UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
__________________________________________________________________ 
FORM 10-Q

 
(Mark One)
xQUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended: SeptemberJune 29, 20182019
 
OR
o
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from                     to                    
 
Commission file number: 000-19848
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FOSSIL GROUP, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 __________________________________________________________________
Delaware 75-2018505
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
 
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
   
901 S. Central Expressway,Richardson,Texas 75080
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(972) (972) 234-2525
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code) 
__________________________________________________________________ 
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each classTicker SymbolName of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, par value $0.01 per shareFOSLThe Nasdaq Stock Market LLC
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes x No o
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files). Yes x No o
 


Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and "emerging growth company" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act (check one):
Large accelerated filero
 
Accelerated filerx
   
Non-accelerated filero
 
Smaller reporting companyo
Emerging growth companyo
  


If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes o No x

The number of shares of the registrant’s common stock outstanding as of NovemberAugust 1, 2018: 49,455,5282019: 50,471,693






FOSSIL GROUP, INC.
FORM 10-Q
FOR THE FISCAL QUARTER ENDED SEPTEMBERJUNE 29, 20182019
INDEX
  Page
 
 
 
 
 
 








PART I—FINANCIAL INFORMATION


Item 1. Financial Statements

FOSSIL GROUP, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
UNAUDITED
IN THOUSANDS
September 29, 2018 December 30, 2017June 29, 2019 December 29, 2018
Assets 
  
 
  
Current assets: 
  
 
  
Cash and cash equivalents$236,103
 $231,244
$226,596
 $403,373
Accounts receivable - net of allowances of $28,171 and $88,128, respectively261,678
 367,013
Accounts receivable - net of allowances of $11,795 and $14,001, respectively204,181
 328,022
Inventories521,311
 573,788
460,332
 377,622
Prepaid expenses and other current assets129,410
 118,943
124,440
 149,552
Total current assets1,148,502
 1,290,988
1,015,549
 1,258,569
Property, plant and equipment - net of accumulated depreciation of $453,465 and $431,914, respectively190,644
 219,742
Property, plant and equipment - net of accumulated depreciation of $464,792 and $453,319, respectively165,180
 183,203
Operating lease right-of-use assets305,403
 
Intangible and other assets-net130,385
 147,642
122,071
 133,426
Total long-term assets321,029
 367,384
592,654
 316,629
Total assets$1,469,531
 $1,658,372
$1,608,203
 $1,575,198
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity 
  
 
  
Current liabilities: 
  
 
  
Accounts payable$159,401
 $204,981
$178,508
 $169,561
Short-term and current portion of long-term debt127,977
 2,144
66,373
 126,427
Accrued expenses: 
  
 
  
Current operating lease liabilities66,757
 
Compensation72,653
 70,725
50,064
 76,467
Royalties26,921
 39,874
13,286
 30,582
Customer liabilities52,111
 27,946
43,948
 71,252
Transaction taxes28,489
 36,547
19,187
 32,438
Other76,101
 109,211
58,077
 70,614
Income taxes payable27,525
 17,660
31,386
 28,462
Total current liabilities571,178
 509,088
527,586
 605,803
Long-term income taxes payable29,163
 47,093
28,608
 28,110
Deferred income tax liabilities2,450
 1,096
2,586
 2,439
Long-term debt269,134
 443,942
161,958
 269,788
Long-term operating lease liabilities308,458
 
Other long-term liabilities68,025
 76,206
39,369
 80,427
Total long-term liabilities368,772
 568,337
540,979
 380,764
Commitments and contingencies (Note 13)

 



 


Stockholders’ equity: 
  
 
  
Common stock, 49,393 and 48,643 shares issued and outstanding at September 29, 2018 and December 30, 2017, respectively494
 486
Common stock, 50,453 and 49,518 shares issued and outstanding at June 29, 2019 and December 29, 2018, respectively505
 495
Additional paid-in capital262,755
 242,263
276,388
 268,113
Retained earnings332,044
 409,653
332,605
 381,626
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)(68,508) (76,269)(70,339) (64,691)
Total Fossil Group, Inc. stockholders’ equity526,785
 576,133
539,159
 585,543
Noncontrolling interests2,796
 4,814
479
 3,088
Total stockholders’ equity529,581
 580,947
539,638
 588,631
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity$1,469,531
 $1,658,372
$1,608,203
 $1,575,198
 
See notes to the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.




FOSSIL GROUP, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (LOSS) AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
UNAUDITED
IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA
 
For the 13 Weeks Ended September 29, 2018 For the 13 Weeks Ended September 30, 2017 For the 39 Weeks Ended September 29, 2018 For the 39 Weeks Ended September 30, 2017For the 13 Weeks Ended June 29, 2019 For the 13 Weeks Ended June 30, 2018 For the 26 Weeks Ended June 29, 2019 For the 26 Weeks Ended June 30, 2018
Net sales$608,827
 $688,722
 $1,754,566
 $1,867,358
$501,393
 $576,583
 $966,661
 $1,145,739
Cost of sales282,295
 368,829
 831,333
 956,600
236,285
 267,574
 453,626
 549,038
Gross profit326,532
 319,893
 923,233
 910,758
265,108
 309,009
 513,035
 596,701
Operating expenses: 
  
     
  
    
Selling, general and administrative expenses297,804
 314,623
 879,694
 937,330
256,110
 287,235
 513,794
 581,891
Goodwill and trade name impairments
 
 6,212
 407,128
Trade name impairments
 6,212
 
 6,212
Restructuring charges6,075
 5,769
 41,942
 41,818
7,317
 14,549
 17,504
 35,866
Total operating expenses303,879
 320,392
 927,848
 1,386,276
263,427
 307,996
 531,298
 623,969
Operating income (loss)22,653
 (499) (4,615) (475,518)1,681
 1,013
 (18,263) (27,268)
Interest expense9,899
 12,070
 31,658
 32,096
7,353
 11,067
 15,474
 21,759
Other income (expense) - net(2,895) 3,860
 (5,338) 11,501
507
 (555) 26,417
 (2,442)
Income (loss) before income taxes9,859
 (8,709) (41,611) (496,113)(5,165) (10,609) (7,320) (51,469)
Provision for income taxes3,937
 (3,230) 7,209
 (100,746)1,444
 (3,372) 11,051
 3,273
Net income (loss)5,922
 (5,479) (48,820) (395,367)(6,609) (7,237) (18,371) (54,742)
Less: Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests916
 (80) 2,247
 2,931
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests702
 563
 1,182
 1,331
Net income (loss) attributable to Fossil Group, Inc.$5,006
 $(5,399) $(51,067) $(398,298)$(7,311) $(7,800) $(19,553) $(56,073)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of taxes: 
  
     
  
    
Currency translation adjustment$(1,380) $5,222
 $(8,136) $32,078
$(304) $(19,057) $(2,794) $(6,756)
Cash flow hedges - net change2,704
 (9,771) 15,897
 (21,364)(1,845) 14,350
 (2,854) 13,193
Total other comprehensive income (loss)1,324
 (4,549) 7,761
 10,714
(2,149) (4,707) (5,648) 6,437
Total comprehensive income (loss)7,246
 (10,028) (41,059) (384,653)(8,758) (11,944) (24,019) (48,305)
Less: Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests916
 (80) 2,247
 2,931
702
 563
 1,182
 1,331
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Fossil Group, Inc.$6,330
 $(9,948) $(43,306) $(387,584)$(9,460) $(12,507) $(25,201) $(49,636)
Earnings (loss) per share: 
  
     
  
    
Basic$0.10
 $(0.11) $(1.04) $(8.22)$(0.15) $(0.16) $(0.39) $(1.15)
Diluted$0.10
 $(0.11) $(1.04) $(8.22)$(0.15) $(0.16) $(0.39) $(1.15)
Weighted average common shares outstanding: 
  
     
  
    
Basic49,381
 48,521
 49,107
 48,439
50,326
 49,228
 49,972
 48,970
Diluted50,659
 48,521
 49,107
 48,439
50,326
 49,228
 49,972
 48,970
 
See notes to the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.


FOSSIL GROUP, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
UNAUDITED
IN THOUSANDS

For the 13 Weeks Ended June 29, 2019
 Common stock 
Additional
paid-in
capital
 
Treasury
stock
 
Retained
earnings
 
Accumulated
other
comprehensive
income
(loss)
 
Stockholders'
equity
attributable
to Fossil
Group, Inc.
 Noncontrolling interest Total stockholders' equity
Shares 
Par
value
Balance, March 30, 201949,772
 $498
 $273,434
 $
 $339,916
 $(68,190) $545,658
 $3,568
 $549,226
Common stock issued upon exercise of stock options, stock appreciation rights and restricted stock units861
 9
 (9) 
 
 
 
 
 
Acquisition of common stock for employee tax withholding
 
 
 (2,364) 
 
 (2,364) 
 (2,364)
Retirement of common stock(180) (2) (2,362) 2,364
 
 
 
 
 
Stock-based compensation
 
 5,325
 
 
 
 5,325
 
 5,325
Net income (loss)
 
 
 
 (7,311) 
 (7,311) 702
 (6,609)
Other comprehensive income (loss)
 
 
 
 
 (2,149) (2,149) 
 (2,149)
Distribution of noncontrolling interest earnings and other
 
 
 
 
 
 
 (3,791) (3,791)
Balance, June 29, 201950,453
 505
 276,388
 
 332,605
 (70,339) 539,159
 479
 539,638

For the 13 Weeks Ended June 30, 2018
 Common stock 
Additional
paid-in
capital
 
Treasury
stock
 
Retained
earnings
 
Accumulated
other
comprehensive
income
(loss)
 
Stockholders'
equity
attributable
to Fossil
Group, Inc.
 Noncontrolling interest Total stockholders' equity
Shares 
Par
value
Balance, March 31, 201848,900
 $489
 $251,246
 $
 $334,838
 $(65,125) $521,448
 $5,107
 $526,555
Common stock issued upon exercise of stock options, stock appreciation rights and restricted stock units511
 5
 180
 
 
 
 185
 
 185
Acquisition of common stock for employee tax withholding
 
 
 (1,070) 
 
 (1,070) 
 (1,070)
Retirement of common stock(72) (1) (1,069) 1,070
 
 
 
 
 
Stock-based compensation
 
 6,912
 
 
 
 6,912
 
 6,912
Net income (loss)
 
 
 
 (7,800) 
 (7,800) 563
 (7,237)
Other comprehensive income (loss)
 
 
 
 
 (4,707) (4,707) 
 (4,707)
Distribution of noncontrolling interest earnings and other
 
 
 
 
 
 
 (3,791) (3,791)
Balance, June 30, 201849,339
 $493
 $257,269
 $
 $327,038
 $(69,832) $514,968
 $1,879
 $516,847

For the 26 Weeks Ended June 29, 2019
 Common stock 
Additional
paid-in
capital
 
Treasury
stock
 
Retained
earnings
 
Accumulated
other
comprehensive
income
(loss)
 
Stockholders'
equity
attributable
to Fossil
Group, Inc.
 Noncontrolling interest Total stockholders' equity
Shares 
Par
value
Balance, December 29, 201849,518
 $495
 $268,113
 $
 $381,626
 $(64,691) $585,543
 $3,088
 $588,631
Common stock issued upon exercise of stock options, stock appreciation rights and restricted stock units1,210
 13
 157
 
 
 
 170
 
 170
Acquisition of common stock for employee tax withholding
 
 
 (3,879) 
 
 (3,879) 
 (3,879)
Retirement of common stock(275) (3) (3,876) 3,879
 
 
 
 
 
Stock-based compensation
 
 11,994
 
 
 
 11,994
 
 11,994
Net income (loss)
 
 
 
 (19,553) 
 (19,553) 1,182
 (18,371)
Other comprehensive income (loss)
 
 
 
 
 (5,648) (5,648) 

 (5,648)
Distribution of noncontrolling interest earnings and other
 
 
 
 
 
 
 (3,791) (3,791)
Adoption of Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") 2016-02
 
 
 
 (29,468) 
 (29,468) 
 (29,468)
Balance, June 29, 201950,453
 505
 276,388
 
 332,605
 (70,339) 539,159
 479
 539,638




For the 26 Weeks Ended June 30, 2018
 Common stock 
Additional
paid-in
capital
 
Treasury
stock
 
Retained
earnings
 
Accumulated
other
comprehensive
income
(loss)
 
Stockholders'
equity
attributable
to Fossil
Group, Inc.
 Noncontrolling interest Total stockholders' equity
Shares 
Par
value
Balance, December 30, 201748,643
 $486
 $242,263
 $
 $409,653
 $(76,269) $576,133
 $4,814
 $580,947
Common stock issued upon exercise of stock options, stock appreciation rights and restricted stock units835
 8
 177
 
 
 
 185
 
 185
Acquisition of common stock for employee tax withholding
 
 
 (1,925) 
 
 (1,925) 
 (1,925)
Retirement of common stock(139) (1) (1,924) 1,925
 
 
 
 
 
Stock-based compensation
 
 16,711
 
 
 
 16,711
 
 16,711
Net income (loss)
 
 
 
 (56,073) 
 (56,073) 1,331
 (54,742)
Other comprehensive income (loss)
 
 
 
 
 6,437
 6,437
 
 6,437
Distribution of noncontrolling interest earnings and other
 
 42
 
 
 
 42
 (4,266) (4,224)
Adoption of ASU 2014-09
 
 
 
 (26,542) 
 (26,542) 
 (26,542)
Balance, June 30, 201849,339
 $493
 $257,269
 $
 $327,038
 $(69,832) $514,968
 $1,879
 $516,847

See notes to the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.



FOSSIL GROUP, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
UNAUDITED
IN THOUSANDS
For the 39 Weeks Ended September 29, 2018 For the 39 Weeks Ended September 30, 2017For the 26 Weeks Ended June 29, 2019 For the 26 Weeks Ended June 30, 2018
Operating Activities: 
  
 
  
Net Income (loss)$(48,820) $(395,367)$(18,371) $(54,742)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by operating activities: 
  
 
  
Depreciation, amortization and accretion47,154
 61,526
28,312
 31,092
Non-cash lease expense60,915
 
Stock-based compensation17,240
 22,384
9,627
 11,253
Decrease in allowance for returns and markdowns(28,034) (6,129)(19,085) (31,563)
Loss on disposal of assets776
 1,686
Property, plant and equipment and other long-lived asset impairment losses1,757
 2,726
2,560
 1,648
Goodwill and trade name impairment losses6,212
 407,128
Trade name impairment losses
 6,212
Non-cash restructuring charges7,410
 7,031
4,621
 7,403
Increase in allowance for doubtful accounts4,867
 4,161
Bad debt expense273
 2,172
Loss on extinguishment of debt718
 

 718
Deferred income taxes and other10,809
 (111,177)
Other non-cash items(2,571) 8,766
Contingent consideration remeasurement(1,257) 
202
 (1,257)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of effect of acquisitions: 
  
Gain on asset divestitures(23,134) 
Changes in operating assets and liabilities: 
  
Accounts receivable143,955
 85,078
130,494
 205,517
Inventories13,113
 (116,002)(82,173) 33,878
Prepaid expenses and other current assets(2,620) (5,620)(4,197) 12,571
Accounts payable(46,805) 80,146
10,637
 (65,892)
Accrued expenses(45,986) 20,863
(127,707) (79,135)
Income taxes payable(8,077) 1,734
3,494
 (11,291)
Net cash provided by operating activities72,412
 60,168
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities(26,103) 77,350
Investing Activities: 
  
 
  
Additions to property, plant and equipment(10,188) (17,239)(10,511) (6,264)
(Increase) decrease in intangible and other assets(488) 337
Increase in intangible and other assets(1,910) (524)
Proceeds from the sale of property, plant and equipment182
 533
1,235
 115
Net cash used in investing activities(10,494) (16,369)
Asset divestitures41,570
 
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities30,384
 (6,673)
Financing Activities: 
  
 
  
Proceeds from exercise of stock options186
 
Net settlement of restricted grants, restricted stock units and preferred stock units(2,493) (947)
Acquisition of common stock for employee tax withholdings(3,879) (1,925)
Distribution of noncontrolling interest earnings(4,224) (428)(3,791) (4,224)
Debt borrowings809,524
 1,162,074
3,552
 804,573
Debt payments(854,240) (1,311,597)(173,396) (849,573)
Payment for shares of Fossil Accessories South Africa Pty. Ltd.(1,678) 
(1,045) (1,547)
Debt issuance costs(7,434) (5,579)
Debt issuance costs and other124
 (7,068)
Net cash used in financing activities(60,359) (156,477)(178,435) (59,764)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash4,588
 (17,855)(2,242) 1,048
Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash6,147
 (130,533)
Net (decrease) increase in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash(176,396) 11,961
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash: 
  
 
  
Beginning of period231,655
 297,862
410,883
 231,655
End of period$237,802
 $167,329
$234,487
 $243,616


See notes to the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.




FOSSIL GROUP, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
UNAUDITED
 
1. FINANCIAL STATEMENT POLICIES
Basis of Presentation. The condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Fossil Group, Inc., a Delaware corporation, and its wholly and majority-owned subsidiaries (the “Company”).
The condensed consolidated financial statements reflect all adjustments that are, in the opinion of management, necessary to present a fair statement of the Company’s financial position as of SeptemberJune 29, 2018,2019, and the results of operations for the thirteen-week periods ended SeptemberJune 29, 20182019 (“ThirdSecond Quarter”) and SeptemberJune 30, 20172018 (“Prior Year Quarter”), respectively, and the 39twenty-six week periods ended SeptemberJune 29, 20182019 (“Year To Date Period”) and SeptemberJune 30, 20172018 (“Prior Year YTD Period”). All adjustments are of a normal, recurring nature.
These interim condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto included in the Annual Report on Form 10-K filed by the Company pursuant to the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), for the fiscal year ended December 30, 201729, 2018 (the “2017“2018 Form 10-K”). Operating results for the ThirdSecond Quarter are not necessarily indicative of the results to be achieved for the full fiscal year.
The condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”), which require the Company to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the condensed consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the periods reported. Actual results could differ from those estimates. The Company has not made any changes in its significant accounting policies from those disclosed in the 20172018 Form 10-K, other than the adoption of ASU 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842): Amendments to the FASB Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606) Codification®("ASU 2014-09"2016-02") and ASU 2017-12, Derivatives and Hedging (Topic 815): Targeted Improvements to Accounting for Hedging Activities ("ASU 2017-12").
Business. The Company isa global design, marketing and distribution company that specializes in consumer fashion accessories. Its principal offerings include an extensive line of men's and women's fashion watches and jewelry, handbags, small leather goods, belts and sunglasses. In the watch and jewelry product categories, the Company has a diverse portfolio of globally recognized owned and licensed brand names under which its products are marketed. The Company's products are distributed globally through various distribution channels, including wholesale in countries where it has a physical presence, direct to the consumer through its retail stores and commercial websites and through third-party distributors in countries where the Company does not maintain a physical presence. The Company's products are offered at varying price points to meet the needs of its customers, whether they are value-conscious or luxury oriented. Based on its extensive range of accessory products, brands, distribution channels and price points, the Company is able to target style-conscious consumers across a wide age spectrum on a global basis.
Hedging Instruments. The Company is exposed to certain market risks relating to foreign exchange rates and interest rates. The Company actively monitors and attempts to mitigate, but does not eliminate, these exposures using derivative instruments, including foreign exchange forward contracts ("forward contracts"). The Company’s foreign subsidiaries periodically enter into forward contracts to hedge the future payment of intercompany inventory transactions denominated in U.S. dollars. Additionally, the Company enters into forward contracts to manage fluctuations in Japanese yen exchange rates that will be used to settle future third-party inventory component purchases by a U.S. dollar functional currency subsidiary. If the Company was to settle its euro, Canadian dollar, British pound, Japanese yen, Mexican peso, Australian dollar and U.S dollar forward contracts as of September 29, 2018, the result would have been a net gain of approximately $6.2 million, net of taxes. This unrealized gain is recognized in other comprehensive income (loss), net of taxes on the Company's consolidated statements of income (loss) and comprehensive income (loss). Additionally, to the extent that any of these contracts are not considered to be perfectly effective in offsetting the change in the value of the cash flows being hedged, any changes in fair value relating to the ineffective portion of these contracts would be recognized in other income (expense)-net on the Company's consolidated statements of income (loss) and comprehensive income (loss). To reduce exposure to changes in currency exchange rates adversely affecting the Company’s investment in foreign currency-denominated subsidiaries, the Company periodically enters into forward contracts designated as net investment hedges. Both realized and unrealized gains and losses from net investment hedges are recognized in the cumulative translation adjustment component of other comprehensive income (loss), and will be reclassified into earnings in the event the Company's underlying investments are liquidated or disposed. The Company does not enter into derivative financial instruments for trading or speculative purposes. See “Note 10—Derivatives and Risk Management” for additional disclosures about the Company’s use of derivatives.


Operating Expenses. Operating expenses include selling, general and administrative expenses (“SG&A”), goodwill and trade name impairment and restructuring charges. SG&A expenses include selling and distribution expenses primarily consisting of sales and distribution labor costs, sales distribution center and warehouse facility costs, depreciation expense related to sales distribution and warehouse facilities, the four-wall operating costs of the Company’s retail stores, point-of-sale expenses, advertising expenses and art, design and product development labor costs. SG&A also includes general and administrative expenses primarily consisting of administrative support labor and “back office” or support costs such as treasury, legal, information services, accounting, internal audit, human resources, executive management costs and costs associated with stock-based compensation. Restructuring charges include costs to reorganize, refine and optimize the Company’s infrastructure as well as store closure expenses. During the second quarter of fiscal 2018, the SKAGEN® trade name with a carrying amount of $27.3 million was written down to its implied fair value of $21.1 million, resulting in a pre-tax impairment chargescharge of $6.2 million. In the second quarter of fiscal 2017, the Company fully impaired goodwill and recognized pre-tax impairment charge in operations of $202.3 million, $114.3 million and $42.9 million in the Americas, Europe and Asia segments, respectively. Also in the second quarter of fiscal 2017, the Company recognized pre-tax impairment charges in operations of $28.3 million, $11.8 million, and $7.6 million related to the SKAGEN, MISFIT® and MICHELE® trade names, respectively.
Earnings (Loss) Per Share (“EPS”). Basic EPS is based on the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during each period. Diluted EPS adjusts basic EPS for the effects of dilutive common stock equivalents outstanding during each period using the treasury stock method.


The following table reconciles the numerators and denominators used in the computations of both basic and diluted EPS (in thousands, except per share data):
 For the 13 Weeks Ended June 29, 2019 For the 13 Weeks Ended June 30, 2018 For the 26 Weeks Ended June 29, 2019 For the 26 Weeks Ended June 30, 2018
Numerator: 
  
    
Net income (loss) attributable to Fossil Group, Inc.$(7,311) $(7,800) $(19,553) $(56,073)
Denominator:   
  
  
Basic EPS computation:   
    
Basic weighted average common shares outstanding50,326
 49,228
 49,972
 48,970
Basic EPS$(0.15) $(0.16) $(0.39) $(1.15)
Diluted EPS computation:   
    
Basic weighted average common shares outstanding50,326
 49,228
 49,972
 48,970
Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding50,326
 49,228
 49,972
 48,970
Diluted EPS$(0.15) $(0.16) $(0.39) $(1.15)
 For the 13 Weeks Ended September 29, 2018 For the 13 Weeks Ended September 30, 2017 For the 39 Weeks Ended September 29, 2018 For the 39 Weeks Ended September 30, 2017
Numerator: 
  
    
Net income (loss) attributable to Fossil Group, Inc.$5,006
 $(5,399) $(51,067) $(398,298)
Denominator:   
  
  
Basic EPS computation:   
    
Basic weighted average common shares outstanding49,381
 48,521
 49,107
 48,439
Basic EPS$0.10
 $(0.11) $(1.04) $(8.22)
Diluted EPS computation:   
    
Basic weighted average common shares outstanding49,381
 48,521
 49,107
 48,439
Effect of stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock units and performance restricted stock units1,278
 
 
 
Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding50,659
 48,521
 49,107
 48,439
Diluted EPS$0.10
 $(0.11) $(1.04) $(8.22)

At the end of the ThirdSecond Quarter and Year To Date Period, 1.9approximately 3.4 million and 3.9 million weighted average shares issuable under stock-based awards, respectively, were not included in the diluted EPS calculation because they were antidilutive. The total antidilutive weighted average shares included approximately 0.7 million and 0.9 million weighted average performance-based shares at the end of the Second Quarter and Year To Date Period, respectively.
At the end of the Prior Year Quarter and Prior Year YTD Period, approximately 5.2 million and 5.1 million weighted average shares issuable under stock-based awards, respectively, were not included in the diluted EPS calculation because they were antidilutive. The total antidilutive weighted average shares included 0.7 million andapproximately 1.2 million weighted average performance-based shares at the end of the Third Quarter and Year To Date Period, respectively. Additionally, 0.5 million weighted average performance-based shares were not included in the diluted EPS calculation at the end of the Third Quarter because the performance targets were not met.
At the end of the Prior Year Quarter and Prior Year YTD Period, 5.1 million and 4.4 million weighted average shares issuable under stock-based awards, respectively, were not included in the diluted EPS calculation because they were antidilutive. The total antidilutive weighted average shares included 1.2 million weighted average performance-based shares at the end of both the Prior Year Quarter and Prior Year YTD Period.
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash. The following table provides a reconciliation of the cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash balances as of June 29, 2019 and June 30, 2018 that are presented in the condensed consolidated statement of cash flows (in thousands):
 June 29, 2019 June 30, 2018
Cash and cash equivalents$226,596
 $241,797
Restricted cash included in prepaid expenses and other current assets30
 32
Restricted cash included in intangible and other assets-net7,861
 1,787
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash$234,487
 $243,616

Leases. The Company evaluates contractual arrangements at inception to determine if individual agreements are a lease or contain an identifiable lease component as defined by Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") 842, Leases ("ASC 842"). When evaluating contracts to determine appropriate classification and recognition under ASC 842, significant judgment may be necessary to determine, among other criteria, if an embedded leasing arrangement exists, the length of the term, classification as either an operating or financing lease and whether renewal or termination options are reasonably certain to be exercised. Lease assets represent the right to use an underlying asset for the lease term, and lease liabilities represent the obligation to make lease payments arising from the lease.  These assets and liabilities are initially recognized based on the present value of lease payments over the lease term calculated using our incremental borrowing rate, adjusted for the lease term and lease country, unless the implicit rate is readily determinable.  Lease assets also include any upfront lease payments made and are reduced by lease incentives. Some lease terms include options to extend or terminate the lease and they are included in the measurement of the lease assets and lease liabilities if the Company is reasonably certain that those options will be exercised.



Variable lease payments are generally expensed as incurred and include certain index-based changes in rent and certain non-lease components such as maintenance and other services provided by the lessor to the extent the charges are variable.  Leases with an initial term of 12 months or less are not recorded on the balance sheet.
Lease agreements with lease and non-lease components are combined as a single lease component for all classes of underlying assets.  The depreciable life of lease assets and leasehold improvements is limited by the expected lease term, unless there is a transfer of title or purchase option reasonably certain of exercise.

Recently Issued Accounting Standards
In August 2018, the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") adopted the final rule under SEC Release No. 33-10532, Disclosure Update and Simplification, amending certain disclosure requirements that were redundant, duplicative,


overlapping, outdated or superseded. In addition, the amendments expanded the disclosure requirements on the analysis of stockholders' equity for interim financial statements. Under the amendments, an analysis of changes in each caption of stockholders' equity presented in the balance sheet must be provided in a note or separate statement. The analysis should present a reconciliation of the beginning balance to the ending balance of each period for which a statement of comprehensive income is required to be filed. This final rule is effective on November 5, 2018. The Company is in the process of evaluating the impact of the final rule on its consolidated financial statements and the Company plans to include the additional interim disclosures for the first interim period in fiscal year 2019.

In August 2018, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued ASU 2018-15,Intangibles - Goodwill and Other - Internal-Use Software (Subtopic 350-40)(" ("ASU 2018-15"). ASU 2018-15 aligns the requirements for capitalizing implementation costs incurred in a hosting arrangement that is a service contract with the requirements for capitalizing implementation costs incurred to develop or obtain internal-use software. The guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, and interim periods within those fiscal years. The Company does not expect this standard to have a material impact on the Company's consolidated results of operations or financial position.
In August 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-14, Compensation-Retirement Benefits-Defined Benefit Plans-General (Subtopic(Subtopic 715-20): Disclosure Framework-Changes to the Disclosure Requirements for Defined Benefit Plans ("ASU 2018-14"). ASU 2018-14 removes certain disclosures that are not considered cost beneficial, clarifies certain required disclosures and adds additional disclosures. The guidance is effective for fiscal years ending after December 15, 2020. The Company does not expect this standard to have a material impact on the Company's consolidated results of operations or financial position.
In August 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-13, Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820): Disclosure Framework—Changes to the Disclosure Requirements for Fair Value Measurement(" ("ASU 2018-13"). ASU 2018-13 eliminates certain disclosure requirements related to the fair value hierarchy, adds new disclosure requirements related to the changes in unrealized gains and losses for recurring Level 3 fair value measurements and disclosing the range and weighted average of significant observable inputs used to develop Level 3 fair value measurements and modifies certain disclosure requirements related to measurement uncertainty for fair value measurements. The guidance is effective for annual reporting periods and interim periods within those annual periods beginning after December 15, 2019. The Company does not expect this standard to have a material impact on the Company's consolidated results of operations or financial position.
In February 2018,June 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2018-02, Income Statement-Reporting Comprehensive Income2016-13, Financial Instruments-Credit Losses (Topic 220)326): ReclassificationMeasurement of Certain Tax Effects from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income ("Credit Losses on Financial Instruments ("ASU 2018-02"2016-13"). ASU 2016-13 modifies the measurement of expected credit losses of certain financial instruments, including trade receivables. The estimate of expected credit losses will require the consideration of historical information, current standard, ASC Topic 740 - Income Taxes, requires deferred tax liabilitiesinformation and assets to be adjusted for the effect of a change in tax laws or rates with the effect included in income from continuing operations in the reporting period that includes the enactment date. This includes the tax effects of items in accumulated other comprehensive income ("AOCI") that were originally recognized in other comprehensive income, subsequently creating stranded tax effects.reasonable and supportable forecasts. ASU 2018-02 allows a reclassification from AOCI to retained earnings for stranded tax effects specifically resulting from the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. The guidance2016-13 is effective for fiscal yearsannual reporting periods and interim periods within those annual periods beginning after December 15, 2018, including interim periods within those periods. Early adoption is permitted.2019. The Company doesis still evaluating the effect of adopting ASU 2016-13.
Recently Adopted Accounting Standards
The Company adopted ASU 2016-02 on December 30, 2018, the first day of fiscal 2019, using the modified retrospective approach and accordingly information for periods prior to December 30, 2018 are presented under ASC 840, Leases ("ASC 840"), the predecessor to ASC 842. The Company has elected to use the transition practical expedient. The transition practical expedient allows companies to recognize a cumulative-effect adjustment to the opening balance of retained earnings in the period of adoption rather than the earliest period presented.
The Company used the package of practical expedients that allows companies to not expect thisreassess: (1) whether any expired or existing contracts are or contain leases, (2) lease classification for any expired or existing leases and (3) initial direct costs for any expired or existing leases. The Company did not elect to adopt the hindsight practical expedient and therefore maintained the lease terms previously determined under ASC 840.
Adoption of ASU 2016-02 resulted in recording right-of-use ("ROU") lease assets of $370.3 million which were written down to $327.3 million as a result of $43.0 million of previous store impairment, excluding taxes, and lease liabilities of $390.6 million as of December 30, 2018. The Company recognized a cumulative-effect adjustment to the opening balance of retained earnings of approximately $29.5 million as of December 30, 2018 as a result of previous store impairment and a previous sale leaseback transaction, net of tax effects. Under ASC 840, the gain on the sale leaseback transaction was deferred over the lease term, however under ASC 842 the gain is recognized at the time of sale. Accordingly, a retained earnings adjustment to


recognize the remaining gain was recorded upon the adoption of ASC 842. The standard todid not have a material impact on the Company's consolidated results of operations or financial position.cash flows. See "Note 14—Leases" for additional lease disclosures.
In August 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-12, Derivatives and Hedging (Topic 815): Targeted Improvements to Accounting for Hedging Activities ("ASU 2017-12").2017-12. ASU 2017-12 amends and simplifies hedge accounting guidance in order to enable entities to better portray the economics of their risk management activities. The guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, including interim periods within those periods. Early adoption is permitted. The Company does not expect this standard to have a material impact on the Company's consolidated results of operations or financial position.
In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842): Amendments to the FASB Accounting Standards Codification® (“ASU 2016-02”), which supersedes the existing guidance for lease accounting, Leases (Topic 840). ASU 2016-02 requires lessees to recognize leases on their balance sheets, and modifies accounting, presentation and disclosure for both lessors and lessees. ASU 2016-02 requires a modified retrospective approach for all leases existing at, or entered into after, the date of initial application, with an option to elect to use certain transition relief. ASU 2016-02 is effective for annual periods, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2018. Early adoption is permitted. In July 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-10, Codification Improvements to Topic 842, Leases which updates narrow aspects of the guidance issued in ASU 2016-02. In July 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-11, Leases (Topic 842): Targeted Improvements ("ASU 2018-11") which allows entities to initially apply the new standard at the adoption date and recognize a cumulative-effect adjustment to the opening balance of retained earnings in the period of adoption. Many of the Company’s leases are considered operating leases and are not capitalized under ASC 840. Under ASC 842 the majority of these leases will qualify for


capitalization and will result in the recognition of lease assets and lease liabilities once the new standard is adopted. The Company has substantially completed evaluating its population of leases and is in the process of implementing a new lease accounting system to capture, track and account for lease data. The Company is also in the process of identifying changes to its business processes and controls to support adoption of the new standard. The Company plans to adopt the standard using the optional transition method presented in ASU 2018-11 and expects the standard to result in a significant increase to the Company's condensed consolidated balance sheets for lease liabilities and right-of-use assets.
Recently Adopted Accounting Standards
In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-09 and subsequently issued guidance that amended ASU 2014-09. ASU 2014-09 affects any entity that either enters into contracts with customers to transfer goods or services or enters into contracts for the transfer of nonfinancial assets, unless those contracts are within the scope of other standards. The core principle of the guidance is that an entity should recognize revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. The Company adopted ASU 2014-092017-12 on December 31, 2017, the first day of fiscal 2018, using the modified retrospective approach. Under this methodyear 2019. Adoption resulted in $2.8 million and $4.8 million of adoption, guidancenet gains being recorded in ASU 2014-09 was applied to open contracts ascost of December 30, 2017, the end of fiscal 2017. The cumulative effect of initially applying the new revenue standard was a reduction to opening retained earnings, with the impact primarily related to the accelerated recognition of markdowns. Results from reporting periods beginning on December 31, 2017 are presented under ASU 2014-09, while prior period amounts are not adjusted. See “Note 2—Revenue” for additional disclosures about the Company’s revenue recognition policy and the impact of adoption.
In November 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-18, Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230): Restricted Cash ("ASU 2016-18"). ASU 2016-18 requires that a statement of cash flows explain the change during the period in total cash, cash equivalents, and amounts generally described as restricted cash or restricted cash equivalents. ASU 2016-18 was effectivesales for the Company beginning fiscal year 2018 and changed the presentation of the condensed consolidated statements of cash flows to now include restricted cash and cash equivalents as well as previously reported cash and cash equivalents in reconciling the period change. The Company adopted ASU 2016-18 using a retrospective transition method. The following table provides a reconciliation of the cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash balances as of September 29, 2018 and September 30, 2017 that are presented in the condensed consolidated statement of cash flows (in thousands):
 September 29, 2018 September 30, 2017 December 30, 2017
Cash and cash equivalents$236,103
 $166,922
 $231,244
Restricted cash included in prepaid expenses and other current assets31
 34
 34
Restricted cash included in intangible and other assets-net1,668
 373
 377
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash$237,802
 $167,329
 $231,655

The following provisions, which had no material impact on the Company’s financial position, results of operations or cash flows, were also adopted effective the first quarter of fiscal year 2018:
ASU 2018-03, Technical Corrections and Improvements to Financial Instruments-Overall (Subtopic 825-10): Recognition and Measurement of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities
ASU 2017-09, Compensation-Stock Compensation (Topic 718): Scope of Modification Accounting
ASU 2017-01, Business Combinations (Topic 805): Clarifying the Definition of a Business
ASU 2016-16, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Intra-Entity Transfers of Assets Other Than Inventory
ASU 2016-15, Statement of Cash Flows(Topic 230): Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash Payments
ASU 2016-04, Liabilities—Extinguishments of Liabilities (Subtopic 405-20)- Recognition of Breakage for Certain Prepaid Stored-Value Products



2. REVENUE
The Company’s revenue consists of sales of finished products to customers through wholesale and retail channels. Revenue from the sale of products, including those that are subject to inventory consignment agreements, is recognized when control of the product is transferred to the customer and in an amount that reflects the consideration the Company expects to be entitled in exchange for the product. The Company generally considers control to transfer either when products ship or when products are delivered depending on the shipping terms in the agreement or purchase order. The Company considers control to have transferred upon shipment or delivery because the Company has a present right to payment, the customer has legal title to the product, the Company has transferred physical possession of the product, and the customer has the significant risks and rewards of the product. Taxes imposed by governmental authorities on the Company's revenue-producing activities with customers, such as sales taxes and value added taxes, are excluded from net sales.
The following tables summarize the impact of adopting ASU 2014-09 on the Company's condensed consolidated balance sheets as of September 29, 2018 and the Company's condensed consolidated statements of income (loss) and comprehensive income (loss) for the ThirdSecond Quarter and Year To Date Period, (in thousands):
 September 29, 2018
 As Reported Without Adoption of ASU 2014-09 Impact of Adoption of ASU 2014-09
Assets     
Accounts receivable$261,678
 $240,178
 $21,500
Inventories521,311
 538,810
 (17,499)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets129,410
 112,332
 17,078
Liabilities     
Customer liabilities$52,111
 $14,850
 $37,261
 For the 13 Weeks Ended September 29, 2018
 As Reported Without Adoption of ASU 2014-09 Impact of Adoption of ASU 2014-09
Net sales$608,827
 $614,357
 $(5,530)
Cost of sales282,295
 281,990
 305
 For the 39 Weeks Ended September 29, 2018
 As Reported Without Adoption of ASU 2014-09 Impact of Adoption of ASU 2014-09
Net sales$1,754,566
 $1,750,513
 $4,053
Cost of sales831,333
 830,912
 421
Retained Earnings Adjustments. The following table presents the changes in the retained earnings balance including the cumulative effect of adopting ASU 2014-09, net of taxes (in thousands):
 Retained Earnings
Balance at December 30, 2017$409,653
Net income (loss) attributable to Fossil Group, Inc.(51,067)
Markdowns adjustment, net of taxes(27,325)
Sales adjustment, net of taxes783
Balance at September 29, 2018$332,044
Markdowns. The Company provides markdowns to certain customers in order to facilitate sales of select styles. Markdowns are estimated at the time of sale using historical data and are recorded as a reduction to revenue. Prior to the


adoption of ASU 2014-09, markdowns were not recorded until agreed upon with the customer. The Company's policy is to record its markdown allowance as a reduction of accounts receivable.
Returns. The Company accepts limited returns and may request that a customer return a product if the customer has an excess of any style that the Company has identified as being a poor performer for that customer or geographic location. The Company continually monitors returns and maintains a provision for estimated returns based upon historical experience and any specific issues identified. Product returns are accounted for as reductions to revenue, cost of sales, customer liabilities and an increase to other current assets to the extent the returned product is resalable. While returns have historically been within management's expectations and the provisions established, future return rates may differ from those experienced in the past. In the event that the Company's products are performing poorly in the retail market and/or it experiences product damages or defects at a rate significantly higher than the historical rate, the resulting returns could have an adverse impact on the operating results for the period or periods inrespectively, which such returns occur.
Cooperative Advertising. The Company participates in cooperative advertising programs with its major retail customers, whereby the Company shares the cost of certain of their advertising and promotional expenses. Certain advertising expenses that were previously recorded in SG&A are now recorded as a sales discount due to the requirement under ASU 2014-09 that the service be considered distinct to qualify as a separate performance obligation. All other cooperative advertising expenses continue to be recorded in SG&A.
Multiple Performance Obligations. The Company enters into contracts with customers for its wearable technology that includes multiple performance obligations. Each distinct performance obligation was determined by whether the customer could benefit from the good or service on its own or together with readily available resources. The Company allocates revenue to each performance obligation based on its relative standalone selling price. The Company’s process for determining standalone selling price considers multiple factors including the Company’s internal pricing model and market trends that may vary depending upon the facts and circumstances related to each performance obligation. Revenue allocated to the hardware and software essential to the functionality of the product represents the majority of the arrangement consideration and is recognized at the time of product delivery, provided the other conditions for revenue recognitionwould have been met. Revenue allocated to free software services provided through the Company's online dashboard and mobile apps as well as revenue allocated to the right to receive future unspecified software updates is deferred and recognized on a straight-line basis over the product's estimated usage period of two years.in other income (expense) - net under previous accounting guidance.

2. REVENUE
Disaggregation of Revenue. The Company's revenue disaggregated by major product category and timing of revenue recognition was as follows (in thousands):
 For the 13 Weeks Ended June 29, 2019
 Americas Europe Asia Corporate Total
Product type         
Watches$185,131
 $114,471
 $113,624
 $59
 $413,285
Leathers33,637
 9,229
 9,764
 
 52,630
Jewelry1,642
 18,425
 719
 
 20,786
Other2,697
 4,957
 2,168
 4,870
 14,692
Consolidated$223,107
 $147,082
 $126,275
 $4,929
 $501,393
          
Timing of revenue recognition         
Revenue recognized at a point in time$222,365
 $146,728
 $126,083
 $2,427
 $497,603
Revenue recognized over time742
 354
 192
 2,502
 3,790
Consolidated$223,107
 $147,082
 $126,275
 $4,929
 $501,393

For the 13 Weeks Ended September 29, 2018For the 13 Weeks Ended June 30, 2018
Americas Europe Asia TotalAmericas Europe Asia Corporate Total
Product type                
Watches$213,365
 $157,877
 $115,296
 $486,538
$221,637
 $136,760
 $104,593
 $
 $462,990
Leathers38,645
 15,452
 11,939
 66,036
42,757
 12,915
 12,248
 
 67,920
Jewelry11,495
 28,495
 1,810
 41,800
10,454
 21,151
 1,499
 
 33,104
Other5,559
 5,709
 3,185
 14,453
4,043
 4,984
 2,570
 972
 12,569
Consolidated$269,064
 $207,533
 $132,230
 $608,827
$278,891
 $175,810
 $120,910
 $972
 $576,583
                
Timing of revenue recognition                
Revenue recognized at a point in time$268,485
 $207,247
 $132,098
 $607,830
$278,354
 $175,562
 $120,790
 $972
 $575,678
Revenue recognized over time579
 286
 132
 997
537
 248
 120
 
 905
Consolidated$269,064
 $207,533
 $132,230
 $608,827
$278,891
 $175,810
 $120,910
 $972
 $576,583



For the 39 Weeks Ended September 29, 2018For the 26 Weeks Ended June 29, 2019
Americas Europe Asia TotalAmericas Europe Asia Corporate Total
Product type       
Product Type         
Watches$630,678
 $445,433
 $321,032
 $1,397,143
$333,448
 $230,723
 $215,230
 $62
 $779,463
Leathers119,732
 46,405
 37,078
 203,215
64,389
 20,586
 21,559
 
 106,534
Jewelry33,973
 78,152
 4,584
 116,709
10,818
 39,175
 1,953
 
 51,946
Other13,013
 15,698
 8,788
 37,499
4,821
 9,876
 4,432
 9,589
 28,718
Consolidated$797,396
 $585,688
 $371,482
 $1,754,566
$413,476
 $300,360
 $243,174
 $9,651
 $966,661
                
Timing of revenue recognition                
Revenue recognized at a point in time$795,824
 $584,930
 $371,126
 $1,751,880
$412,066
 $299,645
 $242,789
 $3,599
 $958,099
Revenue recognized over time1,572
 758
 356
 2,686
1,410
 715
 385
 6,052
 8,562
Consolidated$797,396
 $585,688
 $371,482
 $1,754,566
$413,476
 $300,360
 $243,174
 $9,651
 $966,661
Practical Expedients and
 For the 26 Weeks Ended June 30, 2018
 Americas Europe Asia Corporate Total
Product Type         
Watches$417,314
 $287,555
 $205,736
 $
 $910,605
Leathers81,087
 30,953
 25,139
 
 137,179
Jewelry22,477
 49,658
 2,774
 
 74,909
Other7,080
 9,432
 5,123
 1,411
 23,046
Consolidated$527,958
 $377,598
 $238,772
 $1,411
 $1,145,739
          
Timing of revenue recognition         
Revenue recognized at a point in time$526,965
 $377,126
 $238,548
 $1,411
 $1,144,050
Revenue recognized over time993
 472
 224
 
 1,689
Consolidated$527,958
 $377,598
 $238,772
 $1,411
 $1,145,739

Contract Balances. As of SeptemberJune 29, 2018,2019, the Company had no material contract assets on the Company's condensed consolidated balance sheets and no deferred contract costs. The Company had contract liabilities of $5.9(i) $17.7 million and $4.6$21.8 million as of SeptemberJune 29, 2019 and December 29, 2018, respectively, related to remaining performance obligations on licensing income, (ii) $5.4 million and $6.2 million as of June 29, 2019 and December 30, 2017,29, 2018, respectively, primarily related to remaining performance obligations on wearable technology products. Additionally, the Company had contract liabilities of $3.7products and (iii) $3.1 million and $7.2$3.8 million as of SeptemberJune 29, 20182019 and December 30, 2017,29, 2018, respectively, related to gift cards issued. The Company does not disclose remaining performance obligations related to contracts with durations of one year or less as allowed by the practical expedient applicable to such contracts. These remaining performance obligations primarily relate to unfilled customer orders that will be satisfied in less than one year. This includes confirmed orders and orders that the Company believes will be confirmed by delivery of a formal purchase order. The amount of unfilled customer orders is affected by a number of factors, including seasonality and the scheduling of the manufacture and shipment of products. The Company has also elected to adopt the practical expedient related to shipping and handling fees which allows the Company to account for shipping and handling activities that occur after control of the related good transfers as fulfillment activities instead of assessing such activities as performance obligations.


3. INVENTORIES
Inventories consisted of the following (in thousands):
 June 29, 2019 December 29, 2018
Components and parts$35,603
 $28,183
Work-in-process8,764
 9,458
Finished goods415,965
 339,981
Inventories$460,332
 $377,622



 September 29, 2018 December 30, 2017
Components and parts$32,014
 $52,837
Work-in-process5,924
 15,983
Finished goods483,373
 504,968
Inventories$521,311
 $573,788




4. WARRANTY LIABILITIES
The Company’s warranty liability is recorded in accrued expenses-other in the Company’s condensed consolidated balance sheets. Warranty liability activity consisted of the following (in thousands):
For the 39 Weeks Ended September 29, 2018 For the 39 Weeks Ended September 30, 2017For the 26 Weeks Ended June 29, 2019 For the 26 Weeks Ended June 30, 2018
Beginning balance$19,405
 $15,421
$22,807
 $19,405
Settlements in cash or kind(11,963) (11,608)(7,749) (5,566)
Warranties issued and adjustments to preexisting warranties (1)
13,837
 14,984
5,909
 5,652
Ending balance$21,279
 $18,797
$20,967
 $19,491

(1) Changes in cost estimates related to preexisting warranties are aggregated with accruals for new standard warranties issued and foreign currency changes.
 
5. INCOME TAXES
The Company’s income tax (benefit) expense and related effective rates were as follows (in thousands, except percentage data):
 For the 13 Weeks Ended June 29, 2019 For the 13 Weeks Ended June 30, 2018 For the 26 Weeks Ended June 29, 2019 For the 26 Weeks Ended June 30, 2018
Income tax (benefit) expense$1,444
 $(3,372) $11,051
 $3,273
Effective tax rate(28.0)% 31.8% (151.0)% (6.4)%

 For the 13 Weeks Ended September 29, 2018 For the 13 Weeks Ended September 30, 2017 For the 39 Weeks Ended September 29, 2018 For the 39 Weeks Ended September 30, 2017
Income tax (benefit) expense$3,937
 $(3,230) $7,209
 $(100,746)
Effective tax rate39.9% 37.1% (17.3)% 20.3%
The higher effective tax rate in the ThirdSecond Quarter is unfavorable as compared to the Prior Year Quarter wasand the Year To Date Period tax rate is unfavorable to the Prior YTD Period primarily due to a larger amount of favorable discrete items recorded in the fact that there wasPrior Year Quarter and the Prior YTD Period over those recorded in the Second Quarter and in the Year To Date Period.
Beginning in 2018, no tax benefit has been accrued on the deferred tax assets andU.S. net operating losses ("NOLs"(“NOLs”) of the U.S. and certain foreign entities due to the uncertainty of future income being generated to utilize the NOLs and the negative impact of the Global Intangible Low-Taxed Income (“GILTI”) provision of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Actsigned into law last year,in 2017, whereby certain foreign income inclusions absorb the U.S. NOL, effectively resulting in noeliminating the availability of any future tax benefit derived on the loss. For entities in a loss position, the Company has accrued valuation allowances on the deferred tax assetsbenefit. The Second Quarter and the NOLs, whereas in the Prior Year Quarter, the Company accrued a tax benefit on most deferred tax assets and NOLs. These negative impacts were partially offset by the recognition of an income tax benefit related to a reduction in the 2017 federal income tax liability over the amount previously accrued.
The Year toTo Date Period tax rate isrates are negative due to the accrual of income tax expense on entities with positive taxable income against a consolidated year to date loss combined with the impact of the GILTI provision. This negative impact was partially offset by net favorable discrete adjustments relating to the 2017 income tax provision. The Company made reasonable estimates and recorded provisional amounts in its financial statements for fiscal year 2017 as permitted under Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 118, Income Tax Accounting Implications of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. The Third Quarter and Year to Date Period tax rates reflect a refinement in the repatriation tax calculations and implementation of the proposed regulations issued by the U.S. Department of Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service during the third quarter relating to Section 965 of the Internal Revenue Code, as amended by the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, which was enacted on December 22, 2017.loss.
As of SeptemberJune 29, 2018,2019, the Company's total amount of unrecognized tax benefits, excluding interest and penalties, was $34.7$39.9 million, $33.4 million of which would favorably impact the effective tax rate in future periods, if recognized. The Company is subject to examinations in various state and foreign jurisdictions for its 2011-20172011-2018 tax years, none of which the Company believes are significant, individually or in the aggregate. Tax audit outcomes and timing of tax audit settlements are subject to significant uncertainty.
The Company has classified uncertain tax positions as long-term income taxes payable, unless such amounts are expected to be settled within twelve months of the condensed consolidated balance sheet date. As of SeptemberJune 29, 2018,2019, the Company had recorded $11.7$18.1 million of unrecognized tax benefits, excluding interest and penalties, for positions that are expected to be settled within the next twelve months. Consistent with its past practice, the Company recognizes interest and/or penalties related to income tax overpayments and income tax underpayments in income tax expense and income taxes receivable/payable. At SeptemberJune 29, 2018,2019, the total amount of accrued income tax-related interest and penalties included in the


condensed consolidated balance sheets was $3.8$5.2 million and $1.0 million, respectively. For the ThirdSecond Quarter and Year To Date Period, the Company accrued income tax related interest expense of $0.5$0.6 million and $1.0$1.6 million, respectively.


6. STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Common and Preferred Stock. The Company has 100,000,000 shares of common stock, par value $0.01 per share, authorized, with 50,453,351 and 49,517,817 shares issued and outstanding at June 29, 2019 and December 29, 2018, respectively. The Company has 1,000,000 shares of preferred stock, par value $0.01 per share, authorized, with none issued or


outstanding at June 29, 2019 or December 29, 2018. Rights, preferences and other terms of preferred stock will be determined by the Board of Directors at the time of issuance.
Common Stock Repurchase Programs. Purchases of the Company’s common stock are made from time to time pursuant to its repurchase programs, subject to market conditions and at prevailing market prices, through the open market. Repurchased shares of common stock are recorded at cost and become authorized but unissued shares which may be issued in the future for general corporate or other purposes. The Company may terminate or limit its stock repurchase program at any time. In the event the repurchased shares are canceled, the Company accounts for retirements by allocating the repurchase price to common stock, additional paid-in capital and retained earnings. The repurchase price allocation is based upon the equity contribution associated with historical issuances. The repurchase programs are conducted pursuant to Rule 10b-18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
At December 30, 2017June 29, 2019 and SeptemberDecember 29, 2018, all treasury stock had been effectively retired. As of SeptemberJune 29, 2018,2019, the Company had $824.2$30.0 million of repurchase authorizations remaining under its combined repurchase programs.program. The Company is currently prohibited by the terms of its Credit Agreement (as defined in Note 14)15) from repurchasing additional sharesmaking open market repurchases of its common stock and did not repurchase any common stock under its authorized stock repurchase plans during the ThirdSecond Quarter, Prior Year Quarter, Year To Date Period or Prior Year YTD Period.
Controlling and Noncontrolling Interests. The following tables summarize the changes in equity attributable to controlling and noncontrolling interests (in thousands):
 
Fossil Group, Inc.
Stockholders’
Equity
 
Noncontrolling
Interests
 
Total
Stockholders’
Equity
Balance at December 30, 2017$576,133
 $4,814
 $580,947
Net income (loss)(51,067) 2,247
 (48,820)
Cumulative effect of change in accounting principle, net of tax of $1.1 million (See Note 2—Revenue)(26,542) 
 (26,542)
Currency translation adjustment(8,136) 
 (8,136)
Cash flow hedges - net change15,897
 
 15,897
Distribution of noncontrolling interest earnings and other109
 (4,265) (4,156)
Stock options exercised186
 
 186
Net settlement of restricted grants, restricted stock units, and preferred stock units to satisfy employee tax withholding upon vesting(2,493) 
 (2,493)
Stock-based compensation expense22,698
 
 22,698
Balance at September 29, 2018$526,785
 $2,796
 $529,581
 
Fossil Group, Inc.
Stockholders’
Equity
 
Noncontrolling
Interests
 
Total
Stockholders’
Equity
Balance at December 31, 2016$1,006,236
 $9,202
 $1,015,438
Net income (loss)(398,298) 2,931
 (395,367)
Currency translation adjustment32,078
 
 32,078
Cash flow hedges - net change(21,364) 
 (21,364)
Distribution of noncontrolling interest earnings
 (428) (428)
Net settlement of restricted grants, restricted stock units, and preferred stock units to satisfy employee tax withholding upon vesting(947) 
 (947)
Stock-based compensation expense23,588
 
 23,588
Balance at September 30, 2017$641,293
 $11,705
 $652,998
The Company has entered into an agreement to purchase the outstanding minority interest shares in Fossil Accessories South Africa Pty. Ltd. (‘‘Fossil South Africa’’), representing the entire noncontrolling interest in the subsidiary. The purchase price is based on variable payments through fiscal year 2021, assuming the put option is exercised by the seller each year. The


Company made payments of $1.7 million duringDuring the Year To Date Period, the Company made payments of $1.0 million towards the purchase price. The present value of the remaining purchase price is $4.3$1.8 million as of SeptemberJune 29, 2018.2019. The transaction was accounted for as an equity transaction. The Company recorded $1.7$0.9 million of the variable consideration in accrued expenses-other and $2.6$0.9 million in other long-term liabilities in the consolidated balance sheets at SeptemberJune 29, 2018.2019.
 
7. EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS
Stock-Based Compensation Plans. The following table summarizes stock options and stock appreciation rights activity during the ThirdSecond Quarter:
Stock Options and Stock Appreciation Rights Shares 
Weighted-
Average
Exercise Price
 
Weighted-
Average
Remaining
Contractual
Term
 
Aggregate
Intrinsic
Value
  (in Thousands)   (in Years) (in Thousands)
Outstanding at March 30, 2019 1,035
 $59.95
 2.0 $
Granted 
 
    
Exercised 
 
   
Forfeited or expired (461) 40.13
    
Outstanding at June 29, 2019 574
 75.87
 3.0 
Exercisable at June 29, 2019 558
 $77.20
 3.0 $
Stock Options and Stock Appreciation Rights Shares 
Weighted-
Average
Exercise Price
 
Weighted-
Average
Remaining
Contractual
Term
 
Aggregate
Intrinsic
Value
  (in Thousands)   (in Years) (in Thousands)
Outstanding at June 30, 2018 2,003
 $50.44
 1.8 $307
Granted 
 
    
Exercised 
 
   
Forfeited or expired (57) 86.66
    
Outstanding at September 29, 2018 1,946
 49.37
 1.7 212
Exercisable at September 29, 2018 1,377
 $54.25
 1.7 $212

 
The aggregate intrinsic value shown in the table above is before income taxes and is based on (i) the exercise price for outstanding and exercisable options/rights at SeptemberJune 29, 20182019 and (ii) the fair market value of the Company’s common stock on the exercise date for options/rights that were exercised during the ThirdSecond Quarter.


Stock Options and Stock Appreciation Rights Outstanding and Exercisable. The following tables summarize information with respect to stock options and stock appreciation rights outstanding and exercisable at SeptemberJune 29, 2018:

2019:
Cash Stock Appreciation Rights Outstanding Cash Stock Appreciation Rights Exercisable
Number of
Shares
 Weighted-
Average
Exercise
Price
 Weighted-
Average
Remaining
Contractual
Term
 Number of
Shares
 Weighted- Average Exercise Price
(in Thousands)   (in Years) (in Thousands)  
61
 $36.73
 0.5 38
 $36.73
Stock Options Outstanding Stock Options Exercisable
Range of
Exercise Prices
 
Number of
Shares
 
Weighted-
Average
Exercise
Price
 
Weighted-
Average
Remaining
Contractual
Term
 
Number of
Shares
 Weighted-
Average
Exercise
Price
  (in Thousands)   (in Years) (in Thousands)  
$29.49 - $47.99 33
 $38.40
 0.7 33
 $38.40
$55.04 - $83.83 65
 81.39
 1.8 65
 81.39
$95.91 - $131.46 95
 128.02
 2.5 95
 128.02
Total 193
 $96.88
 1.9 193
 $96.88


Stock Appreciation Rights Outstanding Stock Appreciation Rights Exercisable
Range of
Exercise Prices
 Number of
Shares
 Weighted-
Average
Exercise
Price
 Weighted-
Average
Remaining
Contractual
Term
 Number of
Shares
 Weighted-
Average
Exercise
Price
  (in Thousands)   (in Years) (in Thousands)  
$29.49 - $47.99 214
 $43.13
 3.9 198
 $44.24
$55.04 - $83.83 96
 78.68
 2.7 96
 78.68
$95.91 - $131.46 71
 113.13
 2.0 71
 113.13
Total 381
 $65.19
 3.3 365
 $66.76
Stock Options Outstanding Stock Options Exercisable
Range of
Exercise Prices
 
Number of
Shares
 
Weighted-
Average
Exercise
Price
 
Weighted-
Average
Remaining
Contractual
Term
 
Number of
Shares
 Weighted-
Average
Exercise
Price
  (in Thousands)   (in Years) (in Thousands)  
$13.65 - $29.49 22
 $14.41
 0.4 22
 $14.41
$36.73 - $70.12 40
 38.40
 1.4 40
 38.40
$80.22 - $127.84 189
 108.14
 2.8 189
 108.14
$128.29 - $131.46 6
 130.80
 3.4 6
 130.80
Total 257
 $89.71
 2.4 257
 $89.71



Stock Appreciation Rights Outstanding Stock Appreciation Rights Exercisable
Range of
Exercise Prices
 Number of
Shares
 Weighted-
Average
Exercise
Price
 Weighted-
Average
Remaining
Contractual
Term
 Number of
Shares
 Weighted-
Average
Exercise
Price
  (in Thousands)   (in Years) (in Thousands)  
$13.65 - $29.49 48
 $29.49
 5.8 32
 $29.49
$36.73 - $70.12 1,419
 38.11
 1.1 889
 38.26
$80.22 - $127.84 156
 93.85
 3.6 156
 93.85
$128.29 - $131.46 5
 128.29
 0.8 5
 128.29
Total 1,628
 $43.49
 1.5 1,082
 $46.45

 
Restricted Stock Units and Performance Restricted Stock Units. The following table summarizes restricted stock unit and performance restricted stock unit activity during the ThirdSecond Quarter:
Restricted Stock Units
and Performance Restricted Stock Units
 Number of Shares 
Weighted-Average
Grant Date Fair
Value Per Share
  (in Thousands)  
Nonvested at March 30, 2019 2,478
 $16.48
Granted 1,001
 13.01
Vested (858) 16.11
Forfeited (113) 14.14
Nonvested at June 29, 2019 2,508
 $15.37
Restricted Stock Units
and Performance Restricted Stock Units
 Number of Shares 
Weighted-Average
Grant Date Fair
Value Per Share
  (in Thousands)  
Nonvested at June 30, 2018 3,266
 $18.13
Granted 20
 25.61
Vested (76) 14.07
Forfeited (51) 13.71
Nonvested at September 29, 2018 3,159
 $18.35

 
The total fair value of restricted stock units vested during the ThirdSecond Quarter was approximately $1.9$11.2 million. Vesting of performance restricted stock units is based on achievement of operating margin growth and achievement of sales growth and operating margin targets in relation to the performance of a certain identified peer group.
 




8. ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
The following tables illustrate changes in the balances of each component of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of taxes (in thousands):


For the 13 Weeks Ended September 29, 2018For the 13 Weeks Ended June 29, 2019
Currency
Translation
Adjustments
 Cash Flow Hedges    
Currency
Translation
Adjustments
 Cash Flow Hedges    
 
Forward
Contracts
 
Pension
Plan
 Total 
Forward
Contracts
 
Pension
Plan
 Total
Beginning balance$(71,255) $3,095
 $(1,672) $(69,832)$(77,358) $7,573
 $1,595
 $(68,190)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications(1,380) 2,885
 
 1,505
(304) 492
 
 188
Tax (expense) benefit
 212
 
 212

 226
 
 226
Amounts reclassed from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
 (33) 
 (33)
 2,769
 
 2,769
Tax (expense) benefit
 426
 
 426

 (206) 
 (206)
Total other comprehensive income (loss)(1,380) 2,704
 
 1,324
(304) (1,845) 
 (2,149)
Ending balance$(72,635) $5,799
 $(1,672) $(68,508)$(77,662) $5,728
 $1,595
 $(70,339)



For the 13 Weeks Ended September 30, 2017For the 13 Weeks Ended June 30, 2018
Currency
Translation
Adjustments
 Cash Flow Hedges    
Currency
Translation
Adjustments
 Cash Flow Hedges    
 
Forward
Contracts
 
Interest
Rate Swaps
 
Pension
Plan
 Total 
Forward
Contracts
 
Pension
Plan
 Total
Beginning balance$(75,011) $(1,284) $41
 $(3,907) $(80,161)$(52,198) $(11,255) $(1,672) $(65,125)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications5,222
 (16,776) 5
 
 (11,549)(19,057) 15,543
 
 (3,514)
Tax (expense) benefit
 2,853
 (2) 
 2,851

 (1,859) 
 (1,859)
Amounts reclassed from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
 (4,940) (25) 
 (4,965)
 (990) 
 (990)
Tax (expense) benefit
 807
 9
 
 816

 324
 
 324
Total other comprehensive income (loss)5,222
 (9,790) 19
 
 (4,549)(19,057) 14,350
 
 (4,707)
Ending balance$(69,789) $(11,074) $60
 $(3,907) $(84,710)$(71,255) $3,095
 $(1,672) $(69,832)


For the 39 Weeks Ended September 29, 2018For the 26 Weeks Ended June 29, 2019
Currency
Translation
Adjustments
 Cash Flow Hedges   Currency
Translation
Adjustments
 Cash Flow Hedges    
 
Forward
Contracts
 
Pension
Plan
 Total Forward
Contracts
 Pension
Plan
 Total
Beginning balance$(64,499) $(10,098) $(1,672) $(76,269)$(74,868) $8,582
 $1,595
 $(64,691)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications(8,136) 10,116
 
 1,980
(2,794) 2,202
 
 (592)
Tax (expense) benefit
 490
 
 490

 (38) 
 (38)
Amounts reclassed from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
 (6,979) 
 (6,979)
Amounts reclassed from accumulated other comprehensive income
 5,424
 
 5,424
Tax (expense) benefit
 1,688
 
 1,688

 (406) 
 (406)
Total other comprehensive income (loss)(8,136) 15,897
 
 7,761
(2,794) (2,854) 
 (5,648)
Ending balance$(72,635) $5,799
 $(1,672) $(68,508)$(77,662) $5,728
 $1,595
 $(70,339)




For the 39 Weeks Ended September 30, 2017For the 26 Weeks Ended June 30, 2018
Currency
Translation
Adjustments
 Cash Flow Hedges    Currency
Translation
Adjustments
 Cash Flow Hedges    
 
Forward
Contracts
 
Interest
Rate Swaps
 
Pension
Plan
 Total Forward
Contracts
 Pension
Plan
 Total
Beginning balance$(101,867) $10,693
 $(343) $(3,907) $(95,424)$(64,499) $(10,098) $(1,672) $(76,269)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications32,078
 (33,243) 230
 
 (935)(6,756) 7,231
 
 475
Tax (expense) benefit
 11,512
 (84) 
 11,428

 278
 
 278
Amounts reclassed from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
 1,981
 (404) 
 1,577
Amounts reclassed from accumulated other comprehensive income
 (6,946) 
 (6,946)
Tax (expense) benefit
 (1,945) 147
 
 (1,798)
 1,262
 
 1,262
Total other comprehensive income (loss)32,078
 (21,767) 403
 
 10,714
(6,756) 13,193
 
 6,437
Ending balance$(69,789) $(11,074) $60
 $(3,907) $(84,710)$(71,255) $3,095
 $(1,672) $(69,832)


See “Note 10—Derivatives and Risk Management” for additional disclosures about the Company’s use of derivatives.


9. SEGMENT INFORMATION
The Company reports segment information based on the “management approach”. The management approach designates the internal reporting used by management for making decisions and assessing performance as the source of the Company’s reportable segments.
The Company manages its business primarily on a geographic basis. The Company’s reportable operating segments are comprised of (i) Americas, (ii) Europe and (iii) Asia. Each reportable operating segment includes sales to wholesale and distributor customers, and sales through Company-owned retail stores and e-commerce activities based on the location of the selling entity. The Americas segment primarily includes sales to customers based in Canada, Latin America and the United States. The Europe segment primarily includes sales to customers based in European countries, the Middle East and Africa. The Asia segment primarily includes sales to customers based in Australia, China, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, New Zealand, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan and Thailand. Each reportable operating segment provides similar products and services.
The Company evaluates the performance of its reportable segments based on net sales and operating income (loss). Net sales for geographic segments are based on the location of the selling entity. Operating income (loss) for each segment includes net sales to third parties, related cost of sales and operating expenses directly attributable to the segment. Global strategic initiatives such as brand buildingCorporate includes peripheral revenue generating activities from factories and omni-channel activitiesintellectual property and general corporate expenses, including certain administrative, legal, accounting, technology support costs, equity compensation costs, payroll costs attributable to executive management, brand management, product development, art, creative/product design, marketing, strategy, compliance and back office supply chain expenses that are not allocated to the various segments because they are managed at the corporate level.level internally. The Company does not include intercompany transfers between segments for management reporting purposes.


Summary information by operating segment was as follows (in thousands):
 For the 13 Weeks Ended June 29, 2019 For the 13 Weeks Ended June 30, 2018
 Net Sales Operating Income (Loss) Net Sales Operating Income (Loss)
Americas$223,107
 $29,540
 $278,891
 $48,786
Europe147,082
 12,463
 175,810
 16,192
Asia126,275
 26,959
 120,910
 20,152
Corporate4,929
 (67,281) 972
 (84,117)
Consolidated$501,393
 $1,681
 $576,583
 $1,013



For the 13 Weeks Ended September 29, 2018 For the 13 Weeks Ended September 30, 2017For the 26 Weeks Ended June 29, 2019 For the 26 Weeks Ended June 30, 2018
Net Sales Operating Income (Loss) Net Sales Operating Income (Loss)Net Sales Operating Income (Loss) Net Sales Operating Income (Loss)
Americas$269,064
 $36,061
 $308,102
 $18,843
$413,476
 $40,458
 $527,958
 $66,864
Europe207,533
 34,131
 247,184
 39,332
300,360
 26,743
 377,598
 42,202
Asia132,230
 31,979
 133,436
 21,999
243,174
 48,000
 238,772
 33,418
Corporate
 (79,518) 
 (80,673)9,651
 (133,464) 1,411
 (169,752)
Consolidated$608,827
 $22,653
 $688,722
 $(499)$966,661
 $(18,263) $1,145,739
 $(27,268)

 June 29, 2019 December 29, 2018
 Long-Term Assets Total Assets Long-Term Assets Total Assets
Americas$185,840
 $483,593
 $61,914
 $393,273
Europe180,043
 383,579
 99,253
 353,797
Asia78,853
 246,873
 29,990
 173,666
Corporate147,918
 494,158
 125,472
 654,462
Total$592,654
 $1,608,203
 $316,629
 $1,575,198

 For the 39 Weeks Ended September 29, 2018 For the 39 Weeks Ended September 30, 2017
 Net Sales Operating Income (Loss) Net Sales Operating Income (Loss)
Americas$797,396
 $103,298
 $874,449
 $(121,976)
Europe585,688
 76,490
 637,566
 (33,859)
Asia371,482
 65,921
 355,343
 (2,702)
Corporate
 (250,324) 
 (316,981)
Consolidated$1,754,566
 $(4,615) $1,867,358
 $(475,518)




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


For the 13 Weeks Ended September 29, 2018 For the 13 Weeks Ended September 30, 2017For the 13 Weeks Ended June 29, 2019 For the 13 Weeks Ended June 30, 2018
Net Sales Percentage of Total Net Sales Percentage of TotalNet Sales Percentage of Total Net Sales Percentage of Total
Watches$486,538
 79.9% $551,913
 80.1%$413,285
 82.4% $462,990
 80.3%
Leathers66,036
 10.8
 75,660
 11.0
52,630
 10.5
 67,920
 11.8
Jewelry41,800
 6.9
 47,729
 6.9
20,786
 4.2
 33,104
 5.7
Other14,453
 2.4
 13,420
 2.0
14,692
 2.9
 12,569
 2.2
Total$608,827
 100.0% $688,722
 100.0%$501,393
 100.0% $576,583
 100.0%


 For the 26 Weeks Ended June 29, 2019 For the 26 Weeks Ended June 30, 2018
 Net Sales Percentage of Total Net Sales Percentage of Total
Watches$779,463
 80.6% $910,605
 79.5%
Leathers106,534
 11.0
 137,179
 12.0
Jewelry51,946
 5.4
 74,909
 6.5
Other28,718
 3.0
 23,046
 2.0
Total$966,661
 100.0% $1,145,739
 100.0%

 For the 39 Weeks Ended September 29, 2018 For the 39 Weeks Ended September 30, 2017
 Net Sales Percentage of Total Net Sales Percentage of Total
Watches$1,397,143
 79.6% $1,471,144
 78.8%
Leathers203,215
 11.6
 217,946
 11.7
Jewelry116,709
 6.7
 139,900
 7.5
Other37,499
 2.1
 38,368
 2.0
Total$1,754,566
 100.0% $1,867,358
 100.0%


 




10. DERIVATIVES AND RISK MANAGEMENT
Cash Flow Hedges. The primary risks managed by using derivative instruments are the fluctuations in global currencies that will ultimately be used by non-U.S. dollar functional currency subsidiaries to settle future payments of intercompany inventory transactions denominated in U.S. dollars. Specifically, the Company projects future intercompany purchases by its non-U.S. dollar functional currency subsidiaries generally over a period of up to 24 months. The Company enters into forward contracts, generally for up to 85% of the forecasted purchases, to manage fluctuations in global currencies that will ultimately be used to settle such U.S. dollar denominated inventory purchases. Additionally, the Company enters into forward contracts to manage fluctuations in Japanese yen exchange rates that will be used to settle future third-party inventory component purchases by a U.S. dollar functional currency subsidiary. Forward contracts represent agreements to exchange the currency of one country for the currency of another country at an agreed-upon settlement date and exchange rate. These forward contracts are designated as single cash flow hedges. Fluctuations in exchange rates will either increase or decrease the Company’s U.S. dollar equivalent cash flows from these inventory transactions, which will affect the Company’s U.S. dollar earnings. Gains or losses on the forward contracts are expected to offset these fluctuations to the extent the cash flows are hedged by the forward contracts.
These forward contracts meet the criteria for hedge accounting, which requires that they represent foreign currency-denominated forecasted transactions in which (i) the operating unit that has the foreign currency exposure is a party to the hedging instrument and (ii) the hedged transaction is denominated in a currency other than the hedging unit’s functional currency.
At the inception of each forward contract designated as a cash flow hedge, the hedging relationship is expected to be highly effective in achieving offsetting cash flows attributable to the hedged risk. The Company assesses hedge effectiveness under the critical terms matched method at inception and at least quarterly throughout the life of the hedging relationship. If the critical terms (i.e., amounts, currencies and settlement dates) of the forward contract match the terms of the forecasted transaction, the Company concludes that the hedge is effective. Hedge accounting is discontinued if it is determined that the derivative is not highly effective.
For a derivative instrument that is designated and qualifies as a cash flow hedge, the effective portion of the gain or loss on the derivative is reported as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of taxes and reclassified into earnings in the same period or periods during which the hedged transaction affects earnings. Gains and losses on the derivative representing either hedge ineffectiveness or hedge components excluded from the assessment of effectiveness are recognized in current earnings. Due to the high degree of effectiveness between the hedging instruments and the underlying exposures being hedged, the Company’s hedges resulted in no ineffectiveness in the condensed consolidated statements of income (loss) and comprehensive income (loss), and there were no components excluded from the assessment of hedge effectiveness for the Third Quarter, Prior Year Quarter, Year To Date Period or Prior Year YTD Period.
All derivative instruments are recognized as either assets or liabilities at fair value in the condensed consolidated balance sheets. The Company records all forward contract hedge assets and liabilities on a gross basis as they do not meet the balance sheet netting criteria because the Company does not have master netting agreements established with the derivative counterparties that would allow for net settlement. Derivatives designated as cash flow hedges are recorded at fair value at each balance sheet date and the change in fair value is recorded to accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) within the equity section of the Company’s condensed consolidated balance sheets until such derivative’s gains or losses become realized or the cash flow hedge relationship is terminated.
If the cash flow hedge relationship is terminated, the derivative’s gains or losses that are recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) are immediately recognized in earnings. There were no gains or losses reclassified into earnings as a result of the discontinuance of cash flow hedges in the ThirdSecond Quarter, Prior Year Quarter, Year To Date Period or Prior Year YTD Period.


As of SeptemberJune 29, 2018,2019, the Company had the following outstanding forward contracts designated as cash flow hedges that were entered into to hedge the future payments of inventory transactions (in millions):
Functional Currency Contract Currency
Type Amount Type Amount
Euro 155.4
 U.S. dollar 183.2
Canadian dollar 60.3
 U.S. dollar 45.9
British pound 21.8
 U.S. dollar 28.7
Japanese yen 2,053.0
 U.S. dollar 19.1
Mexican peso 346.7
 U.S. dollar 17.3
Australian dollar 14.6
 U.S. dollar 10.3
U.S. dollar 28.1
 Japanese yen 3,025.0

Functional Currency Contract Currency
Type Amount Type Amount
Euro 164.8
 U.S. dollar 197.6
Canadian dollar 61.3
 U.S. dollar 47.8
British pound 25.5
 U.S. dollar 34.0
Japanese yen 2,406.2
 U.S. dollar 22.2
Mexican peso 343.1
 U.S. dollar 17.5
Australian dollar 13.8
 U.S. dollar 10.1
U.S. dollar 22.6
 Japanese yen 2,455.0


Non-designated Hedges. The Company also periodically enters into forward contracts to manage exchange rate risks associated with certain intercompany transactions and for which the Company does not elect hedge accounting treatment. As of SeptemberJune 29, 2018,2019, the Company had non-designated forward contracts of approximately $1.4$0.4 million on 20.06.3 million rand associated with a South African rand-denominated foreign subsidiary. Changes in the fair value of derivatives not designated as hedging instruments are recognized in earnings when they occur.
The effective portion of gains and losses on cash flow hedges that were recognized in other comprehensive income (loss), net of taxes during the ThirdSecond Quarter, Prior Year Quarter, Year To Date Period and Prior Year YTD Period are set forth below (in thousands):
 For the 13 Weeks Ended September 29, 2018 For the 13 Weeks Ended September 30, 2017
Cash flow hedges: 
  
Forward contracts$3,097
 $(13,923)
Interest rate swaps
 3
Total gain (loss) recognized in other comprehensive income (loss), net of taxes$3,097
 $(13,920)
For the 39 Weeks Ended September 29, 2018 For the 39 Weeks Ended September 30, 2017For the 13 Weeks Ended June 29, 2019 For the 13 Weeks Ended June 30, 2018
Cash flow hedges: 
  
 
  
Forward contracts$10,606
 $(21,731)$718
 $13,684
Interest rate swaps
 146
Total gain (loss) recognized in other comprehensive income (loss), net of taxes$10,606
 $(21,585)$718
 $13,684
 For the 26 Weeks Ended June 29, 2019 For the 26 Weeks Ended June 30, 2018
Cash flow hedges: 
  
Forward contracts$2,164
 $7,509
Total gain (loss) recognized in other comprehensive income (loss), net of taxes$2,164
 $7,509






The following table illustrates the effective portion of gains and losses on derivative instruments recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of taxes during the term of the hedging relationship and reclassified into earnings, and gains and losses on derivatives not designated as hedging instruments recorded directly to earnings during the ThirdSecond Quarter, Prior Year Quarter, Year To Date Period and Prior Year YTD Period (in thousands):


Derivative Instruments 
Condensed Consolidated
Statements of Income (Loss)
and Comprehensive
Income (Loss) Location
 
Effect of Derivative
Instruments
 For the 13 Weeks Ended September 29, 2018 For the 13 Weeks Ended September 30, 2017 
Condensed Consolidated
Statements of Income (Loss)
and Comprehensive
Income (Loss) Location
 
Effect of Derivative
Instruments
 For the 13 Weeks Ended June 29, 2019 For the 13 Weeks Ended June 30, 2018
Forward contracts designated as cash flow hedging instruments Other income (expense)-net Total gain (loss) reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) $393
 $(4,133) Cost of sales Total gain (loss) reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) $2,769
 $
Forward contracts designated as cash flow hedging instruments Other income (expense)-net Total gain (loss) reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) $(206) $(666)
Forward contracts not designated as hedging instruments Other income (expense)-net Total gain (loss) recognized in income $(11) $(12) Other income (expense)-net Total gain (loss) recognized in income $(20) $(444)
Interest rate swap designated as a cash flow hedging instrument Interest expense Total gain (loss) reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) $
 $(16)
Interest rate swap not designated as a cash flow hedging instrument Other income (expense)-net Total gain (loss) recognized in income $
 $(1)


Derivative Instruments 
Condensed Consolidated
Statements of Income (Loss)
and Comprehensive
Income (Loss) Location
 
Effect of Derivative
Instruments
 For the 39 Weeks Ended September 29, 2018 For the 39 Weeks Ended September 30, 2017 
Condensed Consolidated
Statements of Income (Loss)
and Comprehensive
Income (Loss) Location
 
Effect of Derivative
Instruments
 For the 26 Weeks Ended June 29, 2019 For the 26 Weeks Ended June 30, 2018
Forward contracts designated as cash flow hedging instruments Other income (expense)-net Total gain (loss) reclassified from other comprehensive income (loss) $(5,291) $36
 Cost of sales Total gain (loss) reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) $4,790
 $
Forward contracts designated as cash flow hedging instruments Other income (expense)-net Total gain (loss) reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) $228
 $(5,684)
Forward contracts not designated as hedging instruments Other income (expense)-net Total gain (loss) recognized in income $(113) $170
 Other income (expense)-net Total gain (loss) recognized in income $(33) $(101)
Interest rate swap designated as a cash flow hedging instrument Interest expense Total gain (loss) reclassified from other comprehensive income (loss) $
 $(257)
Interest rate swap not designated as a cash flow hedging instrument Other income (expense)-net Total gain (loss) recognized in income $67
 $
 Other income (expense)-net Total gain (loss) recognized in income $
 $67



The following table discloses the fair value amounts for the Company’s derivative instruments as separate asset and liability values, presents the fair value of derivative instruments on a gross basis, and identifies the line items in the condensed consolidated balance sheets in which the fair value amounts for these categories of derivative instruments are included (in thousands):
 Asset Derivatives Liability Derivatives Asset Derivatives Liability Derivatives
 September 29, 2018 December 30, 2017 September 29, 2018 December 30, 2017 June 29, 2019 December 29, 2018 June 29, 2019 December 29, 2018
Derivative Instruments 
Condensed
Consolidated
Balance Sheets
Location
 
Fair
Value
 
Condensed
Consolidated
Balance Sheets
Location
 
Fair
Value
 
Condensed
Consolidated
Balance Sheets
Location
 
Fair
Value
 
Condensed
Consolidated
Balance Sheets
Location
 
Fair
Value
 
Condensed
Consolidated
Balance Sheets
Location
 
Fair
Value
 
Condensed
Consolidated
Balance Sheets
Location
 
Fair
Value
 
Condensed
Consolidated
Balance Sheets
Location
 
Fair
Value
 
Condensed
Consolidated
Balance Sheets
Location
 
Fair
Value
Forward contracts designated as cash flow hedging instruments Prepaid expenses and other current assets $5,826
 Prepaid expenses and other current assets $2,291
 Accrued expenses- other $3,012
 Accrued expenses- other $14,798
 Prepaid expenses and other current assets $5,739
 Prepaid expenses and other current assets $9,217
 Accrued expenses- other $1,330
 Accrued expenses- other $660
Forward contracts not designated as cash flow hedging instruments Prepaid expenses and other current assets 1
 Prepaid expenses and other current assets 
 Accrued expenses- other 
 Accrued expenses- other 362
 Prepaid expenses and other current assets 
 Prepaid expenses and other current assets 15
 Accrued expenses- other 6
 Accrued expenses- other 
Interest rate swap not designated as a cash flow hedging instrument Prepaid expenses and other current assets 
 Prepaid expenses and other current assets 195
 Accrued expenses- other 
 Accrued expenses- other 
Forward contracts designated as cash flow hedging instruments Intangible and other assets-net 594
 Intangible and other assets-net 147
 Other long-term liabilities 80
 Other long-term liabilities 2,725
 Intangible and other assets-net 121
 Intangible and other assets-net 453
 Other long-term liabilities 316
 Other long-term liabilities 70
Total   $6,421
   $2,633
   $3,092
   $17,885
   $5,860
   $9,685
   $1,652
   $730
The following table summarizes the effects of the Company's derivative instruments on earnings (in thousands):




  Effect of Derivative Instruments
  For the 13 Weeks Ended June 29, 2019 For the 13 Weeks Ended June 30, 2018
  Cost of Sales Other Income (Expense)-net Cost of Sales Other Income (Expense)-net
Total amounts of income and expense line items presented in the condensed consolidated statements of income (loss) and comprehensive income (loss) in which the effects of cash flow hedges are recorded $236,285
 $507
 $267,574
 $(555)
Gain (loss) on cash flow hedging relationships:        
Forward contracts designated as cash flow hedging instruments:        
Total gain (loss) reclassified from other comprehensive income (loss) 2,769
 (206) 
 (666)
  Effect of Derivative Instruments
  For the 26 Weeks Ended June 29, 2019 For the 26 Weeks Ended June 30, 2018
  Cost of Sales Other Income (Expense)-net Cost of Sales Other Income (Expense)-net
Total amounts of income and expense line items presented in the condensed consolidated statements of income (loss) and comprehensive income (loss) in which the effects of cash flow hedges are recorded $453,626
 $26,417
 $549,038
 $(2,442)
Gain (loss) on cash flow hedging relationships:        
Forward contracts designated as cash flow hedging instruments:        
Total gain (loss) reclassified from other comprehensive income (loss) 4,790
 228
 
 (5,684)

At the end of the ThirdSecond Quarter, the Company had forward contracts designated as cash flow hedges with maturities extending through MarchDecember 2020. As of SeptemberJune 29, 2018,2019, an estimated net gain of $5.7$4.0 million is expected to be reclassified into earnings within the next twelve months at prevailing foreign currency exchange rates. See “Note 1—Financial Statement Policies” for additional disclosures on foreign currency hedging instruments.


11. FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
The Company defines fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date.
Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC")ASC 820, Fair Value Measurement and Disclosures (“ASC 820”), establishes a fair value hierarchy, which prioritizes the inputs used in measuring fair value into three broad levels as follows:
Level 1 — Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.
Level 2 — Inputs, other than quoted prices in active markets, that are observable either directly or indirectly.
Level 3 — Unobservable inputs based on the Company’s assumptions.
ASC 820 requires the use of observable market data if such data is available without undue cost and effort.


The following table presents the fair value hierarchy for those assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of SeptemberJune 29, 20182019 (in thousands):
 Fair Value at June 29, 2019
 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total
Assets: 
  
  
  
Forward contracts$
 $5,860
 $
 $5,860
Deferred compensation plan assets: 
  
  
  
Investment in publicly traded mutual funds4,788
 
 
 4,788
Total$4,788
 $5,860
 $
 $10,648
Liabilities: 
  
  
  
Contingent consideration$
 $
 $1,813
 $1,813
Forward contracts
 1,652
 
 1,652
Total$
 $1,652
 $1,813
 $3,465
 Fair Value at September 29, 2018
 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total
Assets: 
  
  
  
Forward contracts$
 $6,421
 $
 $6,421
Deferred compensation plan assets: 
  
  
  
Investment in publicly traded mutual funds5,068
 
 
 5,068
Total$5,068
 $6,421
 $
 $11,489
Liabilities: 
  
  
  
Contingent consideration$
 $
 $4,309
 $4,309
Forward contracts
 3,092
 
 3,092
Total$
 $3,092
 $4,309
 $7,401

The following table presents the fair value hierarchy for those assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of December 30, 201729, 2018 (in thousands):
 Fair Value at December 29, 2018
 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total
Assets: 
  
  
  
Forward contracts$
 $9,685
 $
 $9,685
Deferred compensation plan assets: 
  
  
  
Investment in publicly traded mutual funds4,442
 
 
 4,442
Total$4,442
 $9,685
 $
 $14,127
Liabilities: 
  
  
  
Contingent consideration$
 $
 $2,174
 $2,174
Forward contracts
 730
 
 730
Total$
 $730
 $2,174
 $2,904
 Fair Value at December 30, 2017
 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total
Assets: 
  
  
  
Forward contracts$
 $2,438
 $
 $2,438
Deferred compensation plan assets: 
  
  
  
Investment in publicly traded mutual funds4,806
 
 
 4,806
Interest rate swap
 195
 
 195
Total$4,806
 $2,633
 $
 $7,439
Liabilities: 
  
  
  
Contingent consideration$
 $
 $6,452
 $6,452
Forward contracts
 17,885
 
 17,885
Total$
 $17,885
 $6,452
 $24,337

The fair values of the Company’s deferred compensation plan assets are based on quoted prices. The deferred compensation plan assets are recorded in intangible and other assets-net in the Company’s condensed consolidated balance


sheets. The fair values of the Company’s forward contracts are based on published quotations of spot currency rates and forward points, which are converted into implied forward currency rates. See “Note 10—Derivatives and Risk Management” for additional disclosures about the forward contracts.
As of SeptemberJune 29, 2018,2019, debt, excluding unamortized debt issuance costs and capital leases, was recorded at cost and had a carrying value of $402.0$231.1 million and a fair value of approximately $400.0$230.6 million. As of December 30, 2017, debt, excluding unamortized debt issuance costs and capital leases, was recorded at cost and had a carrying value of $445.9 million and a29, 2018, the fair value of approximately $439.2 million.the Company's debt approximated its carrying amount. The fair value of debt was based on observable market inputs.
The fair value of trade names are measured on a non-recurring basis using Level 3 inputs, including forecasted cash flows, discount rates and implied royalty rates. During the second quarter of fiscal 2018, the SKAGEN trade nameYear to Date Period, operating lease assets with a carrying amount of $27.3$6.9 million was written down to its implied fair value of $21.1 million, resulting in a pre-tax impairment charge of $6.2 million. The trade name impairment charge was recorded in the Corporate cost area.
In accordance with the provisions of ASC 360, Property, Plant and Equipment, property, plant and equipment-net with a carrying amount of $3.2$1.1 million related to retail store leasehold improvements, fixturing and shop-in-shops waswere written down to a fair value of $0.2$3.4 million and related key money in the amount of $0.2$0.4 million, was deemed not recoverable,respectively, resulting in impairment charges of $3.2 million during the Year To Date Period.$4.2 million.
The fair values of fixed assets related to Company-owned retail stores and operating lease assets were determined using Level 3 inputs. Of the $3.2$4.2 million impairment expense, $1.5$2.2 million was recorded in SG&A in the Americas segment, $1.4 million was recorded in restructuring charges in the Europe segment and $0.3 million was recorded in SG&A in the Europe segment.and Americas segment, respectively, and $1.3 million and $0.4 million was recorded in restructuring charges in the Americas and Europe segment, respectively.
The fair value of the contingent consideration liability related to Fossil South Africa was determined using Level 3 inputs. See "Note 6—Stockholders' Equity" for additional disclosures about the equity transaction. The contingent consideration is based on Fossil South Africa's projected earnings and dividends through fiscal year 2020 with the final payments expected the following year. A discount rate of 14% was used to calculate the present value of the contingent consideration. The present value of the contingent consideration liability was valued at $4.3$1.8 million as of SeptemberJune 29, 2018.2019.






12. INTANGIBLE AND OTHER ASSETS
 
The following table summarizes intangible and other assets (in thousands):
    June 29, 2019 December 29, 2018
  Useful Gross Accumulated Gross Accumulated
  Lives Amount Amortization Amount Amortization
Intangibles-subject to amortization:    
  
  
  
Trademarks 10 yrs. $4,293
 $3,945
 $4,293
 $3,859
Customer lists 5-10 yrs. 52,684
 41,109
 52,635
 38,028
Patents 3-20 yrs. 2,310
 2,169
 2,310
 2,154
Developed technology 7 yrs. 2,193
 274
 36,100
 15,471
Other 7-20 yrs. 261
 253
 261
 247
Total intangibles-subject to amortization   61,741
 47,750
 95,599
 59,759
Intangibles-not subject to amortization:    
  
  
  
Trade names   32,431
  
 32,427
  
Other assets:    
  
  
  
Other deposits   18,881
  
 19,641
  
Deferred compensation plan assets   4,788
  
 4,442
  
Deferred tax asset-net   34,274
  
 23,695
  
Restricted cash   7,861
  
 7,479
  
Tax receivable   7,060
   7,060
  
Forward contracts   121
  
 453
  
Investments   500
   500
  
Other   2,164
  
 1,889
  
Total other assets   75,649
   65,159
  
Total intangible and other assets   $169,821
 $47,750
 $193,185
 $59,759
Total intangible and other assets-net    
 $122,071
  
 $133,426
    September 29, 2018 December 30, 2017
  Useful Gross Accumulated Gross Accumulated
  Lives Amount Amortization Amount Amortization
Intangibles-subject to amortization:    
  
  
  
Trademarks 10 yrs. $4,310
 $3,819
 $4,310
 $3,676
Customer lists 5-10 yrs. 52,916
 36,717
 55,164
 34,023
Patents 3-20 yrs. 2,325
 2,156
 2,325
 2,132
Noncompete agreement 3-6 yrs. 2,370
 2,312
 2,553
 2,243
Developed technology 7 yrs. 36,100
 14,182
 36,100
 10,314
Other 7-20 yrs. 263
 246
 266
 241
Total intangibles-subject to amortization   98,284
 59,432
 100,718
 52,629
Intangibles-not subject to amortization:    
  
  
  
Trade names   32,430
  
 38,643
  
Other assets:    
  
  
  
Key money deposits   25,441
 23,412
 27,196
 23,845
Other deposits   18,296
  
 19,269
  
Deferred compensation plan assets   5,068
  
 4,806
  
Deferred tax asset-net   27,331
  
 27,112
  
Restricted cash   1,668
  
 377
  
Shop-in-shop   8,384
 8,331
 8,864
 8,606
Tax receivable   478
   478
  
Forward contracts   594
  
 147
  
Investments   500
   500
  
Other   3,086
  
 4,612
  
Total other assets   90,846
 31,743
 93,361
 32,451
Total intangible and other assets   $221,560
 $91,175
 $232,722
 $85,080
Total intangible and other assets-net    
 $130,385
  
 $147,642

 
Key money is the amount of funds paid to a landlord or tenant to acquire the rights of tenancy under a commercial property lease for a certain property. Key money represents the “right to lease” with an automatic right of renewal. This right can be subsequently sold by the Company or can be recovered should the landlord refuse to allow the automatic right of renewal to be exercised. Key money is amortized over the initial lease term, which ranges from approximately four to 18 years.
Amortization expense for intangible assets was approximately $2.9$1.7 million and $3.0 million for the ThirdSecond Quarter and Prior Year Quarter, respectively, and $8.9$3.4 million and $10.4$6.0 million for the Year To Date Period and Prior Year YTD Period, respectively. Estimated aggregate future amortization expense by fiscal year for intangible assets is as follows (in thousands):
Fiscal Year 
Amortization
Expense
2019 (remaining) $3,421
2020 $6,327
2021 $2,499
2022 $1,635
2023 $59
2024 $50

Fiscal Year 
Amortization
Expense
2018 (remaining) $2,930
2019 $11,480
2020 $10,950
2021 $7,118
2022 $6,254
2023 $66

On January 16, 2019, the Company sold intellectual property related to a smartwatch technology under development by the Company to Google, Inc. for a cash purchase price of $40.0 million. As a result of the sale, the Company reduced intangible assets by $18.4 million and recorded a gain of $21.6 million in other income (expense) - net in the Company's condensed consolidated statements of income (loss) and comprehensive income (loss).
 






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


14. LEASES
The Company's leases consist primarily of retail space, offices, warehouses, distribution centers and vehicles. The Company determines if an agreement contains a lease at inception based on the Company's right to the economic benefits of the leased assets and its right to direct the use of the leased asset. ROU assets represent the Company's right to use an underlying asset, and ROU liabilities represent the Company's obligation to make lease payments arising from the lease. ROU assets and liabilities are recognized at the lease commencement date based on the present value of the lease payments over the lease term. As the Company's leases do not provide an implicit rate, the Company uses its estimated incremental borrowing rate based on the information available at the commencement date adjusted for the lease term and lease country to determine the present value of the lease payments.
Some leases include one or more options to renew at the Company's discretion, with renewal terms that can extend the lease from one to ten additional years. The renewal options are not included in the measurement of ROU assets and ROU liabilities unless the Company is reasonably certain to exercise the optional renewal periods. Short-term leases are leases having a term of twelve months or less. The Company does not record a related lease asset or liability for such leases. The Company has certain leases containing lease and non-lease components which are accounted for as a single lease component. The Company has certain leases agreements where lease payments are based on a percentage of retail sales over contractual levels and others include rental payments adjusted periodically for inflation. The variable portion of these lease payments is not included in the Company's lease liabilities. The Company's lease agreements do not contain any significant restrictions or covenants other than those that are customary in such arrangements.
The components of lease expense were as follows (in thousands):
Lease Cost 
Condensed Consolidated
Statements of Income (Loss)
and Comprehensive
Income (Loss) Location
 For the 13 Weeks Ended June 29, 2019 For the 26 Weeks Ended June 29, 2019
Operating lease cost(1)
 SG&A $29,385
 $60,244
Finance lease cost:      
     Amortization of ROU assets SG&A $114
 $240
     Interest on lease liabilities Interest expense $11
 $20
Short-term lease cost SG&A $429
 $813
Variable lease cost SG&A $8,549
 $17,341


(1)Includes sublease income, which was immaterial.


The following table discloses supplemental balance sheet information for the Company’s leases (in thousands):
Leases 
Condensed
Consolidated
Balance Sheets
Location
 June 29, 2019
Assets    
Operating Operating lease ROU assets $305,403
Finance Property, plant and equipment - net of accumulated depreciation of $3,852 $6,197
     
Liabilities    
Current:    
Operating Current operating lease liabilities $66,757
Finance Short-term and current portion of long-term debt $979
Noncurrent:    
Operating Long-term operating lease liabilities $308,458
Finance Long-term debt $2,053

The following table discloses the weighted-average remaining lease term and weighted-average discount rate for the Company's leases:
Lease Term and Discount RateJune 29, 2019
Weighted-average remaining lease term:
Operating leases6.3 years
Finance leases2.8 years
Weighted-average discount rate:
Operating leases13.9%
Finance leases1.2%


Future minimum lease payments by year as of June 29, 2019 were as follows (in thousands):
Fiscal Year Operating Leases Finance Leases
2019 (remaining) $59,472
 $501
2020 114,485
 1,084
2021 92,486
 998
2022 78,565
 498
2023 63,653
 
2024 43,923
 
Thereafter 148,115
 
Total lease payments $600,699
 $3,081
Less: Interest 225,484
 49
Total lease obligations $375,215
 $3,032


Future minimum lease payments by year as of December 29, 2018 were as follows (in thousands):



Fiscal Year Operating Leases Finance Leases
2019 $135,025
 $951
2020 105,668
 947
2021 84,230
 947
2022 73,928
 696
2023 61,710
 
Thereafter 186,201
 
Total lease payments $646,762
 $3,541
Less: Interest   84
Finance lease obligations   $3,457


Supplemental cash flow information related to leases was as follows (in thousands):
 For the 26 Weeks Ended June 29, 2019
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities: 
Operating cash flows from operating leases$52,934
Operating cash flows from finance leases20
Financing cash flows from finance leases478
Leased assets obtained in exchange for new operating lease liabilities16,939

As of June 29, 2019, the Company did not have any material operating or finance leases that have been signed but not commenced.    

15. DEBT ACTIVITY
On January 29, 2018, the Company, as U.S. borrower, and certain of its foreign subsidiaries, as non-U.S. borrowers, entered into a Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement (the "Credit Agreement"). The Credit Agreement provides for (i) revolving credit loans in the amount of $325 million, subject to a borrowing base (as described below), (the "Revolving Credit Facility"), with an up to $45.0 million subfacility for letters of credit, and (ii) a term loan made to the Company in the amount of $425 million (the "Term Loan Facility"). The Credit Agreement expires and is due and payable on December 31, 2020.


Availability under the Revolving Credit Facility and any letters of credit are subject to a borrowing base equal to, (a) with respect to Fossil Group Inc., the sum of (i) 85% of eligible U.S. accounts receivable and 90% of net U.S. credit card receivables (less any dilution reserve), (ii) the lesser of (A) 65% of the lower of cost or market value of eligible U.S. finished good inventory and (B) 85% of the appraised net orderly liquidation value of eligible U.S. finished good inventory, andminus (iii) until the earlier of (x) March 31, 2018 and (y) the date on which certain foreign subsidiaries of Fossil Group Inc. join the Credit Agreement as non-U.S. borrowers, (A) 35% of eligible foreign accounts receivable of certain pledged foreign subsidiaries, plus (B) the least of (x) 35% of the lower of cost or market value of eligible foreign finished good inventory of such pledged foreign subsidiaries, (y) 35% of the appraised net orderly liquidation value of eligible foreign finished good inventory of such pledged foreign subsidiaries, and (z) $100,000,000, minus (C) all indebtedness for borrowed money of such pledged foreign subsidiaries (subject to exceptions) minus (iv) the aggregate amount of reserves, if any, established by the Administrative Agent in good faith and in the exercise of reasonable business judgment from the perspective of a secured asset-based lender; and (b) with respect to each non-U.S. borrower, the sum of (i) 85% of eligible accounts receivable of the non-U.S. borrowers (less any dilution reserve) and (ii) the least of (A) 65% of the lower of cost or market value of eligible foreign finished goods inventory of the non-U.S. borrowers, (B) 85% of the appraised net orderly liquidation value of eligible foreign finished goods inventory of the non-U.S. borrowers, and (C) $185,000,000 minus (iii) the aggregate amount of reserves, if any, established by the Administrative Agent in good faith and in the exercise of reasonable business judgment from the perspective of a secured asset-based lender.


In connection with the Credit Agreement, the Company and all of its domestic subsidiaries entered into a Collateral Agreement in favor of the Administrative Agent, pursuant to which the Company and such subsidiaries granted liens on all or substantially all of their assets in order to secure the Company’s obligations under the Credit Agreement and the other loan documents (the “Obligations”). Additionally, all of the Company’s domestic subsidiaries entered into a Guaranty Agreement in favor of the Administrative Agent, pursuant to which such subsidiaries guarantee the payment and performance of the Obligations. Additionally, Fossil Group Europe and the other non-U.S. borrowers from time to time party to the Credit


Agreement are required to enter into security instruments with respect to all or substantially all of their assets that can be pledged under applicable local law.

The Credit Agreement amended and restated that certain credit agreement, dated as of March 9, 2015, as amended, which was scheduled to mature on May 17, 2019 (the "Prior Agreement").  As of January 29, 2018, the Company had $497.0 million in aggregate principal amount of revolving credit loans outstanding and no term loans outstanding under the Prior Agreement, all of which was refinanced on January 29, 2018 with borrowings under the Credit Agreement. No penalties or other early termination fees were incurred in connection with the amendment and restatement of the Prior Agreement. The Company recorded a loss of $0.7 million in other income (expense) - net during the first quarter of fiscal year 2018 for debt issuance costs associated with the Prior Agreement.


Amounts outstanding under the Revolving Credit Facility bear interest per annum at the (a) LIBOR rate plus the applicable interest margin, (b) the daily LIBOR rate plus the applicable interest margin or (c) the base rate plus the applicable interest margin. The applicable interest margin varies from 4.00% to 5.00% for LIBOR rate loans and daily LIBOR rate loans and 1.50% to 3.00% for base rate loans and is based on the Company’s average daily excess availability under the Revolving Credit Facility for the most recently ended calendar quarter, which is an amount equal to (a) the lesser of (i) $325 million and (ii) the aggregate borrowing base minus (b) the amount of all outstanding borrowings and letter of credit obligations under the Revolving Credit Facility, for each day during the applicable period divided by the number of days in such period. The applicable interest margin will increase by 1% per annum on each anniversary of the closing of the Credit Agreement. The base


rate loans under the Revolving Credit Facility are available only to the Company and Fossil Group Europe and loans denominated in U.S. dollars.


Amounts outstanding under the Term Loan Facility bear interest at a rate per annum equal to (a) the LIBOR rate plus 7%, increasing prior to January 28, 2019, which increased to the LIBOR rate plus 8% on the first anniversary of the closing of the Credit AgreementJanuary 29, 2019 and will increase to the LIBOR rate plus 9% on the second anniversary of the closing of the Credit AgreementJanuary 29, 2020 and thereafter or (b) the base rate plus 5.5%, increasing prior to January 28, 2019, which increased to the base rate plus 6.5% on the first anniversary of the closing of the Credit AgreementJanuary 29, 2019 and will increase to the base rate plus 7.5% on the second anniversary of the closing of the Credit AgreementJanuary 29, 2020 and thereafter.


The Company is required to repay the outstanding principal balance of the Term Loan Facility in the amount of $125 million on March 31, 2019, $75$64.1 million on March 31, 2020 and the outstanding balance on December 31, 2020. Additionally, loans under the Credit Agreement may be prepaid, in whole or in part, at the option of the Company, in minimum principal amounts of (a) $1.0 million or increments of $1.0 million in excess thereof, with respect to a base rate loan under the Revolving Credit Facility, (b) $5.0 million or increments of $1.0 million in excess thereof, with respect to a LIBOR rate loan or a daily LIBOR rate loan under the Revolving Credit Facility, and (c) $5.0 million or increments of $1.0 million in excess thereof, with respect to the Term Loan Facility. Loans under the Credit Agreement must be repaid with the net cash proceeds of certain asset sales, insurance and condemnation events, certain debt and equity issuances and certain cash dividends received from the Company’s subsidiaries. The Company may permanently reduce the revolving credit commitment at any time, in whole or in part, without premium or penalty, in a minimum aggregate principal amount of not less than $3.0 million or increments of $1.0 million in excess thereof.


The Company is required to pay a commitment fee on the unused amounts of the commitments under the Revolving Credit Facility, payable quarterly in arrears, of 0.5% on the average daily unused portion of the overall commitment under the Revolving Credit Facility.
    
The repayment obligation under the Credit Agreement can be accelerated upon the occurrence of an event of default, including the failure to pay principal or interest, a material inaccuracy of a representation or warranty, violation of covenants, cross-default, change in control, bankruptcy events, failure of a loan document provision, certain ERISAEmployee Retirement Income Security Act events and material judgments.


Financial covenants governing the Credit Agreement require the Company to maintain (a) a minimum fixed charge coverage ratio measured quarterly on a rolling twelve-month basis of 1.15 to 1.00 if the Company’s quarter-end balances of cash and cash equivalents plus the excess availability under the Revolving Credit Facility is less than $200 million; (b) a maximum leverage ratio measured as of the last day of each fiscal quarter for the period of four fiscal quarters ending on such date of (i) 5.0 to 1.0 for the period ended September 29, 2018, (ii) 4.25 to 1.0 for the period ending December 29, 2018, (iii) 3.75 to 1.0 for each fiscal quarter ending during the period from December 30, 2018 through September 28, 2019 and (iv)(ii)  3.5 to 1.0 thereafter; (c) a minimum trailing twelve-month EBITDA tested quarterly of $110 million (beginning with the fiscal quarter ending December 29, 2018);million; (d) a minimum liquidity covenant of unrestricted cash and cash equivalents plus available and unused capacity under the Revolving Credit Facility equal to $160 million; and (e) maximum capital expenditures of $35 million per year. Additionally, the Company is restricted from making open market repurchases of its common stock.
The Company had no borrowings or payments under the Term Loan Facility during the ThirdSecond Quarter and net borrowingspayments of $400.0$170.2 million under the Term Loan Facility during the Year To Date Period. The Company had no borrowings or payments under the Revolving Credit Facility during the ThirdSecond Quarter and net payments of $445.0 million under the Revolving Credit Facility and revolving credit loans under the Prior Agreement during theor Year To Date Period. Amounts available under the Revolving Credit Facility were reduced by any amounts outstanding under standby letters of credit. As of SeptemberJune 29, 2018,2019, the Company had available borrowing capacity of $283.8$220.7 million under the Revolving Credit Facility. The Company incurred approximately $9.1$6.0 million and $24.2$12.5 million of interest expense related to the Term Loan Facility during the ThirdSecond Quarter and Year To Date Period, respectively. The Company did not incur interest expense related to the Revolving Credit Facility during the ThirdSecond Quarter and incurred $3.3 million of interest expense related to the Revolving Credit Facility and the revolving credit loans under the Prior Agreement during theor Year To Date Period. The Company incurred approximately $1.0 million and $2.8$1.9 million of interest expense related to the amortization of debt issuance costs during the ThirdSecond Quarter and Year To Date Period, respectively. At June 29, 2019, the Company was in compliance with all debt covenants related to all the Company's credit facilities.





15.16. RESTRUCTURING
The Company implemented a multi-year restructuring program that began in fiscal year 2016 called New World Fossil ("NWF"NWF 1.0"). As part of NWF 1.0, the Company targets to improve operating profit and support sales growth through a leaner infrastructure and an enhanced business model. The Company is working to achieve greater efficiencies from production to distribution through activities such as organizational changes, reducing its overall product assortment, optimizing its base cost structure and consolidating facilities. The Company also intends to build a quicker and more responsive operating platform. The Company is reducing its retail footprint to reflect the evolving shopping habits of today's consumer, which results in restructuring costs, such as store impairment, recorded lease exit obligations and termination fees and accelerated depreciation. OfThe Company expects to spend up to $20 million in the total estimated $150 millionsecond half of fiscal year 2019 as it completes its NWF 1.0 program. NWF 1.0 restructuring charges of approximately $27.8$10.8 million, $48.2$46.6 million and $41.9$48.2 million were recorded during fiscal year 2016, fiscal year 2017 and the Year To Date period, respectively. The Company estimates total fiscal year 2018 NWF restructuring charges of approximately $50 million.and fiscal year 2017, respectively.


The following table showstables show a rollforward of the accrued liability related to the Company’s NWF 1.0 restructuring plan (in thousands):
For the 13 Weeks Ended September 29, 2018For the 13 Weeks Ended June 29, 2019
Liabilities       LiabilitiesLiabilities       Liabilities
June 30, 2018 Charges Cash Payments Non-cash Items September 29, 2018March 30, 2019 Charges Cash Payments Non-cash Items June 29, 2019
Store closures$5,415
 $665
 $810
 $7
 $5,263
$3,047
 $306
 $700
 $299
 $2,354
Professional services1,518
 4,133
 3,650
 
 2,001
1,864
 
 467
 
 1,397
Severance and employee-related benefits2,836
 1,277
 1,271
 
 2,842
3,912
 1,152
 2,625
 85
 2,354
Total$9,769
 $6,075
 $5,731
 $7
 $10,106
$8,823
 $1,458
 $3,792
 $384
 $6,105
For the 13 Weeks Ended September 30, 2017For the 13 Weeks Ended June 30, 2018
Liabilities       LiabilitiesLiabilities       Liabilities
July 1, 2017 Charges Cash Payments Non-cash Items September 30, 2017March 31, 2018 Charges Cash Payments Non-cash Items June 30, 2018
Store closures$4,893
 $2,482
 $4,237
 $2,320
 $818
$4,405
 $6,434
 $5,190
 $234
 $5,415
Professional services and other116
 765
 48
 291
 542
Professional services698
 4,119
 3,299
 
 1,518
Severance and employee-related benefits1,535
 2,522
 2,467
 
 1,590
3,335
 3,996
 4,495
 
 2,836
Total$6,544
 $5,769
 $6,752
 $2,611
 $2,950
$8,438
 $14,549
 $12,984
 $234
 $9,769
For the 39 Weeks Ended September 29, 2018For the 26 Weeks Ended June 29, 2019
Liabilities       LiabilitiesLiabilities       Liabilities
December 30, 2017 Charges Cash Payments Non-cash Items September 29, 2018December 29, 2018 Charges Cash Payments Non-cash Items June 29, 2019
Store closures$2,973
 $15,655
 $11,413
 $1,952
 $5,263
$2,818
 $2,971
 $1,182
 $2,253
 $2,354
Professional services185
 9,410
 7,594
 
 2,001
2,198
 485
 1,286
 
 1,397
Severance and employee-related benefits1,317
 16,877
 9,894
 5,458
 2,842
3,011
 7,349
 5,638
 2,368
 2,354
Total$4,475
 $41,942
 $28,901
 $7,410
 $10,106
$8,027
 $10,805
 $8,106
 $4,621
 $6,105
 For the 26 Weeks Ended June 30, 2018
 Liabilities       Liabilities
 December 30, 2017 Charges Cash Payments Non-cash Items June 30, 2018
Store closures$2,973
 $14,989
 $10,602
 $1,945
 $5,415
Professional services185
 5,277
 3,944
 
 1,518
Severance and employee-related benefits1,317
 15,600
 8,623
 5,458
 2,836
Total$4,475
 $35,866
 $23,169
 $7,403
 $9,769

 For the 39 Weeks Ended September 30, 2017
 Liabilities       Liabilities
 December 31, 2016 Charges Cash Payments Non-cash Items September 30, 2017
Store closures$4,546
 $8,223
 $6,415
 $5,536
 $818
Professional services and other794
 2,195
 2,156
 291
 542
Severance and employee-related benefits
 31,400
 28,606
 1,204
 1,590
Total$5,340
 $41,818
 $37,177
 $7,031
 $2,950







RestructuringNWF 1.0 restructuring charges by operating segment were as follows (in thousands):


 For the 13 Weeks Ended June 29, 2019 For the 13 Weeks Ended June 30, 2018 For the 26 Weeks Ended June 29, 2019 For the 26 Weeks Ended June 30, 2018
Americas$279
 $8,412
 $2,941
 $16,536
Europe37
 2,352
 1,272
 5,719
Asia246
 637
 793
 1,331
Corporate896
 3,148
 5,799
 12,280
Consolidated$1,458
 $14,549
 $10,805
 $35,866


Additionally, during the first quarter of fiscal 2019, the Company launched a new restructuring program, New World Fossil 2.0 (“NWF 2.0”), which is focused on optimizing the Company’s operating structure to be more efficient, with faster decision-making and a more customer-centric focus. In addition to optimizing the way the Company goes to market, the Company is also pursuing additional gross margin expansion opportunities. The Company is taking a zero based budgeting approach to adjust its business model to enable more investment in digital capabilities and marketing, move closer to the consumer and react more quickly to the ever-evolving consumer shopping patterns.

The following tables show a rollforward of the accrued liability related to the Company’s NWF 2.0 restructuring plan (in thousands):

 For the 13 Weeks Ended September 29, 2018 For the 13 Weeks Ended September 30, 2017 For the 39 Weeks Ended September 29, 2018 For the 39 Weeks Ended September 30, 2017
Americas$444
 $2,771
 $16,981
 $10,567
Europe1,761
 1,445
 7,479
 9,127
Asia382
 1,144
 1,714
 9,283
Corporate3,488
 409
 15,768
 12,841
Consolidated$6,075
 $5,769
 $41,942
 $41,818
 For the 13 Weeks Ended June 29, 2019
 Liabilities     Liabilities
 March 30, 2019 Charges Cash Payments June 29, 2019
Professional services426
 1,798
 1,494
 730
Severance and employee-related benefits
 4,061
 289
 3,772
Total$426
 $5,859
 $1,783
 $4,502



 For the 26 Weeks Ended June 29, 2019
 Liabilities     Liabilities
 December 29, 2018 Charges Cash Payments June 29, 2019
Professional services and other
 2,638
 1,908
 730
Severance and employee-related benefits
 4,061
 289
 3,772
Total$
 $6,699
 $2,197
 $4,502



NWF 2.0 restructuring charges by operating segment were as follows (in thousands):

 For the 13 Weeks Ended June 29, 2019 For the 26 Weeks Ended June 29, 2019
Europe4,554
 5,394
Corporate1,305
 1,305
Consolidated$5,859
 $6,699







Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
The following is a discussion of the financial condition and results of operations of Fossil Group, Inc. and its subsidiaries for the thirteen and thirty-ninetwenty-six week periods ended SeptemberJune 29, 20182019 (the “Third“Second Quarter” and “Year To Date Period,” respectively) as compared to the thirteen and thirty-ninetwenty-six week periods ended SeptemberJune 30, 20172018 (the “Prior Year Quarter” and “Prior Year YTD Period,” respectively). This discussion should be read in conjunction with the condensed consolidated financial statements and the related notes thereto.
General
We are a global design, marketing and distribution company that specializes in consumer fashion accessories. Our principal offerings include an extensive line of men’s and women’s fashion watches and jewelry, handbags, small leather goods, belts and sunglasses. In the watch and jewelry product categories, we have a diverse portfolio of globally recognized owned and licensed brand names under which our products are marketed. Our products are distributed globally through various distribution channels, including wholesale in countries where we have a physical presence, direct to the consumer through our retail stores and commercial websites and through third party distributors in countries where we do not maintain a physical presence. Our products are offered at varying price points to meet the needs of our customers, whether they are value conscious or luxury oriented. Based on our extensive range of accessory products, brands, distribution channels and price points, we are able to target style conscious consumers across a wide age spectrum on a global basis.
Domestically, we sell our products through a diversified distribution network that includes department stores, specialty retail locations, specialty watch and jewelry stores, Company-owned retail and outlet stores, mass market stores and through our FOSSIL® website. website and third party websites. Our wholesale customer base includes, among others, Amazon, Best Buy, Dillard’s, JCPenney, Kohl’s, Macy’s, Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom, Saks Fifth Avenue, Target and Wal-Mart. In the United States, our network of Company-owned stores included 61 retail stores located in premier retail sites and 117102 outlet stores located in major outlet malls as of SeptemberJune 29, 2018.2019. In addition, we offer an extensive collection of our FOSSIL brand products on our website, www.fossil.com, as well as proprietary and licensed watch and jewelry brands through other managed and affiliated websites.
Internationally, our products are sold to department stores, specialty retail stores and specialty watch and jewelry stores in approximately 150 countries worldwide through 23 Company-owned foreign sales subsidiaries and through a network of approximately 8070 independent distributors. Internationally, our network of Company-owned stores included 180165 retail stores and 127121 outlet stores as of SeptemberJune 29, 2018.2019. Our products are also sold through licensed and franchised FOSSIL retail stores, retail concessions operated by us and kiosks in certain international markets. In addition, we offer an extensive collection of our FOSSIL brand products on our websites in certain countries.
Our business is subject to economic cycles, and retail industry conditions.conditions and the impact of tariffs on our products. Purchases of discretionary fashion accessories, such as our watches, handbags, sunglasses and other products, tend to decline during recessionary periods when disposable income is low and consumers are hesitant to use available credit. In addition, acts of terrorism, acts of war and military action both in the U.S. and abroad can have a significant effect on economic conditions and may negatively affect our ability to procure our products from manufacturers for sale to our customers. In 2018, new tariffs were imposed on a list of products totaling $200 billion which are imported from China and impacted certain of our products. On May 10, 2019, the Trump Administration increased these tariffs to 25% ad valorem. The current U.S. presidential administration recently indicated it may also impose tariffs on additional products potentially including both traditional watches and smart watches. It is difficult to accurately estimate the impact on our business of this or similar tariff actions. However, assuming no offsets resulting from price increases, sourcing changes, or other changes to regulatory rulings, all of which are currently under review, the estimated gross exposure from an additional 10% tariff recognized in the second half of fiscal year 2019 is approximately $5 to $10 million. Any significant declines in general economic conditions, additional tariffs on our products, public safety concerns or uncertainties regarding future economic prospects that affect the competitiveness of our products or consumer spending habits could have a material adverse effect on consumer purchases of our products.

Our business is also subject to the risks inherent in global sourcing supply. Certain key components in our products come from limited sources of supply, which exposes us to potential supply shortages that could disrupt the manufacture and sale of our products. Any interruption or delay in the supply of key components could significantly harm our ability to meet scheduled product deliveries to our customers and cause us to lose sales. Interruptions or delays in supply may be caused by a number of factors that are outside of our and our contract manufacturers’ control.
Future sales and earnings growth are also contingent upon our ability to anticipate and respond to changing fashion trends and consumer preferences in a timely manner while continuing to develop innovative products in the respective markets in which we compete. As is typical with new products, including our lines of connected accessories, market acceptance of new


designs and products that we may introduce is subject to uncertainty. In addition, we generally make decisions regarding product designs several months in advance of the time when consumer acceptance can be measured. We believe that we can drive long-term growth with brand building, innovation through design, fashion and new materials and introducing new technology and functionality into our accessories, while continuing to provide a solid value proposition to consumers across all of our brands.
Our international operations are subject to many risks, including foreign currency fluctuations and risks related to the global economy. Generally, a strengthening of the U.S. dollar against currencies of other countries in which we operate will reduce the translated amounts of sales and operating expenses of our subsidiaries, which results in a reduction of our


consolidated operating income. We manage these currency risks by using derivative instruments. The primary risks managed by using derivative instruments are the future payments by non-U.S. dollar functional currency subsidiaries of intercompany inventory transactions denominated in U.S. dollars. We enter into foreign exchange forward contracts ("forward contracts") to manage fluctuations in global currencies that will ultimately be used to settle such U.S. dollar denominated inventory purchases.
During fiscal year 2017, MICHAEL KORS® product sales accounted for approximately 22.6% of our consolidated net sales and product sales under the ARMANI® brands accounted for approximately 12.1% of our consolidated net sales. Each of our license agreements with MICHAEL KORS and ARMANI may be terminated by the licensor effective at the end of 2019 if we fail to meet certain net sales thresholds in 2018. If we are unable to achieve these minimum net sales thresholds, we would need to seek a waiver of non-compliance from the applicable licensor or amend the agreement to modify the thresholds.
For a more complete discussion of the risks facing our business, see “Part I, Item 1A. Risk Factors” of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 30, 201729, 2018 and "Part II, Item 1A. Risk Factors" of this Quarter Report on Form 10-Q.

Results of Operations
Executive Summary. Our approach for fiscal 2018 has been to plan our sales prudently but operate all elements of our business with the goal of improving profitability. During the ThirdSecond Quarter, net sales decreased 12%13% (11% in constant currency), as compared to the Prior Year Quarter. We generated a net incomeloss of $5.0$7.3 million in the ThirdSecond Quarter as compared to a net loss of $5.4$7.8 million in the Prior Year Quarter. Overall, sales for the Second Quarter were near the high end ofin line with our expectations, even with stronger performance on our gross margin expansion and expense management initiatives. We also continued to make progress strengthening our balance sheet, as we reduced inventory and improved our overall working capital position versus the end ofthough down from the Prior Year Quarter. WithAlthough top-line sales growth remains challenging, we are making solid progress on our focuskey strategic initiatives such as our China and India growth plans, our direct to consumer expansion, our connected product performance and our investment in more advanced e-commerce and marketing cloud platforms. The watch and accessories businesses continue to evolve rapidly, and consumer shopping patterns continue to shift. Those dynamics, particularly in our wholesale channels, continue to put pressure on profitabilityour sales. However, we are seeing some underlying positive signs in parts of the business such as the contraction in our core sales improving sequentially from the first quarter of this year we are exiting marginal businesses, closing underperforming store locations and as previously announced, we terminated two licensing agreements. These exits and store closures had a significant negative impact, reducing Thirdour Asia business continuing to perform well with double-digit core sales growth in the Second Quarter net sales by approximately 600 basis points whenas compared to the Prior Year Quarter.
In fiscal year 2018,As we previously disclosed, we have four overall objectives to drive our strategies and initiatives.overarching priorities. First, we are focused on improving our overall profitability. Due to industry challenges facing us in the near term, we expect to become a slightly smaller, but a more profitable company. Total sales are expected to contract as we exit unprofitable stores, businesses and product lines. Connected watches and our online businesses are expected to grow, but the absolute dollar decline in traditional watches in the wholesale channel will be greater in the short term. Though overall sales will decrease as a result, our operating income is expected to improve as we navigate through this evolving product and channel environment. Our New World Fossil ("NWF") initiatives contribute significantly to our profit improvement efforts through a combination of pricing programs, direct and indirect sourcing efforts and organizational efficiency initiatives. Since we began the program late in fiscal year 2016, we have been pleased with the Company's efforts and remain on track to achieve our NWF objectives.
Our second key objective is to continue to focus on innovation and design in the watch category. Our designthird priority is maximizing sales growth, and fourth, transforming our business model. Our New World Fossil ("NWF") program continues to drive meaningful improvements to profitability, both within gross margin and in the cost structure. We expect NWF 1.0 be completed in 2019 and will have delivered $200 million of run-rate profitability improvements over a three year period. The program has been critical to our ability to improve profitability while also funding investments such as digital marketing capabilities start with traditional watches, whereand product innovation. Our NWF 2.0 - Transform to Grow ("NWF 2.0") program will be even more critical to our ability to invest in the business and improve profitability. As disruption continues across retail and consumer shopping behavior evolves, there are significant opportunities to capture market share in the growing watch market. Capitalizing on those market share opportunities will require investments and a reallocation of resources which we combinewill fund through NWF 2.0.

Within the NWF 2.0 program, we see significant opportunities to drive value within our revenue management, supply chain, and procurement processes. We are also taking a zero-based budgeting approach across the organization in order to rework our business model and create organizational and operational efficiencies. All of these enhancements will allow us to invest more in direct to consumer insights withand digital capabilities while streamlining our creative product enginebusiness model to innovate in materials, colorsmove closer to the consumer and designs. In addition, wereact more quickly to trends. There is much work still ahead of us on our NWF 2.0 program but the initial work streams continue to innovateshow a potential for significant profit improvement and are generally consistent with the level we achieved in NWF 1.0.

While we remain focused on profitability, delivering new product innovations while engaging consumers in unique and creative ways is essential in this disruptive environment. New products will be hitting the smart-watch segment. In the Third Quarter, we launched two new display watch platforms for themarket this fall and holiday season under bothacross our ownedportfolio of brands. Within the connected category, we continue to expand on our line-up of products, with a focus on fashion, functionality and wellness features. In addition, the underlying technology is expanding even more with our Gen 5 product, with improved chipsets, speaker capabilities to better support Google Assistant, extended battery life, and enhanced proprietary interface for iOS users, including tethered calls for iPhones, which builds on our current Android phone capabilities. These new technology enhancements combined with innovative fashion designs will build on our current Gen 4 product and provide additional smart watch functionality for consumers, regardless of their phone choice. Within the traditional category,


our design teams are launching new design concepts based on trends we are seeing in the marketplace. We are also continuing to expand our use of limited edition and exclusives across all brands, as well asconsumers are responding to more innovation and personalization. Our new e-commerce and marketing technology platform is expected to launch in the third quarter this year and will enable our licensed businesses. Ranging in size from 40ability to 44 millimeters,drive more consumer engagement with our new, Gen4innovative products. This platform includes the features that customers want most: heart rate tracking, GPS, NFC for paymentswill provide better insights and rapid charging. Our goal istools to bring fashion, brandingreach our consumers in a more targeted manner across direct and stylewholesale channels. We continue to the connected watch business with exciting new products tailored to each of our brand’s unique point-of view. Our latest smartwatch product, which will be available soon globally, utilizes the new Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear 3100 platform and the redesigned Wear OS by Google operating system, and will be the first of its kind to hit the market at a competitive price point. The strong fitness and wellness focus of this new device is a welcome additionsee favorable consumer response to our existing wearables lineup that providesdigital marketing initiatives, and these new tools will accelerate our ability to reach the perfect combination of fashion and function. Our partnerships with Qualcomm and Google, along with our internal development team, continue to drive consumer-focused innovation in this space.consumer directly.

During the Third Quarter, we announced a strategic partnership with Citizen Watch Co., Ltd. ("Citizen") to grow and expand the hybrid smartwatch category, another innovative product in our connected watch portfolio. We have entered into a new licensing partnership to supply Citizen with our proprietary hybrid technology for use in both their brands and third party watch brands. In addition, we are collaborating with Citizen to develop, manufacture and market additional enhanced hybrid watch products. With hybrid smartwatches projected to make up a significant portion of the smartwatch industry, our partnership is positioned to accelerate the adoption, awareness, and innovation of the entire hybrid market. Overall, our smart-watches continue to have a positive impact on sales trends for a number of our key brands and on our overall watch sales.



Our third key strategy is to invest in digital marketing and expand our efforts in e-commerce, particularly for our FOSSIL brand. We continue to focus our media mix on digital, investing in digital channels, including social media, digital media and paid search. We are enhancing our consumer targeting and social content initiatives to further improve engagement while driving product sales through search, affiliates and re-targeting efforts. Social influencers remain a critical part of our marketing program and include celebrity influencers such as Mandy Moore and KJ Apa for the Fossil brand. In addition to our celebrity influencers, we work with hundreds of brand ambassadors and activation partners to expand our reach through segmented, engagement-driven storytelling. As a result of our efforts and the success of these programs, unique visitors to our sites continue to increase, and our own e-commerce platforms continue to drive comparable sales growth, expanding 15% globally during the Third Quarter, with sales growth of 18% in the Americas region, 6% in Europe, and 22% in Asia. In the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2018 and on into fiscal 2019, we will continue to generate strong brand moments on-line to build momentum and awareness.

Our fourth key initiative for fiscal 2018 is the business model transformation work under our NWF initiatives. This is our ongoing comprehensive program to reinvent our company to address changing consumer trends, drive efficiencies and speed throughout the organization, streamline the way we work, enhance our margins and ultimately drive significantly improved economics to the bottom line. We have made significant progress on the initial transformation of the company, which is projected to drive $200 million in gross margin and efficiency benefits by the end of 2019. Currently, we expect to deliver $170 million of these annual run rate savings by the end of this year driven by a combination of both gross margin expansion and operating expense efficiencies. These benefits are clearly evident in our improved profitability so far this year.
As we bring NWF to a conclusion, we continue work on the next phase, NWF 2.0, which will build on the foundation of our successful initial phase. We will focus the organization on prioritized consumer, market and channel opportunities, create long term process and system enhancements to maintain productivity, and pursue key opportunities in the areas of speed to market, strategic sourcing, indirect procurement, and revenue optimization. We are excited to continue our transformation efforts and enter this next phase of our multi-year NWF project.

During the ThirdSecond Quarter, sales of FOSSIL branded products decreased 11% (10%(9% in constant currency), as compared to the Prior Year Quarter with declines across all major product categories. FOSSIL brand watch sales also decreased 11% (10%9% (6% in constant currency) during the Third Quarter, driven mainly by the closure of underperforming stores and significant declines in the traditional wholesale business in Europe. Our connected business continued to gain traction, positively impacting the category growth rate by approximately 8 percentage points on a constant currency basis. Our FOSSIL brand performance benefited from our marketing efforts, store experience and celebrity influencer campaigns in our full price stores and our own e-commerce sites. Sales decreases in our outlet stores, driven by a reduction in promotional activity to increase profitability, drove the overall decrease in our total direct channel.
Second Quarter. Our multi-brand global watch portfolio declined 12% (11%11% (8% in constant currency) during the ThirdSecond Quarter compared to the Prior Year Quarter, as growth in connected watches was more than offset by continuedwith traditional watch sales improving from the double-digit declines experienced in our America and Europe wholesale channels. Thirdthe past several fiscal quarters to a high single digit decline in the Second Quarter. While most brands in the portfolio decreased, EMPORIO ARMANI posted strong growth during the Second Quarter, sales were also negatively impacted by the BURBERRY® and ADIDAS® licensed brand exits. Sales trends of our traditional watches remained challenging, with the Americas wholesale sell-thru trends fairly consistent with the second quarter of fiscal year 2018 and continued weakening trends in Europe. Sales increases in ARMANI watches, driven by a strong performancethird party e-commerce and wholesale growth in Asia, were offset by declines in most other brands. MICHAEL KORS watchChina. Connected sales decreased 5% (same in constant currency) with an increase inmoderately during the Americas more than offset by softness in Europe. We continuedSecond Quarter largely due to growreduced liquidation levels as compared to the Prior Year Quarter. FOSSIL connected watches grew modestly despite these challenges. For all brands, excluding the negative impacts of prior year liquidations, sales of newer generation connected display products increased double-digits during the Second Quarter as compared to the Prior Year Quarter. During the Second Quarter, our connected watch business delivering $90delivered $85 million in sales, representing 18%21% of total watch sales for the Third Quarter and an increase of 13% as compared to the Prior Year Quarter.period.
Global comparable retail sales, including our stores and our own e-commerce, were negative 3%4% for the ThirdSecond Quarter drivenas compared to the Prior Year Quarter, as positive e-commerce comparable sales were more than offset by comparable sales declines in our outlet channel, partially offset by strong sales growth in e-commerce. During the Third Quarter, we were less promotional in FOSSIL branded outlets, which had a negative impact on sales, but a positive impact on operating income. Comparable retail sales declined across all product categories.stores.
During the ThirdSecond Quarter, our gross profit margin rate increased 720decreased 70 basis points to 53.6%52.9% compared to 46.4%53.6% in the Prior Year Quarter,Quarter. The gross margin contraction was primarily driven in part by aan unfavorable currency impact of approximately 90 basis points. In addition, factory cost absorption and royalty costs on lower sales volumes increased product costs. These additional costs were offset by favorable comparison against an inventory valuation reserve primarily for excess levelsregional and product mix from higher margin Asia sales, benefits from our NWF initiatives and decreased off-price sales mix with improved margins. Total operating expenses, including $7 million of connected products recordedrestructuring expenses, declined 14% in the Prior YearSecond Quarter, lower promotional activity and markdowns and favorable product mix. Gross profit margin was also favorably impacted by approximately 100 basis points due to currency movements, as well as benefits from NWF driven by direct sourcing and design to value initiatives. Other income (expense) decreased unfavorably primarily due to net foreign currency losses during the Third Quarter as compared to net gains in the Prior Year Quarter. During the ThirdSecond Quarter, our financial performance resulted in a net incomeloss of $0.10$0.15 per diluted share and included NWF restructuring charges of $0.09$0.11 per diluted share. The Prior Year Quarter resulted in a net loss of $0.11$0.16 per diluted share and included


restructuring charges of $0.08$0.23 per diluted share and non-cash intangible asset impairment charges of $0.10 per diluted share. Currencies, including both the translation impact on operating earnings and the impact of foreign currency hedging contracts, unfavorably impacted the earnings comparison in the ThirdSecond Quarter by $0.01$0.06 per diluted share.
Constant Currency Financial Information
As a multinational enterprise, we are exposed to changes in foreign currency exchange rates. The translation of the operations of our foreign-based entities from their local currencies into U.S. dollars is sensitive to changes in foreign currency exchange rates and can have a significant impact on our reported financial results. In general, our overall financial results are affected positively by a weaker U.S. dollar and are affected negatively by a stronger U.S. dollar as compared to the foreign currencies in which we conduct our business.
As a result, in addition to presenting financial measures in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”), our discussions contain references to constant currency financial information, which is a non-GAAP financial measure. To calculate net sales on a constant currency basis, net sales for the current year for entities reporting in currencies other than the U.S. dollar are translated into U.S. dollars at the average rates during the comparable period of the prior fiscal year. We present constant currency information to provide investors with a basis to evaluate how our underlying business performed, excluding the effects of foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations. The constant currency financial information presented herein should not be considered a substitute for, or superior to, the measures of financial performance prepared in accordance with GAAP. We provide constant currency financial information and the most directly comparable GAAP measure where applicable.



Quarterly Periods Ended SeptemberJune 29, 20182019 and SeptemberJune 30, 20172018
Consolidated Net Sales. Net sales decreased $79.9$75.2 million or 11.6%13.0% (10.6% in constant currency), for the ThirdSecond Quarter as compared to the Prior Year Quarter. During the ThirdSecond Quarter, watch sales decreased $65.4$49.7 million or 11.8% (10.7%10.7% (8.3% in constant currency), our leathers products decreased $9.7$15.3 million or 12.8% (11.9%22.5% (20.8% in constant currency), and our jewelry business decreased $5.9$12.3 million or 12.4% (11.5%37.2% (34.1% in constant currency). GrowthSecond Quarter sales results were negatively impacted by store closures, less off-price and liquidation sales and licensed brand exits. Excluding store closures and business exits, our core sales declined high single-digits, primarily driven by our traditional wholesale and off-price channels. Asia wholesale sales increased double-digits driven mainly by emerging markets in China and India. While our Asia business is quickly gaining scale, the sales growth is not yet large enough to overcome the continued challenges in our connected watchtraditional wholesale business was more than offset by traditional watch sales declines. While we experienced declines in all major product categories, our most significant declines weremature markets in watches, including the FOSSIL, SKAGENAmericas and MICHAEL KORS brands, which were partially offset by strong growth in ARMANI watches. Additionally, net sales declinedEurope. Our direct business, while continuing to contract mainly due to store closures, improved to a moderate single-digit decline as compared to a double-digit decline in the BURBERRY and ADIDAS licensed brand exits.2019 first quarter.
Net sales information by product category is summarized as follows (dollars in millions):
For the 13 Weeks Ended September 29, 2018 For the 13 Weeks Ended September 30, 2017      For the 13 Weeks Ended June 29, 2019 For the 13 Weeks Ended June 30, 2018      
 Growth (Decline) Growth (Decline)
Net Sales 
Percentage
of Total
 Net Sales 
Percentage
of Total
 Dollars Percentage As Reported Percentage Constant CurrencyNet Sales 
Percentage
of Total
 Net Sales 
Percentage
of Total
 Dollars Percentage As Reported Percentage Constant Currency
Watches$486.5
 79.9% $551.9
 80.1% $(65.4) (11.8)% (10.7)%$413.3
 82.4% $463.0
 80.3% $(49.7) (10.7)% (8.3)%
Leathers66.0
 10.8
 75.7
 11.0
 (9.7) (12.8) (11.9)52.6
 10.5
 67.9
 11.8
 (15.3) (22.5) (20.8)
Jewelry41.8
 6.9
 47.7
 6.9
 (5.9) (12.4) (11.5)20.8
 4.2
 33.1
 5.7
 (12.3) (37.2) (34.1)
Other14.5
 2.4
 13.4
 2.0
 1.1
 8.2
 8.2
14.7
 2.9
 12.6
 2.2
 2.1
 16.7
 19.8
Total$608.8
 100.0% $688.7
 100.0% $(79.9) (11.6)% (10.6)%$501.4
 100.0% $576.6
 100.0% $(75.2) (13.0)% (10.6)%
In the ThirdSecond Quarter, the translation of foreign-based net sales into U.S. dollars decreased reported net sales by approximately $7.2$14.0 million, including unfavorable impacts of $2.9$7.9 million, $2.5$5.5 million and $1.8$0.6 million in our Europe, Asia Europe and Americas segments, respectively, when compared to the Prior Year Quarter.


The following table sets forth consolidated net sales by segment (dollars in millions):
For the 13 Weeks Ended September 29, 2018 For the 13 Weeks Ended September 30, 2017 Growth (Decline)For the 13 Weeks Ended June 29, 2019 For the 13 Weeks Ended June 30, 2018 Growth (Decline)
Net Sales 
Percentage
of Total
 Net Sales 
Percentage
of Total
 Dollars Percentage As Reported Percentage Constant CurrencyNet Sales 
Percentage
of Total
 Net Sales 
Percentage
of Total
 Dollars Percentage As Reported Percentage Constant Currency
Americas$269.1
 44.2% $308.1
 44.7% $(39.0) (12.7)% (12.1)%$223.1
 44.5% $278.9
 48.4% $(55.8) (20.0)% (19.8)%
Europe207.5
 34.1
 247.2
 35.9
 (39.7) (16.1) (15.0)147.1
 29.3
 175.8
 30.4
 (28.7) (16.3) (11.8)
Asia132.2
 21.7
 133.4
 19.4
 (1.2) (0.9) 1.3
126.3
 25.2
 120.9
 21.0
 5.4
 4.5
 9.0
Corporate4.9
 1.0
 1.0
 0.2
 3.9
 390.0
 390.0
Total$608.8
 100.0% $688.7
 100.0% $(79.9) (11.6)% (10.6)%$501.4
 100.0% $576.6
 100.0% $(75.2) (13.0)% (10.6)%
Americas Net Sales. Americas net sales decreased $39.0$55.8 million or 12.7% (12.1%20.0% (19.8% in constant currency), during the ThirdSecond Quarter in comparison to the Prior Year Quarter, with declinesimproving from a 23.6% decrease in the 2019 first quarter. The sequential quarter-over-quarter improvement was driven by improved retail performance and lessening impacts of last year liquidations in our three main product categories primarilydepartment store channels partially offset by lower sales in our off-price channels. The improved retail performance was driven by softness in the wholesale channel,comparable retail store closuresimprovements and BURBERRY and ADIDAS licensed brand terminations.gaining traction on our third party e-commerce strategy. During the ThirdSecond Quarter, watches decreased $28.8$36.5 million or 11.9% (11.3%16.5% (16.3% in constant currency), our leathers business decreased $7.6$9.2 million or 16.5% (15.8%21.5% (21.0% in constant currency), while our jewelry category decreased $4.3$8.9 million or 27.2% (26.6%84.8% (83.8% in constant currency).Watch trends were slightly better than the overall Americas region sales trends as continued decreases in traditional watches were partially offset by increases in connected watches, with the strongest growth coming from MICHAEL KORS and FOSSIL connected watches. In the region, sales declined in the U.S. and Canada,Mexico, while sales in MexicoCanada increased. Comparable retail sales, including our own retail stores and own e-commerce, decreased moderately in the region driven by outlets and partially offset by continued strong e-commerce growth.region.


The following table sets forth product net sales for the Americas segment on aan as reported and constant currency basis (dollars in millions):
For the 13 Weeks Ended September 29, 2018 For the 13 Weeks Ended September 30, 2017      For the 13 Weeks Ended June 29, 2019 For the 13 Weeks Ended June 30, 2018      
Growth (Decline)
Net Sales Net Sales Dollars 
Percentage
As Reported
 
Percentage
Constant Currency
Net Sales Net Sales Dollars 
Percentage
As Reported
 
Percentage
Constant Currency
Watches$213.4
 $242.2
 $(28.8) (11.9)% (11.3)%$185.1
 $221.6
 $(36.5) (16.5)% (16.3)%
Leathers38.6
 46.2
 (7.6) (16.5) (15.8)33.6
 42.8
 (9.2) (21.5) (21.0)
Jewelry11.5
 15.8
 (4.3) (27.2) (26.6)1.6
 10.5
 (8.9) (84.8) (83.8)
Other5.6
 3.9
 1.7
 43.6
 41.0
2.8
 4.0
 (1.2) (30.0) (32.5)
Total$269.1
 $308.1
 $(39.0) (12.7)% (12.1)%$223.1
 $278.9
 $(55.8) (20.0)% (19.8)%


Europe Net Sales. Europe net sales decreased $39.7$28.7 million or 16.1% (15.0%16.3% (11.8% in constant currency) during the ThirdSecond Quarter in comparison to the Prior Year Quarter.Quarter, improving from the 18.8% decrease in the 2019 first quarter on a constant currency basis. Watches decreased $34.4$22.3 million or 17.9% (16.9%16.3% (11.8% in constant currency), our leathers business declined $2.4$3.7 million or 13.4% (12.8%28.7% (24.0% in constant currency), and jewelry declined $2.0$2.8 million or 6.6% (5.6%13.2% (8.5% in constant currency). Wholesale sales in the Prior Year Quarter benefited from early deliveries to certain customers who opted to take shipments earlier than planned, given price adjustments which were required to be announced to our customers in advance. Across the Eurozone, sales were down in most major markets with the greatest declines in the U.K., the distributor markets and Germany the United Kingdom and France. Underlying wholesale sell-outwhile Italy sales increased modestly. While sales continued to weakencontract in Germany during the ThirdSecond Quarter, whilesales performance improved double-digits on a sequential quarter-over-quarter basis driven by improvements in the wholesale channel. Comparable retail sales trends improved in our outlets. Strong performance in our outlets and e-commerce resulted in positivedeclined moderately, with comparable retail sales while our total retail sales were down largely as a result of store closures. In the watch category, traditional watch sales declines weredecreases partially offset by sales increases in connected watches. We experienced sales declines in the majority of brands in our watch portfolio.


strong e-commerce growth.
The following table sets forth product net sales for the Europe segment on aan as reported and constant currency basis (dollars in millions):
For the 13 Weeks Ended September 29, 2018 For the 13 Weeks Ended September 30, 2017      For the 13 Weeks Ended June 29, 2019 For the 13 Weeks Ended June 30, 2018      
Growth (Decline)
Net Sales Net Sales Dollars 
Percentage
As Reported
 Percentage Constant CurrencyNet Sales Net Sales Dollars 
Percentage
As Reported
 Percentage Constant Currency
Watches$157.9
 $192.3
 $(34.4) (17.9)% (16.9)%$114.5
 $136.8
 $(22.3) (16.3)% (11.8)%
Leathers15.5
 17.9
 (2.4) (13.4) (12.8)9.2
 12.9
 (3.7) (28.7) (24.0)
Jewelry28.5
 30.5
 (2.0) (6.6) (5.6)18.4
 21.2
 (2.8) (13.2) (8.5)
Other5.6
 6.5
 (0.9) (13.8) (10.8)5.0
 4.9
 0.1
 2.0
 6.1
Total$207.5
 $247.2
 $(39.7) (16.1)% (15.0)%$147.1
 $175.8
 $(28.7) (16.3)% (11.8)%


Asia Net Sales. Net sales in Asia decreased $1.2increased $5.4 million or 0.9%4.5% (increased 1.3%9.0% in constant currency). In constant currency, sales growth in driven by the wholesale channel was partially offset by declines in our direct business Retail sales decreased slightly as strong e-commerce growth was offset by the negative impact of non-productive store closures combined with BURBERRY and ADIDAS licensed brand exits. Excluding store closures and business exits, our underlying core sales increased 9% in Asia.channel. During the ThirdSecond Quarter as compared to the Prior Year Quarter, our watch category decreased $2.0increased $9.0 million or 1.7% (increased 0.5%8.6% (13.4% in constant currency), while our leathers category increased $0.4decreased $2.4 million or 3.5% (6.1%19.7% (16.4% in constant currency), and our jewelry category increased $0.4decreased $0.8 million or 28.6% (same53.3% (46.7% in constant currency). Excluding store closures and business exits, our underlying core sales in Asia grew low double digits. For the ThirdSecond Quarter compared to the Prior Year Quarter, EMPORIO ARMANI traditional watches were our strongest performer, up 31.7% in constant currency,posted strong double-digit growth while Fossil watches increased moderately with growth driven by traditional watches. Our strong sales growth in both the connected and traditional watch categories. This sales growth was partially offset by the MARC JACOBS licensed brand exit. Strong growth momentum continued in China and India, was primarily driven by third party e-commerce and wholesale growth.growth, while Hong Kong and Korea also posted positive results while Japan, Australia and Taiwan were down double-digits during the Third Quarter.had sales growth. Comparable retail sales, including our stores and our own e-commerce, decreased slightly, with strongpositive comparable retail sales in watches more than offset by declines in other categories. Strong e-commerce growth in our e-commerce channelwas more than offset by comparable retail store sales declines.


The following table sets forth product net sales for the Asia segment on a reported and constant currency basis (dollars in millions):
For the 13 Weeks Ended September 29, 2018 For the 13 Weeks Ended September 30, 2017      For the 13 Weeks Ended June 29, 2019 For the 13 Weeks Ended June 30, 2018      
Growth (Decline)
Net Sales Net Sales Dollars 
Percentage
As Reported
 Percentage Constant CurrencyNet Sales Net Sales Dollars 
Percentage
As Reported
 Percentage Constant Currency
Watches$115.3
 $117.3
 $(2.0) (1.7)% 0.5%$113.6
 $104.6
 $9.0
 8.6 % 13.4 %
Leathers11.9
 11.5
 0.4
 3.5
 6.1
9.8
 12.2
 (2.4) (19.7) (16.4)
Jewelry1.8
 1.4
 0.4
 28.6
 28.6
0.7
 1.5
 (0.8) (53.3) (46.7)
Other3.2
 3.2
 
 
 
2.2
 2.6
 (0.4) (15.4) (15.4)
Total$132.2
 $133.4
 $(1.2) (0.9)% 1.3%$126.3
 $120.9
 $5.4
 4.5 % 9.0 %
The following table sets forth the number of stores by concept on the dates indicated below:
September 29, 2018
September 30, 2017June 29, 2019
June 30, 2018
Americas
Europe
Asia
Total
Americas
Europe
Asia
TotalAmericas
Europe
Asia
Total
Americas
Europe
Asia
Total
Full price accessory87

94

51

232

112

109

61

282
87

88

51

226

90

98

53

241
Outlets130

74

40

244

136

74

46

256
115

73

35

223

131

74

41

246
Full priced multi-brand

5

4

9



8

10

18


4

3

7



6

4

10
Total stores217

173

95

485

248

191

117

556
202

165

89

456

221

178

98

497
During the ThirdSecond Quarter, we closed 14seven stores and opened two new stores.
Both stores and our own e-commerce sites are included in comparable retail sales in the thirteenth month of operation. Stores that experience a gross square footage increase of 10% or more due to an expansion and/or relocation are removed from the comparable retail sales base, but are included in total sales. These stores are returned to the comparable retail sales base in


the thirteenth month following the expansion and/or relocation. Comparable retail sales also exclude the effects of foreign currency fluctuations.
Gross Profit. Gross profit of $326.5$265.1 million in the ThirdSecond Quarter increased 2.1%decreased 14.2% in comparison to $319.9$309.0 million in the Prior Year Quarter, as the impact of the improved gross profit margin rate more than offset the net sales decline.Quarter. Gross profit margin rate increased 720decreased 70 basis points to 52.9% in the Second Quarter compared to 53.6% in the Third Quarter compared to 46.4% in the Prior Year QuarterQuarter. The gross margin contraction was primarily driven in part by aan unfavorable currency impact of approximately 90 basis points. In addition, factory cost absorption and royalty costs on lower sales volumes increased product costs. These additional costs were offset by favorable comparison against an inventory valuation reserve primarily for excess levels of connected products recorded in the Prior Year Quarter, lower promotional activityregion and markdowns and favorable product mix. Gross profitmix from higher margin was also favorably impacted by approximately 100 basis points due to currency movements, as well asAsia sales, benefits from NWF driven by direct sourcingour New World Fossil initiatives and design to value initiatives.decreased off-price sales mix with improved margins.
Operating Expenses. Total operating expenses in the ThirdSecond Quarter decreased by $16.5$44.6 million, or 5.2%14.5%, to $303.9$263.4 million compared to $320.4$308.0 million in the Prior Year Quarter. In the ThirdSecond Quarter, selling, general and administrative expenses (“SG&A”) were $16.8$31.1 million lower compared to the Prior Year Quarter, primarily as a result of lower retail store expenses given the significant number of stores we have closed since the Prior Year Quarter and corporate and regional infrastructure reductions driven by our NWF initiatives and lower variable marketing expenses, partially offset by increased incentive compensation.initiatives. Restructuring costs under our NWF initiative were $6.1$7.3 million, related to employee costs, store closings and professional services employee costs and store closings in the ThirdSecond Quarter as compared to $5.8 million inwhile the Prior Year Quarter.Quarter included $14.5 million in restructuring costs and $6.2 million in non-cash intangible asset impairment charges. The translation of foreign-denominated expenses during the ThirdSecond Quarter decreased operating expenses by approximately $2.4$6.7 million as a result of the stronger U.S. dollar. As a percentage of net sales, SG&A expenses increased to 48.9%51.1% in the ThirdSecond Quarter as compared to 45.7%49.8% in the Prior Year Quarter.
Consolidated Operating Income (Loss). Operating income (loss) improved to income of $22.6$1.7 million in the ThirdSecond Quarter as compared to a lossincome of $0.5$1.0 million in the Prior Year Quarter. SG&A expenses decreased due to lower store costs due to store closures and corporate and regional infrastructure reductions and lower variable marketing expenses. Net sales declinesreductions. The decline in the Americas and Asia segments weregross profit was more than offset by the benefit of increased gross margin rates while the sales declines in Europe exceeded the gross margin rate improvement.decreased operating expenses. As a percentage of net sales, operating margin (loss) was 3.7%0.3% in the ThirdSecond Quarter compared to (0.1)%0.2% in the Prior Year Quarter. Operating margin rate in the ThirdSecond Quarter included a positivenegative impact of approximately 80110 basis points due to changes in foreign currencies.


Operating income (loss) by segment is summarized as follows (dollars in millions):
For the 13 Weeks Ended September 29, 2018 For the 13 Weeks Ended September 30, 2017 Change Operating Margin %For the 13 Weeks Ended June 29, 2019 For the 13 Weeks Ended June 30, 2018 Change Operating Margin %
 Dollars Percentage 2018 2017 Dollars Percentage 2019 2018
Americas$36.1
 $18.9
 $17.2
 91.0 % 13.4% 6.1 %$29.5
 $48.8
 $(19.3) (39.5)% 13.2% 17.5%
Europe34.1
 39.3
 (5.2) (13.2) 16.4
 15.9
12.5
 16.2
 (3.7) (22.8) 8.5
 9.2
Asia32.0
 22.0
 10.0
 45.5
 24.2
 16.5
27.0
 20.1
 6.9
 34.3
 21.3
 16.7
Corporate(79.5) (80.7) 1.2
 (1.5)    (67.3) (84.1) 16.8
 (20.0)    
Total operating income (loss)$22.7
 $(0.5) $23.2
 (4,640.0)% 3.7% (0.1)%$1.7
 $1.0
 $0.7
 70.0 % 0.3% 0.2%
Interest Expense. Interest expense decreased by $2.2$3.7 million during the ThirdSecond Quarter compared to the Prior Year Quarter as a result of a smaller borrowing base, partially offset by higher interest rates on our amended credit facility.base.
Other Income (Expense)-Net. During the ThirdSecond Quarter, other income (expense)-net was a net expenseincome of $2.9$0.5 million in comparison to a net incomeexpense of $3.9$0.6 million in the Prior Year Quarter. This change was primarily driven by net foreignmore favorable transactional currency gains and losses compared to net gains in the Prior Year Quarter.
Provision for Income Taxes. Income tax expense for the ThirdSecond Quarter was $3.9$1.4 million, resulting in an effective income tax rate of 39.9%(28.0)%. For the Prior Year Quarter, the income tax benefit was $3.2$3.4 million, resulting in an effective income tax rate of 37.1%31.8%. The effective tax rate in the ThirdSecond Quarter was higher thanunfavorable to the Prior Year Quarter primarily due to a larger amount of favorable discrete items recorded in the fact that therePrior Year Quarter over those recorded in the Second Quarter. The Second Quarter tax rate was no tax benefit accrued on the deferred tax assets and net operating losses ("NOLs") of our U.S. and certain foreign entitiesnegative due to the uncertaintyaccrual of future income being generated to utilizetax expense on entities with positive taxable income against a consolidated net loss combined with the NOLs and the negative impact of the Global Intangible Low-Taxed Income (“GILTI”("GILTI") provision of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Actsigned into law last year. This provision requires the inclusion ofin 2017, whereby certain foreign subsidiary income ininclusions absorb the U.S. income tax return, which absorbs the net operating loss, thereby removing any tax benefit. This negative impact was not presentNet Operating Loss ("NOL"), effectively resulting in the Prior Year Quarter. This was partially offset by the recognition of an incomeno tax benefit related to a reduction inderived on the 2017 federal income tax liability over the amount previously accrued.loss.
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Fossil Group, Inc. Third Second Quarter net income (loss) attributable to Fossil Group, Inc. was $5.0a loss of $7.3 million, or $0.10$0.15 per diluted share, in comparison to a loss of $5.4$7.8 million, or $0.11$0.16 per diluted share, in the Prior Year


Quarter. Diluted earnings (loss) per share in the ThirdSecond Quarter included a restructuring chargeexpenses of $0.09$0.11 per diluted share. The Prior Year Quarter diluted earnings (loss) per share included restructuring expenses of $0.23 per diluted share compared to $0.08and non-cash intangible asset impairment charges of $0.10 per diluted share in the Prior Year Quarter.share. Currency fluctuations negatively impacteddecreased diluted earnings per share by approximately $0.01 quarter-over-quarter.$0.06 during the Second Quarter.
 
Fiscal Year To Date Periods Ended SeptemberJune 29, 20182019 and SeptemberJune 30, 20172018
Consolidated Net Sales. Net sales decreased $112.8$179.0 million or 6.0% (8.0%15.6% (12.9% in constant currency), for the Year To Date Period as compared to the Prior Year YTD Period. Global watch sales decreased $74.0$131.1 million or 5.0% (6.9%14.4% (11.6% in constant currency),. Our leathers category decreased $30.7 million or 22.4% (20.3% in constant currency) and our jewelry product category decreased $23.2$23.0 million or 16.6% (19.8% in constant currency), and our leathers category decreased $14.8 million or 6.8% (8.6%30.7% (27.2% in constant currency) during the Year To Date Period as compared to the Prior Year YTD Period. While we experienced declines in all major product categories, our most significant declines were in watches. Growthwholesale watches in our connected watch business was more than offsetthe Americas and Europe. Year To Date sales results were negatively impacted by traditional watchstore closures, less off-price and liquidation sales declines. Additionally, net sales declined due to the BURBERRY and ADIDAS licensed brand exits. Global comparable retail sales were flatdeclined moderately for the Year To Date Period, driven by strong e-commerce growth offsettingwith negative comparable store sales.sales partially offset by e-commerce growth.
Net sales information by product category is summarized as follows (dollars in millions):
For the 39 Weeks Ended September 29, 2018 For the 39 Weeks Ended September 30, 2017 Growth (Decline)For the 26 Weeks Ended June 29, 2019 For the 26 Weeks Ended June 30, 2018 Growth (Decline)
Net Sales 
Percentage
of Total
 Net Sales 
Percentage
of Total
 Dollars Percentage As Reported Percentage Constant CurrencyNet Sales 
Percentage
of Total
 Net Sales 
Percentage
of Total
 Dollars Percentage As Reported Percentage Constant Currency
Watches$1,397.1
 79.6% $1,471.1
 78.8% $(74.0) (5.0)% (6.9)%$779.5
 80.6% $910.6
 79.5% $(131.1) (14.4)% (11.6)%
Leathers203.2
 11.6
 218.0
 11.7
 (14.8) (6.8) (8.6)106.5
 11.0
 137.2
 12.0
 (30.7) (22.4) (20.3)
Jewelry116.7
 6.7
 139.9
 7.5
 (23.2) (16.6) (19.8)51.9
 5.4
 74.9
 6.5
 (23.0) (30.7) (27.2)
Other37.6
 2.1
 38.4
 2.0
 (0.8) (2.1) (5.5)28.8
 3.0
 23.0
 2.0
 5.8
 25.2
 29.1
Total$1,754.6
 100.0% $1,867.4
 100.0% $(112.8) (6.0)% (8.0)%$966.7
 100.0% $1,145.7
 100.0% $(179.0) (15.6)% (12.9)%


In the Year To Date Period, the translation of foreign-based net sales into U.S. dollars increaseddecreased reported net sales by approximately $37.2$31.6 million, including favorableunfavorable impacts of $31.2$18.6 million, $5.7$11.3 million and $0.3$1.7 million in our Europe, Asia and Americas segments, respectively, compared to the Prior Year YTD Period.
The following table sets forth consolidated net sales by segment (dollars in millions):
For the 39 Weeks Ended September 29, 2018 For the 39 Weeks Ended September 30, 2017 Growth (Decline)For the 26 Weeks Ended June 29, 2019 For the 26 Weeks Ended June 30, 2018 Growth (Decline)
Net Sales 
Percentage
of Total
 Net Sales 
Percentage
of Total
 Dollars Percentage As Reported Percentage Constant CurrencyNet Sales 
Percentage
of Total
 Net Sales 
Percentage
of Total
 Dollars Percentage As Reported Percentage Constant Currency
Americas$797.4
 45.4% $874.5
 46.9% $(77.1) (8.8)% (8.9)%$413.5
 42.8% $527.9
 46.1% $(114.4) (21.7)% (21.4)%
Europe585.7
 33.4
 637.6
 34.1
 (51.9) (8.1) (13.0)300.3
 31.0
 377.6
 33.0
 (77.3) (20.5) (15.6)
Asia371.5
 21.2
 355.3
 19.0
 16.2
 4.6
 3.0
243.2
 25.2
 238.8
 20.8
 4.4
 1.8
 6.6
Corporate9.7
 1.0
 1.4
 0.1
 8.3
 592.9
 592.9
Total$1,754.6
 100.0% $1,867.4
 100.0% $(112.8) (6.0)% (8.0)%$966.7
 100.0% $1,145.7
 100.0% $(179.0) (15.6)% (12.9)%
Americas Net Sales. For the Year To Date Period, Americas net sales decreased $77.1$114.4 million or 8.8% (8.9%21.7% (21.4% in constant currency), compared to the Prior Year YTD Period. During the Year To Date Period, watches decreased $50.3$83.9 million or 7.4% (7.4%20.1% (19.8% in constant currency), leathers decreased $14.8$16.7 million or 11.0% (11.1%20.6% (20.1% in constant currency), while jewelry declined $13.2$11.7 million or 28.0% (28.6%52.0% (52.4% in constant currency). During the Year To Date Period, sales increases in FOSSIL watches, driven by connected products, were more than offset by declines sales declined in most other brands and categories,in our watch portfolio, including BURBERRY and ADIDASMARC JACOBS due to the termination of thethese licenses. Geographically, sales declines in the U.S. and CanadaMexico were slightly offset by constant currency sales increasesgrowth in Mexico.Canada. Both wholesale and direct channel sales decreased during the Year To Date Period, with strongmoderate growth in our e-commerce business partially offsetting the negative impact of store closures. Comparable retail sales increased slightlydecreased moderately in the region, with positive comparable sales in our e-commerce business and in full-priced accessory retail stores mostlymore than offset by negative comparable sales in our other store concepts.


full price and outlet stores.
The following table sets forth product net sales for the Americas segment on aan as reported and constant currency basis (dollars in millions):
For the 39 Weeks Ended September 29, 2018 For the 39 Weeks Ended September 30, 2017      For the 26 Weeks Ended June 29, 2019 For the 26 Weeks Ended June 30, 2018      
Growth (Decline)
Net Sales Net Sales Dollars Percentage As Reported Percentage Constant CurrencyNet Sales Net Sales Dollars Percentage As Reported Percentage Constant Currency
Watches$630.7
 $681.0
 $(50.3) (7.4)% (7.4)%$333.4
 $417.3
 $(83.9) (20.1)% (19.8)%
Leathers119.7
 134.5
 (14.8) (11.0) (11.1)64.4
 81.1
 (16.7) (20.6) (20.1)
Jewelry34.0
 47.2
 (13.2) (28.0) (28.6)10.8
 22.5
 (11.7) (52.0) (52.4)
Other13.0
 11.8
 1.2
 10.2
 11.0
4.9
 7.0
 (2.1) (30.0) (30.0)
Total$797.4
 $874.5
 $(77.1) (8.8)% (8.9)%$413.5
 $527.9
 $(114.4) (21.7)% (21.4)%


Europe Net Sales. For the Year To Date Period, Europe net sales decreased $51.9$77.3 million or 8.1% (13.0%20.5% (15.6% in constant currency), compared to the Prior Year YTD Period. Our watches category declined $38.3$56.9 million or 7.9% (12.7%19.8% (14.9% in constant currency), jewelry declined $9.4$10.5 million or 10.7% (15.8%21.1% (16.3% in constant currency), and our leathers category decreased $2.4$10.4 million or 4.9% (11.1%33.5% (28.7% in constant currency). During the Year To Date Period, most of the brands in the portfolio declined, driven by decreasesweakness in traditional watches that were partially offset by increases in connected watches.the wholesale channel and retail store closures. Sales were down in all markets, most markets, including Germany,notably in the United Kingdom and France.Germany. Comparable retail sales were moderately negative during the Year To Date Period, with positive comparable sales in e-commerce and our Fossil Outlets more than offset by negative comparable sales in our other store concepts.


The following table sets forth product net sales for the Europe segment on aan as reported and constant currency basis (dollars in millions):
For the 39 Weeks Ended September 29, 2018 For the 39 Weeks Ended September 30, 2017      For the 26 Weeks Ended June 29, 2019 For the 26 Weeks Ended June 30, 2018      
Growth (Decline)
Net Sales Net Sales Dollars Percentage As Reported Percentage Constant CurrencyNet Sales Net Sales Dollars Percentage As Reported Percentage Constant Currency
Watches$445.4
 $483.7
 $(38.3) (7.9)% (12.7)%$230.7
 $287.6
 $(56.9) (19.8)% (14.9)%
Leathers46.4
 48.8
 (2.4) (4.9) (11.1)20.6
 31.0
 (10.4) (33.5) (28.7)
Jewelry78.2
 87.6
 (9.4) (10.7) (15.8)39.2
 49.7
 (10.5) (21.1) (16.3)
Other15.7
 17.5
 (1.8) (10.3) (15.4)9.8
 9.3
 0.5
 5.4
 12.9
Total$585.7
 $637.6
 $(51.9) (8.1)% (13.0)%$300.3
 $377.6
 $(77.3) (20.5)% (15.6)%


Asia Net Sales. For the Year To Date Period, Asia net sales increased $16.2$4.4 million or 4.6% (3.0%1.8% (6.6% in constant currency), compared to the Prior Year YTD Period. Watch sales increased $14.5$9.5 million or 4.7% (3.3% in constant currency). Leathers increased $2.5 million or 7.2% (4.6%4.6% (9.6% in constant currency), while jewelry declined $0.5leathers decreased $3.5 million or 9.8% (11.8%13.9% (10.4% in constant currency) and jewelry decreased $0.8 million or 28.6% (28.6% in constant currency). In our watch portfolio, our strongest performers werewe had strong sales growth in traditionalEMPORIO ARMANI products and connectedmodest growth in FOSSIL watches, andwhile most other brands declined. Year To Date sales were partially offsetnegatively impacted by declines in BURBERRY and ADIDAS due to the termination of the MARC JACOBS and BURBERRY licenses. WeWithin the region we continued to have strong sales growth in IndiaChina and China, while Japan, our distributor markets and Australia declined.India. For the Year To Date Period, comparable retail sales were flat in the region,decreased moderately with positive comparable sales in our e-commerce business and in full-priced accessory retail stores offset by negative comparable sales in our other store concepts.


stores.
The following table sets forth product net sales for the Asia segment on aan as reported and constant currency basis (dollars in millions):
For the 39 Weeks Ended September 29, 2018 For the 39 Weeks Ended September 30, 2017      For the 26 Weeks Ended June 29, 2019 For the 26 Weeks Ended June 30, 2018      
Growth (Decline)
Net Sales Net Sales Dollars Percentage As Reported Percentage Constant CurrencyNet Sales Net Sales Dollars Percentage As Reported Percentage Constant Currency
Watches$321.0
 $306.5
 $14.5
 4.7 % 3.3 %$215.2
 $205.7
 $9.5
 4.6 % 9.6 %
Leathers37.1
 34.6
 2.5
 7.2
 4.6
21.6
 25.1
 (3.5) (13.9) (10.4)
Jewelry4.6
 5.1
 (0.5) (9.8) (11.8)2.0
 2.8
 (0.8) (28.6) (28.6)
Other8.8
 9.1
 (0.3) (3.3) (5.5)4.4
 5.2
 (0.8) (15.4) (11.5)
Total$371.5
 $355.3
 $16.2
 4.6 % 3.0 %$243.2
 $238.8
 $4.4
 1.8 % 6.6 %


Gross Profit. For the Year To Date Period, gross profit margin increased 380100 basis points to 52.6%53.1% compared to 48.8%52.1% in the Prior Year YTD Period. The increased gross profit margin was driven by a favorable regional sales mix, fewer off-price sales and benefits from our New World Fossil initiatives partially offset by an unfavorable foreign currency impact of approximately 15070 basis points in the Year To Date Period, a favorable comparison against an inventory valuation reserve primarily for excess levels of connected products recorded in the Prior Year YTD Period, benefits from our NWF initiatives,Period. Additionally, factory cost absorption and royalty costs on lower promotional activity and markdowns, and favorablesales volumes increased product mix.costs.
Operating Expenses. For the Year To Date Period, total operating expenses decreased to $927.8$531.3 million compared to $1.4 billion in the Prior Year YTD Period, primarily due to intangible impairment charges recorded$624.0 million in the Prior Year YTD Period. SG&A expenses were lower compared to the Prior Year YTD Period mainly due to reduced corporate and regional infrastructure reductions and lower store costs due to store closures.closures and corporate and regional infrastructure reductions. During the Year To Date Period, we incurred restructuring costs of $41.9$17.5 million under our NWF initiative1.0 and NWF 2.0 initiatives compared with restructuring costs of $41.8$35.9 million in the Prior Year YTD Period. The translation of foreign-denominated expenses during the Year To Date Period increaseddecreased operating expenses by approximately $19.6$15.5 million as a result of the weakerstronger U.S. dollar. As a percentage of net sales, SG&A expenses decreasedincreased to 50.1%53.2% in the Year To Date Period as compared to 50.2%50.8% in the Prior Year YTD Period.
Consolidated Operating Income (Loss). Operating income (loss) improved to a loss of $4.6$18.3 million in the Year To Date Period as compared to a loss of $475.5$27.3 million in the Prior Year YTD Period, primarily driven by non-cash intangible impairment charges of $407.1 million incurred in the Prior Year YTD Period. SG&AOperating expenses also decreasedwere lower due to lower store costs due to store closures, corporate and regional infrastructure reductions, and lower store costs due to store closures.restructuring costs. The net sales decline in the Americas segmentPrior Year YTD Period was more than offsetalso negatively impacted by the benefitnon-cash intangible asset impairment charges of $6.2 million. The operating expense reduction


and an increasedimproved gross margin rate while thewere largely offset by gross profit decreases due to lower sales declines in Europe exceeded the gross margin rate improvement. In the Asia segment gross margin increased as a result of increased sales as well as an increased gross margin rate.volume. As a percentage of net sales, operating margin was (0.3)(1.9)% in the Year To Date Period as compared to (25.5)(2.4)% in the Prior Year YTD Period and was positivelynegatively impacted by approximately 15090 basis points due to changes in foreign currencies.
Operating income (loss) by segment is summarized as follows (dollars in millions): 
For the 39 Weeks Ended September 29, 2018 For the 39 Weeks Ended September 30, 2017 Change Operating Margin %For the 26 Weeks Ended June 29, 2019 For the 26 Weeks Ended June 30, 2018 Change Operating Margin %
 Dollars Percentage 2018 2017 Dollars Percentage 2019 2018
Americas$103.3
 $(122.0) $225.3
 (184.7)% 13.0 % (13.9)%$40.5
 $66.9
 $(26.4) (39.5)% 9.8 % 12.7 %
Europe76.5
 (33.8) 110.3
 (326.3) 13.1
 (5.3)26.7
 42.2
 (15.5) (36.7) 8.9
 11.2
Asia65.9
 (2.7) 68.6
 (2,540.7) 17.7
 (0.8)48.0
 33.4
 14.6
 43.7
 19.7
 14.0
Corporate(250.3) (317.0) 66.7
 (21.0)    (133.5) (169.8) 36.3
 (21.4)    
Total operating income (loss)$(4.6) $(475.5) $470.9
 (99.0)% (0.3)% (25.5)%$(18.3) $(27.3) $9.0
 (33.0)% (1.9)% (2.4)%
Interest Expense. Interest expense decreased by $0.4$6.3 million during the Year To Date Period as a result of a smaller borrowing base, partially offset by higher interest rates on our amended credit facility.base.
Other Income (Expense)-Net. During the Year To Date Period, other income (expense)-net decreasedincreased favorably by $16.8$28.9 million to a net expenseother income of $5.3$26.4 million in comparison to net other expense of $2.4 million in the Prior Year YTD Period. This change was primarily driven by a $21.6 million gain on the sale of intellectual property to Google and net foreign currency losses ingains during the Year To Date Period as compared to net gainslosses in the Prior Year YTD Period.


Provision for Income Taxes. Income tax expense for the Year To Date Period was $7.2$11.1 million, resulting in an effective income tax rate of (17.3)(151.0)%. The effective tax rate in the Year To Date Period was unfavorable to the Prior YTD Period primarily due to a larger amount of favorable discrete items recorded in the Prior YTD Period over those recorded in the Year To Date Period. The Year To Date Period tax rate was negative due to the accrual of income tax expense on entities with positive taxable income against a consolidated year to dateYear To Date Period loss combined with the impact of the GILTI provision of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Actsigned into law last year,in 2017, whereby certain foreign income inclusions absorb the U.S. NOL, effectively resulting in no tax benefit derived on the loss. Furthermore, for entities in a loss position, the Company has recorded valuation allowances on the deferred tax assets and the NOLs, whereas in the Prior Year YTD Period, the Company accrued a tax benefit on most deferred tax assets and NOLs. The tax expense in the Year To Date Period was favorably impacted by net discrete items related to changes in the estimate of 2017 tax expense, particularly the estimate of the one-time repatriation tax under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.The Company made reasonable estimates and recorded provisional amounts in its financial statements for fiscal year 2017 as permitted under Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 118, Income Tax Accounting Implications of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act and made additional changes to the estimate each quarter as the repatriation tax liability was refined.
For the Prior Year YTD Period, income tax benefit was $100.7 million, resulting in an effective income tax rate of 20.3%. The Prior Year YTD Period was negatively impacted by the inability to claim a tax deduction for certain amounts of goodwill impairment expense recorded during that period, but unlike the Year To Date Period, was not impacted by the GILTI provision, nor by valuation allowances on U.S. deferred tax assets and NOLs.
Additionally, income taxes are provided for under the asset and liability method for temporary differences in the recognition of assets and liabilities recognized for income tax and GAAP purposes. Deferred tax assets are periodically assessed for the likelihood of whether they are more likely than not to be realized. We have previously established a valuation allowance in those jurisdictions where we believe recovery is not more likely than not, which generally increases tax expense in the period such determination is made.  For those jurisdictions with deferred tax assets not currently subject to a valuation allowance, we have determined that the realization of deferred tax assets continues to be more likely than not.
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Fossil Group, Inc. For the Year To Date Period, net income (loss) attributable to Fossil Group, Inc. improved to a loss $51.1$19.6 million, or $1.04$0.39 per diluted share, in comparison to a loss of $398.3$56.1 million, or $8.22$1.15 per diluted share, in the Prior Year YTD Period, primarilyPeriod. Operating expenses were lower due to a $6.51 per diluted share impact of intangible impairment charges recorded during thelower store costs due to store closures, corporate and regional infrastructure reductions, and lower restructuring costs. The Prior Year YTD Period. Diluted earnings (loss) per sharePeriod was also negatively impacted by restructuringnon-cash intangible asset impairment charges of $0.67 per diluted share$6.2 million. This operating expense reduction and an improved gross margin rate were largely offset by gross profit decreases due to decreased sales volume. The Company also benefited from a $21.6 million gain on the sale of intellectual property to Google in the Year To Date Period and $0.56 per diluted share in the Prior Year YTD Period.first quarter of fiscal year 2019. Diluted earnings per share in the Year To Date Period, as compared to the Prior Year YTD Period, increased $0.17decreased $0.14 per diluted share due to the currency impact of a weakerstronger U.S. dollar.


Liquidity and Capital Resources
Our cash and cash equivalents balance at the end of the ThirdSecond Quarter was $236.1$226.6 million, including $214.3$206.8 million held in banks outside the U.S., in comparison to cash and cash equivalents of $166.9$241.8 million at the end of the Prior Year Quarter and $231.2$403.4 million at the end of fiscal year 2017.2018. Historically, our business operations have not required substantial cash during the first several months of our fiscal year. Generally, starting in the third quarter, our cash needs begin to increase, typically reaching a peak in the September-November time frame as we increase inventory levels in advance of the holiday season. Our quarterly cash requirements are also impacted by debt repayments, restructuring charges, strategic investments such as acquisitions and other capital expenditures and restructuring charges.expenditures. We believe cash flows from operating activities as well asoperations combined with existing cash on hand and amounts available under our credit facilities arewill be sufficient to meetfund our cash needs for the next 12twelve months.
For the Year To Date Period, we generatedhad an operating cash flow deficit of $72.4$26.1 million. NetA net loss of $48.8$18.4 million and an increase in working capital items of $69.5 million was partially offset by net non-cash items of $67.7 million and a decrease in working capital items of $53.6$61.7 million. We had net debt payments of $44.7$169.8 million and capital expenditures of $10.2$10.5 million.


Accounts receivable, net of allowances, decreased by 15.8%0.2% to $261.7$204.2 million at the end of the ThirdSecond Quarter compared to $310.9$204.7 million at the end of the Prior Year Quarter. Days sales outstanding for our wholesale businesses for the ThirdSecond Quarter decreasedincreased to 5450 days compared to 5644 days in the Prior Year Quarter as a result of increased collections primarilynot participating in Europe.
Accounts payable atearly payment discount programs in the end of the Third Quarter was $159.4 million, which decreased by 35.9% from the end of the Prior Year Quarter ending accounts payable balance of $248.8 million. The decreaseAmericas as terms were not economically attractive this year and a shift in accounts payable was largely due to reductionscustomer mix in inventory purchases.Europe.
Inventory at the end of the ThirdSecond Quarter was $521.3$460.3 million, which decreased by 23.7%7.5% from the end of the Prior Year Quarter ending inventory balance of $683.0$497.8 million, as we have made significant progress in clearing our previous generati


on connected productsdriven by prudent sku management and other slow moving inventory.aggressive liquidation of excess and older generation products.
At the end of the ThirdSecond Quarter, we had net working capital of $577.3$488.0 million compared to net working capital of $732.8$561.8 million at the end of the Prior Year Quarter. At the end of the ThirdSecond Quarter, we had $128.0$66.4 million of short-term borrowings and $269.1$162.0 million in long-term debt.
For fiscal year 2018,2019, we expect total capital expenditures to be approximately $20 million.$30 million. Of this amount, we expect approximately 40%55% will be for technology and facilities maintenance, approximately 40% will be for strategic growth, including investments in omni-channel, global concessions and technology, and approximately 20%25% will be for retail store renovations and enhancements.enhancements, and approximately 20% for strategic growth, including investments in global concessions and technology. Our capital expenditure budget and allocation to the foregoing investments are estimates and are subject to change. We believe that cash flows from operations combined with existing cash on hand and amounts available under our credit facilities will be sufficient to fund our working capital needs and planned capital expenditures for the next twelve months.


On January 29, 2018, we and certain of our foreign subsidiaries, as non-U.S. borrowers, entered into a Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement (the "Credit Agreement"). The Credit Agreement provides for (i) revolving credit loans in the amount of $325 million, subject to a borrowing base (as described below) (the "Revolving Credit Facility"), with an up to $45.0 million subfacility for letters of credit, and (ii) a term loan in the amount of $425 million (the "Term Loan Facility"). The Credit Agreement expires and is due and payable on December 31, 2020.


Availability under the Revolving Credit Facility and any letters of credit are subject to a borrowing base equal to, (a) with respect to Fossil Group Inc., the sum of (i) 85% of eligible U.S. accounts receivable and 90% of net U.S. credit card receivables (less any dilution reserve), (ii) the lesser of (A) 65% of the lower of cost or market value of eligible U.S. finished good inventory and (B) 85% of the appraised net orderly liquidation value of eligible U.S. finished good inventory, andminus (iii) until the earlier of (x) March 31, 2018 and (y) the date on which certain of our foreign subsidiaries join the Credit Agreement as non-U.S. borrowers, (A) 35% of eligible foreign accounts receivable of certain pledged foreign subsidiaries, plus (B) the least of (x) 35% of the lower of cost or market value of eligible foreign finished good inventory of such pledged foreign subsidiaries, (y) 35% of the appraised net orderly liquidation value of eligible foreign finished good inventory of such pledged foreign subsidiaries, and (z) $100,000,000, minus (C) all indebtedness for borrowed money of such pledged foreign subsidiaries (subject to exceptions) minus (iv) the aggregate amount of reserves, if any, established by the Administrative Agent in good faith and in the exercise of reasonable business judgment from the perspective of a secured asset-based lender; and (b) with respect to each non-U.S. borrower, the sum of (i) 85% of eligible accounts receivable of the non-U.S. borrowers (less any dilution reserve) and (ii) the least of (A) 65% of the lower of cost or market value of eligible foreign finished goods inventory of the non-U.S. borrowers, (B) 85% of the appraised net orderly liquidation value of eligible foreign finished goods inventory of the non-U.S. borrowers, and (C) $185,000,000 minus (iii) the aggregate amount of reserves, if any, established by the Administrative Agent in good faith and in the exercise of reasonable business judgment from the perspective of a secured asset-based lender.


In connection with the Credit Agreement, we and all of our domestic subsidiaries entered into a Collateral Agreement in favor of the Administrative Agent, pursuant to which we and our subsidiaries granted liens on all or substantially all of our assets in order to secure our obligations under the Credit Agreement and the other loan documents (the “Obligations”). Additionally, all of our domestic subsidiaries entered into a Guaranty Agreement in favor of the Administrative Agent, pursuant to which such subsidiaries guarantee the payment and performance of the Obligations. Additionally, Fossil Group Europe and the other non-U.S. borrowers from time to time party to the Credit Agreement are required to enter into security instruments with respect to all or substantially all of their assets that can be pledged under applicable local law.

The Credit Agreement amended and restated that certain credit agreement, dated as of March 9, 2015, as amended, which was scheduled to mature on May 17, 2019 (the "Prior Agreement").  As of January 29, 2018, we had $497.0 million in aggregate principal amount of revolving credit loans and no term loans outstanding under the Prior Agreement, all of which was refinanced on January 29, 2018 with borrowings under the Credit Agreement. No penalties or other early termination fees were incurred in connection with the amendment and restatement of the Prior Agreement. We recorded a loss of $0.7 million in other income (expense) - net during the first quarter of fiscal year 2018 for debt issuance costs associated with the Prior Agreement.


Amounts outstanding under the Revolving Credit Facility bear interest per annum at the (a) LIBOR rate plus the applicable interest margin, (b) the daily LIBOR rate plus the applicable interest margin or (c) the base rate plus the applicable interest margin. The applicable interest margin varies from 4.00% to 5.00% for LIBOR rate loans and daily LIBOR rate loans and 1.50% to 3.00% for base rate loans and is based on our average daily excess availability under the Revolving Credit


Facility for the most recently ended calendar quarter, which is an amount equal (a) the lesser of (i) $325 million and (ii) the aggregate borrowing base minus (b) the amount of all outstanding borrowings and letter of credit obligations under the Revolving Credit Facility, for each day during the applicable period divided by the number of days in such period. The applicable interest margin will increase by 1% per annum on each anniversary of the closing of the Credit Agreement.


Amounts outstanding under the Term Loan Facility bear interest at a rate per annum equal to (a) the LIBOR rate plus 7%8%, increasing to the LIBOR rate plus 8% on the first anniversary of the closing of the Credit Agreement and the LIBOR rate plus 9% on the second anniversary of the closing of the Credit AgreementJanuary 29, 2020 and thereafter or (b) the base rate plus 5.5%6.5%, increasing to the base rate plus 6.5% on the first anniversary of the closing of the Credit Agreement and to the base rate plus 7.5% on the second anniversary of the closing of the Credit AgreementJanuary 29, 2020 and thereafter.



We are required to repay the outstanding principal balance of the Term Loan Facility in the amount of $125 million on March 31, 2019, $75$64.1 million on March 31, 2020 and the outstanding balance on December 31, 2020. We plan to repay the outstanding balance using cash on hand and cash generated from operations. Additionally, loans under the Credit Agreement may be prepaid, in whole or in part, at our option, in minimum principal amounts of (a) $1.0 million or increments of $1.0 million in excess thereof, with respect to a base rate loan under the Revolving Credit Facility, (b) $5.0 million or increments of $1.0 million in excess thereof, with respect to a LIBOR rate loan or a daily LIBOR rate loan under the Revolving Credit Facility, and (c) $5.0 million or increments of $1.0 million in excess thereof, with respect to the Term Loan Facility. Loans under the Credit Agreement must be repaid with the net cash proceeds of certain asset sales, insurance and condemnation events, certain debt and equity issuances and certain cash dividends received from our subsidiaries. We may permanently reduce the revolving credit commitment at any time, in whole or in part, without premium or penalty, in a minimum aggregate principal amount of not less than $3.0 million or increments of $1.0 million in excess thereof.


We are required to pay a commitment fee on the unused amounts of the commitments under the Revolving Credit Facility, payable quarterly in arrears, of 0.5% on the average daily unused portion of the overall commitment under the Revolving Credit Facility.
    
The repayment obligation under the Credit Agreement can be accelerated upon the occurrence of an event of default, including the failure to pay principal or interest, a material inaccuracy of a representation or warranty, violation of covenants, cross-default, change in control, bankruptcy events, failure of a loan document provision, certain ERISAEmployee Retirement Income Security Act events and material judgments.


Financial covenants governing the Credit Agreement require us to maintain (a) a minimum fixed charge coverage ratio measured quarterly on a rolling twelve-month basis of 1.15 to 1.00 if the Company’s quarter-end balances of cash and cash equivalents plus the excess availability under the Revolving Credit Facility is less than $200 million; (b) a maximum leverage ratio measured as of the last day of each fiscal quarter for the period of four fiscal quarters ending on such date of (i) 5.0 to 1.0 for the period ended September 29, 2018, (ii) 4.25 to 1.0 for the period ending December 29, 2018, (iii) 3.75 to 1.0 for each fiscal quarter ending during the period from December 30, 2018 through September 28, 2019 and (iv)(ii)  3.5 to 1.0 thereafter; (c) a minimum trailing twelve-month EBITDA tested quarterly of $110 million (beginning with the fiscal quarter ending December 29, 2018);million; (d) a minimum liquidity covenant of unrestricted cash and cash equivalents plus available and unused capacity under the Revolving Credit Facility equal to $160 million; and (e) maximum capital expenditures of $35 million per year. Additionally, we are restricted from making open market repurchases of our common stock.
During the Year To Date Period, we had net borrowingspayments of $400.0$170.2 million under the Term Loan at an average annual interest rate of 9.0%10.4%. Additionally, weWe had netno borrowings or payments of $445.0 million under the Revolving Credit Facility and revolving credit loans under the Prior Agreement during the Year To Date Period at an average annual interest rate of 5.4%.Period. As of SeptemberJune 29, 2018,2019, we had $400.0$229.8 million outstanding under the Term Loan and no loans outstanding under the Revolving Credit Facility. We also had unamortized debt issuance costs of $8.6$5.8 million, which reduce the corresponding debt liability. In addition, we had $2.7 million of outstanding standby letters of credit at SeptemberJune 29, 2018.2019. Amounts available under the Revolving Credit Facility are reduced by any amounts outstanding under standby letters of credit. As of SeptemberJune 29, 2018,2019, we had available borrowing capacity of $283.8$220.7 million under the Revolving Credit Facility. Borrowings under the Revolving Credit Facility were mainly used to fund normal operating expenses and capital expenditures. At SeptemberJune 29, 2018,2019, we were in compliance with all debt covenants related to all our credit facilities.
Off Balance Sheet Arrangements
As of SeptemberJune 29, 2018, there2019, lease agreements that have commenced are recognized on the consolidated balance sheet as a result of the adoption of Accounting Standards Update 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842): Amendments to the FASB Accounting Standards Codification® ("ASC 842"). There were no other material changes to our off balance sheet arrangements as set forth in commitments and contingencies in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 30, 2017.


29, 2018.
Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the condensed consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the periods reported. On an on-going basis, we evaluate our estimates and judgments, including those related to product returns, bad debt, inventories, long-lived asset impairment, impairment of goodwill and trade names, income taxes and warranty costs, hedge accounting, litigation reserves and stock-based compensation.costs. We base our estimates and judgments on historical experience and on various other factors that we believe to be reasonable under the circumstances. Our estimates form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions.
In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued ASU 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606) (“ASU 2014-09”) and subsequently issued guidance that amended ASU 2014-09. We adopted ASU 2014-09 in January 2018 using the modified retrospective approach. As a result of the new guidance, we began estimating markdowns given to customers at the time of sale using historical data. Markdowns are recorded as a reduction of revenue and accounts receivable. Prior to the adoption of ASU 2014-09, markdowns were recorded when agreed upon with the customer.
Other than noted above and in "Note 1—Financial Statement Policies" and "Note 2—Revenue" to the condensed consolidated financial statements, thereThere have been no changes to the critical accounting policies disclosed in “Part II, Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 30, 2017.29, 2018, except for the effects that the adoption of ASC 842 had on our policies as disclosed under the header


"Leases" in Note 1, Financial Statement Policies, to the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements contained in Item 1 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

Forward-Looking Statements
The statements contained and incorporated by reference in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q that are not historical facts, including, but not limited to, statements regarding our expected financial position, results of operations, business and financing plans found in this “Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” and “Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk,” constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and involve a number of risks and uncertainties. The words “may,” “believes,” “expects,” “plans,” “intends,” “estimates,” “anticipates” and similar expressions identify forward-looking statements. The actual results of the future events described in such forward-looking statements could differ materially from those stated in such forward-looking statements. Among the factors that could cause actual results to differ materially are: the effect of worldwide economic conditions; significant changes in consumer spending patterns or preferences; interruptions or delays in the supply of key components; acts of war or acts of terrorism; changes in foreign currency valuations in relation to the U.S. dollar; lower levels of consumer spending resulting from a general economic downturn or generally reduced shopping activity caused by public safety or consumer confidence concerns; the performance of our products within the prevailing retail environment; customer acceptance of both new designs and newly-introduced product lines, including risks related to the expanded launch of connected accessories; financial difficulties encountered by customers; the effects of vigorous competition in the markets in which we operate; the integration of the organizations and operations of any acquired businesses into our existing organization and operations; risks related to the success of NWF;our restructuring programs; the termination or non-renewal of material licenses, foreign operations and manufacturing; changes in the costs of materials, labor and advertising; government regulation and tariffs; our ability to secure and protect trademarks and other intellectual property rights; and the outcome of current and possible future litigation.
In addition to the factors listed above, our actual results may differ materially due to the other risks and uncertainties discussed in our Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and the risks and uncertainties set forth in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 30, 2017.29, 2018. Accordingly, readers of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q should consider these facts in evaluating the information and are cautioned not to place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements contained herein. We undertake no obligation to update or revise publicly any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.




Item 3.Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk
Foreign Currency Exchange Rate Risk
As a multinational enterprise, we are exposed to changes in foreign currency exchange rates. Our most significant foreign currency risk relates to the euro and, to a lesser extent, the Canadian dollar, British pound, Japanese yen, Mexican peso and Australian dollar as compared to the U.S. dollar. Due to our vertical nature whereby a significant portion of goods are sourced from our owned entities, we face foreign currency risks related to the necessary current settlement of intercompany inventory transactions. We employ a variety of operating practices to manage these market risks relative to foreign currency exchange rate changes and, where deemed appropriate, utilize forward contracts. These operating practices include, among others, our ability to convert foreign currency into U.S. dollars at spot rates and to maintain U.S. dollar pricing relative to sales of our products to certain distributors located outside the U.S. Additionally, we enter into forward contracts to manage fluctuations in Japanese yen exchange rates that will be used to settle future third-party inventory component purchases by a U.S. dollar functional currency subsidiary. The use of forward contracts allows us to offset exposure to rate fluctuations because the gains or losses incurred on the derivative instruments will offset, in whole or in part, losses or gains on the underlying foreign currency exposure. We use derivative instruments only for risk management purposes and do not use them for speculation or for trading. There were no significant changes in how we managed foreign currency transactional exposure in the ThirdSecond Quarter, and management does not anticipate any significant changes in such exposures or in the strategies we employ to manage such exposure in the near future.


The following table shows our outstanding forward contracts designated as cash flow hedges for inventory transactions (in millions) at SeptemberJune 29, 20182019 and their expiration dates.
Functional CurrencyFunctional Currency Contract Currency  Functional Currency Contract Currency  
Type Amount Type Amount Expiring Through Amount Type Amount Expiring Through
Euro 164.8
 U.S. dollar 197.6
 March 2020 155.4
 U.S. dollar 183.2
 November 2020
Canadian dollar 61.3
 U.S. dollar 47.8
 March 2020 60.3
 U.S. dollar 45.9
 December 2020
British pound 25.5
 U.S. dollar 34.0
 March 2020 21.8
 U.S. dollar 28.7
 December 2020
Japanese yen 2,406.2
 U.S. dollar 22.2
 March 2020 2,053.0
 U.S. dollar 19.1
 December 2020
Mexican peso 343.1
 U.S. dollar 17.5
 June 2019 346.7
 U.S. dollar 17.3
 March 2020
Australian dollar 13.8
 U.S. dollar 10.1
 June 2019 14.6
 U.S. dollar 10.3
 March 2020
U.S. dollar 22.6
 Japanese yen 2,455.0
 March 2020 28.1
 Japanese yen 3,025.0
 November 2020
If we were to settle our euro, Canadian dollar, British pound, Japanese yen, Mexican peso, Australian dollar and U.S. dollar based forward contracts hedging inventory transactions as of SeptemberJune 29, 2018,2019, the net result would have been a net gain of approximately $6.2 million, net of taxes.$3.8 million. As of SeptemberJune 29, 2018,2019, a 10% unfavorable change in the U.S. dollar strengthening against foreign currencies to which we have balance sheet transactional exposures would have decreased net pre-tax income by $22.0$19.8 million. The translation of the balance sheets of our foreign-based operations from their local currencies into U.S. dollars is also sensitive to changes in foreign currency exchange rates. As of SeptemberJune 29, 2018,2019, a 10% unfavorable change in the exchange rate of the U.S. dollar strengthening against the foreign currencies to which we have exposure would have reduced consolidated stockholders' equity by approximately $51.6$49.4 million.
Interest Rate Risk
We are subject to interest rate volatility with regard to debt borrowings. Based on our variable-rate debt outstanding as of SeptemberJune 29, 2018,2019, a 100 basis point increase in interest rates would increase annual interest expense by approximately $4.1$2.3 million.




Item 4.Controls and Procedures
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
We conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness of our “disclosure controls and procedures” (“Disclosure Controls”), as defined by Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), as of the end of the period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. The Disclosure Controls evaluation was done under the supervision and with the participation of management, including our Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) and Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”). There are inherent limitations to the effectiveness of any system of disclosure controls and procedures. Accordingly, even effective disclosure controls and procedures can only provide reasonable assurance of achieving their control objectives.
Based upon this evaluation, our CEO and CFO have concluded that our Disclosure Controls were effective as of SeptemberJune 29, 2018.2019.
Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting
There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting during the ThirdSecond Quarter that materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.







PART II—OTHER INFORMATION


Item 1. Legal Proceedings
There are no legal proceedings to which we are a party or to which our properties are subject, other than routine litigation incidental to our business, which is not material to our consolidated financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.


Item 1A. Risk Factors


You should carefully consider the following risk factor in addition to other information included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 30, 201729, 2018 and in other documents we file with the SEC, in evaluating the Company and its business.
IfWhen additional tariffs or other restrictions are placed on imports from China or any retaliatory trade measures are taken by China, our revenue and results of operations may be materially harmed.
IfWhen significant tariffs or other restrictions are placed on imports from China or any retaliatory trade measures are taken by China, our revenue and results of operations may be materially harmed. In JulySeptember 2018, the Trump Administration announced a list ofimplemented additional tariffs amounting to 10% ad valorem on thousands of categories of goods covering an estimated $200 billion of inbound trade from China, including electronics, that could facecertain electronics. On May 10, 2019, the Trump Administration increased these tariffs of 10% to 25%. While ad valorem. These additional tariffs followed earlier measures taken by the Trump Administration in 2018 to impose 25% ad valorem duties on certain goods comprising an estimated $50 billion of inbound trade from China. Certain of our packaging and handbag products were impacted with anthese additional 10% tariff25% ad valorem tariffs, based on the first costsale export price of these products as imported into the United States beginning in September 2018, our smart watchesStates. Our smartwatches that are assembled and manufactured in China were excluded. are not currently subject to the 25% additional tariffs due to an exemption that was granted.
However, on August 1, 2019, President Trump announced new 10% ad valorem tariffs that will cover the remaining estimated $300 billion of inbound trade from China, including several of our watch products. The new tariffs will go into effect on September 1, 2019 barring a change in course. The announcement follows an earlier proposal by the Trump Administration has further stated that ifwould have imposed 25% ad valorem tariffs on the balance of inbound trade from China, but that were suspended pending trade negotiations with China. The new 10% ad valorem tariffs could impact our imports of smartwatches and certain traditional watch components. Following a trade agreement withrecent determination by U.S. Customs and Border Protection, which administers the additional tariffs, these tariffs could apply broadly to our traditional watches incorporating a watch movement from China. Barring certain circumstances, they may also apply to individual China-sourced cases and bands on watches assembled in China as well as other countries. It is not reached by January 1, 2019,difficult to accurately estimate the impact on our business from these tariff actions or similar actions. However, assuming no offsets from price increases, sourcing changes, or other changes to regulatory rulings, all of which are currently under review, the estimated gross exposure from an additional 10% tariff will be increasedrecognized in the second half of fiscal year 2019 is approximately $5 to 25%. $10 million.
The Trump Administration has also announced that tariffs on additional tradecontinues to negotiate with China may be imposed iftoward a trade agreement is not reached.
Ifdeal, which would foreseeably lead to the removal of the additional duties are imposed on our products, particularly any of our watch products,tariffs. However, if the additional tariffs continue or increase, we may be required to raise our prices, which may result in the loss of customers and harm our operating performance. Alternatively, we may seek to shift production outside of China or otherwise change our sourcing strategy for these products, resulting in significant costs and disruption to our operations. Additionally, the Trump Administration continues to signal that it may alter trade agreements and terms between China andEven if the United States including limiting trade with China, and potentiallydoes not impose other restrictions on exports from China to the United States. Even ifthese additional duties are not imposed on our products,tariffs, it is always possible further tariffs will be imposed on imports of our products, or that our business will be impacted by retaliatory trade measures taken by China or other countries in response to existing or future tariffs, causing us to raise prices or make changes to our operations, any of which could materially harm our revenue or operating results.

Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
There were no shares of common stock repurchased under any of our repurchase programs during the ThirdSecond Quarter. We are currently prohibited by the terms of our Revolving Credit Facility from repurchasing shares of our common stock.
Item 5. Other Information
We have reached anrenewed our global licensing agreement with Marc Jacobs International,Donna Karan Studio LLC for the design, development and distribution of DKNY branded watches through 2024, subject to terminateearly termination. We have also renewed our global licensing agreement with the Tory Burch Company for the design, development and distribution of watches effective June 30, 2019,through year 2023, subject to a sell-off period.early termination.





Item 6. Exhibits
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized. 
 
FOSSIL GROUP, INC.
  
NovemberAugust 8, 20182019/S/ JEFFREY N. BOYER
 Jeffrey N. Boyer
 Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer (Principal financial and accounting officer duly authorized to sign on behalf of the Registrant)


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