UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
(Mark One)
[X] QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D)
OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended: October 2, 1999
OR
[ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D)
OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Commission file number: 0-19848
FOSSIL, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
DELAWARE 75-2018505
(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) Identification No.)
2280 N. GREENVILLE, RICHARDSON, TEXAS 75082
(Address of principal executive offices)
(Zip Code)
(972) 234-2525
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
Indicate by check mark whether registrant (1) has filed all reports 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
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The number of shares of Registrant's common stock, outstanding as of
November 15, 1999: 32,051,656
PART 1 - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOSSIL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT SHARE AMOUNTS)
OCTOBER 2, JANUARY 2,
1999 1999
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(UNAUDITED)
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 63,996 $ 57,263
Accounts receivable - net 54,379 42,582
Inventories 76,609 57,295
Deferred income tax benefits 6,609 5,655
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 7,430 3,538
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Total current assets 209,023 166,333
Investment in affiliate 3,947 -
Property, plant and equipment - net 26,802 23,117
Intangible and other assets - net 5,825 4,628
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$245,597 $194,078
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Notes payable $ 4,899 $ 4,537
Accounts payable 20,247 14,512
Accrued expenses:
Co-op advertising 10,761 13,311
Compensation 4,260 3,246
Other 13,071 11,201
Income taxes payable 16,973 10,487
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Total current liabilities 70,211 57,294
Minority interest in subsidiaries 2,605 1,864
Stockholders' equity:
Common stock, shares issued and outstanding,
32,063,824 and 31,398,136, respectively 321 209
Additional paid-in capital 39,378 34,345
Retained earnings 135,299 102,859
Accumulated other comprehensive income (2,217) (1,037)
Treasury stock at cost, none and 155,518 shares,
respectively - (1,456)
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Total stockholders' equity 172,781 134,920
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$245,597 $194,078
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See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
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FOSSIL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
UNAUDITED
(IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE AMOUNTS)
FOR THE 13 FOR THE 13 FOR THE 39 FOR THE 39
WEEKS ENDED WEEKS ENDED WEEKS ENDED WEEKS ENDED
OCTOBER 2, OCTOBER 3, OCTOBER 2, OCTOBER 3,
1999 1998 1999 1998
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Net sales $ 104,831 $ 82,394 $ 278,379 $ 203,642
Cost of sales 52,193 41,961 138,319 103,403
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Gross profit 52,638 40,433 140,060 100,239
Operating expenses:
Selling and distribution 22,649 18,253 61,825 49,328
General and administrative 7,675 6,575 21,285 17,569
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Total operating expenses 30,324 24,828 83,110 66,897
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Operating income 22,314 15,605 56,950 33,342
Interest expense 27 51 76 168
Other income (expense) - net (31) (98) (215) (139)
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Income before income taxes 22,256 15,456 56,659 33,035
Provision for income taxes 9,125 6,400 23,231 13,609
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Net income $ 13,131 $ 9,056 $ 33,428 $ 19,426
Other comprehensive income:
Currency translation adjustment 978 1,638 (852) 1,382
Unrealized loss on short term investments (135) - (328) -
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Comprehensive income $ 13,974 $ 10,694 $ 32,248 $ 20,808
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Net income per share:
Basic $ 0.41 $ 0.29 $ 1.05 $ 0.63
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Diluted $ 0.39 $ 0.28 $ 1.00 $ 0.60
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Weighted average common and common
equivalent shares outstanding:
Basic 31,978 31,362 31,785 31,016
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Diluted 33,513 32,776 33,409 32,546
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See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
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FOSSIL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
UNAUDITED
(IN THOUSANDS)
FOR THE 39 WEEKS FOR THE 39 WEEKS
ENDED ENDED
OCTOBER 2, OCTOBER 3,
1999 1998
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Operating activities:
Net income $ 33,428 $ 19,426
Noncash items affecting net income:
Minority interest in subsidiaries 1,531 690
Depreciation and amortization 4,042 2,459
Increase in allowance for doubtful accounts 362 1,962
Increase in allowance for returns -
net of related inventory in transit 1,015 1,083
Deferred income tax benefits (1,035) (943)
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable (11,074) (14,785)
Inventories (18,089) (22,283)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets (4,095) (678)
Accounts payable 3,520 10,636
Accrued expenses 333 6,431
Income taxes payable 8,220 7,017
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Net cash from operations 18,158 11,015
Investing activities:
Additions to property, plant and equipment (7,283) (3,624)
Acquisition of distributor assets (2,732) -
Investment in affiliate (3,947) -
Increase in intangible and other assets (702) (133)
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Net cash used in investing activities (14,664) (3,757)
Financing activities:
Issuance of common stock 3,411 6,507
Treasury stock issued for options exercised 469 (2,647)
Distribution of minority interest earnings (790) (390)
Increase (repayments) of notes payable-banks 362 (4,046)
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Net cash from (used in) financing activities 3,452 (576)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents (213) 163
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Net increase in cash and cash equivalents 6,733 6,845
Cash and cash equivalents:
Beginning of period 57,263 21,104
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End of period $ 63,996 $ 27,949
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See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
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FOSSIL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
UNAUDITED
1. FINANCIAL STATEMENT POLICIES
BASIS OF PRESENTATION. The condensed consolidated financial statements include
the accounts of Fossil, Inc., a Delaware corporation, and its majority-owned
subsidiaries (the "Company"). The condensed consolidated financial statements
reflect all adjustments that are, in the opinion of management, necessary to
present a fair statement of the Company's financial position as of October 2,
1999, and the results of operations for the thirteen-week periods ended October
2, 1999, and October 3, 1998. All adjustments are of a normal, recurring nature.
These interim financial statements should be read in conjunction with the
audited financial statements and the notes thereto included in Form 10-K filed
by the Company pursuant to the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 for the year
ended January 2, 1999. Operating results for the thirteen-week period ended
October 2, 1999, are not necessarily indicative of the results to be achieved
for the full year.
On July 21, 1999, the Board of Directors of the Company declared a 3-for-2 stock
split ("Stock Split") of the Company's $0.01 par value common stock ("Common
Stock") which was effected in the form of a stock dividend which was paid on
August 17, 1999 to stockholders of record on August 3, 1999. Retroactive effect
has been given to the Stock Split in stockholders' equity accounts beginning as
of the fiscal year ended January 2, 1999, and in all share and per share data in
the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements.
BUSINESS. The Company designs, develops, markets and distributes fashion watches
and other accessories, principally under the "FOSSIL" and "RELIC" brands names.
The Company's products are sold primarily through department stores and other
major retailers, both domestically and internationally.
RECLASSIFICATIONS. Reclassifications of certain 1998 amounts have been made to
conform to the 1999 presentation.
2. INVESTMENT IN AFFILIATED COMPANY
During August 1999, the Company invested $4.0 million in cash to acquire a 20%
interest in SII Marketing International, Inc. ("SMI"). SMI, a joint venture
formed between the Company and Seiko Instruments, Inc. was formed to design,
market and distribute watches in the mass-market distribution channel. The
investment is carried on an equity basis, which approximates the Company's
equity in SMI's underlying net book value. In connection with the formation of
the joint venture, the Company signed a multi-year Service Agreement with SMI to
perform certain marketing, design and merchandising functions. The compensation
the Company receives under the Service Agreement is based primarily on a
percentage of SMI's net sales.
3. ACQUISITIONS
Effective September 1999, Fossil U.K., Ltd. acquired certain assets of Junghans
U.K., Ltd. ("Junghans UK") for approximately $2.7 million in cash. Junghans UK
acted as the Company's primary distributor in the United Kingdom and Ireland.
The acquisition was accounted for as a purchase and, in connection therewith,
the Company recorded goodwill of approximately $0.6 million.
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4. INVENTORIES
Inventories consist of the following:
October 2, January 2,
(IN THOUSANDS) 1999 1999
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Components and parts $ 5,247 $ 3,402
Work-in-process 1,910 1,445
Finished merchandise on hand 55,285 40,344
Merchandise at Company stores 7,032 5,340
Merchandise in-transit from estimated
customer returns 7,135 6,764
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$76,609 $57,295
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The Company periodically enters into forward contracts principally to hedge the
payment of intercompany inventory transactions with its non-U.S. subsidiaries.
Currency exchange gains or losses resulting from the translation of the related
accounts, along with the offsetting gains or losses from the hedge, are deferred
until the inventory is sold or the forward contract is completed. At October 2,
1999, the Company had hedge contracts to sell 6.6 million German Marks for
approximately $3.8 million, expiring through December 1999 and 2,278 million
Italian Lira for approximately $1.3 million, expiring through November 1999.
5. GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION
(IN THOUSANDS)
FOR THE 13 WEEKS ENDED FOR THE 13 WEEKS ENDED
OCTOBER 2, 1999 OCTOBER 3, 1998
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OPERATING OPERATING
NET SALES INCOME NET SALES INCOME
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U.S.- exclusive of
Company Stores $ 75,387 $12,921 $ 59,814 $ 7,327
Stores 10,804 454 7,281 99
Europe 19,960 2,363 14,936 1,456
Far East 41,833 6,575 43,829 7,339
Japan 1,549 1 2,111 (616)
Intergeographic items (44,702) - (45,577) -
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Consolidated $104,831 $22,314 $ 82,394 $15,605
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FOR THE 39 WEEKS ENDED FOR THE 39 WEEKS ENDED
OCTOBER 2, 1999 OCTOBER 3, 1998
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OPERATING OPERATING
NET SALES INCOME NET SALES INCOME
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U.S.- exclusive of
Company Stores $ 190,392 $25,758 $144,945 $14,284
Stores 22,951 166 16,365 (301)
Europe 56,948 9,848 40,896 4,707
Far East 133,081 21,750 97,075 15,912
Japan 5,061 (573) 5,920 (1,260)
Intergeographic items (130,054) 1 (101,559) -
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Consolidated $ 278,379 $56,950 $203,642 $33,342
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6. EARNINGS PER SHARE
The following table reconciles the numerators and denominators used in the
computations of both basic and diluted EPS:
FOR THE 13 FOR THE 13 FOR THE 39 FOR THE 39
(IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA) WEEKS ENDED WEEKS ENDED WEEKS ENDED WEEKS ENDED
OCTOBER 2, 1999 OCTOBER 3, 1998 OCTOBER 2, 1999 OCTOBER 3, 1998
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BASIC EPS COMPUTATION:
Numerator:
Net income $ 13,131 $ 9,056 $ 33,428 $ 19,426
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Denominator:
Weighted average common
shares outstanding 21,533 20,921 21,249 20,678
Treasury stock (158) (13) (31) -
Effect of stock dividend 10,603 10,454 10,567 10,339
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31,978 31,362 31,785 31,016
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BASIC EPS $ 0.41 $ 0.29 $ 1.05 $ 0.63
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DILUTED EPS COMPUTATION:
Numerator:
Net income $ 13,131 $ 9,056 $ 33,428 $ 19,426
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Denominator:
Weighted average common
shares outstanding 21,533 20,715 21,249 20,678
Stock option conversion 1,535 943 1,624 1,020
Treasury stock (158) (13) (31) -
Effect of stock dividend 10,603 11,131 10,567 10,848
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33,513 32,776 33,409 32,546
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DILUTED EPS $ 0.39 $ 0.28 $ 1.00 $ 0.60
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7. DEBT
In June 1999, the Company renewed its U.S. short-term revolver for one year and
amended the interest rate the Company pays on LIBOR based borrowings. All
borrowings under the U.S. short-term revolver accrue interest at the bank's
prime rate less 0.50% or LIBOR plus 0.75% (LIBOR plus 1.00% prior to June 29,
1999). The U.S. short-term revolver is unsecured and requires the maintenance of
net worth, quarterly income, working capital and financial ratios.
8. STOCKHOLDER'S EQUITY
During the Third Quarter of 1999, the Company repurchased 21,500 shares of
treasury stock for $583,583.
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FOSSIL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS
OF OPERATIONS
The following is a discussion of the financial condition and results of
operations of the Company for the thirteen and thirty-nine week periods ended
October 2, 1999 (the "Third Quarter" and "Year to Date," respectively), as
compared to the thirteen and thirty-nine week periods ended October 3, 1998 (the
"Prior Year Quarter" and "Prior Year YTD Period," respectively). This discussion
should be read in conjunction with the Condensed Consolidated Financial
Statements and the related Notes attached hereto.
GENERAL
The Company is a leader in the design, development, marketing and distribution
of contemporary, high quality fashion watches and accessories. The Company
developed the FOSSIL brand name to convey a distinctive fashion, quality and
value message and a brand image reminiscent of "America in the 1950s" that
suggests a time of fun, fashion and humor. Since its inception in 1984, the
Company has grown from its original flagship FOSSIL watch product into a Company
offering a diversified range of accessories. The Company's product offerings
include an extensive line of fashion watches sold under its FOSSIL and RELIC
brands as well as complementary lines of small leather goods, belts, handbags
and sunglasses. In addition to developing its own brands, the Company leverages
its development and production expertise by designing and manufacturing private
label and licensed products for some of the most prestigious companies in the
world, including national retailers, entertainment companies and fashion
designers.
The Company has further capitalized on the increasing awareness of the FOSSIL
brand by entering into various license agreements. FOSSIL brand optical frames
and underwear are currently available under license agreements.
The Company's products are sold to department stores and specialty retail stores
in over 80 countries worldwide through Company-owned foreign sales subsidiaries
and through a network of approximately 50 independent distributors. The
Company's foreign operations include a presence in Asia, Australia, Canada, the
Caribbean, Europe, Central and South America and the Middle East. In addition,
the Company's products are offered at Company-owned retail locations throughout
the United States and in independently-owned, authorized FOSSIL retail stores
and kiosks located in several major airports, on cruise ships and in certain
international markets. The Company's successful expansion of its product lines
worldwide and leveraging of its infrastructure have contributed to its
increasing net sales and operating profits.
COMPANY HIGHLIGHTS
o Sales of FOSSIL brand watches worldwide continue to represent over half of
the Company's net sales.
o FOSSIL Blue, a line of sport watches; FOSSIL Steel, stainless steel
watches; and F2, women's dress bracelet watches, collectively accounted for
the majority of the Company's FOSSIL brand watch sales.
o FOSSIL Big Tic, a revolutionary part analog, part digital watch that
highlights the seconds on a backlite digital display, was introduced on a
test basis in late 1998. The style was extremely well received in the
marketplace and represented approximately 10% of the Company's FOSSIL brand
watch volume sales during the Third Quarter and Year to Date.
o FOSSIL brand handbag sales continued to record double-digit sales growth
during the Third Quarter and Year to Date in comparison to the comparable
periods in 1998.
o FOSSIL brand sunglasses gained market share as a result of the consumer
preference for quality brand name items at more moderate price levels, both
of which align nicely with the Company's sunglass program initiatives. This
category has shown double digit growth on the Year to Date comparison.
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o RELIC, the Company-owned brand sold in leading national and regional chain
department and specialty stores, recorded sales volume growth exceeding 50%
during the Third Quarter and Year to Date. As a result of increasing RELIC
brand recognition, the Company at the request of retailers began the
extension of the RELIC brand into leather products during late 1998.
o Sales momentum continued in Europe, which recorded net sales increases of
FOSSIL brand product in excess of 30% in the Third Quarter and Year to Date
in comparison to the same periods in 1998.
o The Company operated 31 outlet and 14 retail stores at the end of the Third
Quarter as compared to 28 outlet and 9 retail stores at the end of the
Prior Year Quarter.
o The Company entered into separate license agreements to design, produce and
market DKNY and Diesel brand watches. The Company plans to launch these
lines in the first quarter and second quarter of 2000, respectively.
o In August, the Company formed a joint venture with Seiko Instruments
America, Inc. in which the Company acquired a 20% equity interest. The
Joint Venture Company is responsible for manufacturing, marketing and
distributing watches principally to the mass market distribution channel.
o The Company's Common Stock was added to the Standard & Poor's SmallCap 600
Index in June 1999.
o The Company declared a 3-for-2 stock split (the "3-for-2 Stock Dividend")
in the form of a 50% stock dividend paid on August 17, 1999.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The following table sets forth, for the periods indicated, (i) the percentages
of the Company's net sales represented by certain line items from the Company's
condensed consolidated statements of income and (ii) the percentage changes in
these line items between the current period and the comparable period of the
prior year.
PERCENTAGE OF PERCENTAGE PERCENTAGE OF PERCENTAGE
NET SALES CHANGE NET SALES CHANGE
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FOR THE 13 FOR THE 13 FOR THE 39 FOR THE 39
WEEKS ENDED WEEKS ENDED WEEKS ENDED WEEKS ENDED
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OCTOBER 2, OCTOBER 3, OCTOBER 2, OCTOBER 2, OCTOBER 3, OCTOBER 2,
1999 1998 1999 1999 1998 1999
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,
Net sales 100.0% 100.0% 27.2% 100.0% 100.0% 36.7%
Cost of sales 49.8 50.9 24.4 49.7 50.8 33.8
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Gross profit margin 50.2 49.1 30.2 50.3 49.2 39.7
Selling and distribution
expenses 21.6 22.2 24.1 22.2 24.2 25.3
General and administrative
expenses 7.3 8.0 16.7 7.6 8.6 21.2
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Operating income 21.3 18.9 43.0 20.5 16.4 70.8
Interest expense 0.0 0.0 (47.6) 0.0 0.1 (54.8)
Other income
(expense)- net (0.1) (0.1) (69.2) (0.1) (0.1) 54.7
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Income before income taxes 21.2 18.8 44.0 20.4 16.2 71.5
Income taxes 8.7 7.8 42.6 8.4 6.7 70.7
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Net income 12.5% 11.0% 45.0% 12.0% 9.5% 72.1%
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NET SALES. The following table sets forth certain components of the Company's
consolidated net sales and the percentage relationship of the components to
consolidated net sales for the periods indicated (in millions, except percentage
data):
AMOUNTS % OF TOTAL
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FOR THE 13 WEEKS ENDED FOR THE 13 WEEKS ENDED
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OCTOBER 2, OCTOBER 3, OCTOBER 2, OCTOBER 3,
1999 1998 1999 1998
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International:
Europe $ 20.0 $ 14.9 19 % 18 %
Other 8.1 7.9 8 10
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Total International 28.1 22.8 27 28
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Domestic:
Watch products 46.5 39.2 44 47
Other products 19.5 13.1 19 16
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Total 66.0 52.3 63 63
Stores 10.8 7.3 10 9
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Total Domestic 76.8 59.6 73 72
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Total Net Sales $104.9 $ 82.4 100 % 100 %
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AMOUNTS % OF TOTAL
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FOR THE 39 WEEKS ENDED FOR THE 39 WEEKS ENDED
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OCTOBER 2, OCTOBER 3, OCTOBER 2, OCTOBER 3,
1999 1998 1999 1998
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International:
Europe $ 56.4 $ 40.9 20 % 20 %
Other 33.0 19.7 12 10
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Total International 89.4 60.6 32 30
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Domestic:
Watch products 118.6 90.7 43 44
Other products 47.5 35.9 17 18
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Total 166.1 126.6 60 62
Stores 22.9 16.4 8 8
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Total Domestic 189.0 143.0 68 70
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Total Net Sales $278.4 $203.6 100 % 100 %
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Worldwide sales volume of FOSSIL branded watches continued to represent the
single largest factor in the Company's sales growth. Strong sales volume
increases in the watch category were principally a result of (a) increased sales
from the Company's core FOSSIL and RELIC brand watch assortments and (b) sales
from the recently introduced Big Tic line of watches. Offsetting the strength in
domestic watch sales during the Third Quarter was a weakness of approximately
39% in the sales of private label brand watches. Sales of the Company's leather
accessory products grew over 30% during both the Third Quarter and Year to Date
in comparison to the prior year comparable periods. Particularly strong in the
Third Quarter were sales of FOSSIL brand handbags, small leather goods and men's
belts. These categories increased their market share through increased
penetration of existing points of sale and new points of sale, principally in
men's belts. Also fueling the leather category sales was the continued roll-out
of RELIC brand and private label goods to national and regional chain department
and specialty stores. Net sales during the first half of 1999 was abnormally
impacted by (a) refilling of certain retailer's watch inventories after a very
successful 1998 holiday season and (b) a $7.2 million sale of non-branded
premium incentive
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watches during the second quarter. Management believes that comparable sales
increases will be approximately 20% during the fourth quarter of 1999 as the
Company anniversaries significant sales increases achieved during the comparable
period of 1998.
GROSS PROFIT. In comparison to the comparable 1998 periods, gross profit margins
increased about 100 basis points during both the Third Quarter and Year to Date
periods. The increases in gross profit margins are partially due to the positive
gross margin influence stemming from an increase in the Company's sales mix of
FOSSIL brand watches, European-based sales and Fossil-owned retail store sales.
These sales categories generally result in higher gross profit margins than the
Company's consolidated average. Management believes that the Company's gross
profit margins for the remainder of 1999 will be approximately 50%.
OPERATING EXPENSES. The aggregate increases in operating expenses were due
primarily to costs necessary to support increased sales volumes. Total selling,
general and administrative expenses as a percentage of net sales decreased
significantly in the Year to Date period and to a lesser extent during the Third
Quarter as compared to the prior year comparable periods. Leveraging expenses
against higher sales volumes was the principal reason for this decrease. In
addition, during the Year to Date period, operating expense ratios were
positively impacted by a $7.3 million sale of non-branded premium incentive
watches in the second quarter that had relatively little associated operating
expenses. The Company increased media brand advertising during the Third Quarter
reducing the amount of operating expense leverage realized. Management believes
the operating expense ratio for the remainder of 1999 will approximate the
comparable 1998 levels as the Company continues to increase advertising
expenditures to heighten the awareness of the FOSSIL brand.
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE). Other expense - net increased during the Year to Date
period as compared to the Prior Year YTD Period. The increase in expense was
primarily due to (a) the minority interests share of increased profits generated
in the Company's assembly facilities and (b) foreign currency losses stemming
from a weaker U.S. dollar in relation to the local currencies of several of
Company's foreign operations during the Year to Date period. Offsetting these
increases during the Third Quarter and partially offsetting the additional
expenses in the Year to Date period, was higher interest income generated on
increased cash holdings.
YEAR 2000 COMPLIANCE
Computer programs that were written using two digits rather than four digits to
define the applicable year may recognize a date using "00" as the year 1900
rather than the year 2000. This result is commonly referred to as the "Year
2000" problem. The Year 2000 problem could result in information system failures
or miscalculations. Beginning in 1997, the Company initiated a program to
evaluate whether internally developed and/or purchased computer programs that
utilize embedded date codes could experience operational problems when the year
2000 is reached. The scope of this effort addressed internal computer systems
and supplier capabilities. The Company has significantly completed an extensive
review of its businesses to determine whether or not purchased and internally
developed computer programs are Year 2000 compliant, as well as determine the
extent of any remedial action and associated costs. Management believes it has
substantially completed the review of the Company's internal computer systems
and substantially either made modifications or purchased new hardware and
software to make the Company's internal computer systems Year 2000 compliant. In
addition, the Company has significantly completed the testing phase of its main
frame and desktop computer systems and applications and while no absolute
assurances can be provided, management believes these systems and applications
will function properly in handling Year 2000 related date calculations. Based on
the Company's evaluation to date, management believes that the Company will
incur approximately $2.4 million in internal and external costs to address the
Year 2000 problem of which $2.3 million has been expended as of the end of the
Year-to Date Period. The Company plans to complete all remediation efforts for
its critical systems prior to Year 2000. The financial impact of the Year 2000
reviews, modifications, testing, replacements or related purchases are not
expected to have a material adverse effect on the Company's business or its
consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows. The
Company is continuing to contact its key suppliers and customers to determine
their Year 2000 readiness in order to ensure a steady flow of goods and services
to the Company and continuity with respect to customer service. The Company has
no information that indicates that a significant vendor may be unable to sell to
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the Company; that a significant customer may be unable to purchase from the
Company; or that a significant service provider may be unable to provide
services to the Company. The Company has significantly completed its contingency
plan in the event of failure of production operations, the inability of major
suppliers to fulfill their commitments and the inability of major customers to
submit orders and receive product. Notwithstanding the above, the effect, if
any, on the Company's future results of operations, due to the Company's major
suppliers and customers not being Year 2000 compliant, cannot be reasonably
estimated. Management believes that this latter risk is mitigated somewhat by
the Company's broad base of customers and suppliers and the worldwide nature of
its operations.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
The Company's general business operations historically have not required
substantial cash needs during the first several months of its fiscal year.
Generally starting in the second quarter the Company's cash needs begin to
increase, typically reaching its peak in the September-November time frame. The
additional cash needs have generally been to finance the accumulation of
inventory and the build-up in accounts receivable. During the Third Quarter the
Company's cash holdings decreased slightly to $64 million in comparison to $71
million as of the end of the Company's 1999 second quarter. At the end of the
Third Quarter the Company had working capital of $139 million and borrowings of
only $5 million against its combined $43 million bank credit facilities.
Management believes that cash flow from operations combined with existing cash
on hand will be sufficient to satisfy its working capital expenditures for at
least the next eighteen months.
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
Included within management's discussion of the Company's operating results,
"forward-looking statements" were made within the meaning of the Private
Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 regarding expectations for 1999. The
actual results may differ materially from those expressed by these
forward-looking statements. Significant factors that could cause the Company's
1999 operating results to differ materially from management's current
expectations include, among other items, significant changes in consumer
spending patterns or preferences, competition in the Company's product areas,
international in comparison to domestic sales mix, changes in foreign currency
valuations in relation to the United States dollar, principally the European
Union's Euro and Japanese Yen, an inability of management to control operating
expenses in relation to net sales without damaging the long-term direction of
the Company and the risks and uncertainties set forth in the Company's current
report on Form 8-K dated March 30, 1999.
ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
As a multinational enterprise, the Company is exposed to changes in foreign
currency exchange rates. The Company employs a variety of practices to manage
this market risk, including its operating and financing activities and, where
deemed appropriate, the use of derivative financial instruments. Forward
contracts have been utilized by the Company to mitigate foreign currency risk.
The Company's most significant foreign currency risks relate to the Euro and the
Japanese Yen. The Company uses derivative financial instruments only for risk
management purposes and does not use them for speculation or for trading. There
were no significant changes in how the Company managed foreign currency
transactional exposures during the Third Quarter and management does not
anticipate any significant changes in such exposures or in the strategies it
employs to manage such exposures in the near future.
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PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 6. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K
(a) Exhibits
10.1 Joint Venture Agreement between Fossil, Inc. and Seiko
Instruments America, Inc. dated June 1, 1999 (without exhibits)
10.2 Form of Service Agreement between SII Marketing International,
Inc. and Fossil Partners, L.P. dated August 9, 1999.
10.3 Asset Purchase Agreement by and between Junghans UK Limited and
Fossil (UK) Ltd. dated August 1999 (without schedules)
27 Financial Data Schedule
(b) Reports on Form 8-K
No reports on Form 8-K were filed during the period covered by this
Report.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
FOSSIL, INC.
Date: November 15, 1999 /s/ Randy S. Kercho
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Randy S. Kercho
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
(Principal financial and accounting officer duly
authorized to sign on behalf of Registrant)
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit
Number Document Description
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10.1 Joint Venture Agreement between Fossil, Inc. and Seiko Instruments America,
Inc. dated June 1, 1999 (without exhibits)
10.2 Form of Service Agreement between SII Marketing International, Inc. and
Fossil Partners, L.P. dated August 9, 1999.
10.3 Asset Purchase Agreement by and between Junghans UK Limited and Fossil (UK)
Ltd. dated August 1999 (without schedules)
27 Financial Data Schedule.
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