profit | 345,167 | 33.8 | % | 226,557 | 31.7 | % | 373,587 | 33.6 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating expenses | 128,004 | 12.5 | % | 118,325 | 16.6 | % | 152,620 | 13.7 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Impairment of intangibles | — | — | % | 16,345 | 2.3 | % | 4,050 | 0.4 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Income from operations | $ | 217,163 | 21.2 | % | $ | 91,887 | 12.9 | % | $ | 216,917 | 19.5 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| WHOLESALE ACCESSORIES/APPAREL SEGMENT: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net sales | $ | 343,675 | 100.0 | % | $ | 235,892 | 100.0 | % | $ | 334,862 | 100.0 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Cost of sales (exclusive of depreciation and amortization) | 249,000 | 72.5 | % | 164,984 | 69.9 | % | 236,731 | 70.7 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Gross profit | 94,675 | 27.5 | % | 70,908 | 30.1 | % | 98,131 | 29.3 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating expenses | 64,776 | 18.8 | % | 45,889 | 19.5 | % | 60,522 | 18.1 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Impairment of intangibles | 2,620 | 0.8 | % | 27,472 | 11.6 | % | — | — | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Impairment of lease right-of-use asset and fixed assets | 651 | 0.2 | % | — | — | % | — | — | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Income/(loss) from operations | $ | 26,628 | 7.7 | % | $ | (2,453) | (1.0) | % | $ | 37,609 | 11.2 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| DIRECT -TO-CONSUMER SEGMENT: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net sales | $ | 487,906 | 100.0 | % | $ | 239,389 | 100.0 | % | $ | 321,182 | 100.0 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Cost of sales (exclusive of depreciation and amortization) | 172,490 | 35.4 | % | 85,184 | 35.6 | % | 125,905 | 39.2 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Gross profit | 315,416 | 64.6 | % | 154,205 | 64.4 | % | 195,277 | 60.8 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating expenses | 240,093 | 49.2 | % | 175,743 | 73.4 | % | 191,184 | 59.5 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Impairment of intangibles | — | — | % | 456 | 0.2 | % | — | — | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Impairment of lease right-of-use asset and fixed assets | 781 | 0.2 | % | 36,895 | 15.4 | % | 1,883 | 0.6 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Income/(loss) from operations | $ | 74,542 | 15.3 | % | $ | (58,889) | (24.6) | % | $ | 2,210 | 0.7 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Number of stores | 220 | 218 | 227 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| FIRST COST SEGMENT: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Commission fee income | $ | 2,346 | 100.0 | % | $ | 3,902 | 100.0 | % | $ | 7,441 | 100.0 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Gross profit | 2,346 | 100.0 | % | 3,902 | 100.0 | % | 7,441 | 100.0 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating expenses | 375 | 16.0 | % | 1,308 | 33.5 | % | 13,943 | 187.4 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Income/(loss) from operations | $ | 1,971 | 84.0 | % | $ | 2,594 | 66.5 | % | $ | (6,502) | (87.4) | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| LICENSING SEGMENT: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Licensing fee income | $ | 9,893 | 100.0 | % | $ | 8,969 | 100.0 | % | $ | 11,581 | 100.0 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Gross profit | 9,893 | 100.0 | % | 8,969 | 100.0 | % | 11,581 | 100.0 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating expenses | 1,785 | 18.0 | % | 3,141 | 35.0 | % | 3,427 | 29.6 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Income from operations | $ | 8,108 | 82.0 | % | $ | 5,828 | 65.0 | % | $ | 8,154 | 70.4 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| CORPORATE: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating expenses | (84,815) | — | % | $ | (70,572) | — | % | $ | (81,574) | — | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Loss from operations | $ | (84,815) | — | % | $ | (70,572) | — | % | $ | (81,574) | — | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Year Ended December 31, 20192021 vs. Year Ended December 31, 20182020
Total revenue forin the year ended December 31, 20192021 increased by 6.5%55.3% to $1,787,157 from $1,677,734$1,866,142 compared to $1,201,814 for fiscal 2018.Net sales for fiscal 2019 increased by 6.9%2020, with increases in the Direct-to-Consumer, Wholesale Footwear and Wholesale Accessories/Apparel segments. Gross profit was $767,497, or 41.1% of total revenue, as compared to $1,768,135 from $1,653,609 for fiscal 2018. Commission and licensing fee income for fiscal 2019 decreased by 21.2% to $19,022 from $24,125 for fiscal 2018. For$464,541, or 38.7% of total revenue, in the year ended December 31, 2019,prior year. The increase in gross marginprofit as a percentage of total revenue increasedwas due to 38.4%a higher penetration of our Direct-to-Consumer segment and lower promotional activity. The increase was partially offset by headwinds in connection with inbound freight costs and the current yearnon-renewal of the Generalized System of Preferences ("GSP"), which impacted imports from Cambodia in our handbag business. Operating expenses in 2021 were $519,848, or 27.9%, of total revenue, as compared to 38.2%$414,978, or 34.5% of total revenue, in the prior year. ForThe decrease in operating expenses as a percentage of total revenue was primarily attributable to greater leverage on higher revenue, gain on sale of a trademark for $8,000, and our expense control initiatives, partially offset by early lease termination and modification charges, and change in valuation of our contingent considerations.
In the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020 impairment charges of $1,432 and $36,895, respectively, related to lease right-of-use assets and fixed assets were recorded. In the year ended 2019, gross margin included a chargeDecember 31, 2021 and 2020, we recorded impairment charges of $386 related$2,620 and $44,273 associated with certain intangibles. In the year ended December 31, 2021, income from operations increased to a termination of a joint venture. Operating expenses increased in 2019 to $505,153,$243,597, or 28.3%13.1% of total revenue, as compared to a loss from $466,781,operations of ($31,605), or 27.8%(2.6%) of total revenue, in 2018. For the years ended 2019 and 2018, operating expenses included certain charges of $18,167 and $18,718, respectively. (See "Non-GAAP Financial Measures" above for a description of these charges.) Excluding these charges, the increase in operating expenses primarily comprised (i) higher payroll and related expenses, (ii) higher warehouse and distribution expenses, (iii) higher marketing expenses, and (iv) higher occupancy related expenses.prior-year. The effective tax rate for the year ended December 31, 2019 decreased to 21.8%2021 was 20.5% compared to 26.4% in39.0% last year. The primary changes between the same period lastCompany’s effective tax rate for the year primarilyended December 31, 2021 and 2020 are due to the year-over-year benefit resulting from the exercising and vesting of share-based awards, a decrease in tax benefit related to a 2020 net operating loss carryback claim set forth by the state taxes incurred,Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the “CARES Act”), a decrease in prepaidthe GILTI tax adjustments, and an increase in 2019 pre-tax income in jurisdictions with lowhigher tax rates. Net income attributable to Steven Madden, Ltd. for the year ended December 31, 2019 increased to $141,3112021 was $190,678 compared to $129,136a net loss attributable to Steven Madden, Ltd. of $(18,397) for the year ended December 31, 2018. Net income2020.
Wholesale Footwear Segment:
Revenue from the Wholesale Footwear segment in the year ended December 31, 2021 accounted for $1,022,322, or 54.8% of total revenue, as compared to $713,662, or 59.4% of total revenue, in the year ended December 31, 2020. The 43.3% increase in revenue in the current year reflected the Company's post-pandemic recovery from COVID-19. Gross profit was $345,167, or 33.8% of Wholesale Footwear revenue, in the year ended December 31, 2021 as compared to $226,557, or 31.7% of Wholesale Footwear revenue, in the year ended December 31, 2020. The improvement in the gross profit as percentage of revenue was driven by lower promotional activity. Operating expenses in the year ended December 31, 2021 were $128,004, or 12.5%, of Wholesale Footwear revenue, as compared to $118,325, or 16.6% of Wholesale Footwear revenue, in the year ended December 31, 2020. The decrease in operating expenses as a percentage of Wholesale Footwear revenue was primarily attributable to Steven Madden, Ltd.greater leverage from higher revenue, a gain on sale of a trademark for $8,000, and our expense control initiatives. For 2020, intangible impairment charges of $16,345 were recorded. Income from operations increased to $217,163, or 21.2% of Wholesale Footwear revenue in 2021 as compared to $91,887, or 12.9% of Wholesale Footwear revenue, in 2020.
Wholesale Accessories/Apparel Segment:
Revenue from the Wholesale Accessories/Apparel segment in the year ended December 31, 2021 accounted for $343,675, or 18.4% of total revenue, as compared to $235,892, or 19.6% of total revenue, in the year ended December 31, 2020. The 45.7% increase in revenue in the current period reflected the Company's post-pandemic recovery from COVID-19. Gross profit was $94,675, or 27.5% of Wholesale Accessories/Apparel revenue, in the year ended December 31, 2021, as compared to $70,908, or 30.1% of Wholesale Accessories/Apparel revenue, in the year ended December 31, 2020. The decrease of gross profit as a percentage of revenue was primarily due to the non-renewal of the GSP, which impacted imports from Cambodia in our handbag business. Operating expenses in the year ended December 31, 2021 were $64,776, or 18.8%, of Wholesale Accessories/Apparel revenue, as compared to $45,889, or 19.5%, of Wholesale Accessories/Apparel revenue, in the year ended December 31, 2020. The decrease in operating expenses as a percentage of Wholesale Accessories/Apparel revenue was primarily attributable to greater leverage from higher revenue and our expense control initiatives, partially offset by the change in valuation of our contingent consideration. In the year ended December 31, 2021 an impairment charge of $2,620 related to intangibles was recorded. In the year ended December 31, 2021 an impairment charge of $651 related to lease right-of-use assets and fixed assets was recorded. Income from operations for the Wholesale Accessories/Apparel segment in 2021 was $26,628, or 7.7% of Wholesale Accessories/Apparel revenue, as compared to a loss from operations of $(2,453), or (1.0)% of Wholesale Accessories/Apparel revenue, in 2020.
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Direct-to-Consumer Segment:
In the year ended December 31, 2021, revenue from the Direct-to-Consumer segment accounted for $487,906, or 26.1% of total revenue, as compared to $239,389, or 19.9% of total revenue, in the twelve months of 2020. The 103.8% increase in revenue was driven by the continued strength in our e-commerce business and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in the prior year, primarily in our brick-and-mortar retail store business. We opened eight full-price stores and closed five full-price stores, along with one e-commerce store during the year ended December 31, 2021 and ended the period with 214 brick-and-mortar stores and six e-commerce sites compared to 211 brick-and-mortar stores and seven e-commerce sites as of December 31, 2020. As a result of COVID-19 related closures of certain brick-and-mortar stores in 2020 and 2021, we did not report comparable store sales for the year ended December 31, 2021. During the year ended December 31, 2021, gross profit was $315,416, or 64.6% of Direct-to-Consumer revenue, compared to $154,205, or 64.4% of Direct-to-Consumer revenue, in the twelve months of 2020. The increase in gross profit as a percentage of Direct-to-Consumer revenue was primarily due to lower promotional activity, mostly offset by higher freight costs. Operating expenses in the twelve months of 2021 were $240,093, or 49.2% of Direct-to-Consumer revenue, as compared to $175,743, or 73.4% of Direct-to-Consumer revenue, in the twelve months of 2020. The decrease in operating expenses as a percentage of Direct-to-Consumer revenue was primarily from greater leverage from higher revenue. In the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020 impairment charges of $781 and $36,895 were recorded, respectively, related to the impairment of fixed assets and lease right-of-use assets. In the year ended 2020, an impairment charge of $456 associated with certain intangibles were recorded. In the twelve months of 2021, income from operations for the Direct-to-Consumer segment was $74,542, or 15.3% of Direct-to-Consumer revenue as compared to a loss from operations of $(58,889), or (24.6)% of Direct-to-Consumer revenue in 2020.
First Cost Segment:
Commission income generated by the First Cost segment accounted for $2,346, or 0.1% of total revenue, for the year ended December 31, 2021 compared to $3,902, or 0.3% of total revenue, for the year ended December 31, 2020. Operating expenses decreased to $375 in the current period compared to $1,308 of last year. Income from operations was $1,971 for the year ended December 31, 2021 as compared to income from operations of $2,594 for the year ended December 31, 2020.
Licensing Segment:
Royalty income generated by the Licensing segment accounted for $9,893, or 0.5% of total revenue, for the year ended December 31, 2021 compared to $8,969, or 0.7% of total revenue, for the year ended December 31, 2020. Operating expenses decreased to $1,785 in the current year compared to $3,141 to last year. Income from the Licensing segment was $8,108 for the year ended December 31, 2021 as compared to $5,828 in the same period last year.
Corporate:
Our corporate activities do not constitute as a reportable segment and include costs in operating expenses not directly attributable to the reportable segments. Corporate is primarily related to costs associated with corporate executives, corporate finance, corporate social responsibility, legal, human resources, information technology, cyber security and other shared costs. Corporate operating expenses increased 20.2% to $84,815 during the year ended December 31, 2021 as compared to $70,572 in the last year, due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in the prior year.
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Year Ended December 31, 2020 vs. Year Ended December 31, 2019
Consolidated:
Total revenue for the year ended December 31, 2020 decreased by 32.8% to $1,201,814 from $1,787,157 for fiscal 2019, and 2018 included net after-tax chargeswith decreases in all segments as a result of $21,449 and $28,574, respectively. In 2019, these net charges includedthe impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. For the year ended December 31, 2020, gross profit was $464,541, or 38.7% of total revenue, as compared to $686,017, or 38.4% of total revenue, in the prior year. The increase in gross profit as a (i) $8,602 after-tax expense, netpercentage of recovery associated withtotal revenue was primarily due to the Payless ShoeSource bankruptcy, (ii) $4,063 after-tax expenseshift in connection withsales to our higher-margin e-commerce business. Operating expenses in 2020 were $414,978, or 34.5% of total revenue, as compared $503,270, or 28.2% of total revenue, in 2019. The increase in operating expenses as a provision for early lease termination charges andpercentage of total revenue was primarily attributable to a deleverage on a lower sales base, but was also impacted by the impairment of lease right-of-use asset, (iii) $3,033 after-tax impact of an impairmentassets and fixed assets, early lease termination and modification charges, and restructuring and other related charges as a result of the Brian Atwood trademark, (iv) $3,016 after-tax expense forCOVID-19 pandemic. The increase was partially offset by our reduction in workforce, furloughs, temporary salary reductions and reduced discretionary spending as a legal settlement and charges, (v) $2,590 tax expense in connection with deferred tax and other tax adjustments, (vi) $1,399 after-tax net benefit associatedresult of our initiatives to control expenses, along with the change in avaluation of contingent liability, partially offset byconsiderations. In addition, for the accelerationyears 2020 and 2019, impairments of amortization relatedintangibles of $44,273 and $4,050 were recorded, respectively. Also in 2020 and 2019, impairments for lease right-of-use assets and fixed assets of $36,895 and $1,883 were recorded, respectively. The effective tax rate for the year ended December 31, 2020 increased to 39.0% compared to 21.8% last year. The increase in the effective tax rate is primarily due to the terminationyear-over-year benefit resulting from the exercising and vesting of the Kate Spade license agreement on December 31, 2019, (vii) $839 after-tax impact expenseshare-based awards, an increase in connection with the acquisitions of GREATS and BB Dakota brands, (viii) $501 after-tax expense associated with a divisional headquarters relocation, and (ix) $204 after-tax expense related to the termination of a joint venture. In 2018, these charges included a (i) $11,481 after-tax expense, net of recovery associated with the Payless ShoeSource bankruptcy, (ii) $11,137 after tax expense in connection with the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act transition tax and taxing authorities audit and prepaid tax adjustments related to prior years, (iii) $2,478 after-tax expense in connection with a provision for legal and early lease termination charges, (iv) $1,536 after-tax expense in connection with the integration of the Schwartz & Benjamin acquisition and the related restructuring, (v) $1,028 tax expense related to an impairment to the preferred interest investment in Brian Atwood Italia Holding, LLC and (vi) $914 after-tax impact of expensebenefit related to a warehouse consolidation. Excluding these net charges, net incomeoperating loss carryback claim set forth by the CARES Act, an increase in the GILTI tax, a decrease in the state taxes incurred, and an increase in 2019 pre-tax losses in jurisdictions with higher tax rates. Net loss attributable to Steven Madden, Ltd. for the year 2019 and 2018ended December 31, 2020 was $162,760 and $157,710, respectively.($18,397) compared to net income attributable to Steven Madden, Ltd. of $141,311 for the year ended December 31, 2019.
Wholesale Footwear Segment:
Revenue generated byfrom the Wholesale Footwear segment was $713,662, or 59.4%, and $1,112,091, or 62.2%, and $1,058,366, or 63.1%, of our total revenue for the years ended December 31, 20192020 and 2018,2019, respectively. The increasedecrease of 35.8% in net revenue is primarily driven by strong growththe impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, including significant order cancellations. Gross profit in our Steve Madden Women's, along with2020 was $226,556, or 31.7% of Wholesale Footwear revenue, as compared to gross profit of $373,587, or 33.6% of Wholesale Footwear revenue, in 2019. The decrease in gross profit as a percentage of Wholesale Footwear revenue was primarily due to close-outs of excess inventory resulting from store closures and order cancellations from the full yearimpact of recognizing revenue for the Anne Klein brandCOVID-19 pandemic and an increase inhigher sales mix of our private label business, partially offset by not recognizing sales to Payless ShoeSourcelower markdowns. Operating expenses were $118,325, or 16.6% of Wholesale Footwear revenue, in the first half of 20192020 compared to the first half$152,620, or 13.7% of 2018.
Wholesale Accessories/Apparel Segment:
Revenue generated byfrom the Wholesale Accessories/Apparel segment accounted for $235,892, or 19.6%, and $334,862, or 18.7%, and $300,091, or 17.9%, of total revenue for the years ended December 31, 20192020 and 2018,2019, respectively. The decrease of 29.6% in revenue was primarily attributable to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, including order cancellations. Gross profit was $70,908, or 30.1% of Wholesale Accessories/Apparel revenue, for 2020 as compared to $98,131, or 29.3% of Wholesale Accessories/Apparel revenue, in the prior year. The increase in gross profit as a percentage of Wholesale Accessories/Apparel revenue was primarily due to growth in our Steve Madden branded handbags,lower markdowns and an increase penetration of the full year of recognizing sales for the Anne Klein brand, as well as the addition of thehigher margin BB Dakota apparel business.
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Direct-to-Consumer Segment:
Revenue from the charges mentioned above, decreased to $22,968 in 2019 compared to $28,333 in 2018.
First Cost Segment:
Commission fee income generated by the First Cost segment accounted for $3,902, or 0.3% of total revenue, and $7,441, or 0.4%, and $11,226, or 0.7% of total revenue for the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019, and 2018, respectively, which representsrespectively. Operating expenses decreased to $1,308 in 2020 from $13,943 in 2019. Operating expenses in 2020, included a $3,785, or 33.7%, decrease. The decrease in commission fee income is primarily due tobenefit associated with the recovery from the Payless ShoeSource bankruptcy that occurred in 2019. Operating expenses slightly decreased to $15,618of $1,081 and in 2019 from $15,775 in 2018. Operating expenses included charges to bad debt expenses associated with the Payless ShoeSource bankruptcy of $10,355 in 2019 related to vendor support, net recovery of bad debt expenses, and $8,507 in 2018 related to bad debt expenses and write-off of an unamortized buying agency support agreement. Excluding these charges, operating expenses
Licensing Segment:
Licensing fee income generated by the Licensing segment accounted for $8,969, or 0.7% of total revenue, and $11,581, or 0.6%, and $12,899, or 0.8% of total revenue for the years ended December 31, 20192020 and 2018,2019, respectively, which represents a $1,318,$2,612, or 10.2%22.6%, decrease. The decrease in licensing fee income is primarily due to a decrease in royalties in connection with Payless ShoeSource bankruptcy. Operating expenses increaseddecreased to $3,477$3,141 in 20192020 from $2,933$3,427 in 2018. The increase in operating expenses was primarily due to higher marketing and payroll related expenses.2019. During the year ended December 31, 2019,2020, income from operations for the Licensing segment amounted to $8,104$5,828 as compared to the prior year income of $9,966.$8,154.
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LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
Our primary sourcesources of liquidity isare cash flows generated from our operations. We use this liquidity primarily to fund our ongoingoperations, cash, requirements, including working capital requirements, share repurchases, acquisitions, system enhancements, retail store expansioncash equivalents and remodeling, and payment of dividends.
short-term investments. Cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments totaled $304,622$263,536 and $266,999$287,166 at December 31, 20192021 and December 31, 2018,2020, respectively. At December 31, 2019, we held $137,072, or approximately 45%, of ourOf the total cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments as of December 31, 2021, $156,112, or approximately 59%, was held in our foreign subsidiaries, and of the total cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments at December 31, 2018, we held $198,110,2020, $158,610, or approximately 74%56%, was held in our foreign subsidiaries.
As of December 31, 2019,2021, we had working capital of $437,608,$509,470, cash and cash equivalents of $264,101,$219,499, and short-term investments in marketable securities of $40,521$44,037 and did not have any long-term debt.
We believe that based uponon our current financial position and available cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities,short-term investments, we will meet all of our financial commitments and operating needs for at least the next twelve months. In addition, as a precautionary measure, we have a $150,000 asset-based revolving credit facility, which provides additional liquidity and flexibility.
Cash provided by operations was $233,780$159,463 in 20192021 compared to cash provided by operations of $154,376$44,206 in the prior year. The primary sources ofimprovement in cash were net income of $141,722 and decreases in factor account receivables of $24,924, increasesprovided by operations was primarily driven by favorable changes in accounts payable and accrued expenses, and an increase in net income, taxes payable of $11,036 and prepaid expenses, prepaid tax, deposits and other of $9,466. This source of cash was partially offset by the use of cash as a result of an increaseunfavorable changes in accounts receivable of $17,837.inventories and receivables.
During the year ended December 31, 2021 we invested $68,471 in short-term investments offset by cash received of $63,867 from the maturities and sales of short-term investments. During the year ended December 31, 2021, we received proceeds of $8,000 for the sale of a trademark. We also made capital expenditures of $6,608, which were principally for leasehold improvements to our office space, new stores and systems enhancements.
Financing Activities
During the year ended December 31, 2019 cash used in investing activities was $27,748, of which we invested $67,935 in marketable securities and received $95,671 from the maturities and sales of securities. We invested in two acquisitions, net of cash of $37,173, and made capital expenditures of $18,311, principally for systems enhancements, leasehold improvements to office and improvements to existing stores and new stores.
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Contractual Obligations
Our contractual obligations as of December 31, 20192021 were as follows:
| Payment due by period | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| (in thousands) | Total | 2022 | 2023-2024 | 2025-2026 | 2027 and after | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating lease obligations | $ | 122,036 | $ | 35,894 | $ | 46,796 | $ | 27,462 | $ | 11,884 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Purchase obligations | 262,985 | 262,985 | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Future minimum royalty and advertising payments | 13,688 | 8,250 | 5,438 | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Transition tax | 13,284 | 1,563 | 6,837 | 4,884 | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total | $ | 411,993 | $ | 308,692 | $ | 59,071 | $ | 32,346 | $ | 11,884 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Contractual Obligations | Total | 2020 | 2021-2022 | 2023-2024 | 2025 and after | |||||||||||||||
| Operating lease obligations | $ | 193,914 | $ | 46,035 | $ | 70,060 | $ | 39,700 | $ | 38,119 | ||||||||||
| Purchase obligations | 62,869 | 62,869 | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||
| Future minimum royalty and advertising payments | 28,680 | 8,535 | 16,520 | 3,625 | — | |||||||||||||||
| Transition tax | 16,410 | 1,563 | 3,126 | 6,837 | 4,884 | |||||||||||||||
| Total | $ | 301,873 | $ | 119,002 | $ | 89,706 | $ | 50,162 | $ | 43,003 | ||||||||||
We have employment agreements with our Creative and Design Chief, Steven Madden, and certain executive officers, which provide for the payment of compensation aggregating to approximately $10,253 in 2020, $9,560 in 2021, $7,776$10,525 in 2022, $9,200 in 2023 and $7,026$1,172 in 2023.2024. In addition, some of these employment agreements provide for discretionary bonuses and some provide for incentive compensation based on various performance criteria as well as other benefits, including stock-related compensation.
Transition tax of $16,410$13,284 was the result of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (the "Tax Act"). For further information, refer to Note O – Income Taxes to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in this Annual Report on Form 10-K. Excluded from the contractual obligations table above are long-term taxes payable of $1,150$1,145 as of December 31, 20192021 primarily related to uncertain tax positions, for which we are unable to make a reasonably reliable estimate of the timing of payments in individual years beyond one year due to uncertainties in the timing of tax audit outcomes.
In February 2019,2021, our Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.14$0.15 per share on our outstanding shares of common stock. The dividend was paid on March 29, 2019,26, 2021, to stockholders of record as of the close of business on March 19, 2019.16, 2021. We paid total cash dividends for the three months ended March 31, 20192021 of $12,042.$12,425.
In April 2019,2021, our Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.14$0.15 per share on our outstanding shares of common stock. The dividend was paid on June 28, 201925, 2021, to stockholders of record as of the close of business on June 18, 2019.15, 2021. We paid total cash dividends for the three months ended June 30, 20192021 of $11,945.
In July 2019,2021, our Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.14$0.15 per share on our outstanding shares of common stock. The dividend was paid on September 27, 20192021, to stockholders of record as of the close of business on September 17, 2019.2021. We paid total cash dividends for the three months ended September 30, 20192021 of $11,818.
In October 2019,November 2021, our Board of Directors declared an additionala quarterly cash dividend of $0.15 per share on our outstanding shares of common stock. The dividend was paid on December 27, 20192021, to stockholders of record as of the close of business on December 16, 2019.17, 2021. We paid total cash dividends for the three months ended December 31, 20192021 of $12,621.$12,171.
Future quarterly cash dividend payments are subject to the discretion of our Board of Directors and contingent upon future earnings, our financial condition, capital requirements, general business conditions, and other factors. Therefore, we can give no assurance that cash dividends of any kind will be paid to holders of our common stock in the future.
CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND THE USE OF ESTIMATES
Allowances for bad debtsdebts.. Accounts receivable are reduced by an allowance for amounts that may be uncollectible in the future. Estimates are used in determining the allowance for doubtful accounts and are based on an analysis of the aging of accounts receivable, assessments of collectability based on historical trends, the financial condition of our customers and an evaluation of economic conditions. In general, the actual bad debt losses have historically been within our expectations and the allowances we have established. The reserve against our non-factored trade receivables also includes estimated losses that may result from customers’ inability to pay.
Inventory valuationvaluation.. Inventories are stated at lower of cost or market,net realizable value, on a first-in, first-out basis. We review inventory on a regular basis for excess and slow movingslow-moving inventory. The review is based on an analysis of inventory on hand, prior sales, and expected net realizable value through future sales. The analysis includes a review of inventory quantities on hand at period-end in relation to year-to-date sales and projections for sales in the foreseeable future as well as subsequent sales. We consider quantities on hand in excess of estimated future sales to be at risk for market impairment. The net realizable value, or market value, is determined based on the estimate of sales prices of such inventory through off-price or discount store channels. The likelihood of any material inventory write-down is dependent primarily on the expectation of future consumer demand for our product.products. A misinterpretation or misunderstanding of future consumer demand for our product,products, the economy, or other failure to estimate correctly, in addition to abnormal weather patterns, could result in inventory valuation changes, compared to the valuation determined to be appropriate as of the balance sheet date.
Valuation of intangible assets and goodwillgoodwill.. In accordance with applicable accounting guidance, we test goodwill and intangible assets with indefinite lives at least annually. This accounting guidance also requires that intangible assets with finite lives be amortized over their respective lives to their estimated residual values and reviewed for impairment in accordance with applicable accounting guidance.
Indefinite-lived intangible assets and goodwill are assessed for impairment by performing a qualitative assessment that evaluates relevant events or circumstances in order to determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of an intangible or a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount. Factors considered include historical financial performance, macroeconomic and industry conditions and legal and regulatory environment. If it is more likely than not that the fair value of the reporting unit is less than its carrying amount, the fair value of the reporting unit is compared with its carrying amount, and if the fair value of the reporting unit is less than its carrying amount, an impairment is recognized equal to the amount by which the reporting unit's carrying value exceeds its fair value, not to exceed the carrying amount. We perform this annual assessment during our third quarter.quarter or if impairment indicators warrant a test.
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ITEM 7A. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
($ in thousands)
Interest Rate Risk
We do not engage in the trading of market risk sensitive instruments in the normal course of business. Our financing arrangements are subject to variable interest rates, primarily based on the prime rate and LIBOR. An analysisThe terms of our $150,000 asset-based revolving credit agreement (the “Credit Facility”) and our collection agency agreement with Rosenthal & Rosenthal, Inc. can be found in the “LiquidityLiquidity and Capital Resources”Resources section under Part II,of Item 7 and in Note EQ and Note R, respectively, to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in this Annual Report on Form 10-K10-K. Because we had no cash borrowings under the caption “Factor Receivable.” Credit Facility as of December 31, 2021, a 10% change in interest rates, with all other variables held constant, would have an immaterial effect on our reported interest expense.
As of December 31, 2019,2021, we held marketable securitiesshort-term investments valued at approximately $40,521,$44,037, which consistedconsist of certificates of deposit. The values of these securities may fluctuate as a result of changes in values, market interest rates and credit risk. We have the ability to hold these investments until maturity. In addition, any decline in interest rates would be expected to reduce our interest income.
We face market risk to the extent that our U.S. or foreign operations involve the transaction of business in foreign currencies. Also,In addition, our inventory purchases are primarily done in foreign jurisdictions and inventory purchases may be impacted by fluctuations in the exchange rates between the U.S. dollar and the local currencies of our contract manufacturers, which could have the effect of increasing the cost of goods sold in the future. We manage these risks primarily by denominating these purchases in U.S. dollars. To mitigate the risk of purchases that are denominated in foreign currencies we may enter into forward foreign exchange contracts for terms of no more than two years. A description of our accounting policies for derivative financial instruments is included in NotesNote B and Note M to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
During 2019,2021, we entered into forward foreign exchange contracts with notional amounts totaling $72,409.$30,293. We performed a sensitivity analysis based on a model that measures the impact of a hypothetical change in foreign currency exchange rates to determine the effects that market risk exposures may have on the fair values of our forward foreign exchange contracts that were outstanding as of the year-end. As of December 31, 2019,2021, a 10% increase or decrease of the U.S. dollar against the exchange rates for foreign currencies under forward foreign exchange contracts, with all other variables held constant, would result in a net increase or decrease, respectively, in the fair value of our derivatives portfolio of approximately $4,591.
In addition, we are exposed to translation risk in connection with our foreign operations in Canada, Mexico, Europe, South Africa, China, Taiwan and Israel because our subsidiaries and joint ventures in these countries utilize the local currency as their functional currency, and those financial results must beare translated into U.S. dollars. As currency exchange rates fluctuate, foreign currency exchange rate translation adjustments reflected in our financial statements with respect to our foreign operations affects the comparability of financial results between years.
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ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA
The information required by this Item is incorporated herein by reference to the consolidated financial statements listed in response to Item 15 of Part IV of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
ITEM 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND
FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE
ITEM 9A. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
Disclosure Controls and Procedures
As required by Rule 13a-15(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, has evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the fiscal year covered by this Annual Report on Form 10-K. Based on that evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) under the Exchange Act) were effective as of the end of the fiscal year covered by this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Management's Annual Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
Management of Steven Madden, Ltd. is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 13a-15(f) of the Exchange Act).
Our internal control over financial reporting is a process designed by, or under the supervision of, our principal executive officer and principal financial officer, and effected by the boardBoard of directors,Directors, management, and other personnel, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("GAAP"). Our internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (1) pertain to maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of our assets; (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with GAAP, and that our receipts and expenditures are being made only in accordance with authorizations of our management and directors; and (3) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of our assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.
Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.
With the participation of the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer, our management conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness, as of the end of our fiscal year ended December 31, 2019,2021, of our internal control over financial reporting based on the framework and criteria established in the 2013 Internal Control-Integrated Framework, issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission.Commission (COSO). Based on this evaluation our management has concluded that, as of December 31, 2019,2021, our internal control over financial reporting was effective.
Our independent registered public accounting firm, EisnerAmperErnst & Young LLP, has audited our consolidated financial statements and the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2019.2021. Their attestation report appears in this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
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Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
There was no change in our internal control over financial reporting, as identified in connection with the evaluation required by paragraph (d) of Rule 13a-15 of the Exchange Act, that occurred during the fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2019,2021, which has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
ITEM 9B. OTHER INFORMATION
PART III
ITEM 10. DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
The information required to be furnished pursuant to this Item will be set forth in our proxy statement for the 20202022 Annual Meeting of Stockholders and is incorporated herein by reference.
ITEM 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
The information required to be furnished pursuant to this Item will be set forth in our proxy statement for the 20202022 Annual Meeting of Stockholders and is incorporated herein by reference.
ITEM 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND
RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS
The information required to be furnished pursuant to this Item will be set forth in our proxy statement for the 20202022 Annual Meeting of Stockholders and is incorporated herein by reference.
ITEM 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS, AND DIRECTOR
INDEPENDENCE
The information required to be furnished pursuant to this Item will be set forth in our proxy statement for the 20202022 Annual Meeting of Stockholders and is incorporated herein by reference.
ITEM 14. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTING FEES AND SERVICES
The information required to be furnished pursuant to this Item will be set forth in our proxy statement for the 20202022 Annual Meeting of Stockholders and is incorporated herein by reference.
PART IV
ITEM 15. EXHIBITS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES
(a) Exhibits.
See the exhibit indexExhibit Index included herein.
(b) Financial Statements and Financial Statements Schedules
See Index to Consolidated Financial Statements included herein.
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Exhibit Index
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| The following materials from Steven Madden, Ltd.'s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, | |||||
| 104 | Cover Page Interactive Data File, formatted in Inline Extensible Business Reporting Language (iXBRL) | ||||
* This exhibit shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liability of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, whether made before or after the date hereof and irrespective of any general incorporation language in any filing, except to the extent the Company specifically incorporates it by reference.
ITEM 16. FORM 10-K SUMMARY
None.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
DATE: March 2, 20201, 2022
| STEVEN MADDEN, LTD. | ||
| /s/ EDWARD R. ROSENFELD | ||
| Edward R. Rosenfeld | ||
| Chairman and Chief Executive Officer | ||
| /s/ | ||
| Chief Financial Officer | ||
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POWER OF ATTORNEY
KNOW ALL PERSONS BY THESE PRESENTS, that each of the undersigned constitutes and appoints Edward R. Rosenfeld and Arvind Dharia,Zine Mazouzi, and each of them, as attorneys-in-fact and agents, with full power of substitution and re-substitution, for and in the name, place and stead of the undersigned, in any and all capacities, to sign any and all amendments to this Annual Report on Form 10-K, and to file the same, with all exhibits thereto and all other documents in connection therewith, with the Securities and Exchange Commission, granting unto said attorneys-in-fact and agents full power and authority to do and perform each and every act and thing requisite and necessary to be done in and about the premises, as fully to all intents and purposes as the undersigned might or could do in person, hereby ratifying and confirming all that each of said attorney-in-fact or substitute or substitutes, may lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue hereof.
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
| Signature | Title | Date | ||||||
| / | Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and Director | March | ||||||
| Edward R. Rosenfeld | ||||||||
| / | Chief Financial Officer | March | ||||||
| / | President and Director | March | ||||||
| Amelia Newton Varela | ||||||||
| / | Director | March | ||||||
| / | Director | March | ||||||
| / | Director | March | ||||||
| / | ||||||||
| Director | March | |||||||
| Mitchell S. Klipper | ||||||||
| / | Director | March | ||||||
| /s/ PETER MIGLIORINI | Director | March 1, 2022 | ||||||
| Peter Migliorini | ||||||||
| /s/ RAVI SACHDEV | Director | March 1, 2022 | ||||||
| Ravi Sachdev | ||||||||
| /s/ ARIAN SIMONE REED | Director | March 1, 2022 | ||||||
| Arian Simone Reed | ||||||||
| /s/ ROBERT SMITH | Director | March 1, 2022 | ||||||
| Robert Smith | ||||||||
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INDEX TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, | |||||
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders' Equity for the years ended December 31, | |||||
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the years ended December 31, | |||||
To the Stockholders and the Board of Directors and Stockholders of
Steven Madden, Ltd.
Opinion on the Financial Statements
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Steven Madden, Ltd. and Subsidiaries (the “Company")subsidiaries(the Company) as of December 31, 20192021 and 2018, and2020, the related consolidated statements of income,income/(loss), comprehensive income,income/(loss), changes to stockholders’in stockholders' equity and cash flows for each of the two years in the three-year period ended December 31, 2019,2021, and the related notes (collectively referred to as the “financial“consolidated financial statements”). In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the consolidated financial position of the Company as ofat December 31, 20192021 and 2018,2020, and the consolidated results of theirits operations and theirits cash flows for each of the two years in the three-year period ended December 31, 2019,2021, in conformity with accounting principlesU.S. generally accepted in the United States of America.accounting principles.
We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) ("PCAOB")(PCAOB), the Company's internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2019,2021, based on criteria established in Internal Control - IntegratedControl-Integrated Framework(2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (“COSO”),(2013 framework) and our report dated March 2, 20201, 2022 expressed an unqualified opinion.
Basis for Opinion
These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’sCompany's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company’s financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the PCAOB and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
Critical Audit Matters
The critical audit mattersmatter communicated below are mattersis a matter arising from the current period audit of the financial statements that werewas communicated or required to be communicated to the audit committee and that: (1) relaterelates to accounts or disclosures that are material to the financial statements and (2) involved our especially challenging, subjective or complex judgments. The communication of the critical audit mattersmatter does not alter in any way our opinion on the consolidated financial statements, taken as a whole, and we are not, by communicating the critical audit mattersmatter below, providing a separate opinionsopinion on the critical audit mattersmatter or on the accounts or disclosures to which they relate.it relates.
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| Markdown Allowances | ||||||||
| Description of the Matter | As described in Note B to the consolidated financial statements, revenue recognized by the Company is measured as the amount of consideration the Company expects to receive in exchange for transferring goods, which includes estimates for variable consideration. Variable consideration includes markdown allowances which are recorded as a reduction of revenue in the period in which revenue is recognized. Estimating the amount of markdown allowances to be recorded requires management to review several performance indicators, including retailers’ inventory levels, sell-through rates and gross margin levels. Auditing management's estimate of markdown allowances reserves was complex and judgmental as reserve amounts are sensitive to changes in market or economic conditions (including the effects of the global pandemic), and have a direct, material impact on the amount of revenue recognized by the Company. There is also significant estimation required to establish markdown reserve rates by brand and customer, which are based on the Company's review of periodic negotiations with each customer and the expected performance of the products in the customers' stores. | |||||||
| How We Addressed the Matter in Our Audit | We obtained an understanding, evaluated the design and tested the operating effectiveness of internal controls over the Company's process to calculate the markdown allowances, including the consideration of historical experience, actual and forecasted results, and current economic and market conditions (including the effects of the global pandemic). To test the estimate of markdown allowances, we performed audit procedures that included, among others, assessing methodologies and testing the assumptions regarding periodic negotiations with each customer, which include the application of market and economic conditions to individual customers and the expected performance of the products in the customers' stores, that were used by the Company to calculate the projected markdown allowances to be issued upon settlement. We compared the significant assumptions used by management to current market and economic trends, historical results and other relevant factors. We also examined the historical accuracy of management's estimates and performed sensitivity analyses of significant assumptions to substantively test the changes in the estimate that would result from reasonable changes in the assumptions. | |||||||
/s/ EisnerAmperErnst & Young LLP
We have served as the Company’sCompany's auditor since 1995.2020.
March 2, 20201, 2022
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To the Stockholders and the Board of Directors and Stockholders
of Steven Madden, Ltd
Opinion on Internal Control overOver Financial Reporting
We have audited Steven Madden, Ltd. and Subsidiaries’ (the “Company")subsidiaries’ internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2019,2021, based on criteria established in the Internal Control - Control—Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (“COSO”)(2013 framework) (the COSO criteria). In our opinion, the CompanySteven Madden, Ltd. and subsidiaries (the Company) maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2019,2021, based on criteria established in the Internal Control - Integrated Framework (2013) issued by COSO.
We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) ("PCAOB")(PCAOB), the consolidated balance sheets of Steven Madden, Ltd. and Subsidiariesthe Company as of December 31, 20192021 and 2018, and2020, the related consolidated statements of income,income/(loss), comprehensive income,income/(loss), changes in stockholders’stockholders' equity and cash flows for each of the two years in the three-year period ended December 31, 2019,2021, and the related notes and our report dated March 2, 20201, 2022 expressed an unqualified opinion.
Basis for Opinion
The Company’s management is responsible for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting included in the accompanying Management’sManagement's Annual Report on Internal Control overOver Financial Reporting. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company’s internal control over financial reporting based on our audit. We are a public accounting firm registered with the PCAOB and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.
We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects.
Our audit of internal control over financial reporting included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, and testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk. Our audit also includedrisk, and performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.
Definition and Limitations of Internal Control overOver Financial Reporting
Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.
/s/ Ernst & Young LLP
New York, New York
March 1, 2022
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
To the Board of Directors and Stockholders of Steven Madden Ltd.
Opinion on the Financial Statements
We have audited the accompanying consolidated statements of income, comprehensive income, changes to stockholders’ equity, and cash flows of Steven Madden Ltd. and Subsidiaries (the “Company”) for the year ended December 31, 2019, and the related notes (collectively referred to as the “financial statements”). In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the consolidated results of operations and cash flows of the Company for the year ended December 31, 2019, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
Basis for Opinion
These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company’s financial statements based on our audit. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (“PCAOB”) and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.
We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud.
Our audit included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our audit also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.
/s/ EisnerAmper LLP
Iselin, New Jersey
March 2, 2020
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STEVEN MADDEN, LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Balance Sheets
| As of December 31, | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| December 31, | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2019 | 2018 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| (in thousands) | (in thousands) | 2021 | 2020 | |||||||||||||||||||
| ASSETS | ASSETS | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Current assets: | Current assets: | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 264,101 | $ | 200,031 | Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 219,499 | $ | 247,864 | |||||||||||||
| Accounts receivable, net of allowances of $11,066 and $10,849 | 38,166 | 25,057 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Short-term investments | Short-term investments | 44,037 | 39,302 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Accounts receivable, net of allowances of $12,273 and $8,943 | Accounts receivable, net of allowances of $12,273 and $8,943 | 26,546 | 25,044 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Factor accounts receivable | 216,471 | 241,395 | Factor accounts receivable | 364,982 | 252,671 | |||||||||||||||||
| Inventories | 136,896 | 137,247 | Inventories | 255,213 | 101,420 | |||||||||||||||||
| Marketable securities – available for sale | 40,521 | 66,968 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 22,066 | 23,425 | Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 20,845 | 17,415 | |||||||||||||||||
| Prepaid taxes | 658 | 9,002 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Income tax receivable and prepaid income taxes | Income tax receivable and prepaid income taxes | 13,538 | 14,525 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Total current assets | 718,879 | 703,125 | Total current assets | 944,660 | 698,241 | |||||||||||||||||
| Note receivable – related party | 1,558 | 1,927 | Note receivable – related party | 794 | 1,180 | |||||||||||||||||
| Property and equipment, net | 65,504 | 64,807 | Property and equipment, net | 35,790 | 43,268 | |||||||||||||||||
| Operating lease right-of-use asset | 155,700 | — | Operating lease right-of-use asset | 85,449 | 101,379 | |||||||||||||||||
| Deferred taxes | — | 9,321 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Deferred tax assets | Deferred tax assets | 4,581 | 5,415 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Deposits and other | 2,948 | 1,967 | Deposits and other | 4,180 | 4,822 | |||||||||||||||||
| Goodwill – net | 171,349 | 148,112 | Goodwill – net | 167,995 | 168,265 | |||||||||||||||||
| Intangibles – net | 162,709 | 143,311 | Intangibles – net | 112,093 | 115,191 | |||||||||||||||||
| Total Assets | $ | 1,278,647 | $ | 1,072,570 | Total Assets | $ | 1,355,542 | $ | 1,137,761 | |||||||||||||
| LIABILITIES | LIABILITIES | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Current liabilities: | Current liabilities: | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Accounts payable | $ | 61,706 | $ | 79,802 | Accounts payable | $ | 136,766 | $ | 73,904 | |||||||||||||
| Accrued expenses | 169,895 | 130,592 | Accrued expenses | 243,163 | 118,083 | |||||||||||||||||
| Operating leases - current portion | 38,624 | — | Operating leases - current portion | 30,759 | 34,257 | |||||||||||||||||
| Income taxes payable | Income taxes payable | 4,522 | 5,799 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Contingent payment liability – current portion | — | 3,000 | Contingent payment liability – current portion | 5,109 | — | |||||||||||||||||
| Accrued incentive compensation | 11,046 | 11,295 | Accrued incentive compensation | 14,871 | 3,873 | |||||||||||||||||
| Total current liabilities | 281,271 | 224,689 | Total current liabilities | 435,190 | 235,916 | |||||||||||||||||
| Contingent payment liability | 9,124 | — | Contingent payment liability | 6,960 | 207 | |||||||||||||||||
| Deferred rent | — | 15,786 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating leases - long-term portion | 133,172 | — | Operating leases - long-term portion | 80,072 | 98,592 | |||||||||||||||||
| Deferred taxes | 5,877 | 4,041 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Deferred tax liabilities | Deferred tax liabilities | 3,378 | 2,562 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Other liabilities | 7,979 | 13,372 | Other liabilities | 9,404 | 10,115 | |||||||||||||||||
| Total Liabilities | 437,423 | 257,888 | Total Liabilities | 535,004 | 347,392 | |||||||||||||||||
| Commitments, contingencies and other (Note P) | Commitments, contingencies and other (Note P) | 0 | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||
| STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY | STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Preferred stock – $.0001 par value, 5,000 shares authorized; none issued; Series A Junior Participating preferred stock – $.0001 par value, 60 shares authorized; none issued | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Common stock – $.0001 par value, 245,000 shares authorized, 132,754 and 131,991 shares issued, 83,520 and 85,715 shares outstanding | 6 | 6 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Preferred stock – $0.0001 par value, 5,000 shares authorized; none issued; Series A Junior Participating preferred stock – $0.0001 par value, 60 shares authorized; none issued | Preferred stock – $0.0001 par value, 5,000 shares authorized; none issued; Series A Junior Participating preferred stock – $0.0001 par value, 60 shares authorized; none issued | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||
| Common stock – $0.0001 par value, 245,000 shares authorized, 134,029 and 133,247 shares issued, 80,557 and 82,616 shares outstanding | Common stock – $0.0001 par value, 245,000 shares authorized, 134,029 and 133,247 shares issued, 80,557 and 82,616 shares outstanding | 8 | 8 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Additional paid-in capital | 454,217 | 424,835 | Additional paid-in capital | 495,999 | 478,463 | |||||||||||||||||
| Retained earnings | 1,310,406 | 1,217,521 | Retained earnings | 1,421,067 | 1,279,550 | |||||||||||||||||
| Accumulated other comprehensive loss | (30,440 | ) | (32,628 | ) | Accumulated other comprehensive loss | (29,544) | (29,164) | |||||||||||||||
| Treasury stock – 49,234 and 46,276 shares at cost | (905,688 | ) | (803,920 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
| Treasury stock – 53,472 and 50,631 shares at cost | Treasury stock – 53,472 and 50,631 shares at cost | (1,075,432) | (952,271) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Total Steven Madden, Ltd. stockholders’ equity | 828,501 | 805,814 | Total Steven Madden, Ltd. stockholders’ equity | 812,098 | 776,586 | |||||||||||||||||
| Noncontrolling interest | 12,723 | 8,868 | Noncontrolling interest | 8,440 | 13,783 | |||||||||||||||||
| Total stockholders’ equity | 841,224 | 814,682 | Total stockholders’ equity | 820,538 | 790,369 | |||||||||||||||||
| Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity | $ | 1,278,647 | $ | 1,072,570 | Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity | $ | 1,355,542 | $ | 1,137,761 | |||||||||||||
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements
STEVEN MADDEN, LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Statements of IncomeIncome/(Loss)
| Years Ended December 31, | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | ||||||||||
| Net sales | $ | 1,768,135 | $ | 1,653,609 | $ | 1,546,098 | ||||||
| Commission and licensing fee income | 19,022 | 24,125 | 20,985 | |||||||||
| Total revenue | 1,787,157 | 1,677,734 | 1,567,083 | |||||||||
| Cost of sales | 1,101,140 | 1,037,571 | 968,357 | |||||||||
| Gross profit | 686,017 | 640,163 | 598,726 | |||||||||
| Operating expenses | 505,153 | 466,781 | 427,942 | |||||||||
| Impairment charges | 4,050 | — | 1,000 | |||||||||
| Income from operations | 176,814 | 173,382 | 169,784 | |||||||||
| Interest and other income - net | 4,412 | 3,958 | 2,543 | |||||||||
| Income before provision for income taxes | 181,226 | 177,340 | 172,327 | |||||||||
| Provision for income taxes (Note O) | 39,504 | 46,841 | 53,189 | |||||||||
| Net income | 141,722 | 130,499 | 119,138 | |||||||||
| Less: net income attributable to noncontrolling interest | 411 | 1,363 | 1,190 | |||||||||
| Net income attributable to Steven Madden, Ltd. | $ | 141,311 | $ | 129,136 | $ | 117,948 | ||||||
| Basic net income per share | $ | 1.78 | $ | 1.58 | $ | 1.43 | ||||||
| Diluted net income per share | $ | 1.69 | $ | 1.50 | $ | 1.36 | ||||||
| Basic weighted average common shares outstanding | 79,577 | 81,664 | 82,736 | |||||||||
| Effect of dilutive securities – options/restricted stock | 4,069 | 4,433 | 4,009 | |||||||||
| Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding | 83,646 | 86,097 | 86,745 | |||||||||
| Cash dividends declared per common share | $ | 0.57 | $ | 0.53 | $ | — | ||||||
| Years Ended December 31, | ||||||||||||||||||||
| (in thousands except share data) | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | |||||||||||||||||
| Net sales | $ | 1,853,902 | $ | 1,188,943 | $ | 1,768,135 | ||||||||||||||
| Commission and licensing fee income | 12,240 | 12,871 | 19,022 | |||||||||||||||||
| Total revenue | 1,866,142 | 1,201,814 | 1,787,157 | |||||||||||||||||
| Cost of sales (exclusive of depreciation and amortization) | 1,098,645 | 737,273 | 1,101,140 | |||||||||||||||||
| Gross profit | 767,497 | 464,541 | 686,017 | |||||||||||||||||
| Operating expenses | 519,848 | 414,978 | 503,270 | |||||||||||||||||
| Impairment of intangibles | 2,620 | 44,273 | 4,050 | |||||||||||||||||
| Impairment of lease right-of-use assets and fixed assets | 1,432 | 36,895 | 1,883 | |||||||||||||||||
| Income/(loss) from operations | 243,597 | (31,605) | 176,814 | |||||||||||||||||
| Interest and other (expense) /income - net | (1,529) | 1,620 | 4,412 | |||||||||||||||||
| Income/(loss) before provision/(benefit) for income taxes | 242,068 | (29,985) | 181,226 | |||||||||||||||||
| Provision/(benefit) for income taxes | 49,609 | (11,704) | 39,504 | |||||||||||||||||
| Net income/(loss) | 192,459 | (18,281) | 141,722 | |||||||||||||||||
| Less: net income attributable to noncontrolling interest | 1,781 | 116 | 411 | |||||||||||||||||
| Net income/(loss) attributable to Steven Madden, Ltd. | $ | 190,678 | $ | (18,397) | $ | 141,311 | ||||||||||||||
| Basic net income/(loss) per share | $ | 2.43 | $ | (0.23) | $ | 1.78 | ||||||||||||||
| Diluted net income/(loss) per share | $ | 2.34 | $ | (0.23) | $ | 1.69 | ||||||||||||||
| Basic weighted average common shares outstanding | 78,442 | 78,635 | 79,577 | |||||||||||||||||
| Effect of dilutive securities – options/restricted stock | 3,186 | — | 4,069 | |||||||||||||||||
| Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding | 81,628 | 78,635 | 83,646 | |||||||||||||||||
| Cash dividends declared per common share | $ | 0.60 | $ | 0.15 | $ | 0.57 | ||||||||||||||
F-6
STEVEN MADDEN, LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive IncomeIncome/(Loss)
| 2019 | ||||||||||||
| Pre-tax amounts | Tax benefit/(expense) | After-tax amounts | ||||||||||
| Net income | $ | 141,722 | ||||||||||
| Other comprehensive income: | ||||||||||||
| Foreign currency translation adjustment | $ | 2,885 | $ | — | 2,885 | |||||||
| (Loss) on cash flow hedging derivatives | (1,387 | ) | 333 | (1,054 | ) | |||||||
| Unrealized gain on marketable securities | 116 | (28 | ) | 88 | ||||||||
| Total other comprehensive income | $ | 1,614 | $ | 305 | 1,919 | |||||||
| Comprehensive income | 143,641 | |||||||||||
| Less: comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests | 142 | |||||||||||
| Comprehensive income attributable to Steven Madden, Ltd. | $ | 143,499 | ||||||||||
| 2018 | ||||||||||||
| Pre-tax amounts | Tax (expense) | After-tax amounts | ||||||||||
| Net income | $ | 130,499 | ||||||||||
| Other comprehensive (loss): | ||||||||||||
| Foreign currency translation adjustment | $ | (7,983 | ) | $ | — | (7,983 | ) | |||||
| Gain on cash flow hedging derivatives | 1,150 | (276 | ) | 874 | ||||||||
| Unrealized gain on marketable securities | 124 | (30 | ) | 94 | ||||||||
| Total other comprehensive (loss) | $ | (6,709 | ) | $ | (306 | ) | (7,015 | ) | ||||
| Comprehensive income | 123,484 | |||||||||||
| Less: comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests | 1,363 | |||||||||||
| Comprehensive income attributable to Steven Madden, Ltd. | $ | 122,121 | ||||||||||
| 2017 | ||||||||||||
| Pre-tax amounts | Tax benefit/(expense) | After-tax amounts | ||||||||||
| Net income | $ | 119,138 | ||||||||||
| Other comprehensive income: | ||||||||||||
| Foreign currency translation adjustment | $ | 6,836 | $ | — | 6,836 | |||||||
| (Loss) on cash flow hedging derivatives | (1,282 | ) | 468 | (814 | ) | |||||||
| Unrealized gain on marketable securities | 183 | (67 | ) | 116 | ||||||||
| Total other comprehensive income | $ | 5,737 | $ | 401 | 6,138 | |||||||
| Comprehensive income | 125,276 | |||||||||||
| Less: comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests | 1,190 | |||||||||||
| Comprehensive income attributable to Steven Madden, Ltd. | $ | 124,086 | ||||||||||
| Year Ended December 31, 2021 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| (in thousands) | Pre-tax amounts | Tax (expense) | After-tax amounts | |||||||||||||||||
| Net income | $ | 192,459 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Other comprehensive income: | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Foreign currency translation adjustment | $ | (991) | $ | — | (991) | |||||||||||||||
| Gain on cash flow hedging derivatives | 1,451 | (375) | 1,076 | |||||||||||||||||
| Total other comprehensive income | $ | 460 | $ | (375) | 85 | |||||||||||||||
| Comprehensive income | 192,544 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Less: comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests | 2,246 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Comprehensive income attributable to Steven Madden, Ltd. | $ | 190,298 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Year Ended December 31, 2020 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| (in thousands) | Pre-tax amounts | Tax benefit | After-tax amounts | |||||||||||||||||
| Net (loss) | $ | (18,281) | ||||||||||||||||||
| Other comprehensive income: | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Foreign currency translation adjustment | $ | 2,551 | $ | — | 2,551 | |||||||||||||||
| (Loss) on cash flow hedging derivatives | (526) | 134 | (392) | |||||||||||||||||
| Total other comprehensive income | 2,025 | 134 | 2,159 | |||||||||||||||||
| Comprehensive loss | (16,122) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Less: comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests | 999 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Comprehensive loss attributable to Steven Madden, Ltd. | $ | (17,121) | ||||||||||||||||||
| Year Ended December 31, 2019 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| (in thousands) | Pre-tax amounts | Tax benefit/(expense) | After-tax amounts | |||||||||||||||||
| Net income | $ | 141,722 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Other comprehensive income: | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Foreign currency translation adjustment | $ | 2,885 | $ | — | 2,885 | |||||||||||||||
| (Loss) on cash flow hedging derivatives | (1,387) | 333 | (1,054) | |||||||||||||||||
| Unrealized gain on marketable securities | 116 | (28) | 88 | |||||||||||||||||
| Total other comprehensive income | 1,614 | 305 | 1,919 | |||||||||||||||||
| Comprehensive income | 143,641 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Less: comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests | 142 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Comprehensive income attributable to Steven Madden, Ltd. | $ | 143,499 | ||||||||||||||||||
F-7
STEVEN MADDEN, LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders' Equity
| Common Stock | Additional Paid-in Capital | Retained Earnings | Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) | Treasury Stock | Non-Controlling Interest | Total Stockholders' Equity | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Shares | Amount | Shares | Amount | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance - December 31, 2016 | 90,615 | $ | 6 | $ | 353,443 | $ | 1,017,753 | $ | (31,751 | ) | 39,011 | $ | (598,584 | ) | $ | 205 | $ | 741,072 | ||||||||||||||||
| Share repurchases | (3,902 | ) | — | — | — | — | 3,902 | (99,412 | ) | — | (99,412 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Exercise of stock options | 983 | — | 16,433 | — | — | — | — | — | 16,433 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Issuance of restricted stock, net of forfeitures | 351 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Stock-based compensation | — | — | 20,847 | — | — | — | — | — | 20,847 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Foreign currency translation adjustment | — | — | — | — | 6,836 | — | — | — | 6,836 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Unrealized holding gain on securities (net of tax expense of $67) | — | — | — | — | 116 | — | — | — | 116 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Cash flow hedge (net of tax benefit of $468) | — | — | — | — | (814 | ) | — | — | — | (814 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Investment of noncontrolling interest | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4,716 | 4,716 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net income | — | — | — | 117,948 | — | — | — | 1,190 | 119,138 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance - December 31, 2017 | 88,047 | 6 | 390,723 | 1,135,701 | (25,613 | ) | 42,913 | (697,996 | ) | 6,111 | 808,932 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Share repurchases | (3,363 | ) | — | — | — | — | 3,363 | (105,924 | ) | — | (105,924 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Exercise of stock options | 593 | — | 13,036 | — | — | — | — | — | 13,036 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Issuance of restricted stock, net of forfeitures | 438 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Stock-based compensation | — | — | 21,076 | — | — | — | — | — | 21,076 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Foreign currency translation adjustment | — | — | — | — | (7,983 | ) | — | — | — | (7,983 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Unrealized holding gain on securities (net of tax expense of $30) | — | — | — | — | 94 | — | — | — | 94 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Cash flow hedge (net of tax expense of $276) | — | — | — | — | 874 | — | — | — | 874 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Dividends on common stock ($0.53 per share) | — | — | — | (47,316 | ) | — | — | — | — | (47,316 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Distributions to noncontrolling interests, net | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | (1,183 | ) | (1,183 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Investment of noncontrolling interest | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2,577 | 2,577 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net income | — | — | — | 129,136 | — | — | — | 1,363 | 130,499 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance - December 31, 2018 | 85,715 | 6 | 424,835 | 1,217,521 | (32,628 | ) | 46,276 | (803,920 | ) | 8,868 | 814,682 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Share repurchases | (2,958 | ) | — | — | — | — | 2,958 | (101,768 | ) | — | (101,768 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Exercise of stock options | 273 | — | 6,212 | — | — | — | — | — | 6,212 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Issuance of restricted stock, net of forfeitures | 490 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Stock-based compensation | — | — | 23,170 | — | — | — | — | — | 23,170 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Foreign currency translation adjustment | — | — | — | — | 3,154 | — | — | (269 | ) | 2,885 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Unrealized holding gain on securities (net of tax expense of $28) | — | — | — | — | 88 | — | — | — | 88 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Cash flow hedge (net of tax benefit of $333) | — | — | — | — | (1,054 | ) | — | — | — | (1,054 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Dividends on common stock ($0.57 per share) | — | — | — | (48,426 | ) | — | — | — | — | (48,426 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Distributions to noncontrolling interests, net | �� | — | — | — | — | — | — | (1,444 | ) | (1,444 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Investment of noncontrolling interest | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3,248 | 3,248 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Acquisition of noncontrolling interest | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1,909 | 1,909 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net income | — | — | — | 141,311 | — | — | — | 411 | 141,722 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance - December 31, 2019 | 83,520 | $ | 6 | $ | 454,217 | $ | 1,310,406 | $ | (30,440 | ) | 49,234 | $ | (905,688 | ) | $ | 12,723 | $ | 841,224 | ||||||||||||||||
| Common Stock | Additional Paid-in Capital | Retained Earnings | Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) | Treasury Stock | Non-Controlling Interest | Total Stockholders' Equity | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| (in thousands except share data) | Shares | Amount | Shares | Amount | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance - December 31, 2018 | 85,715 | $ | 6 | $ | 424,835 | $ | 1,217,521 | $ | (32,628) | 46,276 | $ | (803,920) | $ | 8,868 | $ | 814,682 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Share repurchases | (2,958) | — | — | — | — | 2,958 | (101,768) | — | (101,768) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Exercise of stock options | 273 | — | 6,212 | — | — | — | — | — | 6,212 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Issuance of restricted stock, net of forfeitures | 490 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Stock-based compensation | — | — | 23,170 | — | — | — | — | — | 23,170 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Foreign currency translation adjustment | — | — | — | — | 3,154 | — | — | (269) | 2,885 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Unrealized gain on marketable securities (net of tax expense of $28) | — | — | — | — | 88 | — | — | — | 88 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Cash flow hedge (net of tax benefit of $375) | — | — | — | — | (1,054) | — | — | — | (1,054) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Dividends on common stock ($0.57 per share) | — | — | — | (48,426) | — | — | — | — | (48,426) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Distributions to noncontrolling interests, net | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | (1,444) | (1,444) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Investment of noncontrolling interest | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3,248 | 3,248 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Acquisition of noncontrolling interest | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1,909 | 1,909 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net income | — | — | — | 141,311 | — | — | — | 411 | 141,722 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance - December 31, 2019 | 83,520 | 6 | 454,217 | 1,310,406 | (30,440) | 49,234 | (905,688) | 12,723 | 841,224 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Share repurchases | (1,397) | — | — | — | — | 1,397 | (46,583) | — | (46,583) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Exercise of stock options | 80 | 2 | 1,607 | — | — | — | — | — | 1,609 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Issuance of restricted stock, net of forfeitures | 413 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Stock-based compensation | — | — | 22,639 | — | — | — | — | — | 22,639 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Foreign currency translation adjustment | — | — | — | — | 1,668 | — | — | 883 | 2,551 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Cash flow hedge (net of tax benefit of $134) | — | — | — | — | (392) | — | — | — | (392) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Dividends on common stock ($0.15 per share) | — | — | — | (12,459) | — | — | — | — | (12,459) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Investment of noncontrolling interest | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 359 | 359 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Acquisition adjustment of noncontrolling interest | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | (298) | (298) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net (loss)/income | — | — | — | (18,397) | — | — | — | 116 | (18,281) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance - December 31, 2020 | 82,616 | 8 | 478,463 | 1,279,550 | (29,164) | 50,631 | (952,271) | 13,783 | 790,369 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Share repurchases and net settlement of awards under stock plan | (2,841) | — | — | — | — | 2,841 | (123,161) | — | (123,161) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Exercise of stock options | 411 | — | 9,732 | — | — | — | — | — | 9,732 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Issuance of restricted stock, net of forfeitures | 371 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Stock-based compensation | — | — | 22,278 | — | — | — | — | — | 22,278 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Foreign currency translation adjustment | — | — | — | — | (1,456) | — | — | 465 | (991) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Cash flow hedge (net of tax expense of $375) | — | — | — | — | 1,076 | — | — | — | 1,076 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Dividends on common stock ($0.60 per share) | — | — | — | (49,161) | — | — | — | — | (49,161) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Distributions to noncontrolling interests, net | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | (3,121) | (3,121) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Acquisition of incremental ownership of joint ventures | — | — | (14,474) | — | — | — | — | (4,468) | (18,942) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net income | — | — | — | 190,678 | — | — | — | 1,781 | 192,459 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance - December 31, 2021 | 80,557 | $ | 8 | $ | 495,999 | $ | 1,421,067 | $ | (29,544) | 53,472 | $ | (1,075,432) | $ | 8,440 | $ | 820,538 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements
STEVEN MADDEN, LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
| Years Ended December 31, | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | ||||||||||
| Cash flows from operating activities: | ||||||||||||
| Net income | $ | 141,722 | $ | 130,499 | $ | 119,138 | ||||||
| Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: | ||||||||||||
| Stock-based compensation | 23,170 | 21,076 | 20,847 | |||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 21,337 | 22,482 | 21,389 | |||||||||
| Loss on disposal of fixed assets | 920 | 1,220 | 1,455 | |||||||||
| Impairment of intangible | 4,050 | — | 1,000 | |||||||||
| Impairment of lease right-of-use asset | 1,883 | — | — | |||||||||
| Deferred taxes | 5,144 | (2,512 | ) | (19,274 | ) | |||||||
| Accrued interest on note receivable – related party | (40 | ) | (47 | ) | (54 | ) | ||||||
| Deferred rent (benefit)/expense | — | (247 | ) | 1,455 | ||||||||
| Realized loss/(gain) on sale of marketable securities | 5 | 189 | (5 | ) | ||||||||
| Change in fair value of contingent liability | — | — | (11,206 | ) | ||||||||
| Net benefit in connection with the reversal of a contingent liability partially offset by the acceleration of amortization related to the termination of the Kate Spade license agreement | (1,868 | ) | — | — | ||||||||
| Provisions for bad debt expense, net of recovery and write-off of an unamortized buying agency agreement support payment associated with the Payless ShoeSource bankruptcies | 8,687 | 12,123 | 5,470 | |||||||||
| Changes, net of acquisitions, in: | ||||||||||||
| Accounts receivable | (17,837 | ) | 4,966 | 22,683 | ||||||||
| Factor accounts receivable | 24,924 | (39,959 | ) | (57,268 | ) | |||||||
| Notes receivable - related party | 409 | 409 | 409 | |||||||||
| Inventories | 8,436 | (26,923 | ) | 21,135 | ||||||||
| Prepaid expenses, prepaid taxes, deposits and other | 9,466 | 14,633 | 2,403 | |||||||||
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | 11,036 | 21,249 | 9,501 | |||||||||
| Accrued incentive compensation | (249 | ) | 828 | 2,507 | ||||||||
| Lease and other liabilities | (7,415 | ) | (5,610 | ) | 16,350 | |||||||
| Net cash provided by operating activities | 233,780 | 154,376 | 157,935 | |||||||||
| Cash flows from investing activities: | ||||||||||||
| Capital expenditures | (18,311 | ) | (12,450 | ) | (14,775 | ) | ||||||
| Purchases of marketable securities | (67,935 | ) | (77,262 | ) | (61,209 | ) | ||||||
| Proceeds from notes receivable | — | — | 221 | |||||||||
| Maturity/sale of marketable securities | 95,671 | 100,777 | 79,141 | |||||||||
| Acquisitions, net of cash acquired | (37,173 | ) | — | (16,795 | ) | |||||||
| Net cash (used in)/provided by investing activities | (27,748 | ) | 11,065 | (13,417 | ) | |||||||
| Cash flows from financing activities: | ||||||||||||
| Proceeds from exercise of stock options | 6,212 | 13,036 | 16,433 | |||||||||
| Investment of noncontrolling interest | 3,248 | 2,577 | — | |||||||||
| Distribution of noncontrolling interest earnings | (1,444 | ) | (1,183 | ) | — | |||||||
| Payment of contingent liability | — | (7,000 | ) | (7,359 | ) | |||||||
| Common stock purchased for treasury | (101,768 | ) | (105,924 | ) | (99,412 | ) | ||||||
| Cash dividends paid on common stock | (48,426 | ) | (47,316 | ) | — | |||||||
| Net cash (used in) financing activities | (142,178 | ) | (145,810 | ) | (90,338 | ) | ||||||
| Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents | 216 | (814 | ) | 919 | ||||||||
| Net increase in cash and cash equivalents | 64,070 | 18,817 | 55,099 | |||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents – beginning of year | 200,031 | 181,214 | 126,115 | |||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents – end of year | $ | 264,101 | $ | 200,031 | $ | 181,214 | ||||||
| Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information: | ||||||||||||
| Cash paid during the year for: | ||||||||||||
| Interest | $ | 25 | $ | 36 | $ | 24 | ||||||
| Income taxes | $ | 29,552 | $ | 37,105 | $ | 61,979 | ||||||
| Years Ended December 31, | ||||||||||||||||||||
| (in thousands) | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | |||||||||||||||||
| Cash flows from operating activities: | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Net income/(loss) | $ | 192,459 | $ | (18,281) | $ | 141,722 | ||||||||||||||
| Adjustments to reconcile net income/(loss) to net cash provided by operating activities | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Stock-based compensation | 22,278 | 22,639 | 23,170 | |||||||||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 15,208 | 17,360 | 21,337 | |||||||||||||||||
| Loss on disposal of fixed assets | 526 | 561 | 920 | |||||||||||||||||
| Impairment of intangibles | 2,620 | 44,273 | 4,050 | |||||||||||||||||
| Impairment of lease right-of-use asset and fixed assets | 1,432 | 36,895 | 1,883 | |||||||||||||||||
| Deferred taxes | 1,280 | (8,353) | 5,144 | |||||||||||||||||
| Accrued interest on note receivable – related party | (23) | (31) | (40) | |||||||||||||||||
| Note receivable - related party | 409 | 409 | 409 | |||||||||||||||||
| Realized loss on sale of marketable securities | — | — | 5 | |||||||||||||||||
| Change in valuation of contingent liability | 11,862 | (8,917) | — | |||||||||||||||||
| Gain on sale of trademark | (8,000) | — | — | |||||||||||||||||
| Net benefit in connection with the reversal of a contingent liability partially offset by the acceleration of amortization related to the termination of the Kate Spade license agreement | — | — | (1,868) | |||||||||||||||||
| Recovery of receivables, related to the Payless ShoeSource bankruptcy | (919) | — | 8,687 | |||||||||||||||||
| Changes, net of acquisitions, in: | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Accounts receivable | (583) | 13,122 | (17,837) | |||||||||||||||||
| Factor accounts receivable | (112,311) | (36,200) | 24,924 | |||||||||||||||||
| Inventories | (153,793) | 35,476 | 8,436 | |||||||||||||||||
| Prepaid expenses, income tax receivables, prepaid taxes, and other current assets | (1,899) | (10,129) | 9,466 | |||||||||||||||||
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | 185,741 | (34,207) | 11,036 | |||||||||||||||||
| Accrued incentive compensation | 10,998 | (7,061) | (249) | |||||||||||||||||
| Leases and other liabilities | (7,822) | (3,350) | (7,415) | |||||||||||||||||
| Net cash provided by operating activities | 159,463 | 44,206 | 233,780 | |||||||||||||||||
| Cash flows from investing activities: | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Capital expenditures | (6,608) | (6,562) | (18,311) | |||||||||||||||||
| Purchases of short-term investments | (68,471) | (73,792) | (67,935) | |||||||||||||||||
| Maturity/sale of marketable securities and short-term investments | 63,867 | 75,470 | 95,671 | |||||||||||||||||
| Proceeds from sale of a trademark | 8,000 | — | — | |||||||||||||||||
| Acquisitions, net of cash acquired | — | — | (37,173) | |||||||||||||||||
| Net cash used in investing activities | (3,212) | (4,884) | (27,748) | |||||||||||||||||
| Cash flows from financing activities: | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Proceeds from exercise of stock options | 9,732 | 1,609 | 6,212 | |||||||||||||||||
| Investment of noncontrolling interest | — | 359 | 3,248 | |||||||||||||||||
| Acquisition of incremental ownership of joint ventures | (18,942) | — | — | |||||||||||||||||
| Distributions to noncontrolling interest earnings | (3,121) | — | (1,444) | |||||||||||||||||
| Common stock purchased for treasury | (123,161) | (46,583) | (101,768) | |||||||||||||||||
| Cash dividends paid on common stock | (49,161) | (12,459) | (48,426) | |||||||||||||||||
| Advances from factor | — | 176,784 | — | |||||||||||||||||
| Repayments of advances from factor | — | (176,784) | — | |||||||||||||||||
| Net cash used in financing activities | (184,653) | (57,074) | (142,178) | |||||||||||||||||
| Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents | 37 | 1,515 | 216 | |||||||||||||||||
| Net decrease in cash, cash equivalents | (28,365) | (16,237) | 64,070 | |||||||||||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents – beginning of year | 247,864 | 264,101 | 200,031 | |||||||||||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents – end of year | $ | 219,499 | $ | 247,864 | $ | 264,101 | ||||||||||||||
| Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information: | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Cash paid during the year for: | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Interest | $ | — | $ | 354 | $ | 25 | ||||||||||||||
| Income taxes | $ | 46,808 | $ | 5,147 | $ | 29,552 | ||||||||||||||
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
STEVEN MADDEN, LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES
All figures discussed in these notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Note A – ReclassificationNature of Operations
Note B – Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Steven Madden, Ltd. and its wholly-owned subsidiaries, Steven Madden Retail, Inc., Diva Acquisition Corp., Diva International, Inc., Madden Direct, Inc., Adesso Madden, Inc., Stevies, Inc., Daniel M. Friedman and Associates, Inc., Big Buddha, Inc., the Topline Corporation, Cejon, Inc., SML Holdings S.a.r.l., SML Canada Acquisition Corp., Madden International Ltd., DMF International Ltd., Asean Corporation Ltd., Dolce Vita Holdings, Inc., Trendy Imports S.A de C.V., Comercial Diecesiette S.A. de C.V., Maximus Designer Shoes S.A. de C.V., BA Brand Holdings LLC, BAI Holding, LLC, Mad Love LLC, Schwartz & Benjamin, Inc., B.B. Dakota, Inc. and GREATS Brand, Inc. (collectively the "Company"). The accounts of (i) Dexascope Proprietary Ltd., a joint venture in South Africa in which the Company is the majority owner, (ii) BA Brand Holdings LLC, a joint venture in the United States which the Company is the majority owner, (iii) SPM Shoetrade Holding B.V., a joint venture in certain regions of Europe in which the Company is the majority owner, (iv) SM (Jiangsu) Co., Ltd., a joint venture in which the Company controls all of the significant participating rights, (v) SM Dolce Limited, a joint venture inChina which the Company is the majority interest holder, (vi)SM Dolce Limited, a joint venture in Taiwan which the Company is the majority interest holder, SM Distribution Israel L.P., a joint venture in which the Company is the majority interest holder, and (vii) SM Distribution China Co., Ltd., a joint venture in which the Company is the majority interest holder, are included in the consolidated financial statements with the other members' interests reflected in “Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest” in the Consolidated Statements of IncomeIncome/(Loss) and “Noncontrolling interest” in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. All intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated. Certain reclassifications were made to prior years' amounts to conform to the 2019 presentation.
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAPaccounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”), which requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Significant areas involving management estimates include variable consideration included in revenue, allowances for bad debts, inventory valuation, valuation of goodwill and intangible assets litigation reserves and contingent payment liabilities.impairment of long-lived assets related to retail stores. The Company estimates variable consideration on trade accounts receivables and factor receivables for future customer chargebacks and markdown allowances, discounts, returns and other miscellaneous compliance-related deductions that relate to the current periodcurrent-period sales. The Company evaluates anticipated chargebacks by reviewing several performance indicators of its major customers. These performance indicators, which include retailers’ inventory levels, sell-through rates and gross margin levels, are analyzed by management to estimate the amount of the anticipated customer allowance.
Cash and cash equivalents at December 31, 2019consist of cash balances and 2018 amounted to approximately$107,535 and $77,050,respectively, and consisted of money market accounts. The Company considers all highly liquid instrumentsinvestments with an originala maturity of three months or less when purchased to be cash equivalents.at the date of purchase.
| Maturities as of December 31, 2019 | Maturities as of December 31, 2018 | ||||||||||||||
| 1 Year or Less | 1 to 4 Years | 1 Year or Less | 1 to 4 Years | ||||||||||||
| Corporate bonds | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 24,617 | $ | — | |||||||
| Certificates of deposit | 40,521 | — | 42,351 | — | |||||||||||
| Total | $ | 40,521 | $ | — | $ | 66,968 | $ | — | |||||||
Inventories which consist of finished goods on hand and in transit and are stated at the lower of cost (first-in, first-out method) or net realizable value.
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Property and Equipment:
Property and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and amortization.amortization and impairment. Depreciation is computed utilizing the straight-line method based on estimated useful lives ranging from three to ten27.5 years. Leasehold improvements are amortized utilizing the straight-line method over the shorter of their estimated useful lives or the remaining lease term. Impairment losses are recognized in income/(loss) from operations for property and equipment and other long-lived assets including definite-lived intangibles, used in operations when
indicators of impairment are present and the undiscounted cash flows estimated to be generated by those assets are not sufficient to recover the assets' carrying amount. Impairment losses are measured by comparing the fair value of the assets to their carrying amount. See Note G – Property and Equipment for further information.
The Company's goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets are not amortized; rather they are tested for impairment on an annual basis at the beginning of the third quarter, or more often if events or circumstances change that could cause these assets to become impaired.
In accordance with applicable accounting guidance, indefinite-lived intangible assets and goodwill aremay be assessed for impairment by performing a qualitative assessment that evaluates relevant events or circumstances in order to determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of an intangible asset or reporting unit is less than its carrying amount. The factors that are considered include, but are not limited to, historical financial performance, expected future performance, macroeconomic and industry conditions and legal and regulatory environment. If it is more likely than not that the fair value of the intangible asset or reporting unit is less than its carrying amount, a quantitative impairment test is performed. The quantitative impairment test identifies the existence of potential impairment by comparing the fair value of the intangible asset or reporting unit is compared withto its carrying amount, and if the fair value of the intangible asset or reporting unit is less than its carrying amount, an impairment is recognized equal to the amount by which the carrying value of the intangible asset or reporting unit exceeds its fair value, not to exceed the carrying amount. During the fourth quarter of 2017, the Company recognized an impairment charge of $1,000 related to the Wild Pair trademark. The impairment was triggered by a loss of future anticipated cash flows. In addition, in the second quarter of 2019, the Company recognized an impairment charge of $4,050 related to the Brian Atwood trademark. The impairment was triggered by the Company's decision to discontinue distribution of the brand. The Company completed its annual impairment tests on goodwillSee Note H – Goodwill and its remaining indefinite-lived intangible assets during the third quarter of 2019, and no other impairments were recognized.
The Company amortizes its intangible assets with definitefinite useful lives over their estimated useful lives and reviews these assets for impairment when there is a triggering event.are indicators of impairment are present. The Company is currently amortizing its acquired intangible assets with definitefinite useful lives over periods typically from two2 to twenty20 years using the straight-line method.
Comprehensive loss is the total of net earnings and all other non-owner changes in equity. Comprehensive loss for the Company includes net income,income/(loss), foreign currency translation adjustments and unrealized loss/gains on cash flow hedging and unrealized gains and losses on marketable securities.hedging. The accumulated balances for each component of other comprehensive loss attributable to the Company arewere as follows:
| Years Ended December 31, | |||||||||||||||||
| (in thousands) | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | ||||||||||||||
| Currency translation adjustment | $ | (29,877) | $ | (28,421) | $ | (29,636) | |||||||||||
| Cash flow hedges, net of tax | 333 | (743) | (804) | ||||||||||||||
| Accumulated other comprehensive loss | $ | (29,544) | $ | (29,164) | $ | (30,440) | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 2018 | ||||||
| Currency translation adjustment | $ | (29,636 | ) | $ | (33,091 | ) | |
| Cash flow hedges, net of tax | (804 | ) | 530 | ||||
| Unrealized loss on securities, net of tax | — | (67 | ) | ||||
| Accumulated other comprehensive loss | $ | (30,440 | ) | $ | (32,628 | ) | |
The Company recognizes revenue when performance obligations identified under the terms of contracts with its customers are satisfied, which generally occurs upon the transfer of control in accordance with the contractual terms and conditions of the sale. Most of the Company’s revenue is recognized at a point in time when product is shipped to the customer. Revenue is measured as the amount of consideration the Company expects to receive in exchange for transferring goods, which
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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
includes estimates for variable consideration. Variable consideration mainly includes markdown allowances, co-op advertising programs and product returns. The revenue recognition for the Company's segments areis described below (see Note QT – Segment Information for disaggregated revenue amounts by segment).
Wholesale Sales Segments. The Company generates revenue through the design, sourcing and sale of branded footwear, accessories and apparel to both domestic and international customers who, in turn, sell the products to the consumer. The Company recognizes revenue when performance obligations identified under the terms of contracts with its customers are satisfied, which occurs upon the transfer of control of the merchandise in accordance with the contractual terms and conditions of the sale. The Company's revenue associated with its branded footwear, accessories and apparel products is recognized at a point in time when product is shipped to the customer. The Company also generates revenue through the design, sourcing and sale of private label footwear and accessories to both domestic and international customers who brand the products and sell them to the consumer. The Company's revenue associated with private label footwear and accessories products is recognized at a point in time when product is physically delivered to the customer's freight forwarder.
Direct-to-Consumer Segment.Retail Segment. The Company owns and operates 227220 retail stores throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico, Israel, South Africa Israel and China, including 86 e-commerce sites. The Company generates revenue through the sale of branded footwear, apparel and accessories directly to the consumer. The Company's revenue associated with Retail segmentbrick-and-mortar store sales is recognized at the time of the point of sale when the customer takes control of the goods and payment is received. The Company's e-commerce business recognizes sales upon receipt of goods by the customer.
First Cost Segment. The Company earns commissions for serving as a buying agent for footwear products under private labels and certain owned brands for many of the large mass-market merchandisers, shoe chains and other mid-tier retailers. As a buying agent, the Company utilizes its expertise and relationships with shoe manufacturers to facilitate the production of private label shoes to customer specifications. The Company’s commission revenue also includes fees charged for its design and product development services provided to certain suppliers. The Company satisfies its performance obligation to its customers by performing the services in buyer agency agreements and thereby earning its commission fee at the point in time when the customer’s freight forwarder takes control of the goods. The Company satisfies its performance obligation with the suppliers and earns its design fee from the factory at the point in time when the customer’s freight forwarder takes control of the goods.
Licensing Segment. The Company licenses various trademarks it owns under licensing agreements for use in connection with the manufacture, marketing and sale of eyewear, outerwear, hosiery, activewear, sleepwear, jewelry, watches, hair accessories, umbrellas, bedding, luggage, fragrance, men’s leather accessories, women's and children's apparel, swimwear and household goods. The license agreements require the licensee to pay the Company a royalty and, in substantially all of the agreements, an advertising fee, both of which are based on the higher of a minimum or actual net sales percentage as defined in the various agreements. Licensing revenue is recognized onFor license agreements where the basis of net salessales-based percentage fee exceeds the contractual minimum fee, the Company recognizes revenues as the licensed products are sold as reported to the Company by the licensees, or the minimum guaranteed royalties, if higher.its licensees. In substantially all of the Company’s license agreements, the minimum guaranteed royalty is earned and receivablereceived on a quarterly basis. TheFor license agreements where the sales-based percentage fee does not exceed the contractual minimum fee, the Company recognizes licensingthe contractual minimum fee as revenue ratably over the period of time in which the license is provided to the benefit of the licensee.contractual period.
Markdown Allowances. Markdown Allowances
The Company provides markdown allowances to its retailer customers, which are recorded as a reduction of revenue in the period in which the branded footwear and accessories revenues are recognized. The Company estimates its markdown allowances by reviewing several performance indicators, including retailers' inventory levels, sell-through rates and gross margin levels.
Co-op Advertising Programs
Programs. Under co-op advertising programs, the Company agrees to reimburse the retailer for a portion of the costs incurred by the retailer to advertise and promote certainsome of the Company's products. The Company estimates the costs of co-op advertising programs based on the terms of the agreements with its retailer customers.
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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Rights of ReturnReturn.
The Company’s RetailDirect-to-Consumer segment accepts returns within 30 days from the date of sale for unworn merchandise that the Company is able to re-sell through the channel. The Company does not accept returns as a normal business practice from its branded and private label wholesale customers except for its cold weather accessories businessBlondo, Dolce Vita and its Blondo and Kate Spade brandsBB Dakota product lines. The Company estimates returns based on historical experience and current market conditions. Such amounts have historically not been material.
The Company accounts for certain taxes collected from its customers in accordance with the accounting guidance that permits companies to adopt a policy of presenting taxes in the income statement on either a gross basis (included in revenues and costs) or a net basis (excluded from revenues). Taxes within the scope of this accounting guidance would include taxes that are imposed on a revenue transaction between a seller and a customer, such as sales taxes, use taxes, value-added taxes and some types of excise taxes. The Company records allaccounts for sales taxes and other related taxes on a net basis.basis, excluding such taxes from revenue.
All costs incurred to bring finished products to the Company’s distribution center or to the customers’ freight forwarder and, in the RetailDirect-to-Consumer segment, the costs to bring products to the Company’s stores (exclusive of depreciation and amortization) are included in the costCost of sales line on the Consolidated Statements of Income.Income/(Loss). These include the cost of finished products, purchase commissions, letter of credit fees, brokerage fees, sample expenses, custom duty,duties, inbound freight, royalty payments on licensed products, labels and product packaging. All warehouse and distribution costs related to the Wholesale segments and freight to customers, if any, are included in the operating expenses line item of the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Income.Income/(Loss). The Company’s gross margins may not be comparable to those of other companies in the industry because some companiesthey may include warehouse and distribution costs, as well as other costs excluded from cost of sales by the Company, as a component of cost of sales, while other companies report those costs on the same basis as the Company and include them in operating expenses.
The Company includes all warehouse and shipping costs for the Wholesale segments in the operating expenses line on the Consolidated Statements of Income.Income/(Loss). For the years ended December 31, 2019, 20182021, 2020 and 2017,2019, the total warehouse and distributionshipping costs (except costs included to ship from warehouse to retail stores) included in operating expenses were $58,019, $47,812$86,367, $58,621 and $41,369,$58,019, respectively. Since the Company's standard terms of sales are “FOB Steve Madden warehouse,” the Company's wholesale customers absorb most shipping costs. Shipping costs to wholesale customers incurred by the Company are not considered significant and are included in the operating expenses line item in the Consolidated Statements of Income.Income/(Loss).
The Company maintains a tax-qualified 401(k) plan, which is available to each of the Company's eligible employees who elect to participate after meeting certain length-of-service requirements. The Company made discretionary matching contributions of 50% of employees' contributions up to a maximum of 6% of employees' compensation, which vest to the employees over a period of time. Total matching contributions to the plan for 2019, 20182021, 2020 and 20172019 were approximately$2,048,$1,893 $1,989, $1,809 and $1,819,$2,048, respectively.
The Company uses derivative instruments to manage its exposure to cash-flow variability from foreign currency risk. Derivatives are carried on the balance sheet at fair value and included in prepaid expenses and other current assets or accrued expenses. The Company applies cash flow hedge accounting for its derivative instruments. Net derivative gains and losses attributable to derivatives subject to cash flow hedge accounting reside in accumulated other comprehensive
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Income Taxes:
The provision for income taxes is computed using the asset and liability method, under which deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the expected future tax consequences of temporary differences between the financial reporting and tax bases of assets and liabilities, and for operating losses and tax credit carryforwards. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using the currently enacted tax rates that apply to taxable income in effect for the years in which those tax assets are expected to be realized or settled. The Company records a valuation allowance to reduce deferred tax assets to the amount that is believed more likely than not to be realized.
The Company recognizes the tax benefit from an uncertain tax position only if it is more likely than not the tax position will be sustained on examination by the taxing authorities, based on the technical merits of the position. The tax benefits recognized in the financial statements from such positions are then measured based on the largest benefit that has a greater than 50% likelihood of being realized upon settlement. See Note O - – Income Taxes.Taxes for additional details.
The Company recognizes expense related to share-based payment transactions in which it receives employee services in exchange for equity instruments of the Company. Share-based compensation cost for restricted stock awards is measured based on the closing fair market value of the Company’s common stock on the date of grant. Share-based compensation cost for stock options is measured at the grant date, based on the fair-value as calculated by the Black-Scholes-Merton (“BSM”) option-pricing model. The BSM option-pricing model incorporates various assumptions, including expected volatility, estimated expected life and interest rates. The Company recognizes share-based compensation cost over the award’s requisite service period. The Company recognizes a benefit from share-based compensationperiod and is presented in operating expenses in the Consolidated Statements of Income if an incremental tax benefit is realized.Income/(Loss). See Note J - Equity- Based Compensation.I – Equity-Based Compensation for additional details.
The Company elected the package of three practical expedients. As such, the Company did not reassess whether expired or existing contracts are or contain a long-term liabilitylease and did not need to reassess the lease classifications or reassess the initial direct costs associated with expired or existing leases. The Company did not elect the hindsight practical expedient or the land easement practical expedient, neither of $4,354 aswhich are applicable to the Company. In addition, the Company has elected to take the practical expedient to not separate lease and non-lease components for all asset classes.
The Company leases office space, sample production space, warehouses, showrooms, storage units and retail stores under operating leases. The Company’s portfolio of leases is primarily related to real estate. Since most of its leases does not provide a readily determinable implicit rate, the Company estimates its incremental borrowing rate to discount the lease payments based on information available at lease commencement.
Some of the dateCompany’s retail store leases provide for variable lease payments based on future sales volumes at the leased location, which are not measurable at the inception of acquisitionthe lease and are therefore not included in the measurement of the right-of-use assets and lease liabilities. Under Topic 842, these variable lease costs are expensed as incurred.
Lease right-of-use assets, along with other long-lived assets, are evaluated for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset or asset group may not be recoverable. For stores with an indicator of impairment, the Company performs a recoverability test, comparing estimated undiscounted cash flows to reflect the estimated faircarrying value of the contingent purchase price. Therelated long-lived assets. When the carrying value is more than the estimated undiscounted cash flows, the Company writes the assets down to their fair value. Fair values of the long-lived assets are estimated using an income approach based on management’s forecast of future cash flows derived from continued retail operations and the fair values of individual operating lease assets were determined using estimated market rental rates. Significant estimates are used in determining future cash flows of each store over its remaining lease term, including the Company's expectations of future projected cash flows. An impairment loss is recorded if the carrying amount of future payments will be determined by GREATS' future performance with no minimum future payment. After the effect of closing adjustments, the purchase price was $16,893, net of cash acquired of approximately $290. The acquisition was funded by cash on hand and adds a new footwear brand with added growth potential to the Company.long-lived asset group exceeds its fair value.
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Reclassification:
Certain reclassifications were made to Consolidated Financial Statementsprior years' amounts to conform to the 2021 presentation.
Note C – Recent Accounting Pronouncements
Recently Adopted and Not Yet Adopted
In January 2021, the FASB issued ASU 2021-01 “Reference Rate Reform (Topic 848): Scope” which clarifies that derivatives affected by the discounting transition are explicitly eligible for certain optional expedients and exceptions under Topic 848. This update was effective upon issuance and can be applied to hedging relationships retrospectively or prospectively through December 31, 2019, 20182022. The adoption of ASU 2021-01 did not have a material impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements.
In March 2020, the FASB issued ASU 2020-04 “Reference Rate Reform (Topic 848): Facilitation of the Effects of Reference Rate Reform on Financial Reporting,” (“ASU No. 2020-04”), which provides practical expedients for contract modifications and 2017certain hedging relationships associated with the transition from reference rates that are expected to be discontinued. This guidance is applicable the Company's borrowing instruments that use LIBOR as a reference rate. ASU 2020-04 was effective upon issuance and can be applied to contract modifications retrospectively or prospectively through December 31, 2022. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of ASU 2020-04; however, at the current time the ASU did not have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements.
The following table summarizesWorld Health Organization declared COVID-19 a pandemic in March 2020, which resulted in various mandates by federal, state and local governments. These mandates included the fair valueclosure of the assets acquirednon-essential businesses, restrictions on travel and liabilities assumed as of the August 9, 2019 acquisition date:
| Cash | $ | 290 | |
| Accounts receivable | 41 | ||
| Inventory | 1,387 | ||
| Prepaid and other assets | 6,447 | ||
| Fixed assets | 200 | ||
Trademark (1) | 13,590 | ||
Customer relationships (2) | 1,140 | ||
| Accounts payable | (1,963 | ) | |
| Accrued expenses | (1,168 | ) | |
| Deferred tax liabilities long-term | (3,463 | ) | |
| Noncontrolling interest | (1,909 | ) | |
| Total fair value excluding goodwill | 14,592 | ||
| Goodwill | 2,591 | ||
| Net assets acquired | $ | 17,183 | |
| (1) Trademark is indefinitely lived. | |||
| (2) Customer relationships will be amortized over 20 years. | |||
In response to the outstanding common stockCOVID-19 pandemic, the Company took temporary precautionary measures to maintain adequate liquidity and financial flexibility which included: suspending share repurchases and cash dividends; suspending and reducing salaries of B.B. Dakota, Inc., ownerexecutives and corporate employees; and significantly reducing non-essential operating expenses, capital expenditures and planned inventory purchases. Further, the Company implemented a restructuring plan that resulted in the reduction of BB Dakota, a contemporary women's apparel company, for an initial paymentsignificant number of $24,568 and a future contingent payment onits corporate employees. For the BB Dakota brand achieving certain EBITDA targets. In connection therewith,year ended December 31, 2020, the Company recorded a long-term liabilitypre-tax charge of $4,770 as$7,181 related to restructuring and other related items, of which $490 was the remaining unpaid portion included in accrued expenses at December 31, 2020. During the twelve months ended December 31, 2021, the Company recorded a pre-tax charge of $1,239 related to additional severance in connection to this restructuring plan and other related items. As of December 31, 2021, all expenses related to this COVID-19 restructuring plan had been paid.
Refer to additional discussion regarding the COVID-19 and the impact on our business during 2020 throughout this document, including Note G – Property and Equipment, Note H – Goodwill and Intangible Assets and Note N – Leases.
The COVID-19 pandemic continues to evolve. Given its unprecedented nature, we cannot reasonably estimate the full impact COVID-19 will have on our financial condition, results of operations, or cash flows.
Note E – Acquisitions
On April 14, 2021, the Company completed the acquisition of the dateremaining 49.9% non-controlling interest in its European joint venture in the amount of acquisition$16,682. The European joint venture was formed in 2016 and distributes Steve Madden-branded footwear and accessories/apparel to reflectmost countries throughout Europe.
On June 28, 2021, the estimated fair valueCompany completed the acquisition of the contingent purchase price. Theremaining 49.9% non-controlling interest in its South African joint venture in the amount of future payments will be determined by BB Dakota's future performance with no minimum future payment. After$2,260. The South African joint venture was formed in 2014 and distributes Steve Madden-branded footwear and accessories/apparel throughout South Africa.
On December 27, 2021, the effect of closing adjustments,Company acquired the rights for Dolce Vita Handbags for the total purchase price was $29,404, net of cash acquired of approximately $353$2,000, which include trademarks and a post-closing working capital adjustment of $419. The acquisition was funded by cash on hand and adds new apparel brands with added growth potential to the Company.
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Note F – Fair Value Measurement
The following table summarizesaccounting guidance under Accounting Standards Codification 820-10, “Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures” (“ASC 820-10”), requires the Company to make disclosures about the fair value of certain of its assets and liabilities. ASC 820-10 clarifies the assets acquired and liabilities assumed as of the August 12, 2019 acquisition date:
| Cash | $ | 353 | |
| Accounts receivable | 4,419 | ||
| Inventory | 6,696 | ||
| Prepaid and other assets | 855 | ||
| Fixed assets | 382 | ||
Trademark (1) | 9,670 | ||
Customer relationships (2) | 2,530 | ||
| Accounts payable | (2,885 | ) | |
| Accrued expenses | (2,893 | ) | |
| Deferred tax liabilities long-term | (2,735 | ) | |
| Total fair value excluding goodwill | 16,392 | ||
| Goodwill | 13,365 | ||
| Net assets acquired | $ | 29,757 | |
| (1) Trademark is indefinitely lived. | |||
| (2) Customer relationships will be amortized over 10 years. | |||
•Level 1: Observable inputs such as quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.
•Level 2: Inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly.
•Level 3: Significant unobservable inputs.
The Company’s financial assets and liabilities subject to fair value measurements, as of December 31, 2021 and 2020 were as follows:
| As of December 31, 2021 | As of December 31, 2020 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| (in thousands) | Fair value | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Fair value | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Assets: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Forward contracts | $ | 494 | $ | — | $ | 494 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total assets | $ | 494 | $ | — | $ | 494 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Liabilities: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Contingent consideration | $ | 6,960 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 6,960 | $ | 207 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 207 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Forward contracts | 46 | — | 46 | — | 997 | — | 997 | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total liabilities | $ | 7,006 | $ | — | $ | 46 | $ | 6,960 | $ | 1,204 | $ | — | $ | 997 | $ | 207 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Forward contracts are entered into to manage the risk associated with the volatility of future cash flows (see Note M – Derivative Instruments ). Fair value of these instruments is based on observable market transactions of spot and forward rates.
The Company's level 3 balance consists of contingent consideration related to acquisitions. The changes in the Company's level 3 liabilities for the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020 were as follows:
| (in thousands) | Balance at Beginning of the Year | Adjustments(1)(2) | Transfer out of Level 3(3) | Balance at End of the Year(4) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Liabilities: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Contingent consideration | $ | 207 | 11,862 | (5,109) | $ | 6,960 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Liabilities: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Contingent consideration | $ | 9,124 | (8,917) | — | $ | 207 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
(2) In 2020, the amount consists largelyof adjustments of $4,570 and $4,347 related to B.B. Dakota, Inc. and GREATS Brand, Inc., respectively. The adjustment of $4,570 was included as a benefit to operating expenses and related to the change in valuation of the synergies expected from the acquisitions.
(3) The transfer out of level 3 amount of $5,109, represents the joint venture. SM China is the exclusive distributorcurrent portion of the Company's products in China. Because the Company controls all of the significant participating rights of the joint ventureour contingent liabilities and is measured at the majority interest holder in SM China,amount payable based upon actual EBITDA performance for the assets, liabilities and resultsrelated performance period.
(4) Total contingent consideration liability of operations of the joint venture are consolidated and included in the Company’s consolidated financial statements. The other member's interest$6,960 is reflected in “Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest” in the Consolidated Statements of Income and “Noncontrolling interest” inclassified as noncurrent on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
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At December 31, 2021, the liability for potential contingent consideration was $6,960 in connection with the August 12, 2019 acquisition of B.B. Dakota, Inc. Pursuant to the terms of an earn-out provision contained in the equity purchase agreement, between the Company and the sellers of B.B. Dakota, Inc., earn-out payments are based on EBITDA performance. The fair value of the contingent payments was estimated using the Black-Scholes-Merton option pricing method with a nonlinear payoff structure based on a set of financial metrics of B.B. Dakota, Inc. during the earn-out period, utilizing a discount rate of 9.5%.
The fair value of trademarks is measured on a non-recurring basis using Level 3 inputs, including forecasted cash flows, discount rates and implied royalty rates (see Note H – Goodwill and Intangible Assets).
The fair values of lease right-of-use assets and fixed assets related to Company-owned retail stores are measured on a non-recurring basis and are determined using Level 3 inputs, including estimated discounted future cash flows associated with the assets using sales trends, market rents and market participant assumptions (see Note G – Property and Equipment and Note N – Leases).
The carrying value of certain financial instruments such as cash equivalents, certificates of deposit, accounts receivable, factor accounts receivable and accounts payable approximates their fair values due to the short-term nature of their underlying terms. Fair value of the notes receivable held by the Company approximates their carrying value based upon their imputed or actual interest rate, which approximates applicable current market interest rates. Some assets are not measured at fair value on an ongoing basis but are subject to fair value adjustments only in certain circumstances (non-recurring). These assets can include long-lived assets that have been reduced to fair value when impaired. Assets that are written down to fair value when impaired are not subsequently adjusted to fair value unless further impairment occurs.
Note G – Property and Equipment
The major classes of assets and total accumulated depreciation and amortization were as follows:
| As of December 31, | |||||||||||||||||
| (in thousands) | Average Useful Life | 2021 | 2020 | ||||||||||||||
| Land and building | 27.5 (Building) | $ | 968 | $ | 882 | ||||||||||||
| Leasehold improvements | Lesser of remaining lease or asset life | 85,137 | 88,012 | ||||||||||||||
| Machinery and equipment | 10 years | 7,864 | 6,340 | ||||||||||||||
| Furniture and fixtures | 3 to 5 years | 11,650 | 11,201 | ||||||||||||||
| Computer equipment and software | 3 to 10 years | 72,857 | 71,601 | ||||||||||||||
| Construction in progress | 671 | 744 | |||||||||||||||
| 179,147 | 178,780 | ||||||||||||||||
Less impairment (1) | (14,701) | (14,712) | |||||||||||||||
| Less accumulated depreciation and amortization | (128,656) | (120,800) | |||||||||||||||
| Property and equipment - net | $ | 35,790 | $ | 43,268 | |||||||||||||
(1) Due to COVID-19 pandemic, impairment was recorded related to stores (see below for further explanation). In 2021, impairments are net of disposals.
Depreciation and amortization expense related to property and equipment included in operating expenses amounted to approximately $12,533, $13,350 and $15,933 in 2021, 2020 and 2019, respectively. Includes computer software amortization expense for 2021, 2020 and 2019 of $3,135, $3,007 and $2,788, respectively.
Property and equipment, along with other long-lived assets, are evaluated for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset or asset group may not be recoverable. In 2020, due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Company’s operations and the decline in the retail real estate market, the Company
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identified indicators of impairment for long-lived assets at certain retail stores. In 2021, the Company identified indicators of impairment for long-lived assets at certain retail stores. For such stores, the Company performed a recoverability test, comparing estimated undiscounted cash flows to the carrying value of the related long-lived assets. When the carrying value was more than the estimated undiscounted cash flows, the Company determined that an impairment test was required. Fair values of the long-lived assets were estimated using an income approach based on management’s forecast of future cash flows derived from continued retail operations and the fair values of individual operating lease assets were determined using estimated market rental rates. Significant estimates are used in determining future cash flows of each store over its remaining lease term, including the Company's expectations of future projected cash flows that include revenues, operating expenses, and market conditions. An impairment loss is recorded if the carrying amount of the long-lived asset group exceeds its fair value. As a result, the Company recorded impairment charges of $409 and $14,712 related to furniture fixtures and leasehold improvements for the year ended December 31, 2021, and 2020, respectively. The impairment charges were recorded in the Direct-to-Consumer segment.
Note H – Goodwill and Intangible Assets
The following is a summary of the carrying amount of goodwill by reporting unit as of December 31, 2021 and 2020:
| Wholesale | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| (in thousands) | Footwear | Accessories/Apparel | Direct-to-Consumer | Net Carrying Amount | |||||||||||||||||||
| Balance at January 1, 2020 | $ | 91,572 | $ | 62,688 | $ | 17,089 | $ | 171,349 | |||||||||||||||
| Purchase accounting adjustment | — | — | (2,591) | (2,591) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Translation | (475) | — | (18) | (493) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Balance at December 31, 2020 | 91,097 | 62,688 | 14,480 | 168,265 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Translation | (1,031) | — | 761 | (270) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Balance at December 31, 2021 | $ | 90,066 | $ | 62,688 | $ | 15,241 | $ | 167,995 | |||||||||||||||
The following table details identifiable intangible assets as of December 31, 2021 and 2020:
| As of December 31, 2021 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| (in thousands) | Estimated Lives | Cost Basis(1) | Accumulated Amortization | Impairment and other (2) (3) | Net Carrying Amount | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Trade names | 1–10 years | $ | 18,695 | $ | (9,025) | $ | (2,620) | $ | 7,050 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Customer relationships | 10-20 years | 38,680 | (23,164) | (1,491) | 14,025 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 57,375 | (32,189) | (4,111) | 21,075 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Re-acquired right | indefinite | 35,200 | — | (7,708) | 27,492 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Trademarks | indefinite | 63,283 | — | 243 | 63,526 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| $ | 155,858 | $ | (32,189) | $ | (11,576) | $ | 112,093 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
(1) During the year ended December 31, 2021, the Company purchased the trademark for Dolce Vita® Handbags for $2,000 and the cash consideration was paid in 2022.
(2) Impairment charges of $2,620 in 2021 were recorded related to the Company's BB Dakota® trademark.
(3) Includes the effect of foreign currency translation related primarily to the movements of the Canadian dollar and Mexican peso in relation to the U.S. dollar.
| As of December 31, 2020 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| (in thousands) | Estimated Lives | Cost Basis | Accumulated Amortization | Impairment and other (1)(2) | Net Carrying Amount | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Trade names | 6–10 years | $ | 8,770 | $ | (8,770) | $ | — | $ | — | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Customer relationships | 10-20 years | 38,980 | (20,805) | (1,813) | 16,362 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 47,750 | (29,575) | (1,813) | 16,362 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Re-acquired right | indefinite | 35,200 | — | (7,800) | 27,400 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Trademarks | indefinite | 115,481 | — | (44,052) | 71,429 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| $ | 198,431 | $ | (29,575) | $ | (53,665) | $ | 115,191 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
(1) Impairment charges of $44,273 were recorded in 2020, of which $27,025, $16,345, $456 and $447 were related to the Company's Cejon®, Report®, GREATS® and Jocelyn® trademarks, respectively.
(2) Includes the effect of foreign currency translation related primarily to the movements of the Canadian dollar and Mexican peso in relation to the U.S. dollar.
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The Company evaluates its goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets for indicators of impairment at least annually in the third quarter of each year or whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that their carrying amounts may not be recoverable. A qualitative assessment of goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets was performed as of July 1, 2021. In conducting the qualitative impairment assessment for goodwill and indefinite-lived intangibles, the Company concluded that it is more likely than not that the fair values of its reporting units exceeded their carrying values and the fair values of its indefinite-lived intangibles exceeded their respective carrying values. Therefore, in 2021, as a result of the annual test, no impairment charges were recorded for goodwill and intangibles.
During the fourth quarter of 2021, certain decisions were made by the Company that resulted in the change in useful life of the BB Dakota trademark from an indefinite to a finite life. As a result, the BB Dakota trademark was assessed for impairment. The estimated fair value of this trademark was determined using an excess earnings method, incorporating the use of projected financial information and a discount rate which are developed using market participant based assumptions. As a result of this assessment, the BB Dakota trademark was written down from the carrying value of $9,670 to its fair value of $7,050, resulting in a pre-tax non-cash impairment charge of $2,620. This charge was recorded in impairment of intangibles in the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements of Income/(Loss) and recognized in the Wholesale Accessories/Apparel segment. The fair value of $7,050 will be amortized over its remaining useful life of one year.
As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and decline in the macroeconomic environment, during the twelve months ended December 31, 2020, the Company’s Cejon, Report, GREATS and Jocelyn trademarks were written down from an aggregate carrying value of $57,198 to their fair values of $12,925, resulting in a pre-tax non-cash impairment charge of $44,273. These charges were recorded in impairment of intangibles in the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Income/(Loss) and recognized in three goodwill reporting unis: $27,472 related to Wholesale Accessories/Apparel, $16,345 related to Wholesale Footwear and $456 related to the Direct-to-Consumer segments, respectively. The estimated fair values of these trademarks were determined using an excess earnings method. This method utilizes the present value of the earnings attributable to the intangible asset after providing for the proportion of the earnings that attribute to returns for contributory assets.
During the year ended December 31, 2021 the Company sold one of its internally developed trademarks for $8,000. The gain from the sale of the trademark was recorded as an offset to operating expenses in the Company's Consolidated Statements of Income/(Loss).
The amortization of intangible assets amounted to $2,675, $4,010 and $6,258 for 2021, 2020 and 2019 and is included in operating expenses on the Company's Consolidated Statements of Income/(Loss). The estimated future amortization expense for intangibles as of December 31, 2021 is as follows:
| (in thousands) | |||||
| 2022 | $ | 8,363 | |||
| 2023 | 1,772 | ||||
| 2024 | 1,772 | ||||
| 2025 | 1,772 | ||||
| 2026 | 1,772 | ||||
| Thereafter | 5,624 | ||||
| Total | $ | 21,075 | |||
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Note I – Equity-Based Compensation
In February 2019, the Company's Board of Directors approved the Steven Madden, Ltd. 2019 Incentive Compensation Plan (the “2019 Plan”), under which non-qualified stock options, stock appreciation rights, performance shares, restricted stock, other stock-based awards and performance-based cash awards may be granted to employees, consultants and non-employee directors. The 2019 Plan is the successor to the Company's Amended and Restated 2006 Stock Incentive Plan, as amended (the "2006 Plan"), the term of which expired on April 6, 2019. The Company's stockholders approved the 2019 Plan at the Company's annual meeting of stockholders held on May 24, 2019.
The following table summarizes the number of shares of common stock authorized for issuance under the 2019 Plan, the number of stock-based awards granted (net of expired or cancelled awards) under the 2019 Plan and the number of shares of common stock available for the grant of stock-based awards under the 2019 Plan:
| (in thousands) | |||||
| Common stock authorized | 11,000 | ||||
| Stock-based awards, including restricted stock and stock options granted, net of expired or cancelled awards | (3,569) | ||||
| Common stock available for grant of stock-based awards as of December 31, 2021 | 7,431 | ||||
In addition, vested and unvested options to purchase 2,531 shares of common stock and 2,849 shares of unvested restricted stock awarded under the 2006 Plan were outstanding as of December 31, 2021.
For the years ended December 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019, total equity-based compensation were as follows:
| Years Ended December 31, | |||||||||||||||||
| (in thousands) | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | ||||||||||||||
| Restricted stock | $ | 18,144 | $ | 18,740 | $ | 19,143 | |||||||||||
| Stock options | 4,134 | 3,899 | 4,027 | ||||||||||||||
| Total | $ | 22,278 | $ | 22,639 | $ | 23,170 | |||||||||||
We calculate an estimated forfeiture rate annually based on historical forfeiture and expectations about future forfeitures. Equity-based compensation is included in operating expenses on the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Income/(Loss).
Restricted Stock
The following table summarizes restricted stock activity during the year ended December 31, 2021:
| (in thousands) | Number of Shares | Weighted Average Fair Value at Grant Date | |||||||||
| Outstanding at January 1, 2021 | 3,651 | $ | 20.81 | ||||||||
| Granted | 413 | 40.64 | |||||||||
| Vested | (1,166) | 19.93 | |||||||||
| Forfeited | (49) | 35.26 | |||||||||
| Outstanding at December 31, 2021 | 2,849 | $ | 23.81 | ||||||||
As of December 31, 2021, the Company had $47,483 of total unrecognized compensation cost related to restricted stock awards granted under the 2019 Plan and the 2006 Plan. This cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 3.2 years. The Company determines the fair value of its restricted stock awards based on the market price of its common stock on the date of grant.
The fair value of the restricted stock that vested during the years ended December 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019 was $23,231, $23,839 and $23,263, respectively.
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Stock Options
Activity relating to stock options granted under the Company’s plans during the year ended December 31, 2021 were as follows:
| (in thousands except for per share price) | Number of Shares | Weighted Average Exercise Price | Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term | Aggregate Intrinsic Value | |||||||||||||||||||
| Outstanding at January 1, 2021 | 2,674 | $ | 26.80 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Granted | 270 | 43.30 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Exercised | (411) | 23.67 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Forfeited | (2) | 31.56 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Outstanding at December 31, 2021 | 2,531 | $ | 29.06 | 2.7 years | $ | 44,054 | |||||||||||||||||
| Vested and Exercisable at December 31, 2021 | 2,070 | $ | 28.20 | 2.6 years | $ | 37,829 | |||||||||||||||||
At December 31, 2021, $2.2 million of total unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested stock option awards is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 1.2 years.
Additional information pertaining to the Company's stock option plan were as follows:
| Years Ended December 31, | |||||||||||||||||
| (in thousands) | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | ||||||||||||||
| Cash received from the exercise of stock options | $ | 9,732 | $ | 1,609 | $ | 6,212 | |||||||||||
| Intrinsic value of stock options exercised | $ | 8,622 | $ | 993 | $ | 4,268 | |||||||||||
| Tax benefits realized on exercise of stock options | $ | 1,512 | $ | 234 | $ | 1,010 | |||||||||||
The Company uses the Black-Scholes-Merton option-pricing model to estimate the fair value of options granted, which requires several assumptions. The expected term of the options represents the estimated period of time until exercise and is based on the historical experience of similar awards. Expected volatility is based on the historical volatility of the Company’s common stock. The risk-free interest rate is based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of the grant. The dividend yield is based on the Company's annualized dividend per share amount divided by the Company's stock price. The following weighted average assumptions were used for stock options granted during 2021, 2020 and 2019:
| Years Ended December 31, | |||||||||||||||||
| 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | |||||||||||||||
| Volatility | 40.3% to 49.6% | 33.9% to 56.7% | 32.0% to 39.6% | ||||||||||||||
| Risk free interest rate | 0.1% to 1.0% | 0.2% to 1.6% | 1.6% to 2.5% | ||||||||||||||
| Expected life in years | 2.0 to 4.0 | 3.0 to 5.0 | 1.0 to 5.0 | ||||||||||||||
| Dividend yield | 1.4% | 1.2% | 1.6% | ||||||||||||||
| Weighted average fair value | $13.30 | $10.15 | $5.38 | ||||||||||||||
Note J – Preferred Stock
The Company has authorized 5,000 shares of preferred stock. The Board of Directors has designated 60 shares of such preferred stock as Series A Junior Participating Preferred Stock (“Series A Preferred”). Holders of the shares of Series A Preferred are entitled to dividends equal to 1 times dividends declared or paid on the Company's common stock. Each share of Series A Preferred entitles the holder to 1 votes on all matters submitted to the holders of common stock. The Series A Preferred has a liquidation preference of $1 per share and is not redeemable by the Company. No shares of preferred stock have been issued.
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Note K – Share Repurchase Program
The Company's Board of Directors authorized a share repurchase program (the “Share Repurchase Program”), effective as of January 1, 2004. The Share Repurchase Program does not have a fixed expiration or termination date and may be modified or terminated by the Board of Directors at any time. On several occasions the Board of Directors has increased the amount authorized for repurchase of the Company's common stock. On April 24, 2019, the Board of Directors approved the expansion of the Company's Share Repurchase Program for up to $200,000 in repurchases of the Company's common stock, which included the amount remaining under the prior authorization. On November 2, 2021, the Board of Directors approved an increase in the Company's share repurchase authorization of approximately $200,000, bringing the total authorization to $250,000, which included the amount remaining under the prior authorization. The Share Repurchase Program permits the Company to effect repurchases from time to time through a combination of open market repurchases, net settlements of employee stock awards or in privately negotiated transactions at such prices and times as are determined to be in the best interest of the Company. During the twelve months ended December 31, 2021, an aggregate of 2,050 shares of the Company's common stock, excluding net settlements of employee stock awards, were repurchased under the Share Repurchase Program, at a weighted average price per share of $42.94, for an aggregate purchase price of approximately $88,039. As of December 31, 2021, approximately $223,551 remained available for future repurchases under the Share Repurchase Program.
The Steven Madden, Ltd. Amended and Restated 2006 Stock Incentive Plan (as further amended, the "2006 Plan"), which expired on April 6, 2019, and the Steven Madden, Ltd. 2019 Incentive Compensation Plan (the "2019 Plan") both provide the Company with the right to deduct or withhold, or require employees to remit to the Company, an amount sufficient to satisfy any applicable tax withholding and/or option cost obligations applicable to stock-based compensation awards. To the extent permitted, employees may elect to satisfy all or part of such withholding obligations by tendering to the Company previously owned shares or by having the Company withhold shares having a fair market value equal to the employee's withholding tax obligation and/or option cost. During the twelve months ended December 31, 2021, an aggregate of 791 shares were withheld in connection with the settlement of vested restricted stock to satisfy tax withholding requirements and option costs, at an average price per share of $44.40, for an aggregate purchase price of approximately $35,122.
Note L – Net Income/(Loss) Per Share of Common Stock
Basic net income/(loss) per share is based on the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the period, which does not include unvested restricted common stock subject to forfeiture of 2,849, 3,651 and 4,427 shares for the years ended December 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019, respectively. Diluted net income per share reflects: a) the potential dilution assuming shares of common stock were issued upon the exercise of outstanding in-the-money options and the assumed proceeds, which are deemed to be the proceeds from the exercise plus compensation cost not yet recognized attributable to future services using the treasury method, were used to purchase shares of the Company’s common stock at the average market price during the period, and b) the vesting of granted non-vested restricted stock awards for which the assumed proceeds upon vesting are deemed to be the amount of compensation cost not yet recognized attributable to future services using the treasury stock method, to the extent dilutive.
| (in thousands) | Years Ended December 31, | |||||||||||||||||||
| 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Weighted average common shares outstanding: | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Basic | 78,442 | 78,635 | 79,577 | |||||||||||||||||
| Effect of dilutive securities: | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Stock awards and options to purchase shares of common stock | 3,186 | — | 4,069 | |||||||||||||||||
| Diluted | 81,628 | 78,635 | 83,646 | |||||||||||||||||
The year ended December 31, 2020 resulted in a net loss; therefore, there was no difference in the weighted average number of common shares for basic and diluted loss per share as the effect of all potentially dilutive shares outstanding was anti-dilutive. For the years ended December 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019, options to purchase approximately 5, 89 and 5 shares of common stock, respectively, have been excluded from the calculation of diluted net (loss)/income per share, as the result would have been anti-dilutive. For the year ended December 31, 2021 and 2020, 7 and 2,524 restricted shares were excluded from the calculation of diluted net (loss) per share, as the result would have been anti-dilutive. For the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018all unvested restricted stock awards were dilutive. The Company had contingently issuable performance awards outstanding that did not meet the performance conditions as of year ended December 31, 2021 and, 2017therefore, were excluded from the
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calculation of diluted net income/(loss) per common share for the year ended December 31, 2021 and 2020. The maximum number of potentially dilutive shares that could be issued upon vesting for these performance awards was approximately 17,000 and 300,000 as of December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively. These amounts were also excluded from the computation of weighted average potentially dilutive securities.
Note M – Derivative Instruments
The Company uses derivative instruments, specifically, forward foreign exchange contracts, to manage the risk associated with the volatility of future cash flows. The foreign exchange contracts are used to mitigate the impact of exchange rate fluctuations on certain forecasted purchases of inventory and are designated as cash flow hedging instruments. As of December 31, 2021, the Company's entire net forward contracts hedging portfolio consisted of a notional amount of $30,293, with the fair value included on the Consolidated Balance Sheets in other current assets of $494 and other current liabilities of $46. For the twelve months ended December 31, 2021, the Company's hedging activities were considered effective, and, thus, no ineffectiveness from hedging activities was recognized in the Consolidated Statements of Income/(Loss) during the year. For the twelve months ended December 31, 2020, the Company's hedging activities were considered ineffective due to the impact of COVID-19 on the hedged transactions, and, thus, gains of $176 related to ineffectiveness from hedging activities were recognized in the Consolidated Statements of Income/(Loss) during the first quarter of 2020. These gains and losses recognized in Net income/(loss) on are located in Cost of sales (exclusive of depreciation and amortization) on the Consolidated Statements of Income/(Loss).
Note N – Leases
The following table presents the lease-related assets and liabilities recorded on the Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2021 and 2020:
| As of December 31, | |||||||||||||||||
| (in thousands) | Classification on the Balance Sheet | 2021 | 2020 | ||||||||||||||
| Assets | |||||||||||||||||
Noncurrent (1) (2) | Operating lease right-of-use asset | $ | 85,449 | $ | 101,379 | ||||||||||||
| Liabilities | |||||||||||||||||
| Current | Operating leases - current portion | $ | 30,759 | $ | 34,257 | ||||||||||||
| Noncurrent | Operating leases - long-term portion | 80,072 | 98,592 | ||||||||||||||
| Total operating lease liabilities | $ | 110,831 | $ | 132,849 | |||||||||||||
| Weighted-average remaining lease term | 4.6 years | 5.0 years | |||||||||||||||
| Weighted-average discount rate | 4.3 | % | 4.3 | % | |||||||||||||
(1) During the year ended December 31, 2021, the Company recorded a pre-tax impairment charge related to its right-of-use assets of $1,023 in its Direct-to-Consumer and the Wholesale Accessories/Apparel segments.
(2) During the year ended December 31, 2020, the Company recorded a pre-tax impairment charge related to its lease right-of-use assets of $22,183 in its Direct-to-Consumer segment.
The following table presents the composition of lease costs during the years ended December 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019:
| Years Ended December 31, | |||||||||||||||||
| (in thousands) | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | ||||||||||||||
| Operating lease cost | $ | 36,863 | $ | 42,368 | $ | 48,387 | |||||||||||
Variable lease cost (1) | 18,206 | 13,412 | 172 | ||||||||||||||
| Short-term lease cost | — | 238 | 239 | ||||||||||||||
| Less: sublease income | 321 | 562 | 644 | ||||||||||||||
| Total lease cost | $ | 54,748 | $ | 55,456 | $ | 48,154 | |||||||||||
(1) For the year ended December 31, 2021 and 2020, the Company incurred expenses related to the COVID-19 lease amendments of $9,505 and $12,064, respectively, which were included in variable lease cost.
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The Company recorded impairment charges of $1,023 and $22,183 related to lease right-of-use assets for the year ended December 31, 2021 and 2020. For 2021, these impairment charges were recorded in the Direct-to-Consumer and Wholesale Accessories/Apparel segments. For the year ended December 31, 2019, the Company recorded an impairment charge of $1,883. In 2020 and 2019, the impairment charges were recorded in the Direct-to- Consumer segment.
The following presents supplemental cash and non-cash information related to the Company's Operating leases:
| Years Ended December 31, | |||||||||||
| (in thousands) | 2021 | 2020 | |||||||||
| Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities | |||||||||||
| Operating cash flows used for operating leases | $ | 31,870 | $ | 43,582 | |||||||
| Noncash transactions: | |||||||||||
| Right-of-use asset obtained in exchange for new operating lease liabilities | $ | 17,461 | $ | 2,746 | |||||||
Right-of-use asset amortization expense(1) | $ | 32,371 | $ | 38,228 | |||||||
(1) Included in "Leases and other liabilities" in our Statement of Cash Flows.
Undiscounted Cash Flows
The table below reconciles the undiscounted cash flows for each of the first five years and total of the remaining years to the lease liabilities recorded on the Consolidated Balance Sheet:
| (in thousands) | As of December 31, 2021 | ||||
| 2022 | $ | 35,894 | |||
| 2023 | 26,659 | ||||
| 2024 | 20,137 | ||||
| 2025 | 16,125 | ||||
| 2026 | 11,337 | ||||
| Thereafter | 11,884 | ||||
| Total minimum lease payments | 122,036 | ||||
| Less: interest | 11,205 | ||||
| Present value of lease liabilities | $ | 110,831 | |||
Rent expense for the years ended December 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019 was approximately $47,179, $49,619 and $61,283, respectively.
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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Note EO – Income Taxes
The components of income/(loss) before income taxes were as follows:
| Years Ended December 31, | |||||||||||||||||
| (in thousands) | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | ||||||||||||||
| Domestic | $ | 171,297 | $ | (63,025) | $ | 119,166 | |||||||||||
| Foreign | 70,771 | 33,040 | 62,060 | ||||||||||||||
| $ | 242,068 | $ | (29,985) | $ | 181,226 | ||||||||||||
The components of provision/(benefit) for income taxes were as follows:
| Years Ended December 31, | |||||||||||||||||
| (in thousands) | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | ||||||||||||||
| Current: | |||||||||||||||||
| Federal | $ | 32,983 | $ | (10,764) | $ | 18,655 | |||||||||||
| State and local | 3,711 | (545) | 3,765 | ||||||||||||||
| Foreign | 11,635 | 7,958 | 11,940 | ||||||||||||||
| 48,329 | (3,351) | 34,360 | |||||||||||||||
| Deferred: | |||||||||||||||||
| Federal | (1,402) | (4,940) | 2,309 | ||||||||||||||
| State and local | 1,888 | (2,962) | 1,343 | ||||||||||||||
| Foreign | 794 | (451) | 1,492 | ||||||||||||||
| 1,280 | (8,353) | 5,144 | |||||||||||||||
| $ | 49,609 | $ | (11,704) | $ | 39,504 | ||||||||||||
A reconciliation between income taxes computed at the federal statutory rate and the effective tax rate is as follows:
| Years Ended December 31, | |||||||||||||||||
| (in thousands) | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | ||||||||||||||
| Income taxes at federal statutory rate | 21.0 | % | 21.0 | % | 21.0 | % | |||||||||||
| Effects of foreign operations | (0.8) | 10.3 | (0.1) | ||||||||||||||
| Stock-based compensation | (2.4) | 11.8 | (3.4) | ||||||||||||||
| State and local income taxes - net of federal income tax benefit | 2.1 | 12.9 | 2.3 | ||||||||||||||
| Nondeductible items | 1.2 | (0.4) | 0.7 | ||||||||||||||
| Impact of tax reform | — | 14.0 | — | ||||||||||||||
| Global intangible low-taxed income ("GILTI") | — | (18.2) | — | ||||||||||||||
| Valuation allowance | (0.5) | (9.3) | 0.6 | ||||||||||||||
| Other | (0.1) | (3.1) | 0.7 | ||||||||||||||
| Effective tax rate | 20.5 | % | 39.0 | % | 21.8 | % | |||||||||||
The primary changes between the Company’s effective tax rate for the year ended December 31, 2021 and 2020 are due to the year-over-year benefit resulting from the exercising and vesting of share-based awards, a decrease in tax benefit related to a net operating loss carryback claim set forth by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the “CARES Act”), a decrease in the GILTI tax and an increase in pre-tax income in jurisdictions with higher tax rates.
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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The components of deferred tax assets and liabilities were as follows:
| As of December 31, | |||||||||||
| (in thousands) | 2021 | 2020 | |||||||||
| Deferred tax assets | |||||||||||
| Receivable allowances | $ | 8,313 | $ | 5,226 | |||||||
| Inventory | 7,992 | 4,681 | |||||||||
| Accrued expenses | 310 | 1,109 | |||||||||
| Deferred compensation | 6,486 | 7,418 | |||||||||
| Net operating loss carryforwards | 6,129 | 9,987 | |||||||||
| Lease liability | 26,436 | 31,975 | |||||||||
| Other | 1,169 | 1,345 | |||||||||
| Gross deferred tax assets before valuation allowance | 56,835 | 61,741 | |||||||||
| Less: valuation allowance | (3,753) | (4,968) | |||||||||
| Gross deferred tax assets after valuation allowance | 53,082 | 56,773 | |||||||||
| Deferred tax liabilities | |||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | (16,144) | (13,744) | |||||||||
| Unremitted earnings of foreign subsidiaries | (3,138) | (2,964) | |||||||||
| Right-of-use asset | (20,365) | (24,211) | |||||||||
| Amortization of goodwill | (7,578) | (7,665) | |||||||||
| Indefinite-lived intangibles | (4,654) | (5,336) | |||||||||
| Gross deferred tax liabilities | (51,879) | (53,920) | |||||||||
| Net deferred tax assets/(liabilities) | $ | 1,203 | $ | 2,853 | |||||||
The Company applies the asset and liability method of accounting for income taxes. Under this method, deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined based on differences between financial reporting and tax bases of assets and liabilities and are measured using the enacted tax rates and laws that are expected to be in effect when the differences are expected to reverse.
The ultimate realization of deferred tax assets is dependent upon the generation of future taxable income during the periods in which those temporary differences become deductible. Management considers the scheduled reversal of deferred tax liabilities (including the impact of available carryback and carryforward periods), projected future taxable income, and tax‑planning strategies in making this assessment.
The Company’s decrease in valuation allowance of $1,215 is due to usage of net operating loss deferred tax assets in various foreign subsidiaries, which resulted in an aggregate valuation allowance of $3,753 for the year ended December 31, 2021.
A reconciliation of the beginning and ending amount of unrecognized tax benefits were as follows:
| Years Ended December 31, | |||||||||||||||||
| (in thousands) | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | ||||||||||||||
| Beginning Balance | $ | 2,295 | $ | 1,150 | $ | 1,511 | |||||||||||
| Additions for tax positions of prior years | — | 1,145 | — | ||||||||||||||
| Reductions for tax positions of prior years | (1,150) | — | (361) | ||||||||||||||
| Ending Balance | $ | 1,145 | $ | 2,295 | $ | 1,150 | |||||||||||
For the years ended December 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019 the total amount of unrecognized tax benefits that, if recognized, would affect the effective tax rate is approximately $1,145, $2,295 and $1,150, in the aggregate, respectively. The Company recognizes interest and penalties, if any, related to unrecognized tax benefits in income tax expense. Accrued interest and penalties on unrecognized tax benefits and interest and penalty expense was immaterial to the consolidated financial
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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
statements for all periods presented. The unrecognized tax benefits are not expected to materially change in the next twelve months.
The Company files income tax returns in the U.S., for federal, state, and local purposes, and in certain other foreign jurisdictions. The Company's tax years 2018 through 2021 remain open to examination by most taxing authorities. During 2017, the U.S. Internal Revenue Service completed its audit of the Company's 2014 U.S. income tax return.
The Company’s consolidated financial statements provide for any related tax liability on amounts that may be repatriated from foreign operations, aside from undistributed earnings of certain of the Company’s foreign subsidiaries that are intended to be indefinitely reinvested in operations outside the U.S. The deferred tax liability of $3,138 at December 31, 2021 reflects the withholding tax on amounts that may be repatriated from foreign operations.
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the CARES Act was signed into law on March 27, 2020, which includes significant corporate income tax and payroll tax provisions aimed at providing economic relief. The Company received or expects to continue to receive a corporate income tax benefit on the net operating loss carryback provision set forth by the CARES act, as well as favorable cash flow benefits related to the employee retention credit, employer payroll tax deferral, and accelerated depreciation related to qualified improvement property.
Note P – Commitments, Contingencies and Other
Legal Proceedings:
In the ordinary course of business, the Company has various pending cases involving contractual disputes, employee-related matters, distribution matters, product liability claims, intellectual property infringement and other matters. In the opinion of management, after consulting with legal counsel, the liabilities, if any, resulting from these legal proceedings should not have a material impact on the Company's financial condition, results of operations or cash flows. It is the policy of management to disclose the amount or range of reasonably possible losses in excess of recorded amounts.
Letters of credit:
At December 31, 2021, the Company had $751 open letters of credit for the purchase of inventory, which expire in 2030.
License agreements:
In January 2018, the Company entered into a license agreement with Nine West Development LLC, subsequently acquired by WHP Global, for the right to manufacture, market and sell women's fashion footwear and handbags under the Anne Klein®, AK Sport®, AK Anne Klein Sport® – Factor Receivableand the Lion Head Design® trademarks. The agreement, unless extended, expires on June 30, 2023. The agreement requires that the Company pay the licensor a royalty equal to a percentage of net sales and a minimum royalty in the event that specified net sales targets are not achieved.
On February 9, 2011, the Company entered into a license agreement with Basic Properties America Inc. and BasicNet S.p.A, under which the Company has the right to use the Superga® trademark in connection with the sale and marketing of women's footwear. The agreement requires the Company to pay the licensor a royalty equal to a percentage of net sales and a minimum royalty in the event that specified net sales targets are not achieved. The agreement was amended on April 11, 2013 to extend the term of the agreement through December 31, 2022.
Future minimum royalty payments under all of the Company's license agreements are $8,250 and $5,438 for 2022 and 2023, respectively. Royalty expenses are included in the “cost of goods” section of the Company's Consolidated Statements of Income/(Loss).
Concentrations:
The Company hasmaintains cash and cash equivalents with various major financial institutions, which at times are in excess of the amount insured.
During the year ended December 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019, the Company did not purchase more than 10% of its merchandise from any single supplier. Total product purchases from vendors located in China for the year ended December 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019, were 79%. 78%, and 88%.
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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
At December 31, 2021, two customers represented approximately 14.0% and 10.6% of total revenue. At December 31, 2021, two customers accounted for 19.3% and 18.1% of total accounts receivable. The Company did not have any other customers who accounted for more than 10% of total revenue or any other customers who accounted for more than 10% of total accounts receivable.
At December 31, 2020, one customer represented approximately 13.9% of total revenue. At December 31, 2020, five customers accounted for 19.0%, 14.9%, 11.8%, 11.7%, and 10.3% of total accounts receivable. The Company did not have any other customers who accounted for more than 10% of total revenue or any other customers who accounted for more than 10% of total accounts receivable.
At December 31, 2019, sales to one customer represented approximately 11.9% of total revenue. At December 31, 2019, sales to three customers. represented 17.9%, 13.6% and 10.6% of total accounts receivable. The Company did not have any other customers who accounted for more than 10% of total revenue or any other customers who accounted for more than 10% of total accounts receivable.
Purchases are made primarily in United States dollars.
Note Q – Credit Agreement
Credit Agreement
On July 22, 2020, the Company entered into a collection agency$150,000, secured revolving credit agreement (the “Credit Agreement”) with various lenders and Citizens Bank, N.A., as administrative agent (the “Agent”), which replaced the Company’s existing credit facility provided by Rosenthal & Rosenthal, Inc. (“Rosenthal”). The agreement can be terminated by the Company or Rosenthal at any time upon 60 days' prior written notice. Under the agreement, the Company can request advances from Rosenthal of up to 85% of aggregate receivables submitted to Rosenthal. The agreementCredit Agreement provides the Company withfor a $30,000revolving credit facility with a $15,000 sub-limit for letters of credit at an interest rate based, at the Company’s election, upon a calculation that utilizes either the prime rate minus 0.5% or LIBOR plus 2.5%. As of December 31, 2019 and 2018, no borrowings were outstanding(the “Credit Facility”) scheduled to mature on July 22, 2025.
The initial $150,000 maximum availability under the Credit Facility is subject to a borrowing base calculation consisting of certain eligible accounts receivable, credit facilitycard receivables, inventory, and there were no openin-transit inventory. Availability under the Credit Facility is reduced by outstanding letters of credit. The Company may from time-to-time increase the maximum availability under the Credit Agreement by up to $100,000 if certain conditions are satisfied.
Borrowings under the Credit Agreement generally bear interest at a variable rate equal to, at the Company’s election, (i) LIBOR for the applicable interest period or (ii) the base rate (which is the highest of (a) the prime rate announced by Citizens Bank, N.A. or its parent company, (b) the sum of the federal funds effective rate plus 0.50%, and (c) the sum of one-month LIBOR plus 1%), plus in each case a specified margin, which is based upon average availability under the Credit Facility from time to time.
Under the Credit Agreement, the Company must also payspay (i) a commitment fee to the Agent, for the account of each lender, which accrues at a rate equal to 0.40% per annum on the average daily unused amount of the commitment of such lender, (ii) a letter of credit participation fee to the Agent, for the account of each lender, ranging from 2.00% to 2.50% per annum, based upon average availability under the Credit Facility from time to time, multiplied by the average daily amount available to be drawn under the applicable letter of credit, and (iii) a letter of credit fronting fee to each issuer of a letter of credit under the Credit Agreement, which will accrue at a rate per annum separately agreed upon between the Company and such issuer.
The Credit Agreement contains various restrictions and covenants applicable to the Company and its subsidiaries. Among other requirements, availability under the Credit Facility must, at all times, (i) prior to the occurrence of the permanent borrowing base trigger (as defined in the Credit Agreement), equal or exceed the greater of $22,500 and 15% of the line cap (as defined in the Credit Agreement), and (ii) after the occurrence of the permanent borrowing base trigger, equal or exceed the greater of $15,000 and 10% of the line cap. Other than this minimum availability requirement, the Credit Agreement does not include any financial maintenance covenants.
The Credit Agreement requires the Company and various subsidiaries of the Company to guarantee each other’s obligations arising from time to time under the Credit Facility, as well as obligations arising in respect of certain cash management and hedging transactions. Subject to customary exceptions and limitations, all borrowings under the Credit Agreement are secured by a lien on all or substantially all of the assets of the Company and each subsidiary guarantor.
The Credit Agreement also contains customary events of default. If an event of default under the Credit Agreement occurs and is continuing, then the Agent may, and at the request of the required lenders shall, terminate the loan commitments
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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
under the Credit Agreement, declare any outstanding obligations under the Credit Agreement to be immediately due and payable or require the Company to adequately cash collateralize outstanding letter of credit obligations. If the Company or, with certain exceptions, a subsidiary becomes the subject of a proceeding under any bankruptcy, insolvency or similar law, then the loan commitments under the Credit Agreement will automatically terminate, and any outstanding obligations under the Credit Agreement and the cash collateral required under the Credit Agreement for any outstanding letter of credit obligations will become immediately due and payable.
As of December 31, 2021, the Company had no cash borrowings under the Credit Facility.
Note R – Factoring Agreement
0In conjunction with the Credit Agreement described in Note Q – Credit Agreement, on July 22, 2020, the Company and certain of its subsidiaries (collectively, the “Madden Entities”) entered into an Amended and Restated Deferred Purchase Factoring Agreement (the “Factoring Agreement”) with Rosenthal & Rosenthal, Inc. ("Rosenthal"). Pursuant to the Factoring Agreement, Rosenthal serves as the collection agent with respect to certain receivables of the Madden Entities and is entitled to receive a fee based on a percentagebase commission of 0.20% of the gross invoice amount submittedof each receivable assigned for collection, plus certain additional fees and expenses, subject to Rosenthal. With respect to receivables related to the Company's private label business, the fee is 0.14% of the gross invoice amount. With respect to all other receivables, the fee is 0.20% of the gross invoice amount.certain minimum annual commissions. Rosenthal assumeswill generally assume the credit risk onresulting from a substantial portioncustomer’s financial inability to make payment of credit-approved receivables. The initial term of the receivables thatFactoring Agreement is twelve months, subject to automatic renewal for additional twelve-month periods, and the Company submits to it,Factoring Agreement may be terminated at any time by Rosenthal or the Madden Entities on 60 days' notice and upon the occurrence of certain other events. The Madden Entities pledged all of their rights under the Factoring Agreement to the extent of any loans made toAgent under the Company, Rosenthal maintains a lien on the Company’s receivablesCredit Agreement to secure obligations arising under the Company’s obligations.Credit Agreement.
Note FS – Note Receivable – Related Party
On June 25, 2007, the Company made a loan to Steven Madden, its Creative and Design Chief and a principal stockholder of the Company, in the amount of $3,000 in order for Mr. Madden to satisfy a personal tax obligation resulting from the exercise of stock options that were due to expire and to retain the underlying Company common stock. The loan, as amended, is secured by non-company securities held in Mr. Madden's brokerage account. The Company has agreed to forgive a portion of the note as long as Mr. Madden remains an employee of the Company through the note's maturity on December 31, 2023. For the years ended December 31, 2019, 20182021, 2020 and 20172019 the Company also recorded a charge in the amount of $409 for each year, respectively, to write-off the required one-tenth of the principal amount of the secured promissory note, which was partially offset by imputed interest income of $40, $47$23, $31 and $55,$40, respectively.
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| December 31, 2019 | ||||||||||||||||
| Fair Value Measurements | ||||||||||||||||
| Fair value | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | |||||||||||||
| Assets: | ||||||||||||||||
| Cash equivalents | $ | 107,535 | $ | 107,535 | $ | — | $ | — | ||||||||
| Current marketable securities – available for sale | 40,521 | 40,521 | — | — | ||||||||||||
| Total assets | $ | 148,056 | $ | 148,056 | $ | — | $ | — | ||||||||
| Liabilities: | ||||||||||||||||
| Contingent consideration | $ | 9,124 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 9,124 | ||||||||
| Forward contracts | 495 | — | 495 | — | ||||||||||||
| Total liabilities | $ | 9,619 | $ | — | $ | 495 | $ | 9,124 | ||||||||
| December 31, 2018 | ||||||||||||||||
| Fair Value Measurements | ||||||||||||||||
| Fair value | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | |||||||||||||
| Assets: | ||||||||||||||||
| Cash equivalents | $ | 77,050 | $ | 77,050 | $ | — | $ | — | ||||||||
| Current marketable securities – available for sale | 66,968 | 66,968 | — | — | ||||||||||||
| Forward contracts | 707 | — | 707 | — | ||||||||||||
| Total assets | $ | 144,725 | $ | 144,018 | $ | 707 | $ | — | ||||||||
| Liabilities: | ||||||||||||||||
| Contingent consideration | $ | 3,000 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 3,000 | ||||||||
| Total liabilities | $ | 3,000 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 3,000 | ||||||||
| Balance at January 1, | Payments | Acquisitions | Change in estimate | Balance at December 31, | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | ||||||||||||||||
| Liabilities: | ||||||||||||||||
| Contingent consideration | $ | 3,000 | — | 9,124 | (3,000 | ) | $ | 9,124 | ||||||||
| 2018 | ||||||||||||||||
| Liabilities: | ||||||||||||||||
| Contingent consideration | $ | 10,000 | (7,000 | ) | — | — | $ | 3,000 | ||||||||
| December 31, | |||||||||
| Average Useful Life | 2019 | 2018 | |||||||
| Land and building | $ | 947 | $ | 767 | |||||
| Leasehold improvements | 91,341 | 84,512 | |||||||
| Machinery and equipment | 10 years | 6,597 | 7,098 | ||||||
| Furniture and fixtures | 5 years | 11,972 | 9,039 | ||||||
| Computer equipment and software | 3 to 5 years | 65,093 | 58,089 | ||||||
| 175,950 | 159,505 | ||||||||
| Less accumulated depreciation and amortization | (110,446 | ) | (94,698 | ) | |||||
| Property and equipment - net | $ | 65,504 | $ | 64,807 | |||||
Note IT – Goodwill and Intangible Assets
| Wholesale | |||||||||||||||
| Footwear | Accessories/Apparel | Retail | Net Carrying Amount | ||||||||||||
| Balance at January 1, 2018 | $ | 84,862 | $ | 49,324 | $ | 14,352 | $ | 148,538 | |||||||
| Translation and other | (311 | ) | — | (115 | ) | (426 | ) | ||||||||
| Balance at December 31, 2018 | 84,551 | 49,324 | 14,237 | 148,112 | |||||||||||
| Acquisitions | — | 11,955 | 4,644 | 16,599 | |||||||||||
| Purchase accounting adjustment | — | 1,409 | (2,053 | ) | (644 | ) | |||||||||
| Translation and other | 7,021 | — | 261 | 7,282 | |||||||||||
| Balance at December 31, 2019 | $ | 91,572 | $ | 62,688 | $ | 17,089 | $ | 171,349 | |||||||
| 2019 | |||||||||||||||||
| Estimated Lives | Cost Basis | Accumulated Amortization (1) | Impairment (2) | Net Carrying Amount | |||||||||||||
| Trade names | 6–10 years | $ | 8,770 | $ | 8,418 | $ | — | $ | 352 | ||||||||
| Customer relationships | 10-20 years | 43,880 | 24,409 | — | 19,471 | ||||||||||||
| Non-compete agreement | 5 years | 455 | 455 | — | — | ||||||||||||
| Re-acquired right | 2 years | 4,200 | 4,200 | — | — | ||||||||||||
| 57,305 | 37,482 | — | 19,823 | ||||||||||||||
| Re-acquired right | indefinite | 35,200 | 8,299 | — | 26,901 | ||||||||||||
| Trademarks | indefinite | 120,035 | — | 4,050 | 115,985 | ||||||||||||
| $ | 212,540 | $ | 45,781 | $ | 4,050 | $ | 162,709 | ||||||||||
| 2018 | |||||||||||||||||
| Estimated Lives | Cost Basis | Accumulated Amortization (1) | Impairment (2) | Net Carrying Amount | |||||||||||||
| Trade names | 6–10 years | $ | 9,220 | $ | 6,582 | $ | — | $ | 2,638 | ||||||||
| Customer relationships | 10-20 years | 47,019 | 28,049 | — | 18,970 | ||||||||||||
| License agreements | 3–6 years | 5,600 | 5,600 | — | — | ||||||||||||
| Non-compete agreement | 5 years | 2,440 | 2,440 | — | — | ||||||||||||
| Re-acquired right | 2 years | 4,200 | 4,200 | — | — | ||||||||||||
| Other | 3 years | 14 | 14 | — | — | ||||||||||||
| 68,493 | 46,885 | — | 21,608 | ||||||||||||||
| Re-acquired right | indefinite | 35,200 | 9,785 | — | 25,415 | ||||||||||||
| Trademarks | indefinite | 100,333 | — | 4,045 | 96,288 | ||||||||||||
| $ | 204,026 | $ | 56,670 | $ | 4,045 | $ | 143,311 | ||||||||||
| 2020 | $ | 2,913 | |
| 2021 | 2,236 | ||
| 2022 | 1,802 | ||
| 2023 | 1,802 | ||
| 2024 | 1,802 | ||
| Thereafter | 9,268 | ||
| Total | $ | 19,823 | |
| Years Ended December 31, | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |||||||||
| Restricted stock | $ | 19,143 | $ | 16,720 | $ | 16,616 | |||||
| Stock options | 4,027 | 4,356 | 4,231 | ||||||||
| Total | $ | 23,170 | $ | 21,076 | $ | 20,847 | |||||
| Years Ended December 31, | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |||||||||
| Proceeds from stock options exercised | $ | 6,212 | $ | 13,036 | $ | 16,433 | |||||
| Intrinsic value of stock options exercised | $ | 4,268 | $ | 6,841 | $ | 9,936 | |||||
| 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |||
| Volatility | 32.0% to 39.6% | 25.1% to 33.2% | 23.0% to 26.4% | ||
| Risk free interest rate | 1.6% to 2.5% | 2.1% to 2.9% | 1.5% to 2.0% | ||
| Expected life in years | 1.0 to 5.0 | 3.0 to 5.0 | 3.0 to 5.0 | ||
| Dividend yield | 1.6% | 1.7% | 0.0% | ||
| Weighted average fair value | $5.38 | $6.75 | $5.94 | ||
| Number of Shares | Weighted Average Exercise Price | Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term | Aggregate Intrinsic Value | |||||||||
| Outstanding at January 1, 2017 | 2,249,000 | $ | 19.81 | |||||||||
| Granted | 1,593,000 | 25.03 | ||||||||||
| Exercised | (983,000 | ) | 16.49 | |||||||||
| Forfeited | (13,000 | ) | 23.49 | |||||||||
| Outstanding at December 31, 2017 | 2,846,000 | 23.87 | ||||||||||
| Granted | 585,000 | 32.39 | ||||||||||
| Exercised | (593,000 | ) | 22.04 | |||||||||
| Forfeited | (23,000 | ) | 22.59 | |||||||||
| Outstanding at December 31, 2018 | 2,815,000 | 26.03 | ||||||||||
| Granted | 272,000 | 30.93 | ||||||||||
| Exercised | (273,000 | ) | 22.77 | |||||||||
| Forfeited | (12,000 | ) | 20.17 | |||||||||
| Outstanding at December 31, 2019 | 2,802,000 | $ | 26.85 | 4.1 | $ | 45,284 | ||||||
| Exercisable at December 31, 2019 | 1,630,000 | $ | 27.02 | 3.7 | $ | 26,069 | ||||||
| Options Outstanding | Options Exercisable | ||||||||||
| Range of Exercise Price | Number Outstanding | Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (in Years) | Weighted Average Exercise Price | Number Exercisable | Weighted Average Exercise Price | ||||||
| $19.59 to $23.91 | 468,000 | 2.2 | $22.79 | 347,000 | $22.54 | ||||||
| $23.92 to $28.24 | 1,474,000 | 4.1 | 25.18 | 775,000 | 25.43 | ||||||
| $28.25 to $32.57 | 557,000 | 5.7 | 29.81 | 275,000 | 29.58 | ||||||
| $32.58 to $36.90 | 291,000 | 3.9 | 35.55 | 233,000 | 35.93 | ||||||
| $36.91 to $41.23 | 12,000 | 6.5 | 41.18 | — | — | ||||||
| 2,802,000 | 4.1 | $26.85 | 1,630,000 | $27.02 | |||||||
| Number of Shares | Weighted Average Fair Value at Grant Date | |||||
| Outstanding at January 1, 2017 | 6,287,000 | $ | 17.29 | |||
| Granted | 413,000 | 25.11 | ||||
| Vested | (762,000 | ) | 20.39 | |||
| Forfeited | (62,000 | ) | 23.65 | |||
| Outstanding at December 31, 2017 | 5,876,000 | 17.37 | ||||
| Granted | 509,000 | 31.70 | ||||
| Vested | (1,177,000 | ) | 18.44 | |||
| Forfeited | (71,000 | ) | 25.61 | |||
| Outstanding at December 31, 2018 | 5,137,000 | 18.42 | ||||
| Granted | 633,000 | 32.64 | ||||
| Vested | (1,200,000 | ) | 19.40 | |||
| Forfeited | (143,000 | ) | 28.61 | |||
| Outstanding at December 31, 2019 | 4,427,000 | $ | 19.84 | |||
| Cash Flow Hedges | |||||||||
| Forward Contracts: | Location of Gain or Loss Recognized in Net Income on Derivative | Gain/(Loss) Recognized in Accumulated OCI | Gain/(Loss) Reclassified into Income From Accumulated OCI | ||||||
| 2019 | Cost of Sales | $ | (454 | ) | $ | (10 | ) | ||
| 2018 | Cost of Sales | 748 | (39 | ) | |||||
| 2017 | Cost of Sales | (802 | ) | (57 | ) | ||||
| Classification on the Balance Sheet | December 31, 2019 | ||||
| Assets | |||||
Noncurrent (1) | Operating lease right-of-use asset | $ | 155,700 | ||
| Liabilities | |||||
| Current | Operating leases - current portion | $ | 38,624 | ||
| Noncurrent | Operating leases - long-term portion | 133,172 | |||
| Total operating lease liabilities | $ | 171,796 | |||
| Weighted-average remaining lease term | 5.5 years | ||||
Weighted-average discount rate (2) | 4.4 | % | |||
| Operating lease cost | $ | 48,387 | |
| Short-term lease cost | 239 | ||
| Less: sublease income | 644 | ||
| Total lease cost | $ | 47,982 | |
| Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities | |||
| Operating cash flows used for operating leases | $ | 46,324 | |
| 2020 | $ | 46,035 | |
| 2021 | 39,586 | ||
| 2022 | 30,474 | ||
| 2023 | 21,680 | ||
| 2024 | 18,020 | ||
| Thereafter | 38,119 | ||
| Total minimum lease payments | 193,914 | ||
| Less: interest | 22,118 | ||
| Present value of lease liabilities | $ | 171,796 | |
| 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |||||||||
| Domestic | $ | 119,166 | $ | 121,674 | $ | 124,472 | |||||
| Foreign | 62,060 | 55,666 | 47,855 | ||||||||
| $ | 181,226 | $ | 177,340 | $ | 172,327 | ||||||
| 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |||||||||
| Current: | |||||||||||
| Federal | $ | 18,655 | $ | 32,880 | $ | 56,836 | |||||
| State and local | 3,765 | 5,012 | 5,746 | ||||||||
| Foreign | 11,940 | 11,771 | 10,773 | ||||||||
| 34,360 | 49,663 | 73,355 | |||||||||
| Deferred: | |||||||||||
| Federal | 2,309 | (2,489 | ) | (22,061 | ) | ||||||
| State and local | 1,343 | (200 | ) | 800 | |||||||
| Foreign | 1,492 | (133 | ) | 1,095 | |||||||
| 5,144 | (2,822 | ) | (20,166 | ) | |||||||
| $ | 39,504 | $ | 46,841 | $ | 53,189 | ||||||
| December 31, | ||||||||
| 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | ||||||
| Income taxes at federal statutory rate | 21.0 | % | 21.0 | % | 35.0 | % | ||
| Effects of foreign operations | (0.1 | ) | (0.7 | ) | (4.5 | ) | ||
| Stock-based compensation | (3.4 | ) | (2.1 | ) | (2.2 | ) | ||
| State and local income taxes - net of federal income tax benefit | 2.3 | 2.4 | 2.0 | |||||
| Nondeductible items | 0.7 | 0.1 | 0.5 | |||||
| Impact of tax reform | — | 2.0 | (4.4 | ) | ||||
| Receivable adjustment | — | — | 2.7 | |||||
| Prepaid tax adjustment related to prior years | — | 3.8 | — | |||||
| Other | 1.3 | (0.1 | ) | 1.8 | ||||
| Effective rate | 21.8 | % | 26.4 | % | 30.9 | % | ||
| December 31, | |||||||
| 2019 | 2018 | ||||||
| Deferred taxes assets | |||||||
| Receivable allowances | $ | 8,537 | $ | 8,702 | |||
| Inventory | 3,247 | 2,274 | |||||
| Unrealized loss | — | 282 | |||||
| Accrued expenses | 1,453 | 1,113 | |||||
| Deferred compensation | 8,643 | 10,217 | |||||
| Deferred rent | — | 4,257 | |||||
| Net carryforwards | 7,531 | 647 | |||||
| Lease liability | 41,382 | — | |||||
| Other | 493 | 1,557 | |||||
| Gross deferred tax assets before valuation allowance | 71,286 | 29,049 | |||||
| Less: valuation allowance | (2,230 | ) | (649 | ) | |||
| Gross deferred tax assets after valuation allowance | 69,056 | 28,400 | |||||
| Deferred tax liabilities | |||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | (26,978 | ) | (13,009 | ) | |||
| Unremitted earnings of foreign subsidiaries | (3,025 | ) | (2,597 | ) | |||
| Right-of-use asset | (37,248 | ) | — | ||||
| Amortization of goodwill | (7,682 | ) | (7,514 | ) | |||
| Gross deferred tax liabilities | (74,933 | ) | (23,120 | ) | |||
| Net deferred tax (liabilities)/assets | $ | (5,877 | ) | $ | 5,280 | ||
| December 31, | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |||||||||
| Beginning Balance | $ | 1,511 | $ | 361 | $ | 1,407 | |||||
| Additions related to current period tax positions | — | 1,150 | — | ||||||||
| Reductions for tax positions of prior years | (361 | ) | — | (1,046 | ) | ||||||
| Ending Balance | $ | 1,150 | $ | 1,511 | $ | 361 | |||||
| Balance at Beginning of Year | Additions | Deductions | Balance at End of Year | ||||||||||||
| Year ended December 31, 2019 | |||||||||||||||
| Allowance for doubtful accounts | $ | 10,849 | $ | 679 | $ | 462 | $ | 11,066 | |||||||
| Year ended December 31, 2018 | |||||||||||||||
| Allowance for doubtful accounts | 616 | 10,887 | 654 | 10,849 | |||||||||||
| Year ended December 31, 2017 | |||||||||||||||
| Allowance for doubtful accounts | 144 | 15,070 | 14,598 | 616 | |||||||||||
The Company operates the following businessoperating segments, which are presented as reportable segments: Wholesale Footwear, Wholesale Accessories/Apparel, Retail,Direct-to- Consumer, First Cost and Licensing. TheOur Wholesale Footwear segment through salesdesigns, sources and markets our brands and sells our products to department stores, mid-tiermass merchants, off-price retailers, mass market merchants,shoe chains, online retailers, andnational chains, specialty stores, derives revenue, both domestically and internationally (via our International business), from sales of branded and private label women’s, men’s, girls’ and children’s footwear. The Wholesale Accessories/Apparel segment, which includes branded and private label handbags, apparel, belts and small leather goods as well as cold weather and selected other fashion accessories, derives revenue, both domestically and internationally, from sales to department stores, mid-tier retailers, mass market merchants, online retailers and specialty stores. Our Wholesale Footwear and Wholesale Accessories/Apparel segments, through our International business, derive revenue from certain territories within Asia, Europe, North America (excluding the United States) and Africa and, under special distribution arrangements, in various other territories within Australia, the Middle East, India, South and Central America and New Zealand and pursuant to a partnership agreement in Singapore. The Retail segment, through the operation of Company-owned retailindependent stores inthroughout the United States, Canada, Mexico, Europe, South Africa, and Mexico,through our joint ventures inand international distributor network. Our Wholesale Accessories/Apparel segment designs, sources and markets our brands and sells our products to department stores, mass merchants, off-price retailers, online retailers, specialty retailers and independent stores throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico, Europe, South Africa, China,and through our joint ventures and international distributor network. Our Direct-to-Consumer segment, which was referred to as the Retail segment in previous filings, consists of Steve Madden® and Superga® full-price retail stores, Steve Madden® outlet stores, Steve Madden® shop-in-shops and directly-operated digital e-commerce websites. Our retail stores are located in regional malls and shopping centers, as well as high streets in major cities across the United States, Canada, Mexico, South Africa, Israel, Taiwan and Israel and the Company’s websites, derives revenue from sales of branded women’s, men’s and children’s footwear, accessories, apparel and licensed products to consumers. TheChina. Our First Cost segment represents activities of a subsidiaryone of our wholly-owned subsidiaries that earns commissions and design fees for serving as a buying agent offor footwear products to mass-market merchandisers, mid-tier department storesunder private labels for select national chains, specialty retailers and other retailers with respect to their purchase of footwear. In thevalue-priced retailers. Our Licensing segment is engaged in the Company generates revenue by licensing itsof the Steve Madden®, Steven by Steve Madden®Madden® and Madden Girl®Girl® trademarks and other trademark rights for use in connection with the manufacture,manufacturing, marketing and sale of eyewear,select apparel categories, outerwear, hosiery, activewear, sleepwear, jewelry, watches, hair accessories, watches, eyeglasses, sunglasses, umbrellas, bedding, luggage, fragrance and men’s leather accessories. In addition,
As of 2021, the Company displayed unallocated corporate expenses separately for all periods presented. Our Corporate activities do not constitute a reportable segment and include costs not directly attributable to the segments that are primarily related to costs associated with corporate executives, corporate finance, corporate social responsibility, legal, human resources, information technology, cyber security and other shared costs. The Chief Operating Decision Maker does not review asset information by segment, therefore we do not present assets in this note.
| (in thousands) | Wholesale Footwear | Wholesale Accessories/Apparel | Total Wholesale | Direct-to- Consumer | First Cost | Licensing | Corporate (1) | Consolidated | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| For the Year Ended December 31, 2021 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total revenue | $ | 1,022,322 | $ | 343,675 | $ | 1,365,997 | $ | 487,906 | $ | 2,346 | $ | 9,893 | $ | — | $ | 1,866,142 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Gross profit | 345,167 | 94,675 | 439,842 | 315,416 | 2,346 | 9,893 | — | 767,497 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Income/(loss) from operations | 217,163 | 26,628 | 243,791 | 74,542 | 1,971 | 8,108 | (84,815) | 243,597 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 2,946 | 2,769 | 5,715 | 3,976 | — | — | 5,517 | 15,208 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Capital expenditures | 1,051 | 807 | 1,858 | 1,156 | 9 | — | 3,585 | 6,608 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| For the Year Ended December 31, 2020 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total revenue | $ | 713,662 | $ | 235,892 | $ | 949,554 | $ | 239,389 | $ | 3,902 | $ | 8,969 | $ | — | $ | 1,201,814 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Gross profit | 226,557 | 70,908 | 297,465 | 154,205 | 3,902 | 8,969 | — | 464,541 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Income/(loss) from operations | 91,887 | (2,453) | 89,434 | (58,889) | 2,594 | 5,828 | (70,572) | (31,605) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 3,143 | 2,586 | 5,729 | 6,696 | 92 | — | 4,843 | 17,360 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Capital expenditures | 1,206 | 164 | 1,370 | 1,472 | — | — | 3,720 | 6,562 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| For the Year Ended December 31, 2019 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total revenue | $ | 1,112,091 | $ | 334,862 | $ | 1,446,953 | $ | 321,182 | $ | 7,441 | $ | 11,581 | $ | — | $ | 1,787,157 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Gross profit | 373,587 | 98,131 | 471,718 | 195,277 | 7,441 | 11,581 | — | 686,017 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Income/(loss) from operations | 216,917 | 37,609 | 254,526 | 2,210 | (6,502) | 8,154 | (81,574) | 176,814 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 4,287 | 3,186 | 7,473 | 9,177 | 179 | — | 4,508 | 21,337 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Capital expenditures | 1,937 | 91 | 2,028 | 5,306 | — | — | 10,977 | 18,311 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
(1) Revised to present unallocated corporate expenses separately for all periods presented. Corporate does not constitute a reportable segment licensesand includes costs not directly attributable to the Betsey Johnson® trademark for use in connectionsegments that are primarily related to costs associated with the manufacture, marketingcorporate executives, corporate finance, corporate social responsibility, legal, human resources, information technology, cyber security and sale of women's and children's apparel, hosiery, outerwear, sleepwear, activewear, jewelry, watches, bedding, luggage, umbrellas and household goods. The Licensing segment also licenses the Dolce Vita® trademark for use in connection with the manufacture, marketing and sale of swimwear.
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| Year ended | Wholesale Footwear | Wholesale Accessories/Apparel | Total Wholesale | Retail | First Cost | Licensing | Consolidated | ||||||||||||||||||||
| December 31, 2019 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total revenue | $ | 1,112,091 | $ | 334,862 | $ | 1,446,953 | $ | 321,182 | $ | 7,441 | $ | 11,581 | $ | 1,787,157 | |||||||||||||
| Gross profit | 373,587 | 98,131 | 471,718 | 195,277 | 7,441 | 11,581 | 686,017 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Income/(loss) from operations | 163,482 | 22,455 | 185,937 | (9,050 | ) | (8,177 | ) | 8,104 | 176,814 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 11,247 | 9,580 | 510 | — | 21,337 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Segment assets | $ | 873,654 | $ | 119,999 | 993,653 | 269,574 | 8,979 | 6,441 | 1,278,647 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Capital expenditures | $ | 13,356 | $ | 4,955 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 18,311 | |||||||||||||||||
| December 31, 2018 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total revenue | $ | 1,058,366 | $ | 300,091 | $ | 1,358,457 | $ | 295,152 | $ | 11,226 | $ | 12,899 | $ | 1,677,734 | |||||||||||||
| Gross profit | 345,909 | 91,739 | 437,648 | 178,390 | 11,226 | 12,899 | 640,163 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Income/(loss) from operations | 140,138 | 27,092 | 167,230 | 735 | (4,549 | ) | 9,966 | 173,382 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 10,810 | 10,593 | 944 | 135 | 22,482 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Segment assets | $ | 774,837 | $ | 149,790 | 924,627 | 113,292 | 28,210 | 6,441 | 1,072,570 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Capital expenditures | $ | 6,790 | $ | 5,660 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 12,450 | |||||||||||||||||
| December 31, 2017 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total revenue | $ | 1,017,557 | $ | 256,295 | $ | 1,273,852 | $ | 272,246 | $ | 9,493 | $ | 11,492 | $ | 1,567,083 | |||||||||||||
| Gross profit | 332,367 | 80,729 | 413,096 | 164,645 | 9,493 | 11,492 | 598,726 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Income/(loss) from operations | 133,014 | 23,637 | 156,651 | (1,126 | ) | 5,159 | 9,100 | 169,784 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 11,287 | 9,645 | 457 | — | 21,389 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Segment assets | $ | 784,334 | $ | 138,720 | 923,054 | 122,111 | 11,996 | — | 1,057,161 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Capital expenditures | $ | 5,590 | $ | 9,185 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 14,775 | |||||||||||||||||
Revenues by geographic area arewere as follows:
| Year Ended December 31, | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |||||||||
| Domestic (a) | $ | 1,572,056 | $ | 1,473,229 | $ | 1,404,254 | |||||
| International | 215,101 | 204,505 | 162,829 | ||||||||
| Total | $ | 1,787,157 | $ | 1,677,734 | $ | 1,567,083 | |||||
| (a) Includes revenues of $337,028, $326,655 and $326,945 for the years ended 2019, 2018 and 2017 related to sales to U.S. customers where the title is transferred outside the U.S. and the sale is recorded by our international business. | |||||||||||
| Year Ended December 31, | |||||||||||||||||
| (in thousands) | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | ||||||||||||||
Domestic(1) | $ | 1,641,090 | $ | 1,054,348 | $ | 1,572,224 | |||||||||||
| International | 225,052 | 147,466 | 214,932 | ||||||||||||||
| Total | $ | 1,866,142 | $ | 1,201,814 | $ | 1,787,157 | |||||||||||
| March 31, | June 30, | September 30, | December 31, | ||||||||||||
| 2019: | |||||||||||||||
| Net sales | $ | 410,940 | $ | 444,974 | $ | 497,308 | $ | 414,912 | |||||||
| Commission and licensing fee income | 4,848 | 4,655 | 4,806 | 4,713 | |||||||||||
| Total revenue | 415,788 | 449,629 | 502,114 | 419,625 | |||||||||||
| Cost of sales | 253,943 | 279,629 | 306,277 | 261,291 | |||||||||||
| Gross profit | 161,845 | 170,000 | 195,837 | 158,334 | |||||||||||
| Net income attributable to Steven Madden, Ltd. | $ | 34,525 | $ | 36,572 | $ | 52,463 | $ | 17,751 | |||||||
| Net income per share: | |||||||||||||||
| Basic | $ | 0.43 | $ | 0.46 | $ | 0.66 | $ | 0.23 | |||||||
| Diluted | $ | 0.41 | $ | 0.44 | $ | 0.63 | $ | 0.21 | |||||||
| 2018: | |||||||||||||||
| Net sales | $ | 389,014 | $ | 395,753 | $ | 458,482 | $ | 410,360 | |||||||
| Commission and licensing fee income | 4,964 | 3,921 | 8,755 | 6,485 | |||||||||||
| Total revenue | 393,978 | 399,674 | 467,237 | 416,845 | |||||||||||
| Cost of sales | 248,281 | 247,979 | 283,265 | 258,046 | |||||||||||
| Gross profit | 145,697 | 151,695 | 183,972 | 158,799 | |||||||||||
| Net income attributable to Steven Madden, Ltd. | $ | 28,673 | $ | 32,410 | $ | 55,563 | $ | 12,490 | |||||||
| Net income per share: | |||||||||||||||
| Basic | $ | 0.35 | $ | 0.40 | $ | 0.68 | $ | 0.15 | |||||||
| Diluted | $ | 0.33 | $ | 0.37 | $ | 0.64 | $ | 0.15 | |||||||
| (in thousands) | Balance at Beginning of Year | Additions | Deductions | Balance at End of Year | |||||||||||||||||||
| Year ended December 31, 2021 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Markdown and chargeback allowances | $ | 18,832 | $ | 58,813 | $ | (48,690) | $ | 28,955 | |||||||||||||||
| Allowance for doubtful accounts | 8,943 | 7,172 | (3,842) | 12,273 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Deferred tax asset valuation allowance | 4,968 | 229 | (1,444) | 3,753 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Total | $ | 32,743 | $ | 66,214 | $ | (53,976) | $ | 44,981 | |||||||||||||||
| Year ended December 31, 2020 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Markdown and chargeback allowances | $ | 34,207 | $ | 30,508 | $ | (45,883) | $ | 18,832 | |||||||||||||||
| Allowance for doubtful accounts | 11,066 | 1,405 | (3,528) | 8,943 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Deferred tax asset valuation allowance | 2,230 | 2,738 | — | 4,968 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Total | $ | 47,503 | $ | 34,651 | $ | (49,411) | $ | 32,743 | |||||||||||||||
| Year ended December 31, 2019 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Markdown and chargeback allowances | $ | 31,357 | $ | 90,031 | $ | (87,181) | $ | 34,207 | |||||||||||||||
| Allowance for doubtful accounts | 10,849 | 679 | (462) | 11,066 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Deferred tax asset valuation allowance | 649 | 1,581 | — | 2,230 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Total | $ | 42,855 | $ | 92,291 | $ | (87,643) | $ | 47,503 | |||||||||||||||