UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

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

For the Quarterly Period Ended October 31, 2017April 30, 2023

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: 1-16497

MOVADO GROUP, INC.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)

New York

13-2595932

(State or Other Jurisdiction

of Incorporation or Organization)

(IRS Employer

Identification No.)

650 From Road, Ste. 375

Paramus, New Jersey

07652-3556

(Address of Principal Executive Offices)

(Zip Code)

(201) (201) 267-8000

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class

Trading

Symbol(s)

Name of each exchange on which registered

Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share

MOV

New York Stock Exchange

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 that past 90 days. Yes No

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Website, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). Yes No

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,’’ “accelerated filer,’’ “smaller reporting company,’’ and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

Large accelerated filer

Accelerated filer                  

Accelerated filer

Non-accelerated filer (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)  

Smaller reporting company

Emerging growth company

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.

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

The number of shares outstanding of the registrant’s Common Stock and Class A Common Stock as of November 14, 2017May 22, 2023 were 16,298,17315,617,654 and 6,641,950,6,524,805 respectively.


MOVADO GROUP, INC.

Index to Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q

October 31, 2017April 30, 2023

Page

Part I

Financial Information (Unaudited)

3

Item 1.

Consolidated Balance Sheets at October 31, 2017,April 30, 2023, January 31, 20172023 and October 31, 2016April 30, 2022

3

Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three and nine months ended October 31, 2017April 30, 2023 and October 31, 2016April 30, 2022

4

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) for the three and nine months ended October 31, 2017April 30, 2023 and October 31, 2016April 30, 2022

5

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the ninethree months ended October 31, 2017April 30, 2023 and October 31, 2016April 30, 2022

6

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

7

Item 2.

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

2319

Item 3.

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

3325

Item 4.

Controls and Procedures

3426

Part II

Other Information

35

Item 1.

Legal Proceedings

3527

Item 1A.

Risk Factors

3527

Item 2.

Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

3527

Item 6.

Exhibits

3729

Signature

3830


PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1. Financial Statements

MOVADO GROUP, INC.

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(In thousands, except share and per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

October 31,

 

 

January 31,

 

 

October 31,

 

April 30,

 

January 31,

 

April 30,

 

2017

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

2023

 

 

2023

 

 

2022

 

ASSETS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

$

155,484

 

 

$

256,279

 

 

$

199,758

 

$

198,257

 

 

$

251,584

 

 

$

225,256

 

Trade receivables, net

 

132,941

 

 

 

66,847

 

 

 

130,076

 

 

94,037

 

 

 

94,282

 

 

 

92,744

 

Inventories

 

169,866

 

 

 

153,167

 

 

 

169,402

 

 

195,235

 

 

 

186,203

 

 

 

180,003

 

Other current assets

 

26,361

 

 

 

28,487

 

 

 

28,096

 

 

25,804

 

 

 

24,212

 

 

 

23,558

 

Income taxes receivable

 

12,057

 

 

 

10,908

 

 

 

3,421

 

Total current assets

 

484,652

 

 

 

504,780

 

 

 

527,332

 

 

525,390

 

 

 

567,189

 

 

 

524,982

 

Property, plant and equipment, net

 

24,637

 

 

 

34,173

 

 

 

34,867

 

 

19,075

 

 

 

18,699

 

 

 

18,434

 

Operating lease right-of-use assets

 

76,194

 

 

 

80,897

 

 

 

79,717

 

Deferred and non-current income taxes

 

23,610

 

 

 

24,837

 

 

 

20,614

 

 

45,049

 

 

 

44,490

 

 

 

42,854

 

Goodwill

 

56,316

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other intangibles, net

 

22,568

 

 

 

1,633

 

 

 

1,730

 

 

8,996

 

 

 

9,642

 

 

 

11,990

 

Other non-current assets

 

47,783

 

 

 

42,379

 

 

 

39,935

 

 

66,792

 

 

 

66,788

 

 

 

62,007

 

Total assets

$

659,566

 

 

$

607,802

 

 

$

624,478

 

$

741,496

 

 

$

787,705

 

 

$

739,984

 

LIABILITIES AND EQUITY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Loans payable to bank, current

$

5,000

 

 

$

5,000

 

 

$

3,000

 

Accounts payable

 

28,014

 

 

 

27,192

 

 

 

22,443

 

$

24,443

 

 

$

32,085

 

 

$

44,140

 

Accrued liabilities

 

62,666

 

 

 

35,061

 

 

 

52,895

 

 

48,858

 

 

 

46,720

 

 

 

54,698

 

Accrued payroll and benefits

 

7,597

 

 

 

17,343

 

 

 

7,822

 

Current operating lease liabilities

 

17,558

 

 

 

17,681

 

 

 

16,588

 

Income taxes payable

 

5,192

 

 

 

4,149

 

 

 

5,601

 

 

17,557

 

 

 

28,591

 

 

 

15,141

 

Total current liabilities

 

100,872

 

 

 

71,402

 

 

 

83,939

 

 

116,013

 

 

 

142,420

 

 

 

138,389

 

Loans payable to bank

 

25,000

 

 

 

25,000

 

 

 

35,000

 

Deferred and non-current income taxes payable

 

7,501

 

 

 

3,322

 

 

 

3,145

 

 

14,540

 

 

 

15,163

 

 

 

19,385

 

Non-current operating lease liabilities

 

66,743

 

 

 

70,910

 

 

 

70,440

 

Other non-current liabilities

 

38,752

 

 

 

34,085

 

 

 

32,297

 

 

49,287

 

 

 

48,668

 

 

 

47,301

 

Total liabilities

 

172,125

 

 

 

133,809

 

 

 

154,381

 

 

246,583

 

 

 

277,161

 

 

 

275,515

 

Commitments and contingencies (Note 9)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Commitments and contingencies (Note 8)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Redeemable noncontrolling interest

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2,251

 

Equity:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Preferred Stock, $0.01 par value, 5,000,000 shares authorized; no shares

issued

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common Stock, $0.01 par value, 100,000,000 shares authorized;

27,324,319, 27,176,656 and 27,138,206 shares issued and outstanding,

respectively

 

273

 

 

 

272

 

 

 

271

 

Class A Common Stock, $0.01 par value, 30,000,000 shares authorized;

6,641,950, 6,644,105 and 6,644,105 shares issued and outstanding,

respectively

 

66

 

 

 

66

 

 

 

66

 

Preferred Stock, $0.01 par value, 5,000,000 shares authorized; no shares
issued

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common Stock, $0.01 par value, 100,000,000 shares authorized;
28,824,156, 28,806,511 and 28,771,219 shares issued and outstanding,
respectively

 

288

 

 

 

288

 

 

 

287

 

Class A Common Stock, $0.01 par value, 30,000,000 shares authorized;
6,524,805 shares issued and outstanding

 

65

 

 

 

65

 

 

 

65

 

Capital in excess of par value

 

189,332

 

 

 

185,354

 

 

 

182,834

 

 

232,419

 

 

 

230,782

 

 

 

224,708

 

Retained earnings

 

425,649

 

 

 

415,919

 

 

 

413,666

 

 

455,979

 

 

 

476,752

 

 

 

424,160

 

Accumulated other comprehensive income

 

80,388

 

 

 

76,780

 

 

 

77,057

 

 

85,177

 

 

 

81,295

 

 

 

75,032

 

Treasury Stock, 11,026,671, 10,869,321 and 10,849,321 shares,

respectively, at cost

 

(208,267

)

 

 

(204,398

)

 

 

(203,797

)

Treasury Stock, 13,208,339, 13,194,339 and 12,673,763 shares,
respectively, at cost

 

(281,957

)

 

 

(281,576

)

 

 

(264,602

)

Total Movado Group, Inc. shareholders' equity

 

487,441

 

 

 

473,993

 

 

 

470,097

 

 

491,971

 

 

 

507,606

 

 

 

459,650

 

Noncontrolling interests

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Noncontrolling interest

 

2,942

 

 

 

2,938

 

 

 

2,568

 

Total equity

 

487,441

 

 

 

473,993

 

 

 

470,097

 

 

494,913

 

 

 

510,544

 

 

 

462,218

 

Total liabilities and equity

$

659,566

 

 

$

607,802

 

 

$

624,478

 

Total liabilities, redeemable noncontrolling interest and equity

$

741,496

 

 

$

787,705

 

 

$

739,984

 

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

3



MOVADO GROUP, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(In thousands, except per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

Three Months Ended October 31,

 

 

Nine Months Ended October 31,

 

Three Months Ended April 30,

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

2023

 

 

2022

 

Net sales

$

190,693

 

 

$

179,818

 

 

$

418,739

 

 

$

421,967

 

$

144,905

 

 

$

163,424

 

Cost of sales

 

86,623

 

 

 

81,268

 

 

 

199,406

 

 

 

191,837

 

 

62,902

 

 

 

66,739

 

Gross profit

 

104,070

 

 

 

98,550

 

 

 

219,333

 

 

 

230,130

 

 

82,003

 

 

 

96,685

 

Selling, general, and administrative

 

78,885

 

 

 

67,479

 

 

 

189,479

 

 

 

183,590

 

Selling, general and administrative

 

71,104

 

 

 

71,391

 

Operating income

 

25,185

 

 

 

31,071

 

 

 

29,854

 

 

 

46,540

 

 

10,899

 

 

 

25,294

 

Other expense (Note 3)

 

 

 

 

(1,282

)

 

 

 

 

 

(1,282

)

Non-operating income/(expense):

 

 

 

 

Other income, net

 

1,025

 

 

 

83

 

Interest expense

 

(445

)

 

 

(333

)

 

 

(1,191

)

 

 

(1,039

)

 

(113

)

 

 

(112

)

Interest income

 

110

 

 

 

45

 

 

 

361

 

 

 

138

 

Income before income taxes

 

24,850

 

 

 

29,501

 

 

 

29,024

 

 

 

44,357

 

 

11,811

 

 

 

25,265

 

Provision for income taxes (Note 10)

 

7,490

 

 

 

9,286

 

 

 

10,341

 

 

 

14,450

 

Provision for income taxes (Note 9)

 

2,534

 

 

 

6,011

 

Net income

 

17,360

 

 

 

20,215

 

 

 

18,683

 

 

 

29,907

 

 

9,277

 

 

 

19,254

 

Less: Net income attributed to noncontrolling interests

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

78

 

Net income attributed to Movado Group, Inc.

$

17,360

 

 

$

20,215

 

 

$

18,683

 

 

$

29,829

 

Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests

 

149

 

 

 

741

 

Net income attributable to Movado Group, Inc.

$

9,128

 

 

$

18,513

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic income per share:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted basic average shares outstanding

 

23,079

 

 

 

23,055

 

 

 

23,080

 

 

 

23,074

 

 

22,226

 

 

 

22,840

 

Net income per share attributed to Movado Group, Inc.

$

0.75

 

 

$

0.88

 

 

$

0.81

 

 

$

1.29

 

Net income per share attributable to Movado Group, Inc.

$

0.41

 

 

$

0.81

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Diluted income per share:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted diluted average shares outstanding

 

23,273

 

 

 

23,230

 

 

 

23,261

 

 

 

23,259

 

 

22,672

 

 

 

23,397

 

Net income per share attributed to Movado Group, Inc.

$

0.75

 

 

$

0.87

 

 

$

0.80

 

 

$

1.28

 

Net income per share attributable to Movado Group, Inc.

$

0.40

 

 

$

0.79

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dividends declared per share

$

0.13

 

 

$

0.13

 

 

$

0.39

 

 

$

0.39

 

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

4



MOVADO GROUP, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)

(In thousands)

(Unaudited)

 

Three Months Ended October 31,

 

 

Nine Months Ended October 31,

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

Comprehensive income, net of taxes:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income including noncontrolling interests

$

17,360

 

 

$

20,215

 

 

$

18,683

 

 

$

29,907

 

Net unrealized (loss) / gain on investments, net of tax (benefit) of

   $(6), $4, $(6) and $1, respectively

 

(13

)

 

 

6

 

 

 

(12

)

 

 

8

 

Net change in effective portion of hedging contracts, net of tax

   (benefit) of $88, $(9), $9 and $5, respectively

 

448

 

 

 

(43

)

 

 

37

 

 

 

31

 

Foreign currency translation adjustments

 

(5,525

)

 

 

(6,319

)

 

 

3,583

 

 

 

8,489

 

Comprehensive income including noncontrolling interests

 

12,270

 

 

 

13,859

 

 

 

22,291

 

 

 

38,435

 

Less: Comprehensive income attributed to noncontrolling interests

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

54

 

Total comprehensive income attributed to Movado Group, Inc.

$

12,270

 

 

$

13,859

 

 

$

22,291

 

 

$

38,381

 

 

 

Three Months Ended April 30,

 

 

 

2023

 

 

2022

 

Net income

 

$

9,277

 

 

$

19,254

 

Other comprehensive income/(loss):

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net unrealized (loss) on investments, net of tax benefit of ($11) and ($2), respectively

 

 

(32

)

 

 

(5

)

Amortization of prior service cost, net of tax provision of $4 and $4, respectively

 

 

15

 

 

 

14

 

Foreign currency translation adjustments

 

 

4,002

 

 

 

(11,500

)

Cash flow hedges:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accumulated other comprehensive (loss)/income before reclassification, net of tax (benefit)/provision of ($64) and $271

 

 

(323

)

 

 

1,367

 

Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss), net of tax provision/(benefit) of $44 and ($28)

 

 

220

 

 

 

(139

)

Total other comprehensive income/(loss), net of taxes

 

 

3,882

 

 

 

(10,263

)

Less:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Comprehensive income/(loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income

 

 

149

 

 

 

741

 

Foreign currency translation adjustments

 

 

(145

)

 

 

(200

)

Total comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests

 

$

4

 

 

$

541

 

Total comprehensive income attributable to Movado Group, Inc.

 

$

13,155

 

 

$

8,450

 

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

5



MOVADO GROUP, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(In thousands)

(Unaudited)

 

Nine Months Ended October 31,

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

Cash flows from operating activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income including noncontrolling interests

$

18,683

 

 

$

29,907

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

9,842

 

 

 

8,520

 

Transactional (gains) / losses

 

(859

)

 

 

2,663

 

Write-down of inventories

 

1,930

 

 

 

1,967

 

Deferred income taxes

 

719

 

 

 

230

 

Stock-based compensation

 

3,644

 

 

 

5,663

 

Impairment of long-term investment

 

 

 

 

1,282

 

Cost savings initiative

 

13,437

 

 

 

 

Changes in assets and liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Trade receivables

 

(62,175

)

 

 

(60,386

)

Inventories

 

(14,562

)

 

 

(7,657

)

Other current assets

 

1,647

 

 

 

1,540

 

Accounts payable

 

334

 

 

 

(5,140

)

Accrued liabilities

 

18,296

 

 

 

12,892

 

Income taxes payable

 

373

 

 

 

(917

)

Other non-current assets

 

(5,399

)

 

 

(5,123

)

Other non-current liabilities

 

4,664

 

 

 

3,718

 

Net cash (used in) operating activities

 

(9,426

)

 

 

(10,841

)

Cash flows from investing activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Capital expenditures

 

(3,575

)

 

 

(3,847

)

Short-term investment

 

 

 

 

(151

)

Restricted cash deposits

 

1,018

 

 

 

(1,156

)

Trademarks and other intangibles

 

(500

)

 

 

(296

)

Acquisition, net of cash acquired

 

(78,991

)

 

 

 

Net cash (used in) investing activities

 

(82,048

)

 

 

(5,450

)

Cash flows from financing activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Proceeds from bank borrowings

 

 

 

 

3,000

 

Repayments of bank borrowings

 

 

 

 

(5,000

)

Stock options exercised and other changes

 

(626

)

 

 

(1,256

)

Dividends paid

 

(8,953

)

 

 

(8,951

)

Purchase of incremental ownership of U.K. joint venture

 

 

 

 

(1,320

)

Stock repurchase

 

(3,004

)

 

 

(3,263

)

Net cash (used in) financing activities

 

(12,583

)

 

 

(16,790

)

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

 

3,262

 

 

 

4,651

 

Net (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

 

(100,795

)

 

 

(28,430

)

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

 

256,279

 

 

 

228,188

 

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

$

155,484

 

 

$

199,758

 

 

Three Months Ended April 30,

 

 

2023

 

 

2022

 

Cash flows from operating activities:

 

 

 

 

 

Net income

$

9,277

 

 

$

19,254

 

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash used in operating activities:

 

 

 

 

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

2,557

 

 

 

2,932

 

Transactional gains

 

(114

)

 

 

(340

)

Provision for inventories and accounts receivable

 

904

 

 

 

661

 

Deferred income taxes

 

(1,029

)

 

 

(491

)

Stock-based compensation

 

1,597

 

 

 

1,343

 

Other

 

559

 

 

 

66

 

Changes in assets and liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

Trade receivables

 

415

 

 

 

(3,512

)

Inventories

 

(8,149

)

 

 

(24,286

)

Other current assets

 

(1,985

)

 

 

(5,570

)

Accounts payable

 

(7,949

)

 

 

(689

)

Accrued liabilities

 

3,739

 

 

 

6,103

 

Accrued payroll and benefits

 

(9,844

)

 

 

(17,073

)

Income taxes receivable

 

(1,166

)

 

 

5,116

 

Income taxes payable

 

(11,083

)

 

 

(3,765

)

Other non-current assets

 

635

 

 

 

(672

)

Other non-current liabilities

 

139

 

 

 

171

 

Net cash used in operating activities

 

(21,497

)

 

 

(20,752

)

Cash flows from investing activities:

 

 

 

 

 

Capital expenditures

 

(2,257

)

 

 

(1,381

)

Long-term investments

 

(600

)

 

 

(1,850

)

Trademarks and other intangibles

 

(26

)

 

 

(22

)

Net cash used in investing activities

 

(2,883

)

 

 

(3,253

)

Cash flows from financing activities:

 

 

 

 

 

Dividends paid

 

(29,901

)

 

 

(7,940

)

Stock repurchase

 

(381

)

 

 

(14,439

)

Stock awards and options exercised and other changes

 

 

 

 

(405

)

Other

 

 

 

 

(85

)

Net cash used in financing activities

 

(30,282

)

 

 

(22,869

)

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash

 

1,349

 

 

 

(5,026

)

Net decrease in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash

 

(53,313

)

 

 

(51,900

)

Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at beginning of year

 

252,179

 

 

 

277,716

 

Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at end of period

$

198,866

 

 

$

225,816

 

 

 

 

 

 

Reconciliation of cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash:

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

$

198,257

 

 

$

225,256

 

Restricted cash included in other non-current assets

 

609

 

 

 

560

 

Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash

$

198,866

 

 

$

225,816

 

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

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MOVADO GROUP, INC.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Unaudited)

NOTE 1 –BASIS OF PRESENTATION

The accompanying interim unaudited consolidated financial statementsConsolidated Financial Statements have been prepared by Movado Group, Inc. (the “Company”), in a manner consistent with that used in the preparation of the annual audited consolidated financial statementsConsolidated Financial Statements included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 31, 20172023 (the “2017“2023 Annual Report on Form 10-K”). The unaudited consolidated financial statementsConsolidated Financial Statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, which require the Company to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the dates of the unaudited consolidated financial statementsConsolidated Financial Statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the periods reported. Actual results could differ from those estimates. In the opinion of management, the accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statementsConsolidated Financial Statements reflect all adjustments, consisting of only normal and recurring adjustments, necessary for a fair statement of the financial position and results of operations for the periods presented. The consolidated balance sheet data at January 31, 20172023 is derived from the audited annual financial statements, which are included in the Company’s 20172023 Annual Report on Form 10-K and should be read in connection with these interim unaudited financial statements. Operating results for the interim periods presented are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the full year.

NOTE 2 –RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

The Company has reviewed all recently issued accounting pronouncements and concluded that they were either not applicable or not expected to have a material impact on the Consolidated Financial Statements or related disclosures.

NOTE 13RECLASSIFICATIONSEARNINGS PER SHARE AND CASH DIVIDENDS

Certain reclassificationsThe Company presents net income attributable to Movado Group, Inc. after adjusting for noncontrolling interests, as applicable, per share on a basic and diluted basis. Basic earnings per share is computed using weighted-average shares outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per share is computed using the weighted-average number of shares outstanding adjusted for dilutive common stock equivalents.

The number of shares used in calculating basic and diluted earnings per share is as follows (in thousands):

 

Three Months Ended April 30,

 

 

2023

 

 

2022

 

Weighted average common shares outstanding:

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

22,226

 

 

 

22,840

 

Effect of dilutive securities:

 

 

 

 

 

Stock awards and options to purchase shares of
common stock

 

446

 

 

 

557

 

Diluted

 

22,672

 

 

 

23,397

 

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For the three months ended April 30, 2023 and 2022, approximately 345,000 and170,000, respectively, of potentially dilutive common stock equivalents were madeexcluded from the computation of diluted earnings per share because their effect would have been antidilutive.

On March 23, 2023, the Company declared a special cash dividend of $1.00 per share, as well as a quarterly cash dividend of $0.35 per share, both payable on April 19, 2023, to prior years’ financial statement amountsshareholders of record on April 5, 2023. The total dividends of $29.9 million were paid on April 19, 2023. The Company paid cash dividends of $0.35 per share, or $7.9 million, during the three months ended April 30, 2022.

NOTE 4 – INVENTORIES

Inventories consisted of the following (in thousands):

 

 

April 30,
2023

 

 

January 31,
2023

 

 

April 30,
2022

 

Finished goods

 

$

158,206

 

 

$

154,700

 

 

$

146,655

 

Component parts

 

 

34,174

 

 

 

28,805

 

 

 

30,896

 

Work-in-process

 

 

2,855

 

 

 

2,698

 

 

 

2,452

 

 

 

$

195,235

 

 

$

186,203

 

 

$

180,003

 

NOTE 5 – DEBT AND LINES OF CREDIT

On October 12, 2018, the Company, together with Movado Group Delaware Holdings Corporation, Movado Retail Group, Inc. and related note disclosures to conform to fiscal 2018 presentation.Movado LLC (together with the Company, the “U.S. Borrowers”), each a wholly owned domestic subsidiary of the Company, and Movado Watch Company S.A. and MGI Luxury Group S.A., each a wholly owned Swiss subsidiary of the Company, entered into an Amended and Restated Credit Agreement (as subsequently amended, the “Credit Agreement”) with the lenders party thereto and Bank of America, N.A. as administrative agent (in such capacity, the “Agent”). As a result of the adoptionmerger of ASU 2016-09, “Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting,” excess tax benefits and deficiencies related to share­based compensation are reportedMovado Watch Company S.A. into MGI Luxury Group S.A. in July 2022, MGI Luxury Group S.A. (subsequently renamed MGI Luxury Group GmbH as operating activities in the statement of cash flows.

NOTE 2 - CHANGES TO CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES

As a result of the acquisitionconversion of JLB Brands Ltd.,its corporate form) became the ownersole Swiss subsidiary of the Olivia Burton brand,Company party to the Credit Agreement (in such capacity, the "Swiss Borrower" and, together with the U.S. Borrowers, the "Borrowers"). The Credit Agreement provides for a $100.0 million senior secured revolving credit facility (the “Facility”) and has a maturity date of October 28, 2026. The Facility includes a $15.0 million letter of credit subfacility, a $25.0 million swingline subfacility and a $75.0 million sublimit for borrowings by the Swiss Borrower, with provisions for uncommitted increases to the Facility of up to $50.0 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2018,aggregate subject to customary terms and conditions. The Credit Agreement contains affirmative and negative covenants binding on the Company has madeand its subsidiaries that are customary for credit facilities of this type, including, but not limited to, restrictions and limitations on the following additionsincurrence of debt and liens, dispositions of assets, capital expenditures, dividends and other payments in respect of equity interests, the making of loans and equity investments, mergers, consolidations, liquidations and dissolutions, and transactions with affiliates (in each case, subject to its critical accounting policies related to intangible assetsvarious exceptions).

The borrowings under the Facility are joint and goodwill (see Note 17 – Acquisitions).

Intangibles

In accordance with applicable guidance, the Company estimates and records the fair value of purchased intangible assets at the time of its acquisition, which in the acquisitionseveral obligations of the Olivia Burton brand primarily consist of a trade name and customer relationships. The fair values of these intangible assets are estimated based on independent third-party appraisals. Finite-lived intangible assets are amortized over their respective estimated useful livesBorrowers and are evaluatedalso cross-guaranteed by each Borrower, except that the Swiss Borrower is not liable for, impairment periodically whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that their related carrying values may not be fully recoverable. Estimates of fair value for finite-lived intangible assets are primarily determined using discounted cash flows, with consideration of market comparisons and recent transactions. This approach uses significant estimates and assumptions, including projected future cash flows, discount rates and growth rates.

Goodwill

Atnor does it guarantee, the time of acquisition, in accordance with applicable guidance, the Company records all acquired net assets at their estimated fair values. These estimated fair values are based on management’s assessments and independent third-party appraisals. The excessobligations of the purchase consideration overU.S. Borrowers. In addition, the Borrowers’ obligations under the Facility are secured by first priority liens, subject to permitted liens, on substantially all of the U.S. Borrowers’ assets other than certain excluded assets. The Swiss Borrower does not provide collateral to secure the obligations under the Facility.

As of April 30, 2023, and April 30, 2022, there were no amounts in loans outstanding under the Facility for either period. Availability under the Facility was reduced by the aggregate estimated fair valuesnumber of letters of credit outstanding, issued in connection with retail and operating facility leases to various landlords and for Canadian payroll to the acquired net assets is recorded as goodwill.Royal Bank of Canada, totaling approximately $0.3 million at both April 30, 2023 and April 30, 2022. At April 30, 2023, the letters of credit have expiration dates through April 26, 2024. As of April 30, 2023, and April 30, 2022, availability under the Facility was $99.7 million for both periods.

Goodwill is not amortized but will be assessed for impairment at least annually. Under applicable guidance, the Company generally performs its annual goodwill impairment analysis using a qualitative approach to determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of goodwill is less than its carrying value. If, based on the results of the qualitative assessment, it is concluded that it is more likely than not that the fair value of goodwill is less than its carrying value, a quantitative test is performed. The Company early adopted ASU 2017-04 “Intangibles - Goodwill and Other: Simplifyinghad weighted average borrowings under the Test for Goodwill Impairment” (see Note 14 – Accounting Changes and Recent Accounting Pronouncements) on a prospective basisFacility of zero during the second quarter of fiscal 2018 in light of goodwill in the period, associated with the acquisition of the Olivia Burton brand.


The quantitative impairment test is performed to measure the amount of impairment loss, if any. The quantitative impairment test identifies the existence of potential impairment by comparing the fair value of each reporting unit with its carrying value, including goodwill. If a reporting unit’s carrying amount exceeds its fair value, the Company will record an impairment charge, as an operating expense item, based on that difference. The impairment charge will be limited to the amount of goodwill allocated to that reporting unit.

Determination of the fair value of a reporting unit and the fair value of individual assets and liabilities of a reporting unit is based on management's assessment, including the consideration of independent third-party appraisals when necessary. Furthermore, this determination is subjective in nature and involves the use of significant estimates and assumptions. These estimates and assumptions could have a significant impact on whether or not an impairment charge is recognized and the amount of any such charge. Estimates of fair value are primarily determined using discounted cash flows, market comparisons, and recent transactions. These approaches use significant estimates and assumptions, including projected future cash flows, discount rates, growth rates, and determination of appropriate market comparisons.

NOTE 3 – FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

Fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. Accounting guidance establishes a fair value hierarchy which prioritizes the inputs used in measuring fair value into three broad levels as follows:

Level 1 – Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.

Level 2 – Inputs, other than the quoted prices in active markets, that are observable either directly or indirectly.

Level 3 – Unobservable inputs based on the Company’s assumptions.

The following tables present the fair value hierarchy for those assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis (in thousands) as of October 31, 2017 and 2016 and January 31, 2017:

 

  

 

  

Fair Value at October 31, 2017

 

 

  

Balance Sheet Location

  

Level 1

 

  

Level 2

 

  

Level 3

 

  

Total

 

Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Available-for-sale securities

 

Other current assets

 

$

291

 

 

$

 

 

$

 

 

$

291

 

Short-term investment

 

Other current assets

 

 

156

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

156

 

SERP assets - employer

 

Other non-current assets

 

 

1,538

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,538

 

SERP assets - employee

 

Other non-current assets

 

 

35,532

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

35,532

 

Hedge derivatives

 

Other current assets

 

 

 

 

 

67

 

 

 

 

 

 

67

 

Total

 

$

37,517

 

 

$

67

 

 

$

 

 

$

37,584

 

Liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SERP liabilities - employee

 

Other non-current liabilities

 

$

35,532

 

 

$

 

 

$

 

 

$

35,532

 

Hedge derivatives

 

Accrued liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

685

 

 

 

 

 

 

685

 

Total

 

$

35,532

 

 

$

685

 

 

$

 

 

$

36,217

 

 

  

 

  

Fair Value at January 31, 2017

 

 

  

Balance Sheet Location

  

Level 1

 

  

Level 2

 

  

Level 3

 

  

Total

 

Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Available-for-sale securities

 

Other current assets

 

$

309

 

 

$

 

 

$

 

 

$

309

 

Short-term investment

 

Other current assets

 

 

154

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

154

 

SERP assets - employer

 

Other non-current assets

 

 

1,091

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,091

 

SERP assets - employee

 

Other non-current assets

 

 

30,831

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

30,831

 

Hedge derivatives

 

Other current assets

 

 

 

 

 

145

 

 

 

 

 

 

145

 

Total

 

$

32,385

 

 

$

145

 

 

$

 

 

$

32,530

 

Liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SERP liabilities - employee

 

Other non-current liabilities

 

$

30,831

 

 

$

 

 

$

 

 

$

30,831

 

Hedge derivatives

 

Accrued liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

211

 

 

 

 

 

 

211

 

Total

 

$

30,831

 

 

$

211

 

 

$

 

 

$

31,042

 


 

  

 

  

Fair Value at October 31, 2016

 

 

  

Balance Sheet Location

  

Level 1

 

  

Level 2

 

  

Level 3

 

  

Total

 

Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Available-for-sale securities

 

Other current assets

 

$

280

 

 

$

 

 

$

 

 

$

280

 

Short-term investment

 

Other current assets

 

 

150

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

150

 

SERP assets - employer

 

Other non-current assets

 

 

1,464

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,464

 

SERP assets - employee

 

Other non-current assets

 

 

28,495

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

28,495

 

Hedge derivatives

 

Other current assets

 

 

 

 

 

141

 

 

 

 

 

 

141

 

Total

 

$

30,389

 

 

$

141

 

 

$

 

 

$

30,530

 

Liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SERP liabilities - employee

 

Other non-current liabilities

 

$

28,495

 

 

$

 

 

$

 

 

$

28,495

 

Hedge derivatives

 

Accrued liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

391

 

 

 

 

 

 

391

 

Total

 

$

28,495

 

 

$

391

 

 

$

 

 

$

28,886

 

The fair values of the Company’s available-for-sale securities are based on quoted prices. The fair value of the short-term investment, which is a guaranteed investment certificate, is based on its purchase price plus one half of a percent calculated annually. The assets related to the Company’s defined contribution supplemental executive retirement plan (“SERP”) consist of both employer (employee unvested) and employee assets which are invested in investment funds with fair values calculated based on quoted market prices. The SERP liability represents the Company’s liability to the employees in the plan for their vested balances. The hedge derivatives are entered into by the Company principally to reduce its exposure to Swiss franc and Euro exchange rate risks. Fair values of the Company’s hedge derivatives are calculated based on quoted foreign exchange rates and quoted interest rates. The carrying amount of debt approximated fair value as of October 31, 2017.

During the three months ended October 31, 2016,April 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively.

8


A Swiss subsidiary of the Company determinedmaintains unsecured lines of credit with a Swiss bank that an investment inare subject to repayment upon demand. As of April 30, 2023, and 2022, these lines of credit totaled 6.5 million Swiss Francs for both periods, with a privately held company experienced an other than temporary impairmentdollar equivalent of $7.3 million and recorded a charge$6.7 million, respectively. As of $1.3 million, in other expensesApril 30, 2023, and 2022, there were no borrowings against these lines. As of April 30, 2023 and 2022, two European banks had guaranteed obligations to third parties on behalf of two of the Company’s foreign subsidiaries in the Company’s Consolidated Statementsdollar equivalent of Operations,$1.3 million and $1.2 million, respectively, in various foreign currencies, of which$0.6 million for both periods was a restricted deposit as it relates to reducelease agreements.

Cash paid for interest, including unused commitments fees, was $0.1 million for both the carrying value to zero in the United States location of the Wholesale segment.three month periods ended April 30, 2023 and April 30, 2022.


NOTE 4 – EQUITY

The components of equity for the nine months ended October 31, 2017 and 2016 are as follows (in thousands):

 

 

Movado Group, Inc. Shareholders' Equity

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common

Stock (1)

 

 

Class A

Common

Stock (2)

 

 

Capital in

Excess of

Par Value

 

 

Retained

Earnings

 

 

Treasury

Stock

 

 

Accumulated

Other

Comprehensive

Income

 

 

Noncontrolling

Interests

 

 

Total

 

Balance, January 31, 2017

 

$

272

 

 

$

66

 

 

$

185,354

 

 

$

415,919

 

 

$

(204,398

)

 

$

76,780

 

 

$

 

 

$

473,993

 

Net income

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

18,683

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

18,683

 

Dividends

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(8,953

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(8,953

)

Stock repurchase

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(3,004

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(3,004

)

Stock options exercised

 

 

1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

238

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(865

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(626

)

Supplemental executive

   retirement plan

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

96

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

96

 

Stock-based compensation

   expense

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3,644

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3,644

 

Net unrealized loss on

   investments, net of tax benefit

   of $6

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(12

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

(12

)

Net change in effective

   portion of hedging contracts,

   net of tax of $9

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

37

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

37

 

Foreign currency translation

   adjustment (3)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3,583

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3,583

 

Balance, October 31, 2017

 

$

273

 

 

$

66

 

 

$

189,332

 

 

$

425,649

 

 

$

(208,267

)

 

$

80,388

 

 

$

 

 

$

487,441

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common

Stock (1)

 

 

Class A

Common

Stock (2)

 

 

Capital in

Excess of

Par Value

 

 

Retained

Earnings

 

 

Treasury

Stock

 

 

Accumulated

Other

Comprehensive

Income

 

 

Noncontrolling

Interests

 

 

Total

 

Balance, January 31, 2016

 

$

270

 

 

$

66

 

 

$

178,118

 

 

$

392,788

 

 

$

(199,195

)

 

$

68,505

 

 

$

595

 

 

$

441,147

 

Net income

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

29,829

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

78

 

 

 

29,907

 

Dividends

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(8,951

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(8,951

)

Stock repurchase

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(3,263

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(3,263

)

Stock options exercised, net of

   tax of $167

 

 

1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(86

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

(1,339

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(1,424

)

Supplemental executive

   retirement plan

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

150

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

150

 

Stock-based compensation

   expense

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5,663

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5,663

 

Net unrealized gain on

   investments, net of

   tax of $1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

8

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

8

 

Net change in effective

   portion of hedging contracts,

   net of tax of $5

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

31

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

31

 

Joint venture incremental share

   purchase

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(1,011

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(649

)

 

 

(1,660

)

Foreign currency translation

   adjustment (3)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

8,513

 

 

 

(24

)

 

 

8,489

 

Balance, October 31, 2016

 

$

271

 

 

$

66

 

 

$

182,834

 

 

$

413,666

 

 

$

(203,797

)

 

$

77,057

 

 

$

 

 

$

470,097

 

(1)

Each share of common stock is entitled to one vote per share on all matters submitted to a vote of the shareholders.

(2)

Each share of class A common stock is entitled to 10 votes per share on all matters submitted to a vote of the shareholders. Each holder of class A common stock is entitled to convert, at any time, any and all of such shares into the same number of shares of common stock. Each share of class A common stock is converted automatically into common stock in the event that the beneficial or record ownership of such shares of class A common stock is transferred to any person, except to certain family members or affiliated persons deemed “permitted transferees” pursuant to the Company’s Restated Certificate of Incorporation as amended. The class A common stock is not publicly traded, and consequently, there is currently no established public trading market for these shares.

(3)

The currency translation adjustment is not adjusted for income taxes to the extent that it relates to permanent investments of earnings in international subsidiaries.

NOTE 5 – SEGMENT AND GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION

The Company follows accounting guidance which requires disclosure of segment data based on how management makes decisions about allocating resources to segments and measuring their performance.


The Company conducts its business in two operating segments: Wholesale and Retail. The Company’s Wholesale segment includes the designing, manufacturing and distribution of watches of quality owned brands and licensed brands, in addition to revenue generated from after-sales service activities and shipping. The Retail segment includes the Company’s retail outlet locations.

The Company divides its business into two major geographic locations: United States operations, and International, which includes the results of all non-U.S. Company operations. The allocation of geographic revenue is based upon the location of the customer. The Company’s International operations in Europe, the Americas (excluding the United States), the Middle East and Asia accounted for 35.7%, 8.4%, 6.5% and 4.5%, respectively, of the Company’s total net sales for the three months ended October 31, 2017. For the three months ended October 31, 2016, the Company’s International operations in Europe, the Americas (excluding the United States), the Middle East and Asia accounted for 23.5%, 7.3%, 7.2% and 5.4%, respectively, of the Company’s total net sales. 

The Company’s International operations in Europe, the Americas (excluding the United States), the Middle East and Asia accounted for 31.7%, 9.4%, 7.8% and 5.2%, respectively, of the Company’s total net sales for the nine months ended October 31, 2017. For the nine months ended October 31, 2016, the Company’s International operations in Europe, the Americas (excluding the United States), the Middle East and Asia accounted for 23.1%, 8.4%, 8.4% and 5.9%, respectively, of the Company’s total net sales. Substantially all of the Company’s tangible International assets are located in Switzerland and Hong Kong.

Operating Segment Data for the Three Months Ended October 31, 2017 and 2016 (in thousands):

 

Net Sales

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

Wholesale:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Owned brands category

$

75,138

 

 

$

73,749

 

Licensed brands category

 

95,015

 

 

 

86,818

 

After-sales service and all other

 

2,159

 

 

 

3,522

 

Total Wholesale

 

172,312

 

 

 

164,089

 

Retail

 

18,381

 

 

 

15,729

 

Consolidated total

$

190,693

 

 

$

179,818

 

 

Operating Income (3) (4)

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

Wholesale

$

22,250

 

 

$

28,697

 

Retail

 

2,935

 

 

 

2,374

 

Consolidated total

$

25,185

 

 

$

31,071

 

Operating Segment Data for the Nine Months Ended October 31, 2017 and 2016 (in thousands):

 

Net Sales

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

Wholesale:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Owned brands category

$

154,620

 

 

$

162,428

 

Licensed brands category

 

208,914

 

 

 

205,229

 

After-sales service and all other

 

6,956

 

 

 

9,601

 

Total Wholesale

 

370,490

 

 

 

377,258

 

Retail

 

48,249

 

 

 

44,709

 

Consolidated total

$

418,739

 

 

$

421,967

 

 

Operating Income (3) (4)

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

Wholesale

$

22,559

 

 

$

39,898

 

Retail

 

7,295

 

 

 

6,642

 

Consolidated total

$

29,854

 

 

$

46,540

 

 

Total Assets

 

 

October 31,

2017

 

  

January 31,

2017

 

  

October 31,

2016

 

Wholesale

$

633,101

 

 

$

584,518

 

 

$

600,885

 

Retail

 

26,465

 

 

 

23,284

 

 

 

23,593

 

Consolidated total

$

659,566

 

 

$

607,802

 

 

$

624,478

 


Geographic Location Data for the Three Months Ended October 31, 2017 and 2016 (in thousands):

 

Net Sales

 

  

Operating Income (3) (4)

 

 

2017

 

  

2016

 

  

2017

 

  

2016

 

United States (1)

$

85,685

 

 

$

101,854

 

 

$

2,971

 

 

$

14,626

 

International (2)

 

105,008

 

 

 

77,964

 

 

 

22,214

 

 

 

16,445

 

Consolidated total

$

190,693

 

 

$

179,818

 

 

$

25,185

 

 

$

31,071

 

United States and International net sales are net of intercompany sales of $87.2 million and $75.6 million for the three months ended October 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively.

Geographic Location Data for the Nine Months Ended October 31, 2017 and 2016 (in thousands):

 

Net Sales

 

  

Operating (Loss) / Income (3) (4)

 

 

2017

 

  

2016

 

  

2017

 

  

2016

 

United States (1)

$

192,325

 

 

$

228,734

 

 

$

(5,409)

 

 

$

12,841

 

International (2)

 

226,414

 

 

 

193,233

 

 

 

35,263

 

 

 

33,699

 

Consolidated total

$

418,739

 

 

$

421,967

 

 

$

29,854

 

 

$

46,540

 

United States and International net sales are net of intercompany sales of $211.8 million and $231.5 million for the nine months ended October 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively.

(1)

The United States operating income included $15.8 million and $14.3 million of unallocated corporate expenses for the three months ended October 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively. The United States operating income included $29.2 million and $33.0 million of unallocated corporate expenses for the nine months ended October 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively.

(2)

The International operating income included $15.7 million and $14.0 million of certain intercompany profits related to the Company’s supply chain operations for the three months ended October 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively. The International operating income included $31.2 million and $30.5 million of certain intercompany profits related to the Company’s supply chain operations for the nine months ended October 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively.

(3)

In the United States and International locations of the Wholesale segment, for the three months ended October 31, 2017, operating income included a pre-tax charge of $0.1 million and $6.9 million, respectively, as a result of the Company’s cost savings initiatives. In the United States and International locations of the Wholesale segment, for the nine months ended October 31, 2017, operating (loss) / income included a pre-tax charge of $3.9 million and $9.5 million, respectively, as a result of the Company’s cost savings initiatives.

(4)

In the International location of the Wholesale segment, for the three months ended October 31, 2017, operating income included $1.4 million of expenses primarily related to the amortization of acquired assets, as a result of the Company’s acquisition of the Olivia Burton brand. In the United States and International locations of the Wholesale segment, for the nine months ended October 31, 2017, operating (loss) / income included $0.2 million and $5.7 million, respectively, of expenses primarily related to transaction costs and adjustments in acquisition accounting, as a result of the Company’s acquisition of the Olivia Burton brand.  

  

Total Assets

 

 

October 31,

2017

 

  

January 31,

2017

 

  

October 31,

2016

 

United States

$

195,659

 

 

$

207,246

 

 

$

242,881

 

International

 

463,907

 

 

 

400,556

 

 

 

381,597

 

Consolidated total

$

659,566

 

 

$

607,802

 

 

$

624,478

 

 

Property, Plant and Equipment, Net

 

 

October 31,

2017

 

  

January 31,

2017

 

  

October 31,

2016

 

United States

$

16,762

 

 

$

19,197

 

 

$

20,307

 

International

 

7,875

 

 

 

14,976

 

 

 

14,560

 

Consolidated total

$

24,637

 

 

$

34,173

 

 

$

34,867

 


NOTE 6 – INVENTORIESDERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

InventoriesThe Company addresses certain financial exposures that include the use of derivative financial instruments. The Company enters into foreign currency forward contracts to reduce the effects of fluctuating foreign currency exchange rates. As of April 30, 2023, the Company's net forward contracts hedging portfolio designated as qualified cash flow hedging instruments consisted of 21.0 million Euros equivalent with various expiry dates ranging through July 27, 2023. The net gain or loss on the derivatives is reported as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss) and reclassified into earnings in the same period during which the hedged transaction affects earnings using the same revenue or expense category that the hedged item impacted. The Company also enters into foreign currency forward contracts not designated as qualified hedges in accordance with ASC 815, Derivatives and Hedging. As of April 30, 2023, the Company’s net forward contracts hedging portfolio not designated as qualified hedges consisted of 24.7 million Chinese Yuan equivalent, 24.0 million Swiss Francs equivalent, 17.1 million US dollars equivalent, 17.4 million Euros equivalent and 2.8 million British Pounds equivalent with various expiry dates ranging through September 14, 2023. Changes in the fair value of these derivatives are recognized in earnings in the period they arise. Net gains or losses related to these forward contracts are included in cost of sales, selling, general and administrative expenses in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. The cash flows related to these foreign currency contracts are classified in operating activities.

The following table presents the fair values of the Company's derivative financial instruments included in the consolidated balance sheets as of April 30, 2023, January 31, 2023 and April 30, 2022 (in thousands):

 

October 31,

2017

 

 

January 31,

2017

 

 

October 31,

2016

 

Finished goods

$

129,981

 

 

$

112,297

 

 

$

122,721

 

Component parts

 

37,920

 

 

 

38,482

 

 

 

43,326

 

Work-in-process

 

1,965

 

 

 

2,388

 

 

 

3,355

 

 

$

169,866

 

 

$

153,167

 

 

$

169,402

 

 

 

Asset Derivatives

 

 

Liability Derivatives

 

 

 

Balance
Sheet
Location

 

April 30,
 2023
Fair
 Value

 

 

January 31,
 2023
Fair
 Value

 

 

April 30,
 2022
Fair
 Value

 

 

Balance
Sheet
Location

 

April 30,
 2023
Fair
 Value

 

 

January 31,
 2023
Fair
 Value

 

 

April 30,
 2022
Fair
 Value

 

Derivatives designated as hedging instruments:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Foreign Exchange Contracts

 

Other Current
Assets

 

$

 

 

$

 

 

$

1,761

 

 

Accrued
Liabilities

 

$

351

 

 

$

192

 

 

$

 

Total Derivative Instruments

 

 

 

$

 

 

$

 

 

$

1,761

 

 

 

 

$

351

 

 

$

192

 

 

$

 

 

 

Asset Derivatives

 

 

Liability Derivatives

 

 

 

Balance
Sheet
Location

 

April 30,
 2023
Fair
 Value

 

 

January 31,
 2023
Fair
 Value

 

 

April 30,
 2022
Fair
 Value

 

 

Balance
Sheet
Location

 

April 30,
 2023
Fair
 Value

 

 

January 31,
 2023
Fair
 Value

 

 

April 30,
 2022
Fair
 Value

 

Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Foreign Exchange Contracts

 

Other Current
Assets

 

$

591

 

 

$

1,146

 

 

$

 

 

Accrued
Liabilities

 

$

 

 

$

 

 

$

1,327

 

Total Derivative Instruments

 

 

 

$

591

 

 

$

1,146

 

 

$

 

 

 

 

$

 

 

$

 

 

$

1,327

 

NOTE 7 – DEBT AND LINES OF CREDIT

On January 30, 2015, the Company, together with Movado Group Delaware Holdings Corporation, Movado Retail Group, Inc. and Movado LLC (collectively, the “Borrowers”), each a wholly-owned domestic subsidiary of the Company, entered into a Credit Agreement (the “Credit Agreement”) with the lenders party thereto and Bank of America, N.A. as administrative agent (in such capacity, the “Agent”). The Credit Agreement provides for a $100.0 million senior secured revolving credit facility (the “Facility”) including a $15.0 million letter of credit sub-facility that matures on January 30, 2020, with provisions for uncommitted increases of up to $50.0 million in the aggregate, subject to customary terms and conditions. In connection with the Credit Agreement, the Borrowers also entered into a Security and Pledge Agreement dated as of January 30, 2015 in favor of the Agent (the “Security Agreement”).

As of OctoberApril 30, 2023, January 31, 2017, $30.02023 and April 30, 2022, the balance of net deferred gains on derivative financial instruments designated as cash flow hedges included in accumulated other comprehensive (loss)/income were ($0.3) million, in loans were drawn under the Facility. Additionally, approximately $0.3 million in letters of credit, which were outstanding under the Borrower’s pre-existing asset-based revolving credit facility that was concurrently terminated when the Credit Agreement became effective, are deemed to be issued and outstanding under the Facility. As of October 31, 2017, availability under the Facility was approximately $69.7 million.

Borrowings under the Facility bear interest at rates selected periodically by the Company at LIBOR plus a spread ranging from 1.25% to 1.75% per annum, based on the Company’s consolidated leverage ratio, or at a base rate plus a spread ranging from 0.25% to 0.75% per annum based on the Company’s consolidated leverage ratio (as defined in the Credit Agreement). At October 31, 2017, the Company’s spreads were 1.25% over LIBOR and 0.25% over the base rate. The Company has also agreed to pay certain fees and expenses and to provide certain indemnities, all of which are customary for such financings.

The borrowings under the Facility are joint and several obligations of the Borrowers and are also cross-guaranteed by each Borrower. In addition, pursuant to the Security Agreement, the Borrowers’ obligations under the Facility are secured by first priority liens, subject to permitted liens, on substantially all of the Borrowers’ assets other than certain excluded assets. The Security Agreement contains representations, warranties and covenants, which are customary for pledge and security agreements of this type, relating to the creation and perfection of security interests in favor of the Agent over various categories of the Borrowers’ assets.

The Credit Agreement contains affirmative and negative covenants binding on the Borrowers and their subsidiaries that are customary for credit facilities of this type, including, but not limited to, restrictions and limitations on the incurrence of debt and liens, dispositions of assets, capital expenditures, dividends and other payments in respect of equity interests, the making of loans and equity investments, mergers, consolidations, liquidations and dissolutions, and transactions with affiliates (in each case, subject to various exceptions).

The Borrowers are also subject to a minimum consolidated EBITDA (as defined in the Credit Agreement) test of $50.0 million, measured at the end of each fiscal quarter based on the four most recent fiscal quarters and a consolidated leverage ratio (as defined in the Credit Agreement) covenant not to exceed 2.50 to 1.00, measured as of the last day of each fiscal quarter. As of October 31, 2017, the Company was in compliance with its covenants under the Credit Agreement.

The Credit Agreement contains events of default that are customary for facilities of this type, including, but not limited to, nonpayment of principal, interest, fees and other amounts when due, failure of any representation or warranty to be true in any material respect when made or deemed made, violation of covenants, cross default with material indebtedness, material judgments, material ERISA liability, bankruptcy events, asserted or actual revocation or invalidity of the loan documents, and change of control.

As of October 31, 2017, the Company classified $5.0 million of the outstanding balance under the Facility as current based on voluntary payments estimated to be made in the next twelve months, with the remainder classified as long-term debt based on the 2020 maturity date of the Facility and the Company’s intent and ability to refinance its obligations thereunder.


As of October 31, 2017, Bank of America, N.A. issued two irrevocable standby letters of credit in connection with retail and operating facility leases to various landlords and for Canadian payroll to the Royal Bank of Canada. As of October 31, 2017, the Company had outstanding letters of credit totaling $0.3 million with expiration dates through May 31, 2018.

A Swiss subsidiary of the Company maintains unsecured lines of credit with an unspecified maturity with a Swiss bank. As of October 31, 2017 and 2016, these lines of credit totaled 6.5 million Swiss francs and 6.5 million Swiss francs with a dollar equivalent of $6.5($0.2) million and $6.4$1.4 million, respectively. As of October 31, 2017 and 2016, there were no borrowings against these lines. As of October 31, 2017, two European banks had guaranteed obligations to third parties on behalf of two of the Company’s foreign subsidiaries in the dollar equivalent of $1.1 million, in various foreign currencies, of which $0.5 million is a restricted deposit as it relates to lease agreements. As of October 31, 2016, two European banks had guaranteed obligations to third parties on behalf of two of the Company’s foreign subsidiaries in the dollar equivalent of $1.2 million in various foreign currencies, of which $0.6 million is a restricted deposit as it relates to lease agreements.

NOTE 8 – EARNINGS PER SHARE

The Company presents net income per share on a basic and diluted basis. Basic earnings per share are computed using weighted-average shares outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per share are computed using the weighted-average number of shares outstanding adjusted for dilutive common stock equivalents.

The weighted-average number of shares outstanding for basic earnings per share was approximately 23,079,000 and 23,055,000 for the three months ended October 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively. For the three months ended October 31, 2017April 30, 2023, and 2016,April 30, 2022, the numberCompany reclassified ($0.2) million and $0.1 million, respectively, from accumulated other comprehensive (loss)/income to Net sales in the Consolidated Statements of shares outstandingOperations. No ineffectiveness has been recorded for diluted earnings per share increased by approximately 194,000 and 175,000, respectively, due to potentially dilutive common stock equivalents issuable under the Company’s stock compensation plans and SERP.

For the three months ended October 31, 2017April 30, 2023.

9


See Note 7 - Fair Value Measurements for fair value and 2016, approximately 798,000 and 862,000, respectively, of potentially dilutive common stock equivalents were excluded frompresentation in the computation of diluted earnings per share because their effectConsolidated Balance Sheets for derivatives.

NOTE 7 – FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

Fair value is defined as the price that would have been antidilutive.be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. Accounting guidance establishes a fair value hierarchy which prioritizes the inputs used in measuring fair value into three broad levels as follows:

The weighted-average number of shares outstanding

Level 1 – Quoted prices in active markets for basic earnings per share was approximately 23,080,000 and 23,074,000 foridentical assets or liabilities.
Level 2 – Inputs, other than the nine months ended October 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively. For the nine months ended October 31, 2017 and 2016, the number of shares outstanding for diluted earnings per share increased by approximately 181,000 and 185,000, respectively, due to potentially dilutive common stock equivalents issuable underquoted prices in active markets, that are observable either directly or indirectly.
Level 3 – Unobservable inputs based on the Company’s stockassumptions.

The guidance requires the use of observable market data if such data is available without undue cost and effort.

The following tables present the fair value hierarchy for those assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of April 30, 2023 and 2022 and January 31, 2023 (in thousands):

 

 

 

 

Fair Value at April 30, 2023

 

 

 

Balance Sheet Location

 

Level 1

 

 

Level 2

 

 

Level 3

 

 

Total

 

Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Available-for-sale securities

 

Other current assets

 

$

219

 

 

$

 

 

$

 

 

$

219

 

Short-term investment

 

Other current assets

 

 

153

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

153

 

SERP assets - employer

 

Other non-current assets

 

 

467

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

467

 

SERP assets - employee

 

Other non-current assets

 

 

45,302

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

45,302

 

Defined benefit plan assets

 

Other non-current liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

29,508

 

 

 

29,508

 

Hedge derivatives

 

Other current assets

 

 

 

 

 

591

 

 

 

 

 

 

591

 

Total

 

 

 

$

46,141

 

 

$

591

 

 

$

29,508

 

 

$

76,240

 

Liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SERP liabilities - employee

 

Other non-current liabilities

 

$

45,302

 

 

$

 

 

$

 

 

$

45,302

 

Hedge derivatives

 

Accrued liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

351

 

 

 

 

 

 

351

 

Total

 

 

 

$

45,302

 

 

$

351

 

 

$

 

 

$

45,653

 

 

 

 

 

Fair Value at January 31, 2023

 

 

 

Balance Sheet Location

 

Level 1

 

 

Level 2

 

 

Level 3

 

 

Total

 

Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Available-for-sale securities

 

Other current assets

 

$

263

 

 

$

 

 

$

 

 

$

263

 

Short-term investment

 

Other current assets

 

 

156

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

156

 

SERP assets - employer

 

Other non-current assets

 

 

738

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

738

 

SERP assets - employee

 

Other non-current assets

 

 

44,442

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

44,442

 

Defined benefit plan assets

 

Other non-current liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

27,965

 

 

 

27,965

 

Hedge derivatives

 

Other current assets

 

 

 

 

 

1,146

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,146

 

Total

 

 

 

$

45,599

 

 

$

1,146

 

 

$

27,965

 

 

$

74,710

 

Liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SERP liabilities - employee

 

Other non-current liabilities

 

$

44,442

 

 

$

 

 

$

 

 

$

44,442

 

Hedge derivatives

 

Accrued liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

192

 

 

 

 

 

 

192

 

Total

 

 

 

$

44,442

 

 

$

192

 

 

$

 

 

$

44,634

 

10


 

 

 

 

Fair Value at April 30, 2022

 

 

 

Balance Sheet Location

 

Level 1

 

 

Level 2

 

 

Level 3

 

 

Total

 

Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Available-for-sale securities

 

Other current assets

 

$

242

 

 

$

 

 

$

 

 

$

242

 

Short-term investment

 

Other current assets

 

 

162

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

162

 

SERP assets - employer

 

Other non-current assets

 

 

802

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

802

 

SERP assets - employee

 

Other non-current assets

 

 

44,283

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

44,283

 

Defined benefit plan assets

 

Other non-current assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

26,174

 

 

 

26,174

 

Hedge derivatives

 

Other current assets

 

 

 

 

 

1,761

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,761

 

Total

 

 

 

$

45,489

 

 

$

1,761

 

 

$

26,174

 

 

$

73,424

 

Liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SERP liabilities - employee

 

Other non-current liabilities

 

$

44,283

 

 

$

 

 

$

 

 

$

44,283

 

Hedge derivatives

 

Accrued liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

1,327

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,327

 

Total

 

 

 

$

44,283

 

 

$

1,327

 

 

$

 

 

$

45,610

 

The fair values of the Company’s available-for-sale securities are based on quoted market prices. The fair value of the short-term investment, which is a guaranteed investment certificate, is based on its purchase price plus one half of a percent calculated annually. The assets related to the Company’s defined contribution supplemental executive retirement plan (“SERP”) consist of both employer (employee unvested) and employee assets which are invested in investment funds with fair values calculated based on quoted market prices. The SERP liability represents the Company’s liability to the employees in the plan for their vested balances. The hedge derivatives consist of cash flow hedging instruments and forward contracts (see Note 6 for further discussion) and are entered into by the Company principally to reduce its exposure to Swiss Franc and Euro exchange rate risks. Fair values of the Company’s hedge derivatives are calculated based on quoted foreign exchange rates and quoted interest rates.

The Company sponsors a defined benefit pension plan in Switzerland. The plan covers certain international employees and is based on years of service and compensation planson a career-average pay basis. The assets within the plan are classified as a Level 3 asset within the fair value hierarchy and SERP.consist of an investment in pooled assets and include separate employee accounts that are invested in equity securities, debt securities and real estate. The values of the separate accounts invested are based on values provided by the administrator of the funds that cannot be readily derived from or corroborated by observable market data. The value of the assets is part of the defined benefit plan and included in other non-current liabilities at April 30, 2023 and January 31, 2023 and other non-current assets in the consolidated balance sheets at April 30, 2022.

For

There were notransfers between any levels of the nine months ended Octoberfair value hierarchy for any of the Company’s fair value measurements.

Investments Without Readily Determinable Fair Values

From time to time the Company may make minority investments in growth companies in the consumer products sector and other sectors relevant to its business, including certain of the Company's suppliers and customers, as well as in venture capital funds that invest in companies in media, entertainment, information technology and technology-related fields and in digital assets. Through fiscal 2023, the Company invested approximately $5.3 million and during the first quarter of fiscal 2024, the Company invested an additional $0.6 million in venture capital funds (see Note 8 - Commitments and Contingencies for discussion of commitments made related to venture capital funds). The Company has evaluated and will regularly evaluate the carrying value of its investments. One consumer products company in which the Company made an equity investment in fiscal year 2022 sold its business and assets in the first quarter of fiscal 2024 in a transaction that is expected to yield little or no return for equity holders. As a result, the Company has fully impaired its $0.5 million investment in this entity in the first quarter of fiscal 2024. The carrying value of the investments are recorded in Other non-current assets in the Consolidated Balance Sheets at April 30, 2023, January 31, 20172023 and 2016, approximately 803,000 and 790,000, respectively, of potentially dilutive common stock equivalents were excluded from the computation of diluted earnings per share because their effect would have been antidilutive.April 30, 2022.

NOTE 98 – COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

The Company has minimum commitments related to the Company’s license agreements and endorsement agreements with brand ambassadors.ambassadors, and also includes service agreements. The Company sources, distributes, advertises and sells watches and jewelry pursuant to its exclusive license agreements with unaffiliated licensors. Royalty amounts under the license agreements are generally based on a stipulated percentage of revenues, although most of these agreements contain provisions for the payment of minimum annual royalty amounts. The license agreements have various terms, and some have additional renewal options, provided that minimum sales levels are achieved. Additionally, the license agreements require the Company to pay minimum annual advertising amounts.

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The Company believes that income tax reserves are adequate; however, amounts asserted by taxing authorities could be greater or less than amounts accrued and reflected in the consolidated balance sheets.sheet. Accordingly, the Company could record adjustments to the amounts for federal, state, and foreign liabilities in the future as the Company revises estimates or settles or otherwise resolves the underlying matters. In the ordinary course of business, the Company may take new positions that could increase or decrease unrecognized tax benefits in future periods.

During the second quarter of fiscal 2018, the Company released to cash $1.0 million in restricted cash deposits that were previously recorded in other current assets on the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheet, related to a certain vendor agreement.

In December 2016, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (“U.S. Customs”) issued an audit report concerning the methodology used by the Company to allocate the cost of certain watch styles imported into the U.S. among the component parts of those watches for tariff purposes. The report disputesdisputed the reasonableness of the Company’s historical allocation formulas and proposesproposed an alternative methodology that would imply approximately $5.1$5.1 million in underpaid duties overfor all imports that entered the five-yearUnited States during the audit period covered by the statute of


limitations,which extended from August 1, 2011 through July 15, 2016, plus possible penalties and interest. The Company believes that U.S. Customs’ alternative duty methodology and estimate are not consistent with the Company’s facts and circumstances and is disputinghas consistently disputed U.S. Customs’ position. OnBetween February 24, 2017 and January 2021, the Company providedmade numerous submissions to U.S. Customs withcontaining supplemental analyses and information supporting the Company’s historical allocation formulas and is in the process of providing additional information forresponse to U.S. Customs’ review. Althoughinformation requests. On May 1, 2023, the Company disagreesstatute of limitations lapsed with U.S. Customs’ position, it cannot predict with any certaintyrespect to all entries encompassed by the outcome of this matter.audit period. The Company intends to continue to work with U.S. Customs to reach a mutually-satisfactory resolution.is analyzing the implications of the lapse.

The Company is involved in legal proceedings and claims from time to time, in the ordinary course of its business. Legal reserves are recorded in accordance with the accounting guidance for contingencies. Contingencies are inherently unpredictable and it is possible that results of operations, balance sheets or cash flows could be materially and adversely affected in any particular period by unfavorable developments in, or resolution or disposition of, such matters. For those legal proceedings and claims for which the Company believes that it is probable that a reasonably estimable loss may result, the Company records a reserve for the potential loss. For proceedings and claims where the Company believes it is reasonably possible that a loss may result that is materially in excess of amounts accrued for the matter, the Company either discloses an estimate of such possible loss or range of loss or includes a statement that such an estimate cannot be made. As of October 31, 2017,April 30, 2023, the Company is party to legal proceedings and contingencies, the resolution of which is not expected to materially affect its financial condition, future results of operations beyond the amounts accrued, or cash flows.

NOTE 109 – INCOME TAXES

The Company recorded an income tax expenseprovision of $7.5$2.5 million and $9.3$6.0 million for the three months ended October 31, 2017April 30, 2023 and 2016,2022, respectively.

The effective tax rate was 30.1%21.5% and 31.5%23.8% for the three months ended October 31, 2017April 30, 2023 and 2016,2022, respectively. The decrease insignificant components of the effective tax rate waschanged primarily due to changes in jurisdictional earningsreturn to provision adjustments and the impact of discrete items partially offset by no tax benefit being recognized on losses incurred by certain foreign operations.

The Company recorded income tax expense of $10.3 million and $14.5 million for the nine months ended October 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively.

The effective tax rate was 35.6% and 32.6% for the nine months ended October 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively. The increase in the effective tax rate was primarily due to the impact of discrete items mostly related to the adoption of ASU 2016-09, “Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting,” acquisition costs related to the acquisition of the Olivia Burton brand (see Note 17 – Acquisitions for additional disclosures) and no tax benefit being recognized on losses incurred by certain foreign operations, partially offset by changes in jurisdictional earnings.

The effective tax rate for the three and nine months ended October 31, 2017 differs from the U.S. statutory tax rate of 35.0% primarily due to changes in jurisdictional earnings and the impact of discrete items, partially offset by no tax benefit being recognized on losses incurred by certain foreign operations. The effective tax rate for the nine months ended October 31, 2017 also includes an increase primarily due to the adoption of ASU 2016-09 and acquisition costs related to the acquisition of the Olivia Burton brand.

The effective tax rate for the three and nine months ended October 31, 2016 differs from the U.S. statutory tax rate of 35.0% primarily as a result of changes in jurisdictional earnings, partially offset by no tax benefit being recognized on losses incurred bythe release of certain foreign operations.valuation allowances in the prior year.

At April 30, 2023, the Company had no deferred tax liability for substantially all of the undistributed foreign earnings of approximately $261.9 million because the Company intends to permanently reinvest such earnings in its foreign operations. It is not practicable to estimate the tax liability related to a future distribution of these permanently reinvested foreign earnings.

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NOTE 10 – EQUITY

The components of equity for the three months ended April 30, 2023 and 2022 are as follows (in thousands):

 

 

 

 

 

Movado Group, Inc. Shareholders' Equity

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Preferred
Stock

 

 

Common
Stock
(1)

 

 

Class A
Common
Stock
(2)

 

 

Capital in
Excess
of
Par
Value

 

 

Retained
Earnings

 

 

Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income

 

 

Treasury
Stock

 

 

Noncontrolling
Interest

 

 

Total
Movado
Group, Inc.
Shareholders'
Equity

 

 

Redeemable
Noncontrolling
Interest

 

Balance, January 31, 2023

 

$

 

 

$

288

 

 

$

65

 

 

$

230,782

 

 

$

476,752

 

 

$

81,295

 

 

$

(281,576

)

 

$

2,938

 

 

$

510,544

 

 

$

-

 

Net income attributable to Movado
   Group, Inc.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

9,128

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

149

 

 

 

9,277

 

 

 

 

Dividends ($1.35 per share)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(29,901

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(29,901

)

 

 

 

Stock options exercised

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stock repurchase

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(381

)

 

 

 

 

 

(381

)

 

 

 

Supplemental executive retirement plan

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

40

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

40

 

 

 

 

Stock-based compensation expense

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,597

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,597

 

 

 

 

Net unrealized loss on investments, net
   of tax benefit of ($
11)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(32

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(32

)

 

 

 

Net change in effective portion of hedging contracts, net of tax benefit of ($20)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(103

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(103

)

 

 

 

Amortization of prior service cost, net of
   tax provision of $
4

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

15

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

15

 

 

 

 

Foreign currency translation
   adjustment (3)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4,002

 

 

 

 

 

 

(145

)

 

 

3,857

 

 

 

 

Balance, April 30, 2023

 

$

 

 

$

288

 

 

$

65

 

 

$

232,419

 

 

$

455,979

 

 

$

85,177

 

 

$

(281,957

)

 

$

2,942

 

 

$

494,913

 

 

$

-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Preferred
Stock

 

 

Common
Stock
(1)

 

 

Class A
Common
Stock
(2)

 

 

Capital in
Excess
of
Par
Value

 

 

Retained
Earnings

 

 

Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income

 

 

Treasury
Stock

 

 

Noncontrolling Interest

 

 

Total
Movado
Group, Inc.
Shareholders'
Equity

 

 

Redeemable
Noncontrolling
Interest

 

 Balance, January 31, 2022

 

$

 

 

$

286

 

 

$

65

 

 

$

222,615

 

 

$

413,587

 

 

$

85,295

 

 

$

(249,040

)

 

$

1,967

 

 

$

474,775

 

 

$

2,311

 

Net income attributable to Movado
   Group, Inc.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

18,513

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

622

 

 

 

19,135

 

 

 

119

 

Dividends ($0.35 per share)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(7,940

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(7,940

)

 

 

 

Stock options exercised

 

 

 

 

 

1

 

 

 

 

 

 

717

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(1,123

)

 

 

 

 

 

(405

)

 

 

 

Stock repurchase

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(14,439

)

 

 

 

 

 

(14,439

)

 

 

 

Supplemental executive retirement plan

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

33

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

33

 

 

 

 

Stock-based compensation expense

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,343

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,343

 

 

 

 

Net unrealized loss on investments, net
   of tax benefit of ($
2)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(5

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(5

)

 

 

 

Net change in effective portion of hedging contracts, net of tax provision of $243

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,228

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,228

 

 

 

 

Amortization of prior service cost, net of
   tax provision of $
4

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

14

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

14

 

 

 

 

Foreign currency translation
   adjustment (3)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(11,500

)

 

 

 

 

 

(21

)

 

 

(11,521

)

 

 

(179

)

Balance, April 30, 2022

 

$

 

 

$

287

 

 

$

65

 

 

$

224,708

 

 

$

424,160

 

 

$

75,032

 

 

$

(264,602

)

 

$

2,568

 

 

$

462,218

 

 

$

2,251

 

(1)
Each share of common stock is entitled to one vote per share on all matters submitted to a vote of the shareholders.
(2)
Each share of class A common stock is entitled to 10 votes per share on all matters submitted to a vote of the shareholders. Each holder of class A common stock is entitled to convert, at any time, any and all of such shares into the same number of shares of common stock. Each share of class A common stock is converted automatically into common stock in the event that the beneficial or record ownership of such shares of class A common stock is transferred to any person, except to certain family members or affiliated persons deemed “permitted transferees” pursuant to the Company’s Restated Certificate of Incorporation, as amended. The class A common stock is not publicly traded, and consequently, there is currently no established public trading market for these shares.
(3)
The currency translation adjustment is not adjusted for income taxes to the extent that it relates to permanent investments of earnings in international subsidiaries.

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NOTE 11 – DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTSTREASURY STOCK

The Company accounts for its derivative financial instruments in accordance withOn March 25, 2021, the accounting guidanceBoard approved a share repurchase program under which requires that an entity recognize all derivatives as either assets or liabilities in the statement of financial position and measure those instruments at fair value. A significant portion of the Company’s purchases are denominated in Swiss francs and, to a lesser extent, the Japanese Yen. The Company also sells to third-party customers in a variety of foreign currencies, most notably the Euro and the British Pound. The Company reduces its exposure to the Swiss franc, Euro, British Pound and Japanese Yen exchange rate risks through a hedging program. Under the hedging program, the Company manages mostwas authorized to purchase up to $25.0 million of its foreign currency exposuresoutstanding common stock through September 30, 2022, depending on market conditions, share price and other factors. On November 23, 2021, the Board approved a consolidated basis,share repurchase program under which allows itthe Company is authorized to net certain exposurespurchase up to an additional $50.0 million of its outstanding common stock through November 23, 2024, depending on market conditions, share price and take advantageother factors. Under both share repurchase programs, the Company is permitted to purchase shares of natural offsets. In the event these exposures do not offset,its common stock from time to time through open market purchases, repurchase plans, block trades or otherwise.

During the three months ended April 30, 2023, the Company uses forward contracts to further reducerepurchased a total of 14,000 shares of its common stock under the net exposures to currency fluctuations. CertainNovember 23, 2021 share repurchase program at a total cost of these contracts meet$0.4 million, or an average of $27.24 per share. During the requirements of qualified hedges. In these circumstances,three months ended April 30, 2022, the Company designatesrepurchased a total of 378,380 shares of its common stock under the March 25, 2021 share repurchase program and documents these derivative instrumentsNovember 23, 2021 share repurchase program at a total cost of $14.4 million, or an average of $38.16 per share.

At April 30, 2023, zero remains available for purchase under the Company’s March 25, 2021 repurchase program and $20.6 million remains available for purchase under the Company's November 23, 2021 repurchase program.

There were zero and 28,405 shares of common stock repurchased during the three months ended April 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively, as a cash flow hedgeresult of a specific underlying exposure, as well as the risk management objectivessurrender of shares in connection with the vesting of certain stock awards. At the election of an employee, shares having an aggregate value on the vesting date equal to the employee’s withholding tax obligation may be surrendered to the Company.

NOTE 12 – ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

The accumulated balances at April 30, 2023 and strategies for undertaking the hedge transactions. Changes in the fair value2022, and January 31, 2023, related to each component of hedges designated and documented as a cash flow hedge and which are highly effective, are recorded inaccumulated other comprehensive income until the underlying transaction affects earnings, and then(loss) are lateras follows (in thousands):

 

 

April 30,
 2023

 

 

January 31,
 2023

 

 

April 30,
 2022

 

Foreign currency translation adjustments

 

$

87,007

 

 

$

83,005

 

 

$

73,225

 

Available-for-sale securities

 

 

150

 

 

 

182

 

 

 

167

 

Hedging contracts

 

 

(274

)

 

 

(171

)

 

 

1,422

 

Unrecognized prior service cost related to defined benefit pension plan

 

 

(216

)

 

 

(231

)

 

 

(273

)

Net actuarial (loss)/gain related to defined benefit pension plan

 

 

(1,490

)

 

 

(1,490

)

 

 

491

 

Total accumulated other comprehensive income

 

$

85,177

 

 

$

81,295

 

 

$

75,032

 

Amounts reclassified into earnings in the same account as the hedged transaction. The earnings impact is mostly offset by the effects of currency movements on the underlying hedged transactions. The Company formally assesses, both at the inception and at each financial quarter thereafter, the effectiveness of the derivative instrument hedging the underlying forecasted cash flow transaction. The Company does not exclude any designated cash flow hedges from its effectiveness testing. Any ineffectiveness relatedaccumulated other comprehensive (loss)/income to the derivative financial instruments’ change in fair value will be recognized as otheroperating income in the Consolidated Statements of Operations in the period in which the ineffectiveness was calculated. No ineffectiveness has been recorded induring the three and nine months ended October 31, 2017April 30, 2023 and 2016.April 30, 2022 were ($0.2) million and $0.1 million, respectively.

NOTE 13 – REVENUE

Disaggregation of Revenue

The following table presents the Company’s net sales disaggregated by customer type. Sales and usage-based taxes are excluded from net sales (in thousands):

 

 

For the Three Months Ended
April 30,

 

Customer Type

 

2023

 

 

2022

 

Wholesale

 

$

114,848

 

 

$

128,617

 

Direct to consumer

 

 

29,169

 

 

 

33,748

 

After-sales service

 

 

888

 

 

 

1,059

 

Net Sales

 

$

144,905

 

 

$

163,424

 

The Company’s revenue from contracts with customers is recognized at a point in time. The Company’s net sales disaggregated by geography are based on the location of the Company’s customer (see Note 15 – Segment and Geographic Information).

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Wholesale Revenue

The Company’s wholesale revenue consists primarily of revenues from independent distributors, department stores, chain stores, independent jewelry stores and third-party e-commerce retailers. The Company uses forwardrecognizes and records its revenue when obligations under the terms of a contract with the customer are satisfied, and control is transferred to the customer. Transfer of control passes to wholesale customers upon shipment or upon receipt depending on the agreement with the customer and shipping terms. Wholesale revenue is measured as the amount of consideration the Company ultimately expects to receive in exchange contracts,for transferring goods. Wholesale revenue is included entirely within the Watch and Accessory Brands segment (see Note 15 – Segment and Geographic Information), consistent with how management makes decisions regarding the allocation of resources and performance measurement.

Direct to Consumer Revenue

The Company’s direct to consumer revenue primarily consists of revenues from the Company’s outlet stores, the Company’s owned e-commerce websites and concession stores, and consumer repairs. The Company recognizes and records its revenue when obligations under the terms of a contract with the customer are satisfied, and control is transferred to the customer. Control passes to outlet store customers at the time of sale and to substantially all e-commerce customers upon shipment. Direct to Consumer revenue is included in either the Watch and Accessory Brands segment or Company Stores Segment based on how the Company makes decisions about the allocation of resources and performance measurement. Revenue derived from outlet stores and related e-commerce is included within the Company Stores Segment. Other Direct to Consumer revenue (i.e., revenue derived from other Company-owned e-commerce websites, concession stores and consumer repairs) is included within the Watch and Accessory Brands segment. (See Note 15 – Segment and Geographic Information).

After-Sales Service

All watches sold by the Company come with limited warranties covering the movement against defects in materials and workmanship.

The Company’s after-sales service revenues consists of out of warranty service provided to customers and authorized third party repair centers, and sale of watch parts. The Company recognizes and records its revenue when obligations under the terms of a contract with the customer are satisfied and control is transferred to the customer. After-sales service revenue is measured as the amount of consideration the Company ultimately expects to receive in exchange for transferring goods. Revenue from after sales service, including consumer repairs, is included entirely within the Watch and Accessory Brands segment, consistent with how management makes decisions about the allocation of resources and performance measurement.

NOTE 14 – STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION

Under the Company’s Stock Incentive Plan, as amended and restated as of April 4, 2013 (the “Plan”), the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors, which do not meetconsists of three of the requirementsCompany’s non-employee directors, has the authority to grant participants incentive stock options, nonqualified stock options, restricted stock, stock appreciation rights and stock awards, for up to 11,000,000 shares of qualified hedges,common stock.

Stock Options:

Stock options granted to offset its exposureparticipants under the Plan generally become exercisableafter three years and remain exercisable until the tenth anniversary of the date of grant. All stock options granted under the Plan have an exercise price equal to certain foreign currency receivables and liabilities. These forward contracts are not designated as qualified hedges and, therefore, changes inor greater than the fair market value of the Company’s common stock on the grant date.

The table below presents the weighted average assumptions used with the Black-Scholes option-pricing model for the calculation of the fair value of these derivatives are recognized in earnings instock options granted during the period they arise, thereby offsettingthree months ended April 30, 2022. There were no stock options granted during the current earnings effect resulting from the revaluationthree months ended April 30, 2023.

Three Months Ended April 30, 2022

 

Expected volatility

 

51.66

%

Expected life in years

 

6.0

 

Risk-free interest rates

 

2.57

%

Dividend rate

 

3.00

%

Weighted average fair value per option at date of grant

$

14.81

 

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The fair value of the related foreign currency receivablesstock options, less expected forfeitures, is amortized on a straight-line basis over the vesting term. Total compensation expense for stock option grants recognized during the three months ended April 30, 2023 and liabilities.

All of the Company’s derivative instruments have liquid markets to assess fair value. The Company does not enter into any derivative instruments for trading purposes.

2022 was $0.6 million and $0.4 million,respectively. As of October 31, 2017,April 30, 2023, there was $2.4 million of unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested stock options. These costs are expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 1.5 years. Total cash consideration received for stock option exercises during the Company’s entire net forward contracts hedging portfolio consisted of 23.0three months ended April 30, 2023 and 2022 was zero and $0.7 million, Swiss francs equivalent, 12.8 million Euros equivalent and 11.3 million British Pounds equivalent, with various expiry dates ranging through April 10, 2018.respectively.

The following table summarizes the fair value and presentation inCompany’s stock options activity during the Consolidated Balance Sheets for derivatives (in thousands):first quarter of fiscal 2024:

 

Asset Derivatives

 

 

Liability Derivatives

 

 

Balance

Sheet

Location

 

 

October 31,

2017

Fair

Value

 

 

January 31,

2017

Fair

Value

 

 

October 31,

2016

Fair

Value

 

 

Balance

Sheet

Location

 

 

October 31,

2017

Fair

Value

 

 

January 31,

2017

Fair

Value

 

 

October 31,

2016

Fair

Value

 

Derivatives not

   designated as

   hedging

   instruments:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Foreign Exchange

   Contracts

Other Current

Assets

 

 

$

 

 

$

145

 

 

$

31

 

 

 

Accrued

Liabilities

 

 

$

685

 

 

$

211

 

 

$

391

 

Total Derivative

   Instruments

 

 

 

$

 

 

$

145

 

 

$

31

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

685

 

 

$

211

 

 

$

391

 

 

 

Outstanding
 Options

 

 

Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price per
Option

 

 

Option
Price Per
Share

 

 

Weighted
Average
Remaining
Contractual
Term
(years)

 

 

Aggregate
Intrinsic
Value
$(000)

 

Options outstanding at January 31,
 2023 (
183,101 options exercisable)

 

 

1,085,029

 

 

$

23.84

 

 

$12.42-$42.12

 

 

 

7.1

 

 

$

13,367

 

Granted

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Exercised

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Forfeited

 

 

(7,900

)

 

$

30.34

 

 

$

30.34

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Options outstanding at April 30, 2023

 

 

1,077,129

 

 

$

23.80

 

 

$12.42-$42.12

 

 

 

6.9

 

 

$

5,679

 

Exercisable at April 30, 2023

 

 

175,201

 

 

$

32.57

 

 

 

 

 

 

2.3

 

 

$

81

 

Expected to vest at April 30, 2023

 

 

884,590

 

 

$

21.88

 

 

 

 

 

 

7.8

 

 

$

5,576

 

 

Asset Derivatives

 

 

Liability Derivatives

 

 

Balance

Sheet

Location

 

 

October 31,

2017

Fair

Value

 

 

January 31,

2017

Fair

Value

 

 

October 31,

2016

Fair

Value

 

 

Balance

Sheet

Location

 

 

October 31,

2017

Fair

Value

 

 

January 31,

2017

Fair

Value

 

 

October 31,

2016

Fair

Value

 

Derivatives

   designated as

   hedging

   instruments:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Foreign Exchange

   Contracts

Other Current

Assets

 

 

$

67

 

 

$

 

 

$

110

 

 

 

Accrued

Liabilities

 

 

$

 

 

$

 

 

$

 

Total Derivative

   Instruments

 

 

 

$

67

 

 

$

 

 

$

110

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

 

 

$

 

 

$

 


AsThere were no stock options exercised during the first three months of October 31, 2017 and 2016,fiscal 2024.

Stock Awards:

Under the balance of deferred net gains on derivative financial instruments documented as cash flow hedges included in accumulated other comprehensive income (“AOCI”) were immaterial for both periods. The maximum length of timePlan, the Company hedges its exposurecan also grant stock awards to the fluctuation in future cash flows for forecasted transactions is 24 months.employees and directors. For the three months ended October 31, 2017,April 30, 2023 and 2022, compensation expense for stock awards was $1.0 millionand $0.9 million, respectively. As of April 30, 2023, there was $10.2 million of unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested stock awards. These costs are expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 2.4 years.

The following table summarizes the Company’s stock awards activity during the first quarter of fiscal 2024:

 

 

Number of
Stock
Award
Units

 

 

Weighted-
Average
Grant
Date Fair
Value

 

 

Weighted-
Average
Remaining
Contractual
Term
(years)

 

Aggregate
Intrinsic
Value
$(000's)

 

Units outstanding at January 31, 2023

 

 

294,148

 

 

$

28.84

 

 

 

 

 

 

Units granted

 

 

298,770

 

 

$

28.61

 

 

 

 

 

 

Units vested

 

 

(23,162

)

 

$

34.76

 

 

 

 

 

 

Units forfeited

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Units outstanding at April 30, 2023

 

 

569,756

 

 

$

28.48

 

 

2.2

 

$

14,597

 

Stock awards granted by the Company reclassifiedcan be classified as either time-based stock awards or performance-based stock awards. Time-based stock awards vest over time in the number of shares established at grant date, subject to continued employment. Performance-based stock awards vest over time subject both to continued employment and to the achievement of corporate financial performance goals. Upon the vesting of a stock award, shares are issued from AOCIthe pool of authorized shares. The number of shares to earnings $0.4be issued related to the outstanding performance-based stock awards can vary from 0% to 200% of the target number of underlying stock award units established at grant date, depending on the extent of the achievement of the predetermined financial goals. There were zero and 28,405 shares of common stock of the Company tendered by the employee for the payment of the employee's withholding tax obligation totaling zero and $1.1 million of net loss, net of tax benefit of $0.1 million. Forfor the ninethree months ended October 31, 2017,April 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively. The total fair value of stock award units that vested during the Company reclassified from AOCI to earnings $0.9 millionfirst three months of net loss, net of tax benefit of $0.2fiscal 2024 was $0.8 million. For the three and nine months ended October 31, 2016, the Company reclassified amounts from AOCI to earnings that were immaterial for both periods.

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NOTE 15 – SEGMENT AND GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION

NOTE 12- ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

The componentsCompany conducts its business in two operating segments: Watch and Accessory Brands and Company Stores. The Company’s Watch and Accessory Brands segment includes the designing, manufacturing and distribution of accumulatedwatches and, to a lesser extent, jewelry and other comprehensive income consistedaccessories, of owned and licensed brands, in addition to revenue generated from after-sales service activities and shipping. The Company Stores segment includes the following (in thousands):

 

Currency

Translation

Adjustments

 

  

Available-for-sale securities

 

  

Hedging

Contracts

 

  

Total

 

Balance, January 31, 2017

$

76,569

 

 

$

197

 

 

$

14

 

 

$

76,780

 

Other comprehensive income / (loss) before

   reclassifications

 

3,583

 

 

 

(12

)

 

 

931

 

 

 

4,502

 

Amounts reclassified from accumulated other

   comprehensive income (1)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(894

)

 

 

(894)

 

Net current-period other comprehensive income / (loss)

 

3,583

 

 

 

(12

)

 

 

37

 

 

 

3,608

 

As of October 31, 2017

$

80,152

 

 

$

185

 

 

$

51

 

 

$

80,388

 

 

Currency

Translation

Adjustments

 

  

Available-for-sale securities

 

  

Hedging

Contracts

 

  

Total

 

Balance, January 31, 2016

$

68,265

 

 

$

189

 

 

$

51

 

 

$

68,505

 

Other comprehensive income / (loss) before

   reclassifications

 

8,513

 

 

 

8

 

 

 

(15

)

 

 

8,506

 

Amounts reclassified from accumulated other

   comprehensive loss (1)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

46

 

 

 

46

 

Net current-period other comprehensive income

 

8,513

 

 

 

8

 

 

 

31

 

 

 

8,552

 

As of October 31, 2016

$

76,778

 

 

$

197

 

 

$

82

 

 

$

77,057

 

(1)

Amounts reclassified to earnings in the Consolidated StatementsCompany’s retail outlet business. The Chief Executive Officer of Operations.

NOTE 13 – TREASURY STOCK

On August 29, 2017, the Board approved a share repurchase program under which the Company is authorizedthe chief operating decision maker (“CODM”) and regularly reviews operating results for each of the two operating segments to purchase up to $50.0 millionassess performance and makes operating decisions about the allocation of its outstanding common stock from time to time, depending on market conditions, share price and other factors. the Company’s resources.

The Company may purchase sharesdivides its business into two major geographic locations: United States operations and International, which includes the results of its common stock through open market purchases, repurchase plans, block trades or otherwise. This authorization expires on August 29, 2020.

On March 31, 2016, the Board approved a share repurchase program under which theall non-U.S. Company was authorized to purchase up to $50.0 millionoperations. The allocation of its outstanding common stock from time to time, depending on market conditions, share price and other factors. This program authorized the Company to purchase shares of its common stock through open market purchases, repurchase plans, block trades or otherwise. As of August 29, 2017, this program was canceled and a new share repurchase program was simultaneously approved. During the nine months ended October 31, 2017, under both the new and previously authorized repurchase plans, the Company repurchased a total of 120,507 shares of its common stock at a total cost of approximately $3.0 million or an average cost of $24.93 per share, which included 20,000 shares repurchased from the Movado Group Foundation at a total cost of approximately $0.5 million or $22.90 average per share. During the nine months ended October 31, 2016, under the previously authorized repurchase plan, the Company repurchased a total of 137,499 shares of its common stock at a total cost of approximately $3.3 million or an average cost of $23.73 per share, which included 15,000 shares repurchased from the Movado Group Foundation at a total cost of approximately $0.4 million or $27.67 average per share.  

There were 36,843 and 47,310 shares of common stock repurchased during the nine months ended October 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively, as a result of the surrender of shares in connection with the vesting of certain stock awards. At the election of an employee, shares having an aggregate value on the vesting date equal to the employee’s withholding tax obligation may be surrendered to the Company to fund the payment of such taxes.


NOTE 14 – ACCOUNTING CHANGES AND RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

On January 26, 2017, FASB issued ASU 2017-04, “Intangibles - Goodwill and Other: Simplifying the Test for Goodwill Impairment,” which eliminates the requirement to calculate the implied fair value when calculating goodwill, essentially eliminating step two from the goodwill impairment test. The new standard requires goodwill impairment to begeographic revenue is based upon the results of step onelocation of the impairment test, which evaluatescustomer. The Company’s International operations in Europe, the extent, if any, by whichMiddle East, the carrying value of a reporting unit exceeds its fair value, with any resulting impairment not exceedingAmericas (excluding the carrying amount of goodwill. The Company early adopted ASU 2017-04 on a prospective basis during the second quarter of fiscal 2018 in light of goodwill in the period, associated with the acquisition of the Olivia Burton brand (see Note 17 – Acquisitions). If the Company's goodwill becomes impaired, the adoption of ASU 2017-04 could make the impairment recorded materially different from what would have been recorded under the previous standard.

On January 5, 2017, FASB issued ASU 2017-01, “Business Combinations: Clarifying the Definition of a Business,” which clarifies the definition of a business. The objective of this ASU is to assist entities in determining whether transactions should beUnited States) and Asia accounted for as acquisitions (or disposals) of assets or businesses. The Company early adopted ASU 2017-01 on a prospective basis during the second quarter of fiscal 2018, in connection with the acquisition of the Olivia Burton brand (see Note 17 – Acquisitions). The adoption of this standard did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated results of operations or financial position.

On March 30, 2016, FASB issued ASU 2016-09, “Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting,” which amends the accounting for certain aspects of share-based payments to employees. The new guidance requires, among its other provisions, that excess tax benefits (which represent the excess of actual tax benefits received at the date of vesting or settlement over the benefits recognized over the vesting period or upon issuance of share-based payments)30.4%, 12.3%, 12.0% and tax deficiencies (which represent the amount by which actual tax benefits received at the date of vesting or settlement is lower than the benefits recognized over the vesting period or upon issuance of share-based payments) be recorded in the income statement as an increase or decrease in income taxes when the awards vest or are settled. This is in comparison to the prior requirement that these excess tax benefits be recognized in additional paid-in capital and these tax deficiencies be recognized either as an offset to accumulated excess tax benefits, if any, or in the income statement. The new guidance also requires excess tax benefits to be classified along with other income tax cash flows as an operating activity in the statement of cash flows rather than, as previously required, a financing activity. The Company adopted the provisions of ASU 2016-09 during the first quarter of fiscal 2018. The Company applied the change in the presentation on the cash flow statement retrospectively, which did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements. In addition, the guidance allows for a policy election to account for forfeitures as they occur, however, the Company continues to apply its policy of estimating forfeiture rates.

On August 28, 2017, FASB issued ASU 2017-12, “Derivatives and Hedging: Targeted Improvements to Accounting for Hedging Activities,” which expands an entity’s ability to apply hedge accounting for nonfinancial and financial risk components and allows for a simplified approach for fair value hedging of interest rate risk. The new guidance eliminates the requirement to separately measure and report hedge ineffectiveness and generally requires the entire change in fair value of a hedging instrument to be presented in the same income statement line as the hedged item. The new guidance also simplifies the hedge documentation and effectiveness assessment requirements. For public companies, the standard will be effective for the first interim reporting period within annual periods beginning after December 15, 2018, with early adoption permitted. The new standard must be adopted using a modified retrospective transition with a cumulative effect adjustment recorded to opening retained earnings as of the initial adoption date. The Company is evaluating the impact of the adoption of this guidance on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

On February 25, 2016, FASB issued ASU 2016-02, “Leases,” which requires lessees to recognize most leases on the balance sheet. This change is expected to increase both reported assets and liabilities. The new lease standard does not substantially change lessor accounting. For public companies, the standard will be effective for the first interim reporting period within annual periods beginning after December 15, 2018, although early adoption is permitted. Lessees and lessors will be required to apply the new standard at the beginning of the earliest period presented in the financial statements in which they first apply the new guidance, using a modified retrospective transition method. The requirements of this standard include a significant increase in required disclosures and will result in a material increase to the company’s total assets and liabilities through recognition of right-of-use assets and related lease liabilities. The Company is analyzing the impact of the adoption of this guidance on the Company’s consolidated financial statements, including assessing changes that might be necessary to information technology systems, processes and internal controls to capture new data and address changes in financial reporting.


On May 28, 2014, FASB issued ASU 2014-09, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers.” This pronouncement affects any entity that either enters into contracts with customers to transfer goods or services or enters into contracts for the transfer of nonfinancial assets, unless those contracts are within the scope of other standards (for example, insurance contracts or lease contracts). The core principle of the guidance is that an entity should recognize revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. In July 2015, FASB deferred the effective date of the guidance. The new revenue standard is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2017 and allows either a full retrospective adoption to all periods presented or a modified retrospective adoption approach with the cumulative effect of initial application of the revised guidance recognized at the date of initial application. Early adoption is permitted for periods beginning after December 15, 2016. On March 30, 2016, FASB issued ASU 2016-08, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Principal versus Agent Considerations),” to clarify the implementation guidance on principal versus agent considerations. On April 14, 2016, FASB issued ASU 2016-10, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Identifying Performance Obligations and Licensing),” to clarify the implementation guidance on identifying performance obligations and accounting for licenses of intellectual property. On May 9, 2016, FASB issued ASU 2016-12, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Narrow-Scope Improvements and Practical Expedients),” to clarify the implementation guidance on assessing collectability, presentation of sales taxes, noncash consideration and completed contracts and contract modifications at transition. The Company is assessing the impact of the guidance by reviewing its existing customer contracts and current accounting policies and practices to identify differences, if any, that will result from applying the new requirements, including the evaluation of its performance obligations, transaction price, customer payments, transfer of control and principal versus agent considerations. The Company has elected to adopt the new standard under the Modified Retrospective approach and is considering whether it will apply certain of the practical expedients available under the new standard. The Company will continue evaluating the impact, if any, on changes to its business processes, systems and controls to support recognition and disclosure under the new guidance. The Company expects to adopt the new guidance in the beginning of fiscal 2019.

NOTE 15 – OPERATING EFFICIENCY INITIATIVES AND OTHER ITEMS

In fiscal 2016, the Company commenced an initiative to achieve greater operating efficiencies and streamline its operations, primarily at certain of its foreign subsidiaries. The Company recorded a total of $4.0 million of pre-tax expenses during fiscal 2016 and substantially completed the actions under the initiative as of January 31, 2016.

A summary rollforward of costs related to the operating efficiency initiatives and other items is as follows (in thousands):

 

Balance at

January 31, 2017

 

  

Cash

payments

 

 

Foreign

exchange

 

 

Accrued

balance at

October 31, 2017

Severance

$

78

 

 

$

(1

)

 

$

1

 

 

$

78

Occupancy charges

 

330

 

 

 

(99

)

 

 

2

 

 

 

233

Total

$

408

 

 

$

(100

)

 

$

3

 

 

$

311


NOTE 16 – COST SAVINGS INITIATIVES

As a result of actions taken by the Company in the first quarter of fiscal 2018 to better align its global infrastructure with the current business environment by consolidating certain operations and streamlining functions to reduce costs and improve profitability, the Company recorded $6.3 million of pre-tax expenses primarily for severance and payroll related, other and occupancy charges, predominantly impacting the Company’s North American and Swiss operations. The Company recorded an additional $0.1 million of pre-tax expenses in the second quarter of fiscal 2018 related to Other. In light of the changing retail landscape and the growing importance of digital marketing and online sales, the Company also decided in the third quarter of fiscal 2018, to cease its participation in the Baselworld Watch and Jewelry Show. As a result, the Company recorded charges for the write-off of certain fixed assets and other contract termination costs. The Company also wrote-off certain fixed assets related to the reduction of leased space in the Company’s Swiss operations. In the third quarter of fiscal 2018, the Company recorded an additional $7.0 million of pre-tax expenses related to fixed assets, severance and payroll related and other. The Company expects the cost savings initiatives to be substantially completed by the end of fiscal 2018.

A summary roll forward of costs related to the cost savings initiatives is as follows (in thousands):

 

Fiscal 2018

Charges (2)

 

  

Cash

payments

 

  

Non-cash

adjustments

 

 

Foreign

exchange

 

 

Balance in

Accrued Liabilities at

October 31, 2017

Severance and payroll related (1)

$

6,061

 

 

$

(5,276

)

 

$

(401

)

 

$

67

 

 

$

451

Fixed assets (1)

 

5,105

 

 

 

 

 

 

(5,105

)

 

 

 

 

 

Other (1)

 

2,172

 

 

 

(73

)

 

 

(71

)

 

 

(6

)

 

 

2,022

Occupancy charges (1)

 

99

 

 

 

(22

)

 

 

 

 

 

6

 

 

 

83

Total

$

13,437

 

 

$

(5,371

)

 

$

(5,577

)

 

$

67

 

 

$

2,556

(1)

The total severance and payroll related charges of $0.1 million, fixed assets charges of $5.1 million and other charges of $1.8 million are included in SG&A in the Consolidated Statement of Operations for the three months ended October 31, 2017. The total severance and payroll related charges of $6.1 million include $4.7 million in SG&A and $1.4 million in Cost of Sales in the Consolidated Statement of Operations for the nine months ended October 31, 2017. The fixed assets charges of $5.1 million, other charges of $2.2 million and occupancy charges of $0.1 million are included in SG&A in the Consolidated Statement of Operations for the nine months ended October 31, 2017.

(2)

The United States and International locations of the Wholesale segment include a pre-tax charge of $0.1 million and $6.9 million, respectively, for the three months ended October 31, 2017. The United States and International locations of the Wholesale segment include a pre-tax charge of $3.9 million and $9.5 million, respectively, for the nine months ended October 31, 2017.

NOTE 17 – ACQUISITIONS

On July 3, 2017, the Company, through a wholly-owned U.K. subsidiary, acquired JLB Brands Ltd.4.4%, the owner of the Olivia Burton brand, one of the United Kingdom’s fastest growing fashion watch and jewelry brands, for $78.2 million, or £60.0 million in cash, subject to working capital and other closing adjustments. After giving effect to the closing adjustments, the purchase price was $79.0 million, or £60.7 million, net of cash acquired of approximately $5.9 million, or £4.5 million. The acquisition was funded with cash on handrespectively, of the Company’s non-U.S. subsidiaries, and no debt was assumed in the acquisition. The acquisition adds a new brand with significant global growth potential to the Company’s portfolio.

The results of the Olivia Burton brand’s operations have been included in the consolidated financial statements since the date of acquisition within the International location of the Wholesale segment. In the International location of the Wholesale segment,total net sales for the three months ended October 31, 2017,April 30, 2023. For the three months ended April 30, 2022, the Company’s International operations in Europe, the Middle East, the Americas (excluding the United States) and Asia accounted for 34.0%, 10.1%, 8.4% and 4.5%, respectively, of the Company’s total net sales.

Operating Segment Data as of and for the Three Months Ended April 30, 2023 and 2022 (in thousands):

 

 

Net Sales

 

 

 

2023

 

 

2022

 

Watch and Accessory Brands:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Owned brands category

 

$

45,132

 

 

$

53,170

 

Licensed brands category

 

 

80,207

 

 

 

88,840

 

After-sales service and all other

 

 

220

 

 

 

1,358

 

Total Watch and Accessory Brands

 

 

125,559

 

 

 

143,368

 

Company Stores

 

 

19,346

 

 

 

20,056

 

Consolidated total

 

$

144,905

 

 

$

163,424

 

 

 

Operating Income (3)

 

 

 

2023

 

 

2022

 

Watch and Accessory Brands

 

$

8,829

 

 

$

21,547

 

Company Stores

 

 

2,070

 

 

 

3,747

 

Consolidated total

 

$

10,899

 

 

$

25,294

 

 

 

Total Assets

 

 

 

April 30,
 2023

 

 

January 31,
 2023

 

 

April 30,
 2022

 

Watch and Accessory Brands

 

$

674,964

 

 

$

722,267

 

 

$

670,531

 

Company Stores

 

 

66,532

 

 

 

65,438

 

 

 

69,453

 

Consolidated total

 

$

741,496

 

 

$

787,705

 

 

$

739,984

 

Geographic Location Data as of and for the Three Months Ended April 30, 2023 and 2022 (in thousands):

 

 

Net Sales

 

 

Operating (Loss)/Income (3)

 

 

 

2023

 

 

2022

 

 

2023

 

 

2022

 

United States (1)

 

$

59,209

 

 

$

70,223

 

 

$

(6,961

)

 

$

548

 

International (2)

 

 

85,696

 

 

 

93,201

 

 

 

17,860

 

 

 

24,746

 

Consolidated total

 

$

144,905

 

 

$

163,424

 

 

$

10,899

 

 

$

25,294

 

United States and International net sales are net of intercompany sales of $64.6 million and $96.2 million for the three months ended April 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively.

17


(1)
The United States operating (loss)/income included $11.4 million and $13.5 million of unallocated corporate expenses for the three months ended April 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively.
(2)
The International operating income included $1.4$17.3 million and $19.1 million of certain intercompany profits related to the Company’s supply chain operations for the three months ended April 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively.
(3)
For both the three months ended April 30, 2023 and 2022, in the United States locations of the Watch and Accessory Brands segment, operating (loss)/income included a charge of $0.1 million of expenses primarily related to the amortization of intangible assets and deferred compensation associated with the MVMT brand. In addition, in the International locations of the Watch and Accessory Brands segment for both the three months ended April 30, 2023 and 2022, operating income included a charge of $0.6 million and $0.7 million, respectively, of expenses related to the amortization of acquired intangible assets as a result of the Company’s acquisition of the Olivia Burton brand. In the United States and International locations of the Wholesale segment, for the nine months ended October 31, 2017, operating (loss) / income included $0.2 million and $5.7 million, respectively, of expenses primarily related to transaction costs and adjustments in acquisition accounting, as a result of the Company’s acquisition of the Olivia Burton brand.

 

 

Total Assets

 

 

 

April 30,
 2023

 

 

January 31,
 2023

 

 

April 30,
 2022

 

United States

 

$

364,485

 

 

$

425,209

 

 

$

314,738

 

International

 

 

377,011

 

 

 

362,496

 

 

 

425,246

 

Consolidated total

 

$

741,496

 

 

$

787,705

 

 

$

739,984

 

The acquisition was accounted for in accordance with FASB Topic ASC 805 (“Business Combinations”), which requires that the total cost of an acquisition be allocated to the tangible and intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed based upon their respective fair values at the date of acquisition.


 

 

Property, Plant and Equipment, Net

 

 

 

April 30,
 2023

 

 

January 31,
 2023

 

 

April 30,
 2022

 

United States

 

$

12,982

 

 

$

13,422

 

 

$

12,876

 

International

 

 

6,093

 

 

 

5,277

 

 

 

5,558

 

Consolidated total

 

$

19,075

 

 

$

18,699

 

 

$

18,434

 

The following table summarizes the fair value of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed as of the July 3, 2017 acquisition date (in thousands):

18

Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed

 

Fair Value

Cash and cash equivalents

 

$

5,909

Trade receivables, net

 

 

3,106

Inventories

 

 

4,164

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

 

 

913

Property, plant and equipment, net

 

 

131

Goodwill

 

 

55,322

Trade name and other intangibles

 

 

21,415

Total assets acquired

 

 

90,960

Accounts payable

 

 

608

Accrued liabilities

 

 

844

Income taxes payable

 

 

643

Deferred and non-current income taxes payable

 

 

3,965

Total liabilities assumed

 

 

6,060

Total purchase price

 

$

84,900


Inventories include a step-up adjustment of approximately $0.8 million, which was expensed over the sell-through cycle of three months. The components of Trade name and other intangibles include a trade name of approximately $12.8 million (amortized over 10 years), and customer relationships of $8.6 million (amortized over 6 years).

The Company recorded goodwill of $55.3 million based on the amount by which the purchase price exceeded the fair value of the net assets acquired. Goodwill is not deductible for income tax purposes.

The operating results of the Olivia Burton brand have been included in the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements beginning July 3, 2017. Net sales of the acquired Olivia Burton brand since the date of acquisition through October 31, 2017 were $12.1 million. The Olivia Burton brand’s operating income since the date of acquisition was $4.4 million, which excludes unallocated corporate expenses and expenses incurred in non-UK geographies to support the brand.

The following table provides the Company’s unaudited pro forma net sales, net income and net income per basic and diluted common share as if the results of operations of the Olivia Burton brand had been included in the Company’s operations commencing on February 1, 2016, based on available information relating to operations of the Olivia Burton brand. This pro forma information is not necessarily indicative either of the combined results of operations that actually would have been realized by the Company had the Olivia Burton brand acquisition been consummated at the beginning of the period for which the pro forma information is presented, or of future results.

 

 

 

Three Months Ended

October 31,

 

 

 

Nine Months Ended

October 31,

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

 

2017

 

2016

(In thousands, except per share data)

 

 

(Unaudited)

 

 

 

(Unaudited)

Net sales

 

$

190,693

 

 

$

184,749

 

 

$

430,002

 

 

$

432,885

Net income

 

$

18,479

 

 

$

21,146

 

 

$

24,885

 

 

$

30,814

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic income per share:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income per share attributed to Movado Group, Inc.

 

$

0.80

 

 

$

0.92

 

 

$

1.08

 

 

$

1.34

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Diluted income per share:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income per share attributed to Movado Group, Inc.

 

$

0.79

 

 

$

0.91

 

 

$

1.07

 

 

$

1.32

The change in the carrying amount of the Company’s goodwill, which is included in the International location of the Wholesale segment, is as follows (in thousands):

 

 

Total

Balance at January 31, 2017

 

$

Acquisition of the Olivia Burton brand

 

 

55,322

Foreign exchange impact

 

 

994

Balance at October 31, 2017

 

$

56,316


Trade name and other intangible assets consist of the following (in thousands):

 

 

As of

 

 

October 31, 2017

 

 

Gross carrying

amount

 

 

Accumulated

amortization

 

 

Foreign

exchange

 

 

Net

Intangible assets subject to amortization:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Trade name

 

$

12,766

 

 

$

(433)

 

 

$

251

 

 

$

12,584

Customer relationships

 

 

8,598

 

 

 

(486)

 

 

 

168

 

 

 

8,280

Total intangible assets

 

$

21,364

 

 

$

(919)

 

 

$

419

 

 

$

20,864

Estimated amortization expense for the next five years is: $0.7 million for the remaining three months of fiscal 2018, $2.7 million in fiscal years 2019, through 2023 and $6.3 million in total in the years thereafter.    

NOTE 18 – NET INCOME ATTRIBUTED TO MOVADO GROUP, INC. AND TRANSFERS TO NONCONTROLLING INTEREST

The following table summarizes the change from net income attributed to Movado Group, Inc. and transfers to noncontrolling interest (in thousands):

 

Three Months Ended October 31,

 

Nine Months Ended October 31,

 

 

 

2017

 

2016

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

Net income attributed to Movado Group, Inc.

$

17,360

 

$

20,215

 

$

18,683

 

 

$

29,829

  

Transfers to the noncontrolling interest

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Decrease in Movado Group, Inc.’s paid in capital for

   purchase of 10% of MGS common shares

 

 

 

 

 

 

(1,011

)

 

 

 

 

(1,011

Net transfers to noncontrolling interest

 

 

 

(1,011

)

 

 

 

 

(1,011

Change from net income attributed to Movado Group, Inc. and

   transfers to noncontrolling interest

$

 

17,360

 

 

$

19,204

 

$

18,683

  

 

$

28,818

  

On August 4, 2016, Movado Group, Inc. and Majorelle Limited, an English company (“Majorelle”), voluntarily terminated the joint venture agreement they had entered into on January 30, 2013 (the “JV Agreement”) relating to MGS Distribution Limited, an English company (“MGS”). Under the JV Agreement, the Company and Majorelle owned 90% and 10%, respectively, of the issued and outstanding shares of MGS which was formed to distribute the Company’s licensed watch brands in the United Kingdom. The mutual agreement to terminate the JV Agreement was the result of the Company acquiring the remaining shares in MGS from Majorelle, for the purchase price of $1.7 million, thereby increasing its ownership interest in MGS to 100%. Since August 4, 2016, the Company has accounted for MGS (renamed Movado Group UK Limited in September 2017) as a wholly-owned entity.

NOTE 19 – SUBSEQUENT EVENT

On November 6, 2017, the Company announced that it and MGI Luxury Group S.A., a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, had entered into an agreement with Hugo Boss Trade Mark Management GmbH & Co. KG pursuant to which the expiration of the existing license agreement for the Hugo Boss brand was extended through December 31, 2023. The agreement also amends certain provisions including minimum sales commitments, royalty rates, marketing and advertising expenditures and other Company obligations.


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

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

Statements in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, including, without limitation, statements under Item 2 “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” and elsewhere in this report, as well as statements in future filings by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), in the Company’s press releases and oral statements made by or with the approval of an authorized executive officer of the Company, which are not historical in nature, are intended to be, and are hereby identified as, “forward-looking statements” for purposes of the safe harbor provided by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements are based on current expectations, estimates, forecasts and projections about the Company, its future performance, the industry in which the Company operates and management’s assumptions. Words such as “expects”, “anticipates”, “targets”, “goals”, “projects”, “intends”, “plans”, “believes”, “seeks”, “estimates”, “may”, “will”, “should” and variations of such words and similar expressions are also intended to identify such forward-looking statements. The Company cautions readers that forward-looking statements include, without limitation, those relating to the Company’s future business prospects, projected operating or financial results, revenues, working capital, liquidity, capital needs, inventory levels, plans for future operations, expectations regarding capital expenditures, operating efficiency initiatives and other items, cost savings initiatives, and operating expenses, effective tax rates, margins, interest costs, and income as well as assumptions relating to the foregoing. Forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties, some of which cannot be predicted or quantified. Actual results and future events could differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements, due to several important factors herein identified, among others, and other risks and factors identified from time to time in the Company’s reports filed with the SEC, including, without limitation, the following: general economic and business conditions which may impact disposable income of consumers in the United States and the other significant markets (including Europe) where the Company’s products are sold,sold; uncertainty regarding such economic and business conditions, including inflation, elevated interest rates; increased commodity prices and tightness in the labor market; trends in consumer debt levels and bad debt write-offs,write-offs; general uncertainty related to possible terrorist attacks, natural disasters and pandemics, including the stabilityeffect of the European Union (includingCOVID-19 pandemic and other diseases on travel and traffic in the Company’s retail stores and the stores of its wholesale customers; supply disruptions, delivery delays and increased shipping costs; the impact of international hostilities, including the June 23, 2016 referendum advising thatRussian invasion of Ukraine, on global markets, economies and consumer spending, on energy and shipping costs and on the United Kingdom exit from the European Union)Company's supply chain and suppliers; defaults on or downgrades of sovereign debt and the impact of any of those events on consumer spending,spending; changes in consumer preferences and popularity of particular designs, new product development and introduction,introduction; decrease in mall traffic and increase in e-commerce; the ability of the Company to successfully implement its business strategies, competitive products and pricing, including price increases to offset increased costs; the impact of “smart” watches and other wearable tech products on the traditional watch market, seasonality,market; seasonality; availability of alternative sources of supply in the case of the loss of any significant supplier or any supplier’s inability to fulfill the Company’s orders,orders; the loss of or curtailed sales to significant customers,customers; the Company’s dependence on key employees and officers,officers; the ability to successfully integrate the operations of acquired businesses (including the Olivia Burton brand) without disruption to other business activities,activities; the possible impairment of acquired intangible assets including goodwill ifassets; risks associated with the carrying value of any reporting unit were to exceed its fair value,Company's minority investments in early-stage growth companies and venture capital funds that invest in such companies; the continuation of the company’sCompany’s major warehouse and distribution centers,centers; the continuation of licensing arrangements with third parties,parties; losses possible from pending or future litigation and administrative proceedings; the ability to secure and protect trademarks, patents and other intellectual property rights,rights; the ability to lease new stores on suitable terms in desired markets and to complete construction on a timely basis,basis; the ability of the Company to successfully manage its expenses on a continuing basis,basis; information systems failure or breaches of network security,security; complex and quickly-evolving regulations regarding privacy and data protection; the continued availability to the Company of financing and credit on favorable terms,terms; business disruptions, disease,disruptions; and general risks associated with doing business outside the United States including, without limitation, import duties, tariffs (including retaliatory tariffs), quotas, political and economic stability, changes to existing laws or regulations, and impacts of currency exchange rate fluctuations and success of hedging strategies with respect to currency exchange rate fluctuations.related thereto.

These risks and uncertainties, along with the risk factors discussed under Item 1A. “Risk Factors” in the Company’s 20172023 Annual Report on Form 10-K, should be considered in evaluating any forward-looking statements contained in this report or incorporated by reference herein. All forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this report or, in the case of any document incorporated by reference, the date of that document. All subsequent written and oral forward-looking statements attributable to the Company or any person acting on its behalf are qualified by the cautionary statements in this section. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or publicly release any revisions to forward-looking statements to reflect events, circumstances or changes in expectations after the date of this report.

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Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

The preparation of financial statementsCompany’s Consolidated Financial Statements have been prepared in conformityaccordance with accounting principles generally accepted accounting principles in the United States requiresand those significant policies are more fully described in Note 1 to the Company’s consolidated financial statements and contained in the Company's 2023 Annual Report on Form 10-K and are incorporated by reference herein. The preparation of these financial statements and the application of certain critical accounting policies require management to make judgments based on estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amountsinformation reported. On an on-going basis, management evaluates its estimates and judgments, including those related to sales discounts and markdowns, product returns, bad debt, inventories, income taxes, warranty obligations, useful lives of property, plant and equipment, impairments of long-lived assets, stock-based compensation and contingencies and litigation. Management bases its estimates and judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources on historical experience, contractual commitments and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities aton various other factors that are believed to be reasonable under the dates of the consolidated financial statements. These estimates and assumptions also affect the reported amounts of revenues and expenses. Estimates by their nature are based on judgments and available information. Therefore, actualcircumstances. Actual results could materially differ from those estimates under different assumptions and conditions.these estimates.

Critical accounting policies are those that are most important to the portrayal of the Company’s financial condition and the results of operations and require management’s most difficult, subjective and complex judgments as a result of the need to make estimates about the effect of matters that are inherently uncertain. The Company’sCompany's most critical accounting policies have been discussed in the Company’s 2017Company's 2023 Annual Report on Form 10-K and are incorporated by reference herein.


See Note 2 – Changes As of April 30, 2023, there have been no material changes to Critical Accounting Policies for updates to the critical accounting policies disclosed in the Company’s 2017 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Recent Developments

On November 21, 2017, the Board of Directors approved the payment of a cash dividend in the amount of $0.13 for each shareany of the Company’s outstanding common stock and class A common stock. The dividend will be paid on December 15, 2017 to all shareholders of record as of the close of business on December 1, 2017. The decision of whether to declare any future cash dividend, including the amount of any such dividend and the establishment of record and payment dates, will be determined, in each quarter, by the Board, in its sole discretion.critical accounting policies.

On November 6, 2017, the Company announced that it and MGI Luxury Group S.A., a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, had entered into an agreement with Hugo Boss Trade Mark Management GmbH & Co. KG pursuant to which the expiration of the existing license agreement for the Hugo Boss brand was extended through December 31, 2023. The agreement also amends certain provisions including minimum sales commitments, royalty rates, marketing and advertising expenditures and other Company obligations.Overview

On October 24, 2017, the Company entered into an amendment to its lease agreement dated December 21, 2000 (as previously amended, the “Lease”) with Mack-Cali Realty L.P. (“Lessor”) pursuant to which the Company leases its corporate headquarters from Lessor at 650 From Road, Paramus, New Jersey. The amendment extends the term of the Lease through June 30, 2030, and provides the Company with an option to renew the term of the Lease for one additional extension period of five years through June 30, 2035.

On August 29, 2017, the Board of Directors approved the payment of a cash dividend in the amount of $0.13 for each share of the Company’s outstanding common stock and class A common stock.

On August 29, 2017, the Board of Directors approved a share repurchase program under which the Company is authorized to purchase up to $50.0 million of its outstanding common stock from time to time, depending on market conditions, share price and other factors. The Company may purchase shares of its common stock through open market purchases, repurchase plans, block trades or otherwise. This authorization expires on August 29, 2020. Concurrent with this approval, the Board of Directors cancelled the previously authorized $50 million share buyback program which would have expired on September 30, 2017.

On July 3, 2017, the Company, through a wholly-owned U.K. subsidiary, acquired JLB Brands Ltd., the owner of the Olivia Burton brand, one of the United Kingdom’s fastest growing fashion watch and jewelry brands, for $78.2 million, or £60.0 million in cash, subject to working capital and other closing adjustments. After giving effect to the closing adjustments, the purchase price was $79.0 million, or £60.7 million, net of cash acquired of approximately $5.9 million, or £4.5 million. The acquisition was funded with cash on hand of the Company’s non-U.S. subsidiaries, and no debt was assumed in the acquisition. The acquisition adds a new brand with significant global growth potential to the Company’s portfolio. The results of the Olivia Burton brand’s operations have been included in the consolidated financial statements since the date of acquisition within the International location of the Wholesale segment.

On May 25, 2017, the Board of Directors approved the payment of a cash dividend in the amount of $0.13 for each share of the Company’s outstanding common stock and class A common stock.

On March 20, 2017, the Company announced cost savings initiatives to better align its global infrastructure with the current business environment by consolidating certain operations and streamlining functions to reduce costs and improve profitability. The cost savings initiatives include a reduction in the Company’s workforce in its North American and Swiss operations as well as charges for fixed assets, occupancy, and other expenses. In light of the changing retail landscape and the growing importance of digital marketing and online sales, the Company also decided in the third quarter of fiscal 2018, to cease its participation in the Baselworld Watch and Jewelry Show. As a result, the Company recorded charges for the write-off of certain fixed assets and other contract termination costs. The Company expects these actions to yield approximately $12.0 million of pre-tax savings in fiscal 2018, which will be reinvested in marketing and other areas of its operations. For the nine months ended October 31, 2017, the Company recorded a total of $13.4 million of pre-tax expenses in connection with these actions and expects the cost savings initiatives to be substantially completed by the end of fiscal 2018.


Overview

The Company conducts its business primarily in two operating segments: WholesaleWatch and Retail.Accessory Brands and Company Stores. The Company’s WholesaleWatch and Accessory Brands segment includes the designing, manufacturing and distribution of watches and, to a lesser extent, jewelry and other accessories, of quality owned and licensed brands, in addition to revenue generated from after-sales service activities and shipping. The RetailCompany Stores segment includes the Company’s retail outlet locations.business in the United States and Canada. The Company also operates in two major geographic locations: United States operations and International, the latter of which includes the results of all non-U.S. Company operations.

As of July 31, 2017, theThe Company divides its watch and accessory business into two principal categories: the owned brands category and the licensed brands category. The owned brands category consists of the Movado®, Olivia Burton®Concord®, Ebel®, Concord®Olivia Burton® and ESQ® MovadoMVMT® brands. Previously, the Company classified the Movado®, Ebel®, Concord® and ESQ® Movado brands together as a category referred to as luxury brands. WatchesProducts in the licensed brands category include the following brands manufactured and distributed under license agreements with the respective brand owners: Coach®, HUGO BOSS®, Juicy Couture®, Lacoste®, Tommy Hilfiger®, SCUDERIA FERRARI®Hugo Boss®, Lacoste® and Rebecca Minkoff® and Uri Minkoff®Calvin Klein®. These changes to the Company’s watch brand categories did not change the Company’s operating segments.

Gross margins vary among the brands included in the Company’s portfolio and also among watch models within each brand. Watches in the Company’s owned brands category generally earn higher gross margin percentages than watches in the licensed brands category. The difference in gross margin percentages within the licensed brands category is primarily due to the impact of royalty payments made on the licensed brands. Gross margins in the Company’s e-commerce business generally earn higher gross margin percentages than those of the traditional wholesale business. Gross margins in the Company’s outlet business are affected by the mix of product sold and may exceed those of the wholesale business since the Company earns margins on its outlet store sales from manufacture to point of sale to the consumer.

Recent Developments and Initiatives

COVID-19

The COVID-19 pandemic and related public health measures materially impacted the Company’s operating results for the fiscal year ended January 31, 2021 and continue to affect how the Company and its customers and suppliers operate their businesses to varying degrees. Various containment and mitigation measures that have at times been imposed by governmental and other authorities around the world have adversely affected sales of our products and our supply chain.

Although the COVID-19 pandemic's adverse impact on the Company has significantly diminished in recent quarters, the pandemic may continue to affect the Company’s results of operations for the foreseeable future due to impacts on supply chains, shipping operations, consumer behavior, spending levels, shopping preferences and tourism.

Russia's invasion of Ukraine

On February 24, 2022, Russia launched a comprehensive invasion of Ukraine. The invasion and the subsequent economic sanctions imposed by some countries have negatively impacted the Company’s revenue to the extent the conflict and the sanctions negatively impacted economic conditions and our ability to sell products to customers in the affected region. In response to the invasion, the Company decided in March 2022 to suspend all sales to Russia and Belarus. Sales and assets in Russia, Belarus and Ukraine for all periods presented are immaterial to the Company’s results of operations, financial condition and cash flows. In addition, the conflict has

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had broader implications on economies outside the region, such as the global inflationary impact of boycotts of Russian oil and gas by other countries and the blockade of Ukrainian grain exports.

Results of Operations Overview

The following is a discussion of the results of operations for the three months ended October 31, 2017 asApril 30, 2023 compared to the three months ended OctoberApril 30, 2022, along with a discussion of the changes in financial condition during the first three months of fiscal 2024. The Company’s results of operations for the first three months of fiscal 2024 should not be deemed indicative of the results that the Company will experience for the full year of fiscal 2024. See “Recent Developments and Initiatives” above. See also “Risk Factors” of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 31, 20162023 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 23, 2023.

Net Sales: Comparative net sales by business segment were as follows (in thousands):

 

Three Months Ended

October 31,

 

 

2017

 

  

2016

 

 

Three Months Ended
April 30,

 

Wholesale:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2023

 

 

2022

 

Watch and Accessory Brands:

 

 

 

 

 

 

United States

 

$

67,304

 

 

$

86,125

 

 

$

40,744

 

 

$

51,062

 

International

 

 

105,008

 

 

 

77,964

 

 

 

84,815

 

 

 

92,306

 

Total Wholesale

 

 

172,312

 

 

 

164,089

 

Retail

 

 

18,381

 

 

 

15,729

 

Total Watch and Accessory Brands

 

 

125,559

 

 

 

143,368

 

Company Stores:

 

 

 

 

 

 

United States

 

 

18,465

 

 

 

19,161

 

International

 

 

881

 

 

 

895

 

Total Company Stores

 

 

19,346

 

 

 

20,056

 

Net Sales

 

$

190,693

 

 

$

179,818

 

 

$

144,905

 

 

$

163,424

 

Comparative net sales by categories were as follows (in thousands):

 

 

Three Months Ended

October 31,

 

 

 

2017

 

  

2016

 

Wholesale:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Owned brands category

 

$

75,138

 

 

$

73,749

 

Licensed brands category

 

 

95,015

 

 

 

86,818

 

After-sales service and all other

 

 

2,159

 

 

 

3,522

 

Total Wholesale

 

 

172,312

 

 

 

164,089

 

Retail

 

 

18,381

 

 

 

15,729

 

Consolidated total

 

$

190,693

 

 

$

179,818

 

 

 

Three Months Ended
April 30,

 

 

 

2023

 

 

2022

 

Watch and Accessory Brands:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Owned brands category

 

$

45,132

 

 

$

53,170

 

Licensed brands category

 

 

80,207

 

 

 

88,840

 

After-sales service and all other

 

 

220

 

 

 

1,358

 

Total Watch and Accessory Brands

 

 

125,559

 

 

 

143,368

 

Company Stores

 

 

19,346

 

 

 

20,056

 

Net Sales

 

$

144,905

 

 

$

163,424

 

Net Sales

Net sales for the three months ended October 31, 2017April 30, 2023 were $190.7$144.9 million, aboverepresenting an $18.5 million or 11.3% decrease from the prior year period by $10.9 million or 6.0%.period. This decrease is attributable to the Watch and Accessory Brands segment and, to a lesser extent, the Company Stores segment. For the three months ended October 31, 2017,April 30, 2023, fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates favorablynegatively impacted net sales by $1.1$1.9 million when compared to the prior year period. On a constant dollar basis net sales decreased by 10.1% as compared to the prior year period.

Watch and Accessory Brands Net Sales

Net sales for the three months ended October 31, 2017April 30, 2023 in the WholesaleWatch and Accessory Brands segment were $172.3$125.6 million, abovebelow the prior year period by $8.2$17.8 million, or 5.0%12.4%. The increasedecrease in net sales was primarily the result of an increase in net salesdue to decreased volumes resulting from lower demand in the Company's wholesale customers in both the United States and International locationlocations, a decrease in online retail and the negative impact of the Wholesale segment,fluctuations in foreign exchange rates, partially offset by a decrease in net sales in the impact of pricing increases.

United States location of the Wholesale segment.Watch and Accessory Brands Net Sales


Net sales for the three months ended October 31, 2017April 30, 2023 in the United States locationlocations of the WholesaleWatch and Accessory Brands segment were $67.3$40.8 million, below the prior year period by $18.8$10.3 million, or 21.9%20.2%, driven by net sales decreasesresulting primarily from decreased volumes due to lower demand in the Company's wholesale customers in both the owned and licensed brandsbrand categories and owned brands categories.a decrease in online retail, partially offset

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by the impact of pricing increases. The net sales decreases recorded in the licensed and owned brands categories were $10.2 million, or 39.3%, and $8.5 million, or 14.5%, respectively. The net sales decreases in both categories reflected the overall U.S. watch market, which continues to be challenging and unpredictable, as well as declining traffic in malls, traditional department stores and jewelry chain stores. The net sales decrease in the owned brands category included an offset of U.S.decreased $7.3 million, or 18.5%, and net sales attributable torecorded in the acquisition of the Olivia Burton brand.licensed brand category decreased $2.7 million, or 24.5%.

International Watch and Accessory Brands Net Sales

Net sales for the three months ended October 31, 2017April 30, 2023 in the International locationlocations of the WholesaleWatch and Accessory Brands segment were $105.0$84.8 million, abovebelow the prior year by $27.0$7.5 million, or 34.7%8.1%, which included fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates which favorablythat negatively impacted net sales by $1.1$1.9 million when compared to the prior year period. This increase was primarily driven byThe decrease in net sales increaseswas across most brands in both the owned and licensed brandsbrand categories primarily due to decreased volumes resulting from lower demand in the Company's wholesale customers, a decrease in online retail and owned brands categories.fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates, partially offset by the impact of pricing increases. The net sales increase in the licensed brands category was $18.4 million, or 30.1%, primarily due to net sales increases in Europe, Latin America, the Middle East and Asia. The net sales increasedecrease recorded in the owned brands category was $9.9$0.8 million, or 64.7%5.6%, primarily due to net sales increasesdecreases in Europe and Asia.the Middle East. The net sales increasedecrease in the ownedlicensed brands category includedwas $5.9 million, or 7.6%, primarily due to a net sales attributable todecrease in Europe, partially offset by net sales increases across the acquisition ofMiddle East and the Olivia Burton brand.Americas (excluding the United States).

Company Stores Net Sales

Net sales for the three months ended October 31, 2017April 30, 2023 in the RetailCompany Stores segment were $18.4$19.3 million, above$0.7 million or 3.5% below the prior year period by $2.7 million, or 16.9%, as a result of higherperiod. The net sales in both comparable and non-comparable stores resulting from better productdecrease was primarily due to sales mix and higher conversion rates as products resonate well with customers and operating more outlet locations in the current period.Company stores, partially offset by new store openings and the growth of the Company's online outlet store at www.movadocompanystore.com. As of October 31, 2017,April 30, 2023 and 2022, the Company operated 4155 and 51 retail outlet locations, and as of October 31, 2016, the Company operated 40 retail outlet locations.respectively.

Gross Profit.  Profit

Gross profit for the three months ended October 31, 2017April 30, 2023 was $104.1$82.0 million or 54.6%56.6% of net sales as compared to $98.6$96.7 million or 54.8%59.2% of net sales in the prior year period. The increasedecrease in gross profit of $5.5$14.7 million was primarily due to higherlower net sales partially offset bycombined with a lower gross margin percentage. The decrease in the gross margin percentage of approximately 20260 basis points for the three months ended October 31, 2017, resulted primarily from an unfavorable shift in channel and product mix of approximately 50 basis points andApril 30, 2023 reflected an unfavorable impact of sales mix of approximately 30260 basis points, related to the amortization of the inventory step-up adjustment due to the acquisition of the Olivia Burton brand in the current period. These unfavorable impacts were partially offset by the Company’s cost savings initiatives of approximately 30 basis points and a favorablenegative impact of fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates of approximately 3060 basis points and the decreased leveraging of certain fixed costs as a result of lower sales of approximately 10 basis points, partially offset by decreased shipping costs of approximately 70 basis points.

Selling, General and Administrative (“SG&A”).  

SG&A expenses for the three months ended October 31, 2017April 30, 2023 were $78.9$71.1 million, representing an increasea decrease from the prior year period of $11.4$0.3 million, or 16.9%0.4%. The increasedecrease in SG&A expenses was attributable to charges related to the Company’s cost savings initiatives of $7.0 million, primarily due to the write-offfollowing factors: lower marketing expenses of certain fixed assets$1.6 million and contract termination costs related to the Company’s decision to no longer participate at the Baselworld Watch and Jewelry Show and the write-off of certain fixed assets related to the reduction of leased spacea decrease in the Company’s Swiss operations. Also contributing to the increase in SG&A expenses were higher performance-based compensation of $1.5 million, higher distribution costs of $1.3 million, higher marketing expenses of $1.2 million and $0.8 million of expenses related to the Company’s acquisition of the Olivia Burton brand related to the amortization of acquired intangible assets.$0.9 million. These increasesdecreases in SG&A expenses were partially offset by a decreasean increase in compensation and benefitpayroll related expenses of $1.0 million (which included additional expenses related to the acquisition of the Olivia Burton brand and operating more outlet locations), primarily related to the Company’s cost savings initiatives, which predominately included a reduction in the Company’s workforce in the Company’s North American and Swiss operations.

Wholesale Operating Income.  In$2.3 million. For the three months ended October 31, 2017April 30, 2023, fluctuations in foreign currency rates related to the foreign subsidiaries favorably impacted SG&A expenses by $0.7 million when compared to the prior year period.

Watch and 2016, respectively,Accessory Brands Operating Income

For the three months ended April 30, 2023, the Company recorded Wholesale segment operating income of $22.2$8.8 million in the Watch and $28.7 million,Accessory Brands segment which includes $15.8 million and $14.3$11.4 million of unallocated corporate expenses as well as $15.7$17.3 million of certain intercompany profits related to the Company’s supply chain operations. For the three months ended April 30, 2022, the Company recorded operating income of $21.5 million in the Watch and $14.0Accessory Brands segment which included $13.5 million of unallocated corporate expenses as well as $19.1 million of certain intercompany profits related to the Company’s supply chain operations. The $6.5 million decrease in operating income was the net result of higher SG&A expensesa decrease in gross profit of $10.5$13.1 million, partially offset by a higher gross profitdecrease in SG&A expenses of $4.0$0.4 million when compared to the prior year period. The increasedecrease in SG&A expensesgross profit was attributable to charges related toprimarily the Company’s cost savings initiativesresult of $7.0 million,lower net sales combined with a lower gross margin percentage primarily due to the write-offan unfavorable impact of certain fixed assetssales mix and contract termination costs related to the Company’s decision to no longer participate at the Baselworld Watch and Jewelry Show and the write-offa negative impact of certain fixed assets related to the reduction of leased spacefluctuations in the Company’s Swiss operations. Also contributing to the increase in SG&A expenses were higher performance-based compensation of $1.5 million, higher distribution costs of $1.3 million, higher marketing expenses of $1.2 million and $0.8 million of expenses related to the Company’s acquisition of the Olivia Burton brand related to the amortization of acquired intangible assets. These increases in SG&A expenses were partially offset by a decrease in compensation and benefit expenses of $1.2 million (which included additional expenses related to the acquisition of the Olivia Burton brand), primarily related to the Company’s cost savings initiatives, which predominately included a reduction in the Company’s workforce in the Company’s North American and Swiss operations. The increase in gross profit of $4.0 million was primarily due to higher net sales.


U.S. Wholesale Operating Income.  In the United States location of the Wholesale segment, during the three months ended October 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively, the Company recorded a breakeven and $12.2 million in operating income, which included unallocated corporate expenses of $15.8 million and $14.3 million. The decrease in operating income of $12.2 million was the net result of lower gross profit of $12.6 million,foreign exchange rates, partially offset by lower SG&A expenses of $0.4 million. The decrease in gross profit of $12.6 million was due to lower net sales and a lower gross margin percentage.shipping costs. The decrease in SG&A expenses of $0.4 million was attributableprimarily due to the following factors: lower marketing expenses of $1.7 million and a decrease in performance-based compensation and benefitof $0.8 million. These decreases in SG&A expenses were partially offset by an increase in payroll related expenses of $1.8$2.0 million.

U.S. Watch and Accessory Brands Loss

In the United States locations of the Watch and Accessory Brands segment, for the three months ended April 30, 2023, the Company recorded an operating loss of $9.0 million due towhich includes unallocated corporate expenses of $11.4 million. For the three months ended April 30, 2022 the Company recorded an operating loss of $3.0 million in the United States locations of the Watch and Accessory Brands segment which included unallocated corporate expenses of $13.5 million. The increase in operating loss was the result of lower headcount related to the Company’s cost savings initiatives, lower stock-based compensation expensegross profit of $0.4$7.6 million, partially offset by highera decrease in SG&A expenses of $1.6 million when compared to the prior year period. The decrease in gross profit of $7.6 million was primarily the result of lower net sales, combined with a lower gross margin percentage primarily due to an unfavorable impact of sales mix, partially offset by lower shipping costs. The decrease in SG&A expenses of $1.6

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million was primarily due to the following factors: lower marketing expenses of $2.2 million and a decrease in performance-based compensation of $1.3 million$0.4 million. These decreases in SG&A expenses were partially offset by an increase in payroll related expenses of $1.6 million.

International Watch and higher marketing expense of $0.7 million.Accessory Brands Operating Income

International Wholesale Operating Income.  In the International locationlocations of the WholesaleWatch and Accessory Brands segment, duringfor the three months ended October 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively,April 30, 2023, the Company recorded operating income of $22.2 million and $16.4$17.8 million which included $15.7 million and $14.0includes $17.3 million of certain intercompany profits related to the Company’s International supply chain operations. For the three months ended April 30, 2022 the Company recorded operating income of $24.5 million in the International locations of the Watch and Accessory Brands segment which included $19.1 million of certain intercompany profits related to the Company’s supply chain operations. The increasedecrease in operating income was the result of $5.8 million was primarily due to higherlower gross profit of $16.7$5.4 million partially offset bycombined with higher SG&A expenses of $10.9$1.3 million. The increasedecrease in gross profit of $16.7$5.4 million was primarily the result of lower net sales, combined with a lower gross margin percentage primarily due to higher netan unfavorable impact of sales mix and to lesser extent, a higher gross margin percentage.negative impact of fluctuations in foreign exchange rates, partially offset by lower shipping costs. The increase in SG&A expenses of $10.9$1.3 million was attributable to charges related to the Company’s cost savings initiatives of $7.0 million, primarily due to the write-off of certain fixed assets and contract termination costs related to the Company’s decision to no longer participate at the Baselworld Watch and Jewelry Show and the write-off of certain fixed assets related to the reduction of leased space in the Company’s Swiss operations. Also contributing to the increase in SG&A expenses were higher distribution costs of $1.3 million, $0.8 million of expenses related to the Company’s acquisition of the Olivia Burton brand, which primarily included the amortization of acquired intangible assets, higher compensation and benefit expenses of $0.6 million, (which included additional expenses related to the acquisition of the Olivia Burton brand) andfollowing factors: higher marketing expenses of $0.5 million.

Retail Operating Income.  Operating income of $2.9 million and $2.4 million was recorded in the Retail segment for the three months ended October 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively. The increase in operating income of $0.5 million was the result a higher gross profit of $1.4 million partially offset by higher SG&A expenses of $0.9 million. The higher gross profit was the result of higher net sales partially offset by a lower gross margin percentage. The increase in SG&A expenses of $0.9 million was primarily due to higher compensation, benefit and occupancy expenses related to operating more outlet locations when compared to the prior year period.

Other Expense. The Company recorded other expense of $1.3 million for the three months ended October 31, 2016. The Company had a long-term investment in a privately held company, accounted for under the cost method, with a carrying value of $1.3 million. Due to the increasingly competitive and difficult market conditions, the operating performance and business outlook for the Company’s long-term investment declined significantly during the three months ended October 31, 2016. As such, the Company determined the investment experienced an other than temporary impairment and recorded a charge of $1.3 million, to reduce the carrying value to zero in the United States location of the Wholesale segment.

Income Taxes. The Company recorded income tax expense of $7.5 million and $9.3 million for the three months ended October 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively.  

The effective tax rate was 30.1% and 31.5% for the three months ended October 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively. The decrease in the effective tax rate was primarily due to changes in jurisdictional earnings and the impact of discrete items partially offset by no tax benefit being recognized on losses incurred by certain foreign operations.

The effective tax rate for the three months ended October 31, 2017 differs from the U.S. statutory tax rate of 35.0% primarily due to changes in jurisdictional earnings and the impact of discrete items, partially offset by no tax benefit being recognized on losses incurred by certain foreign operations.

The effective tax rate for the three months ended October 31, 2016 differs from the U.S. statutory tax rate of 35.0% primarily as a result of changes in jurisdictional earnings, partially offset by no tax benefit being recognized on losses incurred by certain foreign operations.

Net Income Attributed to Movado Group, Inc. The Company recorded net income attributed to Movado Group, Inc. of $17.4 million and $20.2 million for the three months ended October 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively.


Results of operations for the nine months ended October 31, 2017 as compared to the nine months ended October 31, 2016

Net Sales: Comparative net sales by business segment were as follows (in thousands):

 

 

Nine Months Ended

October 31,

 

 

 

2017

 

  

2016

 

Wholesale:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

United States

 

$

144,076

 

 

$

184,025

 

International

 

 

226,414

 

 

 

193,233

 

Total Wholesale

 

 

370,490

 

 

 

377,258

 

Retail

 

 

48,249

 

 

 

44,709

 

Net Sales

 

$

418,739

 

 

$

421,967

 

Comparative net sales by categories were as follows (in thousands):

 

 

Nine Months Ended

October 31,

 

 

 

2017

 

  

2016

 

Wholesale:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Owned brands category

 

$

154,620

 

 

$

162,428

 

Licensed brands category

 

 

208,914

 

 

 

205,229

 

After-sales service and all other

 

 

6,956

 

 

 

9,601

 

Total Wholesale

 

 

370,490

 

 

 

377,258

 

Retail

 

 

48,249

 

 

 

44,709

 

Consolidated total

 

$

418,739

 

 

$

421,967

 

Net sales for the nine months ended October 31, 2017 were $418.7 million, below the prior year period by $3.2 million or 0.8%. For the nine months ended October 31, 2017, fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates unfavorably impacted net sales by $2.1 million when compared to the prior year period.

Net sales for the nine months ended October 31, 2017 in the Wholesale segment were $370.5 million, below the prior year period by $6.8 million or 1.8%. The decrease in net sales was the result of a decrease in net sales in the United States location of the Wholesale segment, partially offset by an increase in net sales in the International locationpayroll related expenses of the Wholesale segment.

Net sales for the nine months ended October 31, 2017 in the United States location of the Wholesale segment were $144.1 million, below the prior year period by $40.0 million or 21.7%, driven by net sales decreases in both the owned brands and licensed brands categories. The net sales decreases recorded in the owned and licensed brands categories were $20.4 million, or 16.4%, and $18.8 million, or 35.1%, respectively. The sales decreases in both categories reflected the overall watch market, which continues to be challenging and unpredictable, as well as declining traffic in malls, traditional department stores and jewelry chain stores. The sales decrease in the licensed brands category included an offset of the launch of Rebecca Minkoff and Uri Minkoff brand watches during the second quarter of fiscal 2018. The sales decrease in the owned brands category included an offset of U.S. sales attributable to the Olivia Burton brand in the current period.

Net sales for the nine months ended October 31, 2017 in the International location of the Wholesale segment were $226.4 million, above the prior year by $33.2 million or 17.2%, which included fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates which unfavorably impacted net sales by $2.1 million when compared to the prior year period. This increase was primarily driven by net sales increases in both the licensed brands and owned brands categories. The net sales increase in the licensed brands category was $22.5 million, or 14.9%, primarily due to sales increases in Europe, the Middle East, Latin America and Asia. The net sales increase recorded in the owned brands category was $12.6 million, or 33.4%, primarily due to sales increases in Europe, Asia and Latin America. The net sales increase in the owned brands category included sales attributable to the Olivia Burton brand in the current period.

Net sales for the nine months ended October 31, 2017 in the Retail segment were $48.2 million, above the prior year period by $3.5 million, or 7.9%, as a result of higher sales in both comparable and non-comparable stores resulting from better product mix and higher conversion rates as products resonate well with customers and operating more outlet locations in the current period.


Gross Profit.  Gross profit for the nine months ended October 31, 2017 was $219.3 million or 52.4% of net sales as compared to $230.1 million or 54.5% of net sales in the prior year period. The decrease in gross profit of $10.8 million was primarily due to lower net sales and a lower gross margin percentage. The decrease in the gross margin percentage of approximately 210 basis points for the nine months ended October 31, 2017, resulted primarily from an unfavorable shift in channel and product mix of approximately 170 basis points, severance related to the Company’s cost savings initiative of approximately 30 basis points, an unfavorable impact of fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates of approximately 20 basis points, and an unfavorable impact of approximately 20 basis points related to the amortization of the inventory step-up adjustment due to the acquisition of the Olivia Burton brand in the current period. These unfavorable impacts were partially offset by the Company’s cost savings initiatives of approximately 30 basis points.

Selling, General and Administrative (“SG&A”).  SG&A expenses for the nine months ended October 31, 2017 were $189.5 million, representing an increase from the prior year period of $5.9 million or 3.2%. The increase in SG&A expenses was attributable to a $12.0 million charge related to the Company’s cost savings initiatives and $5.1 million of expenses related to the Company’s acquisition of the Olivia Burton brand, which primarily included transaction costs and the amortization of acquired intangible assets. Also contributing to the increase in SG&A expenses were higher performance-based compensation of $1.8 million and higher distribution costs of $1.6$0.4 million. These increases in SG&A expenses were partially offset by a decrease in compensation and benefit expenses of $6.6 million, (which included additional expenses related to the acquisition of the Olivia Burton brand and operating more outlet locations) primarily due to the Company’s cost savings initiatives, which predominately included a reduction in the Company’s workforce in the Company’s North American and Swiss operations, and the non-recurrence of a $1.8 million charge related to the retirement announcement of the Company’s former Vice Chairman and Chief Operating Officer, which occurred in the prior year period. Also contributing to the decrease in SG&A expenses were the fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates of $3.9 million (resulting from a $1.0 million transactional gain in the current period compared to a $2.2 million transactional loss in the prior year period and $0.7 million of which arose from the translation of foreign subsidiary results), lower marketing expenses of $1.5 million and lower customer related expenses of $2.1 million, primarily due to a recovery of $0.8 million of the allowances for uncollectible receivables from a customer in the current period that were initially recorded in the comparable period last year.

Wholesale Operating Income.  In the nine months ended October 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively, the Company recorded Wholesale segment operating income of $22.6 million and $39.9 million, which includes $29.2 million and $33.0 million of unallocated corporate expenses as well as $31.2 million and $30.5 million of certain intercompany profits related to the Company’s supply chain operations. The $17.3 million decrease in operating income was the net result of a decrease in gross profit of $12.3 million and higher SG&A expenses of $5.0 million when compared to the prior year period. The decrease in gross profit of $12.3 million was primarily due to lower net sales and lower gross margin percentage. The increase in SG&A expenses was attributable to a $12.0 million charge related to the Company’s cost savings initiatives and $5.1 million of expenses related to the Company’s acquisition of the Olivia Burton brand, which primarily included transaction costs and the amortization of acquired intangible. Also contributing to the increase in SG&A expenses were higher performance-based compensation of $1.8 million and higher distribution costs of $1.6$0.3 million.  These increases in SG&A expenses were partially offset by a decrease in compensation and benefit expenses of $6.7 million, (which included additional expenses related to the acquisition of the Olivia Burton brand) primarily due to the Company’s cost savings initiatives, which predominately included a reduction in the Company’s workforce in the Company’s North American and Swiss operations, and the non-recurrence of a $1.8 million charge related to the retirement announcement of the Company’s former Vice Chairman and Chief

Company Stores Operating Officer, which occurred in the prior year period. Also contributing to the decrease in SG&A expenses were the fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates of $3.9 million (resulting from a $1.0 million transactional gain in the current period compared to a $2.2 million transactional loss in the prior year period and $0.7 million of which arose from the translation of foreign subsidiary results), lower marketing expenses of $1.5 million and lower customer related expenses of $2.1 million, primarily due to a recovery of $0.8 million of the allowances for uncollectible receivables from a customer in the current period that were initially recorded in the comparable period last year.Income

U.S. Wholesale Operating Loss / Income.  In the United States location of the Wholesale segment, during the nine months ended October 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively, the Company recorded operating loss of $12.7 million and an operating income of $6.2 million, which included unallocated corporate expenses of $29.2 million and $33.0 million.

The decrease in operating income of $18.9 million was the net result of lower gross profit of $27.7 million, partially offset by lower SG&A expenses of $8.8 million. The decrease in gross profit of $27.7 million was due to lower sales and a lower gross margin percentage. The decrease in SG&A expenses of $8.8 million was primarily attributable to lower compensation and benefit expenses of $8.7 million due to the Company’s cost savings initiatives, and the non-recurrence of a $1.8 million charge related to the retirement announcement of the Company’s former Vice Chairman and Chief Operating Officer, which occurred in the prior year period, and lower marketing expense of $2.2 million and lower customer related expenses of $1.4 million, primarily due to a recovery of $0.8 million of the allowances for uncollectible receivables from a customer in the current period and a charge of $0.8 million to allowances for uncollectible receivables in the prior year period, partially offset by a $3.7 million charge related to the Company’s cost savings initiatives and higher performance based compensation expense of $1.5 million.


International Wholesale Operating Income.  In the International location of the Wholesale segment, during the nine months ended October 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively, the Company recorded operating income of $35.3$2.1 million and $33.7$3.7 million which included $31.2 millionin the Company Stores segment for the three months ended April 30, 2023 and $30.5 million of certain intercompany profits related to the Company’s International supply chain operations.2022, respectively. The increasedecrease in operating income of $1.6 million was primarily duerelated to higher gross profit of $15.3 million, partially offset by higher SG&A expenses of $13.8 million. The increasea decrease in gross profit of $15.3$1.6 million, wasmainly due to a lower gross margin percentage combined with lower net sales, while SG&A expenses remained relatively flat, reflecting a $0.3 million increase in payroll related expenses, offset by a decrease of $0.3 million in professional service fees. As of April 30, 2023, and 2022, the Company Stores segment operated 55 and 51 retail outlet locations, respectively.

Other Non-Operating Income, net

For the three months ended April 30, 2023, the Company recorded other income, net of $1.0 million primarily due to higher net salesinterest income and the non-service components of the Company's Swiss pension plan, partially offset by a lower gross margin percentage. The increase in SG&A expenses of $13.8$0.5 million was primarily attributableimpairment related to an $8.3 million charge relatedequity investment that sold its business and assets in which the Company expects to the Company’s cost savings initiatives, $4.9 million of expenses related to the Company’s acquisition of the Olivia Burton brand, which included transaction costs and the amortization of acquired intangible assets, and higher compensation and benefit expenses of $2.1 million (which included additional expenses related to the acquisition of the Olivia Burton brand), higher distribution costs of $1.6 million and higher marketing of $0.7 million, partially offset by the fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates of $3.9 million (resulting from a $1.0 million transactional gain in the current period compared to a $2.2 million transactional loss in the prior year period and $0.7 million of which arose from the translation of foreign subsidiary results).receive little or no return on its investment.

Retail Operating Income.  Operating income of $7.3 million and $6.6 million was recorded in the Retail segment for the nine months ended October 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively. The increase in operating income of $0.7 million was the result of an increase in gross profit of $1.5 million, partially offset by an increase in SG&A expenses of $0.8 million, when compared to the prior year period. The increase in gross profit of $1.5 million was primarily due to higher net sales, partially offset by a lower gross margin percentage. The increase in SG&A expenses of $0.8 million was primarily due to higher compensation, benefit and occupancy expenses related to operating more outlet locations when compared to the prior year period.

Other Expense.The Company recorded other expenseincome of $1.3$0.1 million primarily due to the non-service components of the Company’s Swiss pension plan for the ninethree months ended October 31, 2016. The Company had a long-term investment in a privately held company, accountedApril 30, 2022.

Interest Expense

Interest expense was $0.1 million primarily due to the payment of unused commitment fees for both the three months ended April 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively. There were no borrowings under the cost method, with a carrying value of $1.3 million. Due to the increasingly competitive and difficult market conditions, the operating performance and business outlook for the Company’s long-term investment declined significantlyCompany's revolving credit facility during the three months ended October31, 2016. As such, the Company determined the investment experienced an other than temporary impairmentApril 30, 2023 and recorded a charge of $1.3 million, to reduce the carrying value to zero.2022.

Income Taxes. Taxes

The Company recorded an income tax expenseprovision of $10.3$2.5 million and $14.5$6.0 million for the ninethree months ended October 31, 2017April 30, 2023 and 2016,2022, respectively.

The effective tax rate was 35.6%21.5% and 32.6%23.8% for the ninethree months ended October 31, 2017April 30, 2023 and 2016,2022, respectively. The increase insignificant components of the effective tax rate waschanged primarily due to the impact of discrete items mostly relatedreturn to the adoption of ASU 2016-09, “Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting,” acquisition costs related to the acquisition of the Olivia Burton brandprovision adjustments and no tax benefit being recognized on losses incurred by certain foreign operations, partially offset by changes in jurisdictional earnings.

The effective tax rate for the nine months ended October 31, 2017 differs from the U.S. statutory tax rate of 35.0% primarily due to changes in jurisdictional earnings and the impact of discrete items, partially offset by no tax benefit being recognized on losses incurred by certain foreign operations, as well as an increase primarily due to the adoption of ASU 2016-09 and acquisition costs related to the acquisition of the Olivia Burton brand.

The effective tax rate for the nine months ended October 31, 2016 differs from the U.S. statutory tax rate of 35.0% primarily as a result of changes in jurisdictional earnings, partially offset by no tax benefit being recognized on losses incurred bythe release of certain foreign operations.valuation allowances in the prior year.

Net Income AttributedAttributable to Movado Group, Inc.

The Company recorded net income attributedattributable to Movado Group, Inc. of $18.7$9.1 million and $29.8$18.5 million for the ninethree months ended October 31, 2017April 30, 2023 and 2016,2022, respectively.

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

At October 31, 2017April 30, 2023 and October 31, 2016, respectively,April 30, 2022, the Company had $155.5$198.3 million and $199.8$225.3 million, respectively, of cash and cash equivalents, $143.9equivalents. Of this total, $117.9 million and $194.6$188.8 million, of whichrespectively, consisted of cash and cash equivalents at the Company’sCompany's foreign subsidiaries. The majority of the foreign cash balances are associated with earnings that

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At April 30, 2023 the Company has asserted are permanently reinvested,had working capital of $409.4 million as compared to $386.6 million at April 30, 2022. The increase in working capital was primarily the result of a decrease in accounts payable and which are required to support continued growth outside the United States through funding of capital expenditures, operating expensesan increase in inventories and similar cash needs of the foreign operations.income taxes receivable, partially offset by a decrease in cash. The Company has recorded a federal tax liability of $2.9 million related to $12.6 million of pre-2013 foreign earnings which have been earmarked for future repatriation. A deferred tax liability has not been recorded fordefines working capital as the remaining undistributed foreign earnings of approximately $330 million, because thedifference between current assets and current liabilities.

The Company intends to permanently reinvest such earnings in its foreign operations. It is, therefore, not practicable to estimate the amount of tax that may be payable on the future possible distribution of these earnings.


Cash used in operating activities was $9.4 million and $10.8 million for the nine months ended October 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively. The $9.4had $21.5 million of cash used in operating activities for the ninethree months ended October 31, 2017, was primarily dueApril 30, 2023 as compared to an unfavorable change in working capital as presented on the consolidated statements of cash flows of $56.1 million, partially offset by favorable non-cash items of $28.7 million, which included a $13.4 million charge related to the Company’s cost savings initiatives, and net income of $18.7 million. The unfavorable change in working capital of $56.1 million was primarily due to the increases in accounts receivable as a result of the seasonality of sales and the normal building of inventory in anticipation of the holiday selling season in the fourth quarter of the current fiscal year, as well as inventory build related to the acquisition of the Olivia Burton brand, partially offset by higher accrued liabilities. Included in the change in working capital were $5.4 million of payments related to the Company’s cost savings initiatives. The $10.8$20.8 million of cash used in operating activities for the ninethree months ended October 31, 2016,April 30, 2022. Cash used in operating activities for the three months ended April 30, 2023 included net income of $9.3 million, positively adjusted by $4.5 million related to non-cash items. Cash used in operating activities for the three months ended April 30, 2023 included an $11.1 million decrease in income taxes payable, a decrease in accrued payroll of $9.8 million primarily as a result of payments of performance-based compensation, an $8.1 million increase in investment in inventories primarily due to timing of receipts and a $7.9 million decrease in accounts payable primarily as a result of timing of payments. Cash used in operating activities for the three months ended April 30, 2022 was primarily due to an unfavorable changea $24.3 million increase in working capital as presented on the cash flowinvestment in inventories and a decrease in accrued payroll of $59.7$17.1 million partially offset by favorable non-cash items of $20.3 million and net income for the period of $29.9 million. The unfavorable change in working capital of $59.7 million was primarily due to the increases in accounts receivable as a result of the seasonalitypayments of sales and the building of inventory in anticipation of the holiday selling season,performance-based compensation, partially offset by higher accrued liabilities.net income of $19.3 million.

Cash used in investing activities was $82.0 million and $5.5$2.9 million for the ninethree months ended October 31, 2017April 30, 2023 as compared to cash used in investing activities of $3.3 million for the three months ended April 30, 2022. The cash used in the three months ended April 30, 2023 was primarily related to capital expenditures of $2.3 million primarily due to new computer software and 2016, respectively. The cashleasehold improvements and $0.6 million of long-term investments. Cash used in investing activities for the ninethree months ended October 31, 2017April 30, 2022 was primarily for the acquisition, netdue to $1.8 million of cash acquired,long-term investments and $1.4 million of the Olivia Burton brand and capital expenditures primarily related to the opening and renovations of the Company’s retail outlet locations and capital expenditures related to the construction of shop-in-shops at some of the Company’s wholesale customers. The cash used in investing activities for the nine months ended October 31, 2016 was primarily for restricted cash deposits and capital expenditures related to the construction of shop-in-shops at some of the Company’s wholesale customers, computer hardware and software and spending on tooling and design.expenditures.

Cash used in financing activities was $12.6 million and $16.8$30.3 million for the ninethree months ended October 31, 2017April 30, 2023 as compared to cash used in financing activities of $22.9 million for the three months ended April 30, 2022. The cash used in the three months ended April 30, 2023 included $29.9 million in dividends paid, which included a special cash dividend of $1.00 per share, and 2016, respectively.$0.4 million in stock repurchased in the open market. Cash used in financing activities for the ninethree months ended April 30, 2022 included $14.4 million in stock repurchased in the open market and $7.9 million in dividends paid.

On October 31, 2017 included the payment of dividends, the repurchase of shares of the Company’s common stock, and the surrender of shares in connection with the vesting of certain stock awards. Cash used in financing activities for the nine months ended October 31, 2016 included the payment of dividends, the repayments of bank borrowings, the surrender of shares in connection with the vesting of certain stock awards, the repurchase of shares of the Company’s common stock and the purchase of the remaining incremental ownership in a joint venture.

On January 30, 2015,12, 2018, the Company, together with Movado Group Delaware Holdings Corporation, Movado Retail Group, Inc. and Movado LLC (collectively,(together with the “Borrowers”Company, the “U.S. Borrowers”), each a wholly-ownedwholly owned domestic subsidiary of the Company, and Movado Watch Company S.A. and MGI Luxury Group S.A., each a wholly owned Swiss subsidiary of the Company, entered into aan Amended and Restated Credit Agreement (the(as subsequently amended, the “Credit Agreement”) with the lenders party thereto and Bank of America, N.A. as administrative agent (in such capacity, the “Agent”). As a result of the merger of Movado Watch Company S.A. into MGI Luxury Group S.A. in July 2022, MGI Luxury Group S.A. (subsequently renamed MGI Luxury Group GmbH as a result of the conversion of its corporate form) became the sole Swiss subsidiary of the Company party to the Credit Agreement (in such capacity, the "Swiss Borrower" and, together with the U.S. Borrowers, the "Borrowers"). The Credit Agreement provides for a $100.0 million senior secured revolving credit facility (the “Facility”) includingand has a maturity date of October 28, 2026. The Facility includes a $15.0 million letter of credit sub-facility that matures on January 30, 2020,subfacility, a $25.0 million swingline subfacility and a $75.0 million sublimit for borrowings by the Swiss Borrower, with provisions for uncommitted increases to the Facility of up to $50.0 million in the aggregate subject to customary terms and conditions. In connection with the Credit Agreement, the Borrowers also entered into a Security and Pledge Agreement dated as of January 30, 2015 in favor of the Agent (the “Security Agreement”).

As of October 31, 2017, $30.0 million in loans were drawn under the Facility. Additionally, approximately $0.3 million in letters of credit, which were outstanding under the Borrower’s pre-existing asset-based revolving credit facility that was concurrently terminated when the Credit Agreement became effective, are deemed to be issued and outstanding under the Facility. As of October 31, 2017, availability under the Facility was approximately $69.7 million.

Borrowings under the Facility bear interest at rates selected periodically by the Company at LIBOR plus a spread ranging from 1.25% to 1.75% per annum, based on the Company’s consolidated leverage ratio, or at a base rate plus a spread ranging from 0.25% to 0.75% per annum based on the Company’s consolidated leverage ratio (as defined in the Credit Agreement). At October 31, 2017, the Company’s spreads were 1.25% over LIBOR and 0.25% over the base rate. The Company has also agreed to pay certain fees and expenses and to provide certain indemnities, all of which are customary for such financings.

The borrowings under the Facility are joint and several obligations of the Borrowers and are also cross-guaranteed by each Borrower. In addition, pursuant to the Security Agreement, the Borrowers’ obligations under the Facility are secured by first priority liens, subject to permitted liens, on substantially all of the Borrowers’ assets other than certain excluded assets. The Security Agreement contains representations, warranties and covenants, which are customary for pledge and security agreements of this type, relating to the creation and perfection of security interests in favor of the Agent over various categories of the Borrowers’ assets.

The Credit Agreement contains affirmative and negative covenants binding on the BorrowersCompany and theirits subsidiaries that are customary for credit facilities of this type, including, but not limited to, restrictions and limitations on the incurrence of debt and liens, dispositions of assets, capital expenditures, dividends and other payments in respect of equity interests, the making of loans and equity investments, mergers, consolidations, liquidations and dissolutions, and transactions with affiliates (in each case, subject to various exceptions).


The Borrowers are also subject to a minimum consolidated EBITDA (as defined in the Credit Agreement) test of $50.0 million, measured at the end of each fiscal quarter based on the four most recent fiscal quarters and a consolidated leverage ratio (as defined in the Credit Agreement) covenant not to exceed 2.50 to 1.00, measured as of the last day of each fiscal quarter. As of October 31, 2017, the Company was in compliance with its covenants under the Credit Agreement.

The Credit Agreement contains events of default that are customary for facilities of this type, including, but not limited to, nonpayment of principal, interest, fees and other amounts when due, failure of any representation or warranty to be true in any material respect when made or deemed made, violation of covenants, cross default with material indebtedness, material judgments, material ERISA liability, bankruptcy events, asserted or actual revocation or invalidity of the loan documents, and change of control.

As of October 31, 2017, the Company classified $5.0 million of the outstanding balanceborrowings under the Facility as current based on voluntary payments estimated to be made in the next twelve months, with the remainder classified as long-term debt based on the 2020 maturity dateare joint and several obligations of the Borrowers and are also cross-guaranteed by each Borrower, except that the Swiss Borrower is not liable for, nor does it guarantee, the obligations of the U.S. Borrowers. In addition, the Borrowers’ obligations under the Facility andare secured by first priority liens, subject to permitted liens, on substantially all of the Company’s intent and abilityU.S. Borrowers’ assets other than certain excluded assets. The Swiss Borrower does not provide collateral to refinance itssecure the obligations thereunder.under the Facility.

As of October 31, 2017, BankApril 30, 2023, and April 30, 2022, there were no amounts in loans outstanding under the Facility for either period. Availability under the Facility was reduced by the aggregate number of America, N.A. issued two irrevocable standby letters of credit outstanding, issued in connection with retail and operating facility leases to various landlords and for Canadian payroll to the Royal Bank of Canada. As of October 31, 2017,Canada, totaling approximately $0.3 million at both April 30, 2023 and April 30, 2022. At April 30, 2023, the Company had outstanding letters of credit totaling $0.3 million withhave expiration dates through May 31, 2018.April 26, 2024. As of April 30, 2023, and April 30, 2022, availability under the Facility was $99.7 million for both periods. For additional information regarding the Facility, see Note 5 – Debt and Lines of Credit to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

The Company had weighted average borrowings under the Facility of zero during both the three months ended April 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively.

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A Swiss subsidiary of the Company maintains unsecured lines of credit with an unspecified maturity with a Swiss bank.bank that are subject to repayment upon demand. As of October 31, 2017April 30, 2023, and 2016,2022, these lines of credit totaled 6.5 million Swiss francs and 6.5 million Swiss francsFrancs for both periods, with a dollar equivalent of $6.5$7.3 million and $6.4$6.7 million, respectively. As of October 31, 2017April 30, 2023, and 2016,2022, there were no borrowings against these lines. As of October 31, 2017,April 30, 2023 and 2022, two European banks had guaranteed obligations to third parties on behalf of two of the Company’s foreign subsidiaries in the dollar equivalent of $1.1$1.3 million and $1.2 million, respectively, in various foreign currencies, of which $0.5$0.6 million isfor both periods was a restricted deposit as it relates to lease agreements. As of October 31, 2016, two European banks had guaranteed obligations to third parties on behalf of two of the Company’s foreign subsidiaries in the dollar equivalent of $1.2 million in various foreign currencies, of which $0.6 million is a restricted deposit as it relates to lease agreements.

The CompanyCash paid dividends of $0.39 per share or approximately $9.0for interest, including unused commitments fees, was $0.1 million for both the nine monthsthree-month periods ended October 31, 2017April 30, 2023 and 2016.April 30, 2022, respectively.

On November 21, 2017,From time to time the BoardCompany may make minority investments in growth companies in the consumer products sector and other sectors relevant to its business, including certain of Directors approved the paymentCompany's suppliers and customers, as well as in venture capital funds that invest in companies in media, entertainment, information technology and technology-related fields and in digital assets. During fiscal 2022, the Company committed to invest up to $21.5 million in such investments. The Company funded approximately $5.3 million of these commitments through fiscal 2023 and an additional $0.6 million during the first quarter of fiscal 2024 and may be called upon to satisfy capital calls in respect of the remaining $15.6 million in such commitments at any time during a period generally ending ten years after the first capital call in respect of a given commitment. One consumer products company in which the Company made an equity investment in fiscal year 2022 sold its business and assets in the first quarter of fiscal 2024 in a transaction that is expected to yield little or no return for equity holders. As a result, the Company fully impaired its $0.5 million investment in this entity in the first quarter of fiscal 2024.

On March 23, 2023, the Company declared a special cash dividend in the amount of $0.13 for each$1.00 per share, as well as a quarterly cash dividend of the Company’s outstanding common stock and class A common stock. The dividend will be$0.35 per share, both paid on December 15, 2017April 19, 2023, to all shareholders of record ason April 5, 2023. The total dividends of $29.9 million were paid on April 19, 2023. The Company paid cash dividends of $0.35 per share, or $7.9 million, during the close of business on December 1, 2017. Thethree months ended April 30, 2022. Although the Company currently expects to continue to declare cash dividends in the future, the decision of whether to declare any future cash dividend, including the amount of any such dividend and the establishment of record and payment dates, will be determined, in each quarter, by the Board of Directors, in its sole discretion.

On August 29, 2017,March 25, 2021, the Board approved a share repurchase program under which the Company was authorized to purchase up to $25.0 million of Directors approved the payment of a cash dividend in the amount of $0.13 for each share of the Company’sits outstanding common stock through September 30, 2022, depending on market conditions, share price and class A common stock.

other factors. On May 25, 2017,November 23, 2021, the Board approved a share repurchase program under which the Company is authorized to purchase up to an additional $50.0 million of Directors approved the payment of a cash dividend in the amount of $0.13 for each share of the Company’sits outstanding common stock through November 23, 2024, depending on market conditions, share price and class Aother factors. Under both share repurchase programs, the Company is permitted to purchase shares of its common stock.

On March 20, 2017,stock from time to time through open market purchases, repurchase plans, block trades or otherwise. During the Boardthree months ended April 30, 2023, the Company repurchased a total of Directors approved14,000 shares of its common stock under the paymentNovember 23, 2021 share repurchase program at a total cost of a cash dividend in the amount$0.4 million, or an average of $0.13$27.24 per share. At April 30, 2023, zero remains available for each share ofpurchase under the Company’s outstandingMarch 25, 2021 repurchase program and $20.6 million remains available for purchase under the Company's November 23, 2021 repurchase program. During the three months ended April 30, 2022, the Company repurchased a total of 378,380 shares of its common stock under the March 25, 2021 share repurchase program and class A common stock.November 23, 2021 share repurchase program at a total cost of $14.4 million, or an average of $38.16 per share.

Cash at October 31, 2017 amounted to $155.5 million compared to $199.8 million at October 31, 2016. The decrease in cash is primarily the result of the acquisition of the Olivia Burton brand, the payout of dividends, capital expenditures and the repayment of bank borrowings, partially offset by cash provided by operating activities.

Management believes that the cash on hand in addition to the expected cash flow from operations and the Company’s short-term borrowing capacity will be sufficient to meet its working capital needs for at least the next twelve months.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

The Company does not have off-balance sheet financing or unconsolidated special-purpose entities.


Accounting Changes and Recent Accounting Pronouncements

See Note 142- Recent Accounting Pronouncements to the accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statementsConsolidated Financial Statements for a description of certain accounting changes and recent accounting pronouncements which may impact our consolidated financial statementsthe Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements in future reporting periods.

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

Foreign Currency Exchange Rate Risk

The Company’s primary market risk exposure relates to foreign currency exchange risk.risk (see Note 6 – Derivative Financial Instruments to the Consolidated Financial Statements). A significant portion of the Company’s purchases are denominated in Swiss francsFrancs and, to a lesser extent, the Japanese Yen. The Company also sells to third-party customers in a variety of foreign currencies, most notably the Euro, Swiss Franc and the British Pound. The Company reduces its exposure to the Swiss franc,Franc, Euro, British Pound, Chinese Yuan and Japanese Yen exchange rate risk through a hedging program. Under the hedging program, the Company manages most of its foreign currency exposures on a consolidated basis, which allows it to net certain exposures and take advantage of natural offsets. In the event

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these exposures do not offset, from time to time the Company uses various derivative financial instruments to further reduce the net exposures to currency fluctuations, predominately forward and option contracts. Certain of these contracts meet the requirements of qualified hedges. In these circumstances, the Company designates and documents these derivative instruments as a cash flow hedge of a specific underlying exposure, as well as the risk management objectives and strategies for undertaking the hedge transactions. Changes in the fair value of hedges designated and documented as a cash flow hedge and which are highly effective, are recorded in other comprehensive income until the underlying transaction affects earnings, and then are later reclassified into earnings in the same account as the hedged transaction. The earnings impact is mostly offset by the effects of currency movements on the underlying hedged transactions. To the extent that the Company does not engage in a hedging program, any change in the Swiss Franc, Euro, British Pound, Chinese Yuan and Japanese Yen exchange rates to local currency would have an equal effect on the Company’s earnings.

From time to time the Company uses forward exchange contracts, which do not meet the requirements of qualified hedges, to offset its exposure to certain foreign currency receivables and liabilities. These forward contracts are not designated as qualified hedges and, therefore, changes in the fair value of these derivatives are recognized in earnings in the period they arise, thereby offsetting the current earnings effect resulting from the revaluation of the related foreign currency receivables and liabilities. To the extent that the Company does not engage in a hedging program, any change in the Swiss franc, Euro, British Pound and Japanese Yen exchange rates to local currency have an equal effect on the Company’s earnings.

As of October 31, 2017,April 30, 2023, the Company’s entire net forward contracts hedging portfolio consisted of 23.024.7 million Chinese Yuan equivalent, 24.0 million Swiss francsFrancs equivalent, 12.817.1 million U.S. dollars equivalent, 38.4 million Euros equivalent (including 21.0 million Euros designated as cash flow hedges) and 11.32.8 million British Pounds equivalent with various expiry dates ranging through April 10, 2018September 14, 2023, compared to a portfolio of 30.09.4 million Chinese Yuan equivalent, 36.0 million Swiss francsFrancs equivalent, 11.821.9 million U.S. dollars equivalent, 53.2 million Euros equivalent (including 38.0 million Euros designated as cash flow hedges) and 7.71.0 million British Pounds equivalent with various expiry dates ranging through March 14, 2017October 20, 2022, as of October 31, 2016.April 30, 2022. If the Company were to settle its Swiss francFranc forward contracts at October 31, 2017 and 2016,April 30, 2023, the net result would be a loss of $0.4$0.6 million net of tax benefit of $0.3 million and a loss of $0.2 million, net of tax benefit of $0.1 million, respectively.gain. If the Company were to settle its Euro forward contracts at October 31, 2017 and 2016,April 30, 2023, the net result would be an immaterial gain in both periods.a $0.4 million loss. As of October 31, 2017 and 2016,April 30, 2023, the Company’s British Pound, Chinese Yuan and US Dollar forward contracts had no value. The Company had no Swiss franc, Eurogain or British Pound option contracts related to cash flow hedges as of October 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively.loss.

Commodity Risk

The Company considers its exposure to fluctuations in commodity prices to be primarily related to gold used in the manufacturing of the Company’s watches. Under its hedging program, the Company can purchase various commodity derivative instruments, primarily futures contracts. Contracts that meet the requirements of qualified hedgesWhen held, these derivatives are documented as qualified cash flow hedges, and the resulting gains and losses on these derivative instruments are first reflected in other comprehensive income, and later reclassified into earnings, partially offset by the effects of gold market price changes on the underlying actual gold purchases. Changes in the fair value of contracts that are not qualified hedges are recognized in the period they arise. The Company did not hold any future contracts in its gold hedge portfolio as of October 31, 2017April 30, 2023 and 2016;2022; thus, any changes in the gold purchase price will have an equal effect on the Company’s cost of sales.

Debt and Interest Rate Risk

TheFloating rate debt at April 30, 2023 and 2022 was zero for both periods. During the three months ended April 30, 2023, the Company has certain debt obligations with variable interest rates, which are based on LIBOR plus a spread ranging from 1.25% to 1.75% or on a base rate plus a spread ranging from 0.25% to 0.75% per annum.had no borrowings. The Company does not hedge these interest rate risks. As of October 31, 2017, the Company had $30.0 million in outstanding debt. The Company estimates that a 1% increase in interest rates would decrease the Company’s annual income by approximately $0.3 million. For additional information concerning potential changes to future interest obligations, see “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations – Liquidity and Capital Resources.”


Item 4. Controls and Procedures

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

The Company’s disclosure controls and procedures are designed to provide reasonable assurance of achieving their objectives. However, it should be noted that a control system, no matter how well conceived or operated, can only provide reasonable, not absolute, assurance that its objectives will be met and may not prevent all errors or instances of fraud.

The Company, under the supervision and with the participation of its management, including the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer, has evaluated the effectiveness of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures, as such terms are defined in Rule 13a-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.amended (the "Exchange Act"). Based on that evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures are effective at a reasonable assurance level as of the end of the period covered by this report.

Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

There hashave been no changechanges in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 13a-15(f) under the Exchange Act) during the three months ended October 31, 2017,April 30, 2023, that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting. On July 3, 2017, the Company acquired JLB Brands Ltd., the owner of the Olivia Burton brand. In conducting its evaluation of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting as of October 31, 2017, the Company excluded JLB Brands Ltd. from that evaluation in accordance with the rules relating to recently-acquired entities.

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PART II – OTHEROTHER INFORMATION

The Company is involved in legal proceedings and claims from time to time, in the ordinary course of its business. Legal reserves are recorded in accordance with the accounting guidance for contingencies. Contingencies are inherently unpredictable and it is possible that results of operations, balance sheets or cash flows could be materially and adversely affected in any particular period by unfavorable developments in, or resolution or disposition of, such matters. For those legal proceedings and claims for which the Company believes that it is probable that a reasonably estimable loss may result, the Company records a reserve for the potential loss. For proceedings and claims where the Company believes it is reasonably possible that a loss may result that is materially in excess of amounts accrued for the matter, the Company either discloses an estimate of such possible loss or range of loss or includes a statement that such an estimate cannot be made. As of October 31, 2017, the Company is party to legal proceedings and contingencies, the resolution of which is not expected to materially affect its financial condition, future results of operations beyond the amounts accrued, or cash flows.

In December 2016, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (“U.S. Customs”) issued an audit report concerning the methodology used by the Company to allocate the cost of certain watch styles imported into the U.S. among the component parts of those watches for tariff purposes. The report disputesdisputed the reasonableness of the Company’s historical allocation formulas and proposesproposed an alternative methodology that would imply approximately $5.1 million in underpaid duties overfor all imports that entered the five-yearUnited States during the audit period covered by the statute of limitations,which extended from August 1, 2011 through July 15, 2016, plus possible penalties and interest. The Company believes that U.S. Customs’ alternative duty methodology and estimate are not consistent with the Company’s facts and circumstances and is disputinghas consistently disputed U.S. Customs’ position. OnBetween February 24, 2017 and January 2021, the Company providedmade numerous submissions to U.S. Customs withcontaining supplemental analyses and information supporting the Company’s historical allocation formulas and is in the process of providing additional information forresponse to U.S. Customs’ review. Althoughinformation requests. On May 1, 2023, the statute of limitations lapsed with respect to all entries encompassed by the audit period. The Company is analyzing the implications of the lapse.

In addition to the above matters, the Company disagrees with U.S. Customs’ position, it cannot predict with any certaintyis involved in other legal proceedings and contingencies, the outcomeresolution of this matter. The Company intendswhich is not expected to continue to work with U.S. Customs to reach a mutually-satisfactory resolution.materially affect its financial condition, future results of operations, or cash flows.

Item 1A. Risk Factors

As of October 31, 2017,April 30, 2023, there have been no material changes to any of the risk factors previously reported in the Company’s 20172023 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

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

On August 29, 2017,March 25, 2021, the Board approved a share repurchase program under which the Company was authorized to purchase up to $25.0 million of Directorsits outstanding common stock from time to time through September 30, 2022, depending on market conditions, share price and other factors. On November 23, 2021, the Board approved a share repurchase program under which the Company is authorized to purchase up to an additional $50.0 million of its outstanding common stock from time to time,through November 23, 2024, depending on market conditions, share price and other factors. Under the programboth share repurchase programs, the Company is authorizedpermitted to purchase shares of its common stock through open market purchases, repurchase programs,plans, block trades or otherwise. This authorization expires on August 29, 2020. During the three months ended October 31, 2017,April 30, 2023, the Company repurchased a total of 49,00014,000 shares of its common stock in the open market at a total cost of approximately $1.3$0.4 million, or an average cost of $27.52$27.24 per share.

There were 4,798 shares of common stock repurchased during the three months ended October 31, 2017 as a result of the surrender of shares in connection with the vesting of certain stock awards. At the election of an employee, upon the vesting of a stock award or the exercise of a stock option, shares of common stock having an aggregate value on the vesting of the award or the exercise date of the option, as the case may be, equal to the employee’s withholding tax obligation may be surrendered to the Company by netting them from the vested shares issued. Similarly, shares having an aggregate value equal to fund the exercise price of an option may be tendered to the Company in payment of such taxes.the option exercise price and netted from the shares of common stock issued upon the option exercise. There were no shares repurchased during the three months ended April 30, 2023 as a result of the surrender of shares of common stock in connection with the vesting of certain restricted stock awards and stock options.


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The following table summarizes information about the Company’s purchases for the three months ended October 31, 2017April 30, 2023 of equity securities that are registered by the Company pursuant to Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended:

Issuer Repurchase of Equity Securities

Period

 

Total

Number of

Shares

Purchased

 

  

Average

Price Paid

Per Share

 

  

Total Number

of Shares

Purchased as

Part of Publicly

Announced

Plans or

Programs

 

  

Maximum

Amount

that May

Yet Be

Purchased

Under the

Plans or

Programs

 

August 1, 2017 – August 31, 2017

 

 

4,798

 

 

$

27.29

 

 

 

 

 

$

50,000,000

 

September 1, 2017 – September 30, 2017

 

 

20,000

 

 

 

27.28

 

 

 

20,000

 

 

 

49,454,435

 

October 1, 2017 – October 31, 2017

 

 

29,000

 

 

 

27.69

 

 

 

29,000

 

 

 

48,651,310

 

Total

 

 

53,798

 

 

$

27.50

 

 

 

49,000

 

 

$

48,651,310

 

Period

 

Total
Number of
Shares
Purchased

 

 

Average
Price Paid
Per Share

 

 

Total
Number
of Shares
Purchased as
Part of
Publicly
Announced
Plans or
Programs

 

 

Maximum
Amount
that May
Yet Be
Purchased
Under the
Plans or
Programs

 

February 1, 2023 – February 28, 2023

 

 

 

 

$

 

 

 

 

 

$

20,988,241

 

March 1, 2023 – March 31, 2023

 

 

3,000

 

 

 

28.87

 

 

 

3,000

 

 

 

20,901,617

 

April 1, 2023 – April 30, 2023

 

 

11,000

 

 

 

26.80

 

 

 

11,000

 

 

 

20,606,818

 

Total

 

 

14,000

 

 

$

27.24

 

 

 

14,000

 

 

$

20,606,818

 


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Item 6. Exhibits

10.1

Thirteenth Amendment to Lease dated October 24, 2017 between Mack-Cali Realty, L.P., as landlord, andForm of Stock Award Agreement under the Registrant, as tenant, further amending the lease dated as of December 21, 2000.Movado Group, Inc. 1996 Stock Incentive Plan, effective March 27, 2023.*

10.2

Term Sheet dated October 11, 2017 governingForm of Performance Share Award Agreement under the amendment and restatement of the Amended and Restated License Agreement,Movado Group, Inc. 1996 Stock Incentive Plan, effective as of January 1, 2012 by and between MGI Luxury Group, S.A. and Hugo Boss Trademark Management GmbH & Co. KG.March 27, 2023.*

 31.1

Certification of the Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

 31.2

Certification of the Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

 32.1

Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

 32.2

Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

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The following financial information from Movado Group, Inc.’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended October 31, 2017April 30, 2023 filed with the SEC, formatted in Inline Extensible Business Reporting Language (XBRL)(iXBRL): (i) the Consolidated Balance Sheets; (ii) the Consolidated Statements of Operations; (iii) the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income; (iv) the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows; and (v) the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements. XBRL Instance Document – the XBRL Instance Document does not appear in the Interactive Data File because its XBRL tags are embedded within the Inline XBRL Document.

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Cover Page Interactive Data File, formatted in Inline Extensible Business Reporting Language (iXBRL).


SIGNATURE

* Constitutes a compensatory plan or arrangement.

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SIGNATURE

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.

MOVADO GROUP, INC.

(Registrant)

Dated: November 21, 2017May 25, 2023

By:

/s/ Sallie A. DeMarsilisLinda Feeney

Sallie A. DeMarsilisLinda Feeney

Senior Vice President,

Chief Financial Officer and

Principal Accounting Officer

(duly authorized signatory and principal accounting officer)

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