UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, DC 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 OctoberJuly 31, 20172018

OR

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

For the transition period from                     to                      

Commission File No. 000-22754

 

Urban Outfitters, Inc.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

 

 

Pennsylvania

23-2003332

(State or Other Jurisdiction of

Incorporation or Organization)

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification No.)

 

 

5000 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA

19112-1495

(Address of Principal Executive Offices)

(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (215) 454-5500

 

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

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, 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

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  

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.

Common shares, $0.0001 par value—108,248,471109,134,684 shares outstanding on December 5, 2017.September 4, 2018.

 

 

 


TABLE OF CONTENTS

PART I

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

Item 1.

Financial Statements (unaudited)

 

 

 

 

 

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of OctoberJuly 31, 2017,2018, January 31, 20172018 and OctoberJuly 31, 20162017

1

 

 

 

 

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income for the three and ninesix months ended OctoberJuly 31, 20172018 and 20162017

2

 

 

 

 

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the three and ninesix months ended OctoberJuly 31, 20172018 and 20162017

3

 

 

 

 

Condensed Consolidated Statement of Shareholders’ Equity for the ninesix months ended OctoberJuly 31, 20172018

4

 

 

 

 

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the ninesix months ended OctoberJuly 31, 20172018 and 20162017

5

 

 

 

 

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

6

 

 

 

Item 2.

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

1719

 

 

 

Item 3.

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

2426

 

 

 

Item 4.

Controls and Procedures

2426

 

 

 

PART II

OTHER INFORMATION

 

 

 

Item 1.

Legal Proceedings

2527

 

 

 

Item 1A.

Risk Factors

25

Item 2.

Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and the Use of Proceeds

2527

 

 

 

Item 6.

Exhibits

2628

 

 

 

 

Signatures

2729

 

 


 

PART I

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item  1.

Financial Statements

URBAN OUTFITTERS, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(amounts in thousands, except share data)

(unaudited)

 

 

October 31,

 

 

January 31,

 

 

October 31,

 

 

July 31,

 

 

January 31,

 

 

July 31,

 

 

2017

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

 

2018

 

 

2018

 

 

2017

 

ASSETS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

$

234,726

 

 

$

248,140

 

 

$

234,886

 

 

$

405,727

 

 

$

282,220

 

 

$

276,759

 

Marketable securities

 

 

93,228

 

 

 

111,067

 

 

 

24,644

 

 

 

198,166

 

 

 

165,125

 

 

 

110,195

 

Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of

$710, $588 and $568, respectively

 

 

78,348

 

 

 

54,505

 

 

 

68,896

 

Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of

$1,613, $1,326 and $592, respectively

 

 

90,646

 

 

 

76,962

 

 

 

75,530

 

Inventory

 

 

449,957

 

 

 

338,590

 

 

 

453,826

 

 

 

375,657

 

 

 

351,395

 

 

 

365,176

 

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

 

 

111,050

 

 

 

129,095

 

 

 

107,767

 

 

 

131,572

 

 

 

103,055

 

 

 

110,017

 

Total current assets

 

 

967,309

 

 

 

881,397

 

 

 

890,019

 

 

 

1,201,768

 

 

 

978,757

 

 

 

937,677

 

Property and equipment, net

 

 

829,106

 

 

 

867,786

 

 

 

872,309

 

 

 

807,084

 

 

 

813,768

 

 

 

843,058

 

Marketable securities

 

 

41,254

 

 

 

44,288

 

 

 

5,605

 

 

 

45,514

 

 

 

58,688

 

 

 

25,960

 

Deferred income taxes and other assets

 

 

115,778

 

 

 

109,166

 

 

 

117,258

 

 

 

104,169

 

 

 

101,567

 

 

 

115,906

 

Total Assets

 

$

1,953,447

 

 

$

1,902,637

 

 

$

1,885,191

 

 

$

2,158,535

 

 

$

1,952,780

 

 

$

1,922,601

 

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts payable

 

$

208,567

 

 

$

119,537

 

 

$

199,421

 

 

$

149,947

 

 

$

128,246

 

 

$

159,756

 

Accrued expenses, accrued compensation and other current liabilities

 

 

214,506

 

 

 

233,391

 

 

 

205,812

 

 

 

279,991

 

 

 

231,968

 

 

 

210,399

 

Total current liabilities

 

 

423,073

 

 

 

352,928

 

 

 

405,233

 

 

 

429,938

 

 

 

360,214

 

 

 

370,155

 

Long-term debt

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Deferred rent and other liabilities

 

 

245,566

 

 

 

236,625

 

 

 

232,325

 

 

 

284,925

 

 

 

291,663

 

 

 

243,633

 

Total Liabilities

 

 

668,639

 

 

 

589,553

 

 

 

637,558

 

 

 

714,863

 

 

 

651,877

 

 

 

613,788

 

Commitments and contingencies (see Note 11)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Commitments and contingencies (see Note 12)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shareholders’ equity:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Preferred shares; $.0001 par value, 10,000,000 shares authorized,

none issued

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common shares; $.0001 par value, 200,000,000 shares authorized,

108,248,471, 116,233,781 and 116,233,584 shares issued and

outstanding, respectively

 

 

11

 

 

 

12

 

 

 

12

 

Common shares; $.0001 par value, 200,000,000 shares authorized,

108,951,308, 108,248,568 and 111,280,653 shares issued and

outstanding, respectively

 

 

11

 

 

 

11

 

 

 

11

 

Additional paid-in-capital

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

18,770

 

 

 

684

 

 

 

 

Retained earnings

 

 

1,309,541

 

 

 

1,347,141

 

 

 

1,285,268

 

 

 

1,451,492

 

 

 

1,310,859

 

 

 

1,332,145

 

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

 

 

(24,744

)

 

 

(34,069

)

 

 

(37,647

)

 

 

(26,601

)

 

 

(10,651

)

 

 

(23,343

)

Total Shareholders’ Equity

 

 

1,284,808

 

 

 

1,313,084

 

 

 

1,247,633

 

 

 

1,443,672

 

 

 

1,300,903

 

 

 

1,308,813

 

Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity

 

$

1,953,447

 

 

$

1,902,637

 

 

$

1,885,191

 

 

$

2,158,535

 

 

$

1,952,780

 

 

$

1,922,601

 

 

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.


URBAN OUTFITTERS, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

(amounts in thousands, except share and per share data)

(unaudited)

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

 

Nine Months Ended

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

 

Six Months Ended

 

 

October 31,

 

 

October 31,

 

 

July 31,

 

 

July 31,

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

 

2018

 

 

2017

 

 

2018

 

 

2017

 

Net sales

 

$

892,774

 

 

$

862,491

 

 

$

2,526,895

 

 

$

2,515,636

 

 

$

992,454

 

 

$

872,931

 

 

$

1,848,142

 

 

$

1,634,121

 

Cost of sales

 

 

595,028

 

 

 

562,594

 

 

 

1,692,026

 

 

 

1,611,337

 

 

 

636,610

 

 

 

575,588

 

 

 

1,211,638

 

 

 

1,096,998

 

Gross profit

 

 

297,746

 

 

 

299,897

 

 

 

834,869

 

 

 

904,299

 

 

 

355,844

 

 

 

297,343

 

 

 

636,504

 

 

 

537,123

 

Selling, general and administrative expenses

 

 

224,858

 

 

 

229,592

 

 

 

665,765

 

 

 

665,299

 

 

 

238,992

 

 

 

222,163

 

 

 

465,756

 

 

 

440,907

 

Income from operations

 

 

72,888

 

 

 

70,305

 

 

 

169,104

 

 

 

239,000

 

 

 

116,852

 

 

 

75,180

 

 

 

170,748

 

 

 

96,216

 

Other (expense) income, net

 

 

(882

)

 

 

854

 

 

 

1,173

 

 

 

348

 

Other income, net

 

 

1,746

 

 

 

1,736

 

 

 

1,826

 

 

 

2,055

 

Income before income taxes

 

 

72,006

 

 

 

71,159

 

 

 

170,277

 

 

 

239,348

 

 

 

118,598

 

 

 

76,916

 

 

 

172,574

 

 

 

98,271

 

Income tax expense

 

 

26,914

 

 

 

23,804

 

 

 

63,332

 

 

 

85,516

 

 

 

25,789

 

 

 

27,001

 

 

 

38,505

 

 

 

36,418

 

Net income

 

$

45,092

 

 

$

47,355

 

 

$

106,945

 

 

$

153,832

 

 

$

92,809

 

 

$

49,915

 

 

$

134,069

 

 

$

61,853

 

Net income per common share:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

$

0.41

 

 

$

0.41

 

 

$

0.95

 

 

$

1.31

 

 

$

0.85

 

 

$

0.44

 

 

$

1.23

 

 

$

0.54

 

Diluted

 

$

0.41

 

 

$

0.40

 

 

$

0.94

 

 

$

1.31

 

 

$

0.84

 

 

$

0.44

 

 

$

1.22

 

 

$

0.54

 

Weighted-average common shares outstanding:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

 

109,667,224

 

 

 

116,829,912

 

 

 

113,113,597

 

 

 

117,087,696

 

 

 

108,831,399

 

 

 

113,500,381

 

 

 

108,663,990

 

 

 

114,865,336

 

Diluted

 

 

110,100,254

 

 

 

117,393,710

 

 

 

113,432,367

 

 

 

117,453,005

 

 

 

110,433,840

 

 

 

113,760,647

 

 

 

110,091,586

 

 

 

115,126,977

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.


URBAN OUTFITTERS, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

(amounts in thousands)

(unaudited)

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

 

Nine Months Ended

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

 

Six Months Ended

 

 

October 31,

 

 

October 31,

 

 

July 31,

 

 

July 31,

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

 

2018

 

 

2017

 

 

2018

 

 

2017

 

Net income

 

$

45,092

 

 

$

47,355

 

 

$

106,945

 

 

$

153,832

 

 

$

92,809

 

 

$

49,915

 

 

$

134,069

 

 

$

61,853

 

Other comprehensive (loss) income:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Foreign currency translation

 

 

(1,388

)

 

 

(10,665

)

 

 

9,342

 

 

 

(14,141

)

 

 

(7,881

)

 

 

8,942

 

 

 

(15,850

)

 

 

10,730

 

Change in unrealized losses on marketable

securities, net of tax

 

 

(13

)

 

 

(55

)

 

 

(17

)

 

 

(55

)

Change in unrealized losses (gains) on marketable securities, net of tax

 

 

(7

)

 

 

(16

)

 

 

(100

)

 

 

(4

)

Total other comprehensive (loss) income

 

 

(1,401

)

 

 

(10,720

)

 

 

9,325

 

 

 

(14,196

)

 

 

(7,888

)

 

 

8,926

 

 

 

(15,950

)

 

 

10,726

 

Comprehensive income

 

$

43,691

 

 

$

36,635

 

 

$

116,270

 

 

$

139,636

 

 

$

84,921

 

 

$

58,841

 

 

$

118,119

 

 

$

72,579

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.


URBAN OUTFITTERS, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

(amounts in thousands, except share data)

(unaudited)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accumulated

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common Shares

 

 

Additional

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Number of

 

 

Par

 

 

Paid-in

 

 

Retained

 

 

Comprehensive

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shares

 

 

Value

 

 

Capital

 

 

Earnings

 

 

Loss

 

 

Total

 

Balances as of January 31, 2017

 

 

116,233,781

 

 

$

12

 

 

$

 

 

$

1,347,141

 

 

$

(34,069

)

 

$

1,313,084

 

Comprehensive income

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

106,945

 

 

 

9,325

 

 

 

116,270

 

Share-based compensation

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

13,831

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

13,831

 

Stock options and awards

 

 

200,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cumulative effect of change in

   accounting pronouncement

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,607

 

 

 

(760

)

 

 

 

 

 

847

 

Share repurchases

 

 

(8,185,310

)

 

 

(1

)

 

 

(15,438

)

 

 

(143,785

)

 

 

 

 

 

(159,224

)

Balances as of October 31, 2017

 

 

108,248,471

 

 

$

11

 

 

$

 

 

$

1,309,541

 

 

$

(24,744

)

 

$

1,284,808

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accumulated

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common Shares

 

 

Additional

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Number of

 

 

Par

 

 

Paid-in

 

 

Retained

 

 

Comprehensive

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shares

 

 

Value

 

 

Capital

 

 

Earnings

 

 

Loss

 

 

Total

 

Balances as of January 31, 2018

 

 

108,248,568

 

 

$

11

 

 

$

684

 

 

$

1,310,859

 

 

$

(10,651

)

 

$

1,300,903

 

Comprehensive income

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

134,069

 

 

 

(15,950

)

 

 

118,119

 

Share-based compensation

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

10,990

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

10,990

 

Share-based awards

 

 

860,758

 

 

 

 

 

 

13,020

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

13,020

 

Cumulative effect of change in

     accounting pronouncements

     (see Note 2)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6,564

 

 

 

 

 

 

6,564

 

Share repurchases

 

 

(158,018

)

 

 

 

 

 

(5,924

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(5,924

)

Balances as of July 31, 2018

 

 

108,951,308

 

 

$

11

 

 

$

18,770

 

 

$

1,451,492

 

 

$

(26,601

)

 

$

1,443,672

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.


URBAN OUTFITTERS, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(amounts in thousands)

(unaudited)

 

 

For the Nine Months Ended

 

 

Six Months Ended

 

 

October 31,

 

 

July 31,

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

 

2018

 

 

2017

 

Cash flows from operating activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income

 

$

106,945

 

 

$

153,832

 

 

$

134,069

 

 

$

61,853

 

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating

activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

 

96,966

 

 

 

101,181

 

 

 

60,158

 

 

 

64,719

 

Benefit for deferred income taxes

 

 

(4,771

)

 

 

(11,087

)

 

 

(9,506

)

 

 

(4,414

)

Share-based compensation expense

 

 

13,831

 

 

 

20,032

 

 

 

10,990

 

 

 

13,956

 

Loss on disposition of property and equipment, net

 

 

3,276

 

 

 

2,801

 

 

 

2,452

 

 

 

2,060

 

Changes in assets and liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Receivables

 

 

(23,567

)

 

 

6,261

 

 

 

(14,196

)

 

 

(20,783

)

Inventory

 

 

(109,258

)

 

 

(126,934

)

 

 

(26,807

)

 

 

(24,475

)

Prepaid expenses and other assets

 

 

2,815

 

 

 

(7,331

)

 

 

(10,086

)

 

 

2,758

 

Payables, accrued expenses and other liabilities

 

 

83,411

 

 

 

90,592

 

 

 

71,728

 

 

 

27,628

 

Net cash provided by operating activities

 

 

169,648

 

 

 

229,347

 

 

 

218,802

 

 

 

123,302

 

Cash flows from investing activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash paid for property and equipment

 

 

(63,338

)

 

 

(112,069

)

 

 

(55,642

)

 

 

(43,004

)

Cash paid for marketable securities

 

 

(174,938

)

 

 

(152,340

)

 

 

(168,823

)

 

 

(116,675

)

Sales and maturities of marketable securities

 

 

209,937

 

 

 

218,400

 

 

 

130,029

 

 

 

152,838

 

Acquisition of business

 

 

 

 

 

(15,325

)

Net cash used in investing activities

 

 

(28,339

)

 

 

(61,334

)

 

 

(94,436

)

 

 

(6,841

)

Cash flows from financing activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Repayments of long-term debt

 

 

 

 

 

(150,000

)

Proceeds from the exercise of stock options

 

 

 

 

 

4,096

 

 

 

13,020

 

 

 

 

Share repurchases related to share repurchase program

 

 

(157,044

)

 

 

(45,787

)

 

 

 

 

 

(90,511

)

Share repurchases related to taxes for share-based awards

 

 

(2,180

)

 

 

(2,049

)

 

 

(5,924

)

 

 

(1,142

)

Net cash used in financing activities

 

 

(159,224

)

 

 

(193,740

)

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

 

 

7,096

 

 

 

(91,653

)

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

 

 

4,501

 

 

 

(4,663

)

 

 

(7,955

)

 

 

3,811

 

Decrease in cash and cash equivalents

 

 

(13,414

)

 

 

(30,390

)

Increase in cash and cash equivalents

 

 

123,507

 

 

 

28,619

 

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

 

 

248,140

 

 

 

265,276

 

 

 

282,220

 

 

 

248,140

 

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

 

$

234,726

 

 

$

234,886

 

 

$

405,727

 

 

$

276,759

 

Supplemental cash flow information:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash paid during the year for:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income taxes

 

$

61,119

 

 

$

85,179

 

 

$

39,698

 

 

$

41,595

 

Non-cash investing activities—Accrued capital expenditures

 

$

8,560

 

 

$

16,012

 

 

$

15,002

 

 

$

9,246

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.


URBAN OUTFITTERS, INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(dollars in thousands, except share and per share data)

(unaudited)

1. Basis of Presentation

The accompanying unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (“U.S. GAAP”) for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included. These condensed financial statements should be read in conjunction with Urban Outfitters, Inc.’s (the “Company’s”) Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 31, 2017,2018, filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission on April 3, 2017.2, 2018.

The Company’s business experiences seasonal fluctuations in net sales and net income, with a more significant portion typically realized in the second half of each year predominantly due to the year-end holiday period. Historically, and consistent with the retail industry, this seasonality also impacts our working capital requirements, particularly with regard to inventory. Accordingly, the results of operations for the three and ninesix months ended OctoberJuly 31, 20172018 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year.

The Company’s fiscal year ends on January 31. All references in these notes to the Company’s fiscal years refer to the fiscal years ended on January 31 in those years. For example, the Company’s fiscal year 20182019 will end on January 31, 2018.2019.

2. Recent Accounting Pronouncements

Recently Adopted

In MarchOctober 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued an accounting standards update that simplifies several aspects of the accounting for employee share-based payment transactions, including the accounting for income taxes, forfeitures, and statutory tax withholding requirements, as well as classification in the statement of cash flows. The Company adopted the new guidance on February 1, 2017 and recorded a cumulative effect reduction to beginning retained earnings of $(984) related to the Company’s election to record forfeitures as they occur and $224 related to the recognition of previously unrecognized excess tax benefits. In addition, the Company elected to retrospectively adopt the provision regarding the presentation of excess tax benefits (deficits) in the statement of cash flows, which resulted in an increase in net cash provided by operating activities and a decrease in net cash used in financing activities of $333 for the nine months ended October 31, 2016. The provision requiring the inclusion of excess tax benefits (deficits) as a component of the provision for income taxes in the consolidated results of operations has been applied prospectively. The Company recorded excess tax deficits of $3,072 during the nine months ended October 31, 2017.

Recently Issued

In October 2016, the FASB issued an accounting standards update that amends the existing guidance on the income tax effects of intra-entity asset transfers with the exception of transfers of inventory. The update requires the recognition of tax expense when an intra-entity asset transfer occurs as opposed to being deferred under the existing guidance. The Company will adoptadopted the new guidance effectiveon February 1, 2018 using the modified retrospective approach. The net cumulative effect of this change willwas $4,496 and was recognized as a decrease to retained earnings as of February 1, 2018.

In May 2014, the FASB issued an accounting standards update that clarifies the principles for recognizing revenue from contracts with customers. The update outlines a single comprehensive model for entities to use in accounting for revenue arising from contracts with customers and supersedes the most current revenue recognition guidance, including industry-specific guidance. The update states that an entity should recognize revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in the amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods and services. Entities are required to apply the following steps when recognizing revenue under the update: (1) identify the contract(s) with a customer; (2) identify the performance obligation in the contract(s); (3) determine the transaction price; (4) allocate the transaction price to the performance obligations in the contract(s); and (5) recognize revenue when (or as) the entity satisfies a performance obligation. The Company adopted this update on February 1, 2018 using the modified retrospective approach and applied the new guidance to all contracts that were not completed as of the adoption date. Adoption resulted in a change in the timing of recognizing breakage income related to its gift cards and in recognizing estimated sales returns on a gross basis on its balance sheet. The net cumulative effect of this change was $11,060, after tax, and was recognized as an increase to retained earnings as of January 31, 2018, which will notFebruary 1, 2018. The difference in financial statement line item amounts in the current period under the new accounting guidance as compared to what the balances would be material.as reported under the previous accounting guidance is immaterial.

Recently Issued

In June 2016, the FASB issued an accounting standards update that introduces a new model for recognizing credit losses on financial instruments based on an estimate of current expected credit losses. This includes loan commitments, accounts receivable, trade receivables, and certain off-balance sheet credit exposures. The guidance


also modifies the impairment model for available-for-sale debt securities. The update will be effective for the


Company on February 1, 2020 and early adoption is permitted. The Company is currently assessing the potential effects this update may have on its consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.

In February 2016, the FASB issued an accounting standards update that amends the existing accounting standards for lease accounting. This update requires lessees to recognize a right-of-use asset and lease liability for all leases with terms of more than 12 months. Lessees are permitted to make an accounting policy election to not recognize the asset and liability for leases with a term of 12 months or less. The update will be effective for the Company on February 1, 2019 and early adoption is permitted. The update requires a modified retrospective transition approach, which includes a number of practical expedients. While the Company expects adoption to result in a significant increase in the assets and liabilities recorded on its balance sheet, the Company is currently assessing the overall impact on its consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.

In May 2014,3. Revenue from Contracts with Customers

Revenue Recognition

Merchandise: Merchandise is sold through retail stores, catalogs and the FASBdigital sales channel, as well as to wholesale customers and franchise partners. Revenue is recognized when control of the promised goods is transferred to the customer. The Company has elected to treat shipping and handling as fulfillment activities, and not a separate performance obligation. Accordingly, the Company will recognize revenue for its single performance obligation at the point of sale or at the time of shipment, which is when transfer of control to the customer occurs. Revenue does not include taxes assessed by governmental authorities, including value-added and other sales-related taxes, that are imposed on and concurrent with revenue-producing activities. Revenue is recognized net of estimated customer returns. Retail segment return policies vary by brand, but generally provide for no time limit on returns and the refund to be issued in either the form of original payment or as a gift card. Payment for merchandise is tendered primarily by cash, check, credit card, debit card or gift card. Uncollectible accounts receivable primarily results from unauthorized credit card transactions. The Company maintains an accounting standards update that clarifiesallowance for doubtful accounts for its Wholesale segment accounts receivable, which management reviews on a regular basis and believes is sufficient to cover potential credit losses and billing adjustments. Payment terms in the principlesWholesale segment vary by customer with the most common being a net 30-day policy.

Food and Beverage: Revenue from restaurant sales and events is recognized upon completion of the service, when the Company satisfies its single performance obligation. Customer deposits may be received in advance for recognizingevents which represents a contract liability until the Company satisfies its performance obligation.

Franchise Fees: Revenue from franchise operations primarily relates to merchandise sales to franchisees and royalty fees. Merchandise sales to franchisees are discussed above under Merchandise. Royalty fees are based upon a percentage of franchisee net sales to third party customers and are recognized when such sales occur.

Gift Cards: The Company accounts for a gift card transaction by recording a liability at the time the gift card is issued to the customer in exchange for consideration from the customer. At the time of issuance, the Company has an open performance obligation for the future delivery of promised goods or services. The liability remains outstanding until the card is redeemed by the customer, at which time the Company recognizes revenue. Over time, a portion of the outstanding gift cards will not be redeemed by the customer (“breakage”). Revenue is recognized from breakage over time in proportion to gift card redemptions. Judgment is used in determining the amount of breakage revenue from contracts with customers.to be recognized and is based on historical gift card redemption patterns. Gift card breakage revenue is included in net sales and is not material. The update outlines a single comprehensive modelCompany’s gift cards do not expire.

See Note 13, “Segment Reporting,” of the Notes to our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for entities to use in accounting for revenue arisingadditional information including net sales recorded by reportable segment and net sales from contracts with customers by merchandise category.

Contract Balances

Contract receivables occur when the Company satisfies all of its performance obligations under a contract and supersedes most currentrecognizes revenue recognition guidance, including industry-specific guidance. The update states thatprior to billing or receiving consideration from a customer for which it has an entity should recognize revenueunconditional right to depictpayment. Contract receivables arise from credit card transactions and sales to Wholesale segment customers and franchisees. For the transfersix month period ended July 31, 2018, the opening and closing balance of promised goods or services to customerscontract


receivables, net of allowance for doubtful accounts, was $76,962 and $90,646, respectively. For the six month period ended July 31, 2017, the opening and closing balance of contract receivables, net of allowance for doubtful accounts, was $54,505 and $75,530, respectively. Contract receivables are included in “Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts” in the amount that reflectsCondensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Contract liabilities represent unearned revenue and result from the Company receiving consideration toin a contract with a customer for which it has not satisfied all of its performance obligations. The Company’s contract liabilities result from customer deposits and the entity expectsissuance of gift cards. Gift cards are expected to be entitled in exchange for those goods and services. Entities are required to applyredeemed within two years of issuance, with the following steps when recognizing revenue under the update: (1) identify the contract(s) with a customer; (2) identify the performance obligationmajority of redemptions occurring in the contract(s); (3) determinefirst year. For the transaction price; (4) allocatesix month period ended July 31, 2018, the transaction price toopening and closing balance of contract liabilities was $56,637 and $32,013, respectively. For the performance obligationssix month period ended July 31, 2017, the opening and closing balance of contract liabilities was $59,013 and $46,664, respectively. Contract liabilities are included in “Accrued expenses, accrued compensation and other current liabilities” in the contract(s); and (5) recognizeCondensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. During the six month period ended July 31, 2018, the Company recognized $22,429 of revenue when (or as) the entity satisfies a performance obligation. The update allows for a “full retrospective” adoption, meaning the update is applied to all periods presented, or a “modified retrospective” adoption, meaning the update is applied only to the most current periods presentedthat was included in the financial statements. In August 2015,contract liability balance at the FASB issued an accounting standards update which approved a one-year deferralbeginning of the effective date that allows the Company to defer the effective date to February 1, 2018, but still permits the Company to adopt the update as of the original February 1, 2017 effective date. The Company has determined it will adopt this update on February 1, 2018 using the modified retrospective approach. The Company expects adoption to result in a change in the timing of recognizing breakage income related to its gift cards and in recognizing estimated sales returns on a gross basis on its balance sheet. The Company has concluded that the effects of this update will not have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.period.

3. Acquisition

On February 1, 2016, the Company acquired certain assets of the Vetri Family group of restaurants, headquartered in Philadelphia, PA, for a total aggregate purchase price of approximately $18,937, of which $15,325 was paid in cash, $2,687 was satisfied through the settlement of a note receivable and $925 was settled in fiscal 2018. No liabilities were assumed. Pro forma information related to this acquisition is not included because the impact on the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income is not considered to be material.

 


4. Marketable Securities

During all periods shown, marketable securities are classified as available-for-sale. The amortized cost, gross unrealized gains (losses) and fair value of available-for-sale securities by major security type and class of security as of OctoberJuly 31, 2017,2018, January 31, 20172018 and OctoberJuly 31, 20162017 were as follows:

 

 

Amortized

 

 

Unrealized

 

 

Unrealized

 

 

Fair

 

 

Amortized

 

 

Unrealized

 

 

Unrealized

 

 

Fair

 

 

Cost

 

 

Gains

 

 

(Losses)

 

 

Value

 

 

Cost

 

 

Gains

 

 

(Losses)

 

 

Value

 

As of October 31, 2017

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

As of July 31, 2018

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Short-term Investments:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Corporate bonds

 

$

67,275

 

 

$

2

 

 

$

(71

)

 

$

67,206

 

 

$

150,648

 

 

$

 

 

$

(261

)

 

$

150,387

 

Municipal and pre-refunded municipal bonds

 

 

24,676

 

 

 

4

 

 

 

(14

)

 

 

24,666

 

 

 

46,904

 

 

 

10

 

 

 

(43

)

 

 

46,871

 

Certificates of deposit

 

 

1,356

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,356

 

 

 

908

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

908

 

 

 

93,307

 

 

 

6

 

 

 

(85

)

 

 

93,228

 

 

 

198,460

 

 

 

10

 

 

 

(304

)

 

 

198,166

 

Long-term Investments:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Corporate bonds

 

 

30,051

 

 

 

2

 

 

 

(87

)

 

 

29,966

 

 

 

34,333

 

 

 

 

 

 

(213

)

 

 

34,120

 

Municipal and pre-refunded municipal bonds

 

 

1,362

 

 

 

 

 

 

(2

)

 

 

1,360

 

 

 

2,130

 

 

 

1

 

 

 

(7

)

 

 

2,124

 

Mutual funds, held in rabbi trust

 

 

5,639

 

 

 

109

 

 

 

(2

)

 

 

5,746

 

 

 

6,401

 

 

 

171

 

 

 

(1

)

 

 

6,571

 

Certificates of deposit

 

 

4,182

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4,182

 

 

 

2,699

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2,699

 

 

 

41,234

 

 

 

111

 

 

 

(91

)

 

 

41,254

 

 

 

45,563

 

 

 

172

 

 

 

(221

)

 

 

45,514

 

 

$

134,541

 

 

$

117

 

 

$

(176

)

 

$

134,482

 

 

$

244,023

 

 

$

182

 

 

$

(525

)

 

$

243,680

 

As of January 31, 2017

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

As of January 31, 2018

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Short-term Investments:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Corporate bonds

 

$

59,403

 

 

$

7

 

 

$

(90

)

 

$

59,320

 

 

$

111,612

 

 

$

 

 

$

(184

)

 

$

111,428

 

Municipal and pre-refunded municipal bonds

 

 

51,731

 

 

 

28

 

 

 

(12

)

 

 

51,747

 

 

 

52,474

 

 

 

11

 

 

 

(39

)

 

 

52,446

 

Certificates of deposit

 

 

1,251

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,251

 

 

 

111,134

 

 

 

35

 

 

 

(102

)

 

 

111,067

 

 

 

165,337

 

 

 

11

 

 

 

(223

)

 

 

165,125

 

Long-term Investments:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Corporate bonds

 

 

19,102

 

 

 

9

 

 

 

(33

)

 

 

19,078

 

 

 

39,853

 

 

 

 

 

 

(228

)

 

 

39,625

 

Municipal and pre-refunded municipal bonds

 

 

19,488

 

 

 

35

 

 

 

(9

)

 

 

19,514

 

 

 

9,873

 

 

 

8

 

 

 

(24

)

 

 

9,857

 

Mutual funds, held in rabbi trust

 

 

4,583

 

 

 

91

 

 

 

(1

)

 

 

4,673

 

 

 

5,973

 

 

 

274

 

 

 

(10

)

 

 

6,237

 

Certificates of deposit

 

 

1,023

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,023

 

 

 

2,969

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2,969

 

 

 

44,196

 

 

 

135

 

 

 

(43

)

 

 

44,288

 

 

 

58,668

 

 

 

282

 

 

 

(262

)

 

 

58,688

 

 

$

155,330

 

 

$

170

 

 

$

(145

)

 

$

155,355

 

 

$

224,005

 

 

$

293

 

 

$

(485

)

 

$

223,813

 

As of October 31, 2016

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

As of July 31, 2017

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Short-term Investments:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Corporate bonds

 

$

17,809

 

 

$

1

 

 

$

(19

)

 

$

17,791

 

 

$

72,805

 

 

$

4

 

 

$

(61

)

 

$

72,748

 

Municipal and pre-refunded municipal bonds

 

 

6,859

 

 

 

 

 

 

(6

)

 

 

6,853

 

 

 

36,630

 

 

 

15

 

 

 

(13

)

 

 

36,632

 

Certificates of deposit

 

 

815

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

815

 

 

 

24,668

 

 

 

1

 

 

 

(25

)

 

 

24,644

 

 

 

110,250

 

 

 

19

 

 

 

(74

)

 

 

110,195

 

Long-term Investments:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Corporate bonds

 

 

222

 

 

 

1

 

 

 

 

 

 

223

 

 

 

14,906

 

 

 

 

 

 

(22

)

 

 

14,884

 

Municipal and pre-refunded municipal bonds

 

 

307

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

307

 

 

 

3,057

 

 

 

9

 

 

 

(2

)

 

 

3,064

 

Mutual funds, held in rabbi trust

 

 

4,544

 

 

 

 

 

 

(97

)

 

 

4,447

 

 

 

5,183

 

 

 

103

 

 

 

 

 

 

5,286

 

Certificates of deposit

 

 

628

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

628

 

 

 

2,726

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2,726

 

 

 

5,701

 

 

 

1

 

 

 

(97

)

 

 

5,605

 

 

 

25,872

 

 

 

112

 

 

 

(24

)

 

 

25,960

 

 

$

30,369

 

 

$

2

 

 

$

(122

)

 

$

30,249

 

 

$

136,122

 

 

$

131

 

 

$

(98

)

 

$

136,155

 

 

Proceeds from the sales and maturities of available-for-sale securities were $209,937$130,029 and $218,400$152,838 for the ninesix months ended OctoberJuly 31, 20172018 and 2016,2017, respectively. The Company included in “Other (expense) income, net,” in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income, net realized losses of $2$0 and $11$13 for the three and ninesix months ended OctoberJuly 31, 2017,2018, respectively, and net realized losses of $96$23 and $74$9 for the three and ninesix months ended OctoberJuly 31, 2016, 2017,


respectively. Amortization of discounts and premiums, net, resulted in a reduction of “Other (expense) income, net” of $538$517 and $2,066$1,151 for the three and ninesix months ended OctoberJuly 31, 2017,2018, respectively, and $550$725 and $1,711$1,528 for the three and ninesix months ended OctoberJuly 31, 2016,2017, respectively. Mutual funds represent assets held


in an irrevocable rabbi trust for the Company’s Non-qualified Deferred Compensation Plan (“NQDC”). These assets are a source of funds to match the funding obligations to participants in the NQDC but are subject to the Company’s general creditors. The Company elected the fair value option for financial assets for the mutual funds held in the rabbi trust resulting in all unrealized gains and losses being recorded in “Other (expense) income, net” in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income.

5. Fair Value

The Company utilizes a hierarchy that prioritizes fair value measurements based on the types of inputs used for the various valuation techniques (market approach, income approach and cost approach that relate to its financial assets and financial liabilities). The levels of the hierarchy are described as follows:

Level 1: Observable inputs such as quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.

Level 2: Inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly; these include quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets and quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active.

Level 3: Unobservable inputs that reflect the Company’s own assumptions.

Management’s assessment of the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement requires judgment and may affect the valuation of financial assets and liabilities and their placement within the fair value hierarchy. The Company’s financial assets that are accounted for at fair value on a recurring basis are presented in the tables below:

 

 

Marketable Securities Fair Value as of

 

 

Marketable Securities Fair Value as of

 

 

October 31, 2017

 

 

July 31, 2018

 

 

Level 1

 

 

Level 2

 

 

Level 3

 

 

Total

 

 

Level 1

 

 

Level 2

 

 

Level 3

 

 

Total

 

Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Corporate bonds

 

$

97,172

 

 

$

 

 

$

 

 

$

97,172

 

 

$

184,507

 

 

$

 

 

$

 

 

$

184,507

 

Municipal and pre-refunded

municipal bonds

 

 

 

 

 

26,026

 

 

 

 

 

 

26,026

 

 

 

 

 

 

48,995

 

 

 

 

 

 

48,995

 

Mutual funds, held in rabbi trust

 

 

5,746

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5,746

 

 

 

6,571

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6,571

 

Certificates of deposit

 

 

 

 

 

5,538

 

 

 

 

 

 

5,538

 

 

 

 

 

 

3,607

 

 

 

 

 

 

3,607

 

 

$

102,918

 

 

$

31,564

 

 

$

 

 

$

134,482

 

 

$

191,078

 

 

$

52,602

 

 

$

 

 

$

243,680

 

 

 

Marketable Securities Fair Value as of

 

 

Marketable Securities Fair Value as of

 

 

January 31, 2017

 

 

January 31, 2018

 

 

Level 1

 

 

Level 2

 

 

Level 3

 

 

Total

 

 

Level 1

 

 

Level 2

 

 

Level 3

 

 

Total

 

Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Corporate bonds

 

$

78,398

 

 

$

 

 

$

 

 

$

78,398

 

 

$

151,053

 

 

$

 

 

$

 

 

$

151,053

 

Municipal and pre-refunded

municipal bonds

 

 

 

 

 

71,261

 

 

 

 

 

 

71,261

 

 

 

 

 

 

62,303

 

 

 

 

 

 

62,303

 

Mutual funds, held in rabbi trust

 

 

4,673

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4,673

 

 

 

6,237

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6,237

 

Certificates of deposit

 

 

 

 

 

1,023

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,023

 

 

 

 

 

 

4,220

 

 

 

 

 

 

4,220

 

 

$

83,071

 

 

$

72,284

 

 

$

 

 

$

155,355

 

 

$

157,290

 

 

$

66,523

 

 

$

 

 

$

223,813

 


 

 

Marketable Securities Fair Value as of

 

 

Marketable Securities Fair Value as of

 

 

October 31, 2016

 

 

July 31, 2017

 

 

Level 1

 

 

Level 2

 

 

Level 3

 

 

Total

 

 

Level 1

 

 

Level 2

 

 

Level 3

 

 

Total

 

Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Corporate bonds

 

$

18,014

 

 

$

 

 

$

 

 

$

18,014

 

 

$

87,632

 

 

$

 

 

$

 

 

$

87,632

 

Municipal and pre-refunded

municipal bonds

 

 

 

 

 

7,160

 

 

 

 

 

 

7,160

 

 

 

 

 

 

39,696

 

 

 

 

 

 

39,696

 

Mutual funds, held in rabbi trust

 

 

4,447

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4,447

 

 

 

5,286

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5,286

 

Certificates of deposit

 

 

 

 

 

628

 

 

 

 

 

 

628

 

 

 

 

 

 

3,541

 

 

 

 

 

 

3,541

 

 

$

22,461

 

 

$

7,788

 

 

$

 

 

$

30,249

 

 

$

92,918

 

 

$

43,237

 

 

$

 

 

$

136,155

 

 

Financial assets

Level 1 assets consist of financial instruments whose value has been based on inputs that use, as their basis, readily observable market data that are actively quoted and are validated through external sources, including third-party pricing services and brokers.

Level 2 assets consist of financial instruments whose value has been based on quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets as well as quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active.

Level 3 assets consist of financial instruments where there has been no active market. The Company held no Level 3 financial instruments as of OctoberJuly 31, 2017,2018, January 31, 20172018 and OctoberJuly 31, 2016.2017.

The fair value of cash and cash equivalents (Level 1) approximates carrying value since cash and cash equivalents consist of short-term highly liquid investments with maturities of less than three months at the time of purchase. As of OctoberJuly 31, 20172018, January 31, 2018 and 2016,July 31, 2017, cash and cash equivalents included cash on hand, cash in banks, money market accounts and marketable securities with maturities of less than three months at the time of purchase. The fair value of debt approximates its carrying value as it is all variable rate debt.

Non-financial assets

The Company’s non-financial assets, primarily consisting of property and equipment and goodwill, are tested for impairment annually and whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value may not be recoverable.recoverable and, in the case of goodwill, an annual assessment is performed.

The fair value of property and equipment was determined using a discounted cash-flow model that utilized Level 3 inputs. The Company’s storesretail locations are reviewed for impairment at the storeretail location level, which is the lowest level at which individual cash flows can be identified. In calculating future cash flows, the Company makes estimates regarding future operating results based on its experience and knowledge of market factors in which the storeretail location is located. Goodwill has been assigned to reporting units for purposes of impairment testing. The Company evaluates goodwill to determine if the carrying value exceeds the fair value of the reporting unit. For the three and ninesix months ended OctoberJuly 31, 20172018 and 2016,2017, impairment charges were zero.

6. Debt

On July 1, 2015,June 29, 2018, the Company and its domestic subsidiaries entered into a five-yearan amended and restated credit agreement (the “Amended Credit Agreement”) that amended the Company’s asset-based revolving Credit Agreement (“Credit Agreement”)credit facility with certain lenders, including JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as administrative agent, and J.P. Morgan Securities LLCChase Bank, N.A. and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as joint lead arrangers and co-book managers.


The Amended Credit Agreement providesextended the maturity date of the senior secured revolving credit facility to June 2023 (the “Amended Credit Facility”). The Amended Credit Facility provides for loans and letters of credit up to $400,000 (the “Credit Facility”),$350,000, subject to a borrowing base that is comprised of the Company’s eligible accounts receivable and inventory. The Amended Credit Facility includes a swing-line sub-facility, a multicurrency sub-facility and the option to expand the facility by up to $150,000. The funds available under the Amended Credit Facility may be used for working capital and other general corporate purposes.

The Amended Credit Facility provides for interest on borrowings, at the Company’s option, at either (i) adjusted LIBOR, CDOR or EURIBOR plus an applicable margin ranging from 1.125% to 1.625%1.375%, or (ii) an adjusted ABR plus an applicable margin ranging from 0.125% to 0.625%0.375%, each such rateapplicable margin depending on the level of availability under the Amended Credit Facility and the Company’s adjusted leverage ratio. Interest is payable either monthly or quarterly dependingFacility. Depending on the type of borrowing.borrowing, interest on the Amended Credit Agreement is payable monthly, quarterly or at the end of the interest period. A commitment fee of 0.20% is payable quarterly on the unused portion of the Amended Credit Facility based on the Company’s adjusted leverage ratio.Facility.

All obligations under the Amended Credit Facility are unconditionally guaranteed by the Company and certain of its domesticU.S. subsidiaries. The obligations under the Amended Credit Facility are secured by a first-priority security interest in inventory, accounts receivable, and certain other assets of the borrowersCompany and guarantors.certain of its U.S. subsidiaries. The obligations of URBN Canada Retail, Inc. are secured by a first-priority security interest in its inventory, accounts receivable, and certain other assets. The Amended Credit Agreement contains customary representations and warranties, negative and affirmative covenants and provisions relating to events of default.

As of OctoberJuly 31, 2017,2018, the Company was in compliance with all terms of the Amended Credit Agreement and borrowings under the Amended Credit Facility totaled $0. Outstanding stand-by letters of credit, which reduce the funds available under the Amended Credit Facility, were $10,565.$12,663.

Additionally, the Company has borrowing agreements with two separate financial institutions under which the Company may borrow an aggregate of $130,000 for the purposes of trade letter of credit issuances. The availability of any future borrowings under the trade letter of credit facilities is subject to acceptance by the respective financial institutions. As of OctoberJuly 31, 2017,2018, the Company had outstanding trade letters of credit of $69,223,$59,197, and available trade letters of credit of $60,777$70,803 under these facilities.

7. Income Taxes

The new federal tax legislation commonly referred to as the U.S. Tax Cut and Jobs Act (the “Tax Act”) enacted on December 22, 2017 (the “Enactment Date”) introduced significant changes to U.S. income tax law. Effective for tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2018, the Tax Act reduced the U.S. federal corporate income tax rate from 35% to 21% and created new taxes on certain foreign-sourced earnings and certain intercompany payments.

The Company’s effective tax rate for the three months ended July 31, 2018 was 21.7% of income before income taxes compared to 35.1% of income before income taxes in the three months ended July 31, 2017. The Company’s effective tax rate for the six months ended July 31, 2018 was 22.3% of income before income taxes compared to 37.1% of income before income taxes in the six months ended July 31, 2017. The decrease in the effective tax rate for the three and six months ended July 31, 2018, compared with the same periods in 2017, was primarily affected by the Tax Act, which reduced the Company’s income tax rate to 21%, and by favorable discrete items occurring in the fiscal 2019 periods related to share-based award activity.

Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 118 (“SAB 118”) issued by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission allows registrants to record provisional estimates for the Tax Act during a measurement period not to exceed one year from the Enactment Date. Due to the timing of the enactment and the complexity involved in applying the provisions of the Tax Act, the Company made reasonable estimates of the effects and recorded provisional amounts in its financial statements as of January 31, 2018 amounting to a net expense of $64,705. The impacts of the Tax Act may differ from the Company’s provisional estimates due to many factors, including, but not limited to, changes to its interpretations of the provisions in the Tax Act; guidance that may be issued; and actions that the Company may take.


For the three and six months ended July 31, 2018, the Company recorded an additional measurement-period adjustment to its provisional estimate for the deemed repatriation transition tax obligation, with an immaterial impact to income tax expense. The Company has not made any measurement-period adjustments related to reduction of U.S. federal corporate tax rate or global intangibles low-tax income and amounts remain provisional. The Company is still evaluating the effects of the Tax Act’s provisions on its consolidated financial statements; however, the Company expects to complete its evaluation within the applicable measurement period, pursuant to SAB 118. As such, the Company’s provisional estimates for the Tax Act could change significantly within this period, resulting in a material impact to its financial position, results of operations, or cash flows. The accounting for the tax effects of the Tax Act will be completed during fiscal 2019.

Each year, the Company files income tax returns in U.S. federal and state jurisdictions and non-U.S. jurisdictions. These tax returns are subject to examination and possible challenge by taxing authorities. Positions challenged by the taxing authorities may be settled or appealed by the Company. As a result, income tax uncertainties are recognized in the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements in accordance with accounting for income taxes under FASB Accounting Standards Codification 740, Income Taxes, when applicable.

8. Share-Based Compensation

The Company maintains stock incentive plans pursuant to which it can grant restricted shares, unrestricted shares, incentive stock options, non-qualified stock options, restricted stock units (“RSU’s”), performance stock units (“PSU’s”) or stock appreciation rights (“SAR’s”). A lattice binomial pricing model was used to estimate the fair values of stock options and SAR’s. The fair value of each of the PSU’s was determined using a Monte Carlo simulation. Share-based compensation expense included in “Selling, general and administrative expenses” in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income, for the three and ninesix months ended OctoberJuly 31, 20172018 and 20162017 was as follows:

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

 

Nine Months Ended

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

 

Six Months Ended

 

 

October 31,

 

 

October 31,

 

 

July 31,

 

 

July 31,

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

 

2018

 

 

2017

 

 

2018

 

 

2017

 

Stock Options

 

$

216

 

 

$

245

 

 

$

673

 

 

$

757

 

 

$

429

 

 

$

208

 

 

$

646

 

 

$

457

 

Stock Appreciation Rights

 

 

24

 

 

 

60

 

 

 

125

 

 

 

179

 

 

 

 

 

 

40

 

 

 

4

 

 

 

101

 

Performance Stock Units (1)

 

 

(3,107

)

 

 

5,595

 

 

 

5,702

 

 

 

15,550

 

 

 

1,549

 

 

 

4,791

 

 

 

3,570

 

 

 

8,809

 

Restricted Stock Units

 

 

2,742

 

 

 

1,380

 

 

 

7,331

 

 

 

3,546

 

 

 

3,488

 

 

 

2,754

 

 

 

6,770

 

 

 

4,589

 

Total

 

$

(125

)

 

$

7,280

 

 

$

13,831

 

 

$

20,032

 

 

$

5,466

 

 

$

7,793

 

 

$

10,990

 

 

$

13,956

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(1) Includes the reversal of $6,509 of previously recognized compensation expense in the three and nine months ended October 31, 2017, related to 476,611 PSU’s that will not vest as the achievement of the related performance targets is not probable.

 

 

 


Share-based awards granted and the weighted-average fair value of such awards for the ninesix months ended OctoberJuly 31, 20172018 was as follows:

 

 

Nine Months Ended

 

 

Six Months Ended

 

 

October 31, 2017

 

 

July 31, 2018

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted-

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted-

 

 

Awards

 

 

Average Fair

 

 

Awards

 

 

Average Fair

 

 

Granted

 

 

Value

 

 

Granted

 

 

Value

 

Stock Options

 

 

160,000

 

 

$

5.37

 

 

 

140,000

 

 

$

17.12

 

Stock Appreciation Rights

 

 

 

 

$

 

 

 

 

 

$

 

Performance Stock Units

 

 

390,000

 

 

$

23.38

 

 

 

100,000

 

 

$

34.76

 

Restricted Stock Units

 

 

609,000

 

 

$

25.88

 

 

 

545,000

 

 

$

36.35

 

Total

 

 

1,159,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

785,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

During the ninesix months ended OctoberJuly 31, 2017, 200,000 PSU’s vested. No2018, 410,000 stock options orwere exercised, 167,725 SAR’s were exercised, 209,999 PSU’s vested and no212,500 RSU’s vested during the nine months ended October 31, 2017.vested.


The total unrecognized compensation cost related to outstanding share-based awards and the weighted-average period in which the cost is expected to be recognized as of OctoberJuly 31, 20172018 was as follows:

 

 

October 31, 2017

 

 

July 31, 2018

 

 

Unrecognized

 

 

Weighted-

 

 

Unrecognized

 

 

Weighted-

 

 

Compensation

 

 

Average

 

 

Compensation

 

 

Average

 

 

Cost

 

 

Years

 

 

Cost

 

 

Years

 

Stock Options

 

$

503

 

 

 

0.6

 

 

$

2,029

 

 

 

0.8

 

Stock Appreciation Rights

 

 

21

 

 

 

0.3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Performance Stock Units

 

 

17,424

 

 

 

1.9

 

 

 

10,149

 

 

 

1.9

 

Restricted Stock Units

 

 

16,998

 

 

 

2.2

 

 

 

26,250

 

 

 

2.3

 

Total

 

$

34,946

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

38,428

 

 

 

 

 

 

89. Shareholders’ Equity

Share repurchase activity under the Company’s share repurchase programs was as follows:

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

 

Nine Months Ended

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

 

Six Months Ended

 

 

October 31,

 

 

October 31,

 

 

July 31,

 

 

July 31,

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

 

2018

 

 

2017

 

 

2018

 

 

2017

 

Number of common shares repurchased and subsequently

retired

 

 

3,083,201

 

 

 

1,000,000

 

 

 

8,092,906

 

 

 

1,324,700

 

 

 

 

 

 

5,009,705

 

 

 

 

 

 

5,009,705

 

Total cost

 

$

66,533

 

 

$

35,083

 

 

$

157,044

 

 

$

45,787

 

 

$

 

 

$

90,511

 

 

$

 

 

$

90,511

 

Average cost per share, including commissions

 

$

21.58

 

 

$

35.08

 

 

$

19.41

 

 

$

34.56

 

 

$

 

 

$

18.07

 

 

$

 

 

$

18.07

 

On February 23, 2015, the Company’s Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of 20,000,000 common shares under a share repurchase program; all shares were repurchased and the authorization was completed by the end of August 2017. On August 22, 2017, the Company’s Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of an additional 20,000,000 common shares under a new share repurchase program, of which 17,902,153 common shares were remaining as of OctoberJuly 31, 2017.2018.

In addition toDuring the shares repurchased under the share repurchase program, during the ninesix months ended OctoberJuly 31, 2017,2018, the Company acquired and subsequently retired 92,404158,018 common shares at a total cost of $2,180$5,924 from employees to meet minimum statutory tax withholding requirements. During the ninesix months ended OctoberJuly 31, 2016,2017, the Company acquired and subsequently retired 55,68343,423 common shares at a total cost of $2,049$1,142 from employees to meet minimum statutory tax withholding requirements.


910. Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) and Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss

The following tables present the changes in “Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss),loss,” by component, net of tax, for the three and ninesix months ended OctoberJuly 31, 20172018 and 2016:2017:

 

 

Three Months Ended October 31, 2017

 

 

Nine Months Ended October 31, 2017

 

 

Three Months Ended July 31, 2018

 

 

Six Months Ended July 31, 2018

 

 

 

 

 

 

Unrealized Gains

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Unrealized Gains

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Unrealized Gains

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Unrealized Gains

 

 

 

 

 

 

Foreign

 

 

and (Losses) on

 

 

 

 

 

 

Foreign

 

 

and (Losses) on

 

 

 

 

 

 

Foreign

 

 

and (Losses) on

 

 

 

 

 

 

Foreign

 

 

and (Losses) on

 

 

 

 

 

 

Currency

 

 

Available-for-

 

 

 

 

 

 

Currency

 

 

Available-for-

 

 

 

 

 

 

Currency

 

 

Available-for-

 

 

 

 

 

 

Currency

 

 

Available-for-

 

 

 

 

 

 

Translation

 

 

Sale Securities

 

 

Total

 

 

Translation

 

 

Sale Securities

 

 

Total

 

 

Translation

 

 

Sale Securities

 

 

Total

 

 

Translation

 

 

Sale Securities

 

 

Total

 

Balance at beginning of period

 

$

(23,282

)

 

$

(61

)

 

$

(23,343

)

 

$

(34,012

)

 

$

(57

)

 

$

(34,069

)

 

$

(18,309

)

 

$

(404

)

 

$

(18,713

)

 

$

(10,340

)

 

$

(311

)

 

$

(10,651

)

Other comprehensive income (loss)

before reclassifications

 

 

(1,388

)

 

 

(11

)

 

 

(1,399

)

 

 

9,342

 

 

 

(6

)

 

 

9,336

 

 

 

(7,881

)

 

 

(7

)

 

 

(7,888

)

 

 

(15,850

)

 

 

(87

)

 

 

(15,937

)

Amounts reclassified from

�� accumulated other comprehensive

income (loss)

 

 

 

 

 

(2

)

 

 

(2

)

 

 

 

 

 

(11

)

 

 

(11

)

Amounts reclassified from

accumulated other comprehensive

income (loss)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(13

)

 

 

(13

)

Net current-period other

comprehensive income (loss)

 

 

(1,388

)

 

 

(13

)

 

 

(1,401

)

 

 

9,342

 

 

 

(17

)

 

 

9,325

 

 

 

(7,881

)

 

 

(7

)

 

 

(7,888

)

 

 

(15,850

)

 

 

(100

)

 

 

(15,950

)

Balance at end of period

 

$

(24,670

)

 

$

(74

)

 

$

(24,744

)

 

$

(24,670

)

 

$

(74

)

 

$

(24,744

)

 

$

(26,190

)

 

$

(411

)

 

$

(26,601

)

 

$

(26,190

)

 

$

(411

)

 

$

(26,601

)


 

 

Three Months Ended October 31, 2016

 

 

Nine Months Ended October 31, 2016

 

 

Three Months Ended July 31, 2017

 

 

Six Months Ended July 31, 2017

 

 

 

 

 

 

Unrealized Gains

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Unrealized Gains

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Unrealized Gains

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Unrealized Gains

 

 

 

 

 

 

Foreign

 

 

and (Losses) on

 

 

 

 

 

 

Foreign

 

 

and (Losses) on

 

 

 

 

 

 

Foreign

 

 

and (Losses) on

 

 

 

 

 

 

Foreign

 

 

and (Losses) on

 

 

 

 

 

 

Currency

 

 

Available-for-

 

 

 

 

 

 

Currency

 

 

Available-for-

 

 

 

 

 

 

Currency

 

 

Available-for-

 

 

 

 

 

 

Currency

 

 

Available-for-

 

 

 

 

 

 

Translation

 

 

Sale Securities

 

 

Total

 

 

Translation

 

 

Sale Securities

 

 

Total

 

 

Translation

 

 

Sale Securities

 

 

Total

 

 

Translation

 

 

Sale Securities

 

 

Total

 

Balance at beginning of period

 

$

(26,955

)

 

$

28

 

 

$

(26,927

)

 

$

(23,479

)

 

$

28

 

 

$

(23,451

)

 

$

(32,224

)

 

$

(45

)

 

$

(32,269

)

 

$

(34,012

)

 

$

(57

)

 

$

(34,069

)

Other comprehensive income (loss)

before reclassifications

 

 

(10,665

)

 

 

41

 

 

 

(10,624

)

 

 

(14,141

)

 

 

19

 

 

 

(14,122

)

 

 

8,942

 

 

 

7

 

 

 

8,949

 

 

 

10,730

 

 

 

5

 

 

 

10,735

 

Amounts reclassified from

accumulated other comprehensive

income (loss)

 

 

 

 

 

(96

)

 

 

(96

)

 

 

 

 

 

(74

)

 

 

(74

)

 

 

 

 

 

(23

)

 

 

(23

)

 

 

 

 

 

(9

)

 

 

(9

)

Net current-period other

comprehensive income (loss)

 

 

(10,665

)

 

 

(55

)

 

 

(10,720

)

 

 

(14,141

)

 

 

(55

)

 

 

(14,196

)

 

 

8,942

 

 

 

(16

)

 

 

8,926

 

 

 

10,730

 

 

 

(4

)

 

 

10,726

 

Balance at end of period

 

$

(37,620

)

 

$

(27

)

 

$

(37,647

)

 

$

(37,620

)

 

$

(27

)

 

$

(37,647

)

 

$

(23,282

)

 

$

(61

)

 

$

(23,343

)

 

$

(23,282

)

 

$

(61

)

 

$

(23,343

)

 

All unrealized gains and losses on available-for-sale securities reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss were recorded in “Other (expense) income, net” in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income.

10.11. Net Income per Common Share

The following is a reconciliation of the weighted-average common shares outstanding used for the computation of basic and diluted net income per common share:

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

 

Nine Months Ended

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

 

Six Months Ended

 

 

October 31,

 

 

October 31,

 

 

July 31,

 

 

July 31,

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

 

2018

 

 

2017

 

 

2018

 

 

2017

 

Basic weighted-average common shares

outstanding

 

 

109,667,224

 

 

��

116,829,912

 

 

 

113,113,597

 

 

 

117,087,696

 

 

 

108,831,399

 

 

 

113,500,381

 

 

 

108,663,990

 

 

 

114,865,336

 

Effect of dilutive options, stock appreciation

rights, performance stock units and restricted

stock units

 

 

433,030

 

 

 

563,798

 

 

 

318,770

 

 

 

365,309

 

 

 

1,602,441

 

 

 

260,266

 

 

 

1,427,596

 

 

 

261,641

 

Diluted weighted-average shares outstanding

 

 

110,100,254

 

 

 

117,393,710

 

 

 

113,432,367

 

 

 

117,453,005

 

 

 

110,433,840

 

 

 

113,760,647

 

 

 

110,091,586

 

 

 

115,126,977

 

 

For the three months ended OctoberJuly 31, 20172018 and 2016,2017, awards to purchase 319,883240,000 common shares ranging in price from $46.02 to $46.42 and 481,075 common shares ranging in price from $28.10 to $46.02, and 556,375 common shares ranging in price from $35.41 to $46.02, respectively,


were excluded from the calculation of diluted net income per common share because the impact would be anti-dilutive. For the ninesix months ended OctoberJuly 31, 20172018 and 2016,2017, awards to purchase 1,016,733253,750 common shares ranging in price from $25.60$37.02 to $46.02$46.42 and 857,3311,045,275 common shares ranging in price from $28.10$25.60 to $46.02, respectively, were excluded from the calculation of diluted net income per common share because the impact would be anti-dilutive.

Excluded from the calculation of diluted net income per common share as of OctoberJuly 31, 2018 and 2017 were 1,451,382 and 2016 were 2,610,295 and 2,442,3452,773,059 performance-based equity awards, respectively, because they did not meet the required performance criteria.

11.12. Commitments and Contingencies

The Company is party to various legal proceedings arising from normal business activities. Management believes that the ultimate resolution of these matters will not have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial position, results of operations or cash flows.


12.13. Segment Reporting

The Company offers lifestyle-oriented general merchandise and consumer products and services through a portfolio of global consumer brands. The Company operates two reportable segments— “Retail”“Retail” and “Wholesale.” The Company’s Retail segment consists of the “Anthropologie,” “Bhldn,” “Free People,” “Terrain” and “Urban Outfitters” brands and the Food and Beverage division. The Anthropologie, Bhldn and Terrain brands make up the “Anthropologie Group.” As of OctoberJuly 31, 2017,2018, there were 245246 Urban Outfitters stores, 227 Anthropologie Group stores, 132135 Free People stores, and 12ten restaurants under the Food and Beverage division.division and two Urban Outfitters franchise locations. Each of Urban Outfitters, the Anthropologie Group and Free People, including their stores and direct-to-consumerdigital channels, and the restaurants operated under the Company’s Food and Beverage division, are considered an operating segment. Net sales from the Retail segment accounted for approximately 90.9% and 90.8% of total consolidated net sales for the three and six months ended July 31, 2018, respectively. Net sales from the Retail segment accounted for approximately 90.6% of total consolidated net sales for the three and ninesix months ended OctoberJuly 31, 2017. Net sales from the Retail segment accounted for approximately 91.0% and 91.5% of total consolidated net sales for the three and nine months ended October 31, 2016, respectively. The remaining net sales are derived from the Company’s Wholesale segment thatwhich consists of the Free People and Anthropologie Group wholesale divisionsbrands that sell through approximately 2,100 department and specialty stores worldwide, digital businesses and the Company’s Retail segment. The Wholesale segment primarily design, developdesigns, develops and marketmarkets young women’s contemporary casual apparel, including intimates, FP Movement activewear and activewear, shoes under the Free People brand and home goods sold through approximately 1,900 departmentincluding gifts, tabletop and specialty stores worldwide, third-party websites andtextiles under the Retail segment.Anthropologie brand. The Anthropologie Group wholesale division was established in the third quarter of fiscal 2018.

The Company has aggregated its brands into the Retail segment based upon their shared management, customer base and economic characteristics. Reporting in this format provides management with the financial information necessary to evaluate the success of the segments and the overall business. The Company evaluates the performance of the segments based on the net sales and pre-tax income from operations (excluding intercompany charges) of the segment. Corporate expenses include expenses incurred and directed by the corporate office that are not allocated to segments. The principal identifiable assets for each reporting segment are inventory and property and equipment.

Other assets are comprised primarily of general corporate assets, which principally consist of cash and cash equivalents, marketable securities, deferred taxes and prepaid expenses, which are typically not allocated to the Company’s segments. The Company accounts for intersegment sales and transfers as if the sales and transfers were made to third parties making similar volume purchases.

The Company’s omni-channel strategy enhances its customers’ brand experience by providing a seamless approach to the customer shopping experience. All available shopping channels are fully integrated, including stores, websites, mobile applications, catalogs and customer contact centers. The Company’s investments in areas such as marketing campaigns and technology advancements are designed to generate demand for the omni-channel and not the separate store or direct-to-consumerdigital channels. Store sales are primarily fulfilled from that store’s inventory, but may also be shipped from any of the Company’s fulfillment centers or from a different store location if an item is not available at the original store. The CompanyWe also allowsallow customers to view in-store inventory from itsour websites and mobile applications. Direct-to-consumerDigital orders are primarily shipped to the Company’s customers


through its fulfillment centers, but may also be shipped from any store, or a combination of fulfillment centers and stores depending on the availability of a particular item. Direct-to-consumerIn addition, customers can pick up digital orders may also be picked up at a store location. Customers may alsoand return certain merchandise purchased through direct-to-consumerdigital channels at storeretail locations. As the Company’s customers continue to shop across multiple channels, the Company has adapted its approach towards meeting this demand. Due to the availability of like product in a variety of shopping channels, the Company sources these products utilizing single stock keeping units based on the omni-channel demand rather than the demand of the separate channels. These and other technological capabilities allow the Company to better serve its customers and help it to complete salesa sale that otherwise may not have occurred due to out-of-stock positions. As a result of changing customer behaviorWe manage and the substantial integration of the operations of the Company’s store and direct-to-consumer channels, the Company manages and analyzes itsanalyze our performance based on a single omni-channel rather than separate channels and believesbelieve that the omni-channel results present the most meaningful and appropriate measure of the Company’sour performance. Over the next several years the Company plans to continue to shift investment to the direct-to-consumer channel to align with changing customer preferences, and focus on improving its speed-to-customer capabilities.


The accounting policies of the reportable segments are the same as the policies described in Note 2, “Summary of Significant Accounting Policies,” in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 31, 2017.2018. Both the Retail and Wholesale segments are highly diversified. No one customer constitutes more than 10% of the Company’s total consolidated net sales. A summary of the information about the Company’s operations by segment is as follows:

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

 

Nine Months Ended

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

 

Six Months Ended

 

 

October 31,

 

 

October 31,

 

 

July 31,

 

 

July 31,

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

 

2018

 

 

2017

 

 

2018

 

 

2017

 

Net sales

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Retail operations

 

$

808,546

 

 

$

785,026

 

 

$

2,289,526

 

 

$

2,300,981

 

 

$

902,027

 

 

$

790,628

 

 

$

1,677,591

 

 

$

1,480,980

 

Wholesale operations

 

 

88,663

 

 

 

81,552

 

 

 

245,866

 

 

 

222,712

 

 

 

93,293

 

 

 

84,254

 

 

 

176,234

 

 

 

157,203

 

Intersegment elimination

 

 

(4,435

)

 

 

(4,087

)

 

 

(8,497

)

 

 

(8,057

)

 

 

(2,866

)

 

 

(1,951

)

 

 

(5,683

)

 

 

(4,062

)

Total net sales

 

$

892,774

 

 

$

862,491

 

 

$

2,526,895

 

 

$

2,515,636

 

 

$

992,454

 

 

$

872,931

 

 

$

1,848,142

 

 

$

1,634,121

 

Income from operations

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Retail operations

 

$

61,667

 

 

$

67,981

 

 

$

150,575

 

 

$

234,022

 

 

$

106,423

 

 

$

69,003

 

 

$

158,295

 

 

$

88,908

 

Wholesale operations

 

 

20,866

 

 

 

17,006

 

 

 

57,373

 

 

 

44,213

 

 

 

19,815

 

 

 

20,238

 

 

 

34,620

 

 

 

36,507

 

Intersegment elimination

 

 

61

 

 

 

(317

)

 

 

91

 

 

 

(568

)

 

 

48

 

 

 

20

 

 

 

82

 

 

 

30

 

Total segment operating income

 

 

82,594

 

 

 

84,670

 

 

 

208,039

 

 

 

277,667

 

 

 

126,286

 

 

 

89,261

 

 

 

192,997

 

 

 

125,445

 

General corporate expenses

 

 

(9,706

)

 

 

(14,365

)

 

 

(38,935

)

 

 

(38,667

)

 

 

(9,434

)

 

 

(14,081

)

 

 

(22,249

)

 

 

(29,229

)

Total income from operations

 

$

72,888

 

 

$

70,305

 

 

$

169,104

 

 

$

239,000

 

 

$

116,852

 

 

$

75,180

 

 

$

170,748

 

 

$

96,216

 

 

 

October 31,

 

 

January 31,

 

 

October 31,

 

 

July 31,

 

 

January 31,

 

 

July 31,

 

 

2017

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

 

2018

 

 

2018

 

 

2017

 

Inventory

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Retail operations

 

$

403,631

 

 

$

301,519

 

 

$

415,923

 

 

$

328,551

 

 

$

300,493

 

 

$

320,384

 

Wholesale operations

 

 

46,326

 

 

 

37,071

 

 

 

37,903

 

 

 

47,106

 

 

 

50,902

 

 

 

44,792

 

Total inventory

 

$

449,957

 

 

$

338,590

 

 

$

453,826

 

 

$

375,657

 

 

$

351,395

 

 

$

365,176

 

Property and equipment, net

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Retail operations

 

$

826,296

 

 

$

864,396

 

 

$

869,042

 

 

$

804,625

 

 

$

811,128

 

 

$

839,987

 

Wholesale operations

 

 

2,810

 

 

 

3,390

 

 

 

3,267

 

 

 

2,459

 

 

 

2,640

 

 

 

3,071

 

Total property and equipment, net

 

$

829,106

 

 

$

867,786

 

 

$

872,309

 

 

$

807,084

 

 

$

813,768

 

 

$

843,058

 


The following table summarizes thetables summarize net sales and percentage of net sales from contracts with customers by merchandise category for the Company:category:

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

 

Nine Months Ended

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

 

Six Months Ended

 

 

October 31,

 

 

October 31,

 

 

July 31,

 

 

July 31,

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

 

2018

 

 

2017

 

 

2018

 

 

2017

 

Net sales

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Apparel (1)

 

 

69

%

 

 

68

%

 

 

69

%

 

 

69

%

 

$

690,447

 

 

$

599,374

 

 

$

1,290,135

 

 

$

1,119,487

 

Home (2)

 

 

14

%

 

 

14

%

 

 

14

%

 

 

14

%

 

 

135,262

 

 

 

129,179

 

 

 

249,610

 

 

 

241,180

 

Accessories (3)

 

 

12

%

 

 

13

%

 

 

12

%

 

 

13

%

 

 

118,335

 

 

 

100,354

 

 

 

217,110

 

 

 

189,942

 

Other (4)

 

 

5

%

 

 

5

%

 

 

5

%

 

 

4

%

 

 

48,410

 

 

 

44,024

 

 

 

91,287

 

 

 

83,512

 

Total net sales

 

 

100

%

 

 

100

%

 

 

100

%

 

 

100

%

 

$

992,454

 

 

$

872,931

 

 

$

1,848,142

 

 

$

1,634,121

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

As a percentage of net sales

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Apparel (1)

 

 

70

%

 

 

69

%

 

 

70

%

 

 

68

%

Home (2)

 

 

13

%

 

 

15

%

 

 

13

%

 

 

15

%

Accessories (3)

 

 

12

%

 

 

11

%

 

 

12

%

 

 

12

%

Other (4)

 

 

5

%

 

 

5

%

 

 

5

%

 

 

5

%

Total net sales

 

 

100

%

 

 

100

%

 

 

100

%

 

 

100

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(1) Apparel includes intimates and activewear

(1) Apparel includes intimates and activewear

 

(1) Apparel includes intimates and activewear

 

(2) Home includes home furnishings, electronics, gifts and decorative items

(2) Home includes home furnishings, electronics, gifts and decorative items

 

(2) Home includes home furnishings, electronics, gifts and decorative items

 

(3) Accessories includes footwear, jewelry and handbags

(3) Accessories includes footwear, jewelry and handbags

 

(3) Accessories includes footwear, jewelry and handbags

 

(4) Other includes beauty, shipping and handling revenues and the Food and Beverage division

(4) Other includes beauty, shipping and handling revenues and the Food and Beverage division

 

(4) Other includes beauty, shipping and handling revenues and the Food and Beverage division

 

 

Apparel, Home, and Accessories are sold through both the Retail and Wholesale segments. Revenue recognized from the Other category is primarily attributable to the Retail segment.

The Company has foreign operations primarily in Europe and Canada. Revenues and long-lived assets, based upon the Company’s domestic and foreign operations, are as follows:

 

 

October 31,

 

 

January 31,

 

 

October 31,

 

 

July 31,

 

 

January 31,

 

 

July 31,

 

 

2017

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

 

2018

 

 

2018

 

 

2017

 

Property and equipment, net

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Domestic operations

 

$

735,731

 

 

$

766,419

 

 

$

767,916

 

 

$

730,024

 

 

$

720,890

 

 

$

744,388

 

Foreign operations

 

 

93,375

 

 

 

101,367

 

 

 

104,393

 

 

 

77,060

 

 

 

92,878

 

 

 

98,670

 

Total property and equipment, net

 

$

829,106

 

 

$

867,786

 

 

$

872,309

 

 

$

807,084

 

 

$

813,768

 

 

$

843,058

 

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

 

Nine Months Ended

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

 

Six Months Ended

 

 

October 31,

 

 

October 31,

 

 

July 31,

 

 

July 31,

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

 

2018

 

 

2017

 

 

2018

 

 

2017

 

Net Sales

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Domestic operations

 

$

779,790

 

 

$

760,074

 

 

$

2,222,589

 

 

$

2,211,925

 

 

$

865,517

 

 

$

764,846

 

 

$

1,612,668

 

 

$

1,442,799

 

Foreign operations

 

 

112,984

 

 

 

102,417

 

 

 

304,306

 

 

 

303,711

 

 

 

126,937

 

 

 

108,085

 

 

 

235,474

 

 

 

191,322

 

Total net sales

 

$

892,774

 

 

$

862,491

 

 

$

2,526,895

 

 

$

2,515,636

 

 

$

992,454

 

 

$

872,931

 

 

$

1,848,142

 

 

$

1,634,121

 

 


Item 2.

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

Certain matters contained in this filing with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) may contain forward-looking statements and are being made pursuant to the “safe harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. When used in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, the words “project,” “believe,” “plan,” “will,” “anticipate,” “expect” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements contain these identifying words. Any one, or all, of the following factors could cause actual financial results to differ materially from those financial results mentioned in the forward-looking statements: the difficulty in predicting and responding to shifts in fashion trends, changes in the level of competitive pricing and promotional activity and other industry factors, overall economic and market conditions and worldwide political events and the resultant impact on consumer spending patterns, any effects of war, terrorism and civil unrest, natural disasters or severe or unseasonable weather conditions, increases in labor costs, increases in raw material costs, availability of suitable retail space for expansion, timing of store openings, risks associated with international expansion, seasonal fluctuations in gross sales, the departure of one or more key senior executives, import risks, changes to U.S. and foreign trade policies, including the enactment of tariffs, border adjustment taxes or increases in duties or quotas, the closing or disruption of, or any damage to, any of our distribution centers, our ability to protect our intellectual property rights, risks associated with internet sales, our ability to maintain and expand our digital sales channels, response to new store concepts, our ability to integrate acquisitions, failure of our manufacturers and third-party vendors to comply with our social compliance program, changes in our effective income tax rate, the impact of the U.S. Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, changes in accounting standards and subjective assumptions, regulatory changes and legal matters and other risks identified in our filings with the SEC, including those set forth in Item 1A of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 31, 2017,2018, filed on April 3, 2017.2, 2018. We disclaim any intent or obligation to update forward-looking statements even if experience or future changes make it clear that actual results may differ materially from any projected results expressed or implied therein.

Unless the context otherwise requires, all references to the “Company,” “we,” “us” or “our” refer to Urban Outfitters, Inc., together with its subsidiaries.

Overview

We operate two reportable segments: a leading lifestyle specialty Retail segment and a Wholesale segment. Our Retail segment consists of our Anthropologie, Bhldn, Free People, Terrain and Urban Outfitters brands and our Food and Beverage division. Our Retail segment consumer products and services are sold directly to our customers through our stores, websites, mobile applications, catalogs and customer contact centers. Ourcenters and franchised or third-party operated stores and digital businesses. The Wholesale segment consists of theour Free People and Anthropologie Group wholesale divisionsbrands that sell through department and specialty stores worldwide, digital businesses and our Retail segment. The Wholesale segment primarily design, developdesigns, develops and marketmarkets young women’s contemporary casual apparel, including intimates, FP Movement activewear and activewear, shoes under the Free People brand and home goods sold through approximately 1,900 departmentincluding gifts, tabletop and specialty stores worldwide, third-party websites and our Retail segment.textiles under the Anthropologie brand.

Our fiscal year ends on January 31. All references to our fiscal years refer to the fiscal years ended on January 31 in those years. For example, our fiscal year 20182019 will end on January 31, 2018.2019.

Retail Segment

Our omni-channel strategy enhances our customers’ brand experience by providing a seamless approach to the customer shopping experience. All available shopping channels are fully integrated, including stores, websites, mobile applications, catalogs and customer contact centers. Our investments in areas such as marketing campaigns and technology advancements are designed to generate demand for the omni-channel and not the separate store or direct-to-consumerdigital channels. Store sales are primarily fulfilled from that store’s inventory, but may also be shipped from any of our fulfillment centers or from a different store location if an item is not available at the original store. We also allow customers to view in-store inventory from our websites and mobile applications. Direct-to-consumerDigital orders are primarily shipped to our customers through our fulfillment centers, but may also be shipped from any store, or a combination of fulfillment centers and stores depending on the availability of particular items. Direct-to-consumerDigital orders may also be picked up at a store location. Customerslocation, and customers may also return certain merchandise purchased through direct-to-consumerdigital channels at store


locations. As our customers continue to shop across multiple channels, we have adapted our approach towards meeting this demand. Due to the availability of like product in a


variety of shopping channels, we source these products utilizing single stock keeping units based on the omni-channel demand rather than the demand of the separate channels. These and other technological capabilities allow us to better serve our customers and help us complete sales that otherwise may not have occurred due to out-of-stock positions. As a result of changing customer behavior and the substantial integration of the operations of our store and direct-to-consumer channels, weWe manage and analyze our performance based on a single omni-channel rather than separate channels and believe that the omni-channel results present the most meaningful and appropriate measure of our performance. Over the next several years we plan to continue to shift investment to the direct-to-consumer channel to align with changing customer preferences, and focus on improving our speed-to-customer capabilities.

Our comparable Retail segment net sales data is equal to the sum of our comparable store and comparable direct-to-consumerdigital channel net sales. A store is considered to be comparable if it has been open at least 12 full months, unless it was materially expanded or remodeled within that year or was not otherwise operating at its full capacity within that year. A direct-to-consumerdigital channel is considered to be comparable if it has been operational for at least 12 full months. There is no overlap between comparable store net sales and comparable direct-to-consumer net sales. Sales from stores and direct-to-consumerdigital channels that do not fall within the definition of comparable store or channel are considered to be non-comparable. TheFranchise revenue and the effects of foreign currency translation are also considered non-comparable.

We monitor customer traffic, average unit selling price, transactions and average units per transaction at our stores, and customer sessions, average order value and conversion rates on our websites and mobile applications. We believe that changes in any of these metrics may be caused by a response to our brands’ fashion offerings, our marketing and digital marketing campaigns, circulation of our catalogs and an overall growth in brand recognition.

As of October 31, 2017, we operated 245 Urban Outfitters stores of which 181 were located in the United States, 18 were located in Canada and 46 were located in Europe. For the nine months ended October 31, 2017, we opened four new Urban Outfitters stores, one located in the United States and three located in Europe, and we closed one store located in the United States. Total store selling square footage increased 0.5% over the prior year period to 2.2 million square feet. Urban Outfitters operates websites and mobile applications in North America and Europe that capture the spirit of the brand by offering a similar yet broader selection of merchandise as found in its stores. Urban Outfitters offers a catalog in Europe offering select merchandise, most of which is also available in our Urban Outfitters stores. Urban Outfitters targets young adults aged 18 to 28 through a unique merchandise mix, compelling store environment, websites and mobile applications. Urban Outfitters’applications through a product offering that includes women’s and men’s fashion apparel, activewear, intimates, footwear, accessories, home goods, electronics and beauty. A large portion of our merchandise is exclusive to Urban Outfitters, consisting of an assortment of product designed internally and designed in collaboration with third-party brands. Urban Outfitters’ North AmericanOutfitters stores are in street locations in large metropolitan areas and European Retail segment net sales accounted for approximately 30.7%select university communities, specialty centers and 7.4% of consolidated net sales, respectively, for the nine months ended October 31, 2017, comparedenclosed malls that accommodate our customers’ propensity not only to 32.4% and 7.4%, respectively, for the comparable period in fiscal 2017.

The Anthropologie Group consists of the Anthropologie, Bhldn and Terrain brands. As of October 31, 2017, we operated 227 Anthropologie Group stores, of which 203 were located in the United States, 13 were located in Canada and 11 were located in Europe. For the nine months ended October 31, 2017, we opened three new Anthropologie Group stores, and we closed one store, all located in the United States. Total store selling square footage increased 2.6% over the prior year periodshop, but also to 1.7 million square feet driven mainly by the opening of expanded format stores. The Anthropologie Groupcongregate with their peers. Urban Outfitters operates websites and mobile applications in North America and Europe that capture the spirit of its brandsthe brand by offering a similar yet broader selection of merchandise as found in its stores. The Anthropologie brandstores, offers registry services through its website and mobile application anda catalog in all of its stores throughout the United States, allowing our customers to create gift registries for any occasion. In addition, the brand offers catalogs in North America and Europe that marketoffering select merchandise, most of which is also available in its stores, and partners with third-party digital marketplaces to offer a limited selection of merchandise which is available online in Asia. Urban Outfitters’ North American and European Retail segment net sales accounted for approximately 29.8% and 8.2% of consolidated net sales, respectively, for the six months ended July 31, 2018, compared to 30.1% and 7.1%, respectively, for the comparable period in fiscal 2018.

The Anthropologie brand stores.Group consists of the Anthropologie, Bhldn and Terrain brands. Merchandise at the Anthropologie brand is tailored to sophisticated and contemporary women aged 28 to 45. Product assortment includes women’s casual apparel, and accessories, intimates, shoes, home furnishings, a diverse array of gifts and decorative items and beauty.beauty and wellness. The Bhldn brand emphasizes every element that contributes to a wedding. The Bhldn brand offers a curated collection of heirloom quality wedding gowns, bridesmaid frocks, party dresses, assorted jewelry, headpieces, footwear, lingerie and decorations. The Terrain brand is designed to appeal to women and men interested in a creative and sophisticated


outdoor living and gardening experience. Merchandise includes lifestyle home, garden and outdoor living products, antiques, live plants, flowers, wellness products and accessories. Anthropologie Group stores are located in specialty centers, upscale street locations and enclosed malls. The Anthropologie Group operates websites and mobile applications in North America and Europe that capture the spirit of its brands by offering a similar yet broader selection of merchandise as found in its stores. In addition, the Anthropologie brand offers catalogs in North America and Europe that market select merchandise, most of which is also available in Anthropologie brand stores. We plan to open additional Anthropologie Group stores, some of which may be expanded format stores that include multiple Anthropologie Group brands and that allow us to present an expanded assortment of products in certain categories such as petites, jewelry and accessories, footwear, intimates, beauty and home furnishings.categories. The Anthropologie Group’s North American and European Retail segment net sales accounted for approximately 39.0%38.6% and 1.6%1.7% of consolidated net sales, respectively, for the ninesix months ended OctoberJuly 31, 2017,2018, compared to 39.2%39.6% and 1.4%1.6%, respectively, for the comparable period in fiscal 2017.2018.

AsFree People focuses its product offering on private label merchandise targeted to young contemporary women aged 25 to 30 and provides a unique merchandise mix of October 31, 2017, we operated 132casual women’s apparel, intimates, FP Movement activewear, shoes, accessories, home products, gifts and beauty and wellness. Free People stores of which 126 wereare located in the United States


enclosed malls, upscale street locations and six were located in Canada. For the nine months ended October 31, 2017, we opened eight new Free People stores, and we closed three stores, all located in the United States. Total store selling square footage increased 17.4% over the prior year period to 287,000. The increase in selling square footage compared to the prior year period was a result of operating eight net new stores, including expanded format stores, that were not in operation during the prior 12 month period.specialty centers. Free People operates websites and mobile applications in North America, Europe and Asia that capture the spirit of the brand by offering a similar yet broader selection of merchandise as found in its stores, as well as substantially all of the Free People wholesale offerings. Free People also offers a catalog that markets select merchandise, most of which is also available in our Free People stores. Free People focuses its product offering on private labelstores, and partners with third-party digital marketplaces to offer a limited selection of merchandise targeted to young contemporary women aged 25 to 30 and provides a unique merchandise mix of casual women’s apparel, activewear, intimates, shoes, accessories, home products, gifts and beauty and wellness. We plan to open additional stores over the next several years, some of which will be expanded format stores that allow us to present an expanded assortment of intimates, shoes, party dresses and activewear.is available online in Asia. Free People’s Retail segment net sales accounted for approximately 11.2%11.9% of consolidated net sales for the ninesix months ended OctoberJuly 31, 2017,2018, compared to approximately 10.4%11.4% for the comparable period in fiscal 2017.2018.

As of October 31, 2017, we operated 12 restaurants under our Food and Beverage division, all of which were located in the United States. For the nine months ended October 31, 2017, we opened one new restaurant, and we closed one restaurant. The Food and Beverage division focuses on a dining experience that provides excellence in food, beverage and service. The Food and Beverage division net sales accounted for less than 1.0% of consolidated net sales for the ninesix months ended OctoberJuly 31, 20172018 and the comparable period in fiscal 2017.2018.

Store data for the six months ended July 31, 2018, was as follows:

 

 

January 31,

 

 

Stores

 

 

Stores

 

 

July 31,

 

 

 

2018

 

 

Opened

 

 

Closed

 

 

2018

 

Urban Outfitters

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

United States

 

 

180

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

180

 

Canada

 

 

18

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

18

 

Europe

 

 

47

 

 

 

2

 

 

 

(1

)

 

 

48

 

Urban Outfitters Global Total

 

 

245

 

 

 

2

 

 

 

(1

)

 

 

246

 

Anthropologie Group

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

United States

 

 

204

 

 

 

1

 

 

 

(1

)

 

 

204

 

Canada

 

 

12

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

12

 

Europe

 

 

10

 

 

 

1

 

 

 

 

 

 

11

 

Anthropologie Group Global Total

 

 

226

 

 

 

2

 

 

 

(1

)

 

 

227

 

Free People

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

United States

 

 

126

 

 

 

3

 

 

 

 

 

 

129

 

Canada

 

 

6

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6

 

Free People Global Total

 

 

132

 

 

 

3

 

 

 

 

 

 

135

 

Food and Beverage

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

United States

 

 

10

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

10

 

Food and Beverage Total

 

 

10

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

10

 

Total Company-Owned Stores

 

 

613

 

 

 

7

 

 

 

(2

)

 

 

618

 

Franchisee-Owned Stores

 

 

 

 

 

2

 

 

 

 

 

 

2

 

Total URBN

 

 

613

 

 

 

9

 

 

 

(2

)

 

 

620

 

Selling square footage by brand as of July 31, 2018 and July 31, 2017, was as follows:

 

 

July 31,

 

 

July 31,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2018

 

 

2017

 

 

Change

 

Selling square footage (in thousands):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Urban Outfitters

 

 

2,208

 

 

 

2,202

 

 

 

0.3

%

Anthropologie Group

 

 

1,750

 

 

 

1,720

 

 

 

1.7

%

Free People

 

 

298

 

 

 

277

 

 

 

7.6

%

Total URBN (1)

 

 

4,256

 

 

 

4,199

 

 

 

1.4

%

(1)

Food and Beverage restaurants and franchise stores are not included in selling square footage.

We plan to open approximately 1918 new stores during fiscal 2018,2019, including five Urban Outfitters stores, four Anthropologie Group stores, ninesix Free People stores and one restaurant.three Food and Beverage restaurants. We plan to close approximately eight13 stores during fiscal 2018,2019, including twofive Urban Outfitters stores, onetwo Anthropologie Group store, fourstores


and six Free People stores, and one restaurant.all due to lease expirations. Within the United States and Canada, future new store growth will be driven by the Free People brand, as both Urban Outfitters and Anthropologie brandswe are at or close to our currently planned totaldesired maximum store count. Our net store growth strategy for the Anthropologie Group will focus on relocation or the conversion of existing stores into expanded format stores. In the future, we plan for new store growthcount for the Urban Outfitters, Anthropologie and Free People brands. We plan for growth for all three brands to come from modest expansion internationally, which may include opening stores in new and existing markets or entering into additional franchise andor joint venture agreements.

Wholesale Segment

Our Wholesale segment consists of the Free People and Anthropologie Group wholesale divisionsbrands that design, developsell through approximately 2,100 department and marketspecialty stores worldwide, digital businesses and our Retail segment. The Wholesale segment primarily designs, develops and markets young women’s contemporary casual apparel, including intimates, FP Movement activewear and activewear, shoes under the Free People brand and home goods sold through approximately 1,900 departmentincluding gifts, tabletop and specialty stores worldwide, third-party websites and our Retail segment.textiles under the Anthropologie brand. The Anthropologie Group wholesale division was established in the third quarter of fiscal 2018. Our Wholesale segment net sales accounted for approximately 9.4%9.2% of consolidated net sales for the ninesix months ended OctoberJuly 31, 2017,2018, compared to 8.5%9.4% for the comparable period in fiscal 2017.2018.

Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

Our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States. These generally accepted accounting principles require management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, net sales and expenses during the reporting period.


Our senior management has reviewed the critical accounting policies and estimates with the Audit Committee of our Board of Directors. Our significant accounting policies are described in Note 2, “Summary of Significant Accounting Policies,” in the Notes to our Consolidated Financial Statements for the fiscal year ended January 31, 2017,2018, which are included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on April 3, 2017.2, 2018. Critical accounting policies are those that are most important to the portrayal of our financial condition, results of operations and cash flows and require management’s most difficult, subjective and complex judgments, often as a result of the need to make estimates about the effect of matters that are inherently uncertain. If actual results were to differ significantly from estimates made, the reported results could be materially affected. We are not currently aware of any reasonably likely events or circumstances that would cause our actual results to be materially different from our estimates. We adopted the new accounting standardstandards related to share-based compensationrevenue recognition and intra-entity asset transfers on February 1, 2017,2018, which changed ourcertain accounting policy for forfeitures (Seepolicies (see Note 2, “Recent Accounting Pronouncements,” of the Notes to our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q). Other than the adoption of the new accounting standard,standards, there have been no significant changes to our critical accounting policies during the ninesix months ended OctoberJuly 31, 2017.2018.


Results of Operations

As a Percentage of Net Sales

The following table sets forth, for the periods indicated, the percentage of our net sales represented by certain income statement data and the change in certain income statement data from period to period. This table should be read in conjunction with the discussion that follows:

 

 

Three Month Ended

 

 

Nine Months Ended

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

 

Six Months Ended

 

 

October 31,

 

 

October 31,

 

 

July 31,

 

 

July 31,

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

 

2018

 

 

2017

 

 

2018

 

 

2017

 

Net sales

 

 

100.0

%

 

 

100.0

%

 

 

100.0

%

 

 

100.0

%

 

 

100.0

%

 

 

100.0

%

 

 

100.0

%

 

 

100.0

%

Cost of sales

 

 

66.6

 

 

 

65.2

 

 

 

67.0

 

 

 

64.1

 

 

 

64.1

 

 

 

65.9

 

 

 

65.6

 

 

 

67.1

 

Gross profit

 

 

33.4

 

 

 

34.8

 

 

 

33.0

 

 

 

35.9

 

 

 

35.9

 

 

 

31.4

 

 

 

34.4

 

 

 

32.9

 

Selling, general and administrative expenses

 

 

25.2

 

 

 

26.6

 

 

 

26.3

 

 

 

26.4

 

 

 

24.1

 

 

 

25.5

 

 

 

25.2

 

 

 

27.0

 

Income from operations

 

 

8.2

 

 

 

8.2

 

 

 

6.7

 

 

 

9.5

 

 

 

11.8

 

 

 

8.6

 

 

 

9.2

 

 

 

5.9

 

Other (expense) income, net

 

(0.1)

 

 

 

0.1

 

 

 

0.0

 

 

 

0.0

 

Other income, net

 

 

0.1

 

 

 

0.2

 

 

 

0.1

 

 

 

0.1

 

Income before income taxes

 

 

8.1

 

 

 

8.3

 

 

 

6.7

 

 

 

9.5

 

 

 

11.9

 

 

 

8.8

 

 

 

9.3

 

 

 

6.0

 

Income tax expense

 

 

3.0

 

 

 

2.8

 

 

 

2.5

 

 

 

3.4

 

 

 

2.5

 

 

 

3.1

 

 

 

2.0

 

 

 

2.2

 

Net income

 

 

5.1

%

 

 

5.5

%

 

 

4.2

%

 

 

6.1

%

 

 

9.4

%

 

 

5.7

%

 

 

7.3

%

 

 

3.8

%

 

Three Months Ended OctoberJuly 31, 20172018 Compared To Three Months Ended OctoberJuly 31, 20162017

Net sales in the thirdsecond quarter of fiscal 20182019 were $892.8$992.5 million, compared to $862.5$872.9 million in the thirdsecond quarter of fiscal 2017.2018. The $30.3$119.6 million increase was attributable to a $23.5an $111.4 million, or 3.0%14.1%, increase in Retail segment net sales and a $6.8$8.2 million, or 8.7%9.9%, increase in our Wholesale segment net sales. Retail segment net sales for the thirdsecond quarter of fiscal 20182019 accounted for 90.6%90.9% of total net sales compared to 91.0%90.6% of total net sales in the thirdsecond quarter of fiscal 2017.2018.

The increase in our Retail segment net sales during the thirdsecond quarter of fiscal 20182019 was due to an increase of $9.4$100.3 million, or 1.2%13.1%, in Retail segment comparable net sales, which includes our direct-to-consumerdigital channel, and an increase of $14.1$11.1 million in non-comparable net sales, including the impact of foreign currency translation and new store net sales. Retail segment comparable net sales increased 4.1%17.3% at Free People, 1.7%14.6% at Urban Outfitters and 10.6% at the Anthropologie Group and 0.1% at Urban Outfitters. Excluding the estimated impact of the North American hurricanes in the quarter, comparable Retail segment net sales increased 1.9%, and by brand, comparable Retail segment net sales increased 4.8% at Free People, 2.4% at the Anthropologie Group and 0.8% at Urban Outfitters.Group. The increase in Retail segment comparable net sales was driven by continued growth in the direct-to-consumerdigital channel partially offset by negative retailand positive comparable store net sales. The direct-to-consumerdigital channel net sales increase was driven by increases in average order value, sessions and conversion rate, which more than offset a small decrease in average order value. Negativerate. Positive comparable store net sales resulted from declinesincreases in transactions, average unit selling price, transactions and units per transaction. Store traffic for the quarter increased, with strong growth in our European market.


increased. The increase in net sales attributable to non-comparable sales was primarily due to the impact of foreign currency translation and the result of operating 35nine net new stores and restaurants during the thirdsecond quarter of fiscal 20182019 that were not in operation for the full comparable quarter in fiscal 2017. Thus far during the fourth quarter of fiscal2018. As stated in our press release dated September 6, 2018, comparable Retail segment net sales are mid single-digit positive.for the third quarter of fiscal 2019 as of September 3, 2018 were 10%.

The increase in Wholesale segment net sales in the thirdsecond quarter of fiscal 2019, as compared to the second quarter of fiscal 2018, as compared to the third quarter of fiscal 2017, was primarily due to domestican increase in units sold both domestically and international growth atinternationally in department stores, specialty stores and third-party websites. Wholesale sales growthdigital businesses, which was drivenpartially offset by an increasea decrease in units and average unit selling price.

Gross profit percentage for the thirdsecond quarter of fiscal 2018 decreased2019 increased to 33.4%35.9% of net sales, from 34.8%34.1% of net sales in the comparable quarter in fiscal 2017.2018. Gross profit decreasedincreased to $297.7$355.8 million in the thirdsecond quarter of fiscal 20182019 from $299.9$297.3 million in the comparablesecond quarter inof fiscal 2017.2018. The declineincrease in gross profit percentage was primarily driven by lower markdowns at all three brands and leverage in store occupancy cost due to strong Retail segment comparable net sales. These gains were partially offset by deleverage in delivery and logistics expense due in part to the increased penetration of the direct-to-consumer channel, higher international sales and increased sales of furniture.digital channel. Total inventory at OctoberJuly 31, 2017 decreased2018 increased by $3.8$10.5 million, or 0.9%2.9%, to $450.0$375.7 million from $453.8$365.2 million at OctoberJuly 31, 2016.2017. Comparable Retail segment inventory decreased 1.4%increased 3.2% at cost, which was partially offset by inventory to stock non-comparable stores.cost.


Selling, general and administrative expenses as a percentage of net sales decreased during the thirdsecond quarter of fiscal 20182019 to 25.2%24.1% of net sales, compared to 26.6%25.5% of net sales for the thirdsecond quarter of fiscal 2017.2018. This percentage decrease was primarily driven by the net sales growth, continued savings associated with the fiscal 2018 store reorganization project and the current year benefit associated with the nonrecurring store reorganization expenses incurred in the prior year. Selling, general and administrative expenses decreasedincreased by $4.7$16.8 million, or 2.1%7.6%, to $224.9$239.0 million in the thirdsecond quarter of fiscal 2018, from $229.6 million in2019, compared to the thirdsecond quarter of fiscal 2017.2018. The leveragedollar growth in selling, general and decrease inadministrative expenses werewas primarily due to savings associated with our store organization projectincreased direct selling and lower share-based compensationmarketing expenses to support and drive the increase in Retail segment net sales and higher bonus expense, partially offset by increased investments in digital marketing expenditures to drive sales.including a one-time discretionary bonus.

Income from operations remained flat at 8.2%increased to 11.8% of net sales, or $72.9$116.9 million, for the thirdsecond quarter of fiscal 20182019 compared to 8.2%,8.6% of net sales, or $70.3$75.2 million, for the thirdsecond quarter of fiscal 2017.2018.

Our effective tax rate for the thirdsecond quarter of fiscal 20182019 was 37.4%21.7% of income before income taxes compared to 33.5%35.1% of income before income taxes in the thirdsecond quarter of fiscal 2017.2018. The increasedecrease in the effective tax rate was primarily due to the ratiolower federal statutory rate resulting from the U.S. Tax Cuts and Jobs Act and by favorable discrete items occurring in the second quarter of certain foreign taxable profits and losses to global taxable profits and the adoption of the new accounting standardfiscal 2019 related to share-based compensation (See Note 2, “Recent Accounting Pronouncements,” of the Notes to our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statement included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q).award activity.

NineSix Months Ended OctoberJuly 31, 20172018 Compared To NineSix Months Ended OctoberJuly 31, 20162017

Net sales for the ninesix months ended OctoberJuly 31, 20172018 were $2.53$1.85 billion, compared to $2.52$1.63 billion in the comparable period of fiscal 2017.2018. The $11.3$214.0 million increase was attributable to a $22.7$196.6 million, or 10.6%13.3%, increase in WholesaleRetail segment net sales partially offset by an $11.4and a $17.4 million, or 0.5%11.4%, decreaseincrease in our RetailWholesale segment net sales. Retail segment net sales for the ninesix months ended OctoberJuly 31, 20172018 accounted for 90.6%90.8% of total net sales compared to 91.5%90.6% of total net sales in the ninesix months ended OctoberJuly 31, 2016.2017.

The declineincrease in our Retail segment net sales during the first ninesix months of fiscal 20182019 was due to a decreasean increase of $43.0$167.3 million, or 2.0%11.7%, in Retail segment comparable net sales, which includes our direct-to-consumerdigital channel, partially offset byand an increase of $31.6$29.3 million in non-comparable net sales, including the impact of foreign currency translation and new store net sales. Retail segment comparable net sales increased 3.4%16.1% at Free People, but decreased 1.7%11.6% at Urban Outfitters and 10.7% at the Anthropologie Group and 3.6% at Urban Outfitters.Group. The decreaseincrease in Retail segment comparable net sales was driven by negative comparable store net sales, which were partially offset by continued growth in the direct-to-consumer channel. Negativedigital channel and positive comparable store net sales. The digital channel net sales increase was driven by increases in average order value, sessions and conversion rate. Positive comparable store net sales resulted from decreased transactions andincreased average unit selling price, while transactions and units per transaction were flat. Store traffic was also flat, with declines in North America offsetting growth in Europe. The direct-to-consumer net sales increase was driven by an increase in sessions and conversion rate, which more than offset a decrease in average order value.for the first half of fiscal 2019 increased. The increase in net sales attributable to non-comparable sales was primarily due to the impact of foreign currency translation and the result of operating 4812 net new stores and restaurants during the first nine monthshalf of fiscal 20182019 that were not in operation for the full comparable periodfirst half of fiscal 2017.2018.


The increase in Wholesale segment net sales duringin the first ninesix months of fiscal 2018,2019, as compared to the first ninesix months of fiscal 2017,2018, was primarily due to domestican increase in units sold both domestically and international growth atinternationally in department stores, specialty stores and third-party websites. Wholesale sales growth was driven by an increase in units thatdigital businesses, which was partially offset by a decrease in average unit selling price.

Gross profit percentage for the first ninesix months of fiscal 2018 decreased2019 increased to 33.0%34.4% of net sales, from 35.9%32.9% of net sales in the comparable period in fiscal 2017.2018. Gross profit decreasedincreased to $834.9$636.5 million for the first ninesix months of fiscal 20182019 from $904.3$537.1 million in the comparable period in fiscal 2017.2018. The declineincrease in gross profit percentage was primarily driven by lower markdowns at all three brands and leverage in store occupancy cost due to strong Retail segment comparable net sales. These gains were partially offset by deleverage in delivery and logistics expenses primarilyexpense due in part to the increased penetration of the direct-to-consumer channel, higher international sales and increased sales of furniture and higher markdowns due to underperforming women’s apparel and accessories product at Anthropologie and Urban Outfitters.digital channel.

Selling, general and administrative expenses increased by $0.5 million, or 0.1%, to $665.8 million, in the first nine months of fiscal 2018, from $665.3 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2017. Selling, general and administrative expenses as a percentage of net sales decreased during the first ninesix months of fiscal 20182019 to 26.3%25.2% of net sales, compared to 26.4%27.0% of net sales for the first ninesix months of fiscal 2017.2018. This percentage decrease was primarily driven by the net sales growth, continued savings associated with the fiscal 2018 store reorganization project and the current year benefit associated with the nonrecurring store reorganization expenses incurred in the prior year. Selling, general and administrative expenses increased by $24.8 million, or 5.6%, to $465.8 million in the first half of fiscal 2019, compared to the first half of fiscal 2018. The leverage isdollar growth in


selling, general and administrative expenses was primarily due to increased direct selling and marketing expenses to support and drive the increase in Retail segment net savings associated with our store organization projectsales and lower share-based compensationhigher bonus expense partially offset by increased investments in digital marketing expenditures to drive sales.including a one-time discretionary bonus.

Income from operations decreasedincreased to 6.7%9.2% of net sales, or $169.1$170.7 million, for the first nine monthshalf of fiscal 20182019 compared to 9.5%,5.9% of net sales, or $239.0$96.2 million, for the first nine monthshalf of fiscal 2017.2018.

Our effective tax rate for the first nine monthshalf of fiscal 20182019 was 37.2%22.3% of income before income taxes compared to 35.7%37.1% of income before income taxes in the first nine monthshalf of fiscal 2017.2018. The increasedecrease in the effective tax rate was primarily due to the ratiolower federal statutory rate resulting from the U.S. Tax Cuts and Jobs Act and by favorable discrete items occurring in the first half of certain foreign taxable profits and losses to global taxable profits and the adoption of the new accounting standardfiscal 2019 related to share-based compensation (See Note 2, “Recent Accounting Pronouncements,” of the Notes to our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statement included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q).award activity.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities were $369.2$649.4 million as of OctoberJuly 31, 2017,2018, as compared to $403.5$506.0 million as of January 31, 20172018 and $265.1$412.9 million as of OctoberJuly 31, 2016.2017. During the first six months of fiscal 2019, we generated $218.8 million in cash from operations and invested $55.6 million in property and equipment. Our working capital was $544.2$771.8 million at OctoberJuly 31, 20172018 compared to $528.5$618.5 million at January 31, 20172018 and $484.8$567.5 million at OctoberJuly 31, 2016. The increase in working capital as of October 31, 2017 compared to January 31, 2017 was primarily due to the increase in accounts receivable and inventory attributable to the seasonality of the business. The increase in working capital as of October 31, 2017 compared to October 31, 2016 was primarily due to the increase in cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities due to utilization of excess cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities to pay down long-term debt balances during fiscal 2017.

During the last two years, we have satisfied our cash requirements primarily through our cash flow from operating activities. Our primary uses of cash have been to repurchase our common shares, repay our long-term debt, open new stores, purchase inventory, fund store operations and expand our home offices and fulfillment facilities.centers. We have also continued to invest in our omni-channel capabilities and technology.

Cash Flows from Operating Activities

Cash provided by operating activities during the first ninesix months of fiscal 2018 decreased2019 increased by $59.7$95.5 million to $169.6$218.8 million from $229.3$123.3 million in the first nine monthshalf of fiscal 2017.2018. For both periods, our major source of cash from operations was merchandise sales and our primary outflow of cash from operations was for the payment of operational costs. The period over period decreaseincrease in cash flows from operations was primarily due to lowerhigher net income.


Cash Flows from Investing Activities

Cash used in investing activities during the first ninesix months of fiscal 2018 decreased2019 increased by $33.0$87.6 million to $28.3$94.4 million from $61.3$6.8 million in the first ninesix months of fiscal 2017.2018. Cash used in investing activities in both periods primarily related to purchases of marketable securities and property and equipment, partially offset by the sales and maturities of marketable securities. Cash used in investing activities in the first nine months of fiscal 2017 also included $15.3 million used to acquire the Vetri Family group of restaurants. Cash paid for property and equipment in the first ninesix months of fiscal 2019 and 2018 and 2017 was $63.3$55.6 million and $112.1$43.0 million, respectively, which was primarily used to expand our store base in fiscal 2018 and to expand our store base and fulfillment facilities in fiscal 2017.base.

Cash Flows from Financing Activities

Cash used inprovided by financing activities during the first ninesix months of fiscal 2018 decreased2019 increased by $34.5$98.8 million to $159.2a cash inflow of $7.1 million from $193.7compared to a cash outflow of $91.7 million in the first ninesix months of fiscal 2017.2018. Cash provided by financing activities in the first six months of fiscal 2019 primarily related to proceeds from the exercise of stock options, partially offset by share repurchases related to taxes for share-based awards. Cash used in financing activities in the first ninesix months of fiscal 2018 primarily related to $157.0$90.5 million of repurchases of our common shares under share repurchase programs. Cash used in financing activities in the first nine months of fiscal 2017 primarily related to $150.0 million in debt repayments and $45.8 million of repurchases of our common shares under a share repurchase program.

Credit Facilities

See Note 6, “Debt,” of the Notes to our Condensed Consolidated Financial StatementStatements included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for additional information regarding the Company’s debt.


Capital and Operating Expenditures

During fiscal 2018,2019, we plan to construct and open approximately 1918 new stores, including one restaurant,retail locations, expand or relocate certain existing stores, repurchase common shares,retail locations, upgrade our systems, improve our capabilities in the digital channel, invest in omni-channel marketing, expand our fulfillment capabilities and purchase inventory for our Retail and Wholesale segments at levels appropriate to maintain our planned sales growth.growth and may repurchase common shares. We believe that our new store openings, merchandise expansion programs, international growth opportunities and our marketing, social media, website and mobile initiatives are a significant contributorcontributors to our Retail segment sales growth. During fiscal 2018,2019, we plan to continue our investment in these initiatives for all brands. We anticipate our capital expenditures during fiscal 20182019 to be approximately $90$110 million, all of which are expected to be financed by cash flows provided byflow from operating activities. We believe that our new store investments have the potential to generate positive cash flow within a year. We may also enter into one or more acquisitions or transactions related to the expansion of our brand offerings, including additional franchise and joint venture agreements. We believe that our existing cash and cash equivalents, availability under our current credit facilities and future cash flows provided by operations will be sufficient to fund these initiatives.

Share Repurchases

See Note 8,9, “Shareholders’ Equity,” of the Notes to our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for additional information regarding the Company’s share repurchases.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

As of and for the ninesix months ended OctoberJuly 31, 2017,2018, except for operating leases entered into in the normal course of business, we were not party to any material off-balance sheet arrangements that are reasonably likely to have a current or future effect on our financial condition, revenues, expenses, results of operations, liquidity, capital expenditures or capital resources.


Other Matters

See Note 2, “Recent Accounting Pronouncements,” of the Notes to our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for a description of recently adopted and issued accounting pronouncements.

Item  3.

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

We are exposedThere have been no material changes to the following types of market risks—fluctuationsour quantitative or qualitative disclosures found in Item 7A, “Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk,” in the purchase price of merchandise, as well as other goods and services, the value of foreign currencies in relation to the U.S. dollar, and changes in interest rates. Due to our inventory turnover rate and our historical ability to pass through the impact of any generalized changes in our cost of goods to our customers through pricing adjustments, commodity and other product risks are not expected to be material. We purchase the majority of our merchandise in U.S. dollars, including a majority of the goods for our stores located in Canada and a portion of the goods for our stores located in Europe.

Our exposure to market risk for changes in foreign currencies is due to our financial statements being presented in U.S. dollars and our international subsidiaries transacting in currencies other than U.S. dollars. Fluctuations in exchange rates in effect during or at the end of the reporting period may affect the value of the reported amounts of revenues, expenses, assets and liabilities. As we expand our international operations, the potential impact of currency fluctuations increases.

Our exposure to market risk for changes in interest rates relates to our cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities and our Credit Facility. As of October 31, 2017, our cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities consisted primarily of cashCompany’s Annual Report on hand and in banks, money market accounts, municipal and pre-refunded municipal bonds rated “BBB” or better, corporate bonds rated “BBB” or better, certificates of deposit and mutual funds. Due to the short average maturity and conservative nature of our investment portfolio, we believe a 100 basis point change in interest rates would not have a material effect on the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. As the interest rates on a material portion of our cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities are variable, a change in interest rates earned on the cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities would impact interest income along with cash flows, but would not impact the fair market value of the related underlying instruments.

We are exposed to market risks relating to changes in interest rates on outstanding borrowings under our Credit Facility because these borrowings bear interest at variable rates. A 100 basis point change in our applicable interest rate would not have a material impact to interest expenseForm 10-K for the nine monthsfiscal year ended OctoberJanuary 31, 2017.2018.

Item 4.

Controls and Procedures

We maintain disclosure controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in our Securities Exchange Act of 1934 reports is recorded, processed, summarized and reported on a timely basis and that such information is accumulated and communicated to management, including the Principal Executive Officer and the Principal Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding the required disclosure. As of the end of the period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, an evaluation was performed under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including the Principal Executive Officer and the Principal Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of these disclosure controls and procedures. Based on that evaluation, the Principal Executive Officer and the Principal Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective.

There have been no changes in our internal controls over financial reporting during the quarter ended OctoberJuly 31, 20172018 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal controls over financial reporting.


PART II

OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1.

Legal Proceedings

We are party to various legal proceedings arising from normal business activities. Management believes that the ultimate resolution of these matters will not have a material adverse effect on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

Item  1A.

Risk Factors

There have been no material changes in our risk factors since January 31, 2017.2018. Please refer to our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 31, 2017,2018, filed with the SEC on April 3, 2017,2, 2018, for our risk factors.

Item  2.

Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and the Use of Proceeds

Issuer Purchase of Equity Securities

A summary of the repurchase activity under the Company’s share repurchase program for the quarter ended October 31, 2017 is as follows:

Period

 

Total Number

of Shares Purchased (1)

 

 

Average Price

Paid per share

 

 

Total Number

of Shares Purchased

as Part of

Publicly

Announced

Plans

or Programs

 

 

Maximum

Number of

Shares that

May Yet

Be Purchased

Under the

Plans or

Programs (2)(3)

 

August 1, 2017 through August 31, 2017

 

 

1,500,000

 

 

$

20.56

 

 

 

1,500,000

 

 

 

19,485,354

 

September 1, 2017 through September 30, 2017

 

 

583,201

 

 

$

21.58

 

 

 

583,201

 

 

 

18,902,153

 

October 1, 2017 through October 31, 2017

 

 

1,000,000

 

 

$

23.10

 

 

 

1,000,000

 

 

 

17,902,153

 

Total Fiscal 2018 Third Quarter

 

 

3,083,201

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3,083,201

 

 

 

17,902,153

 

1

In addition to the shares repurchased under the share repurchase program, for the quarter ended October 31, 2017, the Company acquired and subsequently retired 48,981 common shares from employees to meet minimum statutory tax withholding requirements. These shares do not reduce the number of shares that may yet be purchased under our publicly announced share repurchase programs.

2

On February 23, 2015, the Company’s Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of 20,000,000 shares under a share repurchase program.

3

On August 22, 2017, the Company’s Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of 20,000,000 shares under a new share repurchase program.

 


Item 6.

Exhibits

 

Exhibit

Number

 

Description

 

 

 

 

3.1

 

Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation are incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 of the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q (file no. 000-22754) filed on September 9, 2004.

 

 

 

3.2

 

Amendment No. 1 to Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation is incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 of the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q (file no. 000-22754) filed on September 9, 2004.

 

 

 

3.3

 

Amendment No. 2 to Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation is incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 of the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K (file no. 000-22754) filed on May 31, 2013.

 

 

 

3.4

 

Amended and Restated By-laws are incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.4 of the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed on December 12, 2016.

  10.1*

Credit Agreement, dated June 29, 2018, by and among Urban Outfitters, Inc., its domestic subsidiaries, URBN Canada Retail, Inc., JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as administrative agent, J.P. Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as joint lead arrangers and co-book managers, and certain other lenders party thereto.

10.2*

Amended and Restated U.S. Pledge and Security Agreement, dated June 29, 2018, by and among Urban Outfitters, Inc., its domestic subsidiaries, URBN Canada Retail, Inc., and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., in its capacity as administrative agent.

 

 

 

31.1*

 

Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification of the Principal Executive Officer.

 

 

 

31.2*

 

Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification of the Principal Financial Officer.

 

 

 

32.1**

 

Section 1350 Certification of the Principal Executive Officer.

 

 

 

32.2**

 

Section 1350 Certification of the Principal Financial Officer.

 

 

 

101.INS*

 

XBRL Instance Document.

 

 

 

101.SCH*

 

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema.

 

 

 

101.CAL*

 

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase.

 

 

 

101.LAB*

 

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase.

 

 

 

101.PRE*

 

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase.

 

 

 

101.DEF*

 

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase.

  

*

Filed herewith

**

Furnished herewith

Attached as Exhibits 101 to this report are the following financial statements from the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the three and ninesix months ended OctoberJuly 31, 2017,2018, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on December 11, 2017,September 10, 2018, formatted in XBRL (eXtensible Business Reporting Language): (i) the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets; (ii) the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income; (iii) the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income; (iv) the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Shareholders’ Equity; (v) the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows and (vi) the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

 


SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 

 

 

URBAN OUTFITTERS, INC.

 

 

 

 

Date: December 11, 2017September 10, 2018

By:

 

/s/ RICHARD A. HAYNE

 

 

 

Richard A. Hayne

 

 

 

Chief Executive Officer

 

 

 

URBAN OUTFITTERS, INC.

  

 

 

 

Date: December 11, 2017September 10, 2018

By:

 

/s/ FRANCIS J. CONFORTI

 

 

 

Francis J. Conforti

 

 

 

Chief Financial Officer

 

 

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