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FORM 10-Q
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
(X) QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (d)
OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2001
Commission file number 1-9340
REEBOK INTERNATIONAL LTD.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Massachusetts 04-2678061
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(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) Identification No.)
1895 J.W. Foster Boulevard, Canton, Massachusetts 02021
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(781) 401-5000
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(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required
to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during
the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was
required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing
requirements for the past 90 days.
Yes (X) No ( )
The number of shares outstanding of registrant's common stock, par value $.01
per share, at November 2, 2001 was 58,902,024 shares.
REEBOK INTERNATIONAL LTD.
INDEX
PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION:
Item 1 Financial Statements (Unaudited)
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets -
September 30, 2001 and 2000, and December 31, 2000. . . . 3-4
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income -
Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2001 and 2000 . 5
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows -
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2001 and 2000. . . . . . 6-7
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial
Statements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-14
Item 2
Management's Discussion and Analysis of Results
Of Operations and Financial Condition. . . . . . . . . .15-25
Part II. OTHER INFORMATION:
Item 1 Legal Proceedings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Item 2 Changes in Securities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Item 3 Defaults Upon Senior Securities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Item 4 Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security-Holders . . . . 26
Item 5 Other Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Item 6 Exhibits. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
REEBOK INTERNATIONAL LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Amounts in thousands, except per share data)
September 30, December 31,
2001 2000 2000
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(Unaudited) (See Note 1)
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 197,521 $ 211,730 $ 268,665
Accounts receivable, net
of allowance for doubtful
accounts (September 2001,
$51,088; September 2000,
$49,547; December 2000,
$48,016) 568,116 522,574 423,830
Inventory 433,042 381,042 393,599
Deferred income taxes 103,023 73,926 101,715
Prepaid expenses and other
current assets 44,999 43,027 37,396
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Total current assets 1,346,701 1,232,299 1,225,205
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Property and equipment, net 132,764 142,867 141,835
Other non-current assets:
Intangibles, net of
amortization 64,294 65,607 64,288
Deferred income taxes 20,183 39,271 18,110
Other 22,009 16,671 13,608
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Total Assets $1,585,951 $1,496,715 $1,463,046
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REEBOK INTERNATIONAL LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Continued)
(Amounts in thousands, except per share data)
September 30, December 31,
2001 2000 2000
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(Unaudited) (See Note 1)
Current liabilities:
Notes payable to banks $ 25,286 $ 6,483 $ 8,878
Current portion of
long-term debt 108 95,164 13,813
Accounts payable 146,863 152,529 172,035
Accrued expenses 290,577 307,596 272,076
Income taxes payable 49,173 18,588 21,337
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Total current liabilities 512,007 580,360 488,139
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Long-term debt, net of
current portion 351,171 304,472 345,015
Minority interest and other
long-term liabilities 32,445 31,318 22,029
Commitments and contingencies
Stockholders' equity:
Common stock, par value
$.01; authorized 250,000
shares; issued
September 30, 2001, 97,797;
issued September 30, 2000,
95,760; issued
December 31, 2000, 96,209 978 958 962
Retained earnings 1,429,100 1,279,593 1,301,269
Less shares in treasury
at cost: September 30, 2001, (657,546) (653,370) (653,370)
38,866; September 30, 2000 and
December 31,2000, 38,716
Unearned compensation (378) (1,651) (1,402)
Accumulated other
comprehensive income (expense) (81,826) (44,965) (39,596)
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690,328 580,565 607,863
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Total liabilities and
stockholders' equity $1,585,951 $1,496,715 $1,463,046
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of the condensed consolidated
financial statements.
REEBOK INTERNATIONAL LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(Amounts in thousands, except per share data)
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
September 30, September 30,
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2001 2000 2001 2000
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Net sales $ 847,264 $ 787,822 $2,328,240 $2,242,726
Costs and expenses:
Cost of sales 536,581 488,984 1,468,954 1,391,302
Selling, general and
administrative expenses 241,169 230,702 692,183 700,021
Interest expense, net 5,212 5,869 13,316 18,809
Other (income) expense,net 8 5,361 5,908 3,609
Special charges 3,289 (158) 3,289
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782,970 734,205 2,180,203 2,117,030
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Income before income
taxes and minority interest 64,294 53,617 148,037 125,696
Income tax expense 19,931 18,202 45,891 45,376
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Income before minority
interest 44,363 35,415 102,146 80,320
Minority interest 2,145 3,091 4,586 5,614
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Net income $ 42,218 $ 32,324 $ 97,560 $ 74,706
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Basic earnings per share $ .72 $ .57 $ 1.67 $ 1.32
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Diluted earnings per share $ .66 $ .56 $ 1.56 $ 1.30
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of the condensed consolidated
financial statements.
REEBOK INTERNATIONAL LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Amounts in thousands)
(Unaudited)
Nine months Ended
September 30,
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2001 2000
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Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income $ 97,560 $ 74,706
Adjustments to reconcile net income
to net cash provided by (used for)
operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization 27,456 33,234
Minority interest 4,586 5,614
Deferred income taxes (3,381) 17,576
Other (13,237) 642
Changes in operating assets and
liabilities:
Accounts receivable (138,638) (124,691)
Inventory (39,514) 8,909
Prepaid expenses and other (11,944) 666
Accounts payable and accrued expenses (22,009) 57,617
Income taxes payable 35,858 11,956
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Total adjustments (160,823) 11,523
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Net cash provided by (used for)
operating activities (63,263) 86,229
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Cash flows provided by (used for) investing activities:
Payments to acquire property and
equipment (17,473) (20,276)
Proceeds from business and other non-
operating asset disposals 22,162 42,438
Acquisition of minority interest in
certain subsidiaries and other business
acquisitions (18,832) (1,890)
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Net cash provided by (used for) investing
activities (14,143) 20,272
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REEBOK INTERNATIONAL LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Cont'd)
(Amounts in thousands)
(Unaudited)
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
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2001 2000
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Cash flows provided by (used for) financing
activities:
Net borrowings (repayments) of notes
payable to banks $ 9,828 $ (19,422)
Net proceeds from issuance of Convertible
Debentures 244,729
Repayments of long-term debt (257,464) (155,059)
Proceeds from issuance of common stock to
employees 22,343 3,649
Repurchase of common stock (4,176)
Dividends to minority shareholders (8,215)
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Net cash provided by (used for) financing 7,045 (170,832)
activities ________ ________
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash
and cash equivalents (783) (5,683)
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Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents (71,144) (70,014)
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Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of
period 268,665 281,744
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Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $ 197,521 $ 211,730
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Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:
2001 2000
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Cash paid during the period for:
Interest $ 23,223 $ 32,166
Income taxes 7,415 15,565
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the condensed consolidated
financial statements.
REEBOK INTERNATIONAL LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)
(Dollar amounts in thousands, except share data)
NOTE 1 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
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Basis of Presentation
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The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been
prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP")
for interim financial information and reflect all adjustments (consisting of
normal recurring accruals, amounts related to special charges (see Note 2) and
an adjustment for certain prior period commissions) which are, in the opinion of
management, necessary for a fair presentation of the results of operations for
the interim periods. The interim financial information and notes thereto should
be read in conjunction with the Company's latest annual report to shareholders.
The results of operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2001
are not necessarily indicative of results to be expected for the entire year.
The balance sheet at December 31, 2000 has been derived from the audited
financial statements at that date but does not include all of the information
and footnotes required by GAAP for complete financial statements. For further
information, refer to the consolidated financial statements and footnotes
thereto included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended
December 31, 2000.
Certain amounts in the prior year have been reclassified to conform to the 2001
presentation.
Recently Issued Accounting Standards
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As of January 1, 2001, the Company adopted Statement of Financial Accounting
Standards No. 133 ("Statement 133"), "Accounting for Derivative Instruments and
Hedging Activities", as amended in September 2000 by Statement of Financial
Accounting Standards No. 138 ("Statement 138"), which requires the Company to
recognize all derivatives as either assets or liabilities in the balance sheet
and measure such instruments at fair value. Derivatives that are not hedges must
be adjusted to fair value through income. If the derivative is a hedge,
depending on the nature of the hedge, changes in the fair value of derivatives
are either offset against the change in fair value of assets, liabilities, or
firm commitments through earnings or recognized in other comprehensive income
until the hedged item is recognized in earnings. The ineffective portion of a
derivative's change in fair value, as determined by measuring the fair value of
the derivative against the underlying hedge item, is immediately recognized in
earnings. The adoption of these statements did not have a material impact on the
Company's consolidated financial statements.
The Company is exposed to market risk, such as changes in interest rates,
currency exchange rates and material pricing. To manage the volatility related
to these exposures, the Company enters into various derivative transactions in
accordance with its hedging policy. Designation is performed on a specific
exposure basis to support hedge accounting. The changes in fair value of these
hedging instruments are offset in part or in whole by corresponding changes in
the fair value or cash flows of the underlying exposures being hedged. The
Company does not hold or issue derivative financial instruments for trading
purposes.
Interest Rate Hedging
The Company uses interest rate swap agreements to manage its exposure to
interest rate movements by effectively converting a portion of its variable rate
long-term debt from floating to fixed rates. These agreements are also used to
manage interest rate exposure under certain of the Company's leases. These
agreements involve the exchange of variable rate payments for fixed rate
payments without the effect of leverage and without the exchange of the
underlying principal amount.
Currency Rate Hedging
The Company enters into forward currency exchange contracts and options to hedge
its exposure for merchandise purchased in U.S. dollars that will be sold to
customers in other currencies.
The Company also uses forward currency exchange contracts and options to hedge
significant intercompany assets and liabilities denominated in other than the
functional currency. Contracts used to hedge intercompany balances are marked to
market and the resulting transaction gain or loss is included in the
determination of net income.
The Company has used forward exchange contracts and options as an element of its
risk management strategy for several years.
As of September 30, 2001, the maximum length of time over which the Company is
hedging its exposure to the variability in future cash flows for forecasted
transactions excluding those forecasted transactions related to the payment of
variable interest on existing financial instruments, is thirteen months. Net
losses in other comprehensive income on September 30, 2001, of $3.2 million,
subject to subsequent fair market value adjustments of the derivatives, will be
reclassified into earnings during the next twelve months as hedged transactions
or cash flows materialize.
During the quarter, the Company recorded a $0.6 million expense in other income
(expense), net representing hedge ineffectiveness. For the nine months ended
September 30, 2001, the amount recorded was an expense of $1.1 million. No gains
or losses on derivative instruments' are excluded from the assessment of hedge
effectiveness.
In July 2001, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Statement of
Financial Accounting Standard No. 142, "Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets"
(FAS 142). The Company's adoption date will be January 1, 2002. As required by
FAS 142, the Company will perform an impairment test on goodwill and other
intangible assets as of the adoption date. Thereafter, the Company will perform
impairment tests annually or whenever events or circumstances indicate that the
value of goodwill or other intangible assets might be impaired. Amortization of
goodwill and certain other intangible assets, including those recorded in past
business combinations, will cease effective January 1, 2002. The Company has not
yet determined the impact of FAS 142's impairment test provisions on its results
of operations and financial position, at this time, and, therefore, is unable to
determine if any adjustment to the carrying value of intangibles will be
required upon adoption of FAS 142.
NOTE 2 - SPECIAL CHARGES
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In the second quarter of 2001, the Company recorded a special charge of $6,652
for the integration and consolidation of the Company's Rockport and Ralph Lauren
Footwear brands into its Shared Service operation. The Company also changed
certain previously recorded estimates ($6,810) based on actual amounts received
or paid by the Company. The change in estimates relates primarily to certain
provisions that had been made with respect to the sale of the Company's
subsidiary in South Africa. The subsidiary was sold during the first quarter of
2001, and it was determined that certain provisions were no longer necessary.
The net amount of ($158) has been reported in special charges in the
accompanying consolidated financial statements for the nine months ended
September 30, 2001.
Details of the special charge activity during the nine months ended September
30, 2001 are as follows:
Employee Fixed
Legal Severance Marketing Asset
Total Settlement and Other Contracts Write-downs
Total Charges
Balance, 12/31/00 $ 41,893 $ 15,809 $ 8,764 $ 6,828 $ 10,492
2001 Charge 6,652 6,652
2001 Utilization (22,344) (13,157) (7,477) (1,710)
Change in Estimates (6,810) 3,000 (13) (9,797)
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Balance, 09/30/01 $ 19,391 $ 5,652 $ 7,926 $ 5,118 $ 695
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The short-term portion of the accrual($11,335), is included in accrued expenses
with the balance of $8,056 included in other long-term liabilities. The
remaining accruals are expected to be utilized during fiscal 2001 through 2003,
as leases expire, consolidations occur, contractual obligations come due and
severance payments are made.
Details of the special charge activity during the nine months ended September
30, 2001 for each special charge are as follows:
Employee Fixed
Legal Severance Marketing Asset
Total Settlement and Other Contracts Write-downs
2001 Charge
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Balance, 12/31/00 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0
2001 Charge 6,652 6,652
2001 Utilization (4,854) (4,854)
Change in Estimates
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Balance, 09/30/01 $ 1,798 $ 0 $ 1,798 $ 0 $ 0
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Legal Severance Marketing Asset
Total Settlement and Other Contracts Write-downs
1999 Charge
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Balance, 12/31/00 $ 30,234 $ 15,809 $ 4,628 $ 0 $ 9,797
2001 Charge
2001 Utilization (15,780) (13,157) (2,623)
Change in Estimates (7,196) 3,000 (399) (9,797)
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Balance, 09/30/01 $ 7,258 $ 5,652 $ 1,606 $ 0 $ 0
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Legal Severance Marketing Asset
Total Settlement and Other Contracts Write-downs
1998/1997 Charges
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Balance, 12/31/00 $ 11,659 $ 0 $ 4,136 $ 6,828 $ 695
2001 Charge
2001 Utilization (1,710) (1,710)
Change in Estimates 386 386
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Balance, 09/30/01 $ 10,335 $ 0 $ 4,522 $ 5,118 $ 695
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NOTE 3 - EARNINGS PER SHARE
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The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings per
share (amounts in thousands, except per share data):
Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
September 30 September 30
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2001 2000 2001 2000
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Numerator for basic earnings per share:
Net income $ 42,218 $ 32,324 $ 97,560 $74,706
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Numerator for diluted earnings per share:
Net income $ 42,218 $ 32,324 $ 97,560 $74,706
Add: Effect of dilutive securities:
Interest on 4.25% convertible
debentures, net of income taxes 1,833 4,296
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$ 44,051 $ 32,324 $101,856 $74,706
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Denominator for basic earnings per share:
Weighted average shares 58,871 56,968 58,406 56,729
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Denominator for diluted earnings per share:
Weighted average shares 58,871 56,968 58,406 56,729
Dilutive employee stock options 1,662 1,214 1,680 756
Effect of dilutive securities:
Assumed conversion of 4.25%
convertible debentures 6,483 5,067
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67,016 58,182 65,153 57,485
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Basic earnings per share $ .72 $ .57 $ 1.67 $ 1.32
Diluted earnings per share $ .66 $ .56 $ 1.56 $ 1.30
NOTE 4 - COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
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Details of comprehensive income are as follows:
Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
September 30 September 30
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2001 2000 2001 2000
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Net income $ 42,218 $ 32,324 $ 97,560 $74,706
Changes in foreign currency
translation adjustments 10,710 (12,060) (24,070) (19,585)
Net change due to hedging
instruments in accordance
with FAS 133 (22,807) (18,161)
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Comprehensive income $ 30,121 $ 20,264 $ 55,329 $55,121
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NOTE 5 - BUSINESS ACQUISITIONS AND DIVESTITURES
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On March 9, 2001, the Company purchased selected assets of LogoAthletic ("Logo")
for $14.2 million. Included in the assets purchased were inventory, equipment,
facility leases and the rights to Logo's trademarks. Since the acquisition was
not material to the Company's consolidated results, no pro forma information is
provided.
Effective January 1, 2001, the Company increased its ownership share in one of
its European subsidiaries and acquired majority ownership in one of its Latin
America distributors. The impact of these events was not material to the
consolidated financial statements.
Effective January 1, 2001, the Company sold its interest in its South African
subsidiary, which will now operate as an independent distributor. The sale price
and historical operating results of the Company's South African subsidiary are
not material to the consolidated financial results or consolidated financial
position of the Company.
NOTE 6 - CONVERTIBLE DEBENTURES
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On February 28, 2001 the Company sold $250.0 million in 20-Year Convertible
Debentures ("Debentures") in the 144A private placement market. The Debentures
have an annual coupon rate of 4.25 %, payable in cash semi-annually. The
Debentures are convertible into shares of Reebok common stock at a price of
$38.56. The Company used the net proceeds to re-pay its existing term loan due
August 31, 2002. During October, 2001 the Company's filing on Form S-3 to
register the shares associated with these Debentures was declared effective.
NOTE 7 - COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
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The Company is involved in various legal proceedings generally incidental to its
business. While it is not feasible to predict or determine the outcome of these
proceedings, management does not believe that they should result in a materially
adverse effect on the Company's financial position, results of operations or
liquidity.
REEBOK INTERNATIONAL LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES
MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION
This Form 10-Q contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the
Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including statements with
regard to the Company's revenues, earnings, spending, margins, cash flow,
orders, inventory, products, actions, plans, strategies and objectives.
Forward-looking statements include, without limitation, any statement that may
predict, forecast, indicate or imply future results, performance or
achievements, and may contain the words "believe," "anticipate," "expect,"
"estimate," "intend," "plan," "project," "will be," "will continue," "will
result," "could," "may," "might," or any variations of such words or other words
with similar meanings. Any such statements are subject to risks and
uncertainties that could cause the Company's actual results to differ materially
from those discussed in such forward-looking statements. Prospective information
is based on management's then current expectations or forecasts. Such
information is subject to the risk that such expectations or forecasts, or the
assumptions underlying such expectations or forecasts, become inaccurate.
Risks and uncertainties that could affect the Company's actual results and could
cause such results to differ materially from those contained in forward-looking
statements made by or on behalf of the Company include, but are not limited to,
the following: competition; shifts in consumer preferences; the ability to
accurately forecast consumer demand and sales; the ability to sustain current
pricing levels for the Company's products; the potential of the backlog report
to not be indicative of future sales; the effect of the Company's investment in
advertising, marketing, athlete endorsement, and athletic sponsorships;
international sales and manufacturing operations; import regulations, political
instability or general economic factors in the international regions where the
Company conducts its business; interruption or unavailability of sources of
supply; increases in leather prices due to recent shortages of hides resulting
from mad cow and foot-and-mouth disease epidemics in certain European countries;
reliance on independent manufacturers; the ability to make timely payments on
indebtedness; the ability to protect the Company's intellectual property rights;
the ability to realize the full value of the Company's deferred tax assets; the
ability to achieve the intended benefits from the restructuring of the Company's
global operations including operating and logistical efficiencies in the areas
of distribution and information systems; the effect a strong United States
dollar may have on the Company's results of operations from its international
business; and other factors mentioned or incorporated by reference in this
report or other reports. This list of risk factors is not exhaustive. Other
risks and uncertainties are discussed elsewhere in this report and in further
detail under the caption entitled Issues and Uncertainties included in the
Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2000
which has been filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. In addition,
the Company operates in a highly competitive and rapidly changing environment.
Therefore, new risk factors can arise, and it is not possible for management to
predict all such risk factors, nor to assess the impact of all such risk factors
on the Company's business or the extent to which any individual risk factor, or
combination of factors, may cause results to differ materially from those
contained in any forward-looking statement. The Company assumes no obligation to
update any such forward-looking statements to reflect actual results, changes in
assumptions or changes in other factors affecting such forward-looking
statements. Accordingly, investors should not place undue reliance on
forward-looking statements as a prediction of actual results.
Operating Results
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Third Quarter 2001 Compared to Third Quarter 2000
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The tragic events of September 11, 2001 ("9/11") and the subsequent affect on
the U.S. and World economies, has impacted and is expected to impact the
Company's performance in the short term. Domestically, the terrorist attack
impacted some channels of distribution more significantly than others. The
athletic specialty channel, which declined after 9/11 appears to have returned
to pre-9/11 levels. However, certain department store and sporting goods
retailers continue to experience significant comp store sales declines,
particularly as they relate to footwear and apparel products for men. The
Company believes that many retailers are being more cautious in committing
open-to-buy dollars, and that some retailers have reduced their model stock
positions. The Company's specialty brands, such as Rockport, Ralph Lauren
Footwear and the Greg Norman Collection, which rely heavily on the department
store channel, are being adversely affected by this decline in sales at retail.
The retail decline post-9/11 had a modest impact on operating results in the
quarter, most particularly in the Company's at once fill-in business, as well
as, sales at its factory direct outlet stores, and futures bookings in
September. As a result of these conditions at retail the Company is being
cautious in its outlook for the balance of 2001, and the first half of 2002
given the uncertainty of the times.
Net sales for the quarter ended September 30, 2001 were $847.3 million, a 7.6%
increase from 2000's third quarter net sales of $787.8 million. Sales
comparisons are being adversely affected by the weakening of most foreign
currencies against the U.S. dollar. On a constant dollar basis, which eliminates
the effect of currency fluctuations, net sales for the quarter ended September
30, 2001 increased $74.2 million or 9.6%. The Reebok Division's worldwide sales
(including the sales of the Greg Norman Collection and NFL licensed product)
were $714.8 million an increase of 13.1% from constant dollar sales of $632.2
million in the third quarter of 2000.
U.S. footwear sales of the Reebok Brand increased 1.2% to $234.4 million in the
third quarter of 2001 from $231.7 million in the third quarter of 2000. During
the quarter, U.S. footwear sales increased in several key strategic footwear
categories led by strong performance in basketball and by increases in the
athletic specialty channel of distribution. Also during the quarter, U.S. sales
of the Company's Classic product line increased approximately 16% which the
Company believes reflects a strong positive consumer response to the Company's
advertising campaign. During the quarter, sales trends were negatively impacted
by the events of 9/11 after which, the Company's full price fill-in business
declined significantly. In addition, for most of the quarter, footwear sales in
the Company's factory direct outlet stores declined due to the significant
promotional activity which has characterized U.S. retail for most of 2001.
U.S. apparel sales of the Reebok Division (including the sales of the Greg
Norman Collection and NFL licensed product) increased in the third quarter by
122.4% to $134.3 million from $60.4 million in the third quarter of 2000. Much
of the increase is from sales of NFL licensed product, however, wholesale sales
of Reebok branded apparel increased by 29.7% in the quarter as a result of some
new apparel silhouettes with a strategic focus on women's fitness, Iverson and
Classics.
International sales of the Reebok Brand (including footwear and apparel) were
$346.1 million in the third quarter of 2001, a decrease of 2.1% from sales of
$353.5 million in the third quarter of 2000. This decrease is due to currency
fluctuations. On a constant dollar basis, international sales of the Reebok
Brand increased $6.0 million or 1.8%. Substantially all of the Company's major
European subsidiaries recorded local currency sales increases in the quarter. In
constant dollars, net sales in Europe increased 5.4% as compared to the third
quarter of 2000. The Asia Pacific region reported a constant dollar sales
increase of 2.0% in the quarter. However, sales to the Company's independent
distributors located in Asia and Latin America declined during the quarter. In
constant dollars, international footwear sales decreased approximately 1.4%, and
international apparel sales increased by approximately 5.5%. During 2001, the
Company's South Africa subsidiary was sold and became an independent
distributor. The Company also, purchased a majority interest in its Mexico
distributor which was previously a joint venture. These changes, which were both
effective January 1, 2001, did not have a material impact on net sales.
Rockport's third quarter 2001 sales were $107.6 million, a decrease of 7.4% from
sales of $116.2 million in the third quarter of 2000. Domestic sales for the
Rockport Brand decreased 10.4% whereas international sales increased .5% as
compared to the third quarter of 2000. A significant portion of the domestic
sales decline for the Rockport brand occurred after 9/11. A large portion of
Rockport's business is to men, and in particular to the department store
channel, and both have been adversely affected by post 9/11 market conditions.
During the quarter, domestic sales were also adversely affected by the
promotional environment at retail. During 2002, Rockport will be launching
several new initiatives in order to improve sales performance, including a
focused product strategy to enhance Rockport's women's business. International
revenues accounted for approximately 29% of Rockport's sales in the third
quarter of 2001 as compared to 27% in the third quarter of 2000.
Sales of the Company's Polo Ralph Lauren Footwear products were $24.9 million in
the third quarter of 2001, a decrease of 4.2% from sales of $26.0 million in the
third quarter of 2000. The decline is partially attributable to the weak
department store business in the quarter and partially due to the re-aligning of
the Company's product strategy to conform with that of Polo Ralph Lauren
corporate.
The Company entered into a new exclusive licensing agreement with the National
Football League ("NFL") for apparel, footwear, equipment and accessories
beginning with the 2002 season. In order to support this new license, in
February 2001 the Company purchased selected assets of LogoAthletic ("Logo").
Included in the assets purchased were inventory, equipment, facility leases and
the rights to Logo's trademarks. The total purchase price was $14.2 million.
Under this new agreement, the NFL requested that the Company provide services
during the transition year of 2001. As a result, the Company began shipping
Reebok branded NFL licensed products to retailers in the first quarter of 2001.
The Company expects 2001 sales of NFL licensed products to be approximately
$125.0 million.
During the third quarter of 2001, the Company's overall gross margin was 36.7%
of sales, which is comparable to the Company's gross margins in the second
quarter of 2001, but 120 basis points lower than the third quarter of 2000. The
primary reasons for the decline in gross margin from last year are the impact of
the weakening of most foreign currencies against the U.S. dollar and the
promotional nature of the U.S. retail environment. The promotional U.S. retail
environment has resulted in lower maintained margins on closeout products. Given
the current state of the world and the uncertainty which surrounds retail in
certain markets, the Company believes that the gross margin percentage for the
balance of the year will decline further perhaps by as much as 50-100 basis
points.
Selling, general and administrative expenses for the third quarter of 2001 were
$241.2 million, or 28.5% of sales, as compared to $230.7 million, or 29.3% of
sales in 2000's third quarter. As part of its multi-brand strategy to streamline
processes and improve execution, during the third quarter the Company relocated
its Ralph Lauren Footwear Brand to its Corporate Headquarters and integrated it
into the Company's Shared Services operation. The Company is investing in brand
building initiatives but at the same time it is reducing general and
administrative type expenses. During the third quarter of 2001, the Company
increased advertising expense by 26.3% as compared to the third quarter of 2000.
Most of the increase occurred in selected markets in Europe. In the U.K. and
France the Company increased advertising by 216% and 52%, respectively. In the
U.S., the Company's advertising has increased by almost 25% on a year to date
basis. However, this increase will accelerate in the fourth quarter with the
launch of the Company's new advertising campaign focused on the women's market.
This campaign will run in tandem with the Company's other brand campaigns that
are focused on young men and Classics. The Company expects selling, general and
administrative expenses for the full year, including the additional expenses for
the NFL licensed business, to approximate those of the prior year.
Net interest expense was $5.2 million for the third quarter of 2001, a decrease
of $.7 million as compared to the third quarter of 2000. The decrease was
primarily a result of debt repayments as well as the restructuring of some of
the Company's debt with the convertible debt issuance in the first quarter of
2001. Outstanding indebtedness has declined $29.6 million from September 30,
2000.
In the third quarter of 2001, other (income) expense, net was a net expense of
$.01 million as compared to $5.3 million for the third quarter of 2000. Included
in Other (income) expense, net are the gains and losses from the sale or
disposal of certain assets primarily related to facilities consolidation,
foreign currency losses, and the amortization of intangibles.
In the third quarter of 2000, the Company changed certain previously recorded
special charge estimates based on actual amounts received or paid by the
Company. The net change in estimates, which is reported in special charges,
amounted to an expense of $3.3 million.
The effective income tax rate was 31.0% in the third quarter of 2001 as compared
to 33.9% in the third quarter of 2000. The reduction from the prior year is the
result of the Company's international tax strategy and changes in the geographic
mix of the total Company's earnings. The Company expects that the annual tax
rate will be 31.0%. However, the rate could fluctuate depending on where the
Company earns income geographically, and, if the Company incurs non-benefitable
losses in certain jurisdictions, the rate could increase.
First Nine Months 2001 Compared to First Nine Months 2000
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Net sales for the nine months ended September 30, 2001 were $2.328 billion, an
increase of 3.8% from sales of $2.243 billion in the first nine months of 2000.
Sales comparisons are being adversely affected by the weakening of most foreign
currencies against the U.S. dollar. On a constant dollar basis, which eliminates
the effect of currency fluctuations, net sales for the nine months ended
September 30, 2001 increased $144.8 million or 6.6%. The Reebok Division's
worldwide sales (including the sales of the Greg Norman Collection and NFL
licensed product) were $1.945 billion an increase of 8.6% from constant dollar
sales of $1.792 billion in the first nine months of 2000.
U.S. footwear sales of the Reebok Brand increased 1.9% to $746.9 million in the
first nine months of 2001 from $733.1 million in the first nine months of 2000.
During the first nine months of 2001, U.S. footwear sales increased in several
key strategic footwear categories led by strong performance in basketball and by
increases in the athletic specialty channel of distribution. Also during the
nine month period, U.S. sales of the Company's Classic product line increased
approximately 16% which the Company believes reflects a strong positive consumer
response to the Company's advertising campaign. During the first nine months of
2001, sales trends were negatively impacted by the events of 9/11 after which
the Company's full price fill-in business declined significantly. In addition,
for most of the nine months, footwear sales in the Company's factory direct
outlet stores declined due to the significant promotional activity which has
characterized U.S. retail during 2001.
U.S. apparel sales of the Reebok Division (including the sales of the Greg
Norman Collection and NFL licensed product) increased in the first nine months
by 61.1% to $282.0 million from $175.1 million in the first nine months of 2000.
Much of the increase is from sales of NFL licensed product, however, wholesale
sales of Reebok branded apparel increased 14.6% in the first nine months of
2001, as a result of some new apparel silhouettes with a strategic focus on
women's fitness, Iverson and Classics.
International sales of the Reebok Brand (including footwear and apparel) were
$917.0 million in the first nine months of 2001, an decrease of 2.3% from sales
of $938.5 million in the first nine months of 2000. However, the decrease is due
to currency fluctuations. On a constant dollar basis, international sales of the
Reebok Brand increased $33.0 million or 3.7%. In constant dollars, net sales in
Europe increased 5.6% as compared to the first nine months of 2000.
Substantially all of the Company's major European subsidiaries recorded local
currency sales increases in the quarter. In constant dollars, net sales in
Europe increased 5.4% as compared to the third quarter of 2000. The Asia Pacific
region reported a constant dollar sales increase of 1.0% in the nine months.
However, sales to the Company's independent distributors located in Asia and
Latin America declined during the first nine months of 2001. In constant
dollars, international footwear sales decreased approximately 1.4%, and
international apparel sales increased by approximately 5.5%. During 2001, the
Company's South Africa subsidiary was sold and became an independent
distributor. The Company also, purchased a majority interest in its Mexico
distributor which was previously a joint venture. These changes, which were both
effective January 1, 2001, did not have a material impact on net sales.
Rockport's first nine months 2001 sales were $306.6 million a decrease of 2.4%
from sales of $314.0 million in the first nine months of 2000. Domestic sales
for the Rockport Brand decreased 10.4% whereas international sales increased .5%
as compared to the first nine months of 2000. During the first nine months,
domestic sales were adversely affected by the promotional environment at retail.
A portion of the domestic sales decline for the Rockport brand occurred after
9/11. A large portion of Rockport's business is to men, and in particular to the
department store channel, and both have been adversely affected by post 9/11
market conditions. During 2002, Rockport will be launching several new
initiatives in order to improve sales performance, including a focused product
strategy to enhance Rockport's women's business. International revenues
accounted for approximately 28% of Rockport's sales in the first nine months of
2001 as compared to 26% in the third quarter of 2000.
Sales of the Company's Polo Ralph Lauren Footwear products were $75.7 million in
the first nine months of 2001, a decrease of 7.7% from sales of $82.0 million in
the first nine months of 2000. The decline is partially attributable to the weak
department store business in the quarter and partially due to the re-aligning of
the Company's product strategy to conform with that of Polo Ralph Lauren
corporate.
The Company entered into a new exclusive licensing agreement with the NFL for
apparel, footwear, equipment and accessories beginning with the 2002 season. In
order to support this new license, in February 2001 the Company purchased
selected assets of LogoAthletic ("Logo"). Included in the assets purchased were
inventory, equipment, facility leases and the rights to Logo's trademarks. The
total purchase price was $14.2 million. Under this new agreement, the NFL
requested that the Company provide services during the transition year of 2001.
As a result, the Company began shipping Reebok branded NFL licensed products to
retailers in the first quarter of 2001. The Company expects 2001 sales of NFL
licensed products to be approximately $125.0 million.
During the first nine months of 2001, the Company's overall gross margin was
36.9% of sales compared to 38.0% for 2000's first nine months. The primary
reasons for the decline in gross margin from the same period last year are the
impact of the weakening of most foreign currencies against the U.S. dollar and
the promotional nature of the U.S. retail environment. The promotional U.S.
retail environment also has resulted in lower maintained margins on closeout
products. Given the current state of the world, and the uncertainty which
surrounds retail in certain markets, the Company believes that the gross margin
percentage for the balance of the year will decline further perhaps by as much
as 50-100 basis points.
Selling, general and administrative expenses for the first nine months of 2001
were $692.2 million, or 29.7% of sales, as compared to $700.0 million, or 31.2%
of sales in 2000's first nine months. As part of its multi-brand strategy to
streamline processes and improve execution, during the first nine months of
2001, the Company relocated its Rockport and Ralph Lauren Footwear Brand to its
Corporate Headquarters and integrated them into the Company's Shared Services
operation. The Company is investing in brand building initiatives but at the
same time it is reducing general and administrative type expenses. During the
first nine months of 2001, the Company increased advertising expense by 23.8% as
compared to the first nine months of 2000. Most of the increase occurred in
selected markets in Europe. In the U.K. and France the Company increased
advertising by 51% and 58%, respectively. In the U.S., the Company's advertising
has increased by almost 25% on a year to date basis. However, this increase will
accelerate in the fourth quarter with the launch of the Company's new
advertising campaign focused on the women's market. This campaign will run in
tandem with the Company's other brand campaigns that are focused on young men
and Classics. The Company expects selling, general and administrative expenses
for the full year, including the additional expenses for the NFL licensed
business, to approximate those of the prior year.
Net interest expense was $13.3 million for the first nine months of 2001, a
decrease of $5.5 million as compared to the first nine months of 2000. The
decrease was primarily a result of debt repayments as well as the restructuring
of some of the Company's debt with the convertible debt issuance in the first
quarter of 2001. Outstanding indebtedness has declined $29.6 million from
September 30, 2000.
For the first nine months of 2001, other (income) expense, net was a net expense
of $5.9 million as compared to net expense of $3.6 million for the first nine
months of 2000. During the first nine months of 2001, the Company identified an
underaccrual of buying agent's commissions of approximately $10.6 million
relating to 2001 and prior years. In the opinion of the Company, the amounts
were not material to prior years. Accordingly, the $10.6 million was recorded in
other expense during the second quarter of 2001. Also included in other (income)
expenses, net, are the gain from the sale of certain real estate assets of $8.2
million, foreign currency losses, the amortization of intangibles, and the
write-off of $5.2 million of unamortized debt costs associated with the early
extinguishment of the Company's term loan.
During the first nine months of 2001, the Company recorded a special charge of
$6.7 million for the integration and consolidation of the Company's Rockport and
Ralph Lauren Footwear brands into its Shared Service operation. The Company also
changed certain previously recorded estimates based on actual amounts received
or paid by the Company. The net change in estimates, which is reported in
special charges, amounted to income of $6.8 million and relates primarily to the
sale of the Company's interest in its South African subsidiary (See Note 2).
During the first nine months of 2000, the Company changed certain previously
recorded special charge estimates based on actual amounts received or paid by
the Company. The net change in estimates, which is reported in special charges,
amounted to an expense of $3.3 million.
The effective income tax rate was 31.0% in the first nine months of 2001 as
compared to 36.1% in the first nine months of 2000. The reduction from the prior
year is the result of the Company's international tax strategy and changes in
the geographic mix of the total Company's earnings. The Company expects that the
annual tax rate will be 31.0%. However, the rate could fluctuate depending on
where the Company earns income geographically, and, if the Company incurs
non-benefitable losses in certain jurisdictions, the rate could increase.
Reebok Brand Backlog of Open Orders
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The Reebok Brand backlog (including Greg Norman Collection apparel) of open
customer orders scheduled for delivery during the period October 1, 2001 through
March 31, 2002 increased 6.3% as compared to the same period last year. On a
constant dollar basis, worldwide Reebok Brand backlog increased 5.8%. The 2001
backlog includes NFL licensed product. U.S. backlog for the Reebok Brand,
increased 6.9%. U.S. footwear backlog increased 1.7% and U.S. apparel backlog
(including Greg Norman Collection apparel and the new NFL licensed apparel)
increased 36.5% as compared to the same period last year. In reported dollars
European backlog increased 4.3%. European footwear increased 6.3%, and European
apparel increased 2.4%.
Comparisons regarding orders scheduled for delivery for the period October 1,
2001 through March 31, 2002 are as follows for the Reebok Brand:
Percentage Change
2001/2000
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Reported Constant
Dollars Dollars
U.S.A.
Footwear + 1.7% + 1.7%
Apparel(1) + 36.5% + 36.5%
Total Domestic + 6.9% + 6.9%
Europe:
Footwear + 6.3% + 4.4%
Apparel + 2.4% + 1.1%
Total Europe + 4.3% + 2.7%
Total Reebok Brand:
Footwear + 3.7% + 3.4%
Apparel + 12.8% + 12.0%
Total Reebok Brand + 6.3% + 5.8%
(1)Includes NFL licensed apparel.
These backlog comparisons are not necessarily indicative of future sales trends.
Many customer orders are cancelable, sales by Company-owned retail outlet stores
are not included in the backlog and can vary from year-to-year, many markets in
Latin America and Asia Pacific are not included in the backlog since sales are
made by independent distributors and the ratio of orders booked early to at-once
shipments can vary from period to period.
Euro Conversion
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On January 1, 1999, eleven of the fifteen member countries of the European Union
adopted a single currency called the "Euro." On this date, fixed conversion
rates between the existing currencies of these countries ("the legacy
currencies") and the Euro were established and the Euro is now traded in the
currency markets and may be used in business transactions. The legacy currencies
will remain as legal tender together with the Euro until at least January 1,
2002 (but not later than July 1, 2002). During the transition period, parties
may settle transactions using either the Euro or a participating country's
legacy currency.
The use of a single currency in the eleven participating countries may result in
increased price transparency that may affect Reebok's ability to price its
products differently in various European markets. Although it is not clear what
the result of this price harmonization might be, one possible result is lower
average prices for products sold in certain of these markets. Conversion to the
Euro is not expected to have a significant impact on the amount of Reebok's
exposures to changes in foreign exchange rates since most of Reebok's exposures
are incurred against the U.S. dollar, as opposed to other legacy currencies.
Reebok's foreign exchange hedging costs should also not change significantly.
Nevertheless, because there will be less diversity in Reebok's currency
exposures, changes in the Euro's value against the U.S. dollar could have a more
pronounced effect, whether positive or negative, on the Company.
The Company is making the necessary changes in its internal and banking systems
in Europe to accommodate introduction of the Euro and to make and receive
payments in Europe using the Euro. As part of its global restructuring, the
Company is in the process of implementing SAP software on a global basis; the
SAP system will be Euro-compatible. Other business functions should be converted
for the Euro by the end of the transition period or earlier to meet business
needs. The Company does not expect such conversion costs to be material.
The Company was not materially affected by the Euro conversion during the
quarter or nine months ended September 30, 2001 and does not expect any material
adverse impact for the balance of the year.
Liquidity and Sources of Capital
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At September 30, 2001, the Company's working capital was $834.7 million as
compared with $651.9 million at September 30, 2000. The current ratio at
September 30, 2001 was 2.6 to 1, as compared to 2.5 to 1 at December 31, 2000
and 2.1 to 1 at September 30, 2000. On February 28, 2001 the Company sold $250.0
million of 20-year Convertible Debentures in the private placement market. The
sale was completed with a coupon rate of 4.25%, payable in cash semi-annually.
The Debentures are convertible into shares of Reebok Common Stock at a price of
$38.56. The Company utilized the proceeds to pay off its outstanding term loan
which would have become due during the remainder of 2001 and 2002. As a result,
the Company's next significant scheduled debt repayment is not until September,
2005.
Inventory increased by $52.0 million or 13.6% from September 30, 2000. The
majority of the increase in inventory is to support the new NFL licensing
business. In addition, in order to take advantage of certain currency swings and
hedging contracts the Company took ownership of European inventory slightly
earlier than last year. U.S. inventory for the Reebok Brand declined over 12%
when compared to the same period last year. Total U.S. inventories of the
Company's specialty brands (Rockport, Ralph Lauren Footwear, Greg Norman
Collection) declined as well. Inventory positions in the U.S. reflect the
actions the Company took prior to 9/11 to reduce inventories due to the U.S.
retail climate. Since 9/11 the Company has taken additional actions, to closely
monitor retail activity and to adjust its future purchases as appropriate.
Accounts receivable increased by $45.5 million from September 30, 2000, an
increase of 8.7%. The increase is primarily due to the Company's new sports
licensing business.
Cash used for operations during the first nine months of 2001 was $63.3 million,
as compared to cash provided by operations of $86.2 million during the first
nine months of 2000. The Company's new sports licensing business was the primary
reason for the utilization of cash from operations during 2001. Cash used for
investing activities was $14.1 million as a result of the Company's $14.2
million purchase of selected assets of LogoAthletic. Capital expenditures for
the nine months ended September 30, 2001 were $17.5 million. Cash generated from
operations during the balance of 2001, together with the Company's existing and
available credit lines, other financial resources and ability to access capital
markets given the Company's existing credit ratings, are expected to adequately
finance the Company's current and planned 2001 cash requirements. However, the
Company's actual experience may differ from the expectations set forth in the
preceding sentence. Factors that might lead to a difference include, but are not
limited to, the matters discussed above and under the caption entitled Issues
and Uncertainties included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K as well
as future events that might have the effect of reducing the Company's available
cash balances (such as unexpected operating losses or increased capital or other
expenditures, as well as increases in the Company's inventory or accounts
receivable) or future events that might reduce or eliminate the availability of
external financial resources.
PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
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(a) Exhibits
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(b) Current Reports on Form 8-K
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The Company did not file any Current Reports on Form 8-K for the
quarter ended September 30, 2001.
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
Dated: November 13, 2001
REEBOK INTERNATIONAL LTD.
BY: /s/ KENNETH WATCHMAKER
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Kenneth Watchmaker
Executive Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer