UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

 

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

FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2007MARCH 31, 2008

or

 

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

For the transition period from                    to                    

Commission file number: 000-25867

NAUTILUS, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Washington 94-3002667

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)

 

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification No.)

16400 S.E. Nautilus Drive

Vancouver, Washington 98683

(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)

(360) 859-2900

(Issuer’sRegistrant’s telephone number, including area code)

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

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, or a non-accelerated filer. See definition of “accelerated filerfiler” and large“large accelerated filer” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

Large Accelerated Filer  ¨            Accelerated Filer  x            Non-Accelerated Filer  ¨            Smaller Reporting Company  ¨

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

Number of shares of issuer’s common stock outstanding as of November 1, 2007:April 30, 2008: 31,557,136

 



NAUTILUS, INC.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

      Page

PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

  

Item 1.

  Financial Statements (Unaudited)  3

Item 2.

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

Item 3.

  Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk  2520

Item 4.

  Controls and Procedures  2521

PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

  

Item 11.

  Legal Proceedings  2722

Item 1A.

  Risk Factors  2722

Item 6.

  Exhibits  2822

Signatures

  2923

Exhibit Index

  3024

PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

Item 1.Item 1.Financial Statements

NAUTILUS, INC.

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(Unaudited, in thousands)

 

  September 30,
2007
  December 31,
2006
  March 31,
2008
  December 31,
2007

ASSETS

        

CURRENT ASSETS:

        

Cash and cash equivalents

  $21,296  $4,262  $10,254  $7,911

Trade receivables (net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $4,154 and $3,983 at September 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006, respectively)

   86,350   137,714

Trade receivables (net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $4,112 and $4,490 at March 31, 2008 and December 31, 2007, respectively)

   74,416   88,311

Inventories, net

   89,498   75,832   66,018   58,910

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

   13,158   23,093   8,903   13,759

Income tax receivable

   8,622   —  

Short-term notes receivable

   2,562   2,461

Income taxes receivable

   8,802   11,382

Assets of discontinued operations

   79,249   73,771

Assets held for sale

   1,677   1,677   1,677   1,677

Short-term note receivable

   —     2,384

Deferred tax assets

   9,393   5,722   8,086   18,615
            

Total current assets

   232,556   250,761   257,405   276,720

PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT (at cost, net of accumulated depreciation of $61,347 and $51,262 at September 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006, respectively)

   51,972   52,658

PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, net of accumulated depreciation of $61,548 and $59,673 on March 31, 2008 and December 31, 2007, respectively

   41,420   42,291

GOODWILL

   65,606   65,037   32,622   32,743

INTANGIBLE AND OTHER ASSETS, net

   103,417   56,486

OTHER INTANGIBLES AND OTHER ASSETS, net

   50,928   39,086
            

TOTAL ASSETS

  $453,551  $424,942  $382,375  $390,840
            

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

        

CURRENT LIABILITIES:

        

Trade payables

  $47,241  $61,375  $47,594  $43,993

Accrued liabilities

   29,540   31,444   44,121   37,318

Short-term borrowings

   109,000   47,500   63,155   79,000

Income taxes payable

   1,483   4,551   311   283

Customer deposits

   2,158   2,229   3,381   2,925

Current portion of long-term debt

   386   259

Liabilities of discontinued operations

   16,750   15,867
            

Total current liabilities

   189,808   147,358   175,312   179,386

LONG TERM DEBT

   3,889   4,158

NONCURRENT DEFERRED TAX LIABILITIES

   15,247   16,792

NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES

   7,329   6,919

NON-CURRENT DEFERRED TAX LIABILITIES

   3,317   5,123

LONG-TERM TAXES PAYABLE

   3,421   —     3,436   2,958

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Note 9)

    

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Note 10)

    

STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY:

        

Common stock – no par value, 75,000 shares authorized; 31,545 and 31,482 shares issued and outstanding at September 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006, respectively

   3,958   1,026

Common stock – no par value, 75,000 shares authorized, 31,557 shares issued and outstanding at March 31, 2008 and December 31, 2007, respectively

   5,753   4,346

Retained earnings

   230,759   251,418   178,661   185,021

Accumulated other comprehensive income

   6,469   4,190   8,567   7,087
            

Total stockholders’ equity

   241,186   256,634   192,981   196,454
            

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

  $453,551  $424,942  $382,375  $390,840
            

See notes to consolidated financial statements.

NAUTILUS, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(Unaudited, in thousands, except per share amounts)

 

  

Three Months

Ended September 30,

 

Nine Months

Ended September 30,

   Three Months
Ended March 31,
 
  2007 2006 2007 2006   2008 2007 

NET SALES

  $133,636  $159,583  $409,548  $482,185   $129,601  $136,973 

COST OF SALES

   80,855   87,493   238,002   270,192    73,676   74,458 
                    

Gross profit

   52,781   72,090   171,546   211,993    55,925   62,515 
                    

OPERATING EXPENSES:

        

Selling and marketing

   52,717   42,621   147,609   137,887    42,230   47,562 

General and administrative

   16,175   14,507   42,858   40,399    19,810   11,410 

Research and development

   3,630   2,521   9,568   8,321    2,205   2,787 

Royalties

   1,903   1,296   4,610   3,991 

Litigation settlement

   —     —     (18,300)  —   
                    

Total operating expenses

   74,425   60,945   186,345   190,598    64,245   61,759 
                    

OPERATING INCOME (LOSS)

   (21,644)  11,145   (14,799)  21,395    (8,320)  756 

OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE):

        

Interest income

   222   296   265   582    79   70 

Interest expense

   (1,852)  (833)  (3,603)  (1,734)   (1,237)  (880)

Other income (expense), net

   910   (2)  1,697   1,220 

Other income, net

   43   95 
                    

Total other income (expense)

   (720)  (539)  (1,641)  68    (1,115)  (715)
                    

INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE INCOME TAXES

   (22,364)  10,606   (16,440)  21,463 

INCOME (LOSS) FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS BEFORE INCOME TAXES

   (9,435)  41 

INCOME TAX EXPENSE (BENEFIT)

   (8,915)  1,230   (6,565)  5,215    (2,554)  50 
       

LOSS FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS

   (6,881)  (9)

DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS:

   

Income from discontinued operations

   2,376   3,980 

Income tax expense from discontinued operations

   1,855   1,507 
       

INCOME FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS, net of tax

   521   2,473 
                    

NET INCOME (LOSS)

  $(13,449) $9,376  $(9,875) $16,248   $(6,360) $2,464 
                    

EARNINGS (LOSS) PER SHARE FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS:

   

BASIC

  $(0.22) $0.00 

DILUTED

  $(0.22) $0.00 

EARNINGS PER SHARE FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS:

   

BASIC

  $0.02  $0.08 

DILUTED

  $0.02  $0.08 

EARNINGS (LOSS) PER SHARE:

        

BASIC

  $(0.43) $0.29  $(0.31) $0.50   $(0.20) $0.08 

DILUTED

  $(0.43) $0.29  $(0.31) $0.50   $(0.20) $0.08 

WEIGHTED AVERAGE SHARES OUTSTANDING:

        

BASIC

   31,545   32,138   31,533   32,577    31,557   31,508 

DILUTED

   31,545   32,240   31,533   32,732    31,557   31,729 

See notes to consolidated financial statements.

NAUTILUS, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(Unaudited, in thousands)

 

   Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
   2007  2006 

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:

   

Net income (loss)

  $(9,875) $16,248 

Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided (used in) operating activities:

   

Depreciation and amortization

   12,527   12,815 

Stock-based compensation

   2,192   2,044 

Litigation settlement

   (18,300)  —   

Provision for long-term receivables

   4,770   —   

(Gain) loss on sale of property, plant and equipment

   (19)  109 

Income tax effect of stock-based compensation

   (111)  (36)

Deferred income taxes

   (4,590)  1,182 

Foreign currency transaction gain

   (1,462)  (1,115)

Changes in assets and liabilities:

   

Trade receivable

   53,944   (2,338)

Inventories

   (12,396)  27,559 

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

   8,984   370 

Income taxes receivable

   (8,622)  —   

Trade payables

   (14,172)  (12,678)

Accrued liabilities

   (2,412)  (4,072)

Income taxes payable

   (1,780)  (1,907)

Customer deposits

   (99)  (1,523)
         

Net cash provided by operating activities

   8,579   36,658 
         

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:

   

Purchases of property, plant and equipment

   (9,299)  (8,372)

Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment, and assets held for sale

   32   6,064 

Increase in other assets

   (35,385)  (7,501)

Net increase in notes receivable

   (101)  (60)
         

Net cash used in investing activities

   (44,753)  (9,869)
         

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:

   

Cash dividends paid on common stock

   (9,465)  (9,760)

Proceeds from exercise of stock options

   756   484 

Income tax effect of stock-based compensation

   111   36 

Stock repurchases

   —     (16,653)

Net increase (decrease) in short-term borrowings

   61,500   (5,147)

Principal payments on long-term debt

   (142)  (1,900)
         

Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities

   52,760   (32,940)
         

Net effect of foreign currency exchange rate changes

   448   1,571 
         

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

   17,034   (4,580)

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period

   4,262   7,984 
         

Cash and cash equivalents, end of period

  $21,296  $3,404 
         

Supplemental Disclosures:

   

Cash paid for interest

  $2,944  $1,479 
         

Cash paid for income taxes

  $8,454  $6,685 
         

Non-cash investing activities:

   

Intangible assets received from Litigation Settlement

  $18,300   —   
         
   Three Months Ended
March 31,
 
   2008  2007 

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:

   

Net income (loss)

  $(6,360) $2,464 

Income from discontinued operations

   521   2,473 
         

Loss from continuing operations

   (6,881)  (9)

Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) from continuing operations to net cash provided by operating activities:

   

Depreciation and amortization

   3,848   3,451 

Share-based compensation

   1,469   704 

(Gain) loss on sale of property, plant and equipment

   37   (16)

Excess tax benefit from exercise of employee stock options

   —     (95)

Deferred income taxes

   8,666   (5,945)

Foreign currency transaction gain

   (58)  (6)

Changes in assets and liabilities:

   

Trade receivables

   16,157   45,861 

Inventories

   (5,866)  (14,536)

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

   (60)  (1,352)

Other assets

   (891)  —   

Income taxes receivable

   (8,872)  —   

Trade payables

   3,393   (7,441)

Income taxes payable

   494   (2,430)

Accrued liabilities

   6,150   (4,685)

Customer deposits

   406   (338)
         

Net cash provided by operating activities of continuing operations

   17,992   13,163 

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities of discontinued operations

   (3,819)  2,620 
         

Net cash provided by operating activities

   14,173   15,783 
         

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:

   

Purchases of property, plant and equipment

   (1,589)  (2,082)

Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment

   57   16 

Refund of Land America acquisition escrow deposit

   5,000   —   

Net increase in other intangibles and other assets

   (285)  (235)

Net (increase) decrease in notes receivable

   2,384   (139)
         

Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities from continuing operations

   5,567   (2,440)

Net cash used in investing activities from discontinued operations

   (24)  (224)
         

Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities

   5,543   (2,664)
         

(continued)

NAUTILUS, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(Unaudited, in thousands)

   Three Months Ended
March 31,
 
   2008  2007 

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:

   

Cash dividends paid on common stock

   —     (3,156)

Proceeds from exercise of stock options

   —     756 

Excess tax benefit from exercise of employee stock options

   —     95 

Net reduction in short-term borrowings

   (15,845)  (10,300)
         

Net cash used in financing activities from continuing operations

   (15,845)  (12,605)

Net cash used in financing activities from discontinued operations

   (87)  (142)
         

Net cash used in financing activities

   (15,932)  (12,747)
         

Net effect of foreign currency exchange rate changes

   (1,441)  111 
         

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents

   2,343   483 

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period

   7,911   4,262 
         

Cash and cash equivalents, end of period

  $10,254  $4,745 
         

Supplemental disclosures:

   

Cash paid for interest

  $(833) $(661)
         

Cash refunded (paid) for income taxes

  $1,697  $(4,048)
         

SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF OTHER NONCASH INVESTING AND FINANCING ACTIVITIES:

   

Accrued and noncurrent liabilities incurred for software purchase

  $1,021  $—   
         

See notes to consolidated financial statementsstatements.

(concluded)

NAUTILUS, INC.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Unaudited)

1. BASIS OF PRESENTATION

1.BASIS OF PRESENTATION

The accompanying consolidated financial statements relate to Nautilus, Inc. and its subsidiaries (the “Company”(“the Company”) as of September 30, 2007March 31, 2008 and for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2007March 31, 2008 and 2006.2007. All intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated in consolidation.

The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements of the Company have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”) for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by U.S. GAAP for complete financial statements. These financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2006.2007.

The financial information included herein reflects all adjustments which are, in the opinion of management, necessary for a fair presentation of the results for the interim periods presented. The results of operations for the three and nine month periodsperiod ended September 30, 2007March 31, 2008 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year.

In the fourth quarter of 2007, management committed to a plan to sell our fitness apparel division, DashAmerica, Inc. d/b/a Pearl Izumi USA (“Pearl Izumi”), which designs, markets and sells branded fitness apparel and footwear sold primarily under the Pearl Izumi brand on a global basis. On April 18, 2008, the Company completed the sale of the fitness apparel division. Accordingly, all assets and liabilities and results of operations associated with the fitness apparel division have been presented in the consolidated financial statements as discontinued operations separate from continuing operations in accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (“SFAS”) No. 144,Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets (“SFAS No. 144”). See Note 2 “Discontinued Operations.”

Use of Accounting Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues, and expenses and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities in the financial statements. Actual results could differ from those estimates. A description of ourOur significant estimates and assumptions can be found in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2006.2007.

ReclassificationsRevision of Expense Classification

Prior year amounts – We revised our prior presentation of interest incomeroyalty expense. For all periods presented, we now report royalty expenses related to items manufactured and interest expense which weresold in cost of goods sold. Expenses incurred for preproduction royalties are included in research and development expense. Preproduction royalties represent costs incurred to utilize licensed patent technologies prior to a sellable product being available for manufacture and sale. We have concluded that the effect of these misstatements did not materially impact any previously issued financial statements, however we have revised prior period comparative information presented net have been reclassifiedherein in order to conform to the current year presentation within the consolidated statements of operations. This change had no impactpresent such information on previously reported operating income, net income or stockholders’ equity.a consistent basis.

New Accounting Pronouncements

In February 2007, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (“SFAS”)SFAS No. 159,The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities (“SFAS No. 159”), which expandsgives entities the scope of what companies may carry at fair value. SFAS 159 offers an irrevocable option to carry the vast majority ofmeasure eligible financial assets, and financial liabilities at fair value withon an instrument by instrument basis, that are otherwise not permitted to be accounted for at fair value under other accounting standards. The election to use the fair value option is available when an entity first recognizes a financial asset or financial liability. Subsequent changes in fair value must be recorded in earnings. This statement was effective as of January 1, 2008. The Statement is effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007. The Company is currently evaluating theadoption of SFAS No. 159 had no impact that the adoption will have on the Company’s results of operations, cash flows or financial position.statements.

In September 2006, the FASB issued SFAS No. 157,Fair Value Measurements(“SFAS No. 157”). This statement defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value in U.S. GAAP, and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. SFAS No. 157 is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007. The Company is currently evaluating theadoption of SFAS No. 157 had no impact that the adoption will have on the Company’s financial statements.

In December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 141 (revised 2007),Business Combinations (“SFAS No. 141(R)”). SFAS No. 141(R) establishes principles and requirements for how an acquirer recognizes and measures in its financial statements the identifiable assets acquired, the liabilities assumed, any noncontrolling interest in the acquiree, and the goodwill acquired in its financial statements. SFAS No. 141(R) also establishes disclosure requirements to enable the evaluation of the nature and financial effects of the business combination. SFAS No. 141(R) is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2008. The Company is in the process of analyzing the impact of SFAS No. 141(R) on its financial statements.

In December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 160,Noncontrolling Interests in Consolidated Financial Statements—an amendment of Accounting Research Bulletin No. 51(“SFAS No. 160”). SFAS No. 160 establishes accounting and reporting standards for ownership interests in subsidiaries held by parties other than the parent, the amount of consolidated net income attributable to the parent and to the noncontrolling interest, changes in a parent’s ownership interest, and the valuation of retained, noncontrolling equity investments when a subsidiary is deconsolidated. SFAS No. 160 also establishes disclosure requirements that clearly identify and distinguish between the interests of the parent and the interests of the noncontrolling owners. SFAS No. 160 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2008. The Company is in the process of analyzing the impact of SFAS No. 160 on its financial statements.

2. DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS

On April 18, 2008 the Company completed the sale of its fitness apparel division. The assets and liabilities and results of operations cash flowsof the fitness apparel division have been presented separately in the consolidated financial statements as discontinued operations.

Revenues, income before income taxes, income tax expense and income from discontinued operations were as follows:

   Three months ended
March 31,

(In thousands)

  2008  2007

Revenue

  $24,369  $21,866
        

Income before income taxes

  $2,376  $3,980

Income tax expense

   1,855   1,507
        

Income from discontinued operations

  $521  $2,473
        

Income from discontinued operations includes a pre-tax impairment charge of $2.6 million in the quarter ended March 31, 2008, to reduce the carrying value of the net assets of the discontinued operations to the net proceeds from the sale. No costs associated with exit or financial position.

In July 2006, the FASB issued FASB Interpretationdisposal activities as contemplated by SFAS No. 48,146Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes – an interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109Costs Associated with Exit or Disposal Activities (“FIN 48”). The Company adopted the provisions of this interpretation on January 1, 2007. The disclosure requirementshave been recorded.

Assets and cumulative effectliabilities of the adoptionfitness apparel division have been segregated and presented as assets and liabilities of FIN 48 are presenteddiscontinued operations in Note 12.the consolidated balance sheets for all periods presented. Depreciation and amortization related to assets held for sale ceased as of December 15, 2007. Assets and liabilities for the discontinued operations were as follows:

(In thousands)

  March 31,
2008
  December 31,
2007

Current assets

  $36,701  $28,660

Property and equipment, net

   1,456   1,411

Goodwill

   17,134   19,743

Intangible and other assets

   23,958   23,957
        

Assets of discontinued operations

  $79,249  $73,771
        

Current liabilities

  $6,167  $5,332

Current portion of long-term debt

   454   447

Long-term debt excluding current portion

   3,704   3,797

Noncurrent deferred tax liabilities

   6,425   6,291
        

Liabilities of discontinued operations

  $16,750  $15,867
        

3. STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

2.SHARE BASED COMPENSATION

Stock Options

A summary of the Company’s stock option plan activity for the nine months ended September 30, 2007 is as follows:

 

(in thousands, except per share amounts)  Total
Shares
  Weighted-
Average
Exercise
Price
  

Weighted-
Average
Remaining

Contractual Life

(in years)

  Aggregate
Intrinsic
Value

Outstanding at January 1, 2007

  2,568  $16.44    

Granted

  745   15.21    

Forfeited or canceled

  (450)  17.40    

Expired

  (239)  24.21    

Exercised

  (63)  11.97    $364
             

Outstanding at September 30, 2007

  2,561  $15.29  4.55  $—  
              

Vested and expected to vest at September 30, 2007

  1,744  $15.05  4.11  $—  
              

Exercisable at September 30, 2007

  1,149  $14.74  3.41  $—  
              

(in thousands, except exercise price)

  Total
Shares
  Weighted-Average
Exercise Price
  Weighted- Average
Remaining
Contractual Life
(in years)
  Aggregate
Intrinsic
Value

Outstanding at January 1, 2008

  2,804  $13.54    

Granted

  759   4.15    

Forfeited or cancelled

  (103)  15.51    

Expired

  (61)  20.69    

Exercised

  —     0.00    $0
             

Outstanding at March 31, 2008

  3,399  $11.25  3.98  $0
              

Vested and expected to vest at March 31, 2008

  2,395  $11.53  3.36  $0
              

Exercisable at March 31, 2008

  1,738  $12.56  2.53  $0
              

The fair value of the Company’s optionequity awards was estimated assumingutilizing the following weighted average assumptions:

 

  

Three months ended

September 30,

 

Nine months ended

September 30,

   Three Months Ended
March 31,
 
  2007 2006 2007 2006   2008 2007 

Expected life (years)

  4.75  4.75  4.75  4.75 

Expected Life (years)

  4.8  4.8 

Risk-free interest rate

  4.58% 4.80% 4.66% 4.80%  2.9% 4.6%

Expected dividend yield

  3.92% 3.10% 3.10% 2.60%

Dividend yield

  0% 2.5%

Expected volatility

  44% 44% 44% 44%  52% 43%

The weighted average grant-date fair value of stock options granted during the nine month periods ended September 30, 2007 and 2006 was $5.26 and $5.55, respectively$1.91 per share for stock options granted.granted in the first three months of 2008. The total fair value of options vested during the nine month periods ended September 30, 2007 and 2006first three months of 2008 was $0.8 million and $2.0 million, respectively.$65,000. The total unrecognized compensation cost related to nonvested options was $4.6$4.5 million at September 30, 2007.March 31, 2008. This cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 2.472.65 years.

During the first quarter of 2008, the Company accelerated vesting on stock options related to the termination of the former Chief Executive Officer and incurred $1.0 million of shared based compensation charges which are recorded in general and administrative expenses.

In the fourth quarter of 2007, the Board of Directors suspended the payment of quarterly dividends. Payment of any future dividends is at the discretion of our Board of Directors, which considers various factors such as our financial condition, operating results, current and anticipated cash needs and future expansion plans. The Company’s loan agreement contains covenants that include limitations on paying dividends when certain ratios are not met. Based on the covenants, the Company is currently precluded from paying dividends.

Performance Units

A summary of the Company’s performance unit activity as of September 30, 2007, and changes during the nine month period ended September 30, 2007, areis as follows:

 

(in thousands, except per share amounts)Performance
Units
Weighted Average
Grant Date Fair
Value

Outstanding at January 1, 2007

174$12.52 – 17.70

Granted

4516.10 – 16.80

Forfeited or canceled

(171)12.52 – 17.70

Expired

—  —  

Exercised

—  —  

Outstanding at September 30, 2007

48$15.15 –16.80

(in thousands, except fair value amounts)

  Performance
Units
  Weighted Average
Grant Date Fair
Value

Outstanding at January 1, 2008

  48  $15.68

Granted

  —     —  

Forfeited or cancelled

  (3)  15.83

Expired

  —     —  

Exercised

  —     —  
       

Outstanding at March 31, 2008

  45  $15.68
       

At September 30,March 31, 2008 and 2007 there was approximately $0.8$0.7 million and $3.6 million, respectively, of total unrecognized share-based compensation costscost related to performance units with intrinsic value of zero.$0.1 million and $0, respectively. None of the performance units were vested at September 30,March 31, 2008 and 2007. The Company recorded no compensation expense duringof $0 and $37,000 related to the three and nine monthperformance unit awards in the three-month periods ended September 30, 2007.March 31, 2008 and March 31, 2007, respectively.

Restricted Stock

A summary of the Company’s restricted stock activity as of September 30, 2007, and changes during the nine month period ended September 30, 2007, areis as follows:

 

(in thousands, except per share amounts)  Shares
Underlying
Awards Units
  Weighted Average
Grant Date Fair
Value

Outstanding at January 1, 2007

  —     —  

Awarded

  292  $9.23

Released

  —     —  

Forfeited

  (9)  9.23
       

Outstanding at September 30, 2007

  283  $9.23
       

(In thousands, except fair value amounts)

  Number of
Shares
  Weighted Average
Grant Date Fair
Value

Outstanding at January 1, 2008

  266  $9.23

Awarded

  —     —  

Vested

  —     —  

Forfeited

  (34)  9.23
       

Outstanding at March 31, 2008 (1)

  232  $9.23
       

(1)Outstanding awards of restricted stock are all nonvested at March 31, 2008.

Restricted stock compensation expense for the three months ended March 31, 2008 was $0.1 million. At September 30, 2007, there was approximately $1.3 million of totalMarch 31, 2008, unrecognized share-based compensation costscost related to restricted stock that willtotaled approximately $0.8 million and is expected to be amortized through the third quarterrecognized over a weighted average period of 2009 with1.37 years. The restricted stock had an intrinsic value of $2.3$0.8 million at September 30, 2007. None of theMarch 31, 2008. There was not any restricted stock awards were vestedissued and outstanding at September 30,March 31, 2007. The Company recorded $0.1 million and $0.1 million of compensation expense during the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2007, respectively.

4. INVENTORIES

3.INVENTORIES

Inventories consisted of the following:

 

(in thousands)  September 30,
2007
  December 31,
2006
  March 31,
2008
  December 31,
2007

Finished goods

  $65,764  $55,235  $46,090  $39,143

Work-in-process

   1,567   1,154   1,501   1,261

Parts and components

   8,084   8,422

Raw materials

   10,401   9,440   10,343   10,084

Parts and components

   11,766   10,003
            

Inventories

  $89,498  $75,832  $66,018  $58,910
            

Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market. The Company evaluates the need for inventory valuation adjustments associated with obsolete, slow-moving and not saleable inventory by reviewing current transactions and forecasted product demand on a monthly basis.

4.INTANGIBLE AND OTHER ASSETS

5. OTHER INTANGIBLES AND OTHER ASSETS

Intangible and other assets, exclusive of goodwill, consisted of the following:

 

(in thousands)

  Estimated
Useful Life
(in years)
  September 30, 2007 December 31, 2006   Estimated
Useful Life
(in years)
  March 31, 2008 December 31, 2007 

Intangible assets:

          

Indefinite life trademarks

  N/A  $37,523  $37,523   N/A  $17,519  $17,519 

Patents

  1 to 16   25,997   7,697   1 to 16   23,195   23,007 

Customer base

  8   3,400   3,400 

Developed technology

  4   2,500   2,500 

Non-compete agreements

  3   1,936   1,647   3   1,879   1,957 
                  

Total intangible assets

     71,356   52,767      42,593   42,483 

Accumulated amortization:

          

Patents

     (1,996)  (730)     (3,365)  (2,826)

Customer base

     (949)  (631)

Developed technology

     (1,396)  (927)

Non-compete agreements

     (1,559)  (916)     (1,826)  (1,740)
                  

Total accumulated amortization

     (5,900)  (3,204)     (5,191)  (4,566)
                  

Intangible assets, net

     65,456   49,563      37,402   37,917 

Other assets

     1,961   6,923      2,073   1,169 

Deposit for Land America

     36,000   —   

Long-term income taxes receivable

     11,453   —   
                  

Intangible and other assets, net

    $103,417  $56,486     $50,928  $39,086 
                  

Identifiable intangible assets such as license agreements, patents, and trademarks are recorded at cost, or when acquired as part of a business combination, at estimated fair value and are amortized straight-line over the period they are expected to provide the Company with economic benefit. The amortization expense for the next five full succeeding years is estimated at $3.7$3.0 million, $3.2$2.8 million, $2.9$2.8 million, $2.9$2.8 million and $2.9$2.8 million.

The Company recorded a long-term receivable related to income tax refunds the Company anticipates claiming in the second quarter of 2009, due to anticipated tax losses in 2008, primarily related to certain payments made to Land America (see Note 10) in 2007 and 2008, that can offset taxable income from earlier years.

6. ACCRUED LIABILITIES

The significant accrued liabilities were estimated warranty costs of $17.6 million and $18.3 million increase in the patents intangible asset is due to the ICON Health & Fitness, Inc. litigation settlement described in Note 9 that has been valued at $18.3 million. This settlement allows for the Company to use a variety of fitness equipment patents and technologies. This intangible asset value will be amortized over the useful life of the technologies granted through this settlement.

5.ACCRUED LIABILITIES

Accrued liabilities in excess of five percent of total current liabilities consisted of accrued warranty expense of $8.5 million and $9.8 million at September 30, 2007March 31, 2008 and December 31, 2006,2007, respectively and accrued payroll liabilities, including severance and benefits of $5.9$5.4 million and $7.1$6.3 million at September 30, 2007March 31, 2008 and December 31, 2006,2007, respectively.

6.LINE OF CREDIT AND OTHER DEBT

In February 2007, At March 31, 2008 the Company paid offaccrued $8.0 million for the outstanding balances undersettlement of claims associated with the $65 million facility that it entered in fiscal 2005 as well astermination of the $25 million facility that itpurchase agreement with Land America.

7. LINE OF CREDIT AND OTHER DEBT

On January 16, 2008 the Company and its subsidiary Nautilus International S.A. entered into October 2006. Thereafter,a Loan and Security Agreement (the “Loan Agreement”) with Bank of America N.A., as agent for the lenders party thereto, providing for a $100 million revolving secured credit line including a secured term loan in the principal amount of $18.5 million. The Loan Agreement will be available for letters of credit, working capital and general business purposes, including acquisition financing. On February 29, 2008, the Company entered into the First Amendment to the Loan Agreement which modified minimum Earnings Before Interest, Tax, Depreciation and Amortization (“EBITDA”) covenants, revised the exclusion of certain non-cash charges and unusual expense items from the calculation of EBITDA, and reduced the maximum aggregate revolving commitments of the lenders thereunder to $70 million concurrent with completion of the sale of the Company’s fitness apparel division, which amount may be increased under certain circumstances to $95 million.

On March 31, 2008, the Company entered into a new revolving credit agreementSecond Amendment to Loan Agreement (the “Facility”“Second Amendment”) in respect of the Loan Agreement. Pursuant to the Second Amendment, the Company extended the maturity date of the term loan outstanding under the Loan Agreement to the earlier to occur of (i) April 30, 2008, (ii) the consummation of a sale of the Company’s fitness apparel division or (iii) the consummation of a financing pursuant to which a third party takes a first priority lien in certain intellectual property assets of the Company. In connection with, several financing institutions. The Facility provides for an unsecured revolving credit facilityand pursuant to include revolving loans and a $10the Second Amendment the Company also repaid $3 million swing line, for a maximum commitmentof principal amount of $125 million with an option to increaseoutstanding under the facility to $175 million. The Facility expires on February 14, 2012 and is intended for general corporate purposes, working capital requirements, financing permitted acquisitions and share repurchases. Theterm loan. At March 31, 2008, the Company has $109.0had $63.2 million of borrowings outstanding on the Facility at September 30, 2007.Loan Agreement.

The Facility provides for either Base Rate inCompany completed the principal amountsale of $1.0 million or in incrementsthe fitness apparel division on April 18, 2008 and received net cash proceeds of $0.1 million thereof or Eurodollar Rate loans in$58.4 million. Upon receipt of these proceeds, the principal amount of $2.5 million or in increments of $0.5 million in excess thereof. It also allows for swing loans in minimumCompany paid off all amounts of $0.1 million subjectthen outstanding under the Loan Agreement.

On May 5, 2008, the Company entered into a Third Amendment to its sub-limit of $10.0 million for the durationLoan Agreement (“Third Amendment”). Pursuant to the Third Amendment, the lenders consented to the repurchase by the Company of up to ten business days,$10.0 million of its common stock. In addition, the Third Amendment made modifications to the definition of “EBITDA,” including the exclusion of amounts payable under the Land America settlement agreement and letterscertain other items from the calculation of credit in“EBITDA” for the minimum amount of $0.1 million.

The Facility requires DashAmerica, Inc., d/b/a Pearl Izumi Inc., (“Pearl Izumi”), a wholly-owned subsidiarypurposes of the Company, to be a guarantor; other domestic subsidiaries may be required to become guarantors under certain circumstances. The Facility also contains certain financial and non-financial covenants which include a consolidated leverage ratio, a consolidated asset coverage ratio, and a requirement to maintain a minimum consolidated Earnings Before Income Tax, Depreciation and Amortization, (“EBITDA”).

Loan Agreement.

On October 5, 2007, the Company and Pearl Izumi entered into a Security and Pledge Agreement with Bank of America, N.A. (“Security Agreement”) in its capacity as administrative agent under the Facility. The Security Agreement covers substantially all of the personal property assets of the Company and Pearl Izumi and secures the line of credit, swingline credit line and letter of credit subfacility, which had previously been unsecured.8. COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)

On October 12, 2007, the Company and its subsidiary Pearl Izumi entered into a First Amendment and Waiver to Credit Agreement (the “Amendment”) in respect of the Facility dated as of February 14, 2007 among Bank of America, N.A. in its capacity as Administrative Agent and the lenders party thereto.

Pursuant to the Amendment, the lenders under the credit facility agreed to waive defaults of the financial covenants under the Facility with respect to the four fiscal quarter period ended September 30, 2007. The applicable margin on borrowings was increased: (i) with respect to Eurodollar Rate loans, to 2.00% per annum, (ii) with respect to Base Rate loans, to 0.50% per annum, and (iii) with respect to Swing Line loans, to 0.50% per annum. Additionally, effective as of January 1, 2008, the maximum amount of the credit line will be restricted to $75,000,000 unless the Company’s consolidated EBITDA is at least $32,500,000 for each of the two most recently ended quarterly periods.

7.COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)

Accounts of the Company’s foreign operations are measured using the local currency as the functional currency. These accounts are then translated into U.S. dollars using the current rate method with translation gains and losses accumulated as the accumulated other comprehensive income component of stockholders’ equity, except forequity. Transaction gains or losses with the Company’s international subsidiaries whichincurred by conducting business in other currencies are recorded as part of other income/expense in the Consolidated Statements of Operations.

Comprehensive income (loss) was as follows:

 

(in thousands)  Three Months Ended
September 30,
  Nine Months Ended
September 30,
  Three Months Ended
March 31,
(in thousands) 2007 2006  2007 2006  2008 2007
  $(13,449) $9,376  $(9,875) $16,248  $(6,360) $2,464

Foreign currency translation adjustments

   1,414   300   2,279   1,351   1,481   299
                  

Comprehensive income (loss)

  $(12,035) $9,676  $(7,596) $17,599  $(4,879) $2,763
                  

9. EARNINGS PER SHARE

8.EARNINGS (LOSS) PER SHARE

The calculation of the number of outstanding shares is as follows:

 

  Three months ended September 30,  Nine months ended September 30,  Three months ended
March 31,
(in thousands, except per share amounts)  2007 2006  2007 2006  2008 2007

Basic shares outstanding

   31,545   32,138   31,533   32,577   31,557   31,508

Dilutive effect of stock options*

   —     102   —     155

Dilutive effect of restricted stock*

   —     —     —     —  

Dilutive effect of restricted stock*

   —     221
                  

Diluted shares outstanding

   31,545   32,240   31,533   32,732   31,557   31,729
                  

Antidilutive stock options **

   2,518   1,864   1,794   1,818

Antidilutive restricted stock**

   8   —     11   —  

Antidilutive stock options and awards*

   3,285   1,803
      

Net income (loss)

  $(13,449) $9,376  $(9,875) $16,248  $(6,360) $2,464
                  

Earnings (loss) per share:

         

Basic

  $(0.43) $0.29  $(0.31) $0.50  $(0.20) $0.08
            

Diluted

  $(0.43) $0.29  $(0.31) $0.50  $(0.20) $0.08
            

 

*Including potential common shares in the calculation of diluted earnings per share for 2007 would result in an antidilutive per share amount because the Company has a net loss for the threeStock options and nine months ended September 30, 2007; therefore, no potential shares have been included in the calculation of diluted earnings per share for these periods.

**Potential sharesawards not included in the calculation of diluted earnings per share for each respective period because they would be antidilutive.

10. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

9.COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

Legal Matters

We are involved in various claims, lawsuits and other proceedings from time to time. Such litigation involves uncertainty as to possible losses we may ultimately realize when one or more future events occur or fail to occur. We accrue and charge to income estimated losses from contingencies when it is probable that a liability hashad been incurred and the amount of loss can be reasonably estimated. Differences between estimates recorded and actual amounts determined in subsequent periods are treated as changes in accounting estimates. The Company estimates the probability of losses on legal contingencies based on the advice of internal and external counsels, outcomes from similar litigation, the status of the lawsuits (including settlement initiatives), legislative developments, and other factors. Due to numerous variables associated with these judgments and assumptions, both the precision and reliability of the resulting estimates of the related loss contingencies are subject to substantial uncertainties. We regularly monitor our estimated exposure to these contingencies and, as additional information becomes known, may change our estimates significantly. A significant change in our estimates, or a result that materially differs from our estimates, could have a significant impact on our financial position, results of operations and cash flows.

Land America

On April 26,October 17, 2007 the Company and ICONentered into a series of agreements (the “Land America Agreements”) under which the Company or its wholly-owned subsidiaries were to acquire or lease substantially all of the assets of Land America Health & Fitness Co. Ltd. (“ICON”Land America”) settled a series of pending lawsuits between the parties. This settlement included a number of claims and lawsuits between ICON and the Company going back to 2002-2003, and which were pending in federal courts in Salt Lake City, Utah, and Seattle, Washington, and before the Federal Circuit Court of Appeals. Both the Company and ICON have filed dismissals of their respective lawsuits against each other. This settlement and dismissals cleared the previous contingent liability claim of $8.1 million against the Company following a trial in November 2005 in Salt Lake City, and ICON granted the Company use of certain intellectual property for the Company’s use in product development and enhancement valued at $18.3 million.

In October 2006, the Company filed a complaintTreuriver Investments, Ltd. (“Treuriver”). Land America is primarily engaged in the Superior Courtmanufacture of products for Clark County, Washington against Gately’s LLC (“Gately’s”) seeking damages in the amount of $5.1 million plus interest, attorney’s fees and costs, for collection of outstanding accounts receivable for product purchased by Gately’s. This case has been dismissed and refiled by the Company in state courta manufacturing facility located in Boulder County, Colorado. InXiamen, People’s Republic of China, and Treuriver is Land America’s related trading company. The Land America Agreements were entered into following the exercise, on June 29, 2007, of purchase options set forth in Purchase Option Agreements which the Company entered into on February 1, 2007. The Company had previously paid Land America and Treuriver non-refundable deposits of $18.5 million in connection with the purchase agreements.

On January 19, 2008, the Company gave written notice to Land America and Treuriver exercising its answerrights to terminate the Land America Agreements on the basis that (i) all of the conditions to closing set forth in the Land America Agreements had not been satisfied or waived, and/or (ii) the Closing (as defined in the Land America Agreements) had not occurred prior to the complaint, Gately’s has asserted defensesTermination Date (as defined in the Land America Agreements).

By letter dated January 21, 2008, legal counsel to paymentLand America and counterclaims against Nautilus in an unspecified amount. In September 2007, Gately’s filed a petition for bankruptcy which has stayed the litigation in Colorado. In September 2007,Treuriver notified the Company reserved an additional $4.8 millionthat Land America and Treuriver consider the Company to be fully reserved for this unpaid receivablein breach of certain duties set forth in the Asset Purchase Agreements and that Land America and Treuriver had incurred economic damages as a result of such alleged breach.

On May 5, 2008, the bankruptcy filing.Company, Land America and Treuriver entered into a settlement agreement providing for the release of all claims arising out of or related to the termination of the Land America Agreements. Pursuant to this settlement agreement, the Company has agreed to pay a total of $8.0 million to Land America and Treuriver. In addition, the Company and Land America entered into a revised supply agreement that extends the relationship by one year to December 31, 2010.

FACTA Litigation

On October 29, 2007, Sue Repenning, individually and on behalf of a group of allegedly similarly situated individuals, filed a suit against the Company for violation of the Federal Fair Credit and Accurate Transaction Act (“FACTA”). The case, filed in federal court in Cleveland, Ohio, alleges that the Company was not compliant with certain aspects of FACTA as regards the proper display of credit card information for customers who place an order for products on the Company’s website. Plaintiff seeks the statutory penalty set forth in FACTA for each violation which ranges from $100 to $1,000 per violation, as well as punitive damages, and attorneys fees and costs.

The case is in the early stages of discovery and has not yet been certified as a class action. The Company denies any liability under FACTA and believes that its procedures and protocols comply with applicable law, including FACTA and further denies that the case is certifiable as a class action. The case recently transferred from federal court in Cleveland, Ohio to Seattle, Washington. The Company is and will continue to vigorously defending the matter.

In addition to the matters described above, from time to time the Company is subject to litigation, claims and assessments that arise in the ordinary course of business, including disputes that may arise from intellectual property related matters. Many of our legal matters are covered in whole or in part by insurance. Management believes that any liability resulting from such matters will not have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial position, results of operations, or cash flows.

Guarantees

From time to time the Company arranges for commercial leases or other financing sources with third parties to enable certain of its commercial customers to purchase the Company’s commercial products. As a result, at September 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006, the maximum contingent liability under all recourse and guarantee provisions was approximately $1.3 million and $1.6 million, respectively. At September 30, 2007, lease terms on outstanding commercial customer financing arrangements were between 3 and 5 years. A reserve for estimated losses under recourse provisions of approximately $0.1 million and $0.1 million was recorded based on historical loss experience and was included in accrued expenses at September 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006, respectively.

The Company has an agreement with a financing company to provide second tier financing for its consumers in which the Company shared financial responsibility if consumer default rates exceeded contractual expectations. During the third quarter of 2007, the Company renegotiated its second tier financing agreements and transferred risk of loss to the financing company for a settlement payment of $0.7 million. As a result, a reserve is no longer established for consumer default on second tier financing arrangements. Our financing partners review consumer credit information and determine which consumers will receive financing and approve the amount of financing provided. The Company had a reserve for second tier consumer financing of $0.3 million at December 31, 2006.

Commitments

At September 30, 2007,March 31, 2008, the Company had approximately $2.3$0.3 million in outstanding commercial letters of credit expiring betweenthrough December 31, 2007 and 2008.

Given that the majority of its inventory is sourced from Asia, theThe Company has long lead times for inventory purchases and therefore needs to secure factory capacity from its vendors in advance. As a result, at September 30, 2007,At March 31, 2008, the Company had approximately $51.3$45.5 million in purchase obligations, all of which was for inventory purchases with the majority payable in the next 12 months.purchases.

11. REPORTABLE SEGMENTS AND RELATED INFORMATION

10.REPORTABLE SEGMENTS

The Company’s operating segments are evidence of the structure of the Company’s internal organization and are organized to allow focus on specific business opportunities in the Company’s worldwide market place. The Company’s three business segments are Fitness Equipment Business, and International Equipment Business,Business. Accounting policies used by each segment are the

same as those disclosed in Note 1 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K. In February 2008, the Company entered into an agreement to sell its fitness apparel division and Fitness Apparel Business.completed the sale in the second quarter of 2008. Accordingly all assets and liabilities and results of operations associated with this division have been presented in the consolidated financial statements as discontinued operations and are not included in the segment information below.

The Fitness Equipment Business is responsible for the design, production, marketing and sellingsale of branded fitness equipment sold under the Nautilus, Bowflex, Schwinn Fitness and Stairmaster brand names and is responsible for servicing customers within the Americas, which includes the United States, Mexico, CanadaNorth and South America.

The International Equipment Business is responsible for the marketing and sellingsale of branded fitness equipment sold under the Nautilus, Bowflex, Schwinn Fitness and Stairmaster brand names. The International Equipment Businessnames and is responsible for servicing customers outside of the Americas.

The Fitness Apparel Business is responsible for the design, production, marketingNorth and selling of branded fitness apparel, footwear and accessory products sold primarily under the Pearl Izumi brand in both domestic and international markets.

The three business segments are supported by teams that provide services to support the entire enterprise including finance and reporting, legal, human resources, and other centralized functions. Management does not allocate expenses from the centralized functions to the business segments. As a result, the business segments operating results are reviewed based on revenue and gross profit.South America.

Net sales from external customers for the Company’s consolidated operations were as follows:

 

  Three Months Ended
September 30,
  Nine Months Ended
September 30,
  Three Months Ended
March 31,
(in thousands)  2007  2006  2007  2006  2008  2007

Fitness Equipment Business

  $96,577  $128,257  $301,544  $389,176  $112,006  $120,400

International Equipment Business

   18,680   14,584   53,220   43,002   17,595   16,573

Fitness Apparel Business

   18,379   16,742   54,784   50,007
                  

Net Sales

  $133,636  $159,583  $409,548  $482,185

Net sales

  $129,601  $136,973
                  

Gross profit from external customers for the Company’s consolidated operations was as follows:

 

  Three Months Ended
September 30,
  Nine Months Ended
September 30,
  Three Months Ended
March 31,
(in thousands)  2007  2006  2007  2006  2008  2007

Fitness Equipment Business

  $39,853  $61,687  $132,036  $179,621  $  51,537  $  57,362

International Equipment Business

   5,103   2,994   15,851   10,473   4,388   5,153

Fitness Apparel Business

   7,825   7,409   23,659   21,899
                  

Gross Profit

  $52,781  $72,090  $171,546  $211,993

Gross profit

  $  55,925  $  62,515
                  

AssetsTotal assets from the Company’s three operating segments were as follows:

 

(in thousands)  September 30,
2007
  December 31,
2006
  March 31,
2008
  December 31,
2007

Fitness Equipment Business

  $322,275  $298,459  $340,369  $346,268

International Equipment Business

   40,489   37,052   42,006   44,572

Fitness Apparel Business

   90,787   89,431
            

Total Assets

  $382,375  $390,840
  $453,551  $424,942      
      

11.PURCHASE OPTION AGREEMENTS

On October 17, 2007 the Company entered into the following agreements: (i) Asset Purchase Agreement by and among the Company and Land America Health &Fitness Co., Ltd., a company formed under the laws of the People’s Republic of China (“Land America”), Michael C. Bruno (“Bruno”) and Yang Lin Qing (“Yang”) (the “Land America Agreement”); (ii) Asset Purchase Agreement by and among the Company and Treuriver Investments Limited a British Virgin Islands company (“Treuriver”), Bruno and Yang (the “Treuriver Agreement”); (iii) Post-Closing Audit Agreement by and among the Company, Land America, Bruno and Yang (the “Audit Agreement”); and (iv) First Amendment to Escrow Agreement by and among the Company, Treuriver, Bruno (in his capacity as Representative under the Treuriver Agreement), and U.S. Bank National Association (in its capacity as Escrow Agent) (the “First Amendment”). (The Land America Agreement, Treuriver Agreement, Audit Agreement and First Amendment are collectively referred to as the “Agreements”, and Land America, Treuriver, Bruno and Yang are collectively referred to as “Sellers”).

The Agreements provide for the terms and conditions under which the Company or its wholly-owned subsidiaries will acquire or lease substantially all of the assets of Land America and Treuriver. Land America is primarily engaged in the manufacture of products for the Company in a manufacturing facility located in Xiamen, People’s Republic of China (“PRC”), and Treuriver is Land America’s related trading company. The Agreements were entered into following the exercise, on June 29, 2007, of purchase options set forth in Purchase Option Agreements with Land America, Treuriver, Bruno and Yang which the Company entered into on February 1, 2007.

In connection with execution of the Purchase Option Agreements, the Company delivered a non-refundable deposit of $6 million to Sellers. Upon exercise of the options, the Company deposited an additional $30 million into escrow. Under the terms of the First Amendment to Escrow Agreement entered into as part of the Agreements, $12.5 million was released from escrow to Sellers as an additional nonrefundable deposit and $12.5 million was released to the Company. The remaining $5.0 million is to remain in escrow until closing.

Under the terms of the Agreements, on January 1, 2008 a wholly-owned direct or indirect subsidiary of the Company to be formed in Xiamen, Fujian, PRC (“Buyer”) will acquire substantially all of the assets currently used by Land America to manufacture products on behalf of the Company. In addition, Buyer will enter into a Lease Agreement providing for the lease of the land and buildings in which Land America currently conducts its manufacturing operations. The Lease Agreement includes a purchase option and it is anticipated that Buyer will complete the purchase of the buildings and land use rights on or before October 31, 2008. In addition, on January 1, 2008 the Company or a direct or indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company will acquire substantially all of the assets of Treuriver.

In addition to applying the previously delivered deposits as described above, within five business days of closing on January 1, 2008 the Company or its subsidiaries will pay $21.5 million to Sellers. The portion of the total purchase price attributable to inventory is subject to adjustment based on the actual value of inventory on the closing date. On the earlier of October 31, 2008 and the date on which Buyer completes the purchase of the land rights and buildings pursuant to the Lease Agreement, an additional $11 million will be paid to Sellers. The purchase price for the land rights and buildings is $11.5 million. The total acquisition cost, including the purchase of the land rights and buildings, but excluding inventory, is expected to be $63.0 million. The additional purchase of inventory at closing is expected to range from $4.0 million to $6.0 million.

12.INCOME TAXES

The Company adopted the provisions of FIN 48 –Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes – an interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109,on January 1, 2007. As a result of the implementation of FIN 48, the Company made a comprehensive review of its portfolio of uncertain tax positions in accordance with recognition standards established by FIN 48. In this regard, an uncertain tax position represents the Company’s expected treatment of a tax position taken in a filed tax return, or planned to be taken in a future tax return, that has not been reflected in measuring income tax expense for financial reporting purposes. As a result of this review, the Company adjusted the estimated value of its uncertain tax positions by recognizing additional liabilities totaling $1.3 million through a charge to retained earnings. Upon the adoption of FIN 48, the estimated value of the Company’s uncertain tax positions was a liability of $3.2 million resulting from unrecognized tax benefits. If the Company’s positions are sustained by the taxing authority in favor of the Company, approximately $2.6 million would reduce the Company’s effective tax rate.

The Company recognizes accrued interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions in federal, state, and foreign income tax expense. As of January 1, 2007, the Company had accrued approximately $0.8 million for the payment of tax-related interest and penalties.

The Company’s federal income tax returns for 2004 through 2006 are open tax years. The Company’s unrecognized state tax benefits are related to state returns open from 2000 through 2006 depending on each state’s statute of limitation. In addition, the Company files in numerous foreign jurisdictions with varying statutes of limitation.

The Company believes it is reasonably possible that, within the next 12 months, $1.1 million of previously unrecognized tax benefits related to domestic filing positions, of which $0.8 million would reduce the Company’s effective tax rate, will be recorded primarily as a result of the expiration of federal and state statutes of limitation.

As of September 30, 2007, there have been no material changes to the liability for uncertain tax positions.

13.SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

On October 12, 2007 the Company committed to reduce its workforce by approximately 140 positions. The Company took this action to improve operating margins in a period of lower-than-expected sales. In conjunction with these actions, the Company currently expects to incur restructuring-related charges of approximately $0.8 million pre-tax related to employee termination benefits consisting primarily of severance and related fringe benefits. The Company expects the $0.8 million to result in short-term cash outlays. The Company may incur other costs associated with the announced restructuring activities.

On October 29, 2007, the Company declared a dividend distribution of one common share purchase right for each outstanding share of its common stock (the “Rights”). If a person becomes an Acquiring Person, each Right will entitle its holder to purchase, at the Right’s exercise price, a number of shares of the Company’s common stock having a market value at the time of twice the exercise price of $27. Rights held by the Acquiring Person become void and are not exercisable to purchase shares at the bargain purchase price. An Acquiring Person is defined as a person who acquires 20% or more of the Company’s outstanding common stock (other than a shareholder who beneficially owns more than 20% of the outstanding shares of Common Stock on October 29, 2007, who will be precluded from acquiring any additional shares). In effect, this would enable a holder of Rights (other than an Acquiring Person) to purchase $54 worth of common stock at half price. Additionally, at any time after any person or group becomes an Acquiring Person and prior to the acquisition by such person or group of 50% or more of the outstanding shares of Common Stock the Board of Directors may exchange the Rights (other than Rights owned by such person or group which will have become void), in whole or in part, at an exchange ratio of one share of our common stock, (or of a share of a similar class or series of our common stock having similar rights, preferences and privileges) of equivalent value, per Right (subject to adjustment). The Board of Directors is entitled to redeem the rights at $.01 per right at any time before a person has acquired 20% or more of the outstanding common stock. The rights plan expires on October 28, 2010. The Board of Directors has also resolved to submit the continuation of the Plan to a shareholder vote within 12 months of the adoption of the rights plan.

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

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This quarterly report on Form 10-Q contains forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements include any statements related to our expectations regarding future performance or conditions, including any statements regarding anticipated sales growth across markets, distribution channels, and product categories, expenses and gross margins, expense as a percentage of revenue, anticipated earnings, new product introductions, acquisition of manufacturing operations in Asia, future capital expenditures, anticipated tax benefits, financing and working capital requirements and resources. These forward-looking statements, and others we make from time to time, are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties. Many factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected in forward-looking statements, including the risks described in our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K. We do not undertake any duty to update forward-looking statements after the date they are made or to conform them to actual results or to changes in circumstances or expectations.

This Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operation (the “MD&A”) should be read in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements and related notes located at Item 1 of this Form 10-Q. We believe that period-to-period comparisons of our operating results are not necessarily indicative of future performance. You should consider our prospects in light of the risks, expenses and difficulties frequently encountered by companies that operate in evolving markets. We may not be able to successfully address these risks and difficulties and, consequently, we cannot assure you of any future growth or profitability.

SUMMARY OF THE THIRDFIRST QUARTER 20072008 RESULTS

Net sales for the thirdfirst quarter of 20072008 were $133.6$129.6 million, compared to $159.6$137.0 million in the same quarter of 2006,2007, a decrease of 16.3%$7.4 million or 5.4%. Gross profit margins decreased to 39.5%43.2% in the thirdfirst quarter of 2007,2008, compared to 45.2%45.6% in the same quarter of 2006,2007, as a result of changes in product and channel mix and lower sales volume in our Fitness Equipment business. ThisNorth America markets along with a sale of close-out equipment during the quarter. The decrease in sales is primarily due to a soft North American market for home exercise strength products. equipment which led to decreased sales across all channels, but primarily in our rod-based products in the direct and retail channels, offset by increased sales of the Revolution products in the Direct Channel.

Operating expenses for the thirdfirst quarter of 20072008 were $74.4$64.2 million compared to $60.9$61.8 million in the same quarter of 2006,the prior year, an increase of 22.2%4.0%. ThisThe increase in operating expenses is primarily due to the Company’s agreement to make an $8.0 million payment in the second quarter as settlement of all claims arising out of or related to an increase of $4.8 million in our bad debt reserve resulting from a former customer that has filed Chapter 11 bankruptcy, costs of $2.3 million associated with the termination of the employmentagreement to purchase the Land America manufacturing facility in China. In addition, the Company incurred $2.4 million of termination costs in the first quarter of 2008 related to the departure of our former CEO, additional direct marketing spend of $0.9 million and incremental marketing spend of $1.1 million and $0.4 million in our International and Apparel business segments as we realized top line growth in these businesses.CEO. These factors led to a quarterly operating loss of $21.6 million compared to operating income of $11.1 million in the third quarter of 2006. Diluted loss per share for the quarter was 43 cents, compared to earnings of 29 cents per share a year ago. During the third quarter of 2006, we recorded a $3.0 million reduction of tax contingency reserveexpenses were partially offset by reduced costs as a result of closing certain statutory periods. our ongoing restructuring activities.

In October 2007, we announced a reductionApril 2008, the Company completed the sale of its fitness apparel division. Accordingly, the results of operations associated with that division have been presented in force of approximately 140 employees, or 9% of our workforce. The staff reduction includes the elimination of positions in most areas of the Company.consolidated financial statements as discontinued operations.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30,MARCH 31, 2008 AND 2007 AND 2006

The following tables present certain consolidated financial data as a percentage of net sales and statement of operations data comparing results for the three months ended September 30, 2007March 31, 2008 and 2006:2007:

 

  Three Months Ended September 30,   Three Months Ended March 31, 

(In Thousands)

  2007 % of
net sales
 2006 % of
net sales
 $ change %
change
 

(in thousands)

  2008 % of
net sales
 2007 % of
net sales
 $ change %
change
 

Net sales

  $133,636  100.0% $159,583  100.0% $(25,947) -16.3%  $129,601  100.0% $136,973  100.0% $(7,372) (5.4)%

Cost of sales

   80,855  60.5%  87,493  54.8%  (6,638) -7.6%   73,676  56.8%  74,458  54.4%  (782) (1.1)%
                          

Gross profit

   52,781  39.5%  72,090  45.2%  (19,309) -26.8%   55,925  43.2%  62,515  45.6%  (6,590) (10.5)%
             

Operating expenses:

              

Selling and marketing

   52,717  39.4%  42,621  26.7%  10,096  23.7%   42,230  32.6%  47,562  34.7%  (5,332) (11.2)%

General and administrative

   16,175  12.1%  14,507  9.1%  1,668  11.5%   19,810  15.3%  11,410  8.3%  8,400  73.6%

Research and development

   3,630  2.7%  2,521  1.6%  1,109  44.0%   2,205  1.7%  2,787  2.0%  (582) (20.9)%

Royalties

   1,903  1.4%  1,296  0.8%  607  46.8%
                          

Total operating expenses

   74,425  55.7%  60,945  38.2%  13,480  22.1%   64,245  49.6%  61,759  45.1%  2,486  4.0%
                          

Operating income (loss)

   (21,644) -16.2%  11,145  7.0%  (32,789) -294.2%   (8,320) (6.4)%  756  0.6%  (9,076) (1,200.5)%

Other Income (Expense):

       

Interest income

   222  0.2%  296  0.2%  (74) -25.0%   79  0.1%  70  0.1%  9  12.9%

Interest expense

   (1,852) -1.4%  (833) -0.5%  (1,019) -122.3%   (1,237) (1.0)%  (880) (0.6)%  (357) 40.6%

Other income, net

   910  0.7%  (2) 0.0%  912  NA    43  0.0%  95  0.1%  (52) (54.7)%
                          

Total other income (expense)

   (720) -0.5%  (539) -0.3%  (181) -33.6%   (1,115) (0.9)%  (715) (0.5)%  (400) 55.9%
                          

Income (loss) before income taxes

   (22,364) -16.7%  10,606  6.7%  (32,970) -310.9%

Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes

   (9,435) (7.3)%  41  0%  (9,476) (23,112.2)%

Income tax expense (benefit)

   (8,915) -6.7%  1,230  0.8%  (10,145) -824.8%   (2,554) (2.0)%  50  0%  (2,604) (5,208.0)%
             

Loss from continuing operations

   (6,881) (5.3)%  (9) 0%  (6,872) 76,355.6%
             

Discontinued operations:

       

Income from discontinued operations

   2,376    3,980    (1,604) (40.3)%

Income tax expense from discontinued operations

   1,855    1,507    348  23.1%
             

Income from discontinued operations, net of tax

   521    2,473    (1,952) (78.9)%
                          

Net income (loss)

  $(13,449) -10.1% $9,376  5.9% $(22,825) -243.4%  $(6,360)  $2,464   $(8,824) (358.1)%
                          

Net Sales

Fitness Equipment Business - The fitness equipment business designs, produces, markets and sells fitness products sold under the Nautilus, Bowflex, Schwinn Fitness, and StairMaster brand names. Depending on the brand, ourOur fitness equipment is marketed and sold through the direct, commercial, and retail channels of distribution located in the Americas, which includes the U.S., Canada, MexicoNorth and South America. Total net sales for the Fitness Equipment Business were $96.6$112.0 million in the thirdfirst quarter of 20072008 compared to $128.3$120.4 million in the same period of 2006,2007, a decrease of $31.7$8.4 million or 24.7%7.0%. The decreaseCompany is primarily attributableoperating in an uncertain consumer environment that we believe is contributing to reducedsofter domestic sales and that we expect will continue in the North American market for home strength fitness equipment, primarily home gyms, along with our strategy to improve profitability by eliminating or reducing certain of our customer relationships.second quarter. Specific channel net sales information is detailed below:

In thecommercialdirect channel,, net sales were $15.2declined 6.1% to $69.4 million compared to $73.9 million in the thirdfirst quarter of 2007. Sales in the direct channel consist of our Bowflex branded products and primarily include our rod-based home gyms, TreadClimber products, SelectTech dumbbells, and the Bowflex Revolution. The decrease in net sales was primarily the result of declines in the sales of rod-based home gyms and the home version of TreadClimbers offset by increases in sales of the Revolution and SelectTech product lines. The decline in rod-based home gym sales are partially explained by a decrease in advertising dollars in the first quarter of 2008 along with a reduction in promotion (discount) activity compared to the prior year.

TreadClimber revenue was adversely impacted by less efficient marketing activity due to the use of aged advertisements. In addition, sales of TreadClimber products in the first quarter of 2007 compared to $17.9 millionwere affected by a lack of product availability in the same periodfourth quarter of 2006 a decreasewhich led to higher shipments in the first quarter of $2.7 million or 15.1%. Sales2007. The introduction of the Revo XP and an increase in this channel primarily constitute those to commercial dealers, health clubs, hotelsadvertising helped drive growth in Revolution and living complexes. The decrease in commercial channel sales was a result of our transition to our new Nautilus One product, a selectorized plate load circuit, and our new “F-3” line of free weights. These twoSelectTech revenue. In addition, the Revolution product lines started shipping in limited quantities laterreceived additional consumer financing support during the first quarter of 2008 which allowed more customers to qualify for financing of this product in the third quarter than had been anticipated.form of higher credit lines at higher costs to the Company.

In theretail channel, net sales were $22.6decreased to $25.2 million in the third quarter of 2007as compared to $43.0$27.6 million in the same period of 2006, a decrease of $20.4 millionlast year, or 47.5%8.7%. Sales in this channel are primarily to various sporting good stores, warehouse clubs, department stores, fitness retail stores and independent bicycle dealers that typically sell health club-quality equipment to the end consumer for home and small business use. The decline in this channel iswas mainly due to softness in the North Americanconsumer retail market for strengthhome fitness equipment where we have historically sold ourand a scale back in rod-based home gyms. Softnessgyms and other products offered in the home fitness market in the third quarter led to lower sales as our retail partners carried existing inventory into the quarter and did not make significant additional purchases. In addition, sales were affected by our continued strategy to limit the number of power-rod home gyms sold into the retail channel due to potential conflict withoffset by increased sales of our direct channel.SelectTech 552 products and Schwinn branded indoor bikes and elliptical products.

In thedirectcommercial channel,, net sales were $58.4declined 10.4% to $16.3 million in the first quarter of 2008 compared to $18.2 million in the same period of 2007. Sales in this channel primarily constitute those to commercial dealers, health clubs, hotels and living complexes. Sales declined in the first quarter of 2008 primarily due to the decision to suspend sales of the commercial TreadClimber products due to durability issues. In addition, sales declined slightly in the Stairmaster product lines of steppers and stepmills from the prior year. The Company launched the Nautilus One product line in the third quarter of 2007 which added revenue in the first quarter of 2008 along with other increases in strength product lines.

Royalty income represents the revenue the Company receives for licensing certain owned patents, trademarks and brands to other companies. Royalty income increased to $1.1 million in the first quarter of 2008 compared to $67.1$0.7 million in the same period of 2006, a decrease of $8.7 million or 13.0%. Sales in the direct channel consist of our Bowflex branded

products and primarily include our rod-based home gyms, TreadClimbers, SelectTech dumbbells, and the Revolution.2007. The decrease in net sales is primarily due to decreased sales volume of our home gyms, primarily the power-rod home gyms. This declineincrease is a result of reduced advertising to support the power-rod product line along with increased competition for media spacehaving more companies utilize our patents and lower conversion rates within the North American market for home fitness equipment. This decrease was offset by an increase in sales volume for our TreadClimbers in part driven by additional media support for that product in the third quarter of 2007.trademarks.

International Equipment BusinessNet sales from the International Equipment Business were $18.7$17.6 million in the thirdfirst quarter of 20072008 compared to $14.6$16.6 million in the same period of 2006,2007, an increase of $4.1$1.0 million or 28.1%6.0%. The International Equipment Business represents equipment sales outside of the Americas and includesconsists primarily of commercial and retail sales. The increase in net sales is due to expansion of our commercial sales channel through our four western European subsidiaries and various distributors. In addition,international currencies (primarily the International Equipment business continues to have commercial channel success through our new subsidiary in China since initial launch during the third quarter of 2006.

Fitness Apparel BusinessNet sales from the Fitness Apparel Business were $18.4 million in the third quarter of 2007Euro) strengthening significantly compared to $16.7 million in the same period of 2006, an increase of $1.7 million or 10.2%. The Fitness Apparel Business sells high quality fitness apparel and footwear for cyclists, runners and fitness enthusiasts. The revenue stream of the Fitness Apparel Business is generally seasonal with the first and third quarters having the highest sales and the second and fourth quarters having lower sales. Much of this is relatedUS Dollar compared to the timing of customer’s seasonal inventory purchases. The increase in net sales is primarily due to an increase in sales of our core Pearl Izumi cycling apparel with smaller increases in sales of our running apparel and cycling footwear products. In addition, we now operate twelve retail stores and an internet site, which have contributed to the sales increase in the Fitness Apparel Business.prior year quarter.

Gross Profit

As a result of lower net sales and lower gross margins, total gross profit was $52.8$55.9 million in the thirdfirst quarter of 20072008 compared to $72.1$62.5 million in the same period of 2006,2007, a decrease of $19.3$6.6 million or 26.8%10.5%. As a percentage of net sales, gross profit marginsmargin decreased to 39.5%43.2% in the thirdfirst quarter of 20072008 compared to 45.2%45.6% in the comparable period of 2006. The decrease is primarily the result of changes in both our product and channel sales mix as well as overall reduction in the volume of our sales, offset by cost reductions implemented as part of our cost control and containment efforts within our owned manufacturing facilities and with our foreign manufacturing partners. During the third quarter of 2007 we experienced increased sales in our International Equipment Business, which generally has lower gross margins, and reduced sales in our Fitness Equipment Business, which traditionally has higher gross margins. As part of our ongoing efforts to improve margins, we have reduced the cost of products sourced from our Asian manufacturing partners and we continue to focus on improving overall operating efficiencies by consolidating our finished goods supply base, implementing a product pricing model to fully estimate prices from components to finished goods, and implementing stringent guidelines over our second and third party parts supplier base.2007.

Fitness Equipment BusinessGross profit for the Fitness Equipment Business decreased primarily as a result of lower sales to $39.9of $51.5 million in the thirdfirst quarter of 20072008 compared to $61.7$57.4 million in the same period of 2006.2007. As a percentage of net sales, gross profit margins decreased to 41.3%46.0% in the thirdfirst quarter of 20072008 compared to 48.1%47.6% in the comparable period of 2006. Factors affecting2007. The decrease in gross profit margin areis primarily relatedattributed to the overall shiftincreases in sales mix for customers, channelwarranty expense and product marketing support for certain retail customers, a higher percentage of sales from our TreadClimber products in the direct channel, which experience a higher number of returns than other products and incrementalinventory reserves related to certain finished goodscommercial cardio products of $0.9 million; a sale of closeout equipment below cost and parts.additional freight charges delivering backordered F3 commercial strength products throughout the quarter. These items were offset by a reduction of our warrantydecreases in labor costs related to restructuring activities completed during 2007 and other decreases in variable costs due to an overall improvementthe decrease in qualityvolume of sales. During 2007 and the recoveryfirst quarter of 2008, the Company’s gross margins benefited from rebates payable under our Supply Agreement with Land America. As a portion of warranty costs from our Asian manufacturers, and through reductionsresult of the actualtermination of the agreement to purchase the Land America assets, those rebates will not be available in the future. The negative impact on gross margin resulting from termination of the rebates will depend on the volume of future purchases from Land America.

During 2007, the Company reclassified royalty expense related to products sold into cost of our sourcedgoods sold. Royalty expense was previously reported as a separate line within operating expenses for those products through various sustained engineering effortsutilizing a licensed patented technology. The reclassification was made for all periods presented. Royalty expense of $1.3 and continued vendor contract negotiations as we seek strong partnerships with fewer vendors.$1.1 million for the quarters ended March 31, 2008 and 2007, respectively is included in cost of sales.

International Equipment BusinessGross profit for the International Equipment Business was $5.1$4.4 million in the thirdfirst quarter of 20072008 compared to $3.0$5.2 million in the same period of 2006, an increase2007, a decrease of $2.1$0.8 million or 70.0%14.8%. As a percentage of net sales, gross profit margin was 27.3%24.9% in the thirdfirst quarter of 20072008 compared to 20.5%31.1% in the comparable period of 2006.2007. The increasedecrease in gross profit is the result of a changeprimarily attributed to increases in our sales mix in the retail channelwarranty expenses and improved margins by selling direct in China and in the Australia direct channel rather than through a distributor.

Fitness Apparel BusinessGross profit for the Fitness Apparel Business was $7.8 million in the third quarter of 2007inventory reserves compared to $7.4 million in the same period of 2006. As a percentage of netprior year as well as sales gross profit margin decreased to 42.6% in the third quarter of 2007 compared to 44.3% in the comparable period of 2006. The decrease in profit margin percentage is due to the mix of products sold and establishing an inventory reserve related to surplus raw materials and excess and obsolete product.mix.

Operating Expenses

Selling and Marketing

Selling and marketing expenses were $52.7$42.2 million in the thirdfirst quarter of 20072008 compared to $42.6$47.6 million in the same period of 2006, an increase2007, a decrease of $10.1$5.3 million or 23.7%11.2%. The increasereduction in marketing expense is thea result of incremental expenses of $4.8a $0.9 million within the Fitness Equipment businessdecline in personnel costs related to bad debt reserves primarily related to the filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy by our former customer Gately’s, LLC. In addition, we recorded additional chargesrestructuring activities completed during 2007; a $1.2 million decrease in production costs related to new strategic marketing agreements as well as costs associated with the termination of certain marketing programs. We have also realized lower conversion rates within the direct channel for our rod-based home gyms which increases our cost per sale. The International Equipment business incurred incremental marketing cost increasesinfomercial advertisements created in the current periodfirst quarter of 2007; and decreases in tradeshow expenses, advertising expenses and commissions as a result of expansion into new markets including both Chinalower sales and Australia. As a percentagemanagement of overall net sales, selling and marketing expenses were 39.4% in the third quarter of 2007 compared to 26.7% in the same period of 2006.discretionary costs.

General and Administrative

General and administrative expenses were $16.2$19.8 million in the thirdfirst quarter of 20072008 compared to $14.5$11.4 million in the same period of 2006,2007, an increase of $1.7$8.4 million or 11.7%73.6%. As a percentage of net sales, general and administrative expenses were 12.1% in the third quarter of 2007 compared to 9.1% in the same period of 2006. The increase in expense is primarily duethe result of the Company’s agreement to costs associatedmake an $8.0 million payment in settlement of all claims arising out of or related to the termination of the agreement with Land America to purchase their China-based manufacturing assets. In addition, the Company incurred $2.4 million of expense related to the departure of the Company’sour former Chief Executive Officer and increased amortizationOfficer. These expenses were partially offset by reductions in personnel costs related to the intangible assets acquired duringrestructuring activities and a reduction in legal settlementexpenses. The Company expects to incur additional restructuring related costs in the second quarter of 2007.2008.

Research and Development

Research and development expenses were $3.6$2.2 million in the thirdfirst quarter of 20072008 compared to $2.5$2.8 million in the same period of 2006, an increase2007, a decrease of $1.1$0.6 million or 44.0%20.9%. As a percentage of net sales,The decrease in research and development expenses were 2.7%was the result of a $0.3 million decrease in personnel expenses from the thirdfirst quarter of 2007 compared to 1.6%as the Company completed a number of restructuring activities during 2007; a $0.2 million decrease in the same period of 2006. The increase in expense is due to increases in wages, recruiting, relocation, prototypingprototype expenses and contracted services related to the development of the Nautilus One and other new equipment and apparel products.

Royalties

Royalty expenses were $1.9 millionproduct line incurred in 2007 with no comparable project in the thirdfirst quarter of 2008 and a $0.2 million decrease in third party fees to provide research information regarding fitness equipment.

In 2007, compared to $1.3 million in the same period of 2006. We have several agreements under which we are obligated to pay royalty fees on certain product sales. The increase in our royalty expense is primarily a result of increased sales volumes related to our Bowflex TreadClimber and Nautilus Commercial TreadClimber and Bowflex Revolution products as well asCompany reclassified preproduction royalties into research and development expenses for products that are not yetall periods presented which added $0.2 million and $0.2 million for the quarters ended March 31, 2008 and 2007, respectively. Preproduction royalties represent costs paid to utilize licensed patent technologies prior to a sellable product being sold. The Bowflex Revolution has a higher royalty rate than many of our other products. As a percentage of net sales, royalty expenses were 1.4% in the third quarter of 2007 compared to 0.8% in the same period of 2006. We anticipate this trend to continue through the fourth quarter as we expect our Revolutionavailable for manufacture and TreadClimber sales to be a higher percentage of sales in the Direct Channel as compared to the fourth quarter of last year.sale.

Other Income (Expense)

Interest Expenseexpense

Interest expense increased to $1.9$1.2 million in the thirdfirst quarter of 20072008 compared to $0.8interest expense of $0.9 million in the same period of 2006.2007. The increase in interest expense is due to the increased average short-term borrowings outstanding during the third quarter of 2007a higher “spread” over LIBOR under our new Loan Agreement as compared to 2006.

Other Income, net

Net other income increased to $0.9 million inwith the third quarter of 2007. The increase is due to the higher foreign currency gainsrates payable under our prior loan agreement in 2007 realized by the Company.

Income Tax Expense (Benefit)

The provision for income tax was a benefit of $8.9 million in the third quarter of 2007 compared to an expense of $1.2 million in the same period of 2006, a decrease of $10.1 million. The decrease was due primarily to a pre-tax loss in the third quarter of 2007 compared to pre-tax income in the same period of 2006. Our effective tax rate for the third quarter of 2007 was 39.9% compared to 11.6% in the same period of 2006. The increase in our annual effective tax rate was primarily due to the change to pre-tax loss from pre-tax income, and a $3.0 million reduction of tax contingency reserves during the third quarter of 2006.

SUMMARY OF RESULTS FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2007

Net sales for the first nine months of 2007 were $409.5 million, compared to $482.2 million for the same period of 2006, a decrease of 15.1%. Gross profit margins decreased to 41.9% in the first nine months of 2007, compared to 44.0% in the same period of 2006, primarily as a result of changes in sales mix for customers, channels, and products. The Company settled a lawsuit and obtained access to certain intellectual properties that were valued at $18.3 million and are recorded as a reduction to operating expenses in the 2nd quarter of 2007. As a result of lower sales volume, offset by the litigation settlement, we realized an operating loss for the first nine months of 2007 of $14.8 million compared to operating income of $21.4 million for the prior year comparable period. Diluted loss per share for the first nine months of 2007 was 31 cents, compared to diluted earnings per share of 50 cents a year ago.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2007 AND 2006

The following tables present certain consolidated financial data as a percentage of net sales and statement of operations data comparing results for the nine months ended September 30, 2007 and 2006:

   Nine Months Ended September 30, 

(In Thousands)

  2007  % of
net sales
  2006  % of
net sales
  $ change  %
change
 

Net sales

  $409,548  100.0% $482,185  100.0% $(72,637) -15.1%

Cost of sales

   238,002  58.1%  270,192  56.0%  (32,190) -11.9%
                

Gross profit

   171,546  41.9%  211,993  44.0%  (40,447) -19.1%
                

Operating expenses:

       

Selling and marketing

   147,609  36.0%  137,887  28.6%  9,722  7.1%

General and administrative

   42,858  10.5%  40,399  8.4%  2,459  6.1%

Research and development

   9,568  2.3%  8,321  1.7%  1,247  15.0%

Royalties

   4,610  1.1%  3,991  0.8%  619  15.5%

Litigation settlement

   (18,300) -4.5%  —    0.0%  (18,300) 0.0%
                

Total operating expenses

   186,345  45.5%  190,598  39.5%  (4,253) -2.2%
                

Operating income (loss)

   (14,799) -3.6%  21,395  4.4%  (36,194) -169.2%

Interest income

   265  0.1%  582  0.1%  (317) -54.5%

Interest expense

   (3,603) -0.9%  (1,734) -0.4%  (1,869) -107.8%

Other income, net

   1,697  0.4%  1,220  0.3%  477  39.1%
                

Total other income (expense)

   (1,641) -0.4%  68  0.1%  (1,709) -2513.2%
                

Income (loss) before income taxes

   (16,440) -4.0%  21,463  4.5%  (37,903) -176.6%

Income tax expense (benefit)

   (6,565) -1.6%  5,215  1.1%  (11,780) -225.9%
                

Net income (loss)

  $(9,875) -2.4% $16,248  3.4% $(26,123) -160.8%
                

Net Sales

Fitness Equipment Business Total net sales for the Fitness Equipment Business were $301.5 million in the first nine months of 2007 compared to $389.2 million in the same period of 2006, a decrease of $87.7 million or 22.5%. The decrease is primarily attributable to reduced sales in the North American market for home fitness equipment, especially in home exercise strength products. Specific channel net sales information is detailed below:

In thecommercial channel, net sales were $51.4 million in the first nine months of 2007 compared to $52.1 million in the same period of 2006, a decrease of $0.7 million or 1.3%. The decrease in net sales is due to a delay in the introduction of the new Nautilus One and free weights product lines that started shipping in limited quantities late during the third quarter of 2007. In addition, refinement of our customer relationships has resulted in lower sales to certain customers with the goal of overall improvements in profitability. This decline was offset by increased demand for our commercial grade TreadClimber and Nautilus upright and recumbent bikes. The TreadClimber product continues to overcome initial quality issues and is becoming a staple product for our commercial customers. We refreshed the Nautilus brand commercial bikes in early 2007 which has resulted in an increase of volume in the first nine months of 2007.

In theretail channel, net sales were $62.4 million in the first nine months of 2007 compared to $125.9 million in the same period of 2006, a decrease of $63.5 million or 50.4%. The decline in this channel is mainly due to a shift in strategy by limiting the number of power-rod home gyms being offered into this channel. In addition, we have seen general softness in the consumer retail market for overall home fitness equipment, especially in the market for home exercise strength products where we have historically sold our rod-based home gyms. Additionally, lower sales volume as a result of reduced sales to our current retail partners as they sell through their existing inventory.

In thedirect channel, net sales were $186.1 million in the first nine months of 2007 compared to $211.0 million in the same period of 2006, a decrease of $24.9 million or 11.8%. The decrease in net sales is primarily due to reduced sales of our rod-based home gyms, which resulted from a combination of factors, including reduced advertising early in the year, increased competition for media space, lower conversion rates due to the slow-down in the North American market for home fitness equipment and a large inventory of rod-based products at our retail partners. This decrease was offset by an increase in sales volume for our Bowflex TreadClimbers and the Bowflex Revolution due to additional media support during 2007.

International Equipment Business Net sales from the International Equipment Business were $53.2 million for the first nine months of 2007 compared to $43.0 million in the same period of 2006, an increase of $10.2 million or 23.7%. The increase in net sales is due to expansion of our commercial sales channel in our four western European subsidiaries and distributor business following the successful introduction of the TreadClimber in international sales markets in the third quarter of 2006. In addition, the International Equipment business successfully established a subsidiary in China during the third quarter of 2006 and has added an Australian outlet in 2007 that has helped to grow sales.

Fitness Apparel BusinessNet sales from the Fitness Apparel Business were $54.8 million for the first nine months of 2007 compared to $50.0 million in the same period of 2006, an increase of $4.8 million or 9.6%. The revenue stream of the Fitness Apparel Business is generally seasonal with the first and third quarters having the highest sales and the second and fourth quarters having lower sales. The increase in net sales is primarily due to increasing net sales of our core Pearl Izumi cycling and running apparel and cycling footwear products in the domestic market and in the international direct markets.

Gross Profit

As a result of lower net sales, total gross profit was $171.5 million in the first nine months of 2007 compared to $212.0 million in the same period of 2006, a decrease of $40.5 million or 19.1%. As a percentage of net sales, gross profit margins decreased to 41.9% in the first nine months of 2007 compared to 44.0% in the comparable period of 2006. The decrease is primarily the result of a shift in sales mix between customers, channels, and products as well as the overall decline in sales volume, offset by cost reductions implemented during our cost control and containment efforts within our owned manufacturing facilities and with our manufacturing partners. Sales in the Fitness Equipment Business, which traditionally earn a higher gross margin, declined while sales in the International Equipment Business, which generally have a lower gross margin due to additional freight costs, increased. These items have been offset by reductions in our warranty costs by recovering a portion of such costs from our suppliers.

Fitness Equipment Business - Gross profit for the Fitness Equipment Business decreased to $132.0 million in the first nine months of 2007 compared to $179.6 million in the same period of 2006, a decrease of $47.6 million or 26.5%. The decrease in gross profit was due primarily to lower net sales. As a percentage of net sales, gross profit margins decreased to 43.8% in the first nine months of 2007 compared to 46.2% in the comparable period of 2006. Factors

affecting gross profit margin include sales channel and product sales mix and additional promotions in the direct and retail channels. Most notable is the reduction of sales in power-rod home gyms sold in both the direct and retail channels that historically provide higher margins than most of our other finished goods. These items have been offset by reductions in our warranty costs by recovering a portion of such costs from our Asian manufacturers and realizing reduced parts and labor costs due to improved quality. Further, we have reduced the cost of products sourced from our Asian manufacturing partners and we continue to focus on improving operating efficiencies and cost and quality engineering.

International Equipment Business - Gross profit for the International Equipment Business was $15.9 million in the first nine months of 2007 compared to $10.5 million in the same period of 2006, an increase of $5.4 million or 51.4%. As a percentage of net sales, gross profit margin was 29.8% in the first nine months of 2007 compared to 24.4% in the comparable period of 2006. The increase in gross profit is the result of a better sales mix in the retail channel and improved margins resulting from a shift to a direct sales model in China and Australia.

Fitness Apparel Business - Gross profit for the Fitness Apparel Business was $23.7 million in the first nine months of 2007 compared to $21.9 million in the same period of 2006, an increase of $1.8 million or 8.2%. As a percentage of net sales, gross profit margin decreased to 43.2% in the first nine months of 2007 compared to 43.8% in the comparable period of 2006. The increase in profit margin dollars is due to increased sales within the core Pearl Izumi cycling and running apparel and cycling footwear products. The decreased margin percentage is due to the mix of products sold and lower than normal volume of close out and discounted items sold in the first half of 2006.

Operating Expenses

Selling and Marketing

Selling and marketing expenses were $147.6 million in the first nine months of 2007 compared to $137.9 million in the same period of 2006, an increase of $9.7 million or 7.0%. The increase is the result of increased expenses within the Fitness Equipment business related to incremental bad debt reserves primarily related to the bankruptcy filing by a former customer. In addition, selling and marketing expenses within the International Equipment and Apparel businesses increased in support of growing revenue, costs related to expansion into new markets for International equipment (China and Australia) and the opening of new retail stores for the Apparel business. These increases were offset by a sales volume decline in the direct channel resulting in lower marketing expenses and financing fees within the Fitness Equipment Business but an increase as a percentage of sales in the direct channel. As a percentage of net sales, selling and marketing expenses were 36.0% in the first nine months of 2007 compared to 28.6% in the same period of 2006.

General and Administrative

General and administrative expenses were $42.9 million in the first nine months of 2007 compared to $40.4 million in the same period of 2006, an increase of $2.5 million or 6.2%. As a percentage of net sales, general and administrative expenses were 10.5% in the first nine months of 2007 compared to 8.4% in the same period of 2006. The increase in expense is primarily due to increased costs associated with the termination of employment of our former Chief Executive Officer along with increased amortization related to intangible assets acquired during our legal settlement with ICON in the second quarter 2007.

Research and Development

Research and development expenses of $9.6 million in the first nine months of 2007 were comparable to $8.3 million in the same period of 2006, an increase of $1.3 million or 15.7%. The increase in expense is due to increases in wages, recruiting and prototyping expense for our research and development focus on introducing the new “Nautilus One” and other new equipment and apparel products.

Royalties

Royalty expenses of $4.6 million in the first nine months of 2007 were comparable to $4.0 million in the same period of 2006. As a percentage of net sales, royalty expenses were 1.1% in the first nine months of 2007 compared to 0.8% in the same period of 2006. This increase is a result of product mix with a higher portion of total net sales being related to the Bowflex Revolution and Bowflex and Nautilus TreadClimber products.

Litigation Settlement

During the first nine months of 2007, the Company settled a lawsuit with ICON Health & Fitness, Inc. and as a result we received the rights to utilize a variety of fitness equipment related patents and technologies. We have valued those assets and recorded them as a reduction to operating expenses of $18.3 million.

Other Income (Expense)

Interest Expense

Interest expense increased to $3.6 million in the first nine months of 2007 compared to $1.7 million in the same period of 2006. The increase in interest expense is due to the increased average short-term borrowings outstanding during the first nine monthsquarter of 20072008 as compared to 2006.

Other Income, net

Other Income, net increased to $1.7 million in the first nine months of 2007 from $1.2 million in the comparable period of 2006. The increase is due to higher foreign currency gains realized2007. These increases were partially offset by the Companylower interest rate environment in 2007.2008.

Income Tax Expense (Benefit)

The provision for income tax from continuing operations was a benefit of $6.6$2.6 million in the first nine monthsquarter of 20072008 compared to an expense of $5.2 million$50,000 in the same period of 2006, a change2007. During the first quarter of $11.8 million.2008 there have been no material changes to the Company’s uncertain tax positions as disclosed in the 2007 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Discontinued Operations

The Company designated the financial results of its fitness apparel business as discontinued operations during 2007. This changeresulted in recording the financial results as income from discontinued operations. The income from discontinued operations during the first quarter of 2008 was due primarily to a pre-tax loss in 2007$0.5 million compared to pre-tax income in 2006. Our effective tax ratefrom discontinued operations of $2.5 million during the prior year quarter. The 2008 income from discontinued operations includes an impairment charge of $2.6 million for the first nine monthsdifference between book value of 2007 was 39.9% compared to 24.3% in the same period of 2006. The increase in our annual effective tax rate was primarily due tofitness apparel business net assets (assets minus liabilities) and the change to pre-tax loss from pre-tax income, and a $3.0 million reduction of tax contingency reserves during the third quarter of 2006.anticipated net sale proceeds.

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

During the first ninethree months of 2007,2008, our operating activities provided $8.6from continuing operations generated $18.0 million in net cash compared to generating $36.7$13.2 million in the same period of the prior year. The decreasegeneration of operating cash in the first quarter of 2008 was primarily from collection of accounts receivable. In addition, the prior year isCompany received a tax refund of $1.9 million in the

first quarter of 2008 and anticipates receiving approximately $7.1 million of tax refunds in the second quarter of 2008. The Company has agreed to pay $8.0 million in the second quarter of 2008 in connection with the settlement of all claims arising out of or related to a net loss due to a significant reduction in sales, and decreases in payables and accrued liabilities offset by a reduction in accounts receivable. The decline in sales has led to lower accounts receivable and higher inventory balances outstanding at September 30, 2007.the termination of the Land America Agreements.

Net cash used inprovided by investing activities from continuing operations was $44.8$5.6 million in the first ninethree months of 20072008 compared to net cash used in investing activities of $9.9$2.4 million in the same period of 2006.2007. The Company deposited $34.0 millionchange is primarily due to the return of a deposit in escrow for the Land America acquisition duringacquisitions and the first nine monthscollection of 2007. Capital expenditures were $9.3a note receivable from a previous business partnership with a nutrition company.

Net cash used in financing activities was $15.8 million in the first ninethree months of 20072008 compared to $8.4 million in the same period of 2006. Capital expenditures during the first nine months of 2007 consisted of manufacturing equipment and tooling to support new, innovative product offerings, and computer equipment to maintain and expand current information systems. In the prior year period, we sold a building and received $6.1 million in net proceeds and acquired intellectual property for $5.8 million.

Net cash provided by financing activities was $52.8 million in the first nine months of 2007 compared to net cash used of $32.9$12.6 million in the same period of the prior year. CashThe increase from continuing operations was primarily due to increased payments on short-term borrowings offset a reduction in dividends paid were $9.5 million in the first nine months of 2007 versus $9.8 million in the first nine months of 2006. The Company repurchased $16.7 million of stock in the prior year period. Due to the current year operating losses and other activities, the Company borrowed $61.5 million in the current year period while paying down borrowings by $5.1 million in the prior year period.

As part of our restructuring efforts, we announced there would be no quarterly dividend paid starting inpaid. In the fourth quarter of 2007.

Acquisition

On October 17, 2007, the Company entered intoBoard of Directors suspended the following agreements: (i) Asset Purchase Agreement byquarterly dividend. Payment of any future dividends is at the discretion of our Board of Directors, which considers various factors such as our financial condition, operating results, current and amonganticipated cash needs and future expansion plans. The Company’s loan agreement contains covenants that include limitations on paying dividends when certain ratios are not met. Based on the covenants, the Company and Land America Health &Fitness Co., Ltd., a company formed under the laws of the People’s Republic of China (“Land America”), Michael C. Bruno (“Bruno”) and Yang Lin Qing (“Yang”) (the “Land America Agreement”); (ii) Asset Purchase Agreement by and among the Company and Treuriver Investments Limited a British Virgin Islands company (“Treuriver”), Bruno and Yang (the “Treuriver Agreement”); (iii) Post-Closing Audit Agreement by and among the Company, Land America, Bruno and Yang (the “Audit Agreement”); and (iv) First Amendment to Escrow Agreement by and among the Company, Treuriver, Bruno (in his capacity as Representative under the Treuriver Agreement), and U.S. Bank National Association (in its capacity as Escrow Agent) (the “First Amendment”). (The Land America Agreement, Treuriver Agreement, Audit Agreement and First Amendment are collectively referred to as the “Agreements”, and Land America, Treuriver, Bruno and Yang are collectively referred to as “Sellers”).

The Agreements provide for the terms and conditions under which the Company or its wholly-owned subsidiaries will acquire or lease substantially all of the assets of Land America and Treuriver. Land America is primarily engaged in the manufacture of products for the Company in a manufacturing facility located in Xiamen, People’s Republic of China (“PRC”), and Treuriver is Land America’s related trading company. The Agreements were entered into following the exercise, on June 29, 2007, of purchase options set forth in Purchase Option Agreements with Land America, Treuriver, Bruno and Yang which the Company entered into on February 1, 2007.

In connection with execution of the Purchase Option Agreements, the Company delivered a non-refundable deposit of $6 million to Sellers. Upon exercise of the options, the Company deposited an additional $30 million into escrow. Under the terms of the First Amendment to Escrow Agreement entered into as part of the Agreements, $12.5 million was releasedcurrently precluded from escrow to Sellers as an additional nonrefundable deposit and $12.5 million was released to the Company. The remaining $5.0 million is to remain in escrow until closing.

Under the terms of the Agreements, on January 1, 2008 a wholly-owned direct or indirect subsidiary of the Company to be formed in Xiamen, Fujian, PRC (“Buyer”) will acquire substantially all of the assets currently used by Land America to manufacture products on behalf of the Company. In addition, Buyer will enter into a Lease Agreement providing for the lease of the land and buildings in which Land America currently conducts its manufacturing operations. The Lease Agreement includes a purchase option and it is anticipated that Buyer will complete the purchase of the buildings and land use rights on or before October 31, 2008. In addition, on January 1,paying dividends. On May 5, 2008, the Company or a direct or indirect wholly-owned subsidiaryBoard of Directors authorized the Company will acquire substantially all of the assets of Treuriver.

In addition to applying the previously delivered deposits as described above, within five business days of closing on January 1, 2008 the Company or its subsidiaries will pay $21.5 million to Sellers. The portion of the total purchase price attributable to inventory is subject to adjustment based on the actual value of inventory on the closing date. On the earlier of October 31, 2008 and the date on which Buyer completes the purchase of the land rights and buildings pursuant to the Lease Agreement, an additional $11 million will be paid to Sellers. The purchase price for the land rights and buildings is $11.5 million. The total acquisition cost, including the purchase of the land rights and buildings, but excluding inventory, is expected to be $63.0 million. The additional purchase of inventory at closing is expected to range from $4.0 million to $6.0 million.

Credit Facility

In February 2007, the Company paid off the outstanding balances under the $65 million credit facility that it entered in fiscal 2005 as well as the $25 million facility that it entered into October 2006. Thereafter, the Company entered into a new revolving credit agreement (the “Facility”) with several financing institutions. The Facility provides for an unsecured revolving credit facility to include revolving loans and a $10 million swing line, for a maximum commitment amount of $125 million with an option to increase the facility to $175 million. The Facility expires on February 14, 2012 and is intended for general corporate purposes, working capital requirements, financing permitted acquisitions and share repurchases.

The Facility provides for either Base Rate loans in the principal amount of $1.0 million or in increments of $0.1million thereof or Eurodollar Rate loans in the principal amount of $2.5 million or in increments of $0.5 million in excess thereof. It also allows for swing loans in minimum amounts of $0.1 million subject to its sub-limit of $10.0 million for the durationexpenditure of up to ten business days, and letters$10.0 million to repurchase outstanding shares of credit in the minimum amountCompany’s common stock.

In the fourth quarter of $0.1 million.

The Facility requires2007, management committed to a plan to sell the fitness apparel division, DashAmerica, Inc. d/b/a Pearl Izumi Inc.USA, (“Pearl Izumi”), a wholly-owned subsidiary which designs, markets and sells branded fitness apparel and footwear sold primarily under the Pearl Izumi brand globally. On April 18, 2008 the Company completed the sale of the Company,fitness apparel division. Accordingly, the results of operations for the fitness apparel division have been reclassified as discontinued operations. Net cash used by operating activities of discontinued operations during the first three months of 2008 was $3.8 million compared to benet cash provided by discontinued operations of $2.6 million for the same period in 2007. The significant increase is a guarantor; other domestic subsidiaries may be requiredresult of recording an impairment charge of $2.6 million to become guarantors under certain circumstances. The Facility also contains certain financial and non-financial covenants which include a consolidated leverage ratio, a consolidated asset coverage ratio, and a requirementadjust the net book value of the fitness apparel division down to maintain a minimum consolidated EBITDA.

On October 5,fair market value as determined by an accepted sale agreement. Cash flows used in investing activities for discontinued operations were $24,000 in 2008 compared to $0.2 million in 2007. Cash flows used in financing activities for discontinued operations were $0.1 million in 2008 compared to $0.1 million in 2007 as the Company made debt payments related to the original acquisition.

The Company has a Loan and Pearl Izumi entered into a Security and Pledge Agreement (the “Loan Agreement”) with Bank of America N.A. (“Security Agreement”) in its capacity, as administrative agent under the Company’s existing five-year $125 million Facility. The Security Agreement covers substantially all of the personal property assets of the Company and Pearl Izumi and secures the Company’s existing line of credit, swingline credit line and letter of credit subfacility, which had previously been unsecured.

On October 12, 2007, the Company and its subsidiary Pearl Izumi entered into a First Amendment and Waiver to Credit Agreement (the “Amendment”) in respect of the Facility dated as of February 14, 2007 among Bank of America, N.A. in its capacity as Administrative Agent andfor the lenders party thereto.

Pursuantthereto, providing for a $100 million revolving secured credit line, which was reduced to $70 million concurrent with the Amendment,completion of the lenderssale of it fitness apparel division. The Company completed the sale of the fitness apparel division on April 18, 2008 and received net cash proceeds of approximately $58.4 million. Upon receipt of these proceeds, the Company paid off all amounts outstanding under the credit facility agreed to waive defaults of the financial covenants under the Facility with respect to the four fiscal quarter period ended September 30, 2007. The applicable margin on borrowings was increased: (i) with respect to Eurodollar Rate loans, to 2.00% per annum, (ii) with respect to Base Rate loans, to 0.50% per annum, and (iii) with respect to Swing Line loans, to 0.50% per annum. Additionally, effective as of January 1, 2008, the maximum amount of the credit line will be restricted to $75,000,000 unless the Company’s consolidated EBITDA is at least $32,500,000 for each of the two most recently ended quarterly periods.

The Company is in the process of negotiating a new expanded asset-based credit facility for an anticipated $150.0 million with an accordion of $50.0 million. We anticipate completing this process by year-end.Loan Agreement.

We believe our existing cash and cash equivalents, cash generated from operations and borrowings available under our credit facilities will be sufficient to meet our operating and capital requirements in the foreseeable future.

OFF-BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENTS

As described in notes to the consolidated financial statements in our most recentCompany’s 2007 Annual Report on Form 10-K, from time to time, we arrange for leases or other financing sources with third parties to enable certain of our commercial customers to purchase our commercial products. While most of these financings are without recourse, in certain cases we may offer a guarantee or other recourse provisions. At September 30, 2007March 31, 2008 and December 31, 2006,2007, the maximum contingent liability under all recourse provisions werewas approximately $1.3$1.4 million and $1.6$1.3 million, respectively.

The Company has an agreement with a financing company to provide second tier financing for its consumers inunder which the Company previously shared financial responsibility if consumer default rates exceeded contractual expectations. During the third quarter 2007, the Company renegotiated its second tier financing agreements and transferred risk of loss to the financing company for a settlement payment of $0.7 million the majority of which was accrued prior to June 30,2007.million. As a result, a reserve is no longer established for consumer default on second tier financing arrangements. Our financing partners review consumer credit information and determine which consumers will receive financing and approve the amount of financing provided. The Company had a reserve for second tier consumer financing of $0.3 million at December 31, 2006. Refer to Note 9 of1 in the Notes to Consolidated Financial StatementsCompany’s 2007 Form 10-K for further discussion of the accounting treatment for these arrangements.

INFLATION AND PRICE CHANGES

Although we cannot accurately anticipateWe are experiencing cost increases for products and components manufactured in China reflecting unfavorable foreign currency exchange rates and increases in Chinese wages, taxes and raw material costs which our third party sourcing partners are seeking to pass along to the effect of inflation on our operations, we do not believe that inflation has had, or is likelyCompany. Raw material costs have also increased for products manufactured by Nautilus owned facilities in the foreseeable futureUnited States. Gross margins may be negatively impacted if these conditions continue and the Company is unable to find other cost savings or increase prices sufficiently to offset the cost increases.

Transportation costs have a material adverse effect on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows. Increases in inflation over historical levels or uncertainty in the general economy could decrease discretionary consumer spending for products like ours.

During both 2006 and 2007, we experienced increases in transportation costsfluctuated due to increasesfluctuations in the price for fuel.fuel prices. To the extent these costs continue to increase and we are unable to pass these costs to the customer, our gross margins may continue to be negatively impacted.

SEASONALITY

In general, based on historic trends, we expect our sales from fitness equipment products both in the U.S. and internationally to vary seasonally with net sales typically the strongest in the fourth quarter, followed by the first and third quarters, and the weakest in the second quarter. Our analysis showsWe believe that such factors as the broadcast of national network season finales and seasonal weather patterns influence television viewership and cause our television commercials on national cable television to be less effective in the second quarter than in other periods of the year. In addition, during the spring and summer consumers tend to do more activities outside including exercise, which impacts sales of fitness equipment used indoors. Sales of our fitness apparel products are strongest in the first and third quarters and weakest during the fourth quarter. We expect the fluctuation in our net sales between our highest and lowest quarters to be approximately 40%35%.

CRITICAL ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES AND ASSUMPTIONS

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, revenues and expenses, and related disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities in the consolidated financial statements. As described by the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”),

critical accounting estimates and assumptions are those that may be material due to the levels of subjectivity and judgment necessary to account for highly uncertain matters or the susceptibility of such matters to change, and that have a material impact on the financial condition or operating performance of the company. There were no changes toBased on this definition, we believe the items listed below are our critical accounting estimates and assumptions:

Revenue recognition

Allowance for doubtful accounts

Inventory valuation

Product warranty

Stock compensation

Litigation and loss contingencies

Goodwill and other intangible assets valuation

Income tax provision

Management and our independent auditors regularly discuss with our audit committee each of our critical accounting estimates and assumptions, as well as critical accounting policies presented in the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2007. Refer to our most recentCompany’s 2007 Annual Report on Form 10-K, for a complete descriptionand the development and selection of our criticalthese accounting estimates and assumptions.the disclosure about each estimate in the MD&A. These discussions typically occur at our quarterly audit committee meetings and include the basis and methodology used in developing and selecting these estimates, the trends in and amounts of these estimates, specific matters affecting the amount of and changes in these estimates, and any other relevant matters related to these estimates, including significant issues concerning accounting principles and financial statement presentation.

NEW ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

For a description of the new accounting standards that affect us, refer to Note 1 to our Consolidated Financial Statements included under Part I, Item 1 of this Form 10-Q.

 

Item 3.Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

There have been no material changes in our reported market risks since the filing of our 20062007 Annual Report on Form 10-K, which was filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 16, 2007.17, 2008.

We hold our cash and cash equivalents primarily in bank deposits and in liquid debt instruments with maturity dates of less than one year. We are subject to concentration of credit risk as bank deposits may exceed federally insured limits.

FOREIGN EXCHANGE RISK

We are exposed to foreign exchange risk from currency fluctuations, mainly in Canada and Europe, due to sourcing of our products in the U.S. Dollarsdollars and selling of productsthem primarily in Canadian Dollars,dollars, British pounds, Swiss Francs, and Euros. Given the relative size of our current foreign operations, the exposure to the exchange risk could have a material impact inon the results of operations. Management estimates the maximum impact on stockholders’ equity of a ten percent change in any applicable foreign currency to be approximately $1.4$1.5 million.

INTEREST RATE RISK

Fluctuations in the general level of interest rates on our current variable rate credit agreements expose us to market risk. As of September 30, 2007,March 31, 2008, our outstanding borrowings under the credit facilities were $109.0$63.2 million and represented 51.3%33.4% of our total liabilities. DueRates on these short-term borrowings have declined in recent periods which have decreased the Company’s interest expense. To the extent that the Company needs to the short-term nature of these borrowings, management believes that any reasonably possible near-term changesrely on indebtedness to finance its operations, a material change in related interest rates would notcould have a material impact on the Company’s financial position, results of operations, or cash flows.

 

Item 4.Controls and Procedures

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

Our management has evaluated, under the supervision and with the participation of our Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, and President, and Chief Financial Officer Treasurer and Secretary, the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures (as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”), as amended) as of the end of the period covered by this quarterly report on Form 10-Q pursuant to Rule 13a-15(b) and 15d-15(b) under the Exchange Act. Based

As previously disclosed under “Item 9A. Controls and Procedures” in our Annual Report on this evaluation,Form 10-K for our Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President, and Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer and Secretary,2007 fiscal year, our management identified a material weakness in our internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2007 as described below. Management concluded that the controls around the review of significant non-routine transactions and the review of significant management estimates and reserves did not operate effectively, resulting in audit adjustments to the 2007 consolidated financial statements. These deficiencies, if left unremediated, could result in the failure to prevent or detect a material misstatement in the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

Notwithstanding management’s evaluation that our internal control over financial reporting were not effective as of December 31, 2007, we believe that the endconsolidated financial statements included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q fairly present our financial condition, results of operations and cash flows for the periodperiods covered by this report, our disclosure controls and procedures were effective at the reasonable assurance level that information required to be disclosedthereby in our Exchange Act reports is: (1) recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms, and (2) accumulated and communicated to ourall material respects.

Our management including our Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President, and Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer and Secretary, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. Management does not expect that our disclosure controls and procedures will prevent or detect all errors and fraud. Any control system, no matter how well designed and operated, is based on certain assumptions and can provide only reasonable, not absolute assurance, that its objectives will be met. Further, no evaluation of controls can provide absolute assurance that misstatements due to error or fraud will not occur or that all control issues and instances of fraud, if any, within the Company have been detected.

Changes in Internal Controls

ThereRemediation Efforts on the Internal Controls Surrounding Management’s Review of Significant Non-Routine Transactions and Review of Significant Estimates and Reserves.

The following remedial actions have or will be undertaken to address the material weakness in the controls around the review of significant non-routine transactions and the review of significant management estimates and reserves:

The accounting and finance organization is being restructured to allow key personnel to focus on corporate accounting and external reporting.

Additional training has been or will be provided to accounting personnel for specific technical areas of high risk.

Key accounting personnel have been noassigned to perform monthly review of all significant non-routine transactions and significant management estimates and reserves.

The external reporting timeline is being adjusted to allow adequate time for management review and analysis, including significant non-routine transactions and significant management estimates and reserves.

Management is continuing to closely monitor the effectiveness of our processes, procedures and controls, and will make any further changes as management determines appropriate.

Except in connection with actions we are taking to remediate the Company’smaterial weakness in our internal control over financial reporting discussed above, there was no change in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the most recently completed fiscal quarter covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q that havehas materially affected, or areis reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’sour internal control over financial reporting.

Accordingly, the material weakness in our internal control over financial reporting that existed as of December 31, 2007, as described above and as disclosed in Item 9A of our Annual Report on Form 10-K, has not yet been remediated as of March 31, 2008.

PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

 

Item 1.Legal Proceedings

We are involved in various claims, lawsuits and other proceedings incidental to our business from time to time. Such litigation involves uncertainty as to possible losses we may ultimately realize when one or more future events occur or fail to occur. We accrue and charge to income estimated losses from contingencies when it is probable thatFor a liability will be incurred and the amount of loss can be reasonably estimated. Differences between estimates recorded and actual amounts determined in subsequent periods are treated as changes in accounting estimates. The Company estimates the probability of losses on legal contingencies based on the advice of internal and external counsels, outcomes from similar litigation, the statusdescription of the lawsuits (including settlement initiatives), legislative developments, and other factors. Duelegal proceedings that affect us, refer to numerous variables associated with these judgments and assumptions, both the precision and reliability of the resulting estimates of the related loss contingencies are subject to substantial uncertainties. We regularly monitor our estimated exposure to these contingencies and, as additional information becomes known, may change our estimates significantly. A significant change in our estimates, or a result that materially differs from our estimates, could have a significant impact on our financial position, results of operations and cash flows.

On April 26, 2007, the Company and ICON Health & Fitness, Inc. (“ICON”) settled a series of pending lawsuits between the parties. This settlement included a number of claims and lawsuits between ICON and the Company going back to 2002-2003, and which were pending in federal courts in Salt Lake City, Utah, and Seattle, Washington, and before the Federal Circuit Court of Appeals. Both the Company and ICON have filed dismissals of their respective lawsuits against each other. This settlement and dismissals cleared the previous contingent liability claim of $8.1 million against the Company following a trial in November 2005 in Salt Lake City, and ICON granted the Company use of certain intellectual property for the Company’s use in product development and enhancement valued at $18.3 million.

In October 2006, the Company filed a complaint in the Superior Court for Clark County, Washington against Gately’s LLC (“Gately’s”) seeking damages in the amount of $5.1 million plus interest, attorney’s fees and costs, for collection of outstanding accounts receivable for product purchased by Gately’s. This case has been dismissed and refiled by the Company in state court in Boulder County, Colorado. In its answerNote 10 to the complaint, Gately’s has asserted defenses to payment and counterclaims against Nautilus in an unspecified amount. In September 2007, Gately’s filed a petition for bankruptcy which has stayed the litigation in Colorado. In September 2007, the Company reserved an additional $4.8 million to be fully reserved forconsolidated financial statements located at Item 1 of this unpaid receivable as a result of the bankruptcy filing.

In addition to the matters described above, from time to time the Company is subject to litigation, claims and assessments that arise in the ordinary course of business, including disputes that may arise from intellectual property related matters. Many of our legal matters are covered in whole or in part by insurance. Management believes that any liability resulting from such matters will not have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial position, results of operations, or cash flows.Form 10-Q.

 

Item 1A.Risk Factors

There have been no material changes to the risk factors identified in our annual report on Form 10-K for the year-ended December 31, 2006, except that the following risk factor is added to supplement the risk factors identified in our annual report:2007.

If we fail to comply with our debt covenants our ability to borrow under our existing credit facility may be limited and we may be required to obtain alternative financing. Compliance with our debt covenants may be adversely affected by various economic, financial and industry factors. Noncompliance with the covenants would constitute an event of default under our credit facility, allowing the lenders to accelerate repayment of any outstanding borrowings and/or suspend future borrowings. We have negotiated a waiver of certain financial covenants with the lenders under our current credit facility through December 31, 2007, however, if we fail to comply with such financial covenants after December 31, 2007, or fail to enter into a new Credit Facility prior to that time, the amount we would be permitted to borrow under our existing credit facility would be limited. There is no assurance that we would be able to obtain an additional waiver or amendments to our current credit facility, or enter into a new credit facility, on favorable terms, or at all.

Item 6.Exhibits

The following exhibits are filed herewith.

 

Exhibit No.

  

Description

10.1

  2.1

  Security and PledgeStock Purchase Agreement dated as of October 5, 2007February 15, 2008 by and among Nautilus, Inc., Shimano American Corporation and DashAmerica, Inc. D/B/A Pearl Izumi USA, Inc. (Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 2.1 to Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on February 22, 2008).

  2.2

First Amendment to Stock Purchase Agreement dated as of April 18, 2008 by and among Nautilus, Inc., Shimano American Corporation and DashAmerica, Inc. D/B/A Pearl Izumi USA, Inc. (Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 2.2 to Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on April 24, 2008) Confidential treatment has been requested with respect to a portion of this exhibit.

10.1

First Amendment to Loan and Security Agreement and Waiver dated as of February 29, 2008 among the Company, Nautilus International S.A. and Bank of America, N.A., in its capacity as Administrative Agentagent (Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.3 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed March 17, 2008).

10.2

  FirstSecond Amendment to Loan and Waiver to CreditSecurity Agreement dated as of October 12, 2007 by andMarch 31, 2008 among the Company, Nautilus Inc., DashAmerica, Inc.International S.A. and Bank of America, N.A., in its capacity as Administrative Agentagent.

10.3

  Asset PurchaseThird Amendment to Loan and Security Agreement dated as of October 17, 2007May 5, 2008 among the Company, Nautilus International S.A. and bank of America, N.A., in its capacity as agent.

10.4

Supply Agreement dated as of May 2, 2008 by and among Nautilus, Inc., Land America Health &and Fitness Co., LTD., Michael C. BrunoLtd. and Yang Lin Qing.Treuriver Investments Co. Limited. (Confidential treatment has been requested with respect to a portion of this Exhibit).
10.4

10.5

  Asset PurchaseSettlement Agreement dated as of October 17, 2007May 5, 2008 by and among Nautilus, Inc. Land America Health and Fitness Co., Ltd., Treuriver Investments Co. Limited, Michael C. Bruno and Yang Lin Qing.
10.5

10.6

  First Amendment to EscrowEmployment Agreement dated as of October 17, 2007 byMay 6, 2008 between Nautilus, Inc. and among Nautilus, Inc., Treuriver Investments Limited, Michael C. Bruno and U.S. Bank National Association, as Escrow Agent.Sebastien Goulet.
10.6Post-Closing Audit Agreement dated as of October 17, 2007 by and among Nautilus, Inc., Land America Health & Fitness Co., LTD., Michael C. Bruno and Yang Lin Qing.

31.1

  Certification of Principal Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a - 1413a-14 (a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended

31.2

  Certification of Principal Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a - 1413a-14 (a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended

32.1

  Certification of Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a - 14(b)13a-14(b) of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

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.

 

  NAUTILUS, INC.
November 9, 2007May 12, 2008  By: /s/ Robert S. FalconeEdward J. Bramson
Date   Robert S. Falcone, Edward J. Bramson,

Chairman and Chief Executive Officer and President (Principal

(Principal Executive Officer)

November 9, 2007May 12, 2008  By: /s/ William D. Meadowcroft
Date   

William D. Meadowcroft, Chief Financial Officer,

Treasurer and Secretary (Principal Financial Officer)

November 9, 2007By:/s/ Aaron G. Atkinson
Date   

Aaron G. Atkinson, Corporate Controller,Chief Financial Officer

(Principal AccountingFinancial Officer)

EXHIBIT INDEX

 

Exhibit No.

  

Description

10.1

  2.1

  Security and PledgeStock Purchase Agreement dated as of October 5, 2007February 15, 2008 by and among Nautilus, Inc., Shimano American Corporation and DashAmerica, Inc. D/B/A pearl Izumi USA, Inc. (Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 2.1 to Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on February 22, 2008).

  2.2

First Amendment to Stock Purchase Agreement dated as of April 18, 2008 by and among Nautilus, Inc., Shimano American Corporation and DashAmerica, Inc. D/B/A Pearl Izumi USA, Inc. (Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 2.2 to Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on April 24, 2008).

10.1

First Amendment to Loan and Security Agreement and Waiver dated as of February 29, 2008 among the Company, Nautilus International S.A. and Bank of America, N.A., in its capacity as Administrative Agentagent (Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.3 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed March 17, 2008).

10.2

  FirstSecond Amendment to Loan and Waiver to CreditSecurity Agreement dated as of October 12, 2007 by andMarch 31, 2008 among the Company, Nautilus Inc., DashAmerica, Inc.International S.A. and Bank of America, N.A., in its capacity as Administrative Agentagent.

10.3

  Asset PurchaseThird Amendment to Loan and Security Agreement dated as of October 17, 2007May 5, 2008 among the Company, Nautilus International S.A. and bank of America, N.A., in its capacity as agent.

10.4

Supply Agreement dated as of May 2, 2008 by and among Nautilus, Inc., Land America Health &and Fitness Co., LTD., Michael C. BrunoLtd. and Yang Lin Qing.Treuriver Investments Co. Limited. (Confidential treatment has been requested with respect to a portion of this Exhibit).
10.4

10.5

  Asset PurchaseSettlement Agreement dated as of October 17, 2007May 5, 2008 by and among Nautilus, Inc. Land America Health and Fitness Co., Ltd., Treuriver Investments Co. Limited, Michael C. Bruno and Yang Lin Qing.
10.5

10.6

  First Amendment to EscrowEmployment Agreement dated as of October 17, 2007 byMay 6, 2008 between Nautilus, Inc. and among Nautilus, Inc., Treuriver Investments Limited, Michael C. Bruno and U.S. Bank National Association, as Escrow Agent.Sebastien Goulet.
10.6Post-Closing Audit Agreement dated as of October 17, 2007 by and among Nautilus, Inc., Land America Health & Fitness Co., LTD., Michael C. Bruno and Yang Lin Qing.

31.1

  Certification of Principal Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a - 1413a-14 (a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended

31.2

  Certification of Principal Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a - 1413a-14 (a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended

32.1

  Certification of Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a - 14(b)13a-14(b) of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

 

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