UNITED STATES
                   SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

                       Washington, D.C.  20549

                              FORM 10-Q

          FOR QUARTERLY REPORTS UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF
              THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

               For the Quarter Ended February 28,August 31, 2006
                 Commission file number - 1-10635

                               NIKE, Inc.

        (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

           OREGON                                  93-0584541

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

        One Bowerman Drive, Beaverton, Oregon    97005-6453

     (Address of principal executive offices)        (Zip Code)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code (503) 671-6453

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports

required to be filed by Section 13 or 15 (d) of the Securities Exchange

Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period

that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been

subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days

Yes  X   No     .
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, or

accelerated filer, or a non-accelerated filer.

Large accelerated filer  X    Accelerated filer      Non-accelerated filer
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined

in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes     No  X .
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Common Stock shares outstanding as of February 28,August 31, 2006 were:
                                       _______________

                            Class A         63,906,694

                            Class B        194,710,833186,799,591
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                                           258,617,527250,706,285
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PART 1 - FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1.  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
                                   NIKE, Inc.

                     UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
February 28,August 31, May 31, 2006 20052006 ________ ________ (in millions) ASSETS Current assets: Cash and equivalents $1,472.1 $1,388.1$1,030.7 $ 954.2 Short-term investments 535.0 436.6693.9 1,348.8 Accounts receivable, net 2,351.6 2,262.12,569.1 2,395.9 Inventories (Note 2) 2,034.2 1,811.12,134.3 2,076.7 Deferred income taxes 115.0 110.2188.8 203.3 Prepaid expenses and other current assets 536.8 343.0382.3 380.1 ________ ________ Total current assets 7,044.7 6,351.16,999.1 7,359.0 Property, plant and equipment 3,283.2 3,179.23,451.1 3,408.3 Less accumulated depreciation 1,684.8 1,573.41,802.4 1,750.6 ________ ________ Property, plant and equipment, net 1,598.4 1,605.81,648.7 1,657.7 Identifiable intangible assets, net (Note 3) 406.2 406.1407.5 405.5 Goodwill (Note 3) 135.3 135.4130.8 130.8 Deferred income taxes and other assets 333.6 295.2384.4 316.6 ________ ________ Total assets $9,518.2 $8,793.6$9,570.5 $9,869.6 ======== ======== LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY Current liabilities: Current portion of long-term debt $ 254.730.5 $ 6.2255.3 Notes payable 79.3 69.861.3 43.4 Accounts payable 785.8 775.0867.7 952.2 Accrued liabilities (Note 4) 1,128.9 1,053.21,297.7 1,286.9 Income taxes payable 55.5 95.0152.5 85.5 ________ ________ Total current liabilities 2,304.2 1,999.22,409.7 2,623.3 Long-term debt 411.3 687.3380.4 410.7 Deferred income taxes and other liabilities 540.8 462.6559.2 550.1 Commitments and contingencies (Note 9) -- -- Redeemable preferred stock 0.3 0.3 Shareholders' equity: Common stock at stated value: Class A convertible-63.9 and 71.963.9 million shares outstanding 0.1 0.1 Class B-194.7B-186.8 and 189.2192.1 million shares outstanding 2.7 2.7 Capital in excess of stated value 1,417.4 1,182.9 Unearned stock compensation (5.1) (11.4)1,538.0 1,447.3 Accumulated other comprehensive income (Note 5) 127.7 73.4137.0 121.7 Retained earnings 4,718.8 4,396.54,543.1 4,713.4 ________ ________ Total shareholders' equity 6,261.6 5,644.26,220.9 6,285.2 ________ ________ Total liabilities and shareholders' equity $9,518.2 $8,793.6$9,570.5 $9,869.6 ======== ========
The accompanying Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement. NIKE, Inc. UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended February 28, February 28,August 31, ____________________ __________________ 2006 2005 2006 2005 ____ ____ ____ ____ (in millions, except per share data) Revenues $3,612.8 $3,308.2 $10,949.5 $10,018.3$4,194.1 $3,862.0 Cost of sales 2,038.7 1,849.4 6,115.9 5,585.6 _________ _________2,344.9 2,113.9 _________ _________ Gross margin 1,574.1 1,458.8 4,833.6 4,432.71,849.2 1,748.1 Selling and administrative expense 1,086.6 1,035.7 3,245.7 3,082.51,289.7 1,104.4 Interest (income) expense,income, net (8.4) (0.1) (20.5) 8.4(13.1) (6.4) Other (income) expense,income, net (10.7) 9.8 (22.0) 19.9 _________ _________(3.2) (9.9) _________ _________ Income before income taxes 506.6 413.4 1,630.4 1,321.9575.8 660.0 Income taxes 180.8 140.0 571.2 459.8 _________ _________198.6 227.7 _________ _________ Net income $ 325.8377.2 $ 273.4 $1,059.2 $ 862.1 ========= =========432.3 ========= ========= Basic earnings per common share (Note 7) $ 1.261.49 $ 1.04 $ 4.08 $ 3.28 ========= =========1.66 ========= ========= Diluted earnings per common share (Note 7) $ 1.241.47 $ 1.01 $ 4.00 $ 3.18 ========= =========1.61 ========= ========= Dividends declared per common share $ 0.31 $ 0.25 $ 0.87 $ 0.70 ========= ========= ========= =========
The accompanying Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement. NIKE, Inc. UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
NineThree Months Ended February 28,August 31, _____________________ 2006 2005 ____ ____ (in millions) Cash provided (used) by operations: Net income $1,059.2 $ 862.1 Income/377.2 $ 432.3 Income charges (credits) not affecting cash: Depreciation 206.4 188.966.9 68.9 Deferred income taxes 4.6 (4.1)(1.9) (11.2) Stock-based compensation (Note 6) 69.7 -- Amortization and other 27.3 30.5 Income tax7.1 0.7 Tax benefit from exercise of stock options 49.2 60.3-- 15.9 Changes in certain working capital components net of the effect of acquisition of subsidiary:and other assets and liabilities: Increase in accounts receivable (95.5) (97.5) (Increase) decrease(164.3) (132.8) Increase in inventories (198.0) 2.8 (Increase) decrease(73.9) (29.1) Increase in prepaid expenses and other current assets ( 135.6) 39.1 Increase (decrease)(47.9) (39.6) Decrease in accounts payable, accrued liabilities and income taxes payable 35.5 (1.0)(1.1) (43.4) _________ _________________ Cash provided by operations 953.1 1,081.1231.8 261.7 _________ _________________ Cash provided (used) by investing activities: Purchases of investments (1,379.8) (1,103.9)(300.0) (261.6) Maturities of investments 1,279.0 1,086.0961.8 395.6 Additions to property, plant and equipment (232.1) (180.5)(72.3) (58.5) Disposals of property, plant and equipment 1.2 6.30.1 0.4 Increase in other assets (20.8) (18.7) Decrease in otherand liabilities, (3.4) (5.0) Acquisition of subsidiary, net of cash acquired -- (47.2)(5.5) (6.6) _________ _________________ Cash usedprovided by investing activities (355.9) (263.0)584.1 69.3 _________ _________________ Cash provided (used) by financing activities: Reductions in long-term debt, including current portion (4.6) (7.5)(251.4) (1.6) Increase (decrease) in notes payable 16.8 (59.9)16.5 4.2 Proceeds from exercise of options and other stock issuances 188.6 204.730.1 53.6 Excess tax benefits from stock option exercises 5.1 -- Repurchase of common stock (511.0) (390.5)(472.9) (129.1) Dividends on common stock (210.8) (171.2)(79.3) (65.3) _________ _________________ Cash used by financing activities (521.0) (424.4)(751.9) (138.2) _________ _________________ Effect of exchange rate changes on cash 7.8 0.812.5 8.0 _________ _________________ Net increase in cash and equivalents 84.0 394.576.5 200.8 Cash and equivalents, beginning of period 954.2 1,388.1 828.0 _________ _________________ Cash and equivalents, end of period $1,472.1 $1,222.5$ 1,030.7 $1,588.9 ========= =========
The accompanying Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement. NIKE, Inc. NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS NOTE 1 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies: __________________________________________ Basis of presentation: The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements reflect all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) which are, in the opinion of management, necessary for a fair statement of the results of operations for the interim period. The interim financial statement information and notes thereto should be read in conjunction with the Company's latest Annual Report on Form 10-K. The results of operations for the nine-month periodthree (3) months ended February 28,August 31, 2006 are not necessarily indicative of results to be expected for the entire year. Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified to conform toRecently Issued Accounting Standards: In June 2006, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued FASB Interpretation No. 48, "Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes" ("FIN 48"). FIN 48 clarifies the accounting for uncertainty in income taxes recognized in the Company's financial statements in accordance with FASB Statement No. 109, "Accounting for Income Taxes." The provisions of FIN 48 are effective for the fiscal year beginning June 1, 2007. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of the provisions of FIN 48. In September 2006, presentation. These changes had nothe FASB issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standard ("SFAS") No. 157, "Fair Value Measurements" ("FAS 157"). FAS 157 defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. The provisions of FAS 157 are effective for the fiscal year beginning June 1, 2008. The Company is currently evaluating the impact on previously reported results of operations or shareholders' equity.the provisions of FAS 157. In September 2006, the FASB issued SFAS No. 158, "Employers' Accounting for Defined Benefit Pension and Other Postretirement Plans" ("FAS 158"). FAS 158 requires employers to fully recognize the obligations associated with single-employer defined benefit pension, retiree healthcare and other postretirement plans in their financial statements. The provisions of FAS 158 are effective as of the end of the fiscal year ending May 31, 2007. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of the provisions of FAS 158. NOTE 2 - Inventories: ___________ Inventory balances of $2,034.2$2,134.3 million and $1,811.1$2,076.7 million at February 28,August 31, 2006 and May 31, 2005,2006, respectively, were substantially all finished goods. NOTE 3 - Identifiable Intangible Assets and Goodwill: ___________________________________________ The following table summarizes the Company's identifiable intangible assets and goodwill balances as of February 28,August 31, 2006 and May 31, 2005:2006:
February 28,August 31, 2006 May 31, 20052006 ______________________ ______________________ Gross Net Gross Net Carrying Accumulated Carrying Carrying Accumulated Carrying Amount Amortization Amount Amount Amortization Amount ________ ____________ ________ ________ ____________ ________ (in millions) Amortized intangible assets: Patents $ 33.137.4 $ (9.8)(11.2) $ 23.326.2 $ 29.234.1 $ (10.9)(10.5) $ 18.323.6 Trademarks 45.6 (10.4) 35.2 54.8 (16.4) 38.447.7 (13.3) 34.4 46.4 (11.8) 34.6 Other 21.4 (15.2) 6.2 21.4 (13.5) 7.921.5 (16.1) 5.4 21.5 (15.7) 5.8 ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ _________________ Total $ 100.1106.6 $ (35.4)(40.6) $ 64.766.0 $ 105.4102.0 $ (40.8)(38.0) $ 64.664.0 ======== ======== ======== ======== Unamortized intangible assets - Trademarks $ 341.5 $ 341.5 ________ ________ Identifiable intangible assets, net $ 406.2407.5 $ 406.1405.5 ======== ======== Goodwill $ 135.3130.8 $ 135.4130.8 ======== ========
Amortization expense, which is included in selling and administrative expense, was $2.4$2.5 million and $2.7$2.5 million for the three-month periods ended February 28, 2006 and 2005, respectively and $7.3 million and $7.0 million for the nine-month periods ending February 28,August 31, 2006 and 2005, respectively. The estimated amortization expense for intangible assets subject to amortization for each of the succeeding years ending May 31, 20062007 through May 31, 20102011 are as follows: 2006: $9.7 million; 2007: $8.9$10.0 million; 2008: $8.4$9.8 million; 2009: $7.1$8.7 million; 2010: $6.3$8.0 million; 2011: $7.5 million. NOTE 4 - Accrued Liabilities: ___________________ Accrued liabilities include the following:
February 28,August 31, 2006 May 31, 20052006 _______________ ____________ (in millions) Compensation and benefits, excluding taxes $374.4 $397.2 Advertising and marketing 125.2 76.6$295.4 $427.2 Taxes other than income taxes 114.4 96.8180.4 115.1 Endorser compensation 107.6 101.9 Dividends payable 80.5 65.3151.5 124.7 Advertising and marketing 123.0 75.4 Fair value of derivatives 68.7 61.8 Other1 258.1 253.6 _________ _________ $1,128.9 $1,053.282.5 111.2 Dividends payable 78.2 79.5 Converse arbitration1 36.0 51.9 Other2 350.7 301.9 _______ _______ $1,297.7 $1,286.9 ========= ========= 1 The Converse arbitration relates to a charge taken during the fourth quarter ended May 31, 2006 as a result of a contract dispute between NIKE, Inc.'s Converse subsidiary and a former South American licensee. 2 Other consists of various accrued expenses and no individual item accounted for more than $50 million of the balance at February 28,August 31, 2006 and May 31, 2005.2006.
NOTE 5 - Comprehensive Income: ____________________ Comprehensive income, net of taxes, is as follows:
Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended February 28, February 28,August 31, _____________________ __________________ 2006 2005 2006 2005 ____ ____ ____ ____ (in millions) Net income $325.8 $273.4 $1,059.2 $862.1$377.2 $432.3 Other comprehensive income: Change in cumulative translation adjustment and other 22.6 (6.1) (20.7) 110.5(2.0) (17.3) Changes due to cash flow hedging instruments: Net gain (loss) on hedge derivatives (4.3) (3.4) 93.1 (112.0)19.0 42.0 Reclassification to net income of previously deferred (gains) and losses related to hedge derivative instruments (17.4) 30.7 (18.1) 106.4(1.7) 7.7 _______ _______ _________ _______ Other comprehensive income 0.9 21.2 54.3 104.915.3 32.4 _______ _______ _________ _______ Total comprehensive income $326.7 $294.6 $1,113.5 $967.0$392.5 $464.7 ======= ======= ========= =======
NOTE 6 - Stock-Based Compensation:Compensation ________________________ In 1990, the Board of Directors adopted, and the shareholders approved, the NIKE, Inc. 1990 Stock Incentive Plan (the "1990 Plan"). The 1990 Plan provides for the issuance of up to 66 million previously unissued shares of Class B Common Stock in connection with stock options and other awards granted under the plan. The 1990 Plan authorizes the grant of non-statutory stock options, incentive stock options, stock appreciation rights, stock bonuses and the issuance and sale of restricted stock. The exercise price for non- statutory stock options, stock appreciation rights and the grant price of restricted stock may not be less than 75% of the market price of the underlying shares on the date of grant. The exercise price for incentive stock options may not be less than the market price of the underlying shares on the date of grant. A committee of the Board of Directors administers the 1990 Plan. The committee has the authority to determine the employees to whom awards will be made, the amount of the awards, and the other terms and conditions of the awards. The committee has granted substantially all stock options at 100% of the market price on the date of grant. Substantially all grants outstanding under the 1990 Plan vest ratably over four years and expire 10 years from the date of grant. In addition to the 1990 Plan, the Company gives employees the right to purchase shares at a discount to the market price under employee stock purchase plans ("ESPPs"). On June 1, 2006, the Company adopted SFAS No. 123R "Share-Based Payment" ("FAS 123R") which requires the Company to record expense for stock-based compensation to employees using a fair value method. Under FAS 123R, the Company estimates the fair value of options granted under the 1990 Plan and employees' purchase rights under the ESPPs using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. The Company usesrecognizes this fair value as selling and administrative expense in the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income over the vesting period using the straight-line method. The following table summarizes the effects of applying FAS 123R during the three months ended August 31, 2006. The resulting stock-based compensation expense primarily relates to stock options.
Three Months Ended August 31, 2006 ____________________ (in millions, except per share data) Addition to selling and administrative expense $ 61.3 Reduction to income tax expense 20.5 _______ Reduction to net income1 $ 40.8 =======
Reduction to earnings per share: Basic $ 0.16 Diluted $ 0.16 1 In accordance with FAS 123R, included in the total $40.8 million, net of tax, stock-based compensation expense reported during the three months ended August 31, 2006, is $22.2 million, net of tax, or $0.09 per diluted share, of accelerated stock-based compensation expense recorded for employees eligible for accelerated stock option vesting upon retirement. Because the Company usually grants the majority of stock options in a single grant in the first three months of each fiscal year, under FAS 123R accelerated vesting will normally result in higher expense in the first three months and lower expense in each of the remaining quarters of the fiscal year. As of August 31, 2006, the Company had $209.3 million of unrecognized compensation costs from stock options, net of estimated forfeitures, to be recognized as selling and administrative expense over a weighted average period of 1.9 years. The Company has adopted the modified prospective transition method prescribed by FAS 123R, which does not require the restatement of financial results for previous periods. In accordance with this transition method, beginning with the three months ended August 31, 2006, the Company's Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statement of Income includes (1) amortization of outstanding stock-based compensation granted prior to, but not vested, as of June 1, 2006, based on the fair value estimated in accordance with the original provisions of SFAS No. 123, "Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation" ("FAS 123") and (2) amortization of all stock-based awards granted subsequent to June 1, 2006, based on the fair value estimated in accordance with the provisions of FAS 123R. Prior to the adoption of FAS 123R, the Company used the intrinsic value method to account for stock-based compensationstock options and ESPP shares in accordance with Accounting Principles Board (APB) Opinion No. 25, "Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees" as permitted by Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 123 "Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation" (FAS 123). Substantially all options granted by the Company have an exercise price equal to the market value at the date of grant, and accordingly, no compensation expense is recognized. The Company also has an Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) that qualifies as a non-compensatory employee stock purchase plan under Section 423 of the Internal Revenue Code, and accordingly, no compensation expense is recognized.FAS 123. If the Company had instead accounted for stock options and ESPP purchase rights issuedshares to employees in accordance withusing the fair value method prescribed by FAS 123 during the three months ended August 31, 2005, the Company's pro forma net income and pro forma earnings per share would have been reported as follows:
Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended February 28, February 28,August 31, 2005 ____________________ __________________ 2006 2005 2006 2005 ____ ____ ____ ____ (in millions, except per share data) Net income as reported $325.8 $273.4 $1,059.2 $862.1$ 432.3 Add: Stock-based compensationStock option expense included in reported net income, net of tax 0.1 0.2 0.2 0.5 Deduct: Total stock-based employee compensationstock option and ESPP expense under fair value based method for all awards, net of tax (20.6) (16.4) (59.1) (47.8) _______ _______ _________tax1 (18.9) _______ Pro forma net income $305.3 $257.2 $1,000.3 $814.8 ======= ======= =========$ 413.5 ======= Earnings per share: Basic - as reported $ 1.26 $ 1.04 $ 4.08 $ 3.281.66 Basic - pro forma 1.18 0.98 3.85 3.10$ 1.58 Diluted - as reported 1.24 1.01 4.00 3.18$ 1.61 Diluted - pro forma 1.17 0.96 3.80 3.04$ 1.55
The1 Accelerated stock-based compensation expense for options subject to accelerated vesting due to employee retirement is not included in the pro forma effects of applying FAS 123 may not be representative of the effects on reported net income and earnings per share for future periods as options vest over several years and additional awards are made each year. As disclosed in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K as of May 31, 2005, the Company is currently evaluating SFAS No. 123R "Share-Based Payment" (FAS 123R) and the Securities and Exchange Commission's Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 107 (SAB 107) to determine the fair value method to measure compensation expense, the appropriate assumptions to include in the fair value model and the transition method to use upon adoption. As a result of the adoption of this Statement the Company will recognize additional compensation expense beginning with the year ending May 31, 2007. The amount of expense that will be recognized is largely dependent on several variables, most notably the number of options that will be granted during the fiscal year in addition to the various assumptions used in the valuation model. The effect on the Company's results of operations of expensing stock optionsfigures shown above for the three-month and nine-month periods ending February 28, 2006 and 2005 using the Black-Scholes model is presented in the table above. Under certain conditions, stock options granted by the Company are eligible for accelerated vesting upon the retirement of the employee. The FASB clarified in FAS 123R that the fair value of such stock options should be expensed based on an accelerated vesting schedule or immediately, rather than ratably over the vesting period stated in the grant. The Company's pro formathree months ended August 31, 2005. This disclosure above currently reflects the expense of such options ratably over the stated vesting period expensing all unvested sharesor upon actual retirement. The SEC clarified that companies should continue to follow the vesting method they have been using until adoption of FAS 123R, then apply the accelerated vesting schedule to all subsequent grants to those employees eligible for accelerated vesting uponemployee retirement. Had the Company been accountingrecognized the fair value for such stock options using theon an accelerated vesting schedule for those employees eligible for accelerated vesting upon retirement, the Company would have recognized less stock-based compensation expensebasis in the abovethis pro forma disclosure, an additional $18.7 million, net of $0.02 and $0.01 per diluted share for each of the three-month periods ended February 28, 2006 and February 28, 2005, respectively, and additional stock-based compensation expense in the above pro forma of $0.02 andtax, or $0.07 per diluted share would be recognized in the disclosure. The weighted average fair value per share of the options granted during the three months ended August 31, 2006 and 2005 as computed using the Black- Scholes pricing model was $17.54 and $19.36, respectively. The weighted average assumptions used to estimate these fair values are as follows:
Three Months Ended August 31, _____________________ 2006 2005 ____ ____ Dividend yield 1.6% 1.0% Expected volatility 18.7% 20.7% Weighted-average expected life (in years) 5.0 4.5 Risk-free interest rate 5.0% 4.0%
Expected volatility is estimated based on the implied volatility in market traded options on the Company's common stock, with a term greater than one year. The weighted average expected life of options is based on an analysis of historical and expected future exercise patterns. The interest rate is based on the U.S. Treasury (constant maturity) risk-free rate in effect at the date of grant for periods corresponding with the expected term of the options. The following summarizes the Company's stock option transactions during the three months ended August 31, 2006:
Weighted Weighted Average Average Contractual Aggregate Exercise Life Intrinsic Shares Price Remaining Value __________ __________ __________ _________ (in millions) (in years) (in millions) Options outstanding May 31, 2006 20.2 $ 64.62 Exercised (0.6) 51.86 Forfeited (0.3) 67.11 Granted 5.6 78.76 __________ Options outstanding August 31, 2006 24.9 $ 68.08 7.5 $ 353.7 ========== ========= ========== ========= Options exercisable August 31, 2006 12.1 $ 57.12 6.0 $ 296.2 ========== ========= ========== =========
The aggregate intrinsic value in the table above was the amount by which the market value of the underlying stock exceeded the exercise price of the options. The total intrinsic value of the options exercised during the three months ended August 31, 2006 and 2005 was $16.8 million and $42.4 million, respectively. The following table summarizes the Company's total stock-based compensation expense for the nine-month periodsthree months ended February 28,August 31, 2006 (in millions): Stock options $59.5 ESPPs 1.8 Other1 8.4 _______ Total stock-based compensation expense $69.7 ======= 1 Other includes certain bonuses, settled in cash or Company shares at the election of the employee and February 28, 2005, respectively. The Companyrestricted stock grants the majority of stock options in a single grantnot significant individually or in the first three months of each fiscal year. As a result, accelerated vesting would resultaggregate. The expense related to these awards was included in increasedselling and administrative expense recognition in the first three months of the fiscal yearprior years and a reduction of expense recorded in the remaining nine months of the fiscal year, as compared to the expense recordedwas not affected by the Company under our current policyadoption of expensing such options ratably over the stated vesting period.FAS 123R. NOTE 7 - Earnings Per Common Share: _________________________ The following represents a reconciliation from basic earnings per share to diluted earnings per share. Options to purchase 5.615.4 million and 0.25.7 million shares of common stock were outstanding at February 28,August 31, 2006 and February 28,August 31, 2005, respectively, but were not included in the computation of diluted earnings per share because the options' exercise pricesoptions were greater than the average market price of common shares and, therefore, the effect would be antidilutive.
Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended February 28, February 28,August 31, _____________________ ___________________ 2006 2005 2006 2005 ____ ____ ____ ____ (in millions, except per share data) Determination of shares: AverageWeighted average common shares outstanding 258.9 263.3 259.6 263.1252.7 260.9 Assumed conversion of dilutive stock options and awards 4.5 8.4 5.0 7.83.3 7.7 _______ _______ _______ _______ Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding 263.4 271.7 264.6 270.9 ======= =======256.0 268.6 ======= ======= Basic earnings per common share $ 1.261.49 $ 1.04 $ 4.08 $ 3.28 ======= =======1.66 ======= ======= Diluted earnings per common share $ 1.241.47 $ 1.01 $ 4.00 $ 3.18 ======= =======1.61 ======= =======
NOTE 8 - Operating Segments: __________________ The Company's operating segments are evidence of the structure of the Company's internal organization. The major segments are defined by geographic regions for operations participating in NIKE brand sales activity excluding NIKE Golf and NIKE Bauer Hockey. Each NIKE brand geographic segment operates predominantly in one industry: the design, production, marketing and selling of sports and fitness footwear, apparel, and equipment. The "Other" category shown below represents activities of Cole Haan Holdings Incorporated, Converse Inc., Exeter Brands Group LLC, Hurley International LLC, NIKE Bauer Hockey Inc., Hurley International LLC,and NIKE Golf, Converse Inc., and Exeter Brands Group LLC (beginning August 11, 2004), which are considered immaterial for individual disclosure based on the aggregation criteria in SFAS No. 131 "Disclosures about Segments of an Enterprise and Related Information". Where applicable, "Corporate" represents items necessary to reconcile to the consolidated financial statements, which generally include corporate activity and corporate eliminations. Net revenues as shown below represent sales to external customers for each segment. Intercompany revenues have been eliminated and are immaterial for separate disclosure. The Company evaluates performance of individual operating segments based on pre-tax income. On a consolidated basis, this amount represents income before income taxes as shown in the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income. Reconciling items for pre-tax income represent corporate costs that are not allocated to the operating segments for management reporting including corporate activity, stock-based compensation expense, certain currency exchange rate gains and losses on transactions, and intercompany eliminations for specific income statement items in the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income. Accounts receivable, net, inventories, and property, plant and equipment, net for operating segments are regularly reviewed and therefore provided below.
Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended February 28, February 28, __________________ _________________August 31, _____________________ 2006 2005 2006 2005 _____ _____ _____ _____ Net Revenue____ ____ (in millions) Revenues U.S. $1,442.8 $1,268.2 $ 4,258.8 $ 3,801.9$1,601.9 $1,508.9 EUROPE, MIDDLE EAST, AFRICA 980.1 1,033.9 3,175.0 3,152.91,270.9 1,217.5 ASIA PACIFIC 532.3 472.8 1,495.2 1,362.3518.4 459.6 AMERICAS 203.1 143.7 668.9 494.7242.5 213.7 OTHER 454.5 389.6 1,351.6 1,206.5560.4 462.3 _________ _________ __________ __________ $3,612.8 $3,308.2 $10,949.5 $10,018.3$4,194.1 $3,862.0 ========= ========= ========== ========== Pre-tax Incomeincome U.S. $ 286.2338.9 $ 260.1 $ 897.1 $ 815.5345.2 EUROPE, MIDDLE EAST, AFRICA 208.7 219.3 733.1 663.3302.5 330.2 ASIA PACIFIC 119.6 100.4 326.2 275.898.9 91.4 AMERICAS 38.5 22.8 140.5 87.548.4 44.6 OTHER 43.6 23.0 106.6 84.087.9 40.0 CORPORATE (190.0) (212.2) (573.1) (604.2)(300.8) (191.4) _________ _________ __________ __________ $ 506.6575.8 $ 413.4 $ 1,630.4 $ 1,321.9660.0 ========= ========= ========== ========== Feb. 28,Aug. 31, May 31, 2006 20052006 _________ _________ (in millions) Accounts receivable, net U.S. $ 784.1755.6 $ 627.0717.2 EUROPE, MIDDLE EAST, AFRICA 699.7 723.6838.1 716.3 ASIA PACIFIC 294.3 309.8290.6 319.7 AMERICAS 182.8 168.7206.6 174.5 OTHER 339.5 394.0393.8 410.0 CORPORATE 51.2 39.084.4 58.2 _________ _________ $2,351.6 $2,262.1$2,569.1 $2,395.9 ========= ========= Inventories U.S. $ 686.3761.0 $ 639.9725.9 EUROPE, MIDDLE EAST, AFRICA 540.8 496.5573.3 590.1 ASIA PACIFIC 263.5 228.9242.9 238.3 AMERICAS 142.1 96.8160.4 147.6 OTHER 357.5 316.2342.6 330.5 CORPORATE 44.0 32.854.1 44.3 _________ _________ $2,034.2 $1,811.1$2,134.3 $2,076.7 ========= ========= Property, plant and equipment, net U.S. $ 211.5220.8 $ 216.0219.3 EUROPE, MIDDLE EAST, AFRICA 230.1 230.0271.6 266.6 ASIA PACIFIC 347.2 380.4337.7 354.8 AMERICAS 16.4 15.716.9 17.0 OTHER 96.1 93.499.4 98.2 CORPORATE 697.1 670.3702.3 701.8 _________ _________ $1,598.4 $1,605.8$1,648.7 $1,657.7 ========= =========
NOTE 9 - Commitments and Contingencies: ___________________________________________________________ At February 28,August 31, 2006, the Company had letters of credit outstanding totaling $381.8$177.3 million. These letters of credit were issued primarily for the purchase of inventory. There have been no other significant subsequent developments relating to the commitments and contingencies reported on the Company's latest Annual Report on Form 10-K. Item 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS Overview In the thirdfirst quarter of fiscal 2006,2007, our revenues grew 9% to $3.6$4.2 billion, net income grew 19%declined 13% to $325.8$377 million and we delivered diluted earnings per share were $1.47, a 9% decrease compared to the first quarter of $1.24,fiscal 2006. These reported results included a 23%$61.3 million charge, before taxes, related to stock-based compensation expense now recognized in accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standard ("SFAS") No. 123R "Share-Based Payment," ("FAS 123R") which we adopted during the first quarter of fiscal 2007. See further discussion of the adoption of FAS 123R in Note 6 - Stock- Based Compensation in the accompanying Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. Excluding this charge, our net income declined 3 percentage points and diluted earnings per share were $1.63, a 1% increase versus the thirdfirst quarter of fiscal 2005. Strong demand for NIKE brand products in the U.S. Region drove over half of the increase in revenues. The growth in net income was primarily driven by the higher revenues and by lower selling and administrative expense as a percentage of sales. Selling and administrative expense for the third quarter decreased as a percentage of sales by 120 basis points.2006. For the quarter, our consolidated gross margin percentage decreased 50declined 120 basis points to 43.6%44.1%, driven largely byprimarily due to lower in-line net pricing margins (net revenue for current product offerings minus landed product costs) for footwear. Diluted earnings per shareIncreased demand creation spending in the third quarter increased at a greater rate than net income primarily as a result of our common share repurchases since the thirdfirst quarter of fiscal 2005.2007 compared to the first quarter of fiscal 2006 also contributed to the pre-tax income decline in the quarter and reflected increased spending on advertising and sports marketing events, primarily around the global World Cup and Nike Air (registered) campaigns. Results of Operations
Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended February 28, February 28,August 31, ___________________ __________________ % % 2006 2005 change 2006 2005 change ______ ______ ________ ______ ______ ________ (in(dollars in millions, except per share data) Revenues $3,612.8 $3,308.2 9% $10,949.5 $10,018.3$4,194.1 $3,862.0 9% Cost of sales 2,038.7 1,849.4 10% 6,115.9 5,585.6 9% _________ _________ __________ __________2,344.9 2,113.9 11% Gross margin 1,574.1 1,458.8 8% 4,833.6 4,432.7 9%1,849.2 1,748.1 6% Gross margin % 43.6% 44.1% 44.1% 44.2% Demand creation expense 428.3 371.6 15% 1,226.9 1,188.8 3% Operating overhead expense 658.3 664.1 -1% 2,018.8 1,893.7 7% _________ _________ __________ __________45.3% Selling and administrative expense 1,086.6 1,035.7 5% 3,245.7 3,082.5 5%1,289.7 1,104.4 17% % of revenue 30.1% 31.3% 29.6%revenues 30.8% 28.6% Income before income taxes 506.6 413.4 23% 1,630.4 1,321.9 23%575.8 660.0 -13% Net income 325.8 273.4 19% 1,059.2 862.1 23%377.2 432.3 -13% Diluted earnings per share 1.24 1.01 23% 4.00 3.18 26%1.47 1.61 -9%
Reconciliation of Net Income and Diluted Earnings Per Share ("EPS") Excluding Stock-Based Compensation Expense
Three Months Ended August 31, ___________________ % 2006 2005 change ______ ______ ________ (dollars in millions, except per share data) Net income, as reported $377.2 $432.3 -13% Stock-based compensation expense1, net of tax of $20.5 40.8 -- - ________ ________ Net income, excluding stock- based compensation expense2 $418.0 $432.3 -3% Diluted EPS, as reported $ 1.47 $ 1.61 -9% Diluted EPS, excluding stock- based compensation expense $ 1.63 $ 1.61 1% 1 This charge relates to stock-based compensation associated with stock options and Employee Stock Purchase Plan ("ESPP") shares issued to employees and expensed in accordance with FAS 123R. We adopted FAS 123R on June 1, 2006 using the modified prospective transition method. While this expense was not reflected in our results of operations for the first quarter of fiscal 2006, it will continue to be reflected in future accounting periods. 2 This schedule is intended to satisfy the quantitative reconciliation for non-GAAP financial measures in accordance with Regulation G of the Securities and Exchange Commission. In addition, this schedule is provided to enhance the visibility of the underlying business trends by presenting our results for the first quarter of fiscal 2007 using the same accounting policy for stock-based compensation expense applied during the first quarter of fiscal 2006.
Consolidated Operating Results Revenues
Three Months Ended August 31, ___________________ % 2006 2005 change ______ ______ ________ (dollars in millions) Revenues $4,194.1 $3,862.0 9%
In both the thirdfirst quarter and first nine months of fiscal 2006, consolidated revenues grew 9% versus the comparable periods of fiscal 2005. Changes2007, changes in currency exchange rates, reducedprimarily the reported revenue growth by three percentage points for the quarter and did not have a material impact on the reported revenue growth for the first nine months of fiscal 2006. The U.S. Region contributed 5 percentage points ofstronger euro, increased the consolidated revenue growth for both the third quarter and first nine months of fiscal 2006.by 2 percentage points. Excluding the impact of changes in foreign currency, revenue growth in our international regions contributed 5 percentage points of the consolidated revenue growth for the third quarter andapproximately 3 percentage points of the consolidated revenue growth for the first nine months, quarter of fiscal 2007,as all three of our international regions posted higher revenues. The U.S. region contributed 2 percentage points of the consolidated revenue growth for the first quarter of fiscal 2007. Sales in our Other businesses drove the balance of the consolidated revenue growthimprovement for the quarter. Revenues for our Other businesses are comprised substantially of results from Cole Haan Holdings Incorporated, Converse Inc., Exeter Brands Group LLC, Hurley International LLC, NIKE Bauer Hockey, Inc., and NIKE Golf. Gross Margin
Three Months Ended August 31, ___________________ % 2006 2005 change ______ ______ ________ (dollars in millions) Gross margin $1,849.2 $1,748.1 6% Gross margin % 44.1% 45.3% -120 bps
In the first quarter and year-to-date period. Ourof fiscal 2007, our consolidated gross margin percentage declined 50120 basis points and 10 basis points forcompared to the thirdfirst quarter and first nine months of fiscal 2006, respectively, versus the comparable prior year periods.2006. The primary factors contributing to these changes in the reduced gross margin percentage for the thirdfirst quarter and year-to-date periodof 2007 were loweras follows: (1) Lower footwear in-line net pricing margins due to: - additional costs incurred to meet strong footwear demand in the U.S., EMEA (Europe, region; - higher sales incentives, primarily in the Europe, Middle East and Africa)Africa ("EMEA") and Asia Pacific regionsregions; - strategies to improve consumer value in EMEA; - overall higher product costs, primarily the result of higher labor costs and oil prices; and - a shift in the mix of footwear models sold from higher margin models toward those with lower margins, most notably in EMEA; (2) Higher third party royalty costs driven by increased sales of team- endorsed soccer apparel. These factors were partially offset by improvements in year-over-year foreign currency hedge rates, as discussed below: (1) A lower gross margin percentage in the U.S. Region, primarily due to lower in-line net pricing margins for footwear, reduced the consolidated gross margin percentage by approximately 20 and 40 basis points for the third quarter and first nine months of fiscal 2006, respectively. (2) Our international regions reduced the consolidated gross margin percentage by approximately 30 basis points for the third quarter of fiscal 2006 and increased the consolidated gross margin by approximately 10 basis points for the year-to-date period due to the following factors: (a) Lower in-line net pricing margins for footwear and apparel sales in the EMEA and Asia Pacific regions decreased the consolidated gross margin by approximately 50 basis points and 120 basis points for the third quarter and year-to-date period, respectively. (b) For the third quarter and year-to-date period, year-over- year currency hedge rate improvements, primarily the euro, contributed approximately 20 basis points and 140 basis points of consolidated gross margin improvement, respectively. (3) Improvedimproved gross margin percentages in our Other businesses increased the consolidated gross margin percentagedriven primarily by approximately 20 basis points for both the quarter and year-to-date period.NIKE Bauer Hockey, NIKE Golf, and Converse, droveoffset by a decline at Exeter. Selling and Administrative Expense
Three Months Ended August 31, ___________________ % 2006 2005 change ______ ______ ________ (dollars in millions) Operating overhead expense, excluding stock-based compensation expense1 $ 726.4 $ 682.8 6% Stock-based compensation expense2 61.3 -- - ________ ________ Operating overhead expense, as reported 787.7 682.8 15% Demand creation expense3 502.0 421.6 19% _________ _________ Selling and administrative expense $1,289.7 $1,104.4 17% % of revenues 30.8% 28.6% 220 bps
1 This schedule is intended to satisfy the majorityquantitative reconciliation for non-GAAP financial measures in accordance with Regulation G of the gross margin improvementSecurities and Exchange Commission. In addition, this schedule is provided to enhance the visibility of the underlying business trends excluding this identifiable expense by presenting our results for both the quarter and year-to-date period. We expect continued pressure on gross margins in the fourthfirst quarter of fiscal year 2006 as compared to2007 using the fourth quarter of fiscal 2005 due tosame accounting policy for stock- based compensation expense applied during the factors discussed above. Hedge rates for the fourth quarter are expected to be slightly better than the fourth quarter of fiscal 2005, and the year-over-year improvement will be comparable with the level reported for the thirdfirst quarter of fiscal 2006. Selling2 This charge relates to stock-based compensation associated with stock options and administrativeESPP shares issued to employees and expensed in accordance with FAS 123R. We adopted FAS 123R on June 1, 2006 using the modified prospective transition method. While this expense comprisedwas not reflected in our results of demand creation (advertising and promotion) and operating overhead, grew 5%operations for both the thirdfirst quarter and first nine months of fiscal 2006.2006, it will continue to be reflected in future accounting periods. 3 Demand creation consists of advertising and promotion expenses, including costs of endorsement contracts. Changes in currency exchange rates reduced theincreased selling and administrative expense growth by three percentage points for the quarter and one1 percentage point forin the year-to- date period. Selling and administrative expenses decreased as a percentagefirst quarter of sales by 120 basis points and 110 basis points forfiscal 2007 compared to the thirdprior year. In the first quarter and year-to-date period, respectively. Demandof fiscal 2007, demand creation expense increased 15% in the third quarter and 3% for the first nine months of fiscal 2006. Changes in currency exchange rates reduced the rate of growth in demand creation by 419 percentage points forover the third quarter and 1 percentage point for the first nine months of fiscal 2006. Excluding the impact of changes in currency exchange rates, the increase in demand creation spending for the third quarter was primarily due to increased advertising spending, primarily for the global Air Max 360 footwear launch and the global Winder Olympics and World Cup campaigns, and increased spending on sports marketing endorsement contracts and events. Excluding the impact of changes in currency exchange rates, the increase in demand creation spending for the first nine months of fiscal 2006 was primarilyprior year due to increased spending on advertising and sports marketing endorsement contractsevents, primarily associated with the global World Cup and events and incremental investments in retail marketing programs, partially offset by lower advertising spending as compared to the prior year, which is the result of a changeNike Air (registered) campaigns. In addition, demand creation expense was particularly light in the timing of advertising spending to the second half of fiscal 2006. The level of demand creation spending for the first nine months of fiscal 2006 was not indicative of what we currently expect for the full year. Spending is expected to increase in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2006 compared to both the fourth quarterreflecting a greater concentration of fiscal 2005 and the third quarter of fiscal 2006, as a result of investmentsadvertising later in advertising and marketing programs, most notably those relating to the 2006 World Cup campaign. During fiscal 2005, advertising spending was particularly heavy in the first quarter due to marketing programs centered on global sporting events that took place in the summer of 2004. Operating overhead for the third quarter of fiscal 2006 decreased 1% and grew 7% for the first nine months of fiscal 2006.year. Excluding changes in currency exchange rates,stock-based compensation expense, operating overhead expense increased 1% in the third quarter of fiscal 2006,6 percentage points, a much lower rate of growth than revenue. Excluding the effects of currency, the changeThe increase in operating overhead in the third quarter of fiscal 2006 reflected the following: - Increasedwas mainly attributable to higher wages and benefits; increased spending to support the growth of NIKE-owned retail, primarily related to new stores. - Increasedstores; and increased spending to support the growth of our Other businesses. - Severance costs associated withOther Income, net
Three Months Ended August 31, ___________________ % 2006 2005 change ______ ______ ________ (dollars in millions) Other income, net $ 3.2 $ 9.9 -68%
The reduction in Other income, net for the resignationfirst quarter of our former Chief Executive Officer during the third quarter. - Lower travel and meeting expenses. - Personnel costs were flatfiscal 2007 compared to the thirdprior year was primarily driven by foreign currency hedge losses in the first quarter of fiscal 2005, excluding NIKE-owned retail and our Other businesses. Changes in foreign currency exchange rates did not have a material impact on the operating overhead growth for the first nine months of fiscal 2006. The operating overhead increase for the first nine months of fiscal 2006 was mainly attributable to: - Higher personnel costs, due primarily2007, compared to increased headcount and higher wages and benefits. - Increased spending to support the growth of our Other businesses. - Increased spending to support the growth of NIKE-owned retail, primarily related to new stores. In the third quarter and first nine months of fiscal 2006, foreign currency hedge gains werein the most significant componentfirst quarter of Other income, net,fiscal 2006, more than offset by a benefit from a favorable settlement of $10.7 millionthe previously disclosed Converse arbitration. The hedge losses and $22.0 million, respectively. These hedge gains are reflected in the Corporate line in our segment presentation of pre-tax income, and the Converse arbitration settlement is reflected in the Other line in our segment presentation of pre-tax income in the Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Note 8 - Operating Segments). In the thirdIncome Taxes
Three Months Ended August 31, ___________________ % 2006 2005 change ______ ______ ________ Effective tax rate 34.5% 34.5% - The effective tax rate for the first quarter of fiscal 2007 is consistent with the first quarter of fiscal 2006, we estimate that the combination of net foreign currency gains in Other (income) expense, net, and the unfavorable translation of foreign currency denominated profits, most significantly in EMEA, did not result in a material year-over-year increase to consolidated income before income taxes. For the first nine months of fiscal 2006 these factors resulted in a year-over-year increase in consolidated income before income taxes of approximately $37 million. In the third quarter of fiscal 2006, we adjusted our year-to-date effective tax rate to 35.0%, our estimate of our effective rate for full fiscal year 2006. The effective tax rate for fiscal 2006 is consistent with the 34.9% rate reported for the full year of fiscal 2005.
Futures Orders Worldwide futures and advance orders for our footwear and apparel scheduled for delivery from MarchSeptember 2006 through July 2006January 2007 were 2.9%6% higher than such orders reported for the comparable period of fiscal 2005.2006. This futures growth rate is calculated based upon our forecasts of the actual exchange rates under which our revenues will be translated during this period, which approximate current spot rates. This increase was reduced by 2.5 percentage points due toThe net effect from changes in currency exchange rates improved this reported increase by 0.5 percentage points versus the same period last year. Excluding this currency impact, higher average selling pricesUnit sales volume increases for both footwear and apparel contributed approximately 1more than 4 percentage pointpoints of the growth in overall futures and advance orders. The remaining 4 percentage points of the increase werewas due to volume increaseshigher average selling prices for both footwear and apparel. The reported futures and advance orders growth is not necessarily indicative of our expectation of revenue growth during this period. This is because the mix of orders can shift between advance/futures and at-once orders. In addition, exchange rate fluctuations as well as differing levels of order cancellations and discounts can cause differences in the comparisons between futures and advance orders, and actual revenues. Moreover, a significant portion of our revenue is not derived from futures and advance orders, including at- onceat-once and closeout sales of NIKE footwear and apparel, wholesale sales of equipment, U.S. licensed team apparel, Cole Haan, Converse, Exeter Brands Group, Hurley, NIKE Bauer Hockey, Cole Haan, Converse, NIKE Golf Hurley, Exeter Brands and retail sales across all brands. Operating Segments The breakdown of revenues follows:
Three Months Ended August 31, __________________ % 2006 2005 change ______ ______ ________ (dollars in millions) U.S. Region Footwear $1,079.1 $1,021.1 6% Apparel 431.5 395.5 9% Equipment 91.3 92.3 -1% ________ ________ Total U.S. 1,601.9 1,508.9 6% EMEA Region Footwear 679.5 685.1 -1% Apparel 487.0 435.2 12% Equipment 104.4 97.2 7% ________ ________ Total EMEA 1,270.9 1,217.5 4% Asia Pacific Region Footwear 266.0 237.4 12% Apparel 200.9 176.5 14% Equipment 51.5 45.7 13% ________ ________ Total Asia Pacific 518.4 459.6 13% Americas Region Footwear 172.3 156.9 10% Apparel 51.2 40.7 26% Equipment 19.0 16.1 18% ________ ________ Total Americas 242.5 213.7 13% ________ ________ 3,633.7 3,399.7 7% Other 560.4 462.3 21% ________ ________ Total revenues $4,194.1 $3,862.0 9% ======== ========
The breakdown of income before income taxes ("pre-tax income") follows:
Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended February 28, February 28, ___________________ ____________________August 31, __________________ % % 2006 2005 change 2006 2005 change ______ ______ _______________ (dollars in millions) U.S. Region $ 338.9 $ 345.2 -2% EMEA Region 302.5 330.2 -8% Asia Pacific Region 98.9 91.4 8% Americas Region 48.4 44.6 9% Other 87.9 40.0 120% Corporate (300.8) (191.4) -57% ________ ________ Total pre-tax income $ 575.8 $ 660.0 -13% The discussion following includes disclosure of pre-tax income for our operating segments. We have reported pre-tax income for each of our operating segments in accordance with SFAS No. 131, "Disclosures about Segments of an Enterprise and Related Information." As discussed in Note 8 - Operating Segments in the accompanying Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements, certain corporate costs are not included in pre-tax income of our operating segments. U.S. Region Three Months Ended August 31, __________________ % 2006 2005 change ______ ______ ______ (in________ (dollars in millions) U.S. REGION FOOTWEAR $1,005.9 $ 849.6 18% $ 2,838.5 $ 2,451.0 16% APPAREL 366.6 345.8Revenues Footwear $1,079.1 $1,021.1 6% 1,195.9 1,121.8 7% EQUIPMENT 70.3 72.8 -3% 224.4 229.1 -2%Apparel 431.5 395.5 9% Equipment 91.3 92.3 -1% ________ ________ _________ _________ TOTALTotal revenues $1,601.9 $1,508.9 6% Pre-tax income $ 338.9 $ 345.2 -2% The increase in U.S. 1,442.8 1,268.2 14% 4,258.8 3,801.9footwear revenue for the first quarter of fiscal 2007 was due to increases in both unit sales and average selling price per pair. The increase in units sold was driven by increased consumer demand for our Brand Jordan and Nike brand sport culture products. The higher average selling price per pair reflected increased consumer demand for higher priced sport performance and NIKE brand sport culture products. The increase in U.S. apparel revenues for the first quarter of fiscal 2007 was driven by increased unit sales, primarily NIKE brand sport performance apparel, as well as an increase in average selling prices, driven by NIKE brand sport performance and Brand Jordan apparel. The decrease in the U.S. region pre-tax income in the first quarter of fiscal 2007 reflected higher selling and administrative expenses and a lower gross margin percentage. The lower gross margin percentage was primarily the result of lower in-line pricing margins for footwear attributable to additional costs incurred to meet strong footwear unit demand and higher product costs. Selling and administrative costs increased as a result of higher demand creation spending around the World Cup and Nike Air (registered) campaigns as well as an increase in operating overhead expense, driven by increased spending for new NIKE-owned retail stores and expected annual increases in wages and benefits. EMEA Region Three Months Ended August 31, __________________ % 2006 2005 change ______ ______ ________ (dollars in millions) Revenues Footwear $ 679.5 $ 685.1 -1% Apparel 487.0 435.2 12% EMEA REGION FOOTWEAR 563.8 615.3 -8% 1,782.1 1,810.4 -2% APPAREL 347.1 351.3 -1% 1,161.9 1,131.0 3% EQUIPMENT 69.2 67.3 3% 231.0 211.5 9%Equipment 104.4 97.2 7% ________ ________ _________ _________ TOTALTotal revenues $1,270.9 $1,217.5 4% Pre-tax income $ 302.5 $ 330.2 -8% For the EMEA 980.1 1,033.9 -5% 3,175.0 3,152.9 1% ASIA PACIFIC REGION FOOTWEAR 284.1 237.9 19% 766.9 693.1 11% APPAREL 199.0 188.3 6% 590.1 544.9 8% EQUIPMENT 49.2 46.6 6% 138.2 124.3 11%region, changes in currency exchange rates increased revenue growth by 3 percentage points in the first quarter of fiscal 2007. Excluding changes in currency exchange rates, sales increases in our Central Europe, Middle East and Africa unit led the revenue growth, offset by a decline in the U.K. The decline in footwear revenue reflected decreased unit sales and a slight decline in the average selling price per pair. The decreased unit sales of footwear reflected lower demand resulting from the difficult retail environment, most notably in the U.K., offset by increased demand for sport culture products across the rest of the region. The decline in the average selling price per pair was due in part to changes in the mix of in-line products sold towards products with a lower average selling price, and higher sales incentives as a result of the difficult retail environment mentioned above. The increase in EMEA apparel revenue was driven by increased unit sales and average selling prices of NIKE brand apparel, primarily sport performance products. The decrease in EMEA pre-tax income for the first quarter of fiscal 2007 was driven by a lower gross margin percentage and higher selling and administrative costs more than offsetting higher revenues and favorable foreign currency translation compared to the prior year. The lower gross margin percentage was primarily the result of lower in-line net pricing margins in footwear as well as higher third party royalty costs driven by increased sales of team-endorsed soccer apparel, partially offset by improved year-over-year euro hedge rates. The lower in-line net pricing margins in footwear were due to higher product costs, primarily the result of increased labor costs and higher oil prices, higher sales incentives, strategies to improve consumer value, and a shift in the mix of footwear models sold from models with higher margins towards models with lower margins. Excluding changes in foreign currency exchange rates, selling and administrative expenses in the first quarter of 2007 were higher than in the first quarter of 2006 driven primarily by higher demand creation spending around the World Cup and NIKE Air (registered) campaigns. Operating overhead expense increased slightly, due primarily to expected annual increases in wages and benefits. Asia Pacific Region Three Months Ended August 31, __________________ % 2006 2005 change ______ ______ ________ (dollars in millions) Revenues Footwear $ 266.0 $ 237.4 12% Apparel 200.9 176.5 14% Equipment 51.5 45.7 13% ________ ________ _________ _________ TOTAL ASIA PACIFIC 532.3 472.8Total revenues $ 518.4 $ 459.6 13% 1,495.2 1,362.3Pre-tax income $ 98.9 $ 91.4 8% In the Asia Pacific region, changes in currency exchange rates did not have a significant impact on revenues for the first quarter of fiscal 2007 compared to the prior year. Footwear revenue growth reflected increased unit sales, partially offset by lower average selling prices, due primarily to strategies to improve consumer value in Japan. The increase in apparel revenues was driven primarily by increased demand for sport performance products, particularly related to the World Cup, as well as increased demand for sport culture products. Revenues increased in almost all countries. China was the primary growth driver for the quarter due to retail distribution expansion coupled with strong consumer demand. The increase in pre-tax income for the Asia Pacific region in the first quarter of fiscal 2007 was driven by higher revenues partially offset by increased selling and administrative expenses. Changes in currency exchange rates increased pre-tax income by 1 percentage point. The gross margin percentage remained relatively flat compared to the prior year. Demand creation spending around the World Cup drove the increase in selling and administrative expenses while operating overhead spending remained consistent with the prior year. Americas Region Three Months Ended August 31, __________________ % 2006 2005 change ______ ______ ________ (dollars in millions) Revenues Footwear $ 172.3 $ 156.9 10% AMERICAS REGION FOOTWEAR 143.7 99.6 44% 478.7 344.2 39% APPAREL 44.4 33.5 33% 140.5 115.9 21% EQUIPMENT 15.0 10.6 42% 49.7 34.6 44%Apparel 51.2 40.7 26% Equipment 19.0 16.1 18% ________ ________ _________ _________ TOTAL AMERICAS 203.1 143.7 41% 668.9 494.7 35% ________ ________ _________ _________ 3,158.3 2,918.6 8% 9,597.9 8,811.8Total revenues $ 242.5 $ 213.7 13% Pre-tax income $ 48.4 $ 44.6 9% OTHER 454.5 389.6 17% 1,351.6 1,206.5 12% ________ ________ _________ _________ TOTAL REVENUES $3,612.8 $3,308.2 9% $10,949.5 $10,018.3 9% ======== ======== ========= =========
The discussion following includes disclosure of "pre-tax income" for operating segments. We have reported pre-tax income for each of our operating segments in accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standard No. 131, "Disclosures about Segments of an Enterprise and Related Information." As discussed in Note 8 - Operating Segments in the accompanying Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements, certain corporate costs are not included in pre-tax income of our operating segments. In the U.S. Region, a strong increase in unit sales accounted for 12 percentage points and 13 percentage points of the U.S. footwear revenue growth for the third quarter and first nine months of fiscal 2006, respectively. An increase in the average selling price per pair accounted for 6 and 3 percentage points of the footwear revenue growth for the third quarter and year-to-date period, respectively. The strong unit increase was driven by increased consumer demand across a majority of the footwear categories for both the third quarter and year-to-date period. The higher average selling price per pair for the third quarter and first nine months was primarily due to increased consumer demand for products with a suggested retail price over $100. Increased consumer demand for our Jordan brand was a significant driver of the overall footwear revenue growth. The increase in U.S. apparel sales for the third quarter and first nine months of fiscal 2006 was driven by increases in NIKE and Jordan branded apparel. For the year-to-date period, the NIKE and Jordan branded apparel increases were partially offset by sales declines as a result of the expiration of our license agreement with the NBA in the second quarter of fiscal 2005. For the third quarter of fiscal 2006, U.S. Region pre-tax income was $286.2 million, a 10% increase versus the third quarter of fiscal 2005. Pre- tax income for the first nine months of fiscal 2006 increased 10% to $897.1 million. For the quarter, higher revenues drove the increase, more than offsetting a lower gross margin percentage and higher selling and administrative expenses as a percentage of revenue. For the year-to-date period, lower selling and administrative expense as a percentage of revenue also contributed to the pre-tax income improvement. For the quarter and year-to-date period of fiscal 2006, the lower gross margin percentage in the U.S. Region was primarily the result of lower in- line net pricing margins for footwear due to higher product costs, primarily the result of higher oil prices. For the year-to-date period, additional costs incurred to meet strong footwear unit demand contributed to the margin decline. Higher selling and administrative costs were due to increases in both demand creation and operating overhead. The increase in demand creation for both the quarter and year-to-date period was primarily driven by increased advertising, primarily due to the global campaigns discussed above, and sports marketing investments. For the third quarter and year-to- date period, the increase in operating overhead was driven by increased spending to support the growth of our NIKE-owned retail stores, primarily related to new stores. Non-retail personnel costs were lower than the third quarter of fiscal 2005 but higher for the year-to-date period. For the year- to-date period, higher travel and meeting expenses contributed to the operating overhead increase. For the EMEA Region, changes in currency exchange rates reduced revenue growth 9 percentage points and 2 percentage points for the third quarter and first nine months of fiscal 2006, respectively, primarily due to the strengthening of the U.S. dollar compared to the euro. Excluding changes in currency exchange rates, footwear revenues for the third quarter were comparable to fiscal 2005; for the year-to-date period footwear revenues were up slightly. These results reflected increased unit sales offset by declines in the average selling price per pair due in part to changes in the mix of in-line products sold and higher customer discounts. The increase in EMEA apparel revenue for the quarter and year-to-date period was driven by increased unit sales and average selling prices of NIKE branded apparel. Excluding changes in currency exchange rates, EMEA sales increases in the emerging markets of our Central Europe, Middle East and Africa unit, drove the EMEA sales growth for the third quarter and first nine months of fiscal 2006. EMEA pre-tax income for the third quarter of fiscal 2006 was $208.7 million, down 5% versus the prior year quarter. For the first nine months of fiscal 2006, pre-tax income grew 11% to $733.1 million. A significant driver of the decline in reported pre-tax income for the third quarter versus the prior year was the change in currency exchange rates year-over-year. Excluding the effects of changes in currency exchange rates, higher revenues and lower selling and administrative costs drove pre-tax income growth for the third quarter partially offset by a lower gross margin percentage. For the nine-month period, higher revenues, a higher gross margin percentage and lower selling and administrative costs all contributed to reported pre- tax income growth, more than offsetting a negative impact from changes in currency exchange rates. For the third quarter, the lower gross margin percentage was primarily the result of reduced in-line net pricing margins for footwear and apparel partially offset by slightly improved year-over-year euro hedge rates. The improved gross margin percentage during the nine-month period was primarily the result of improved year-over-year euro hedge rates, partially offset by reduced in-line net pricing margins in footwear and apparel. For both the quarter and year-to-date period, the reduced in-line pricing margins for footwear were due to higher discounts; higher product costs, primarily the result of higher oil prices; and a shift in the mix of products sold toward products with lower margins. The reduced in-line net pricing margins for apparel were primarily due to higher product costs and higher discounts. The following analysis excludes the impact of changes in foreign currency exchange rates. Lower selling and administrative costs in the third quarter were driven by decreases in operating overhead expenses partially offset by a slight increase in demand creation. Operating overhead expenses decreased in the third quarter due to slightly lower personnel costs and lower spending on travel and meeting expenses, partially offset by increased spending to support the growth of NIKE-owned retail, primarily related to new stores. Demand creation expense slightly increased in the third quarter primarily due to increased advertising and retail marketing programs versus the comparable period of the prior year. The increased advertising was the result of the global campaigns discussed above. For the nine-month period, selling and administrative expense was lower than the previous year, driven by reduced demand creation expense, partially offset by higher operating overhead expenses. The lower demand creation spending was driven by a shift in timing of campaigns to the second half of fiscal 2006 versus fiscal 2005, reflecting the timing of global sporting events as discussed above. Operating overhead increased in the first nine months of fiscal 2006 due to increases in personnel costs and increased spending to support the growth of NIKE-owned retail, primarily related to new stores, partially offset by lower spending on travel and meeting expenses. In the Asia Pacific Region, changes in currency exchange rates reduced the reported revenue growth by 4 percentage points for the third quarter and did not have a material impact on the reported revenue growth for the first nine months of fiscal 2006. Excluding the changes in currency exchange rates, revenues for each Asia Pacific product business unit (footwear, apparel and equipment) were higher in both the third quarter and year-to-date period. Increased revenue from China (driven by expansion of retail distribution and strong consumer demand) was the primary growth driver for both the third quarter and year-to-date period. Excluding changes in currency exchange rates, increased sales in Japan and Korea also contributed to the revenue growth for the third quarter. For the year-to-date period, sales in Japan and Australia were lower than the prior year due to weak market conditions, investments in consumer value and higher customer discounts. Third quarter pre-tax income for the Asia Pacific Region increased 19% versus the third quarter of fiscal 2005 to $119.6 million; year-to-date pre- tax income increased 18% to $326.2 million. For the quarter and year-to-date period, higher revenues and lower selling and administrative expenses as a percentage of revenues were partially offset by reduced gross margins. The reduced gross margin percentage for both the quarter and year-to- date period was primarily attributable to lower in-line net pricing margins for footwear and apparel due to higher footwear product costs, primarily the result of higher oil prices; higher discounts; strategies to improve consumer value in Japan; and a shift in the mix of products sold toward products with lower margins in Japan. Selling and administrative expenses were a lower percentage of revenues in the third quarter, but higher in amount than the third quarter of fiscal 2005. The increased selling and administrative expenses for the quarter were due to higher demand creation spending associated with the global campaigns discussed above, partially offset by lower operating overhead expenses. The reduction in selling and administrative expenses for the first nine months of fiscal 2006 was due to lower demand creation spending, driven by a shift in timing of campaigns to the second half of fiscal 2006 versus fiscal 2005, reflecting the timing of global sporting events as discussed above, and lower operating overhead expense, partially offset by increased spending to support growth in China. In the Americas Region, 11 percentage points of the revenue growth for the third quarter and 12region, 3 percentage points of the revenue growth for the first nine monthsquarter of fiscal 20062007 were due to changes in foreign currency exchange rates. Even excludingExcluding the changes in foreign currency exchange rates, sales in each Americas product business unit grew in both the third quarter and year-to-date period.first quarter. The revenue growth for both the third quarter and first nine months was driven primarily by increased sales in nearly every country in the region, with significant sales increases in Argentina and Mexico offset by sales declines in Brazil and Argentina. In the third quarter of fiscal 2006, pre-tax income for the Americas Region increased 69% from the prior year quarter,as we respond to $38.5 million. For the first nine months of fiscal 2006, pre-tax income increased 61%a shift in consumer preferences to $140.5 million.sport culture products. The increase in pre-tax income for the thirdAmericas region in the first quarter and year-to- date periodof fiscal 2007 was attributable to higher revenues, an improved gross margins, lowermargin percentage, and favorable foreign currency translation partially offset by higher selling and administrative expenses as a percentage of revenues and favorable currency translation. Although selling and administrative expenses were a lower percentage of revenues in the third quarter and first nine months, selling and administrative expenses were higher than the comparable periods of fiscal 2005.expenses. The increased selling and administrative expenses were due to increases in both demand creation (due tospending, primarily around the World Cup campaign, as well as increased sports marketing endorsement contracts and retail marketing programs) and operating overhead expenses (drivenexpense driven by increased personnelwages and benefits and costs as a resultincurred for the implementation of continued expansion ofnew supply chain systems in the business across the region).region. Other Businesses Three Months Ended August 31, __________________ % 2006 2005 change ______ ______ ________ (dollars in millions) Revenues and pre-tax$ 560.4 $ 462.3 21% Pre-tax income for our Other businesses are comprised substantially of results from NIKE Bauer Hockey, Inc., Cole Haan Holdings Incorporated, Converse Inc., Hurley International LLC, NIKE Golf, and Exeter Brands Group LLC. For the third quarter and year-to-date period, the87.9 40.0 120% The increase in Other business revenues for the first quarter of fiscal 2007 was primarily driven by growth at Converse,higher revenues across every business, most notably NIKE Golf and Cole Haan.NIKE Bauer Hockey in addition to the wholesale business expansion at Exeter. Pre-tax income from the Other businesses improved 90% to $43.6 million in the thirdfirst quarter of fiscal 2007 increased 120 percentage points as compared to the first quarter of fiscal 2006 and improved 27% to $106.6included a $14.2 million inbenefit resulting from the year-to-date period versus the same period of last year. For the third quarter and first nine months of fiscal 2006, major driversfinal settlement of the increase were improved profitability frompreviously disclosed arbitration ruling involving Converse and NIKE Golf, partially offset bya former South American licensee. Excluding the Converse arbitration settlement benefit, the pre-tax income improvement was attributable to higher losses at NIKE Bauer Hockey. The lossrevenues and an improved gross margin percentage, most notably at NIKE Bauer Hockey, is largely a result of costs incurred in connection with a re-branding initiativeNIKE Golf, and advertising related to the Winter Olympics.Converse. Liquidity and Capital Resources Cash Flow Activity Cash provided by operations was $953.1$231.8 million for the first nine monthsquarter of fiscal 2006,2007, compared to $1,081.1$261.7 million for the first nine monthsquarter of fiscal 2005. Net income provided $1,059.2 million2006. Our primary source of operating cash flow overfor the first nine monthsquarter of the current year, compared to $862.1fiscal 2007 was net income of $377.2 million in the first nine months of last year, partially offset by a larger increase in working capital in fiscal 2006 than in fiscal 2005. In the first nine months of fiscal 2006, our net investment in working capital increased $393.6 million as compared to an increase of only $56.6 million in the corresponding period of fiscal 2005. This increased investment in working capital to support growth in the business. The increased investment in working capital over the first quarter of fiscal 2006 was largely attributabledue to a largeran increase in inventories which reflects our business growth driven by futures and prepaid expensesat once order growth, early product ordering to optimize factory capacity, a market slowdown primarily in EMEA, and other current assets.an increase in replenishment business. Cash provided by investing activities was $584.1 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2007, compared to $69.3 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2006. The increase in inventories reflects our reported futures orders growth, higher in transit inventoriesover fiscal 2006 was primarily due to earlier product ordering as compared to last year, and higher inventories to supportnet maturities of short-term investments (maturities net of purchases). Cash used by financing activities was $751.9 million for the expansionfirst quarter of NIKE-owned retail stores.fiscal 2007, an increase of $613.7 million from the first quarter of fiscal 2006. The increase in prepaid expenses and other current assets isover fiscal 2006 was primarily due to the timing$250 million repayment of payments compared to the prior year, including earlier payments of income taxes.corporate bonds and an increase in share repurchases, as discussed below. In the current quarter, we purchased approximately 1.56.0 million shares of NIKE's Class B common stock for $127.9 million, bringing purchases for$476.7 million. During the first nine months of fiscal 2006 to 6.2 million shares at a cost of $518.3 million. The share repurchases were part of aquarter, we completed the previous four-year, $1.5 billion four-year share repurchase program that was approved by the Board of Directors in June 2004. Since2004 and started repurchasing shares under the inceptionCompany's new four-year, $3 billion share repurchase program approved by the Board of this program, we have repurchased 13.1Directors in June 2006. As of the end of the first quarter of fiscal 2007, the Company had purchased 4.0 million shares at a total cost of $1.1 billion.for $314.1 million under the new $3 billion program. We expect to continue to fund this programshare repurchases from operating cash flow.flow, excess cash, and/or debt. The timing and the amount of shares purchased will be dictated by our capital needs and stock market conditions. Dividends declared per share of common stock for the thirdfirst quarter of fiscal 20062007 were $0.31, compared to $0.25 in the thirdfirst quarter of fiscal 2005.2006. Contractual Obligations As a result of renewals and additions to outstanding endorsement contracts, the cash payments due under our endorsement contracts have changed from what was previously reported in our Annual Report on Form 10-K as of May 31, 2006. Endorsement contract obligations as of August 31, 2006 are as follows:
Cash Payments Due During the Fiscal Year Ending May 31, _______________________________________________ Remaining Description of Commitment 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 Thereafter Total __________________________ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ __________ _______ (in millions) Endorsement Contracts $ 326.6 370.9 293.4 218.6 166.7 525.2 $1,901.4
The amounts listed for endorsement contracts represent approximate amounts of base compensation and minimum guaranteed royalty fees we are obligated to pay athlete and sport team endorsers of our products. Actual payments under some contracts may be higher than the amounts listed as these contracts provide for bonuses to be paid to the endorsers based upon athletic achievements and/or royalties on product sales in future periods. Actual payments under some contracts may also be lower as these contracts include provisions for reduced payments if athletic performance declines in future periods. In addition to the cash payments, we are obligated to furnish the endorsers with NIKE products for their use. It is not possible to determine how much we will spend on this product on an annual basis as the contracts do not stipulate a specific amount of cash to be spent on the product. The amount of product provided to the endorsers will depend on many factors including general playing conditions, the number of sporting events in which they participate, and our own decisions regarding product and marketing initiatives. In addition, the costs to design, develop, source, and purchase the products furnished to the endorsers are incurred over a period of time and are not necessarily tracked separately from similar costs incurred for products sold to customers. Capital Resources No amounts are currently outstanding under our committed revolving credit facility. The terms of our facility have not changed from those described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended May 31, 2005.2006. Our long-term senior unsecured debt ratings remain at A+ and A2 from Standard and Poor's Corporation and Moody's Investor Services, respectively. Liquidity is also provided by our commercial paper program, under which there was no amount outstanding at February 28,August 31, 2006 or May 31, 2005.2006. We currently have short-term debt ratings of A1 and P1 from Standard and Poor's Corporation and Moody's Investor Services, respectively. We currently believe that cash generated by operations, together with access to external sources of funds as described above and in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended May 31, 2005,2006, will be sufficient to meet our operating and capital needs in the foreseeable future. Recently Issued Accounting Standards In June 2006, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued FASB Interpretation No. 48, "Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes" ("FIN 48"). FIN 48 clarifies the accounting for uncertainty in income taxes recognized in our financial statements in accordance with FASB Statement No. 109, "Accounting for Income Taxes". The provisions of FIN 48 are effective for our fiscal year beginning June 1, 2007. We are currently evaluating the impact of the provisions of FIN 48. In September 2006, the FASB issued SFAS No. 157, "Fair Value Measurements" ("FAS 157"). FAS 157 defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value in generally accepted accounting principles, and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. The provisions of FAS 157 are effective for our fiscal year beginning June 1, 2008. We are currently evaluating the impact of the provisions of FAS 157. In September 2006, the FASB issued SFAS No. 158. "Employers' Accounting for Defined Benefit Pension and Other Postretirement Plans" ("FAS 158"). FAS 158 requires employers to fully recognize the obligations associated with single-employer defined benefit pension, retiree healthcare and other postretirement plans in their financial statements. The provisions of FAS 158 are effective as of the end of the fiscal year ending May 31, 2007. We are currently evaluating the impact of the provisions of FAS 158. Critical Accounting Policies Our discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations are based upon our consolidated financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. The preparation of these financial statements requires us to make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses, and related disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities. We believe that the estimates, assumptions and judgments involved in the accounting policies described in the "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" section of our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K have the greatest potential impact on our financial statements, so we consider these to be our critical accounting policies. BecauseWith the adoption of FAS 123R at the beginning of the uncertainty inherent in these matters, actualfirst quarter of fiscal 2007, we have added "Stock-based Compensation" as a critical accounting policy as described below. Actual results could differ from the estimates we use in applying the critical accounting policies. Certain of these critical accounting policies affect working capital account balances, including the policies for revenue recognition, the reserve for uncollectible accounts receivable, inventory reserves, and contingent payments under endorsement contracts. These policies require that we make estimates in the preparation of our financial statements as of a given date. However, since our business cycle is relatively short, actual results related to these estimates are generally known within the six-month period following the financial statement date. Thus, these policies generally affect only the timing of reported amounts across two to three quarters. Within the context of these critical accounting policies, we are not currently aware of any reasonably likely events or circumstances that would result in materially different amounts being reported. Stock-based Compensation As of the first quarter of fiscal 2007, we account for stock-based compensation in accordance with FAS 123R. Under the provisions of FAS 123R, the fair value of stock-based compensation is estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes fair value model. The Black-Scholes option pricing model requires the input of highly subjective assumptions including volatility. Expected volatility is estimated based on implied volatility in market traded options on the Company's common stock, with a term greater than one year. Our decision to use implied volatility was based on the availability of actively traded options on our common stock and our assessment that implied volatility is more representative of future stock price trends than historical volatility. If factors change and we use different assumptions for estimating stock-based compensation expense in future periods, stock-based compensation expense may differ materially in the future from that recorded in the current period. Item 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK There have been no material changes from the information previously reported under Item 7A of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended May 31, 2005.2006. Item 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES The Company maintains disclosure controls and procedures that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in the Company's Exchange Act reports is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission's rules and forms and that such information is accumulated and communicated to the Company's management, including its Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow for timely decisions regarding required disclosure. In designing and evaluating the disclosure controls and procedures, management recognizes that any controls and procedures, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable assurance of achieving the desired control objectives, and management is required to apply its judgment in evaluating the cost-benefit relationship of possible controls and procedures. The Company carries out a variety of on-going procedures, under the supervision and with the participation of the Company's management, including the Company's Chief Executive Officer and the Company's Chief Financial Officer, to evaluate the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Company's disclosure controls and procedures. Based on the foregoing, the Company's Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that the Company's disclosure controls and procedures were effective at the reasonable assurance level as of February 28,August 31, 2006. There has been no change in the Company's internal controls over financial reporting during the Company's most recent fiscal quarter that has materially affected, or is reasonable likely to materially affect, the Company's internal controls over financial reporting. Special Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements and Analyst Reports Certain written and oral statements, other than purely historical information including estimates, projections, statements relating to NIKE's business plans, objectives and expected operating results, and the assumptions upon which those statements are based, made or incorporated by reference from time to time by NIKE or its representatives in this report, other reports, filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, press releases, conferences, or otherwise, are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Forward-looking statements include, without limitation, any statement that may predict, forecast, indicate, or imply future results, performance, or achievements, and may contain the words "believe," "anticipate," "expect," "estimate," "project," "will be," "will continue," "will likely result," or words or phrases of similar meaning. Forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties which may cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements. The risks and uncertainties are detailed from time to time in reports filed by NIKE with the S.E.C., including Forms 8-K, 10-Q, and 10-K, and include, among others, the following: international, national and local general economic and market conditions; the size and growth of the overall athletic footwear, apparel, and equipment markets; intense competition among designers, marketers, distributors and sellers of athletic footwear, apparel, and equipment for consumers and endorsers; demographic changes; changes in consumer preferences; popularity of particular designs, categories of products, and sports; seasonal and geographic demand for NIKE products; difficulties in anticipating or forecasting changes in consumer preferences, consumer demand for NIKE products, and the various market factors described above; difficulties in implementing, operating, and maintaining NIKE's increasingly complex information systems and controls, including, without limitation, the systems related to demand and supply planning, and inventory control; fluctuations and difficulty in forecasting operating results, including, without limitation, the fact that advance "futures" orders may not be indicative of future revenues due to the changing mix of futures and at- once orders; the ability of NIKE to sustain, manage or forecast its growth and inventories; the size, timing and mix of purchases of NIKE's products; new product development and introduction; the ability to secure and protect trademarks, patents, and other intellectual property performance and reliability of products; customer service; adverse publicity; the loss of significant customers or suppliers; dependence on distributors; business disruptions; increased costs of freight and transportation to meet delivery deadlines; changes in business strategy or development plans; general risks associated with doing business outside the United States, including, without limitation, exchange rate fluctuations, import duties, tariffs, quotas and political and economic instability; changes in government regulations; liability and other claims asserted against NIKE; the ability to attract and retain qualified personnel; and other factors referenced or incorporated by reference in this report and other reports. The risks included here are not exhaustive. Other sections of this report may include additional factors which could adversely affect NIKE's business and financial performance. Moreover, NIKE operates in a very competitive and rapidly changing environment. New risk factors emerge from time to time and it is not possible for management to predict all such risk factors, nor can it assess the impact of all such risk factors on NIKE's business or the extent to which any factor, or combination of factors, may cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statements. Given these risks and uncertainties, investors should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements as a prediction of actual results. Investors should also be aware that while NIKE does, from time to time, communicate with securities analysts, it is against NIKE's policy to disclose to them any material non-public information or other confidential commercial information. Accordingly, shareholders should not assume that NIKE agrees with any statement or report issued by any analyst irrespective of the content of the statement or report. Furthermore, NIKE has a policy against issuing or confirming financial forecasts or projections issued by others. Thus, to the extent that reports issued by securities analysts contain any projections, forecasts or opinions, such reports are not the responsibility of NIKE. Part II - Other Information Item 1. Legal Proceedings There have been no significant developments with respect to the information previously reported under Item 4 of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended May 31, 2005.2006. Item 1A. Risk Factors There have been no material changes in our risk factors from those disclosed in Part I, Item 1A, of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended May 31, 2006. Item 2. Unregistered SaleSales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds The following table presents a summary of share repurchases made by NIKE during the quarter ended February 28,August 31, 2006. In June 2006, underour Board of Directors approved a new four-year $3.0 billion share repurchase program. During the four-yearquarter ended August 31, 2006, we completed the previous $1.5 billion share repurchase program authorized by ourthe Board of Directors and announced in June 2004.
Total Number of Maximum Dollar Value Shares Purchased as of Shares that May Total Number Average Part of Publicly Yet Be Purchased Of Shares Price Paid Announced Plans Under the Plans Period Purchased Per Share or Programs or Programs ______ ____________ __________ ___________________ ____________________ (in millions) DecemberJune 1 - 31, 2005 568,20030, 2006 1,360,000 $ 87.36 568,200 $ 503.8 January81.60 1,360,000 $3,051.6 July 1 - 31, 2006 319,3001,930,700 $ 84.51 319,300 $ 476.8 February79.44 1,930,700 $2,898.2 August 1 - 28,31, 2006 606,5002,736,600 $ 84.66 606,500 $ 425.577.60 2,736,600 $2,685.9 _________ _______ _________ Total 1,494,0006,027,300 $ 85.66 1,494,00079.09 6,027,300 ========= ======= ========= Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities None Item 4. Submissions of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders None Item 5. Other Information None
Item 6. Exhibits (a) EXHIBITS: 3.1 Restated Articles of Incorporation, as amended (incorporated by reference fromto Exhibit 3.1 to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended August 31, 2005). 3.2 Third Restated Bylaws, as amended (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 3.2 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed November 18, 2004). 4.1 Restated Articles of Incorporation, as amended (see Exhibit 3.1). 4.2 Third Restated Bylaws, as amended (see Exhibit 3.2). 12.1 Computation of Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges. 31.1 Rule 13(a)-14(a) Certification of Chief Executive Officer. 31.2 Rule 13(a)-14(a) Certification of Chief Financial Officer. 32.1 Section 1350 Certificate of Chief Executive Officer. 32.2 Section 1350 Certificate of Chief Financial Officer. SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized. NIKE, Inc. an Oregon Corporation /s/Donald W. Blair ________________________ Donald W. Blair Chief Financial Officer DATED: April 7,October 3, 2006